worth it as free part of a get 1 free deal

On finding Weisberger had a new book out i was greatly excited as i'd loved all her previous books. About half way through this one i realised it just wasn't the same. Previous heroines have been strong, determined and relatively career driven. By comparison this heroine lacked anything, instead she stayed home alone with the dog. Whilst the book tackles a modern theme of the temptations to male celebrities, the heroine appears to fail to rise above her circumstance and discover new depths in herself, itstead her pinacle moment is going stag to a wedding! I adore Weisberger's other books and look forward to a return to form with her next book.

Enjoyable Reading

This is a pretty good series to read - enjoyable, not too heavy going, though a little predictable. Great bargain from Amazon for the boxed set of 8. Would highly recommend to any vampire/fantasy fanatic.<br /><br />

Don't buy one copy......buy 3

I bought this book as soon as it came out partly because of some outstanding reviews, but mainly because I couldn't believe that no one has tackled why certain flavours go together before. So obvious.....doh!<br /><br />I showed my new purchase to a foodie friend of mine over dinner. He salivated over it to the detriment of the meal we were eating. The conversation wasn't so hot either. To make a point, I left it with him. And then I left him. One copy down.<br /><br />I showed my next copy to my sister in law and it hasn't been seen since. Two copies down.<br /><br />My third and final copy hasn't left my handbag. What a joy to have something like this to dip into. Niki Segnit has come up with perhaps the most innovative approach to food writing since Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking. But where as Harold's opus demands scholarly concentration, The Flavour Thesaurus, is full of humour and life. This is what she has to say on the combination of celery and shellfish:<br /><br />"Waking from a coma in season 6 of The Sopranos, the first thing Tony asks for is a lobster roll from the Pearl Oyster Bar in the West Village. If you've ever wondered why mobsters are fat, you might like to note that these include melted butter AND mayonnaise. Mix lobster meat, a little finely chopped celery, a squeeze of lemon and seasoning, and leave in the fridge while you open out hot dog buns like books and brown the insides in a pan of melted butter. Stuff the lobster mix into the bun. Eat lying back on a sun lounger, thinking of New England."<br /><br />So although the basic premise is the matching of pairs of flavours, there is just so, so much more. Food history, recipes, delicious morsels from other great food writers and cultural references from Chekov to the Rolling Stones, make this a life affirming treasury for the confirmed foodie or anyone who has a passing interest in why we eat what we do. Segnit has a charming, intimate style - you just know she'd be a brilliant dinner companion - she manages to combine her hard won research with a sparklingly light anecdote or knowing opinion.<br /><br /> Utterly terrific. Just remember to buy more than one copy.

Bill Bryson: At Home - hardback

Received my order within 2 days as promised. Packaging secure and book in pristine quality. Have just finished reading this most enlightening book and yet again Bill Bryson's wit made me chuckle.

A firm favourite

We bought this for our two year old daughter and its now her favourite bedtime story, she asks for this book every day.

Nothing to Envy

Make it short and sweet they say. Well this book is the mother of all must reads. What a great book. You will ask yourself how can people treat other people they way the hierarchy of NK treat their population? I hope I live to see this regime and that of other similar regimes collapse - unfortunately it may take a while and we can only wonder and be in awe of what the North Koreans as a population survive.<br /><br />FM

Great present

Really pleased with this. Bought it as a birthday present for a friend who enjoys cooking and the recipes are amazing, all just that little bit different. Would certainly buy again for others.

Simply love it

I found out about this series by seeing gameplay of the game that is coming out this week. The video also went to say about the film that is coming out soon. I checked out some trailers for the film and thought it looked very good and my kind of thing. I then found out that it was originally a series of graphic novels and came here to order them. <br /><br />I have now received all 6 in 4 days (free postage option so good time) and all of the books were delivered in very good condition which I am very pleased with.<br /><br />I so far have only read the first one (this one) and loved it. The story is great and the end leaves you begging for the next book. It really is to the authors credit how well he has managed to give all of the characters a personality even the ones that don't say much. The humor is great and at times had me rolling off my bed in laughter.<br /><br />I would highly recommend this, the first one as I can't comment on the others yet but if they keep the quality of this first one then I can recommend them as well.<br /><br />better end this now. have to go read the second one.

