Sparks novel insightful, yet poorly written

Written by Samantha Thomas · January 12, 2010  

Author of “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember,” writes another New York Times bestseller, but that’s not to say that the novel is deserving of this bestseller title.  Nicholas Sparks tells a romantic plot in a predictable and unrealistic fashion. “Dear... (more...)

Picoult’s poetic flair shines in latest novel

Written by Kathleen Ambre · April 7, 2009  

“Change of Heart,” a novel written by the same author as “My Sister’s Keeper,” explores the nature of faith, bitter bits of the restorative justice system, and the fault line of religion. Jodi Picoult’s poetic flair, integrated into every one of her New York... (more...)

Teen Vampire Novel Delivers Romance and Thrills

Written by Elizabeth Tiffany · August 25, 2008  

After months of waiting, teenage girls and women alike were finally able to get their hands on Stephanie Meyer’s fourth and final installment to the extremely popular Twilight series: Breaking Dawn. With pre-orders well into the millions, fans made Breaking Dawn one of the highest pre-ordered... (more...)

Tennis champion shares his hardships

April 25, 2008  

Although his tennis strokes might far surpass his writing skills, professional tennis player James Blake presents a remarkable story of overcoming a broken back, the loss of his father, a paralyzed face, and a loss of balance to play tennis on the tour again in his autobiography Breaking Back. Much... (more...)

Bangkok Haunts mixes humor, suspense

March 19, 2008  

Set in the hot streets of Krung Thep (Bangkok), English author John Burdett takes us back to District 8 in his newest book Bangkok Haunts. We re-join Sonchai Jitpleecheep, who must investigate the death of his past love, Damrong, whose death is forever immortalized in a snuff film. Burdett... (more...)