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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Glamourmom Nursing Bra Full Bust Long Top; Brand: Glamourmom; Review: These tanks are my favorite. I currently have a 38G bra size and the medium fits me well. It provides good support without the need for an actual bra. Don't expect it to hold you in place while running or bouncing but for layering it's perfect. I am able to unclasp and clasp with one hand by pulling the shoulder strap down instead of pulling the tank part up. I own this in 3 colors and will probably buy more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: BRAVADO! DESIGNS Womens' Essential Nursing Bra Tank; Brand: ; Review: These tanks are very good quality and true to size. I would like a little extra length but otherwise no complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Momo Baby Boys Soft Sole Leather Shoes - Race Car (0-6 Months); Brand: Momo Baby; Review: These shoes are good quality. Comparable to Robeez brand. My child currently measures a size 5 shoe and these are a little snug. I plan on ordering a size up next time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Aerosoles Women's Betunia Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Super comfortable and light-weight. The wide size fits my pregnancy feet well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sperry Halyard Hook & Loop Boat Shoe (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: SPERRY; Review: These fit my son perfectly at 1 year 10 months old and he can still wear them almost 3 months later. They've held up nicely to an active boy. The brown color is very forgiving with dirt stains. I'll likely buy again in a larger size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows: Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Amistad (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Italian for Beginners (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Sex and Lucia (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ciao (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Dish (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Office: Series 1 (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: A Lesson Before Dying (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Tortilla Soup (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Blue (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Power of One (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Karajan / Mutter: Beethoven: Violin Concert (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Babette's Feast (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: My Wife is an Actress (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: The Golden Wheel Boutique Hotel; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: An excellent hotel in every way. Great location on a pretty cobbled street between Charles Bridge and the castle. The interior is a great combination of old and new with artwork evident on every floor. Our room was large and comfortable with a beautiful, old, wooden ceiling and lots of little details to make us feel welcome. We had a partial view of the castle and the old stone steps which lead to a lovely terrace. Breakfast was good and served by a charming waiter with a great sense of humour. What made this hotel special was the staff. For example, we would arrive back from sightseeing to find chocolate and flowers arranged on the bed, after the room had been cleaned. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, especially the reception manager who gave great advice about local restaurants, boat trips, taxis etc. After checking out, he even offered us our room to use for the remainder of the day because we had a late flight! Exceptional. We will definitely return and would recommend this hotel to friends and family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Maison Vy Hotel; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: This visit was part of a six week trip to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Cambodia and we chose Maison Vy for it's size, decor and good reviews. We were not disappointed. In fact this, and Viroths Hotel in Siem Reap, were our favourite hotels of the entire trip. Our room overlooking the pool, with balcony, was delightful and we loved the beautifullly designed communal areas. We really appreciated the attention to detail, including the nightly herbal footbaths. Staff were lovely, really friendly, polite and considerate. Breakfasts were delicious, with the added bonus of a range of treats provided at Madame Vy's restaurants. We chose to eat in her Morning Glory restaurant on several occasions, during our seven night stay and had a delicious breakfast in Cargo. We borrowed bikes on one occasion, at no charge, and cycled to the beach. Before we set off, staff gave us great advice on routes and which beach to visit. We fell in love with Hoi An and Maison Vy and plan to return next year. Highly recommended, thank you. We're enjoying the cookbook and apron which we received as a parting gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Privilege Suites; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: This was our first trip to Krakow and it didn't disappoint. The apartment was perfect in every way. Spacious, stylish, comfortable and well equipped. It is in the old Jewish Quarter, which we loved for its atmosphere, great bars and restaurants (highly recommend Zazie Bistro which is exceptional) The staff at reception were wonderful, really friendly and helpful. They contacted us well before our stay, and helped us to arrange airport transfers and trips. They also gave us great advice during our visit. We plan to return and will definitely stay in this apartment again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Maison Vy Hotel; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: This is our second stay at Maison Vy, we were here a year ago and loved it so much that we returned for ten nights, as part of a one month trip to Vietnam. Often, return visits don't match the memory but not in the case of Maison Vy, I really am a fan of her hotel and all of her restaurants. She really knows how to achieve and maintain high standards. Aesthetically, the hotel is beautiful, tranquil colour schemes, lots of greenery and an open atrium which is like an oasis. The rooms are equally lovely. The staff are a major factor in the success of the hotel. They are so friendly, so generous with their time and so helpful. For example, we met one member of staff, whilst sitting in a cafe. She came over and gave us information about a drink called King's Tea, which my adventurous partner had ordered (on arrival it was more like a broth, full of interesting ingredients which we didn't recognise). This is typical of the staff's friendliness, care and consideration. Equally, when I foolishly got sunstroke from a really enjoyable cycle through the rice fields (bikes are loaned at no charge at Maison Vy), the staff were concerned enough to take a genuine interest in my welfare. Aside from all of these factors which make the hotel a delight, the Privilege scheme is excellent. I received the best massage I have ever had, at no cost, because of our lengthy stay. We also had a free meal and bottle of wine at Maison Vy Signature Restaurant. We used this to celebrate my birthday and, having been emailed secretly by my husband, the staff arrived at my room after breakfast, with a birthday cake, iced with happy birthday Andrea. This was accompanied by the staff singing happy birthday. Later, at the restaurant, I was presented with flowers, and the staff and musicians also sang happy birthday. I don't think any hotel can beat Maison Vy and its staff for professional hospitality. Thank you for a truly memorable stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort Spa; City: Da Lat Lam Dong Province; Review: Originallly booked a Petit Room and was disappointed because it was VERY small and overlooked. Having decided to upgrade the helpful receptionist showed us the various options, room by room. We opted for the suite which was stunning! As a consequence, we had a wonderful stay here. The grounds and buildings are absolutely beautiful and it was great to be slightly outside of the bustling city, with wonderful views of downtown (taxis are cheap and always available on site). Lovely restaurant too. Special thanks to Tan, our guide for the Rural Dalat private tour, which we organised through the hotel. He is a member of the Ana Mandara staff and was outstanding. One of the best guides we have ever had, really knowledgeable and very friendly but also very professional. He gave us plenty of space to take photographs and never rushed us. The driver was also very professional and very safe. Thank you all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: LliVEER Lovely 3D Brown Monkey Soft Silicone Case Cover Compatible for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500; Brand: LliVEER; Review: Use it all the time wants to be collectors items I love me some monkeys; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Marilyn Monroe Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 Hard Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500; Brand: Boluo; Review: Love it don't use that much but I love it want to be a collectors item; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Samsung Galaxy S4 Case - OtterBox Defender Series - Black; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Galaxy S6/S6 Edge Plus Wireless Charger Charging; Brand: Mikey Store; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Galaxy S7 Edge cover case,Waterproof Case Dustproof Shockproof Snowproof Gel Touch Screen Ipx8 Swimming Diving Cover For Samsung GALAXY S7; Brand: General; Review: Good; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Wind Beneath My Wings: John Hutchinson Concorde Pilot; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Ottaway Page; Review: Enjoyed the book immensely. A picture window view of the life of John Hutchinson and the Concorde SST, that he came to love. II would not hesitate to recommend this book to any other readers. I purchased a hard book covered edition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Until Morning Comes by JT Sawyer (A Carlie Simmons Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's JT Sawyer Page; Review: Well written, great story line and look forward to all future books from j t sawyer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Last Blade Of Grass; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Brown Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this well written book. The only thing wrong is that it was only recently released. That means the sequel will be a wait. Looking forward to it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Race Wars: Omnibus One: Seasons 1-5; Author: Visit Amazon's D.W. Ulsterman Page; Review: Simply could not put it down. Major feeling of disappointment at the end realizing have to wait for next. October expected. Very real looking at today's events.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Search For Reason (State Of Reason Series, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Miles A. Maxwell Page; Review: Excellent read. Awaiting 3rd book. Highly believable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Black Flagged Thriller Series Boxset: Books 1-3 - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Konkoly Page; Review: I read the series individually as released. Steve is a great writer that makes the story believable. You are right there. The problem with that is cannot put them down. Have to finish. Throws my retirement schedules out. Very glad this 3 book series did not come out at once. Seriously, I highly recommend this writer and this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Fall of America : Book 4: Winter Ops (Volume 4); Author: W.R. Benton; Review: Read one to four straight through. Thoroughly enjoyed and find myself anxiously awaiting five. You do good work, Mr. Benton.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Avenging Home (The Survivalist) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's A. American Page; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed the two books and await the next. I find the writing to be such that I am there. The people are believable. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fractured State; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Konkoly Page; Review: I spent most of the day thoroughly engrossed in this book. I have read all your work and think this is the best. I am not going to retell the story. Read one of the other reviews. Better yet, take the recommendations and buy the book. Now Steve, you got to do better than January 2017 for the next one in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Outzone Raider: A Postapocalyptic Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Sheridan Page; Review: Mike Sheridan can write. I have enjoyed very much all three books. He brings it to life. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: When the Power is Gone: A Powerless World - Book 1: (A Powerless World Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's P. A. Glaspy Page; Review: ....waiting for the next one. Well written and believable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Unexpected World: The EMP Survivor Series Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Pike Page; Review: Can you believe it as you read it. Yes..I thoroughly enjoyed this book and await number 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Surrender The Sun: A Post Apocalyptic Dystopian Thriller (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A R Shaw Page; Review: My first read of Ms. Shaw...will not be the last. She writes brilliantly and tells a great story. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: State of Shock - A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Camp Zero) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Hunt Page; Review: Bought yesterday and it was a "no put down read". Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hell's Children: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (This Dark Age); Author: Visit Amazon's John L. Monk Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and impatiently await the next one. Story told and understood. Great writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bonner Incident: Joshua's War (Volume 2); Author: Thomas A Watson; Review: Read them back to back and will read again in future time. Thoroughly enjoyed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: State of Decay - A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Camp Zero) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Hunt Page; Review: Keep up the great work Mr. Hunt. Loved the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Once Upon an Apocalypse: Book 2 - The Search (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Motes Page; Review: thoroughly enjoyed this and book one. Found the writng flowed and kept you reaching for the next page. Need more...soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: War Buds: Under Attack - A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Thriller (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Hunt Page; Review: I have read nearly everything Mr. Hunt has written and I feel that this one is one of the best. Realistic. Could feel myself there with the five main characters. Highly recommend this very well written story and very much look forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Into the Apocalypse: A Survival Novel (The Tears of Ephraim); Author: Visit Amazon's William Dunaway Page; Review: Well written but work needed on editing. Definitely does not detract from the well told story. Bring on three.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fight Like a Man: A Post Apocalyptic Thriller (The SHTF Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's L.L. Akers Page; Review: What can I say, I liked the book and will buy the next one. Yes, it was not smooth reading but it still got there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Three Days From Home; Author: Visit Amazon's William Baxter Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It did a fantastic job keeping me reading straight through. Well thought out, great characters and a very believable story line. Buy and enjoy.....highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bishop's War; Author: Rafael Amadeus Hines; Review: It's been a long time since I read a book straight through. Great writing and character list. Story grabbed me from the start. Please bring on book 2. Highly recommend!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: InterDesign Zeno Water Repellent Shower Curtain, Modern Black & White Stripes, 72” x 96”, Extra Long; Brand: InterDesign; Review: In some places it is transferred to the white paint; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: InterDesign Lusso Bath Collection, Toothbrush Holder Stand for Bathroom Vanity Countertops - Clear/Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: InterDesign; Review: I am pleased with purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: simplehuman 10 Liter / 2.6 Gallon In-Cabinet Kitchen Trash Can, Heavy-Duty Steel Frame; Brand: simplehuman; Review: I am pleased with purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Infinity Instruments Sofia 12 inch Silent Sweep Wall Clock; Brand: Infinity Instruments; Review: Beautiful, but arrived in a black. Note that dial to be seen from a distance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Deluxe Stainless Steel Manual Can Opener Smooth Edge; Brand: CUSAN; Review: I am pleased with purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Casabella Sink Sider Faucet Caddy Sponge Holder; Brand: Casabella; Review: Because of the language, I rarely write reviews, but this product is worth the effort .... Very good quality and looks much better than an analogical product from another manufacturer. Thanks for the optimal quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Anthony Doerr; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved this book. It took me forever to read it because I decided to start reading it before exams (big mistake).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: It took me a while to finish it (school and stuff) so i finally sat down and finished it. fantastic book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Revolution; Author: Russell Brand; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I found it very inspiring and informative about the capitalist system we live in today. I agree with his vision on what a revolution looks like, however, I disagreed on some of his arguments and felt lost halfway through some of his chapters. It lacked evidence in some of his arguments but I didn't feel the need to criticize his overall point because of it. It inspired me to look into these issues because I am angry with the system we are living in today. This book is not so much about radical communism but it is about working together as collective human entities to end corruption in voting, corporations and parliament/congress to revolutionize the world we want to live in for the sake of humanity. #trewnews; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Three Day Road; Author: Joseph Boyden; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Really good. it just took me horribly long to finish it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: And Then There Were None; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I ignored the racist language (there wasn't much racist comments anyway) and actually enjoyed this book. i am not one for mystery, however my brain did explode at the end. i loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: All the Bright Places; Author: Jennifer Niven; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Okay.. okay. I may be the most horrible person in the world for not giving this 5 out of 5. I would have if it wasn't for the fact that this YA novel was basically the same style as every other YA novel I have ever read. Here are some scenarios: *may have spoilers* -Boy likes girl/girl likes boy and they both have unique names (every John Green book) - Alternating perspectives and abusive father (Eleanor and Park) - Having adventures (Paper Towns-John Green and maybe Looking for Alaska) - Finch's obsession with last words (Looking for Alaska- John Green- again) There are more scenarios, but you get the point. It is sad because I really enjoyed those books and I still enjoyed this book. Overall, the book had a good story and it covered the themes of teen suicide which grasped me into this book. I also understand the author wrote this book because of the impacts of suicide that happened in her life. I'm over the high school setting, but that is just my taste. By all means,if you like that stuff, read this book. It is spot on about the effects of suicide in real life and the impact it has on families and friends. To those who enjoyed the books I mentioned above will enjoy this one but please ignore what my views are if they are going to ruin the book for you. The ending will stay with me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Last Summer of Reason; Author: Tahar Djaout; Genres: fiction; Review: Such an amazing read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: His Whole Life; Author: Elizabeth Hay; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I had the privilege of reading an ARC copy of this book. If you're a fan of Elizabeth Hay, you will enjoy this book. It is heartbreaking. Enough said.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Heart Goes Last; Author: Margaret Atwood; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I had the privilege of reading an advanced readers copy of this book and I am so thankful for the publishers every single day. This is the book that we have been waiting for and it deserves a spot on my bookshelf. For those who are interested in dystopian literature and have an interest in institutional reform in regards to prisons, this is the book for you. This brand new novel is outstanding because Margaret Atwood creates a world that we would fear the most. Yes, it does bring up the consequences of technology and corporations taking over society... BUT IT WAS DONE SO WELL! Although this is the second novel I have read by Atwood, I plan on finishing her entire collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Sisters Brothers; Author: Patrick deWitt; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: 3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Winter Family; Author: Clifford Jackman; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: 3.5; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Golden Son: A Novel; Author: Shilpi Somaya Gowda; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A.M.A.Z.I.N.G; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fifteen Dogs; Author: Andre Alexis; Genres: paranormal, poetry, fantasy, fiction; Review: I started this book not knowing what to expect. I ended it on the verge of tears. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Widow; Author: Fiona Barton; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Amazing read full of twists and turns. I am thankful that I had the privilege to read an arc copy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Outside Circle: A Graphic Novel; Author: Patti Laboucane-Benson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Absolutely amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Arvida; Author: Samuel Archibald; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It was good. I just liked certain stories compared to others.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Meh. I will probably read the next one; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: I'm Thinking of Ending Things; Author: Iain Reid; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Sick. Twisted. You just have to pay attention.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kathy Griffin's Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index; Author: Kathy Griffin; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I just love Kathy Griffin; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Ethical Products Dog Cat Food Can Cover, 3.5-Inches (Set of 3); Brand: Ethical Pet; Review: The covers fit several brands of canned cat food that I've tried and make saving food faster and easier. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ethical Products Dog Cat Food Can Cover, 3.5-Inches (Set of 3); Brand: Ethical Products; Review: The covers fit several brands of canned cat food that I've tried and make saving food faster and easier. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Aspen Pet Porter Heavy-Duty Pet Carrier; Brand: Petmate; Review: I'm very happy with this purchase. I have two 10-12 lb cats, and this is recommended for slightly larger pets, but I feel much better putting my cats in something a little larger so they have plenty of room to move around. It's still small enough that it's easy to carry and fit in the car. It's hard to snap the top on and off, but I only have to do that infrequently and once it's assembled it's very secure. I don't use the two compartments on the top often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Greenies Pill Pocket Soft Dog Treats - Chicken; Brand: Greenies; Review: I bought these because one of my cats hates taking medicine, but he won't eat pills even when they're encapsulated in the pill pockets. My other cat loves them but sometimes eats the pocket and leaves the pill behind, even when I've really squished the pill into the pocket. So overall it didn't do the trick for my pets!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Four Paws Magic Coat Cat Claw Clipper; Brand: Four Paws; Review: These usually get the job done, but the two halves are a little loose so if you don't squeeze exactly straight (which sometimes happens when you're wrestling a cat to cut its nails), they sometimes get caught open. Not the hugest problem, but it would be nice if they worked every time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: SureFlap Pack of Two RFID Collar Tags; Brand: SureFlap; Review: Small, light, and work as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Casa Cavoquinho; City: Santo Antao; Review: We liked our stay at Casa Cavoquinho very much, withe a nice and clean room. The food was very good, both brakfast and dinner and Jose and Belen were very helpfull expalining us walking trips in the Paul valley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Atii Garden Bungalows; City: Nungwi Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: We stayed at Atii Garden Bungalows. The rooms are nice and quiet. The staff friendly, helpsom and they made our stay pleasant. Nice breakfast and Alex was helpfull giving tips for nice restaurants and what to do in Nungwi and the island.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Korona Villa Bed Breakfast; City: Arusha Arusha Region; Review: We stayed at Korona Villa Bed and Breakfast before and after a safari to several national parks. The rooms are nice and quiet. The staff friendly, helpsom and they made our stay pleasant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was exellet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kopernikus Hotel Prag; City: Belgrade; Review: We had a nice but smal room, the breakfast was god. The second night we had to wait in the brakfastroom for a clean table. The hotel is in walking distance to the shopping district in the city center and close to many restaurants and cafes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Diep Anh Guesthouse; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: The owner of the guesthouse is very friendly and helpsom. We godt help to arrange our travel to the next destinason and also good advice for restaurants in HCMC.Nice clean rooms and surpiesingly quiet in a very bussy nighburhood. We enjoyed our stay after a long flight from Europe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kiet Hong Hotel; City: Rach Gia Kien Giang Province; Review: Kiel Hong hotel has a spcial service for there guest. The hotel offers free taxirides for the guest in the hotel. You get a mobil phone when You arrive and with that phone can the guest call a cab. We stayed only one night there the hotel is close to the ferryport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Sony AM/FM Compact Alarm Clock Radio with Easy to Read, Backlit LCD Display Plus 6ft Kubicle Aux Cable Bundle; Brand: Kubicle; Review: Easy to read time, three different brightness settings, Good radio reception, sound average or slightly above. I have not used the alarm as yet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: DecoBros 12 Spice Bottles w/label Set; Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: The bottles could be just a little smaller. Good quality they should last many years.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Lasko 2004W 2-Speed Clip Fan, 6-Inch, White; Brand: Lasko; Review: A strong clip to hold it in place, two speeds, quiet motor and fan all that I hoped for works great clipped to our treadmill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: hito Modern Silent Wall Clock Non Ticking 10 inch Excellent Accurate Sweep Movement Silver Aluminum Frame Glass; Brand: hito; Review: More that I expected well made and accurate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mandoline Slicer w/ 5 Blades - Vegetable Slicer - Food Slicer - Vegetable Cutter - Cheese Slicer; Brand: LiBa; Review: Easy to use and easy to clean with many options of slicing and vegetable prep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: ZHPUAT [New Version Smart Light Alarm Clock with Dimmer, Both Cord and Batteries Supply with Easy Operation (Sliver)…; Brand: ZHPUAT; Review: Big and bright when you want it and dim when you want it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Sunbeam SEWING KIT, SB18 Over 120 Premium Sewing Supplies, 13 Spools of Thread - Most Useful Colors of; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: Good for the price but quality of items is not worth spending.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Acrylic Paint Set - 12 x 21ml Art Paints - Artists' Quality - MyArtscape; Brand: MyArtscape; Review: Initially I bought the set of 12ml tubes but the consistency of paint is as good as Golden heavy body ones and the colors go far too. Loved the consistency for the knife painting. Hence went ahead and got the larger pack of 21 ml tubes. However, check the colors that come with the pack. I normally paint lanscapes so this set is good for me and I can mix a lot of colors from the ones available in this set. But based on what you like to paint the choice of colors you want may change. I would still by a few colors from Golden but probably none that come in this set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Oil Paint Set - 21ml x 24 Tubes - Artists Quality Art Paints - Oil-Based Color; Brand: MyArtscape; Review: Very thick oil paints right out of tube. Love the fact that I can mix medium based on what I am painting and still have good consistency. Colors are very vibrant compared to some of the other similar price range brands I have used; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Taklon Synthetic Brushes - Long Handle Replacement Brushes (Flat 3/4"); Brand: MyArtscape; Review: opened packet and found that the wood is coming out of the ferrule without even using it once.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Santa Fe Art Supply Best Quality Artist Paintbrush Set. Acrylic Oil Watercolor & Face Paint. 15; Brand: Santa Fe Art Supply; Review: Had these for a while but recently started using these for my oil paintings on daily basis as I am trying to do some practice everyday. Really like the brushes so far. The bristles are sturdy and soft and very precise. The handles are well balanced. No shedding, no loose ferrules in any of brushes and the cover is a big bonus and very good quality. All in all a pretty good set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: 3 Tier golden Cake Stand Holder,Crown; Brand: BigbigMall; Review: Quality of the product was better than expected with the price, All parts were in the kits (complete kit). I would recommend this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Divatex Cordoba Microfiber Duvet Twin Mini Set, Grey/Ivory; Brand: Divatex Home Fashions; Review: After struggling with finding a duvet cover online to fit my king bed (which included sending several back), this seller accurately described their product resulting in a perfect fit for my bed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cotton Blend 600 Thread Count , Deep Pocket, Soft, Wrinkle Resistant 4-Piece Full Bed Sheet Set, Solid Grey; Brand: Superior; Review: The Impressions Cotton Blend 600 Count King Sheet set is not a good value. From the first look, these sheets look great, they feel very soft and fit my bed well, but they began to fray and come apart at the seams after the very first wash. There were loose threads all over the flat sheet. Some of the color was missing or faded on the flat sheet also. I purchased another sheet set at 1/3 of the cost at the same time I purchased these sheets, and they are still in perfect condition. You do not get a good deal with these sheets, they are not of good quality. I do not recommend this product.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Elegant Comfort Super Silky Soft - 1500 Thread Count Egyptian Quality Luxurious Wrinkle,; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: Great product! I was a little leery at the price as to what they would feel like or how they would wear, but I have had them for 2 months and washed them a dozen times, and they are still in perfect condition. Definitely a great deal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Chezmoi Collection Austin 3-Piece Oversized Bedspread Coverlet Set (Queen, Black); Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: Bought this product as a summer cover because I live in a very hot climate. This is very light weight, very soft and comfortable. Fits my bed well, and is well made. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Decorbox Cotton Linen Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover (Deer) 18 "X18"; Brand: decorbox; Review: Great product! Made well, good quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Drink Muddler By Celehome™ - Muddler Bar Tool for Cocktail, the Muddler Bar Tool Set Freshness Into Your; Brand: Celehome; Review: Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Deconovo Cushion Covers Home Decorative Hand Made Pillowcase Cushion Covers for Sofa 18 x 18 Inch No Pillow Insert Red; Brand: Deconovo; Review: I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 100% Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer Basket/Insert for Pots, Pans, Crock Pots & more. 5.5" to 9.3"; Brand: Sunsella; Review: This is a great product! I am really happy with my purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Home-X Single Stick Butter Container.; Brand: Home-X; Review: Terrible. Broke on the first time I opened; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Mildew Resistant Fabric Shower Curtain Waterproof/Water-Repellent & Antibacterial, 72x72 - White; Brand: LiBa; Review: I am very disappointed! No way this curtain is MOLD & MILDEW RESISTANT. I have this curtains for a few months now I cannot even clean all this mold! I was looking for a high-quality curtain and this is the result of my purchase.; Rating: 1.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows: Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Santa Clause (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Jaws 2 (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Home Alone (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows: Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0 Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0 Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Pinocchio (1940); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0 Title: Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0 Title: Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0 Title: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The (1975); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Strange Days (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0 Title: Funny Games (1997); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Last Tango in Paris (Ultimo tango a Parigi) (1972); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Romance (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tin Cup (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0 Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 0.5/5.0 Title: Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0 Title: Casper (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 2.5/5.0 Title: Grease (1978); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0 Title: Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: American Splendor (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mon Oncle (My Uncle) (1958); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Strada, La (1954); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Gaslight (1944); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0 Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Novum Hotel Excelsior Duesseldorf; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Friendly staff and a decent sized room for a city-centre mid-priced hotel with a modern bathroom. Good breakfast selection, free WiFi, safe in room and only about 10 minutes walk to the old town. The only downside, as with many city-centre hotels, is that you have to use the multi-storey public car park over the road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Anna Amalia; City: Weimar Thuringia; Review: Pleasant enough, clean hotel, but nothing special. An easy walk to the attractions of the old town. No room safe or minibar. It was a nightmare to drive there in July 2013 as roadworks had shut several roads. Have their own underground car park at 12 Euros a night. Breakfast quite good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Haus Hainstein Eisenach; City: Eisenach Thuringia; Review: Lovely hotel in it's own grounds on the top of a hill facing the Wartburg. It is a steep walk to the old town from here, so please bear this in mind. We had a large, nicely decorated and appointed room on the top floor overlooking the forest and castle. However, no room safe or fridge/minibar in room. Good breakfast. As it was raining on two evenings, we ate in the hotel conservatory overlooking the castle. All of our meals were nicely cooked and presented and the staff friendly and efficient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Di Tanne; City: Goslar Lower Saxony; Review: Good location very close to old town, friendly helpful English speaking staff. Handy free parking at rear, free WiFi, safe in room. Breakfast reasonable. BUT, and it's a big but, the room that we had was generally scruffy, dirty and needed significant renovation. The shower had an excess of black mould, basin badly cracked, bedroom carpet worn and dirty, very dusty in wardrobe and e.g. under the desk. They either need to get new cleaners, or give them more time to clean the rooms thoroughly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Parkhotel Wolfsburg; City: Wolfsburg Lower Saxony; Review: Stayed here on a Saturday night. We had pre-booked an apartment as the description said that they had a separate living room. The apartment we stayed in was a few minutes walk from the main hotel and luckily the weather was good. The bedroom was OK, but only had one chair. There was a big kitchen with a table and dining chairs, but no other "living room" or anywhere to lounge around apart from the bed. Breakfast was included and good. However, unless your company is paying, we really wouldn't recommend their restaurant for evening meals. We were advised to book, but there was only one other couple dining there. They really do have delusions of grandeur. The menu was very expensive for what was offered, but we wouldn't describe it as fine dining. For instance, we both had the rack of lamb, which was fine, but the drizzles and foams which were the accompanying vegetables and a few small cubes of sweet potato were a disappointment. The cheeseboard was a small amount of one cheese and the dolly-sized portion of chocolate cake was a let down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Bellevue; City: Hameln Lower Saxony; Review: Great hotel located in a residential area, about 10 minutes walk from the outskirts of the interesting old town. Friendly, helpful English speaking staff, nicely decorated and appointed spotless room. Room had safe, minibar, free WiFi. Plenty of parking. Nice continental breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Novotel Leuven Centrum; City: Leuven Flemish Brabant Province; Review: Convenient, good priced stopover on the way through Belgium. 10 minutes walk from the old town. Clean, nicely appointed reasonable sized room with safe and minibar. We had breakfast included, which was pleasant and had a good choice. Paid parking available in their underground car park, or there are a few free spaces on the road if you're lucky.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rixwell Centra Hotel; City: Riga Riga Region; Review: We stayed here for three mid-week nights in September. Whilst we quite liked many aspects, it was let down by others. Most of which have been mentioned by other reviewers. We did get a very keenly priced package including flights, so it was good value for us, but we wouldn't be happy if we'd paid any more. Positives: Great location in the old town, very close to St Peter's Church and an easy walk to most of the sights. Large (for a city) room. Friendly helpful staff. Good WiFi in room. Free use of PC with printer in reception. Safe and minibar in room. Two free bottles of water every day plus tea and coffee making facilities. A few minutes walk from the airport bus stop on 11 Novembra Krastmala. (Bus no. 22, only LVL 0.50 each way if pre-paid) Negatives: Even with the windows closed, there was a lot of noise outside, very late at night from the adjacent bars. E.g. loud singing at 2.00 - 3.00 AM. on a Thursday. Whilst the room was relatively recently decorated, the dark walls and carpets did make it seem dingy. Bed was lumpy. Pillows inside the cases could do with a good wash. Fixed shower insisted on showering the bathroom floor. No shelf space in bathroom. Even though there was plenty of space, there were no easy chairs in the bedroom. Breakfast was OK, but not everything was as fresh as it could be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Legacy Rose Crown Hotel; City: Salisbury Wiltshire England; Review: We stayed here for two nights on their "Wine and Dine" offer at around £95 per night for 2 people dinner bed and "full" breakfast, plus a bottle of wine in the room. The staff were mostly friendly and helpful, but did seem overstretched at times. The room was pleasant enough with nice views of the river and Cathedral, however there was black mould on the windows and window sills in both the bedroom and bathroom. There was also a large patch of mould on the bedroom wall behind the curtains, a mouldy non-slip mat in the bath, and cobwebs in the bedroom. As has been mentioned before, the shower control was very difficult to adjust, so as not to scald oneself. We were given an allowance of £25 per person per day for dinner, but due to the prices in the restaurant, this wouldn't stretch to 3 courses. A typical dinner for 2 with a cheap bottle of wine would cost over £85. The food was pleasant enough, but we thought it overpriced for what it was. We were allowed a cooked breakfast on our package, but others were being charged £5 to upgrade. Upon checking out, someone had mistakenly charged additional extras to our room, which were waived, but we suggest checking before paying. Overall, for the price we paid, it was OK (apart from the mould), but certainly not worth anything like their regular prices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: El Mouradi; City: Douz Kebili Governorate; Review: We stayed here for one night as part of a tour around Tunisia. Bedroom basic and tatty including ripped sheets and badly stained carpets. Particularly poorly set up automatic lights on stairs and corridors which were positively dangerous. Expensive WiFi and room safe. Breakfast and dinner were poor and cold.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: El Mouradi Tozeur; City: Tozeur Tozeur Governorate; Review: We stayed here for two nights as part of a tour around Tunisia. Bedroom basic and bathroom tatty. No soap, threadbare towels. Thin walls and noisy. Aircon not functioning in November, when it was still oppressively hot. Expensive WiFi and room safe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were poor and often cold.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: El Mouradi Hammam Bourguiba; City: Ain Draham Jendouba Governorate; Review: We stayed here one night as part of a tour around Tunisia. Located in the hills near the Algerian border. Basic, dirty room with some nasty stains on the carpet, thin walls and no hair dryer. We had some difficulty in getting anyone to the bar to sell us a bottle of water. There was little choice at dinner and what they did have was cold and poorly cooked. To cap it all, they dished it out in a canteen style set up with (thankfully) small portions. Breakfast was even worse. Little choice and no tea. Stay elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: El Mouradi Gammarth; City: Gammarth Tunis Governorate; Review: We stayed here for a total of 4 nights on 3 separate occasions whilst on a tour around Tunisia. Large hotel with its own small beach, that's miles from anywhere, mostly used by groups in November. Free WiFi in rooms and reception. The reception and restaurant looked OK, but the tatty bedrooms and bathrooms are in need of major renovation. Some were tiny, others much larger, but all were 2 star at best and most stank of smoke. We advise that you check the bedding, as we found a massive stain on the sheets one night. The massive buffet restaurant serves a large range of food for breakfast and dinner and they have 2-3 cooking stations preparing fresh food. However, the buffet items are of variable quality (and warmth) and there is a great deal of jostling to get anything freshly cooked. Fresh orange juice at breakfast was chargeable. This was probably the best hotel restaurant on our trip, but that's not saying much! Overall, it's probably OK for a couple of nights if it fits in with your arrangements / tour, but this is definitely not somewhere to stay for a week or more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Cumberland Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: We stayed her for 2 nights on a spring break DBB deal. On arrival, we couldn't find anywhere to park in their modest sized car park. We later discovered that there is limited additional parking at their sister hotels. This might be a problem in peak season. On checking in, we were told that there was no record of our booking, even though we had pre-paid. Luckily they had a spare room, but there was more than a suggestion that we had made a mistake and gone to the wrong hotel or confused dates even though we had written confirmation. A less than confidant person might have become very upset at this. The cliff top location was good and an easy walk to the town and seafront. Our room with a car park view was compact but fine for our short stay. The food was perfectly acceptable but not very exciting and very much designed for mass-catering for conferences and coach parties.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Asia Bukhara Hotel; City: Bukhara Bukhara Province; Review: Ideally located to visit the sights of the old town. We had a large well appointed, well lit room. Aircon wasn't particularly effective, but it wasn't oppressively hot during our visit. Good WiFi in reception, but not in our room. Buffet breakfast was good for Uzbekistan with fresh eggs cooked to order. Personal safes available behind reception.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: City Palace Hotel; City: Tashkent Tashkent Province; Review: We stayed here for a night at the start and one at the end of a tour around Uzbekistan. The rooms were quite large, but the old dark furniture and décor made them rather dingy. Poor aircon in both rooms. Reasonable WiFi. We had early breakfast the first day which was very limited and disappointing, the second occasion was much better, but we missed the egg station hiding outside. No red wine available in the hotel. Service was a fiasco when a group of us dined there one evening. A simple request at the bar for 2 water glasses for our room was refused and the restaurant finally found us some wine glasses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Malika Khiva Hotel; City: Khiva Xorazm Province; Review: We had a front facing room overlooking the gates to the old town. Really handy for sightseeing, popping to the shops and buying drinks. The room was fine for a short stay, had good air conditioning and WiFi. Breakfast offered a limited buffet selection, but there was no fruit juice available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior; City: Samarkand Samarqand Province; Review: We ended up with a large well appointed room overlooking the front of the hotel, but were originally offered some smaller, quite claustrophobic options facing their inner atrium. Aircon was effective and there was a safe in the room. WiFi was patchy. Buffet breakfast was better than most in Uzbekistan. Please bear in mind that this hotel is nowhere near the main sights of the area and local restaurants are some walk away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Turna; City: Malbun; Review: I stayed here for one night with a friend as part of a motorcycle trip to the Alps, each of us having a double for single-occupancy room. My room at the rear overlooked a grassy bank but by all accounts some had wonderful views of the surrounding area. The hotel is adjacent to the ski lift. The room was nicely decorated and smart, but lacked an easy chair or much desktop / shelving. Good free WiFi and several parking spaces. Staff were friendly and helpful and several spoke good English. The included breakfast was ample and had a reasonable selection. We took the "half pension" option and as such dinner in their restaurant was pleasant and reasonably priced, albeit lacking any choice .Everything considered this was a great value stop over on our way home from the Alps.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Action Forest Active Hotel; City: Titisee Neustadt Baden Wurttemberg; Review: I stayed here for one night with a friend as part of a motorcycle trip to the Alps, each of us having a single occupancy double room. This really is a great base for exploring the Black Forest or like us stopping over after sampling the local roads. The room was a good size and well appointed. Staff were friendly, helpful and spoke good English. Reception closes at 6.00PM but it appeared that you could check in at a terminal by the main entrance. Good free WiFi in the reception and lounge area, but poor signal in my room. Well appointed, reasonably priced honesty bar in the lounge. Parking was available on the roadside, but they allowed us to park our bikes in one of their garages for free. The included breakfast was very nice and there was a good selection. They didn't open the restaurant at night, but it's only about 10 minutes walk to the town centre / lake, where there is a wide choice. All considered this was a great, reasonably priced stop over on our way through to Switzerland.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Badus; City: Andermatt Canton of Uri Swiss Alps; Review: I stayed here for one night with a friend as part of a motorcycle trip to the Alps, each of us having a single room. My room at the rear had wonderful views of the mountains. The room was compact, but certainly big enough and well appointed for one night with good free WiFi. They had a car park but they let us park our bikes in their garage at no extra charge. The included breakfast was ample. Dinner in their restaurant was pleasant and reasonably priced, but there are several other places nearby to eat and drink if you wish. All considered this was a great value stop over on our way through the Alps.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hostellerie des Pecheurs; City: Remich; Review: I stayed here for one night with a friend as part of a motorcycle trip to the Alps, each of us having a single room. My room on the second floor had wonderful views of the Mosel and a nice sized balcony that we sat on for drinks. The room was compact, but certainly big enough and well appointed for one night. TV in the room with international channels and good free WiFi. Parking was available on the roadside and there was a large car park at the rear. The included breakfast was ample and they offered to cook us fresh eggs. Dinner in their Chinese Restaurant was pleasant and reasonably priced. All considered this was a great stop over on our way through to Germany.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Kingscliff Hotel; City: Holland on Sea Clacton on Sea Essex England; Review: We booked a "Great British Break Off" package for £139 direct with Legacy, which was excellent value for a 2 night DBB break plus a bottle of Prosecco in the room. Our room was described as a "Sea View Suite", but was just a reasonable sized, nicely decorated room, with a King Sized bed and one easy chair. So categorically not a suite then, even though there was plenty of room for an additional sofa. There was a good sea view, but you had to take down the net curtains yourself if you wanted to make the most of it. The large bathroom was recently refurbished. There was a large walk in shower (no bath) but lacking any towel rails even though there was adequate room. Evening meals were very nice on both nights and breakfast was freshly cooked to order in the mornings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rendezvous Hotel; City: Skipton North Yorkshire England; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights, booking a deal via Great Little Breaks. The deal included an upgrade to a canal view room which was a reasonable size, clean and had a lovely view of both the canal and countryside, shame about the view of the dirty laundry skips. It's a pleasant walk along the canal to Skipton and a quick easy drive to the dales. The included dinners were reasonable, but the typical buffet breakfast could have been great but was mostly cold and not very fresh on both days. To summarise, this hotel is very good if you get a good deal but not if you pay full price for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Feon ny Ala; City: Andasibe Toamasina Province; Review: Great location near national park. You will probably be woken up by the howling Indris at dawn. Plenty of wildlife will be seen on a night walk from the hotel. Accommodation is in basic wooden sheds, which are very dim, have no glass windows in the bedroom, only wooden shutters you can open. Lighting is poor. Everything seemed damp. The room was cool in October, so would be freezing in winter as they didn't have any heating. Restaurant OK, nothing special in the evening. Breakfast uninspiring, eggs extra. No WiFi.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Belvedere; City: Antananarivo Antananarivo Province; Review: We stayed here for one night at the beginning of a tour and two nights at the end. When we say that this is very good, we do mean for Madagascar and this review reflects how this hotel compares to others we stayed in! Reasonably appointed room with clean bathroom and plenty of hot water, good breakfast with a hot option. Pleasant restaurant with good, fast service (a rarity in Madagascar). Reasonable WiFi connection, best in the restaurant sitting next to the router. The location is down a side alley in a not particularly upmarket area. Yes, you might feel apprehensive walking around at night once it gets dark, but there are a couple of restaurants within 10 minutes walk. Daytime is fine. Plenty of kiosks for drinks and snacks nearby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Lalandaka; City: Anakao Toliara Province; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights during a tour of Madagascar. Located on a picturesque beach and accessed by boat, this hotel prides itself on being "eco". What they mean by that is that the rooms are draughty wooden huts with mostly outside toilets / washrooms. These washrooms have no running water and you have to flush the toilet with a bucket filled from an adjacent barrel. You are provided with two buckets of cold water for washing. Outside each room there is a box, which heats two metal casserole dishes of water in the sun. Feel free to fetch this when you are ready, but don't leave it too late or it will be cold. To use your washing water you are provided with a small plastic jug, this is both your "tap" and "shower". To prevent any confusion here, "bucket shower" means a bucket and a jug. A mosquito net is provided over the bed and you will need it. Ants were present in our room and washroom and we did see a few cockroaches. There is an electric light in the room, but no power sockets. You can charge electrical items by leaving them at the bar. There are no paths as such, and there's even a sand floor in the reception / bar / restaurant. Take a torch as night time illumination is poor. If you just want to laze on a sandy beach, it's probably quite nice, but there's little else to do apart from wander down the beach to the local village during daylight hours. We mostly dealt with two members of staff, both young women, one of whom was very friendly and helpful, the other didn't want to be there. The food was quite pleasant, but usually took a very long time to arrive and was expensive for Madagascar because of the lack of alternatives at night. No doubt some people will consider this place to be paradise, to others it would be a living hell. You decide.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Eco Lodge Les Chambres du Voyageur; City: Antsirabe Antananarivo Province; Review: Stayed here one night. Reasonable room, shower broken but there was hot water. Nice gardens with several water features, not sure what that would be like in mosquito season. WiFi in reception, but turned off at 10 PM. No restaurant at night, so you will need transport to get dinner. Breakfast OK, very nice French bread, eggs were extra.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Victory Toliara; City: Toliara Toliara Province; Review: Stayed here for one night before crossing over to Anakao. Compared to other hotels we stayed in during a tour of Madagascar, this was one of the better ones. Some may consider this to be a "tourist" hotel in a derogatory way, but what that means is that you get the facilities that you might expect, like a nicely appointed room with fridge, TV, aircon, hot water and even a hairdryer. A good WiFi signal is available in the reception / restaurant area, and there is a good sized swimming pool with loungers if you want it. The restaurant was OK, but nothing special.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: L Orchidee de L Isalo; City: Ranohira Fianarantsoa Province; Review: We stayed here for two nights in one of the rooms in the new block which was relatively modern and a nice size with a couple of easy chairs and a table. There was however, no wardrobe or storage. The good sized modern shower room had no curtain or blind over the plain glass window, so we had to wedge a towel around the window frame for privacy. Restaurant was hit and miss and we particularly remember a couple of really tough, badly cooked steaks. Eggs included for breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Le Grenat; City: Ranomafana Fianarantsoa Province; Review: Nice location overlooking the river, close to the small village and handy for the national park. We stayed in one of the bungalow rooms which was quite squalid with cracked walls a mouldy bathroom and plenty of insects. Breakfast OK, eggs were included. Restaurant OK in the evening, but nothing special. WiFi available in the restaurant / reception, but they won't give you the code and insist on inputting the password themselves onto your device.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: B B Ter Vesten; City: Ieper Ypres West Flanders Province; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights in mid December to visit the local area and take in a couple of Christmas markets. Even though we had booked a room with en suite bathroom, when we arrived we were first given a room with a separate toilet and bathroom on the landing. We did manage to change this, but please confirm with them directly if this matters to you. The room we changed to was nicely decorated and a reasonable size. The en suite bathroom was small, but suited us. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, both spoke English, the husband fluently. Breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choice and a hot option if wanted. The B&B is in a mostly residential area, about 10 minutes walk from the town centre and all of the sights in town are walkable from here. Parking is on the street and is restricted to 3 hours with a parking disk between 09.00 and 18.00. There is a shopping complex nearby that you can park in during the day for free if you want. WiFi was good and free, ask to use a different network if you have problems.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Saracens Head Hotel; City: Southwell Newark on Trent Nottinghamshire England; Review: Got an excellent DBB deal direct with the hotel. Paid extra for a four poster room in the old section of the hotel. Stayed in the King Charles Suite which was a reasonable sized room with a sofa and chair but it couldn't really be described as a suite. Being in the old section of the building everything is wonky! The floorboards were really creaky and although the windows had secondary glazing as the room was facing the street the road noise was still considerable. The bath in this room has a really high lip and there's not much room to move around when using the shower curtain, so please bear this in mind if you are unsteady on your feet or quite large. The shower runs off of the taps and what with the ancient plumbing, getting the heat and pressure right isn't easy. WiFi wasn't available in the room. But you don't stay in this room for luxury, it's more for the historical significance and ambiance. The included evening meal was pleasant enough. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order. Parking at the rear is accessed some way around the block, see their website for details.