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Title: Ultimate Arms Gear 4x20 Tactical Mil-Dot Long Eye Relief Hunting Military Sniper Carry Handle Scope; Brand: Ultimate Arms Gear; Review: I could not be happier. The fit and finish is near perfection. Easy to mount. Clear vision out to 100 yards even though it is a small FOV but perfect for my AR. Eye relief is just where I want it. I prefer both eyes open and the 4x power does not disturb my vision. Love the see through lens covers included. All this for a super price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ade Advanced Optics Front/Rear 45-Degree Rapid Transition BUIS Backup Iron Sight; Brand: Ade Advanced Optics; Review: Well made answer to problem. My scope has laser mounted underneath with no space for BUI sights. Good to remove parallax but no good if battery fails or scope breaks. These pieces are perfect solution for my flat top AR, mount tight and on target at 50 yards out of box. Maybe I was just lucky but zero was easy to adjust. Holds zero well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UST StarFlash Floating Signal Mirror with Compact, Lightweight Design, Targeting Star and Lanyard for Hiking,; Brand: UST; Review: Just what I expected only a little smaller. Works just like it is supposed to. Quality piece of equipment. Would be better if it were a little larger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meprolight 1001923 Glock 9/357/Sig/40/45GAP G/O Fixed Set TD; Brand: Meprolight; Review: The package was a box way bigger than necessary but no harm. Arrived earlier than expected. Probably could have installed them myself but sights are critical so I had a gunsmith do it. I think having the rear sights a different color (orange) and slightly dimmer than front sight (green) works quite well and just as reviews stated. All in all I am happy with the transaction and the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galco Jackass Rig Shoulder System for Glock 17, 22, 31 (Havana, Right-hand); Brand: Galco Gunleather; Review: Delivered on time. Easy to assemble. Recommend another set of screws to secure tabs. Get it fully adjusted before putting tabs through the second loop. Balanced evenly between pistol and magazines. Broke in easily. Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmeriGlo Front Pro Glo, Orange; Brand: AmeriGlo; Review: I love this front sight in the day or night. The bright red pops and the tritium shines. I love the fit with the Glock bucket factory rear sight but I hardly look at it anymore. I think this is the absolute best front sight I've ever used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruger SP101 5 Shot Revolver Leather 2 Slot Molded Pancake Belt Holster CCW TAN RH; Brand: Azula Gun Holsters; Review: Terrific value. Well made. Quality leather. Will buy in black too best holster I have ever purchased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruger SP101 5 Shot Revolver Leather 2 Slot Molded Pancake Belt Holster CCW BLACK RH; Brand: Azula Gun Holsters; Review: For SP101 3 in barrel PERFECT! Wish it came in left hand version. After buying first in brown, quickly bought a second in black. Best holster I have ever owned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Bugs in the Tub; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: I got these for my grandkids when they come over. It is a great tub toy. Easy to clean and store.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Kids' 9002670 Toy Story Woody Watch; Brand: LEGO; Review: I got this watch for my Grandson to learn to tell time. He loves it, and it is helpful for teaching time telling. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can You Imagine Light Show Stick; Brand: Can You Imagine; Review: My grand kids had lots of fun with these. We took them to the fireworks and entertained everyone around us. Fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perplexus Original; Brand: Perplexus; Review: Fun for all ages. The grandkids (6 & 4) need help getting past some places in the puzzle. We all take turns seeing who can get the farthest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Fire Truck, Multicolor; Brand: VTech; Review: I got this for my grandson, he loves all these vtech go go cars. They make cool sounds and they can go on his vtech track. He is one, and my 3 year old grandson loves them as well. Great toys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex Sit N Float Inflatable Lounge, 60" X 39", 1 Pack (Colors May Vary); Brand: Intex; Review: Perfect float. We took them on a cruise and went out in the ocean and floated around. We loved them. And easy to pack and take wherever we are going.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swimways Spring Float Papasan - Colors May Vary; Brand: SwimWays; Review: I got some of these to take on a cruise. They are easy to pack and easy to take to the beach. And they are fun to float in. If you don't mind being in the water. It was really a great item to take on vacation. And for those not comfortable snorkeling, it can help you stay buoyant and have more fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playmaker Toys Turtle Family Bath Sets(set of 4) - Floating Bath Tub Toy; Brand: D&D; Review: Great for the tub! My 18-month-old loved putting the turtles on the bigger one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive); Brand: Play-Doh; Review: Great for my 18-month-old. The colors are vibrant and the cups are solid. The play-dough came in great condition---still moist and ready to play!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Munchkin Wind Up Swimming Penguin Bath Toy, Pink; Brand: Munchkin; Review: This was so perfect for my 18-month-old girl. It runs well and she giggled every time it swam in the tub. Great entertainment for little kids!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Shape, Model, and Mold Clay Activity Set - 4 Tubs of Modeling Dough and Tools; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: The quality is ok on these and worked good with play-dough. Older kids can make all sorts of fun things using these tools. I like that the rollers have designs on them!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airzooka Air Blaster- Blows 'Em Away - Air Toy for Adults and Children Ages 6 and Older -Blue; Brand: Squirrel Products; Review: The quality is ok. Fun for older children. Definitely packs a punch! Somewhat hard to assemble, but once complete, then you're ready to play!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Play Doh Super Tools; Brand: Play-Doh; Review: This work pretty good with the Play-Dough I purchased. Toddlers aren't quite sure how to use them, but it's great for getting small pieces of play-dough for them. For older kids, these are fun to make creations with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Perfect Twist Ice Cream Toy with 5 Non-Toxic Colors Including 3 Play-Doh Plus Cans; Brand: Play-Doh; Review: My kids loved using this! They played for hours twisting the "ice cream" play-dough. Great for toddlers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans (Amazon Exclusive); Brand: Play-Doh; Review: Loved that I was able to get so many colors in a pack. Kids loved using these and the play-dough was soft and smooth, ready to play with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Crazy Cuts; Brand: Play-Doh; Review: Lots of fun for my kids! Worked great with my play-dough and entertained for hours!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wishland Doodle Sketch Learning Toy Erasable Colorful Large Size Magnetic Drawing Board; Brand: Wishland; Review: This works great and is the perfect size for toddlers and young children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Play-Doh Ultimate Rainbow Pack; Brand: Acd Distribution LLC; Review: A great value for how many colors of Play-Dough you get. The kids loved them! They arrived as shown in the picture and were still ready to play with---still smooth and soft.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Educational Insights Kanoodle - Brain Twisting Solitaire Game; Brand: Educational Insights; Review: A GREAT game for both kids and adults! I love the compact size and how you can easily take it on the go for entertainment. It came with a booklet to see if you could solve their puzzles, starting from easy going to hard. A challenging and strategic game. The colors are easy to see and the shapes are solid enough that they won't break easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning Resources Mental Blox Critical Thinking Game; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: Great game that helps with learning shapes and being able to piece the designs together. The cards are nice and large so kids can see them easily. The blocks are a fun variety of colors and are solid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Educational Insights Kanoodle Genius; Brand: Educational Insights; Review: Such a fun game that's portable and helps you think strategically. Fun for both the kids and us, as adults. The pieces are nice and solid, with vibrant colors, so they aren't lost as easily. I like the compact size and design. Came with instructions to get you started on easy levels to more difficult. Lots of fun!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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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: Dr. Scholl's Shoes; Review: If you need comfortable black oil- and slip-resistant shoes, check these out. The tread design on the outsole seems to keep liquids out pretty well, and the inside lining is soft. So far, I have not had the problem with some of the stitching coming loose like some other people have had. However, I would recommend using thicker insoles with more arch support, such as the Spenco Polysorb Heavy Duty or the Spenco Polysorb Total Support if you plan to be on your feet all day, as the "Massaging Gel" in the heel and forefoot can only do so much to keep aches and pains at bay. (If you live in one of the western U.S. states, you can also buy the Spencos at any Big 5 Sporting Goods store.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiwi 205-010 FreshForce Shoe Refresher; Brand: Kiwi; Review: I would definitely have to say that this ranks among the best shoe-deodorizing products I have used. It's pretty simple to use -- you just twist the bottom plastic part open, place the can in your shoe with the larger opening facing forward (and the smaller opening facing the back of the shoe), and press down -- no need to twist your wrist to get into tight spots like you would with a conventional aerosol can. It also has a fresh scent (although some might dispute how good it actually smells).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Men's Time and a Half III Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit well, are comfortable, and even have noticeable built-in arch support. Reebok advertises these shoes as having "oil and slip-resistant" outsoles, but I have put them through extensive testing at my workplace, where my shoes can come into contact with just about any type of liquid -- including oil. The "slip resistance" applies only while standing in or walking through a wet surface. I slipped and fell on my back once while going from a wet floor surface to a dry one in these shoes. Also, if you don't wipe off these shoes when going from a wet surface to a dry one, they can squeak loudly. As for oil resistance...they tend to slide around in more than a little bit of oil, so they are probably not the best choice for working in a kitchen or service deli environment. I have personally found that the Dr. Scholl's Cambridge and the Avia 325 with cross-hatch tread designs on their outsoles provide better oil- and slip-resistance overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Penguin Shoe Deodorizer Aerosol 9.5 oz; Brand: Original Penguin; Review: Although this spray has a nice fragrance, I still have to use it every time I wear my shoes (particularly my work shoes, which are the all-black-leather type, in accordance with my company's uniform code). Also, it takes a few hours to completely dry, unlike some powder-based sprays, such as the Dr. Scholl's Odor Destroyers Sport Spray, or the Odor-Eaters Foot and Sneaker Spray, which both dry very quickly after applying. Size-wise, though, it is probably one of the best values on the market.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rockport Men's On Road Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I have had good luck with Rockport Eureka shoes in the past, so I wanted to try out the On Road model. They are well-constructed, but unfortunately, the uppers do not seem to be made of true leather; rather, they are a higher-grade vinyl textured to look and feel more like leather. Even after only a four-hour shift, I can tell that these uppers neither feel as soft nor allow my feet to breathe as easily as genuine leather uppers. I would recommend going with the tried-and-true Eureka or World Tour models instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nevados Men's Compass Low V7033M Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Nevados; Review: I have never owned a pair of Nevados shoes before, but I must say that I am pleasantly surprised by these. For trail runners, they are quite flexible. One minor quibble, though: After my first neighborhood walk in these shoes, I noticed that some of the rubber from the outsole has begun to "flake off," possibly meaning that it is of a cheaper grade.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kirkland Signature Mid-rise Men's Briefs (6-Pack); Brand: Kirkland Signature; Review: These briefs fit exactly as expected, and while they may not be the most durable of all, they are still durable enough for the typical individual, especially considering the low price. Get them while they last!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Auto Ventshade 194550 In-Channel Ventvisor Side Window Deflector, 4-Piece Set for 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2010 Mercury; Brand: Auto Ventshade; Review: I received this product as a christmas gift. Having warm weather last week I decided to install them on my Fusion. They do not fit very good. The back tab on the visors are on the out side of the window. When I tried to close the windows they would jammed. Hopefully leaving the windows closed for a period of time will correct this other wise they are not going to do me any good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camco RhinoFLEX 5ft RV Sewer Hose Extension Kit with Swivel Fitting, Extend Your Sewer Hose to Fit Your Needs; Brand: Camco; Review: I just started using this product about six months ago because I left all my other sewer hose at home. The best thing I've could have done. Since buying the first 15ft combo kit I've bought a 10 extension with coupler and just purchased the 5 ft. Easy clean up great storage and easily switch length. Hate getting out 15ft of hose when I only need 5ft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 39852 RhinoFLEX 90 Degree RV Sewer Hose Swivel Fitting; Brand: Camco; Review: This product makes connecting sewer hose easlier. The reason i gave it a 3 star rating was because it leaks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maxx Air 00-933075 MaxxAir II Vent Cover - Black; Brand: Maxx Air; Review: I purchased 3 of these. They were easy to install and should make cleaning easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TST 507 Flow Thru Tire Sensor - 2 Pack; Brand: ; Review: I was using these on a motorhome. The transmitter would not fit in the opening of my wheels so that I could mount them on my valve stems. I had to return them. I bought valve stem extensions but they wouldn't work either. I returned them with no problem.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Living Proof; Brand: Sonny & Cher; Review: Living Proof has got to be the best CD Cher has ever done. If you loved ,"Believe" ,like I did ,then you will love this CD. It shows that Cher will never get old with all of today's new sounds and groups coming into the limelight. Cher is proof that she can hold her own and keep the ,"Good Music", Alive and Well!! If you do not own this CD ,I suggest you get it now! I rate this CD Excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors; Brand: Tim McGraw; Review: I own all of Tim McGraw's Cd's and I must say that this new one is Tim at his best! His blend of vocals with his band along with the acoustics are astounding. It doesn't matter what kind of song he sings ,it comes through with meaning and extraordinary talent. Like some of today's country artists ,crossing over into Pop could be disasterous but Tim has managed to do that but still keep his country roots alive. Tim McGraw is truly a talent that will never end. He has reached the height of his talent and I know that anything that comes out after this CD will be nothing but excellent and just another example of Tim's fine talent. I recommend this CD to anyone and everyone and if you have never bought a Tim McGraw CD ,you will buy them all after listening to this one!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do It for Love; Brand: Hall & Oates; Review: This is the CD that we have all been waiting for. This is one of the best CD's that Hall & Oates have put out! The title song ,"Do It For Love" and "Forever For You", are excellent and showcases the Hall & Oates that we all know and love. If you are a true Hall & Oates fan ,this one is for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One and Only; Brand: Big Daddy Weave; Review: Big Daddy Weave is one band that everyone better sit back and watch. They are going to simply rise to the top. Every song on the CD is great and these guys are full of talent and a love for God. I am so proud of them and I can say that because my cousin is the drummer ,Jeff Jones ,and I am well aware of the talent that he has. I think that Big Daddy Weave will be one of those groups that will be around forever because this CD is one that you can listen to over and over. It is not only great music but after listening to it ,you feel spirit filled. Congrats Guys! Keep up the great work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From There to Here: Greatest Hits; Brand: Lonestar; Review: This is truly a great CD. I was not a big Lonestar fan until I recently heard their new release ,"My Front Porch Looking In". They are what I believe is true talent. Their rendition of ,"Walking in Memphis", is better than the original! Dean Sams defines what a talented and excellent pianist truly is. I plan to update my CD collection with the earlier Lonestar CD's but this new CD is one that everyone will definately enjoy. No negative remarks on this one. Only the finest! Thanks for great music and keep up the great work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fields of Grace; Brand: Big Daddy Weave; Review: Fields of Grace is by far the best! I have enjoyed listening to it over and over and just can't seem to get enough of it. You guys have grown in your sound and it is unbelievable. Every song on the CD is awesome and you can truly feel the spirit around you when listening to the CD. You guys are truly messengers from God. You have God given talents that no one else could ever top. I enjoyed meeting you all at Crossroads a few weeks ago and Jeff ,it was great seeing you ,Cuz!!! Keep up the good work. You are all such a blessing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Facilities: - Nice and clean - the reception area is a bit tight - room size is good, some noise from the hallway - Very nice pool area, however, you have to pay for the best sun beds. Breakfast: - Standard breakfast buffet, not extra ordinary but sufficient Service: - Outstanding, every one was very service minded; in the restaurant, pool area, reception room cleaning - Hilton standard Location: - Outside city center and have to use bus/taxi to reach the sights. Very close to the beach and a big mall. Improvements: I was over charged. Someone had used my room number and billed a meal on me. Based on current routines it is easy to charge someone else as long as you get a room number and a name. Again, the service was very good and it was no problem to correct the final bill. Something in the hotel is impacting our cell phones. The batteries were discharged very fast in the hotel. We did not experience anything like this else were in Spain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Karasjok; City: Karasjok Karasjok Municipality Finnmark Northern Norway; Review: Karasjokk is the center of the Sami people. The town is not very big town, but nice. You do of course find better and more luxurious hotels around the world, but in this part of Norway the choices are limited and the hotel standard is in general a bit lower. However, I guess Scandic Karasjok is the best hotel in this area, and I am rating according to the alternatives. The hotel have all necessary facilities and the restaurant served very good food. We ate breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The best part is the staff. The service and hospitality was outstanding. Tips: the reindeer get food 9 am and 3 PM. It was very fun to feed the reindeers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caravela Beach Resort; City: Varca South Goa District Goa; Review: We stayed at this hotel for ten days. Due to the service I wished to rate this hotel with five stars. The staff was very friendly, smiling and service minded all over the hotel, in the reception, restaurants, beach and house keeping. And if you are lucky, you get Umesh to clean your room. He did an extra ordinary good job, and we ever saw such a towel art. The hotel area is very nice, garden, golf course, pool and beach. You can’t expect any better. However, there are some inconsistency in the hotel quality to get five stars: 1. The magnetic door key is failing too often. We had to change key eight or nine times during our stay. I have never experienced anything like this before. 2. The wifi is some of the weakest network ever. It was almost impossible to connect. Some evenings we had to wait several hours before the device connected. 3. The dinner buffet tasted excellent, however, in a five star hotel I expected a bigger variety in meat selection, but the staff made it very pleasent to eat in the restaurant. Even with these failures, do I recommend this hotel; defenitely! The people there are lovely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tree Leaf Kipling Lodge; City: Ranthambore National Park Sawai Madhopur District Rajasthan; Review: This is not a typical hotel, but more like small apartments with hotel service. There are only 18 appartments (if I remember right). Very big and nice sleeping room and bathroom. Very nice outdoor area for relaxing, including a pool and pool service. After noise, hustle and bustl in big Indian cities, this was really a treat. The restaurant prepared very good food and the waiters was very polite and attentive. I highly reccomend to stay at Tree Leaf, and if I could do this once more, I would stay more than one night. (If you wonder, yes, we saw the Tiger!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shangri La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi; City: Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: This is maybe the most luxury hotel I have stayed in so far, and it really deserve five stars. Some highlights: - The room was spacious, comfortable bed, nice view - Several quality restaurants. - A fantastic breakfast with all kind of food and sweets. - Privat beach with very comfortable beach beds, big beach towels (one extra big to cover the sun bed and one for swimming), cooling box with complimentary water, cold cloth to cool down in the heat, free cleaning service of sunglases! - Nice spa. - Very service minded staff. If you want a little extra, this is the right hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Westek 71053 Faceted Manual On/Off Night Lite; Brand: Westek; Review: Works as expected but removal from socket is a bit difficult. I always find the cover falls to the floor as I struggle a bit to remove it from the wall. It is a minor issue and I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amerelle Motion-Sensor LED Night Light – Plug-In LED Lights Turn on When Sensor Detects Motion – Ideal for Bedroom,; Brand: Amerelle; Review: Set just right and this light will not motion through a crack in the door at the hinges. Ha. I love this item and it is worth paying a little more to have it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid RM-HSP2 Folding 2-Step Lightweight Steel Step Stool with Hand Grip, 200-Pound Capacity, White Finish; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: My dau. has one but purchased it some time ago. I expected them to be much the same. However, the handle to step I low. I would feel better balance in getting down if the handle had been higher. It is a quality made prod.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Triangle Bulbs T50026 - FML27/65K, 27 Watt, 6500K Natural Daylight, 4-pin GX10q-4 Base, FML Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb; Brand: Triangle Bulbs; Review: Nice, works, as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Washable Electrostatic Register Vent Air & Dust Filters; Brand: All-Filters; Review: The weave would not remove sm particles. It would block coins, sm rocks, but fine dust or smoke us a no. I bought cheaper at the big hardware store & it is more like a thick close weave. I threw these away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Hanes Men's Classics Comfort Cool No Show Socks (Pack of 4); Brand: ; Review: Really confy and fresh socks. They look pretty good on, they are almost no show. The only thing is they run a bit long, so the gray part that covers the heel kind of goes up a little bit more. But I don't really mind that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of Loom Men's A-Shirt Multipack; Brand: ; Review: They fit big and they stretch easily with use and washer machine. Be aware. I also got different colors than the ones in the picture.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's FreshIQ No Show White with Grey Heel and Toe Sock; Brand: ; Review: I use skate style shoes, and this socks fits and feel very confy. They are true to the size. I recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Men's Peru Thong Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I order this from Amazon and the DC logo on the front is very "yellowish", like if the sandals had been on a warehouse for several years. I bought them for a good price so I won't complain. But I expected something more "new fresh" rather than "old storage". DC is an awsome brand so my 3 stars are for Amazon.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's No Show Sock (Pack of 10); Brand: Hanes; Review: They fit really well and I am 10.5 in shoe size. They are very confy and seem to last a lot. I wear them with skate style shoes and they're fresh and confortable. I like Amazon's price for this 10 pack. Go for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Men's CitiLane Roka Slip-On Sneaker, Comfortable Casual Athletic Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Totally uncomfortable for normal-high arch feet or if you just have a normal-high top of your foott. This is the most painful and uncomfortable shoe I have ever worn. I thought maybe it would be a "get used to" situation or maybe the shoe will get loosen up with time, but no luck at all. I have been using them for more than a month now and every time I get home and take them off I get a big deep mark on the skin on the top of the foot (like a 3D tattoo) with a bunch of skin bumps (from the holes of the top of the shoe) and when I used them for long periods of time (5+ hours) I also get blisters on the outside of my little toes. This way far from being a "comfortable" shoe as they claim. I guess the "comfortable" part applies only for the classic basic crocs shoes, not this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Appleton College Avenue; City: Appleton Wisconsin; Review: When we vacation we want a warmer pool and this motel was just right for this, but, did not have steps to walk into the pool. Room was very comfortable; bed was very good. The food was good and nice to have waffles and yogurt. The motel is very long. It is kept very clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Frankfort; City: Frankfort Indiana; Review: We had a very good experience and will come back again as soon as we can. Food was good and pool was a very nice temperature. Dining area staff was very helpful and we had a good conversation with her. Quiet and comfortable room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Crandon Inn Suites; City: Crandon Wisconsin; Review: This was a family outing. We reserved 6 rooms. We had never stayed here before. But it was excellent The motel was clean from the parking lot to the room. I like a softer bed but the beds felt firm so I was worried. But I got the best night sleep. I just wish the pool was a little warmer. Cont. breakfast was good and the staff were friendly. Had a small problem with the bartender but that was unimportant to the rest of our stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Eau Claire WI; City: Eau Claire Wisconsin; Review: This motel was as close as we could get to going to a funeral. I slept well. Breakfast was OK; lots of carbohydrates. Good coffee; brought my own vanilla creamer as none is offered.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Lafayette; City: Lafayette Indiana; Review: Traffic noise from freeway disturbed our sleep. Had requested a quiet room. Wanted to swim for exercise; pool too busy. Good location for travelling. Staff not readily available. Ice machine was dirty on 3rd floor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Muncie Near Ball State University; City: Muncie Indiana; Review: What a stay: room window was totally fogged, toilet seat was broken (they replaced), filthy chair (just sprayed it was wet to sit on; had to put a towel on the chair), floor was dirty; bottoms of my socks got black, lumpy pillows, back of bathroom door was splattered with a dark soda, and bathroom floor was so slick/slippery. As a Wyndham rewards client, we expected so much better! We will never stay at this Baymont again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: OxGord Car Seat Cover Flat Cloth Bucket Set for Car, Truck, Van, SUV - Black, Yellow; Brand: OxGord; Review: Does not fit 2014 kia sorrento.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GAMPRO Car Seat Gap Pad(Set of 2),Universal Luxury Pu Leather Car Seat Hand Brake Gap Filler(18.5 2; Brand: GAMPRO; Review: These are great! I have no idea how many pens, chapsticks, pacifiers, bobby pins and who knows what else has fallen between my front seats! This is definitely. a life saver. I think that anybody would be happy ton receive these! they fit in my Kia Sorento great! They are extremely well made as well. I received this product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLUG-N-PLAY Instrument Cluster LED Indicator Light Dash Bulbs. Aluminum Pilot Lights. Color Acrylic Lens. Flush Panel Mount; Brand: Oznium; Review: I had no idea that these handy little LED indicator lights existed! My dad spotted this on my counter and was overjoyed. He is restoring a car that has some odd electrical issues. It is usually just him in the garage working on it, so knowing if certain lights are working can be a bit difficult. This really does help him to know what is happening. It is very easy to use. It comes with a generous 3 foot cord that can me moved around very easily so that you can see the light directly. The light itself is also very easy to see. The green light stands out brilliantly. I have used this cord as well when helping him work on my car. I was amazed at how easy it can be done. It can be used on most 12 volt wires, whether that be in a home or in a car. This is a great product! I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Pack of PLUG-N-PLAY Instrument Cluster LED Indicator Light Dash Bulbs. Aluminum Pilot Lights. Color Acrylic; Brand: Oznium; Review: I had no idea that these handy little LED indicator lights existed! My dad spotted this on my counter and was overjoyed. He is restoring a car that has some odd electrical issues. It is usually just him in the garage working on it, so knowing if certain lights are working can be a bit difficult. This really does help him to know what is happening. It is very easy to use. It comes with a generous 3 foot cord that can me moved around very easily so that you can see the light directly. The light itself is also very easy to see. The green light stands out brilliantly. I have used this cord as well when helping him work on my car. I was amazed at how easy it can be done. It can be used on most 12 volt wires, whether that be in a home or in a car. This is a great product! I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LOYMR 2 PCS Car Safety Hammer Auto Car Window Glass Hammer Breaker and Auto Safety Seatbelt Cutter 2-in-1 Rescue Disaster; Brand: LOYMR; Review: This is something that I always keep in my car. You never plan to need them, but it is better to have them and not need them, than not have them and need them. These safety belt cutters and window breaking device are small and compact. It easily fits in my console, so it is easy to reach and does not take up much room. It comes in a pack of two, so I put one in my car and one in my husbands car. I tested the seat belt cutting razor and it is very sharp. I tested it out on a piece of canvas. It easily ripped it with no hesitation at all. I feel confident that It will easy cut a seat belt in an emergency! The sharp end that is used to break glass, is indeed very sharp as well. It is blunt and comes to a paint. I tested it out on my garage floor, and it did make a dent. So I know that without a doubt, it could and will break a window. This really is something that everyone should keep in there car for an emergency. It is a great quality product at a great price, but one that could potentially save you and your passengers! I highly recommend it! I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: BuyCheapCables 100 Pack 10" Nylon Cable Zip Ties Self Locking 5mm (White/Clear - 50lbs); Brand: BuyCheapCables; Review: Not much to say. They work like they are supposed to. Strong and long enough for any cords in the office.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics CS50/HL10 Headset Bundle; Brand: Plantronics; Review: I have had a Plantronics headset since I started in the industry. The headset itself is awesome. The receiver lift thing works well but a little frustrating. It falls off every evening bc it doesn't stick great and I wish there where more settings for how much it lifted the phone up. But I would still highly recommend buying it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SONOS BRIDGE for Sonos Wireless Network (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sonos; Review: I am blown away. The technology and ease of setup is mind blowing. I have it for our office and it works really well. Setup is really easy and I added 2 speakers later and it took 2 minutes to add.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Access Point (WAP610N); Brand: Cisco; Review: I use it in the office. It was really easy to setup and it does the job well. I would recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ViewSonic VX2252MH 22 Inch 2ms 75Hz 1080p Gaming Monitor with HDMI DVI and VGA Inputs; Brand: ViewSonic; Review: You are going to be hard pressed to find a sharper looking, higher quality monitor for the price. I have bought multiple monitors over the past 2 years and this is the one I keep coming back to. I have bought 7 of these now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Noontec ZORO II HD Headphone, Professional Sound Good Sound Quality, Durable, Foldable,; Brand: Noontec; Review: Um... This is the best pair of wireless headphones on the market. I have had them for almost 4 weeks and I use them everyday. I have yet to charge them since the beginning and they still have half battery left on them. The sound quality is really good and they are easy to sync. My one and only complaint is I wish the microphone for bluetooth phone calls was better but the reality is they are just as good as everything else out there. Update: Until they weren't. I was opening up about a month ago and they broke. I reached out to noontec and never got a response. I am really disappointed because I was such a fan of these.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean; Author: Visit Amazon's Hctor Tobar Page; Review: Good book. Interesting read of an event that captivated the world for a few weeks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Summit: The Extraordinary True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season; Author: NICK HEIL; Review: Another disaster on Mt. Everest. It has to be a hard genre to write in when there are so many interesting and compelling stories. There's much better mountaineering literature if your just getting into it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks; Author: Visit Amazon's Ed Viesturs Page; Review: Interesting interweave of climbing and philosophy. Well done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Wolfe Page; Review: Excellent interweave of one's scientist's personal journey into and through a major issue (infectious diseases) of human history.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fate of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Meredith Page; Review: It's so damn depressing. Contemporary Africa is an unfortunate European creation where history repeats itself again and again. It would appear that the only solution will be a major worldly cataclysm that erases all borders and resets all of man's prior works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: And the Band Played on: Politics, People, And the AIDS Epidemic; Author: Visit Amazon's Randy Shilts Page; Review: Interesting book describing the early days of the AIDS epidemic and its mismanagement. Does an excellent job of weaving personal stories of victims, physicians, scientists and major events in the outbreak. Given the recent event of the West African Ebola outbreak, it seems the more we know - the less we are prepared to respond appropriately.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Leick Recliner Wedge End Table, Black; Brand: Leick Furniture; Review: This table fits perfectly between the two reclining chairs in our home theater. The construction is very good and assembly was a breeze. It is a bargain and a good choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash Furniture Contemporary Black Leather Recliner and Ottoman with Swiveling Mahogany Wood Base; Brand: Flash Furniture; Review: I have 4 of these chairs - and my first review suggested that owners need to tighten the 6 Allen bolts on the base. Mine were all loose when shipped. Now I have had a serious fall from one of these chairs after 2 years of use. I leaned back and the entire chair broke off its base. I went over backwards and, fortunately, did not hit any table corners or sharp objects - and I landed on a soft, padded carpet. You MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY !!! There needs to be a recall and refund for everyone who purchased one of these chairs --- how many lawsuits have been created so far ??? My first review: ALSO - a hint. There are 6 allen socket bolts on the bottom of the chair bases. Use the big allen wrench to tighten them (not in the instructions). All of mine were lose and after 6 months on the older chairs they were ready to fall out.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dirt Devil Breeze Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum with Bonus Turbo Tool, UD70105B - Corded; Brand: Dirt Devil; Review: I purchased this corded vacuum to replace a cordless Dirt Devil - its battery could not hold a charge. Assembly of this vacuum was OK - except for the little attachment for cleaning stairs and furniture. I could not get it to snap onto the little tabs on the handle for storage .... I reduced from 5 to 4 stars for that. I cleaned an area that I had cleaned daily with the cordless cleaner - and I got an entire canister of dog hair and dirt that this one picked up and that was left by the battery-operated version. Wow. It's powerful and small enough to get into corners.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 804067325546 Popcorn Popper-Hot Oil (73302), 1, Red; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: It worked well for a short time - and now it pops less than half the kernels. I tried 4 different brands of popcorn and it failed to pop all of any of them ...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waring Pro Popcorn Maker with Melting Station; Brand: Waring; Review: I have had several electric poppers that failed. After a while I'd get only half the kernels popped ... So, I paid a little more and I bought the Waring Pro unit. WOW .... what a great design and a great machine. The popcorn heating platform is unique - and brilliant. It is easy to remove and wash after popping. I love - even more - the small pan and stirrer for melting butter. I used to do that in a microwave - with exploding butter going everywhere --- and popcorn burning as I cleaned up the microwave mess. Now I get perfect popcorn and melted butter right at the side of the bowl .... Great design. A true gem !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24" Shelves Adjustable Mobile Stand up Workstation (Dark Walnut Shelves/Silver Frame); Brand: Stand Up Desk Store; Review: I purchased this desk to hold a 27 inch iMac in my photography studio. I have the 40 inch version of the desk. The computer gets connected to a couple of cameras in the shooting studio and I need to roll it around. I sit at a drafting chair when I am using the computer - so I have the desk at about 32 inches - the lowest height. I had it all assembled in a little over 1 hour - by myself. I did unpack the box in the upper hallway rather than trying to move the heavy carton down to the studio. I also used my own Metric Allen key set. Everything was in the box - I even have some extra screws left over. The instructions were OK for me - but I've put a lot of things together. Having a second person to hold up some pieces while you get the screws started would help. Also - try to put both of the wheels with the locks on the front side of the desk easier to lock and unlock there.. The desk seems to be sturdy. I added a C-clamp to keep the iMac from falling over from the top shelf. 24 hours after the box arrived the desk is at work in my studio.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: White Lightning Clean Ride The Original Self-Cleaning Wax Bicycle Chain Lubricant, 8-Ounce Drip Squeeze Bottle; Brand: White Lightning; Review: this thing is amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dakine Men's Scirocco Liner; Brand: Dakine; Review: Don't buy this.. I'm a fan of Dakine stuff. I have many of their products from gloves to snowboard locks and screw drivers etc. Always been happy with their products so i ordered this despite the not so good reviews... This glove is very thin and the material is not a warm material. It will not keep your hands warm. The wrist cuffs on my right glove tore apart about 4 inches after just 1 use. Threw it in the garbage, what a waste of money...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blank Decks Warning Skateboard Deck (Colors May Vary); Brand: BLANK DECKS; Review: Nice deck, solid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith Optics Maze Helmet; Brand: Smith Optics; Review: Great fit, looks good, seem solid, what more can u ask for?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith Optics Unisex Adult Holt Snow Sports Helmet; Brand: Smith Optics; Review: Was looking for a low profile helmet, this isn't, otherwise its a good helmet...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Critical Cycles Classic Fixed-Gear Single-Speed Bike with Pista Drop Bars; Brand: Critical Cycles; Review: This is a solid bike. Very impressed with the build quality. Its not a high end bike by any means but it has much better build quality than most of other fixie bikes with similar price range. This is my third fixie and its the best ive owned. Solid, sturdy, rigid, rides smooth, everything works as it should. Two things that can be improved (even though i don't mind too much): 1) was happy to see it came with a chain guard then quickly got disappointed because i could never put it on right. It was rubbing on chain no matter how much i tried to adjust it. And in a pretty handy person as i build professional race bikes. 2) could use better brake pads, brakes tend to squeak and not stop very well. Those are two little things that could be improved but i still give it 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FREETOO Tactical Gloves Military Rubber Hard Knuckle Outdoor Gloves for Men; Brand: FREETOO; Review: Very impressed. These look and feel like much more expensive gloves. Quality is up there with $50-100 gloves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Fashion Forms Women's Seamless U Plunge Bra; Brand: ; Review: Cups were a little weird but I wore it as a top for a rave. I used double sided tape just to be safe; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birkenstock Women's Mayari Birko-Flor Sandal; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: Super cute I get lots of compliments on them but a little big up front. I have wide feet so maybe if I went a size smaller it would've fit better, but I was too impatient and wanted to wear them!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban Women's Erika Aviator; Brand: ; Review: Very cute and different from all the others, love that the sides are metal instead of plastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awesome21 Women's Club Party Sleeveless Mini Dress with Side Tuck; Brand: Awesome21; Review: Super cute but if you have somewhat of a belly it shows a little too much. I looked prego but I paired it with a long kimono; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney Neff Boy’s Mickey Mouse T-shirt; Brand: ; Review: Super cute. Wore it to Disneyland and the sleeves were a little long but expected since it was a boys shirt. Very soft fabric and loved the emblems on the sleeves; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Tale of Two Cities (Collins Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Dickens Page; Review: It was written in a, now, almost archaic style; however, it still gives good insight into the French revolution and how dangerous it was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oliver Twist (Penguin Clothbound Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Dickens Page; Review: It was written in a, now, almost archaic style; however, it still gives good insight into the French revolution and how dangerous it was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independent Action: Kinkaid in the North Atlantic; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Winston Page; Review: A good action book. I have enjoyed the series. Easy to read Just enjoyable! I have nothing more to say except that the book is well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shelters of Stone (Earth's Children); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean M. Auel Page; Review: Often, Jean went into too much detail of the inside of caves, living quarters, and surroundings. I loved the story and have read all of her Earth's Children books and enjoyed this one. The story was realistic: Not every day is a party or near-death experience. I recommend it - but only if you have read the prevous 4 books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebellion (Star Force); Author: Visit Amazon's B. V. Larson Page; Review: I love long, complex stories and the star force series was fantastic. I especially liked the insight into a leader and the decisions he/she has to make. the story line was a bit tough on his female friends though. such is life:( I would have given it more stars but 5 was the most I could.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battle Station (Star Force); Author: Visit Amazon's B. V. Larson Page; Review: Best series of SF I have read - ever I love long stories. the characters were well developed and the plot line was excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TFS Ingenuity: The Terran Fleet Command Saga - Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Tori L Harris; Review: Easy reading lots of action; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fated in Darkness: The Sanctuary Series, Volume 5.5; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Crane Page; Review: I just don't like jumping around the way the book, in this case, did.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: I Love Sushi; City: Henderson, NV; Review: I enjoyed my experience at I Love Sushi! Nice servers and staff. I really appreciate that all sushi rolls can be prepared without rice!! The Screaming O is also amazing and presented very well. I will say the restaurant was rather busy so it took a bit of time to get seated but worth the wait.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friendly Donut House; City: Henderson, NV; Review: This place has AMAZING donuts! Super fresh and the prices are great! They only accept cash though, so make sure you roll up with cash in your pocket. The eating area is a bit small and gets crowded so plan to grab one of their pink boxes full of donuts to go! Love this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mac's; City: Henderson, NV; Review: One of Henderson's best kept secrets! This is a great locals hangout. The pizza is hot, fresh and fast, prices are great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Boulder City, NV; Review: It's always a hit or miss with this location. A large hot coffee with 4 cream and 10 Splenda, on the side, in a bag, with a stir stick is my standard order. Sometimes they get it right sometimes they don't. I've also received lukewarm coffee more than once and that REALLY frustrates me since I generally use the drive thru. When they do get my order right it's a wonderful experience...when they don't it's just irritating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Boulder City, NV; Review: It's always a hit or miss with this location. A large hot coffee with 4 cream and 10 Splenda, on the side, in a bag, with a stir stick is my standard order. Sometimes they get it right sometimes they don't. I've also received lukewarm coffee more than once and that REALLY frustrates me since I generally use the drive thru. When they do get my order right it's a wonderful experience...when they don't it's just irritating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Boulder City, NV; Review: It's always a hit or miss with this location. A large hot coffee with 4 cream and 10 Splenda, on the side, in a bag, with a stir stick is my standard order. Sometimes they get it right sometimes they don't. I've also received lukewarm coffee more than once and that REALLY frustrates me since I generally use the drive thru. When they do get my order right it's a wonderful experience...when they don't it's just irritating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milo's Cellar; City: Boulder City, NV; Review: Love this quaint restaurant! The employees, atmosphere, and prices are great. I love the outdoor seating area and the laid back vibe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chicken Shack; City: Boulder City, NV; Review: Love the chicken shack in Boulder City! The grilled chicken strips are delish!! The grilled strips are always fresh, hot and made to order.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batter; City: Henderson, NV; Review: Great little hideaway! Such a cute quaint place to get breakfast, a gourmet goodie, or coffee. The baked goods are decadent and very fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Nails - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Fast, friendly, GREAT quality work at a moderate price. I will definitely go back again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Sandwich Club; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: Great food, friendly service...an exemplar of a neighborhood carry out. Have never experienced any errors on my orders and I go 3-4 times per week. It's super delicious! I would recommend the Joe's Favorite, but add mayo and grilled onions...trust me! The one draw back is that sometimes (2 or 3 times this year) they are out of a menu item...I just order something else :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J B Dawson's Restaurant & Bar; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: Not sure where all the love has gone, cus this is a great place to eat! The food is nice and yummy, and so are the drinks! Don't be surprised if you order a couple drinks and entrees and your bill is closer to 100$ for two, but it's worth the price...top to bottom the food has always been a delight...except the shoe string fries...they are a side to be avoided...they are too thin a cut of potato...otherwise, a nice place and good place to eat :-) If you are looking to save a few dollars, go for happy hour and sit at the bar...they have good deals for happy hour!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bella Tori At the Mansion; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: The atmosphere is pleasant and the food was really, really good! I wouldn't feel comfortable paying the prices for dinner, but they have a weekend brunch menu that was worth the price! And it wasn't overly crowded, so you get the attention you might expect for the location. The new ownership has remodeled/renovated the building very well...that alone is worth the cost, but the food is delightful too! It's a great destination for a nice high end meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Langhorne Hotel; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: Decent joint for a neighborhood hangout...lots of locals and good people! The one drawback is the size...the dining area is reasonable, but the service can be slow, so go out for an evening, not a quickie :-) The bar side is small...at times it is a little cramped, but the customers are fun and the atmosphere is nice for a local watering hole...give it a shot and you'll be satisfied. The lobster bisque is yum yum yummy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: I really enjoyed the food. We went for a Friday happy hour and our waitress was great! Jaclyn was really helpful and fun...she was well informed and prompt with all of our dishes. The salsa is spicy, but it was delicious! The best part was the 5$ classic margarita! If you want to go for another delicious drink, try the "lime in the coconut" margarita...yummy!! Overall, a delightful restaurant! Not perfect, but pretty darn good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harrigan's Pub; City: Warminster, PA; Review: Decent bar...can smoke here...new AC unit, so it's not too ridiculously hot...food and prices are reasonable...there is a nice eclectic clientele...overall a pleasant pub.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: Consistency is their forte... Unfortunately, they make errors consistently, and they provide poor service and not very good food or drinks consistently. Yesterday our server was removed by management from his area and we were left without a server for about 45 minutes. As with each visit we go for happy hour (about once a month), there was at least one mistake with a food item and one with a drink item. The worst part is that the food is just not that good and it is somewhat pricey. We enjoy the place because it is nice to see our friends there, but it just gets worse and worse! I would no longer recommend this place to anyone. Some of the staff there is nice, but overall it is no longer a pleasant experience. I only go to see my friends, but I suspect we will be finding a new place to go.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Langhorne Coffee House; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: My wife and I lived in Feasterviile and wandered up there a few years ago and discovered this lovely oasis, known as Langhorne. Even more awesome was the discovery of the Coffee House! The food is yummy and the coffee is good too. The major selling points of this place have to do with the food, service, and commitment to making the customer feel so very welcome. My wife and I have since moved to the area (a couple years ago) and we are still quite taken by the Coffee House experience. Just to give you a sense of their commitment to the community and the whole experience, they have a "First Friday" event each month where they debut another local artist's work which then stays up for the month. It is such a great idea and offers some really interesting sources for conversation. If going to a place where they serve good food and make you feel very welcome appeals to you, then this is the place for you. Thanks Coffee House!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoes Kitchen; City: Newtown, PA; Review: This was a delightful find! The menu is filled with a variety of dishes for meat eaters or vegetarians and vegans. We each got a kabob, chicken and steak, and two drinks. Both came with two fresh sides...all the sides were delicious too! This was totally worth it! We will definitely return and try something else I am confident will be delightful!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crabby Patti's; City: Trevose, PA; Review: The restaurant is a new place and cozy (small). The seating is not extensive, but it is adequate. Onto more important matters...the food was delightful! The prices were reasonable and the take on the pizza steak hoagie was a pleasant surprise. It was sliced steak not chopped...delightful according to our company. I got the mushroom swiss burger and my wife got the American Classic burger; both we super yummy! My wife also ordered the peal and eat shrimp; they should not have served it! On the plus side, they replaced the shrimp with a very delicious pan seared order of shrimp. It was disappointing that we were served an unpleasant refrigerated shrimp, but they handled the situation to our satisfaction! The real draw back to this place is that for about 5 orders or so (four orders before ours) the ticket time was fairly poor (it took about 25-30 minutes for our group of 4 to get our order)...there were no groups as large as ours before us and it took awhile to get our order, but it was certainly worth the wait! The food was definitely worth it and we will return. If they can get the orders out a bit faster this place would be a total winner! If you're not in a super rush, it's not a drawback at all...you'll be quite satisfied by the food. I'm from Baltimore and have experienced some of the best crab cakes ever and I have to say the one pan-fried crab cake I saw being cooked (you can see the food being prepared) looked pretty yummy...I'll try it next time. The place gets two thumbs up, no doubt! Enjoy!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Argana Tree Restaurant; City: Jenkintown, PA; Review: Unfortunately, I have to give them 1 star without having eaten there. This review is based solely off the experience of walking in there and interacting with one staff member. Upon parking, when my wife and I walked in, there was a family eating, or at least finishing up their meal. After waiting for about 2 minutes a guy walks out from the back area and sees us standing there. Without so much as a hello, he looks at his watch and says, we're closed for lunch. It was 2:35 pm. The front door was open, the open sign was on, there was a family eating in there! I said, oh, okay, thanks and turned to leave. I looked up the website and looked at the hours posted on the website and neither there nor on the front window of the restaurant was there any indication that they were closed. In fact, the open sign was still lit up and their website said they are open at this hour and that there should have been a Moroccan buffet until 3pm. Hmmmm...something is amiss. Sorry, but I won't go back, yet, and I thought you should be aware of the shady work ethic.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brothers Pizza; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: I have very mixed feelings about Brothers Pizza in Langhorne. However, I needed to explain the situation here. The food is good, but the prices are high, especially for pizza. Generally speaking though, the product is very good, top to bottom. Here is the problem though. Their service leaves much to be desired. It seems that the management is the only group of people there who care about customer service. The experience I will describe below is typical for the service. First, the female counter persons answer the phone simply "Brothers" without any follow up such as "how may I help you?" or "pick up or delivery?" with an abrupt tone of voice. Second, there is frequently (multiple times per week), confusion about processing the order, as if the employee is unfamiliar with the POI system or the menu or both. Third, upon arrival, if there are multiple people needing assistance (and this is pretty much every time when you walk in between 5-9pm), there is no clear system for who is assisted or in what order. Someone asks if they can help you regardless of whether you are next or not. Fourth, even when you are being helped at the register (and this is what just happened this evening), and one employee has your order up on the screen and is confirming the contents of the bag, a new customer walks in is promptly asked may I help you, her bag has one thing, it is given to her, and the employee cuts in front of the person helping me as she is turning to complete my transaction and without hesitation clears the screen and proceeds to cash out the women who just walked in. This happened all in about 1 minute. The employee then inserted the customers credit card into the machine stood there until it printed, handed the receipt and a pen to the customer and then walked away without a single excuse me, or acknowledgement of her rudeness. Sadly, this is not the first time this has happened. As I was walking away after my transaction was completed, I saw another employee try to cut in front of one the the Brothers while he was attempting to process a transaction. This is the culture of the customer service there--they would even be so disrespectful to a boss. WOW!! I don't know how much longer I should tolerate this type of customer service.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Utsav Indian Cuisine; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I have been going to Guru in Newtown and I am so glad to have discovered this gem! The food was OMG delicious! There wasn't a single disappointing dish. There were 5 of us and we shared multiple appetizers and entrees and all of them were sooooo good! From the outside, it's not much to look at, but don't let that discourage you. As far as Indian food goes, this is the best Indian food I've had in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Guru is good, but the food here is on a different level.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: You can't trust them. They sell you a deal, misrepresent the terms of the deal, and then later deny that those terms were ever possible. They are also rude. My experience with Verizon hasn't always been this disconcerting, but I have now had multiple poor experiences with different employees at this location. Some transactions have been good, and some so-do, and some just super sucky. Record your transaction and keep that recording. Maybe then they won't be so glib and misleading.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Authorized Retailer - GoWireless; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: Original review: You can't trust them. They sell you a deal, misrepresent the terms of the deal, and then later deny that those terms were ever possible. They are also rude. My experience with Verizon hasn't always been this disconcerting, but I have now had multiple poor experiences with different employees at this location. Some transactions have been good, and some so-so, and some just super suck. Record the details of your transaction and keep that record. Maybe then they won't be so glib and misleading. Addendum to my review (11/1/19): Shortly after I submitted my review, I was contacted by a regional manager for GoWireless named Mallory. Mallory was very understanding and helpful in trying to address my concerns. She offered to assist me one-on-one at the local location, and did so, even though it was out of her way. If not for Mallory, I would likely no longer be a Verizon customer. Thank you Mallory. The level of service outside of Mallory is inconsistent at best. However, with new leadership and Mallory's professionalism and attention to customer service, hopefully this location will turn around, and her level of intervention will no longer be necessary. I'll give them another chance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cafe; City: Langhorne, PA; Review: This is a great mom and pop type place. It's cozy. They've done a nice job of keeping their guests happy and safe during covid. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is yummy. If you're looking to go out where they'll treat you like your one of the gang, this is the place to go!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Up In Flames - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole Williams Page; Review: "Cole was everything I needed to forget, and every thought I couldn't seem to." Nicole Williams, author of the Crash series, has scored another hit with Up in Flames. Elle Montgomery is the sweetheart of small town Winthrop, Washington; she's sheltered, plays it safe and lives by everyone else's rules. Recently having graduated from high school, she helps her father with the family diner and wears the promise ring of the town's prince of minor league baseball. Logan is the son of Winthrop's pastor; he's nothing if not reliable, predictable, boring. Enter Cole Carson, a smokejumper who sweats testosterone; an adrenaline junkie, whose lack of family ties underscores this bad boy's abilities to attract all things female. From their first explosive meeting Elle and Cole are drawn to each other like two sides of a magnet; she tries to repel, he pulls her in. How do you turn your back on the familiar to surrender to the unknown? When is it time to live your life for you? "I'd become a backseat driver to my life years ago and I'd had enough." This tangled triangle somehow manages to provide just the right amount of angst with a healthy dose of steam. Cole and Elle ooze masses of sexual chemistry and their interludes will leave readers a little flushed and breathless. In spite of his past escapades, Cole is sweet and protective and sees the potential that Elle has but chooses to submerge as she complies with everyone else's expectations. Misunderstandings and doubts plague these two as choices must be made. Can one swim against the current and still manage to keep their head above water? Williams has written engaging characters whose witty banter will charm and endear them to readers. Up in Flames is both engaging and entertaining and a delight to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mischief in Miami: Great Exploitations #1 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole Williams Page; Review: Nicole Williams' Great Exploitations is a clever series of novellas, the first of which is Mischief in Miami. The main character is an Eve, a member of an elite group of beautiful women, hired by unhappy wives, (usually on the losing end of pre-nups) who pay to have their husbands seduced. Photos are taken, the deed is indeed caught on film and unhappy wives become happy divorcees. This covert agency is owned by the elusive "G" who molds and morphs ordinarily pretty girls into stunningly attractive woman. They receive intimate details about the subject to be seduced; their sexual habits, bank accounts, and preferences in woman. The Eves then meet the spouses, exchange untraceable phones, and give detailed instructions. Once the Eves transform themselves into the type the cheating louses prefer, they set the bait and snare the prey. Men are tagged by their net worth and the number of zeros in their bank account. Sevens are a dime a dozen, eights are worth a little more, nines are quite nice and desired and tens, well tens come across once in a lifetime. Each Eve gets a split of the fee, a seven is a 50/50 split for 500K, an eight is a split for a million dollars. A nine is fantastic, but a ten can set up an Eve for life. Mischief in Miami follows our girl from start to finish; hook, line and condom. She has ceased to have any real emotion about her work; she performs a service to women who are neglected, betrayed and miserable. Almost a public service if you will. Of course it is a successful mission and we learn a little about this Eves next client to be landed, (she overheard this unhappy little hottie ranting to a friend and referred the secretive agency to the wife herself). So when G informs her that her referral has made contact and this next one is hers, imagine how elated she is to find out he is an elusive, once in a lifetime ten. Or is she?? I cannot wait for Williams to release the next sequel. This series is one of those naughty little reading pleasures, delicious and delightful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stubborn Love eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Natalie Ward Page; Review: Mia is Luke's sister from I love You to Death. Jared is Luke's roommate and fellow band member. The story is told in a series of flashbacks going back 4 years and is in alternating POV's between Mia and Jared. In the present Mia and Jared have broken up and Mia is heartbroken and trying to make amends. Jared is trying his best to ignore her and to just keep going. That's where the flashbacks begin. "I want her arms to wrap themselves around my shoulders as I pick her up and take her down to the beach, to a hidden spot where I can kiss her all over. Where no one will find us, where we can pretend, for just a minute, that nothing else, including all of our problems, even exists. But I don't. I do nothing but stand here, watching our reflections in the glass door. Unable to move at all." Four years ago Jared called Mia to tell her Luke had been beaten up by their father. Mia flew to Boston to be with Luke and she and Jared formed a bond, this connection was something that pulled them towards each other despite their long distance lives. One drunken night, Mia attempts to seduce Jared and as much as he wants her, he wants her sober. They never talk about it, but their feelings for each other are there. As Luke healed and Mia left to go back home they stayed in touch and formed more of a romantic relationship. Back and forth Mia travels and with each visit she and Jared fall for each other a little more. When they finally give in and become intimate, let's just say they make up for lost time! But Mia is determined that Luke not find out about them. She doesn't want to strain the friendship that Jared and Luke share. Luke has worked hard at getting away from their father's control and she doesn't want to ruin the life he has built. In the meantime, Luke has met Ash and more of his time is taken up with his relationship with her. "I wonder if this time, our kiss isn't going to go a whole lot further. I trace her cheekbone with the same thumb. "I want to as well, Mia," I tell her. "I've always wanted to." "So kiss me Jared," she whispers. "Kiss me like you want it." The flashbacks shift to the present and we see the progression of Mia and Jared's relationship. As close as they became, there are forces determined to keep them apart. Mia's art career is taking her to Chicago and Jared and Luke's band is starting to make a name for itself. There are secrets Mia is keeping from Jared and they are creating cracks in their foundation. As the reasons for their break up become more apparent from the flashbacks, Mia is making some headway into getting Jared to listen to her and understand how sorry she is and how she wants their relationship back. The last year has taken; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncovered - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emily Snow Page; Review: Gemma Emerson is a phone sex operator/escort, not exactly living the glamorous life but it pays the bills. Her mother died when she was 16, her parents divorced before that and he married again. For the third time. To a living, breathing bitch, Margaret. When her father died, he left everything to his new wife. Gemma was only 16 at the time, contacted her stepmother and was told by Michael Scott, her attorney that she was to have no contact with her again. Suing would be a waste of time, the will was airtight. Gemma lived the next few years under the radar, hoping social services would not find out she was underage and alone. Gemma receives a mysterious call baiting her about her father's death and her supposed nonchalant attitude about being cut off from his will. She gets nowhere trying to find out who this mystery person is, but traces the call back to Emerson & Taylor, the company her father owned, now being run by Margaret Emerson, the evil stepmother. With help from her best friend Pen, a computer hacker/genius, she gets herself employed as Margaret's assistant, under the guise of her new identity-Lizzie Connelly. She figures she can find out exactly what happened to her father and if a heart attack really killed him. She has a run in with Oliver, Margaret's son on her first visit to the company. He comes on to her, she's attracted, but she realizes this guy is her step brother! Little by little, "Lizzie" begins to uncover inconsistencies in Margaret's handling of the company. The further she digs, the more lies she finds. The more she sees of Oliver, the more involved she is getting with him. These two are like a pair of matches and lighter fluid together. Gemma doesn't want to fall for him, she knows she will hurt him in the end, and he seems to be innocent of his mother's wrong doing. When the truth comes out, will he hate her? This latest release from Emily Snow is a romantic suspense. The reader become a sleuth right along with Gemma, trying to sift through all the clues and figuring out who the players are. Margaret is no fool, and she is not to be underestimated. I thought I had figured out most of the character's roles, but there was one that surprised me at the end. Oliver is a reformed player, who is really a nice guy. It's obvious he adores "Lizzie" and there is no doubt that the truth is going to knock this guy for a loop. Whether their relationship can survive this kind of deception....you'll just have to read the story to find out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless Nights (Wrath MC Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amanda Heath Page; Review: 4.5 Stars! I love Amanda Heath's Make or Break series and this new one, the first of her Wrath MC series, is just as good! We are somewhat familiar with Ashley and Victor from the Make or Break series. Ashley is Donovan, Courtney and Channing's sister. She and Victor have been on/off again for years. Most of their problems can be blamed on Annabella, Victor's sister. She has schemed her way through Ashley's entire family, creating havoc and Victor has done too little too late to reign her in. In this story, they have been broken up for the a few years. Ashley is a veterinarian and has one scary, hot looking visitor come to her workplace. It's Storm one of Damian's MC brothers. This is our first mention of Damian and his relationship with Ashley. In a series of flashbacks we find out that these two have had history with one another since high school. His father is Blade, the Prez of the Wrath MC. During one of Victor's deployments to Afghanistan, Ashley realized she didn't want to be with him anymore. Meanwhile, Damian has been flirting with her, not knowing she had a boyfriend. Once he finds that out, he may want her, but cheating is a hard No for him. Eventually Ashley lets Victor know via a letter that she is done with him putting her second. She knows he went into the Army to be with his friend Talon, without any thought to her at all. Who does that? Not to mention, he left Ashley to babysit Annabella and her crazy ass. They may have had amazing sex, but they have very little else. Ashley has held back on confiding an important fact from him. She always thought if he found out, he would leave her. But she finally believes she is special, someone that deserves to be put first in a relationship. If she waits to tell him in person or via Skype, he will try to talk her out of this. So break up by way of a letter. Once Damian finds out that Ashley is now single, it's game on! These two settle into a relationship; Damian thinks of her as his old lady. Knowing that Victor is coming home soon and will be pressuring her to come back to him, Ashley tells Damian in a drunken stupor that she wants them to marry. Knowing there is no way he is letting soldier boy get her back, he follows through and the two are man and wife. But when Victor comes back, severely injured, Ashley wants to go see him, to make sure he is okay. She may not be in love with him anymore, but they were together for years, Unfortunately, Damian does not see things that clearly. If she goes, he will be gone. And that was pretty much the end of them. Over the years Ashley tried to get him to talk to her, he refused. After a long time had passed, she went back with Victor. She tries to get a; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Price of Love (Rockin' Country Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Laramie Briscoe Page; Review: This series is so addicting! Hannah and Garrett are married and trying to have somewhat of a normal life. For them, that means she is touring all over the country and he is in a recording studio. They see each other for a day here and there when they can coordinate their schedules. Neither one of them are happy about that. The paparazzi are relentless in trying to get any kind of dirt on them. The weeks of being without each other brings out the insecurities in both of them. They each struggle with self esteem issues, worried that maybe they don't really deserve the other person and eventually their partner will realize this too. Garrett has changed his whole life for Hannah. There are no other women, no groupies to catch his eye. He struggles with drinking when they are separated too long, but he fills his time with his music and stays in constant contact with Hannah and her family. Hannah is tired. She just needs a long break and struggles with her choices. She longs for an extended time that she can be a wife and not have to get up in a strange city every day and rehearse, perform and do it all over again. The record label is being less than honest with her and she is finding she has a voice and she can and will stand up for the life she wants. This is a very different Hannah than she was in the beginning of the series. But will the obstacles they face from their labels and those who are jealous around them, tear them from each other?