I started watching Paranormal State years ago, and even though I can catch it less frequently now, I still love the show. Part of the appeal of the show is in helping people who are tormented by ghosts … more
Bearers of the Black Staff is the latest in Terry Brooks' epic Shannara saga. While my husband has read most of these novels, this was my first exposure to Brooks or to the Shannara saga. In this book, … more
I had high hopes for this book because I love humor and I also am slightly suspicious of garden gnomes. I have grown tired of the endless supply of ‘zombie survival manuals' on the market, and I thought … more
When I saw Booze Cakes I knew that I had to have it, which is a compliment since I have about 4oo cookbooks and I am a chef. I am delighted with this book. Castella and Stone have outdone themselves with … more
Grimblades is Nick Kyme’s addition to the Warhammer Armies line of books from Black Library. It follow a band of halberders as they try to survive one of the bloody devastation of the goblin warlord … more
Death and Dishonor is the latest offering by Black Library for the Warhammer fantasy universe. All stories explore the theme in very unique ways. From a knight that is stuck in limbo with a malevolent … more
Tres Leches cake. Sweet tamales. Flan. Pan. Milk Fudge. Those familiar with the sweet flavors of Mexico will have the their mouths watering with the litany of delicious temptations. Until now, most of … more
About ten years ago, I couldn't get enough gel pens. I had tons of colors, and tons of each one of those colors. That was because as awesome as gel pens were, they always skipped and stopped working on … more
I just received my Caselogic netbook case in the mail and I am very, very happy with it. It is a handsome little case that is the perfect size for my netbook. I love the fact the outside is rather rigid, … more
I will admit it. I love Star Trek and I love Zombies. Who doesn't? When I saw this was a combination of the two I had to have it. I was not disappointed. But this story is not just a thoughtless excuse … more
I picked up Bedeviled because I needed something light and pulpy to offset what was going on with my life at the time. The cover drew me in, but once I started reading, I was so riveted that I did not … more
I was drawn to this book because I love scrap quilts. I love them for their practicality in the days past, when women used up any scraps of fabric they had, and I love them now because they give me a … more
I am relatively new to quilting and I bought this book because I want to learn how to make more quilt blocks. I am also an avid history fan and the book appealed to me in that way, as well. This book … more
I have just started helping my husband run his business and I ordered this to have a better understanding of what I can and can't deduct based on the time we spend working at home. It is a very helpful … more
I just received this case in the mail and I am quite pleased. It is small, black and compact. Yet, it has many nice features that most will love. It comes with both an optional shoulder strap and loops … more
I read this book as someone who does not yet have children, but does plan on starting a family in the next few years. I decided forewarned is forearmed. Therefore, I dove in. I found some of the information … more
It feels odd to me to review the Revolutionary Paul Revere since admittedly; I did not make it more than 6 chapters into the book. This is odd for me, since I love history and usually devour books about … more
I am a huge Supernatural fan. I have watched every episode of all 5 seasons twice, and some more than that. I have also read all the pervious Supernatural books, including the recent Heart of the Dragon. … more
When I first noticed 500 Vegan Recipes on the shelves, I almost shrugged it off. I have a ton of vegan cookbooks, but something compelled me to buy this book. I am so thankful that I did, because it was … more
When I saw this book, I was very interested because I have been known to drink a cocktail or two in my time. I am uninterested in the bar scene, and I prefer to make my own cocktails at home. I don't … more
When I first got this video, I was pretty excited. Both my husband and I play video games. I have been thinking about getting him Dante's Inferno, so the companion movie seemed like a good treat. Instead … more
I have been a Ramones fan for a while, I can't say how long without giving my age. I have also been aware of the popularity of Joey Ramone and the impact he's made in pop art and culture. How could no … more
I started getting the cross stitch calendars every year starting 3 years ago. Last year, the calendar was a real treat, and Ms. Spurlock follow it up again with another stunning collection. There is a … more
I have been a fan of Antiques Roadshow for over a decade. I'll admit, I can't help myself. There is something thrilling about everyone coming together from a city and bringing their treasures in only … more
I am a vegan culinary instructor and chef. I love conservation and reusing items, and since I love Christmas, I was thrilled to hear about this book. Getty embraces the concept of taking one of the most … more
Dark Spirits is on the surface one more bartending book in the pantheon of mixing books out there. However, do not be quick to dismiss this gem. This book focuses on dark liquors, like bourbon, scotch, … more
Pleasure and pain. That is the foundation in many ways of Barker's Cenobite mythos, and this anthology had both, which I will explain in a moment. First, this book is a collection of new works based on … more
Many people make assumptions about vegetarian food. Many non-vegetarians think that all they eat are salads. Vegans think that vegetarian food is greasy and/or gross. Asbell has set out to change everyone's … more
All Cakes Considered is a wonderful book by Melissa Gray, who works behind the scenes at NPR's All Things Considered. One day, she baked a cake based on Martha Washington's Great Cake and brought it in … more
Manga Cross Stitch is a unique offering to the crafter community for many reasons and it is those unique qualities that make this book a worthy addition to your home library. First, while crochet books … more
I was excited to see this innovative book by Jo Waterhouse, Art by Tattooists Beyond Flash. There are several reasons that a book like this is long overdue. The first is that too often tattoo artists … more
Salty Sweets is a new delightful cookbook by Christine Matheson, and it is a book well past it's due. As a vegan pastry chef, I love the combination of salty and sweet and the flavor sensations it can … more
Right now, `Being Green' is a buzzword everyone is using, so much so that it can't be long before this is the newest addition to Office Bingo. However, Jeff Klein has lived as he teaches. He runs businesses … more
Frankly, I wasn't looking for much when I ordered Dark Time: Mortal Path Book 1. I thought that it would be a fun read for me that I could review. I was surprised (delightfully so) at how excellent the … more
The Perfect Apron by Rob Merrett is a bit of a mixed bag. There are several reasons for this mixed rating, so I will explore the positives and negatives, starting with the positives. First, … more
I was the first in line at my local bookstore to grab a copy of Vegan Lunch Box Around the World. I have to admit that I am a fan of McCann's blog, and her first book, the Vegan Lunch Box, but this book … more
I was terribly excited to see Linda Ziedrich's new book - The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves. I am a Sous Chef and I own 300 + cookbooks, but I have nothing in my collection like this. … more
I was excited to get Hater in the mail. I immedately put aside the other book I was reading, and started to turn pages. Unfortunately, that is what I was doing, was turning pages. Nothing was compelling … more
I am both a connoisseur of personal histories and tattoos. I thought I would love this book, since I have read other books on tattoo history and I have watched shows such as LA Ink, Inked, and Tattoo … more
Forrest Griffin is a staple of MMA and a winner of Ultimate Fighter. He's charismatic and likeable. I just never knew that he was this funny, or could write this well. I am both … more