Great summer read

enjoyable summer read from katie price as i have all her books and enjoy reading them. this book follows on from the previous story angel uncovered and is a great page turner.<br />

Linger leaves you wanting more!

I couldn't wait for this book to come out. After reading Shiver I was desperate to find out what would happen next for Sam and Grace. Would Sam stay human, would they finally get their happily ever after? Linger takes you along on their emotional rollercoaster of a romance, just as you start to think they are going to get their happy ending the story takes another unexpected twist. The story was so compelling that I couldn't put it down and I read the entire book in one day, and the ending...wow I did't expect that. I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment 'Forever'.Linger

It is really worth it!!

I used this for my UKCAT practise and it was of most benefit to me. I will recommmend this to anyone that is about to do their UKCAT test. Coupled with the practise test on the UKCAT website, it is of the ost benefit. You don't need to buy more books this book is perfect alone to practise on!

A must read

This book sat on my shelf for two years untouched until I went on maternity leave and then I realised what a fool I'd been to leave it unread for so long. It was a real pleasure to read. It took me a few chapters to get used to the style of writing eg Clare aged 5, Henry aged 26 and 10. Once I got my head around it I couldn't put this book down. The story is basically a love story that will make you smile, your heart ache and occasionally laugh out loud. I love this book and think everyone should read it.

Not the best!!

I really enjoyed I Heart New York, but was bitterly disappointrd with this book - it seemed to lose its way in th storyline. I am now debating whether or not to read the Hollywood one.

An Extraordinary Revalation

To most of us our opinions of Germany during World War Two is of a nation providing unquestioning support of Hitler's Third Reich. Not so, is an obvious conclusion although there has been little hard evidence of this in writing. "Alone In Berlin" provides a very revealing insight into everyday life in Germany at the time and gives a crucially critical voice to not just one but a number of characters in this extraordinary novel.<br /><br />Put simply this is the story of the questioning and gradual disillusionment of one man in the truths and beliefs of the prevailing political mood during the war. The storytelling is sparse and unfussy but compelling throughout. It is a fascinating read and some of it is nothing short of a revaltation. This is a very well written book and is up there with"Tin Drum" in presenting a mood within Germany at this time.<br /><br />What makes this more remarkable is the story of the writing of the book itself which is contained at the end of the novel itself. It gives you another perspective on how extraordinary this book is. Having recently arrived here this book really deserves to be read. I won't spoil the story too much because I would simply say that if you're thinking about reading this book, you really should as it won't disappoint you on any level as it's an absolute must read.

Back up to his previous high standards

I was devastated when Ian Rankin retired Rebus. And more devastated when I didn't enjoy his follow up novel, Doors Open, about art fraud very much. I was worried that Rankin would never reach Rebus like heights again, but in this new novel, he has returned to form, much to my utter relief.<br /><br />Malcolm Fox works for The Complaints, the Edinburgh police force's own internal crime investigators. He is just celebrating his watertight case against a popular old school copper being accepted by the procurator fiscal when disaster strikes. His sister's boyfriend is found on a patch of waste ground with his head caved in. Disaster follows disaster when Fox ends up being suspended along with the latest cop he is supposed to be investigating for involvement in child porn. Complex plotting and lots of red herrings and double bluffs make this an appealing, well wrought story that is fast paced, intriguing and clever.<br /><br />I loved it.

Still targeting female teenagers

Well, had read some reviews and thought this could be for me - I like intelligent science fiction. However, I grew very tired of it, it simply didn't capture my attention and the romantic inlays were a bit too much. I'll simply leave you with two quote and let you decide yourselves:<br /><br />His warm, callused fingers tug my chin up. My heart throbs when our eyes meet.<br /><br />"Oh Mel", he sighs in my ear, and pulls my face around to meet his.<br />More flames in his lips, fiercer than the others, blistering. I don't know what I'm doing, but it doesn't matter. His hands are in my hair, and my heart is about to combust. I can't breathe. I don't _want_ to breathe. <br /><br />And that about sums it up...