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forgiving Reed (Southern Boys Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C.A. Harms Page; Review: 4.5 Fantastic Stars! This is the first book I've read from CA Harms and believe me when I say it won't be the last! I LOVED this book! Kori grew up in Georgia. Her high school sweetheart was Reed, but in their senior year she felt him pulling away a bit and spending way too much time with his friends and less with her. Of course, when she walked in on him in a compromising position, that sealed the deal and they were no longer a couple. After I left home and walked away from Reed, I never thought I would feel the same about another man. Reed was my first love...well, my first everything, and he broke my heart. He was older by a year. When he decided spending time out with the guys was more important than me, it helped sway my decision to leave for college. The night I walked into his house and found Kimberly Tucker kneeling down before him with her head bobbin in his crotch, it just sealed the deal. It took a year and a half of nursing her broken heart, but when she met Blake she was ready to love again. Blake came from money and his parents felt his relationship with Kori was beneath his social status. When she became pregnant, they wanted her to get an abortion. After that, Blake kept any contact with them to a minimum. Kori and Blake are thrilled with the coming baby and decide to take a mini vacation before the baby arrives. Tragedy strikes when the car they are in skids toward an oncoming truck. Blake is killed and on the same day, their son Rhett is born. She had one encounter with Blake parents when they offered her money to get rid of her and to stay far away. She refused it and could not believe the depth of their cruelty towards their only son's child. Kori is devastated and moves home to be with her parents and best friend Maria. She focuses on her baby and finishes her course work to get her teaching certification. She dreads the day she will run into Reed again, she knows he still lives in the town. Her first run in with Reed is by accident, and she finds out he is the owner of the town's local watering hole. Not only that, but he seems to be the town's handyman, in demand for jobs and something of the town's golden boy. His mom died tragically in a house fire, his dad is still in the same house and Reed built himself a beautiful home on the same land. Kori can't let her defenses down, years ago, he hurt her with his betrayal. She won't let herself be hurt again. Reed looks for opportunities to see her, and he has a natural connection with her son. His face lights up when he sees him and that touches Kori more than she wants to admit. Reed has matured since they were together. He owns up to his mistakes and; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming Down (Bound Together Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marie Coulson Page; Review: At the end of Marie Coulson's Burning Up, Layla had made her decision to be with Ollie Green, the rock star. I have always been #TeamJared so this one really hurt. Coming Down picks up where Burning Up left us and Ollie's band is taking off. The money is pouring in, the groupies are everywhere and the paparazzi can't get enough. Things seem good between Layla and Ollie but she senses something is off. But she has school on her mind, and wants to graduate from college and she is blind to things she should be seeing. Jared and Ollie are still bitter rivals and their confrontations are behind Layla's back. While Ollie should be on top of the world he is still insecure about Layla and Jared's influence on her. This causes him to do stupid things that have the potential to destroy his career, his relationship with Layla and his health. There are lots of happy times for the couple and taking their relationship to the next level makes sense. Add alcohol to the mix and sometimes people make crazy, rash decisions. But that doesn't mean that those have to be bad decisions. When the truth about what Ollie has been up to came out, it was really heartbreaking to read these chapters. I thought this was where Coulson's writing really was edgy and dark and deliciously angsty. Layla proves to herself and everyone around her that she can be strong and brave and resourceful. She is not the pretty packaged doll with cotton for a brain that many have previously thought. There is more character development for the band members, although I despise Shaye and even when her own history was exposed and it was raw and painful, she is one character I won't miss. She grated on my nerves and was just a bitch. Pure and simple. Although Layla, Ollie and Jared's story is over (and no I am not divulging who she ended up with-I will say all three found their HEA) there are some colorful characters in Ollie's band and reading their stories wouldn't be any hardship, that's for sure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bring Me You (Stars On Fire Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ryleigh Andrews Page; Review: 4 Stars for the first 70% 4.5 Stars for the last 30% Mia Devereux is just on the edge of becoming a rock star. She and her band have tons of talent, have been playing regular gigs and have had some interest from record labels. Its going to happen and happen soon. As far as her personal life goes, her prospects are not quite as bright. Her mother abandoned her and her father when Mia was a little kid and her father has lots of control issues. She has had a friends with benefits relationship on and off with her best friend Luke. It seemed as though they were about to make things more permanent but Luke found out he had fathered a little girl, Kaitlyn, who was 6 months old, by a former girlfriend, Taylor about a year and a half after he was dating Mia. Hes in communications for the Indianapolis Flash, a football team in the United Football League, and moved to Indianapolis from Chicago to be closer to Kaitlyn. Their relationship is more friends than anything and they recently agreed to keep it platonic. She realized that she missed their friendship more than the sex. Not to say she didn't miss that, too. Hell, it was fantastic, and that was one of the reasons why it had taken them so long to get to this final ending point. While at a work function, Luke introduces Mia to Ethan Christopher. Hes the hotshot quarterback for the Indianapolis Flash. Mia knows who he is, having followed his career-his contract is well known-one hundred million over five or six years. His football career is the stuff dreams are made of. The two have an instant attraction for each other. They realize they have some good things going for them and start to hang out. "So, are you just in town for this party or ..." he asked, leaving the ending of that sentence up to her. He surprised her with his question. He couldn't possibly be interested in her, could he? Come on, it's Ethan Christopher. He could have anyone he wanted. Tonight's party had an abundance of beautiful girls. What would he ever want with her? As a matter of fact, why was he still here by her side? He was probably just polite until Luke returned, if he ever did. In spite of the chemistry between them, Ethan puts the brakes on his urge to take things further between them. He knew he could be doing that in a matter of minutes, but something stopped him. His parents loved to talk about how they immediately knew that they had found "the one." Ethan always knew his parents loved each other and wanted his own version of their story. Being with Mia tonight, he felt it...that feeling deep within him that said she was it. He didn't know whether or not that was true, but he knew he wanted to learn more about her, mentally and..physically. Just about the time that things heat up, Mias band, Last Star, is picked; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother, Mine (Taboo Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mandy Lou Dowson Page; Review: 4.5 Stars! Sophie Ellis' mom is about to remarry. Her dad died a while ago and she's found love again with Harry. He's divorced and has a son, Logan, who's 18 and about to start college. Their first meeting is at the wedding. They make eye contact before they know who the other is, and feel an attraction. Of course the champagne that the waiter, (a school mate of Sophie's named Taylor ) keeps plying her with doesn't hurt. The guy was every girl's dream-dark brooding good looks and if she'd guessed correctly, his body was well maintained. She felt herself drift into daydreams as she avoided his hot stare. But once they find out that they are now related by marriage they both feel guilty for their feelings. Harry picks up on their attraction right away and lets Logan know he better not be acting on his feelings. The two of them have a poor relationship anyway and this doesn't help. Figures that the first girl that caught his eye turned out to be his new sister. S*** and double s***. And if he remembered the conversation he'd had with his father about Sophie, she was only sixteen, too. But they are tempted to cross the imaginary taboo lines. "What? Sneak around behind everybody's back? No, Logan. I could never do that. I'm sorry. I think it's better if we accept our relationship for what it is. I'm your sister. You're my brother. That's it." Logan eventually moves out of the family home and into a dorm. But on Sophie's 18th birthday, Logan admits to himself and his father how he really feels about her and has every intention of admitting it to her. But after a birthday dinner, fate has other plans for him. Tragedy strikes and Sophie is devastated. Logan is her only family now and he won't let her down. "You're all I've got left, Logan. You're the only family I have." He could never ask for more-not now. Seven years go by. Years that are filled with Tuesday phone calls between them, catching up on their week. Years filled with texts and infrequent visits. Sophie is plagued with nightmares and calls Logan in the middle of the night. He is there for her each and every time. She's been with Taylor (the champagne waiter from the wedding, who Logan dubbed "Champagne Chimp" for years. But it's not Taylor that she looks to for reassurance that things will be okay when she has her panic attacks. Logan is her brother and he is her touchstone in life. The unthinkable happens with Taylor and once again Sophie is devastated. "I would let you finish up, but I don't think any amount of soap is going to get you clean, Taylor." Who does she run to-yep right into Logan's arms. She decides to stay in the town he lives in now and contemplates starting her design business from there. Logan has always been a manwhore, he can't and doesn't want to commit. (of course the fact that he has never; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Declan + Coraline (Ruthless People Book 0) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.J. McAvoy Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Loved this addition to the series. Declan is totally smitten from his first encounter with Coraline and is determined to make her his! Reading about Coraline's family from hell shed light on why she has some insecurity issues. She may have doubted herself, but when she needed to, she had a backbone of spine. Loved Declan's family-once they accept you, you are in (whether you want to be or not!) These two and their relationship fascinated me, and I loved getting the gritty details of how they met, and why they continue to thrive as a couple!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Always You - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Rose Page; Review: I love a good second chance at love romance and this one has all the feels. Sam had a crush on Lucas for what seemed like years, but the college graduate saw her as a kid sister. Meanwhile, there was no shortage of girls all vying for his attention. Right before he was moving from New York to San Diego she was going to confess her feelings, but a gorgeous girl, Nicole comes up and steals him away. Sam tells herself it's time to move on-Lucas will never see her for anything more than a friend. Maybe she should give this guy Marc, (who is hitting on her) a chance... It's ten years later; Sam and Marc are in a loveless marriage and have a young child, Bella. Lucas sends her a friend request, she answers and it's as if time stood still. It's obvious they are both interested in each other, but Sam is married. How can this lead to anything? There are some tough issues to deal with in this book-infidelity, neglect, verbal abuse. But the heart wants what the heart wants and sometimes it just may take a little longer for the rest of a person to catch up. Sam and Lucas are both caring, responsible individuals who worry about what consequences their actions would bring and really don't want to hurt anyone along the way. This book has some mild angst, but it's an enjoyable read. There are plenty of colorful secondary characters who could certainly earn a book of their own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitching for Amalie (Men of Baseball Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hayley Faiman Page; Review: This story was a fresh take on the sports romance theme. Amalie is a curvy, smart, sexy woman who is a ultra sound technician by day and an in demand pin up model by night. She meets a hot stranger in the VIP section of a night club and is instantly smitten. But she leaves before finding out who he is. Mr. Mystery tracks her down, no way is he letting this Danish hottie get away from him. He makes his moves on her, introduces her to his friends, but neglects to tell her a little secret. Ok, maybe his big secret-he's Jarrod Harrison, the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Amalie doesn't follow sports and doesn't realize exactly how big a deal he is in the sports world. She has worked hard to escape the criticism of her uber successful parents, but most importantly, she has rebuilt her life after Eric, her psycho ex, tried to destroy her. As Jarrod and Amalie get closer and more serious about each other, a threat from Amalie's past threatens to take everything away from the both of them. Can Jarrod keep Amalie safe and what does the future hold for them? This is a well written, fast paced story and I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undeniable (The Unexpected Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amy Marie Page; Review: 4.5 Fantastic Stars This third book in Amy Marie's Unexpected series is my favorite. Hadley was a secondary character, as she was an employee of Noelle's. She and her boyfriend Bradon have been together for 2 years, but things have become stale; boring. That's when Ryder Blake reenters her life. He was the one who broke her heart, shattered her soul and left her decimated. They were secret lovers over the summer before their senior year of high school. Their fathers were sworn enemies and Ryder, the popular quarterback, wanted to keep things on the down low. But Hadley overhears a conversation that changes everything for her. She runs and never asks Ryder about what she heard. (Big mistake!) I'm afraid my heart isn't in it anymore, and if I'm honest with myself, I'm not sure it ever has been, but I stay. I stay because I trust him, and that is something I never thought I could do with a man. Not since high school. Not since my heart was shattered, my trust betrayed and my world caved in. When I was forever changed by the only other man I've been with. As the book is told in both POVs, we get to read about Ryder's reaction to seeing Hadley. The guy is completely god smacked. He has never forgotten her; and he may have tried to move on with other relationships but he's failed. His life consists of mostly one night stands, leaving his heart protected. Hadley leaving him just about killed him. He searched everywhere for her, even going to see her parents. Of course they wouldn't give him any info and he spent months, really years, trying to recover. He went to college, became a cop and wondered if he would ever see her again. He had the resources to search for her, but he thought if they were fated to meet again, then things would fall into place. Seems like fate is his friend. Hadley is a complete wreck at seeing him. Ryder finds out she is with Bradon, but after talking it over with his new partner at work, he figures, she's not engaged or married yet; they still have a chance. Ryder comes barreling back into her life, determined to find out why she left. Their break up was a complete clusterf#*k, filled with misunderstandings. Hadley stopped being spontaneous, and dreaming of living a life of pursuing her artistic dreams. When her heart was broken, she opted to do things the safe way. She is a shell of her former self. "I won't touch you, Hadley, but I'll keep pursuing you, boyfriend or not, until you tell me to stop." But these two don't even realize how much is working against them right now. There is deceit and betrayal surrounding them. When Hadley's boyfriend Braden does a 180 and tries to fix things back to the way they were with them, Hadley takes that as a sign that they are meant to be-he is the safe choice that won't break her heart. When she rejects; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DEVIANT - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jaimie Roberts Page; Review: Interesting story about childhood friends Dean and Tyler. For years they were inseparable and as they got older it seemed things went from friendship to romance. But a huge misunderstanding resulted in the death of Dean's parents and a rift between them that broke them apart. Tyler wondered what happened to Dean and why he disappeared. But in the meantime for the last 3 years a stranger has been invading her privacy-moving her belongings, her car, leaving clues he was in her apartment. She secretly enjoys it (I had a bit of a problem believing any rational person would welcome a stalker into their lives, but I went along with it for the sake of the story) Dean has been planning his revenge on Tyler for years and the time to strike is now. Thus starts a very dangerous, sensual game between these two. But what happens when Tyler discovers the identity of her stalker and Dean learns the hard way he might not have had all the answers years ago.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: REDEMPTION (DEVIANT Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jaimie Roberts Page; Review: I actually enjoyed this story much more than the first-Deviant. I think the fact that Dean is out in the open, no longer hiding amongst the shadows had a lot to do with it. It's been 4 years since Tyler ran from Dean taking something precious with her. But one mistake leads to Dean finding her whereabouts. Tyler always knew it was a matter of time before he tracked her down. But she doesn't know that he has had years to regret his actions and wants nothing more than to fix things with her, at any price. Eventually Dean finds out what Tyler has been hiding from him, but he understands why she did what she did. There is still danger out there, how could there not be with the way Dean lives his life. Tyler's friend Tara seems to have caught Dean's friend, Jimmy's attention. They provide a necessary lightness to this read. Things will come full circle for Tyler and Dean. But will Dean take the high road and step aside for another man? He has learned a lot about himself over the years without Tyler and he will protect her at any cost. Even if it means he will have to live with out her. Great epilogue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Always and Forever (Serenity Point Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Harper Bentley Page; Review: 4.5 Fantastic Stars! Wouldn't it be nice if our days were filled with the first few moments of waking that we experience when everything's uncomplicated and sweet and innocent? But I guess they've already discovered how to make that happen. It's called Xanax. Piper Knowlton and Brody Kelly have been together since their sophomore year of high school. Twelve years later and things are still going strong. Up until Piper goes out of town to see her sister's new baby, Addie. When she comes back, Brody is distant, but she doesn't think much of it. It seemed as if he wanted to tell her something and then he would just change the subject. Then they have the most ridiculous fight about children. Piper wants 2 and Brody insists they have to have 5. It all gets blown out of proportion and they fight off and on for three days about it. After they make love one night, he gets up, tells her "he couldn't do this anymore" and that they were over. He got dressed and left. No matter how many times she tried to talk to him, he avoided her. They live in a small town named Serenity Point-you know the type-everyone knows everyone else's business. Brody and Piper were the unofficial town sweethearts. He just became a fireman and she owns a small shop, Knowlton's Knick Knacks selling vintage items and antiques. It's been a year since their break up and she's tried to move on. She had a couple of dates with a great guy named Alex, but she just wasn't ready to let go of Brody. It didn't help that on one of the dates they ran into Brody-who seemed pissed that she was out with someone. But she sees him on the street and for the first time she didn't cry afterwards. She thinks maybe, finally, she is ready to let go. Her sisters Greer and Ryan have been the ones to keep her centered, to keep her going on. "Does this mean I'm over him?" I whisper? She purses her lips and shrugs. "I don't know Piper. Let's just say it's a start, okay?" But he shows up at her shop and wants to talk to her. Why after all this time? I't s because his pet fish, Dory died. The one they won together at a carnival. Huh? She can't believe after all this time; he wants to talk to her, after ignoring her for over a year and because of a dead fish. So she lets him have it and tells him today was the first day she didn't cry after seeing him. He misses me. Because a fish died. He misses me. Because now I guess he's realizing he's truly alone. Just like I've been for the past year. And he hasn't talked to me in such a long time. But he finally comes to me because of an idiotic fish. She is moving on and he wants to know if it's because of the guy she's been seeing (you mean the one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flawed Love: House Of Obsidian - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bella Jewel Page; Review: Rainer was introduced to us in Flawless Heart. He's in love with Pippa, Tyke's girl. But he has always been vague about his past, just saying he left some bad stuff behind. Emalie went to high school with Rainer. He was the popular one-the one all the hot girls dropped their panties for, but to Rainer Emalie was just a friend. She was a little plump, wore big glasses and was a tomboy. But she crushed on him anyway. Until the day that he disappeared from her life. She knew he was getting involved in things he shouldn't have been around. His mom took off years before and his dad was a drunk. Very different from the life Emalie lives-hers is one of wealth. It's 10 years later, Emalie has heard he's back in town and she wants to see him again. She sucks up all her courage, goes with her best friend Mimi and seeks him out. The only problem-he looks right through her, asks what she wants to drink and doesn't recognize her. For god's sake she lost her virginity to him (that's another story) and he doesn't remember her. I can't believe Rainer didn't remember me. How could he look at my face and not see the girl I was? We were best friends; we spent all our time together. God, we've been through so much. I'd never forget his face in a million years. Emy is determined to make him notice her. I'm not sure I agree with her actions but let's just say she's gets up close and real personal with Rainer. He may not remember Emalie, but he's going to be seeing a lot of "Mali" and she is hoping that eventually he will remember her. But Rainer has deep, dark secrets-ones that he shares with Pippa. He knows she belongs to Tyke, but the heart wants what it wants right? As all this is unfolding, I'm thinking to myself, this isn't going to be good. Emy is fighting a battle blindly and Rainer doesn't even realize who she is....gulps... "You can't always keep waiting for me, Rainer," she says, looking up into his eyes. "You have Mali now. She cares about you." "Mali is nothing more than a bit of fun. You're the only one who means anything to me, sweetheart." Just about now is when I started to really dislike Rainer; I know there are bad things that happened to him, but get a clue buddy, you are dreaming about a woman that you can never have in the way you want, and frankly, Pippa seems to enjoy having him wanting her. What happens when Rainer learns the truth about Mali? Why can't he remember her and what is the glue that binds him to Pippa? I'm crying so hard, and no matter what I do it just doesn't stop. I'm crying from years worth of loss and pain. By the end of the story, the gaps were filled in and the link between Pippa and Rainer is explained. As horrible as those things; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stanton Unconditional: (Stanton #2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's T L Swan Page; Review: 4.5 Stars! I adored this second installment in the trilogy as much as the first. Although there were parts of this one that really hurt my heart. At the end of book one, the lovers have broken up once again and there may be consequences from Josh's actions while they were apart for 2 months. Natasha is once again hurt and runs. It's 6 months later and this time Josh is the one who puts up walls. But Natasha wants him and will stop and nothing to make things right. Of course Josh's past is going to creep up and have a devastating effect (a certain part of his anatomy is constantly getting him in trouble!) but they can make it work, right? I can't wait for the last book of the series to release!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Lair (Book 4.5 of The Back-Up Series): A Lair Novel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: Here's another great read in this series! I thought this one would just be a catch up to all the band members and what they have been up to but this one has a side plot that is heart breaking. As fulfilling as Jack and Lei's twins are, their hearts are big enough to open up to another child who needs a family. My eyes were wet at times. I'm hoping that every so often Ms. Madden will take pity on all her Devil's Lair lovers and throw a novella our way so we can keep reading about our favorite rockers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Side of Crazy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Anna Chastain Page; Review: I wasn't sure what to expect from this book-the cover doesn't do it justice at all. This is one of those Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover moments. Shae's whole world turned upside down when her father and his wife were killed in a car accident, leaving her half sister Sadie alone in the world. They were never close-Shae's father left her mother for Sadie's mom, and Shae could never let her resentment go. They had little contact. But Sadie is 15 and alone in the world and Shae puts her needs first. She quits her job, moves to be closer to Sadie and assumes responsibility for her. Sadie is quite the handful and is constantly in trouble. She and her boyfriend Cash seem to attract it. Shae is called into the principal's office on more than one occasion. That's when she meets Adam who is the vice-principal. He's filling in for the principal out on sick leave. The attraction between them is evident, but learning what latest escapade your sister has gotten herself into this time, is hardly the time or place. Adam looks for opportunities to put the two of them together and eventually wears Shae's misgivings away. Well, he at least convinces her to to out with him. This guy is sweet and funny and sexy to boot. But Shae is just finding her way with Sadie and Sadie is not pleased about these latest developments. Will Adam think she's worth the effort or will he move on to a relationship that is a bit easier with less baggage?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Over You (Stars On Fire Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ryleigh Andrews Page; Review: This last installment of Mia and Ethan's story delivered on the angst and drama. I was not a fan of Mia's in the second book, (her constant excuses for delaying a reunion with Ethan snapped my last nerve!) but in this book, Ethan is the one I wanted to bitch slap. The two should have it all. They are finally reunited, have a family and their careers are in a good place. But they are dealt a devastating blow which has a domino effect. I'm not sure this couple ever really resolved Mia's abuse issues. She's had relapses, especially when she's been on tour and the blow back has always been a nightmare. Mia has a tendency to just barrel through life while avoiding the pain that sucks her into a dark vortex. But when she does this, she doesn't realize she alienates Ethan and those around her. This time is no exception. Ethan has his own insecurities. He has never really trusted Todd and his imagination runs wild. Picturing Mia and Todd giving in to their attraction for one another leads to bad things. Messed up things. Things that Mia and Ethan may never recover from-I had problems with trusting Ethan after he went out with Kristen while dating Mia in book one, this time around-I wanted to drop kick him. Where the hell was his brain? Secrets have a tendency to be revealed; usually because most people feel guilt and remorse and can't hide the things they are ashamed of. Ethan is a good guy at heart, and he can't let things fester. BOOM! Will things ever be the same between them again? There are lots of tears and heartache and self pity. But there are also a few "aha" moments of clarity in their story. Those moments when the light bulb goes on and the characters think about their own actions and how they may have contributed to the mess that their lives have become. Mia and Ethan since day one have had a tough ride. Things have never come easy for them and yet at the end of the day there is love. The question is-is love enough? We can forgive but can we forget? I think this last installment, for me, was the best. It had the most depth to the characters. They are far from perfect creatures but for the first time I felt that they had no choice but to confront their problems. No running away this time, no escape into drugs or sex or alcohol. There were lots of honest, raw moments where each was exposed and nothing was hidden. Those are the times that they were the most vulnerable and I think that's why this book worked so well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rock Star Redemption (Radical Rock Stars Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jenna Galicki Page; Review: This is Jimmy Wilder, Immortal Angel's drummer and Audra, the band's label rep story. To call Jimmy a manwhore is to show disrespect for manwhores. He's single, loves sex and takes advantage of every female opportunity that comes his way. He's had his eye on Audra for a long time, but he thinks she's smart, rich (or her daddy who owns the label is) and she is too good for him. But he's caught her eye too. Once these two finally hook up Jimmy starts to realize that maybe, just maybe he might be the man who could be with her. Gone are the three ways, four ways, anyways but Audra ways. But other things beyond his control are going on-problems with the press and ghosts (or skanks) from the past come barging in with news that will change Jimmy's life forever. Will he lose Audra over this? Can he man up and take responsibility for his life? All the band mates are in this story-Damian, Angel, Tommy and their ladies-Jessi and Alyssa. The band is flying high and their success has never been greater. Lots of bands would succumb to the pressures and end up imploding with such rapid success, but this band is a band of brothers and their bond is stronger than ever. Easy read, mild angst, good romance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fated (Shattered #4) (The Shattered Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Heather D'Agostino Page; Review: Cameron Sutter and Avery Southerland were secondary characters in the first three books in the Shattered series. Those stories centered on Nick and Leah. Cam is Nick's brother, a single dad to Aaron, and Avery is Leah's best friend. Cam was burnt by his baby mama, Sarah. The two were in a casual hook up relationship and she ended up pregnant. But being a mom was never really part of Sarah's plans and she was out of town more than she was around. So Cam took responsibility for his son and with the help of his family and Sarah's parents. From the time Cam and Avery were in high school, there has been something bubbling between them; never quite coming to the top, but there nonetheless, simmering. When Sarah took off, Avery helped out with Aaron and she and Cam finally had something good going. "We're not so different, you and I. I know how you work, too. I was there all those times you left parties with girls that weren't me. I watched from the sidelines as others took what I wanted. I'm tired of watching," I breathed right next to his ear. "I want this to work, Cam. I want to at least try." But Cam is scared to open up again, it isn't just his heart that would be up for grabs, he has Aaron to think about. "I want to let you in so much, but you'll need to give me time. I haven't let anyone in since he's been part of my life. It scares me." But then Sarah came back to town. She claimed she had cleaned up her act, had a nice place to live and a good job. And she wants to see her son. Cam is totally freaked out, there is no way she will hurt Aaron by coming into his life and then leaving again. But this new Sarah has the law on her side and Cam's lawyer lets him know that the court can decide either way for custody. He takes a lot of his frustration out on Avery. "This doesn't concern you!" I growled again. "Go to work. We'll talk about it later." Sarah knows Cam is worried and she asks him to come see her to talk. *cue the ominous music.* Next thing you know, Cam is telling Avery that its over between them, and she needs to move out. Just like that, no real explanation. (this is where I wanted to throat punch Cam!) "Did this not mean anything to you? Do I not mean anything to you?" The tears began to course down my cheeks, but I refused to give in to him. He'd done this before, pushed me away, and I was not letting it happen again. "No, you didn't," he shrugged so cavalierly and began walking toward the door. "We were never going to be anything. It was fun while it lasted." Months go by and Avery is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. She's back at home with her mom and; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Throttled (Wild Riders Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Lee Page; Review: Second chance at love romances just make me swoon. Seriously, they give me the stomach plummets with their heated arguments about their break up (there's always a few of those in these stories) and my eyes usually get wet at some secret that is revealed. Throttled checks off all my necessary boxes for a great love the second time around. Reid Travers is a professional free style motor cross rider. He's back in his home town to buy back the land his parents owned years ago. They sold what they had in order for him to follow his dreams. Now that the land is available again, he wants to build his parents dream home, the one he can easily afford. But being back home is a double edged sword. When he moved to Texas to pursue racing, he left behind Nora Bennett-his girlfriend of three years. He couldn't ask her to wait around for him while he tried to make something of himself. He has thought about her a lot over the years. While he hasn't exactly been celibate, he is no manwhore. Preferring to be alone more often than not, there have not been many women over the years and none have compared to Nora. He is nervous but anxious to see her again He's told himself that leaving her was for the best, but sometimes he wonders... Nora has worked hard to put her life back together after Reid shattered her heart. She was totally blindsided when he dumped her. So much so that as soon as he told her they were over, she left, without letting him explain. Although to be honest, I'm not sure his explanations would have taken away any of the hurt he inflicted on her. She went to college, got her realtor's license and has been seeing an old high school friend, Beau for the last two years. They are comfortable together, and if there is a lack of fireworks, who cares? It's better than loving someone so much that they have the power to destroy your world. As a realtor, Nora takes the papers over to the land that is up for sale to the new owners, not realizing she is about to see Reid for the first time in 7 years. That meeting doesn't go well for either of them. But it does serve to get both of them to really start to think about their past and their feelings. * thinks he needs to explain why he left and maybe get to know her again. She's always been the one, whether he wants to admit that to himself or not. But it's not going to be easy. Especially when Reid finds out that his arch nemesis Beau is Nora's boyfriend. Reid didn't get where he is today without fighting with every thing it takes and this is no exception. Can Nora and Reid regain what they once had? Can Nora forgive him for leaving? There are lots of colorful secondary characters in this story. Reid's best friend Brett and Nora's widowed sister; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanton Completely: (Stanton #3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's T L Swan Page; Review: This book...jeez, I'm not sure I can do it justice with a review. It's a lengthy read-over 500 pages and there is so much to it that my head is still reeling. When I start a book, it's rare that I don't finish it in one sitting. This one took me over 6 hours, but there was no way I could go to bed and leave my beloved Josh and Natasha hanging; their stories unfinished. I know what my man is capable of, and I now know just how orgasmic he looks as he does it. Joshua Stanton having sex in his animalistic way is without a doubt the best viewing I have ever witnessed. These two traveled such a rocky road in the first two books. We knew they were insane about each other, we knew that there could and would never be anyone else for them, but the back and forth and the running away and the womanizing to try to forget, well I was exhausted. Finally at the end of book two, my couple got their acts together. They are an unbreakable team. No one and nothing can tear them apart. Not the danger that is all around them, not the mysteries that surround them, not the people who try to break them up. Nothing. But sometimes, the best of intentions are not enough. There is romance, and love and sexy times. There is commitment and good friends and family. These characters have evolved. This story is so different from the first two. Gone is the arguing for the sake of arguing. They are more mature and secure in their relationship. I was so proud of the both of them. Several times I found myself thinking one or both were going to blow their tops and it would be Armageddon all over again. But they proved me wrong and I was in my happy place. And then it all got shot to hell. The second part of this book had my stomach churning, my jaw clenching and my head spinning like Regan in the Exorcist. I didn't know what the hell to think. How did this happen? Who is behind all of this? WTH?? Make sure you fasten those seat belts, cause this one isn't just a bumpy ride; it's a free fall out of the sky without a parachute read that will have you holding your breath and hyperventilating at the same time. She showed me a love like nothing I have ever known...and now I am facing a loss like I have never known and I don't know if I can go on. Not all the questions will be answered. While Josh and Natasha's story has essentially played out, our questions will be answered in books centered on the secondary characters-Bridgett, Adrian and Cameron. They will all get a chance to tell their stories too. As far as I'm concerned- I will take any and all opportunities to revisit these characters any chance I can get! "Have we ever had anything but intimate and beautiful between us,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hate to Love You (Love/Hate Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Isabelle Richards Page; Review: 4.5 Stars!! I simply, utterly loved this book. It frustrated me to no end and the main characters are an exercise in patience with their on again/off again relationship. They were rivals in their youth, almost bordering on enemies. Their families are as close as you can get without a blood bond. Arianna is the daughter of two powerhouse athletes. Her mom was the world's foremost tennis player and her dad was a football god. Now he is a coach. Since her mom's tragic death the two families are even more united. But her strange relationship with Chase, her best friend Charlie's twin brother makes all of them cringe. They can not be in the same room without fireworks exploding. All that changes one night when they are in each other's company and their sexual attraction for each other overpowers them. Arianna is a virgin; Chase has been with more girls than he can count. His gorgeous face, hot body and his skill as the high school football team's quarterback provides him with an all he can eat buffet of willing girls to feast on. Arianna wants Chase to take her virginity. Her life is one tennis tournament after another. She is the "it" girl of the court and travels all over the world to compete. But for some reason, Chase is who she chose to lose her V-card to-and once it's done there is no ignoring that things have changed. But Arianna does what she does best-the morning after- she runs. Literally, runs away. Chase wanted more than their one night but she shuts that down quickly. This sets the tone for the next 4 years of their lives. They break apart, come together and break apart. They agree to keep their relationship a secret from everyone-no sense in their loved ones suffering from the fall out if things don't work out. But two years ago, Chase screwed up. Only he doesn't know he did and things were over for good. Through a series of misunderstandings, they both moved on and are engaged to other people. One wonders if those engagements were the result of a game of one upmanship. A means to inflict more hurt to the other. Only those kinds of hurts leave lasting scars. Arianna has been on the run for the last two years, refusing to be anywhere near Chase. But she suffers a devastating loss to her career and she is home. A family illness ensures she is home to stay. It is inevitable that she will run into Chase. Seeing him with his fiance shouldn't hurt after all this time right? I wanted to take these two jack asses and knock their heads together. It is so obvious that they are not and never will be over each other. But they just can't stop hurting the other with their rivalry. Just when I thought maybe, just maybe they are finally going to get it right; an evil scheming witch brews up a whole cauldron of trouble, leaving us with the mother of all cliffys. Fortunately,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: #Jerk - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kat T. Masen Page; Review: 4.5 Stars When I read the blurb for this book I thought this one sounds like fun. I could picture two people attracted to each other but fighting it. The guy would act immature and bully her and make her miserable like boys did when they were younger and liked a girl. Wrong! The story started out that way, but things veered off very quickly. Presley Malone is in a comfortable relationship with her fiance, Jason. After 5 years, maybe things are too comfortable. There are no fireworks, no sparks, just acceptance and understanding. Deciding that they should be friends instead of husband and wife, they break up. Eventually they will have to sell their place, but Presley is going to stay there in the meantime. News of her broken engagement spreads like wildfire. The manwhore of the office, Haden Cooper, has always been a bit of a thorn in Presley's side. Although to be honest, she rarely noticed him, she was too busy planning her wedding. But lately, he seems to make it his life's mission to make her miserable. She can't stand him, even if he is kind of cute. But she doesn't know why the women in the office flock to this ass like bees to honey. He screws all of them, never calls them back and moves on. One night things pretty well explode between them and escalate with some dirty, filthy sex in an alley way of a bar. But Haden makes sure that he hurts Presley's ego and he leaves her with no happy ending to their encounter. Next thing she knows, he has taken an assignment over in London for the next several months. Presley is relieved, she is seeing someone else and she's over her mixed feelings for Haden. That is until she discovers that there is a reminder to their steamy encounter. But the hits keep coming. Haden comes back to town, only he isn't alone! Obviously, one of them had no problem moving on. This is where my heart broke. Over and over again. Damn you, Haden. How I wish I had a voodoo doll that I could shove some pins in. (in some vital areas!) How do you cope when your life is changing and the person you thought might be there for all these changes is with someone else? Haden made my head spin. I'm not sure what the hell he was doing or thinking. It seemed he would reveal pieces of himself to Presley and then he would walk away again. And Eloise, Haden's fiancee. Talk about a passive/ aggressive bitch! I think Presley was confused and hurt and maybe even a little humiliated. She certainly is not without blame, she pushed Haden away, but who meets and gets engaged to a stranger in a few months? Agghh! This book killed me. Every time Haden's upcoming marriage was mentioned, my stomach did a belly flop. I kept thinking, "He's not going to go through with this is he?" My advice-make sure the vodka and chocolates are handy. I had; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Child Star: Part 1 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.J. McAvoy Page; Review: 4.5 Stars! I am sooo loving the start of this new series from JJ McAvoy. Noah Sloan and Amelia London are both icons in Hollywood. They both have been acting since they were kids. Noah started out with a squeaky clean persona but that changed as his behavior changed. He's now known as the bad boy-the one who screws endless women, the guy who has drug problems and the one that just got out of rehab. Amelia has worked hard to keep her American's sweetheart image. She never allows herself to step outside the box of her carefully crafted image. But for both Noah and Amelia, their days of glory in Hollywood are almost over. Noah has had a series of flops and Amelia's offers for good scripts have dried up. But that can change for both of them. The newest sensational book, Sinners like Us- is being cast and they are up for the leads. They would play a couple, Damon Shaw and Blair Hawthorne, who have a love hate relationship (with a touch of kink) that happen to be the world's best thieves and con artists. There would be nudity and sex and all the things Amelia has never done on film before. But this is her last chance to try to revive her sinking career. Neither knows the other is up for the lead. Years ago they were in a sitcom together. But it was their off-screen relationship that made headlines. Both were crazy about each other-up until the point where Amelia saw pics of Noah making out with another girl in the tabloids. He broke her heart and she's never allowed herself to trust again. Over the years they have avoided each other like the plague. My first kiss? Noah. My first time? Noah. My first heartbreak? Noah. Now this? I was sick of him. If I never saw his face again, I wouldn't care. But that's all about to change and the chemistry between them is more explosive than ever. They both have secrets and demons they fight. Noah has health issues that he hides with the help of his agent Austin. His father is an albatross around his neck and is bleeding him dry. Amelia is controlled by her manager Ollie and her mother, a washed up aging actress is a real piece of work. But as they are forced to work together, old feelings resurface (have they really ever gone away?) and their craving for each other is too strong for either to fight. Noah makes a confession that spins Amelia's head around and sets the scene nicely for the next two installments. Even after all of these years, Amelia London was still my kryptonite, and she still didn't know it. I couldn't think straight around her. My body reacted on its own around her. My heart, too. It was Amelia's world, and I was just trying to survive it. This book has all the feels of a great Hollywood scandal. Gorgeous actors, smoking hot steam and tons of mystery and secrets. This is one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resentment: An Enemies to Lovers Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole London Page; Review: Mia Gray was a senior in high school with one goal-graduate and get away from her mother. Her mother graduated from Harvard and is determine d Mia will follow in her footsteps. Mia wants to be artist, not the finance major her mother has in mind. Dean Collins is the football god that college recruits are all vying for-they all want a piece of him and if his father has his way, one of them will succeed. His dream is to go to Harvard and get out from under his father's roof. Dean has wanted Mia since their sophomore year. But she shuts him down at every turn. Now that they are seniors he is ramping up his plans to get her to go out with him. He steals her notebooks, her CD's; anything personal that can tell him about her. He comes up with a story that he needs her to help tutor him. (his marks are as high as hers but he deliberately let a couple slip) Dean is cocky and arrogant and Mia can't help but be attracted to him. When he lets it be known that he has wanted her since the 10th grade things heat up. Her head tells he can't be trusted, but her heart (and her lady bits) all tell her to take a chance for once in her life. Mia is in love with Dean and wants him to be her first lover. He is tender and gentle and she is absolutely under his spell. Things are great until they aren't. Dean starts missing school and when he is with her he is vague and distant. Prom is coming up and Mia keeps asking him if he still wants to take her. And then...(get out your tissues for these scenes..) he breaks her heart into little pieces and I HATED him! "Because she's my date." "No." I shake my head. "I was supposed to be your date." "Yeah, supposed to be." He tilts his head to the side. "Aren't you a literary aficionado.? The word "supposed" is considered past tense, correct?" "You do mean nothing to me." He looks more distant than I've ever seen him. "Absolutely nothing." Right aft er graduation, Mia does a 180 and changes her plans to go to Western Peak College and goes to Harvard instead. She does their international program so there is no chance she will run into Dean there. Ten years later Mia is recently single; having broken up with her live in lover and is moving to her brother Eric's place in Portland. He escaped from their crazy mother years before Mia graduated. They aren't particularly close, but he wants her to come out and stay at his place. But when she gets there-guess who is Eric's best friend and roommate? I cannot believe that the guy who broke my heart in high school is sitting across from me and is seemingly friends (good friends) with my brother. Not only that, but I can't believe that he's glaring at me, like I'm the one who; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Child Star: Part 2 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.J. McAvoy Page; Review: 4.5 stars! Boy am I loving this series! Amelia and Noah are finally together but there are so many forces trying to keep them apart. Both their managers have strong opinions about how this is going to turn out badly and most of all the wicked witch of Hollywood, otherwise known as Amelia's has been actress mother is nuts! This one takes a dark turn at the end and I have to admit my jaw was on the floor! Hurry up I need that last installment!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Shot - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sara Hubbard Page; Review: I love a good second chance at love romance! This one checked off all the boxes-angst, forgiveness, lust. Ethan and Annie were best friends since they were kids. Annie's mother abandoned her (literally dropped her off and never came back!) and she was bounced from foster home to foster home before her grandmother was located and took her in. Of course she had self esteem issues from this and never quite felt worthy of love. Or even believed in love for that matter. Ethan and his brother Manny had a normal childhood until their mom died. Their dad became an abusive drunk and he recognized in Annie the same hurt and rejection he felt. They remained best friends until right before his hockey dreams were about to come true. Ethan worked harder than anyone to be the best hockey player he could and when he was recruited to the Philadelphia Predators he grabbed his chance. But Annie never really thought it could work-she was going to school and living in Canada and he was thousands of miles away. So she broke it off and broke his heart. Better to do the leaving than have someone do it to you. Three years later, Annie is a nurse and is working one night when Manny is taken in with a stab wound. He lost a kidney and will have a long recovery. The two instantly connect again, but he makes no bones about how angry he is that she hurt his brother so badly, and that Ethan still holds a torch for her. Annie has been dating a doctor, Charlie for a couple of months. It's easy and uncomplicated. Just how she wants it-so maybe there are no real sparks, but she doesn't care. She's not looking for love. It's just...nice. And nice is easy. Ethan finds out about Manny and returns to his home town. Of course when he and Annie see each other, it's a stomach plummeting moment. It's so clear that neither one of them as moved on and I just wanted to bang both their heads together. Ethan definitely wants Annie back, in spite of all the heartache she caused him, but Annie still pushes him away (argghh!) Ethan and I were like a moth and a flame. If I was in his orbit, I would spin, unable to pull myself away. There's a little suspense thrown in with Annie's boyfriend. This guy just doesn't know how to handle rejection. Ethan has some anger issues, but he is one swoon worthy guy. Ethan is one of those guys that acts first and asks questions later. He's hotheaded and ruled by his emotions. Annie makes a HUGE mistake towards the end of the book and it was one of those "what the hell were you thinking" moments! Can Ethan forgive her? How can a long distance relationship work now, when it couldn't before? Loved this book! "I'd rather hurt with you than without you."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Forevermore - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.D. Rivera Page; Review: Great novella continuing Hayes and Mackenzie's story. At first I thought this was going to be all sugar and spice but then that skank Baylee showed up again to create trouble and things got real interesting. These two have had to work for their HEA. Hayes has adapted to being a family man and he loves Mackenzie with his whole heart. Mackenzie is still full of self esteem issues and her life is further complicated when her long lost brother shows up with bad news. This poor girl never gets a break. But she is stronger than she gives herself credit for and like every other obstacle, she'll overcome this one too. She's wise beyond her years and has had more heart ache than a woman years older than her. She can more than handle Hayes. I loved this story as much as Chasing the Stars. These are great YA romances, with just the right amount of drama to keep things interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard To Love (Rockin' Country Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Laramie Briscoe Page; Review: This is at times a hard read. Jared was in previous books and so his drug abuse was known to me but when he overdosed in the last book he struggled with the loss of control over his life. He was in rehab and pushed away the woman he loved-Shel. When he came back clean and sober, it was her turn to push him away. Jared has to work to regain the things he has lost. His best friends Hannah and Garrett love him, but don't completely trust him, his band mates feel let down and his girlfriend Shel is so hurt that he wouldn't even let her visit him or talk to him while he was in rehab. Slowly Jared is turning his life around, one sober day at a time. Slowly Shel is opening up her heart to him again. But an addict's recovery is never on a gradual upward slope-that slope slides down much too easily-making the climb back up even harder. But that climb is for the rest of their life and if they want to be able to love themselves and earn the love of others; they will have to make the choice for that climb every day. This book had it's own ups and downs, but it is ultimately the story of two people who love each other and make the choice to spend each day with each other.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Eyes - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amanda Heath Page; Review: I love a Hollywood romance. Maybe because TMZ is my crack and I love to follow who's dating who; who's cheating and who is getting caught. So Green Eyes is my kind of book. Alexis Michaels has been in seclusion for the last five years. Her constant companions are her daughter Talia and her bodyguard Marley. My name is Alexis Michaels and my life is pretty lonely. Don't feel sorry for me. I've made it that way. Ten years ago my family did things to lose my trust and stomped all over my love. If I never see any of them again it'll be too soon. Her therapist thinks she needs to get out of her rut and take on new projects. Her agent is thrilled and lines up an audition for a script which actually interests her. The only drawback is the actor playing the lead is Ryan Danse and he is best friends with Jason. Ten years ago, Alexis' dad suffered from dementia. His children-Jason, Beau and Claire pretty much deserted Alexis to follow their dreams. She was 16 and totally alone in caring for her dying father. They sent money but never did anything to help her. She has never forgiven them for what she sees as their betrayal. Marley and I have dubbed my daddy's other children as the BlackSheeps. It has several meanings. One being that they have black hearts, two being that they are exiled from my family of three (Marley, Talia and me) and three being that they are sheep, just like everyone else in LA. After Alexis' father passed, she fell into acting. She was hugely successful and things were going great until she fell pregnant. She has never revealed who Talia's father is and she hides her out of the public's eye. There is a reason for all the secrecy, but she is lonely and wants to act again. Her biological father isn't dead, if that's what you're thinking. Her first meeting with the Aussie hunk is full of chemistry. Their reading together more than proves that they have a connection which carries over to the big screen. Each knows the other's history with her family. As they begin to work together, both fight what they feel. Ryan is torn because Jason is like his brother and he doesn't understand why Alexis has refused the many olive branches they keep extending to make amends. Their actions cut her to the deep and scarred her ability to trust. He's also just gotten out of a long term relationship and he isn't looking to jump right back into another one. But once they give in to their feelings, things are not so black and white and Alexis comes face to face with Jason. Things are not what they seem and Alexis is slowly thawing. Meanwhile things couldn't be hotter between her and Ryan, but of course the path to true love has to have some bumps right? That's the problem with relationships. You think you're about to be in one, and then the man shows; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Comes Love - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emily Goodwin Page; Review: I don't want to be the man Lauren expects. I want to be the man she deserves. What a sweet, slightly angsty story! I love a romance with the best friend's little sister theme. Although I have to say that that was not really a huge determining factor in this book. Noah Wilson first laid eyes on Lauren Winters when he was in the principal's office for getting into another fight. That was the norm for him in school. His dad up and left he and his mom and his mom drowned herself in work to forget her heartbreak. He just started at a different school and partying and girls kept him busy. But he couldn't help but notice the gorgeous girl who came in to the office. They had one small conversation and she stayed on his mind. But once he found out that she was his best friend Collin's sister, he made himself friend zone her. Although they really weren't friends. Noah made sure he knew what Lauren was up to and she was very much aware of him. But she knew he was a player and her brother was often in trouble because of him. Men like Noah Wilson are nothing but trouble. I may or may not have had a secret crush on Noah since I was fifteen and saw his gorgeous face for the first time. Flash forward a few years and Lauren is now 22 and a vet assistant. Her dream to go to vet school is just within her grasp. But she's a sweet girl and her family's attempts to get her to go out on blind dates always manages to become a joke for her. The guys are geeks and losers but she can't seem to make her family stop. It's one of those disastrous nights that brings her to the same bar that Noah is in and like a locomotive out of control, things heat up pretty quickly. Two quite drunken people, who obviously have the hots for each other, and have kept their distance from each other for years. There is not a single woman in the world I've wanted more than Lauren Winters. Not a single woman in the world is more off limits... But the next morning, they agree to forget their one night stand ever happened. Only a few weeks later, that one night is about to catch up to both of them. "We hooked up. And now I'm pregnant. Your are the father." His eyes dart around the room. "But that was over a month ago." "Yeah, these things take some time." Noah has an excuse to be with the girl he's always wanted. But is he man enough to step up to the plate? Having a baby with Lauren is like a dream come true. Plus there are lots of sexual perks that come with the deal. He makes a great living as a photographer but he's avoided commitment in the past. No woman every measured up to Lauren. Knocking Lauren Winters up is the last thing; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Rocks (Pub Fiction Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gillian Jones Page; Review: 3.5 Stars This is a sweet story with some heartbreaking moments. Braunwyn has had the world on her shoulders for the last 4 years. She lost her boyfriend when she was pregnant and so's she's had to carry on without him and raise her daughter Emmie on her own. Her grandmother and best friend London have been urging her to break out and live a little. She'll be finished college soon and will start her career as a social worker but needs to develop her social skills and get some work experience on her resume. So she applies for a job at a cool, upscale bar. Levi the owner is smitten with her the moment she shows up for her interview. But she has a lot of guilt regarding her boyfriend's death and she curbs her feelings for her new boss. Working together makes it hard to fight what both of them are feeling. Levi wants to get to know her-he avoids relationships. The only girlfriend he's wanted was his pub-his life revolves around his business. But he finds himself wanting to spend more time with Braun. Will she be able to open up about her boyfriend's death? What will he think when he finds out she has a child? Will his reluctance to commit to a woman hold him back now? Over all this is an easy read. There was that insta love between Braunwyn and Levi-that felt rushed to me. Also, for a guy who screws woman just for the release and has never had long term relationships he jumped a little quickly into one with her. He was her boss, but I think the way he talked and flirted with her within days of meeting for the first time, may have crossed a professional relationship.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rock the Boat: A Midnight Fate Novel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gia Riley Page; Review: Easton is taking a break from his fame as a rock star. After he lost his love Shea, he and the band signed on to do gigs on cruise ships. He gets to keep his music, but he's out of the public's eye. Lark is just about to have her long time boyfriend move in with her when she literally catches him in the middle of the act with one of the secretaries from his work. Bye bye roommate. Lark's girlfriend convinces her to go on the Perfect Match cruise. What's the worst that can happen-she has incredible sex with a gorgeous guy she'll never have to see which she's back on dry land? Unbeknownst to Easton, his friends sign him up for a match on the cruise they are playing. It's their last gig before they are heading back out on tour with the band. Easton isn't opposed to having sex (he's had lots of that trying to get over Shea's loss) but he doesn't want any messy dating thing during this cruise) Guess who Easton is paired up with? Lark hasn't really followed his music but she does know who he is, she's just not sure she can stop being Miss Responsible for once and just go with the flow. She thinks that's part of why her boyfriend cheated on her. How successful is their first "date"? Well let's just say Easton is very talented with his hands and there may have been some shenanigans with a set of drum sticks. Rock on girl! Things get complicated (of course they do, this is a romance novel!) but maybe both of them are ready for more than a week of sun and fun. Maybe a little rocking of the boat will lead to big things on land!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teacher's Pet: A Forbidden Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lola Darling Page; Review: Harper Reed's an American who's travelled to England to go to university with her childhood pen pal, Mary Kate. As soon as she arrives, Mary gives her the address of a party and tells her to "wear your best habit." Harper thinks she means it's a formal affair and dresses up for the occasion; she feels like a fish out of water when she sees everyone dressed instead for Tarts and Vicars night. Her friend ditches her for a hot guy and she wanders into a makeshift confessional. Only she's not alone. A sexy voiced guy is in there; the two flirt and there may be some undressing and naughty playing which occurs. When their private party is broken up by a group of raucous partiers, Harper leaves in horror. But imagine her horror when she recognizes the voice of her professor, Jack Kingston as the sexy vicar from last night. He is drop dead gorgeous but doesn't seem to recognize her. (and she makes sure not to let him hear her voice) "Very good," replies our famous professor, the man I came here hoping to study with. The guy I hooked up with last night. She does end up meeting him in the hallway and confessors who she is-he is equally shocked and makes sure she realizes she won't be getting any special treatment because of this. (can he take that stick out of his butt please?) Since this story is told in both POV's, we learn quite a bit about Jack's background. He doesn't have the easiest family life and there is a reason he avoid commitment with women. But of course there is something brewing between Harper and Jack and eventually their relationship of teacher/student is going to cross over to lovers. That's when all the lines are going to blur, and things will be more gray than black and white. Jack's reluctance to share information about Harper with his family and friends is going to come back and bite him. (and not in a good bite way either!) Maybe someday if won't hurt anymore. Maybe someday I'll be able to look back on this whole experience and smile. Maybe. This was a charming story with a bit of a twist. Harper is mature for her age and has enjoyed past relationships; even though her former lovers all turned out to be douche bag losers. Jack is ten years older than her but they have many things in common not just a blinding passion for each other. There is some drama but it's not contrived for drama's sake. This is an interesting, witty and fun read, I will check out this author's other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drifter (MC Sinners Next Gen) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bella Jewel Page; Review: Mercedes is the daughter of Spike and Ciara. As much as she loves her biker family, she wants to be independent and is about to move an hour away to Denver for college. But she's out on the town listening to a new band named Wrath with her best friend Pru. She can't help but be drawn to the lead singer. They have back stage passes to meet the band, but when she meets Diesel the lead singer, he is rude and arrogant to her. They have words; he grabs her, kisses her and stalks off. Mercedes can't get this guy out of her head so imagine her surprise when she starts her new classes and he's in one of the. He seems to be the big guy on campus and has a continual harem of women surrounding him. Ewww.... There's no way that these two won't be having any further encounters-they rub each other the wrong way. Although Mercedes wouldn't mind rubbing a few things with Diesel. His girlfriend Maxine is forever in Mercedes face warning her off of him. Which of course, just pisses Mercedes off even more. Diesel has more than a few surprises of his own and when Mercedes meets his family she knows there's eventually going to be a heap of trouble. When her family finds out about Diesel, there's hell to pay. It's almost as if Drifter is two stories in one. We have the tumultuous romance between Mercedes and Diesel and then we have the on going story of the rival MC club who is out to get the Hell's Knights. Two different worlds are going to collide. Who's going to survive the fall out? I'm not sure whose story is up next but I keep waiting for Skye and Danny's story. Now that one is going to be explosive!