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rendezvous Hotel; City: Skipton North Yorkshire England; Review: Having stayed here last August, we added a night here onto the end of a trip up north. We got a good DBB deal with a bottle of wine that they let us have with dinner. The package also included an upgraded room, which was large, had a four poster bed and lounge area with a sofa, but strangely for a smarter room overlooked the car park and industrial units opposite rather than the picturesque canal and country on the other side of the building. Dinner was pleasant, but as before the typical buffet breakfast could have been a lot better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel; City: Urubamba Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: We stayed here for one night before visiting Machu Picchu. This large hotel is on the outskirts of a pretty nondescript town, on a poorly lit road not really within walking distance of alternative restaurants. There are a couple of convenience stores nearby. Our room was a reasonable size, nicely decorated and had a heater and good WiFi. We didn't like the very thick pillows. Most people ate in the restaurant because of the lack of alternatives and the early starts next morning. The large restaurant lacked any ambiance, heating or decent service. We both had the "sweet and sour pork" which was just a pork steak with a teaspoons worth of marmalade on one end! Other diners seemed equally unimpressed with their meals. Please remember that there are no real alternatives nearby. Breakfast was however better than expected with a good selection available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: El Tambo Dos; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: Actually located in Miraflores, near Av. Jose Larco and Av. Alfredo Benevides. Reasonable sized room with AC, flat screen TV, WiFi and safe, but both rooms we stayed in had some mould on the walls and paintwork. Noisy inside before 6.00 AM and outside at all hours. Breakfast poor and only seemed to be replenished on request. Two supermarkets nearby, several restaurants within walking distance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas; City: Puno Puno Region; Review: Great location on the main plaza, but could be marred by the noisy traffic and regular rallies / demonstrations (they do love their fireworks!) at all hours. Friendly helpful staff, free oxygen for 10 minutes a day if / when you need it. Our room was a small double overlooking the plaza which was a bit tired. Some of the bedding looked quite grubby and the compact bathroom had a very small, badly stained bath with a shower over it. The room heating didn't work the first night and the WiFi in our room was unreliable. Safe provided in the room. Breakfast wasn't that great, but an included meal on the first night was fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: El Cabildo; City: Arequipa Arequipa Region; Review: Reasonably sized, well appointed, clean room with mini bar safe, heater and WiFi. Good sized bathroom with large shower. Good selection at breakfast including fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats, hot dishes, nice cookies and fresh omelettes etc. on request. Located in a residential street outside the main tourist area, which is much quieter and nicer than the city centre, but it is 20 minute brisk walk from the main square.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: San Agustin International Hotel; City: Cusco Cusco Region; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights and were lucky enough to have a room at the back. However you could still hear the music and car horns from the revellers nearby. It is extremely noisy at night at the front from the clubs nearby. Apart from that, the location is quite good, with plenty of sights, restaurants and shops nearby. Our room, like most of the hotel, had the rustic / cave-like plasterwork, but was a reasonable size, had a heater and safe in the room. WiFi was very patchy. The bathroom had a badly stained bath, mouldy sealant, smelly drains and a cracked toilet cistern. The towels were very thin. Breakfast was OK with a reasonable selection including a small hot buffet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Beaulieu Hotel; City: Beaulieu Brockenhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire Engla; Review: We stayed here in early June on one of their DBB 3 nights for the price of 2 packages for the equivalent of just over £100 a night in one of their "Agister" rooms. The room was a good size, nicely decorated and well appointed. It was "surface clean" but could have done with a good dusting and the net curtains could have done with a wash or replacement. Our room was across the gravel car park in an annex, up some metal stairs over the pub restaurant. This isn't so great when its raining and you want to get to the main hotel / restaurant or perhaps if you're unsteady on your feet. Breakfast was good and freshly cooked to order. The included dinner was pleasant each night and the service was friendly and helpful. There were only two choices of meat dishes on the included main course menu which didn't change (lamb and duck). They also had a daily specials menu where you had to pay a supplement if you wanted something different. Overall, the location was excellent, with great views across the New Forest with it's free ranging horses and cattle. It's a great area for walking and very convenient for the house and motor museum in Beaulieu. On checking out they also handed us some vouchers for future stays.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Nagusi; City: Murguia Province of Alava Basque Country; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Picos de Valdecoro Hotel; City: Potes Cantabria; Review: I stayed here for one night as part of a motorcycle trip around Northern Spain and the Pyrenees. The English speaking receptionist was friendly and helpful. The room was modern, spacious, clean, tidy and had a good WiFi connection. No aircon, but that wasn't a problem. They had a free private car park at the back. Breakfast was fine with several options available. The old town is nearby, really interesting and well worth exploring with plenty of shops bars and restaurants. Considering that I paid around GBP 30 for a single occupancy room B&B, I considered it to be great value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel De La Paix; City: Oloron Sainte Marie Bearn Bearn Basque Country Pyrenees Atlantiques N; Review: I stayed here for one night as part of a motorcycle trip around Northern Spain and the Pyrenees. The room was spacious, clean, tidy and had a good WiFi connection. No aircon, but that wasn't a problem. They had a free private car park. The town is nearby and quite interesting for a quick wander around, but there weren't many places to eat that were open on a mid-week evening, Try the Hotel Bristol for dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bristol; City: Oloron Sainte Marie Bearn Bearn Basque Country Pyrenees Atlantiques Nouvelle A; Review: I didn't stay here, but dined in the restaurant one mid-week evening with a friend. This place was one of the few serving dinner in town and seemed very popular. I chose from the set menu (19 Euros ??) and an excellent very plentiful 4 course meal arrived. Great value wine and friendly service topped off a great meal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Miramar Hotel; City: Laredo Cantabria; Review: I stayed here for one night as part of a motorcycle trip around Northern Spain and the Pyrenees. It's only around 30 minutes from either Bilbao or Santander so is very handy for the ferries. The English speaking receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean, tidy and had a good WiFi connection. No aircon, but that wasn't a problem. The view I had over the town and bay was excellent. They had a large free private car park. Be careful which exit you use, depending on where you want to go. I had booked a DBB rate (GBP 55) and the included 3 course dinner including wine and water had cost around GBP 10 extra. For this price it was great and the views of the sunset from the restaurant were excellent. The old town is around 10 minutes walk away including some steep steps and is quite interesting for a quick wander around. The new town and beach are quite a bit further.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Barcelo Monasterio de Boltana; City: Boltana Province of Huesca Aragon; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ibis Styles Maribor City Center; City: Maribor Styria Region; Review: Reasonably sized and furnished room with a sofa, good WiFi but no aircon in our standard room which was really stuffy even with both windows wide open. Limited free parking on site, but get there early and make a note of the GPS coordinates in the reviews below to find the barrier into the pedestrian area. Breakfast was a reasonable selection of hot and cold dishes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Slamic B B; City: Ljubljana Upper Carniola Region; Review: We stayed for 2 nights and paid a bit extra for a superior room which overlooked the courtyard parking area. The room was a good size but quite dark even with the curtains wide open. Aircon, safe and free WiFi in the room. Friendly helpful staff, free parking in the gated courtyard and an easy walk to the old town. Good selection at breakfast and you can make your own waffles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Penzion Berc; City: Bled Upper Carniola Region; Review: Stayed here for 4 nights. Had a good sized room with a large balcony overlooking the garden / restaurant. The bathroom was clean and was a reasonable size. It was unseasonably warm during our stay, and the lack of aircon or a fan did mean the room was very hot. WiFi was free but we couldn't get a good signal in our room, it was better on our balcony. Free safe in the room, which is handy for the large amounts of cash you need as they don't take credit cards! Limited free parking. Breakfast had a good selection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria; City: Zagreb Central Croatia; Review: Compact, but well appointed city centre room with safe, aircon and good free WiFi in room. Free secure car parking. Good selection at breakfast with continental and cooked options. Hotel just 10 minutes walk from the old town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Residence Sole; City: Trieste Province of Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia; Review: Helpful friendly owner, near the old town and parking available in nearby private underground car park for 9 Euros a day. Good sized room with aircon and WiFi. However, it was rather spoilt for us by the noise keeping us awake. Our room suffered from a leaking gutter outside dripping onto aluminium cladding all night even though it wasn't raining. The plumbing in the building was also noisy and we could hear noise from the other apartments in the block.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: B B Apartments Cesa Planber; City: Canazei Province of Trento Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Reasonably priced hotel in an expensive area. Our room was OK, but could do with an update. Great views from the balcony. Free parking. WiFi in the room. Good breakfast including fresh eggs cooked to order.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Villa Viktorija; City: Trn Republika Srpska; Review: Stayed here for one night on our way from Sarajevo to northern Slovenia. It's a handy location near the main road, but you don't stay here for the views! Friendly helpful staff, nicely appointed room, good WiFi, mini bar for reasonable prices and good aircon. Ample free parking. However the aircon did drip a lot of water. As we were only there one night we just put something under it to catch the drips. Dinner in their restaurant next door was really good with tasty large portions, good cheap local wine by the carafe, friendly service and reasonably priced. We sat outside as is was very hot, but it is basically a car park view. Breakfast options were cooked to order, we had the omelettes which were tasty and very large.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hostellerie des Pecheurs; City: Remich; Review: Returned here for one night after staying in 2014, but we were slightly disappointed this time. We had a reasonably sized, pleasant enough, double room, but disappointingly looked out towards the rear car park and the kitchens extractor ducts. The room had aircon but it was very noisy and the shower bracket was broken. Breakfast was good, eggs were available on request. The evening meal was very good, food tasty, ample portions and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful, free WiFi in the room and they've got plenty of free parking. .; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Safir; City: Sarajevo Sarajevo Canton; Review: This place could have been so much better and we were really quite disappointed. The location is really near the old town, but down a small alleyway off of a really cluttered side road. We chose to stay here because it was close to town and they say they have on site parking for 5 Euros a day, which we reserved with our booking. On arrival they said that they don't actually have any parking, but to go to a busy public car park a few minutes walk away costing 8 Euros a day. Nothing was reserved and luckily we could get a space. Had we known this, we would have probably stayed somewhere else. The room was OK and strangely whilst it is sold as a studio with a kitchenette, a notice in the room said you were prohibited from using the cooking facilities or washing your clothes in the room. The room wasn't cleaned during our stay and we had to ask for towels each day. Breakfast was OK and was supposed to be from 7.00 AM. One day we went down at 7.45 and it still wasn't laid out. Good WiFi and aircon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Fiesa; City: Piran Slovenian Istria Slovenian Littoral Region; Review: Reasonable room with recently refurbished shower room. It's a shame that the glasses in the bathroom were mounted on the wall too close to the mirror so that they couldn't be removed from their holders. Good aircon and WiFi in the room, shame there was no safe. Reasonable selection for breakfast. We chose the location because they had free private parking unlike most in the area. It's a pleasant 15 minute walk to town along the seafront path, but take a torch as there is no illumination at night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Angelika Pension; City: Alpbach Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: Had nice sized family room with a large balcony and great views. The bathroom had a sloping roof which rather restricted headroom in the shower. Free WFi and safe in the room, some free car parking available. Breakfast had a reasonable selection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ghyll Manor Hotel Restaurant; City: Rusper Horsham District West Sussex England; Review: This property is owned by CSMA and as such has been advertised, promoted and hyped up to us as members for many years. They are however usually quite expensive. We saw a DBB and glass of wine deal on Travelzoo for £99 (much cheaper than special members' offers) and booked a night away expecting a luxury country house break. The main house and gardens looked pleasant, but on checking in we discovered that our standard room was quite a walk away in the annex. This room had more in common with a Travellodge than the various other country houses we've stayed at, on similar deals, in recent years. The bathroom looked tired, the room carpet was dirty and there was dust and cobwebs if you looked. We checked all of the cupboards and drawers but there wasn't a hairdryer in the room. The chipped mug and lack of biscuits along with the used room service breakfast menu suggest that housekeeping is below standard. We stayed on a Sunday night and dinner options were limited featuring mainly typical Sunday Roasts. The food was decidedly average and the Yorkshire puddings were inedible. Certainly not the fine dining experience we were expecting. The restaurant lacked character and the tables are rather crammed in, giving little privacy. The "freshly cooked" breakfast the next morning was the next disappointment. The eggs were freshly cooked, but everything else had been sitting on a warmer in the kitchen. Overall, not bad for the price we paid, but very average. The standard rate for our package would have been £193 a night and it certainly wouldn't have been worth that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Swindon Marriott Hotel; City: Swindon Wiltshire England; Review: We spent a Saturday night here in a superior room. The room was nicely decorated and well appointed with plenty of room for a sofa near the window. We ate in the restaurant that evening and the food was well prepared and reasonably priced for this sort of hotel. There was a good selection on the breakfast buffet and they also cooked fresh eggs, including omelettes to order.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Stade Court Hotel; City: Hythe Kent England; Review: We only paid £109 for 2 nights B&B and one included dinner for two of us. For what we paid it was very good, but you might be disappointed if you paid full price. Our included meal was from a very restricted pub-style menu. The main menu was available for a £10 per person supplement. Our standard double room was probably better than we were expecting having seen some of the earlier reviews and has probably been recently refurbished. The toilet could have done with a good soaking of bleach. Breakfast was a typical buffet with dried out bacon etc. but they do cook fresh eggs if you ask.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Domus Mariae Benessere; City: Syracuse Province of Syracuse Sicily; Review: We stayed here for one night. This hotel is very handy for visiting the sights in Ortigia and the staff are friendly and helpful. The room was a good size with an extra sofa bed. There was a room safe, but it didn't work whilst we were there. The bathroom had a bath with a handheld shower, but no shower screen / curtain. Good WiFi in the room. The room was rather dark and didn't have any view as it overlooked some obscured glass screening onto an internal courtyard. Good continental selection for breakfast, eggs and other options for a supplement. Limited free street parking available. Credit cards are taken and it was very good value for the price we paid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Lyncombe Lodge Hotel Restaurant; City: Churchill Somerset England; Review: We stayed here for one night and were given a compact room with a view of the bins and car park. We ate dinner in the restaurant, which doesn't really have any character whatsoever. We were the only diners at that time and the food was OK. The included freshly cooked breakfast was pleasant. Overall, everything was pretty average and fine for the price we paid, but certainly not worth the advertised rack rate.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: B B Dionisio; City: Taormina Province of Messina Sicily; Review: Very good for the price we paid (70 Euros per night) in an expensive central location, just a few minutes walk from the Doumo. Reasonable sized room with aircon, WiFi and TV. Little storage space in the bedroom, compact bathroom, adequate breakfast. The owners did give us a parking permit to allow street parking, but even in mid-October we couldn't find a proper parking space (although that really doesn't seem to bother the locals!). We ended up parking in the multi storey car park for 25 euros for 2 nights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: B B Il Tempio di Hera; City: Marinella di Selinunte Castelvetrano Province of Trapani Sicily; Review: Small hotel very close to the Selinunte archaeological park and the town. Friendly, helpful owners. We had a standard double room which was of a reasonable size on the ground floor, which looked out over the wall next door. Plenty of free parking, patchy free WiFi. Reasonable selection for breakfast including fresh oranges to squeeze yourself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Antichi Quartieri; City: Piazza Armerina Province of Enna Sicily; Review: Great value accommodation in a great location with a friendly helpful owner. Our nicely decorated, well appointed room overlooked the old town. Free on street parking opposite, good WiFi, aircon and TV. The bathroom was a good size but it only had a small shaving mirror. Good selection for breakfast, with especially nice cakes and pastries. Doesn't take credit cards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Buckatree Hall Hotel; City: Telford Shropshire England; Review: We booked a one night DBB package from the classicbritain.com website for just £70 for the two of us. This is even better than their typical B & B rates and we were upgraded to a superior room with a balcony. For the price this was a superb deal. The room was OK, the evening meal was very good, breakfast OK. Wine with dinner was reasonably priced. The location is picturesque and handy for walking, visiting Ironbridge and lots of other local attractions. I guess that if we had paid around £80 B & B and an additional £50 for dinner we wouldn't have been very impressed as nicer places are available for that price (see our review of Madeley Court). If you can get a good deal and aren't expecting a luxurious country house hotel, we would heartily recommend this place and would have no hesitation in returning ourselves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel; City: Madeley Telford Shropshire England; Review: We stayed here for two nights on their special autumn all-inclusive deal. As part of the offer, we were upgraded to one of the historic rooms in the main building. This was a reasonable size and full of "wonky" character. This interesting hotel lies at the end of it's own long driveway, away from the main road. The grounds are lovely and look out over a small lake. Located near the Ironbridge Gorge and it's museums. The included lunches of soup and sandwiches were pleasant and both two course evening meals were very good. House wines and beers were included in the evening. For the price we paid we had an excellent couple of days away and would certainly return on a similar deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ghent River Hotel; City: Ghent East Flanders Province; Review: We got a cracking deal on this hotel via Travelbird and paid around GBP 122 for two nights B&B in an executive room including a couple or complimentary drinks. This was around half the price that you would typically pay. If we had paid full price, we would have been quite disappointed. The location is ideal for seeing the sights of the compact city and the staff were friendly and helpful. There is some paid parking on the streets, but the underground car park in the Vrijdagmarkt was convenient and reasonably priced. Unless you've got a lot of luggage park there first and walk to the hotel. The room was a reasonable size and nicely appointed, although there were no towel rails or obvious heating in the bathroom. The breakfast was OK, the supposedly hot food was cold, so we didn't bother with it. You would probably be disappointed if you had paid extra for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Ilchester Arms Hotel; City: Abbotsbury Weymouth Dorset England; Review: We stayed here for two nights on a Travelbird deal, including B&B and dinner one evening. For the price we paid (total of £119) it was very good. This is an old coaching inn and is basically a pub with rooms, rather than a smart hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful, it's in a great location with free parking and the WiFi worked. The compact standard room we had was "wonky" due to the nature of the building, but not in a charming, characterful way. It looked like it had had been redecorated, but was still scruffy and everything was old in a 1970's way rather than antique. The breakfast was pleasant and freshly cooked, although there wasn't a great "continental" selection if you didn't want the full English. The standard B&B rate here in April is £89 per night and we would have been very disappointed if we had paid that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Pia Bella; City: Kyrenia Kyrenia District; Review: We stayed in an allegedly superior room in the original hotel building which had great views of the gardens, pools and the mountains in the distance. The room and bathroom were OK but really needed to be refurbished as everything was old and scruffy. The safe in the room cost 20 TL for the week. WiFi was non-existent to intermittent everywhere in the hotel unless you were directly facing the reception desk. We spent the week touring the sights, so can't really comment about the pool areas. We walk quite fast and it takes around 20 minutes to get to the harbour and castle. The walk isn't particularly pleasant down the main road. The food was OK. You wouldn't go hungry. The restaurant was open until 9.30 PM in May, but you really had to get there early to get any choice. We typically arrived between 8.00 and 8.30 PM and already had limited choices. There was a reasonable selection of salads, but the "hot" dishes were limited, repetitive, "international" rather than local style, uninspiring and rarely replenished whilst we were staying there. The desserts were quite nice but again repetitive and not replenished. A few nights we decided to collect our desserts before our main meal in order to have some choice. Breakfast was mixed. Fresh juice was an optional extra at 5 TL a glass. Fresh eggs were cooked to order. We stayed here in mid May and being in our fifties, we were amongst the younger guests staying here. As you can see from our reviews, we do travel around the world a lot and this place whilst OK, is nothing special. Having read the TA reviews before booking, we were expecting so much more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Forest Lodge Hotel; City: Lyndhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire England; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights on a DBB basis. We had a BOGOF return voucher as we had previously stayed at another hotel in their group. For the price we paid it was very good, but it would have been very expensive if we had paid full rack rate. Our standard "Agister" room was a reasonable size and pleasant enough. The included dinners were good, however there were limited choices and service was quite slow especially on our first night. Breakfast was freshly cooked. The location is great, being right in the New Forest and an easy walk to Lyndhurst town centre. Walk on for a few minutes more and you arrive at Boltons Bench where you'll be surrounded by the local horses and donkeys.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel; City: Madeley Telford Shropshire England; Review: We stayed here last November and returned for two nights on their all-inclusive deal. As part of the offer, we were upgraded again to one of the historic rooms in the main building. The included lunches of soup and sandwiches were pleasant and both two course evening meals were very good. House wines and beers were included in the evening. Great location which is handy for the Ironbridge Gorge and it's museums. For the price we paid we had an excellent couple of days away and would certainly return again on a similar deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel L Ermita; City: Meritxell Canillo Canillo Parish; Review: We just had a quick overnight stop here. Our "superior double" room wasn't tiny, but not exactly spacious. There was a reasonable selection at breakfast, but they did seem slow to replenish. Reasonably priced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Gleann An Ronnaich; City: Portree Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: As everyone says, this place is excellent! I stayed here for one night as part of a tour of the highlands. My friendly welcome on arrival told me everything I would need to know about the area and what to do that evening. It's only a 10 minute walk into town and don't miss the short walk down to the left to view the bay. I had the room on the ground floor that was supposed to be a single, but had a good double bed, was well appointed and decorated. The toilet / bathroom was two doors down, but that wasn't a problem. There was a huge selection for breakfast, with a really nice fresh cooked option. Sorry I didn't feel like eating much the day I was there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mercure Angers Centre; City: Angers Maine et Loire Pays de la Loire; Review: Handy location for the city centre and tourist sites. Own parking 10 Euros a night. Good sized double room with light modern decor and a table and chairs. Good WiFi, good selection of hot and cold breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Altnacealgach Motel; City: Lairg Caithness and Sutherland Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: I stayed here for two nights as part of a tour of the highlands. You'll either love the really remote location overlooking the loch or hate it. I loved it. There was a great welcome and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. I had a twin room for single occupancy. This had obviously been recently refurbished and was very nice. Breakfast was pleasant and freshly cooked. They have a very limited menu in the evening with only two (or three?) main course options. The food was nice and reasonably priced. However, if you were staying in their bunkhouse, food and drink would probably be a bit expensive, so I'd suggest self catering. Due to the location, both mobile coverage and WiFi internet are poor to non existent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Craiglynne Hotel; City: Grantown on Spey Aviemore and the Cairngorms Scottish Highlands Sc; Review: I stayed here for one night as part of a tour of the highlands. I booked via myhotelbreak.com and got a good DBB rate and for the price I paid it was good. My single room was dated but adequate and the food was reasonable. I probably wouldn't want to stay here a week, but it was a good stopover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Park; City: Peebles Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: I stayed here one night going up to the highlands and one night coming down. Great location just a minute or two walk from the heart of town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. By all accounts this place has recently been refurbished and the common areas are plush and pleasant. My two single rooms were pleasant and had mostly been refurbished, but strangely, both had something tatty that sort of spoiled the effect. Nice continental breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ibis Budget; City: Brive la Gaillarde Correze Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We had to change our plans and were making our way up France on a Friday night in July. We ended up here quite late as it was conveniently near the motorway and the other hotels nearby were already full. It all looks very "cell block" and our room on the top floor had restricted head room in places. They did have free WiFi, but it didn't work in our room. Breakfast was pleasant with a reasonable selection but the organisation was terrible. At 7.30 there was a 30 minute queue to get in and it all seemed chaotic and disorganised. Avoid if you are in a rush to get away. Overall, there are much nicer places available nearby for the same price or less if you have the opportunity to book in advance.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Mangalemi; City: Berat Berat County; Review: This was the best hotel we stayed in during our tour of Albania. Located in the charming, old quarter of Berat in a cluster of traditional buildings. We had a characterful, good sized bedroom with private patio in a building off of their central courtyard. Great shower, but the poorly designed bathroom left little legroom in the toilet area because of the bidet opposite. Good selection for breakfast and eggs cooked to order. We also had lunch and dinner in their terrace restaurant and can highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Brilant; City: Saranda Vlore County; Review: We had a good sized fourth floor corner room with a sea view, large balcony and a seating area with a sofa. Everything seemed modern for Albania. Good WiFi in the room. Breakfast was a reasonable selection of hot and cold food, but poorly organised and they weren't clearing the tables fast enough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Vlora International Hotel; City: Vlore Vlore County; Review: Reasonable sized double room with two easy chairs, dark decor and faulty aircon. WiFi and safe are available in the room. The bathroom was very compact and needed a refurb. The hotel is in a pedestrian area overlooking the port and lots of building work and sea reclamation is currently taking place in the vicinity. The area is pretty charmless at the moment but maybe improved once the work is completed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Cajupi; City: Gjirokaster Gjirokaster County; Review: Bedroom was a good size, well appointed and had a sitting area with a settee. However it was scruffy and dirty in places. The bathroom had thick mould, needed a good clean and had a faulty shower and ineffective shower screen. Poor breakfast with limited choices. Great views from the restaurant, but we had a mixed experience when eating there in the evening. The meatballs were very good, but the expensive veal steak was gristly and well overcooked. The complimentary fruit platter was nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Royal View; City: Ohrid Southwestern Region; Review: We stayed here one night and had a compact standard room at the back with a scruffy view. The bedroom was tatty in places as was the bathroom. No WiFi in the room and intermittent in the public areas. We ate lunch and dinner in the restaurant and both meals were very tasty and reasonably priced as was the Macedonian rose wine we had.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Regency Hotel Albania; City: Korce Korce County; Review: This town looks like the ex-communist industrial area that it is and lacks any charm. The hotel matches that ambiance. Our room was scruffy and needed a serious refurbishment. The bathroom was disgusting and looks like it hadn't been upgraded since the 1990s when the hotel was built. We had obviously been upgraded as we had a grotty sitting room next door, which looked like the dayroom from a low-rent old folks home. Breakfast was surprisingly better than expected.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: B B Navicri; City: Vieste Province of Foggia Puglia; Review: Compact, reasonably appointed modern double room with balcony and sea view. Free safe and WiFi in the room. Good selection for breakfast. Plenty of free parking on site. It's only 5 minutes walk to the sea, but a good 20 minute walk to the historic old town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Il Cucu Bed and Breakfast; City: Matera Province of Matera Basilicata; Review: Very friendly helpful owners. We had a good sized, well appointed double room with sofa, table and chairs and kitchenette with sink and fridge. Free soft drinks and water available from the fridge. Good free WiFi and aircon in the room and also leaflets and books to borrow about the area. Good selection for breakfast. Free secure parking subject to availability. Excellent value for money. It's only a few minutes walk to Sasso Caveoso and less than 10 minutes to the town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Zenit Salento; City: Lecce Province of Lecce Puglia; Review: We booked a good prepaid deal for a superior room with breakfast on Expedia and have to say that it was very good value for money. We had a good sized double room with fridge, aircon and free WiFi, the only downside was that the shower had a poor flow. Breakfast offered a good selection. There was plenty of free parking on the road outside or you can pay EUR 7 for secure parking on site. It's around a 20 minute walk to the historic centre of the old town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Buckatree Hall Hotel; City: Telford Shropshire England; Review: We booked one of the hotels winter 2 for 1 deals on their own website. This included two nights DBB for the two of us in a superior room for £69 per night. It's not the plushest, best appointed hotel out there, but at that price you can't fault it. This hotel is in a great, somewhat remote, location next to the Wrekin, but it's still handy for Shrewsbury, Telford and Ironbridge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Castle Hotel; City: Bishops Castle Shropshire England; Review: We had a nice room with great views of the hills and countryside. Their guest WiFi wasn't working, but they gave me a code for the staff system that worked intermittently. They do have a car park, but I guess it can get busy / full with guests and diners at peak times. We booked a special Sunday offer on their website that included dinner, bed and breakfast. The starters and desserts at dinner were excellent. However we both had the roast beef as the main course and it left a lot to be desired. Overdone meat accompanied by chewy roast potatoes all swimming in a lake of gravy. This is pretty average for a cheap pub Sunday roast, but we expected more. Breakfast was fine. Overall, for the price we paid, it was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Haughton Hall; City: Shifnal Shropshire England; Review: Lovely old country house hotel down it's own long driveway. It's handy for the main roads, but feels really quite isolated. We were staying in what was obviously an extension and the room had a bit of a 1980's feel to it, including a "nice" coloured bathroom suite. However, we got a good DBB deal here via Travelzoo, so couldn't expect more for the price. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The included three course evening meal was very good and the freshly cooked breakfast was excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Central Hotel Sofia; City: Sofia Sofia Region; Review: Handy location near the city centre. Two Metro stations nearby, so easy and cheap to get to from the airport if you don't mind a few minutes walk. Our "deluxe double" room was pleasant and a reasonable size for a city centre. Breakfast was nice and there was a good selection of hot and cold dishes and pastries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Areindmar Hotel; City: Bagan Mandalay Region; Review: Interesting hotel on one of the back streets of Bagan. Reception, bar and pool area were pleasant. It was quiet at night apart from an annoying intermittent whirring noise that could be heard from several rooms. The restaurant is priced in USD and quite expensive. However there are several nice inexpensive restaurants within five minutes walk, so go out and explore. Breakfast was quite limited.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hupin Hotel Khaung Daing; City: Nyaungshwe Shan State; Review: We stayed in one of the lakeside wooden lodges for two nights. Compared to lots of "sheds" like this that we have stayed in around the world, this was large and relatively well appointed with great views from the veranda. Our room had aircon, room safe, and a large ensuite bathroom. There were gaps in the walls and floor etc, that insects could get through, but we weren't there in peak mosquito season. As there is nowhere else to go for dinner, we ate in their restaurant both evenings. The food was pleasant and reasonably priced, especially considering the captive market. Breakfast was OK, but limited, so try the Shan noodles which are freshly cooked in front of you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: B B Alghero Republic; City: Alghero Province of Sassari Sardinia; Review: Small B&B on the 4th floor of an apartment block (no lift), less than 10 minutes walk from the old town. There is a lot of free street parking nearby, but you need to be lucky to find a space. This place is cheap and for the price it is very good, but don't expect luxury. The host is friendly and helpful, giving suggestions for dining and days out. Breakfast is available 24 hours a day, but is very limited and you have to eat it in your room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Atticobianco B B; City: Cagliari Province of Cagliari Sardinia; Review: Excellent B&B on the eighth floor of an apartment building in a residential area to the north of the historical centre. Yes, it has got a lift! There is plenty of free street parking nearby, but you might have to drive around the block a few times to find a space. Nicely appointed and decorated modern room with aircon, nice bathroom etc. Wonderful friendly, helpful host who goes out of her way to make your stay enjoyable. Great breakfast, including lovely homemade cakes. Access to breakfast room to make your own drinks throughout your stay. If you are going to be walking to the sights and restaurants, bear in mind that everything is spread out in Cagliari and on several different levels. Places often aren't as close as they appear on a map. It's at least a brisk 20 minute walk uphill to the nearest sights. Many places are a good half an hour away. Check Google maps for approximate walking times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Travelodge Leicester Central Hotel; City: Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: We stayed here for one night room only. Good location for visiting the city centre and near loads of bars and restaurants. There isn't any aircon here, so you will need to have the window open if it's hot. Parking is £5 for 24 hours if you park at the Highcross Rooftop Car Park (access from Freeschool Lane) and get your ticket validated at the Travelodge. We popped across the road to The High Cross Wetherspoons for a quick cheap breakfast in the morning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Friars Carse Country House Hotel; City: Auldgirth Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: As has been said many times, this hotel is in an excellent, remote location, with great views over the river. It is a lovely old building that has been allowed to fall into serious disrepair over the years. The main public areas are scruffy, dark and unwelcoming. Go a little further down the corridors and stairwells and the paint is flaking off the walls and ceilings. None of the windows in the hotel looked like they had been cleaned for a very long time. They have refurbished some rooms, but the "standard" room that we had was truly grotty. It needed a serious update, but just a quick lick of paint and a deep clean would have made a world of difference. The radiators were very rusty, serious mould in the bathroom, window frames were falling apart and filthy. There was years of fluff behind the radiator in the bathroom. The armchair was so heavily stained that you wouldn't want to sit on it. We were told that the standard rooms hadn't been refurbished and that you need to upgrade to get anything better. The food was very good and both dinner and breakfast were nicely cooked. You do however wonder about the cleanliness in the kitchen considering the standards elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Bishopsgate House Hotel Restaurant; City: Beaumaris Anglesey North Wales Wales; Review: We stayed for one night on a DBB deal. Located close to the centre of Beaumaris with a small car park at the back, located on Steeple Lane. The evening meal was excellent. Wine reasonably priced. Our room was shabby and could probably have benefited from a deep clean, but at these prices you don't expect perfection. Breakfast was not as fresh as we were expecting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Ravensworth; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We got a great three night deal via Travelzoo. The included afternoon tea on the first day was very nice. Our room was clean and reasonably well appointed, but not in the main house. The breakfast was freshly cooked and very pleasant. The town with all it's amenities was just a few minutes walk away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Hampton Inn Auburn; City: Auburn Massachusetts; Review: Stayed two nights with my family, pleased with rooms, location and service. Beds have fluffy duvets and pillows, beds are super comfortable. Our rooms and all public areas were very clean and neat. The free breakfast includes the most extensive hot and cold buffet I've seen in any moderately priced hotel, with menu items that change daily. The staff person in charge takes care to replenish and keep everything tidy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hampton Inn Boston Natick; City: Natick Massachusetts; Review: This Hampton Inn was clean and comfortable with all the amenities advertised. It even has an attached restaurant/sports bar so after a long day of driving I didn't have to get back in the car to find a place to eat. The major disadvantage I found was driving to the hotel in darkness at rush hour on a rainy night was challenging, to put it mildly. From the opposite side of a divided highway, you must navigate among four lanes of traffic (and traffic lights) to drive up a ramp that crosses over the divided highway to the side of Speen St where the hotel is located.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: 200 South Street Inn; City: Charlottesville Virginia; Review: The inn is charming, with freshly baked cookies available 24/7, helpful staff and a delicious wine and cheese reception each evening from 5:00-6:30. Breakfast includes breads, homemade granola, fruit, yogurt and a variety of hot and cold drinks. Our room was in the second building next door to the main building. The room had a queen bed, flat screen TV, wifi and the bathroom had a tub with jacuzzi. The major drawback of this inn is there are train tracks directly behind the property, and we were awakened 3 times during the night by freight trains passing by. The first time the entire room shook so much I thought there was an earthquake. I checked reviews before booking the room and saw no mention of it, so it was a very unpleasant surprise. Needless to say, we didn't get a good night's sleep.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport; City: Jersey City New Jersey; Review: Stayed two nights for a family weekend in NYC. Who wants to pay NYC hotel prices? PATH train station next door to hotel. Very comfortable, large room which 3 of us shared. Shower and toilet in separate room with door, sink outside made it convenient for sharing. Casual breakfast service with adequate options. Valet parking required, so you have to allow time for staff to retrieve your car. It helps to call from your room 10 minutes before you plan to leave so you don't have to wait.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Indigo Boston Newton Riverside; City: Newton Massachusetts; Review: This is probably the smallest hotel room I've ever stayed in. It had all the essentials, including some clever space-saving modular pieces. The major problem was the only outlet I could find that wasn't in use was behind the bed. Surprising and a nuisance for a business traveler with electronics to charge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Hotel Esprit d Azur; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Hotel is in a great central location for tourists to Nice. It's a short walk to the beach/shopping/sight seeing etc. The hotel is clean and tidy, with good free wifi. The staff at the hotel we could not fault - Karina and Quentin especially were such a great help during our stay, going above and beyond to make things as easy for us as possible. Along with other staff members who also obliged our persistent questions. Great place to stay in Nice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Relais Acropolis; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: I have stayed here a couple of times due to convenience of location. Beds are comfy, rooms are tidy and modern. Bathrooms are just what you need and clean. The breakfast in the restaurant downstairs is pretty standard continental service but good none the less! Would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz; City: Biarritz Basque Country Pyrenees Atlantiques Nouvelle ; Review: The hotel is situated right at the main beach in Biarritz which is ideal for using the beach/walking/eating/drinking locally. There are some lovely restaurants and shops around and also some great places to walk/see. The hotel itself is very modern and clean. Comfortable beds and lovely breakfast. The parking at the casino next-door is very handy too if you have a car.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel les Raspes; City: Saint Rome de Tarn Aveyron Occitanie; Review: We booked this accommodation just for the night as we were passing through on our way to Nice. We weren't sure what to expect however we were pleasantly surprised to discover Saint-Rome-de-Tarn is a beautiful little village, nestled into the countryside beside the Tarn river in the South of France. The hotel wasn't too difficult to find after cruising down the street and Sophie was lovely and very helpful. We had an evening stroll then headed back to the hotel to have a beer/wine by the pool before dinner. Dinner was wonderful. A reasonable sized menu was on offer, however we chose the 18euro set menu which was perfect. The starter was a lovely blue cheese salad, followed by a tender piece of pork from the local region with some delicious aligot. Lastly we had a fresh lemon curd to finish which was cleansing for the palette and tasted wonderful. Highly reccommend!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ibis Lille Centre Gares; City: Lille Nord Hauts de France; Review: A standard Ibis hotel, with rooms resembling almost every other ibis. But as always can expect a nice tidy room and a comfy bed with a clean bathroom. The restaurant at this Ibis is great, with a large buffet breakfast. However the location of this Ibis is what is most appealing, being at the heart of the main train and metro stations in Lille.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Affittacamere Casa Dane; City: La Spezia Province of La Spezia Liguria; Review: At first when I saw this place was located next to the train station, I was skeptical because I'm a light sleeper. However, I didn't hear 1 train during my stay here (3 nights). Amazing location for commuting to the Cinque Terre towns, the trains are easy to use. Downtown La Spezia is walking distance with lots of places to eat too, and a handy bus to Portovenre is close too. We were a little worried when we arrived and saw no lift, however the owner Paolo came down and carried 2 of our 3 suitcases up the stairs for us! Thanks Paolo :) Wifi is good strength but a little annoying as you have to login with username and password each time you want to connect after the first time. Actual room was lovely, bathroom clean, different bins for recycling, international tv available.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: So Cool Hostel Porto; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: We arrived early to the hostel on the day of our check-in, which we didn't think would be a problem as previous hostels on our trip have been more than happy to let us in/put our bags somewhere until our rooms were ready. Firstly we were waiting outside the doors for a long time pressing the buzzer until another fellow hostel stayer came to open it for us. We then stood in the reception area waiting to be addressed for about 45 minutes. At least 2 employees walked past us standing there with our bags. We got sick of waiting so we went to find an employee who was cleaning a room and asked if we could just dump our bags and go. To which he informed us there would be a charge. The staff never once stopped to ask if we knew the city or offer us any advice. When one was asked "where do you recommend a good port tasting" the answer she gave us was "I don't know I don't like port". The room was nice and clean, with good bathroom facilities too. A step up in staff attitude, performance and knowledge of the city would be greatly beneficial.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Lodge on Loch Lomond; City: Luss Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: just back from Birthday trip, 2course afternoon meal deal, not a great choice but very good, wine list a rip off £23 for a bottle of 9% wine, better drinking shloer also why do these hotels, resturants etc do not have volume of wine listed it,s about time something was done about this; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Airth Castle Hotel; City: Airth Falkirk District Scotland; Review: nice hotel from outside,rooms badley need an upgrade, swimming pool not very clean plasters and dirt lying at bottom of pool, bad advert. good points the food was good the drinks were dear, but afternoon tea brill!!! it was so good wee went back and had it again,1 between 2 more than enough would go back but would like a better room; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Popinjay Hotel and Spa; City: Rosebank South Lanarkshire Scotland; Review: nice hotel needs a bit of upgrading, good food and friendly staff, swimming pool needs a facelift paint falling of walls and ceiling, our room looked into walls? also wee were above boiler house, thank god it was 1 night only and the weather was good; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Lindum Hotel; City: Lytham St Anne s Lancashire England; Review: 1st room was small and dark,view from window was down an alley, room was changed to front of hotel with good sea views,the meals were ok, but same veg? every night peas and sweetcorn some nights they put in a couple of carrots or green beans, this was not the hotel we booked we originally booked the Ashton Park but it was changed 3 days before our leaving date; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Best Western Queens Hotel; City: Perth Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: THIS WAS OUR 1ST TIME AWAY FOR THE NEW YEAR, we went on a tour with Urquhart tours, to this hotel ,staff were very good the food was great and the tours to Dundee and Pitlochry streetparty was just the icing on the cake. If you,re looking for a good time away at new year this is the trip for YOU.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: ZYMOX Pet King Brand Otic Pet Ear Treatment with Hydrocortisone; Brand: Zymox; Review: A most wonderful product helped my dog alot; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: No Odor Natural Enzyme Airborn Odor Eliminator, 24-Ounce; Brand: Natural Chemistry; Review: Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tail Trends Lace Floral and Polka Dotted Dog Dress for Small to Medium Sized Dogs; Brand: Tail Trends; Review: So cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lifepul No Pull Dog Vest Harness - Dog Body Padded Vest; Brand: Lifepul; Review: Love this harness. Fit perfectly and looks great o my big boy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fitwarm Elegant Rose Ribbon Pet Dress Sundress Shirts Vest Clothes - Pink; Brand: Fitwarm; Review: Very pretty dresss; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Old Mountain Pre Seasoned 10151 Cow Shaped Bacon/Grill Press, 7 Inch by 4-1/2-Inch; Brand: Old Mountain; Review: Wonderful device that is very helpful for perfectly cooked bacon! Will fit nearly every pan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Haws Heritage Galvanized Watering Can with Wood Handles, 2.3-Gallon/8.8-Liter, Burgundy; Brand: Bosmere; Review: One of the BEST cans out there. Not too large that a woman can't handle it, but pours PERFECTLY, and so far hasn't seemed to "block up" with calcium! Well balanced. Was happy to see this FINE line of English products in Amazon's store!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Heath Outdoor Products DD-24 Heath Bird Feed, 11.25-Ounce, Blue; Brand: Heath Outdoor Products; Review: Was a decent alternative to store bought suet cakes, but with shipping, no real money was saved--not the fault of the seller! Several flavors to choose from--a nice thing would have been a pack with several "flavors" in it, as well as single flavors. Also, I would assume shipping free if one purchased enough!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Stokes Select 38069, Brown X Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, 2 Suet Cake Capacity, Brow, Black; Brand: Stokes Select; Review: This may be the PERFECT Suet Feeder! Small birds get in, large birds and squirrels are stymied, and you can feed two different varieties of suet at once. Well made, disassembles/reassembles easily--even with gloves on. Can hang on a ground hook, OR in a chain looped over a branch. Heavy enough that it won't swing wildly in the wind. I have several, and one came in dark brown, the other dark green, and both look superb!