books about: contemporaries     books:       The Little Prince191 reviews Antoine de Saint-Exupery Harcourt, Brace & World, 1943 Little Prince speaks to the child in me I was an adult when i read this book, and i really appreciated the lessons in life that Saint-Exupery shares through the Little Prince. A great book, full of beautiful illustrations, easy to read, while fun and sad at the same time. I personally read it as if Exupery is sharing with us the conversations he has with his own inner child, in the image of the Little Prince. That is why the ...             Mrs. Mike141 reviews Benedict Freedman, Nancy Freedman Berkley Trade, 2002 an old friend returns Mrs Mike is an old friend. I first read and enjoyed this book more than 35 years ago. This story chronicals the life of mountie Sgt Mike and Mrs. Mike. It honestly chronicals these lives and shows that it is in the sharing of the small things that make life joyful. I'm so happy to be able to now be able to now share this book with my neice             Boy's Life261 reviews Robert McCammon Pocket, 2008 Hardy boys with a bit of Harry Potter sprinkled in... This is the first book I have read by the author and what a great introduction. Considering this book was written in the early 90's, the 12-year old Cory M. main character, was a harbinger of the "magical boy" at the edge of adolescence. Ala Harry Potter, Cory has the sixth sense. Though there are elements of horror, this is mainly a autobiography of kids in the 60's. The feel of the time is ...             Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 3)220 reviews J.R. Ward Signet, 2006 I would rea it all over again.. Zsadist was just such a powerful vampire, but his past held him captive made him uneasy to be around, hard as stone, and very dangerous...until Bella made him feel worthy. This novel held everything..it was captivating, drama filled, griping, a tear jerker, and heartfelt...oh so touching(I felt like I was watching a TV movie). He was so sexy, thuggish, strong, a straight up ruffneck. I would read ...             Waiting in Vain: A Novel447 reviews Colin Channer One World/Ballantine, 2003 An Amazing Literary Journey That Took My Breath Away Colin Channer to me is like a modern day Picasso with a pen. His dialogue is compelling, soul-stirring and purposeful and his characters are engaging. You can almost close your eyes and imagine yourself seeing the story unfold as if you were a fly on the wall at a gallery in New York, a beach house in Jamaica, or the Streets of London. This is the mark of a truly great storyteller. Our main ...             The Neverending Story265 reviews Michael Ende, Ralph Manheim Doubleday Books, 1983 Beautiful Edition Many reviewers have already given a synopsis of this fantastic story of a boy literally drawn into a book he is reading. So, I wanted to comment on this particular edition. I was hesitant to spend so much money on a book that has been in print for so long and is readily available in cheap paperback copies. However, this is a beautiful hardcover edition. Collectible quality. The dust ...             Friends and Lovers271 reviews Eric Jerome Dickey NAL Trade, 2000 AAMBC Reviews If you ever want to get to know a true artist, why not embrace a writer like Dickey. The characters in this book are so relatable that it is almost like your inside the book. There is a play on this book as well same tittle and I strongly suggest you read this book. You can't say your a true book reader without obtaining this novel.             Le Fin (Lambert)167 reviews Victoria Taylor Murray PublishAmerica, 2002 A story you will forever remember, Le Fin by Victoria Taylor Murray is a love story that you'll forever remember. I fell in love with Nouri and Gabe and Company by the time I finished the 2nd book in the Lambert series. Talk about a steamy affair, ouch! Gabe and Nouri belong together so I was thrilled they wound up together even though for a long time I didn't think they would, whew! When the writer stated on the back cover of ...             Ella Enchanted1076 reviews Gail Carson Levine Thorndike Press, 2000 Cinderella Who? by Sara Martinez Many young girls dream of having a fairy tale life just like the ones that appear in Disney movies such as Cinderella, but what happens when these girls grow into young ladies and expect a little more than your usual fairy tale? In her novel Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine adds a whole new twist to the familiar story of Cinderella. With the use of point of view, characterizations and themes, ...             Paradise239 reviews Judith McNaught Pocket, 1996 One Of The Best... I have a read a lot of books, and yet Paradise is still among one of my favorites. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book!! It is full of so many different emotions, that you don't know whether to cry, laugh, be angry, be happy, because it is full of ALL of those!! I highly recommend this book and trust me, you will not want to put this book down!!             