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This is a book about a 14 year old criminal mastermind and genius. Artemis is looking for a way to restore the Fowl fortunes and he thinks he’s found a way. Fairy treasure! Artemis discovers a book, the fairy bible of sorts, and learns the way to get the treasure. He puts his plan into…
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Cell
I think this is Stephen King’s best novel ever. Cell starts out on an ordinary day. All sorts of people are talking away on their cell phones when all of a sudden, people start going berzerk. Their brains are somehow wiped and only the basest of human instincts are left, anger. Groups of people who…
The Lovely Bones
Have you chanced upon reading this literary obra maestra and you’ll be amazed at how an innocent child’s views on life and heaven could change you. I love this book because even if the main character, Susie, died a tragic death, there isn’t an ounce of hatred in the way she unfolded her story. It…
My Top Reads
i’m quite a bookworm. i love to curl up in my bed or in the sofa and indulge in one of my favorite past time – reading. so i came up with a list of books i recommend reading. most of you might have read or heard about it already. you may add yours too…
niche (inspired by Robert Fulghum)
the sun’s soft rays pierced through the wee slits of my blinds.. still i decided to curl up in bed and willingly let the arms of morpheus embrace me again. it’s early morning. i was enjoying a rather light slumber when suddenly… “PAYONG REPAIR! PAYONG REPAIR!” came the ominous voice of the guy down the…
“Running with Scissors” by Augusten Burroughs
If any of you want some sympathy for having a dysfunctional family, you can find it in “Running with Scissors” by Augusten Burroughs. I think this is one of the funniest books that I have ever read…but not with out some great realism attached. This is a ‘memoir’ of Augusten Burroughs and his life during…
“Audition”
“Audition” chronicles the life of the world –renowned interviewer and television journalist Barbara Walters. Recently, Walters appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show chatting about her fascinating life and recently released book. Inside “Audition”, Walters talks about her life’s journey which began in Boston, Massachusetts. She reveals the impact of her sister’s disability and father’s ambition…
Publishing an E-book
If you are just starting out as a writer, are not sure if you are going to get accepted with the query letters you have been sending out or don’t want to go through the pains of physical publishing, e-book publishing is a great option. From what I’ve been seeing, as well as others, e-book…
“Running In Heels” by Anna Maxted
If any of you are looking for a great chick flick, “Running in Heels” by Anna Maxted is a great read. It’s fast, simple and fun and it’s one of the types that leaves you with a ‘feel good feeling’ about life and things in general. This book starts with Natalie, a 27 year old…
Publishing for a World Wide Market
If you are working on a book or are planing on publishing a book, there is a new playing field that is starting to merge. The boundaries of business, information and ideas are completely broken (thank you Internet), and now you have the potential of going overseas with your book, especially if you are publishing…