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanton Series Box Set: Stanton Series (Box Set) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's T L Swan Page; Review: This is one of my favorite series! The passion and the cat and mouse chase between Josh and Natasha is epic! This series caused me heart ache and tons of stomach plummeting moments! And the steam...dear lord have the ice chips ready! You are going to need them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fearless (Broken Love Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's B.B. Reid Page; Review: "I crave your fear and I want you safe. But I need to control you." Fearless brings the Broken Love series full circle. Even after four previous books, so many questions remained unanswered. Who was responsibility for Kennedy's kidnapping and why? Who killed Mitch? Who killed John? Not to mention I wanted closure for Keiran and Lake. Dash and Willow are finally getting the happiness they deserve and have a baby on the way and Keenan and Sheldon have Kennedy and might as well be cemented together. There's no doubt Keenan will never leave or put his girls second in his life. When Breaking Love ended, Lake had just gotten arrested for Mitch's murder and Keiran, being Keiran, reacted in a way that had me wanting to kick him in the family jewels. This was my woman in trouble. As soon as I got her out of this s*#t I would wring her neck until I had answers. After all Lake has suffered from you and all the times she has given her love so unconditionally, he's going to turn on her? Really? How could I admit that sometimes four years of love didn't seem long enough to battle ten years of torment? The thought alone was heartbreaking but to voice it felt like betrayal. But Keiran typically reacts poorly when someone he loves is threatened. His obsession with Lake pushes him over the edge. She is his to protect and he is not going to react in a good way when he finds out she acted behind his back, regardless of her intentions. It's how she affected me. She made me want to hurt her and protect her all at once. But just like every other mystery in this series, there is so much more to Mitch's death than Lake's actions. Most of the story is a web of deceptions and cover ups and lies and some of those are totally unexpected. Lake and Keiran have been keeping things; important things from each other. And we know how they each react to being kept in the dark or lied to-there's going to be lots of drama and angry sex and hurt feelings. In five years, Lake had taught me how to love but she hadn't taught me how to forgive. The thing I love most about Ms. Reid's writing is her Agatha Christie like style. You've read a chapter, moved on and then out of the blue, pages and pages later, something happens and you realize that what you took at face value pages ago, was not what really happened. There was something else going on, only you didn't know that at the time. And then when it all gets revealed you end up thinking, "Why the hell didn't I see that?" Lake's transformation from victim to aggressor has been a long time in the making. From the timid girl bullied in Fear Me to the young woman refusing to be dominated in Fear You to the secretive, protective woman she is in Fearless, the change has taken years and is; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanton Bliss: Stanton - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's T L Swan Page; Review: I have been waiting for this book since I finished the last page of Stanton Completely. I tried stalking, I tried messaging the author; I fully expected to have a restraining order taken out against me. If that would have gotten Stanton Bliss in my hands any sooner, it would have been worth the lawyer fees! Joshua and Natasha put me through the wringer with the Stanton Trilogy. Ye gawds, I wanted to knock some sense into both of them. Especially Josh and his manwhoring ways back in the days of Stanton Adore. I still can't bring myself to read some of his shenanigans he enjoyed while trying to put Tash in his rear view mirror. And don't get me started on Natasha! Woman, you drove me to distraction. Always jumping to conclusions, always running away. Finally, finally loyal readers got the HEA we craved. But of course being the book sluts that we are, we wanted MORE! I am going to spend each day of the rest of my life adoring the woman I love and being the person she makes me. Stanton Bliss is our more. Our beloved couple is married but how are they coping with the horrible things that happened leading up to their nuptials? Joshua had his private life exposed for the entire world to see. He lost his freedom. He lost the love of his life. He damn near lost his mind. I sit in the darkened room as I watch her, the weight sits heavily on my shoulders and my mind refuses to stop. Natasha was forced to do things to escape that would make the most secure person cower with fear around every corner. Can she live with what she has done? Can she ever feel secure again? "You don't want to go back there?" I shake my head quickly. "It was terrible, wasn't it?" I nod sharply. "It's better not to think about it, isn't it?" What about Ben and Bridgett? Will they work things out? How about Dr Romeo, Cameron Stanton himself? Will there ever be one woman who can satisfy his desires? Adrian and Nicholas are drifting along but not together. Why? Some of these questions are answered. Some doors are left opened because we are getting more stories about these characters that we have come to know like our family members. (a dysfunctional family but still a cherished one!) Sometimes epilogues have tons of filler. Nope, not this one. Is there sex? Come on, Josh and Natasha burn up the sheets every chance they get. Not to mention on every surface and in one scene take coming to a bar to a whole new level! So check that requirement off your list. She kisses me again and arches off the bed. "Josh, I need you to fill me." I inhale deeply as I try to control myself. Bloody hell, how do men do this gentle thing? Is there drama? Yes, but thank gods it's not stomach plummeting like the drama in the series. Does Natasha still drive Josh to distraction?; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sennheiser RS 110 OpenAire Supraural RF Wireless Headphones with Enhanced Bass Discontinued by Manufacturer (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Sennheiser; Review: Bought these to use at work. Easy to install batteries and set up. Only reason I gave them 4 stars is because I had a lot of trouble adjusting the volume and tuning them to the right frequency at first. I decided to replace the batteries even though they were only a couple days old. Everything worked great after replacing the batteries. If you buy these, save yourself some trouble and throw the cheap batteries that come with these away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo AirStation HighPower N300 Open Source DD-WRT Wireless Router (WHR-300HP); Brand: BUFFALO; Review: Replaced a flakey d-link router with this. The range is better on this Buffalo router and I haven't had to restart it at all in the 4 months I've owned it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leviton 41084-FWF QuickPort F-Type Adapter, Nickel-Plated, White; Brand: Leviton; Review: I bought these to use with wall plates from Lowe's (sorry, don't remember the brand). They don't fit into the wall plate right. They cannot be locked into place so the front isn't quite flush with the wall plate and they can be easily dislodged since nothing is positively holding them in place. I tried them with a different brand of wall plate as well from lanshack.com so I don't think it is the wall plate's fault. I had to modify them with a knife to get them to work half right. I did connect my cable modem up through it and it seems to be working properly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Polaroid Floating Wrist Strap Red for Underwater Waterproof Cameras/ Camcorders Housings; Brand: Polaroid; Review: I would not trust my camera to this product. The orange "floaty" part unsnaps from the string that attached to the camera, but the snap it uses is very flimsy and doesn't latch completely. I put it on my camera and was afraid my camera would detach from the floaty part with the slightest movement. I would return it but it was so cheap its not worth the effort. Would not recommend!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: [UL Listed] Cable Matters In-Wall Rated (CM) Bare Copper Cat 6 / Cat6 Bulk Cable (Cat6 Ethernet Cable 1000; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Cable is something that you never really see after to install it. Even then, it either works or it doesn't. This cable seems to work great and its cheap so nothing to really complain about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 2GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card- SDSDB-002G-B35 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: What can I say? It's a flash drive and it works. 5 Stars! Used it in an Olympus Tough waterproof camera.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link 5 Port Fast Ethernet Switch | Desktop Ethernet Splitter | Ethernet Hub | Plug and Play; Brand: TP-LINK; Review: It works, not much else to say. I have also used a TP-Link 10/100/1000 which works great. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this brand in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY Wireless USB PC Remote Control Mouse for PC; Brand: SANOXY; Review: ; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rii I8 Mini 2.4Ghz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard With Mouse For Pc, Pad, Xbox 360, Ps3, Google Android Tv Box,; Brand: Rii; Review: I really like this controller. It works really well. I have not tested its range because none of the rooms in my house a very large. Some people have complained about the rough texture of the touch pad but it hasn't bothered me. The only drawback is there is no stop button. Used with a rasberry pi running openelec and a pc running windows 7.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CanaKit Raspberry Pi 2 Ultimate Starter Kit with WiFi - Clear Case Edition; Brand: CanaKit; Review: This is a great kit that has everything you need. I've used both clear cases and black cases and I think its worth the extra for the black case. The black case screws together and the clear case snaps together. Both work just fine though if you want to save a couple bucks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS GeForce 210 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Ready Video Card, EN210 SILENT/DI/1GD3/V2(LP); Brand: Asus; Review: Would not fit into Antec ISK 300-150 HTPC case. The heat sink interferes with the cover of the case and sticks out beyond the case when installed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: GE Pro Attic Mount TV Antenna, Attic, Long Range Antenna, Directional Antenna, Digital, HDTV Antenna, 4K 1080P VHF; Brand: GE; Review: I live 29 miles from the broadcasting antennas and could not pick up 2 of the major local channels. Also, there was a washer missing from the box. It was pretty easy to install but no amount of adjusting the antenna allowed my to receive all the available channels. Returning to look for a bigger antenna.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ARRIS SURFboard SB6121 4x4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Certified Refurbished)-Black; Brand: ARRIS; Review: Does what it is supposed to. The only problems I ever have with my internet connection are always the ISPs fault so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1byone Outdoor TV Video Antenna (OUS00-0555); Brand: 1byone; Review: This antennae works great. I though it was not working well at first because I could only pick up one channel after installing in the attic of my house. Then I realized that a metal door was between the antennae and the tower. After moving the antennae so the door wasn't in the way I was able to pick up all the over air channels available in my area. My house is 29 miles from most of the towers measured by Google Earth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iHome Smart Brief: 13 inch Laptop Briefcase for Mac, Heathered Grey; Brand: iHome; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navitech Camera Bag Case/ Cover/ Sleeve For The SONY Alpha SLT-A57K, SONY Alpha SLT-A57M, SONY Alpha SLT-A65V, SONY Alpha; Brand: Navitech; Review: sturdy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JayBird BBX1MB BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Jaybird; Review: uncomfortable, falls out of ears; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brenthaven Collins Sleeve Plus with Shoulder Strap for MacBooks Laptops or Ultrabooks Upto 15-Inch (1901101); Brand: Brenthaven; Review: cheap material; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Om Symbol Comes with (1x) Black and (1x) White Iphone Ipad Macbook Decal Skin Sticker Laptop; Brand: Southern Sticker Company; Review: sticks well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Level Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphone - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: Samsung; Review: Ridiculously huge but comfortable. Responsive seller.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Jack Adaptor Charger for,Earphone 3.35mm Adaptor Cable AUX Audio&Wire Control Headset Extender Connector Support Syste; Brand: Difane; Review: charges quickly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navitech Charcoal Grey Heavy Duty Rugged Slim Line Action Cam Case; Brand: Navitech; Review: sturdy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TOP CASE - 5 in 1 - Crystal Hard Case + Sleeve Bag + Mouse + Keyboard Cover; Brand: TOP CASE; Review: cute, fits; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fort Recovery Beachfront Villa Suites Hotel; City: Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands; Review: Where do I start? Lets start at the beach. Swam only once during a 5 night stay. Tried to snorkel, saw grass, seaweed and rocks. I didnt want to swim because I couldnt put my feet down. The bottom is slimy and icky. The wind came across the beach so hard everyday that it blew the sand around. On to the in room dinner. Non exsistent, not offering that anymore. Went to the dining room instead, while the food was good and Perfecto (the waiter) was enjoyabe the room looked like a household kitchen. Lets move on to the "Villa". If you like bees, yes, bees, your in luck. Every night there was at least 5 in our room, although the room did come with a can of handy bee killing spray. Of course they came in through the ripped screens. The power was shut off often during our stay and the construction is NOT completed and a very loud dog seems to live close by. Dont count on the provided breakfast, you'll be very hungry. Pamelah was nice as was Anita and Perfecto. Would I go back to Fort recovery? Ah, no.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secret Harbour Beach Resort; City: Benner St Thomas U S Virgin Islands; Review: This was our fifth year in a row staying at Secret Harbour. We always book a beachfront studio and have gotten room 111. Beware that although you can request a certain room, you aren't guaranteed you'll get it. We got room 313. It was a nice room but remember that all the units are individually owned which results in a big difference in rooms. This room was comfortable but it had far too much furniture in a very small space. We ended up putting 2 chairs and a bar stool in the closet for the duration of our stay. I guess we were a little spoiled by room 111 which was in much better shape than the room we had. The staff was friendly and it was nice to see Margaret at the front desk. The onsite restaurnant, Blue Moon was wonderful, excellent! I can't say enough about both their food and service. Try the smoked gouda blue cheescake as an appetizer, it was awesome! Yes, it was expensive but no more than any other rest. on the island. You are sitting outside, watching the sunset, listening to the waves,enjoying the food and company. What more could you ask for? One night I did laundry and saw security patroling the grounds. That was reassuring. We had a wonderful time and plan to return next year but will really push for the room we are used to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Boston Logan Airport; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We have stayed at the Hilton at Boston Logan Airport every year during our annual trip to the Carribean. The skywalk is a great alternative to the hotel shuttle however the shuttle does run every 10-15 minutes. Check in was easy and pleasant. We ordered room service which was VERY good, it arrived on time and hot. We had a very early flight out the next morning and the "ZIP CHECKOUT" made our departure all the easier. One call to an automated line and we were on our way. I was a tad concerned when we returned as our flight was delayed and we didnt get in until 1:00 a.m. I had not requested a late check and was concerned that perhaps they didn't hold our room. No need to worry, they did. Even at 1:00 a.m. they had plenty of front desk staff to attend to us as well as other travelers. Room service was even available at that hour and again the food arrived on time and hot. The Hilton is a nice resting spot in between flights and we will stay there again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galleon House Bed Breakfast; City: Charlotte Amalie St Thomas U S Virgin Islands; Review: We booked the Galleon House because of its location to the airport in St Thomas. We arrived very late at night and stayed for one night before traveling to our final destination of Jost Van Dyke. Our room was adequate. It had an A/C, phone, bathroom and small tv with cable. There is no alarm clock so if you need to catch a ferry or flight the next day, set your cell phone. They offer a compimnetary breakfast in the morning and it is delicious. You have a choice of eggs or pancakes and it was a good way to start the day. The have a soda and ice machine located at check in. The also have what looked to be a very nice clean pool, we didnt use it as we werent there long enough. The one thing I do want to caution you about is the steps. Lots of them. Its a bit of a struggle bringing your luggage up. They are located right next to the rest. Herve's which was very good. We also stayed here for one night on our return home and would again. The staff was pleasant, friendly and laid back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boston Marriott Long Wharf; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We stayed at the Boston Marriot Long Wharf over the 4th of July and had a wonderful time! The hotel is a short cab ride from South Station. We arrived to a busy grand hotel and my first thought was that check in was going to be long and tedious. I was wrong. They were fully staffed and we were checked in within 5 minutes. The lady behind the counter was most pleasant and helpful. She treated us as though we were her first customers of the day although I am certain by that point she had checked in at least 100 other people. She answered all of our questions and offered some useful Boston tips. Our room was facing the Aquarium and Harbor making it so we could people watch while in the comfort of our air conditioned room. We had room service and it was excellent. The food arrived on time and hot. We took in a couple of Red Sox games and took the T both times. The hotels location couldnt be better. You can get anywhere via the Subway from the Long Wharf. Take a walk to Quincy Market, its right next door as well as all the shopping you could want. There is a 711 to the left of the hotel for snacks and water and our room had a mini fridge so it worked out well. The Aquarium fills up quickly so we went over first thing on a Saturday morning and beat the crowd. It is literally right next door. We will certainly stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Bangor; City: Bangor Maine; Review: Stayed here just to get away. I made our reservation online and keyed in the wrong date. When we went to check in, Brandon behind the desk couldnt seem to find my name and then I showed him my confirmation which said March, not February. YIKES! It was a busy weekend in the city of Bangor with basketball tournaments going on but he found me a room anyways. He was very helpful and pleasant. We were on the 5th floor, facing the parking lot and didnt hear anything outside. The hallways were quiet as well and I think they were pretty full. The room was nice, 2 double beds, a desk, chair, mini fridge, flat screen tv and a sitting chair. The bathroom had a nice shower (and tub) and had Neutragena products. We had room service for dinner which was very good. It arrived hot and on time. It was a nice place to stay and just get away for a night. The only thing I had a problem with was that on their website it says they have in room pay movies but they dont. Not a big deal, certainly not big enough to stop us from going back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belfast Harbor Inn; City: Belfast Maine; Review: A nice place with great views and a big lawn that goes to the waters edge. We stayed here as a weekend getaway. The room was super clean. Not a speck of dirt or dust anywhere. It's not fancy but it has everything you need. The bed was comfy and the water was hot! And again, CLEAN!! They have free wireless in your room and a computer to use in the front lobby. A snack and soda machine was on the first floor and they had an adequate breakfast in the morning. We'd stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas; City: Charlotte Amalie St Thomas U S Virgin Islands; Review: We stayed here due to, like others, the closeness of the airport. Don't take a taxi, walk, its that close. We arrived early and the desk clerk was VERY nice. She told us our room wouldnt be ready for another couple of hours. She explained about their sister hotel and restaurant and called the shuttle for us. When we returned, our room still wasn't ready and she called housekeeping to see how long it would be. She said 15 more minutes and it was, just about 15 minutes. She was very personable and helpful. We had a room on the second floor that looked out over the water. I agree with others that this isnt a resort. The beach was very small and I would have been very disappointed if I had booked to stay there for a vacation. The pool area was small as well and we didnt go to the onsite restaurant but I think it was open only at certain hours at night and it was Mexican. Our room was clean and fresh. We had no issues with the water or the staff. The tv didnt work very well but we didnt care. I wouldnt stay here long term but I would stay here again as an overnight base for my Jost Van Dyke vacations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gallows Point Resort; City: Cruz Bay St John U S Virgin Islands; Review: We stayed at the Gallows for 3 nights on the front end of our Jost vacation and we were not disappointed. We were met at the ferry dock in Cruz Bay and taken up the hill to the resort. Check in was a breeze and all the staff was very friendly and helpful. The grounds were beautiful! Well kept and clean. We were shown to our room which was right on the water. The room was, well, awesome! It had everything anyone could want or need. We loved the outdoor patio which was private enough so that you could sit out there in your pajama's and have coffee in the mornings. The bathroom had a walkin shower that was so relaxing, actually, the whole place was relaxing and quiet. They have a small store on sight where we purchased drinks and snacks as we weren't going to be there very long. Yes, you can walk in to town with no problems. Just down a small hill and back up again. The views were great and the day we checked out we had a bit of a wait for our ferry so we stayed by the pool and beach area. Nice way to start a vacation. We ate at the onsight restaurant, Zozo's and it was delicious. Best meal we had during the entire vacation. DO make reservations, I think they fill up quickly. Check out was smooth with no issues and they even took us to the ferry dock. We will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Boston Logan Airport; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We have stayed many times and always enjoy it. The hotel is clean and the staff is friendly and accommadating. The sky bridge is very useful and it is the way we always go to get to the hotel. When leaving, we take the shuttle buses which run every 15 minutes. Some of the drivers even had their buses decorated for the holidays. We lost our luggage on the front end of our trip and the front desk supplied us with the basics to get us through. The lady in the gift shop was very kind and helpful. Our room was clean, warm and cozy as we have come to expect from the Hilton at Logan Airport. I was surprised to hear that they still dont have free wifi. The room and hotel was everything we had hoped but the room service was not. We always order room service and have enjoyed it but this time the food was delivered cold and not what was advertised on the in room menu. I should have called and told them but we were tired and hungry and decided to just go with it. We will surely stay at the Hilton again but probably wouldn't order room service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fireside Inn Suites Ocean s Edge; City: Belfast Maine; Review: We have stayed here many times for a weekend getaway and have always enjoyed it. As we did this past weekend. The staff is friendly, the hotel is located in a nice spot, facing the ocean and close to Belfast. We now have a puppy and they allowed him as well. It was a small extra charge for a pet friendly room which was located on the bottom floor with a back door to the lawn. I feared the room would be a bit run down as it was pet friendly but that wasn't the case. The room was clean and tidy. No issues at all. They had outside chairs on our patio area which was nice so that I could sit outside with the pup. I didnt think they would have them this time of year but was pleasantly surprised. The bed was comfy and we had a big screen tv, microwave and fridge. We had reservations at a nearby favorite restaurant (Delvino's) in Belfast but had to cancel them so we decided to call the onsite restaurant and ask if they offered room service. They were very kind and helpful but said they did not offer room service but did takeout. A menu was provided in the room which was helpful so we called in our order. Again, very pleasant staff. They told me they would call when it was ready and it would be about 20-30 minutes. 25 minutes later, they called. He went to pick it up and had a nice chat with the lady who took our order. This is where the BUT comes in....he ordered clams/shrimp dinner and I had the broiled haddock. His dinner had maybe 8 clams and 8 shrimp. The roasted vegatables and potatoes were so roasted that they were tough and hard. My fish was flavorless and the mashed potatoes had a odd texture to them. We also had fried mushrooms which were okay but they forgot the dipping sauce. Yes we could have gone back to get some but by then the food would have been cold. It came to us lukewarm but I kind of expect that with takeout although the restaurant was literally steps from our room. We had cheesecake and chocolate cake which was okay. I hear wonderful reviews about the restaurant and I am sure it would have been better had we gone there to eat and my expectations for takeout are not high, its takeout so you have to go with the flow sometimes but this time we ended up eating out of the onsite vending machine. That said, we would stay here again but not order takeout from the onsite restaurant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ducks Unlimited Eye Protection Kit for Shooting with 5 Anti-Fog Lens Options; Brand: Ducks Unlimited; Review: Awesome quality and works perfect. I love the fact that you can change the angle of the arms and also the length. Purchased two sets and would recommend to anyone that is looking for a pair of quality eyes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caldwell E-Max Low Profile Electronic 23 NRR Hearing Protection with Sound Amplification and Adjustable Earmuffs for Shooting, Hunting and; Brand: Caldwell; Review: Bought 2 pairs around the holidays. Tested them at home to make sure they functioned and they worked perfect. A month later, went to the range with my wife; after 15 minutes of use the microphone on mine stopped. After 30 minutes my wife's microphones stopped. Just would get static the entire time from the speakers. Unfortunate for me. it was 4 days past the allowed return date through Amazon. I would not recommend and suggest buying another. Back to looking for one to buy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper Pistol and Revolver Bore Cleaner (Choose Your Caliber); Brand: Hoppe's; Review: Awesome quality. I purchased a no brand named one at the same time and the quality between the two does not compare. If you are on the fence between going with the Viper or an off brand, I would recommend the Viper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Froglube CLP 8 Oz. Tub of Paste Gun Cleaner Lubricant Protectant; Brand: Frog Lube; Review: I use the paste and the liquid. Both work exceptional and highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FrogLube CLP Liquid OR Spray 4 oz Bottle (PACKAGE MAY VARY); Brand: Frog Lube; Review: I have only used FrogLube when cleaning any guns. Works perfect and no complaints at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Making Artisan Pasta: How to Make a World of Handmade Noodles, Stuffed Pasta, Dumplings, and More; Author: Visit Amazon's Aliza Green Page; Review: Wonderful introductory book to making pasta. Easy recipes that turn out well and consistent each time. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Cities: A Coloring Book of Fantastic Places in the World! (Adult Coloring books, Adult coloring); Author: Adult Coloring books best sellers; Review: A good choice coloring book for colored pencils. A lot of room for creativity and just relaxation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Gogh Stained Glass Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: It is hard to recreate anything done in paint or watercolor with colored pencils. This was not the best choice coloring book for colored pencils. I love Van Gogh's work and the pages look very nice and are a good quality. You could attempt water color on a very small scale.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holt McDougal Library, High School with Connections: Individual Reader 1984; Author: RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT; Review: Wonderful Book. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Smudging And Blessings Book: Inspirational Rituals to Cleanse and Heal; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Alexander Page; Review: Excellent walk through for smudging. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spagyrics: The Alchemical Preparation of Medicinal Essences, Tinctures, and Elixirs; Author: Visit Amazon's Manfred M. Junius Page; Review: Very informative and intriguing book. Useful and practical. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Llewellyn's 2016 Witches' Datebook; Author: Jane Meredith; Review: As described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The -Alchemist's Kitchen: Extraordinary Potions & Curious Notions (Wooden Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Ogilvy Page; Review: This is an interesting book. Small in size - more like a book you would find in the bathroom. If I had seen it in person, I am not sure I would have purchased it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southern Spirits: Four Hundred Years of Drinking in the American South, with Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert F. Moss Page; Review: I found this book by Robert F. Moss offers a unique sampling of history, lore, culture and a splash of whimsy along with selected recipes for cocktails and spirits. This book can serve double duty for antidotes if you find yourself hosting or entertaining at a cocktail party or Drink clubs. The recipes provided range from single serving cocktails to the likes of, The Charleston Light Dragoon Punch, which serves 28. Robert Moss researched many aspects of the culture and history that shaped southern drinking and the formulas that came out of the Civil war, Prohibition, Rebellions - to the Rum Runners, Bootleggers, and Moonshiners. The book offers black and white photos of historical places and people and general fodder of the era. An excerpt from the chapter on The Whiskey Rebellion tells of George Washington, "Ironically the very man who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion became a distiller himself not long after.. [1796] I found this is all too often a common thread: The people who railed against alcohol often not only ended up indulging in the once forbidden elixir, but producing it themselves. And who knew that French Wine Cola, which was panned in Atlanta, would then go on to become Coca-Cola?! Wither you are a connoisseur or a novice of whiskey, bourbon, brandy, and cognac, (the main focus of the recipes of this book) Robert Moss offers up these spirits as characters in predominately Southern American history. This 315 page book will definitely give you a taste of the journey these spirits have had in the South. In Addition you can relish 40 of the same recipes for refreshments as our southern ancestors did back in the day. The two things I wish this book had included were 1. Color photos of the drinks of the recipes - how they look now and/or how they looked in the era they were invented. 2. More drink recipes! This book is listed under Cookbooks and Beverage Books. I think it is more a reference/culture book with a few recipes. Southern Spirits is an amusing book and a good, easy, rainy day read. I received this book for Blogging for Books in exchange for a review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broth and Stock from the Nourished Kitchen: Wholesome Master Recipes for Bone,; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer McGruther Page; Review: Broth and Stock from the Nourished Kitchen: Wholesome Master Recipes for Bone, Vegetable, and Seafood Broths and Meals to Make with Them. Broth and Stock from the Nourished Kitchen By: Jennifer McGruther This book by Jennifer McGruther is another in her collection/blog for healthy living. Usually you think of broth for the winter months and when you are under the weather. Well that can be true, I found this to be an all occasion, all season cook book. The recipes are a labor of love. I didn't know what to expect as I already knew how to make stock, but Jennifer takes it to another level. You can ALWAYS learn something new or improve on your own recipies. The photos in the book are enticing and they almost make it like a coffee table book but has so much information besides just stock. The black bean soup is out of this world! I like it personally when I can see the finished product. I find that there is no special equipment needed to make broth & stock, but you can certainly invest in some quality tools and soup pots if you want to feel more professional about it. In her Chapter on Broth History, it was interesting to find how far back the traditions - in all cultures go, regarding broths. I agree, It really was the first fast food. Broths are nourishing and restorative - which is where the name restaurant came from. If you ever wanted to make soup - of any kind, this is a wonderful base and a healthy(!) way to start you journey or add to your knowledge. Another Wonderful book from Blogging For Books which was sent to me for review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Food with Friends: The Art of Simple Gatherings; Author: Visit Amazon's Leela Cyd Page; Review: I have never given a ONE star cook book review before. I have never given a harsh review on my blogs of any cookbook, but this book was so off putting in its presentation, recipes, content and photographs that I almost decided to forgo giving a review at all. It was truly a disappointing cook book. After reading one particular recipe, noted below, I began to page back and to wonder what other things Leela Cyd said that may have not been true, or exaggerated, imagined, or just hoping that other people did not know the difference etc. The outer cover shows pickled eggs with capers, red onion and chives. That is the cover! The item on the cover is what, I will guess, 75% of people pass over at a picnic or outdoor buffet style event. I sincerely hoped the recipes inside would be better than the cover. Alas, It was indeed a glimpse of what types of recipes were inside. I read through every recipe in this book. To summarize: The recipes ranged from the unappetizing; grapefruit & other assorted citrus with tarragon, oats with (unflavored) cotswold cheese, to the common staples most cooks already know; a radicchio salad, strawberry tart (with lemon), to the utterly plain; granola with cherries, how to flavor water. I am stunned by the 5 star reviews. After reading a particular recipe (below) the rest of the book was like insult to injury. The injury being the poor recipes and the insult of Leela Cyds experiences that I no longer believed were authentic or genuine after what I read. It may have been an isolated misunderstanding but the point is I will never know. I was given this book (As most all of the other 5 star reviews) in exchange for a review. I cannot speak for the other reviewers, but I can tell you I am honest in my review. After reading this book, one part in particular really stuck out to me in this book. Page 76 a 'recipe' for Hagelslag on toast. Leela said it was colored sugar. It is not. It is CHOCOLATE. I posted a photo below of what Milchschokoladen Streusel (Chocolate sprinkles, in Dutch) is. As a person of Dutch origin, who has eaten this for breakfast for over 40 years, reading the story in her introduction for this recipe, it was not true in her description. Leela Cyd didn't understand what chocolate "Hagel" is. "Hagelslag" is not really a food term other than putting 2 words together. Hagel slag (2 words) means hail storm in Dutch. It would equate to saying, "bread toast" instead of just toast. Again, it is just CHOCOLATE on bread or Rusk - a type of Dutch toast. Despite the lack of knowledge of this particular item, Leela's twist on this Dutch breakfast treat could be colored sugar, as is her recipe, but her story for her recipe is incorrect. To quote Leela, "..A businessman with a briefcase in one hand and festive toast in another. The phenomenon is so wide spread there are; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Reinhart Page; Review: A very informative book. Great recipes & step by step instructions. Something I will pass down to the next baker. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Forkish Page; Review: Wonderful Book. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Owens Page; Review: Terrific book. Delicious original recipes. Very informative and step by step instructions. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bread Illustrated: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Bakery-Quality Results At Home; Author: Visit Amazon's America's Test Kitchen Page; Review: Exceeded expectations. A truly all in one bread baking & technique book. Proven recipes that stand the test of time and are delicious! Just like bakery bread in style and taste. I would recommend to any one as a beginner, reference or advanced bread maker, Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Arnold Page; Review: This book won a James Beard award so I felt confident in buying it that it would be an accomplished book full of great new & interesting recipes & tricks of the trade kind of instruction. I was disappointed. It has very few recipes that most people don't already know. How to pull a spoon through a cocktail and turn it clockwise wasn't my idea of a tricks of the trade kind of instruction. It has really good reviews but I didn't find it that useful for me. It has good instructions for someone who is just learning about how to make cocktails and explanations of the tools used, but I was looking for more recipes/how to's and not a story book. I wish I could return it but it isn't worth the hassle.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making, 3rd Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's James Peterson Page; Review: This was my first sauce book so for me it was really useful. It contains basic sauce bases to more complicated recipes - that were easy to follow, Some more advanced sauces, although time consuming, were totally worth it. It was a pricy book but it is a big book and tons of recipes! I do wish it had more photos of what the end product should look like and for some of the recipes how to apply the sauce so it is at its peak for taste. Some sauce recipes; a little goes a long way and other sauces you saturate your dishes with. I would recommend this to anyone as a beginner to advanced. A good reference and cook book library book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner; Author: Peter P. Greweling; Review: This was an amazing cookbook. I don't say that lightly. I was genuinely and delightfully surprised that I really want to & will make ALL the recipes in this book in the coming months/years. Usually in cookbooks there are a great many recipes you pass over and don't want to make - you buy the book for the few that you do like. This book is the exception. It exceeded my expectations in recipes and instruction. This is a intermediate or advanced cookbook, but easy to follow. The pictures are beautiful. The photos help you see what the end product will look like. This cookbook is also a great reference with charts, photos, trouble shooting, and step by step technique. This is easily in the top 5 cookbooks I own. I would recommend to anyone wanting to know how to make confections like: homemade marshmallows (not as easy as you would think but DEFINITELY worth the effort), gourmet lollipops in every flavor you can come up with, jellied childhood favorites, to every kind of chocolate delight you will find in a chocolaterie. Highly recommend. I will be looking for more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making; Author: James Peterson; Review: This was my first sauce book so for me it was really useful. It contains basic sauce bases to more complicated recipes - that were easy to follow, Some more advanced sauces, although time consuming, were totally worth it. It was a pricy book but it is a big book and tons of recipes! I do wish it had more photos of what the end product should look like and for some of the recipes how to apply the sauce so it is at its peak for taste. Some sauce recipes; a little goes a long way and other sauces you saturate your dishes with. I would recommend this to anyone as a beginner to advanced. A good reference and cook book library book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thomas Keller Bouchon Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Keller Page; Review: Another amazing cookbook set by Thomas Keller. Great recipes in both books; savory and sweet. The ones I have tried so far have all been successful. Received many compliments. The photos are spectacular. It is great to see what the end product should look like. The books also contain practical guides, instruction, measure and charts to help you along your way - and trouble shooting. Some recipes are more for advanced cooks - but easy to follow and definately worth the time & effort. I would recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The New Cocktail Hour: The Essential Guide to Hand-Crafted Drinks; Author: Visit Amazon's Andr Darlington Page; Review: Great cocktail recipes in this 'pocket sized' book. The drinks I have made all worked well with little to no tweaking. Recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails; Author: Visit Amazon's Mittie Hellmich Page; Review: This is a good drinks & cocktail book. Tons of recipes all in one book. All bar books seem to have the standard, "How to stock a bar" and "How to use bar utensils" chapters we could all do without. But as for drink recipes go..this one is pretty good. It is a small 'pocket' sized book but the cocktails and drinks I have made worked well. A simple well thought out book - without all the coffee table stuff. Highly recommend to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails; Author: Visit Amazon's David Kaplan Page; Review: After 120 pages you still haven't gotten recipes - out of a 294 page book. It is a fancy coffee table book. In the first 120 pages this book tells you how to stock a bar & what utility bar items are and how to shake a drink..and some random stories. It as meant for entertainment reading or maybe reference, but not really about recipes. The recipes it does contain are just 'alright'. Some cocktails work in the book, but many don't. Most of the drinks need tweaking. This book got rave 5 star reviews and I bought it off of the strength of that and reading the preview. It was really a let down. If you want a bar themed conversation coffee table book this is for you. My search for a good drinks, & cocktail book continues.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Wham-O Hamper Hoops; Brand: Wham-O; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantic Gravity-Fed Compact Single Canrack - Kitchen Organizer, Durable Steel Construction, Size Fits Most Pantries, PN1002 in White; Brand: Atlantic; Review: nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchor Hocking Montana Glass Jar with Fresh Sealed Lid, Brushed Metal, 1.5 Gallon; Brand: Anchor Hocking; Review: beautiful container; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neu Home Organize It All Basic Overdoor 4 Basket Unit; Brand: Neu Home; Review: wonderful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grip-It Ultra Stop Non-Slip Rug Pad for Rugs on Hard Surface Floors, 10 by 14-Feet; Brand: Grip-It; Review: great rug holder; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware CB-301RB 12-Pack Silicone Mini Square Reusable Cupcake and Muffin Baking Cup, Black and Red Colors; Brand: Freshware; Review: nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grayline 410185, Adjustable 5 Shelf Organizer, White; Brand: Grayline; Review: didn't work for me but nice construction; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DecoBros Supreme Stackable Can Rack Organizer, Chrome Finish; Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: great construction. looks great but too large for space; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware CB-308SC 12-Pack Silicone Mini Rectangle Reusable Cupcake and Muffin Baking Cup, Six Vibrant Colors; Brand: Freshware; Review: nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safavieh Adirondack Collection ADR109B Grey and Black Oriental Vintage Distressed Round Area Rug (6' Diameter); Brand: Safavieh; Review: room improvement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart 719-16 Chef's Classic Stainless Saucepan with Cover, 1 1/2 Quart; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: great looking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnviroCare Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Bags To Fit Style Cc and All Upright Models, X-Large, 8 Pack; Brand: EnviroCare; Review: great product works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simon Stelz Enormous Premium Vacuum Storage Bags - 3 Pack. Largest Vacuum Bags on Amazon. For Blankets, Comforters; Brand: MAXIDEA; Review: great product will create more room in my daughters linen closet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mind Reader 6 Drawer Tea Bag Holder and Organizer, Black; Brand: Mind Reader; Review: keeps your tea organized and close at hand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eccolo World Traveler Recipe Keeper, Vintage Food Words, Camel; Brand: Eccolo World Traveler; Review: too small; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Amari Koh Samui; City: Chaweng Bophut Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: We stayed at the Amari Palm Reef Resort for 8 nights in May, and loved every minute of it. The room had everything we needed and was comfortable, the service was wonderful, and the facilities were excellent, and the position of the resort, was perfect! Breakfast had a great choice! I would definately stay at Amari again if i ever returned to Koh Samui!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: My husband and I have just stayed at Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Amsterdam, and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was for the price. When we arrived, we were given a warm large chocolate chip cookie each, and a map of the city! We were 2 hours early, but were allowed to check in. The room had a great view of the canal, and had a Computer, which also doubled as a Television. There was tea and coffee in the room, which we haven't had in Europe. I needed to print an email, sign it, and then fax back to Australia, they had 2 computers near the service desk, for people staying at the hotel, who needed to print. My email wouldn't allow me to, so the staff at the service desk, allowed me to sign into my emails on their computer, then printed it for me, witnessed my form, and then faxed it back to Australia for me, free of charge! Nothing Was too much trouble to them. The hotel is in a great position, next to Central Station! Great service, I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to Amsterdam!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nefeles Suites Hotel; City: Fira Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: My husband and I recently stayed at Nefeles suites in Fira, for 3 nights, at the end of a 12 week trip! We couldn't have been happier, with our choice! The position of the hotel, was fantastic, right in the middle of several restaurants, and shopping, but very quiet and private! The views were to die for, and the service was exceptional! The 2 young men who work there, went out of their way to help us, even taking us to the meeting point for a booked sunset cruise, and waiting with us until we were picked up, even when it wasn't booked through the hotel! All staff were very friendly! From the pools, to the rooms, we couldn't have done any better! Will definitely stay there again, if we ever return to Santorini!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Balmoral on York; City: Launceston Tasmania; Review: Stayed here recently for one night, and was happy with our choice. Walking distance to everything, nice friendly staff, and a continental breakfast included! Hotel is quite old, but very clean and comfortable, would definately stay here again, very resonably priced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Customs House Waterfront Hotel; City: Hobart Greater Hobart Tasmania; Review: We have just stayed at Custom House Hotel, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The position of the hotel is fantastic, right on the waterfront, walking distance to everything. The hotel was reasonably priced and included a cooked breakfast. We booked a room for 2, and ended up with a 2 bedroom self contained apartment. Would definately stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Luna Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: We stayed with my daughter, and her husband, in a 2 queen bed room! The beds were comfortable, the room was clean, and we had a room at the back of the complex, which was reasonably quiet! The breakfast was basic, but enough to get you by! The hotel is close to the bus line, that takes you near Fishermans wharf, and into Union Square! There's free on sight parking if you have a car! Overall, the hotel, did the job!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Riff Chelsea; City: New York City New York; Review: We stayed at The Riff Hotel, 4 of us, 2 queen beds in one room, end of June. Really reasonable compared to most hotels in New York, we shared a room, had our own bathroom, and had a couch and dining table with 2 chairs. Free wifi, coffee and tea supplied for 3 hours in the morning, and will mind luggage for a fee! If you want to stay relatively cheap for New York, stay here !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Landis Hotel Suites; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: We spent 3 nights in a 2 bedroom suite, at Landis Hotel Suites, and loved every minute of it! The hotel had an indoor pool, a spa, and washing facilities, if you needed. Breakfast was supplied, and you are based very close to Granville Street, Would definately stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown Metropol Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We were given a nights accommodation at Crown Metropol, by our son for Christmas, and loved every minute of it! The hotel rooms are very comfortable, the pool, was amazing, with fantastic views, and the position of the hotel, is perfect! The only criticism I have, is when my son booked it 2 weeks prior, he gave his bank account details, and was emailed the booking confirmation, but when we got there, the booking hadn't been paid for, and we had to pay! Surely when you book online, 2 weeks out, they should take your money then! They told us, they had that many parents turning up, and the same thing had happened to them! Just took a little bit of the shine off the weekend! Other than that, it was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Red Shoes (1948); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleuth (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melvin and Howard (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Songcatcher (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chorus (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear Frankie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Story of Us (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oscar and Lucinda (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wings of the Dove (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Bowl (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Brown (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lovers on the Bridge (1991); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JOBY GorillaPod Magnetic - A; Brand: Joby; Review: Its okay, but the ball socket cracked after moving the joint around. bottom line its not durable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motorola Moto 360 Modern Timepiece Smart Watch - Black Leather 00418NARTL; Brand: Motorola; Review: Great watch, it fit snug on my wrist and blends flush with my all black attire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bargains Depot Capacitive Stylus/Styli 2-in-1 Universal Touch Screen Pen for All Touch Screen Tablets; Brand: Bargains Depot; Review: Great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Shield For Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 8inch Premium Clear Screen Protector [3-PACK] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Mr Shield; Review: Great buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NoiseHush NX80 Earphones Premium Bass Stereo Headphones In-Ear with Tangle Free Cable Inline Microphone Earbuds - Black/Red; Brand: NoiseHush; Review: Not the best earphones,; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Evapo-Rust ER004 The Original Super Safe Rust Remover, Water-Based, Non-Toxic, Biodegradable, 32 oz; Brand: Evapo-Rust; Review: I had rust on my rims, annnndddd it's gone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funny Warning Bumper Sticker Decal - Keep Your D##k Beaters Off My Tools - 6" by 3"; Brand: Crazy Sticker Guy; Review: My boss gets a kick out of it and it works and looks great on my tool box; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar’s Ultimate Black – Trim Restorer – Protect & Restore Rubber & Plastic - G15812, 12 oz; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: Not as black as I hoped and if it gets on the paint it makes it some thick white chalky stuff that's hard to get off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JDM ASTAR 800 lumens Extremely Bright Error Free 921 912 PX Chipsets LED Bulbs For Backup Reverse; Brand: JDM ASTAR; Review: These are so bright it's like have a flood light in the back, so helpful for backing up at night and bering seen. Like I can see clearly for 25 yards behind my car at night now. So yeah you should buy these, I think everyone should have these as there reverse lights; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SYLVANIA 578 41mm Festoon White LED Bulb, (Contains 1 Bulb); Brand: Sylvania; Review: Couldn't find in auto zone, but just what I needed to match my blinkers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1070 Ceramic Disc Pad Set With Installation Hardware, Front; Brand: Wagner; Review: These are the best pads I've ever used, so quiet, and amazing grab.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DuraGo BR54125 Rear Solid Disc Brake Rotor; Brand: DuraGo; Review: Very heavy duty, fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trico 25-180 Force Beam Wiper Blade 18", Pack of 1; Brand: Trico; Review: I've used all sorts of rain wipers and 3 days into these blades they've been run through the wringer. Great in snow and heavy rain, even at colder temps these blades are smooth and quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Car Seat Protector (1-Pack) Ultimate Poly Fiber Backing is Best Protection for Child & Baby Cars Seats, Dog Mat; Brand: Drive Auto Products; Review: These were hard to keep on the seat and one broke a buckle and the back ripped up.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cartman 21pc Professional Disc Brake Caliper Wind Back Tool Kit; Brand: CARTMAN; Review: Honestly surprised with this kit, for the price you get a very heavy duty set. It appears most things are either machined from whole steel or cut from steel plate. While the nipples that catch the brake pistons seem to be some kind kind of heavy duty rivet, the set as a whole is heavy and the screwing parts even have a magnet to keep the plates on. Theres also a 3/8ths socket adapter for the plates with a magnet as well. Overall I wouldn't try to run anything with an impact as I'm sure it's not impact rated but I'm seriously surprised by the price and quality. Highly recommend it for anyone doing any sort of vehicle brake work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: TOPSTARONLINE 18KGB Oval Zircon Pendant; Brand: topstaronline; Review: Sparkle Power!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOPSTARONLINE 18KGP 1-Stone Swirl Journey Zircon Pendant; Brand: topstaronline; Review: Can't stop admiring it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YAZILIND Handmade Exquisite Stylish Oval Link Charm Bracelets for Women; Brand: YAZILIND; Review: It's Gorgeous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merdia 925 Sterling Silver Earings Dangle Shiny Cubic Zirconia Studs Hypoallergenic for Girls for Women; Brand: Merdia; Review: beautifully, made. Very impressive looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Lugz; Review: shoes aren't ventilated at all, unless you periodically take off...occasionally . throughout the work day. pretty waterproof!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jewelry Woman New Retro Crystal Carved Elephant Long Chain Sweater Necklace; Brand: KeyZone; Review: my mom loved it. although I looked different on screen..to me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: URSFUR Artificial Rabbit Fur Ball Keychain Ear Pompom Phone Bag Charm Pendant; Brand: URSFUR; Review: it's cute and soft!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Handbag Raincoat Women's Handbag Raincoat - As Seen On Shark Tank; Brand: The Handbag Raincoat; Review: very nice and practical.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Factory Sterling Silver 2MM High Polish Plain Dome Tarnish Resistant Comfort Fit Wedding Band Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA Fashion Classic Jewelery Unique Simple Shiny Silver Plated Hoop Earrings; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: great silver weight and perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA Beautiful Elegant Jewelry 925 Silver Unique Simple Dangle Earrings; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: fab; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CHOP MALL Women's Vintage Diamond Inlaid Cute Little Turtle Chain Necklace Pendant for Fashion Match; Brand: CHOP MALL; Review: adorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Assassin's Creed Unity Limited Edition - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: Got this because of so much hoopla! Been lots of negative press, a lot well deserved because of the unfinished state when first released (No Quality Control Sony?) but the game at this point is pretty darn good with some occasional errors or freezes, but it's not like that is absent from other games. LOL! The world in the game is quite stunning. The setting is Paris a few centuries ago. Again, quite beautiful graphics. The game play and fighting is easy to understand and execute, even if you are not an avid gamer. The game opens with a tutorial so you are guided painlessly into the game play. Once done with that, you can explore, perform missions or generally get into trouble ;-) But in general, this is a fun game that will keep you entertained for hours on end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Performance Edition Gaming Mouse; Brand: Logitech; Review: I have always found Logitech mouses to be superior offerings to any others, they are pretty much all I ever buy. This mouse is another great one in the arsenal. It is highly configurable with the downloaded driver. There are 5 speed options and options for different types of pads you may be using to make the optical sensor as accurate as possible. And oh my, it is accurate and fast with the top of the line sensor for up to a stunning 12,000 dpi, switchable on the fly. Aside from gaming this is also great for other applications like 3d/CAD work. It is corded with a nicely long, quality cable, mostly for gaming accuracy. The lighting on the mouse is a nice touch and gives it a cool appearance that you don't get with other mice. In short, highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat X Fight Pad for Xbox One and Xbox 360; Brand: by
PDP; Review: I was excited to try a new gamepad but this is not keeping me excited. Please note this is a wired pad, so you lose some convenience but It will save replacing batteries until you try using it. Oh and no you won't be talking to your friends with this pad. On the plus side, despite previous reviews, we've had no problems with the buttons. It looks like whatever issue was resolved. The controller handles nicely and is a fighting pad for different hand use, thus the size. The line up of the buttons is spot on. The controller is slightly different than pictured. The logo is an image in the plastic, not metal nor does it look metal. Also the surface is smooth and does not feel or resemble leather grain. Other than that, we are happy with it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sennheiser GAME ONE Gaming Headset - White; Brand: Sennheiser; Review: When I saw these come up I knew I had to have them, have been a big fan of Sennheiser quality and this is no exception. First of all, the power requirements may have been a problem in the past but I've had no issues with that. The quality of sound and noise cancellation is great. Background noise? What's that? The function of muting the mic when you raise it is so obvious you'll wonder why it isn't the norm. The headphones are light, very comfortable and aren't hot like some vinyl covered ones that turn you into a sweaty mess. The sound is great! The mic is great! The quality of the cable is nice braided cable for durability. This will even work in your phone with an adapter! Lastly I've had some headphones that I think were made for some breed of Hobbit with abnormally small ears. These are made for even Conan-sized humans. I can't say enough good things about these headphones, they are a definite winner in my book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Candy Wired Controller for Xbox One - Blueberry Boom; Brand: by
PDP; Review: Good controller, good button action. Case is smooth and feels like polycarbonate. I prefer the Microsoft controllers as they have texture and are "grippy" but this seems like a good controller and has modern headphone jacks. Had no troubles using it at all. The main gotcha is it is wired, not wireless, but some prefer the wired for rock-solid gameplay. The transparent blue case does let you see the innards which is interesting, especially the rumble.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum Professional Grade Wired/Wireless Gaming Mouse, Ambidextrous Mouse; Brand: Logitech; Review: I am a big fan of Logitech mouses and this is simply spectacular. It is light, stunningly quick with pinpoint accuracy. The lights are a nice touch and the combo wired/wireless is sheer brilliance. Sure this is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. I have paid this and more for high end mouses. The hand feel is great. My only wish is one of Logitech's steel scroll wheels but this is a fantastic performing mouse as is. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corsair Gaming SCIMITAR RGB MOBA/MMO Gaming Mouse, Key Slider Mechanical Buttons, 12000 DPI, Yellow; Brand: Corsair; Review: Pretty decent mouse, I'm really liking it for MOBAS and MMO because I can easily map my action bar in game to several of the buttons on the mouse. The Mouse is feels like its really good quality with a nice braided cable, overall its a great mouse; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CORSAIR M65 Pro RGB - FPS Gaming Mouse - 12,000 DPI Optical Sensor - Adjustable DPI Sniper Button; Brand: Corsair; Review: great gaming mouse for fps games, it has a high dpi that makes playing twitch shooters a breeze and a sniper button that slows down your dpi which makes sniping easier which can sometimes be hard with higher dpi mice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CORSAIR Sabre - RGB Gaming Mouse - Lightweight Design - 10,000 DPI Optical Sensor - Forward/Back; Brand: Corsair; Review: Corsair has really taken a lead in producing world class keyboards and mice. This mouse is no exception. Though I wouldn't say this is abnormally light it is fairly lightweight compared to my high end Logitech work mouse. This is really optimized for gaming which needs all the edge you can get with games these days. The build quality on this is superb with a great material feel. The button clicks are great and the lighting is a very nice touch. The precision of the mouse is a standout point, being able to handle up to 10,000 dpi which certainly feels much more precise than a regular mouse. Finally the price...what? This is a bargain. I've paid 3 times that for a mouse. Game on!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Dance 2017 - Xbox One; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: Sometimes you just need to get your groove on, but need some encouragement. Well Just Dance is just the ticket. Learn and compete with yourself in dancing to hit songs. Plays well, lots of fun in a party situation. Lots of laughs and good times - like karaoke for your body!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watch Dogs 2 - Xbox One; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: Watch Dogs 2 is a great game, its a vast improvement over the first game it has a much better story much smoother gameplay and overall a lot more interesting characters, if you like GTA or any other open world Ubisoft games this is a must buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CORSAIR K65 LUX RGB Compact Mechanical Keyboard - USB Passthrough & Media Controls - Linear & Quiet; Brand: Corsair; Review: Corsair has been knocking it out of the park lately with these keyboards, this one is no different it is designed with the gamer in mind it features Cherry MX Red switches and a sub layer under the keys to protect from dust and liquids from accidental spills. This keyboard also serves as a good entry level mechanical keyboard and is well priced while it is lacking RGB backlighting it has only red LEDs instead which is fine for the price. Overall it's a fantastic keyboard for gamers and people looking for an entry level mechanical keyboard with cherry switches.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Splendid Cities: Color Your Way to Calm; Author: Visit Amazon's Rosie Goodwin Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Haven Country Scenes Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Dot Barlowe; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attitude Is Everything: Coloring Book (Doodle Art Alley Books) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Snyder Page; Review: awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Color the Psalms: An Adult Coloring Book for Your Soul (Color the Bible); Author: Visit Amazon's Michal Sparks Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Calm Coloring Book: Beautiful images to soothe your cares away (Chartwell Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Patience Coster Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun & Funky Coloring Book Treasury: Designs to Energize and Inspire (Design; Author: Visit Amazon's Thaneeya McArdle Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Architectural Art: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Jo's Coloring Page; Review: awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groovy Abstract Coloring Book (Design Originals) (Coloring Is Fun); Author: Visit Amazon's Thaneeya McArdle Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Vibes Coloring Book (Coloring is Fun) (Design Originals): 30 Beginner-Friendly Relaxing; Author: Visit Amazon's Thaneeya McArdle Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Follow Your Bliss Coloring Book (Coloring Activity Book) (Design Originals); Author: Visit Amazon's Thaneeya McArdle Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty in the Bible: Adult Coloring Book Volume 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Paige Tate Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Faith in Color: An Adult Coloring Book; Author: Pearlyn Choco; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty in the Bible: Adult Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Paige Tate Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imagination Will Take You Everywhere: Coloring Book (Doodle Art Alley Books) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Snyder Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistakes Are Proof That You Are Trying: Coloring Book (Doodle Art Alley Books) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Snyder Page; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bare Bones: I'm Not Lonely If You're Reading This Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Bones Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Paradise Scenes to Paint or Color (Dover Art Coloring Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Barlowe Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropical World: A Coloring Book Adventure (A Millie Marotta Adult Coloring Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Millie Marotta Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adult Coloring Book: Butterflies and Flowers : Stress Relieving Patterns (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Cherina Kohey Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy! (Design Originals) 30 Motivating & Creative Art Activities on; Author: Visit Amazon's Valentina Harper Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Homesteading Handbook: A Back to Basics Guide to Growing Your Own Food, Canning, Keeping Chickens, Generating Your Own; Author: Visit Amazon's Abigail R. Gehring Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walk Strong, Look Up: The Most Powerful Exercise for Your Body and Soul; Author: Visit Amazon's Chantel Hobbs Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paint Me True; Author: Visit Amazon's E M Tippetts Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Bittersweet: Book 3 of the Distant Shores Series; Author: Visit Amazon's JoHannah Reardon Page; Review: AWESOME; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sterilite ST0200-8004 B0000CF8Q6, 1 Pack, White; Brand: STERILITE; Review: Easy to carry cake. Exactly what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lasko 754200 Ceramic Portable Space Heater with Adjustable Thermostat - Perfect For the Home or Home Office; Brand: Lasko; Review: I like that it is portable. When I stay in one room, I only need to make the room warm and don't have to turn on the AC for the whole house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Container, White; Brand: Vitamix; Review: It is a gift to my mom. She loves this product! It works perfectly like what she expected. She uses it to make a lot of veggie and fruit juice. This item come with accelerator/tamper tool and a recipe. I notice that they offer 7-year warranty. I think they are very confident of this product to give that warranty. Will probably buy one for myself when there is a deal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zojirushi SM-SA36-PB Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce(360ml), Pearl Pink; Brand: Zojirushi; Review: I got coral pink, it is suck a cute color! Price is ok because I use it everyday! This is a very good brand in Japan so I trust this product. The bottle is so light and easy to carry. It has the lock function on the bottom opening which I think can prevent the kids to open it if it carries very hot water inside. Easy to disassemble the bottom part to clean. I got 600ml bottole, it helps me to track how much water I drink a day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plastic Condiment Squeeze Bottles with Red Tip Cap 16-ounce Set 6 for Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ, Dressing,; Brand: Pinnacle Mercantile; Review: Very convenient when cooking I don't have to opening the oil cap. Works good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZYLISS Lock N' Lift Can Opener with Lid Lifter Magnet, White; Brand: Zyliss; Review: Good tool!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CSB-75SM 2-Speed Series Smart Stick Hand Blender, Sapphire, Regular; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I use this stick to make baby food. Works very well so far! Easy to clean as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Boy with cerebral palsy goes viral for Halloween costume; Abstract: He may be dressed as grouchy Carl from "Up," but Brantley Morse's smile is infectious.; Category: health
