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“Be With You” by Takuji Ichikawa
BE WITH YOU by Takuji Ichikawa (translated from the Japanese by Terry Gallagher) has a quiet, sentimental value to it. It’s a touching story about a husband and wife, and a little boy. Mio (wife) had died but when she returns home a year later, Takkun (husband) and Yuji (son) are shocked. — read more
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“Darkly Dreaming Dexter” by Jeff Lindsay
DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER by Jeff Lindsay features a serial killer with a heart—the psychopath Dexter Morgan who is a full-time forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police. He kills only the bad guys (and is never caught) and is driven by […] — read more
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“Dear John” by Nicholas Sparks
DEAR JOHN by Nicholas Sparks is about John Tyree. John is a troubled young man who joins the army after high school. He meets Savannah Lynn Curtis during his leave and in that short time, falls in love with her. Their feelings are mutual. Little did they know, the two words—“Dear John”—will change their lives… — read more
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“Black Hills” by Nora Roberts
BLACK HILLS by Nora Roberts is a joint-reading with Julia. As always, it’s been great fun doing it with her who is also a big fan of NR. For this review, we both have decided to do a Q&A format by answering both sets of questions. Let’s begin! […] — read more
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“Behind That Shiny Resume” by Jasmine Yow
BEHIND THAT SHINY RESUME: Jottings of a Troubled College Student by Jasmine Yow and published by ARMOUR Publishing was lent to me by my sister, Catherine. She told me that the book is written by her university mate. I took one look at it and I knew this is a book I should read. I… — read more
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The Magic Touch, Vol. 1
THE MAGIC TOUCH, Vol. 1 by Izumi Tsubaki, is the first of the five mangas selected for the Manga Challenge hosted by Rhinoa. This will not be a review but instead I would like to share my feelings, particularly about liking a person and falling in love. I totally relate with this: When you like… — read more
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“Isolation” by Travis Thrasher
A Christian family moves into a remote area called Edge Hill, North Carolina, seeking for peace. James Miller (a burned-out and disillusioned missionary) and his wife, Stephanie, sees strange and frightening things. Zachary, their eight-year-old son, explores the new home and discovers some horrifying secrets about the place. This book is a faith-based novel […] — read more
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“Airhead: Being Nikki” by Meg Cabot
AIRHEAD: BEING NIKKI by Meg Cabot picks up from the first book in the trilogy. Tomboy Emerson ‘Em’ Watts is living the glamorous life of the teen-supermodel Nikki Howard, but it’s not easy. It gets even more exciting now as Em discovers the truth behind her brain transplant into Nikki’s body. Something sinister is brewing… — read more
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“Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins (Book 2)
This is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy and here it gets even more suspenseful. The Capitol is unhappy with District 12’s victory (something happened in the first book). The year of victory coincides with the Quarter Quell, “a glorified version of the games,” which happens on every twenty-fifth anniversary of the games.… — read more
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“Skellig” by David Almond
SKELLIG by David Almond is a story about friendship, love, and family. Ten-year-old Michael recounts his discovery of a mysterious creature living in a garage of the rundown property his family has just purchased. The creature is in a sorry state. — read more
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