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Perky-Pet 65 Hanging Chain for Bird Feeder, 33-Inch; Brand: Perky-Pet; Review: Sane, sensible item for back yard feeder of any type; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bloem Living JW41-56 Aqua Rite Watering Can, 144-Ounce, Exotica; Brand: Bloem; Review: Works PERFECTLY for indoor plants! Light, won't rust, no clogging nozzle, GOOD price and fun colors available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Latest BBQ Grilling Mat - Non-Stick - Set of 2 - As Seen On TV - Heavy; Brand: LauKingdom; Review: On Mon, May 15 at 5:27 PM , George Felder III - Amazon Marketplace <[e-mail address removed]> wrote: Have only used them once, but they worked perfectly--no need to cut or trim, I have a reasonably large grill. Read the instructions, washed them in soapy water and dried them. Was planning to grill shrimp and asparagus Sat. night. Lit all 5 burners on LOW, as I was worried about the warning about temps over 500F. I have/use a grill top thermometer---more accurate than the one built into the grill hood. When I got outside to grill, even on LOW, the temp was nearly 600F, BUT NO signs of melting of the mats! I quickly turned off every other burner, and got the temp back to 425F, and grilled successfully. I wouldn't recommend exceeding your heat limit, but it was good to know that THEY WORKED! Clean-up was totally easy: I just sponged them off with soapy water when they cooled and dried them. They are back on the grill awaiting their next use! Thanks again for a great product: was going to get Copper Chef mats, BUT, yours were a lot larger and less expensive. I'm glad I did, and feel free to use my comments where you see fit! I heartily endorse these mats! Sincerely, George Felder Annville, PA; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows: Title: Mansions for sale with massive secrets; Abstract: Guaranteed to appeal to deep-pocketed buyers with a taste for the unusual, a slew of one-of-a-kind mansions are up for sale right now, packed with all kinds of remarkable hidden features, from a mini village and an indoor beach to subterranean scuba-diving tunnels and even a gold mine.; Category: finance Title: TV Shows Ending in 2020; Abstract: ; Category: tv Title: The Best Airports in the U.S.: 2019 Readers' Choice Awards; Abstract: Proving once again we have the world's best traveled readers; Category: travel Title: Body found in canal near Metrocenter Mall in the Phoenix; Abstract: Phoenix fire crews found the body in the water near 29th and Dunlap avenues.; Category: news Title: Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans collapse: Former site engineer weighs in; Abstract: Structural engineer Walter Zehner worked on the project before it became a planned Hard Rock Hotel. A look at what he thinks could have happened:; Category: news Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv Title: Outer Banks storms unearth old shipwreck from 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'; Abstract: A recent storm on the Outer Banks unearthed an old shipwreck buried on the beach in Hatteras Island. A local bar shared photos of the old wooden ship in its final resting place in the area known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." "A Wreck across the street from The Wreck! A lot of sand has washed out with this Nor'Easter & look what's been exposed!" The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras, North ...; Category: news Title: Where is Mr. Mabel? Texas family searching desperately for 90-pound pet tortoise; Abstract: A family is searching far and wide for a 90-pound pet tortoise who escaped his enclosure Oct. 9 in Dean in North Texas. Mr. Mabel is on the move.; Category: news Title: This enormous 262-foot 'hybrid' superyacht will have an onboard spa and whiskey lounge; Abstract: The huge concept boat includes the best of both yacht worlds and includes amenities such as an onboard gym and spa.; Category: travel Title: This waterfront city is the top place in America to retire; Abstract: Plus, 4 affordable alternatives on the beach; Category: finance Title: 40+ Must-See Movies Coming Out This Fall; Abstract: From award season hopefuls to the return of Jumanji, Frozen, and beyond.; Category: movies Title: Cell Phone Forces Flight Diversion to Ireland; Abstract: When no one could identify the owner of the phone, the captain diverted the flight.; Category: travel Title: Black World War I soldier receives recognition decades after death; Abstract: A black World War I soldier was finally recognized for his military service over the weekend, decades after he was buried in an unmarked grave in Indiana.; Category: news Title: The size of a bus, rare and endangered whale shark spotted off Florida coast; Abstract: Bigger than Jaws, but not nearly as dangerous, the largest fish in the sea, a whale shark, was spotted off the Florida coast.; Category: news Title: Road built by biblical villain uncovered in Jerusalem; Abstract: A long-buried street that led pilgrims to the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago was commissioned by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.; Category: travel Title: San Francisco is losing residents because it's too expensive for nearly everyone; Abstract: A former bohemian mecca, San Francisco now lays claim to the most expensive housing in the West, with a median home price of $1.4 million.; Category: finance Title: Why the world's biggest beer maker is ditching paper labels in favor of a revolutionary labeling process; Abstract: AB InBev, the drinks company that makes Beck's beer, is pioneering new technology to "tattoo" its brand onto 200,000 bottles using just ink; Category: finance Title: Missing West Point cadet found dead, officials say; Abstract: A U.S. Military Academy cadet who vanished last week has been found dead, officials said Wednesday.; Category: news Title: Bed, Bath and Beyond Pulls 'Blackface Pumpkins From the Shelves; Abstract: The pumpkins were removed from stores after an upstate New York community filed complaints.; Category: lifestyle Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news Title: Can a Restored Pompeii Be Saved From 'Clambering' Tourists?; Abstract: It's easy to imagine lounging in the garden at the sprawling villa of Julia Felix, a savvy Roman business woman who lived in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in the first century A.D. There would have been wine to drink, and fresh figs, apricots and walnuts to savor. The warm sea breeze would have blended the dry scent of cypress and bay leaves with the stench of rubbish and excrement from the street, and the gurgle of water in the baths would...; Category: travel Title: Strange Dog Shows Up On Woman's Lawn And Seems To Recognize Her; Abstract: Kate Howard was sitting outside her home one afternoon after a memorial service when something amazing happened.; Category: lifestyle Title: Discover the abandoned circus-themed house cloaked in secrets; Abstract: Hidden deep in a valley in New York's Catskill Mountains, this abandoned circus-themed house is the stuff of nightmares. We can just imagine Pennywise, the terrifying clown from It, roaming its haunting halls. Intrepid urban explorer and photographer Bryan Sansivero has captured the mansion, its outbuildings and grounds in all their eerie glory. Are you brave enough to take a tour?; Category: lifestyle Title: Weird museums you won't believe exist; Abstract: Weird museums around the world make for interesting, off-the-beaten path destinations during your travels.; Category: travel Title: 'Potentially historic wind event' over weekend could inflame California wildfires; Abstract: Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend, which could have a dangerous effect on wildfires.; Category: weather Title: Space satellite crashes in front yard of Michigan home; Abstract: The debris fell to the ground on a farm in Merrill, Michigan, Saturday.; Category: news Title: American-Made Cheese Named World's Best for the First Time Ever; Abstract: Rogue River Blue Cheese, made in Oregon, beat 3,800 contenders for the top spot.; Category: foodanddrink Title: Cranes remove bus partially swallowed by Pittsburgh sinkhole; Abstract: A bus that was partially swallowed when a sinkhole opened during morning rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh has been removed from the hole. Authorities said earlier Monday that two cranes arrived to remove the city bus.; Category: news Title: Walmart Sparks Panic and Confusion in the Dish-Soap Aisle; Abstract: Procter & Gamble didn't make enough dish soap, and Walmart is letting all its customers know about it.; Category: finance Title: Multiple Houses on Fire After Plane Crashes in NJ; Abstract: At least two houses are on fire in Colonia, New Jersey, after a plane crash, according to the Colonia Fire Department. A Cessna 414 crashed into a home on Berkley Avenue at 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to the FAA. The FAA will conduct an investigation into the cause of the crash. The number of people aboard and their conditions are unknown. The area is a heavy residential area with tree-lined streets. News 4's Dennis Protsko, who is part of the...; Category: news Title: Look inside the abandoned Gwrych Castle in North Wales that's reportedly haunted; Abstract: The sprawling castle is said to be haunted by its former owner, Countess Winifred.; Category: travel Title: Foie Gras Is Banned by New York City; Abstract: Lutèce served it seared, with dark chocolate sauce and bitter orange marmalade. Le Cirque offered it in classic terrine form, but also served it with rabbit and bacon and made it the scene-stealer in a ravioli dish. But Lutèce closed in New York in 2004. Le Cirque shut its last Manhattan location in 2017. And foie gras, the calling card of fine French dining, is about to follow suit. The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation on...; Category: foodanddrink Title: Tent Spent: We Try Luxury Camping in a $100,000 Airstream; Abstract: Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy traditional camping activities such as gathering firewood, pitching a tent, and peeing in the woods.; Category: autos Title: Miranda Lambert Reveals the Real Reason Behind Her Secret Wedding: 'It's Not for Everybody Else'; Abstract: Miranda Lambert Reveals Why She Secretly Married Brendan McLoughlin; Category: music Title: California man arrested on suspicion of arson as wildfires continue to rage across the state; Abstract: An alleged arsonist has been arrested for sparking a small blaze in California, where a series of wildfires continued to threaten homes and businesses late Thursday morning.; Category: news Title: Disabled California seniors in complex left behind in outage; Abstract: One woman in her 80s tripped over another resident who had fallen on the landing in a steep stairwell.; Category: news Title: Passenger Booted From Diverted Flight After Threatening Rant; Abstract: The woman was escorted off the plane and taken for a mental health evaluation.; Category: travel Title: Rock band's tour van collides with moose in Canada: Pics; Abstract: Crazy Town members are bruised and bloodied after their tour van collided with moose.; Category: music Title: Italian town of Cammarata offers free houses to lure new residents; Abstract: The Sicilian community of Cammarata is offering homes for absolutely nothing in an effort to revive its dwindling community.; Category: travel Title: A part of Windsor Castle that's been closed to the public for over 150 years just reopened and it's been completely revamped. Take a peek inside.; Abstract: Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for over 900 years. The Inner Hall is in a part of the castle that dates back to the mid-14th century.; Category: lifestyle Title: Survivor Contestant Rudy Boesch Dies at 91 After Long Battle with Alzheimer's Disease; Abstract: Survivor's Rudy Boesch Dead at 91; Category: tv Title: The most notable celebrity deaths of the decade; Abstract: These are the biggest of the big-name stars we lost between 2010 and 2019.; Category: entertainment Title: 50 famous foods you should eat in your lifetime; Abstract: From dim sum to deep-dish pizza, these are some of the world's most famous foods and where to taste them.; Category: foodanddrink Title: 9 Famous People You Probably Didn't Know Had Epilepsy; Abstract: Margaret Lenker lists nine famous people who had epilepsy.; Category: health Title: Texas' Best-Kept Secret: The Second-Largest Canyon in the U.S.; Abstract: "The history of this area is game changing," Phyllis Nickum says as I stare into Palo Duro Canyon, a 120-mile-long chasm slicing through the level landscape of the Texas panhandle just south of Amarillo. Palo Duro marks the southern border of Nickum's Los Cedros Ranch, a 3,000-acre spread where she raises cattle, horses, and harvests wheat and water. It's also home to "Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West," the ranch's tourist arm, which celebrates...; Category: travel Title: Arizona 'Wizard Rock,' missing 1-ton boulder, mysteriously returns; Abstract: Forest officials in Arizona were mystified in October when local landmark Wizard Rock, a 1-ton boulder, suddenly vanished from its position along Highway 89 in Prescott.; Category: news Title: Prince Harry Has the Sweetest Response When Young Student Calls Him Handsome During Japan Trip; Abstract: Prince Harry Has Sweet Response When Student Calls Him Handsome; Category: lifestyle Title: Holocaust survivors meet their saviour 75 years later; Abstract: Eyes brimming with tears, 92-year-old Melpomeni Dina Gianopoulou was reunited Sunday with Jewish siblings she had helped hide from Nazis in her native Greece during World War II.; Category: news Title: Norway's Ugland says nine crew kidnapped by pirates from vessel off Benin; Abstract: Norway's Ugland says nine crew kidnapped by pirates from vessel off Benin; Category: news Title: I tried to eat like Kate Middleton for a week, but I couldn't get through it without cheating; Abstract: Following Kate Middleton's diet helped me feel energized throughout the week, but there were some meals I could only stomach once.; Category: health Title: 70 Suppers from Grandma's Recipe Box; Abstract: Let these dinner recipes remind you of soul-warming Sundays at Grandma's house.; Category: foodanddrink Title: Rare Vixen Motorhome For Sale Is One Of Nicest We've Seen; Abstract: One of about just 300 made.; Category: autos Title: Hugh Hefner's son Cooper weds 'Harry Potter' actress; Abstract: Cooper Hefner married Scarlett Byrne in Ventura, Calif., on Monday.; Category: movies Title: Fisherman faces prison, fine for cruel act on rare fish; Abstract: A fisherman faces serious consequences for using a power saw to cut off the nose of a rare smalltooth sawfish off the Florida coast.; Category: sports Title: Dakota Johnson's Tribute to Former Stepdad Antonio Banderas Will Leave You In Tears; Abstract: Dakota Johnson gushed over former stepfather Antonio Banderas while presenting him with the Hollywood Actor Award on Sunday. Read her touching speech below.; Category: movies Title: Why is this Bronze Age town so popular today?; Abstract: Hallstatt is a fairytale Austrian village and tourists have noticed.; Category: travel Title: Watch: Kevin Harlan's call of streaking cat on 'MNF' is epic; Abstract: This might legitimately be the best thing we've ever heard from Mr. Harlan.; Category: sports Title: This Man Is Behind Every Single Antique You See In Cracker Barrel Stores; Abstract: All the magic happens in Lebanon, Tennessee.; Category: foodanddrink Title: Elephant dies of 'exhaustion' from carrying tourists in Sri Lanka; Abstract: "Breaks my heart."; Category: travel Title: Harry Potter's Childhood Home in England Is Now on Airbnb; Abstract: I think I can die happy now.; Category: travel Title: 16 thrill-seeking adventures everyone should have in their lifetimes; Abstract: From skydiving and rock climbing to caving and zorbing, your next extreme adventure is right around the corner.; Category: travel Title: Best all-inclusive resorts in the world; Abstract: Certain vacation destinations are known for having a wealth of all-inclusive resorts (the islands of Fiji and Jamaica come to mind). But resorts that wrap fun, food and drinks into a convenient package can be found all over the world. From a Cancun family favourite and an all-inclusive ski resort in the Alps to a far-flung locale that caters to scuba divers, you'll find a bit of everything on this roundup of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world.; Category: travel Title: Adorable Rescue 'Puppy' Turns Out To Be Wild Dingo; Abstract: A family in the small town of Wandiligong, Australia, made a very special discovery when a rare animal dropped from the sky and into their backyard.; Category: lifestyle Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking a royal respite; Abstract: Starting next week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going AWOL.; Category: lifestyle Title: Lufthansa strike cancels 1,300 flights, stranding thousands; Abstract: Lufthansa said that customers could rebook their flights, but passengers reported having trouble reaching the airline.; Category: travel Title: US victims in Mexico massacre were tied to family with long history of violence; Abstract: The roadside killings of nine U.S. citizens in northern Mexico has brought renewed attention to the scattered communities of Mormons who settled in the country more than a century ago to escape persecution.; Category: news Title: Man Goes To Adoption Event And Finds His Long-Lost Dog; Abstract: Shannon McCann and Nick Pizio hadn't planned on adopting another dog.; Category: lifestyle Title: A wave crashed over a couple during their beach wedding photo shoot, and now the stunning picture is going viral; Abstract: The couple, who say they met on Tinder, told Insider they would do the photo shoot "all over again in a heartbeat."; Category: lifestyle Title: The Key to Mastering Goulash, the World's Most Famous Stew; Abstract: ; Category: foodanddrink Title: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash That Also Injured 3: 'We Grieve Together'; Abstract: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash; Category: news Title: States that are falling apart; Abstract: State and local spending account for the vast majority of infrastructure investment, and some states are doing a better job than others at maintaining roads and bridges; Category: finance Title: Reporter Can't Stop Laughing After Cat Interrupts News Segment; Abstract: This just in this cat, to be precise. Artur Lira The other day, Brazilian journalist Artur Lira was filming a news segment outside a police station when, much to his surprise, a far more adorable story broke right before his eyes. Smack-dab in the middle of Lira's report, a cat appeared at his feet demanding both his and the camera's attention.As you'll see, Lira couldn't help but laugh at the unexpected interruption (especially when the...; Category: news Title: New Rules and Fees Add to Cost of Air Travel With Kids; Abstract: It's the time of year when many families are planning holiday travel, and if yours includes a flight with kids, listen up. Consumer Reports says there are new rules and added fees that could quickly take the jolly out of your holiday air travel. The standard fee for an unaccompanied minor has in some cases more than doubled over the past decade, from $200 to $300 depending on the airline. And the fees don't stop there: If you actually want to...; Category: travel Title: Everyday heroes step up to help lone Waffle House employee; Abstract: Sometimes you just have to be the change you wish to see in a Waffle House.; Category: foodanddrink Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos Title: This Is The Moment A Senior Shelter Dog Knew He Was Safe; Abstract: Finding happiness is no guarantee for pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters especially for dogs like Jack.; Category: news Title: This $12 million 'mansion yacht' is made entirely of stainless steel and it's a first for the industry. Take a peek inside.; Abstract: The towering yacht was one of the most buzzed-about vessels at the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.; Category: travel Title: Lil Pump bit by snake on set of music video; Abstract: Lil Pump was left bloodied as a snake bit him, and it's all caught on video.; Category: music Title: 'One in a million' deer captured on camera in Michigan woods; Abstract: Retired Michigan lawmaker and amateur photographer Steven Lindberg took pictures of a deer. That deer had three antlers.; Category: news

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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows: Title: Why I stopped shopping at Marshall's and Trader Joe's; Abstract: They're money pits. There, I said it.; Category: finance Title: The Worst Tourists of 2019; Abstract: Tourism can be great for a country's economy, but that boost comes along with its own set of problems. The post The Worst Tourists of 2019 appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: travel Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news Title: These Are the Hardest Questions on the U.S. Citizenship Test; Abstract: It's no secret that the United States is a country of immigrants.; Category: lifestyle Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle Title: Winners and losers from NBA's opening night; Abstract: Some of hype for NBA's opening night doubleheader wore off when it was announced New Orleans Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson was going to miss extensive time to injury.; Category: sports Title: Blue Bell's Christmas Cookies Ice Cream is Back!; Abstract: Don't look now, but Christmas has come early to the freezer section.; Category: foodanddrink Title: Bed, Bath and Beyond Pulls 'Blackface Pumpkins From the Shelves; Abstract: The pumpkins were removed from stores after an upstate New York community filed complaints.; Category: lifestyle Title: Halloween storm to dump 1st snow of season in parts of Midwest; Abstract: After a brief clip of wintry weather races through the central Plains and western Great Lakes to start the week, a much larger and more impactful winterlike storm will close out October.; Category: weather Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance Title: Queen Elizabeth Finally Had Her Dream Photoshoot, Thanks to Royal Dresser Angela Kelly; Abstract: Her advisors worried that her casual pose would "bring the monarchy down." (It didn't.); Category: lifestyle Title: Walmart releases Black Friday ad with $129 Apple Watch, TV deals, electronics doorbusters; Abstract: Walmart's Black Friday 2019 ad includes a 40-inch TV for $98, Apple iPad for $249, Xbox One, Playstation 4, deals on toys, Instant Pot and more.; Category: finance

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Leviton 5239 15 Amp, 125 Volt, Flanged Inlet Receptacle, Straight Blade, Commercial Grade, Grounding, Back Wired, Black; Brand: Leviton; Review: I was building a large portable project and needed a plug like this. I never knew how hard it would be to find a reasonably priced inset male plug. Great price and works as expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Needle Files Wire Wrapping, Set of 12; Brand: Beadaholique; Review: This is a great file set for cleaning up 3D prints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: DuraSand Sanding Twigs, Hobby Craft and Models, Mixed Grit Bulk Discounts (5 Pack); Brand: DuraSand; Review: Great for sanding the small, hard to reach areas of my 3D prints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dremel 689-01 11-Piece Rotary Tool Carving and Engraving Kit; Brand: Dremel; Review: This is a nice collection of the Dremel bits at a great price. Like many folks who buy this, I think I've used just about every tool but one or two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Keter Folding Compact Workbench Sawhorse Work Table with Clamps 1000 lb Capacity; Brand: Keter; Review: Table appears to be pretty rugged so far. Great height for adding a miter saw or small table saw on top.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Legris 3175 62 22 Nickel-Plated Brass Push-to-Connect Fitting, Inline Connector, 1/2" Tube OD x 1/2" NPT Male; Brand: Parker Legris; Review: I purchased these to use with a prop, so unsure if they function properly. They worked great for my prop!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Legris 3109 60 18DOT Nylon & Nickel-Plated Brass Push-To-Connect Fitting, Complies with DOT, 90 Degree Elbow,; Brand: Parker Legris; Review: I purchased these to use with a prop, so unsure if they function properly. They worked great for my prop!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Zona 39-925 Replacement Hobby Blades, No33 Micro Saw 32 TPI, 5-Pack; Brand: ZONA; Review: Great for fine detail work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Xuron 410 Micro-Shear Flush Cutter; Brand: XURON; Review: great angle and these have lasted longer that the more expensive pair that I used to own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Xuron 440 High Precision Scissor; Brand: XURON; Review: These are great for cutting support structures off of 3D prints. So far they have held up a lot better than the more expensive ones I purchased.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Castlemartyr Resort; City: Castlemartyr County Cork; Review: We stayed in the hotel with a 4, 3 & 1 year old and we have never being made to feel as welcome in a hotel as we were here. The staff were as personable as a small family run hotel despite the size and grandeur of Castlemartyr. The hotel is one of the most lavish in Ireland and not cheap but the prices represent very good value. The food was excellent in both restaurants but the Garden Room while slightly more expensive offers some of the best food available in any hotel. It is of Michelin star quality and I hope they get one (or two) as it will encourage people to travel to this gem of a hotel. The leisure centre is as you would expect with the addition of a great view out over the hotel garden. I didn't play golf but the inland links course (yes that's what I mean) looks very well kept and next time without the kids I fully intend getting in a round or two. This beaming review follows a stay where we didn't get a ray of sunshine so it isn't a weather sensitive hotel, although the beach 10 minutes away looked fine. The locality is great too with lots to visit and do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Merrion Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: If you can stretch to staying here when you are in Dublin, do so. It is incomparable with other Dublin hotels. Don't overlook the excellent hotel restaurant. This was the last splurge after the property crash when I booked my wife in here after she had given birth to our last child. The staff were incredibly accommodating considering she had a 1 day old baby with her!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kensington West Hotel; City: London England; Review: I normally write reasonably detailed, impartial reviews. With this hotel I can't! I find it bizarre that such a place can sell rooms. We were stuck for a hotel on a business trip and my partner booked this. Where do I start? 1) Behind the check in counter (the bleak check in counter) there was a wooden shelf with a handwritten note stating 'breakfast' selotaped to the front of it. On the shelf there was a ziplock bag with a croissant, some water and who cares what else. 2) The trip to the room reminded me of a bad dream where you are stuck in a building but can't get out. The corridors are all over the place and include numerous fire doors to compensate for the fact that the owners clearly stuffed as many rooms into this property without any regard for customer experience. 3) The room was tiny and the cover to the synthetic duvet was not very nice (I'm trying to be polite here!), suffice to say I slept on top of the duvet, I really didn't fancy getting into the bed. 4) The walls are paper thin. I could hear every conversation, door closing, etc... I couldn't leave here quickly enough.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington; City: London England; Review: This is the first time I've ever written that my room was too big, in London!!! However, it was, there was no need for it to be big enough to play tennis in with two double beds, I was travelling solo. I reckon it was free so they put me in it. The location is excellent, right beside the tube. The lobby is lovely and well laid out. The room, other than my comments above, was nicely finished and quiet. I think the breakfast was good but I am writing this after quite a delay. Overall if you get this at a reasonable price, it's a good hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Grand Royale London Hyde Park; City: London England; Review: Having stayed in two appaling London hotels on the last two business trips I found this hotel to be well located, with a nice lobby, and a decent room. Yes, as some of the reviews say, it's a bit dated, but I found it good value for the money. I think it possibly deserves 4* relative to a lot of the crap in London, but were it anywhere but London I would give it 3* and so that's what I did give it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: The Dresden Files: Season 1; Brand: Paul Blackthorne; Review: Very interesting twist on Charmed theme. I was caught unaware of the story line but soon became intrigued. Will watch another time permitting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Life Is Beautiful La Vita E Bella VHS; Brand: Roberto Benigni; Review: Very good story. Great comedy. Good history lesson. Makes one think about the world and human relations. Laughter is good for the soul.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Vera anglais; Brand: Brenda Blethyn; Review: Many twists and turns while getting the evil doers The locale is awsome and the Cast is very British indeed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Flyboys; Brand: James Franco; Review: A good presentation of the American pilots during WW1. Great flying sequences and lots of action. A super bit of history; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Flyboys Full Screen; Brand: James Franco; Review: A good presentation of the American pilots during WW1. Great flying sequences and lots of action. A super bit of history; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: My Old Lady; Brand: Kevin Kline; Review: A very grown up movie for grown ups. I would love to see more like it produced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Evidence of Blood VHS; Brand: David Strathairn; Review: Very well done with many twists and turns. Sit back and enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Love & Mercy Digital; Brand: Elizabeth Banks; Review: Well done report on a large part of The Beach Boys story. Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Medium Size Eel Skin Coin Purse; Brand: Marshal; Review: Well, the color is really beautiful. The clasp works. The "feel" of this however is cheap and it feels like it might tear. It does not have a "body" to it, as if you stuffed it in your pocket a few times it might come apart. Very thin and lightweight. Does not feel like "quality". I would not buy another one, and I would not recommend it, though the shipping was fast. It was just not what I expected.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Identity Stronghold RFID Blocking Mini Wallet - Black; Brand: Identity Stronghold; Review: This product is wonderful. Nice leather, great size, will easily fit into a pant or shirt pocket without being bulky. It has 3 card slots, but I got 6 cards in mine with no problem. Window for your drivers license is the perfect size. A zipper compartment for a few bills, and as an rfid wallet, people will not be able to scan your cards and get your personal information with those little hand held hidden scanners. PERFECT PRODUCT! Fairly priced, I will be buying more as gifts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fossil Estate Framed Duffle Bag; Brand: ; Review: I have been looking for a bag for a couple of months. Too large, too small, too stiff, not stiff enough, those were the problems I encountered. Picky, I am. Then I ran across this bag. It is simply AWESOME! Perfect in every way. Not too big, not too small, perfect for weekend, overnight, or even a week! Bag stays open while you pack, fits in overhead on the plane. Color is rich, I ordered the Cognac, and the (real) leather does not smell. It's a bag that whose quality far exceeds the price! Good job Fossil! It's easily a unisex bag, men will love it, and so will women. Just buy it, you will love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kenneth Cole Reaction Luggage Double Play Brief; Brand: Kenneth Cole REACTION; Review: What a bag! Beautiful leather, very roomy, attention to detail, just buy it, you won't be sorry! I got the brown color, and it is a very dark brown, almost black. Very good looking bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Saucony Women's Cohesion 9 Running Shoe; Brand: Saucony; Review: I have several pairs of this model, brand, and size shoe in different colors. They all fit the same...except these. These were at least 1/2 size too small, and when measured to my other ones, were actually one inch smaller. The shoe looks wonderful, but the fit is much smaller. I returned them, and will not buy any others online. Perhaps this was just an unfortunate manufacturing defect. Disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Fossil Sydney Shopper; Brand: ; Review: This is a large tote and very well made. My issue with it was that it was pretty soft leather and I needed a more "structured" bag. Also, though the color looks like a carmel color, it was too "orange" in color for my taste. It looked a little "scuffed up"....perhaps from packing?? It came poorly wrapped. The bag was inside very thin plastic, then placed in a thin outer plastic bag. Nothing to help insulate it from the plastic tearing, or perhaps another heavy box falling on it during transport. A bag this nice should definitely come in better packing. Overall if you like a large bag with soft leather, then you may love it. Extremely well made. I returned it simply due to the lack of structure and color.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: MOTIONTREND Men's RFID Security Protection Leather Wallet (Black); Brand: MOTIONTREND; Review: This is a very well made wallet, nice leather. Good size, loads of pockets and not bulky. A terrific choice for the man in your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Skechers Men's Expected Avillo Relaxed-Fit Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: This is a good looking shoe, but Skechers in general offer no support for the three arches that are in everyone's feet. Two foot doctors we are seeing at the moment for Plantar Fasciitis, both said they are some of the worst shoe for anyone to wear with regard to keeping your foot in it's proper position. They both commented on the pleasing appearance, but were adamant about the fact that they WOULD make any foot problems worse.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Skechers Men's Expected Avillo Relaxed-Fit Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: This is a good looking shoe, but Skechers in general offer no support for the three arches that are in everyone's feet. Two foot doctors we are seeing at the moment for Plantar Fasciitis, both said they are some of the worst shoe for anyone to wear with regard to keeping your foot in it's proper position. They both commented on the pleasing appearance, but were adamant about the fact that they WOULD make any foot problems worse.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Skechers Men's Expected Avillo Relaxed-Fit Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: This is a good looking shoe, but Skechers in general offer no support for the three arches that are in everyone's feet. Two foot doctors we are seeing at the moment for Plantar Fasciitis, both said they are some of the worst shoe for anyone to wear with regard to keeping your foot in it's proper position. They both commented on the pleasing appearance, but were adamant about the fact that they WOULD make any foot problems worse.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Skechers Men's Expected Avillo Relaxed-Fit Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: This is a good looking shoe, but Skechers in general offer no support for the three arches that are in everyone's feet. Two foot doctors we are seeing at the moment for Plantar Fasciitis, both said they are some of the worst shoe for anyone to wear with regard to keeping your foot in it's proper position. They both commented on the pleasing appearance, but were adamant about the fact that they WOULD make any foot problems worse.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Spenco Men's Supreme Slide Slipper; Brand: Spenco; Review: Well made, good looking but too large. My son wears 11 1/2, and these 11's were way to big for him. Sent them back and ordered one size smaller. The 10 fit perfectly. My suggestion would be to order one size smaller.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Softalk Black Phone Shoulder Rest with Microban (00101M); Brand: Softalk; Review: Boy this thing is comfortable. Fits perfectly on my handset, easy to apply and sticks extremely well. Looks really nice too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Born - Womens - Kerri; Brand: Born; Review: If you have ever had BORN shoes you know how well made they are. Shoes that will last many many years. They fit perfectly, so comfortable, have 3 pairs of these boots in different colors, LOVE them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: RAVPower FileHub Plus, Wireless Travel Router, SD Card Reader USB Portable Hard Drive; Brand: RAVPower; Review: I love it, I use it to connect my 2tb portable hard drive for my android. The cons is that only gives 2 or 3 mb/s even if connected to the wired LAN, please consider that I have a G3 phone, and the average download speed is 2 to 3 mb/s. It plays like for 5 to 6 continuous hours movies, but since it takes 9 hours to be fully charged. I use a portable battery, with it, everthing works perfectly. I use it everyday since the last half a year. I use bsplayer and bubbleupnp, these two apps are the best to play files from my external hard drive through the ravpower router, also I really recommend using the ES file explorer app. You can cast your videos from your external hard drive. It has a range of 15 meters aprox.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad for Mac; Brand: Logitech; Review: I love it, it took me two days to realize that if press hard (not to hard) it responds as a click and hold (like dragging).. i am using it in my android' jelly bean 4.4 you can use two finger for scrolling only.. but you cannot zoom with the two fingers (you can only zoom by a doing a sigle click) but more than that it works really good, it is pretty nice looking (super professional material) and i love the fact that is rechargable. It is easy to use, it responds really fast and all the surface is responsive to touch.. i love it and it perfect for android, the only but is the zoom feature with two fingers, because this mouse does not allows two or more finger touch in android (it allows two finger scrolling only) but you can do everything with it, it is really good, i love it..to a 99.99% because it is not multitouch in android. There are some apps to know if you trackpad is multitouch or not..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mpow 3 in 1 Clip-On 180 Degree Supreme Fisheye + 0.67X Wide Angle+ 10X Macro Lens For iPhone 6; Brand: Mpow; Review: This is really good, these lenses are small and easy to use in android.. they do work as shown.. i love them.. see ya.. god bless you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: GMYLE 7 Colors Backlit Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Ultra Slim for iOS Android Windows - Metallic Silver; Brand: GMYLE; Review: I love it, it is really good keyboard, i use it with my go keyboard app.. and well, you have the end/home page up/down buttons by clicking ctrl+up/down/left/right keys. Plus if you click fn+w(win) and then esc it works as a return (back), but if you click fn+q (android keyboad) when you click esc it works a the home.. this is with the go keyboard.. but if you use the android default keyboard, then if you press ctrl+esc it works as the options button (or right click).. going back with the go keyboard.. if you press shift twice it gives you all caps, if you press shift 4 times it returns to the low case letters.. so i normally use the go keyboard and switch between android and windows keyboard formats.. and while browsing in the internet alt+left/right returns you to the previous page.. by the way the colors are amazing and the battey last for long time, the time to respond is really fast even if you leave it alone for 10 minutes, but if you leave it more time, then it takes like 30 sec to wake up.. this is to save battery, so.., what i do is turn the keyboard off and on with the back switch and.. by doing this, the keyboard wakes up really fast. I love it .. this keyboard helps me control other pcs, type fast, the size is incredible by the way.. and basically is perfect.. see ya.. and god bless you, ohh and don't forget the alt+tab or alt+shift+tab combination to quickly switch between apps..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: RAVPower FileHub Plus, Wireless Travel Router, SD Card Reader USB Portable Hard Drive; Brand: RAVPower; Review: I love it, it works very similar than the previous version wd02 (after downloading the latest firmware update). I am not a IT guy, so; I couldn't connect the two of these, so that, i can listen music/access files from the two routers at the same time ( i have to switch between wifi's).. but it works pretty well!!! The internet speed is the same with or without the LAN cable, but I think, is more reliable (better performance) with the LAN wire. Really nice and this version fits in my pocket very nice hehe.. i use it with a 128gb usb or 2tb portable hard drive. Thank you.. i also like to use it with the wifi in hide mode..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: RAVPower FileHub Plus, Wireless Travel Router, Portable SD Card,HDD Backup; Brand: RAVPower; Review: I love it, it works very similar than the previous version wd02 (after downloading the latest firmware update). I am not a IT guy, so; I couldn't connect the two of these, so that, i can listen music/access files from the two routers at the same time ( i have to switch between wifi's).. but it works pretty well!!! The internet speed is the same with or without the LAN cable, but I think, is more reliable (better performance) with the LAN wire. Really nice and this version fits in my pocket very nice hehe.. i use it with a 128gb usb or 2tb portable hard drive. Thank you.. i also like to use it with the wifi in hide mode..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: IMAGE 90x25cm Car Auto Music Beat Rhythm LED Glow Lights Lamp Sound Activated Equalizer Sticker; Brand: IMAGE; Review: Everybody in my town loves this design and how it looks!!! It is perfect, it follows the bass of my sound box. I used a 3M transparent double tape from Home Depot, to hold this image. You have to be careful when handeling the bus wire, because in the past, I have had laptops with the same bus wire and it very fragile, nevertheless; it can handle normal hand use. It has a variable resistor that you can adjust for your diferent volume settings in your car. I love it and a lot of people ask me when did it bought it.. it is very good product, and I have been using it for more than a month now, it can handle 19 volts without problem, I say this because I used that voltage by mistake, hehe..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: AmazonBasics 14-Inch Laptop Sleeve - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: very nice quality, thank your.. i love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: NeuTab N7S Pro 7-Inch 8GB Tablet; Brand: NeuTab; Review: The tablet is great.. the screen is very good (but not retina like), is fast and works ok :).. i bought it for my mom and it is perfect for her.. hehe; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: ZERO AUDIO-ear stereo headphone carbo Basso ZH-DX210-CB; Brand: Zero Audio; Review: Hi, I purchased the basso and tenore. I love the tenore, because the mid sounds (mid frequencies) are crispy as well as the high and lows. The bass of the tenore sounds like the basso when played loud (90%-100% volume). By cripy sounds, i refer, like the rain, or the sourrounding sounds (mid frequencies). Now, the basso is like 40% louder, so, the bass is stronger and the highs too. But you loose some of the high resolution in the mid frequencies, because the bass and the highs are pronuntiated or elevated. Try to have a good seal with the earpads because it will allow you to hear the bass better, press them well against your ear and use the mid or big earpads; by the way, I am waiting for my jvc ep-fx9ml-b earpads to arrive. In summary, both earphones are excellent, but if you want super high resolution in all the frequencies, but specially in the mid's, like to hear crispy girls voices, then; you need the tenore (that's why I love them). But, if you like to hear remixes or bass songs, the basso can give you like 40% more volume, plus 25% more power in the high frequencies (girl voices and trebble sounds) and in the low freqs (bass). If you plan to hear high definition music at low volume, like at 60% of the volume, then; the tenore is better. But the basso allows you to really raise the volume and feel more bass on those songs that you love. I am happy that i bought both, because i can enjoy music in different ways. Both ear buds fit nicely in my ears and they don't fall (i am a man and around 30 yrs old), but; I won't run or jog with them on, because i consider these to be of high quality. :). Regarding the microphone, it is not needed, because when you receive or make a call, the cellphone uses it's own mic and i can be heard very well without getting the phone close to my mouth, and I can hear the other person with my earphones, so; it works just as if it had a microphone. Update after a month of using both, I like better the basso.. The bass and sound level is better.. I love them.. Bay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: ZERO AUDIO-ear stereo headphone carbo Tenore ZH-DX200-CT; Brand: Zero Audio; Review: Hi, I purchased the basso and tenore. I love the tenore, because the mid sounds (mid frequencies) are crispy as well as the high and lows. The bass of the tenore sounds like the basso when played loud (90%-100% volume). By cripy sounds, i refer, like the rain, or the sourrounding sounds (mid frequencies). Now, the basso is like 40% louder, so, the bass is stronger and the highs too. But you loose some of the high resolution in the mid frequencies, because the bass and the highs are pronuntiated or elevated. Try to have a good seal with the earpads because it will allow you to hear the bass better, press them well against your ear and use the mid or big earpads; by the way, I am waiting for my jvc ep-fx9ml-b earpads to arrive. In summary, both earphones are excellent, but if you want super high resolution in all the frequencies, but specially in the mid's, like to hear crispy girls voices, then; you need the tenore (that's why I love them). But, if you like to hear remixes or bass songs, the basso can give you like 40% more volume, plus 30% more power in the high frequencies (girl voices and trebble sounds) and in the low freqs (bass). If you plan to hear high definition music at low volume, like at 60% of the volume, then; the tenore is better. But the basso allows you to really raise the volume and feel more bass on those songs that you love. I am happy that i bought both, because i can enjoy music in different ways. Both ear buds fit nicely in my ears and they don't fall (i am a man and around 30 yrs old), but; I won't run or jog with them on, because i consider these to be of high quality. :). Regarding the microphone, it is not needed, because when you receive or make a call, the cellphone uses it's own mic and i can be heard very well without getting the phone close to my mouth, and I can hear the other person with my earphones, so; it works just as if it had a microphone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Rankie Micro USB (Male) to USB 2.0 (Female) Adapter, On-The-Go (OTG) Convertor Cable, 3-Pack, Black; Brand: Rankie; Review: These are perfect, but if you move a lot the cable (misuse it), you might loose connection, if so, simply plug it in again. It works very good even if your are driving. These are of very good quality. Nice :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bolayu MINI Super Speed Micro SD/SDXC TF USB 2.0 Card Reader Adapter (Black); Brand: Bolayu; Review: Easy to put and remove my sd xc card; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows: Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: GoldenEye (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Mastermind; Brand: Pressman Toy; Review: I have always loved this game. I used to play Mastermind for hours with my siblings. Now, I have shared this game with my kids. We got this new version since my original game has been long lost. This version seems to have some design flaws though. The storage compartment is difficult to close and is always getting pegs stuck in the tiny holes on the side. I have given up using it and store the pieces in a separate bag. Also, it is hard for adult fingers to put pegs into the code maker section. Otherwise, it is a terrific game.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Say Anything; Brand: North Star Games; Review: We saw this game on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop show and knew we had to have it. Although we didn't get Wil in the box, it is still a pretty awesome game.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope; Brand: C&amp;A Scientific; Review: My younger girls (4 and 6) use this microscope quite a bit. It seems pretty durable and they figured it out pretty easily. The downside is that the lights aren't that great and it eats through batteries quickly. It is great as a beginner microscope though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: King of Tokyo Power Up Expansion Game; Brand: iello; Review: Bring on Panda-Kai! This is a must have if you play King of Tokyo. If you don't play King of Tokyo, you should. Do it. All the cool kids are. Fantastic expansion!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Foam Maverick Pogo Stick; Brand: Flybar; Review: It seems nice and sturdy but my 6 year old daughter has a hard time jumping on it. It is very stiff and takes a lot of energy to get it to go down enough to get a small jump out of it. My husband tried it and it held up to his weight but my daughter has been pretty disappointed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Syma S111G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro; Brand: Syma; Review: I bought two of these for my girls. When I first pulled it out, I was a little worried that it would be too difficult for them to maneuver but they caught on pretty quickly. The controls are definitely sensitive and require a light touch but once you get it, it is pretty easy. The girls do crash their helicopters quite a bit but both have stood up very well, including bashing into a few trees, nose dives into furniture, and free fall drops. This is well worth the money.Bonus: Chasing cats with the helicopter is fun too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: 4M Volcano Making Kit; Brand: Toysmith; Review: We got two of these for our girls. We doubled checked to make sure all of the sides were nice and tight yet when we poured in the plaster, it leaked all over the place. My girls were very disappointed. They ended up just painting the plastic pieces and using the little plastic tube to make the volcano in, but I wouldn't recommend this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Cyber Acoustics USB Stereo Headset and BoomMic - Great for Classroom Education and InternetCommunication (AC-850); Brand: Cyber Acoustics; Review: great value and comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: (OLD MODEL) Crucial MX100 128GB SATA 2.5" 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive CT128MX100SSD1; Brand: Crucial; Review: Comes with software that did not work with my computer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Inateck 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Disk Enclosure/ Case for 9.5mm 7mm 2.5 Inch SATA; Brand: Inateck; Review: works as expected recommend to all; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Jarv NMotion Sport Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Stereo Earbuds/Headphones with In-Line Microphone, Green; Brand: Jarv; Review: none of the ear buds fit my ears at all even the smallest ones they just kind of rest in and fall out way to big.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Display Port to HDMI,Anbear Displayport to HDMI Adapter Cable(Male to; Brand: Anbear; Review: Works perfect plug and play and the seller is amazing reached out after awhile of having the item and asked if I had any questions or any assistance and asked for fees back to help make products better so I had to leave my review on this. Definitely reccomend; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Kept me guessing, psychotic; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Christmas Box (The Christmas Box, #1); Author: Richard Paul Evans; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: love this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog; Author: John Grogan; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: but made me cry; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Poisonwood Bible; Author: Barbara Kingsolver; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: One of my favorite books ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Reliable Wife; Author: Robert Goolrick; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: excellent; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1); Author: Kami Garcia; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Cliche and repetitive.. On to the next one cause I bought the series... Ugh; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Amityville Horror; Author: Jay Anson; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: SCARY...KEPT ME UP AT NIGHT; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Year of Tears: Learning to Trust and Accept Love Again; Author: Nikki Knight; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I only wish I could write like this. Nikki does a wonderful job of putting feelings on paper-like a journal, thoughts we have all felt, but couldn't put into words. Apprehension, doubt, fear, anger and tears that flow fluidly through the correct analogies and comparisons to make the reader feel as though they've been through the same circumstances as the author makes this a great, quick meaningful read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Cordina's Royal Family: Bennett & Camilla; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Scandal Never Sleeps (The Perfect Gentlemen); Author: Visit Amazon's Shayla Black Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Square Mandalas Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books); Author: Alberta Hutchinson; Review: Would not buy again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Entangled Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Dr. Angela Porter; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter; Author: Visit Amazon's Josh Gates Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Color Therapy: An Anti-Stress Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Wilde Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot; Author: Visit Amazon's Mattie Sue Athan Page; Review: Interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Detailed Designs and Beautiful Patterns (Sacred Mandala Designs and Patterns Coloring Books for Adults) (Volume 28); Author: Visit Amazon's Lilt Kids Coloring Books Page; Review: Would not buy again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Balance (Angie's Extreme Stress Menders); Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Johanna Basford Page; Review: Would not buy again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Animal Designs; Author: Visit Amazon's Blue Star Coloring Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Smiley (New Species) (Volume 13); Author: Visit Amazon's Laurann Dohner Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Darkness (New Species) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Laurann Dohner Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Mandala Madness Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's John Wik Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Warbler Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Stephenson Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Diabolically Detailed Coloring Book Double Pack (Volumes 3 & 4) (Art-Filled Fun Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's H.R. Wallace Publishing Page; Review: Would not buy again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Creative Therapy: An Anti-Stress Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Hannah Davies Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Amazon Parrots (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals); Author: Visit Amazon's Gayle Soucek Page; Review: Interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Teaching Your Bird to Talk; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Grindol Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: National Geographic Complete Birds of North; Author: Jonathan Alderfer; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nests: Fifty Nests and the Birds that Built Them; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Beals Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Doodles (For Crayons And Wide Tipped Markers) (Angie's Patterns For Crayons And Wide Tipped Markers); Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Paisley Adventure: A Kaleidoscopia Coloring Book (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Bohn Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Between the Lines: An Expert Level Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Deligdisch Page; Review: Would not buy again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Tangled Angles: A Kaleidoscopia Coloring Book: An Abstract Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Loni Carol Gansmann Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Wow (Angie's Extreme Coloring Books Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kaleidoscopes: Enhanced Edition (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's John Wik Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Classy (Angie's Patterns Volume 13); Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cool (Angie's Extreme Coloring Books Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Beautiful Mandalas: Inspire Your Creativity and Reduce Stress with Coloring Meditation (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Elena Bogdanovych Page; Review: Would not buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Sacred Beauty: An Artful Coloring Book by Cristina McAllister; Author: Visit Amazon's Cristina McAllister Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Windows to the Soul: A Mesmerizing Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Cristina McAllister Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Spirit Women: An Enchanting Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Cristina McAllister Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Bold and the Dominant (Doms of Her Life) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Shayla Black Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Color Me Crazy: Insanely Detailed Creations to Challenge Your Skills and Blow Your Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Deligdisch Page; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book Designs: Stress Relief Coloring Book: Garden Designs, Mandalas, Animals, and Paisley Patterns; Author: ; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Dragon Adventure: A Kaleidoscopia Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachael Mayo Page; Review: Ok. Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Doodle Fusion: Zifflin's Coloring Book (Volume 2); Author: Zifflin; Review: Ok. Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Animals Coloring Book for Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Happy Coloring Page; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Creative Animals Coloring Book for Adults; Author: Juliana Emerson; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Mandala Coloring Book: 100+ Unique Mandala Designs and Stress Relieving Patterns for Adult Relaxation, Meditation, and Happiness (Magnificent Mandalas); Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Abstract Coloring Designs: An Advanced Coloring Book For Adults; Author: Coloring Therapist; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Color Me Your Way 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Smart Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kaleidoscope Designs Adult Coloring Book (31 stress-relieving designs) (Studio); Author: Peter Pauper Press; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Color Me Your Way; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Smart Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Color Me 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Smart Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Color Me Your Way 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Smart Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Awesome Animals: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Jo's Coloring Page; Review: Ok. Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Awesome Animals Volume 3: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Jo's Coloring Page; Review: Ok. Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Balance - For Crayons And Wide Tipped Markers: Angie's Gentle Mood Menders - Volume 1 (Angie's Gentle Mood Menders; Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: Pretty good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Breathe - For Crayons And Wide Tipped Markers: Angie's Gentle Mood Menders - Volume 3 (Angie's Gentle Mood Menders; Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: I liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Exotic Animal Designs: A Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Blue Star Coloring Page; Review: Not enough variety. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Chibi Animals: An Adult Coloring Book with Adorable Cartoon Animals, Cute Nature Scenes, and Relaxing Patterns for Animal Lovers; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: A; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lost Lumina Coloring Book: A Sequel to "The Lumina Chronicles" (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Cristina McAllister Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book: Nice Little Town (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tatiana Bogema (Stolova) Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Hello Cuba! Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Retro Robots: Robot & Space Coloring Book: Robot Coloring Book, Space Coloring Book, Sci-Fi Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's LightBurst Media Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Happy Coloring 8: Easy Patterns - Coloring Pages for Beginners (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Elena Bogdanovych Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Calming Mandalas (Lori's Mandala Coloring Book for Adults) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Greenberg Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fanciful Mandalas (Lori's Mandala Coloring Book for Adults) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Greenberg Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Color Me Your Way 5; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Smart Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Snowflake Mandalas Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Alice in Wonderland Designs Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Grimm Fairy Tales: An Adult Coloring Book with Classic Fairy Tale Characters, Beautiful Princesses, and Whimsical Fantasy Adventures; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Mythologica: Beasts to Color; Author: Richard Merritt; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Stress Less Coloring - Mandalas: 100+ Coloring Pages for Peace and Relaxation; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Gogarty Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Happy Coloring: Flower Patterns - Coloring Pages for Adults (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Elena Bogdanovych Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Amazing Birds: Adult Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Tali Carmi Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Ann's Doodles: A Kaleidoscopia Coloring Book: The Magical World of; Author: Ann Marie Irvine; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Beautiful relaxation: Coloring book for everyone; Author: Visit Amazon's Danny Dimm Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relief Flower and Nature Pattern (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Link Coloring Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Animals Coloring Book: Find Your True Colors; Author: Randy Johnson; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Relaxing Mandalas (Lori's Mandala Coloring Book for Adults) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Greenberg Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Creative Sights: Explore the World with 20 Original Pages for Your Stress-Relieving Adventure (Creativity & Relaxation); Author: ArtyShock; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Fantasy Adventure: 20 Mythological Creatures and Scenes to Boost Your Imagination and Experience Magic (Meditation & Creativity); Author: ArtyShock; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Horror Scenes: 20 Original Spooky Designs to Send Shivers Down Your Spine (Inspiration & Creativity); Author: ArtyShock; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Animals and Birds: 20 Intricate and Fun Designs for Nature Lovers Who Want to Release Stress with Creativity (Nature; Author: ArtyShock; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Amazing Mandalas: An Adult Coloring Book with Stress Relieving Mandala Designs, Relaxing Geometric Shapes, and Large Kaleidoscope Patterns; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Meditative Patterns (Lori's Pattern Coloring Book forAdults) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Greenberg Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book Palooza: 50 Original Adult Coloring Assorted Designs (Adult Coloring Books) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book: Steampunk; Author: Visit Amazon's Tatiana Bogema (Stolova) Page; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Lacy Sunshine's Flower Pot Hatchlings Coloring Book: Baby Dragons, Animal Hatchlings Volume 35 (Lacy Sunshine's Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Valentin Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Imaginary Buildings and Magical Lands: Fantastic Forests, Landscapes, Castles and Doodled Cities to Color; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Turner Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Books Incredible Animals: 50 Original Animal Kingdom Illustrations 10 FREE Bonus Images; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Coloring Knights: Featuring the artwork of celebrated illustrator Anne Yvonne Gilbert (PicturaTM); Author: Anne Gilbert; Review: Ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ayahuasca Jungle Visions: A Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander George Ward Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Escapes Coloring Books for Adults; Author: Tarah Luke; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Search for the Lightbulb Burglar: A Steampunk Coloring Book Mystery; Author: David Habben; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Fear & Sunshine: Prelude: Book Zero of the Darksmith Family Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's Donovan Scherer Page; Review: Wouldn't buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Books: A Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Mandalas and Henna Inspired Flowers, Animals, and Paisley Patterns; Author: Visit Amazon's Coloring Books for Adults Page; Review: Too much of the same. Too small.