books about: criticisms     books:       If Chins Could Kill : Confessions of a B Movie Actor209 reviews Bruce Campbell L.A. Weekly Books, 2002 READ THIS BOOK!! This book is a hilarious romp through the world of B-Movies and television. If you want to act, or love the world of professional make-believe, or if you just love a good belly laugh, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!             Halls of Fame124 reviews John D'Agata Graywolf Press, 2001 Judge the book on its own terms Let me preface this by saying I was a classmate of John's at the Iowa Writers' Workshop in the mid-90's. I remember discussing several of the essays included in this collection, and being incredibly impressed with both the work and the author. The time, imagination, detail, obsession, intelligence, honesty and humble nature of both the essays and the essayist should at the very least inspire a ...             The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Complete and Unabridged305 reviews Douglas Adams Portland House, 1997 In one word, great. I am going to make this simple. I read an old paperback copy of the original "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Having enjoyed reading the original, I found the "Ultimate" version in the discount section at Barnes and Noble. What a great buy for ten dollars. Not all may like the series. For those that do, I highly recommend all additional books to the original. You will not be let down, as ...             Les Miserables259 reviews Fictionwise Classic, 2003 The Genius Without a Brain Hugo is a man of contradictions: royalist and republican, chaste and amorous, defender and provocateur. It is sometimes difficult to pin down Hugo's politics, and the man paints with a broad brush, but one thing is certain: Victor Hugo is a creative genius of the highest level. The pen isn't necessarily mightier than the sword. Hugo's pen, however, most certainly is. Consider why you enjoy ...             Alanna578 reviews Tamora Pierce Oxford University Press, 1984 My Comfort Books Review: These books are my comfort books. In fact, all of the Tamora Pierce books from the Tortall series' are in that category. This is the first of Pierce's quartets ever published, starting with Alanna: The First Adventure. They all have a very strong female protagonist, who takes her destiny head-on and finds a way to train as a knight, even though such a thing is only for boys and men. She ...             The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth149 reviews Scott Hahn Doubleday, 1999 Perhaps the most inspiring book I have ever read This book changed my life. I read it in one weekend, and I was so excited about it that I kept reading parts of it to my husband. He found it to be so interesting and compelling that he did something I had been praying for (for a very long time). He got up the next Sunday and went to Mass with me. Six weeks later, he is attending every week. And we sit in Church and point out to each other the ...             The Little Prince191 reviews Antoine De Saint-Exupery Piccolo, 1982 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 ...             Lonesome Dove390 reviews Larry McMurtry Simon & Schuster, 1985 IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS ONE, YOU ARE MISSING A READING TREAT! This is one of those rather rare books that can be classified as a "cross over book." That is, you really need not be a fan of the Western genre to appreciate and enjoy reading it. I fall into that category. While I have certainly read Westerns from time to time, I do not particularly like them nor do I seek them out. This work is quite different though. I have to admit that I have actually ...             If You Give a Mouse a Cookie129 reviews Laura Joffe Numeroff Hodder Children's Books, 1986 THE TALE OF A VERY PUSHY MOUSE! This is the first offering of a wonderfully delightful series of like stories for children. If You Give a Mouse A Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond tell the story, and the problems you might run into, if you should happen to give a overly active and demanding mouse a cookie. The story begins with a young boy innocently setting by his sidewalk in front of his house. ...             Count of Monte Cristo388 reviews Alexandre Dumas Amereon Limited, 1986 Great copy of unabridged Count of Monte Cristo We only recently found out that all our copies of The Count of Monte Cristo were abridged. We checked this out of our local library and liked it so much we bought a copy for our home library. The type setting is very readable and best of all, it's not abridged. The story is a classic and a great read. I recommend it for everyone.             