Dorayne's Doorway

Think of it this way - if you got stuck in a cave for years and years to come and all you could rely on was your memories of your life and books you have read, wouldn't you read a lot?

Avogadro Corp (Singularity, #1)

Avogadro Corp (Singularity, #1) - William Hertling A great book - not quite worth five stars (those books adopt me like a family member and I them, this wasn't quite like that) but nevertheless a very fast and interesting read. It was well written, the characters became real and vivid really fast; without them being too shallow or too introspective, and the author described the internal working of a large corporation really well. All in all, it was a good story, a believable scenario, it went fast and smoothly. I will be looking forward to reading book number two of the Singularity series.

The Deadliest Plague

The Deadliest Plague - Brian J. Clarke A very engaging book although I do have to agree with other reviews I have seen - it contains a lot of typos and that may be off-putting for some who can't concentrate easily. The details are very good, as are the settings but be prepared for some corny scenes and sexual innuendos. Enough said, despite the cons mentioned above, the pros dominated and I really enjoyed reading this - a second book of which I procured the sample and when finished, I bought the book without hesitation.

Vaults of Yoh Vombis (The Unexpurgated Clark Ashton Smith Ser.)

The Vaults of Yoh-Vombis - Clark Ashton Smith Absolutely amazing.

Tombstoning

Tombstoning - Doug Johnstone Ok - two stars, and only because it was set in places that I know really well. Story so-so, writing the same, and had it not been for the fact that I was fishing for descriptions of my favourite places, I wouldn't have been interested at all. Shame.

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Janus Reprisal (Covert-One)

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Janus Reprisal (Covert-One) - Jamie Freveletti Not as good as the other Covert One books but nevertheless I was very happy to discover that someone is still carrying the torch. Just hope that Gale Lynds is going to write more, his books were by far the best. The Janus Reprisal was more about prevention than about accomplished grand schemes, and the characters seemed less developed and different, but in places the atmosphere was unmistakeable.

Futility or the Wreck of the Titan

Futility or The Wreck Of The Titan - Morgan Robertson Got it because of the story accompanying the actual book. As a Titanic afficionado, I had no idea. Quite a good story, with some very interesting elements. Smooth reading as well.

The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson A very interesting and rewarding read. The atmosphere was created beautifully, the writing style was a bit unusual for me but very readable overall and the story was great. Even though the ending seemed a bit abrupt at first, when I had time to think about it after finishing the book, it was very appropriate. Very much enjoyed this, and will be looking to read another book by this author.

Dead Bait 2

Dead Bait 2 - Steve Alten,  Ramsey Campbell,  Guy N. Smith,  Tim Curran,  James Robert Smith A very rare rating for me but couldn't help it. Then only reason it got the one star was because of one story by Steve Alten. The rest were either book filler stories, boring or badly written. The first book was more interesting, and i'm not sure I'm going to bother reading the third book. Shame - though it does prove that Steve Alten is good.

A Face in the Crowd

A Face in the Crowd - Stephen King,  Stewart O'Nan Only read the first short story, having been familiar with the other two books for a while. It was nice and melancholic, very well written.

Goliath

Goliath - Steve Alten Liked it, and was not surprised to read about the upcoming part two at the end. The story was well-paced, and enjoyable; it contained many inspirational quotes (some of which I highlighted - something I don't really do at all). Some twists were unexpected (always a bonus) and in all, not a bad book. Overall only three stars though, with an additional star for the quotes used in the story.

Phobos (The Domain Trilogy, #3)

Phobos (The Domain Trilogy, #3) - Steve Alten Still a very good and captivating read; however, as the timelines became increasingly overwritten and enmeshed, I found myself almost skipping the Mayan mythology explanations in an effort to keep up with the story. The ending seemed a bit of a quick wrap, as well as sentimental. Not the quality of the previous two parts but neverthless, I will be reading part four when it comes out. The story still continues and in my opinion, still has something to give.

The Bar Code Tattoo

The Bar Code Tattoo - Suzanne Weyn The dystopian conditions were very well described and I enjoyed the progression of the story, although towards the end it started losing pace and some elements were unnecessary (without offering any spoilers). Still, a good afternoon read and a definite must for younger adults who should know about politics and the dangers of the current society.

The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, #3)

The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, #3) - Rick Riordan Very enjoyable - looked forward to reading this, having waited for a year. Even though I had not read any of the books in the meantime, I have gotten back into the story very easily and within minutes was was reading happily. Percy's adventures are still interesting, and now I'm going to be waiting for The House Of Hades.

Dům drobných radostí

Dům drobných radostí - Colette Vivier This book was given to me by my great-grandmother that has passed away more than 12 years ago. I fell in love with it instantly, loved and read the story many times. It is not only a great children's book but also a lovely story. Very popular in the former Czechoslovakia, as this edition is the third published.

Corpalism

Corpalism - Arun D. Ellis Very grateful for this recommendation - I enjoyed every part of the book. Some of them may have seemed less enticing, interesting or even unnecessary for the story as a whole but nevertheless, it was an amazing and fulfilling experience. I was not concerned about the size of the book - if I like a book, I only wish for more pages...
The arguments and ideas were clear, and the use of current topics refreshing. Put this in my Read Again collection on kindle, and it may well find its way into my Favourites, i.e. books I can read anytime and anywhere and would not want to part with.

The Shell Game

The Shell Game - Steve Alten A fantastic read - very fascinating. Steve Alten writes very professionally about various problems perceived globally. I am not certain whether he is factually correct in all claims he makes in his books but there are no obvious and painful inconsistencies or fallacies; after all, this is still a fiction book. It makes one think hard about the storyline, eventually becoming fully immersed in it. The pace is fast, not boring, and all facts (or quasi-facts) seem necessary and not overbearing. The Shell Game is a fine example of why Steve Alten is rising high in my private list of my favourite authors.