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The World's Best Mandala Coloring Book: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Jo's Coloring Page; Review: Too much of the same.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Fantasy Coloring Adventure: A Magical World of Fantasy Creatures, Enchanted Animals, and Whimsical Scenes; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Adult coloring book: Nice Little Town (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tatiana Bogema (Stolova) Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mandala Coloring Book: 100 Magical Mandalas | An Adult Coloring Book with Fun, Easy, and Relaxing Mandalas; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mandalas for Beginners: An Adult Coloring Book with Fun, Easy, and Relaxing Coloring Pages; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Summer Page; Review: B+; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Dimensions Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's John Wik Page; Review: Too much of the same.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Groovy Abstract Coloring Book (Design Originals) (Coloring Is Fun); Author: Visit Amazon's Thaneeya McArdle Page; Review: Too much of the same.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: My Besties Fall Days Sherri Baldy Adult Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherri Ann Baldy Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fanciful Mandalas, Flowers And Patterns: A Stress Relief Coloring Book For Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's TheArtOfVikki Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ocean Odyssey Adult Coloring Book: A Deep Sea Coloring Journey; Author: Rina Corn; Review: B+; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Mandala Coloring Book, Volume II: Relax, Calm Your Mind, and Find Peace with 100 Mandala Coloring Pages; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Gogarty Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Book :Steampunk Life: Steampunk Unleashed! Fashion To Futuristic Steampunk Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mythological Life Adult Coloring Book: UNFRAMED Version: Minotaurs, Zombies, and Dragons; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Playful Adventures Coloring Book: A Coloring Book for Everyone; Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Garvey Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Creative Haven Fanciful Sea Life Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Marjorie Sarnat Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fantasy Adventure Coloring Book: Dragons, Dwarves, Elves, and Other Extraordinary Creatures; Author: Eric Messinger; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dominion of Giants Coloring Book: Behemoths of the Fantasy World; Author: Eric Messinger; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Color A Creation Gemstones; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Rose Rambo Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Men's Coloring Book: A Manly Mans Adult Coloring Book: Cyborg Women, Futuristic Battles, Women And Motorcycles (Adult Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Adult Coloring Books: Mermaid Life: Mermaids - Mermen - Merkids! Coloring Books For Adults; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Color A Creation Gemstones: Volume 5; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Rose Rambo Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Espiritus Coloring Book: Book 2 (Espiritus Coloring Books) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Cristina McAllister Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mandala Morphs Adult Coloring Book: 35 Wonderful Infused Mandala Designs; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathaniel Wake Page; Review: A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: TALENTED MR. RIPLEY; Brand: ; Review: I saw, this in the theatre and I liked it though it's very weird from start, to end. Matt Damon playing Tom was good. I liked it, good but weird.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo; Brand: Rob Schneider; Review: I rented this, boy it's sooo funny rent it you'll laugh it's good....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Scream VHS; Brand: Neve Campbell; Review: This is, a good movie Scream 2 was, ok I wanna see Scream 3 people, say it's good well, Scream 1 was good! Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Scream 3; Brand: David Arquette; Review: I liked Scream, 3 well it was scary some, parts had lots of, volience. Well, what's, weird is you don't, know who the killer is 'til the end. Good movie, enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Down to You VHS; Brand: Freddie Prinze Jr.; Review: I liked, this movie, because it, tells you about, love how things in your, realationship works. Well, I am not a big Freddie Prince Jr. fan, really i've, seen "I know what you did last summer" that was, good Julia Stiles is a good actress, "10 Things I Hate About You" was, good if you got a boyfriend or girlfriend have them watch this movie with you, will like this movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Man on the Moon VHS; Brand: Jim Carrey; Review: I liked, this but sad, but this was a good movie, well you'll like this. If your a, Carrey fan watch this.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Sixth Sense VHS; Brand: Bruce Willis; Review: I liked, Sixth Sense I SEE DEAD PEOPLE well, this is kind'a scary then it, gets good then alittle scary I liked this you'll like, it maybe....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: THE SIXTH SENSE; Brand: ; Review: I liked, Sixth Sense I SEE DEAD PEOPLE well, this is kind'a scary then it, gets good then alittle scary I liked this you'll like, it maybe....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Being John Malkovich VHS; Brand: John Cusack; Review: Well, this was ok, well very weird well, the actors did very well this was good, but alittle weird...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Curse of the Blair Witch VHS; Brand: Frank Pastor; Review: I bought this when it, first came out eventhough some, people hated it well, I saw it it kind'a scared me, it's true people can't go into the woods I can, well this is good for me (at leaxt) enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Ninth Gate; Brand: Johnny Depp; Review: Well I rented, this it looked good, the starting was pretty boring but the end gets better, Sleepy Hollow was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Whole Nine Yards VHS; Brand: Bruce Willis; Review: I liked, this movie a friend, suggested that I should, see this I did I liked, this pretty silly I loved it. Bruce Willis and, Matthew Perry were good well this is a movie you, should watch!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 10 Things I Hate About You VHS; Brand: Heath Ledger; Review: I have this, movie it's funny well it's funny that the sister Bianca can't date unless Kat her sister does, Camron he likes her it's pretty funny. Enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Stephen King's The Stand VHS; Brand: Ruby Dee; Review: This was, a great Stephen King movie even though it's alittle scary it's not all bad, but the book is 1141 alot of, pages i've read part of it, well this is a great epic movie worth watching........; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Boogie Nights; Brand: Mark Wahlberg; Review: This was, the weirdest movie i've ever seen, well PT Anderson did a good job, with Magnolia but this was way too gross and weird.......; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Great Expectations VHS; Brand: Ethan Hawke; Review: This was, a good movie I liked it the performences were great, I don't read Charles Dickins books but this was a good movie you'll like it hopefully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Notting Hill VHS; Brand: Hugh Grant; Review: This was, good I liked it well Julia Roberts is a good actress and Hugh Grant is good too well you'll like this.....enjoy this movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Belleza Americana American Beauty VHS; Brand: Kevin Spacey; Review: I liked this, movie it won Best Picture this year, and Kevin Spacey is a good actor i've seen some of his movies. Well the girls in this movie were pretty. Well this is a weird movie some parts were alittle gross well some people will like it. enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Thomas Crown Affair VHS; Brand: Pierce Brosnan; Review: This was, a good movie it's very cool how he steals paintings although I would never do that well this was interesting you'll like it...............; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Erin Brockovich VHS; Brand: Julia Roberts; Review: I liked, Erin Brockavich Julia Roberts performance was, good she did good in this also in Pretty Women I liked it alot. You'll like, this movie! Based On A True Story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Election; Brand: Matthew Broderick; Review: This was, pretty silly I agree this isn't for younger kids but the acting was good, well it's funny you'll laugh! enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Devil's Advocate VHS; Brand: Keanu Reeves; Review: I liked, this movie it was, good weird alittle scary Al Pacino did a good job playing the devil Keanu is a good actor I liked The Matrix, Speed, and The Replacemets you'll like this movie I gotta say this is not for younger kids..... Enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bring It on VHS; Brand: Kirsten Dunst; Review: I liked this, movie it was funny, the cheerleaders were good, pretty girls, man this was too funny a good summer, film you'll like this movie....... Kristen Dunst is good, I have seen her in Interview With The Vampire that was a, good movie this is funny go see, it....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dead Man on Campus VHS; Brand: Tom Everett Scott; Review: I liked, this movie a great college, film I laughed through this movie you'll like, this it's worth the money enjoy...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Next Best Thing; Brand: Madonna; Review: I liked, this movie it was very interesting, Madonna did good in this movie you'll like this movie worth, watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Next Best Thing VHS; Brand: Madonna; Review: I liked, this movie it was very interesting, Madonna did good in this movie you'll like this movie worth, watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Keeping The Faith; Brand: Ben Stiller; Review: I liked, this movie very funny Edward Norton did a good job with this Ben Stiller was good, Jenna Elfmen was great I loved this movie made me, laugh you'll like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Return to Me VHS; Brand: ; Review: I liked this movie, the starting does get, sad and then it gets more, silly I loved this movie.....:) it's worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Center Stage VHS; Brand: Amanda Schull; Review: This was a, great dancing movie but it is, hard to dance like, that but the movie is good......If you love dancing watch Center Stage......; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Coyote Ugly; Brand: Piper Perabo; Review: I liked this movie, and also the girls in this were quite, cute. Piper Perabo was in "Rocky & Bullwinkle" she did a good job in both movies. The DVD is good, the Deleted Sences were good worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: What Lies Beneath VHS; Brand: ; Review: I had rented this, this came out last year 2000, I was planning on seeing this in theatres....Ok well I rented this I knew what this was about it is scary, even if you leave the lights, on. Well this is a story about Claire, and her daughter goes off to college then things get, scary the house gets haunted but--- This is worth watching if your, a fan of horror films. Enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Charlie's Angels; Brand: Cameron Diaz; Review: This was a funny movie I saw, it twice in theatres....The features are good, well this is worth watching Cameron Diaz and the others, did a good job making this.. It is worth buying or go rent it..........; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Men of Honor VHS; Brand: Cuba Gooding Jr.; Review: I saw previews for this last, year I thought it would be PG-13 I was wrong rated R. It is because it's a true story they use the F word a lot. But this was a great movie. This is not for younger kids, to watch though but I liked it the deleted parts were good plus the Arternate ending was good won't spoil it. Go rent this or buy it on DVD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bounce; Brand: Ben Affleck; Review: I saw this in theatres because it looked good and it was. I liked this Ben and Gwyneth did good the deleted scences were good and the gag reel (bloopers) so this is worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Brand: Gregory Peck; Review: After reading the 1960 book I wanted to watch the movie, so our class watched it. I liked the movie but what I say, "Books are better then the movie," If they were to remake, this it would be PG-13 or R. So before you watch the movie, read the book. The actors did very well. enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Shrek VHS; Brand: Mike Myers; Review: I don't watch many family, flicks exsept for this I liked this funny movied combined all the classic, fairy tales well I think Eddie Murphy did a good job playing the donkey he talked a lot, well I do hope this comes out before Xmas. So go see this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon DVD Format / English and Mandarin Audio with English and French Subtitles; Brand: Michelle Yeoh,Zhang ZiYi Chow Yun Fat; Review: This is one of the best movies ever, made! The movie is subtitled though if you have a DVD player you can DUBB it in English well overall this is a good, movie it's worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cast Away; Brand: ; Review: This is a, good movie about a guy named, Chuck he has to fly before Christmas he does, so his Fed-Ex plane crashes he gets stranded on a island for 4 years this is a great movie the features are good. So go buy this DVD it's worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Shining; Brand: Jack Nicholson; Review: I really liked this verion but I watched the mini-series on Sci-Fi the last few nights I noticed few things, like Jack (Steven Weber) doesn't say "Here's Johnney," but I liked the 80's verison but the 1997 is better have a good summer. UPDATE! For those who liked the mini-series it will be out on VHS & DVD either fall 2002 or early 2003. And it will re-air Sunday July 21st....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Stephen King's The Stand VHS; Brand: Ruby Dee; Review: I reviewed this a year ago, I think this is a good film, the commentary is good. So go buy this.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The In Crowd; Brand: Susan Ward; Review: When I saw this the first time, I thought that this would be a dumb movie I was wrong--this is a good movie be sure to listen to the audio commentary by Susan Ward "Aderin," and Lori Heuring "Brittney," I liked it. This is worth watching if you listen closey they were talking, about making a sequel let's hope they do. So enjoy your last summer of August.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hannibal; Brand: ; Review: This was a good, movie when I saw the previews to this I wanted to see it. I now own the, DVD great featres Deleted Scences and the Alternate Ending was good. Some parts were sick, which I won't mention but I liked this if you haven't seen The Silence Of The Lambs I suggest you watch it first to understand the story. Goodie Goodie! Well overall I liked, it scary so buy or rent this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Friends - The Complete First Season VHS; Brand: Jennifer Aniston; Review: I've been watching Friends for a year, and now since I own a VCR I've been taping. I do own both "Best Of," series. I am glad Warner Brother's is releasing the complete first season. Hope they release Complete Second season soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: We Were Soldiers VHS; Brand: Mel Gibson; Review: We Were Soldiers was a great, movie based on the book. I will say this movie is really graphic and lots of blood. But Mel Gibson did a great job playing Hal Moore. Also this is very sad. I won't say anything else. Go see this.....not for younger viewers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse; Brand: Milla Jovovich; Review: I do like seeing scary movies, so I saw previews for this so I thought I'd check it out. Well I liked it scared me to death if the filmakers make Resident Evil 2 hope they make it scarier all the zombies looked scary. So if you really like horror flicks go see this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Resident Evil - Apocalypse; Brand: Thomas Kretschmann; Review: I do like seeing scary movies, so I saw previews for this so I thought I'd check it out. Well I liked it scared me to death if the filmakers make Resident Evil 2 hope they make it scarier all the zombies looked scary. So if you really like horror flicks go see this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Jeepers Creepers; Brand: Gina Philips; Review: Well after seeing Resident Evil and scared me, I decided to watch Jeepers Creepers well it's scarier I think I don't want to give it away but it starts off with two kids brother and sister. They are on the way home they see this thing--Well the movie was scary, funny, thrilling and the DVD features are good. WARNING: BEFORE WATCHING THE MAKING "WATCH," THE WHOLE MOVIE. So rent or buy this if you dare.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bowling For Columbine VHS; Brand: Michael Caldwell; Review: This movie was very good, it showed other events besides the school shooting. It showed some footage of 9/11, I am glad Mike Moore made this great movie. It does make you cry when it shows what happened at Columbine. Well the DVD had good features. He was inter viewed by Charlie Rose I suggest you watch it. They have good subjects to talk about. Buy or rent this, has a great message!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 24: Season 1; Brand: Kiefer Sutherland; Review: 24 is about Jack Bauer works for CTU he's has an assignment to protect Palmer. The show gets better and better with twists + turns keeps you wanting more. I cant wait to see Season 2 of 24!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Richter's Agenda Theatrical Release; Brand: Paul Matusheski; Review: This movie was good it was dark but enjoyable. The ending was ok but good job Paul for making this!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cold Case; Brand: Kathryn Morris; Review: I think it's the copyright music issues.....I am also waiting for a DVD release I think it will be available sometime soon but realize when it's out it'll be worth $$$$ So please fans are begging for a DVD release we are willing to pay extra $$$$$ Hope my thoughts were helpful **I got an update the copyright music they use is pricey that's why there's no DVD yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Chimes Spa Retreat; City: Denmark Western Australia; Review: We always wanted to visit the Albany / Denamrk area and didn't know where we would end up at day we were driving around. We had a guide book that mentioned several places and we sought out the Chimes as the day wore on. Luckily, they had space available. We stayed in a larger, comfortable room with a balcony and view down the hillside. Friendly people there. Within five minutes we had the owner in our room to clean out an ant parade across the bath area, but no big deal... we are in the country Food is something of a problem, but that isn't anything particular to this hotel. The area is not what you would call over supplied with dining options. If you want to eat at the restaurant in the complex next door (you have to drive through it to get to Chimes), you need to make reservations. It isn't all that good anyway, but it is close. For breakfast though, other reviewers have it right. Chimes cooks a very good breakfast and they had snacks out all day (nice cookies). The view is great. We were there in November and it is a very nice area. It, like Chimes, was a little under-populated and many people want to sell their properties (though we never heard that at Chimes). Overall it was clean, quiet, scenic, comfortable, and is a great location. We'd stay here again... no problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: At first I was skeptical... after all, the hotel seemed to map out at the corner of a busy street. But, I continued to hear good things about it so on a low risk 3-day business trip to Paris I chose to stay there. Luckily, the hotel had space for me. I chose one of the inexpensive rooms. Remember, this is a small Paris hotel. Location: On arrival I found that the hotel was not on a busy street, nor was it at the corner. Near a busy street sure, but that puts it near 2 metro stations. On the edge of the Marais, it was close to more restaurants than you can shake a stick at (why you'd ever do that I don't know, but it would get tiring very quickly). The near-by stores also offer great opportunity to exercise your signature. The river and the Isle de la Cite is only a couple of blocks away and being one of the main Metro lines, only two stops from the central RER station (walkable in 10 minutes or less), you can get anyplace quickly. side note... when you walk over to Notre Dame for the obligatiory wander and pick-pocket evasion exercise, continue around behind the church to the Holocost memorial. It is often missed by visitors but well worth it. The Hotel: I walked right past it when I first arrived, not even noticing it, as did several of the people I had meet me there. The door opens to a clean, tiny, but comfortable sitting area with a desk for the attendant. The whole place is non-smoking which is great. On arrival, I was given an upgrade to a third-floor front room. It was a little cramped, but the bed was very good (only a queen). The windows open wide. I found it comfortable and appropriately quiet. The desk in the room had to be small and my laptop took up almost all the space I had a chance to see one of the interior rooms and I am glad I had an exterior. While the interior rooms are fine size-wise, the building's central opening to the sky is dark and thoroughly unspectacular. So, go for it... pay the little extra for a good room here. I have tried a couple times recently to book it again, but have been unsuccessful. You need to book early, or be lucky. People like this place and so will you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Novotel Den Haag City Centre; City: The Hague South Holland Province; Review: I need to update my prior review. This time when I arrived, I got a substantially different room than I had last time. It appears that there are distinct room quality differences here. On this trip I pulled a room on the 6th floor. Now, up until earlier this year, smoking was allowed in hotel rooms. Thankfully, the Dutch passed a law that mandates all hotels to be non-smoking (Yeah!). Unfortunately for me, my 6th floor room was a prior smoking room. There were burn marks in MANY places on the carpet and some on the furniture. The carpeting was very old and worn, and the bed, the thing I liked best about the room I had previously, was worn out and no where near as comfortable as it should have been for the very high price. While the breakfast still is great, I was disappointed with the room... not quite enough to knock the rating down a point, but very, very close.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: I stayed here several times in the past year. I like the ability to have a no-pressure jaunt out to the airport the evening prior to my depature, and this place has great rooms. The price is reasonable to cheap for what you get. The rooms have always been spacious and clean, well... except for the time I pulled back the bedding to find blood on the sheets (tell me... how is this not noticed???). They came and changed the bed right away plus gave my company a discount on the room price that night... which was fine, but it was my shock and inconvenience, not my company's or my client's. Anyway, If you are leaving out of Gatwick in the morning, book a room here for the night before. It is well worth it, and probably cheaper than your in-city hotel. Check-in and out are friendly and service oriented. Instead of eating yet another meal in a restaurant I usually walk over to the terminal (about 150 m of elevated tube) for the M&S. While you can get fast food at the terminal, M&S provides the freshest and most diverse assortment. And it is nice to relax and eat back in the room. The one time I ate in the Hotel (chinese), it was not so great and being tired after a long week or two of work it was wasted on me. A word of warning... they have, in my experience, the most expensive internet charge I have seen in any hotel of a major city. As Continental Airlines have moved their flights to Heathrow (NOT a customer friendly thing to do), I will not be able to stay here for quite some time. I will miss the place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: Consistency seems to be the byword of the hotel industry now days. Whether you stay at a Hyatt Place in Denver, Houston, Detroit, or Pittsburgh, there is one thing that you can be sure of... You will never get lost in a Hyatt Place. That means, rankings will need to be based on condition, noise, neighborhood, and how problems are handled. While the Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport has "Airport" in its name, it isn't what I would call next to the airport. It is about 10 miles away in a fast food / commercial suburban district. I hope you like fast food because there isn't much of quality in the area. Moe's Southwest Grill ("Welcome to Moe's!"), Subway, Chipotle, Outback, and Beppa di Buca are probably your best bets. On my first night in I usually walk over to the Giant Eagle supermarket (the hotel is right behind the Giant Eagle) and pick up fruit, drinks, and snack food for the week. Your room has a fridge, so make use of it. With electronic check-in / check-out, you never need to deign contact with the locals. This is a shame, for as with the Denver Hyatt Place, the staff is very friendly and they go out of their way to be sure your stay is "wonderful"... or at least acceptable, given it is suburban Pittsburgh. "South" facing rooms, the ones to the back of the hotel, the even numbered rooms, are quieter. On the positive side, this Hyatt Place is less expensive than any of the 3 Marriotts within a mile (yes, their "airport" hotels aren't near the airport either). On the down side, be careful about which room you get. They are in the process... a very slow process... of upgrading their HVAC units. Many rooms have the older roaring units that may wake you up several times a night. Newer units are much much quieter. The excercise room is fairly small but appropriate with 2 treadmills, a bike, and a stairmaster. The treadmills have a TV in them and the hotel provides headphones and clean earcovers. They also have a pool, which looks good though small. They have a shuttle (no it doesn't go to the airport... that would be too far away) to take you to the local office buildings, but I strongly recommend renting a car at the airport (cheaper places such as Thrifty and Payless have good cars) as you do plan on eating right? All-in-all, it is acceptable. It is no vacation hotel, but it is no vacation destination, especially at -8 degrees F as it was last week. It is predictable, mostly clean, and a good location if you have to work temporarily in one of the nearby offices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hyatt Regency London The Churchill; City: London England; Review: I stayed five nights this month at the Hyatt Regency Churchill. While somewhat unimaginative '50's square brick design, the Churchill offered quite a comfortable relaxing stay. The room was kept clean and fresh by the efficient invisible housekeeping staff. The front desk, doorman, and concierge staff where helpful and knowledgible. All guests are treated with respect and courtesy, even the high dollar ahh... "professional lady" (very obvious) that checked in ahead of me (no luggage ;-) ). The hotel is in the high dollar Marble Arch area with a lot of good restaurants and a fabulous lebanese grocery store (Green Valley?) just a couple blocks down the street. There is good access to the Marble Arch tube station a couple blocks away. And naturally, it is just off one of the main shopping streets in London as well as one of the nicest park areas. I wish I could speak about the fitness area, but I was a total slob that week. My room was on the 5th floor and looked out the back side of the hotel. It was very quiet and comfortable. The ~40 inch flat screen tv had the usual limited channels you see in London hotels... half in english. There was plenty of work space in the room and internet access is available via wired or wireless access. I usually never sleep well after a long flight to a new hotel room, but not so in this case... the bed was very nice and helped significantly in the 6 hour time transition. It is sad that the Hyatt has moved to the modern "jiggle something in the minibar and you've bought it" system. It really inhibits guest use of that space, and with such a good nearby grocery, it is a shame at this location. I would stay here again for business, but I would book early to get the cheapest rate. It is hard to justify the value of this location when there are very good hotels in London at much less per night. You pay for the area here, not just the room, and yes, it is worth it. I hope to stay there again soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport; City: Kastrup Taarnby Municipality Copenhagen Region Zealan; Review: I flew to CPH for a business meeting. I arrived at 10AM and found I had 5 hours to wait. I walked over to the Hilton, which was a somewhat longer walk than I wanted given that I was dead tired. I enquired at the desk about a day room. After recovering from the shock of the price ($165 for a few hours), I checked in. I am SO glad I did. The room was very nice... clean, comfortable, and coma supporting. The bed had two smaller comforters on it and the pillows were great... supportive. The bathroom was functional and clean, if a bit on the small side. The hotel has a very large central atrium. The rooms are on one of four spokes emmanating from the core. My room was on the 3rd floor. Check-in was efficient, but they fail in one area. I didn't have my Hilton Honors membership number with me and they didn't want to look it up. Check-out time for the day-room is 6pm. Since my flight was at 9 I requested, and they granted a late checkout at 7 pm. It was peaceful to come back to the hotel after my meeting and have a quiet place to relax for a couple hours. On the down side, the airport hotel is about 20-30 minutes from the center of Copenhagen and the taxi ride was ~$45 each way. The hotel is next to the airport train station, so with a bit of effort and knowledge, access to the city is probably cheaper. Food at the bar area is available all day, and the buffet opens at 6 for dinner... for ~$60 per person. Go to the airport for food as opposed to the bar if all you want is a quick snack. The Hilton chain is ramping up their "hotel at the airport" program with varying degrees of success. This, as with Heathrow, but unlike the Rome location, is one of the better efforts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: ExecSuite; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Execsuite maintains several properties in Calgary. My stay was at the Tower, a 14 story building with eight rooms per floor, 702-3rd Ave SW. While you can rent short-term, just like a regular hotel, this complex caters to the longer-term client. I rented an apartment for about two months through the Calgary summer. Pro's: a non-smoking building, clean, secure, and well kept. Decent flat screen tv's, usually two per room, with cable, wireless internet, wide variety of room configurations, newly remodelled rooms (work in progress). Con's: slippery modern leather or leather like chair and couch. Couch is not comfortable for laying down and watching tv. Complex allows smoking on the balconies. Unfortunately people's smoke from neighbouring balconies gets sucked into your room if you have the window open, which in the Calgary summer you almost always do. Most irritating of all was the 2AM cigar smoker. Light pollution from the sign atop the Shaw building next door allowed me to read in bed at night. Very tight parking spots. But... I'd stay there again. The quality of the accomodations, the nearness to downtown providing the ability to easily walk to offices make it an ideal place to stay. A full, yet small kitchen with an oven, stove, fridge, and dishwasher Depending on the season. I had a King room and my guys had juniors. The King room is about twice the size of the junior, but to be honest, I really didn't use all the space. It would have been good if the kitchen had more space as if you want to open the dishwasher, you almost have to leave the room. The mattress is hotel durable, and if I'm there for another extended period (or this one continues) I will go out and buy a topper, as well as some decent pillows. The rooms are quiet. While the hallway can pick up sounds from neighbouring tv's, the rooms themselves are quite quiet. It is a downtown hotel so if you open the window (an AC unit is in the livingroom) you will hear traffic and ventilation systems of surrounding buildings. The service is great. Little wants and needs are taken care of right away. I'd look at this place if I was staying more than four days. It is much less expensive than the major downtown hotels and gives you the chance to cook for yourself if you desire.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: I spent 4 nights at the Sheraton Barra hotel this week. My impression of the hotel is exceedingly favorable. Courteous and efficient service from check-in through check-out. In fact, they dealt well with me when I had to get them to correct a billing error (they charged me for water from the minibar which was sealed throughout the stay). Trouble came in two locations... the dinner buffet I found lacking. While diversity is good, food doesn't do well when sitting simmering in its own juices for hours. The beef tenderloin was quite the challenge. Cost of the buffet was reasonable at ~60 reais (~$35US). The second was more troubling. As I connected through their wireless internet, my computer became instantly infected by a trojan and a worm. The trojan was taken care of immediately, but the worm took a bit more work. Also the WAP failed part way through my 24 hour period. Internet is charged at 40 raeis (~$25). There is no free lobby internet if you are waiting for your room or have checked out... unfortunate really as with the flights out to the US being late at night, you may have to be at the hotel long after checking out. The pool area is very nice and is one of the largest I've seen. It has a lap pool area, a wading pool of significant side and three large open swimming areas. Pool service is excellent, and while the food is a bit expensive, their burger is one of the best hotel burgers I've had. I found it somewhat humourous watching the changing of the guard through the afternoon... from trophy wife time through invasion of the nannies. All in all, a very nice place to stay. The hotel is located across the road from the beach. Very crowded during the weekend, but much better during the week. Note that the weekend male:female ratio on the beach seemed to be about 5:1. At night the beach is deserted... but surprisingly well lit. The room is angled (see picture of outside of hotel). It was large and airy thanks to two of the walls being sliding glass doors out to the large balcony. Unlike many hotels, the air conditioning system was fairly quiet and worked very well. The beds have thick heavy comforters on them and with the low temperatures that are possible in the room, become very comfortable. It is a very comfortable bed. In addition to a large stone floored bathroom, the room has a sitting area and a kitchenette area that is separated from the bed area by an entertainment island of storage and TV. To get full marks it would have been nice to have a small microwave and some personal refrigeration capability. The mini bar is sealed shut enabling easy inventory control (at least it should) but robs usefulness. There is no in-house gift or snack shop. The neighbourhood lacks that capability as well (surprisingly). There is a small bakery a block or so away but it has questionable hygiene.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hyatt Place Tulsa South Medical District; City: Tulsa Oklahoma; Review: Hyatt is going to quite an effort to assure consistency across its Hyatt Place line, and it shows. As a Diamond level goldpassport member, I stay in quite a number of Hyatt's and Hyatt Places. This one and my three night stay conforms to the standard. Now that may sound like faint praise, but far from it. Hyatt has developed a dependable, comfortable, and reliable place to stay and the Tulsa location is a good example. Near many decent restaurants, fast food and otherwise, the Tulsa location gave a good stay. Hyatt Place has to rely upon the local staff and the Tulsa staff lived up to their expectations. When back in the area, I'll stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Courtyard Burlington Harbor; City: Burlington Vermont; Review: We were there for one night in December. While nicely located with views of the lake, and our room being a corner room also had a view to the North, I must admit to being a bit disappointed with the place. It is often the first impression that sticks with you about a place, and that is very person dependent. This impression wasn't great... not bad, but not great. The person working the desk as we checked in gave the impression that he'd heard all the possible questions a new person to the area could have, and didn't listen. When he thought he knew what we were asking he just jumped in with an answer. This proved frustrating as it took us three attempts at nearly every question. While it would have been nice to know that there was construction going on (central reservations omitted that fact), it was not an issue. Somewhat humorously, their letter explaining how to get to the front desk is only shown to you after you get to the front desk. A cold night so we were hopeful that we could keep the room cool for better sleep. No such luck. Luckily for us we avoided the relatively high cost of this courtyard by using one of our free-nights. I'd be hard pressed to pay their normal rate. As has been noted, they charge for parking... $12 for them to park it and $8 for you to do so with in/out for 24 hours. This is fine, close and convenient. They use the municipal lot next door and it connects directly with the lower level of the hotel. On the plus side, it is well situated, we liked the bathroom shower, and there are a number of good restaurants within a few blocks. I'd grudgingly stay there again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hilton Chicago O Hare Airport; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Due to a weather problem in the NE, our flight was canceled and we were rerouted via Chicago. Landing in an unexpected city at 7PM on any night can cause hotel problems, but this was New Year's Eve at about as large an airport as you can get. I was unable to secure rooms at either of our loyalty program chains and seeing as the Hilton was right across the street we called Hilton reservations to see if we could get a room. A king non-smoking was available at $139, which worldwide, is a terrific price for a full service airport hotel. I'm glad we called central reservations as our entry to their main foyer was met with a sea of people waiting to try to get a room. I simply walked over to the auto check-in kiosk and had our room and keys within a minute. While not large, our room was typically spacious with a good tv, a small sitting area including a comfy yet modern style recliner. An extra blanket was found in the closet. There is good temperature control for the room. We like it cold and that was possible (many hotels don't seem to want you to be cool in the winter). The bathroom was tight and doesn't really accommodate two people unless one is in the tub/shower. It is a good shower. The bed was typical Hilton Airport style, which is good... soft but firm under the pillowtop. The hotel includes a sandwich shop (closed when we were there), a bar area with typical bar food, and a restaurant (Andiamo's) which serves decent Italian cuisine (I'll try to review that one separately). This is a large hotel. IIRC 6 floors of about 100 (?) rooms per floor. Even so, it doesn't take too many canceled flights to fill it up... One broken A380 or two delayed 747's would do the trick. So... don't be tempted by the fact that the hotel is right across the street so you "may as well walk there and see if they have a room". Call for a reservation as soon as you see you will need one. This Hilton slides nicely into line with the other great Hilton airport stays I've had in London and Copenhagen. I'd certainly stay here again. Hopefully it would be on purpose next time. :-); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: St Regis Hotel; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: In the run-up to the 2010 Olympics, I had an opportunity to visit Vancouver for one night. I chose the St. Regis based on reviews, price, and location. Located about a block and a half away from the City Center SkyTrain stop ($8.50 from the airport, $3.75 to the airport) in a Central Business District fringe-type environment, the St. Regis is a renovated 6(?) story building very close to other downtown hotels and the main mall. I found it to be a very clean and fresh smelling place, even in the smallish lobby. Rooms are accessed by small elevator or a wide, clean, and well lit stairwell. I found the room to be on the smaller side of medium being about 12"x15" and the adjoining bathroom was on the larger side of medium. The hallways and rooms are done in a grey modern tone. The rooms are equipped with a 32" flatscreen tv. As others have noted, the mattress has a thin synthetic protective cover on it. If I didn't dig for it, I wouldn't have noticed it. I find the first night in any hotel to be a rough night. Here, I found the bed to be just below what I'd call very good. The firm mattress is buffered by a relatively thin pillow-top. The pillows were great. There has been reviews that mention how noisy the rooms are. I differ on that completely. This is a hotel in an urban center. There will be noise is downtown areas. My room was on the second floor on the Dunsmiur St side (hotel front). I heard very little and my sleep, light as it was, did not get disturbed by street old building noise. In comparison to other Vancouver stays (such as the Marriott... 300 feet from the seaplane terminal) it was soothingly quiet. On the service front, it was excellent. The front desk staff were warm and I felt that they were taking care of me. There was a hand written note welcoming me to my room and it was a nice touch. The hotel is very mindful of security. The access to the rooms is immediately adjacent to the front desk *and* you need a room key to activate the elevator at all times. No nickle and diming. The water in the room was complimentary, as was internet (and good internet speed at that). The toiletries are of good quality and there were two nice bathrobes ready for use. The room came with breakfast, that is served in a large dining area at the bottom floor of the hotel. The room is large, open, well lit and clean. The service was quite good with cheerful, fast, hot food delivery... substantial quantity too. If I were to change something it would be the quality of the juice served. The orange juice was reconstituted watery second grade supermarket box juice... really... not worth it. Unless you have to have the the spacious lobby, the extra large elevators to a high floor, or want to pay 60% more + internet charges, you should; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hilton London Heathrow Airport; City: Hounslow Greater London England; Review: Though I'm a bit underwhelmed by my own review title, the Hilton at T4 is a good, clean, convenient, and reliable option for that night-before-the-early-flight stay. I like to stay out at the airport on those occasions and I have come to appreciate the level of quality and service. I first visited the Hilton at T4 as a guest of Continental Airlines and received excellent service. It was during a snow closure of LHR and I appreciated the refuge and the chance to shower and exercise after a long flight. When the opportunity to stay there last week arose, I sacrificed an early morning commute in favour of a more relaxed trip out there the evening before. Access to the hotel is by elevated tube walkway... a rather lengthy walkway so if you are mobility impaired you should contact the hotel for cart pick-up. The elevated walkway starts right at the point you enter the ticketing area having come up from the train. They also have direct shuttle service to T5, so if you land there or are inbound on the Heathrow Express, just stay on the train until T5 and take the continuously running shuttle. Check-in was simple and quick and my room on the fourth floor was clean and smelled fresh. While the room is smallish (especially compared to the nearby Marriott or the LGW Sofitel) it is perfectly fine. The restroom is intermediately sized and has a good shower. My room overlooked the atrium and so the first order of business was to close the drapes... but, looking up at the rooms from the lobby, I could not tell who had drapes open or closed, so don't worry about it. The bed is Hilton airport hotel comfy and the room was able to be made cool and dark. Sleep was good. While they have a selection of restaurants, you may be shocked at the prices. They are a bit high. You are captive and they know it. I chose the Chinese place Zen, and it was better than I had expected and not too expensive. Check-out is fast and efficient. Overall, I came, I saw, I slept. A stellar experience? No, but quite good and a reliable pause in the journey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Drury Inn Suites New Orleans; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: It was not the best of times, it was not the worst of times, it was a stay of convenience, it was a stay of availability... Why I'd prioritize a stay there again beats the Dickens out of me. It got the job done. Like a C student, it did what it was supposed to do but there was no flair, no interest... nothing that took it above and beyond average. The stay left me non-plussed... a grand "so-what" in the expanding universe of hoteldom. The hotel is located on Poydras, a fairly busy traffic street in the downtown area. It is about a 10 minute walk to Canal St. The Drury is in an older building a little off the tourist beaten track. On arrival I was slightly delayed as the front desk was vacant. The lobby was littered with the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning for early check-in, the wretched refuse of airport lore. Most were families... noisy rug rats scattered across the lobby, slobbering over the popcorn machine, swilling down Coke and Dr Pepper to fuel the irrepressible din. Luckily, I took the room less occupied by, and that made all the difference. Clean and quiet up on the 6th floor. A moderately sized, bright and airy room with 14 foot ceilings a comfortable bed and a 32" flat-screen upon which to watch the Masters (golf as opposed to literary this time) provided a nice place to hide out from work. The shower was forceful enough and hot water seemed not to be a problem even at peak use time. Temperature control in the room was excellent. Better than most hotels and that led to a good night's sleep. While there is a paucity of commercial and eating establishments in the immediate area, there is a decent convenience store about a block away for snacks and fluid. On departure, again nobody was at the front desk, so as there was no problem with the under-door bill in the room, I just left. The staff, when present was friendly and welcoming and the hotel got the job done. A number one ranking though for the city?? Not from me I'm afraid. No complaints of consequence... but still... a solid C student.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Grand Hyatt San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: One block off Union Square, this tall hotel is located in the core of the San Francisco shopping area. Having a small footprint, the lobby is efficient. There's no walking into this hotel and wondering where the front desk is. The concierge desk is manned by multiple people as befitting the demand for information at this location. The staff was uniformly helpful and friendly, providing solid timely advice on what to see, do, and how to get places. Bell, housekeeping and front desk staff were helpful and friendly without crossing the line to annoying or smarmy. We had a standard room on the floor with the club lounge. The lounge is well staffed and has excellent views Northward with no building blocking. The room itself was clean and offered sufficient room for the two of us. The bed was comfortable if a little firm. It was... a room. I stay in 70 or so hotel rooms a year and to be honest, this one was more or less average. That is not bad as I stay at Hyatt a lot for a reason (in fact I'm in one on the other side of the globe from SF as I write this review). It was a good room with good temperature control, but it really shines in comparison to those of the other upper end Hyatt product in central SF. We've been to SF many times. It is our getaway city. This was the first time we'd stayed at the Grand Hyatt and I'm happy to say that it won't be our last. Dependable, clean, helpful, friendly, and safe, everything you want in a downtown core hotel, the Grand Hyatt provides it to a consistently high standard. We will certainly be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Islamabad Serena Hotel; City: Islamabad Islamabad Capital Territory; Review: I spent 5 and a half days at the Serena hotel and I must admit I liked every minute of it. I was booked in to it for a five night stay but since my flight was a very late departure, I requested return to the hotel and took a day room rate for 4-5 hours of peace. First, on most people's mind will be security. The road in front of the hotel is blocked off and used (apparently) only for hotel access. As you approach the hotel, the checkpoints become increasingly intrusive. The front side of the hotel is well fortified while the back, although somewhat less fortified due to the presence of a housing block (somewhat distant) is well guarded. All packages and people entering the hotel are screened. Few cars are allowed up the winding drive and no vehicle is allowed up if there isn't immediate purpose. The room... Spacious, impeccably clean, fresh smelling, and comfortable. I had a standard front room for my main stay and a suite for my day room. I must admit I liked the standard room better. While the suite was nice, the work arrangements in the room were better in the standard. I found the Executive Lounge access to be a bit of a "so what" especially as my mini-bar (pop, water, and juice only) was included in my room rate. Also included is internet access (decent wired capacity, somewhat variable wireless). This one element creates a big difference as other hotels are rumoured to charge up to $60 a day for internet. I found the bed too firm for total comfort. The temperature control in the room seemed to be either on or off. The electronic thermostat in the nightstand was cool but I don't think it worked. It was a good thing I like a cold room! The ~32in HD flatscreen TV was fine and had all the standard news channels (some embarrassingly bad... yes, I saw features from Fox) as well as a few movie channels. Remember the official language of Pakistan is English so there is plenty of TV to watch, even more if you can manage a bit of Urdu, Italian, French, or German. The bath was large and of typical rock construction. The shower was hot and forceful. The full size tub was comfortable. The room, apart from the bed, was typical of any top class hotel in a major city. Now let's talk food. The hotel has a number of in-house restaurants... Pakistani, Moroccan, and the big buffet restaurant. I spent most of my meal times in the big buffet restaurant. The food was excellent. The Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef (both westerners... Europe and Canadian) were out and about quite a bit. There is a terrific selection of first rate food. Most nights have a few themed dishes... Italian night, Caribbean night,TexMex, etc., but apart from the braised tenderloin, I found the standard Pakistani dishes attracted my attention the most. Then we have the desserts. A wide variety of tasty cakes, flans, fruit, and; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: West Coast Wilderness Lodge; City: Egmont Sunshine Coast British Columbia; Review: Arriving at the end of a long day of meeting people and seeing places, my wife and I called ahead to say we'd be a few minutes after 7PM in arrival (we ended up arriving at 7:05). You have to be checked in by 7PM. Fearing having no place to eat we called earlier to book a place in their dining room for dinner. It was one of the busiest weekends of the summer on the sunshine coast and nearly all other options were booked by the time we knew we'd be traveling. The check-in was fast and efficient as was the quick accompanied walk to our 4-plex cabin (forest view). The room was about 12x12 with a deck and a view of the woods (as booked). It had a queen size bed. The ajoining washroom was clean and decently equipped with a good shower, toilet, and sink area. The rooms are very clean and seem newly renovated. The bed was comfortable and the bedding smelt clean. This essentially bug free area gave us ample opportunity to sleep with doors and windows open. Checkout was smooth and quick. Apart from the relatively high price, we had little if anything to complain about as far as the accomodations were concerned. The view from their deck in the morning was outstanding! However... and you knew there was going to be a "however", didn't you?... All is not perfect in this beutiful place. The dining room for their restaurant is about 80 feet by 30 feet in size. On the particular Friday night we were there, a band was playing to the ten or so occupied tables in the room (about 60% capacity) and out through the open doors to the half dozen full tables on the deck. The band was loud and not very good. In fact we could hear them in our room out in the woods. Carrying on a conversation was impossible. Management seemed oblivious to the obvious desire of their clients to be out f that room. So they sat us outside at a temporary tiny table. Fine. 10 minutes later, still no menu, water, or even contact with a server. Some of the tables were anxious to eat and get out of there before the band returned. It was readily apparent that they had been waiting for quite some time. Then the people at the next table started to smoke (illegal, in addition to obnoxious), with no reaction by the staff. We left and went to the nearby pub. Besides the pub (which was good), there is no other source of food within about 10 miles. Stay for the views, the great geology, the hiking (skoocumchuck narrows... look it up), even the room, but eat elsewhere if you can.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Andaz London Liverpool Street; City: London England; Review: I'm a relatively frequent traveller to London. Most of the time my clients want me to stay out at the other Hyatt... the Churchill. I'd always been keen to try out the Andaz, and even the staff at the Churchill said I should try it when I could. The grass is always greener, they say. Well, to continue the metaphor, the grass is green at the Andaz. I had the opportunity to stay there over the past 7 days. Immediately adjacent to the Liverpool railway and Liverpool Underground stations (Circle, Hammersmith, Metropolitan, and Central lines), the Andaz is located for convenient travel throughout the core of London. It is previously the Great Eastern Hotel (and that is how the reserve charge comes through)... which initially caused a bit of a concern for me and my card company. It is a 6 story "traditional" looking red brick building that has been completely updated inside. They have taken a different approach to a front desk. It is simply a large black table with computers on the corners. The staff tends to hover in the limited lobby area intercepting you as you traverse it. It is an interesting concept, even if a little off-putting initially. It is rare to make it through the small lobby without a cordial greeting. The staff was uniformly excellent. My room up on the 5th floor was above average with space to work, plenty of closet space, and a nicely appointed washroom. Temperature control was less than desired with heat levels and stuffiness around the 3-4 AM time, even with the fan set on high and the temperature at the minimum "-3"... disappointing, but typical of most hotels these days. My bed was comfortable and apart from the heat I had good sleep. Plentiful pillows provide good support. It is often difficult to book the Andaz for medium to longer stays as it seems to be quite a popular location. This allows Hyatt to charge a slightly higher price than you will find elsewhere. Is it worth it? It depends. Are you working in "the city"? Are you coming in from or going to Stanstead? Then yes. There are plenty of high quality restaurants within 5 minutes walk... Cinnamon Kitchen, Kenza, Haz, to name a few. Hopefully you will get good directions from the staff to these places. I did not when some of them tried to use a map. I transferred to the Andaz from the Churchill part way through my 11 night stay. The transfer was accomplished without hitch and my bags were waiting for me upon arrival. So... was it worth it for me to change? When I return which Hyatt will I choose? Given that my clients are Embankment, Uxbridge, or Bloomsbury located, there is not enough benefit at the Andaz to pull me over to that side of town from the Churchill. While the Andaz is certainly a quality establishment, the Andaz lacks a certain community feel. It has no club lounge which means higher level elite guests receive a full breakfast (acceptable quality) with; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo; City: Paramaribo Paramaribo District; Review: Paramaribo (para-mar-EYE-bo please) has a nuber of hotels along the river. It says a lot that the Courtyard is one of the tallest buildings in the city. About a 40 minute car ride from the airport, but only 5 minutes from the old town center (a World Heritage Site), the hotel is across from a snarling dog infested residential area on a low density road (no comfortably walkable shoulders) semi-bustling with traffic... sometimes. It backs on to the river. The room is your standard Courtyard fare, but at least the internet is of good quality. On arrival it was the typical tropical musty room. I had a view out the front of the hotel from the 4th floor. Traffic noise from the road is non-existent and the sleep is good. The pool in a center of activity. It is out behind the hotel. Unfortunately, when I was there it was the stolid domain of smokers... even people simply standing in the pool smoking. You can sample local fare at the breakfast as I did once in my 5-day stay, skipping the experience the remainder of the time. Dinner is adequate. One evening after ordering, I requested to take the meal up to my room. It was no problem at all and the waiter even helped me take it up. The cluster of taxi drivers waiting to take you places is reliable and safe. I arranged a two hour tour of the area with one of them for around $20. Quick local trips are around $3-4. The airport shuttle is the way to go. Book ahead as space may be limited. Be aware that the chips, and drinks in the area around the front desk are a wee bit pricey. Most can be purchased nearby outside the hotel... even if you include a quick taxi ride to get them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hilton Sydney; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: The Sydney Hilton is one of my favourite Hilton properties anywhere. I use either Syndey or Singapore as way-points on my trips and look forward to the Hilton properies in both locations (the Conrad in Singapore). The hotel is located very close to the Town Hall station, about a 25 minute journey from the SYD domestic terminal. Exit towards the Circular Quay direction and you pop out on the street a hundred feet or so from the alleyway entrance to the Hilton. It is directly across the street from the Victoria building. The modern design of the foyer continues through the hotel and into the rooms. In my visit there last week I had a "relaxation room" which is a bit of an upgrade from the normal fare. It has an oversized washroom area with separate commode and shower cells. A large bathtub occupies the center of the room when the big sliding glass doors to the washroom area of the room are open. While some may find the desk area small-ish, the couch, desk and round coffee table populate one half of the main-room space while the very comfortable bed (the best sleep I'd had in my month long trip) takes up the rest. If I were to be picky, the most bothersome thing about the room is the skewed angle of the TV. You don't get a straight-on view from either side of the room (couch or bed). It is fixed in one position high up on the wall. Even a swivel mount would be nice. All of the windows in the room had power blinds that do a great job sealing out unwanted light for the jet lagged populace. I ordered room service... hesitantly... as it was late in the evening when I arrived, and my global experience with room service at that time of the night indicates high risk. I wasn't disappointed. While Australian prices are a shock to the system in the first place the $40 cost of my salad and lasagna was not out of line. Plus, it was very good food... a not totally expected bonus. To a person the staff is courteous, helpful and welcoming. Check-in and check-out (especially with the Hilton rapid checkout) is fast and efficient, though I always seem to have difficulty with the web download of the folio from this hotel. There is a lounge on the 36th floor. Over the past couple years I've noticed a slight decline in the quality/variety of food in the lounge, especially at breakfast. Luckily, they have the 2nd floor restaurant area that, while crowded (not significantly more crowded than the lounge) delivers first rate food, and a lot of it. In short, this is where I stay the most when in Sydney, even if it means sacrificing points/nights at my usual chain, and staying a few blocks off the harbour views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hilton Quebec; City: Quebec City Quebec; Review: Booked an Executive room for my wife and her sister using points (I'm a Diamond). They arrive and request a mini-fridge for the room. The Manager's response below is correct... but misleading. It is very easy to request a fridge for your entire stay. You can do that by opening your mouth and making the words come out in the correct order. However, the response you hear back from them is that a fridge will cost you $15 per day for your stay. The lounge inexplicably locks up the water before they close the room for the night. Of course, they also lock the room. From a world perspective, even in a Hilton perspective, the lounge is lowest quartile. As seems to be the norm these days... you have the 2-4AM uncomfortable overheating issue. It makes sleep nasty. It is a big chain hotel. The view is special and it is in a great location. However, I think they bank on people staying for a few days on vacation or to attend a conference. Repeat business doesn't seem to be a priority.