White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)126 reviews Roc, 2007 The White Night...another good book from Jim Butcher An action packed, Harry Dresden adventure. This is another in the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. Butcher's hero, Harry Dresden, is a wizard/private investigator who has his own battery of unusual resources and methods of getting things done. Because Harry's 'involvement' usually leads to confrontations, there is always something happening to keep your interest; it makes it easy to read ...             The River Why93 reviews David James Duncan Blackstone Audiobooks, 2006 Wise Like A Fish Lovers of fishing, or Oregon, or life, or the search for life's meaning should love this book. So should readers interested in thoughtful, creative and honest writing; or of clever, insightful and profound character development. Gus Orviston is an enduring main character, and his discovery of his brother, Bill Bob's, unique and beautiful self, by itself, makes the book worth reading. With a ...             A Rumor of War105 reviews Philip Caputo Owl Books, 1996 Excellent look into front line Vietnam I thought this book was the best book on Vietnam that I have ever read. Its a facinating look into life as a line officer in a front line Marine Infantry batallion during the early part of the war. Caputo holds nothing back when it comes to describing life on the front line and what goes through the minds of these young, too young Marines who fought on the front line. An excellent read and I ...             The Black Stallion94 reviews Walter Farley Random House Books for Young Readers, 2000 Classic Book & the movie was a masterpiece This book is a must-read for any child. When I was young I read lots of Jack London books and I also read the entire Walter Farley Black Stallion series. Walter Farley's books are written in a very simple style, easy for young readers to understand. The movie is a timeless classic & was so well done. Some children will find the movie slow (no talking during the whole island sequence) but if your ...             I Thought About You Today103 reviews Vincent Tyler Rose Petals Publishing, 1999 I Thought About You Today I received your book, "I thought about you today" and your CD "chocolatecoveredcherries", from my boyfriend Deronti Milam tonight. I could not put it down until I finished the last page. I thought that it was very interesting. On the back cover it states that "this book is for adult women". Men need to read it as well so they can learn what is pleasing to a woman. If more men and women catered to ...             Ride the Wind116 reviews Lucia St Clair Robson Ballantine Books, 1982 One of my favorite books I really enjoyed this book. It was moving and well done. Very emotional - I cried a lot.             The Blue Castle124 reviews L.M. Montgomery Bantam Books, 1989 Totally Unrealistic, Totally Charming Fairy tale is the best description for this novel. The drab, old-maidish heroine with the horrible family who blossoms in a new setting and finds the man of her dreams is the most trite of plots. But LM Montgomery has pulled it off by not taking herself or the story too seriously. It's the kind of novel a young girl can adore, and an older, more sophisticated reader can still enjoy. I loved ...             Christy: The Young Readers Edition108 reviews Anna Wilson Fishel, Catherine Marshall Chosen Books, 2001 Loved it! This is one of those classic novels that you could read again and again. I hadn't read it since high school twenty years ago and just re-read Christy last week. I like it even better now than I did then (and I loved it then, too). I would have loved to have had Catherine Marshall's version of a sequel (hopefully it would have consisted of a continuation of Neil & Christy's romance), but I ...             White Lines108 reviews Tracy Brown St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Loved this Book!!! This book was very well written. I love the story! I could relate to all the characters. As thick as the book was, I still was able to finish it in only a few days. Nice job Ms.Brown!! :)             Tropical Storm98 reviews Melissa Good Justice House Publishing, 2000 Missy's first miracle. An uber with a duo every bit as vibrant as those in her beloved X&G sagas. Whoda thunk the world of corporate computing could be so darn entertaining and compelling. With one of the best rescue scenes ever. Dar and Kerry are alive and living in Miami.              search for books about, awakened, black, brotherhood, castle, christy, dagger, dresden, edition, enchanted, friends, lambert, lines, little, lover, lovers, neverending, paradise, prince, readers, rumor, stallion, storm, story, thought, today, tropical, waiting, white, young books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen DVD: Beyond the Sea we recommend Cinderella Who? by Sara Martinez Impressum - about us get your own shoutbox