Title: Katie Holmes Looked Incredible in a Black Dress and Sheer Tights in New York City; Abstract: Even in the pouring rain.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Big Boys Are Coming: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon; Abstract: GM's Mary Barra confirms all three new full-size SUVs are due in 2020; Category: autos
Title: 2021 Kia Optima Shows Off Its Dramatic New Design; Abstract: Will Kia's next-gen mid-size sedan be even more stunning than its Sonata sibling?; Category: autos
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
Title: Chevy Says This Isn't a Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Hybrid Prototype; Abstract: There are some curious electronic extremeties on this test mule.; Category: autos
Title: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Spied Hiding Its Charging Port; Abstract: Classic looks, modern tech.; Category: autos
Title: Future Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Ram Plans On Track; Abstract: FCA merger with PSA won't derail big truck and big SUV strategy; Category: autos
Title: Next Ford F-150 Spied By Motor1.com Reader; Abstract: Work continues on America's favorite truck.; Category: autos
Title: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Review: What Does and Doesn't Impress About the Camaro of SUVs; Abstract: Get pros and cons on the Blazer, a 2020 SUV of the Year contender; Category: autos
Title: 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel vs. Wrangler 2.0T: Is the Diesel Worth the Money?; Abstract: Is the long-awaited diesel Wrangler the one to buy?; Category: autos | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Foragers; City: Pemberton Western Australia; Review: We stayed in Hass one of the Luxury Eco chalets. It was just fantastic! All the luxuries of a 5 star hotel with a self contained country feel. The wood fired dinner on the saturday night was by far the best meal I have had in a long time. Such great food, lovely atmosphere and Sophie's passion for her cooking is felt at every stage. We will be back!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thipwimarn Resort; City: Koh Tao Surat Thani Province; Review: Such a lovely experience, beautiful room, great service... We moved from a hotel down the road beacuse it wasn't quite right, and this beautiful place exceeded our expectations. It was the best part of our thailand trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beach House at Bayside; City: Albany Western Australia; Review: I went down to Albany with my sister and mother for a "girls weekend". From the minute we walked in Craig and Sally were so helpful and friendly. The room (two story suite) we stayed in was impeccable and we all had a wonderful stay. My mum said both mornings, "This breakfast has to be one of the best breakfast I have ever had!" and she was spot on. Their attention to detail and their natural hospitability shines through to make it a thoroughly enjoyable place to stay. Would highly recommend this gem of a B & B!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Domaine de Rhodes; City: Avignon Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This place is just amazing, such a beautiful setting with such kind hosts. They went out of their way to ensure we had a lovely time. They recommended places to eat and were accommodating in every way possible. Would highly recommend staying here if you visit Avignon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cambalala; City: Knysna Western Cape; Review: Wow! What a beautiful place! From the minute we arrived Nicole was the perfect hostess! Actually, from BEFORE we arrived. She had sent us an email a week prior with some restaurant recommendations and offered to book for us. The rooms are beautiful, stylish and clean and the view is to die for. Nicole made us feel perfectly at home offering us (complimentary) wines or any beverage of our choice each afternoon and evening after dinner. It was more like we were staying at her house rather than at a bed and breakfast. I could not recommend this beautiful place high enough!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: West Mountain Inn; City: Arlington Vermont; Review: We stayed three nights and used the inn as a starting point for daily adventures. The staff has prepared a notebook of possible day trips and we used it every day to our total delight. We started each day with a delicious breakfast and returned at night for a gourmet dinner. A true get-a-way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cathedral View; City: Salisbury Wiltshire England; Review: As soon as you arrive at Cathedral View, Steve and Wenda help you see the sights as if you had been in Salisbury all your life. We were able to get seating for evensong at the Cathedral, learn the back way to walk along the river to Old Sarum, have a late supper in a beautiful restaurant garden overlooking the lights of the Cathedral. Steve and Wenda prepare made to order breakfasts while making sure you have met your tablemates. They leave tasty snacks for your return from the day's adventures in your pristinely cleaned room. They love their city, and you will too after staying here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Meeting Street Inn; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: The best things about the Meeting Street Inn for a girl's getaway are: Location, Garden seating, afternoon wine and cheese, and the value. Two women shared the double room with plenty of room, the breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese kept us only needing to buy lunch and an evening snack. We were able to walk to almost everything we wanted to see from our hotel. The time we spent catching up with friends in the garden in the afternoons wasgreat. The not so great things--the stairs are dark--one of my friends fell and sprained her ankle. The front desk is not helpfull with places, to see, addresses,of sites you have heard about , or connections for trips to the airport. Be sure and do your own homework before you come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chubb Hotel Conference Center; City: Lafayette Hill Pennsylvania; Review: The Ace is perfect for a conference:beautiful views of the golf course, wonderfully prepared food, great meeting spaces. Everything is self-contained and centered around the conference. Meals are served at appointed times and there is no other food service in the complex. The center was also accommodating for myself and other wives who wanted to explore the area outside the center, but you have to ask the right person. One person said there was no way to leave the center without your own car, another person said that a staff car would take the six of us to the train station 5 minutes away. We took the train into Philadelphia and had a wonderful day of exploring. The next day we got incorrect directions to go to Chestnut Hill, a wonderful town nearby. My advice--be sure and take your own map, and talk to the manager for things to do if you want to venture outside the actual conference center.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville; City: Bentonville Arkansas; Review: Here is my tip for getting a great room, time to walk through the gardens and outdoor art trail visiting buckyball and skyscape at sundown, plus shop and eat your way through the square--check in on Tuesday! Crystal Bridges is not open on Tuesday, but the hotel leads straight to the art trail. The hotel itself has fantastic art work on display and a wonderful restaurant! Now you have all day Wednesday for the gallery!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: B. MAKOWSKY Annette Cross Body; Brand: B. MAKOWSKY; Review: I feel like I stole this bag because of the price I paid for it. It is the perfect size for me and the color is beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Periea Handbag Organizer, Insert, Liner 9 Pockets - Tegan; Brand: Periea; Review: Great little insert.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Periea Handbag Organizer - 14 Color & Pattern Options - Medium Size; Brand: Periea; Review: Perfect for what I need it for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grasslands Road Resin Good Luck Elephant Jewelry Ring Holder, White / Teal, Medium, 3.5" x 3.5"; Brand: Grasslands Road; Review: Very cute and perfect for my rings. Item came nicely packaged and on time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallet,toraway Lady Vintage Flower Hasp Coin Purse Wallet Clutch Bag; Brand: Toraway; Review: Cute. Perfect for what I need it for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Abstract: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Category: finance
Title: All The Ways Life As A Teen Is Different Than It Was 50 Years Ago; Abstract: The times they have a-changed.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Biden on being denied communion: 'I'm a practicing Catholic, I practice my faith'; Abstract: Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden refused to confirm reports that he was denied communion at a South Carolina church on Sunday because of his stance on abortion, referring to the incident as his "personal life."; Category: news
Title: Woman wanted for climbing into Bronx Zoo lion exhibit: 'I am the lion now'; Abstract: Myah Autry said her decision to climb a fence and head into the lion's den was a "spiritual" experience.; Category: news
Title: The Japanese Government Made This Car Almost Entirely Out Of Wood; Abstract: Wood you believe it?; Category: autos
Title: Should I tip 20% in a restaurant even if the service is mediocre?; Abstract: 'Our 30-something waiter forgot our drink orders, never returned for refills and only checked back once before dropping off the check in front of our guest.'; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rubie's Star Wars Boba Fett Adult Costume Kit - Medium; Brand: ; Review: Read the other reviews and honestly I think this fit perfectly. Ordered a large and it fits great. Material is that thin polyester nylon stuff that rips easy and the velcro holding the back together doesn't work. Overall not a bad price for a cheap costume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IDARBI Mens Long Sleeve Premium Stand Collar Zip Up Faux Leather Jacket; Brand: IDARBI; Review: Overall it just doesn't fit correctly. The bottom is tapered in way too much. Fits my wide shoulders but is not designed for a normal body type. If you have a dramatically smaller hip line to shoulder it will be perfect. Material is much better than expected. Zippers were somewhat flimsy. Honestly it costs too much. I returned mine. Should have listened to reviews.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: My son was thrilled! It looks great on him and fits well. His friends love them too. Great quality item!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubie's Costume Adult Pirate Shirt Costume; Brand: ; Review: I used this for my Jareth costume from Labyrinth. It fit perfectly and I LOVE IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girls Styling Plain Harem Trousers; Brand: PEPPER SODA; Review: Perfect for my son! He loves to use them as pajama pants and costume pants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: Marcus Mariota: This isn't going to bring me down or end my career; Abstract: Marcus Mariota used the word "disappointed" more than once Wednesday. That seems a no-brainer after losing his job to Ryan Tannehill. At the same time, the Titans quarterback also appeared somewhat upbeat about his future, vowing to use his backup role to "grow." "Disappointed for sure," Mariota said, via video from Erik Bacharach of The [more]; Category: sports
Title: The decisions that have backfired on the Yankees in the ALCS; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Broncos trade two-time Pro Bowl WR Emmanuel Sanders to 49ers; Abstract: It became very clear in the past week that Sanders was on his way out as the Broncos continue to sink toward the bottom of the standings.; Category: sports
Title: NFL trade tracker: Only one deal completed as buzz fizzles out at deadline; Abstract: Despite substantial buzz leading into the NFL's trade deadline, only one deal was completed on Tuesday ahead of the league's cutoff.; Category: sports
Title: 2020 Performance Car of the Year; Abstract: Eleven worthy competitors, one surprising winner.; Category: autos
Title: MLB free-agent predictions: Rankings, rumors for the top players on the market; Abstract: We'll take a quick look at why 10 players will be attractive as free agents, a couple of places they might wind up and then a prediction.; Category: sports
Title: These 7 sports cars crushed their horsepower ratings in our dyno tests; Abstract: Every manufacturer advertises a horsepower figure for their vehicles the metric is among car guys' and gals' favorites to argue over.; Category: autos | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day: Bonus Material (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bells of St. Mary's (1945); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mulan: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Todd Gurley doubtful for Sunday; Aqib Talib OUT vs. 49ers; Abstract: Dee Ford was on the practice field against on Friday; Category: sports
Title: XFL draft pool full of NFL experience and names you know; Abstract: The XFL is holding its inaugural draft next week, and the 1,000-player pool is full of NFL experience and college players fans will remember.; Category: sports
Title: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's Official MPG Numbers Are Impressive; Abstract: In one configuration, the new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is as efficient as a 2.0T manual Honda Accord.; Category: autos
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Mason Rudolph injury update: Steelers QB (concussion) eyeing Week 8 return, report says; Abstract: Rudolph was back at practice just three days after getting knocked out in Week 5, but sat out Sunday's win against the Chargers.; Category: sports
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: Las Vegas butler Joe Yalda serves high rollers at the Palms; Abstract: As director of butler operations at The Palms, it's Joe Yalda's job to fulfill the requests of high-roller guests as wild as they may be.; Category: travel
Title: STDs at record high in the U.S.; Abstract: The CDC says STDs including gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia have hit a record high with more than 2.4 million reported cases. We explain why.; Category: video
Title: These famous Rolexes could be among most expensive ever sold; Abstract: Two vintage Rolex watches that ordinarily would be worth around $20,000 on the second-hand market are likely to command 10 to 100 times that value because of their celebrity factor one belonged to Marlon Brando and the other to golf legend Jack Nicklaus.; Category: finance
Title: Drew Rosenhaus: 'I fully expect' Antonio Brown to play again this season; Abstract: Antonio Brown has yet to catch on with another NFL team after the New England Patriots unceremoniously cut him loose on Sept. 20 after a brief 11-day stint.; Category: sports
Title: Frustrated with season so far, Melvin Gordon appears to regret his holdout; Abstract: The Los Angeles Chargers rusher seems to have wished he attended training camp after all.; Category: sports
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: MLB bans women who flashed their chests behind home plate during Game 5 of World Series; Abstract: MLB has indefinitely banned two women who flashed their chests on television during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night.; Category: sports
Title: The best celebrity couple Halloween costumes; Abstract: From Chrissy and John to Kim and Kanye, see the stars with the best coordinated costumes.; Category: entertainment
Title: Foles will start for Jaguars over Minshew after bye week; Abstract: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars coach Doug Marrone believes quarterback Nick Foles gives the team "a better chance of winning right now." Marrone announced Tuesday he will start Foles over rookie sensation Gardner Minshew "going forward." He made the decision during the team's bye week, saying Foles is ready to return from a broken left collarbone and will start next week at Indianapolis. "For me, it was looking back at all the work we put...; Category: sports
Title: Pregnant U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan still plans to play in 2020 Summer Olympics; Abstract: Alex Morgan, a key member of the 2019 women's World Cup championship team, hopes to play in the 2020 Olympics despite expected a baby in April.; Category: sports
Title: Clippers set bad precedent resting Kawhi Leonard against Bucks; Abstract: The Los Angeles Clippers are continuing with the theme we saw with the Toronto Raptors last season. They've rested reigning NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in one game of a back-to-back already this season.; Category: sports
Title: Lamborghini's long shot mission to take its super fast cars into the electric age; Abstract: Lamborghini is working with researchers at MIT on an insane-sounding technology that could change the world of high-performance cars: Supercapacitors that store energy in the actual body of the car instead of relying on batteries.; Category: autos
Title: 97-year-old WWII veteran takes ride in B-17 bomber for Veteran's Day; Abstract: A World War II veteran celebrated Veteran's Day by taking a flight to yesterday -- in an aircraft that first saw combat at the time of his service.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sakkas Soft Jersey Feel Solid Color Smocked Bodice String Halter Long Dress; Brand: ; Review: I bought this dress in 2 color just for something simple to throw on that is comfortable. I usually wear a 12 and am curvy and this dress is great!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Heart Shaped Hoop Earrings; Brand: SuperJeweler; Review: Theses are a nice weight and size and look really cute. They look great casual or dressed up. I will get them in more shapes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Military Stealth Fighter Cool 5ATM Water Resistant Dial LED Sports Wrist Watch; Brand: iKruz; Review: The watches I received have broken faces !!! I don't have time to return and replace them before Christmas.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Apparel Blue Monster Backpack; Brand: Mystic Apparel; Review: sturdy and adorable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H2K 'Bow' Women's Fashion Comfy [Lightweight] Ribbon Flip-Flops [Slip-on Thong Sandals] Flat Slippers; Brand: H2K; Review: So cute and as comfortable as my expensive flip flops with more style. Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soda Women's Cage Faux Suede Tiny Dash Perforations Western Cutout Side Low Stacked Heel Ankle Bootie ,; Brand: SODA; Review: Feel great and look chic...love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rongxing Jewelry Temperament Rings Set Purple Cz Couple Black Gold Engagement Size 6-10 Gifts; Brand: Rongxing Jewelry; Review: Stunning and different.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Trouble in Paradise; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: I absolutely love Carolyn Brown's stories. Nice clean reading with spunky ladies who are able to move forward after bad marriages. You can gt right into the story and relate to the small town gossips and everyone knowing everything. Its a great relaxing read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Secrets: Callaghan Brothers Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Abbie Zanders Page; Review: Did not put down til I finished.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Fires (Hope Springs); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois Greiman Page; Review: Enjoyed the first and could not wait for second and third. Nice enjoyable reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finally Home (Hope Springs); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois Greiman Page; Review: I totally enjoyed the three books and was looking for the fourth one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruining Mr. Perfect (McCauley Brothers); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Harte Page; Review: Less sex and more plot would have been more enjyable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Conviction: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: I loved it, did not put down till it was finished.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minutes to Kill (Scarlet Falls); Author: Visit Amazon's Melinda Leigh Page; Review: I've enjoyed this series. Not light and fluffy but sure keeps you interested til the end. Need to check if there are any more available in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babette's Feast (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Secret Life (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: People I Know (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tampopo (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Emperor (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sheltering Sky (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OT: Our Town (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nico and Dani (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New York Stories (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead or Alive (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Buffalo Roam (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Bye (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amarcord (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bullets Over Broadway (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The World According to Garp (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valentin (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); 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: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Visitor Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesus' Son (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waking the Dead (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barton Fink (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inventing the Abbotts (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King of Comedy (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Live Flesh (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 1/2 (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Stories (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice And Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Down by Law (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cook (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knife in the Water (1962); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gozu (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Danny Deckchair (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mission: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Razor's Edge (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What the #$*! Do We Know!? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brothers McMullen (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Weeds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Naked Lunch (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember Me (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fat Albert (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flirting with Disaster (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Straight Story (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Picture Show (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lords of Dogtown (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mavis Staples / Only for the Lonely; Brand: Mavis Staples; Review: Mavis Staples has a voice from the angels, when the subject of all time great arise in R&B we normally think of Aretha and Patty (rightfully so) but what makes Mavis so different is the deep gritty soulfulness in her voice. She combines the earthliness of Aretha but with that bluesy, hard times, living in the inner city type of funk. She is in my opinion the best female singer ever. Mariah and Whitney may have sold more, Aretha is universally ranked as the best, but vocally, I dare to say that mavis has all of them beat. I say this with the utmost respect for Aretha and Patty but Mavis is Raw! She has that old store front gospel sound in her voice, baby ain't no joke. Wake up everybody and listen to the sista.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skills Dat Pay Da Bills; Brand: Positive K; Review: I first got into Pos, back in the day when he got down with MC Ltye with the excuse miss joint, he had a decent flow, nice skills and when his solo joint dropped I had to scoop it up I gave this album 3 stars because the remixes that came out after the release were on point. (car hoppers and nightshift) featuring Big daddy kane are worth it alone. I'd recommend this to any real hip hop fan, at discount prices though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Mos Def; Review: I waited on this joint for weeks like a crack addict, finally got it today, one word, WACK. As a MC, Def is not to be messed with, kid is beyond nice but on this album he suffers by trying to do a Andre 3000 type of joint and falls flat on his face. Mc's should stick to rapping if I wanna hear a MC sing, I would have bought Nelly's new joint:) The most disappointing is the version of close to the edge which doesnt sound beat wise anything like the beat from the chappelle show. Mos is without a doubt the nicest MC out but he should get with someone who makes hot beats and just flow, this hybrid concept album BS is garbage it is in no way even worthy of being mentioned with Dre 3000's joint which was fire. Mos if you read this kid, you let me down with this joint. I thought you were repping the Boogie Down kid? Biggie is turning over in his grave, if this is the best that brooklyn has to offer than the bridge is over I guess.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Old School Volume 1; Brand: Various Artists; Review: All right Ron Hardy!!!!!!!!!!! whoa! this joint has all the classics that put the love in house musicm Amzon get up off the pot and get more copies of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boy Joe Presents: Ultimate House Megamix; Brand: Bad Boy Joe; Review: If this crap is what NY considers house music then i see why the Knicks couldn't beat the bulls back in the day:) If this is house then R.Kelly likes women over 30, come on this is trash, although Nu-Nu by Lidell was banging back in the day; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Minstrel Show; Brand: Little Brother; Review: I can't front I just got hip to Lil brother, the first time I heard them was on a mix taped, nightime manuevers and whatever you say remixes. I was blown away! finally some cats rapping about something besides cars clothes and hoes. This new album is without a doubt the best album in the last couple of years. No fillers on this disk every jam is top shelf, my favorite is track 7 slow it down, but track 3,8,11 are just as good. The rest of the album is just as tight these just happen to be my favs, Big Pooh and Phonte are diffenatly two of the top cats out there bar none, especially Phonte, in my opinion he puts words together just a shade below Biggie, this kid is nice with his. Matter of fact this was the album Mos Def should had made, Phonte has officially become one of my top five all time rappers. 1. Biggie 2. Phonte 3. Kane 4. CL Smooth 5. Chubb Rock This better get five mikes in the source this joint smokes Common's so called classic new album, his album cant compare to LB. LB forever. Holla; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Digable Planets; Review: I always liked digable's back in the day, they were doing their thing, not trying to be fake gangsta's or playa's. babygirl also was nice with hers not to mention easy on the eyes. I thought this was some new release but it is actually a fake greatest hits collection with some old remixes which we all have heard before. don't waste your money on this download it for free:); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The One; Brand: Chubb Rock; Review: Chubb is without a doubt one of the most slept on MC's ever. The first MC with a PHD (son went to college at 16)his word play and focus on real issues has made him one of the top five ever. Anything chubb drops I am buying, not downloading, rock on chubb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let It Rain; Brand: Montell Jordan; Review: Easily his best CD since his Debut, I don't know why this cat didn't blow up, I always though he was a better singer and song writer then R.Kelly; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love & Rockets 1: The Transformation; Brand: Murs; Review: I was expecting to find a half ass album, I mean I went in expecting something horrible and frightening, instead I found something beautiful. 5 star, easily the most complete hip hop album of the year...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre; Brand: CAPPADONNA; Review: Cappadonna, one of the most slept on Mc's in the Wu has released a new joint which in my opinion is his best album since his debut, the entire album is full of bangers. Go cop that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wait For Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Elisabeth Naughton Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this novel. The story line was very interesting and I'm sure anyone who reads this novel will enjoy it as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No One Left to Tell (The Baltimore Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Rose Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Karen Rose is a brilliant writer who keeps you at the edge of your seat! I couldn't put this book down. I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captive Star (Stars of Mithra, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. The story line was very interesting and entertaining. A love story with a bit of suspense and action, you will enjoy reading this book as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dating A Cougar: Book One of Never Too Late Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna McDonald Page; Review: This story emphasizes the fact that love can blossom when you least expect it. I enjoyed this romance story and found it quite difficult to put down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NYPD Red; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: This story was entertaining, exciting and had me at the edge of my seat. I didn't want to put my kindle down. Readers will enjoy this book, it's great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Did You Miss Me? (The Baltimore Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Rose Page; Review: Karen Rose does it yet again. I couldn't put this book down and was so engrossed in Daphne's story. Rose knows how to keep one entertained with each turn of the page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostile Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Forster Page; Review: This book was very interesting and it was difficult for me to put down. I enjoyed reading this legal thriller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: This was a great love story I enjoyed reading this book. Looking forward to reading the other books based on the McCarthy's lived.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid for Love (Gansett Island); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: This was a great love story I enjoyed reading this book. Looking forward to reading the other books based on the McCarthy's lived.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fool for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: Marie Force has done it again. This was a great romance story. I enjoyed reading Joe's and Janey's love story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: Another great romance story with an ending that reminds us that there is always a second chance at love. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this romance series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: I enjoyed reading Grant and Stephanie's love story. I recommend this romance series to anyone who believes in love and happy endings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watch Your Back (The Baltimore Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Rose Page; Review: Karen Rose does it again! I couldn't put this book down, the story was excellent and the action had me at the edge of my seat. I enjoyed reading Stevie's story and was very happy to see her find love again. It was great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Witch (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: This story set in Ireland with its breathtaking scenery and magical tales is a great read. This story reminds us of the power of love, friendship and family. There was suspense with every turn of the page. I enjoyed reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Spell (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: This book is for anyone who believes in the power of love and friendship. I am loved reading this book, it was quite interesting and entertaining and I couldn't put it down. Nora Roberts continues to write powerful stories!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nora Roberts Land (Dare Valley); Author: Visit Amazon's Ava Miles Page; Review: This book was worth the read. I enjoyed how the author incorporated some of my favorite Nora Roberts' characters into this story. This book makes you believe that love conquers all. You won't regret reading this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True North; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: True North reminds readers that love conquers all. This book was very interesting and entertaining., I enjoyed reading every page of this story and couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Season for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: I enjoyed the story line and recommend this book to anyone who believes in the power of love and friendship. This is a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Longing for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: I found it very difficult to put this book down. This story was very interesting and entertaining. This story shows readers that love can be quite hot. You won't regret reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bloody Valentine (Quick Reads); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I love James Patterson's books! This quick read only wetted my appetite. It was very intriguing and entertaining. The plot of the book had me turning the page to find out who the killer was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Over You: (Romantic Suspense); Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Kersey Page; Review: This book was okay. I enjoyed the plot and liked the fact that there was a bit of suspense in the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Kill For; Author: Visit Amazon's AJ Carella Page; Review: This story had a lot of twists however I was very disappointed with the way the story ended it seemed bit anticlimactic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wanted: A Leopold Blake Thriller (Leopold Blake Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Stephenson Page; Review: This book is action packed so you will find it difficult to put down. I loved how the story ended it keeps you wanting more. I really enjoyed reading this thriller, looking forward to reading the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last One (The One Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tawdra Kandle Page; Review: This story was simply entertaining and made me realize that that when you least expect it love comes your way. I enjoyed reading this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Believe What I Say; Brand: James Hunter; Review: This is pure blues and jazz and a lotta soul. If you are a lover of any of these genre or all of them get this album. I swear he is channelling a very famous singer from the sixties. See if you can guess which one. I, myself need to get his other two albums. I am also glad I saw him as an opening act for Chris Isaak. The best double bill I have ever attended. See him, hear him and buy this album. You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Life Your Hit Parade - '60s Instrumentals: Take Two; Brand: Various; Review: Seemingly overlooked by me or the subscription I had with Your Hit Parade. I am getting closer to extending my collection into the 60's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Obsession: Best of; Brand: Animotion; Review: This group was fine to listen to. I didn't remember them from the past but this album captured their talent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Yourself Go; Brand: Kristin Chenoweth; Review: Excellence should be rewarded by the accolades of the masses to repudiate the lack luster fortunes of todays mediocrity and to add to the plethora of applause reuired to extend a glad hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas; Brand: Kristin Chenoweth; Review: Excellence should be rewarded by the accolades of the masses to repudiate the lack luster fortunes of todays mediocrity and to add to the plethora of applause reuired to extend a glad hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Songs From The Silver Screen; Brand: Jackie Evancho; Review: Excellence should be rewarded by the accolades of the masses to repudiate the lack luster fortunes of todays mediocrity and to add to the plethora of applause reuired to extend a glad hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Christmas; Brand: Katherine Jenkins; Review: Excellence should be rewarded by the accolades of the masses to repudiate the lack luster fortunes of todays mediocrity and to add to the plethora of applause reuired to extend a glad hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Daisies James Dooley; Brand: James Dooley; Review: Excellence should be rewarded by the accolades of the masses to repudiate the lack luster fortunes of todays mediocrity and to add to the plethora of applause reuired to extend a glad hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams To Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding; Brand: ; Review: WOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Tales of Love & Revenge; Brand: The Pierces; Review: WOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Midea WHS-109FB1 Compact Single Reversible Door Upright Freezer, 3.0 Cubic Feet, Black; Brand: MIDEA; Review: LOOVVVEEEEEE THIS FREEZER! I'm probably going to buy a second one. It's easy to use, easy to MOVE, quiet, and spacious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef'n VeggiChop Hand-Powered Food Chopper (Cherry); Brand: Chef'n; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!! I received this as a gift a few years ago and lost it when I moved. I bought another one recently and forgot JUST HOW AMAZING IT IS. I use it for a variety of vegetables on occasion but its real value to me is as an ONION CHOPPER!!!!!! I CAN CHOP ONIONS WITHOUT CRYING!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Opulence Divatex Home Fashions Satin Cal King Sheet Set, Red; Brand: Royal Opulence; Review: I was on the fence about getting these sheets after reading some of the reviews, but Amazon had them on a lightning deal so I went for it. I believe some of these reviews are from people who have never had silk or satin sheets before. These are excellent quality. Seeing that people had difficulties keeping them on the bed I sized up from Queen to King. I think that Queen sized would have been fine but I pleased with the King. Got the red, the color is beautiful, exactly as pictured.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Kitchen Professional Bib Apron (2 pack, 32 x 28 inches, Black) - Liquid drop resistant, Durable, String; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: Great aprons for a great price. Good coverage, study, solid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Plush Hypoallergenic Diamond Stitch Comforter Set - Full/Queen, Blue; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: Wow, this blew my mind. Purchased on a lightning deal and we intended to use it for a guest bedroom, but once opening it decided to use it on our master bed instead. It's AWESOME, very warm, but we flip it over if we want it to be cooler. Very attractive as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS 15" x 15" x 15" Folding Storage Ottoman Cube Footrest Stool Coffee Table Puppy Step, Holds Up to; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: This is great! Very simple to put together and will be easy to fold away and store. I was concerned that since you could fold and store it that it would collapse easily but definitely not. It's a great storage space and great for propping your feet up or sitting on. Very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caron & Doucet - Cast Iron Seasoning Oil & Conditioner - 100% Plant Based From Refined Coconut; Brand: Caron Doucet Cuisine; Review: I really love this oil. This is the second time I've purchased it now. It makes all the difference with our cast iron products, I had given up entirely on a cast iron stovetop grill that we loved for the first two weeks and then stopped using because we couldn't get it clean. This is easily one of my favorite products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Department 56 Dickens' Village Cratchits Corner Lit Building; Brand: Department 56; Review: Awesome. Not as heavy as I expected, easy to plug in and begin using right away. Description is accurate. Love this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SURE Premium 100% Waterproof Mattress Protector - Hypoallergenic- Multiple Sizes 10 Year Warranty (Full); Brand: Sure Premium; Review: Bought this for the guest bed. We don't have visitors often, but when we do they stay for long periods of time. And our visitors include my elderly grandparents. So I was looking for something that wouldn't cost me a fortune, but also was comfortable. We have cats and they have the tendency to deposit their hairballs in the most inconvenient locations, so I don't take a chance on something staining our mattresses. I resigned myself to having to purchase a mattress pad that was at least $40, so imagine my surprise when I find this one and it had such good reviews! I gave it a shot and have NOT been displeased. $22 and it doesn't impede the comfort of the mattress one bit, and it holds up against feline fluids. I'm so happy! I will definitely look to this company for all my mattress covers in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort Down Alternative Double-Fill Comforter (Duvet Insert), Full/Queen, Gray; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: I am SOOOO happy with this purchase. I needed a comforter for the guest bed that would work all year around without being cheap. It's awwweesssooommeee, fits SO well, not too warm, not too cold, and it didn't cost a fortune. I'm sooooooooo glad I found this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Humidifier by JZK, Air Cool Mist Humidifiers are Perfect to Purify Any Personal Bedroom, Car, Desk or Babies; Brand: JZK International; Review: Got this for Christmas and loved it - until it stopped working after just a few weeks. After reading some of the other reviews and questions/answers, I found an email address for the company and contacted them. This is where they get the five stars from me: I emailed them at 11:00 (PST) on a Sunday night and got a response within 20 minutes. They have a lifetime guarantee on their products and shipped a new one (even the color of my choice!) OVERNIGHT. They were super easy to work with and now we have a working humidifier! Super stoked. I definitely recommend contacting them if you have any problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Korean Pop Star Sulli Dies at 25; Abstract: Korean pop star Sulli was found dead at her home near Seoul on Monday. She was 25. Her manager found her body and alerted the police. The manager reported that the star, whose real name was Choi Jin-ri, suffered from depression, and police said that they were working on the assumption that she had died; Category: music
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: Why it's so hard for planes to land on water; Abstract: When US Airways Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson river all 150 passengers survived. Landing a plane on the water is called ditching. Ditching is more common in smaller private planes, not large planes from companies like Boeing or Airbus. But the Miracle on the Hudson isn't the only time an aircraft has been ditched. And despite that success, landing a plane on the water can be extremely dangerous.; Category: video
Title: Here's Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Most Extra Bejeweled Wedding Dress; Abstract: She's filming a movie but still. Look at that dress!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Hollywood Ripper' trial: Jury recommends death penalty; Abstract: A jury has recommended the death penalty for Michael Gargiulo, known as the "Hollywood Ripper," the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Friday.; Category: news
Title: Rosie O'Donnell: Barbara Walters Isn't 'Up to Speaking to People' Right Now; Abstract: Rosie O'Donnell: Barbara Walters Isn't 'Up to Speaking to People' Right Now; Category: tv
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: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Bed, Bath and Beyond Pulls 'Blackface Pumpkins From the Shelves; Abstract: The pumpkins were removed from stores after an upstate New York community filed complaints.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Jane Buckingham, parenting book author, gets three weeks in prison in admissions scandal; Abstract: LOS ANGELES - Jane Buckingham, a Beverly Hills marketing executive who wrote a book on parenting before she was arrested and charged with conspiring to rig her son's ACT exam, was sentenced Wednesday to three weeks in prison. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani also imposed a $40,000 fine. After she serves her time in prison, Buckingham will be on supervised release for a year. Buckingham ...; Category: news
Title: Convict in South Dakota wants to pick drug for his execution; Abstract: A convict scheduled to be executed next month in South Dakota for a 1992 fatal stabbing is taking issue with the state's choice of the drug that will take his life.; Category: news
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: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: Russian woman convicted by U.S. of being agent returns home; Abstract: Russian woman convicted by U.S. of being agent returns home; Category: news
Title: Debunking the week's tabloid stories: Oct. 25, 2019; Abstract: A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.; Category: entertainment
Title: Kanye West says he'll never perform old song lyrics again; Abstract: Kanye says he's playing music for God now.; Category: music
Title: Before First Federal Execution in Years, Family of Victims Dissents; Abstract: In early December, if nothing else changes, Daniel Lewis Lee will be the first federal prisoner put to death in nearly two decades. He was sentenced 20 years ago after being convicted along with another man, both white supremacists on the hunt for guns and cash of taping bags over the heads of a husband, wife and 8-year-old girl, tying rocks around them and throwing them into a bayou.; Category: news
Title: Navy Reduces Punishment for SEAL in War Crimes Case; Abstract: The Navy SEAL at the center of one of the highest-profile war crimes cases in years had his sentence drastically reduced Tuesday by the Navy's top admiral, sparing the SEAL from the most serious punishment he still faced, a steep demotion that would have cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement pay. The unusual act of clemency comes in the case of Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher, who a year ago was facing a court-martial and...; Category: news
Title: Missing New Hampshire couple's bodies found buried on a Texas beach; Abstract: James and Michelle Butler had been camping in their RV along the South Texas coast when they went missing in mid-October.; Category: news
Title: South Dakota executes man in '92 slaying of former co-worker; Abstract: A convicted killer who fatally stabbed a former co-worker during a 1992 burglary used his last words Monday to speak directly to the parents of his victim, saying he forgave them "for your anger and hatred towards me."; Category: news
Title: Queen Elizabeth Finally Had Her Dream Photoshoot, Thanks to Royal Dresser Angela Kelly; Abstract: Her advisors worried that her casual pose would "bring the monarchy down." (It didn't.); Category: lifestyle
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Elephant dies of 'exhaustion' from carrying tourists in Sri Lanka; Abstract: "Breaks my heart."; Category: travel
Title: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: Dangerous fugitive in case of slain couple caught, authorities say; Abstract: The bodies of James and Michelle Butler were found on Padre Island last week.; Category: news
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: Meghan McCain confronts Trump Jr.: 'You and your family have hurt a lot of people'; Abstract: Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, defended his family after "View" co-host Meghan McCain suggested they were responsible for the lack of "character" in American politics.; Category: news
Title: Three school workers charged in death of special needs student; Abstract: The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: HP W2408 Vivid Color 24-inch Widescreen Flat LCD Monitor with BrightView Panel; Brand: HP; Review: This monitor is wonderful! I looked at many 22" and 24" monitors both in stores and online. Having read the reviews on the HP w2408, and seeing it personally in the store, I decided to purchase it from Amazon. Two days later it was sitting on my desk. The clarity and crispness of the text and pictures is just what I had hoped for. My job requires me to have the ability to view two full pages at the same time and this monitor provides that solution for me. The USB ports are very convenient. The monitor does come with a DVI cable as well as a VGA cable. It was extremely easy to set up and install. I have no complaints whatsoever about this monitor. One last note (I could go on and on)..... full-screen pictures seem to come to life. It's amazing! If trying to decide between the 22" and the 24", do yourself a favor and spend the little extra money. It's definitely worth it. And the price on Amazon could not be beat - even on Ebay. The price was $130-$140 cheaper than the prices at Best Buy, online computer sites, and on HP's website.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kodak Easyshare Z885 8.1 MP Digital Camera with 5xOptical Zoom; Brand: Kodak; Review: I went back and forth on three different Kodak cameras and this one by far was the best choice. The other two were the Z710 and the Z1285(12 MP). This camera is compact - which is what I was looking for - and it has all the features of the other two. The clarity of the pictures is incredible, and the menus are very easy to follow. The only drawback I find with the camera is that I seem to go through batteries fairly quickly, although not as fast as the 12MP model. Overall, I would highly recommend this camera.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II Tango Programmable Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Gaming Headset; Brand: by
Turtle Beach; Review: Great headset. The instructions weren't as clear as I would have liked so took a little longer to setup than I expected. This headset has been absolutely amazing for playing games on the PS3, making and receiving phone calls on my Samsung Galaxy S4, and even listening to music and stuff on bluetooth devices. Though it is expensive compared to the corded model, definitely worth it for the quality and being able to move around the room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uniden MHS235 Handheld Submersible 2-Way 5W Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Marine Radio - Black; Brand: Uniden; Review: Excellent handheld Marine Radio. Bought as a gift and the end user absolutely loves it. The 6W boost, Distress button once properly programmed, GPS, weather alerts, and strobe features are awesome. However, the light is definitely something to be desired. Granted it does have flash pattern and steady light, but you can buy a key chain LED light for $5 that is brighter. But all in all this is a great product for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Black; Brand: Western Digital; Review: As with any external drive, flash drive, etc, you know it's not always 100% storage space, and that's okay. This drive is smaller than I expected, larger storage than I need, but cheaper than smaller physical and storage size devices. If I ever need another one I will not hesitate to order this again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner, 500 Alpha-Tagged channels, Public Safety, Police, Fire, Emergency, Marine, Military Aircraft, and Auto Racing; Brand: Uniden; Review: Great scanner. The antenna has a little to be desired for reception, so replaced with an aftermarket one. The speaker volume is great, using the app to program the scanner is very nice, especially when labeling the channels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. (Gain: 440 Mhz. 2.15 dBi, Max; Brand: Diamond; Review: Antenna has greatly increased the range and clarity of my handheld scanner. Definitely worth the price paid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SiriusXM SXV300v1 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit for Satellite Radio with Free 3 Months Satellite and Streaming Service; Brand: SiriusXM; Review: Was very easy to install on my 2000 Dodge Durango and hook up to my SiriusXM ready radio. The instructions were fairly clear. Comes with the tuner and antenna so shouldn't be anything else to buy if you've already got a SiriusXM ready radio. Between a buddy and I we had it installed in under 20 minutes, and that included pulling apart part of the dash to run some wires and make it look like a clean install. There are some spots where the signal is lost, but I've seen that with factory satellite radios in the same spots so I know it's just a dead zone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Headphones MSSV Flux V4.0 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with Mic, Passive Noise; Brand: MSSV; Review: Though I have not tested these headphones more than a week so far, I have to say they've already met the expectations I had for them. The fit is adjustable so they can fit different size heads. I do wish they were a little slimmer so fit better over/under my hat and sunglasses while working outside, but again, they do what I need them to do so who cares about that. These do not have the highest sound quality compared to a wired setup that might cost a couple hundred dollars, but for the price the sound quality is amazing. Making and receiving phone calls with this headset is easy and so far I can hear callers easily and they can hear me very well too. The instructions were easy to follow. Pairing to different mobile devices for the first time can take a few attempts, but seem to pair right up after the first time. If I needed another bluetooth headphone setup I would buy these again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender (EX2700); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: This wi-fi range extender does exactly what I wanted it to do, extend the range of my wi-fi. It was easy to setup via PC method. When I attempted to set it up via the first mode without a PC it failed 3 times. But when I used the PC it took about 1 minute and was good to go. Absolutely love having the wi-fi extender though as it allows me to listen to music on YouTube anywhere on my property while I'm doing yard work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stylus Pens for Touch Screens, Cambond 2-in-1 Ballpoint Pens and Stylus for iPad, iPhone, Samsung, Tablet, Galaxy Note; Brand: Cambond; Review: Been using these for about a month and the stylus part of it works great; however, the pen itself kind of sucks and works when it wants to.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pyramisa Isis Island Resort Spa; City: Aswan Aswan Governorate Nile River Valley; Review: My family stayed at this hotel this past summer and I recommend this hotel to all. I am an American living in Belgium and all of us felt welcome and safe in a beautiful place that many avoid because of fears that it is not safe. It is safe and i've been to Egypt three times. This hotel is located on an island right in the middle of the Nile with water on both sides. The boat ride from the shore to the island which runs every twenty minutes is a great experience constantly available bringing you onto this beautiful island filled with a large staff that is determined to make you happy. Ther are many types of dwellings from normal large rooms to more private settings. The island is huge with pools, tennis courts, many gardens and many other services like spa. The food is great and plentiful and is included in the price. The manager Mohammed is great and welcoming and interested in smoothing out any problem you may have. It is his determination to make you happy and will correct any problem you may have with anyone of his staff. Americans, don't stay away and miss the beauty of Egypt. Aswan is an experience that every American Black should experience. Great for church group vacations and groups of all kinds. This is a beautiful spacious hotel with large rooms. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for beauty, peace, good service and reasonable prices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marilena Hotel; City: Pyrgi Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: The two of us and our two teen age kids stayed for two weeks at this hotel. It was great, good food, not far from the beach, buses to nearby towns and very cheap car rental. Absolutely beautiful everywhere in Corfu, but this hotel is a must as it is better than the rest and there are many. Rooms are great too with nice balconies. Nice pool and everywhere a view. Many types of dwellings but the cheap ones are Great too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Mehari Djerba; City: Djerba Island Medenine Governorate; Review: This was a great hotel and a great trip. Its not 5star with fountains in the lobby and room service and things like that but it a very attractive clean hotel with great rooms and lots of property that leads right onto the beautifully decorated beach.Staff is kind and helpful. Make sure to get fullboard as this hotel is not located aroud alot of stores and restaurants so it won't be easy to go out for meals. Food is good and all drinks are included with fullboard. It's an xtra 125 per week, but you never have to worry about eating or drinking or looking for somewhere to eat, makes it more like a vacation. Took the room upstairs with sea view, not much sun where these rooms are but a view of the sea. Cable TV is Great!! Bathrooms are great, tub and shower. Would highly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moon Ocean Ginowan Hotel Residence; City: Ginowan Okinawa Prefecture; Review: This for me was the best hotel I have ever stayed at and I travel lots. I highly recommend it. The rooms are spacious and designed well, the staff is the friendliest anywhere, the view from the terrace is great, wifi in the room and lobby, restaurant, gym, pool, etc. The rooms themselves are not to be believed for the price. You have a large bedroom with two large beds, a living room with large couch and TV with lots of room, a kitchen with microwave stove refridgerator/freezer, coffee machine, cups and silver, everything you need, a bathroom with a nice tub and shower with a window view while you bathe of the ocean port and a separate bathroom with heated toilet seats, plus a nice terrace with a Great view of the port!!, not like a hotel more like a great apartment. The hotel is fairly new and so is everything else, and the cleanliness is impeccable, our rooms were spotless, but the price is just unbelievable for all this and great service. I felt like I was treated 5-star all the way and felt like I was in a 5-star hotel. Another great thing about this hotel is it is blocks away from the Okinawa Convention center where there is a great beach. Across street is a great mall and there is a 24 hour supermarket. There are also many places to eat and shop around. Right up the hill are all the buses that can connect you to anywhere in Okinawa. Ginowan is not too far from downtown Naha where there is more action. The buses up the hill take you right there. Depend on theMoon Ocean staff for any question you may have, they have a good answer for any question and go the full nine yards to make sure you’re comfortable with your answer. The staff is GREAT. If I’m in Okinawa Moon Ocean is where I’ll be staying!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Keskin Dalyan; City: Dalyan Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Just got back from Beautiful Dalyan and Hotel Keskin, a three star hotel that is four star in many ways but there are little things that let you know it's three star like not the best internet connection which is in the lobby but does work some of the time, hot water is not always available due to solar energy but there are better times to shower, for me those were the two worse things and I'd certainly stay their again. The pluses are many, good food, great staff, very clean and easy to get in and out of town. Very little to worry about staying at the Kreskin. And you cannot beat the price! I highly recommend it eventhough it is three star. One thing I found amazing was that soo many people were return visitors, one woman five times! Again, Dalyan is Beautiful with lots to do!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sonesta Club Sharm El Sheikh; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Just left a Great 8 days at the Sonesta Club. Sharm-El-Sheikh and this hotel are Great. Really is a 4 star hotel. Rooms are unbelievably spacious, Very clean, nicely decorated with big terraces looking onto the beautiful property. Very family oriented with lots of activities for kids, but an adult atmosphere. Many Russians, Belgians, British and many locals which was very nice. All inclusive is a must, sooo many meals, good food too, and snacks throughout the day, free drinks all day and many activities. A very friendly staff who perform also. A gym, sauna, both, Jacuzzi, massage, and a beauty center for shaves, nails, feet, at unbelievable prices, and good work. The beach is right across the street in the Sonesta resort and both hotels accept you as if you belong. A long great beach with lots of hotels and many fish right at the shore for snorkeling, for kids too. Many things to do in Sharm-El-Sheikh and it is very safe, everywhere, but if you want to save money this hotel and all it has to offer, especially with the beach right across the street, 5-10 minute walk, the many activities for all, you can just spend your stay at Sonesta, almost for free and no need for anything accept what is inclusive, almost all is inclusive. Bathrooms are cool too, hot water, bath and tub, and big too, couldn’t believe the size of everything for the price. I highly recommend this hotel, any bad reviews will only be by people who don’t travel much with few reviews, trust those with lots of reviews and experience. Was greeted at the desk by Shehab who was great throughout, and Pola was our personal waiter, both very nice guys!!! Again, many activities for kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Senator Granada Spa Hotel; City: Granada Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: Nice intimate hotel with a friendly staff. Not quite 4star but nice anyway. If you are there for the convention center, this hotel is practically connected. Rooms from the front look onto a large park with exercise machines and a view of the Convention Center. Try for a high room, but definitely a front view. Rooms are a good size. Refridgerator in room. Didn't try their restaurant and don't think anyone does. Not far from restaurants and center of city. Easy to get around and taxis everywhere in town. No cops on the streets, it's that safe!! Bathrooms are very nice in hotel.Hotel is very clean. Would stay there again as it is intimate, private and away from the busyness of the Center.The spa in this hotel is amazing and you get one visit free. Noone bothers you for anything, you're on your own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SENTIDO Oriental Dream Resort; City: Marsa Alam Red Sea and Sinai; Review: This is a great resort in the middle of nowhere, like many places in Marsa Alam. It's a beautiful property with very large clean rooms. The food is great, fresh omelettes and fresh pasta everyday and a great variety of foods. Staff is very helpful. The place is right on the sea,absolutely beautiful. If you just want sun and a nice environment this is the place but once you leave the property there is just desert. There are excursions. Nice pools and activities. Sauna, gym, beauty, etc. A great family trip because you can fit plenty in thier large rooms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Richmond Hotel Tokyo Musashino; City: Musashino Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: just stayed at the regent in musashino. Great hotel near everything.Good size rooms and excellent helpful staff. not far from downtown musashino and near transportation. wifi is great. Sizzler in lobby with great deals. Very clean. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo; City: Shinjuku Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: Great location right on the green street connected to everything. Best to exit the green street side!Some hustlers at the other exit but totally safe. Nice rooms, nice service, would stay again.Beds comfortable, showers great and two waters a day!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Beach Club Djerba; City: Midoun Djerba Island Medenine Governorate; Review: Fiesta Beach is Great!!! Expected a great dissapointment after having a very bad experience booking through Sunjets.be which turned out to be a horrible company with no heart and no soul. I winded up paying more than twice the price for this trip so I will never again have anything to do with Sunjets.be again and would advise anyone else the same, if you do, triple check all before you pay! But Fiesta Beach has a beautiful heart and is filled with soul. The rooms are great, spacious and clean with shower and bathtub and a nice balcony, my room 609 even had a private garden! Fiesta Beach gives the term inclusive a new meaning I haven’t experienced in my many travels, even the drinks at meals are inclusive. Nice gym, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, games, TV, entertainment and much more. Best live entertainment i’ve seen at the many places i’ve visited. Food is very good including a great variety, even for vegetarians. 3 meals a day and drinks and snacks throughout. WiFi is available with a very good connection in the large reception area but I had wifi throughout the complex including my room. Staff is friendly and not overbearing. Smoking is allowed here but there is no trace of smoke in the rooms when you enter nor in the environment in general. The town of Midoun is very close and costs 3 Dinant in a taxi and is great for a break from the hotel if you want something different, shopping there is great! The grounds at Fiesta Beach are beautiful and very well groomed with flowers and palm trees everywhere. The sea is right at the hotel, many pools and the sea2!! Been on many many lovely trips and never retuned where i’ve stayed but I will come back to Fiesta Beach, just not through Sunjets.be., the company with no heart or soul. I hope Fiesta Beach got some of the extra 800 euro that I was charged because they really deserve every penny they receive for what they offer. I highly recommend Fiesta Beach to anyone, young or old, families, couples, there is fun for all. Have to say again, the food is Great and so is the staff everywhere!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mayfair Bangkok Marriott Executive Apartments; City: Bangkok; Review: I have stayed in sooo many hotels all over the world but only one other has moved me like this one. This is a great place in a great neighborhood. The rooms are spacious, really spacious with great separation throughout. If your mate snores just close the sliding doors and go sleep in the other spacious living room. Two tv's!! , full kitchen with all you need, its really like being at home with all the luxuries of a comfortable home life. Great views, rooftop pool with great views, spa and all, and the staff is great.I highly recommend this place and will surely look forward to returning here. You will be happy you chose this place as there are sooooo many choices in Bangkok.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anezi Tower Hotel; City: Agadir Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: Been here 6 days now and leave in two more days. Love this hotel and love Agadir. This hotel is perfectly located not far from the center of town and not far from the beach, short walks. The hotel has several pools, gym, hammam and much more. The food is good and accommodates vegetarians also. The grounds are clean and offer spectacular views. Everywhere is clean. The staff is great. Quite surprised how nice this place is and how nice Agadir is also. Not like the rest of Morocco yet well worth another experience of the Moroccan people. I would advise this hotel and Agadir highly. Many things to do in town if you want to leave the hotel. The whole place is child friendly. There is a bird park close to the hotel that is amazing and free! Anybody who doesn't enjoy thier time here is just not looking for a good time. The people here are great and love this place and so do I.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kurt Adler Early years Revolving Color Wheel Red/Blue/Green/Yellow; Brand: Kurt Adler; Review: This stopped turning once. I took it apart and it started again and hasn't stopped since. I use it for the tinsel tree I bought; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frost King DS2 Door or Window Draft Stop Cloth Seal, 3-Feet, Beige; Brand: Thermwell; Review: Exactly what I was looking for. Ms tops drafts under doors greT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterlingcraft KTT5 Serving Tray; Brand: Sterlingcraft; Review: Perfect for my craft; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Piece Kitchen Curtain Set : 1 Valance, 2 Tiers, Solid Colors, Metal Grommets (Gold); Brand: Vc; Review: Exactly what I was looking for. Good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEWLAKE White Down Alternative Comforter King Size, Box Stitched Protect Against Dust Mites and Allergens for Year Round; Brand: NEWLAKE; Review: My daughter absolutely loves this comforter; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: New Balance Men's MW577 Hook and Loop Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I wear a wide shoe but these are a little too wide. They fit okay with the straps pulled tight. Also, the sides of the shoes are not as stiff as I like.