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Pender Harbour Resort Marina; City: Garden Bay Sunshine Coast British Columbia; Review: After a long drive, we pulled into the resort quite late. We were met and shown our cottage. It was quite comfortable, especially the beds. There was a large TV and a clean kitchen for us. It was a very quiet and comfortable sleep. The best sleep in our 2700 mile drive. I would certainly stay there again and would recommend it to friends and family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Andaz London Liverpool Street; City: London England; Review: Okay. I'll admit it. The Andaz has become one of my favourite hotels across my global adventures, let alone London. Back in 2010 when I tried it for the first time I wrote a review of it that was good, supportive, and detailed especially in a comparison with another Hyatt property in London, The Churchill (Marble Arch). At that time I rated the Andaz as very good but for several reasons I preferred the sister hotel. For comparison, the review is here [url] No more is it second. It now ranks in the thin air of hotels I would sacrifice to stay at... which is my criteria for a perfect rating With several more stays under my belt, I have to admit that the stability, features, and very importantly, food, has moved the Andaz to first place. Things to love about the hotel... the check-in and general lobby atmosphere... the breakfasts... the location near great restaurants (you have to go to Cinnamon Kitchen, another world favourite). The rooms are clean and comfy. I particularly like the rooms with the angled ceiling and dormers overlooking Liverpool Street Station (the quiet side). The service is outstanding. They have won me over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ambassador Hotel Tulsa Autograph Collection; City: Tulsa Oklahoma; Review: A small group of us flew in for a business meeting and stayed at the Ambassador. I liked it and would certainly stay there again. It is part of the Marriott empire. Marriott has been picking up unique properties around the world and this one fit right in. We were picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel by their car. Quite efficient, The lobby area is small as befits your typical boutique property, but comfy nonetheless. As a Gold level member I was provided a corner room on the fifth floor. The hotel has seven floors and a restaurant in the downstairs level (when did "basement" stop being correct?). My room was quite comfy, as was the bed, which is the prime objective after cleanliness. It had a nicely sized tv and a couple sitting chairs. I do not remember seeing a USB changing port, which is more commonly found in hotel rooms these days, especially ones that have been renovated recently, I was able to drop the temperature into the low 60's for some good sleep, avoiding the middle-of-the-night over heating which has become commonplace in rooms that cool based on motion sensor activation. The bathroom was clean and well stocked. It had what looked like a recently renovated shower stall with adequate water pressure. Besides the good sleep, I'd have to cite the service as a high-lite. On the downside though... the Chalkboard (the in-house restaurant)... We went for a group dinner and I was dismayed to find that the porkchop I ordered was tough to the point that I gave up trying to cut it. Supposedly done "medium", a good portion of it wasn't coked through showing the mealy texture of raw meat. Not appetizing at all. The appetizers were terrific though, especially the lamb lollipops and the crab cakes. The Chalkboard has a good reputation, so I will chalk my meal up as an "oops". Plus, I was so very disappointed that there were no ocean view rooms available here, like TripAdvisor always asks about. ;-); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Coast Inn of the North; City: Prince George British Columbia; Review: It was a dark and smoky day. The non-existent wind allowed the particulates to accumulate on surfaces and in the lungs. We arrived after making a loyalty program reservation (saves you money if you join) and received out room. Purple Everything is purple. Like you'd imagine an 8 year-old girl's bedroom. Nasty corporate branding, but hey, it all looks the same when the lights are off. It was a mostly comfortable stay, but the typical middle of the night heat wave was present. Why hotels do this I don't know. I imagine a corporate meeting where somebody says... "hey... let's reduce the overnight AC. The people are asleep anyway. They will never notice." The Coast lets you set the thermostat but recommends that it doesn't go below 15 C. Well, I really don't think it got anywhere near 15 C. The staff is very friendly, even when a bit stressed out by throngs of evacuees unfamiliar with hotel etiquette. The room was certainly clean by touch and smell. Pets are a $10 surcharge. Parking can be an issue. They have two surface lots, a second floor parking level and a covered lower alcove. Height restrictions are significant. The 2nd floor access has a 6'1" clearance and the lower alcove (accessible from the alley) is 6'3". Beware! The lower alcove is accessible via the LL of the hotel, but there are stairs so unload at the main door before driving down (or up). The surface lots are on either side of the hotel. The one on the main door side is crowded and the other lot is underused and somewhat sketchy. Yes, I'd stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Capri Motor Inn; City: Smithers British Columbia; Review: In the midst of forest fire season it can be difficult to find a place in Smithers. That was our issue as we drove through the area last week. With some trepidation we found ourselves having to book at a "motor inn" and the Capri had room for us and our little dog. It was actually comfortable and we could get the room nice and cool. It was clean. There were no smells of smoke (any type) and although the comforters were well worn and thin, we were afforded a good night's sleep. Our only issue was around the price paid. We never book through a third party when we can call the hotel and book directly, but we do expect to have them honor the pricing that we would pay if we booked through a third party. The Capri didn't do that, and even after talking to them during the booking process, with them knowing that we were bringing along our 10 lb dog, they added an extra $20 on to the quoted price when we arrived. All in all, assuming consistent pet charge add-on, they charged us about $30 CAD more than what they were offering online. This is unacceptable. While the sleep was good, The experience was irritating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Carter Products 25010506 1/4-Inch-by-105-Inch AccuRight Bandsaw Blade; Brand: Carter; Review: This is a good blade for making patterns, circles as small as 1 inch in diameter, and other detail work. Not a good blade for resawing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe; Brand: Jet; Review: The only serious limitation on this lathe, the 21" length, will be removed in June with the shipment of the 42" bed extension. Three speed ranges and continuous digital speed control makes for quick convenient speed control for all turning needs. Smooth operation, quiet, this lathe is quickly becoming my main workhorse. One minor drawback is that you cannot listen to AM radio while using this lathe. The digital speed control interferes with the AM signal. Finally, while it is suitable for bench top operation, at 160 lbs you will likely want to mount it on a custom stand or purchase the factory stand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Package of 4 Simple Carbide Simple Wood Turning Tools with Interchangeable Lathe Tool Handle; Brand: Simple Woodturning Tools; Review: These are my go to tools for the large turning projects. The round tool is cupped for very fast cutting. Once you discover the "sweet spot" for the wood you're turning the chips really fly. And unlike HSS tools you don't have to take time out to resharpen your tools. The carbide tool tips are mounted on sturdy 1/2 inch square or round shanks that insert securely into the long padded handle. Changing tools is fast and easy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Carbide Mini Turning Tool 3-Piece Set; Brand: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware; Review: Rockler sets a high standard in woodworking tools. The carbide mini turning tool set is well made, comfortable to use, but sturdy and durable. The carbide tips are replaceable, I keep a spare set on hand just in case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Milwaukee 2101-21 M4 1/4 Hex Screwdriver Kit W/1 Bat; Brand: Milwaukee; Review: This is my go to screwdriver in my workshop. It has plenty of power for the big jobs but can be gentile as a lamb on the low torque setting for those jobs that require a delicate touch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: PSI Woodworking Products LBUFFSYS 3-Step Buffing System; Brand: PSI Woodworking; Review: The three step buffing system produces a high luster professional grade finish on small to medium sized projects. I just wish I could use it on all my projects!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Classic Accents Deco Aged Antique Brass 1 Gang Push Button Light Switch Wall Plate; Brand: Classic Accents; Review: Restoring a 100 year old house is a challenge sometimes. The finish and overall quality of this switch plate blended perfectly with the decor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: JET 354170/JDP-20MF 20-Inch Floor Drill Press; Brand: Jet; Review: Outstanding drill press. This tool is designed for heavy duty, high accuracy work. But be warned that it cannot be assembled alone. It took three people to mount the head on the post. The only negative so far ( aside from the weight) is the screw type depth stop with a fixed scale. The scale is pretty useless because the few drilling operations are in contact with the work piece at the press rest stop.on the plus side, the speed setting and tensioning system is very convenient and the motor break very much appreciated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: uxcell 112mm Length MT3 Spindle to MT2 Arbor Morse Taper Adapter for Lathe; Brand: uxcell; Review: Gee, I wish I could give this product negative stars! There are rough casting marks on the finish of the MT3 surface and the MT2 bore is visibly off center (about .080 off center!). The front face is uneven and looks like it was not machines at all. This is a piece of junk.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: HandyMate Digital Tape Measure with LCD Display 16ft/5Meter; Brand: Twowings; Review: I like my new HandyMate Digital Tape Measure. It has both metric and imperial units which is really convenient as we are often working in both units these days even within a single project. The only downside I've encountered is that you do need to double check the digital measurement when accuracy counts. The measure seems to work by registering the the last mark actually passed even though the tape may actually be closest to the next mark. If you don't double check your measurement could be short by as much as 1/16th of an inch which of course is unacceptable for furniture, boxes, or other precision crafting. Were it not for this one drawback I would give it 5 stars because I really like the convenience of digital readout.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Dinosaur Train Tank Mini Plush; Brand: Learning Curve; Review: Super cute. Can't wait to give it to my grand daughters. One of them already received hers and she loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Aurora World Inc. 8" Nutsie; Brand: Aurora World Inc.; Review: so so cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Rhode Island Novelty One Dozen (12) Princess Rubber Ducky Party Favors; Brand: Rhode Island Novelty; Review: These ducks are so very cute! The detail on the ducks is very well done. These were used as party favors for my grand daughter's birthday party. Princess theme. Everybody loved them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Calico Critters Adventure Treasure Ship; Brand: Calico Critters; Review: Calico Critters are very cute toys. My grand daughter has a slew of them. Never disappointed with any of Calico Critter items.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kinsmart 1957 LAPD Police Chevy Bel Air 1/40 O Scale Diecast Squad Car by Kinsmart; Brand: KiNSMART; Review: This car is so cute. I gave it to my LT for Christmas and he absolutely loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Calico Critters School Music Set; Brand: Calico Critters; Review: Grand daughter loved these. She's taking piano lessons so this gift was really fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Rhode Island Novelty, 5" Die Cast Long-Nose School Bus with Pull-Back Action; Brand: Rhode Island Novelty; Review: Super cute. Great Detail. These were purchased for gifts for Transportation Supervisors. I almost want to keep for myself. : ); Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Daniel Wellington Women's 0507DW Classic St. Mawes Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Band; Brand: ; Review: I LOVE this watch!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: CHOiES record your inspired fashion Women's Black/Green/White/Blue Sakura Skater Skirt With Pleat; Brand: CHOiES record your inspired fashion; Review: Perfect for a Friday work outfit that looks dressy and casual enough for happy hour after work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: ACEVOG Cocktail Dress 1950's Floral Vintage Christmas Party Dress Plus Size; Brand: ACEVOG; Review: It's a nice dress but I have to alter it so that the shoulders don't point out like a lady gaga outfit; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: HIKA Women's Retro High Elastic Waist Flare Pleated A-line Midi Skirt; Brand: HIKA; Review: Comfortable and I get compliments on this skirt every time I wear it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fifth Parallel Threads FPT Women's 3/4 Sleeve Scoopneck Bodysuit; Brand: Fifth Parallel Threads; Review: I love wearing this with skirts!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nine West Women's Sleeveless Dress with Pockets; Brand: ; Review: Great fit! Beautiful color!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nine West Women's Cap Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress; Brand: ; Review: Not the quality I usually expect out of a Nine West but it's an okay dress for days that I don't want to think about what to wear to work; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Nine West Women's Color-Block Dress; Brand: ; Review: Unique and fits well; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Buenos Ninos Women's Sleeveless Flower Printed Vintage Cocktail Flare Dresses; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful dress. Just runs way too small!! I think the large is probably more like a small. I would try the XXL but it's not a Prime product and I don't feel like waiting forever to get it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Buenos Ninos Women's Sleeveless Fit and Flare V-Neck Lace Evening Gown Dress; Brand: ; Review: Really nice dress! The quality isn't too bad. The tulle that keeps the lace up is very stiff so it creates a beautiful puffy bottom but is very itchy. I still love the dress though :); Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Club Caleta Dorada; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: My friend and I took a break to this property at the end of school Easter holidays (last week in April). We had no complaint about our accommodation or the food. (I don't know what people found to complain about food wise. everything was freshly cooked and plenty of it.) Our bungalow was in a quietish area though we did hear noise from the bar. There was a bit of an uphill walk from town but not too steep and for anyone with walking problems there is a small train service which runs about every half hour. Our main complaint was the entertainment. Only one bar was open and this was the pool bar. It is partly open to the elements and some evening it was very cold and windy.The entertainment was mainly for kids. Even the Karaoke at 10pm was kids going up to do their stuff. The kids were allowed to run about and make a noise even when there was nothing on and the music was so loud one couldn't hear anyone speaking even if you shouted. By 10pm the kids should have been in bed or at least kept under control. My friend and I are both in our 70's and it would have been appreciated if there was a quiet lounge where you could enjoy a drink and chat with new found friends. There are at least 2 other bars on site but management were not interested in opening any other one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Batangas Country Club; City: Batangas City Batangas Province Calabarzon Region Luzon; Review: My son and I spent 4 nights here. A lovely place. Our chalet was beside the pool and very clean. It had all we needed. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Especially the staff in restaurant/bar. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Only downside was the cost of shuttle bus into Batangas City. We were charged 2000 pessos (equivelent to about £40) for the return journey which is not really very far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Marina Byblos Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: My son and I stayed here for 3 nights to break our long journey home from Philippines. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The room (on the 5th floor) was very clean, had all we required and we were not bothered with noise. Also the 5th and 6th floors are non-smoking so we had no problem with cigarette smoke. Breakfast was very good with a very good choice and the chef cooked eggs (any way you liked them) outside. You can sit inside or outside for breakfast. Plenty of things to see and do in the surrounding area and plenty of places to eat away from hotel also. The beach, Marina and bus stop for Hop Off Hop On bus are all within walking distance. If you required anything you just had to ask. We even had our room cleaned for us at 6 o'clock one evening when we forgot to put the request for cleaning notice out in the morning. A very pleasant stay and I would certainly stay there again if in Dubai.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Caro Short Stay Main Bridewell; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: My son and I stayed here for 1 night on 14th August. This is a prison converted into hotel. We shared a twin room which was very clean and comfortable. The girl on reception when we arrived was very helpful and friendly. We paid £45 for a twin room - room only. It is very central and close to docks . If I am ever in Liverpool again it will certainly be my 1st choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Craig Ard Hotel; City: Llandudno Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: My son and I stayed here for 5 nights. The hosts, Pelagia and David Gee went out of their way to make our visit enjoyable. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were 1st class with plenty choice. 1 good thing I personally liked was that they do not accept children under age of 7. If I ever go back to Llandudno this will certainly be my first choice for accommodation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Shananagens Guest House; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: My son and I stayed here on 13th August for 1 night. The hosts - Sarah & Kenny Brown give a very friendly welcome and are very helpful. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was fabulous - I struggled to finish my full English. I have stayed here in the past and will certainly be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: War Dances; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherman Alexie Page; Review: I enjoyed every story and poem in "War Dances". In fact, I finished the book while eating in a Mexican restuarant. My waiter was one fourth Lacota. He showed interest in the book and I was proud to pass it on to him. I know he too will enjoy the open, direct, humorous and poignant glimpses of life ala Sherman Alexie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: China East (National Geographic Adventure Map); Author: National Geographic Maps - Adventure; Review: This map is clear, easy to read and durable. China is such a large country that having a detailed, yet clear overview is extremely helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel James Brown Page; Review: My first audio book. Completed this book while floating down the Yangze river this October. I am a rower, going back to the seventies. My coach competed against these guys and won a world championship before them. For me, the true tail came alive in a very emotional way. Even if you don't row, the suspense, descriptions and glimpse of this world would be worth the well written story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters: (HSK Levels 1-3) A Revolutionary New Way to Learn the 800 Most Basic Chinese; Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Matthews Page; Review: This book and the Tuttle Concise Chinese Dictionary were necessary for me to learn a considerable amount of Mandarin in a short period of time. Together, these books compliment and extend the learning experience and help it come together, reading, writing, speaking and listening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mike McGrath's Book of Compost; Author: Mike McGrath; Review: I used to listen to Mike's radio show faithfully when I lived in Philly. When I read the chapters, I could hear his down to earth, if a little corny, descriptions and advice on growing stuff in a healthy way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tuttle Concise Chinese Dictionary: Completely Revised and Updated Second Edition; Author: Li Dong; Review: I have been studying Mandarin for four months. Used it on a recent trip to China. Worth it's weight in gold. Sections on pronunciation, grammar, English Language to Mandarin and Vice versa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Shaolin Workout: 28 Days to Transforming Your Body, Mind and Spirit with Kung Fu; Author: Sifu Shi Yan Ming; Review: Sifu is the best example of his teachings. His poses and positions clearly demonstrate the flexibility goals of his method. Well organized and presented step by step, building on previous lessons. Nicely integrated into his philosophy and encouraging support.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Buettner Page; Review: Interesting read about longevity using presentations of "Blue Zones", or places around the globe that have a higher percentage of people living to healthy old age. Not sure about how much the correlations really point to cause effect. Many of the lifestyles like "hearding goats" and living physically demanding work ( from American standards) may contribute more than the diets. These placed, as I recall, didn't have fast food places, industrial farms, GMO's, fraking, etc. Still and interesting and thought provoking read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: 24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48 Postures (Revised); Author: Shou-Yu Liang; Review: Really thorough book explaning the postures and several examples of how these postures are used in a martial arts application. Helpful in learning the steps by reading descriptions, listings and photos. Really helpful when paired with the DVD.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary (Multilingual Edition); Author: Oxford University Press; Review: A disctionary without pronunciation. I read their explanation for not including "Romanized Version". The beginner become dependent on the Romaized and it interferes or delays learning the Kana characters. As a beginner, learning on his own, this pure approach really makes it tough. Ok, it is not a textbook. There are texts that just use Kana and some that use Romanized pronunciations. But, for a dictionary to punish those students who have yet to master Kana (or Kanji) is a mistake in my opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Heal Your Hips: How to Prevent Hip Surgery -- and What to Do If You Need It; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Klapper Page; Review: Clearly written with understandable philosophy and directions, pictures, etc. Can apply the wisdom here to the whole body. Also see, "The Complete Waterpower Workout Book, by Linda Huey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Complete Waterpower Workout Book: Programs for Fitness, Injury Prevention, and Healing; Author: Visit Amazon's Lynda Huey Page; Review: This has been the best book I have read on the subject of sensible exercise for conditioning, rehab and recovery or injury prevention.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Playing Erhu: Bridging the Gap; Author: Patty Chan; Review: A rare book for two reasons. One it is written in English about a Chinese traditional instrument. Second, It is clearly written in enough detail that a novice can get started and have some success. Of course it would be better to have Patty Chan showing you, in person, how to postions the hands on the bow, strings, etc. But her clear explanations make this the next best thing to being there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Make the Pool Your Gym: No-Impact Water Workouts for Getting Fit, Building Strength and Rehabbing from Injury; Author: Visit Amazon's Karl Knopf Page; Review: Can't argue with the advice given. Maybe if thise was the first exercise information I read, I would be more enthusiastic about it. However, the information (for me) was too basic and I felt spent too much time on obvious stuff. I had also purchased and read , "Heal Your Hips: How to prevent Hip Surgery..." by Klapper and Huey. Far more detail, pictures and wisdom. Also, "The Complete Waterpower Workout Book: Programs..." by Linda Huey was really excellent and easy to follow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Hundred Years of Japanese Film: A Concise History, with a Selective Guide to DVDs and Videos; Author: Visit Amazon's Donald Richie Page; Review: Histoical and comprehensive descritions of the evolution of film in the Japanese library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet; Author: Jean Baptiste Arban; Review: A lot of really good advice for the student of Trumpet. I am an old beginner, so I could only take advantage of what I was ready for. Seems comprehensive to me and an asset to advanced students as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, Book & CD; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenny Werner Page; Review: Just finished reading this little gem. The book answers more questions than I knew I had ( but needed to have answered). I just started playing fifty years after stopping. Seems like a lopt of folks enjoy playing in the band in school, then stop after twelfth grade graduation. All school music teacher need to read this book to help address the very common problem of the fears of not playing well enough, sounding good enough or having standards that take the fun and creativity out of it. For that matter, all teachers now faced with "CORE STANDARDS" need to have the state legislatures read this book, or we'll all be stupider soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Living Language English for Chinese Speakers, Essential Edition (ESL/ELL): Beginner course, including coursebook, 3 audio; Author: Living Language; Review: I think this is a great idea. Two Chinese speaking friends. One really likes it and the other is not so motivated. It makes much sense to me. I was studying Mandarin, and I can't imagine making progress with a teacher who didn't speak English.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: How to Think More About Sex (The School of Life); Author: Visit Amazon's Alain de Botton Page; Review: Sure, we all know everything there is to know about sex, relationships, marriage, attraction, etc. This well written little book opens one's mind to why we feel and think the way we do about intimacy and relationships. Educational and enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Koutnik Page; Review: Well organized, concise and interesting reading. Looking forward to my trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease; Author: Michael Greger M.D.; Review: Great reference that makes sense of how to live a healthier life through scientific knowledge of nutrition. Short version and diet book with the same name are worth having also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Acid Reflux Solution: A Cookbook and Lifestyle Guide for Healing Heartburn Naturally; Author: Jorge E. Rodriguez; Review: Great reference for a disorder that many adults suffer from and don't talk about. Information my doctor didn't tell me. Much usefull information. For me, one sentence was worth a million bucks ( in treatment cost, pain and suffering). It was about not drinking coffee. None. Not even decaf. Seems it wasn't the caffeine. The day I went without coffee was the day my reflux ended. I used to drink one cup (10 oz) cup in the morning and no more. Withou this, no reflux. Try green tea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: How Not To Die: 50 Whole; Author: Anthony Wynne; Review: My physician chuckled at the title ( I quess I did too). Answered some important and longstanding questions I had about diet and health. Well presented and comprehensive. Documented and scientifically sound (as far as I can tell).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Convert your Minivan into a Mini RV; Author: William H Myers; Review: After researching options from buying an expensive van conversion, buying a full sized van or even stand up room van, I found this book made much sense. It became my bible. I bought my Sienna and purchased most of the author's recommended systems. This was a no nonsense, brief book that got it done. I am sure that the author probably spent much time in trial and error mode and I was the beneficiary of his experience. Now ready to hit the road in comfort, didn't break the bank, and didn't have to damage or alter the van. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Best of the Doobies; Brand: The Doobie Brothers; Review: Great CD; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Johnny Mathis Gold: A 50th Anniversary Celebration; Brand: Johnny Mathis; Review: Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Swingin Christmas; Brand: Tony Bennett; Review: What can I say, it's Tony Bennet!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Jeff Lynne's ELO - Alone in the Universe; Brand: Jeff Lynne's ELO; Review: A legend in one man band Rock and Roll!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: David Bowie; Brand: David Bowie; Review: Great Album; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Essential Van Morrison; Brand: Van Morrison; Review: Essential id the right word. A great album from an uncompromising artist!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Hotel Aris Garden; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Like others we were a little concerned to be staying at the Aris Garden because of some of the reviews we read, but we need not have worried. The hotel was exactly what we needed - somewhere to stay outside of the city itself with a pool. We stayed for three nights; on arrival we found the room with the air conditioning on and extremely clean, we spent the rest of the day by the pool. Yes, the sunbeds were charged at 3 Euros but recliners and deck chairs were provided free of charge so it wasn't a problem. We didn't eat at the hotel restaurant as we thought that the set menu at 25 Euros (for three courses) sounded a bit expensive but found the restaurant around the corner from the hotel to be of excellent value and very good quality food. We then spent the next two days of our stay in Rome itself and the reception staff were very helpful in telling us how to get there on the bus and metro (they even sell the bus/metro 75 minute 1 Euro tickets which was useful if the news agents around the corner was shut). Our hot tip for visiting Rome (when it is hot); don't throw away your empty water bottles there are lots and lots of water fountains around the city where you can re-fill it for free with fresh, cool, spring water (and it doesn't make you ill so don't worry about that). We found there to be no problems whatsoever with the Aris Garden and have no problem in recommending it as an ideal out of the city location to stay when visiting Rome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham; City: Chatham Kent England; Review: We got a good deal for a couple of nights whilst in the area for a family party (£50 per room per night B&B). The hotel is a pretty bog standard hotel much like a Travel Lodge in its modern decor but with its own bar and restaurant. The room, although not large was spotless and well appointed. We had room 6 which does face the road and it was noisy as previous reviewers have said. Having seen where the other rooms are you are far better off getting a room at the back that overlooks the airfield. Our only complaint was the price of the drinks in the bar. We had a pint and a white wine spritzer which cost nearly £10! We queried it and checked the price list but this was correct. Our tip if you want to have a glass of wine in the bar - buy it from the mini bar at £3.95 because for exactly the same bottle in the bar they charge £6 - unless of course a splash of soda costs £3!? Other than that we had no complaints. The breakfast was good. (great sausages) To conclude - a good clean place (if a bit bland) for a couple of nights, get a quiet room and watch the drinks prices!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas Spa; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Stayed at the Sheraton following a four night Nile Cruise and a two night stop over in Cairo and had a great time. The reception and lobby bar are impressive, check in was very efficient Main pool area was not the largest we have seen but as the hotel was not busy (about 20-30% full) it never got crowded. Swim up bar was great! There a number of other pool areas around the complex but tend to be used by the Villas rather than the main hotel. It was cooler to sit on the beach as there was a breeze. The room was spacious and light with lots of wardrobe space, big bathroom (careful of slipping, one of our party broke her arm when she slipped), good terrace with a sea view, large comfortable beds and very clean. We were on B&B and the breakfast buffet was impressive with lots of choice of hot and cold dishes (the white chocolate covered custard donuts were too good to resist!) However the coffee and hot water for tea left in thermos jugs on the tables was never really hot enough and the hot food was never quite hot enough either (we have found this to be a problem with lots of places though). We had dinner at Hugos Beach Barbecue and the Lebanese and Italian restaurants which were very nice but not particularly busy as most of the guests seemed to be on half board. The dinner in the main restaurant buffet was quite expensive and we didn't try it.. The only real problem we had with the Sheraton was a lack of places to have a drink in the evening particularly outside. There was only really the lobby bar and nowhere outside (although the pool bar did have a weekly party). We really wanted to sit and have a drink under the stars but none of the beach areas stayed open beyond sunset. We did have a great time and would recommend the Sheraton. If we returned to the resort we would try and stay at the Grand Rotana which sounded absolutely wonderful (although probably very expensive)!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Pyramids Park Resort; City: Giza Giza Governorate; Review: Stayed for two nights following a Nile Cruise and prior to going to Sharm and found it to be perfectly adequate. The public areas are impressive and the pool was lovely. Ideal after a day of hot Cairo touring. The Italian restaurant was very nice and the Pistou cafe by the pool side was nice for a snack and a beer although not open for food in the evenings. Good choice of hot and cold dishes at breakfast. The room was quite large with a terrace/balcony. Decor a little dated (especially so in the bathroom). We found the Pyramids Park a good hotel for a two night sight seeing visit to Cairo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Barcelona Princess; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: We spent three nights at the Princess at the end of November/beginning of December for my husband's 50th Birthday treat. We caught the "red eye" from Luton so arrived at the hotel not expecting to check in but fully prepared to leave our bags and go out exploring, but the very nice chap checked us in and whispered that we would get a junior suite as the hotel was very full, which was a definite bonus. The room on the 10th Floor had a sitting room with sofa and desk, the main room and a bathroom with shower. We found the room to be clean, of a good size and with plenty of storage space (especially as the sitting room had a wardrobe as well). It is a very modern hotel but we like this style; it may not be for everyone. The views are great (although the bridge between the two halves of the building was a challenge for my husband!). We stayed from Thursday to Sunday and the hotel definitely emptied out at the weekend when all the corporates left. Earlier comments about the "noisy neighbours" are spot on. At the weekend the local "rave" venue is very noisy and does go on well in to the early hours. Fortunately we did so much walking we were too exhausted for it to keep us awake but it has to be said that it is extremely noisy and was on every night we were there. We walked to Port Olympic from the hotel which was lovely especially on Sunday morning when the place is buzzing with families, cyclists, roller bladers, etc., enjoying the sunshine. Port Olympic is definitely the place to eat. We would particularly recommend Sylvestre which was very lively with friendly staff and the sea food out of this world. All the restaurants in this complex looked great and were very popular with the locals. Getting around the city is a breeze with the Metro being very efficient, clean and safe. The two day unlimited pass was very good value and very convenient. We had a wonderful weekend at the Princess with the only downside being the noisy neighbours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Royal Garden Hotel; City: London England; Review: Stayed for two nights as we were going to the Albert Hall. This hotel is ideally located for the Albert Hall being 10 minutes walk away. It is ideally located for Kensington Gardens and Kensington High Street. The room on the 9th floor was spacious and clean with a large and very comfortable bed. The TV was a bit on the small size as a lot of quality hotels have larger flat panel units these days. No tea or coffee in the room but this can be supplied if you ask. Breakfast was very good with good selelction of hot and cold dishes and the service was good. Overall the hotel is in need of a bit of an up-grade and up-date to get it to 5 Star level as it is looking a bit tired; the location is good though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Excelsior Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: We stayed one night at the Excelsior prior to boarding a ship for a Far East cruise. Check in was quick and efficient. The lobby area isn't that big but all you need. The room wasn't that big but perfectly adequate for one night. Good comfortable bed and nice bathroom. We had breakfast served in the room. The Japanese breakfast was lovely as was the traditional one. The hotel is well situated to explore Hong Kong and we would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Panorama Hotel Chania; City: Galatas Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We were in Crete for a wedding and stayed at the Panorama for seven nights in a superior sea view room on half board basis. Room was of a good size and very clean. The bar area was large and the drinks were not silly money. The patio/terrace off the bar was nicely furnished and was a nice area to enjoy drinks. The pool although salt water was lovely with plenty of sun beds and parasols available. The buffet dinner offered plenty of choice. We ate elsewhere on four nights but did have the buffet on the others. Although the food was of good quality we did feel that if we had had to eat there for all seven nights it would have been a bit boring but we enjoyed the choice that was available. If dinner isn't included in your deal they charge Euro 20 per person for it which quite frankly is exorbitant! You would be far better off going to the Old Harbour at Chania where you find countless restaurants to choose from. Breakfast offered lots of choice of hot and cold food. The pool bar was nice and offered snacks but looked like it would offer a wider selection in the higher season. There was entertainment on three nights; we saw a keyboard/singer duo which were OK, we caught the last bit of the Cretan dancers which was OK. There was cabaret on the Friday night but we didn't see it all. The location was fine, it is on a busy road but we didn't notice it. We understand that guests staying at the executive wing (Panorama Blue) had fresh water pools, access to a lounge area with unlimited coffee and soft drinks and daily papers, extra dishes at breakfast and a pre-dinner drink included, but the rooms were smaller. If you can get a good deal it may be worth going for this option. There are a few bars/restaurants about ten minutes walk from the hotel which were nice for a change. The drive up to the hotel is very steep so is not suitable for those with mobility problems. To get to Chania you can either get a taxi (which the hotel can call for you and they arrive very quickly) which costs about Euros 10-13, alternatively buy a bus ticket from reception which costs Euros 5 return and the bus stops right outside the hotel and operates every 15-20 minutes until 11pm. The bus tickets cost more if you buy them from the driver apparently. All in all we had a lovely time at the Panorama and recommend it as a base for exploring the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Fox and Goose Inn; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: Stayed at the Fox and Goose for two nights in the week. We wanted a couple of quiet nights away at a small place with good food and the Fox and Goose fitted the bill perfectly. The staff were very friendly and looked after us very well. The food was excellent with lots of choice. We stayed in Prof Plum's study and we liked the quirky decor and loved the deep roll top bath. Bed was very comfortable. We would recommend and would visit again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel; City: Lewknor Oxfordshire England; Review: We held an anniversary celebration at the Lambert at the end of September 2011 and it was wonderful. All the communications with the Events Department before the function were dealt with very efficiently by Carole and Frankie. Our guests all stayed at the hotel on the "Fabulous Fridays" offer which was good value. All our guests were impressed with the quality of the rooms, the function room, the quality of the food served and the great way we were looked after by the staff - thank you Carlos and Geoff. Nothing was too much trouble and they were well equipped to deal with two of our guests arriving late due to their flight delay into Heathrow. We would definitely consider using the Lambert for a function in the future and thoroughly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Crossing Guard (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lolita (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Breaking the Waves (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Crush (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Home Fries (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Live and Let Die (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Uncle Buck (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Naked Gun (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Groove (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: New Jack City: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sabrina (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Pet Sematary (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Desperately Seeking Susan (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bugsy (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Eiger Sanction (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: One Fine Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Avalon (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mary Reilly (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 1776 (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: F/X 2 (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Jumanji (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Chill Factor (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Osmosis Jones (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: My Stepmother is an Alien (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Alien 3: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Russia House (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Darkman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: What About Bob? (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Insider (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: sex (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Creature from the Black Lagoon: Special Edition (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ruthless People (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Man Who Wasn't There (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Girlfight (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Easy Rider (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Belly (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Money Talks (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Born on the Fourth of July (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Gotti (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Creepshow 2 (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Summer of Sam (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bubble Boy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Blind Date (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Wet Hot American Summer (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Waiting for Guffman (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Wayne's World 2 (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Leviathan (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Spartacus (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Renaissance Man (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Stakeout (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Communion (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Halloween (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Quicksilver (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Taking Care of Business (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: High School High (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Pest (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dick (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kalifornia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Cape Fear (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Warlock (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Shaft (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Major Payne (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: F/X (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lolita (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dead Presidents (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Operation Dumbo Drop (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Airplane II: The Sequel (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Drop Dead Fred (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fallen (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Henry Fool (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Tick: The Entire Series (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Limey (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Amazon Women on the Moon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Trainspotting (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: K-9 (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Kickboxer (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Not Another Teen Movie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: For the Boys (1991); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: A Better Tomorrow II (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Lair of the White Worm (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: The Cutting Edge (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Scream (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Critters (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Newsies (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Saturday the 14th (1981); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Hocus Pocus (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Scary Movie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Spike and Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Once Bitten (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Time Bandits (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Man on the Moon (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Death Becomes Her (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Bright Lights (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: PCU (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Conan the Barbarian (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tremors (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Light It Up (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kentucky Fried Movie (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Boomerang (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Bullet in the Head (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hard Target (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rush (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Hard Way (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Conan the Destroyer (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The City of Lost Children (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bones (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Menace II Society (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Drive Me Crazy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Original Kings of Comedy (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Transformers: The Movie (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Houseguest (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bad Company (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Legend of Drunken Master (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Greedy (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Stay Tuned (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Soylent Green (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Can't Buy Me Love (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Of Mice and Men (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Distinguished Gentleman (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Red River (1948); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Keeping the Faith (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Blue Steel (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Miami Blues (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ernest Scared Stupid (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Inventing the Abbotts (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Badlands (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Intersection (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Dead Pool (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Kid (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Swept Away (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Superman II (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Player (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dirty Deeds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Black Knight (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Karate Kid Part III / The Next Karate Kid (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: DeepStar Six (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Loose Cannons (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Starship Troopers (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Chasers (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); 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(2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seed of Chucky (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Son of the Mask (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Duets (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Full Contact (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: LEHR ST025DC 25cc Propane Powered 4-Stroke Detachable Curved-Shaft Eco Trimmer; Brand: LEHR, INC; Review: Bought this trimmer last year (used approx 2 hrs) this year tried to start and pull rope malfunctioned. Found you cannot repair - had to buy new assembly. Started up unit and the throttle trigger broke below the housing. Cheap plastic made in china junk. People have a habit of reviewing a product when its new, need to wait until after the shake out,,, Junk product,,, poor customer support,,, they also need to send a parts diagram and list with each new trimmer because you are sure going to need it. Buyer beware,,,,,,,,; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Ames True Temper 2037400 46-Inch Ash Shovel Replacement Handle; Brand: "Ames"; Review: Arrived as expected and excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Viagrow™ 5 gallon Grow Bag, 25 pack; Brand: Viagrow; Review: Arrived as expected and excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seed starter trays 90 DEEP EXTRA LARGE CELLS total (15 trays of 6 cells each) + 16 labels; Brand: AAAmercantile; Review: Arrived as expected and excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: KINGLAKE 100PCS 1"x6" Plastic Plant Garden Labels Large Nursery Garden Stake Tags; Brand: KINGLAKE; Review: Arrived as expected and excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A-Square Flower Pots - Made in USA - Reusable, Recyclable - Garden, Greenhouse, Hydroponics, Seed Starting; Brand: Second Sun Hydroponics; Review: Arrived as expected and excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tomato, Garden, and Vine Clips, 250 Count, Paskal Quick Clips; Brand: Paskal; Review: Items arrived as described - good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bond 425 Bamboo Stake, 4-feet, 25-pack; Brand: Bond Manufacturing Co; Review: Good product. Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bond LH015 Mini D Handle Shovel; Brand: Bond Manufacturing; Review: Good product. Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: VIVOSUN 5 x 30ft Heavy-duty Polyester Plant Trellis Netting 1 Pack; Brand: VIVOSUN; Review: Good product. Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 10-Pack HTGSupply 5-Gallon Poly Grow Bag Planters (10 Bags); Brand: HTG Supply; Review: Good product. Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Catcher in the Rye (Modern Classics S.); Author: Visit Amazon's J.D. Salinger Page; Review: It is important to keep our mind open to what great writers, such as J. D. Salinger have to say to us. The book its not just a three day adventure of a confused adolescent, it is a saga of a soul, a look at how our society is, and how we have to somehow give up part of we are in order to "blend in." It is also about the loss of innocence in the process of becoming part of this society where the phony relations always prevail. "I'm always saying `Glad to've met you' to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive you have to say that stuff, though" (pg87). Sounds familiar? Holden has in a certain (crazy) way, a clear view of the world. He doesn't like the world he sees, neither wants to take part in it - and that is his big struggle. It is important to pay attention to the message in between the lines. Just not refuse the "maybe inappropriate" comments of the protagonist; many of them, if you think about, are perhaps the clear picture underneath superficial appearances... It is no doubt a great book and must read. It will make you laugh, it will make you think, and you'll miss Holden the second you put the book down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Plato: The Republic (Penguin Books for Philosophy); Author: Visit Amazon's Plato Page; Review: After reading this book I realized why it remains so popular more than two thousand years after it was written. It has some memorable phrases, those worth knowing by heart and if possible living a life in accordance to the direction they point. I rejoiced at how the dialogue is conducted and how Plato arrives at his conclusion, going step by step. The way it is written make it easy to follow, in fact we feel as if we were in the same room as the author. It is also amazing how actual the content is (seems like it was written yesterday) in both subjects and questionings. The book is also not too abstract to a point that one can't grasp the concepts, but is philosophically palpable. The topics range from day-to-day actions to the immortality of the soul; from justice to happiness; from Timarchy to Democracy... Although not all conclusions should be taken too seriously or meticulously, his ideas are worth reading and most important - thought about. Plato and his ideal state (the form) will probably never become a reality, but from this ideal we can judge how far we are, and perhaps realize that "shadows" are all we see. The Republic is an excellent book and should be read as such, and not as a manuscript of the TRUTH. It is though a guide, and a direction pointer towards the ultimate...realm!? Or as Plato perhaps would put it: towards the exit of the cave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Modern Classics Outsider (Penguin Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Albert Camus Page; Review: The main character in the novel (hero or anti-hero) is someone that its not attached emotionally to the world or anyone in it. He is more concerned with himself and his physical sensations. At the beginning it may sound just like a selfish person, but when we start to understand his nature things get so clear that we start to wonder about the way we lead our lives. The hero(?) doesn't believe in God, the end is the end, so why live this life, which is the one we are sure we have, thinking or acting in behalf of some after life that might as well not exist? Why be attached to people when they all will die? Why not live fully and try to get the best for us and us only? Why worry about details when the final plan (death) is already laid out? These are all questions that we seem to ask, and in the end the character in neither strange nor selfish, but in a way a reasonable human being with a naked view of life - what turns out to be mind boggling. He is a stranger in the sense that he doesn't quite follow society's "games" or predetermined line of conduct, he is truthful with above all - himself, and does not bother in justifying his actions or telling lies. And off course he has a huge lack of interest as if he were only a spectator of his own life (in a sense aren't we?) so his decisions really didn't matter. In the end he is judged by not (re)acting as he is supposed to, and things that are at first looked rather without importance are turned into a question of life or death...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Holt McDougal Library, High School with Connections: Individual Reader 1984; Author: RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT; Review: Read this book! It's not only at once convincing and absorbing, but its also a reflection and an analogy to many things are in our society today. The novel it's hunting not only in the sense that the regime described could become reality (although it seems it would work I refuse to believe it) but because we can see a lot of it taking place today; in a much lessen degree off course. Things such as the lack of reasoning of the majority of people; the destruction of language by slang and the lack of reading; the dictatorship of ideas, dogmas and parameters of life by the "telescreen" (TV); the absent-mind of the people, where everyone is too absorbed in their day-to-day activities to know any better... The novel is also a lot of fun because we can virtually immerse ourselves in it, seeing it all to the least detail, to such an extent that we can breath the air, and feel in our skin even things that are not explicitly described in the book. Orwell's power is truly amazing, and this novel should be read by everyone, either for entertainment or deeper thoughts (ideally both). The only problem is you might have trouble sleeping at night, scared of having to wake up speaking "Newspeak!