Bestsellers in Books

I bought this book because I expected that it would just be a compilation of funny, irreverent quips. I bought another copy to give to my dad because I found that it was not only the hilarious compilation I expected, but it also had a strong undercurrent of substance that caught me totally off-guard. I read the first half and could not stop laughing, and the second half had me laughing and getting choked up at the same time. GREAT book. Absolutely recommend it for anyone who isn’t overly sensitive to foul language. Read more »

First, this is one of the first non-fiction books I’ve read in years – I’m a mystery/thriller fan. That said, I have no idea why I picked up this book. Wow, what a great random choice! I made myself ration my reading time – I enjoyed the book so much. Barbara Demick weaves together the stories (based on interviews) of a very diverse group of North Koreans in a way that gives readers a picture of the population as a whole. This isn’t a history book or social argument. It’s a collection of stories based on interviews with real people about how they survived real – and tragic – events. I was fascinated by the information presented at the end of the book. I’m sure few of us consider how the inevitable demise of North Korea will effect South Korea’s economy and population in general. That country’s strategic planning and research will be invaluable as they attempt to both help their neighbors and control the potential damage to their economy, infrastructure and culture. Read more »

Tragic, yet had me laughing out loud in parts. Hard to put down. Literally had copies delivered to friends to share my good fortune of stumbling on such a fine novel. Read more »

Bill Bryson is an excellent writer who couples research with a very fine literary style. I could not put this book down! Read more »

Michael Pollan’s IN DEFENSE OF FOOD: AN EATER’S MANIFESTO receives actor Scott Brick’s excellent narrative skills as it provides a survey of ‘real food’ of the past, its need for defense – or not – and the changing dietary challenges Americans face as they shop for and choose foods. From the political and social impact of Western dietary habits to connections between higher nutrition awareness and lowered health, IN DEFENSE OF FOOD is an ear-opening manifesto. Read more »

Oh, c’mon… Reading the reviews… AFF is classic Tucker Max?! The infamous legend of the new ‘fratire’ genre or whatever. I almost think it’s better than IHTSBIH. He talks VERY briefly about his childhood- wish he would write more on that subject, but don’t think he is ready to face those demons quite yet, if ever. But if he did, I would read it, for sure. AFF is great, hysterical, classic TM material, and I loved it. I think the RV story is my favorite all time TM story. That was so funny. But seriously, I liked how he touched on his childhood, even if it was brief. I really liked how he wrote a little in-depth about the girls that hook up with him- he kinda alludes to the fact that the girls are, well…probably a little whacked from their childhood; lack of father figures in their life, etc. Or just soul-less chicks. And he doesn’t leave himself out, knowing full well there has to be something wrong with him too, but admits that he doesn’t want to explore that. OK, fine. But it would be great if he did. Read more »

English language shows up like a palpable subject, like the old (hundreds and hundreds of years old) lady who sits beside us on the bus, on her way not to the confort of her house, but in search for some good fun on the neighbourhood, or maybe beyond. I am not an English native speaker, and you who are reading this may find many grammar or vocabulary mistakes in this review, of which I am not well aware myself, but that doesn’t worries me much, as Mr. Bragg conveys rather conforting news to us who use English as a second language: we’ve got a very important role in the next chapters of this never-ending English adventure. I confess I am very proud of it, and it’d be an honour if my part on this story was to be told by such a good storyteller as Mr. Bragg. Read more »

I’m not a party loving human being, and I certainly never was. In fact I am a stay at home mother of 2, who has only been intoxicated like 3 times. That being said-this is the best book I think I’ve ever read. Obviously not for it’s intellectual goodness, or educational value. And it’s true, I may even have a first class ticket to hell for laughing until it hurt at the insanity that this book lends, but that’s not going to stop me from giving copies out as Christmas presents. I have never laughed as hard as I did at numerous stories in this book, and I really could not put it down. There are a lot of things I want to say in this review, but I’m pretty sure Amazon would not be happy. Anyway, read the book, you’ll be glad you did, whether it is for the sheer hilarity of it, or the pure disgust. Either way, it will be worth it! Read more »

Poetry is very interesting from the historical perspective. Poetry i beautiful and fascinating. Quality of book is perfect. Arrived very quickly with regular mail. Great deal! Read more »

Black Beauty becomes really sad and then he figures out that it could be a good thing that she has gone to a better place because she has no more troubles for her to fight over. Black beauty was sad because he lost the only one he could be in love with but not long after he was being worked really hard and he was not feeling good and he died after Ginger from being worked too hard. He had no more troubles for him to take care of either. When he died he was able to be with the one he loved. Then they really did live happily ever after. I recommend this book to anyone who likes horses because this book is about a horse who is brought to many places and trying to survive being with different owners and they are not being very nice to a horse who has been to a lot of places. This is a great book by Anna Sewell. She tells great stories about a young horse who becomes a great stallion. Anna Sewell has made great books and I would recommend any book written by her. I haven’t read any of the other books she wrote. Read more »