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hi-Tec Women's Harmony Life Strap Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I bought these sandals for working in the garden and walking in damp areas. They fit great and should work just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Lasticity Tall Boot; Brand: ; Review: I like the look and the feel of these boots. They fit great in the foot area, but are quite snug around the calf. So if you're athletic and have big calf muscles, these won't fit you. Otherwise, they're great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earth Women's Teaberry Wedge Pump; Brand: Earth; Review: Not sure how they will hold up yet or how much dust and dirt will settle on the faux suede, but so far, I like them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AK Anne Klein Women's Urbain Synthetic Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: An attractive pair of shoes. Four stars because they tend to pinch the tops of my big toes, leaving a red mark.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ollio Women's Shoe Front Zipper Wedge High Heel Strap Sandal; Brand: ; Review: The shoes are adorable, but they are about 1/2 size short.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Burgess Boys: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Strout Page; Review: Compelling read with lots of varied types of people. The back stories go just deep enough to help you feel like you have walked a while in their shoes. A very enjoyable ( not in an uplifting way) summer read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wreckage; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Bleeker Page; Review: I rarely dislike books that are of a topic I enjoy. So I did expect to like it, however, this book, and the style in which it was written, I found refreshing and enjoyable so much so I was surprised! I am a pretty veracious reader and rarely find books that I enjoy with the sweet subtleness twists of this one. Even when dealing with some very harsh issues, I found that a nice difference then what we see from today's norm.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: The way the author gives you these people and their stories is a wonderful page turner. However the way she reveals their lies and their life connections is ABSOLUTELY phenomenal!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: (R)evolution (Phoenix Horizon); Author: Visit Amazon's PJ Manney Page; Review: The things that seem like science fiction at first, but you soon realize they, may not be so fictional after all. Can feel a little too real at times and make you wonder what does go on in those " good ole boy clubs"? That makes this such a surprising and fantastic book to read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adultery; Author: Margaret Jull and Perry, Zo Paulo Coelho; Review: THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ! I THANK YOU PAULO! Your words are sewn together like a master quilt maker, small thoughtful pieces of very meaningful words, when put together create this breathtaking piece of art. It is very capable of covering you and keeping you warm, but it is even better to hang on the wall to look at over and over again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: St James s Club Villas; City: Mamora Bay Saint Paul Parish Antigua Antigua and Barbuda; Review: My husband and I have just returned from celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary at the St James Club. I have to say that we were disappointed in the overall vacation. When we first arrived and checked in, we were taken to our room, and as soon as you stepped through the door, the smell of stale cigarette smoke almost knocked you over. My husband and I do not smoke and found it to be very offensive. When asked about changing rooms, the porter suggested we call the desk and he left making remarks under his breath. When I explained the situation to the desk, they offered only to spray the room in lieu of moving us. For the first 2-3 days, everytime we entered the room we had to open it all up just to air it out. Also upon registering, we were asked if this stay was for a special occasion and we indicated it was our fifth anniversary. There was no acknowledgement of that at any of our dinners. Our biggest complaint by far was the attitude of the staff. It would not be an exaggeration to say that about 95% of them were the most unfriendly, surly group of people I have ever seen in the hospitality business. Many of them seem put out if you ask for something extra, and if you pass one and greet them with "Hello", they barely respond. They look like they hate their jobs. Also, we should have researched this resort better, because we found out after getting there that this place is definitely "family friendly". If you are looking for a quiet romantic getaway, this is not where you want to go. We hardly saw any "couples" but there were tons of kids running all over the place. It's not that we have a problem with kids - it was just the wrong choice for us in what we were looking to enjoy. On a positive note - the food was very good, and the drinks certainly packed a punch which we appreciated. We really enjoyed the tea and scones which were served everyday at 4:00 outside near the main pool area.The beach vendors couldn't do enough for you and always called you by name when they saw you on the beach. Obviously, they are not employed at the hotel. The highlight of the trip had to be the excursion to Barbuda on the "Excellence". That made our whole trip. My husband and I are avid travelers and have visited as many as 12 islands in the Caribbean. Antigua is, by far, our least favorite and the St James Club is at the bottom of the list for all the resorts we have stayed at in the past. We do not expect to be returning to the island, and if we do, we will certainly try another resort.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Beach Hotel; City: Whitby North Caicos Turks and Caicos; Review: My husband and I returned from our second trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands recently. We decided to mix it up a little bit from our previous trip. On our first trip we visited Grand Turk for a few days and finished up in Provo. On this recent trip, we decided to do a few days in Provo and finish up in North Caicos. We decided to visit North Caicos because it's very small and not built up very much and we wanted to experience the culture and their people. We researched a few places on the small island and decided on the Pelican Beach Hotel and we weren't disappointed. If you're looking for a fancy resort type of place, this is not for you. If you are looking for an off the beaten path, clean and relaxing place, then you won't be disappointed here. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the owners, Susie and Clifford. We were escorted to our room which is just feet from the ocean edge and immediately asked what type of food we like and what we would like for dinner. Susie makes all the meals, which is included in the price, and if you like to experience the true caribbean style of preparing food, you are not going to be disappointed. Susie's meals were amazing with a full selection of whatever you desire for breakfast and the same applied for dinner. You never walked away from the table hungry. The dining room tables were covered in white cloth tablecloths and the table was already set for you when you arrived for your meal. The staff was very friendly and met every need. The rooms are not fancy, but they are very clean. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the room and towels are changed daily. The beds were very comfortable and the whole area is very quiet which provided for a very good night sleep. There are no TV's in the rooms, but there is one in the main area of the hotel which is also a good place to sit and talk with the owners and other visitors. There is a nice bar where we sat and talked with Clifford and learned a lot about the people and the island. It's a great island if you like to search for conch shells along the water's edge and we brought a few beauties home. Walking along the beach, it's rare, but you may occasionally pass another person and they will always stop and talk. It was interesting to find that the ones we did meet along the way were all from the U.S. Most of the time while walking along the beach, I also had the feeling of being alone on a deserted island. It was the most peaceful feeling I have ever had on any of the islands I've ever visited. There is typically no one in sight and it's just you, the ocean, and the sound of the wind in the trees. It was very moving. We also rented a car for; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse; City: Saint Simons Island Golden Isles of Georgia Georgia; Review: My husband and I just recently returned from a little roadtrip between Christmas and New Year's and we traveled all the way from Pennsylvania to visit St. Simon's Island in Georgia. During our research online for a place to stay, we found St. Simon's Inn and like what we read, so we booked our stay. The long drive was certainly worth it. I can only say we were very pleasantly surprised to find this Inn centrally located in the heart of the village. From the moment we entered the Inn, we were greeted by a friendly face and were quickly registered. The Inn is small and quiet and decorated in very warm colors and walking down the hallway to our room gave us the feeling of being in a very expensive hotel. We opted to book a deluxe room, which I would highly recommend, as these rooms are decorated by the indiviual owner and our room was just breathtakingly beautiful. The colors were very rich, the bathroom was just beautifully decorated in a gorgeous deep red, and instead of a standard hotel tub, it had a large travertine shower. After a good night sleep in a very comfortable bed, you walk down the hall to where a very adequate complimentary breakfast is offered along with a complimentary newspaper for the day. There is plenty of breakfast food selections to choose from and the area is very well maintained and continually stocked. Everything about this Inn was extremely clean and very well cared for. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. There is a pool area outside, which offered some tables to sit and socialize with friends, and although the time of year was not condusive for swimming, the pool was still impeccably clean and ready for anyone brave enough to ignore the slightly cooler temperature. The beautiful lighthouse is directly across the small road and everything from restaurants to shops to just lounging by the oceanfront is just steps from your door. We were so happy with our "find" and would definitely return to this Inn. We will surely spread the word about this Inn and the amazing small town that we came to love in a very short time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn On Charlotte; City: St Augustine Florida; Review: Just returned from a weekend getaway with friends at the Inn on Charlotte. It was my husband's and my first time to stay in a Bed and Breakfast and we couldn't have found a better place for the first time. The Innkeepers, Gerald and Rodney, are exceptional, fun hosts. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies and cool citrus water, which was always available. We were taken to our room, the Mary Lily, which I just loved. There are 5 beautiful rooms on the second floor and one large room on the main floor. All of the rooms are beautifully decorated and the beds so comfortable, you never want to get out of it. Of course, you have to get out of the bed because you know there is a phenomenal breakfast waiting to be served in the dining room. The first day was strawberry soup, eggs benedict casserole with warm pineapple side and a slice of spice cake. Beautiful crystal adorned all the tables and the coffee was fresh and delicious and piping hot. Our second morning, we looked forward to poached pears with almond creme sauce, belgian waffles with homemade apple cider sauce, turkey sausage and more of their great coffee. Rae Ann, who also helps with the innkeepers is just a delight and right there to meet any need. After the breakfast, you're ready for a fun day of shopping and sightseeing and when you return, it's time for a nice glass of wine which is offered at 5:00 PM, and we all enjoyed that time sitting out front on the welcoming porch with our drinks catching up on our day, people watching as they walked along the streets, and discussing among ourselves where we would go for dinner. You certainly won't be disappointed by any restaurant suggestions they make either. The Inn is located right in the middle of where you want to be for shopping and restaurant hopping. We will certainly be returning to the Inn again and look forward to seeing Rodney and Gerald, who are such wonderful hosts, and are very funny and fun to be with. Thanks to both of you for everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn On Charlotte; City: St Augustine Florida; Review: Well, we've just returned from another amazing weekend at the Inn on Charlotte in St. Augustine, Fl. That last time we visited there was January 2012 and it has decidedly become our new January destination. This is our second year having a great weekend at the Inn with a group of friends and I am already looking ahead to January 2014. You won't find two nicer innkeepers than Rodney and Gerald. Both are there and ready to meet your every need. From the moment you enter the Inn to check in, you are invited to help yourself to freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. There is also some nice cold citrus water to enjoy, which is such a nice change. There are 6 beautiful rooms in the main house and another couple rooms in the Carriage House. We chose a different room in the Main House this year only because at some point we want to say we've stayed in every one of their rooms. We stayed in the Audubon Quarters which featured a big beautiful and very comfortable king size bed. The room was sunny and bright with a spacious bathroom and a nice jacuzzi tub to enjoy after a long day of walking around town. There are so many shops and restaurants within walking distance that you can literally just park your car and never have to get in it again until the day you checkout. Rodney and Gerald are experts in knowing the best restaurants. There is a newly renovated restaurant that we went to on Friday night right around the corner from the Inn called Casa Maya. They offer amazing Sangria and freshly made quacamole and a fabulous menu. Reservations may be recommended as it gets pretty busy on the weekend. Don't head out for dinner though until you have enjoyed the Happy Hour at the Inn which starts promptly at 5:00 PM out on the front porch or in the spacious living room. Your choice of beer or Red and White wines are available. It's a great time for sitting with all of the guests and becoming great friends by the end of the weekend. The Inn sits on a busy cobblestone street, and it has a lovely porch that overlooks a fountain and lovely garden. It's a great place to sit with friends or read book or just enjoy watching all the people going by. You may notice I haven't mentioned the breakfasts yet. That's because I was saving the best for last. If you're an early riser, go out and walk the town or along the promenade by the water, which is two minutes from the Inn. After your walk you can come back to the Inn and find delicious hot coffee to hold you over until breakfast which always starts a 9:00 AM. Saturday's menu this weekend consisted of a Tex Mex Casserole topped with chopped tomatoes. It was accompanied by sauteed pineapples and a fresh baked apricot bread. There was so much food, I could not finish. This morning was poached pear with vanilla; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sands at Grace Bay; City: Grace Bay Providenciales Turks and Caicos; Review: My husband and I and another couple just returned from our vacation and stay at the Sands in the first week of November. For my husband and me, this is our 5th visit and stay at the Sands. It has been about 6 years since our last visit, and we were a little disappointed in our stay this time. The grounds itself are still very nice and there are groundskeepers out every day doing work around the property. Nothing is blooming so the grounds weren't as pretty as we have seen them in the past. I have to say that I was very disappointed in our unit - #1402. My first complaint was that is was on the ground floor, which I always hate. The screen on our enclosed porch was torn by the door and the porch had a lot of snails crawling all over the floor and the furniture as well. You really had to look over your lounge chair before you sat down. Needless to say, we didn't spend any time out there. There was also no privacy sitting out there with people constantly walking by. Also, being on the ground floor, you barely had a view of the ocean. Most of what we saw was just people walking back and forth from the pool. The unit inside seemed dated to me. The furniture was old and worn and the sofa had pen scribble on one of the cushions. There were strings hanging from underneath the sofa also. In the kitchen, the faucet was missing a part and there were parts of the sink sitting on the counter, which looks like someone had started to do a repair and stopped because there were renters coming in. When we made our reservations, we had told them it was going to be our 5th time back to the Sands, and we were hoping that they would have given us a nicer unit given that we have kept coming back there for so many stays, but that did not happen. On a positive note, the beds were comfortable and the sheets were changed mid-week which I liked because no matter how you try to avoid it, sand still ends up in the bed from walking around on the floors. Our unit was cleaned very nicely each day of our stay by the housekeeping person. The food at Hemingways was very good, but we found a place about a block down the beach from the Sands (Sibonne') who had excellent breakfasts, so we went there a few times for a change of pace. The Caribbean night hosted by Hemingways was very nice with a cocktail hour with complimentary drinks and appetizers by the pool and good music too. The Sands is very convenient to many great new shops and restaurants, most of which is brand new since our last visit. It's a very comfortable distance for walking to it., and there's always a lot going on down in the town. The staff is and has always been very friendly and will try to; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inn On Charlotte; City: St Augustine Florida; Review: My husband and I just returned from our third annual getaway with our group of friends to the Inn on Charlotte. Coming back to this Inn every year feels like going home and we are welcomed like family. From the moment you walk in the door and are greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies and delicious cold citrus water, you just know it's going to be a great getaway. We stayed in the same room this time as we did last year - "The Audobon" and it is just the most lovely room. It's bright and sunny during the day, very spacious and the best part is that it's just one of a couple of rooms that just had the bathroom renovated. It has a spacious, bright bathroom and a huge step in shower with several choices of shower heads. The king size bed in this room is so comfortable that you never want to get out of it, but the fun of the day ahead always makes you want to get up and get going. Rodney will send you off on your day with such a delicious breakfast. The first morning we enjoyed a cold peach soup, followed by a fabulous frittata, homemade blueberry bread and endless hot coffee and juice. Sunday's breakfast consisted of Rodney's famous Belgian Waffles, sausage, and sliced bananas which followed his poached pears with vanilla sauce. This Inn is centrally located right in the middle of all the action. If you want shopping, endless choices of restaurants or a walk to one of the many historical venues, you are just feet away. You can park your car when you arrive and forget about it until the day you leave. After a great day of being out and about in the town, you can come back and enjoy sitting on the front porch with all the guests and enjoy a nice glass of wine which is offered at 5:00 (unless you can coerce the staff that it is 5:00 somewhere). Every room in this Inn, and I believe there is 8 of them, are beautifully decorated and so welcoming. This year, our group was joined once again by a couple that we met at the Inn during our visit last year. We all hit it off so well that we decided to have a little reunion this year. So we even made new friends here. Rodney and Gerald and their staff will bend over backwards to help direct you to things you may like to do and will recommend things going on around town that you may not be aware of. So thank you once again to Gerald and Rodney for you outstanding hospitality and warmth. You know we will be back same time next year, if not before. Those of you looking for a perfect spot to lay your head when visiting St. Augustine can look no further than the Inn on Charlotte.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Bristol; City: Bristol Virginia; Review: My husband and I just spent Mother's Day weekend staying at this hotel, and we were very impressed from the moment we walked in the door. Very friendly staff and the bar and restaurant area was still open for us to get something to eat and drink even though it was already 9:30 PM. Rooms were extremely clean as well as the bathroom, which is a big deal for me. I love the design of the hotel and the rooms. Nice colors of reds and golds. One other big plus is that the air conditioner was very quiet, which isn't always the case in some hotels. The sitting area off the lobby was a great place to hang out with friends, or just read or watch TV. The back garden behind the hotel is very nice with pretty plants and flowers and a nice fountain. There are also lounge chairs and several seating areas outside. The breakfasts were good and they have Starbucks coffee available all day long. There is great shopping within minutes of the hotel as well as many chain restaurants. Getting on and off I-81 is effortless, as it is right there. We also decided to add one more night to our stay, and the staff was so accommodating and took care of those details right away for us. We have family in this area, so whenever we visit, this will be our hotel of choice to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hemingway House Bed Breakfast; City: St Augustine Florida; Review: Just stayed at the new B&B, Hemingway House, this past weekend and found another new gem in this B&B. This is a new Inn that just opened weeks ago and it is already up and running flawlessly. The 4 rooms in the main house are quaint and cozy with nice size bathrooms. All rooms open to a balcony (2 rooms in the front and 2 rooms in the back) and are very bright rooms due to adequate windows in each room. The beds are extremely comfortable where you almost don't want to get up in the morning. The smell of the coffee brewing downstairs helps you do that though. There is a very cozy and welcoming sitting room downstairs where we enjoyed drinks and sitting with one of the Innkeepers, Jerry, and enjoyed conversation. Rodney put out a very delicious breakfast and everything is homemade by him. Being the Innkeepers of another B&B, they have it down perfectly on how to make their guests so welcome so you don't want to leave. This Inn is located right in the middle of where all the action is. It's walking distance to all restaurants, shopping and museums. Park your car and forget about it until the day you leave. Thank you to Jerry, Rodney, Jenny and Ann for making our stay so nice. We will see you on our next visit in January (if not before). This new Inn should be a "Must" for places to stay in St. Augustine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Newtown; City: Yardley Pennsylvania; Review: My husband and I ended up unexpectedly here at the Hampton over the July 4th weekend as our flight out of Philly had gotten cancelled due to storms and we could not get a flight out for two more days. We came up to Bucks County and stayed at the Hampton since this was our old neighborhood before we moved out of the area and it was familiar and close to family and things that we wanted to do while we had this short layover. We checked in around 10:00 PM at night and immediately given a room which was very clean and comfortable. The beds were extremely comfortable which we were very happy about as we had flown in earlier from overseas so our jet lag had really kicked in by the time we checked in. The shower the night we checked in was nice and hot, and when we went down for breakfast in the morning, we were very surprised to see such an array of breakfast foods available. Anything that you could have wanted was there,,,,,eggs, sausage, French toast sticks, waffles, oatmeal, bagels, yogurt, cereals, etc. There was fresh coffee available all day. The morning manager that morning was extremely friendly and outgoing and wanted to know if we needed anything at all. The girls working in the kitchen came out and were also very friendly and wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. I found no fault with anything during our stay. We enjoyed seeing some family while there, visiting our favorite restaurants and the hotel is right at the entrance to I-95, which was perfect for us when we needed to get back down to the airport. We were so glad we chose to stay there and will stay there again when we visit Bucks County.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sonesta ES Suites Orlando International Drive; City: Orlando Florida; Review: My husband and I and another couple just returned from our visit to Orlando and our stay at the Sonesta ES Suites. I found this hotel when I was searching online and chose this because of the location and the fact that it offered two bedroom suites, which is exactly what we were looking for. This hotel exceeded our expectations. The whole hotel has recently been renovated and it was perfect on all levels. The front desk staff was so welcoming as soon as we walked in the door and we were checked in within minutes. Our suite was adequate for our needs. The two bedrooms and two baths were perfect size. The beds were extremely comfortable and we all got a great nights sleep. The bathrooms...SPOTLESS...which is one of the first things I look at when I check into a hotel. The kitchen had everything we could have needed - pots and pans, brand new dishes and glassware, silverware that matched, a full refrigerator, and a microwave. There were 3 TV's in the unit - one in the living area and one in each bedroom. This unit fit our needs 100%. We were a bit disappointed that we weren't able to utilize some of the other things offered such as the pool, the outside veranda, the bar with it's daily happy hour specials. We spent so much time over at Universal that we missed out on those things. The shuttle to the park, which is only 2 miles away, is free and meets you right at the front door of the hotel. The complimentary breakfast was very good, the area very clean and well lit. This was the perfect choice for us when we made our travel arrangements. If you are looking for a VERY clean hotel, friendly staff, CLEAN, comfortable suites, and a nice breakfast to start your day, this is the place to stay. Also, this hotel is within walking distance of an endless amount of restaurants along International Blvd and right across the street from the Orlando Eye. We know that on our next trip to Orlando, there is no question as to where we will stay. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Bristol; City: Bristol Virginia; Review: This was my second visit to this hotel in the past two years. We came through this area again for a family graduation and since our first stay was so good here at this hotel, we thought we would stay here again. We certainly were not disappointed at all. The hotel is still as clean and welcoming as it was during our last visit. Upon walking through the front door, we were greeted immediately by a very friendly staff member at the front desk. Check in took only a couple of minutes and our room was extremely clean and ready for us. This is a very clean hotel and decorated very nice and in nice warm colors. The beds are very comfortable and the bathroom is a good size. The hotel is very quiet and even though it looked like they were completely booked on our second night, there was no noise or any problems sleeping. We didn't use the bar on this visit but there is a nice one in the lobby where they also provide light snacks and breakfast items that you can purchase There is an indoor pool which we did not use, but I'm sure kids would especially enjoy,. All of the staff members we saw greeted us including several housekeeping staff members that we met. The hotel is located around lots of shopping and restaurant choices. We did not have one complaint about our stay here on this visit and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling through the Bristol area. This will always be our choice for a hotel stay when we are in that area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 5 Points Market & Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: One of my favorite places. Very fresh and delicious food in a chill environment, what more could you want!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Bay Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: After the new owners took over this place has been excellent. Food is fresh and as authentic as you can get. Not heavily soaked in fatty oils buy light and full of flavor as Chinese should be. One of my Tucson favorites for sure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donut Wheel; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Donuts are made fresh everyday, friendly staff and don't even get me started on the donuts, amazing! Oh and you must try their apple fritters, to die for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taco Fish; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I love their shrimp tacos and shrimp tostadas so fresh and full of flavor. Love the assortment of sauces and garnishing too. The place is very well kept, pretty, and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Presta Coffee Roasters; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Always friendly staff with excellent barista skills sometimes leaving cute designs in the froth, it's the little things like that which sets this place apart from the rest. Prices are great and the place is clean, warm, and inviting with great music playing. All around just love it here and happy to support such a great local coffee bar, it's a real class act.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graze Premium Burgers; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: It was almost truly a perfect experience. The burgers are super tasty and cooked with care, my compliments to the cooks! They have an amazing selection from customizing your burger to an awesome array of delicious drinks and sauces. The place is very relaxed, comfortable, and bright.The price is very reasonable and only a dollar for grass fed upgrade, SOLD...but...the cashier had a snark attitude and was really not great with people skills, I thought it was just towards my husband and I but I sat and observed her and she was just as pitiful with everyone else, sad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prep & Pastry; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The food was delicious, fresh, and packed with flavor. The place was really cute and clean with an adorable outside patio and the service was great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desert Tech Import Auto; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The best BMW Indy shop you can go to in Tucson. They service my e90 and they are always friendly, no bull, and straight to the point with quick turn around. Their prices are very reasonable and Dave the owner will treat your car like the upmost priority. They never disappoint! You won't regret going here over the stealership!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veg Box; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'm not even a vegan and I constantly crave this place! Food is fresh, delicious, and you would never guess it was meatless. I love their beet burger, mushroom burger and their zucchini bacon sandwich. The sweet chili fries are yummy too and I love the dog friendly patio. My new favorite local spot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veg Box; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Everything is made from scratch, even the ketchup. I'm not a vegan, not even close but I crave this place endlessly. I'm a big fan of the veggie beet burger, you won't even be able to tell its veggie! The ZLT which is made of zucchini bacon is phenomenal! Super impressed and glad to have such an awesome eatery around. Also love the dog and bike friendly patio!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andrea Encinas; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Very rude costumer service and very unprofessional, spend your money it elsewhere. Bella nail salon is waaaay better or university nails which is around the corner; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taqueria El Semental; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Loud music where you can't hear anything and very rude service. Save your time and money and head to Bocas down the street.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Octopus Carwash; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Worst car wash ever! Their machine ripped the wiper arm off of my disabled mothers car and they did not own up or fix it. She had to pay $200+ out of her limited income to get it replaced. Do not recommend this crappy place; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: La Chaiteria; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Im not vegan or vegetarian but big on fresh, delicious, feel good food! The food is always packed with flavor and quality. It's as if every dish is made with love. Eating this food makes me feel great and that's why I find my self craving it so frequently. The menu has options and the lattes are addicting with new fun and delicious flavors like mazapán! There are beautiful murals and usually lively music that is very welcoming and fun! The staff is also very helpful if you are new to vegan/vegetarian dishes! Definitely a neighborhood gem!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends ~ Magic 7-Pack, Qty. 7 2-Ounce Bottles; Brand: Magic Seasoning Blends; Review: Spices are great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spicy World Black Peppercorns Whole 7 Ounce - Perfect for Grinder; Brand: Spicy World; Review: What I expected, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemon Balm Leaf Cut & Sifted Organic - 1 lb,(Frontier); Brand: Frontier; Review: Great product, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frontier Lavender Flowers Whole, 16 Ounce Bag; Brand: Frontier; Review: Great product, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snappy Popcorn 1 Gallon White Coconut Oil, 1 Gallon; Brand: Snappy Popcorn; Review: Great product, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lorann Oils Bakery Emulsion Bundle, Lemon, Orange and Raspberry, 4 Fluid Ounce; Brand: LorAnn; Review: Great product, thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McCormick Grill Mates Molasses Bacon, 2.75 oz; Brand: Grill Mates; Review: Great seasoning; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viva Doria Himalayan Pink Salt Coarse Grain Crystal Sea Salt, 2 lb; Brand: VIVADORIA; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: USWNT star Carli Lloyd: World Cup was 'worst time of my life'; Abstract: Even though she set records and won her second consecutive Women's World Cup, USWNT star Carli Lloyd said she was frustrated by a diminished role.; Category: sports
Title: Hanoi shut down its 'train street' cafes because they were overrun with selfie-taking tourists; Abstract: Hanoi, Vietnam government officials to shut down cafes along its famous "train street." They've already barricaded parts of the area off.; Category: travel
Title: Freshman Georgia Southern offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins dies at 18; Abstract: Georgia Southern freshman offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins has died. He was 18 years old.; Category: sports
Title: Tom Brady explains why he's angry at this point in the football season; Abstract: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn't happy on Monday morning. That much was clear when he logged on for his call with WEEI sports radio. But he wasn't sad, even if he sounded a little down after his team's 37-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. "I'm more angry. I'm just an angry football I'm like an angry during football season. It's always kind of at a boil just below boil. It doesn't take much to push me over the...; Category: sports
Title: Twitter poll determines Lakers most-hated team in NBA; Abstract: The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the Golden State Warriors as the most-hated team in the league, according to recent poll.; Category: sports
Title: Broadway Star Laurel Griggs Suffered Asthma Attack Before She Died at Age 13; Abstract: Teen star Laurel Griggs, who passed away on November 5, was known for roles in Once and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Calini Beach Club; City: Siesta Key Florida; Review: This resort is very special due to accomodation,friendly staff and nearest to the beautiful beach. We really don't know where our week went.The weather for November was very pleasant.Spent many hours on the beach the resort has beds and umbrella set out for you. The unit was very large with everything anyone could want. Booked to return in May 2017.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vacation Village at Weston; City: Weston Broward County Florida; Review: We loved the area but too close to the I75 which was very noisy day and night which was a pity as we loved the Condo very large,comfortable,good Wifi,safe everything you could need.Pool excellent both size and temperature.Staff couldn't do enough for you.Pity about the 75; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Center Parcs Whinfell Forest; City: Penrith Eden District Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Lovely lodge 63 Moorfield View,very warm and comfortable.4 bedroom X 2 bath wooden floor which was great as she took her Puggle dog.Eat at Bella Itailia and Hucks.Pool not as warm as usual.Activities Archery and Quad biking excellent but not cheap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Palm Beach Shores Resort Vacation Villas; City: Palm Beach Shores Florida; Review: Have been here many times and loved the pool area so on arrival when we asked had we a pool view was told work would take place the follow day and continue for a month. Not a good start as we had flown from the Uk for a relaxing holiday.The resort had tried to do all they could offering the pool at the Hilton or a Golf and Country Club but you had to drive to both. The accomodation was great with towels changed everyday and beds changed twice a week.The restaurant was great with good food and excellent entertainment. Beach excellent took lovely walks in the morning before it became too hot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charter Club Resort of Naples Bay; City: Naples Florida; Review: We spent a weeks vacation at this tranquil resort with our friends.Small resort overlooking Naples Bay although the pool was small it was like having a private pool as not many people used it. Unfortunatly the bar was being refurbished so no food or drinks which was a shame as last time we were there we found it good value.All units are two bedroom with two bathrooms.Just a short walk to 5th where all the bars and Restuarants are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palm Beach Shores Resort Vacation Villas; City: Palm Beach Shores Florida; Review: After pool being closed in May decided to go back in November as we love this resort due to its beach location.Pool just the right temperature used it every day good entertainment around the pool and loved the samples of the cocktails of the day. Condo very clean cannot complain about anything.Eat at the restaurant and food was delicious Wednesday is Motown evening and not to be missed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Wildner; City: Venice Veneto; Review: This hotel is in a brilliant position minutes walk from San Marco and the waterbus is just outside.We booked a room with a lagoon view which was very warm comfortable beds,lots of hot water and lovely large towels.The room was serviced to a good standard.Delicous breakfast continental buffet with a good choice .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Stayed at the Hotel Pension Wilder excellent location on the waterfront minutes from the waterbus and St Marks Square .Our hotel room overlooked the Canal very warm and comfortable. Continental breakfast was very good and view from restaurant couldn’t be better. The staff were very helpful and friendly and hope to return there; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kraft Hotel; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Fabulous hotel one minute walk from the Arno river and 15mins to the centre of Florence. Clean,comfortable rooms we had a Superior room with small balcony. Bathroom excellent with good shower and toiletries. The roof terrace was fantastic with splendid views over Florence. Breakfast delicious and evening dinner couldn’t fault. Restaurant manager so friendly and helpful and all the staff were always smiling and seemed happy to be working there. Loved the small pool to cool down in after a few hours walking round Florence; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fiskars 195210-1001 Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter, 45 mm; Brand: Fiskars; Review: Love this for cutting through thicker material like cardboard, Styrofoam, and certain material.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tim Holtz Idea-ology Thrift Shop Ephemera Pack, 54 Pieces, TH93114; Brand: Tim Holtz Idea-ology; Review: Loved all the different images in this set. So many different ways in which you can use them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Ink Pad Sets Included Kid's Tattoos While Stocks Last - 24 Shades of Beautiful Water-Based Colors; Brand: Colour Splurge; Review: Only complaint is the ink didn't last very long before I had to re-ink them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ColorBok 68230C Designer Paper Pad Delilah, 12" x 12; Brand: Colorbok; Review: Love the paper patterns, they are very versatile and can be used in a wide variety of paper crafts and other projects.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UCEC 6 Colorful Decorative Paper Edge Scissor Set, Great for Teachers, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Kids Design; Brand: UCEC; Review: You get what you pay for. These are very cheaply made and do not cut very well at all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lsushine Craft Ink Pad Stamps Partner Diy Color,20 Colors Rainbow Finger Ink pad for kids (pack of 20); Brand: Lsushine; Review: Didn't last long before the ink dried up and I had to throw them away.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wrights 4.5" Easy Angle Acrylic Template [670179]; Brand: Wright Products; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&Company Die-Cut Cardstock, Kelly Panacci Blossom; Brand: K&Company; Review: Love the colors and all the different ways in which you can use these embellishments. I have gotten several compliments on them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Waves Borders Clear Stamps Set (4"x7) Chinese Japan Vintage Retro Style; Brand: Flonz; Review: They were dirty when I received them but, after cleaning them up they were fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Pack (24sh 6"x6") Frosty Winter Ice Patterns FLONZ Vintage Paper for Scrapbooking and Craft; Brand: Flonz; Review: Colors could have been more vibrant, but overall they weren't bad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf Spa Resort; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We booked a 4 night trip back in December so we were able to get a great price. We loved every minute of our vacation at the Pacifica. The rooms were spotless (wish they replenished the tiny bars of soap at least once) Pool was beautiful. We stayed around the smaller, round pool. Ate the fish tacos everyday for lunch :). The food was very good with the exception of my ribeye steak at the Siempre on Valentine's Day. The staff is fantastic. Every single person was so friendly and accommodating. There was still a bit of clean up from the hurricane but for the most part, everything seemed to be in order. The Deli near the pool was still being worked on and the glass panels near the beach were being reinstalled. We took a sunset cruise one night but other than that, we stayed at the resort. We even tried to extend our stay one more night but because of the President's Day holiday it was sold out. Our luggage was lost for 4 out of the 5 days we were there but luckily we had our swimsuits and sandals and one change of clothing in our carry ons. We met some lovely people and just relaxed at the pool for the most part. I'd book another vacation at this resort. I'm very picky about cleanliness and this met every expectation that I had. The only thing that can be a bit frustrating is the sales pitch for the time share. We had to turn down the Cabo Transport guy at the airport and the person at the hotel but if you stay firm, they seem to back off. They will continue to up the offerings if you are considering spending the time to view the presentation. Hold firm and maybe you'll get more spa or excursion coupons.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North Block Hotel; City: Yountville Napa Valley California; Review: We stayed at the North Block for 2 nights and loved it. It's so romantic and quiet. The restaurant is fantastic for dinner and breakfast. The breakfast sandwich was incredible. They make their own biscuits. The room was spotless and the bathroom was very large and clean. Beautiful tile work and vanity. Yountville is an adorable town and is an easy distance to St Helena and beyond. Make sure to visit St Helena with it's many wineries to visit. I would highly recommend the North Block and look forward to another visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zetta San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: Loved Hotel Zetta. We stayed just one night over the weekend and it was fabulous. With the Westfield Mall next door, we were able to purchase a jacket for my boyfriend. Weather was a little chillier than we expected. Lobby is beautiful. We sat on the scrumptious leather couch with our drinks and just watched the comings and goings. Don't forget to look up at the chandeliers, which are comprised of eyeglasses. Fun design! We took a taxi to Fisherman's Wharf and enjoyed Chowder in a bread bowl. Yum. Our taxi driver back was fantastic and even tried to drive us down the famous Lombard street before we were stopped by a traffic cop. He was willing to give us a tour around the city if we wanted and explained details about the different areas that we were driving through. Our room was spotless and well appointed. The bed was ver comfortable and the linens lovely. The only thing was the bathroom door opened out so you had to slither around it if it was open, but that was a minor thing. All in all, I would highly recommend the Hotel Zetta. Great location and service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandals Barbados; City: St Lawrence Gap Christ Church Parish Barbados; Review: My husband and I were married on the beach at Sandals in late October. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. Check-in was a breeze in the Club Sandals lounge. We met Tamara who was to be our main concierge and she, as well as all of them were wonderful and attentive. We had a swim-up crystal lagoon room and it was lovely. I would recommend spending the extra money for this type of room. We utilized the swim out option mostly in the evenings after dinner. It was very romantic to float around the lazy river and it was usually just the two of us. So quiet and peaceful. On our second day at the resort, Santez, our wedding coordinator went with us in a taxi to get our marriage license finalized. It took about an hour and then after we finalized the food, cake selection and location for the ceremony. We chose the beach at 4pm per her suggestion that the location would be the coolest with the nice beach breeze. She was right. It was a very hot, humid day but so beautiful along the water. Our photographer, Mark was excellent and took some beautiful pictures that we will always cherish. The resort is spotless. The food as everyone says was excellent. We loved Portofinos and Butch's the best. The lobster omelet at Portofinos was delicious and we ate that three mornings, it was so good. The club level was a nice perk with the concierge service. They took care or all of our needs along with our wedding coordinator so we felt very pampered. I'm not sure I would spend the extra money again for club though. It was really nice for our honeymoon, but it does seem to add a lot to the bottom line. The staff was superb, especially, Crystal at the Merry Monkey, Tamara and the other members of the concierge staff, Jamal and Damien at Butch's and Cheri-anne who was a delight. Everyone was so friendly and remembered us throughout our stay. As for the smell, yes, we did smell it a bit at the main pool but it was not awful. The beach was lovely and we were always able to find chairs at any location (pool or beach) any time of day. I would say that we weren't picky about our chair location so maybe that helped. We were almost always in the water because it was very humid the week we were there. 10/24 - 11/1. I was worried from past reviews that the beach would be brown and ugly but it was not. The work with the breakwall had been completed prior to our arrival so maybe that helped, but the water was gorgeous. We took a hobie cat ride one day and it was fun to see the island from a water view. Our hobie driver was really awesome and shared a lot about the island. We met some lovely people throughout our stay. Age range was mixed but probably more 40's and up rather than younger. The; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn on Fifth; City: Naples Florida; Review: We just returned from spending four lovely nights at the Inn on Fifth. The staff was wonderful, especially the two front desk Managers we met. They were lovely to speak with and offered suggestions on things to do in the area. We stayed in a King room that faced the parking lot but it was fine. The room was very clean and the bed linens were so soft and luxurious. We were able to use the Escalade to be driven to restaurants on Third Street and we were even driven in the golf cart to the beach area near the Pier. Everyone was so nice and helpful. We were offered a room for an extra charge across the street in the Club Level but decided to remain where we were. I would say that the pool area needs a bit of updating but it is still nice. Bar and food service was offered throughout the day. The hotel location is perfect and you can walk anywhere. I would recommend exploring the restaurants on Third. I would also recommend venturing over the East Naples to dine at the 360 Market. It was great and had many items that you could also purchase (wine and desserts). We were happy to just relax and enjoy the wonderful weather. I would stay at the Inn on Fifth again. Great staff and location and free valet parking!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Eventi; City: New York City New York; Review: We stayed for one night on our way to Grenada for vacation to fly out of JFK. Great location and staff was lovely. Our room had a great view of the Empire State Building . We arrived before checkin so they offered an immediate room on a higher floor for and extra $25 so we took it so we could get settled. I would stay here again. The bathroom was beautiful and the bed linens nice. The only issue was the heat vent blew on us all night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EVEN Hotel Brooklyn; City: Brooklyn New York; Review: We stayed for just one night but the room was very clean (shower had a bit of mildew) and nice. Hotel clerk was very helpful and suggested a lovely Italian restaurant for dinner in the area. The price was right since it was just a quick stay before we left for the airport in the morning. It is in more of the Brooklyn business district. Many new buildings being constructed nearby. Breakfast was quick and good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandals Grenada Resort and Spa; City: Pink Gin Beach Saint George Parish Grenada; Review: I was disappointed with this resort. We were married at Sandals Barbados and it was wonderful. We had high hopes for this resort and from the very first moment, there were issues. When we checked in at the front desk (regular people, not club or butler service this time and it showed) one gentleman seemed irritated with our questions and even remained on a personal call for a minute before helping us. Shout out to Kuame and the bellman, they were lovely and very helpful. It felt like we were second class citizens compared to our Club service at Barbados. Food: French and Italian were great, both food and service wise. Italian was very salty though. Very professional service. Neptune was absolutely horrible service. You have to practically trip a server to get some service and they are mostly rude. Timothy and Rachel were nice and helpful but that is it. Butches was good but it was better at Barbados. Bar service at the beach was great, they were always around asking if you needed anything Towels were scarce most of the time. It seemed they couldn't keep up with the demand. Chairs with umbrellas are difficult to get unless you are out there early am. We were in the pool most of the time so no issue for us. The quiet pool near the beach was nice. Loved the breeze and seeing the water. The other pool is beautiful and fun if you want that atmosphere. We spent some time there but again, chairs are all taken most of the day. Room - We stayed in a Pink Gin room with a tub on the patio and 2 lounge chairs. The room was very clean. The one thing that was unacceptable was that we had to call 3 evenings to ask for more linens. They did not restock the hand towels or wash cloths even when there was nothing clean left. The shampoo was very low when we arrived. They also do not restock the coffee that you use so we had to request that. For what the price is for these rooms, the room service should be top notch. We had a few critters (worms and cute frogs that sing) visit our room but it is tropical so no surprise there. Overall, the experience was just OK. Staff was not up to par to the Barbados staff and for the money, we expected better from Sandals. We will be trying another brand for our next tropical vacation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lake Country Inn; City: New Buffalo Berrien County Michigan; Review: We spent two nights in the saffron room this past week. We have stayed at the LCI before, in the Aqua room, but this time we wanted a balcony. The new owner, Dolly is so warm and welcoming and strives to make your stay perfect. Something new with Dolly as the inn owner is the warm breakfast options. There were still bagels and cereal but also mini cinnamon rolls and wonderful breakfast bakes (sausage and a spinach versions on our first morning) The next morning it was an english muffin with egg with tomatoes on top. My husband enjoyed that sandwich. She provides beach chairs and beach towels and there are snacks and free water and coffee available at all times. The room was spotless and they refreshed it on our 2nd day with clean towels and making the bed. The porch was a lovely place to read our books and relax after a day at the beach. I would highly recommend this inn. The pricing was so much more reasonable than the other in town options and Dolly makes it even better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss; Author: Visit Amazon's Danica McKellar Page; Review: Not what we hoped, did not help at all. Still looking. Tried another one of her books still did not help, need a book that explains step by step with some logic.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Witches of Bourbon Street; Author: Visit Amazon's Deanna Chase Page; Review: I loved this series, it was a great read and very enjoyable. I can't wait for the next one! Loved the charaters in the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Man; Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Great story, love both the King and Maxwell! Can't wait to read the other books! A must read for all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Long Time Gone CD (J. P. Beaumont Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's J. A Jance Page; Review: This is my favorite character of all the books I read! The series is so good and makes me laugh and cry. I read about 200 books a year and this series are my favorite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Asian Slow Cooker: Exotic Favorites for Your Crockpot; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Kwok Page; Review: Not what I wanted, but not worth returning due to restocking fee.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sherlock Holmes - A Game Of Shadows Edizione: Regno Unito ITA italien; Brand: ; Review: love these two together; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Equalizer; Brand: Denzel Washington; Review: seriously good fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy; Brand: ; Review: fun ride; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians Of The Galaxy Region Free; Brand: Chris Pratt; Review: fun ride; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: fun ride; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Having stayed before I wanted to take the family to see a show. Perfectly situated I opted to return to the Raddison. Beautiful Building, Lovely room, fantastic staff - what more can I say. I will definately go back - Top Marks!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel le Notre Dame; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Ok so, if you are looking for some cool digs, overlooking the river, centrally located with great transport links - this is the place. Only taking 45 mins door to door from Charles De Gualle by train. Our room, although small, has the coolest carpet and wallpaper ever! The view from the window, the seine and Notre Dame and all designed by Lacroix Darling - loving it!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Road House; City: London England; Review: Perfectly situated close to Heathrow and for us Wimbledon we needed a place to crash close to the tennis. After staying at 2 other Soho House Venues I thought we would give this a try. I just wish we had the time to stay longer. The room, bed, linen, bathroom was everything you would expect from a Soho house hotel and the breakfast and dining rom itself was fab. Next time I will definately leave more time to try the club; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Migjorn; City: Campos Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Desperate for some half term holiday sun we opted for for a last minute trip to Mallorca as the weather was still in the high 20s and only being a 2.5 hour flight it seemed the obvious choice. Not being the ones for holiday villages and all the monotony of all inclusive resorts Migjorn seemed to fit the bill perfectly. We all loved our time from start to finish. The home cooked food was perfectly cooked and well presented The hospitality of the proprietors was wonderfully warm and welcoming. The kids spent most of our 5 day visit in the pool even though there was a lovely soft play area too. So we will definately be back, hopefully sooner rather then later . adios Migjorn we miss you already!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hospes Maricel Mallorca Spa; City: Cas Catala Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: After carefully selecting this hotel for our 10th anniversary we were not disappointed. The building is a gorgeous mixture of old and modern all rolled into a slick haven of loveliness. The views across the sea from the fabulous suite we had been upgraded to (thank you for that), the balconies, swimming pool, massage beds etc are stunning. Apart from a few high rise apartment blocks to the right and a couple of boats bobbing on the water there are just ripples of blue as far as the eye can see. Arriving early our room wasn't ready so we headed to the lovely horizon pool for some pre lunch cocktails. Feeling a little squiffy we headed up for some lunch which was fantastic. Lovely ham, great tomato bread, pardon peppers and prawns. A nice bottle of rose, desert and 2 house G&Ts finished us off for the rest of the afternoon. What a great start to the trip! Across the road, connected by a pretty, well maintained tunnel are the Eco rooms were the spa is. This is a large facility with a great heated indoor/outdoor pool and cool pod beds to laze around in(after a few house G&Ts). There are a large number of treatment rooms and a sauna/steam room too. They also have a gymnasium which must have been a bit of an afterthought as it is minuscule and very dark (sort this out guys!). Later that evening we had dinner on the terrace which unfortunately wasn't the best experience. My wife didn't like her main but it was more down to the fact it wasn't what she expected. My starter was a little cold and my main was only average. I have to say though that when signing the bill they apologised and knocked an amount off without request - very good practice!! We had considered the best breakfast in the world option but the buffet the next morning was so good that we didn't feel it necessary. The reception/ concierge staff were really nice and very helpful and keen to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Now for a bit of light criticism. Although there is a bar by the pool, no one seemed to man it whilst we were there and as there were no waiting staff around that area getting a drink was nigh on impossible. Quite a number (not all) of the waiting staff's linguistic skills were not great for a hotel of this standard and struggled to answer pretty basic questions and also didn't appear to understand the menus well. I also thought the food and drinks were very pricey (west end London prices!) whilst you sort of expected it as it fitted with the calibre of hotel it didn't make you feel you could justify eating there all the time. Please don't let these minor issues put you off though, this is a fabulously stylish and wonderful hotel that anyone whom can afford it or even if you can't and just feel like throwing caution to the wind should experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TownHouse 33; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: This hotel had a chance of being really good. Unfortunately it started off badly. The lift seemed to be broken so the porter had to lug my luggage upstairs. The room was really spacious and quite grand however the internet didn't work (this was quickly rectified by the reception!) the bathroom was in a state of disrepair- the bath panel was hanging off and was mouldy as were the walls - shame. I was on a flying visit so it wasn't too inconvenient and the breakfast was lovely as where the staff. So to be fair with a little maintenance it could have been very good!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pullman London St Pancras Hotel; City: London England; Review: I booked this hotel as I got a good deal and for its proximity to St Pancras not realising I walked passed it 100 times. It's pretty ugly from the outside but boy does that change on the inside. Firstly the feeling of space when you walk into the reception is fabulous. It's also very futuristic and arty. Top marks!. The rooms were also very modern and large. The gymnasium probably one of the best I have yet visited in a London Hotel. And breakfast (which was included - yes you heard me INCLUDED) was yet again fantastic. I will definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Notebook (The Notebook, #1); Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book wasn't too bad, but I prefered the movie. Generally, the book has more detail and insight into the characters, but this book just seemed empty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manhattan Hunt Club; Author: John Saul; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Jeff Converse was falsely convicted of attempted murder. Then an accident during transport has him declared dead. But Jeff isn't dead. He's been deposited deep in the tunnels under Manhattan, where he is being hunted by the elite Manhattan Hunt Club. Can he escape the tunnels and the people hunting him? I think it's safe to admit that my favorite book genre is thriller/suspense. The Manhattan Hunt Club is a fantastic example of the genre. It is surprising and shocking and delightfully dark. It does take time to get to the heart-racing meat of the novel, but without it who would care what was happening? 4.5 out of 5. Always have and always will love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Immortal (Seven Deadly Sins, #1); Author: Erin McCarthy; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I found this book to be well written, but slow. It was only just over 300 pages, but I felt like it could have been shortened by fifty and suffered little. I loved the mix of present and past created by the letters. This was the first of Erin McCarthy's books that I've read, and I believe I will happily read more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Dan Brown is a favorite author of mine, and I'm glad this book didn't disappoint. I love it when a book, even a longer one like this, pulls you in and keeps you interested until the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: A quick, fun read. It wasn't as good as the first two, but it was an enjoyable few hours read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Her Fearful Symmetry; Author: Audrey Niffenegger; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is the first book by Audrey Niffenegger that I have read. It was a great read, full of interesting, well-developed characters. It held my attention from start to finish. The story was interesting and original and changed seamlessly from the point of view of one character to another.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Study in Scarlet; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I loved A Study In Scarlet. Holmes and Watson are likeable characters, and the story is fascinating. I was listening to this during my morning walks, so when Part 2 came around and we abandoned Holmes and Watson for the Alkali Plains and Mormons, I was completely confused. It took my so by surprise that it took me quite a while to realize why that story was being told. At the end of the novel, we wrap back to Holmes and Watson and finish tying the Mormon story to our scarlet mystery. I've heard that some people skip over the Mormon story, since Holmes never makes an appearance. I do not understand this. That story is great, and for me it was essential to the main mystery. It adds depth to the novel, elevating it from just a confident consulting detective showing off his skills to a full human story. Please don't skip this part. It is just as wonderfully written as the Holmes-focused parts, and is wonderfully interesting in its own right. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1); Author: Nora Roberts; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This is the first Nora Roberts book I've read in a while. It was fun and interesting. I liked that the male character wasn't some buff super hottie like in a lot of romance novels I've read recently. He was smart, patient and sweet(an English professor). The main female character was likeable, but realistic. The novel flowed nicely and I completed it in less than a day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1); Author: Rachel Caine; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not a bad YA novel. Yes, sometimes the dialogue and characters were overly simple and one-dimensional, but it was a quick, enjoyable read. I like the concept and was excited to read another book where the vampires were the enemy, not the tortured heroes. That storyline was getting old for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkfever (Fever, #1); Author: Karen Marie Moning; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: To be honest I didn't really enjoy this book. I did not like the method of blunt foreshadowing. The main character was so childish, so when they mentioned sex, it was really off-putting. I couldn't get invested in any of the characters, and was glad to finish reading this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Girl Parts; Author: John M. Cusick; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Overall, this was a good book. Interesting concept. However, I don't feel like I really got to know any of the characters, so I was not very invested in them or their story. Also, the book didn't seem to actually end, it just stopped, leaving me dissatisfied and wondering.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld #6); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: The sixth in the Lords of the Underworld series, we follow Gideon, keeper of Lies, who cannot tell the truth without severe physical repercussions. Gideon has to deal with Scarlet, who appeared in the last book and claims to be his wife that he's forgotten. The story was compelling and I loved the interplay of the characters. Gideon's inability to tell the truth was annoying at the beginning, having to read what he said, and then the translation, but by the middle of the book I stopped noticing it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld #5); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: The Darkest Passion, book 5 in the Lords of The Underworld series. This book was just as wonderful as the previous four. I love the interaction of the characters and that each book builds on the story from the previous novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time For Eternity (Da Vinci Time Travel, #2); Author: Susan Squires; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this book overall. It was slow in the beginning and I was getting really tired of the French words she tossed in. The main character, Frankie, or Francoise as she used to be known, goes back in time to prevent Henri from turning her into a vampire by any means necessary. When she runs into her former self, they merge and she becomes a voice in the back of Francoise head. I found Frankie really annoying for the majority of the book. She was so hung up on her anger she refused to see what was happening. I like that she has a different take on vampires, but I'm not a huge fan of the Companion. It seems like a cop-out to blame your need for blood on a "parasite".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Jacked Up; Author: Penny McCall; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I know that some romance novels like to play the I hate you but I'm attracted to you then I fall in love with you game, but this time it just rang so false. The main characters could not stand each other, and didn't trust each other throughout the book, but I'm supposed to believe they fell in love? It seemed more like he was just lusting after her and her eidetic memory of the Karma Sutra, and she was just addicted to the adrenaline.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Abandon (Abandon, #1); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Almost immediately I was unhappy with this book. The narrator, Pierce, kept mentioning an "accident" and an "incident", but wasn't elaborating on either. Bad teaser trick. Why did the author feel she had to use this type of non-information? To push the reader further into the book? It wasn't clever, it was annoying, and used a few more times by book's end. Then the main character herself. What a spoiled, self-absorbed brat! I could not empathize with her at all. There is no flow to this book. The present tense time span was less than three days, and cut up with an overabundance of ridiculous, choppy flashbacks. Not to mention that the heroine and hero spend almost no time together, but still profess their love for each other by the end of the book. There are quite a few secondary characters that are described to us and then never or barely seen again. Thanks for the waste of paper and time. And I think the saddest part about this book is that, even as I write this review, I am forgetting it. There wasn't enough of a story to be a stand-alone book, and there was not enough of a cliffhanger to make me want to read the next in the series. It should have been a short story, not a full novel, and I'm not even sure that would have saved it for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Snow Angels (Inspector Kari Vaara, #1); Author: James Thompson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to read a book set in another country and culture. I thought the murder mystery part was a bit convoluted, but in an amusing way. It just kept getting more and more complicated! A very enjoyable and short read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ruins; Author: Scott B. Smith; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The Ruins. Two American college couples are on vacation in Cancun. Meeting and befriending some other tourists, they decide to go explore some secret Mayan Ruins. Once there, though, everything goes to hell in a hand basket. I loved this book! It has a great concept and amazing tension. Scott Smith made an unorthodox decision not to have chapters in the novel. The entire novel plays out in one unbroken flow. And what an amazing decision it was! No unnecessary end chapter cliffhangers, the novel just drags you along, unable to stop. I finished it in one night for this very reason. No chapter markers gave my brain no space to say, I'll stop here and pick up tomorrow. I had to keep going. The characters are not enjoyable overall. It's definitely more of a story driven novel. It's about what happens to the characters and what it does to them that is important. The group in peril angle is interesting. Will they bond together against the evil attacking them? Or will they help it tear them apart? There are some great surprises, scares, and gore in this novel. Definitely a great way to start the Halloween month! For The Ruins, I'm giving an enthusiastic 4.5 out of 5. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Legend; Author: Richard Matheson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this story. It was radically different from the movie, but I found I enjoyed it much more. It made more sense than the movie, to me, and I found the length of the story pleasing. I think if it had been stretched into a "full" novel it would have lost some of it's interest. If you are planning to read this, be warned, the title story is only about 158 pages. The rest is short stories by Matheson. I wish it said somewhere on the front or back of the book that is had short stories.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Guy; Author: Dean Koontz; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I love Dean Koontz. Every time I read one of his books, I wonder why I waited so long.I really enjoy his writing and his pacing. I don't feel like he adds a lot of padding to his books, that they are the exact length necessary to tell the story. The main characters in this book were unique and interesting. I really enjoyed their bantering.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Everafter; Author: Amy Huntley; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Halfway through this book, I didn't have much to say about it. I actually asked my husband if it would be cheating to say It's a YA novel. Enough said. It had an interesting premise. Girl finds herself dead in a void-like place she dubs IS, filled with objects lost during her life. These objects take her back into her life, revisiting the events and even changing them. But what does it mean? What's the point and how did she die? The story overall felt very repetitive. Just a series of life events visited. I understand each event was chosen for some specific relevance, but I found myself getting tired of them anyway. The characters were fairly realistic. Very teenager, if you know what I mean. I did feel for them now and again, but didn't feel connected to any. The ending was... closure. It didn't make me happy or angry, it just ended the story. I put this novel down feeling it was complete, but not altogether satisfying. 2.5 out of 5. Something was just missing for me. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Game (Eve Duncan, #2); Author: Iris Johansen; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed the first book. This second installment was both better and worse for me. I enjoyed the serial killer part of the storyline. That was interesting to follow and I liked Jane. I enjoyed the fact that Eve wasn't as blind to what was going on with Joe this book. Yes, I know he spells it out for her, but at least she doesn't hide from it...much. In the first one I was a bit torn. I'm supposed to believe she's perceptive enough to pick up on Logan's lies, a man she has never met, but she doesn't see that Joe is in love with her? Oh, she's willfully ignoring it? Well, then I guess that's fine. :/ I found that head-in-the-sand really annoying. It doesn't seem like a marker for the strong woman I keep being told she is. I just feel her emotions are so confused and shattered, how does everyone keep saying she's so strong? Because she hides it inside? I honestly didn't want her to be with Joe when I realized that it was going to that already. I liked Logan in the first one, and I feel bad for him. Overall, I really liked this book, and enjoyed Eve more in this book. She seemed less wounded. The relationships really blossomed in this book, compared to the first one. They definitely seemed more real, less afterthought.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Places; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: First impressions from this book were that I wouldn't enjoy it. It took me a full day to decide I wanted to read past the first chapter, the Libby Day introduction chapter. I just didn't find her to be an enjoyable character. She was useless, stunted by the horrors of her childhood. She was just unpleasant, the kind of person you might feel sorry for if they weren't so rude. As the perspective changed from present day Libby to Ben or Patty(the mother) on the day leading to the murders, the story of that night slowly pieces together, but it is still hard, if not impossible to anticipate exactly what transpired that night. I am so glad I continued to read this novel. It was shocking, raw, and visceral. Yes, there are parts there are hard to stomach, but that should be expected going in. The catalyst after all was a gruesome triple homicide. You can't realistically expect sunshine and roses. The characters are very real, damaged, odd and awkward. They seem to ground the novel in sad reality. This is not a feel good read, but I enjoyed it more for that. All in all, a thoroughly satisfying read, and I will be putting the rest of Gillian Flynns novels on my to read list.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gunslinger; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Second chances are sometimes worthwhile. The first time I read this book, I just couldn't get into it. I though, what the heck is this?? I am very glad I gave it a second chance. The gunslinger was a very interesting character, and the wealth of odd words alone was an enjoyment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talisman (The Talisman, #1); Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Upon finishing this book, I sighed like a person coming home after a long journey. This book is a long journey, but it is a good journey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lolita; Author: Vladimir Nabokov; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Lolita, Lolita, Lolita. What do I say about Lolita? Beautifully written. The language, the flow, the word games are so enjoyable. I'm not sure I've ever read anything so enjoyable for it's technical aspects before. Story-wise, I was appalled. Humbert is a disgusting character. He took this child, his Lolita, and ruined her life. All his justifications of love fall far short of the destruction he wrought. He's deeply selfish, seeing full well how his actions are destroying the happiness of his Lolita, but unable to care past his own wants. There were points in this book were I actually almost felt sorry for Humbert. His childhood sob story is presented so that in the moment you feel for him. Oh, poor Humbert, your life was going wrong for the beginning! But, looking at that same story objectively, it's truthfully nothing so dramatic or horrible. Overall, I am glad I read this. Nabokov is an amazing author, and it was worth Humbert to enjoy his writing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ruins of Lace; Author: Iris Anthony; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book was very interesting. In the end, this story really is about lace more than the characters, about how lace can alter and ruin despite its delicate beauty. In 17th century France, the king has forbidden lace, making it that much more desirable. In bordering Flanders, an abbey full of lace makers toil daily to create the beautiful product, going blind in the process. To smuggle it into France is treason, to not means disaster. The story is told in first person from the view of six people and even one dog.In Flanders: Katharina, a lace maker going blind and blind to what happens to her fellow lace makers when they can no longer produce. Heilwich, her sister, trying desperately to make enough money to buy Katharina from the abbey. And the dog, stuck with his bad master. In France: Lisette, very aware of how lace and childish actions can destroy lives. Alexandre, who wants nothing more than Lisette. The Count of Montreau, their torment, battling a torment his own. And Denis, the inept border guard, unable to find lace. I enjoyed this complicated journey of lace and and the lives it changes. I really would have given this book five stars if it hadn't been for the ending. I mean, did she or didn't she? And in looking at the discussion questions at the end it seems it was left hanging to frustrate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?; Author: Mindy Kaling; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I loved this book. It has a fantastic conversation tone, and is full of funny anecdotes and lists. It almost feels like chatting with a friend. It's great if you are feeling down, or just need a good laugh. She talks about her awkward childhood, her struggles, and a number of personal incidents/thought. It doesn't feel like she tried to write an inspirational book, or an instruction manual to fame, or even perhaps a comedy hit. It really felt like she wrote honestly about herself and her experiences, and her humor just shown through (I think I said something similar about Amy Poehler's humor in my review of Yes Please) The last section did have some odd essays, and felt a bit scattered and weird, but didn't lessen my enjoyment. I actually now have the audiobook, and a physical copy since I liked it so much. I will caution that if you don't like her character in The Mindy Project (I actually haven't watched The Office, but I would assume that character applies also) this book is probably not for you. There are a good number of similarities in style and tone. For me though, this book was fantastic. 4.5 out of 5. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Buddha in the Attic; Author: Julie Otsuka; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was a very interesting book. The writing style was unlike anything I had read before. Instead of focusing on a few characters or even a lot of characters, it's written in almost general terms(first person plural). For example: " We had long black hair and flat wide feet and we were not very tall. Some of us had eaten nothing but rice gruel as young girls and had slightly bowed legs, and some of us were only fourteen years old and were still young girls ourselves." This is how it is written throughout the book. Some names are given, but not in such a way that any particular characters story emerges. It seemed like an odd, detached way to write when I began reading, but I came to love it. It had a wholly different and somewhat larger impact than a typical story. The plot itself is about Japanese women who come to America in the early 1900s to husbands they have never seen in person, and what their lives are like from then to WW2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revolutionary Road; Author: Richard Yates; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book definitely took me longer to read than I expected. Not a bad book, not a bad story. Sad and kind of depressing, yes, which probably contributed to my only reading a half hour or so a day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Under the Sun; Author: Dean Koontz; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Wow. Talk about short story. Just when I was getting into it, it was wrapping up. Pretty good short though. Entertaining enough to recommend to anyone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism; Author: Naoki Higashida; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: What I expected was not exactly what I got... I thought this would be in memoir or autobiography style, the story of a person life. This book itself of largely Q&A, then a short story. I thought the book was good, and had a lot of good, helpful information. It just wasn't exactly what I thought I was going to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Endings; Author: Margaret Atwood; Genres: poetry, romance, fiction; Review: Short and sweet. Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Return; Author: Bentley Little; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Glen is a man at odd ends. With his mother's death, he is alone in the world and decides to quit his job and go where the day takes him. He ends up working at an excavation of Indian ruins, and finds himself centered in a frightening series of events. Odd things begin to be found at the site, and odder, sinister things begin to happen all around the Southwest United States. This book was slow for me to get into. I almost chose not to read it. The book did not seem to be going in any cohesive direction, or with any specific character, and I had no real love for any of the characters. One thing I will say about this book is that it was subconsciously unsettling. I read it over the course of three nights, and while not overtly scared at any point, I did feel a sense of unease when I settled down to sleep. The ending was a disappointment to me. It seemed extremely rushed and almost careless. Over 300 pages of build-up, and then it was just over. I had to re-read a few pages because I just didn't believe that was how it ended. Overall, a decent read. 3 out of 5. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Survivor; Author: Chuck Palahniuk; Genres: history, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Tender Branson, who is the last member of the Creedish Death Cult, is dictating his life story into the flight recorder of an airplane about to crash. He is the only one on the airplane. I chose to "read" this as an audiobook because my week was full of chores, and wouldn't leave much time for relaxing and reading, but I could listen to a book instead of the music that normally fills my chore time. And here lies the problem. I am not sure how much of my review is influenced by the fact that I listened to this book versus reading it like normal. I enjoyed the deliberate delivery of this story, the count down through his life to the point of impact (so to speak). The man they chose to read the audiobook was perfect. I felt he really set the tone and I understood from go what type of character I was getting. I felt the main character had some similarities of attitude to what I got when I watched Fight Club (forgive me I haven't read that one yet). They both seem asocial and disconnected. As do most of the secondary characters. They all act slightly out of what you would expect from normal people. It is entertaining though. I really enjoyed this novel, and would absolutely recommend listening to this as an audiobook. The first person narrative plays well. I do book reviews weekly on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acceptance (Southern Reach, #3); Author: Jeff VanderMeer; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This time, we are given a glimpse into the place that became Area X. Before the strange event that changed everything. The mysterious director that oversaw expedition 12 is also revealed in detail in this novel. Of course, we also get some closure on the biologist from Book 1, and more information from present Area X. I found this book a bit harder to get through than the first two. The pacing was more like Annihilation (Book 1), with many different times and viewpoints to tie this last novel together. I felt like the book was working hard to tie story lines up and seal the gaps. To just finish. This novel ends in such a way where you just keep thinking about it. There is a lot of ambiguity from the author, so you are kind of forced to draw some conclusions on your own. Though good, I would definitely put this at the bottom of this interesting trilogy. But then, ending things is never fun. I do weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Authority (Southern Reach, #2); Author: Jeff VanderMeer; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This second installment in the Southern Reach trilogy is very different from the first. It doesn't take place in Area X like Book 1. Instead, it takes you into the government building that reigns over Area X exploration and what knowledge there is of it. John Rodriguez, or Control as he chooses to be called, is sent to the Southern Reach facility as its new head. Having no prior involvement with Southern Reach, he has to start from scratch. The first person narration continues in this installment and is just as effective as in the first. As the reader, you know nothing more than what Control does, which is both a gripping and confusing experience. It makes the novel so readable, and really pulls you through, unable and unwilling to stop until you get the answers it dangles in front of you. In this volume, we are promised answers, but not peace, not comfort or reassurance. This we get in spades. Answers are given, in fragments and incomplete data. It reminds me of accessing redacted documents. You get answers, sort of, but mostly just more questions. Names are restored to a point in this book, and it is almost stranger than the lack thereof from the first novel. I loved this installment. I loved that I had moments of confusion so strong I wondered if I had lost pages somehow, but within a few more pages, the point of confusion is revealed, if not always clarified. 4 out of 5. Just as good as the first volume, and in a wholly different way, which is wonderful in and of itself. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annihilation (Southern Reach, #1); Author: Jeff VanderMeer; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: An expedition group is sent into Area X, which has been cut off from by a mysterious border for many years. They are expected to record what they find, what they see, and nothing else. But Area X is not as they were told. The story is told from the perspective of the biologist. Names are not given in the book at any point. A very interesting decision. The narrator is not very reliable, as she reveals a number of times things she'd omitted before. This adds to the tension and confusion of the novel. How much of her record is truth? The narration sounds objective for much of the time, as a scientist's notes should, but the actions she records show a very different truth. There is a great tension in this novel, as well as a great amount of confusion. What of their instructions were for their benefit? What of the information they were given was true? What was false? This opening novel is short at 195 pages, but it does not feel incomplete. It feels like it is just as long as it needs to be. Annihilation ends completely, so if you chose you could stop reading the series here. I, for one, couldn't see myself doing that. I am far too curious what the second book will bring, answers or just more questions? 4 out of 5. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cemetery Girl; Author: David Bell; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Cemetery Girl. A 12-year-old Caitlin disappears walking the dog. Four years later, her father Tom is still carrying a torch, unwilling to let go, while her mother Abby is ready to move on. Their marriage is dissolving. Then Caitlin is found alive... The story is well written, moving along at a steady pace. The concept is interesting. Was Caitlin kidnapped? Brainwashed? Or did she leave of her own free will? How will her return affect her parents? Can they be a happy family again, or is their bond irreparably damaged? I did find the pervasive air of suspicion to be a bit taxing. Every character seemed to have big secrets, even minor characters that had little to do with the disappearance, and the secrets were never revealed. Also, the characters seemed to react in strange ways. Perhaps that was because of the situation, and is just is something I couldn't understand, but it felt confusing and extremely strange. Lastly, the ending did feel unresolved to me. I reached the end and just said, seriously? I would give this book 3 out of 5. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead City (Dead World, #1); Author: Joe McKinney; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I felt like there were too many easy answers/coincidences in this book. Just the point that we were following a cop from the word go annoyed me. A cop is going to have an edge to begin with. Why can't we follow a regular person? Simple answer is, for the most part, the regular person would likely die too quickly. From there, I would be unable to say more without some level of spoilers. Speaking of which... At the point where he miraculously meets up with his wife again, I just went, why couldn't I have followed her through this story?!? Moving on. This is not to say the book wasn't good. It was fine. It was a zombie book. But I think it also suffered from that. It seemed 90% flash and scare, danger and peril, and only 10% character and sense. I guess it just left me wishing for more from it. It was quick to read and fast-paced. An enjoyable if predictable read. For Dead City, I'm giving a 2.5 out of 5. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Work; Author: Gabriel Weston; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Nancy is a surgeon that provides abortion services. During one of her procedures, the patient nearly dies. The novel takes place over the course of the four-week investigation into her conduct, with a number of flashbacks from throughout her life. This novel, at 180 pages, is a quick and easy read. The material is interesting, the moral issue of providing abortion services. It is a new perspective from the standard should abortion be allowed, the issue here is whether a surgeon should have to provide the abortion services. Is it okay for someone to believe in abortion, but not in providing them? I did feel a bit disconnected from the main character while reading this book, but I actually think that was a smart device from the author, since Nancy was struggling with knowing herself. Her emotional struggle is palpable. Quite a bit of the book is flashbacks to her childhood, which I didn't always see the point of. I am not sure they all added to the story or just served to humanize Nancy, make her more than just a cold surgeon. I would give this book 3.5 out of 5. Above the average. I write weekly book reviews on my blog: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Brief History of Seven Killings; Author: Marlon James; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: So, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit I spent the entire week trying and failing to read this book. It tested my 50 page rule: reading 50 pages before I decide not to struggle on with a book. No matter how I tried, I didn't make it even that paltry 50 pages into this 704 page tome! Let me explain: I took this to the beach with me- and stared at the waves. I took it out on my deck with my morning tea - and played with the dog. I took it to bed knowing I wasn't tired - and managed to fall asleep. I sat in my living room with everything turned off, forgoing even my regular reading music, so I could focus - and stared at the ceiling. I think it might have gone better if I was Jamaican, or a history scholar with a concentration on Jamaica. I might have been able to get farther, to understand more. But even then the writing and patois might have given me a struggle. Final thought: Any novel that needs a character reference list at go is going to be a trial. Prepare accordingly. 1 out 5. I just couldn't read it. [url]...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hello Mr. Bones & Goodbye Mr. Rat; Author: Patrick McCabe; Genres: fiction; Review: Two novellas featuring dead narrators. The cover is fantastic, and is what first attracted me. The premise is interesting, and I was excited to start reading. I loved the vocabulary throughout the two stories, and the cadence of the narration. Beyond that, the stories were a struggle. They felt disjointed, and I found myself re-reading passages/pages to try to figure out what I had missed. Unfortunately, the answer turned out to be nothing. The story would clear a few pages after the initial confusion, which was extremely frustrating. I'm not sure if this was meant to heighten the creepy/sinister aspects of the stories, but it didn't work for me. 2 out of 5. I loved the vocabulary, but the stories fell flat. [url]...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Corsair; Author: James L. Cambias; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Helium from the moon, space pirates, grudges, and hacking. What an odd, crazy mix that makes up this entertaining novel. Years past, David Schwartz and Elizabeth Santiago met in college(she attending, he pretending) and have a brief affair. Ten years later, he's Captain Black the Space Pirate, and she is working for the good guys. A battle for a helium payload loses her her job, and ends them both in a world of trouble. The characters, even the secondary ones, are likeable and well-rounded. The story is a fantastic ride, and the plot takes a few interesting turns. Crossovers abound as we switch from character to character, getting a great view of their thoughts and motivations. I honestly loved this novel. It is funny, weird, by turns childish and technical, and so entertaining. 4.5 out of 5. Highly amusing and perfectly approachable. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Thin Dark Line (Doucet, #4: Broussard and Fourcade, #1); Author: Tami Hoag; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I'm still not sure about this book. I read the entire thing, and I liked the story, but it felt long. I kept thinking, is this almost done? No? I've still got 200 pages left? Darn. But I kept reading. I liked the main plot of a supposed murderer that was set free on a technicality, a detective that won't give up, and a headstrong female deputy that wants justice no matter the cost. I actually enjoyed the plethora of red herrings in this novel. It was done well, and kept the novel interesting as it ran on. My favorite part of the suspense storyline was that it's easy to get ahead in figuring out the killer at the end. It seemed a bit unrealistic, but was entertaining and well set-up once you figure it out. The main female characters sexism storyline was slightly frustrating, in good part because the main male character continued to get treated like a king despite bad actions. 3 out of 5. It was good, but not particularly impactful, probably due to the slightly dated situations. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Royals; Author: A.B. Wright; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: I wasn't positive what I was getting into when I started reading it. I was mostly pulled in by the excitement of reading a fellow NaNo's novel. It was an interesting YA novel. The premise was interesting, a society rebuilding from a devastation with royals to rule them. Something I've noticed in a lot of YA novels with a female protagonist, there is a bit of a love triangle here. I'm getting tired of that trope, but it was handled well here. There was a huge jump in one of the characters feelings/motivation that threw me. I felt like there hadn't been enough of a catalyst for it, and it left me confused for a while. I was loving the book though. It was entertaining and fun. Then something happened near the end, and I was flummoxed. I felt like I had been hit in the head. It doesn't change the fact that I enjoyed the book. It was just shocking. 4 out of 5. Definitely check this out if you like YA. It's an entertaining, quick read, and it would support an independent author. Win-win. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suicide Forest (World's Scariest Places, #1); Author: Jeremy Bates; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: When I started this novel it was just because it was set in Aokigahara, also known as Suicide Forest, in Japan. I had heard about this place a couple years back and it seemed like an interesting place for a horror novel. For the first quarter of the book I didn't care for the characters at all. The main character, Ethan seemed completely self-absorbed and obnoxious. The things the characters did and thought seemed somewhat disjointed at the beginning. I thought more than once why would they say that/do that? I guess my morbid curiosity about the forest pulled me through the first part. Bates crafted a strong creepy atmosphere from the beginning, and throughout the book it got stronger. Tension puled tight as I got deeper into the novel, and they deeper into the forest. The second half picked up and dragged me along. I couldn't put it down at that point. As I got closer and closer to the end of the novel, it got crazier and more shocking. There's a great twist at the end, and I loved it. 4 out of 5. Please check this book out, I found it through Bookbub, and got a great deal on the Kindle version. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Road; Author: Monica Byrne; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The Girl in the Road is a sci-fi dystopian novel more focused on the human element than the scientific. The tech isn't as advanced/outlandish as I expect from a sci-fi novel, but more of an amplification of current tech. There is better medicine, better survival gear, self-driving vehicles, and new energy technology. All appear and play their roles, but the focus is on our two main characters, Meena and Mariama. Meena's story is in the present time stream. She wakes up with five snakebites on her chest and, fearing attack, decides to flee India. She chooses to cross The Trail, a wave-energy harvesting bridge spanning the Arabian Sea, into Africa. Mariama's story unfolds in the past (from the novels perspective), but she is also fleeing. She stows away on a caravan running from her childhood as a slave. I finished this book in one day. It was a strange adventure where I found myself by turns bored and confused, but somehow still completely fascinated. The stories unfold together in a bit of a tangle, but remain discernible, separate. Both characters reveal their stories to people who are not actually there. They are both splintered, damaged characters, and their narratives reflect that. There were times I felt I had everything figured out, and then we'd take a turn and the floor would drop out from under me. Wrong again. Then the end finally came, and I couldn't believe it. It was a great story, and then it wasn't, and now that I've had a bit of distance I'm back to it was a great story. The ending might not have been what I wanted, but that doesn't make the story less interesting. 4 out of 5. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Light Between Oceans; Author: M.L. Stedman; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I spent all week chipping away at The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Steadman, and finally had to throw the towel in. I made it halfway through, and it was a weighty, sad story. I struggled for every page. As a dreary, human story, it was effective, but it truly felt like it would be thick with unhappiness from beginning to end, and I just had no desire to continue on.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: The Girl on the Train is a psychological thriller about a woman who, while on a commuter train every morning, likes to imagine she knows the people she passes by during a slow stretch. But one day she sees something that shatters her pleasant imaginings and changes everything. This was yet another book being violently and oppressively compared to Gone Girl. Now, don't get me wrong, I loved Gone Girl (as well as Sharp Objects and Dark Places. Gone Girl is not Gillian Flynn's only book, and in my opinion, is not even the best of them), but I am tired of so many books being compared to it. It sets readers up for disappointment if the book doesn't play exactly the same. I saw so many reviews that just screamed that 'this isn't Gone Girl at all!!" No, The Girl on the Train, is not Gone Girl. It is its own wonderful, twisty, sad character study. It is a wonderful train ride(pardon the pun) that left me cringing and breathless with anticipation. I was caught up right from the beginning, though for some it will start a bit slowly. I loved the multiple point-of-views and the deep in-the-mind style of it. Paula literally put me inside the characters mind, so that I felt everything more sharply and with more urgency. It made the book that much better that I felt slightly dizzy and lost throughout. The story unfolds slowly, carefully, with just enough obvious reveals that I got to feel smug while I was reading. Ha, I knew that was coming. I'm sure you know the feeling. But I'm not ashamed to admit I didn't anticipate the twist at the end. I loved this novel and will be eagerly anticipating her next novel. 4.5 out of 5. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hall of Small Mammals: Stories; Author: Thomas Pierce; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: Hall of Small Mammals is a short story collection with a common thread running throughout. The stories tie together through common characters or events. I enjoyed the fact that all the stories tied together in one way or another. The stories were strange and at times charming, with a very strong focus on human interactions, human relationships. The writing was good, but I didn't find myself caring for any of the characters. I didn't care what happened to them. This book did take me almost an entire week to read. I didn't love it. Most of the stories had ambiguous endings, and it felt forced to me. Ambiguity doesn't necessarily indicate depth or profoundness. The stories just felt incomplete, like I'd lost a few pages along the way. I had a hard time remembering them with clarity after I had finished them. 2 out of 5. It feels harsh, but I just couldn't connect to this book in any way. [url]...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard; Author: Laura Bates; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Shakespeare Saved My Life is a memoir about Dr. Laura Bates and her work teaching Shakespeare to prison inmates. There is a particular focus on one inmate, Larry Newton, who, despite having no idea who Shakespeare was, relates to his work in a real way. Dr. Bates works with Larry for ten years, teaching and learning in turn. I read this book in just a few nights. It hooked me quickly, and I was fascinated with the story. A big question presented is the utility of teaching inmates, and especially ones in solitary. I'm sure everyone has wondered why prison inmates are allowed to take college classes? Aren't they supposed to be being punished for their crimes? They shouldn't be getting opportunities like that. But the book makes the point that most of these criminals are going to be released. They are going to be back in society, living in our cities and streets, and wouldn't you want them to be the best neighbor they can be? It was a great book, thought-provoking while still being entertaining. Larry story is bittersweet, but his attitude through it all is amazing! His enthusiasm for Shakespeare is palpable and contagious. 4 out of 5. Great read. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bossypants; Author: Tina Fey; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A couple of weeks ago I reviewed Amy Poehler's novel Yes Please. I noticed a lot of people were comparing it to Tina Fey's so I figured, why not? I'll give Bossypants a go. I got a free trial of Audible, so I listened to this as an audiobook. I found a number of things confusing while listening to this. She focuses intently on certain events in her life, and glides past others in a disconcerting way. There's a long focus on her short time as Sarah Palin, and almost nothing on her writing of/acting in Mean Girls. She does give some time to her scar (something I'm sure people are always wondering about), but doesn't spend much on her time as an SNL cast member. A self-deprecating tone permeates much of this book. It's almost like she tries to shrug her fame off instead of talking about it. The book is funny overall, but feels forced in places and carefully made. It's slightly awkward in its attempt to balance between memoir and humor essay. 3 out of 5. Worth a listen, but somewhat lacking for me. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yes Please; Author: Amy Poehler; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Listen to the audiobook. I'm going to put that first and foremost for this review. Listen to this as an audiobook, please. Amy Poehler narrates with a few wonderful and amusing guest speakers. This novel was hilarious. Full of stories from her childhood and her journey as a comedian, it is funny, quirky, and honest. I really loved the fact that even though this book made me laugh, it didn't feel like she was trying to make me laugh. She tells real stories and her natural ability for humor shines through. I think my favorite part of this was it felt inspirational and was packed with fun advice. It was so much more than I expected, and I love it. She stays somewhat vague about the mechanics of her career path and some of her personal life events (such as her divorce), but I thought that was appropriate. Not everything in a person's life is material, and being overly technical would take away from the feel of the novel. 4.5 out of 5. Fantastic. I borrowed this from the library, and as soon as I finished bought a copy. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I'm Looking Through You: Growing Up Haunted; Author: Jennifer Finney Boylan; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy; Review: Hmm... I guess I'll preface this review by saying I thought this was about a psychic/medium/paranormal investigators childhood. This just caught my eye while I was browsing. I have never heard of Jennifer Finney Boylan and I didn't read the description before checking it out. I'm not sure what to say about this book now. I felt there were two focuses competing for attention. First, there's the story of transgender James and the long journey to become Jenny. Then there's the "haunted" storyline. A bit over halfway through the book I realized that, though there is a haunted house in this memoir, it's more about personal hauntings, the people, events, and things that follow us through our lives. I really enjoyed the memoir after I let go of my desire for a focus on ghostly hauntings. It did feel a bit long. The point was made and understood, and there was still a good-sized chunk of book left. 3.5 out of 5. I think I will give more memoirs a try thanks to this novel. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor & Park; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love the dual pov and heavy emphasis on personal thoughts. The entire novel is spent alternating between Eleanore and Parks mind, and it is so essential to the unfolding of the story. So much of Eleanore and Parks relationship is non-verbal. Thought and reactions show not only the unfurling love story, from dislike to teenage obssesive love, but also tangles with the troubles with just being as a teen in high school. I found the love story quite believable. Emotions and feeling can be so easily changed when you're young. Every action and word has an impact. This book was just what I needed after last week. It was bright and fun, and also heartbreaking and sweet. It's a wonderful jumble that takes you back to those high school days, so fraught with manufactured drama. I finished it in one night because I couldn't put it down. 4.5 out of 5. I would recommend this to anyone. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winner Stands Alone; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I'll start with some general notes. This was a quick read. At 343 pages it didn't feel that long. I felt the beginning was heavily bogged down by the social commentary. Don't get me wrong, I understand that not every book has to be a feel-good extravaganza, but this entire book just felt mean and negative. Like one long rant about all the problems in the world and specifically the problems with our obsession with celebrity and fame. I enjoyed Igor's storyline. It was interesting, a bit crazy, and well-rounded. Most of the other characters felt like cardboard cutouts, more like set pieces than characters. They helped set the overall scene, but didn't add their own interest for me. In the scheme of Paulo Coelho, I'm hoping that his other books are... more. This one just felt lacking somehow. 2.5 out of 5. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Replacement; Author: Brenna Yovanoff; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was a really good novel. It's dreary and weird and wonderful. The pacing is relatively slow, the prose simple, but that just adds to the strange, ugly tale. There is a great bleak atmosphere to this novel that I crave when I read something with a horror angle. The characters are interesting and odd, and the dialogue is on point and appropriate for the teen characters it surrounds without being completely obnoxious or full of made-up slang. There's an element of mystery throughout, but it unfolds very easily. 4 out of 5. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kings of Vice; Author: Ice-T; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I wanted to love this novel. Law and Order: SVU is my favorite TV show, and Ice-T plays one of my favorite characters. But I can't say I loved it. I did like this novel. It was a really interesting story. But it felt so long! I understand the need for setup time, the need for a number of other moves before the big ending, but it seemed to drag. 300 hundred pages they danced around the climax, and in less than 30 pages it was over, and the book had completely wrapped. The dialog was a bother to me. The slang seemed overdone and unnecessarily prevalent. I'll have to go relatively middle of the road here, 3 out of 5. I feel like this happens a lot. Perhaps my expectations are a bit too high? [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadowlands (Shadowlands, #1); Author: Kate Brian; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Now, this may be mean, but I just can't help it. The only thing that came to mind while I read this book: Lifetime movie. It was a fun easy read, but cannot be thought about AT ALL. If you start to really think about it, all the holes come out to trip you. There are so many convenient things that happen to move the plot in the direction she wanted it becomes almost comical. I don't want to get into any of the holes or even talk about the plot itself too much because I don't want to spoil any of the amusing story. I will mention that the surprise at the end was more annoying than revelatory to me. By the time I got there I knew what it was, and I was tired of the overdrawn mystery leading to it, which seems to be a YA staple. I'll give this a 3 out of 5. Read it when you have a little time. Read it all at once, and just let yourself laugh at it. There are two books after this one, but this one wrapped up enough for me. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Little Lies; Author: Liane Moriarty; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I came to this book knowing nothing about it. I didn't bother to read the synopsis. I just started reading it. It turns out this novel is about three women whose children are starting kindergarten together, each at a crossroads in their lives, and the surprising drama that can unfold within the parents of an elementary school. At the beginning of this book I was of two minds. Part of me was interested and captivated by the characters and the quick, engaging writing. The other part kept whispering chick lit chick lit chick lit. I am not a big chick lit fan, so I had to get beyond that. I like the premise of chick lit, but most of the ones I have read are very... fluffy, if you know what I mean. This book was wonderful. It moved quickly through the story, and moved from character to character smoothly. While not revelatory in content, it felt fresh and the characters were full and rounded. 4.5 out of 5. Great book. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Special Topics in Calamity Physics; Author: Marisha Pessl; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This novel tested a resolution I made this year. I decided not to read any book to completion that I wasn't interested in within 50 pages. It is an interesting idea from Nancy Pearl. The link shows the full explanation of the rule of fifty. I made it 75 before I gave up on this one. I just couldn't get into it. It has an odd formatting, seeming to take the worst parts of a textbook and adding them in. Visual aids, source citing gone mad, and a know-it-all narrative voice I just couldn't connect with. I suppose I won't actually rate this one since I couldn't finish it. That should say enough, I think.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Civility; Author: Amor Towles; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book was something else. Prologue and epilogue take place in 1966, bracketing the novel bulk which takes place in 1938. Katey Kontent, flies through the year, meeting multitudes of strangers and having her life turn and turn in different directions. This novel felt like a love letter to New York City. As the story unfolds we are never allowed to forget where we are. The streets are named, detailed, and locations lovingly depicted. The story overall was quite interesting. A year in the life of a woman on the rise, and how people coming into her life change her course. There are so many literary references in this novel. Our main character is a lover of novels, and we hear about the novels time and time again. The theme, like the theme of New York City, sometimes seems heavy-handed, but also manage not to get in the way of the story. The characters are dynamic and whole, feeling well-thought out and real. In a lot of ways, the novel reads almost like a memoir. Katy is endearing and understandable, and her narration feels honest and complete. 4 out of 5. I'm definitely thinking of picking up Eve in Hollywood, which follows one of the secondary characters to L.A. This book was something else. Prologue and epilogue take place in 1966, bracketing the novel bulk which takes place in 1938. Katey Kontent, flies through the year, meeting multitudes of strangers and having her life turn and turn in different directions. This novel felt like a love letter to New York City. As the story unfolds we are never allowed to forget where we are. The streets are named, detailed, and locations lovingly depicted. The story overall was quite interesting. A year in the life of a woman on the rise, and how people coming into her life change her course. There are so many literary references in this novel. Our main character is a lover of novels, and we hear about the novels time and time again. The theme, like the theme of New York City, sometimes seems heavy-handed, but also manage not to get in the way of the story. The characters are dynamic and whole, feeling well-thought out and real. In a lot of ways, the novel reads almost like a memoir. Katy is endearing and understandable, and her narration feels honest and complete. 4 out of 5. I'm definitely thinking of picking up Eve in Hollywood, which follows one of the secondary characters to L.A.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secrets of Life and Death (Jackdaw Hammond #1); Author: Rebecca Alexander; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: (I was provided a free copy of this novel from Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.) A big thing I noticed about this book was it took concentration. I thought originally I couldn't get it read because I was sick, but when I was finally feeling better I found I couldn't read it on the couch with the TV on like I normally do. I had to read the entire novel after I went to bed, when it was quiet and nothing could distract me. Now, it was a really interesting book, don't get me wrong. I was fascinated by the 1585 plot line, which centered around Elisabeth Bathory and an Alchemist and his assistant brought to save her life with dark magic. The modern-day storyline about a professor brought on to consult on occult symbols found of a dead girls body. At first the historical fiction thread was far outpacing the modern-day storyline for me, but over the course of the book, that changed. The modern storyline gets more interesting, while the historical line limped along. Elisabeth Bathory is a morbidly fascinating topic, so I was intrigued by this take on her story. All in all, this was a good book. I felt some things in the modern storyline were rushed and/or not explained as fully as I would have liked, and certain things (romance) seemed forced. I would recommend this book to people who like mystery/investigation based novels with a "historical" twist. 3.5 out of 5. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Book of You; Author: Claire Kendal; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Rafe is everywhere Clarissa turns, and he won't take no for an answer. Jury duty is her only relief, but even that can't keep him at bay forever. Knowing she can't stop him without proof, Clarissa begins documenting her torment. From page one, I felt Clarissa's fear and uncertainty. Advised by leaflets on stalkers, she begins to write down every instance of Rafe's stalking and torment. The story moves from third person present to the first person recollection of the stalking events with the easy and simple difference of font change. The suspense builds page by page until it finally explodes in a shocking climax. This story really got under my skin. I couldn't put it down. Kendal writes in a real, thoroughly believable way that is gripping and, at times, horrifying. Even when I didn't like the passive way Clarissa reacted to something, it felt real. Her desire to ignore what is happening to her even as she builds a case against Rafe is hard to deny. The novel forces you to wonder how you would react if someone just wouldn't leave you alone, wouldn't take no for an answer. This is a fantastic debut novel, and I can't wait to read more from Claire Kendal. 4.5 out of 5. Deeply unsettling and powerfully written. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bollywood Affair; Author: Sonali Dev; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Mili married Virat when she was only 4 years old. 20 years later, she's studying in American, trying to become the ideal wife so he'll come for her. But Virat thinks their marriage was annulled years ago, and is married and expecting. Enter Samir, Virat's brother, sent to get Mili to sign annulment papers. But before he know what happened, he's lied about who he is and why he's there, and he's falling for her sweet, open-hearted beauty. How can he secure his brothers annulment and happiness without sacrificing his own? I adored this story. Mili was quirky and sweet. Samir seemed a bit ridiculous at first, all movie star flash and charm with no substance, but he grew on me as he got more comfortable with Mili. The typical romance genre tropes and themes are there, but they're given new life with the rich Indian culture. Mili and Samir are detailed and full characters, not just romance cut-outs, so their slow build to romance is fantastic to read. I couldn't help grinning when I reached the end. 4.5 out of 5. Fun, sweet and complex story. As a first novel, it's a great outing, and displays her abilities to build likeable characters and soak them in beauty and culture. I can't wait to get my hands on her second book, The Bollywood Bride, coming out next month. Review from my blog: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood on Snow (Blood on Snow, #1); Author: Jo Nesbo; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Olav, a successful "fixer" for Oslo's greatest crime boss, knows his life is going to hell when his new job is to fix his boss's wife. It should be his easiest job yet, but it might turn out to be his biggest mistake. Olav, our sympathetic anti-hero, is dyslexic, bad at math, and an overall poor criminal. He's a bit obsessive, desperate for love, and follows a unique moral code. His narration is at times unreliable, but plows forward at a no-nonsense pace, pulling you toward the end. As my first crack at Nesbo's work, I found it well-written and engrossing. It's short at 207 pages, which I notice is not his norm, but it is well worth the read. 4 out of 5. Review from my blog: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gilly Salt Sisters; Author: Tiffany Baker; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Gilly Salt Sisters is a dark, moody novel full of betrayals, bitterness, trouble, and problems. The Gilly Salt girls couldn't be more different. Jo is tied to the salt, and Claire wants nothing more than to run away. Despite the local rumors that the Gilly's are witches and the salt magical, the Turners, the towns richest family, won't stop trying to get their hands on the farm. Whit even goes so far as to marry Claire, driving the sisters even further apart. Years later, they will be forced back together, and dark secrets will finally come to light than can alter the Gilly history forever. I liked the character of Jo, left to tend the salt marsh alone. She had a stubbornness and tenacity that I appreciated. Her sister Claire, who abandoned the marsh for the riches of the rival Turners, was less likeable. Then there was Dee, a 17-year-old dragged to the town of Prospect by her father, both of them still reeling from her mother death. I couldn't find anything redeeming in her. The novel was well-written, but rolled along slowly, only gaining speed at the very end where it seemed to crash into craziness. There didn't seem to be any actual magic to the salt, which was a let down for me, and there weren't any moments of happiness to lighten the dreary load. I can not stand the ending! Why in the world does Claire get everything she ever wanted? In what way was she deserving? It is not a traditional summer read. It is not light, or particularly heart-warming. But the summer warmth and light might help lighten the load of this depressing read. 3 out of 5. [url] More reviews at Messy Counters and Floured Paperbacks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cage of Stars; Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: At only 12-years-old Veronica Swan's life is torn apart when her two younger sisters are murdered. Her parents find it in their heart to forgive the mentally-ill killer Scott Early, but Veronica can't. Years later, still shattered by the events of that day, she sets out on a campaign of vengeance that will change her and her family's lives forever. I felt for Veronica throughout the entire novel. Devastated by the death of her sisters, she can't let go, and she can't move on. Alienated from her parents first by their grief, and then by their forgiveness, she has to struggle with her feelings of anger and injustice alone. Through the heaviness of this, there are moments of happiness that help round her character out and offer a brief reprieve from the sadness. This is my first Jacquelyn Mitchard novel, and I don't believe it will be my last. It was well-written, heart-wrenching and raw. There were some inaccuracies in her portrayal of Mormonism, but it doesn't hurt the central storyline. The characters actions are believable if not always rational (though where does rationalism come in in a situation like this?). Veronica especially makes some strange decisions in her quest to re-claim her life, but she is a teenager, young and naive, so it's understandable. The book is sad and while it builds slowly to the climax, it doesn't drag, and it wraps up neatly if not perfectly. 4 out of 5. An emotional ride with a satisfying ending. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stranger; Author: Harlan Coben; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: What happens when a stranger shatters your whole world? Adam Price is living the dream - a beautiful wife, two fantastic sons, a good job, and a big house. Bit when the Stranger tells him a devastating secret about his wife, that perfect world threatens to crumble around him. The story quickly becomes tangled, and the players multiply. There is more to this Stranger, and Adam's wife, than he ever imagined. Though perhaps a bit convoluted, I enjoyed the way the characters paths crossed, and the ripples their actions caused. I did find the character of Adam to be somewhat ridiculous. He's a prestigious lawyer, but his actions seem amateurish at best. He makes reckless choices that just don't make sense, and his efforts at investigating seen weak. My biggest irritation was the ending. It was the definition of convenient and easy. Yes, it closed the book up nicely, but it wasn't exactly satisfying. 3 out of 5. An entertaining read. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampires in the Lemon Grove; Author: Karen Russell; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This collection of eight short stories is my first experience with Karen Russell and overall it was a good introduction. The characters are interesting and complex, while the stories are imaginative and surprising. The stories are wonderfully weird, and Russell's prose build the fascinating ideas into intriguing and wonderful worlds. They should be as satisfying as they are unique, but there's one big problem - she doesn't end the stories. Almost all of them fall into ambiguity, and it is eternally frustrating. It seems to be a problem of short stories collections of late. Ambiguity as intellect. My favorite story of the collection was Reeling for the Empire, a creepy tale of young girls enslaved in a silk spinning factory where they begin to turn into human silkworms, spinning threads from their own bellies. The only story I really didn't care for was The Seagull Army Descends on Strong Beach, 1979, I just couldn't connect with the characters or the premise. 4 out of 5. Entertaining and well written, but a bit frustrating. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Pretty Things; Author: Lori Rader-Day; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Juliet Townsend has always come in second place. In high school, she lost every track meet to her best friend Madeleine Bell, and 10 years later she's still running behind. Working a dead-end job in a motel that caters to the cheap or the desperate, she's spinning her wheels in her home town. Then Madeleine breezes back into town, back into her life, reminding Juliet of everything she doesn't have. But the next morning, she finds Madeleine dead, and Juliet becomes the main suspect. To save herself, she decides to investigate on her own. But what she uncovers might destroy everything she has. Juliet is a flawed, bitter character that I couldn't help but root for. She's become complacent in her unhappy life, allowing her past to stunt her present, and can't stop herself from taking "little pretty things" from the motel customers. She struggles with her relationships, with her uncertain future, and her embarrassing compulsions. She's stronger and better than she knows, and it's great to see her finally step forward. This is a good mystery story, with plenty of suspects and intrigue, but it is also a story of self-discovery and the effect the past can have. There are flawed, fascinating, human characters throughout, and none of them fall flat. This is Rader-Day's second novel, and the first I've read. I'll be picking up her first novel, The Black Hour, very soon. 4 out of 5. Good mystery, great characterization. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer We Read Gatsby; Author: Danielle Ganek; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: After Cassie's Aunt Lydia passes away, she has to move to her South Hampton home, and, with her half-sister Peckland, decide what to do with the house and contents. Cassie is closed off and stiff. Jaded after her divorce and hiding behind sarcasm, just wants to sell the house and go back to Switzerland. Peckland - dramatic and social. Flighty and convinced the world revolves around her, wants to keep the house for its perfect location, and enjoy the summer. It seemed like Cassie wasn't complete. She and Peckland came off like perfect foils, and they lost a lot of dimension because of it. Most of the secondary characters seemed just that - characters. Entertaining, but in an overly comical way. It's well written enough. Breezy and uncomplicated, I consumed it in a few quick gulps. However, I did expect a bit more depth. The romantic sub-plot seemed rushed and underdeveloped, his affection for Cassie unfounded. The mystery seemed too convenient, and could have been solved in only a few pages. 2.5 out of 5. It's a quick beach read, though there's less meaningful Gatsby reference than I anticipated. [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #1); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Ceony, having just graduated Tagis Praff School for the Magically Inclined, is assigned an apprenticeship in Folding, paper magic, despite her hopes of becoming a Smelter, a metal magician. Bonded to paper forever, she begins learning under the kind, yet strange Magician Emery Thane. Just as she's beginning to embrace the marvels of paper magic, an Excisioner, a practitioner of forbidden flesh magic, bursts into the cottage and rips Thane's beating heart out of his chest. To save her teachers life, she must confront the evil magician and withstand a journey through Thane's still beating heart. I loved the premise. The idea of specific material magic, and the alternate reality early 1900's English setting were enjoyable and well explained. I didn't feel bogged down by exposition or like I was missing important details. Ceony was less than likable at the beginning. She was petulant and nosy, but over time she warmed to her circumstance, and I warmed to her. She is headstrong and a bit impulsive, but she's also smart and resourceful. It was nice to watch her grow throughout the novel. I loved Magician Thane from the beginning. He's kind and quirky, a bit eccentric and exceptionally calm under fire. He was nice to Ceony when she didn't deserve it, and tried to show her the marvels of Folding. I had an issue with the pacing. Sometimes it trundled along with little action and lengthy descriptions, and sometimes it barreled forward, skidding through the action almost too fast. Overall, the book was well-written and entertaining. Holmberg managed an old-world feel without making the advanced magic seem out of place. The magic is entertaining and fun to read about. 4 out of 5. It doesn't end on a cliffhanger, but I enjoyed the characters and the world enough to want to continue. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glass Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #2); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Three months after returning Magician Emery Thane's heart to his body, Ceony Twill is blazing her way to being a Folder. But she can't stop thinking about the romance promised by a fortuity box, and the teacher-student bond she can't break through. Then a vengeful magician targets Ceony, believing she has a secret that could tear the magical world apart. As those closest to her get caught in the crossfire, Ceony decides she has to take matters into her own hands, and find the limits of her powers to keep her knowledge safe. I love that the world of magic gets expanded here. We get a look at glass magic, and a deeper look at paper magic. It's entertaining and interesting, and I was thrilled when it took precedent over the romance sub-plot. Ceony still has her problems. She can be immature and irresponsible, and entirely too full of herself. But I can't not enjoy her and Emery Thane. He's still my favorite character (is that bad?), and I love the way he clashes with Ceony, trying to get her to see things like, and act like, an adult. "You do not hold up the world," Emery replied, closer to his normal volume. "You are not God, and it's time you stopped acting like you were." By far the most important lesson Ceony is not learning. I loved the villain. I am such a sucker for a good, over-the-top, arrogant villain. If I am imagining evil laughter whenever the villain is in the room, I'm a happy camper. The pacing improved over the first installment. There's more action, and less lulls. All in all, it was a satisfying continuation of the series, and the magic is still captivating. 4 out of 5.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Master Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #3); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Ceony Twill has become a skilled Folder, and thanks to some secret knowledge, can also use any of the other material magics. Her relationship with Magician Emery Thane has deepened, so he sends her to be tested by Magician Pritwin Bailey, a fellow Folder who despises Emery and, by extension, his apprentice. When a murderous criminal from Ceony's past escapes custody, she decides to track and stop him before he can do any more damage. But all of her skills might not be enough to defeat the one magic she doesn't have. Once again, the world of magic gets expanded - to my delight. In addition to the paper and glass magic, we now get some insight into rubber, fire, metal, and plastic. (Ceony is a twit! Okay, I feel better now.) With her new knowledge of the varied magics, Ceony seems to become impossibly full of herself in this volume. Instead of going after the villain because of immediate danger or threat to those close to her, this time she goes running headlong into danger simply because she thinks she's better than everyone else. Her ability to switch between magics makes her cocky and reckless. Once again, Emery has the perfect description: "It's like you have a checklist for dangerous criminals tucked into your pocket, and you won't be satisfied until you've had a personal encounter with each." I still love Emery, though there's less of him in this novel. He's the calm voice of reason that Coeny desperately needs, whether she listens or not. The villain, Saraj, was entertaining, though there wasn't as much of him as I might have liked. Ceony's pursuit of him did make him seem less like an evil villain and more of a man on the defensive, though. The magicians test, while preformed by the unkind Magician Bailey, was witnessed by a panel of other magicians, so, while still understandable, the forced separation of Ceony and Emery felt just that - forced. Overall, this book was entertaining and worth the read. The ending was sweet, and I did like the way it closed the trilogy. 3.5 out of 5. A good showing, but the events felt a bit more manufactured this time around. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magician's Lie; Author: Greer Macallister; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her time, and her most notorious trick, sawing a man in half, draws large crowds. But one night she trades her saw for an ax. A new twist on the illusion, or a real murder? When her husband is found dead beneath the stage later that night, the answer seems horrifyingly clear. But when Virgil Holt, a cop whose life is dangling by a thread, captures the fleeing magician, she has a very different story to tell. Over the course of one night, she unfolds her unbelievable story, and he has to decide whether to turn her in or let her go. But is her story true or just illusion? The story switches between two timelines. One, a single night in 1905, where Arden and Virgil face off over her freedom, is told from Virgil's point-of-view. The second tracks Arden's life from her childhood as she transforms from Ada Bates, to Vivi, and finally to the Amazing Arden. Her life story dominates, but is punctuated wonderfully by the present day story line. They intermingle perfectly to keep the story moving, the stakes fresh, and the interest up while it slowly builds to the collision of timelines. Arden is a wonderful character. Her life has been a struggle, but she's never stopped working to escape her circumstances. She's courageous and ambitious, and that leads to her becoming the Amazing Arden. It's impossible not to feel compassion for her, and to root for her throughout the novel. "But whatever happens, I've been happy. I've been loved. I've amazed crowds and drunk in their applause. Not because of luck or favor or magic. Because of will. My will. I've been willing to do whatever it takes. That's the closest thing I have to a secret. And now it's yours." I loved the magic. The illusions, the details, the innumerable moving parts involved in the magic shows. The attention to detail while describing the illusions is fascinating and entertaining. It's an integral part of the story, and it given appropriate attention. The dialogue is engaging, just a bit theatrical, and thoroughly engrossing. I've come across quite a few historical fiction novels with a magical twist lately, and this is certainly one of my favorites. The setting and descriptions are wonderful and rich. A perfect place for the magic of this story to flourish. 4.5 out of 5. Wonderfully rich historical fiction with a fantastic magical theme. [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Persona (Persona, #1); Author: Genevieve Valentine; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: In the near future, the world revolves around the International Assembly, and the "Faces", figureheads that parrot decisions made by others. Suyana Sapaki is the Face for the United Amazonia Confederation. She is about the sign a relationship contract with the Face of the United States that could boost her political standing and help her struggling confederation. But when she arrives at the hotel for the secret meeting, she is shot. Daniel, a man fleeing his country and budding paparazzi, captures the shots. Without thinking, he jumps into the fray to help her, and is pulled with her into the game of Faces, which could destroy them both. This book jumped me. A mere 20 pages in, and Suyana and Daniel are running for assassins, and at that point I didn't know either of them. I didn't know who they were or why they should matter to me. It took time to get that information, through flashback and other exposition, and it took that long for me to start caring about them, for them to become real characters, people, instead of cutout silhouettes traipsing through Paris. Once their story-lines diverged, I got more into their characters individually. Suyana's obsession with appearance and power, her struggle with trust, and Daniels moral back-and-forth make more sense, and I sympathized with them more. I don't know how I feel about this book. I wish the world had been built a bit more. I felt slightly unmoored throughout. However, it's fast-paced and quick to read. Entertaining and well-written, but somehow doesn't fully satisfy at the end. Perhaps this is because there is a sequel upcoming, so the ending is supposed to lead to that, but it felt closed to me, just not satisfactory. 3.5 out of 5. Interesting and not what I expected. I will look for the sequel when it is released. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pines (Wayward Pines, #1); Author: Blake Crouch; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Secret Service agent Ethan Burke wakes up face down in a field, unsure where or who he is. He stumbles into the picture perfect town of Wayward Pines. Soon, he begins to remember. He came to find two fellow agents that had disappeared one month before. He'd been sideswiped on Main Street. Now, with no ID, cell phone, or briefcase, he's brought back to the hospital. Everyone he speaks to seems friendly, but the entire town feels off. He can't seem to contact the outside world, and the more he investigates, the more confused he gets. Each step closer he gets to the truth is a step further from everything he knew, until he must face the horrifying fact that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive. Pines is kind of what I expect if Lost and Twilight Zone had a novel baby. "For every perfect little town, there's something ugly underneath. No dream without the nightmare." Ethan is a frustrating character. He spends the entire novel reacting inside of acting. Once I found out he was a Secret Service agent, I expected a lot more internal dialogue. Theories made and discarded as he uncovered more information. But I didn't get that. I got lots of running around. Lots of physical things. The town is weird. All the people in the town are weird. All their conversations add up to polite, surface nothingness. They have completely insane reasoning/actions. This was actually my favorite part of this novel. The town. The people. The creepy feeling I had the entire time. The sense that something was badly wrong was strong throughout the novel, and that was wonderfully entertaining. There is a BIG twist at the end, but it annoyed me more than it entertained. I was beginning to suspect it just before it was revealed, and I just kept thinking, "No, no, no, no, no!" I wanted it be something else, anything else, so badly. The pacing is good. It pulled me along despite my misgivings, and delivered me to the end with enough interest left to move forward with book 2. 