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Language Older Than Words; Author: Visit Amazon's Derrick Jensen Page; Review: Read this book! It has tons of information, many that we would wish we had never known. But the truth is there, and no matter how silent we are about it, it won't change the facts. Rape is out there, child abuse is out there, the destruction of our planet is out there - we must aknowledge what is happening to our culture and fight for changes. This book will serve as guide for understanding who we are, where we are going, and our place in the world. I wish that everyone would read this book, its impossible to be and act in the same way after reading it. Do yourself a favor and buy this book! And lets not sit and wait for changes, lets fight for them. If we listen to ourselves we'll know that changes in our culture are not only necessary, but imperative. Let's begin it NOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World; Author: Bjorn Lomborg; Review: Please people let's get real!!! This book is probably being sold for one reason only: It makes us feel a little better when we put our heads on the pillow. How can someone be so insensitive to the point of denying what is all around us to see? Go out! Travel! Go see with your own eyes the destruction that is out there! Go visit where the garbage is dumped in your city! Go see where the timber is cut! Where the fishes are caught... Listen beyond all to yourself, your body, it will tell you that there is something wrong, very wrong! But most of us prefer to pretend that there isn't, that everything is fine, or at least not so bad as most environmentalist say so. Then along the way we find some "said to be" scientist who has a mechanical, deterministic view of nature saying that it is not so bad, that many studies are wrong, misinterpreted or overreacted - and we choose to believe it, because it makes us feel a little better. There is no way to deny the six billion metric tons of waste produced each year by our society; the forty+ million tons of toxic pollutants created by industries in the USA alone; the 2.5 million pounds or pesticide and herbicidal poisons; the billions (I mean billions) of animals slaughtered for food; the ozone hole; the greenhouse effect, acid rain, nuclear waste... the list go on indefinitely... So you are skeptical? Get today's newspaper and look for evidence. It is all around. Or go with your own feet, see with your own eyes, feel in your own body what the human race is doing to the planet and all the creatures in it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: When Corporations Rule the World; Author: Visit Amazon's David C Korten Page; Review: I believe that a lot of people have already realized that we live in a world where corporations have a lot of power. Any business student will tell you the purpose of a corpotation : "To maximize shareholder's wealth," in the constant race for profits companies are capable of the unthinkable. There is no concern for human or animal life, there is no concern for communities or the environment - none at all. We are in a turning point in history, important changes will need to happen in order to save the planet and improve the quality of life on Earth. Korten's book will help you open your eyes to many of the problems we face; and once the eyes are opened, there is no alternative but to act.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Grace and Grit: Spirituality and Healing in the Life and Death of Treya Killam Wilber; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Wilber Page; Review: Just finished reading Grace and Grit and I don't remember reading a book that had such a great positive impact on me. I didn't think I could cry so much reading a book! Not of sadness but a mix of many emotions... Grace and Grit is about so many things and touch us at so many different levels, it is a must read!!! This book is so profound and of such wisdom that it urged me to rethink both life and death... It made me think about so many things in my life: how I relate to the ones I love; my values, my desire for meaning, it made me think about serving other - about being compassionate. It is making me reflect on how I handle certain issues I before considered depressive and hard to deal with. There are many good reviews written here and I don't want to be repetitive, I just wanted to leave my comment expressing how much this book touched me (and I believe will change me). This book has a message to all of us in our quest to live more joyfully, integrally and spiritually... Above all, above practices and teachings Grace and Grit shows us in a first person stance the tremendous power of love and compassion, of grace and grit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The intelligent investor;: A book of practical counsel; Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Graham Page; Review: There are a lot of great comments here: I'll just add Warren's Buffet comment on the book from the 2013 Berkshire Annual Letter: "I cant remember what I paid for that first copy of The Intelligent Investor. Whatever the cost, it would underscore the truth of Bens adage: Price is what you pay, value is what you get. Of all the investments I ever made, buying Bens book was the best (except for my purchase of two marriage licenses)."; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond; Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce C. N. Greenwald Page; Review: A must read for any value oriented investor. This is a practical book that will help you evaluate investments and understand the logic behind successful investor such as Warren Buffett and Seth Klarmann. The author himself is a successful practitioner of value investing, his writing is clear and concise with plenty of examples.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Meditations (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Aurelius Page; Review: Thank you Mr. Staniforth for this beautiful translation! I've tried other versions of this must-read book and this one is by far and large the best one. This version brings to life the maxims of Marcus Aurelius with a unmatched poetic touch. If you're a new to the Stoic philosophy this is the book. If you're a studious of Marcus Aurelius you'll love this edition. Meditations is a superb and amazingly current book with practical philosophy for the men and women of the world. It'll open your mind, prepare your heart and enrich your soul. You'll most likely keep this book close in had to read and re-read often. Again my deep appreciation to Penguin and Mr. Staniforth for this much needed translation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Meditations (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Aurelius Page; Review: The book is great, but this translation is horrible. Buy Penguin Great Ideas Instead!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Great Ideas On the Shortness of Life (Penguin Great Ideas); Author: Seneca; Review: Wow... This book should be required reading for our generation! It's simply amazing how actual it is, speaking directly to our materialistic and workaholic culture. Seneca is one of the main voices of Stoicism, a line of thought that trumpets reason over emotion and frugality over luxury - "the ideal amount of money is that which neither falls within the range of poverty nor fax exceeds it". By meditating on the shortness of life, the vicissitudes of change and the swings of luck, the book provides a guide to living a fuller and more purposeful life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Dionysos Hotel Sports Spa; City: Colakli Manavgat Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: We went to Dionysos Resort in august 2011 and we had a pretty good experience (very good food), but we also had some unpleasant surprises: we received a room at gound floor, with a very small balcony; the towels and the bed sheets were not very often replaced (just twice a week); the beach was pretty far (over 300 meters away from the hotel); but the snaks between lunch and dinner (cookies!!!), the shows made each evening by the entretainment crew from the hotel were pretty good; also the swimming pool was pretty nice (big), and also the swimming pool bar was excellent, during the day; overall a good experience but we won't go there again :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Rina Vista; City: Poiana Brasov Brasov County Central Romania Transylvania; Review: Nice hotel overall, but: too crowded, lots of groups (chlidren), noisy; old furniture, small rooms, no balcony, no air conditioned in the rooms, a very old and deteriorated TV; on the other side, pretty clean rooms and a very good bed; nice breakfast; free wi-fi in the rooms; very friendly staff; if you go in Poiana Brasov, you must try some on-foot trips rather than enjoy the hotel room...; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Bucovina Lodge; City: Vama Suceava County Northeast Romania; Review: I think it's the best place to stay in Bucovina, near all important painted monasteries. We found there the traditional moldavian (romanian) hospitality, with great traditional food and beverage... Mrs Aurelia (the owner) was very nice and helpful. Also must mention the very good price and very nice atmopsphere in the restaurant (you can choose the music), lots of books, maps, very nice places to chill (the open air terrace, barbecue place). The rooms - big and clean ... all very nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Pension Casa Mica; City: Bucharest; Review: in translation, Casa Mica means the Small House; so, you will have no surprise to find the very, very small rooms; but clean and very cosy; the staff is very helpful, and the restaurant is fabulous; very good food and big dishes, all kinds of traditional ingredients (home made pickles, fruit jam); exceptional breakfast; Totally recommend the pastas and the foods with potatoes (fried, boiled, baked); the price is totally correct (not a bargain, but also not too expensive) for both: food and accomodation; the neighborhood can be very interesting - the biggest student's complex in Bucarest is nearby, with clubs, snooker, pubs ... beautiful grils ... :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hostel Baneasa Parc; City: Bucharest; Review: Hard to find the location, but once found... unbelivable! The rooms are very big, cousy beds and large bathrooms. Very small TV in the room. The place to eat - the garden - fabulous! Trees, fountain (there are also 3 squirrels!) Very good location for parties in open air. The food is good, the staff helpful; acoomodation - at a very good price, for Bucharest; it is situated in the north side of Bucarest and in the neighborhood are the Henri Coanda Airport (10 KM), Baneasa Airport (1,5km), Baneasa Mall (Shopping Center) (600 m), Ikea (600 m); must at least visit and have a dinner there if travelling in Bucharest!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Grifid Hotel Arabella; City: Golden Sands Varna Province; Review: All the services were very good: the food, a la carte restaurants (we tryed only the italian and the asian), but in the main restaurant... a little bit too crowded in the morning, at lunch and also at dinner - for example, you have to be very lucky to get a place at the tables outside (inside, plenty of free tables); also we appreciated the kids food corner and the baby chairs; very clean rooms, very nice personell. The pools - a little bit too small, and in the afternoon, there was no sun. The indoor pool, very good, quiet place. The parking spot - much too expensive: 20 leva(10 eur)/day - but in the close neighborhood (Hot. International) there we cheaper options:). Also, the sunbeds at the seaside a little too expensive...but the beach is great... A little too much noise in the evenings from the bars&terraces around around the hotel (the hotel is located in the middle of the station), but only until 11 PM. Overall, a very good place to go, as a couple or as a family with children, I would deffinetly recocomend this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: LABRANDA Sandy Beach; City: Agios Georgios Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: We got there in the 2'nd of june. Although we wrote an email to the hotel reception one week before arriving, specifying that we woud like an upper floor room, an one extralarge bed and closer to the beach (all of these because we have an infant), we got instead the room no. 305: far form the beach, not renovated (old furniture, terrible facilities in the bathroom, ants in the room, even some small spiders in the corners) and ... on the ground floor. After we went again to the reception, the next day they gave us a better room (no 111); still a lot of things not all right, but that was it... The food was good, diverse, always something to choose. The italian and the greek restaurant very good, the healthy restaurant also very good. Very good draft beer and wines. unfortunately, we had an indigestion on our last day there, and so we had the occasion to meet the hotel's doctor: a very kind and helpful old man. Also heard that more tourists had indigestion those days, perhaps just from the heat, but perhaps...from the food. The pools - spectacular, always something to do for the kids. Also, good playground, but with only 2 cradles (one of them - always broken); The beach - spectacular! the sea - spectacular! Overall a good location, but not at all 4*; the things we didn't like were all because the very big dimensions of the resort: over 850 rooms!!! How can you have spotless clean in a such large number of rooms? Sincerely, won't go back there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Univers T; City: Cluj Napoca Cluj County Northwest Romania Transylvania; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights (couple+ a 2 year old girl). The first impression was good: all clean, perhaps the room a little bit too small... our mistake for taking just a double room and not a junior suite, or a suite. In the evening, we realized that we have some noisy neighbours, also with a small kid, so a little dissapointment...but with a fist in the wall, they understood that they are not the only guests in the hotel. The bathroom: clean overall, but there was an awful smell coming from the pipes, I guess. The restaurant: good food, a new dissapointment for not founding Coca Cola/Pepsi at the bar... The neighborhood: very nice, there is a lake just in front of the hotel, and a small park a few steps away. In the very close neighborhood there is a BIG mall (Iulius Mall), where you can find anything you want... So, overall, a medium experience: great place, great neighborhood, but pretty bad that the administrators ate not paying attention to details.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher McCluskey Page; Review: This has been the most helpful Christian intimacy book I've read. The author recommends reading it together as a couple, and I do too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Fisherman: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Huntsperger Page; Review: In spite of the author's use of fairly modern language and thought patterns for Peter, this is a wonderful book that really gives you insight into what Peter saw and heard as he walked with Jesus. The author obviously had to use some artistic license for the characters' conversations, but the thing I really love is that though the other characters have dialogues with each other, the only words that he depicts Jesus saying are words that are actually recorded being said by Him in the New Testament. Don't get me wrong - Jesus is all over this book, and it doesn't read like the Bible at all; but though there is lots of action that Jesus is doing, his only actual spoken words are straight from the Bible. That, I thought, was a very God-honoring way to approach this book. If you can imagine Peter telling you the story of how he walked with Christ, what he did, how he felt, and what he saw in rather modern-day language (no slang or anything, just a bit different than the language he used in the Bible), then please do get this book. Very respectful, insightful, and engaging, even amusing in many parts. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Snapshot; Author: Visit Amazon's Lis Wiehl Page; Review: Pretty good book, held my attention. Not the Christian foundation that I had expected, but no garbage that you find in the typical book these days.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual: Equipping Disciples Who Make Disciples; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Putman Page; Review: Doing this with our small group on a recommendation from a church plant pastor. Awesome, you will learn a lot! Recommend it highly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Jotham's Journey: A Storybook for Advent (Storybooks for Advent); Author: Visit Amazon's Arnold Ytreeide Page; Review: We read this over a couple of weeks before Christmas, my 13-year-old loved it and so did I! Wonderful way to focus on the meaning of the season.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Social Rules for Kids-The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Diamond Page; Review: I've read the comments about the points in this book being too simple, but I found it a great reminder and reinforcement of social rules for my ADHD/high-functioning autistic tween daughter. Very helpful for us!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Pilgrim's Progress - Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's John Bunyan Page; Review: Pretty good adaptation of the book, but be forewarned, it's not appropriate for younger kids. Some illustrations are rather dark. Overall a good book, my young teen loves it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: My Hope Next Door (The Fairfield); Author: Visit Amazon's Tammy L. Gray Page; Review: Overall a great read. It was flat in a couple of places, but the characters are very likable and fairly well built up. The one drawback, I felt, was that at one point there were too many crises going on at the same time; but, hey, sometimes life is like that. I enjoyed the interplay between characters. Nicely done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: One Plus One Equals Trouble (Love that Counts); Author: Visit Amazon's Sondra Kraak Page; Review: This book wasn't your run-of-the-mill historical romance. I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. The characters are delightful, I laughed out loud more than once. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Silver Suitcase; Author: Visit Amazon's Terrie Todd Page; Review: This book was so engaging that I stayed up way too late reading it on more than one night. Romans 8:28 in all its glory, I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire, Book 1); Author: Lynn Austin; Review: What a wonderful book! Deep, thoughtful characters that illustrate very well the struggles of the time period. I loved it! The one thing I didn't like was that the happy ending ended rather abruptly, but otherwise very worthwhile reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Becky Wade Page; Review: I loved this book! It does make you think about different circumstances in life, what they mean, and how you would handle them. Plus, a very happy ending. I thoroughly enjoyed it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Into the Amish - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Brady Page; Review: I couldn't get past the first couple of chapters. It was shallow and lacked anything that made me want to read more.; Rating: 1.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Park Hotel Regina; City: Bagni di Lucca Province of Lucca Tuscany; Review: A dream trip come true. Three generations from South Africa and the USA travelled to the quaint village of Bagni di Lucca to do a Tuscan Cooking course and to see the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. Our accomodation was booked by the cooking school at the typically Tuscan Hotel Park Regina, a well run small family hotel. Cooking classes were held at the sister hotel Albergo Restaurant Corona and were wonderful. The food and setting of this restaurant is highly recommended. Chef Allessandro is very talented and runs a good kitchen. Roberto, the manager of both hotels made us feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble! The Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful as well. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The Park Regina has the bonus of an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, which was just what we needed in the sweltering heat. The Tuscan Gardens are beautiful and well maintained. All seven of us were thrilled with our accomdation, with the lovely breakfast offered each morning, with the central location of the hotel and with the courteous and friendly manner of the staff. Will definately stay there on our next visit! Linda Durban, South Africa; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Lemoenfontein Game Lodge; City: Beaufort West Western Cape; Review: On arrival at this Oasis, we were warmly welcomed by the wonderful Justice. To escape the extreme heat we headed straight for the pool where we spent the next few hours. Our light lunch was delish with Justice continuing to be attentive throughly the afternoon. Our room was well equipped and most comfortable. The lodge has its own generator, so we were not inconvenienced by load shedding. Dinner on the terrace was wonderful and so relaxed. The meal was simple yet delicious. A great end to a wonderful day. Breakfast was lovely too! Our sincere thanks to Koos Ingrid Justice and all the staff. We'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa; City: Bloemfontein Free State; Review: We arrived at the estate at about 14:00 on a Sunday afternoon. The owners were entertaining personal guests using the lodge's facilities. Whilst we were welcomed by Gerhard, we were not assisted in finding our room nor were the facilities shown to us. We had been told that a complimentary tea would be served between 3 and 6 but had to ask for this and only then was it put out. In fact we felt like we were intruding. On arrival we had requested spa treatments which were not confirmed and we had to make a second request. Thank goodness for Malani who was attentive and helpful.The spa is beautiful and offers great treatments. The highlight of our stay was the dinner and the breakfast. Only the best ingredients! Dinner was delicious and food interesting. The breakfast buffet was vast. Food was fresh and well displayed. Choices amazing. Our room was spacious,well furnished, clean and comfortable and the outdoor courtyard gorgeous. Overall we felt that the estate's focus was on the food and the spa. Sadly apart from the meals, service was notably absent. Price was high and therefore other aspects regarding guests need to be addressed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: We have just spent a most memorable week at this charming hotel which is situated close to the beach and well located. From the moment we arrived we were overwhelmed by the staff's warmth, efficiency and attention to detail. The rooms are most comfortable, well equipped and although not trendy, the decor is certainly not dated! In fact we found it most welcoming. There is a lovely bar area and on the first floor there a very nice pool deck. The breakfast buffet is excellent with a good selection and food served in other areas (La Mer, bar and room service) proved likewise. Special mention must be made of the Executive Chef Craig Carmichael, who is hands on and visibly very respected by his staff, and the front desk who go far beyond the call of duty. We can only applaud GM Clinton Thom and his management who have integrated deaf staff in all departments. This programme is commendable and the results blew us away! In fact our daughters (both audiologists) have pledged their support to this initiative. As very frequent travellers, this was one of our nicest hotel experiences and we can highly recommend Le Vendome. We can't wait to go back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bantry Bay Suite Hotel; City: Bantry Bay Western Cape; Review: We have been staying at this hotel for the last six years and just love it. It's truly a little gem. The incredible staff are amazing..... They are welcoming and helpful, in fact at times we forget it's not our home! The rooms are comfortable and exceptionally clean, nice bathrooms and if you get a front facing room the view of the sea is lovely. We have just spent another three weeks here and will soon be doing our 2017 bookings. Thank you to Martine and her staff. We had the best time and loved every minute of being with you at the Bantry Suites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Victoria Beachcomber Resort Spa; City: Pointe Aux Piments; Review: What a memorable week we've just had at this beautiful resort! Without a doubt the most perfect choice for a family holiday. We were a party of twelve family members (including two young boys) and believe me we lacked for nothing. Beautiful settings, rooms were spacious and comfortable, staff were incredibly efficient and friendly, facilities offered varied with so much to do giving us a holiday of a lifetime... From the time we arrived we were treated royally. We ate in all the restaurants, poolside etc Etc......food was wonderful Thank you to all at Victoria for giving us memories to last forever. We'll certainly be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bantry Bay Suite Hotel; City: Bantry Bay Western Cape; Review: Once again we have just spent three glorious weeks at the Bantry Suites so well situated. Its just a very short walk to Queens Beach, the restaurants and the shops. We are regulars having family in Cape Town and stay at this hotel throughout the year. And with each stay it just gets better.... Congratulations to Martine and her extremely friendly, efficient and courteous staff who make your stay so fabulous. The upgrades have made such a difference to the rooms and the food offered day and night is well presented and quite delicious. As in a previous review......this is our home away from home and we certainly intend to keep it that way!!! We will be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bantry Bay Suite Hotel; City: Bantry Bay Western Cape; Review: With family living in Cape Town, the Bantry Suites Hotel has become our home away from home as we stay there on numerous occasions throughout the year. For the 8th consecutive year we have just spent a wonderful three weeks at this gem. Our room was immaculate and comfortable overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The proximity of this hotel is a huge plus as it is in walking distance to restaurants, cafes, shops and buses. For us the cherry on the top is the warm and friendly staff, who greet us like family and go far beyond the call of duty to see to our every need.Compliments to management and staff.....with each year our stays at Bantry Suites gets better and better; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Pirates Pointe Resort; City: Ruskin Florida; Review: Two nights spent at a cozy getaway in Ruskin FL. Had heard of Ruskin as a great place for seafood dining. That experience did not materialize but we did enjoy very clean and quiet cottage style accommodations. Everything needed was available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort; City: Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Florida; Review: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is a great place. Well manicured grounds with very friendly staff. After a miserable first day, the self-proclaimed "Director of Weather" accurately predicted the time the weather would improve! Totally enjoyed the pools and hot tubs. Rooms are extremely comfortable with excellent view of the beach and beautiful landscaping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sleep Inn Airport Kansas City; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: Very inexpensive for a room that has everything the traveler needs. Clean and quiet, nicely decorated. Huge shower. Few eateries in the area (everything had lineups so we grabbed burgers and returned to the room). Nice breakfast. Good location for an easy departure. Staff was very friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Econo Lodge Inn Suites; City: Marietta Georgia; Review: We had an unexpected surprise when we arrived at this hotel. Reception was friendly, room was spacious (high ceilings) with nice amenities. Clean and quiet. Good breakfast. Excellent value in quiet area just off I-75.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sleep Inn Airport Kansas City; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: We raved about our last (first) visit 6 months ago. Still a great place to rest your bones. Comfortable beds and quiet. Not much in the area to chose from for eats. The room we had this time had a couple of things wrong that showed a lack of attention to normal maintenance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Looe Key Reef Resort; City: Ramrod Key Florida Keys Florida; Review: Staff were friendly enough but my early concerns about no internet access were dismissed as my problem, which when they finally did check turned out to be theirs. After a couple of hours I had access. Later after the main office closed I was once again without internet access for the night, a major disadvantage. Next day they blamed weather and as such could not guarantee service would again not be available. Decided to check out earlier than scheduled. Beds were comfortable but this is a no frills stay. Not much to do in the area,; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Conch House Heritage Inn; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: We booked a 4 night stay based upon a friend's recommendation. We owe him big time. Excellent and quiet location close to all Duval Street has to offer. We were warmly greeted and indoctrinated to our environment. Room was comfortable. While there we l looked around at other Key West accommodation for future reference but think The Conch will be our primary choice if available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Comfort Suites The Villages; City: Lady Lake Lake County Florida; Review: You feel welcome from the time you drive into the parking lot at this hotel. Very clean and quiet. Reception staff was friendly and helpful. Very comfortable room and beds. Easy to get connected to internet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Pier House Resort Spa; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: Loved the location, room, etc. But a situation at checkout could have been prevented at checkin when I questioned my perception of a potential problem with the reservation. (Issue was corrected the next day by the travel agent.) Made the minor irritations experienced during the visit become more of an issue that tainted my opinion of what was otherwise an excellent stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Yesteryears Bed Breakfast; City: Pubnico Municipality of Argyle Southwest Nova Scotia Nova Sco; Review: We read all of the previous reviews before deciding to book YesterYear's Bed & Breakfast in Pubnico, Nova Scotia for a 4 night stay. Although the reviews were great, what we experienced was nothing short of exceptional. We were warmly greated upon our arrival and immediately became aware that our hosts, Gilles Korent and his wife Danielly, would do everything under their control to make our stay the very best. All questions we asked about activities and sights to see in the region were answered in full detail. Many activities we were unaware of were also suggested (a daily summary sheet of local events was also provided after breakfast each day). Our room and ensuite bathroom were very clean, comfortable, tastefully appointed, and spacious. The 100+ year old Victorian styled B&B was very quiet and conveniently located close to the highway which provided ready access to many regional destinations for a diverse tourist experience. Words cannot express how wonderful we, and the visitors in the other two rooms each night, were treated when we decended to the dining room for breakfast. While Gilles tended to preparing our breakfast, Danielly attentively made sure our coffee cups and orange juice glasses were never empty. We were treated to freshly baked scones and loafs (which were also wrapped for us to take out for a lunch snack), fruit-filled crepes with maple syrup drizzle and yogurt topping, and a different presentation of eggs, meat, and potatoes main course each day. Scrumptious and filling. We enjoyed the breakfast conversation between guests and hosts alike, and particularly Gilles' sense of humour. Also enjoyed reviewing his many artistic photographs on display in the shared guests’ parlour. Our hosts were truly interested in hearing about what we discovered during our travels the previous day. If you like long walks, Gilles will give you excellent directions to some great trails through the beautiful surroundings. Acadian history is also close by. We wholeheartedly recommend YesterYear's Bed & Breakfast for your next visit to this beautiful part of Nova Scotia. After 4 weeks of a six week Maritime adventure, our YesterYear's stay has been the highlight of the trip. Kevin & Arlene Leroux. West St Paul, Manitoba; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Ritual Bath: The First Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Faye Kellerman Page; Review: I ALWAYS ENJOY FAYE KELLERMAN. "THE RITUAL BATH" IS ONE I WILL READ AGAIN. I LOOK FORWARD TO READING THE SUBSEQUENT DECKER/LAZARUS NOVELS; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Intercept: A Jeremy Fisk Novel (Jeremy Fisk Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Dick Wolf Page; Review: HOW COULD ANYTHING BUT POSITIVE BE SAID REGARDING ANY DICK WOLF STORIES. HAVE WATCHED LAW AND ORDER SINCE IT'S INCEPTION AND WAS SORRY TO SEE IT GO, BUT AS A FAN OF ALL OF DICK WOLF'S PROGRAMS I AM NOW A FAN OF HIS BOOKS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Panther (A John Corey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Nelson DeMille Page; Review: THE PANTHER IS DEFINITELY A PAGE TURNER. DIFFICULT TO STOP READING, AND I HAVE RECOMMENDED THE BOOK TO SEVERAL PEOPLE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Yellow Crocus: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Laila Ibrahim Page; Review: I definitely recommend reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: In the Market for Murder (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's T E Kinsey Page; Review: Enjoyable "Who "dun it?" Nice humor, as well. Fast paced reading. Hard to put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: SILENT MARKER (DI Frank Miller Series Book 2) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's John Carson Page; Review: Good plot. DI Miller is a likeable and strong character and I hope there will be additional books in the series. I read book 1 first and did look forward to this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Conviction: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Another page turner by Robert Dugoni. Was reluctant to have to put it down. Makes one wonder if there are actual brutal boot camps, as depicted in "The Conviction" - I hope not. Have read several Dugoni's bools,and fault none and I recommend this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Journey's End (Gilded Promises); Author: Visit Amazon's Renee Ryan Page; Review: I truly enjoyed this book. I feel that there were hints of Jane Austen and the Brontes, except from a different era. The pace was not slow moving nor to fast. Of, course the ending is predictable from the start, but does not detract from the plot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Death Around the Bend (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's T E Kinsey Page; Review: As with the other two books, I give it a much deserved 5* rating. always enjoy the wit of both Lady Hardcastle and Flo. The plots and "whodidit." is always a surprise. I look forward to #4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: YouYouPifa Army Style Alloy Bracelet and Blue LED Lights for Time & Date Display Watches; Brand: YouYouPifa; Review: it looks great, it is a conversation piece, my friends all asking how to read the watch i had to have adjusted the bracelet since it was too big for my hand, but will fit any size wrist, a wonderful watch to add to my collection; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: BestDealUSA Silver Strap Lava Style Iron Digital LED Mirror Watch; Brand: ; Review: it was good to see a direction for set up with this watch. I past I have ordered several watches from different vendors they all arrived without direction for set up. direction were very helpful to set the watch. watch band seems to be loose and opens up routinely .I tried to tighten it a little hopefully will work so I will not lose it. it looks good and it is an addition to my collection of watches. so far has been working since I opened it a week ago.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: FenyStore Cool Fashion Binary Yellow & Red LED Date Digital Man Lady Leather Watch Black; Brand: FenyStore; Review: It is a very noce looking watch. for the price I paid you can not go wrong . It is a conversation piece for anyone that sees it since it is not a conventional watch. This was an addition to my watch collection, and I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: YouYouPifa Popular Square Rotatable Dial Stainless Steel Quartz Men's Watch (Black); Brand: YouYouPifa; Review: ordered it long time ago, just received it.it is OK for the price, I ordered several watches and in same category I ordered a round one as well. this ones band is very cheap looking but again for the price it is fine. it is a conversation piece because it is unique watch. I like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: YouYouPifa Unisex Special Design Dial Stainless Steel Quartz Business Wrist Watch; Brand: YouYouPifa; Review: it is nice looking watch for the price. it looks more expensive that it is. Avery unique watch and definatley a conversation piece. I highly recomend this watch. very attractive watch, wear it at least twice a week.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Classmate Murders (A Jim Richards Murder Mystery - Book 1); Author: Bob Moats; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: This book has been revised and re-edited as of February 2013. It is the first of 27 books of the Jim Richards series available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Sony and Smashwords.com. This is the third edition. Merged review: To all those people who complained about the grammar and such, this book has been professionally edited now. The book has been revised and re-edited as of February 2013. Thanks. I wrote this book, it was my first to introduce my characters, what can I say it was a start and I think was good, but I'm prejudiced. The book and a preview are available in Ebook or paperback at [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware (Harbinger Mystery, #1); Author: Cristyn West; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I've revised this a bit, I shouldn't write things on a bad day. I've read most of the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson to be grossed out by graphic descriptions of cutting up bodies by psychopaths, so it should have been no problem getting through Plain Jane by Cristyn West. I was still queasy after finishing this book. Early on it is revealed that a serial killer called Plain Jane has stolen a woman's uterus, actually lots of women, and it is up to another psychopath in the form of an FBI profiler named Kent Harbinger to catch him. I call this FBI profiler a psychopath only because he is so focused on the crime and getting into the head of the killer, he shreds apart the feelings of other agents who are also trying to stop Plain Jane. He has this single-minded desire to be right and perfect in his profiling of the killer that he keeps alienating everyone, but mostly a female agent who was once his lover, before he was commited to a mental hospital for, well read the book. The guy is also a loose canon, he constantly goes off on his own to do the deed and he cares not if others want to help. The female hero, an agent named Nicole Usher, is trying to keep everyone happy, but Kent is not making it easy. Plus her present amour and partner Ruben Torres, is in a power struggle to prove Kent is a nut and should be put away again. He also doesn't like the Svengali hold Kent has on Nicole. There's a bit of in fighting amongst agents which doesn't help them stay focused on catching the real killer, well other than Kent's one track focus. The story followed very well through the plot to catch the killer and a few red herrings were thrown in to mess with your mind, and who the actual Plain Jane is was a surprise. There was one part of the ending, I won't reveal, that had me amazed. It's something I have never seen in a story or even a horror film, you have to read it for the ultimate in twists. There are many plot devices I want to comment on but the whole thing depends on these surprises to carry the story so I can't reveal them. All I can say is read the book, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised by this first time novel for Cristyn West. I recommend this book and it can be found on Smashwords.com at [url] go check it out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mistress Murders (A Jim Richards Murder Mystery #4); Author: Bob Moats; Genres: fiction; Review: I wrote this book, what can I say it's great, but I'm prejudiced. The book and a preview are available in Ebook or paperback at [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Made-For-TV Murders (A Jim Richards Murder Mystery, #8); Author: Bob Moats; Genres: fiction; Review: I wrote this book, what can I say it's a fun ride, but I'm prejudiced. The book and a preview are available in Ebook or paperback at [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mystery Cruise Murders (A Jim Richards Murder Mystery #9); Author: Bob Moats; Genres: fiction; Review: I wrote this book, what can I say it's fabulous, but I'm prejudiced. The book and a preview are available in Ebook or paperback at [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Three Plums In One (Stephanie Plum, #1-3); Author: Janet Evanovich; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: What can I say that I'm sure other readers haven't already said. I loved these first three books by Janet Evanovich. Stephanie is wacky, funny and vulnerable most the time and her luck is terrible. She can't keep a car running except the evil Buick she is doomed to and Grandma Mazur is a hoot. Reminds me of Sophia from Golden Girls on TV. The other characters are great and give a sense of family, a disturbed family but hilarious. I plan on reading every book in this series, as soon as I get my hands on them. The only thing I didn't like about the first three books is that they ended and I'll feel bad when I run out of the books to read. So Janet if you're reading this, keep writing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lethal Experiment (Donovan Creed, #2); Author: John Locke; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: For my complete review of this book go to: [url] scroll down to the bottom for the reviews link.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Saving Rachel (Donovan Creed, #3); Author: John Locke; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: For my complete review of this book go to: [url] scroll down to the bottom for the reviews link.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Lethal People (Donovan Creed, #1); Author: John Locke; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: For my complete review of this book go to: [url] scroll down to the bottom for the reviews link.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Classmate Murders (A Jim Richards Murder Mystery #1); Author: Bob Moats; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: I wrote this book, what can I say, it's a start on many more books and it's a fun read, but I'm prejudiced. The book and a preview are available in Ebook or paperback at [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Alpine Swiss Mens Wallet Leather Money Clip Thin Slim Front Pocket Wallet; Brand: ; Review: This is my 3rd one..not because they are cheap because they take a beating...great front pocket wallet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Made in USA Longsleeve T-Shirt - Black; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit I am 6'1 190 lbs got an xl it fits great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Gadsden and Culpeper Crusader T-Shirt Black; Brand: ; Review: The fit is great neck line is perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Sandlot Men's Killing Me Photo Graphic T-Shirt; Brand: The Sandlot; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wrangler Authentics Men's Premium Relaxed Fit Boot Cut Jean; Brand: ; Review: GREAT FIT; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mryok Replacement Lenses for Oakley Fives Squared - Options; Brand: Mryok; Review: great cheap replacement lenses; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the; Author: Visit Amazon's Patt Levine Page; Review: While this is a very good recipe book and I have used it many times. I feel many of the recipes are overly complicated at a time when I want to simplify things. Having said that .... I have lost 180lbs in 18 months. I would recommend this book; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Donna Kooler's 999 Fabulous Cross-Stitch Patterns; Author: Donna Kooler; Review: I got this book by looking at the cover. While the patterns are pretty I doubt if I will use them. Too many half, quarter and back stitches used. For myself I like designs that I can put together in an evening while listening to TV and chatting with my hubby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: 365 Designs: Cross Stitch All Through the Year; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Hawkins Page; Review: I wish I had found this book many years ago. It has all I need for great ideas for patterns to put on sweatshirts and T-shirts. All patterns are very easy to follow and there are few, if any, half or quarter stitches. Any back stitches only enhances the design.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Laughing Policeman; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Wood Page; Review: I was very disappointed to fined I had to buy another book to finish the story. having said that I did enjoy this book. It was clearly written for a New Zealand reader. having lived my first 28 of 68 years in New Zealand made this book interesting to me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Cop Out - The End Of My Brilliant Career In The NZ Police (The Laughing Policeman Series Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Wood Page; Review: I regret buying this book. I had read the first book and was annoyed to find I had to buy this book to finish the story. It was not well written and does not portray well the New Zealand I know and love.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Noble Intentions: Season One (Jack Noble); Author: Visit Amazon's L.T. Ryan Page; Review: this book kept me engrossed all the time I was reading it. full of action and moved along at a good pace. I read this book in two sessions. I did not want to put it down. But ... I am upset that I have to get another book to finish the story. It is very annoying to put it mildly. I have already purchased the next story ..... reluctantly. I hope I do not have to purchase another book to finish this series. Having said that I am recommending this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Deadly Distance (Jack Noble #2); Author: Visit Amazon's L.T. Ryan Page; Review: This is the second book I have read by this author. The story mores along at a nice pace. A very enjoyable book to read..; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Noble Intentions: Season Two (Episodes 6-10); Author: Visit Amazon's L.T. Ryan Page; Review: This was a very good easy read. I am enjoying the Jack Noble series and I hope to read them all. They keep me wondering what is going to happen next. But not so I can't put the story down. I highly recommend this book or series of books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Quantum Lens; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: not my usual book to read but I'did enjoy the story. I will not read another like this for a long time.back to mystery for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Lily Beach Resort Spa; City: Huvahandhoo Island; Review: I don't think this hotel is a 4 star - more like 3 star. The airconditioners don't go under 18 - which isn't particularly good. The food is nice and there were only 2 things I didn't really like about the resort. Firstly there really isn't anything to do so I guess if you don't mind that it's fine - but just be warned it gets very boring unless you want to spend all day on a very small island where all you can do is sunbathe or swim. The thing that really annoyed me was the trip situation - there are numerous payable trips you can go on but they all have a minumum number. Therefore if you are staying for a week and want to go somewhere to snorkel unless there are 8 people going or you're willing to pay for 8 people you can't go. Considering the money that is made on other trips that are constantly full you would think that once or twice a week they would go anyway.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Riad Dar Mimouna Hotel; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: nice place to stay for the price but I, like another traveller reviewed here, had an unpleasant experience on my last day. I had padlocked my bag and left it in the courtyard until lunchtime but when I arrived at my next hotel i found that the padlock was not there anymore - I believe someone must have cut it open. I have not noticed anything missing but a quite strange experience. Also dont expect any help whatsoever from the French owners - I believe they must think owning a Riad means not having to ever talk or deal with guests. Massage extremely expensive as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Wilson; City: Dijon Cote d Or Bourgogne Franche Comte; Review: we turned up at this hotel and although its a nice comfortable hotel they dont negotiate on prices which are already high. We wanted a twin room and the one they showed us was on a busy main road and it smelt of (maybe) paint fumes. They acknowledged they had a problem with the smell but would not negotiate on their 75 euro price at all. They could only offer us another twin room which was near the courtyard for 93 euros which, unless we wanted to drive around for hours was the only acceptable thing. Of course, being France breakfast was an expensive extra and along with parking made this 3 star hotel over 100 euros. Take my advice - book before you go and if you do stay here make sure you take a internal room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: FuramaXclusive Asoke; City: Bangkok; Review: Only half the hotel was open when I stayed and in my opinion they shouldnt have been selling rooms whilst it wasnt finished. Aside from that I must say that the rooms are spacious and definitely 4 star standard. My 2 biggest problems were with the noise - the hotel is only about 10 stories and there is not enough double glazing to cover the very loud traffic noise from a busy road and not many of the rooms are internal. Secondly shoppers should be aware - this is out of the way from the main shopping district and if you are only in Bangkok to shop (although who wants to as the majority of prices are the same as in the UK) you are much better off in Soi 1, 2, 3, 4 etc. It is close to the Sky train but its always busy and there are so many hotels within walking distance I would choose them over this hotel. The breakfast is nice but 3 star standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Francisco I; City: Madrid; Review: My partner and I stayed at Hotel Francisco for 3 nights at €45 a night - granted we were put into a superior room apparently but it was more like a 3star than 2 star as advertised. We were on the 1st floor but werent particular disturbed by the pedestrian street outside and renovations which were ongoing and at a guess, in the final stages started at 830 and werent overly noisy. The only problem were the pillows which were uncomfortable but as my sister once said, you could sleep with a slab a concrete as a pillow. Overall lovely experience in Madrid. However do not go to Bar Torre del Oro in Piazza Major - total ripoff where you feel robbed - €20 euros for small tapas plate of Gamberetti...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: B B Mondello; City: Palermo Province of Palermo Sicily; Review: really lovely apartment, the owners are very nice and the rooms lovely & spotless however the noise is terrible and there is no getting away from that fact and I was there at Easter not even Summer. The rooms are around the kitchen and therefore at 7am the signora comes in to prepare breakfast and makes a great deal of noise also people arrived until 11pm & later so not only do you get woken up late at night butthen from 7am. Add to that the price of a 3 star hotel. Next time I would stay in Palermo in a quieter hotel for the same price and catch the bus (leaves every 20/30 mins) as it arrives in Mondello within 20 mins. Purtroppo c'e troppo casino nella mattina (anche alla sera se le persone tornano o arrivano tardi)- le stanze sono construiti vicino la cucina quindi e troppo rumorosa nella mattina. Le cose positive sono - i propritari sono simpataci, la stanza era bella, era pulita e c'e una terrazza bella...; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Misk; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: stayed 2 nights here as part of a tour - hotel clean however out of the way and expensive to go places by taxi. We were (foolishly) on a half board basis and the food was terrible - unless you go for basic deep fried chicken with a salad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Petra Palace Hotel; City: Petra Wadi Musa Ma an Governorate; Review: central to the start of Petra, half board on food was a very good selection - beds felt like they had not been renewed for 1000 years the worse thing about it was the hamman. Don't get tricked into thinking this is a hamman like in Morocco. You pay £20 for the hamman and spend as much time as you want in steam room & Jacuzzi however the "massage" last about 5 mins and otherwise there is a disappointing scrub.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Cairns Colonial Club Resort; City: Cairns Cairns Region Queensland; Review: I booked this as it wasn't clear that this was so far out of the centre and it said great pool, 4 star. This is NOT a 4 star hotel by any means - not for an international traveller anyway. Location - out of the centre however there is a courtesy bus, they charge more than the local bus for this courtesy bus!!! Restaurant terrible!. No choice, terrible quality and breakfast - well that was shocking. No decent choice, coffee terrible. Pool - looks lovely but water so warm it's hard to get refreshed. Staff ok but it's obvious that they even don't believe they are in a quality hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Abamar; City: Santa Margherita di Pula Pula Province of Cagliari Sardinia; Review: I just came back from this hotel. It was built in the 70s - please don't expect a 4star modern hotel - 70s and not ashamed of it... Gorgeous pool, stunning beach, lovely staff. I had a room in the refurbished 5th floor, just before high season so paid 100euros a night B&B. To answer the couple of whingey people that wrote about it; the lift is from the 70s, the light is not brilliant - so what. Yes it is away from everything so expect to need a car. No light on the stairs - duh; when it's night if the light is on, it floods the bedrooms. Breakfast - this is Italy; normal breakfast is a croissant/cake and coffee - they do have cold meat/cheese; yogurt; toast, jam etc. Also bacon & eggs - who wants to eat much when it's 30 degrees anyway. I did not stay in the unfurnished rooms. No wifi in room - big deal, get out of your room and enjoy the most amazing place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Ritz Carlton Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: this is an absolutely beautiful hotel however if it is being sold at half board that's what it should be. When you arrive at the hotel you are advised that the daily allowance is lower than the price of even the only buffet meal restaurant (at the Arabian restaurant). The other restaurants - well you wouldn't be able to have a starter, main & dessert on the daily allowance. All I'm saying is that be careful if you believe that you are not going to have to pay an amount even on half board...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Grand Hotel Excelsior Terme; City: Ischia Isola d Ischia Province of Naples Campania; Review: I stayed in a room with a view of the pool & the sea - but it was not quite high season & I did get a deal. The staff are really lovely. The evening music really lovely (thanks Enzo). Breakfast fantastic, so much choice. Room comfortable & clean - I found my mattress very hard but when I advised them the next day they changed it to a softer one. Very close to the port. For me the only thing was that they were mainly older German couples staying there however that's Ischia in May I think... Grazie Alessando per tutto!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Porto Santo; City: Baracoa Guantanamo Province Cuba; Review: in the tropics - oldest air conditioners in the universe which don't work properly. Rooms really bad, beds really bad. Very basic. Outside of Baracoa central. Too expensive for what you get. Do yourself a favour, stay in a Casa Particularle or anywhere else. Food - terrible.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Be Live Havana City Copacabana; City: Havana Ciudad de la Habana Province Cuba; Review: Good things- it's by the sea outside of Havana & yet getting to Havana costs around 10cuk (euro); staff are very very nice (if you do go please take a few ordinary things to leave them like toothpaste. soap) Negatives Food - breakfast is ok, lots of fresh fruit which may or may not run out. Dinner, food incredibly bad. Luckily you can swap your half board to lunch at the pool bar. Swimming pool - is open to the public so is completely packed with extremely loud music all day from 10 until 6pm. It is really unpleasant. Sea swimming pool - can get pretty full as well. Nice to be down at that level however really dirty. No rubbish bins mean people leave rubbish therefore it all get's blown into the sea swimming pool. Broken pavement. Sex tourism - you see regular sex tourism with very old european men with very young Cuban girls. The people that look like they are arranging the sex tourism sit by the sea swimming pool. Bookings - if you don't book online you get charged rack rate 15 cuk more a night however you cannot change your booking online by emailing their own booking service as your email gets bounced back & you cannot call the number for their booking service as it goes to somebody's private residence. The hotel is not worth the rack rate of 63 cuk - book somewhere else, if you want by the sea try the Melia up the road as they have free transfer to Havana. Room- hallways very noisy during the night. Automatic closing means doors close. Other guests make a lot of noise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Sol Cayo Largo; City: Cayo Largo Cuba; Review: Lovely room, good size. I chose a room with a sea view for an extra 20cuk (euro) a night - I'm uploading a photo of the view so you know what you're getting. I only stayed 3 nights so didn't mind however I don't know if I would bother upgrading for a week or longer. Nice balcony with hammock which was set up very badly so I couldn't use it. Beach outside the hotel was turbulent, you could swim but you would have to be a very competent swimmer to swim here. Options of going to beaches Paradiso or Sirene where you can swim and it really is lovely (very hot water though as shallow) is a 15 min journey away. The hotel provide a service on a train which broke down 50% of the time I was there and the option wasn't that good so be prepared to pay 2cuk per person each way. As far as the hotel is concerned it is a service so they don't have to provide it. Food - don't bother with the special restaurants, I just didn't think they were worth the hassle of the booking. The general restaurant was good with enough choice - however they rely on Havana to provide food so can be hit & miss. I went in Mango season where on the mainland every 3* hotel & above had mango but at Cayo Largo there were none. There is nothing really to do except beach it so be prepared for that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tudor Grange; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: if you think you are going to a Hotel with staff available to assist in anything you won't find it here. Check in states it is 3pm however what is not apparent is that if you arrive before that the "Hotel" is locked & nobody available (not a great experience if you have been driving for hours & need a bathroom). The only staff available at any time is for breakfast - 830-930 only & from then they clean the rooms & leave. When you check in you are given a key for the main door & your room but that's it. The rooms are spacious but bathroom tiny.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hythe Imperial; City: Hythe Kent England; Review: I thought the hotel was quite pleasant although I did say the same of the restaurant on the first night as another reviewer "a bit like Fawlty Towers". We had an upgraded room & I thought the price was a bit high for the room. The restaurant in the evening lacks atmosphere which puts you off going. The staff at breakfast really lovely & choices ok however I get really annoyed at hotels that do not provide full fat milk - the standard used to be full fat until someone decided that semi skimmed should be forced on customers- not everyone likes or wants semi skimmed so I do think that the Hythe at those prices could offer that choice. Pool/spa ok.