Rent111 reviews Jonathan Larson HarperEntertainment, 1997 A MUST HAVE TO REMEMBER RENT I have been so fortunate to have known this show for twelve years. Now that it has ended, I will have my memories of seeing the show as well as this amazing book. I own two copies of the book and have read it front to back. Thank you Jonathan Larson and thank you to all that have made this show the great piece of musical theatre that it is. I will miss the show, but this book will stay with me ...             Mother Night99 reviews Kurt Vonnegut Dell, 1991 Consumed the novel in a day The great thing about Vonnegut is that he makes it very easy to read his books, with or without an education. It may appear to some that he over simplifies or is self indulgent in his tales, which may be true, but we live in a generation of oversimplification. And a lot of people's minds are simple as well, so it only seems fitting, to keep it within our reach. The times may have changed ...             Jamberry103 reviews Bruce Degen Hodder Children's Books, 1984 wonderful book wonderful book . My daughter loves the rhyming words and the wonderful colorful illustrations. I would definitely recommend this book.             The Charlie's Angels Casebook110 reviews David Hofstede, Jack Condon Pomegranate Press (CA), 2000 Complete and fun reference book This is such a fun book! Lots of rare photos of all cast members. I really enjoyed the stories and anecdotes from all the personal interviews with the different cast members. This book obviously took lots of time and effort to compile. I was won over in the first few pages where proper hommage is paid to the Angels' predecessors in female crime-fighting : Anne Francis as Honey West and Diana Rigg ...             Gentle Rogue120 reviews Johanna Lindsey Avon, 2007 One of the best romance novels ever. I've read a number of books by J. Lindsey and my two favorites are this book and "A Loving Scoundrel." Both of them have a girl dressed as and pretending to be a boy. I loved the characters. Good plot. Good writing. Great fun CAUTION SPOILERS: Georgina was dressed as a boy and thought the captain (James) believed she was a boy. James knew she was really a girl but pretended he didn't ...             Fate is the Hunter94 reviews Ernest K. Gann Simon & Schuster, 1986 Read through in few sittings - - This is one of those books that has a sneak ending - best appreciated by reading through at a steady rate (which only makes sense once the climax of the book is revealed). The stories, anecdotes and tales seem almost trite and mundane - but build to the showdown, for me a life lesson. Flying is revealed for the joy it is, for its wonder, the thrill of a good landing when one has fought the good ...             The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)122 reviews Alexandre Dumas père Penguin Classics, 2003 The perfect tale of revenge & redemption This is one of the thickest books I've ever read, and it was worth every page. Don't be daunted by the size, the complete, unabridged Count of Monte Cristo is not just one of the best adventure stories ever written, but one of the best stories period. The simplicity of the story conceals everything the story has to say about life; the expectations, disappointments, despairs, hatreds, loves, joys ...             MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST - UPDATED (My Utmost for His Highest)119 reviews OSWALD CHAMBERS, JAMES REIMANN Discovery House Publishers, 2006 Great Book and Very Well Received I purchased My Utmost For His Highest as an appreciation gift for the Church School Staff Members at my church. The Book was very well received and appreciated. Some of the older members were especially pleased with the Large Print. I definitely recommend this product.             The Silver Crown99 reviews Robert C. O'Brien Gollancz, 1983 A Fantastic Dark Fantasy Story I first this book when I was about 12, and it remains on my shelf to this day (I'm now 35.) I highly recommend it for kids who enjoy fantasy books. Yes, it's dark and has genuinely creepy moments in it--but I see no reason that should discourage young readers or their parents, as it's an extremely engaging tale of a little girl battling the forces of evil. Resourceful girl characters are in ...             The Brothers Karamazov112 reviews Fyodor Dostoevsky Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002 I occupy myself with this mystery because I want to be a man Anyone interested in the central question facing mankind will find `The Brothers Karamazov' an essential guide. That question--on man's capacity for responsibility and the proper role of the state and religion--is posed throughout the story in dialogue and events, and is framed neatly in a 20-page section where Ivan presents a poem titled `The Grand Inquisitor' to his brother Alyosha. 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