3 out of 5. It was an interesting, fast-paced read, and I'll be continuing forward because I can't handle not knowing how it turns out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Town (Wayward Pines, #3); Author: Blake Crouch; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Welcome to Wayward Pines, the last town. Wayward Pines is a mess. The lunatic running the place has gone off the deep end, and chaos reigns. Finally, I get the Ethan I really want. He takes charge, and makes decisions. He is pushing the story along, and all the characters are fully involved. The wool has been pulled away from their eyes, and they have to fight to survive or die. The first half of the book was fantastic. Hell on earth. Fast-paced and intense, it's an action-filled ride with lots of character interaction. "I think I finally understand why God went away and left the world to destroy itself." This book isn't like its predecessors. There isn't any suspense left for us other than will they survive. There is a lot of fighting, a lot of running, and a lot of mayhem. There are a few scenes that just entertained in a wholly inappropriate way, like I-shouldn't-be-laughing-while-the-world-burns-around-me-but-I-can't-seem-to-stop, and they were perfect against the horror roller coaster of the book. A small pocket of relief. The second half brought more problems, and a big decision that needed to be made, which lead straight into the ending... The ending... Hmm, what can I say about the ending? FRUSTRATING. It was not at all what I was expecting, but it was everything I was hoping it wouldn't be. I couldn't make myself like the ending, and then the epilogue just aggravated me. 3.5 out of 5. Not my favorite conclusion to a series, but the first half of the book was phenomenal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wayward (Wayward Pines, #2); Author: Blake Crouch; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Entering book 2, we know the truth of Wayward Pines. What is beyond the electric, razor-wire fence and why no one can ever leave. Ethan has accepted the position of Sheriff to be with his wife and son. When a woman who was tasked with infiltrating a rebel group in the town is found dead, Ethan is asked to investigate. It's hard to write a detailed review without giving things away, so I'll just give my impressions. Ethan is more likable in this book. He acts more and more, making his own choices, and not letting others dictate for him. He really took charge, and that boosted this book for me. We also get a better look at the players this time around. Since Ethan is allowed to know the secret of the town, he gets a deeper look at how it's run, how the people are controlled. "There are no rights anymore. No laws. Just force and fear." I think the best part of this series so far is the "surprises". Both big and small, they keep coming at you and keep the book moving at a wonderful pace. And the ending... Crouch is lucky I have the 3rd book already, because I would be knocking on his door demanding answers otherwise. Insane, perfect cliffhanger. Book three is set up to be a heart-pumping horror-fest, and I can't wait. 4 out of 5.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Vaults; Author: Toby Ball; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Vaults had so much promise for me. It pulled me in from the moment I saw the gorgeous cover. The premise was fascinating. The writing perfectly styled and the characters interesting. So, why only 1 star? To put it simply: Two months and 56 pages. I don't know why, but I struggled with this book. I read other books. I came back. Struggled. Read other books. Repeat. Maybe some day I'll give it another go. I did want to love it. But for now, DNF.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Sweet Jojo Designs Yellow, Gray and White Mod Garden Girls Window Valance; Brand: Sweet Jojo Designs; Review: Fast shipping. I have these hung in my kitchen, they are very cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: MyGift Set of 3 Modern Home Decor Mini Succulent Artificial Plants with Square Black Ceramic Pots; Brand: MyGift; Review: Cute but are definitely mini; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS 5-Tier Bamboo Bathroom Shelf, Standing Kitchen Rack, 13" x 13" x 57.5", for Narrow Spaces, Living; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: Fairly sturdy, nice wood. I ordered 2 of these and 1 was missing screws but just ran to local hardware store; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Furinno 11013EX Hidup Tropika Eco Modular Open Cube Tall Storage Shelf, Espresso; Brand: Furinno; Review: A bit bigger than expected (my fault for not measuring not theirs) the quality is good and it looks good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HT&PJ Decorative Cotton Linen Square Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Football Design 18 x 18 Inches; Brand: HT&PJ; Review: LOVE THESE! They are super cute and a nice thick material. They are just like pictured.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Exclusive Home Chateau Striped Faux Silk Grommet Top Curtain Panel Pair, Dove Grey, 54x84, 2 Piece; Brand: Exclusive Home Curtains; Review: These were better than the picture or description and packaged as to not leave many wrinkles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Dangerous Liaisons (Penguin Classics); Author: Pierre Choderlos de Laclos; Review: love the movie and the book is great too. have enjoyed reading it and recommend it to anyone that loves the movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Park Page; Review: Junie B. is back and better then ever. My daughter loves these books and I find I do as well. The price was fair, but found that TARGET carries every Junie B. book ever written and they all sell for $4.99 (paperback); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For One More Day; Author: albom-mitch; Review: received this book for Christmas and am looking forward to reading it as soon as the kids are back in school. the large print is great and i'm so happy i don't need to wear my glasses to read it!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Kittens Bookmarks (Dover Bookmarks); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Greenaway Page; Review: my first grader got these book marks as a gift and is wild about them. she is learning to read and having these makes it all the more fun. She loves to mark her page and come back to her book knowing right where she left off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Young Page; Review: A book of daily devotionals that calls to the heart. Start each day new in His love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Hampton Inn Elkins; City: Elkins West Virginia; Review: I have stayed at this location several times during business trips to the Elkins area. I am always very satisfied with it's quiet location, cleanliness of the building in general and most importantly, the cleanliness of my room. I noticed when I arrived how fresh my room smelled and I love the fact that the duvet covers are clean for each guest. I hate going to a hotel that has the same blanket exposed on the bed and here Hampton Inn does not. Breakfast was a little dry (eggs) when I arrived downstairs at 8:30 (I was waiting for my 9am appointment) but I moved on to cereal. I would definitely stay here again and again if the hotel maintains. Highly recommended!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites By Radisson Lewisville; City: Lewisville Texas; Review: My mom, sister and I just stayed in the Lewisville location over the Memorial weekend for a family wedding. It was a comfortable and clean place to stay. The breakfast was plentiful and the breakfast room was clean. There was a pool and hot tub and it was open until midnight. We, unfortunately, never able to use it because we were so busy with our schedule but it looked clean and tidy. The staff was so very friendly to us from check-in to check-out and always made sure we had what we needed. I would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lake Ridge RV Resort; City: Hillsville Virginia; Review: I visited the campground when it was still RJ Ranch and had a wonderful time so thought I would take my grandchildren. NOPE! First, the site cost is just to get the site, then you must pay for each person that is staying. I have NEVER paid that way. I just reserved 2 sites at Jellystone Park and it includes 2 adults and 3 children and ALL activities per site. Secondly, I was told that in reserving two sites together that I could be bumped from either site if the PREVIOUS camper decided they wanted to stay longer, but if I paid extra I could GUARANTEE that didn't happen. WHAT???? I wanted 2 sites side by side but was told I could not put a tent on a full-hook up so the tent would be across the road. OK. After talking to my husband about that, we decided that we would just be sparing with our water usage so as not have to go to the dump station and would most across the road to the water/electric site beside the tent so we could be more together. Well, to make that change after only 24 hrs and 2 months ahead of time I would have to PAY another fee. I just said "charge me the cancellation and refund me the rest of my money". Really?!?!? I have stayed all over in private and state parks and have never been so nickeled and dimed like I was by Lake Ridge RV Resort. They weren't too concerned about any of their customer service or lack thereof because here was there final response. "Thank you and hope you enjoy your stay where ever you are headed."; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Lakes Family Campground; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: This is our second trip to Ocean Lakes and again we were NOT disappointed. The bathhouses are the best I have ever seen. Tiled, air conditioned and piped in music! The sinks were clean and I personally saw the cleaning crew go in multiple times a day. We have our own RV bathroom but we never used it to shower. Why, when you have much more room in theirs? We were there the week after Labor Day and it is quiet at night. Our site was a full hook-up with a concrete pad and there were no complaints with that either. No kids on our visits so we cannot comment on the activities for them. We did attend the church service last year. Some of the hours are reduced after Labor Day but we were able to get ice cream up to 10pm. We WILL go again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skyline Resort; City: Ghent West Virginia; Review: Here is what we read on their website.......4 Season restaurant boasts a casual atmosphere with a lake view and features prime beef, fresh seafood and your favorite wines. Your meals are prepared by locally renowned executive chef Mr. Bill Wolfe We sure misunderstood this description. We were expecting a casual but nice restaurant. Seeing prime beef, fresh seafood and your favorite wine made us think we were in for a treat in Ghent, WV. Ghent has nothing for those that live out this way and so we decided to check it out after church today. NOT going to waste our time and money again. Here is how things went. First we pulled in the parking lot and thought "uh oh, not very busy" but decided to give it a try since there was nothing else out this way and we didn't want to go back into town. We walked into the lobby and there were two young ladies standing in t-shirts and jeans. hmmmm I walked over to the hostess stand and saw a board with specials listed on it but couldn't quite read everything before I was seated. She was very polite and asked where I would like to sit. There was a window seat open (well, there was only 1 party in there already so plenty of seats) looking out over the deck and the lake. The deck was very nice and has a bandstand at the end of it. Probably a nice place to sit and listen to music and have a snack and a drink. Anyway, she seated me and my husband joined a moment or two later after parking the car. The dining room is very clean and simply decorated but I felt I was in a ballroom with tables or some other temporary dining area. Tables did have fabric table cloths but then only a salt and pepper shaker and the sugar/sweetener container. No other table décor like a lamp or flowers so it looked rather "temporary" as I said. OK, so now let's get started. The very nice lady that sat us took our drink orders and was very friendly. Next we were ready to order our food. Another girl came running up to the table, seemingly flustered or rushed but there was only 1 other party in the dining room. I asked what the specials were (remember there was a board displayed at the door) and she said she would check. She came back and told us they didn't do specials on Sunday that it was from last night. OK..... I told her I would have the chicken marsala with a baked potato. She told me that they didn't do baked potatoes on Sunday and I told her that I would have the mashed potatoes then. Our salads came out and my dressing was in a small side dish bowl and she commented that she was sorry it was in the bowl but they were out of......I didn't understand her but something that they normally served the dressing in. My husband had his dressing; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Riverside RV Park Resort; City: Sevierville Tennessee; Review: Location was great and affordable! Didn't have a lot of traffic at this end of town and restaurants, shopping, etc... was easily accessible. My husband doesn't usually use our shower inside the camper and there was only one located in the middle of the park. Also, not sure about fire rings. Noticed that they appeared and disappeared from sites after campers came and went. Wifi not very good. Anyway, not really any other complaints and these aren't really complaints. Our site was right beside the river. What a nice view!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof PLUS Statesville; City: Statesville North Carolina; Review: The grounds were very nice; flowers, trees, grass mowed. Our room, as all of the rooms, had been remodeled. I really like the fact that the rooms now have laminate/hardwood floors rather than carpet. Bathroom/vanity areas are modern and clean. Our room offered a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. We didn't use the coffeemaker or microwave but did utilize the refrigerator for our extended stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forest Lake RV Camping Resort; City: Advance North Carolina; Review: My husband and I were returning from a week at the beach and had to make a stop at the local RV dealer for an issue that needed to be addressed on our camper. We looked online for something close and found Forest Lake. A google search gave us a result with Forest Lake and it had 3.5 stars. Good Sam gave the campground an 8 out of 10 so we decided to go ahead and book. I was in the process of making my reservation, which offered a discount for Good Sam members, when I realized that we were close to I decided to wait and just pay at the office. We arrived at the gate and a gentleman there directed us to the office. We went into the office, which appeared tidy, and began going through the reservation process. I brought it to the attention of the reservation agent at the desk that I was a Good Sam member (which listed discounts on their website) and she informed me that they no longer accepted Good Sam so there would be no discount. I told her that maybe I should just go back to my tablet and make the reservation where I would receive the discount and she told me again that there would be no discount. SIGH Well, we went through the process and I went ahead and paid the full amount. We had had a long day and just wanted to get settled in for the evening. OK....NOW, the weird part started. The same gate guard arrived with a golf cart and was going to take us to look at the sites and we could pick one out. My husband and I loaded up into a filthy, dirty, piled with trash golf cart to go for the drive. We were shown one site, then another and then another. NONE would I have chosen but we had already paid so we said that the first site would work. We really only planned to stay one night and be gone in the morning. We went back to our camper in the parking lot and brought it to the site and set it up. After we were all set up we left the park and went into town to get dinner and some gas cans for our trip home (this was during the gas pipeline debacle and we had run out that morning). On our way out of the campground we did drive around and it appeared that people actually lived there full time! I have never seen sites so piled up with junk in all our travels. It was a scary looking place. There was an upper area near the pool that was a bit neater but for some bizarre reason they placed us in an area that was very unappealing. If they are trying to impress new campers, they really blew it with us!!! My husband did use the bathhouse for his shower that evening but when he left the trailer he locked the door while I was inside. He; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Lakes Family Campground; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: I was reading some of the bad reviews and believe they must be talking about another campground. Reviews about staff - so untrue!! STAFF? We have dealt with the staff at registration, renting a golf cart, at the market, getting ice cream, at the water park....NOT ONE time has anyone been rude. I am a southern girl and know what southern hospitality is. I guess the guy in Sandy Mart was rude when he asked my husband where he "served." My husband had his US Air Force Veteran hat on. We stood and had a conversation with him until other customers came up. As for the SITES - yes, they are close, but I'm not here to have a bonfire or a big party. I'm here for the beach and to relax, which I do! My husband and I do come after Labor Day because we know that things change, but don't believe it would change that much as there are children here now. DIRTY???? where in the world are you seeing dirt? Off the concrete pad there is sand and I do not see trash lying around anywhere. Trash pickup is around 10 am and they ask you not to put if out before then as the birds will get into it. As for the shower house...VERY CLEAN!! There is often hair on the floor in the shower but there is hair on the floor in my bathroom at home. Ask my husband, and we are clean people. FINES? For the people that were talking about having to pay fines, DUH! The sticker on the golf cart you rented says you they must be 16 and a licensed driver to operate the cart (or your personal one). Thank goodness because I don't want young kids driving around running over people. Not sure what all the complaints are about. I certainly have not experienced it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Richmond KOA; City: Richmond Indiana; Review: This is a perfect stop when traveling from WV to Wisconsin. Just off the interstate and close to a grocery store. Park is clean and has a variety of sites. Nice little lake with paddle boats, miniature golf and pool. Clean showers. Everything you need for a nice stay. Didn't see the inside of the cabins, but they look great from the outside. Will certainly be staying again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Bristol; City: Bristol Tennessee; Review: Stayed here in July while attending an event at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Very clean and affordable. Nice breakfast. Convenient location for shopping and dining and easy to get to all the restaurants in the downtown State St area. I'll stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Clifden Station House; City: Clifden County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Really enjoyed our recent stay. The staff, facilities are excellent. One very small niggle - we stayed on a 4 night 3 dinner deal, the food was fabulous but we felt that maybe we could have had the option of eating in the bar instead of having to eat in the restaurant every night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glenview House; City: Ballinamore County Leitrim Western Ireland; Review: Didn't stay in the B & B but visited the Folk Museum. Great place to visit, tour guide brilliant. It was like stepping back into my Granny's kitchen!! Run by a lovely man and good value for money. My 11 yr old loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercantile Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: We stayed for one night during the week. The hotel is in a great location very close to everything, very handy for the Luas. The rooms are very clean and comfy. The food is very good especially breakfast. Will definitely stay here again but not sure about at the weekend as it could get very noisy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Nord; City: Quebec City Quebec; Review: The hotel is nice but a big tired looking with free parking at the rear. Cheaper than other hotels in the area with free breakfast. The room we got on the first night was very big with full size kitchen, when we decided to stay a second night we couldn't have the same room and had to move to a smaller room. No tea/coffee in the bedroom but freely available downstairs 24 hours a day. The air conditioning unit was very loud and had to be turned off in both rooms at night. No elevators so bags had to be carried up long flights of stairs to the third floor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Montreal Aeroport; City: Pointe Claire Quebec; Review: This is a very nice hotel with all amenities but we asked when booking in if there were gluten free options for breakfast as one of our party requires this. We were told there were only to find the following morning that the only thing they could have was egg, as gluten free bread can be used straight from the freezer we would have thought all hotels could at least have a small amount in stock to accommodate special diets. Great Indian restaurant 2 minute walk from the hotel, would highly recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Ottawa Downtown; City: Ottawa Ontario; Review: We had a fabulous room with full kitchen and separate bedroom and sofa bed in the living room. Very central location and very helpful staff. Great hot breakfast every morning with gluten free options. Spotlessly clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talbot Wexford; City: Wexford County Wexford; Review: Absolutely brilliant service!! The food was without doubt the best really good gluten free options nothing was too much trouble. Thanks a million to Gordon, Sarah but especially Eoghan....he couldn't have done anymore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Westin Waltham Boston; City: Waltham Massachusetts; Review: The view is incredible from the restaurant and bar area. The staff are all very friendly, polite and willing to go that extra step for the customer. The best thing about the Westin Waltham-Boston is actually laying down on one of the beds! They are so unbelievably comfortable. I mentioned this to the woman at the front desk and she told me she bought 2 of them for her home! I didn't want to get out of the bed, wish I was in one right now!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southbridge Hotel And Conference Center; City: Southbridge Massachusetts; Review: This was a great place to stay! The rooms were larger than many hotel rooms I've been in. The bed was extremely comfortable, the shower, although not a wide spray, was perfect for concentrated areas on my aching back. I would imagine that the DVD player would be a huge benefit for parents traveling with children. The pool and the gym area looked great (I didn't have time to utilize either of them). Food was fantastic too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Waltham Boston; City: Waltham Massachusetts; Review: The staff is over the top helpful and very friendly. The beds are so comfortable that getting up in the morning is a struggle. There's an adequate work out room, pool area and sauna, as well. The food was great and lounge area very accomodating. It's large enough that you can have private conversations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Area; City: Orlando Florida; Review: The hotel looks nice, plenty large enough for the conference I was attending. The staff that works there is fantastic! Every employee I had contact with was extremely pleasant and helpful. Especially Luisuam, a waiter in the lounge area. They also offer a great work-out "gym" area that overlooks the pools. The two pools and a small "kiddie fountain" pool looked very nice and clean, but the hot tubs were full of debris from the plants/trees all around it, so it was not inviting at all, With this being said, my problem with this place was the extremely uncomfortable bedding. The pillows looked like postage stamps and the beds just were not comfortable. I ended up suffering from a headache every day due to this. Also the bathroom fans were extremely noisy, blocking out any other noise or talking in the room. As I said at the beginning, the staff was great, everything looks nice, but these looks are deceiving.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington D C Downtown; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: The folks that work here are fantastically helpful, friendly and courteous! They definitely make you feel valued. The suites are roomy enough to be very comfortable and I never heard any traffic. The bed was comfortable enough, but I really didn't like the bigger pillows being feathered due to my allergies. The amenities were better than most, clean, non-allergenic and possible unscented, so I was very happy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Peltor 97451 3M Tactical Sport Earmuff; Brand: Peltor; Review: These are great quality (and good value) electronic hearing muffs. The trouble is that they are really only for handgun use as they get in the way when you try to use them with a rifle. Still glad I bought them though. They are comfortable and have good battery life so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: acr WW-3 Res-Q Whistle w/ 18" (46cm) Lanyard, Card; Brand: acr; Review: I purchased this whistle and the Adventure Medical Kit whistle 2 pack. I tested these with a friend a distance away and found the Adventure Medical ones to be much better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell Trophy XLT 20-60x 65mm Waterproof Compact Tripod Spotting Scope with Hard and Soft Cases; Brand: Bushnell; Review: Having had some great success with Bushnell products recently - I thought I'd try this spotting scope. I was very disappointed to say the least. Mine came with a number of product flaws out of the box (including a big "drip" on the inside of the front objective lens). Overall fit and finish was sorely lacking. Image quality and clarity was poor. Sent these back for refund and I probably will not be trying another Bushnell spotting scope.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Primos 65802 Tall Monopod Trigger Stick, 33-65"; Brand: Primos Hunting; Review: Took this hunting this year and actually found it to be more helpful in glassing around (to support your binocs) than in shooting stabilization. Also - even though it said to not use as a hiking staff - I found that to work quite nicely as well. Overall not a bad product although you still can get quite a bit of wobble when trying to zero in on a target. The solution for this would probably be to move to a bipod or a tripod.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CAP Barbell Neoprene Dumbbell (Purple, 5-Pound); Brand: CAP Barbell; Review: Fast shipping and item exactly as promised. You may want to check your local Walmart as these are also sold there (and the price may be better or worse depending on where you live); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stohlquist Toddler Life Jacket Coast Guard Approved Life Vest for Infants; Brand: Stohlquist Waterware; Review: We've got 4 or 5 life jackets for the kids and this one is the best by a mile - especially for younger kids. Would definitly recommend this brand and this style of life jacket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KANGORA UF003 LED Flashlight Tactical with Box, 5 Light Modes, and Zoom Focus for Camping, Hiking,; Brand: KANGORA; Review: I've tested this directly against the Solaray Pro ZX-2 and while it's not as bright and does not have as good of a wide angle throw - it's still a very solid flashlight. Pros include excellent optical clarity and zoomable light throw. You can use a single 18650 battery or 3 AAA's to power this thing. For the money this light is a great deal - light years ahead of what $15 could get you for a flashlight 10 years ago. Overall a good buy although the brand name that shows up on the side of the light is a bit cheesy. Also - does not come with any batteries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Hotel Canton; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: This place is a real find. Perfect location and a great price. Don't let the 1Star rating put you off. It may not have many facilities or be very luxurious but it is very clean and doesn't have additional costs attached to it. (fridge, safe, etc.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donna s House; City: Pyrgos Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Loved this place! The cosy and clean accommodation, the quaint Pyrgos village and our wonderful, amazing host Mario. The B&B is great value for money compared the the prices of the surrounding hotels/B&Bs. The rooms are spacious and the garden terrace for breakfast is full of beautiful flowers. The breakfast themselves were delicious, varied and generous! The only thing I missed here was a pool as it isn't a beach side resort but that's just me. I would definitely stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palma Suites; City: Palma de Mallorca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: I imagine if you have absolutely no issues when staying here then it might be a reasonably nice place to stay. However, I wasn't so lucky. The staff are utterly rude and the worst culprit is the manager, Peter, who treated me like dirt on his shoe, was threatening over the phone then hung up. This was before I had even arrived. Needless to say this made me nervous about my arrival. Putting my experience with the staff aside, rooms were nice but overpriced for what they were. I would never stay here again and will be telling everyone I meet who goes to Palma to avoid this place.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place New York Midtown South; City: New York City New York; Review: Good price and great location. Don't expect luxury but the rooms are average, clean and comfortable. The breakfast isn't delicious but was included a sensible. Great place to use as a base and see New York! I don't think I would stay here again as something a bit more fancy would be nice but it serves a purpose for those on a budget.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Botaniek Hotel; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: The hotel had stuff lovely and friendly staff that they really made the stay. So I feel a little guilty about the rest of the review. The room was dated, not overly clean and uncomfortable. Maybe I got a bad room but I hear from other comments that this isn't possible (?!). But the hotel was a reasonable price so maybe that's to be expected in this range. After visiting Bruges and the lovely areas around I think I would stay elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sol Beach House Ibiza by Melia; City: Santa Eulalia del Rio Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: A stunning hotel after a recent renovation with its beautiful pool overlooking the sea. The rooms are nice but a bit small. If everything runs smoothly with your stay then it's top notch. If you have an issue then the staff can be a bit awkward. Our massages were cancelled due to staff sickness, which happens but they were not able to rebook us and nor did they offer compensation (we ask for a late checkout for an hour but they wanted to charge). Luckily our blip didn't ruin our holiday but the staff were very inflexible and unsympathetic. I did hear some roaring rows with our guests who were not so lucky. I would stay again though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Hotel Gardenia Sorrento Coast; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: I really want to give this place more than 3 stars as the staff were genuinely lovely but there's no way of dressing up some of its flaws. The positives: The staff! Genuinely really friendly people who greeted us with homemade lemonade and a smile. Then as it was lunchtime they ensured we were fed and watered by getting us food a calling us at our room when it was ready on the terrace. Great service! The hotel was always clean and the room serviced. We were upgraded to a comfort room (not sure what this gave us as the room was basic). It's about 10 minutes walk away from the centre of town. The negatives: There is no getting round the fact that this hotel is very dated and a bit worn. The noise was a bit too much. I think we were above the kitchen as there was constant banging on doors at 4am in the morning keeping me awake. We were also close to the main and very busy road. The breakfast seemed tasty but off putting. Everything was left out in the open with nothing covering the food, there were constantly flies around the food which was really unappealing. While the selection was impressive, especially the cakes, they weren't fresh and I noticed the exact same cakes out on display days in a row. The fact the were covered in flies made in worse. I don't think the rotting displayed fruit (picture attached) helped.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Volume Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Shelby Foote Page; Review: This is, in my opinion, the best compendium on the Civil War that has been or will ever be written. No history revision here or politcal agendas from today; just the story of the Civil War woven into a historical narrative that is wiithout equal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thru the Bible Vol. 26: The Prophets (Daniel); Author: J. Vernon McGee; Review: All McGEE Commentaries are Wonderful. If you love the Holy Bible and want to study it in depth, yet appreciate common, understandable English, this is for you. It is not Cliff Notes style. It is a thorough study of the subject presented by the man I consider to be one of the greatest Bible teachers of all time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thru the Bible Vol. 55: The Epistles (2 Peter); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Vernon McGee Page; Review: If you love the Holy Bible and want to study it in depth, yet appreciate common, understandable English, this is for you. It is not Cliff Notes style. It is a thorough study of the subject presented by the man I consider to be one of the greatest Bible teachers of all time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thru the Bible Vol. 32: The Prophets (Zechariah); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Vernon McGee Page; Review: All McGEE Commentaries are Wonderful. If you love the Holy Bible and want to study it in depth, yet appreciate common, understandable English, this is for you. It is not Cliff Notes style. It is a thorough study of the subject presented by the man I consider to be one of the greatest Bible teachers of all time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thru the Bible Vol. 29: The Prophets (Jonah/Micah); Author: J. Vernon McGee; Review: If you love the Holy Bible and want to study it in depth, yet appreciate common, understandable English, this is for you. It is not Cliff Notes style. It is a thorough study of the subject presented by the man I consider to be one of the greatest Bible teachers of all time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive Armor A30, Shockproof USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox and; Brand: Silicon Power; Review: Broke another 1tb hard drive by dropping it. This one has been dropped twice and it's still good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Supersize Rugged Magnetic Tank Bag for Motorcycles, Atv. Great for Tablets, Nodes; Brand: SharkMotorcycleAudio; Review: Works great. Even at 75 -80MPH doesn't come off my tank. Just make sure is a metal tank and your good. Fits my note 4 with room to spare. Cut a piece of foam to hold it in place inside the pouch. Not water proof or resistant at all but definitely a good cell phone holder for my bike.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent 4-Port USB 2.0 [90°/180° Degree Rotatable] (HB-UMN4); Brand: Sabrent; Review: works great. Use it all the time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mpow V4.1 Magnetic Control Bluetooth Headphones Wireless in-Ear Earbuds Wearable, Apt-X Stereo Earphones w/Mic; Brand: Mpow; Review: Had them for about two weeks now. I bought them for running and using them in the gym. The buds themselves are okay, could be better. For $20.00 though you definitely get your money's worth. They have great sound and last about a week when they are used for an hour or so a day. There is an audible, "low battery" warning about four times for five minutes and then they shut off. The cord is just about perfect length but I have to wear them in front because they don't fit right other wise. I think that's how the manufacture designed it though. Overall it could be a little better however, they are a great wear for such a cheap price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anker SoundCore Sport XL Outdoor Portable Bluetooth Speaker - 16W Output and 2 Subwoofers, IP67 Waterproof Weatherproof; Brand: Anker; Review: This thing is bad ass! When I held the speaker for the for the first time, I thought, holy hell thos thing is hefty. It feels solid, well built, and of quality. You won't have a problem with this thing. It works very well. I can leave my phone charging and takr the speaker out in the back yard and it still works. The battery lasts forever. I couldn't be happier with it. I've had it for three weeks now and wonder why I waited so long to get this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: The Selection. by Kiera Cass; Author: Visit Amazon's Kiera Cass Page; Review: Love this series so much. Kiera Cass is an excellent author and knows just how to make you want more. Forever swooning over this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CROWN-HEIR PB; Author: Visit Amazon's Kiera Cass Page; Review: Never has Kiera Cass disappointed. Loved this book just as much as I did the others. Amazing series. Highly recommended to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: Highly recommend. Entertaining and is exactly what you would expect. Easy read cant wait to finish the rest of the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: Highly recommend. Entertaining and is exactly what you would expect. Easy read cant wait to finish the rest of the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life and Other Near-Death Experiences; Author: Visit Amazon's Camille Pagán Page; Review: Gives an interesting point of view of a cancer patient. Not your typical cancer story. Great audio book to listen to! Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Memory of Butterflies: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Grace Greene Page; Review: I listened to this on Kindle unlimited. I enjoyed the woman who read it. Its a really good story that pulls you into the characters life. I enjoyed the past as well as the present settings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trapped Girl (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Twists and turns. As soon as you think youve figured it out it changes. Got me so involved so quick. If you like mysteries I highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Waring DF200 Professional Deep Fryer, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: Waring; Review: Used this fryer for the 1st time on Christmas day. It fried the best okra and chicken that I have ever prepared. It maintains a constant temperature and is easy to clean after you are finished. This is one of the best purchases I've made. It's taken the mess out of frying!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KMT222ER 2-Slice Toaster with Manual High-Lift Lever and Digital Display - Empire Red; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: I recently decided to purchase a new toaster as the one I was using (a Toastmaster) was about 30 years old. I love my new KitchenAid! I like the wide slots for bagels, which I did not have with the old one. I had quit using a toaster and relied on my oven - which was a waste of energy. I have really enjoyed using this toaster and find that it does an excellent job of toasting whatever you put into it. I'm very happy with my purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haute Decor Adjustable Metal Wreath Hanger, Oil-Rubbed Bronze; Brand: Haute Decor; Review: This is a great wreath hanger. It's very sturdy and I love the adjustable length. I have a very tall door and this puts my wreath at the right length. No more adding ribbon loops to place the wreath at the right height!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beer Bottle Opener, LDesign Stainless Steel Automatic Bottle Opener to Remove the Bottle Caps of Beer, Carbonated Drinks, Sparkling; Brand: LDesign; Review: Very nice and sturdy bottle openers. Love the design and expect them to last along time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Komax Tritan Clear Large (2 quart) Pitcher With Orange Lid BPA-Free - Great for Iced tea & Water; Brand: Komax; Review: Love this pitcher and its unique shape. It holds as much as my old round pitcher but takes up less room in the refrigerator. I also like the tight seal top. Glad I made this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Two Fish Divers Bunaken; City: Bunaken Island Manado North Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: My wife and I just got back from a 2 week stay at Two Fish Bunaken and Lembeh. We found the operation to be well run and comfortable. We stayed in a Superior Cottage and made 2-3 divers per day. Both the cottage and resort grounds were very clean and well kept. I felt that any resonable request would have been eagerly met by the resort staff. We had a great time hanging out at the Blue Parrot each evening to exchange stories with other travelers. Yes the resort is for buget minded travelers, but the value was that of a much more expensive resort. I'd certainly recommend Two Fish Bunaken to anyone looking to dive Bunaken.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Fish Divers Lembeh; City: Mawali Pulau Lembeh Bitung North Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: I've just returned from a two week stay at Two Fish Lembeh and Bunaken. I can't say enough about this operation. Yes it is a budget minded dive resort, but I found their attention to detail to be top notch. We stayed in a Superior Cottage which we found to be very clean and comfortable. We had a fan which kept us plenty cool and as much hotwater as we needed. The grounds of the resort were also well kept. The diving was amazing. I could have spent several weeks without getting bored. I'd highly recommend staying on the heels of the dive guides as they have eagle eyes and will spot things you'd never find. The dive boats were just fine and we managed a minimum of 60 mins on each dive. I'd definately go back for the diving. We enjoyed the meals which were adequate and also enjoyed hanging out in the comfortable public areas where all the divers met each evening to exchange stories. Thanks to Matt, Dani, Leo and Sandi for an awesome dive trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Albergue y Hostal Lago Argentino; City: El Calafate Province of Santa Cruz Patagonia; Review: It was a fine place to stay for a few nights. It's 3 minutes walk from the Bus Terminal and easy walking distance to all the restaurants. Nothing fancy, but clean and well run.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erratic Rock; City: Puerto Natales Magallanes Region; Review: We stayed 3 different times during our time in Chile. Great feel, with good people. It is a bit small and cramped even by hostel standards. Great selection of movies to waste a night. The Base Camp Pub next door is a great place to drink some beer, get a cheap meal and mingle with fellow trekkers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chalet Fontana; City: Murren Jungfrau Region Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: We spent 5 nights at Chalet Fontana. The chalet is simple but very clean and quite. The host, Denise is an absolute delight. She is always available and very helpful with everything from hiking recommendations to where to have a great dinner. The rooms are very basic but sufficient as the idea is to spend as much time as possible outside. The view from our room was a "Million Dollar" view of Jungrau and Monch. There is a sitting room downstairs as well as 2 shared bathrooms. Tons of high pressure, hot water. The breakfast in the morning was sufficient to fuel the start of the days activites. I would return for a future stay without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bahnhof; City: Zermatt Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: The location and view from the room can't be beat. It's within steps of the train station and within minutes of all zermatt has to offer. The rooms are clean, spacious and quiet. We had a 3rd floor double with shared bath. The room had a balcony and a million dollar view of the Matterhorn. Great sunny deck out front for a beer and picnic. Awesome kitchen facilities and only 1 block from the grocery. A true bargain in a very expensive town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Beachfront; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texas; Review: Clean, comfortable and centrally located. Easy to get to and in the middle of the beach. Lots of restaurants near by and the beach is only 100 yards away. Make sure to ask for the top floor as it offers the best views of the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crested Butte International Lodge Hostel; City: Crested Butte Colorado; Review: This is a great place when one keeps in mind that it is a hostel. I found the private room to be comfortable. The communal bathrooms were very large and clean. The common area was warm and inviting. There is a large kitchen, fireplace and a number of comfy sofas. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rose; City: Villabassa Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: We felt very welcomed from the start. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Neither me nor my wife speak much German or Italian, however, the staff went to great lengths to ensure that we understood everything from the checkin procedure to the menu at dinner. The dinner was very well prepared, and offered a few different options. We also had a great time hanging out at the bar with other travelers over beers and wine. Our room was very comfortable and clean, with a nice balcony.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreizinnenhutte Rifugio Antonio Locatelli; City: Sesto Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto ; Review: There is no doubt that this is an amazing location to spend the night. The place was buzzing with tons of day trippers on arrival. We settled in to our room in the out building, which was a basic bunk room with 8 beds. It was comfortable enough, however we had to go to the main building to use the bathroom which was a pain in the middle of the night. After the sun went down, the crowds left which made for an amazing experience. We hung out with other hikers over drinks and dinner, all the while gazing at Tre Cimes under a full moon. It was a very surreal place to spend the night. The family style seating for dinner was fun as we made lots of new friends from all over. The food was amazing and very filling. The homemade gnocchi was one of the most memorable meals of my month in Italy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ostello Bello Grande; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: We stayed here for an overnight while traveling through Milan. It is a stone's throw from Milan Centrale train station and is within walking distance of lots of restaurants and supermarkets. The staff was extremely helpful, spoke fluent english and were very friendly. The cold beer on arrival was a welcoming touch. Very lively atmosphere and the free dinner is adequate if you are just looking for something to eat. If your looking for a true Italian dinner, I would suggest visiting one of the nearby restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: BQ Belvedere Hotel; City: Palma de Mallorca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: I booked this hotel as a 'last minute' on the Internet only 3 days before departue and got an excellent price - I didn't have high expecations as I had already read up on the area, (again on the Internet tripadvisor). I found the hotel excellent value for money, very vell run and well organised, clean, nice garden, huge pool, completely no smoking indoors, nice quite room 6 th floor in the back facing woods and sea. The only big negative was the food. I would not recommend the all inclusive, although plenty of choice it was all low grade tastless crap. The hotel is huge, 400 rooms, although in May it was only half full but I can imagine in full season as stated in other reviews the queues for the all included drinks and food would be long. If you like fine dining take the free shuttle bus to Marineland and walk 3 mins to the harbour, plenty of nice places to eat there. The shuttle bus stops running at 18.00 so you will have to take a taxi back or the 'tib' bus (2 euros) to Cala Mayor and walk up the hill to the holel. The shutte bus also goes to Palma Nova beaches (nice sandy beaches, clean and safe for children) and the public bus stops outside the hotel takes you int the center of Palma (1.25 euros). The entertainment (free of course) at the hotel is not my taste, bingo and quizz night and so on but it gives guests on a small budget something to do at night. Because I did not have the 'all inclusive' I had no interaction with the staff other than check-in so I have no feedback on service. I am 45 mother traveling with my 12 daughter so I didn't need any baby care/ elderly attension from hotel staff. I did have the breckfast which was simply self service buffet - where I did manage to select some fresh fruit, yogert, bread and egg but forget everything else! Our room was always done up nice no complaints there. All in all based on my experiance good value for money, no frills, professionally run hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Malta; City: Saint Julian s Island of Malta; Review: As a 5* hotel absolutly no complaints, actually very nice to see such service is still done with a smile! I'm so used to tourist burnted-out staff that it was grest to see in Europe that Malta is the last bastian of people taking pride in their work. Hilton is a great location for all sorts of activities - a short walk to fine dining, night life and a bus to valetta and all other destination of the island. What you need to know about the Hilton Malta is that there are two sections - the older original 'traditional' rooms and the new more modern rooms. The older origional section has tiled floors with traditional balcony inset and protected from the wind and blazing sun but admittly a little dated decor - and you hear every little bit of noise on the tiled floors all around you - really madding!; The modern section has carpet and up-to-date decor with spacious bathroom and walk in shower but balconies are not as nice and carpets are hot in hot weather (and not as hygenic). The Hilton Malta is North-East facing so sea view has no sun except for early morning - which is good in high Summer but does make the rooms dark and cool pre-season. The Marina has evening sun which is nice off season, makes the rooms bright and you get to see some activity on the marina in the evening - if thats what you like. Yes it is pricy for sure, but actually be warned I found a lot of 'cheeper' resturants, food and drinks are way over priced considering the quality. But all-in-all you won't be disapointed. So much varity and things to do around the Hilton and within the Hilton ie pools, spa, fitness, resturants etc. Would definitly return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: If you are looking to combine city tours of Barcelona with some beach and sea then this hotel is well located - one block from the beach, two blocks away from the metro. Although I have to say the beach nearest this hotel is not the greatest as it has a huge parking lot and gets rather crowded - Bogatell a 20 min walk along the promenade is nicer. Across the street is a shopping center which is not very fancy but very practical with nice stores and has a huge food court on the top level. It is also Air Conditioned so remember that when you are sweltering is the packed down town shopping area of La Rambla! Unfortunately the down side of the location of this Hilton is that it is right next to the Forum center which can have loud music. Like other posts here I too was disturbed in my room by loud music at night coming from outside. And I could hear the telephone conversation through the walls of the neighboring guest, so be careful if you are making a private call!! Don't forget to visit the pool and out side terrace - spacious, very relaxing with a good grill menu. It was one of the main reasons I picked this hotel as many Barcelona city hotel have little or no outside seating area and I was very pleased - The photos on the web site of this hotel are very accurate to what you will find - they are not photo shopped. The sea views are some what obstructed by neighboring buildings but the city views are equally as nice especially at night. Food, service, well equipped room, cleanliness (and price) well all up to scratch for a 4* hotel although I personally could not find the concierge desk which was advertised on the website and I don't like to bother other staff with 'tourist' questions but they were always polite with the answer. Additionally the cooked food at the breakfast was not to my taste and always cold but plenty of other variety of fresh fruit, breads, cheese and so on. All in all you won't be dissapointed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Madrisa Lodge; City: Klosters Canton of Graubunden Swiss Alps; Review: Newly renovated, but maintains Swiss charm. Very comfortable rooms beds and friendly service. Located just across the street form ski lift Madrisa (ideal for families, children biginner/intermiadate skiers). Short bus ride (free) to village center, free parking. Would return, good value for money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hotel Galles; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: If you are searching for a reasonably priced hotel in a central safe location, rooms freshly renovated (some rooms still being worked on) friendly good service, then look no further. BEST WESTERN HOTEL GALLES Milan ticks all the boxes. Metro stop redline right outside the door only a few stops to Duomo and shopping district - also can be walked. Rooms were fresh and nice decor, bathroom brand new, windows well insulated from street noise. Carpet in hallway so no loud footsteps from late night arrivals and rooms have wood or tiled floors. Terrace restaurant on top floor is bright and airy and a good selection of hot and cold breakfast buffet. Well run hotel professional staff friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Has all the extras concierge, late check in, luggage storage, free Internet, taxi order..... all at a really good price per night for such service and stylish hotel. You won't be disappointed - I would return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park International Hotel; City: London England; Review: After ages and ages searching on the internet for a hotel for a weekend stay in London "Park International" was by far the best value for money in terms of location (one block from Glochester tube station on the same line that runs all the way to Heathrow) Freshly renovated hotel offered many services such as concierge, luggage storage, restaurant and bar in hotel breakfast included and room rates at a reasonable price. These are the all the areas I look at when booking over the Internet. When I arrived I was not disappointed. Actually the hotel was renovated to a very high standard, even better than I imagined, breakfast area bright and airy, carpeted rooms and hallways good sound insulation no clonk clonk of shoes, room & bathroom shining new, room a little small but v. comfortable and I loved the soft beds. Location too very convenient to tube station and london center. Grocery shop, little restaurants on the same street. Pleasant professional staff. The only little tip I would give is to ask for a room in the back if you are sensitive to traffic noise. Go to Breakfast early, buffet can run out of food and slow to refill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque; City: Madrid; Review: Similar to other posts regarding this hotel I too had issues with noise - for us noise from the room nextdoor which was being renovated (room 803), we were not informed about this at check-in. Our short stay May 24 to may 28 was stressful, "soundproof " rooms definitely not - woken up by renovation work starting early approx 8 am Friday morning. Dont understand this hotel's priorities, who wants aggravation on their holiday. Apart from my negative experience, this hotel is in a good location, clean, and I liked the bar area.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Moderno; City: Erice Province of Trapani Sicily; Review: We stayed one night here,in what was out very first night in Italy. The hotel was very charming and the staff was wonderful. The rooms were comfortable with plenty of space. The only thing that was small was the shower, but I soon found this to be very common for Italy. Our room had a door and small balcony overlooking the main street. Erice is a very cute town but probably not worth staying for more than 2 days. There is also a restaurant in the building which was good also. I would definitly stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Amico; City: Agrigento Province of Agrigento Sicily; Review: This place is not in the main city of Agrigento, but in a small town by the beach. Agrigento is actually on a hilltop. It is 2 minutes form the Temples and a 10 minute walk or 1 min drive to the beach. It is a great deal for the money. Our room was the size of a master bedroom and in the morning our host had a simple breakfast ready. Pier Domenico Amico is a gracious host.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Amalfi; City: Amalfi Amalfi Coast Province of Salerno Campania; Review: Hotel Amalfi is excellent. It is steps from the main road and the staf was warm and inviting. They even hooked us up with an excellent tour guide to Pompeii. We did have 1 problems and that was when we got there that they did not have a reservation for us. We booked thru a thurd party web site about 9 months in advance and I don't hold Hotel Amalfi responsible. It is a good idea to call hotels before you arrive if you order that far in advance. When we got there the staff didi everything they could to help us. They were able to accomodate us for one night in their main apartment suite and 2 nights in a regular room, which was what we ordered. So, we got to see both types of rooms. The large suite which i have pictures of was so grand. It had everything you needed for a weeks stay. It also had a balcony with a partial view of the Duomo and Sea. I dont think there are any hotels in Amalfi with full sea views. The breakfst buffett was pretty good with coffee, juice, several fresh rolls and cereal. The regular double rooms were typical... doeble bed and bathroom. They are in the process of redoing some of the rooms. We chose an older room because it was slightly bigger. I wish now that we had chosen the newer room because ours had some slight mildew. However, most of our rooms thruout Italy had mildew probably because of the limited AC. All in ALL we really liked the Hotel and would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Broughton Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Everything was perfect. Only gave 4 star on cleanliness because there was a slight musty odor in bathroom which is probably hard to get rid of due to all the Scottish moisture and no a/c. The room and place itself were very clean and spacious I thought. The place is not 5 star accommodations but more like 3+ or 4. Fiona & Frankie were amazing w everything we needed. Breakfast was tasty and ample and homemade by Freddie each morning. We stayed 5 days and would definitely stay again and recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel El Almirante; City: Granada Granada Department; Review: Ok, My friend knew the owner so I got my room at 1/2 price but I would stay full price anytime. The front half of the hotel is historic. I remember seeing pictures of the bad shape this place was in before they bought the property and OMG did they do a beautiful job. Everything was perfect. The pool was inviting, rooms spacious, clean, & quiet. I have zero complaints regardless of my hook-up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Estacion; City: San Juan del Sur Rivas Department; Review: We arrived at SJDS with no reservations. I went thru about 6 hotels (saw rooms and all) before settling on this one. We were able to bargain down the cost by paying cash and staying 5 nights. All in all I am glad I stayed here. For the value it is one of the nicer places. Here are some pros and cons: Pro: -location location location. We had wrap around balcony and loved the view. there was a parade 3 nights that we enjoyed from the balcony. - great staff. Sweet & accommodating. One even let me borrow his phone to make a collect call to the States. -a/c -fun bright decore. Spacious closets and bathroom. Loved the lightweight bed spreads - dead center of town. Loved the lively-ness of it all. Was great to sit on balcony and watch Nica life. CONS: - the a/c rained down the wall and sprayed the bed all day/night. I'm sure it was working hard but maybe it needs to be serviced more. -in 5 days they only cleaned the room once and at our request. I don't need fresh towels every day but the garbage and a sweep ( beach sand) would be nice. - while the richly painted walls seemed clean the white doors were filthy. - not quiet. There was outside music, parades, loud birds, an occasional chainsaw. I did not mind but if you want quiet do not stay here. It is the dead center of town. Would stay here again for the price and view. I'd say it's equivalent to 3.5 star in the States; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boyd s Key West Campground; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: I am a Florida resident. I have camped in many places in Florida. The sites here are small compared to other campgrounds but you have to remember there is not a whole lot of space on an island, esp one so close to KW. I also checked out the RV sites and they seemed small, i am not sure any could accommodate a slide-out (from what i saw). This place was very clean. The sites were tidy, the area was tidy. Many lots were on the water. The pool area was nice. IMO, for the price they charge the bathrooms could be nicer. Also coffee is $1 which is also a rip-off for the price they charge (we tent camped). Please do not be misled - this campground is NOT in KW. It is the island just outside of KW. It IS close enough to bike (we did), it's about 4 miles. Also, there is NO beach. The lower keys are mostly rocky, do not go to KW thinking you are going to see beaches. The sand starts about the middle keys and up. All in all, i would stay here again even if i thought the prices were steep. I did not do much comparison so i cannot say how it rates in that regard.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Daytona Beach Speedway Airport; City: Daytona Beach Florida; Review: I stayed here for one night on Christmas Eve. Our room was a 1 bedroom suite with 2 queen beds. Also had a pull out couch and full kitchen. Not one hint of mildew in the shower. Other than some wear, the place was very clean. My mom complained about the rough toilet paper. Ha! The pool looked nice. Walking distance to the mall and the Speedway. 2 min from the airport. I think they accept dogs as there was a Pitt bull in the elevator with me. Breakfast was great for free. Waffles, eggs, hash downs, bagels, yogurt etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Central; City: San Juan del Sur Rivas Department; Review: I am just reviewing the bar downstairs, not the rooms but if the rooms are anything like the bar then you are better off sleeping on the beach. I was in Nica with 2 Irishmen who wanted to check it out. It's a total dive which is not a big deal. I did have flees jump on me from the one sofa in the pub which make me wonder about the place upstairs. This is just a warning review. Check this place out before you commit. Definitely don't waste your time staying and drinking here. There are better places.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beacon House Inn Bed Breakfast; City: Carolina Beach North Carolina; Review: I cannot speak highly enough about this place and it's owners. I loved every part of my stay. I was in town for a wedding and stayed 4 days at this little delight. I do frequent B&B whenever budget and circumstance allows me. So glad I did this time. Sure, there are cheaper places near by but none that you can call HOME. One of the first things I noticed was my towels smelled like fabric softener. Not bleach, but that fresh out of the dryer smell. I stayed on the first floor in a pink country-side decorated room. It was spacious and warm. I spent my mornings drinking coffee on the front porch and my afternoons having some wine with my new B&B friends. If you're a late sleeper then request a room upstairs because the morning kitchen activities might wake you up. I didn't mind because, like HOME, it was the smell of coffee and morning banter that gets you out of bed. This place is a great place to stay. New-ish owners are a fun and personal couple that treat everyone like family. I've stayed in B&B before where I never saw the owners other than them serving me toast. Not the case here. With an open floor plan you interact with the crew and the other guest as you await the most amazing breakfast of your life. That's right, THE MOST AMAZING BREAKFAST OF YOUR LIFE. Cook & Owner Mike is a huge Food Channel fan and everyday he makes for you all those recipes you wish you had the time & energy to prepare. It's like everyday is Mother's Day or your birthday. I could go on but here are some facts: Place was very clean. Not a touch of mildew in the joint. Good, considering the humidity of NC. I imagine a few things are outdated thru out the rooms. It is an old boarding house (1940s I think) but the new owners are slowly making their touches when they can. There is plenty of seating on the bottom & top verandas for reading and chilling. There are small refrigerators on each floor for guest to use and coffee starts brewing at 7am. If Mike is in a baking mood then there is also some fresh morsel laid out for you to pick on thru out the day. I had Banana bread. Yum. There is no ocean view. The beach is across the street but thanks to all the new condo/ rental units that bought up the shore line, you can't see it. A beach access path is just 30' away. There is parking but I imagine it can get full during peak season. The boardwalk with shops is about 1mile walk down the street. I would recommend this place to everyone I meet. Ha! As you can tell I loved my stay. I loved Mike & Heather and I am sure you will too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellowstone Bluffs B B; City: Miles City Montana; Review: We needed a quick place to stay on our half-way point from Yellowstone back to Dakota. The day before I checked TripAdvisor and on a whim decided to check out the B&Bs...called this place and surprisingly it was very affordable. For pennies more than a standard hotel you get a bedroom. A REAL bedroom. We were in room 2 which I think is about $20 cheaper than room 1. (There are 3 total). I am not sure of the major differences but I was told the more expensive one had a tricked-out bathroom. Ours was plenty good. Standard bath/shower with toilet. A huge vanity and a cute cabinet to hold extra towels. The bed was a giant king and there was even a daybed near the window where we could sit and look out at the amazing view. The host (i can't remember his name) was very sweet and friendly. An ex-banker from Virginia. The house was clean, tidy & spacious. Breakfast outside was amazing. Yoghurt and fruit, eggs, bacon and hash-browns. All we needed for our drive back. I could totally spend a long weekend here just to get a away from the hustle & bustle. 100% recommended. Just in case this matters to anyone, this hotel is not walking distance from the Main Street. However, It is a 5 minute drive across the river.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Naples Downtown; City: Naples Florida; Review: PROS: Close to downtown and airport - Double Room was nice size - Had 2 benches to sit on opposed to a useless table and chairs - Friendly staff. Right on point. - Microwave and mini frig in room - Clean room aside from items listed below. - Spotless bathroom. CONS: Not close to beach. Maybe 5 mile drive. - Someone else's drinks in frig (did they check it or clean it?) - Chocolate smear or something on the comforter - A/C would blow fuse and stop working. This would be bad in the summer. Front desk was VERY prompt in fixing tho!! I would actually stay here again. Aside from a weird chocolate stain on the bed spread (which I just flipped over) and the a/c thing, which was quickly fixed, I thought the hotel was rather nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hospedaje Soma; City: Moyogalpa Isla de Ometepe Rivas Department; Review: This place was great but I had a few cons so I'm just going to list it out. PROS: -Staff staff staff. Enough can't be said on how the staff was so amazingly helpful in organizing our tour and giving us the layout of the city. They even let us come back a few hours after we checked out to take showers (outdoor shower) to get the tour grime off of us before we left the island. -Our upstairs private bath/room was incredibly spacious and clean. The simple wall paintings of vines and flowers were really nice touch. There were also individual hammocks for us to chill on out on the porch. -Self serve wine cooler!! This place has the coldest refrigerator in town stocked with beer and water and it is all on the honor system with easy access to all guests. -The grounds were incredibly pretty and very serene. You could easily chill for the day and just read your book and a hammock here. I could totally imagine doing yoga in the garden. Location. Whether this is a pro or con is a personal preference. If you want to be able to step right outside your door and hit a restaurant then this is not the hotel for you. If a short eight minute walk is fine in order to be on a quiet street away from town noises, then this is your place. The hotel does have an old dog who barks occasionally. Not exactly a deal breaker. We walked from the port and it took 15 minutes. CONS: not many - The website is not really specific as far as if the rooms have A/C. We stayed in a room with private bath & double bed. We also had an additional single bed in our room for a third guest. There was no AC and one ceiling fan. It was a particularly humid night. With all the windows open and the fan blasting, we all sweated throughout the night. Especially that one single bed that was not under the fan. - I did not actually eat the complementary breakfast because I had to leave for a tour at 5 AM however, our third guest did and she said it was ridiculously salty and could not eat it. I suppose saltiness could also be a personal preference. I would without a doubt stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cinderella Walt Disney's Masterpiece VHS; Brand: Ilene Woods; Review: If you're a fan of Disney classics, this is definitely one to have. I've been collecting all of the classics that are out on DVD and, I know I've seen reviews that some people were not impressed because of the "quality", but I think if you love the movies, you can look past that. You can't expect that these movies are going to be made with "HD quality". They did a pretty good job at restoring these classics, and I'm just glad they are putting these Disney movies on DVD now because it's hard to find the VHS ones. This is a definite "must have"! It's an all time classic story, I loved it when I was young.. and I still love it 20 years later. It is not a disappointment at all and worth the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spice World; Brand: George Wendt; Review: Well, I remember this being my favorite show when I was 11 or 12. Couldn't believe they have this movie on DVD so I had to buy it. It's pretty much a joke of a movie but because I still have some love for the Spice Girls I was glad I'm able to have this for my collection. It's one of those movies that you get a bunch of your girlfriends together and remember the hype of the Spice Girl era and have a pretty good laugh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sing Along Songs: Disneyland Fun It's A Small World VHS; Brand: Wayne Allwine; Review: I love it, we watched this before going to Disneyland and it made me that much more excited to go back. I love being able to find all these old classics on DVD now because it sure brings back a lot of memories. I grew up watching these Sing Alongs over and over, so much that the VHS tapes were ruined (lol). So for all you Disney and Disneyland fans this is a must have. I wish people would understand that this Sing Along is called "Disneyland Fun"... so for the entire DVD to be about Disneyland is more than expected... plus if you had seen this when you were younger than it should be no surprise to you. As well as Grim Grinning Ghosts and how some feel it should have been cut out of the DVD... the Haunted Mansion is a huge part of Disneyland, so if Disney would have cut that segment out of the DVD... well I would have been outraged. Sure its scary if your like two years old, so then fast forward it if thats the case... Overall, excellent purchase, loved it, still do and always will!