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: B B Hotel Reims Centre Gare; City: Reims Marne Grand Est; Review: I needed a room & for 55 euros for a single this did the job. I was on the 3rd floor next to railway line which didn't impact me until about 6am then you do get the vibration of the train - saying that, trains don't run all night so it is ok. Considering some AirBnB properties are asking well over 70 euros a night I thought this was value for money & clean as well. Don't be confused by the name - B&B - if you want breakfast it's an additional charge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel de la Paix; City: Lugano Canton of Ticino Swiss Alps; Review: I stopped here unexpectedly & got a last minute offer. Overall the hotel was fine & only £10 more expensive that Hotel Delfino 3 Star up the road (rooms there also quite pleasant). The only comment I would make is that although I mentioned I was very tired & stressed due to car problems for the past hour, the receptionist put me in a room right next to the service elevator which went until late & restarted early meaning a disturbed night. The hotel was not particularly busy (3 nights ago) so they could have done better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Paradise Cove Lodges; City: Aitutaki Southern Cook Islands; Review: Positive - it is right on the beach. Staff that picked us up unfriendly. Breakfast cereal old, stale. Rooms basic & dirty. I had bought my own pillow - my friends slept on towels. My friends advised reception that their shower tray was blocked, nothing done & worms were coming up from the drain. Towels, kitchen items dirty. Last day, they advised our pick up was for 7am as flight leaving at 0740. Nobody was there at 7, 705, 710 tried calling managers phone but didn't work, 715 nobody, finally 720 someone came. Shocking. You pay a lot of money for such basic dirty accommodation, look elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Mantra Circle on Cavill; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: I booked this for the lap pool - 25 meter. This Mantra has 1 large pool which gets morning sun, the indoor lap pool & another smaller lap pool (maybe 20 meter) for afternoon sun. The latter pool is too busy to do laps in the afternoon & too cold in the morning. Pool areas seriously lack atmosphere & the sun lounges which have to be the most uncomfortable I've ever sat in. For the price, one would think that the rooms could have sun mattresses which would be chargeable on theft so someone could at least be comfortable to stay on them. Reception staff unnecessary blunt in the morning when I explained that I couldn't get the 2nd set of keys back until early afternoon as my niece's daughter had been ill the day before so couldn't drive from Brisbane to bring them back. I was told very bluntly that I would be charged 200aud to change the barrel if they weren't back by midday (my niece was due by 2pm). Low season & an attitude like that - very ill mannered & I knew they wouldn't be changing the barrel for the sake of 2 hours so unnecessary. 1 bedroom apartment quiet all nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel The Originals Colmar Gare; City: Colmar Haut Rhin Grand Est; Review: right on railway, double glazing but you still can feel the trains. Room - very comfortable bed however even in Sept room was warm, asked for air con which was incredibly noisy & really didn't work. Bathroom something out of the 70s. Staff really nice & helpful. Breakfast good. Price for a single person was still 45 euro which for what it was i thought a bit much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: B B Hotel Savona; City: Savona Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: WIFI shocking the day i was here, room with ok with balcony which was a bonus. Out of town so without transport it would be a pain. Room i was in certainly doesn't look like the one in the main photo here but acceptable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Villa Maria; City: Sanremo Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: I stayed in a single room in the older villa, all good. Very central, very clean, good breakfast. They let me stay until 1230 the next day as the room wasn't booked, very generous. Sanremo isn't a place that you would want to hang around though. Molto pulito, vicino centrale, la colazione generosa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Jezero; City: Plitvice Lakes National Park Central Croatia; Review: The room was ok, food was included- just passable. My biggest problem is the way they handled a complaint about missing money from my room. I was on a hiking trip with a shared room however finding missing money from my wallet bought no concern at all when I reported it. I was basically told to go through my luggage to double check (as if I moved it unkowlingly) & from that point on I heard nothing from them. They didn't even have the decency to ask if I had found it. All I know is that I had money stolen from my room & a so called 4* basically saying they weren't interested & didn't didn't care.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Keepsake 2 Piece Bamboo Accessory Set by True; Brand: True; Review: Box is very nice, but the whole thing is much smaller than I thought. It's a bout the size of an index card and maybe 2-3 inches deep. The pieces are nice, box is heavy wood. The only other issue was the wine stopper doesn't come out easily. You have to turn the box upside down to get it out. The corkscrew comes out just fine though. In general, pretty good though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Umbra Conceal Floating Bookshelf, Small, White; Brand: Umbra; Review: I needed to mount my computer speakers to make room on my desk. These work great! No problems, they hold a good weight and were easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seville Classics 3-Tier Resin Slat Utility Shoe Rack (2-Pack), Espresso; Brand: Seville Classics; Review: Looking at the box and remembering Ikea nightmares, I was afraid to put this together. Fear not! No tools required, took me maybe 5 minutes. It is also pretty good quality, looks really nice, very happy with it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 550 TC Egyptian cotton Bedding 1X Bed Skirt 12" Inch Drop King (78X80") Ivory Solid; Brand: SGI bedding; Review: This appeared to be the only 12 inch drop on the whole internet! I was relieved to see when it arrived that it was properly labeled as such. It is a nice fabric. Only downside is that it came super wrinkly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Aquagear Water Filter Pitcher - Fluoride, Lead, Chloramine, Chromium-6 Filter - BPA-Free, Clear; Brand: Aquagear; Review: This thing really is great. We have terrible tasting, discolored water and this filter fixes it. I really like that it has been certified and gone through all the testing so I know it is taking out all the bad stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bolsius 100 Pack Unscented White Tea Light Candles Burns Aprx. 3.5 Hour; Brand: Bolsius; Review: Candles arrived mangled. The tin around the candles was all crushed on both packages I bought. Amazon box appeared to have no damage.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Huzi Infinity Pillow - Design Power Nap Pillow, Travel and Neck Pillow (Grey); Brand: Huzi; Review: If you are a bit larger than an average human and never know where to put your arms on a long economy flight... get this thing. I was able to wrap it around and keep my head supported AND loop my arms into it. It was super comfortable to sleep on (feels like a nice sleeping bag) or to just watch movies and not have to worry about where to put your arms. It is super versatile, I used it wrapped twice, once, and looped behind the seat. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kitchen Grips 2-Piece Long Handle Pan Holder, Black; Brand: Kitchen Grips Inc; Review: Edges smoked and burned, smelled terrible and it wasn't even touching the pan. Would not buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: XL Dog Crate | MidWest Life Stages Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crate | Divider Panel, Floor Protecting; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: Very good quality, construction and functionality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Gooby Every Day Fleece Cold Weather Dog Vest with Hoodie for Small Dogs; Brand: Gooby; Review: Fits well, super soft, and even the hood works. Our Fox Terrier loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Flying Pig Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pet Dog Cat Bone Pattern Rubber Surface Grooming Table with Arm/Noose; Brand: Flying Pig Grooming; Review: Well made, functions as expected and good price. I'd recommend it over others we've used in higher price points.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Old Mother Hubbard Crunchy Classic Natural Dog Treats; Brand: Old Mother Hubbard; Review: We buy the OMH P-Nuttier and the variety packs too. They are both excellent quality, and loved by our dogs. The small ones make great treats for behavior rewards, and the large ones we use for breakfast cookies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wellness Natural Wellbars Crunchy Dog Treats; Brand: Wellness Natural Pet Food; Review: We give our dogs a bedtime treat to get in their crates, and bought a large box of these. They have a nice smell, and the dogs are already in love with them. Our Irish Terrier runs for her bed when she hears me open the box in the pantry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Merrick Whole Earth Farms Grain Free Canned Dog Food, 12.7 oz, 12 Count; Brand: Merrick; Review: We are picky about what we feed our dogs, and have tried a lot of the high end, boutique brands of canned wet dog food. Most appear to be no better than the mass marketed, grocery brands, but Whole Earth product seems different. The quality of the meat seems much better. The texture and smell are fresher than typical canned food. We use a couple of table spoons of wet food, mixed in with dry for our dogs, so refrigerate the unused. When microwaving Whole Earth canned food, it smells more like people food, which makes me feel like it is better quality. The dogs go nuts for it too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows: Title: Cabos Cantina Grill & Tequila Bar; City: Riverview, FL; Review: Cabo's needs another month or so to get their act together. The food is very fresh and very tasty (with the exception of the rice), but they need a better kitchen expediter. Love the decor, but a Mexican Restaurant can't make it for long w/out a good margarita. They want to keep the drink fresh without mixes, but it still needs to be good. The one I had was awful- straight tequila; they very courteously redid the drink and it still wasn't good. Hope they make it, but it needs work.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Brunchery; City: Valrico, FL; Review: Have eaten here a number of times. Today was truly an unexpected pleasure. Even though busy, as usual, the staff was friendly and helpful. The food came out in the correct amount of wait-time and was wonderful. One can get eggs, hash browns, and sausage and/or bacon anywhere, but here, at The Brunchery, one can eat delectably. I had the seafood scrambled eggs. I had never heard of such a thing. There was a lot if crab meat, lobster and shrimp with the jack cheese and scrambled egg. It was wonderful! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant; City: Brandon, FL; Review: Since going to the Vallarta restaurants in both Temple Terrace and New Tampa, I was really looking forward to trying the one in Brandon We got there early (4:15) and decided to sit outside. It was warm but there was a nice fan and some breeze There was a special of margaritas 2 for the price of 1 They were delicious!! The chips are thicker than I like, but that's a personal preference. The waitress was so nice and had a good sense of humor. The food was good and there was plenty. I shall return often, since it has turned out to be quite good. I had one of their burritos and my sister had their quesadilla. There was enough to bring home some.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: China Star Restaurant; City: Riverview, FL; Review: Having lived in its neighborhood, I used to eat here quite often and truly liked it. Haven't eaten here in about a year. I went back there because of loyalty. Disappointed. Rude service, food just mediocre. Think this could be my last time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Lee House; City: Brandon, FL; Review: Had three meals delivered Was disappointed that the food was bland and not warm Shall try them again but won't have it delivered. Their delivery was timely, and the deliverer was nice and polite. I took a long look at the menu and really want to try more. Shall let ya' all know about my next visit; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Taqueria Doña Maria; City: Brandon, FL; Review: First time going to this restaurant, and I really enjoyed my experience there. The service was wonderful. It's not a quiet place but it's a family place and very comfortable. Sometimes Mexican restaurants taste like every other Mexican restaurant; not this time. Their food was delicious - really good - and the margarita was REALLY worth every dime. I would have gladly given them 5 stars, but the chips are way too thick and too hard.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ybor Grille; City: Ruskin, FL; Review: My first time there. Comfortable place; friendly service staff, and wonderful food. A thorough menu priced well and a full bar. We ordered a Cuban sandwich and split it and each of us had enough to eat. They have a potato chip that's like kettle chip that's ok, but not great. We shall return on a regular basis; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Gran Agave; City: Riverview, FL; Review: Was there about a week ago and am SO thankful there's a place this good. The margaritas were outstanding. The service was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Their menu is really good. There's only one thing I would suggest (and it's minor in scope) is that the refried beans could be thicker. I shall continue to go to this restaurant at least once a week. Next time I'll do a picture and not wait so long for a review. Love love love it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seabreeze Island Grill; City: Redington Shores, FL; Review: Decided to try someplace new. Crowded parking lot made us stop here Bigger on the inside than it looks from the street. About 2 bars and 4 dining areas. Good service - very friendly. Ate outside in the shade (they have both shade and sun). Ordered the $3.00 18 oz margaritas. Hmmm. Ya' get what you pay for. Look at the pictures. One was really weak, the other strong. BUT neither was tasty at all. Would not order them again while there. Split a fried grouper sandwich which was very good but, I have had better. My taster was off since my sister thought her half was really tasty. I loved the fried coating on the fish. Will try that one again! Shall return; shall get a beer next time but would order the sandwich again. Good menu with lots of offerings. A good feel in the place. Yep. I will go back; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mama's Soul Food Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Have been jonesing for some good fried chicken livers for months. Do you know where all the livers from all the chickens go? Neither do I, but it's obvious that it's harder than it should be to find any at any restaurant in this area. THEN I find Mama's. Very good menu selection, good service, great taste, and the best greens I've eaten in all my 68 years. I shall return and eat there at least once a month. Omg -so glad I found this place to eat good food; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Village Inn; City: Brandon, FL; Review: I just got back from eating at this village inn. What a bad experience. I have been a regular customer of theirs for a number of years. I moved away and so tonight was my first time back there in about 6 months. All the fish you can eat? No more fish planks but round greasy patty-like fish. Not good. Then ordered two cheeseburgers to go for other members of my family; not good at all I am SO VERY disappointed in my dining experience there. What a let down for a place that I really liked only s few months ago. It's now off my list.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Gran Agave; City: Riverview, FL; Review: Was there about a week ago and am SO thankful there's a place this good. The margaritas were outstanding. The service was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Their menu is really good. There's only one thing I would suggest (and it's minor in scope) is that the refried beans could be thicker. I shall continue to go to this restaurant at least once a week. Next time I'll do a picture and not wait so long for a review. Love love love it!!! Picture of burrito and relleno and a plate of carnitas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seabreeze Island Grill; City: Redington Shores, FL; Review: Decided to try someplace new. Crowded parking lot made us stop here Bigger on the inside than it looks from the street. About 2 bars and 4 dining areas. Good service - very friendly. Ate outside in the shade (they have both shade and sun). Ordered the $3.00 18 oz margaritas. Hmmm. Ya' get what you pay for. Look at the pictures. One was really weak, the other strong. BUT neither was tasty at all. Would not order them again while there. Split a fried grouper sandwich which was very good but, I have had better. My taster was off since my sister thought her half was really tasty. I loved the fried coating on the fish. Will try that one again! Shall return; shall get a beer next time but would order the sandwich again. Good menu with lots of offerings. A good feel in the place. Yep. I will go back 4/29/18 Went back to Seabreeze. The food was so very good; however, the service actually was horrid. If it's a beautiful day and you have nothing else to do, then this is the place. Don't go there hungry since you'll have to wait to be fed. Also, when I see the Staff and not one if them is smiling (even when smiled to) I then know something is not right with the morale at the place. But, food was good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Datz; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Yep!!! This is the place to go for good food, good service and great selection. Must try the "fries". The Reuben was the best I've ever had (and I am a Reuben connoisseur. ). Try it and you'll go back as often as you can!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Miller's Ale House - Brandon; City: Brandon, FL; Review: I thought this was going to be a fun place to have Pub Fish n'Chips. I was mistaken. . The service was OK, the atmosphere was good, the people were all friendly. But, the batter on the fish was extremely bland. I had to drown it in salt and pepper. Hey h, some malt vinegar helped too. The fish was good and the chips were ok, but the crust surrounding the fish was nothing. Bland --- no spice at all. Won't try that again. I shall go back to check out other things on the menu, but the Pub Fish n'Chips will not be tried again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Trust Me BBQ; City: Hillsborough County, FL; Review: Since this place opened, I've been going about once every 10 days. I love the ambiance, the service, the drinks and the food. I'm impressed with it all around. The reason it's a 4 Star and not a 5 Star is because the ground beef at times has had very little spice in it; other t; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Pokemon White Version 2 - Nintendo DS; Brand: by Nintendo; Review: Good game; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Silent Hill HD Collection - Playstation 3; Brand: by Konami; Review: Good game; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Animal Crossing: New Leaf; Brand: by Nintendo; Review: Good game; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Shin Megami Tensei IV - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by Atlus; Review: Good game; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Super Smash Bros. - Nintendo Wii U; Brand: by Nintendo; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Toukiden: The Age of Demons - PlayStation Vita; Brand: by Tecmo Koei; Review: Good game; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth - The Wild Cards Premium Edition, Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by Atlus; Review: Good game; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mayflash GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U, PC USB and Switch, 4 Port; Brand: by May Flash; Review: Works as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nintendo amiibo series Shulk Collectible Figure, 7cm; Brand: Nintendo; Review: Works as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a good book. Enjoyed the intersecting plot lines and how all of our lives are intertwined.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Party Girl: A Modern Fairy Tale; Author: Erin Shaw; Review: I would recommend this book to anyone. It felt like a fun romantic comedy night at the movies! Excellent summer read at the beach!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Why?: Making Sense of God's Will; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Hamilton Page; Review: Adam Hamilton does a wonderful and thought provoking analysis of why and how to pray as well as the understanding the suffering in the world. This book is one to read over and over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Haddon Page; Review: Beautifully written story that allows you to experience the world through a young autistic boy's eyes. You will be touched.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A gentleman in Moscow; Author: Towles Amor; Review: If you are drawn in by a well told story that informs you about a place or time in history new to you, you will enjoy this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rules of Civility: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Amor Towles Page; Review: Easy read, great story with deep insights about life! I would recommend. Love his Gentleman in Moscow very much as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: HP ENVY 4500 Wireless All-in-One Color Photo Printer, HP Instant Ink & Amazon Dash Replenishment ready (A9T80A); Brand: HP; Review: Having gone through a ton of cheap printers, this has been my favorite. Cheaper ink than other brands, and I have yet to experience any real issues. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: TravelMate Extra-Large Memory Foam Seat Cushion – Perfect for Office Chair and Wheelchair – Does Not Slip EVEN on Smooth; Brand: TravelMate; Review: Zipper on pillow broke after a few months of use. Still soft after a long while, so would be perfect if the zipper held.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Cosco MyID Carabiner Reel for ID Badge Holders, Key Cards and ID Cards, Pewter Style (075031); Brand: Cosco; Review: Strong exterior; cord is a little shorter than expected, but sufficient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: AmazonBasics Hanging File Folders - Letter Size, Green, 25-Pack; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Folder that are green. Solid. Not sure what else you could want from them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: HP 61 Ink Cartridge, Tri-color; Brand: HP; Review: No choice in inks leave them overpriced, but at least HP is the cheaper of the options.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Five Star Advance Spiral Notebook, 5 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 200 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Red (73146); Brand: Five Star; Review: Perfect for College classes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Designer Greetings Monogram Boxed Note Cards - Hearts (622-00156-000); Brand: Designer greetings; Review: Pretty! Very nice; the envelopes are just gold on the back panel, but doesn't detract from the looks!.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Renaissance Nashville Hotel; City: Nashville Davidson County Tennessee; Review: We got a very good rate on the Marriott Website, and got a great corner room with a great city view along with a connecting room for my adult children. Was very surprised at the size of the room, very large ceiling to floor windows, very comfortable bed linens. We arrived early and was able to check-in around noon. Easy walking distance to all local attractions. We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Best Western Inn Of Nacogdoches; City: Nacogdoches Texas; Review: We booked this hotel because it was cheap-and you definetly get what you pay for. The staff was nice, and the room was clean -but don't expect a comfortable bed or nice soft linens! It has the old motel style parking right outside the door--where you can hear other guest coming and going--and the setting of car alarms... It was good enought for a one night stay, but will look for a more modern hotel with interior hallways for more privacy next time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Best Western Gateway To The Keys; City: Florida City Florida; Review: We choosed this hotel due to the price and the need to only stay one night after our 5 day trip in the Keys. It it the old motel style setup with direct parking and access to your room from the outside. Next time I will ask before booking if it is this style, because I prefer the newer inside access rooms. Overall, the room was ok.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Holiday Inn Express Austin Airport; City: Austin Texas; Review: I had stayed at this hotel a couple of years ago and was very happy with the nice, fresh, new bed linens and decided to book again. The room was good, but I didn't get the same comforting feeling as before. The property has bright flood lights that were glaring into the room until about 3:00 am which was disappointing. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean and the free hot breakfast was good. I would recommend this hotel, but ask for a room that is not facing the ground property lights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Columbia; City: Rome Lazio; Review: This hotel is within walking distance from the train station, but in my opinion was too far from the major piazzas in Rome for our party of six. Walking was doable, but allow 20-25 minutes to walk to the Coliseum and Roman Forum and longer for the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. The room and bathrooms with a very skinny tub are nothing special, the rooftop terrace was nice. The breakfast was cold cuts and pastries filled with Nutella and instant pudding. Coffee was good. Will not recommend this hotel or area of Rome.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Household Essentials 240 Hinge It Magnetic Decorative Garage Door Accents | Black; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: These are awesome, I love that I don't have to drill into my garage door, like most products. Great idea. Looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: J5 Tactical V1-PRO Flashlight - The Original 300 Lumen Ultra Bright, LED Mini 3 Mode Flashlight; Brand: J5 Tactical; Review: Awesome flashlight. Very bright, and compact. Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Franklin Brass MAX18-SN Maxted 18 inch Towel Bar Rack, Satin Nickel; Brand: Franklin Brass; Review: Awesome quality, looks great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Franklin Brass MAX50-PC Maxted, Polished Chrome Toilet Tissue Paper Holder; Brand: Franklin Brass; Review: Very good quality, and it looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Felt Furniture Pads (152 Piece) Self-Stick Value Variety Pack, Heavy Duty, Eco-Friendly, Brown; Brand: Harry's Felt Pads; Review: Great product. Love that it comes in multiple sizes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; Brand: Jim Carrey; Review: By the title of this review, one can surmise that I'm not wild about Jim Carrey. Didn't like the Truman Show, didn't like Ed Almighty or whatever his name was in that. In this movie, he was supposed to be playing it straight, and I guess for Jim Carrey, he was. I wanted so much to like this movie, to see Jim C redeem himself in my eyes like Bill Murray did in Groundhog Day (although I'm sure he could care less), but it's still him. And I think once you are told the conceit of the story, the rest of the plot is pretty obvious by and large. I loved Kate Winslet in this (by the way, make sure you see her in the first episode of the new HBO show, "Extras.") and there are one or two other good moments, but it is by no means a really good movie. Come to think of it, stick with Groundhog Day. It covers similar ground and does it much better, funnier and a better developed plot (and it stars the newly redeemed Bill Murray moving in the direction of being able to eventually star in Lost in Translation -- the sort of film I like.); Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Wonderland; Brand: Michael Winterbottom; Review: This is one of those "small" films that I want to like. But like many "realistic" portrayals of working class London, it is just too morose. Every one of the characters is wallowing in unhappiness. The film is very well made, and you can empathize with several of the characters, but this is too much of a downer. This version of working class life has been done too many times before. "Realistic" need not always mean "depressing." Think about seeing "Me and You and Everyone We Know" instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Best Of Youth; Brand: Luigi Lo Cascio; Review: This six hour film does not fly by. It is vivid and warm. But the first half (i.e., the first three hours) is suffused with unpleasantness due to the dour, humorless presense of one of the two main characters. His presense is enervating, and it was a tough call as to whether my wife and i were going to hang in for the second three hours. We are glad we did, vitality began to suffuse the screen, life, friends and family against a moving tableaux of southern and northern Italy. There was few of those celebrations of life that one associates with la vita Italia; the film is mostly understated. But, over time, the movie begins to resonate. Sorrow and Joy are everpresent. Bourgeouis life is presented with heart and value as Italy teeters at the intersection of decadent grandeur and modern capitalist travails. Is this a great movie? By no means. But if you have a taste for character-driven family tales and find Italy and Italians intriguing; save for one maddening character, you will enjoy passing through this animated scrapbook of endearing people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Love, Ludlow; Brand: Jessica Durdock; Review: There are some incredibly sweet moments in this movie. I loved Alicia Goranson on Roseanne and she is truly darling. But her acting range at this juncture is dominated by three or four wide-eyed expressions that, over time, become cloying. This movie is predictable and the Ludlow character does not have enough charm to carry his share of the movie. Over all, a mild disappointment. The movie you should see instead is Me and You and Everyone We Know.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Veronica Mars: Season 1; Brand: Kristen Bell; Review: This is not the sort of show I am usually interested in. But after reading numerous words of praise, I took the leap. Now I'm embarassed to say I'm a fifty-something male enamored of the whole Neptune crowd. What sets this show apart is the great dialogue: witty without relying on endless stale James Bond-type puns like most "witty" detective shows. (For example, I'm almost at the point where I have to skip the opening of CSI because of Grissom's "cute" observation about the crime.) The relationships between the characters are also well developed. This is no Sopranos, but every meal doesn't have to be filet mignon. I'm always happy with a high quality cheeseburger. The first two seasons of Veronica Mars fit the bill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: That Thing You Do VHS; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: I totally loved the theatrical release of this movie and have watched it on dvd numerous times. It is by no means a perfect movie -- notably the dialog is as hackneyed as one would expect from a first time screenwriter like Tom Hanks. But the energy of the shorter version allows one to ride over the endless cliches. The longer version cannot maintain the energy and the flaws become more grating. Moreover, the longer version has a few additional scenes that portray the Liv Tyler "Faye" character in an inconsistent unpleasant light. Moreover, not only are the extras on the second disc not particularly enjoyable, but inexplicably, despite having an additional disc, the two disc version leaves off the two performance videos extras -- the best extras -- from the original single disc version, adding a musical video of a song NOT performed by the Wonders. All in all, this two disc set is a great disappointment, being both too much and too little of what made the single disc dvd so enjoyable. Take it from a true Wondermaniac and go with the single disc version.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Once; Brand: Glen Hansard; Review: The characters in this movie and the setting give it the makings of a wistful little movie well worth seeing, in particular,Markta Irglove, as the girl is truly a revelation. BUT MAKE SURE YOU CAN LISTEN TO THIS MUSIC The first time the guy and girl sit down to do a song together, it seems pleasant enough. It's a bit histrionic and repetitious, but there is one good section of lyrics. But, at least for my wife and me, thereafter, the music was all but intolerable. It struck us as tedious, with lyrics that are juvenile at best. You hear much of the same song over and over and worse, every other song employs the same tortured singing. Well, the moral of the story here is that if you like small movies with not entirely predictable plots points and utterly decent folk as characters, this is a wonderful, four-star movie IF YOU CAN STAND THE MUSIC. Neither my wife nor I could and we have widely divergent tastes in music. Listen to the first song on the soundtrack at least three times. If you still like the song after that -- and like small movies, you will likely join the significant list of critics who raved about this movie. But if you can't listen to that song three times in a row. Watch this entire movie at your own risk. It may rank among the least pleasant experiences of this year for you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert; Brand: Don Everly; Review: Many of the other reviews here are helpful in evaluating the quality of the show, but no one bothered to list the songs performed. Here they are: (Note: for some reason, I can't get the listing to have a separate, neat column for time. I tried.) Title Time Claudette 2:25 Walk Right Back 2:52 Crying in the Rain 3:20 Cathy's Clown 2:24 Love Is Strange 4:05 When Will I Be Loved 2:40 So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) 3:00 Bird Dog 2:08 Be Bop a Lula 2:59 Barbara Allen 1:15 Long Time Gone 1:55 Step It Up and Go 1:05 Bye Bye Love 2:24 Wake Up Little Suzie 2:06 Devoted to You 2:45 Love Hurts 2:35 ('Til) I Kissed You 2:35 All I Have to Do Is Dream 3:07 Lucille 2:21 Let It Be Me 3:28; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Life Before Her Eyes; Brand: Uma Thurman; Review: It appears that many of the less than stellar reviews are by those who found the movie confusing. This is an understandable response. If this is the case, watch the movie with the director's commentary and it makes sense. Then watch the movie again and one can fully appreciate how well constructed it is and the performances resonate even more. This was one of the best movies I saw this year and recommend it strongly to my friends who love films with intellectual and emotional complexity. (To put my taste in such films, my other favorite movie this year was Synecdoche New Yorkanother film that rewards multiple viewings although Synecdoche is admittedly dreary.); Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Whip It; Brand: Ellen Page; Review: Ellen Page was not the appropriate actress to play the main character, Bliss. (Page does not seem the best choice to play either a beauty pageant contender or a roller derby queen, let alone both.) But the rest of the movie is so well cast that Page's dry wit would have allowed one to overlook the square-peg-in-a-round-hole problem with this casting. But the main problem with this movie is that the screenplay just meanders, causing the energy to flag. And in a movie about a roller derby queen the worst sin is allowing the energy to flag. A good editor could have easily pushed this movie up into four star territory. Unfortunately, Barrymore's directorial debut suggests that she should stay in front of the camera. This movie gets a third star simply on the basis of a strong supporting cast. (Daniel Stern as a redneck? But he pulls it off!); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Fay Grim; Brand: Parker Posey; Review: I am someone who always watches Hartley films although they are ofttimes irritating. The rhythms of his dialog usually bring out the best of his wit, but the plots often just drift. Mostly, though, problems arise in Hartley films because the characters always exhibit minimal affect. This movie has classic Hartley dialog, wit, and absurdity. But it by and large transcends most of his oeuvre in that Parker Posey brings a new energy and emotional debt to the film and the plot is much tighter, particularly in the last quarter of the movie. I wouldn't recommend this as an introduction to Hartley, but I did find it to be one of his more accessible and enjoyable films and a step up from its prequel, Henry Fool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bridesmaids; Brand: Kristen Wiig; Review: This is a Debbie Reynolds or Doris Day comedy from the 1950s "updated" by adding fart and vomit jokes. Either Kristen Wiig and her writing partner are cynical to a degree that should shame even Hollywood, or they lack intelligent, close friends. Had men written this reactionary, misogynistic nonsense, women would have rightly been up in arms. But, apparently Sex in the City has made it all right to once again portray women as lost, self-hating harridans until they are redeemed by marriage to a sweet, sexy, but safe, male provider. Perhaps, next, Judd Apatow and company can do a comic take on the Protocols of the Elders of Zion -- with, of course, fart and vomit jokes. I mean, if it's all about making money, why not?; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour VHS; Brand: Alexis (XI); Review: I am a major Beatles fan, and my wife will attest that I am just short of obsessed with them. I'm 62, and have clear memories of the first appearance of Capitol Beatles promotional material in record store windows, and was glued to my tv set on the Sunday night in February when they burst into "All My Loving" on Ed Sullivan. I LOVE the Beatles. But because of what I heard about Magical Mystery Tour when it first came out and the bits a saw in various Beatles documentaries, I resisted seeing it. However, when this set came out, I took a chance. I think "I Am the Walrus" is one of the top twenty Beatles songs, and while I was never a major fan of Blue Jay Way and think "Fool on the Hill" is overrated, I like the music from the soundtrack well enough, so I figured this set with the 64 page book, and the 5.1 blue ray mastering would be worth watching. I was wrong. Everything that the critics said was wrong with MMT is accurate. It is simply a self-indulgent, meandering, tedious waste of time and music. Paul McCartney's commentary will only serve to sadden Beatles fans because Sir Paul while making it clear that the Beatles simply made use of their fame to make a film without a script or point, is unwilling to admit it is less than a wonderful piece of "art." The only really stand-out scene is the wonderful performance by Victor Spinetti, who appeared in both Hard Day's Night and Help. The book and packaging is very good, and for those who don't own the original two 45 Britsh release of the soundtrack, that is a wonderful souvenir. And, finally, any release of Beatles music in 5.1 surround sound is great. But the main course, the film itself, is close to terrible and serves to establish that the loss of Brian Epstein, whatever his shortcomings in financial acumen, seems to have left the Beatles without any sense of direction. The synergy and genius of John, Paul, and George with some input from Ringo, was such that the boys continued to produce great music after Brian's death, and, almost miraculously, amid the near certainty that they were in the process of crashing and burning, they turned out one of the ten best albums of all time, Abbey Road, as a finale. But MMT is the signpost that pointed to a likely disintegration of the group. I'm certainly glad i didn't see it in 1967.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Turin Horse; Brand: Jnos Derzsi; Review: There is one good thing to be said about this movie: the black and white cinematography is exquisite. Other than that, it is unrelentingly bleak, unpleasant, and tedious. There can't be more than 100 words spoken. It references in its written prologue Nietzsche's last moments of coherence before he lapsed into dementia, likely as a result of syphilis, likely contracted while serving as a medic during his military service. But the movie has nothing to do with either Nietzsche's life or philosophy. (Save that, perhaps, the musical score may induce the dementia Nietzsche suffered.) Rather it is an exemplar of the lives of quiet desperation uneducated central European peasants lived well into the 20th century. Perhaps for film students, there is some reason to watch this film. But for anyone who expects either entertainment or edification from a two-and-a-half hour movie, steer clear of this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: One from the Heart VHS; Brand: Frederic Forrest; Review: In many regards, particularly through the first twenty minutes, this movie is far from impressive. Frederic Forrest's early scenes with Harry Dean Stanton and Teri Garr are quite frankly, embarrassing. (This includes Teri Garr's scene with Lainie Kazan.) The dialogue appears to have been written by a ninth grader and it is almost as if the players are attempting to demonstrate bad acting. But once Nastassja Kinski and, particularly, Raul Julia appear, the movie transmogrifies into an American fable. There is an extended pas de deux between Teri Garr and Raul Julia that is easily the best evocation of an LSD trip ever presented on film. In short, this is a deeply flawed film that, by and large, is redeemed by some elements of spectacle that, because they contain elements of the sweetest aspects of humanity, create a magical experience. The Tom Waits score contains a couple of clunkers as well, but there are a number of first-rate songs that embellish the film. I have a soft spot for this movie and hope that is comes out in blu-ray since the visuals definitely deserve the blu-ray treatment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol VHS; Brand: Jim Backus; Review: By and large, there was little reason for this animated version of A Christmas Carol to be built around Mr. Magoo. There is only a small amount of Magooisms in the production. I assume the Magooisms character was used largely for marketing purposes. And the quality of the animation, even after taking into consideration when it was made, is third rate. But the quality of the songs is another matter entirely. When the young Scrooge sings I'm All Alone in the World, my wife and I cannot keep our eyes dry even after years of viewing. Because of the music this is the one Christmas show we look forward to each year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dave Clark Five & Beyond: Glad All Over; Brand: .; Review: Dave Clark was certainly one of the most brilliant businessmen in the history of rock music. But he has no interest in having the true story of the Dave Clark 5 told and so in the guise of such a story, he, instead simply demonstrates what an egomaniac he was. The Dave Clark 5 was the first great "boy band." It was not a real group. Rather, Dave Clark hired four musicians, rehearsed them for several months and then had them record about 12 great pop singles between 1964 and 1967. Dave Clark was a better than average drummer and a great record producer, but the only reason he made it as a pop star was that he lucked into Mike Smith, one of the great pop/rock vocalists of the mid-60s who also happened to have a real talent for writing catchy pop songs. Dave Clark simply put his name on any song written by any other member of the band, and the bulk of the hits were by Mike Smith. This documentary pretends the DC5 was a real group, similar to the Beatles, the Stones, or the Who. This is utter nonsense. Dave paid the other members a salary keeping all meaningful earnings for himself. Indeed, despite the fact that the "group" sold millions of records, shortly after Dave ended the group, none of the other members made more than a small percentage of the millions the group's music generated. (As a result, Mike Smith died with an estate worth perhaps $100,000. Apparently, however Lenny Davidson and Rick Huxley had successful second careers -- which Dave neglects to mention.) And Dave's control of the masters and publishing rights prevented Mike Smith from making any money because Dave refused to allow any of the group's music to be released for twenty years. As you watch this movie, and hear the group spoken of as one of the three great British rock groups of the 1960s, consider the fact that the group was not admitted into the Rock n' Roll hall of fame for almost twenty years after they first became eligible. The reason is two fold: (1) they were not anywhere near as good as the front line groups and (2) those inside the rock music establishment, must have known that this was not a real group and Dave Clark was the sort of smarmy business man that Traffic was singing about in "Low Spark of High Heel Boys." I was a BIG fan of the DC5's singles in the mid 60s. And i still listen to a "greatest hits" collection on my iPod. They were infectious, high energy pop music. But to claim, the DC5 were in the same category as the Beatles or Stones is equivalent to claiming that Bon Jovi was in the same echelon as Led Zeppelin. The only thing that this movie gets right is that Mike Smith never got his due as a great rock vocalist. (It must be mentioned that when Mike Smith toured in the years before his tragic accident, Dave Clark threatened to; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: A Hard Day's Night; Brand: John Lennon; Review: I remembered standing in line with my big blue ticket to get into see Hard Day's Night at the movie theater in East Liberty in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1964 as i was turning 14. Of course, i loved the movie then, but as i was not a particularly sophisticated 14 year old, i always had to wonder if the movie was simply a high-spirited teen movie with great music or actually a first rate movie apart from the fact that it starred the Beatles. I'd seen the movie once or twice since then, but not for quite awhile. Well, it is so satisfying that the movie i loved back then has stood the test of time as a truly lovely film. The Criterion blu-ray upgrade in audio is wonderful, but it is the remastering of the visual aspect that shines here. The picture quality is as crisp as the witty Alun Owens dialog. Dick Lester's sensibilities bring out the best in young men with no training in acting and who, less than two years earlier were little more than boys carrying the diseases marking their time on the streets, clubs, and alleys of the Reeperbahn of Hamburg. Pure Joy, wonderfully mythologized, and presented in a masterful remastering. The accompanying essays as well as some of the video extras are wonderful. And though the Running, Jumping, Standing Still film is not exactly a masterwork. The chance to see an early Dick Lester piece (aside from It's Trad, Dad with another 1963 English teen favorite, Helen Shapiro) is nice as well. Over the hill Beatlemaniacs, like me, will be overwhelmed by this Valentine from the folks at the Criterion Collection. But even those who just like actually clever films should enjoy this. After all, ya can't learn everything from just reading a boooooook.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Flight of the Conchords: Season 1; Brand: Jemaine Clement; Review: The decision not to have Flight of the Conchords return for a third season on HBO is simply inexplicable. The unique comic sensibility of this show holds up on repeated viewings. The show could have survived solely on the strength of the secondary characters Murray, Mel, and their friend played by Arj Barker. This isn't just another comedy. If you like the offbeat, every day absurdities, this show is a must.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Wire: Season 1; Brand: Dominic West; Review: There is a good reason that The Wire is in the conversation for the best television series of all time. It is politically astute, rich with fully developed characters, and very well plotted. As dark as it is with an underlying tone of hopelessness, there is enough wit and at least one unique character to root for. Unlike shows such as The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, this show does not manipulate one into rooting for truly evil characters. While there are sympathetic "bad guys" and despicable cops and public officials, this show has a strong moral core. Each of the five seasons focuses on a different aspect of a major city (Baltimore), but characters carry over from season to season. This first season focuses on how the drug enterprise leads to the deterioration of civil society both in terms of the dealers and their community as well as the law enforcement, legal, and political cultures. The drug enterprise pervades all five seasons, but is the entire focus of the first season. This is an engrossing show that is in no way a "guilty pleasure," it is television at its best. Worth all of the accolades it has drawn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows: Title: Powerhouse Gym; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Great gym! Management is friendly, equipment is state-of-the-art and has a variety of equipment. Whether you want to lift weights, do hurdles or run in a sandpit it's all there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Bikini Boutique; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Cute hidden South Tampa gem with an assortment of bikinis, coverups and beach essentials. If they don't have it, they'll order it. So many cute patterns and styles to choose from so you don't find yourself wearing the same suit as someone else.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Honey Baked Ham Company; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Unbelievable chicken salad and ham! Worth the lack of service and smiles.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Grand China; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Your average selection of items to choose and the best Chinese in the neighborhood but the food still lacks a bit of flavor. It may be fast and quick but you're better off at a sit down Chinese restaurant if you're in the Carrolwood area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Gigi's Cupcakes of Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I had heard so much about Gigi's Cupcakes and am guilty of jumping on the cupcake bandwagon. I was disappointed though. The cupcakes look gorgeous! The majority of it is frosting though, therefore, I felt like I wasted most of the goodness. When I finally scooped some of the frosting out and got to the cake portion, it was edible but dry.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Tijuana Flats; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Taco Tuesday!!! Great, fast Mexican with an assortment of hot sauces to choose from. "Smack My A$% and Call Me Sally" is my all-time favorite. The staff is friendly and a wet, wheat chimmichunga is recommended. I normally don't choose wheat but you cannot tell...maybe because mine is soaked in queso. :) The parking can be a bear sometimes but if it's a beautiful day, grab a seat outside- worth the hunt for parking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The UPS Store; City: Tampa, FL; Review: With Easter coming up this weekend, I stopped by the UPS Store and was amazed at the service and energy! The line initially looked long but without a seconds notice, I third associate stepped up behind the counter making sure things moved along smoothly. Being used to Fed Ex and USPS service where they charge you for everything - stuffing (bubble wrap, foam, etc.), tape, etc. I brought my own bubble wrap but they packed it with TLC using their own and didn't charge me. It's those little things that will keep me coming back for all my shipping needs - a store with service and personality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Burger King; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Through direct mail, I received a coupon to try out Burger King's new menu items. I noticed a long drive through line, therefore, I went inside. Big mistake. I ordered a Whopper Jr. and a small fry and it took over 15 minutes. While waiting for my food, I had the opportunity to notice a number of things - the lack of cleanliness, urgency is preparing or taking orders and organization. The ketchup dispenser had no containers and there was more kitchen on the counter than being dispensed, a new customer came in and everyone was in the kitchen and it took 5 minutes for anyone to acknowledge him. When my order finally came up, there was no apology or single word about the fact that I could have had ordered a meal at Five Guys and eaten during the wait. Awful. Never again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Bayshore Animal Clinic; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Dr. Rosenburg and his staff are amazing! Dr. Haworth and the nursing staff are thorough, making sure Peyton, my dog, was healthy and comfortable with her surroundings. It was my first time since they moved to their Gandy location and it is much larger and sparkling clean. First animal clinic I've visited that does not smell like animal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Johnny Rockets; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Located conveniently in the mall but don't expect much. Overpriced for poor quality food - full of grease and breading. We order a chicken fingers, a strawberry milkshake and a vanilla Coke. There was more breading on the chicken fingers than chicken, the strawberry milkshake was not mixed and the vanilla Coke was all vanilla.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've been to Anthony's on Dale Mabry three times, trying new selections every time. The food is great and definitely worth the value. If you like meatballs, you will not be disappointed. The best value is the lunch single serve pizza which is deceiving because it's enough to easily feed two -- unless your a Buccaneer defensemen. By far my favorite is the chicken wings, full of flavor and crispy on the outside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Anise Global Gastrobar; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I only stopped by for cocktails and the bar has a lot of potential. It is a fairly new to the area and we happened to stumble upon it while we were downtown. The staff and service was friendly but it's hard to describe the ambience - a lot of character(s), meaning there was not a consistent feel. The late night menu looked appealing so I started off with a lychee martini but it was way too sweet so between the price and my drink experience, I decided not to order.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Mitchell's Fish Market; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Besides their location being centrally located in Tampa - near the airport, mall and major street arteries, the food and service and hard to match. We enjoyed the Bluepoint oysters for an appetizer and they were incredible - so fresh! My go-to dish here is the Shang Hai Seafood Sampler. It is full of flavor and you can try a little bit of everything from the sea - salmon, scallops and shrimp. All on a bed of rice. If you're like me though and appreciate the flavor of white rice, I recommend asking them to go light on the soy. They tend to drench the meal on soy and the flavor becomes overpowering.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Outback Steakhouse; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Consistently great! Regardless of where you go, it is hard to go wrong with Outback. I tend to lean towards the Outback Special when I visit because you get a good sized filet and side (salad) but there are always new items to choose from or ala carte items that you can add to the meal. I sometimes splurge for the garlic mashed potatoes or a lobster tail. Both are amazing! The price has gone up for the Outback Special but again, regardless of location you know what you're going to get and that value is hard to find at any chain. I have also tried their take out service and it is fast and friendly. Travel and take out boxes do take some of the flavor from the entrees, therefore, I recommend dining but it's still worth it if you don't have the luxury of going inside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ocean Prime; City: Tampa, FL; Review: One of my favorite chain restaurants! Their food, service and ambience are world-class. The prices are high but the cucumber gimlets and crab cakes are irreplaceable. I am not a fan of gin but the cucumber gimlet is so refreshing and delicious, it may be a part of my last meal. Same goes for the crab cakes. I would never order crab cakes but I tried them once and am hooked. The crab is fresh, hearty and can be a meal. We went there for my uncle's birthday and our service was impeccable. Our server was knowledgeable, helping those who had not dined there before and catered to the birthday boy with free desserts. We were wined and dined and it was worth the hefty bill!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Greek City Cafe; City: Westchase, FL; Review: There are a number of food options in this location - Chinese, sushi, hamburger, pizza, Mexican, etc. - I was craving a gyro and so disappointed. Not only by the service but the food. The restaurant was not busy when I arrived and it took a good five minutes before someone waited on me. When I was waited on, I ordered my gyro and asked what sides were available and the girl behind the countered gave me a condescending look as she recited the available sides. The worst part was the food. The gyro meat was dry and lacked any flavor. I'll stick to Acropolis next time I'm craving Greek food.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Pho Quyen; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Great spring rolls, egg rolls and pho! I'm a big fan of Vietnamese food and it's hard to match my mom's quality. Pho Quyen does an excellent job of giving my mom a run for her money. There's always plenty of seating and the servers speak Vietnamese so it's authentic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: China Wok; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The location is perfect for me. Right off Gunn Highway and on my way home. The selection is similar to that of many fast Chinese restaurants but lacks flavor. I ordered the Mongolian Beef and there were more vegetables than beef.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Nordstrom; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'll disclaim this review with the fact that I am a HUGE Nordstrom fan. Nordstrom has set the level of customer service at a high level when it comes to retail - friendly sales staff (without being pushy) that are always helpful and treat you with high-class service. Their signature move is coming around the counter to deliver your bags. The latest service that I love is the iphone receipts that are emailed directly to you. Not only is this green but eliminates the cluster at the check out counters. As of recently, I have noticed the service level drop, therefore, I did not give it five-stars. I found a shopping cart full of shoes online that I wanted to try on in the store and when I did not purchase any, the sales clerk huffed away in disapproval without notice that a customer struck up a conversation with me about a pair of shoes that I was wearing from a previous Nordstrom purchase. I spoke highly of the store AND encouraged her to try the pair on again because they were worth every penny. Instead of seizing the opportunity to jump in for the sale, she once again crossed her arms and walked away. This is one of a handful of my encounters with the sales staff as of late. Even though the service level has dropped and the location is undergoing construction, I would not go anywhere else for shoes. The selection and rewards are worth it! And they know their fashion - just go to a truck show and find out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Having received a coupon for an oil change and passing by Tuffy, I decided to give a try. To my surprise, the experience was far from vanilla. The gentlemen greeted me on my way into the office, informing me that he would be with me in a minute because no one was in the office and they had a full garage. In less than a couple minutes, he was at the desk helping me process my coupon and oil change, clearly setting my expectations with cost and time - extra for the quarts needed for the HEMI in my car and that it would take over an hour. I was amazed by the attention to detail! Noticing the sign for wi-fi and having my iPad with me, I decided an hour would fly by and it certainly did! The gentlemen was clearly handling a number of responsibilities but was always friendly to everyone waiting, not being shook up by interruptions but spoke to them as if he was hosting a dinner party. I think I've found my new spot oil changes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Thai Sweet Basil; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Between a coworker and the overwhelming Yelp recommendations, I had to try this restaurant. I love Thai food, especially when they can perfect Thai Hot. The Yelp reviews warned me about the ambience being rundown but they had to be old reviews because the location was nice and clean, located in strip mall right across from Whole Foods. My husband and I tried the special - Two Friend Panang and were far from disappointed. There was more than plenty for the both of us. The shrimps in the dish were so large and fresh you could easily mistake them for lobster. For our appetizer, we had the spring rolls which we had hoped were freshly rolled in rice paper but they were more like fried egg rolls. They were not what I expected by delicious, light and not to greasy to take away from the flavor. The service was also extremely friendly and welcoming, providing recommendations and encouraging our return based on our feedback.