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppetoon Movie VHS; Brand: Paul Frees; Review: I'm only 20 years old but when I grew up, I watched the short of Tubby the Tuba over and over. It wasn't until recently me and my younger siblings remembered it and were completely blown away to find that it was on DVD. It is a full length movie, which is alright but to be honest we only part ever fast forward to the Tubby the Tuba part when we watch it. I bought this so I could preserve some childhood memories, but overall its a pretty good DVD!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney Animation Collection 7: Mickey's Christmas Carol; Brand: Edward Brophy; Review: I grew up with Mickey's Christmas Carol being played every year around the holidays, I love it so much! Very very good :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia & Fantasia 2000; Brand: Leopold Stokowski; Review: I have been waiting for this to come out on Blu-ray since there was talk about it coming out this past spring. I have watched this film over and over since I was a little girl, and still do today. Whether it is or isn't the uncensored version, I don't think it should matter (I guess if your a true Disney fan it really shouldn't, I'm just so happy its being re-released). Obviously some people will be offended that its not in there, and some people will be offended if it is... who cares, it's coming out on Blu-ray and I couldn't be more excited. The memorable classic melodys, the wonderful artwork for each... just an absolute beautiful compilation of visual art and sound. A definite must have to any Disney collection, or just a blu-ray/DVD collection in general.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dorman HELP Wiper Pulse Board 88136; Brand: Dorman; Review: My 1993 Chevy had intermittent issue of stopping usually right when you need the wipers, in heavy rain. This pulse board was the key to fixing it. Flawless 5 minute install. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TMS®; Brand: TMS; Review: Quality for the price. I would buy them again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Volt Digital Voltmeter, DROK; Brand: DROK; Review: Exactly as pictured. I wouldnt hesitate to recomend it or buy more when needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USB Charger Adapter Plug Socket Outlet Power Dual Port with Waterproof Snap Over Cap and Boot Marine Motorcycles Iphone; Brand: 12vtechnology; Review: Installed this in my RV for charging well just about every device we own. Good quality, I'm going to order a second one to install in my truck dash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curt Manufacturing 16721 Towing Wiring; Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: Challenging to get on but makes a heck of a different feel to the steering of the trailer. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AntennaX OEM Style (16-inch) Antenna for VW Volkswagen New Beetle; Brand: AntennaX; Review: OEM need I say more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dee Zee DZ43301 Truck Tailgate Assist; Brand: Dee Zee; Review: Good product but the ball end that goes into tailgate came loose then pulled out. So it's not installed on the truck. Beyond the warranty abviously, would I buy it again? Yes but it's not a heavy duty every day work truck type of thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moog ES3524 Tie Rod End; Brand: Moog; Review: Great fit, excellent brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LuK 17-046 Clutch Set; Brand: LuK; Review: Flawless, plastic guide worked great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moog ES3525 Tie Rod End; Brand: Moog; Review: Perfect fitt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodge Ram 2010-2012 CLEAR lens Cab Roof Running Lights Mopar OEM; Brand: Dodge; Review: Factory fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Beach Shells 500 Piece Square Puzzle; Brand: Ravensburger; Review: Look no more! Ravensburger puzzles are high quality, with vivid photos and thick pieces that stay put once you connect them together. For hours of enjoyment, choose a puzzle. It brings the family together!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Brain Toys Original Squigz Starter 24 piece set - Suction Construction; Brand: Fat Brain Toys; Review: My 3 year old loved these toys, as did her dad! Pretty colors, they feel good and are a great toy to be silly with!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Wooden Stamp Set: Friendship - 9 Stamps, 5 Colored Pencils, and 2-Color Stamp Pad; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: We gave this to a 6 year old for Christmas. She really was happy with it. We started on some Valentine cards for her class. She is happy to be creating. Of course the best thing was it gave the two of us something to enjoy together!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy, Developmental Toy, Squeaker Tail, Shatterproof Mirror, Washable; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: The girls loved these. Colourful and hours of fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Creator Super Soarer 31042; Brand: LEGO; Review: Legos are always a win-win. This set was fun and easy to build for our 6 year old. He loved following the instructions photo by photo and was proud of himself when he finished it with little help.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shimmer and Shine Sparkle Mosaics; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: The girls loved these. Colourful and hours of fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jessica Simpson Women's Cirrus Dress-Pump; Brand: ; Review: I WEAR THESE TO WORK EVERYDAY. THEY ARE SO COMFY AND GO WITH EVERY OUTFIT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Flax New Hollywood Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: THEY HAVE A STRANGE FIT AROUND THE ARCH OF MY FOOT. NOT A GREAT FITTED SHOE.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jessica Simpson Women's Cirrus Dress-Pump; Brand: ; Review: I WEAR THESE TO WORK EVERYDAY. THEY ARE SO COMFY AND GO WITH EVERY OUTFIT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braza Reveal Bra, Disposable Adhesive Bra for Plunging Necklines and Open Sided Clothing; Brand: Braza; Review: WORKS SO WELL. 4 STARS BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LEAVES A RASH.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts; Brand: ; Review: I USED THIS FOR EVENTS AND IT MAKES MY TUMMY FLAT. BUT DOES START TO ROLL DOWN AFTER 5 MINUTES.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Original Grill Gauge (GG-1100); Brand: Grill Gauge; Review: Works really well. Seems to be well made.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CookinPellets 40H Hickory Smoking Pellets; Brand: CookinPellets; Review: Great product. I use nothing else. If you know of a 100% hickory pellet at a better price, PLEASE let me know, as the price of these pellets are REALLY high.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: More Birds 100 100IN Accessory, 5 lb, Clear; Brand: More Birds; Review: Seems to work well, but I have some reservations. The unit pictured here appears as best as I can tell to be hard plastic with a light smoke coloring- which is what I wanted- what I received was that soft whitish translucent plastic that I'm not too crazy about, it also doesn't say if it's BPA free or not, which really does matter, so I give it four stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dramm 60-14504 Revolution 9-Pattern Spray Gun, Green; Brand: Dramm; Review: Works great, well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charcoal Companion CC3096 14-Inch Stainless Steel Reversible Roasting and Rib Rack; Brand: Charcoal Companion; Review: Cheap china junk slates way too far apart and other issues, go with the Broil King 62602, unfortunately, It's still China slave labor, but it's REALLY well made, you'll be happy you did.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Broil King 62602 Rib Rack and Roast Support; Brand: Broil King; Review: This is the one to get. VERY HD should last a lifetime. Too bad it's made with China slave labor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Veg Ledge Suction Cup Window Shelf – Create an Indoor Garden, Hold Your Planter pots, Seed; Brand: Window Garden; Review: Solid, well-made and very nice-looking. Not cheap China-made junk.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Iced: Fever Series Book 6; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Marie Moning Page; Review: The whole fever series is great. No matter how many times I read it. Keep them coming. Luv them all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Rises (Kate Daniels); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilona Andrews Page; Review: Luv these books. I have read all of them and can never put the book down until I am done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foul Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Grimes Page; Review: I love Ms grimes mystery books, especially the ones with Richard Jury in them. So this one took me a little to get into it. In fact I started it, got half way and stopped . Then I started over and absolutely loved it. I caught myself laughing out loud on numerous occasions. I look forward to the sequel .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night Broken: A Mercy Thompson Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: I love these books. You are brought into the story as if it were you living it. Each and every book is action packed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bound by Flames: A Night Prince Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeaniene Frost Page; Review: I loved this book. Luckily I reread the first two so I could keep up. Jeaniene kept it moving and suspenseful enough that I couldn't read it fast enough. Great romance ! I have enjoyed every book she has written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nature of the Beast (Chief Inspector Gamache); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: I love Louise Penny. There are twists and turns, you think you know who the bad guy is and then nope you don't; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feverborn: A Fever Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Marie Moning Page; Review: Now I have to wait for the next book. If you want action, love, romance, all rolled into one great book, this is it. I love this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feverborn (Fever Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Marie Moning Page; Review: Now I have to wait for the next book. If you want action, love, romance, all rolled into one great book, this is it. I love this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curse the Dawn; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Chance Page; Review: Cassie is growing and coming into her office. There is always drama and action in these books, as well as some comedy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plague of Coins (Judas Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Aiden James Page; Review: It was a different take on Judas. Sometimes it takes me a while to get use to a writers style, so it moved a little slow at first for me, but once I got into the book it went a little faster.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fire Touched: Mercy Thompson Book 9; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: All of the Mercy Thompson novels are great. I haven't read one that I didn't like. I was happy that nothing drastic happened to Mercy in this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Guardians: The Uninvited (Ancient Guardian Series, Book 2) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's S. L. Morgan Page; Review: I like a book with suspense but this is a constant barrage of bad things happening. I would at least prefer equal parts of good vs bad. Not sure I will bother with the rest of the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fury's Kiss; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Chance Page; Review: I love Dory and Louis Cesare. I like all of Karen Chance's books. Dory is a strong character in this series and Louis complements her well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Kiss: Black Dagger Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: I really like JR Ward. She gives a different perspective of vampires. She also tells a great story. I like the authors that can drag me deep in the book and have me living the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Shade Of Vampire 5: A Blaze Of Sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I like this series. I like the characters Derek & Sophia.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magic Binds (Kate Daniels); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilona Andrews Page; Review: Kate is a strong female and her mate Curran compliments her. They are strongest together. Their friends and family add to their circle. If only her father would come around. Maybe Dad will become the father and grandfather he should have always been.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pursuit: A Fox and O'Hare Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Kate & Nick are the perfect couple, they balance each other. Bring in Kate's Dad & you have perfect protection. The story line is plausible, sometimes the rescues are a little out there. But it all makes for a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Archangel's Heart (A Guild Hunter Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Nalini Singh Page; Review: Elena and Raphael are perfect together. Raphael is learning to give Elena the freedom to be who she needs to be, but then she also has the strength to bend when needed to allow her Archangel to be himself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Feversong: A Fever Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Marie Moning Page; Review: Once again KMM has nailed it. I love this series. It's also a series that is great to go back and read again. I love Barrons and Mac, Dani, Ryodan, the whole crew. There is love, heartbreak, easy and hard decisions. I can only hope that this series NEVER ends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Demon Bound (Imp); Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Dunbar Page; Review: It took me a while to get into the book. Just wasn't use to her style. Then when I thought I was just going to have to give up, the book lightened up and started to flow. There were quite a few instances where I was laughing out loud. I'm looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence Fallen (A Mercy Thompson Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: Chaos follows Mercy or sometimes is in front of her. Vampire politics, werewolf intrigue, witches and fae magic all rolled up into one good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Satan's Sword (Imp); Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Dunbar Page; Review: There are scenes that are just too funny. Sam is learning about the wars slowly with bits and pieces from different sources. She also stirring up crap. It hasn't dawned on her that Gregory just might be in love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Alpha (Wild Lake Wolves) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kimber White Page; Review: I liked the story line, I liked the characters. What I didn't care for were several scenes with the guns. A shot gun blast that would have taken a chunk out of the wolf head above the eyebrow would have taken his eye as well, plus taken the girls head , if I remember the scene correctly. I think his head was in her hands. Also I've never known anyone who put a scope on their shot gun, a rifle yes. I did ask my husband and , yes, there are scopes for shotguns. I stand corrected. Other than that, pretty good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chemist; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephenie Meyer Page; Review: Fast paced, intrigue, suspenseful,love, antagonism, you name it it's there. I'm just thrilled that she has started writing again. It's a great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel of Chaos (Imp Series Book 6) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Dunbar Page; Review: The Imp series cracks me up. I luv Sam, Gregory, and the rest of her household (demon) or choir (angelic). I truly lol reading these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cookie's Fortune (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lone Star (1996); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buena Vista Social Club (1999); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted April (1992); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Piano, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: English Patient, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Name of the Father (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cyrano de Bergerac (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part III, The (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Grave (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Red Rock West (1992); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Game, The (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Monty, The (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Few Good Men, A (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remains of the Day, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Degrees of Separation (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crying Game, The (1992); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: People vs. Larry Flynt, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Horseman on the Roof, The (Hussard sur le toit, Le) (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2 (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Long Kiss Goodnight, The (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo cinema Paradiso) (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fletch (1985); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Private Parts (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Chill, The (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logan's Run (1976); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soylent Green (1973); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thing, The (1982); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fly, The (1958); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Westworld (1973); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Living Dead (1968); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Repo Man (1984); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blob, The (1958); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lifeforce (1985); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dune (1984); Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Untouchables, The (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Adventure, The (1972); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: African Queen, The (1951); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emerald Forest, The (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Child, The (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Abyss, The (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saint, The (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Own, The (1997); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Barbarian (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Excalibur (1981); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deer Hunter, The (1978); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking the Waves (1996); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2 Days in the Valley (1996); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Howards End (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Femme Nikita, La (Nikita) (1990); Genres: Action, Crime, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Talented Mr. Ripley, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graduate, The (1967); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cider House Rules, The (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Sleep, The (1946); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Games (1987); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Again (1991); Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaker Morant (1980); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1954); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Story (1991); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Officer and a Gentleman, An (1982); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fast and the Furious, The (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Genres: Adventure, Film-Noir, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) (1998); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Five Easy Pieces (1970); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Croupier (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Company of Men (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Dawn Like Thunder: The True Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Mrazek Page; Review: What a terrific book. Robert Mrazek has written a non-fiction book that reads with and compares to the best of novels. At the end, he cites the deep research that went into it, but the experience for the reader is one of total immersion into the characters, atmosphere, scenes, and events of the famed Torpedo Eight squadron at Midway and Guadalcanal. A must read for anyone interested in this period, but a great reader for virtually anyone else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: East Wind Returns; Author: Visit Amazon's William Peter Grasso Page; Review: I enjoy fiction and non-fictional treatments of World War II and in particular stories about avaition, etc. William Peter Grasso has written an entertaining but considerably flawed work about an alternative ending to World War II, which imagines that the atomic bomb did not work and so an invasion of Japan proceeded. The writing here is good but basic. Some of the dialog is, frankly, strained. He tells when he should show, and there are problems with tense that sometimes get in the way of the reader's immersion in the book. Basically, it could have used a good editor. But the overall premise is interesting and the plot moves forward in an entertaining way. So I give it three stars -- two and a half is probably closer -- but two would be too low.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Deadly Embrace: A World War II Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Mrazek Page; Review: The Deadly Embrace is thoroughly entertaining and absorbing, best, perhaps, for its detailed recreation of the atmosphere of WWII London before the D-Day invasion. Into this, Robert Mrazek has plopped a few interesting characters and created a compelling detective/spy thriller, including all the necessary elements of violence, love, crime and grime. The characters are appropriately flawed -- though not quite to the extent of Alan Furst's people. And the writing is extremely evocative and clean. Well worth reading for any WWII buff -- or even as a general thriller or detective novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Prayers : From Around the World : 365 Prayers, Blessings, and Affirmations to Celebrate the Human Journey; Author: Elizabeth Roberts; Review: I ordered this book for a weekly devotional meeting in which we hoped to recite prayers from religions around the world, with a focus on the holy writings of the world's major religions. I had hoped to find prayers from, say, the Qu'ran, the Buddha, the Hindu sacred writings, etc. Unfortunately, what this book contains are mostly what I call "made-up" prayers from individuals, some historic but mostly contemporary. That is fine, of course. I'm sure God hears all. But given the power of the Revealed Word of God, it is extremely disappointing that there were not more passages from the world's great religious scriptures. It is also appaling that some traditions seem to be entirely absent, such as the Baha'i Faith, Jainism, or Sikhism. There may be some practitioners quoted from those religions, indeed. It is hard to tell, because the prayers are not labeled by tradition, which is another flaw in this book. I suppose giving it one star is a little bit harsh. But I just wanted people to understand the nature of the book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: In Hostile Skies: An American B-24 Pilot in World War II (North Texas Military Biography and Memoir Series); Author: Visit Amazon's James M. Davis Page; Review: I love WWII memoirs, especially about aviation. I'd give this five stars except for the fact that the writing is somewhat prosaic. But it is clear, direct and fairly vivid. And he includes many personal details, such as about dating in London, as well as the fear and horror of major air battles. So it is well worth reading if you are interested in WWII aviation. It's just that the writing is somewhat pedestrian, as might be expected from an author who is not a professional writer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yank: Memoir of a World War II Soldier (1941-1945); Author: Visit Amazon's Ted Ellsworth Page; Review: A really interesting WWII autobiography. Ellsworth turns out to be an excellent writer, giving the reader lots of day-to-day details about his experiences as, first, an American volunteer in the British Army and, later, an officer in the US Army. His descriptions of life in a German POW camp at the end are especially interesting, as is his escape through Poland towards the end of the war. Highly recommended for anyone interested in first person accounts of WWII.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thunderbolt!: An Extraordinary Story of a World War II Ace (Aviation History Series); Author: Robert S. Johnson; Review: I love first person WWII biographies and this is a very good one. I'd actually give it 4.5 stars, but this rating system does not allow that. The reason I would hold back is because, towards the end, while Robert Johnson describes in vivid detail the air battles over Europe he participated in as a top Ace, he doesn't fill in the day-to-day details of his parallel life on the ground. He does that earlier in the book, describing his boyhood longing to learn to fly and growing up in Ohio. He does describe a bit about blackout life in London. But his focus is mainly on the technical side of the air battles, how he turned right or left to get inside a German Focke Wulf, how his eight guns sparkled when they hit an ME-109's wing roots, etc. He also neglects to really paint a solid picture of the character of the men he flew and fought with. He praises them, and clearly enjoys great camaraderie. But does not really describe who they were or what they were like or what their flaws and strengths were. So it just falls short of being great. Still, overall, for anyone interested in WWII bios or aviation, I would highly recommend this book. It is well-written overall, very vivid in some places, with wonderful pictures of life, especially, in this pre-war years and early-war training camps.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Boogie Board 8.5-Inch LCD Writing Tablet, Red (PT01085REDA0002); Brand: Boogie Board; Review: I had played with one of these at a local store, so when I went home and ordered it here, I was excited to receive it. This is NOT the same as the one being sold by Sharper Image. The pen isn't pressure-sensitive, so all writing is fat and therefore not much writing fits on the screen. Screen scratches easily from using the pen. There's no place to store the pen with the Boogie Board. And the writing is very dark and dim on a dark background, not as light as shown in pictures.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Videosecu Tilt Swivel TV Wall Mount 32"- 70" LCD LED Plasma TV with VESA 200x200, 400x400, Up to 600x400; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: Great quality. Works perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Case for Kindle; Brand: MoKo; Review: The color is a bit more mustardy than buttery, but otherwise it's great. Great quality, soft leather, fits like a glove.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaisi 16-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set Repair Tool Kit for Cell Phone, iP Series, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, PC,; Brand: Kaisi; Review: Used to replace the battery in a cell phone that wasn't meant for me to replace the battery. No problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony DVPSR210P DVD Player (Progressive Scan) (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Sony; Review: Works great. As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin Kitchen Cabinet Tablet Mount; Brand: Belkin; Review: I could go on and on about how much I love this thing! I use it daily! It keeps my iPad up off the counter where it's safe from spills and easy to see. I don't know what I did without it! Adjusts to fit a wide range of sizes, so my husband has used it with his Nexus, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Harmony Ultimate All in One Remote with Customizable Touch Screen and Closed Cabinet RF Control - Black; Brand: Logitech; Review: Easy to program and use. This was an upgrade to our previous Logitech all-in-one remote and we are very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thankscase Case for iPad Air; Brand: Thankscase; Review: My only issue is that the wrap around tab, that I wanted because I've had them before, doesn't fold back. Instead you have to tuck it up out of the way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 Compact Docking Speakers for iPod and iPhone (Black); Brand: Logitech; Review: Perfect! No issues whatsoever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linkpin Cable Sync and Fast Charging - White (10ft/3M, 1Pack-White); Brand: LINKPIN; Review: Works perfectly, as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Strip Tower JACKYLED Surge Protector Electric Charging Station 3000W 13A 16AWG 10 Outlet Plugs with 4 USB Slot; Brand: JACKYLED; Review: Made of hard/brittle plastic so it feels and looks cheap. Works fine so far, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and were struck by the welcome from the staff at reception for whom nothing seemed too difficult to provide. Our room was a loft on level 3, very spacious and spotless. The garden at the rear was a very restful place to relax after arrival while awaiting for our room to be ready. We have no hesitation in recommending the hotel to any prospective guest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Darwin; City: Darwin Top End Northern Territory; Review: We stayed for a week in this hotel. We booked a suite on level 17 which included access to the Executive lounge with breakfast and evening canapés and drinks. Our room was spacious and clean but sparsely furnished but we did have a nice view of the harbour. There was nobody in attendance at the front door when we arrived at 1:45pm and the set down area was blocked with vehicles so it was necessary leave the car double parked, get the lone receptionist to help with baggage, check us in and arrange valet parking. While this was going on a tour operator was impatiently asking us to move the car. Lack of staff seemed to be a feature in the lobby for most of our stay but it must be said that those who were there were friendly and helpful. Our room was unavailable and we were given access to the lounge to wait for about 30 minutes. We didn't try the restaurant, preferring to eat out in the evenings. The hostesses in the Executive lounge were particularly welcoming and efficient.The continental breakfast provided there was perfectly suited to our needs. The pool area was a disappointment. Only a limited amount of shaded areas were available and in the hot weather sitting in full sun was not an option. Free wi-fi was available at a slow rate which made access to internet frustrating. One cannot understand why many overseas hotels provide high-speed free wi-fi but Australian hotels seem unable to do the same. The location is good being close to the city centre. The concierge desk had very little tourist information available which was a disappointment. Darwin is now a busy modern city and deserves a hotel offering a higher standard of service. We would think twice before booking again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ark Stanley; City: Stanley Tasmania; Review: We booked the Admiral Suite with views across the bay. The suite is clean, beautifully appointed with nice little touches and it's a very relaxing place. Rhonda and Chris were very friendly and welcoming hosts for whom nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent and shared with other guests we really enjoyed our stay in this gem!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and Hounds Inn; City: Port Arthur Tasmania; Review: We booked a Spa Suite with a view of the water. The room provided could hardly be a suite consisting of a bedroom, bathroom and a small refrigerator. The room was superficially clean but very much neglected in respect of window frames, screens etc. which harbour dead insects and need a good scrub. The property dates from the 1970s and appears to have not received any upgrade since. The restaurant and bar serves hearty pub food of good quality and breakfast is limited to fruit, cereals, juices and breads for toast as well as tea & coffee for which one pays $20 per head extra. It's proximity to the historic site is its main selling point but in my view it's over priced and not value for money. The region is lacking in quality hotel accommodation. I would not recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Risby Cove; City: Strahan Tasmania; Review: Our boathouse cabin was ok but the lack of some basic maintenance marks it down. We had only one night which was enough as the bedroom was tiny with little space around the room and it was necessary to keep one of our cases in the lounge. The bathroom is best described as basic with spa bath with shower over it and single hand basin and toilet. There was no air conditioning although some suites apparently do have it. The wall heater did not work, there were several light globes missing and the television remote batteries were flat; all of which should be easily detected. The saving grace of the property is the restaurant where we enjoyed a great meal with a superb view over the water at sunset and into twilight.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Likuliku Lagoon Resort; City: Malolo Island Mamanuca Islands; Review: We chose this resort for our first visit Fiji. We were looking for a week of rest, warmth, and tranquility and the property delivered these things 100 %. Our choice of room was Bure with its own plunge pool and right on the beach. The room was spacious, well appointed and beautifully clean. All the staff are Fijian and very friendly and welcoming. Staff went out of their way to make themselves known and to know our first names. It was not long before we were called by our names by all with whom we had contact. This applied to waiters, activities staff, gardners and housekeeping. It made the whole week a lovely experience. One may choose to active or just live in "Fiji Time" and do nothing but enjoy the atmosphere, the excellent food and recharge. The resort is reached by sea from Port Denarau and our choice was a speedboat which took around 45 minutes. Alternatives are helicopter and float plane which we will explore for our next visit because we will be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: My Sister's Grave (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Nantucket Brides Novel (Nantucket Brides Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: It was predictable; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Exposure (The Midnight Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Melinda Leigh Page; Review: All three of Midnight series are good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanished (Callahan & McLane); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Slow,long, drawn out; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridged (Callahan & McLane); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Plot is great. It's just slow reading. Story line is long and draw out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When I'm Gone: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Bleeker Page; Review: Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rice a Roni, Rice Pilaf, Pasta and Rice Mix (Pack of 12 Boxes); Brand: Rice-A-Roni; Review: I love being able to get a case of the Rice a Roni that the family enjoys sent directly to my home. So convenient and easy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herdez Green Salsa Verde, 7-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12); Brand: Herdez; Review: This is my favorite salsa.. Wish it came in larger quantities because I use this stuff on everything from chicken to Mexican food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosarita Refried Beans 16oz Can (Pack of 6) Choose Flavor Below (Traditional); Brand: Rosarita; Review: These are the best canned refried beans - I've been using this brand since I was a kid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Cecco Pasta, Potato Gnocchi No.401, 17.5 Ounce (Pack of 4); Brand: De Cecco; Review: Good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor In The Kitchen, Flackers Organic Flax Seed Crackers, Rosemary Flaxseed, 5-Ounce; Brand: Doctor In The Kitchen; Review: Did not enjoy these. Price was too high for the amount in the box. Will not purchase again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kettle Brand Potato Chips Variety Pack, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Krinkle Salt & Pepper, Backyard BBQ and; Brand: Kettle Brand; Review: I'm afraid I love this pack of different chips. Kettle chips are the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosarita Low Fat Refried Black Beans, 16 oz, 12 Pack; Brand: Rosarita; Review: Love the product. Was packaged nicely - no dented cans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hanes Girls' Hipster Multipack; Brand: ; Review: I love it, perfect size and beautiful colors, faster chipped, I recommend.....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Full_Coverage; Brand: Hanes; Review: I love it...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INBLUE Men,Women's Wide 10mm Stainless Steel Band Ring Silver Tone Wedding; Brand: INBLUE; Review: Like I expected..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Women's Geneva Chevron Style Leather Watch; Brand: Geneva; Review: For the price is fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OFTEN Popular Silicone Quartz Men Women Girl Boy Unisex Jelly Wrist Watch; Brand: OFTEN; Review: I love my watch; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA Women Silicone Printed Flower Rainbow Causal Quartz Wrist Watches Chronograph Silicone Watch; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: Its so cute.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Stainless Steel Classic Plain Huggie Hinged Hoop Earrings, 4 Pairs, Black Blue Gold; Brand: KONOV; Review: Good material, very pretty; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BRCbeads Top Quality Stainless Steel Bracelet Snake Chain Fit Murano Lampwork European Glass Beads Charms Spacers Troll Chamilia Carlo Biagi; Brand: BRCbeads; Review: I love it! !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kalon 4 Pack Nylon Spandex Removable Pads Comfort Seamless Bras; Brand: Kalon; Review: Recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbra Lingerie 6 Pack of Regular & Plus Size Wirefree Sleep Yoga Sport Bras with Removable Pads; Brand: Barbra Lingerie; Review: Good material, beautiful colors; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cavalier Jewelers 8MM Comfort Fit Titanium Wedding Band | Engagement Ring with Abalone Shell Inlay | Beveled Edges; Brand: Cavalier Jewelers; Review: Beautiful ring; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carrera Womens Ca5001s Rectangle Sunglasses; Brand: Carrera; Review: Beautiful sunglasses; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J. Adams Women's Platform Sandal Comfort Platform Jelly Wedge Open Peep Toe Fashion; Brand: J. Adams; Review: Everybody love my shoes!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubie's The Amazing Spider-man 2 Costume Boot-Tops, Child Size; Brand: Rubie's; Review: Fits perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vibrant Women's Classic High Waist Denim Skinny Jeans; Brand: Vibrant; Review: Good material, but to small; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vibrant Women's Juniors Bell Bottom High Waist Fitted Denim Jeans; Brand: Vibrant; Review: Good product, but to small; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TWINTH Maxi Skirt Plus Size Long Skirt Offic Wear Circle; Brand: TWINTH; Review: Good material and confortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Active Club Women's Pajama Lounge Pants Plush Fleece Pajama/Lounge Pjs; Brand: Active Club; Review: Good pijamas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vivicastle Women's Boho Solid Hippie Wide Leg Flared Bell Bottom Pants; Brand: Vivicastle; Review: Im in love with this pants; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Jewelry Titanium Steel Rose Gold Bead Chain Heart Charm Bracelet Anklets for Womens; Brand: LOHOME; Review: Good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JOVIVI 2pc CZ Crystal U-shaped Flower Horseshoe Bar Clip On Ear Stud Cuff Earrings Cartilage Gift; Brand: Jovivi; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Girls' Bikini Multipack; Brand: ; Review: Good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's 6 Pack Cotton Sporty Hipster, Assorted; Brand: ; Review: Good material, pretty designs but to big; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein womens Ankle Skinny Jean; Brand: ; Review: Good jeans; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: adidas Originals Women's Superstar Shoes Running; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benevolence LA 14k Gold Bracelets for; Brand: ; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holllister Mens Fashion Logo Graphic T-Shirts; Brand: Hollister; Review: Good product but too big, its my only complaint; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catboy Classic Toddler PJ Masks Costume, Small/2T; Brand: Disguise; Review: Fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nurse Mates Womens - Willow; Brand: Nurse Mates; Review: The shoes are very wide width. Theres no padding or cushioning for walking 12 hrs a day. I will buy gel insoles to see if that helps.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: WonderWink Women's Scrubs Romeo Six-Pocket Flare Leg Pant; Brand: WonderWink; Review: Not the stretchy fabric I expected. Size runs small. Amazon is great on returns.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Landau Revive Comfort Unisex Clog; Brand: ; Review: These shoes run wide and big. I had to pay return shipping as they weren't sold PRIME. Last time i order shoes online. I hope I get my refund for the return.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DECKY Polo Visor; Brand: DECKY; Review: Looks like a womans visor. Disappointed. Not worth postage to send it back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Retreez Tartan Plaid Check Styles Woven Microfiber Men's Tie Necktie - 10 Colors; Brand: Retreez; Review: Good for the price. Bought it to match daughters dress.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VIV Collection Print Brushed Ultra Soft Cropped Capri Leggings Regular and Plus (Sizes XS - 2XL) Listing 1; Brand: ; Review: I love these leggings! They are so soft. Better than the LulaRoe brand and cuter prints. VIVs are made very well. I reordered sevl times and now have 7 pair of capris and leggings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucita Jan 14Km Little Girls Rhinestone Heel Platform Dress Sandals; Brand: Lucita; Review: Really cute for the money. Bought for a special occasion. They probably won't hold up well for constant wear. But my daughter felt like a princess in her first heels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Newshe Jewellery Flower Wedding Band Eternity Ring Engagement 925 Sterling Silver White AAA Cz 5-10; Brand: Newshe Jewellery; Review: I love this ring. I wear it as a wedding band as my real one is getting worn down, Love filigree. I pairs well with a solitare. Looks real.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIV Collection Popular Printed Brushed Buttery Soft Leggings Regular Plus 40+ Designs List 1; Brand: ; Review: awesome! Better than LuLaRoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capezio Canvas Dance Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These run very small. My daughter wears a 4.5 so we ordered 5 and they are narrow and too small. Returning them. I will try a 6.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSMAX Adults Leather Jazz Dance Shoes; Brand: MSMAX; Review: You have to buy a whole size larger. Make sure you get a prime pair in case of needing to return for better fit. My daughter wears a 4.5 and we ended up with a 6. The 5 looks like a toddler size.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leggings Depot Capri REG/Plus Women's Buttery Popular Prints BAT2; Brand: ; Review: Not as stretchy as the VIV brand I buy. A wee bit tight for plus and I wear a 14-16 in reg capris. The back and front seams are dbl stitched. Well made and cute patterns. A smaller 14 would fit perfectly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: VIV Collection Print Brushed Ultra Soft Cropped Capri Leggings Regular and Plus (Sizes XS - 2XL) Listing 2; Brand: ; Review: Perfect in ever way. Buttery soft. Good stretch! These are very well made. So much better than LLRoe leggings. Affordable. I ordered several. Love them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jewelrypalace Princess Diana William Kate 1.2ct Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver; Brand: JewelryPalace; Review: Nice sweet earrings. A little smaller than I expected. But I am pleased. They remind me of princess Diana.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leggings Depot Women's Plus Size High Waisted Capri Print Leggings; Brand: ; Review: Love these buttery soft leggings! They are very good quality. Cute designs! And I buy LLR leggings too. These are even better as you get 3 pr for price one LLR pair!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leggings Depot Women's Ultra Soft Printed Fashion Leggings BAT1; Brand: ; Review: I love these leggings! More comfortable than Lularoe and such excellent quality. So soft. I get 3 pr for the price of LLR. Double stitched seams. I have about 25 pr of these now! Capri length too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WonderWink Women's Scrubs Four Way Stretch Sporty Snap Jacket; Brand: WonderWink; Review: Awesome scrub jacket. Great price. Wash and wear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leggings Depot Capri REG/Plus Women's Buttery Popular Prints BAT2; Brand: ; Review: Always great leggings from this company. Almost as good as LLR. Soft and reinforced seams. For the price I bought many pair. Cute styles!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avery Magnet Sheets, 8.5 x 11 Inches, White (03270); Brand: Avery; Review: I use these to label whats on tap and am able to customize the label with pictures and different font etc. The magnetic strength could be a bit stronger though. These have a tendency to curl up on the edges or even lose strength after a while and fall off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ink4work Set of 30 Pack PGI-250XL & CLI-251XL Compatible Ink Cartridge Set for Pixma IP7220, MG5420, MG6320, MX722, MX922; Brand: INK4WORK; Review: a lot of these leak. must be refurbished.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 3M Precise Mouse Pad with Gel Wrist Rest, Soothing Gel Comfort with Durable, Easy to Clean Cover, Optical Mouse; Brand: 3M; Review: Looks and works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plus Guard Your ID Roller Stamp, Green; Brand: Plus; Review: I love pretending I am from the CIA and rolling over my kids answers on their homework. Now if I could only find a red "declassified" stamp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i Portable Color Duplex Document Scanner for Mac and PC; Brand: Fujitsu; Review: **day 1** Probably going to send it back. I couldn't wait to get it after reading the reviews and it arrived today. I set it up and began to scan. The description said it would scan multiple pages and it does that......unfortunately all at one time and then it experiences a paper jam. i have to feed the pages one by one? Why the heck would I pay good money for that? **day 2** Contacted the Amazon customer support on this one and he had me unplug and then plug into a different outlet to scan multiple pages. This worked somewhat (I don't know why this would make a difference) and seemed to get me off to scanning. **day 3 ** The pros have now outweighed the cons and I will be keeping this. PROS ~ portability and small footprint make it out of the way but useful. / when paper jams occur, it is a 3 second procedure to open and clear. / The software is powerful and versatile / you can turn the scanned document into a searchable keyword .pdf file with one click so you can search for "xyz data file 2017" and find it out of 1000's of scanned files./ you can set the scanned file to be automatically tagged with the date and time and it is re-nameable. / scanning is fast and double sided. CONS ~ paper seems to jam quite a bit. / scanning up to 12 pages can be tricky / sometimes the orientation software doesn't work and in fact turns a right sided paper upside down. **week 6** will not communicate with the software. I have an IT degree and can't figure this out. I contacted Amazon and best case was a PARTIAL refund after they figured it wasn't working either.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crosley CR92 Country Kitchen Wall Phone II, Oak; Brand: Crosley; Review: Read all the reviews before I purchased. No static on my line like others have reported. The picture shows how well it goes inside of a kitchen with oak. Guests really get a kick out of it when they visit and complements are plenty. The phone is functional and basic and provides a great conversation piece.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ancient Aliens: Season 1; Brand: ; Review: Fascinating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Bullet VHS; Brand: Gary Busey; Review: Spooooookie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paul; Brand: Seth Rogen; Review: Very entertaining; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veep: Season 1; Brand: ; Review: Not very good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hangover Part II; Brand: Bradley Cooper; Review: Not quite as good as 1st and 3rd, but very entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Brand: Matt Damon; Review: very entertaining; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Leon Patterson: A California Story; Author: Gerald W. Haslam; Review: I am an avid reader but have not ever read a book from cover to cover before reading the Leon Patterson book. Part of the reason is I am from Taft, CA and my Father in Law went to school with Leon Patterson, but it was a fascinating story, and very well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eighteen Acres: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicolle Wallace Page; Review: Really enjoyed this novel and am currently reading book 2 in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madam President: A Novel; Author: Nicolle Wallace; Review: I have read all books in this series by Ms. Wallace and have enjoyed all three. Look forward to more books in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Orange: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Cleary Wolters Page; Review: Ms. Wolter's book filled in the holes that Ms. Kerman's book did not deal with. She told her story very straight forward and I really could understand how she got involved in drug smuggling. Fascinating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison; Author: Visit Amazon's Piper Kerman Page; Review: Great book that I hated to see end. I have now become addicted to the television series. I have seen several interviews that Ms. Kerman has given and I admire what she has done with her life since her incarceration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Valley (A Virgin River Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Carr Page; Review: Love the Virgin River series, and I can't wait until Ms. Carr writes additional books in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Island House: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Thayer Page; Review: Love every book I have ever read by Ms. Thayer, this one is no exception.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: iCreate Cafe; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Excellent food and friendly service. Ordered the falafel burger and it was HUGE! Tasted great, too. Highly recommend iCreate!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paladar Latin Kitchen; City: King of Prussia, PA; Review: Tried the guacamole and the sweet potato and hearts of palm tacos for lunch. Everything was delicious, including the charred pineapple mojito and the coconut mango rice. Highly recommend!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kabuki Sushi; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We were in town for a dance convention and my daughter loves sushi. Our order was delivered fast and everything was delicious!! Sushi was fresh and tasty! Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nick's Restaurant; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Fast and friendly service. Ordered the two slice special. They allow you to pick ANY two slices! The cheese Neapolitan was delicious. Thick tasty sauce and just enough cheese. The tomato pie was also excellent with a crunchy crust. Would definitely eat here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KASUMI SUSHI; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is a new place with a "Grand Opening" sign outside. The staff was friendly. The food was delicious! Sushi was fresh and tasty. Highly recommend you give them a try!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Acme Oyster House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We lucked out. One minute walk. No wait. A few minutes later the line was cra cra!! We had char-grilled oysters. O. M. G. Butter and parmesan delights. Then fried peace maker po-boys with Tabasco mayo. Delish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Beignet on Royal Street; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We had crawfish omelets which were pretty tasty but could have been cheesier. Busy but efficient.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Haunted History Tours; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Ghost tour? Ummmm no. Historical tour yes. Bloody Mary drip drip drip is not a ghost story. Now we didn't get the Bloody Mary story and the guide was a good story teller but it wasn't a ghost tour like any of the ones I've been on in the past. It was a night historical tour. Yeah we visited an old bar but when I booked I was told "you won't go into any residences but you will go into haunted businesses". Plural. Didn't realize it would be a functioning bar at the height of a busy Saturday night...and the purpose would be to refill drinks. We bugged out as did another group.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Worker Bee Cafe; City: Carpinteria, CA; Review: I had to the blueberry French toast and it was awesome. Rarely do I eat French toast without syrup but this was an exception. Yum. Excellent service in this cute little place. Thanks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Iguana; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've eaten here a few times. Four stars is a for airport food. Out of the airport, I'd give it a three. I've had the steak salad which was good. The steak was properly cooked! Another time I had the blue cheese burger which was good as well. I am glad there is a place to eat where the food doesn't come in little plastic boxes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bevi Seafood; City: Metairie, LA; Review: Damn good!! When you pull up and have to park in the street on a side road you know it's good. Order at the counter, wait in line for a table or seat at the bar. I got the Oyster and Artichoke Bisque and a half an oyster po-boy. Loved it all. The oysters were nice and plump, perfectly fried. I could have made a meal off the bisque alone. Quick in and out unless you want to stay, have a beer and chat a while.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. B's Bistro; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I ate here with a work group, table of seven, and it was beyond fabulous. From service to apps to mains to desserts. The only thing wrong was stomach size!!! We had two very attentive servers. All of our orders were recommended. We ordered three different shareable apps for the table and I honestly can't recall which three because they were gobbled up. One guy ordered shrimp and grits, I ordered the diver sea scallop app, and the others all ordered barbecue shrimp. My scallops practically melted off my fork. Devine! We all got a spoonful of grits which were beyond fab. And I ate at least 1/3 of my neighbor's shrimp. We had to get extra bread to sop up the goodness left over. Ordered three absolutely fabulous desserts to share as well. I mean I'm glad I had a small plate so I could help others clean theirs!!! When in NOLA, do it in style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: A work friend and I came here and gobbled it all down. One of everything please. When we asked the server for recommendations, she provided us with a perfect combination. We both started with soup - her the gumbo and me then artichoke oyster. Love! Then we had Oysters Rockerfeller which was even better. Salad which we barely touched. My friend had fried oysters and shrimp and I had blackened shrimp. Oh and we got a soft shelled crab added because we both wanted one. Haha. Great food. A little slow on drink service and our entrees came out several minutes apart. But I'd go back!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RF's; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This is going to be a combo review as I stayed four nights in the hotel above RF's. First night I ordered a Bloody Mary, of course, and a dozen oysters as I waited for a colleague. Yum! Then I ordered another two drinks as my friend said she was coming down. The bartender even brought us a tiny carafe of the extra! The oysters were literally the size of the base of my fist. Another afternoon we added a bowl of gumbo and fries to our oysters. I ate breakfast three times here as well. Service is fast. Food is yummy and fresh. Afternoons and evenings have live music pouring out the open doors so come and enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betsys Pancake House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I've eaten here many years ago and could never find it again. Well I found it and it's as good as I recalled. Simple but tasty breakfast. Quick efficient service can get you in and out of there if needed or you can stay and chat a while; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skippers Seafood & Chowder House; City: Boise, ID; Review: Okay so this is a three star joint that gets an extra star for its chowder and customer service. Those were on point. The fried foods were mediocre but acceptable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daisy Dukes Express; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: A friend and I came here for a Sunday morning breakfast. She had an omelette with bacon and hash browns. I had the early morning breakfast- eggs and sausage. The sausage was of the frozen patty variety but it was edible. Service was a bit slow but the food came out relatively quickly. Paying... now that's another speed issue. In fact, as I've been sitting here, I lowered the rating because we need to pay our bill and our server is missing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nirvana Indian Cuisine; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Absolutely nowhere on the website nor menu does it state left over night buffet only. No menu offerings. I am so disappointed because this place was highly recommended by a local friend. We spent as much on cab fare to and from the hotel as we did on food only to be offered a salad sparse buffet. The mushroom curry was good with the basamiti rice. But otherwise meh. It was nicely decorated and clean. Decent service. That's where the 2nd star came from.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Sanchez; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Yup. Glad I came fo sure. What other Texan will come to Nola for Mexican food. Had the chicken flautas - out of this world. Oyster taco was larger than the taco but hey - no complaints. Also had chicken quesadillas which were yum. The ambience of this place is great and the service awesome. Thanks!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zatarain's Kitchen; City: Kenner, LA; Review: Don't. Forget. To. Yelp. I got the Louisiana sampler which included gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice. Not sure how you can serve mushy beans with zero seasoning but they did. The chicken in the jambalaya had a lot of pepper- just lacked flavor. The potato salad was good though. Meh not all airport food is mediocre. This is one town where it shouldn't be!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission BBQ; City: Nashville, TN; Review: We are in town for a conference and ran over to the mall for a bit. Missions barbecue was excellent. I had a chop beef sandwich and a baby back ribs. It was awesome that you could order things were the case as well. My friend had the black plate special which was A prime rib. I swear the smoke ring on that was nearly half an inch. Good food, fast service. Loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hissho Sushi; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I'm quite impressed, especially for an airport. The rolls are varied for the area. Service is quick and the order is even quicker. Outside of an airport, I'd do 3 but in airport - this rocks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Take Down (Billy Cunningham); Author: Visit Amazon's James Swain Page; Review: I felt the story was fun and it had interesting premise, in that it followed the life of a cheat in hollywood. The prose was fair, but there was too much implausibility in the story and for that reason it became uneven. Sometimes it felt like the author was forcing bits and pieces into place. It would lose that smoothness you expect from an author, so you would be following a portion of the story and then something would happen and you'd roll your eyes and say 'really'? It was hard to get too engaged in this book because of that. So all in all it wasn't a bad read but not an author I'm rushing out to get his other works for right away.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Steam (Discworld); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Pratchett Page; Review: For those of us growing up with Terry Pratchett as a go to author, there is the knowledge that Terry sets the bar almost absurdly high. I perhaps can best sum it up by saying I stopped reading fantasy books in my early teens, yet here I am in my high forties picking up Raising Steam. I don't remember when I first got the Colour of Magic, I was young, but I was instantly captured. I don't honestly remember if I even picked up on all the humor, but i was pretty well read and while he wasn't one to put on airs, he was a gentleman about it. He made his humor for the most part accessible, but even within that his humor could have nuance and subtlety that you wouldn't get until your second read. Here's the thing: Terry Pratchett's books were so fascinating they stood on their own without the humor. I don't know how many nights I sat totally taken away from this world and reading without laughing even a bit (while still acknowledging in my head, that was funny!). Alas, with Raising Steam, I have to wonder if Terry's onset of Alzheimer's didn't have something to do with this book. It had all the things you would find in a normal Terry Pratchett fantasy, great characters, great bits, absurd humor and that oh-so-present feel of the UK. However, it didn't have that cohesion or flow I'm so used to - it felt like a bunch of Terry Pratchett bits cobbled together. The story itself is interesting (trains come to Discworld!) and features Moist Von Lipwig, who is an entertaining fellow. However, there feels to me like a lot of meandering passage, which of course Terry did often but this felt too much like it didn't actually meander anywhere meaningful. There were a lot of times when I was left wondering where he was going with it, only to be left holding nothing. That Being said, there is still enough of this book to enjoy it, to enjoy the humor and to enjoy the visual imagery that occurs in this book. Call it 2 and half stars from me. And if this is your FIRST Discworld book, please, please go look for earlier volumes. He was an incredible author in his prime.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Escape Clause (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: I haven't quite finished the book but felt no reason I couldn't offer a review. Already over a hundred of them! I was surprised to find 1 star reviews, but then I found that they seemed to be more about the morality of Frankie and company than about the book itself. Well, okay. I love John Sandford books for some pretty basic reasons. He writes really well and he keeps the story moving. He isn't rich with detail or imagery, he focuses more on action,character interaction and keeping the story moving along. I won't bore you with the details. Virgil Flowers is called in to track down rare Tigers that have been stolen from the zoo. It's fairly predictable, but it reads more like a procedural than a mystery and I don't think this will impact your enjoyment. Sandford gets you into the story and following the characters, with a dry wit and what I'd call acerbic humor. Even for a conservative like me, you'll like knowing there's a bunch of liberal toughs up in Minnesota taking out bad guys. (Note: I believe Sandford is a solid no apology democrat, so you will find some politics in his books but it's really minimal and in this it's non-existent. He isn't going to turn you off with it). One of things I enjoyed about this book (he does this in other books all the time too) is his close following of the bad guys. These are fictional characters but knowing that guys like this exist is chilling. Chilling, but intersting how criminal behavior can play out. If you haven't read Sandford, there's no reason you can't start with Escape Clause to see how he feels. However, if you're an avid reader, look for the first in series. You're gonna like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FLORIDA ROADKILL (Road Kill); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Dorsey Page; Review: I love the crazy stories you get with Hiassen, but I wasn't all that taken with Dorsey. It felt a little light and a little jarring, trying to read it. Almost as if it was being told but not nearly with enough detail or form. I won't say I hated it, but it really didn't do anything for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last to Die (Jack Swyteck Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's James Grippando Page; Review: There are some authors with whom you can read and from the first moment you are in completely. They might have their inconsistencies and flaws but they have a writing style that you are able to consume without any real effort at all. For me, James did not start out that way. There will things that bothered my, annoyances that I would have a hard time describing. For instance, Jack at first comes off a little too invested in the whole girlfriend thing, more than I think a guy might be, but then, that just could be my own flaws rattling the cage. This is the 6th book in the series and by now I'm completely absorbed. James writes intelligent thrillers, with engaging characters and story lines. I think sometimes he does the flashback thing a little too much but it's usually in an effort to develop the story and the characters. Some of you may not find that cumbersome. I felt like the first couple of books I had to push myself to get through at moments, but by 3 I was looking forward to the read. If you like stories about lawyers in dramatic situations, I think you will like Swyteck and his protagonists.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Prey (A Prey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: I've read just about every John Sandford book. I don't think I can say that I disliked any of them. There are some writers who just nail it at a particular level, and Sandford for me, might be the best of them. He writes entertaining stories with intelligent people, and he keeps his writing minimal. There are no flowery paragraphs of prose or deep intellectual exploration of emotions and ideas. He focuses on the characters and the story, keeping things moving. Lucas Davenport has evolved as a character, but he remains true to himself: He's after bad guys and is at his best when he's doing this. Sandford develops 'law enforcement' agencies with knowledge and experience. If you're a fan of Good guys going after bad guys, you can't miss with Golden Prey or any of the Davenport Series. Be sure to pick up Virgil Flowers too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Special Circumstances; Author: Visit Amazon's Sheldon Siegel Page; Review: I have been through many, many books & authors and I've been through many, many, legal books and authors and here I am onto Sheldon Siegel, thank you kindle. I don't think Sheldon is the best I've read, but I found his book to be pretty enjoyable and his writing style is enticing. His protagonist is also a likeable character with a sense of humor, what we might think of as a dry wit. I haven't read all his books and have just started #2, but he's kept his style and is consistent. If you enjoy legal thrillers I think you might like Sheldon. If the book bogged down anywhere, it was during the trial where Sheldon spent a lot of detail on procedurals. Overall, a good start to the series and I'll add reviews as I finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Noble Man (Noble Man Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's William Miller Page; Review: I think I've read so many books now that I'm less accepting than I used to be. Being older may be part of it too, but there needs to be a certain level of skill for me to really enjoy a book. This first book in the series was okay, but not great. A big part of it was inconsistency and some forced work (such as the seemingly required female protagonist) and not terribly original plot line. I guess I've read too many action stories. I didn't think it was all bad, and I would be willing to try the next book to see if William improves, but it's not a series I'm feeling drawn to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Origin: A Novel (Robert Langdon); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: Having read just about every Dan Brown book, I can say I'm disheartened by that last two novels I've read. I really enjoyed his earlier works as fairly fast paced adventures with modern technology and ideas a welcome part of the experience, and of course Angels & Demons & The Davinci Code being more or less stunning books, with their heavy and engrossing focus on symbology and secrets. I haven't finished Orgin (though I'm close) and I'm experiencing the same thing I did with Inferno. It's Dan Brown lite, like some computer imitation of Dan Brown spitting out another formulaic book. As I've read in other reviews, Langdon feels almost perfunctory; he seems like a bland vehicle for the story. SPOILER ALERT: Of course, the big focus of the book is on this supposed revelation that disspells God. I don't have to give it away to tell you that I was monumentally disappointed in the revelation; all that buildup for an explosion that goes pfft. At this point, I don't even care if I finish the book, and that's a stark indication of what has become Dan Brown's work. I don't care - I've got Sandford ready and waiting.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deep Freeze (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: I have been a fan of John Sandford for quite a few years now, and I can't say I've read anything I haven't liked (except maybe that space book he co-wrote, that wasn't very good) and more often than not I've loved. He is a goto author and I look forward to his release dates. Why? He is one of those authors who is consistent and his prose draws me in the movement of the story and doesn't get off on long detours (like past memories relived ). He sticks to the stories and his characters feel very real. Virgil books are great, and this one is no excception. I won't say this is the best book ever, but you stick with the story till the end and there is a subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) humor flowing through the book. John makes me want to be an investigator living in Minnesota and hauling my fishing boat to crime scenes. No that doesn't happen in this one. Just sayin'.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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