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Ballyhoo Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I really want to like this restaurant. It's close to my house and the ambience is inviting and relaxing, not so much the service or food though. I came for lunch with a girlfriend who had two kids. Even before we sat down, both the hostess and waiter gave the kids and did not want to seem to be bothered by them. We sat outside and agreed we'd make it quick which did happen because our food was horrible. I had the shrimp tacos and they were so shrimpy I was not able to finish them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Container Store; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'm so happy to have the Container Store in Tampa. I've always heard great things about the store and love organizing. I had only been to one in Dallas and the new Tampa store is by far better. So many ideas and the staff is so friendly, regardless of how busy they are. They take the time to help you find what you need or locate it in another store. The parking lot is hard to get out of but the store itself is hard to beat for all your home needs - drawers, office, garage storage, hooks, hangers, kitchen organization....the list goes on and on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Pinkberry; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Don't let the smell deter you when you arrive, the frozen yogurt is delish! A little pricey but have an assortment of flavors and toppings (with the exception of Fruity Pebbles) to choose from. There is no outdoor seating but Chipotle (located in the same strip) does have some but just a handful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ulta Beauty; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Through some girlfriends and a recent move, I discovered Ulta. It sounded similar to Sephora and being that I am a huge fan of Sephora, I had to check it out. Not as glamorous and offers more economic offerings and has a salon inside the store, the experience is mediocre. The store is for your deal hunter or coupon clipper since they do have coupons (through emails and mailers all the time). The thing to be cautious of, many of the brands I buy are not included (Bliss, Philosophy).; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: La Creperia Cafe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Simply ah-mazing! I actually found this cafe through Yelp. My mom loves crepes and it was a mommy and me date and although it was a drive, it was worth it. The cute cafe had local appeal and incredible food. We sat at one of the two tables outside, where we could watch the crepes being handmade. Our waitress was a kind lady was most pleasant that we almost felt like we were in Europe. My mom had the fruit crepes which were not so sweet - just my style. I had the french onion soup which was by far the best french onion soup I've ever had. This is my new spot for Sunday brunch!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Roy's Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: If you're new to Roy's, try the Fit for a king appetizer. It is absolutely delicious and gives you a sampling of their best offerings. I'm guilty of enjoying the bar area vs. sitting down, therefore appetizers and drinks are my forte. Ladies - if you enjoy flavor but nothing too sweet, the pineapple martini is a must.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Publix; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This is one of the smallest Publix's I've been to. And oddly, it is located off a busy road, Dale Mabry. The parking lot is small and has a lot of traffic coming in and out. The staff is friendly though and the best thing about it is, it has a liquor store right next door so you can kill two birds with one stone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: World Of Beer; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Great casual spot with beer selection, a laid back crowd and amazing live bands on Friday nights. Parking can be a challenge but it's worth it. They have an array of beers on tap and if you still don't find what you're looking for, they have a fridge more! They don't serve food but there are a number of good restaurants in the area. You can call and order - pickup or even deliver: -Pizza Fushion -Greek City -Thai -Chinese -Tijuana Flats -Burger 21 Pretty cool beer events every now and then too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Soho Sushi; City: Tampa, FL; Review: If you like Yoko's Sushi off MacDill, I highly recommend you try Soho Sushi. The style and service are very similar - friendly, fresh rolls, cute ambience and daringly spicy rolls. On a Thursday or Friday night, it gets crowded because there isn't much seating so get there early or be prepared to wait. It is worth it though. I'm typically a fan of spicy tuna but the Corona Roll at Soho Sushi with Yellowtail is my favorite. It's so refreshingly good with the lime zest, yet still has the kick with sriracha on top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: West Park Village YMCA Express; City: Tampa, FL; Review: It's a great gym for an apartment complex and offers many classes. The location is convenient and right in the hub of things. It is called YMCA Express for a reason. It is small, especially if you want to lift weights or stretch - you'll need to go at an awkward time otherwise you'll be scrambling to find space.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Toki Sushi; City: Tampa, FL; Review: After reading the Yelp reviews, I had to try Toki. This sushi spot lived up to its ratings. It was only 30 minutes 'til closing time but the chef and server were kind enough to make our rolls to go and gave us miso soup while we waited. We had the Green Hornet and Spicy Crunch Tuna Roll. Both were fresh and did not stinge on the fish. Amazing flavor and tightly rolled, just how we like it! Can't wait to go again and dine inside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bamboozle Cafe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've been dying to try the Bamboozle Cafe forever but they're only open for lunch during the weekdays. Now that I work downtown, it was my first lunch spot to try and see if the spring rolls were as good as my mom's. The verdict? It's as close as I've tasted in the Tampa Bay area. I love the concept and it's perfect for the fast lunch go-ers in Downtown Tampa. Similar to ordering a sub at Subway, you pick your meal and toppings. You can a bowl of pho, rice bowls or spring rolls - all healthy, tasty and customized with your meat and veggies of your choice. And for all Yelpers, make sure to check-in to get a tasty dessert :) It's icing on the cake.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tampa International Airport; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Tampa International Airport spoils travelers. it is fast, efficient and friendly. From the moment you depart and return, the experience is seamless. If you need to park in the garage, make sure to giv yourself some extra time. I've flown most airlines and the check-in lines are always quick, as well as the security lines. If they look long, the move fast so no need to worry. The only downfall about the airport is a recent change they've made - when picking up, you can't wait in your car, circling the lot for hours. I know there's a cell phone lot and all but it's a change I wasn't a fan of and was curious why because I've never had a problem with traffic. :; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Miguel's Mexican Seafood & Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My favorite Mexican restaurant in Tampa. My husband and I prefer to sit at the bar because they have a couple of TVs to watch and share our steak fajitas, which never disappoint. I think their secret is the fresh flour tortillas. Before that though, we either get the white queso or vegetable fundito which tend to fill us up because it is filled with grilled fresh flavor, it's hard to stop. Last but not least are the refreshing top shelf margaritas. The bartenders know how to mix it up with the right mix of sour mix and tequila. A refreshing cocktail with a punch. The perfect complement to your meal. They've recently started to valet park which I'm not a fan of but if it's not crowded, you can park yourself --- just avoid the dumpsters. It can deter you before a meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Fly Bar & Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Location is perfect - within walking distance of my office. For those who are not in the area, it is a great spot to check out with a restaurant and bar downstairs and roof top bar for shennangins. Great happy hour specials and food. My all time go-to is the $5 sangria and goat cheese. Appetizers from the lounge menu are half off and the downtown crowd is always up for a quick drink...or two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Moxies Cafe and Caterer; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I heard so many people rave about this cafe and I work down the street so I thought I'd give it try. They raved about their tuna salad and had free wi-fi. I ordered the tuna salad and the chicken noodle soup and it was underwhelming. Both lacked any flavor to the point where I just left and went down the street to find a quick bite to eat elsewhere. Bummer to have even paid for it, it was not cheap.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Northwest Hillsborough Family YMCA; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This YMCA is conveniently located off Sheldon and Waters, much larger than the Express location on Linebaugh. More classes, equipement and weight room - even a rock climbing wall. It is still small - more focused on classes and families with daycare. After work it is jam packed and if you plan on going to classes, make sure you get there at least 15-20 minutes ahead of time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Samurai Blue Sushi and Sake Bar; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Ah-mazing find in my neighborhood. I'm a big fan of sushi and at the Yelp event, discovered so many new dishes and rolls I would never have tried. Here are some highlights that I highly recommend everyone try: I had a refreshing cocktail that I can't remember the name for the life of me. It was citrus-infused with a lime for a garnish. The appetizer we tried looked like a fried lollipop - full of crab and potato. Nothing I would normally order off the menu but will now, maybe even two orders. We also tried the pan seared scallops with Udon noodles and the small portion was very filling and flavorful that I wish I had more. For those who enjoy spicy, I recommend adding some more sirachi. Another fan favorite was the staked roll. A must-try for any tuna lovers. Lastly, the dessert - the green tea crepe cake. Layered full of goodness! I'm not a fan of dessert but the flavor was just right. The sweetness teases the pallete.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Wine Exchange; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I don't know why it took me so long to eat here but I finally had the opportunity over lunch. I love Hyde Park Village so the location is great - local feel with indoor and outdoor seating, smack in the middle of South Tampa. The lunch crowd was very light which surprised me why service was slow. Both my guest and I ordered salads and by the time it came out, we had to rush and eat to make it back to the office in time. My friend had the grilled shrimp salad which smelled and looked amazing. I had the grilled, mesquite steak salad. The flavor was overpowering and the steak overcooked. I could only eat half because all I could taste was the mesquite flavor. Not enough to turn me away but I had high expectations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: First Watch; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'm not a fan of breakfast but if any restaurant were to convert me, it would be First Watch. The one downtown has the best staff and service too. Always so friendly and accommodating. Even when you're waiting, fresh coffee is provided and sometimes served right to you to make your wait comfortable. There is an array of breakfast, lunch and healthy options. The Floridian French Toast and the breakfast burrito are my go-to breakfasts. For lunch, the pick 2 with grilled ham and cheese is an all-time favorite. Breakfast of champions right here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The location is perfect for all those who work/live downtown. Taps is at the bottom of the Skypoint apartments/condos. If you love beer, there an assortment to choose from but those liquor lovers, they do have your favorite spirit available too. I only stopped by for happy hour so I can't comment on their food but their service was awkward. We were at a table inside and when happy hour started, the waitress stopped by and told us the table was now reserved. I wouldn't normally make a point of it but she was very curt about it and began moving our drinks before the thought processed in our minds.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Sips Specialty Coffee House; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Yelp drew me to this cute coffee shop. It is right around the corner from my house and I drive by it everyday but never stopped by but glad I finally did. Thanks, Yelpers. I typically go to Starbucks but there was something about this coffee shop - small, quiet and friendly staff. The atmosphere was so cute, I wish I could have sat at a table and enjoyed my coffee and the ambience of the coffee shop but I had to grab jugs of Joe for a morning meeting. I even called ahead of time and the staff had my order ready to go once I came in, complete with packed all the essentials - cream, variety of sugars and sweeteners and insulation cups.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Yard of Ale Soho; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Disclaimer: We came on a rainy night. If you live in South Tampa, you know when it rains, it floods on Howard Street. Perhaps this is why valet parking left us hanging and we had to find our parking and when we did, valet was upset and wanted to park our car.....mind you, we were within walking distance and soaking wet. When we arrived inside, there were a number of bartenders behind the bar and none that were interested in taking an order. The bar was not crowded and a brave bartender finally took our order and we met friends on the outside deck. We started to order doubles because the bar was so uninterested, therefore taking a long, long time. On a side note, it does seem fun inside - they had karaoke and a life-size Jenga puzzle!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Pizza Fusion at Skypoint; City: Tampa, FL; Review: BIG, BIG Fan! It's a nice to be able to take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Pizza Fushion is like the Cheers of pizza places for me. The multi-grain crust is incredible and you can't beat the lunch special - a cheese/ or pepperoni pizza w/ a side salad for $5.99. Trust me, it's filling and you get your money's worth. I also recommend getting the breadsticks but make sure you get a mint afterwards because your breath can scare a vampire. The breadsticks are cooked perfectly and you have the choice of pesto or marinara. The pesto has chucks of garlic in there to give your breath the extra kick you need too. The staff welcomes you and is conscious of the lunch hour speed needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: AMC Veterans 24; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'm a huge fan of Cinebistro but sometimes it's nice to swing around the corner and go to the theater on a whim. The concessions weren't busy and the staff was clearly unmotivated but once we complained, Esa the concessions manager, jumped right in to resolve the issue. He completely changed the mood, making sure our movie experience was not wavered. Asked what movie we were going to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Thai One On Food Truck; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Love that they were downtown for the food trucks today. It was a heatwave and many of the items were sold out before I was able to order. This includes drinks. The pad thai is good. You get a healthy portion so much it's hard to eat in one sitting. Unfortunately, heating up the leftovers is not as good. The rice noodles stick together and the flavor is lost. I want to give it another try - with panang beef and rice because I wanna believe it has to better. After all, they sold out, right? One last tip: be prepared to order. The gentleman is like the soup nazi from Seinfeld.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Dunedin House of Beer; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: I felt like I was in Cheers the moment I walked in. The staff and crowd greeted us with a warm welcome. It was refreshing from the chain restaurants and bars. The Dunedin House of Beer also lived up to it's name with an assortment of beer. I had the cider on draft and it was the best cider I've had - tart and refreshing. Inside the bar was a number of your favorite childhood games but life-sized - Connect Four and Jenga. We began to play Jenga in the open area and soon the whole bar joined in picking sides. Great laughs, beer and fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: P.F. Chang's; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Always, always packed. Rightfully so, too. The food is always delicious and full of flavor that is irreplaceable so when you have the craving, there is no substitute for P.F. Chang's. Because we did not make reservations, we did decided to order take out knowing that parking may be a pain since the restaurant is located at a busy mall. Their website made it oh so easy to order and pay though, even providing with an eta on when the food would be ready to be picked up. When I arrived, there was even a section behind the hostess stand to remove yourself from the cluster of customers waiting to be seated. It was fast, friendly and soon I was at home enjoying all the fine flavors I was craving. The dumplings were incredible and the lettuce wraps perfect. The only thing I would not recommend is the Dan Dan noodles. The flavor was a little too overpowering for me. Still four-stars regardless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse; City: Citrus Park, FL; Review: Make sure to stop by during football - half off appetizers. Win/Win! A large menu for the whole family with tons of TV's to watch the game for about every team. Whatever you decide on for your entree, the tortilla soup is a must-try. The presentation itself will wow you. What else goes well with football? Beer. Half of the menu is beer to choose from. But make sure you save room for dessert....you'll need it after your team loses if you stay until the end of the game.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Sharmaine's Salon & Day Spa; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: The location is not the best for a Tampa local since the spa is located on Clearwater beach, and depending on the time of year - tourist central. If you're in Clearwater or having a beach wedding, it is worth checking out. The salon is complete with makeup, hairstylist, nail salon, etc. I heard about the salon through my girlfriend and I was impressed with the open layout and friendly welcome when I arrived. It was also reassuring when many customers were raving about their services. A nearby bride was ecstatic about her makeup. They have students learning Redken coloring as well, all while enjoying tea, water -- whatever quenches your thirst.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Panera Bread; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Panera Bread never disappoints. It's consistent with the quality and service which is one of the many reasons I keep coming back. This location is one of Panera's best. Right in the heart of South Tampa, it can be a challenge to get in and out but they're quick to recognize and get you in and out. The set-up inside is perfect for those who need to set-up and study/work for a little bit too. Close to a UPS store and Walgreens too, just in case you need to run small errands as I often do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Wentworth Golf Club; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Let me disclaim this now. I'm not a golfer. More of a leisurely golf cart companion who enjoys beautiful weather and drives a mean golf cart. Although I cannot review the course, I can review the food. I had the calamari and the flatbread and am probably going to pack snacks next time. My stomach isn't found of grease and the flatbread was drenched in grease with little to no flavor. The calamari was also fried-filled but tolerable because the spicy dragon sauce that came with it was delicious, if you're not scared of a little mayo. Next time you're looking for some grub....FORE!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: edison: food+drink lab; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My first visit to Edison was amazing. The food melted in my mouth. Each dish was unique and awakened my taste buds - the potato crusted oysters, carpaccio and fois gras. Most of the dishes I had not heard of, but intrigued me and did not disappoint. When arriving, do not be deterred by the parking. It is a challenge to get in and out, even with the help of valet...which is not complimentary so be prepared with cash. The ambience of the restaurant is pretty neat - lots of personality. If you're going there to meet friends, I encourage you to look at the drink menu quickly to order your cocktails. You'll be overwhelmed by the selection, and disappointed at how long you have to wait for it. Both visits, my appetizer came out before my cocktails. When I receive my Gatsby, I was taken aback by refreshing drink with kick. Delish! My second visit was on a Friday night where they were busy so we sat at the bar and the drinks took even longer, there was not a dedicated server and our food was terrible. So bad, we didn't even touch the last plate and were ill for a couple days after. In short, it is a must-try but I recommend checking it during the week.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: TC Choy's Asian Bistro; City: Tampa, FL; Review: In the heart of South Tampa, TC Choy's is a great sit down Chinese restaurant. The staff is friendly and portions large. I haven't had a chance to enjoy actually sitting down at the restaurant and trying their famous Dim Sum but both times have been carry out. Simple entrees like fried rice are great...a little overpriced but not filled with unnecessary flavor. A nice balance. Another must try are their fresh spring rolls. Good enough to order seconds!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Wawa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: So excited to have a Wawa in my neck of the woods that I stopped by. Even though it's only their third day of opening. It showed. It took over 10 minutes for my latte. It won't sway me from coming back though to check if they find their groove. The selection of healthy food options makes me wish there were more on I-4 for those Tampa to Orlando trips. It's very rare to find a quick gas station or stop off the interstate that has healthy snacks, clean facilities and friendly service - all things Wawa is notorious for. Stay tuned for an updated review....and hopefully a better one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: CMX CinéBistro Hyde Park; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Totally worth the extra money. The experience, food and ambience will make it hard to o back to a normal theater experience. The leather recliner seats and service are top notch. Each theater is limited on seats and assigned so your seat is saved even when you're running late. Ideal for a date night but make sure you have some extra cash because you'll want to experience the food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Grillsmith - Carrollwood; City: Tampa, FL; Review: GrillSmith bread is incredible and the main reason why I go there. On this particular visit though, I was disappointed with the food quality. It also stunk because we had invited out-of-town guests to join us. The good news is, they loved their food. Knowing how good the quality can be, I was not too pleased. We had ordered firecracker shrimp and calamari. Both were overflavored and the calamari was extremely chewy. We ordered a salmon salad and the salmon had so much teriyaki sauce, I couldn't taste the salmon. When we left, I realized we never even had what I had come for - the bread. Not all was lost. The servers wer both friendly and bubbly, and the drinks quick and refreshing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Grille 54; City: Tampa, FL; Review: AMBIENCE Great ambience with a large bar area if you want to watch TV or gather a big crowd to watch a game. SERVICE Our waitress was amazing. We dined on Christmas Eve and she was attentive, informative and friendly. She was a delight because she genuinally personalbe. We even complimented her and she shared that she was having a bad day so we give her total kudos for her service. FOOD Best place if you can't decide what you're hungry for - something heavy or light. They had an Italien menu and a sushi menu. The sushi was decent but I'm a sushi snob. My husband had the cordeon blue chicken and loved it. The portion was so large, he had to take the other half home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Eddie's Bar & Grill; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Perfect stop for a pub crawl in Dunedin. Dunedin has a string of bars and Eddie's is a must-stop. Large bar to accommodate a large crowd, and prepped with mason jars of beer to serve. The food is still bar food but a hair better. The best thing about this stop is the assortment of things to do. There is skeeball, photo hunt and a few other arcade games.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Red Elephant Cafe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: From first smell, the restaurant reminded me of Pizza Hut. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of menu options though - from bowls to salads to pizza. I had heard a lot about the restaurant but never experienced it first-hand myself. It was a decent meal but I'll be honest, the pizza at Pizza Hut is tastier and less expensive. The restaurant is clean and workers pleasant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Energy Conservatory Bike Shop; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Small mom and pop bike shop that you'll want to support. The shop is focused on bikes and the owner and his wife run it. They are pleasant, attentive and know their stuff. I was a novice and had a list of questions. Bob was kind enough to walk me through all the details, let me take trial runs to make sure I selected the right bike and even prepped me with how to take care of it. Not only did I leave with more knowledge and brand new bike, I left feeling comfortable coming back and not having to worry about additional problems. If one did occur, Bob made me feel at home and welcomed me to come back with any issues. Refreshing to see business owners who care about their customers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Timpano Hyde Park; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Right in the heart of South Tampa/Hyde Park Village, this restaurant is one of my favorites. On the weekends, there is typically a live jazz band to keep things lively. Get there early enough to sit at the bar or outside if it's a nice day. The must-have on the menu are the mussles. The best I have ever had, and take advantage of the presentation, as well as, the salt around the shell. Beyond that, the rest of the food is delicious and you'll want to come back to make you try everything - carpaccio, martinis, tiramisu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Red Mesa Cantina; City: St Petersburg, FL; Review: Calling all fans of Nacho Libre. If you're in St. Pete, this is a fun spot with great ambience, food and close to local bars. If the weather is nice, the outside area is the place to eat. Enjoy the fresh air with a margarita and some duck tacos. The only downside is, no flour tortillas. If you're like me, I'm not a fan of the corn tortillas so I just dig forthe goodness inside. Bartenders are always great outside too. You can tell (I could be wrong) that they enjoy working there and always have the best suggestions whether you're looking for a refreshing beverage or grub.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Four Green Fields; City: Tampa, FL; Review: An authentic Irish Pub. Grab your friends and make a trip down to check this place out, especially on the weekend when they typically have a band playing. You'll feel as if you are actually in Ireland. The dark bar with wood stools, Irish music in the background and patrons with accents. The bar is small and quaint with a great menu of items to select from. The shepard's pie, fish and chips and load up on the vinegar for the full experience. Granted, I selected the chicken salad sandwich with potato leek soup this time around, I would have order almost everything on the menu if my pants would allow it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mermaid Tavern; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Hidden little find off of Nebraska and 275. Great casual place to catch up with friends. I'm not a big beer drinker but more of a cider girl and there wasn't much a selection, for cider or food. We ordered the truffle fries, fried pickles and burger. By far, the burger is a must-have. Smaller portion but packed with flavor. In the back of the bar are some board games. Fun for everyone! Just make sure to pace yourself because the bathroom access is limited. ;); Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: New World Brewery; City: Tampa, FL; Review: What a hidden treasure in Ybor. Mind you, I don't frequent Ybor that often but was in the area when a group of friends recommended it on a Friday night. Besides having to pay to park ($5), I loved it from the moment I walked in. The tantilizing smell of pizza and welcoming ambience made you feel like it was going to be a good night. Not too fancy but an evening of genuine fun where you could enjoy a pie with friends, drink beers and play foosball until the early morning. Of course, I did try the pizza and it was just as good as it smelth!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Boca - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've gone to Boca a few times now - twice for dinner and once for lunch. From the look and feel of the restaurant, I expected more. Boca has a local vibe to it - small areas, both parking and inside where plants are on tables, menus look freshly printed and specials displayed on chalkboards. Perhaps it was my pre-judgement but I expected the food to be fresh and have more of a "story" behind them. Every time I've gone though, the flavor of my meal has been overpowering vs. what I would expect, letting the natural ingredients pull out the true flavor. I really want to like the place but it may just be a spot for craft beers and apps.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Esporta Fitness; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'm a member of the gym for the mere location, otherwise it would not be my first choice. Other than location, an important trait in a gym is cleanliness and LA Fitness is by far the dirtiest gyms I've been too. From the moment you walk in, it smells like sweat. Enforcement to wipe down the equipment is not adhered to and if you take a class, bring a towel. It doesn't seem like the floors have been wiped down...ever. Another thing I will caution is the TV's on the equipment. Make sure to move the volume down to 5. The default will blast your ear drums. There is a decent schedule of classes and the gym is large so it is what it is. As I mentioned, the location is convenient and right on my drive home. So as I drive by, it's hard to not take the time for a quick cardio run.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Taco Bus; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Much better than the Taco Bus downtown. The quesadillas ar legit and the ambience authentic. Service is quick with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Also recommend, trying the pineapple water. Refreshing and sweet all in one. Another thing to try is both sauces. Both have a kick and flavor to keep you coming back to try more on the menu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Yoko's; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My all-time favorite sushi spot in Tampa Bay. Fresh, succelent sushi. A simple, spicy tuna roll has never had so much flavor. If you have a chance, I would also recommend sitting at the sushi bar. The sushi chefs are personable and accommodating. They have wonderful stories and recommendations on what to eat based on your likings. Exactly why I tried the Caliente roll and am now addicted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Green Lemon; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Awesome lunch spot! A huge selection to choose from, whether you're looking for something small or large, healthy or greasy, sushi or protein. Green Lemon has it all. My favorite are the tacos - the ahi tuna and the steak. So good and full of flavor with options for a corn or flour tortilla. Many sauces and even healthier options if you want.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Cigar City Brewpub; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I can't believe it's taken me so long to visit Cigar City, especially since it's within 5 miles from my house. I was amazed at how large it was and eager to check out the outside deck with TVs. My martini was refreshing and mixed to perfection. My husband is huge into IPAs and was in heaven - both by the selection and the taste of the beers themselves. The menu was limiting though. I was starving and outside of the oysters. The menu was predominiately Latin-focused. I get it but wished there was more diversity.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Mellow Mushroom; City: Tampa, FL; Review: One of my favorite pizza joints. I don't think I'm alone because the place is always packed...and with smiling faces. Especially the staff. The crust is made to perfection and toppings can be customed to your liking, even on the specialty pizzas. My favorite combination is the mushroom pizza and sprinkling buffalo chicken on there too. So good it's making me hungry now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: Most of my visits to the Vinoy have been for business. Either a daytime meeting or an evening event so I can say the conference services are on point. Parking - if you are there for only a couple of hours, there is city parking near the hotel and I would recommend it. They even have a ParkMobile app that is easy and quick to use. Save you from valet. If it's more than a couple hours, I would recommend valeting. Having planned my own events in a previous life, I know it's a challenge to serve a large group of people, especially for a meeting. The Vinoy does a fantastic job, addressing all details.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Irish 31; City: Tampa, FL; Review: First time at Irish 31 and it has a lot of potential! I met a couple old friends for happy hour and parking was a little challenging because of the location - Westchase shops. If you're lucky, you'll find parking in one of the two apartment parking lots, if not, you have to go back into the neighborhood which is a bit tight. When I first arrived, a server didn't stop by so I had to track one down to enjoy drinks with my friends who had already enjoyed a couple of brews themselves. I was pleased to hear that although the server wasn't my dedicated waiter, she would take my order. The gyro appetizer I ordered was amazing. Not what I thought I was getting based on the menu description (how many times has that happened to someone?) because it was an open-faced gryo with all the goodies already sliced and diced - like a cold pizza? Sounds odd and I wish I would've taken a picture. Regardless, it was tasty and left my breath killing vampires...so if you're on a date, don't order it. You won't get a good night kiss!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Patio Pools; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The worst. The lady on the phone hung up on us and when we came to store, the gentleman denied this ever happening and said they would be closed for two weeks?!?; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Audio Itch; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've passed by the auto tint shop for years, and that's saying alot because I've lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 14 years. Audio Itch is in a prime location off 275 and Dale Mabry so the location is awesome, but it says a lot for it to be around for 14 years because it's certainly not cheap. They were quick, friendly and tinted my car in two hours. Granted, I highly recommend making an appointment. You have the option to wait, and they have a great waiting area but bring a sweater, it's a freezer. You can watch movies and time flies. When my car was done, it looked perfect. I did pay the premium to get the lifetime warranty but it's worth it. It was pouring down rain, and they were kind enough to pull my car underneath the awning to make sure I didn't get wet myself. Pretty awesome service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Outback Steakhouse; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My first time at this Outback Steakhouse and it doesn't compare to the high level of service I'm used to at the S. Dale Mabry location or the one by Citrus Park. Granted, it could have been the time of day we arrived - mid afternoon. We sat at the bar because a host did not greet us, and it was like walking into an episode of Cheers. Not in a good way though, meaning if they did not know who you were, you had to wait for service or to be spoken to. We ordered some sodas and appetizers and you would think we ordered a meal. We had to ask for refills, to cash out and our original server switched out without a farewell. Although this Outback was convenient for our Sunday errands, we'll drive the extra miles not go back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: United States Post Office; City: Tampa, FL; Review: All you could ask for in a post office. Parking is accessible but walk and park with caution because it's located at the end of a busy strip mall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Soho Tavern; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Great South Tampa location. Right in the hub of all the weekend buzz and perfect for those looking for a more low-key bar that allows flip flops and t-shirts. The dilemna is - the air conditioning unit was either broken or didn't work well. There was little to no circulation at all in the bar, and was actually cooler outside than inside. On the weekends, parking will be a challenge so be prepared to bring some cash.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Amalie Arena; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Everytime I go into this arena, it gets better and better. My favorite part though? The people. I've lived in Tampa for over 12 years and still see the same smiling faces who make the fan experience at this world-class arena. The renovations that Vinick has done to the property have made the arena more inviting. The only complaint I would make (minor) is the food selection. Outback is my go-to spot, although they have taken my favorite item off the menu - Alice Springs Quesadillas. Can I make a plea to add those delicious mini pizza slices back on the menu? Speaking of pizza, Little Cesars is my second go-to spot. Yea, there's definitely a mark up so be prepared.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ulele; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The ambience and food are spectacular! Ever since my first visit I've been waiting to go back. The appetizers were in incredible, especially the oysters and okra. The mashed potatoes with white cheddar popcorn sounds better than it is but the homemade pumpkin ice cream makes up for it. The service is the primary reason for 3 stars. It needs some work but I understand they're fairly new and may need to work on the kinks. Well, maybe not...recently, I called to make a group reservations after raving to my friends how great their food was. Not only did I wait 15 minutes for the manager, he was unenthusiastic and forgot manners - hello, thank you, good-bye. Guess service is still in issue whether you're in the restaurant or not. Disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Love their food and yum yum sauce. My husband and I go here for date night every so often so it's come to my surprise the small and limited menu now. What once was a multi-page menu is now a simle back and front with two appetizers - wings being one. Not so authentic. When inquiring about dessert, we heard that they would soon be triming down there as well. This is why I made sure to get my fill in with the green tea tiramisu. Could have been a sales ploy. If so, it worked! The dinner entrees were definitely the skeleton crew, but had the essentials. We had our typical steak and shrimp combo and when we received it, it was noticeably a smaller portion. We were already taken aback when we didn't get noodles AND rice with the entree, something that was previously provided. Now I don't want to sound like a diva but the changes were all pretty drastic. Why four stars then? The food is REALLY good. Our expecations from 3 months ago though - totally different. I hope their future will not turn out like the Arigato's across the street and in St. Pete.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Audi Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I purchased my A4 here a few months ago and alone as a female buyer, and cannot get over the exceptional experience. It sounds odd because of the industry, but it's true. I cannot stop raving about my sales experience, as well as, my most recent visit to service my car where they welcomed me with coffee and a rental car. With the exception of the traffic around the area, I never knew a relationship (yea, I said relationship) with a dealership could be this great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Badar's Hair & All; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I have been going to Badar's for years after waxing my eyebrows since I was born. The location is in the corner of strip mall with hair, nails and eyebrows. They have actually re-done the place so there is much more open space, making it quick to go in and out to get your eyebrows done. Although their facilities look better, don't expect customer service. It's a quick in and out spot that's a fair price and last long. I only have to get my eyebrows threaded every 1-2 months. The ladies barely speak to you and gossip amongst themselves. Lately, they are actually more aggressive with the threading too. If you asked how many stars 12 months ago, I'd say 4. Today, I'd say 3. I don't expect much of the service, although the rigor in which the threading is done now seems intentiional, dare I say.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Safelite AutoGlass; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Awesome until you have to deal with a problem. With all the construction in Tampa, I've relied on Safelite for my last few windshield repairs, even getting the same technician, Julio. He was always awesome, friendly and set expectations. I had another repair yesterday and it wasn't until I got inside my car did I notice the crack was still there...with actually more cracks? I was confused and called customer service to have a tech come out because it's not as if, David, did anything wrong. Perhaps he couldn't locate the crack. The reason for the 2 stars is he customer service line. The worst. I was on hold for 30 minutes, repeated my story three times as I was passed along, and never once received a please or thank you. I didn't even have a chance to say "no" I can't hold because I have a meeting, I'll call back. I just hung up with Mrs. Smith who said a tech would be calling but it's been 30 minutes so I'm not holding my breath.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Bungalow Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Located in the heart of South Tampa, off of Kennedy the location is perfect to meet up with a group of friends. The best time to go is Sunday brunch. Their brunch menu is by far my favorite. The downfall is that they will busy so plan to wait a little - 10-15 minutes. On the weekdays, it's a popular lunch spot for myself and my favorite entree is the tuna tataki salad. It's fresh and the perfect portion for myself. I've heard from other guests that they really like the bowls and fish tacos as well. I have not been a fan and the food quality is hit or miss on the weekdays which is why I've only given them 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Grind Coffee Bar & Cafe at Westchase; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Based on the reviews on Yelp, I had to check out this recommended brunch spot that was in my neighborhood. Perhaps it was the rave reviews or the busy Sunday, I found it a little underwhelming. It was a beautiful day and I decided to eat outside with my dog. I ordered the lox on a cream cheese bagel and my husband had a stack of pancakes. Each of us with a cafe con leche in hand. The food was good, nothing unique though. The ambience has a lot of potential, although I wouldn't recommend eating outside. The exterior was messy and unkept - the trash cans outside were so full, so much so that when the wind blew, trash flew out of the trash can and across the floor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: I C Sharks Waterfront Cafe & Tiki Bar; City: St Petersburg, FL; Review: Easy to miss off Gandy Bridge, but keep your eyes peeled because this a Tampa/St. Pete hidden treasure. The freshest seafood I've had in the area and the best part -- with the best views. If you don't have time to enjoy the water views, pick up some fresh seafood to cook at home. Based on the parking situation and exterior look of the building, it looks like the place would be small. It's not though - plenty of outdoor seating with every seat having a view. We had the lobster quesadillas and calamari and can't stop thinking about how great the meal was. They even have fresh sangria. Who doesn't love sangria and a sunset?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Graffiti Junktion; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Tucked away in South Tampa on MacDill and Bay-to-Bay, Graffiti Junktion has potential. Has a cool, unique vibe and open atmosphere that would be great to watch sports. March Madness is around the corner so I may have swing by and see if my gut is right. The service is on-point and the menu diverse with lots of off the wall goodness from wraps to burgers. This also includes their craft beer selection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: World Of Beer; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Disclaimer: this is right around the corner of my office and THE spot for happy hour. 1. Walking distance location 2. Friendly staff 3. Best bar food Need I say more and may I recommend the pretzel WITH the beer cheese?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Beach Shanty Cafe; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Right in the heart of Clearwater Beach, the Beach Shanty Cafe is a quaint little spot to grab a quick breakfast before hitting the beach. I had only 30 minutes to spare so we were seated right away and served within minutes. There were daily specials and a variety of breakafst entrees and sandwiches to select from. I got the basic two eggs breakfast with bacon so it's hard to mess up, but the service was unbeatable - attentive, quick and could manage a crowd.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Locale Market; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: I just left Locale Market and already can't wait to get back there. That's how amazing this place is. Two floors of incredible, fresh and unique flavors - meats, cheeses, desserts, seafood, local or ethnic. They have it all. Even my all time favorite - Kinder Chocolate. Perhaps not the festive Easter Eggs. I left with bags of flavored mozarella, cheesecake made for a queen, fresh mozarella (if you've never had fresh mozarella, you'll never want pre-packed mozarella again) and more. The Marketing Director, Jeff, gave a tour of each of the food islands which I highly recommend you do or ask about the food that is prepared or how they were inspired. It will only give you a greater appreciation for the food. Upstairs there is even a farm-to-table room with a mural of pictures of the locals Locale does business with. Each nook and cranny of the space has a new adventure for your palette. If you haven't gone, I recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mr Penguin - South Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: So incredibly good! If you love soft serve ice cream and italian ice, you must swing by Mr. Penguin. A cute little spot off of Platt Street that has an assortment of italian ice flavors to choose from. My favorites are pink lemonade and orange for the creamsicle flavor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Topgolf; City: Tampa, FL; Review: If you're like me and a Floridian who has never golfed in their life, this is the perfect place to start. You start understanding why people enjoy it so much. It's an awesome way to hang out with a group of people and enjoy the outdoors. Since the location is new, you'll have a good wait on the weekend so make sure to reserve a bay as soon as you get there. When we arrived on a beautiful Saturday, we were advised it would be a two-hour wait, granted it was only an hour. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a quick bite while enjoying the beautiful weather, watching others play, and kids enjoy Dance Revolution. The facility is clean, the staff friendly, and the food great. It's a little pricey on the weekends but no more than say...The Florida State Fair but with better food. The best surprise was towards the end of our day, we were walking to our cars and a Topgolf golf cart swung by and asked us if we needed a lift to our cars. Very cool considering you can also bring your own clubs, if you want. All around fun. We'll be going again and hopefully for a corporate event. UPDATED since we are now experiencing food poisoning of the worst kind. :P; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Marco's Pizza; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Pizza is great, service is terrible. The pizza and crust is incredible. Full of flavor and options. Bad part is, you'll be craving it. Something always happens to our pizza -- and we're not even getting it delivered but picking it up. We've had the wrong toppings, waiting for an hour after a guaranteed pickup time of 15 minutes because our pizza was accidently delivered to the wrong address?!? Don't try to call the store becaues their "answering service" is turned off. Is that even possible? I'll have average pizza for timely food.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Queenshead Eurobar; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: What a find! I went for a girls night out in hopes of Tori Trivia and unfortunately Tori was out of town. Not to worry though, the experience was still amazing. A cute, outdoor ambience with friendly staff. The best party - the food. A simple menu with plenty to choose from and all were absolutely amazing. I'm one never to finish my meal but wiped my plate clean, even after nibbling on three appetizers. The cauliflower bites were a little underwelming but the salmon dinner was to-die for delicious with fresh kale and garlic mashed potatoes. Already looking forward to going back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tijuana Flats; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Taco Tuesdays. Enough said. Just down the street from my office, Tijuana Flats is the popular Taco Tuesday spot. Not my favorite because parking is challenging at lunch because of nearby construction and during the summer the restaurant is very warm. Besides that, the food is good. I enjoy both the beef tacos and chimichunga. The tacos are a good size so I'm pretty content with just one. Because of the large portions, a coworker and I have actually opted to share a Taco Tuesday special, assuming the portions would be enough although we actually received a handful of chips. No exaggeration, we probably received less than 10 chips. Now I've been there before and ordered the special and received a bag full of chips so unfortunately consistency is not always the case. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but we paid a premium for the side of chips, not 10, and for a-ok food. Their saving grace is definitely the hot sauce bar though. A variety to choose from and a clever "smiley" face system to help you gauge your level of hotness. Ok, maybe it's the people too because the staff is friendly and comes around to fill up your drinks when needed....oh and let's not forget the very best thing about Tijuana Flats. Their crushed ice. Yes, sorry hot sauce bar. The ice is the best thing there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Piquant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Quickly becoming my favorite brunch spot. Why? Two words. Croissant donut. Actually, there is so much more to Piquant than the croissant donut. Their yogurt is unfogettable and the experience unique. At the end of Hyde Park Village, it is conveniently located in a spot prime for people watching, especially on the weekends. We even bring our dogs because so many spots nearby are dog-friendly AND Piquant has a menu just for pups. Besides the ambience, the food is unforgettable. I never thought I would enjoy french food or even donuts, but my world has turned upside down. I love it all and cannot stop raving about it. The eggs benedict, the power salad and yes, again, the yogurt with fresh fruit and granola. It is so amazing you can't believe it's yogurt. The homemade granola provides the extra crunch and flavor that will keep you coming back for more too. The best part of the experience? The hands-on service. They were out of croissant donuts that day and I was disappointed because I was raving about them to my husband. The bakery not only apologized, they ended up infusing a plain croissant donut just for him. Let's just say, another fan was born.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Carrabba's Italian Grill; City: Citrus Park, FL; Review: Typically, I'm not one for chain restaurants but my family was craving something nearby that was easy. It's been a couple of years and I was definitely impressed. Our server was attentive, friendly and set expectations high from the get-go. Whether the script was canned or not, it worked and we felt welcomed and was pleasantly surprised by the variety in the menu. Even for someone like myself who is not a fan of Italian found myself struggling to decide what to eat. I ordered a pizza and was far from disappointed - the food was fresh and perfectly portioned. So much so that I indulged in dessert. The apple pie dessert was incredible and our server overheard us wishing for an extra scoop of vanilla gelato and the manager swung by and surprised us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Water + Flour; City: Tampa, FL; Review: There's just SOMETHING about the food here that you crave. Healthy, unique, variety - I can't put my finger on it but have been coming here since I've moved to Tampa. You really can't go wrong. My favorite is the guacamole - unlike any you've had due to the Asian fusion. I recommend getting both the tempura chips and veggies. Where do I start? If you're looking to fill up with breaking a buck and tipping the scale - the Brazillian Bowl is my favorite. Chicken, spice and rice - all in one. Looking for a lighter bowl? Let me recommend the Tuna Bowl. The extra crunch from the tempura chips is just what you're looking for in the extra freshness. Screw feeling the need to be weight conscious - pizza or pasta? You can't go wrong. Four cheese penne past will put you in a delightful coma. And the pizza is beyond delicious - the downfall? You won't have leftovers. The only reason why I didn't give Ciccio's 5-stars is, the service isn't always the fastest. The food is worth it though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hooters; City: Tampa, FL; Review: It's been awhile since I've been to Hooters. I typically don't like chain restaurants but I had company in town that wanted to eat somewhere familiar and I was craving buffalo shrimp and oysters - why not? The restaurant has been renovated and very open with outdoor seating available. Plenty of televisions which was perfect for my company who was eager for football season to start. The food took awhile to come out but when it did, it did not disappoint. The buffalo shrimp were just as a remembered them - crispy, had a nice spicy kick and needed the typical grease damper down. I could've eaten 10 more - minus the grease, of course. I can't even get upset about it because it's what I expect. The oysters were a little underwhelming but my expectations weren't high. Service was pleasant and because it's Hooters, the talent was up to par. I hate to say it but it hasn't been in the past so kudos for recruitment, food and atmosphere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Buddy Brew Coffee; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Best coffee in Tampa. The only downfall? The parking. The good news is, it's within walking distance of my office so there's a workaround because the coffee, drinks and food are THAT good. Even better than the coffee though is the juices. They make a green juice that helps me get my day started and already pre-made. My only recommendation is not to get it in the afternoon because the juices don't seem fresh and then begin to layer. The staff is quick and friendly. Helps you decide what to get from their short and simple selection. Some fresh, healthy options you won't find anywhere else. The avocado toast is amazing and the beans are a great gift to give to any coffee lover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ichicoro Ramen; City: Tampa, FL; Review: All the rave is worth it! The vibe is a little intimidating when you first enter but instantly flips the switch once you get to the dining area. Greeted with a warm, hearty Japanese hello and upbeat, old school hip hop to beat to. The servers are the best around. Personable, willing to offer recommendations on what to eat, how to spice up your meal or how to pair the food. This was so helpful and made us want to try EVERYTHING on the menu. The pork dumplings were so fresh and delicious. Now I'll disclaim, I'm not a ramen fan (I know, what am I doing here) but it's the first bowl of ramen I've finished. To the last noodle. I got the brothless, spicy ramen that was melt in our mouth good. The meat was a little fatty but that didn't stop my husband. The fattier, the better. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Tampa Theatre; City: Tampa, FL; Review: One of my favorite theaters of all time. The theater holds so much history and culture. It's hard to describe, therefore, I recommend a visit for anyone. Most of the staff are volunteers so you can tell they're passionate about the venue and making your experience just as grand as theirs. During Christmas, I love to go watch the classics here because an organist plays Christmas carols and the crowd sings together. It definitely helps everyone get in the spirit of the holidays, especially living in Florida where it's a little harder with the warmer weather. Parking at the meters is recommended and coming early for the shows. If you have a chance to buy tickets in advance online, it's highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Craft Street Kitchen - Oldsmar; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival - cool vibe and a nice big open outdoor patio with lots of seating. Perfect for a cool Florida night. Before hitting the front door though, a car stopped and said it wasn't worth it because the wait was 6 hours. Yikes! Thankfully we had reservations. Not that the hostess cared. She was clearly overwhelmed, resulting in a short, curt and rude response inquiring if we hadn't called ahead, we wouldn't be seated. Thankfully we did. We had a large party, sat outside and was well served. The drinks are hand-crafted and refreshing....thank goodness because the buffalo chicken flatbread I ordered was not good. When it arrived, I could already tell it wasn't going to taste well. It tasted as if it had freezer burn. I couldn't even finish it. I tasted sliders from my friend who was also nibbling at her food and it wasn't any better. So needless to say, great bar for craft drinks but not so much the food.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Tampa Bay Water Bike Company; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I've lived in Tampa for over 15 years and this is my first experiencing the water bikes. Note: I am scared of water and don't know how to swim. Seeing so many pictures of my friends doing it and being that the weather is always gorgeous here in the Bay area, my girlfriend and I decided to take the plunge. No regrets at all. We were able to book online the same day and it was seamless. The only thing I'll caution is, the bikes do not come in tandem. The kayak-bikes do. We made that mistake. When we checked in though, it was a piece of cake to switch over to the bikes because they were available. The gentlemen was friendly and gave us a water for the 'water ways'. It was definitely a workout but a lot of fun. I recommend packing light even though there is a basket in the front and bring your cameras (if waterproof, great) there's so many beautiful views. There are a couple different time options and for myself an hour was plenty!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Salt Rock Tavern; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: Quickly becoming one of my favorite spots. I was always a fan but after experiencing their Sunday Brunch? SOLD! An outdoor bar to watch sports or open indoor dining where the booths have TVs. Yes, you read that right, gents. Go for dinner or have a tapas feast with all their delicious apps. Just make sure you order the french onion soup dumplings. They look like escargot, but they're really are sent from heaven yum. The calamari is probably my second favorite. I try to stay away from fried food but their calamari is like kryptonite because it's not your typical fried calamari. It's so good it doesn't even need sauce. It's has a little bit of an asian kick to it. If you REALLY want to be wow'd though, go for Sunday brunch and try everything from omelets, fresh seafood and make sure you end with dessert where they make waffle cones (cups) right in front of you!! Save room. It makes for a Sunday Funday start.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Seriously my new favorite spot. I'm addicted to their happy hour, ambience and food. I love just swinging by and sitting at the bar for a quick bite. My go-to's are the chicken potstickers and bruschettas - especially the ones with burrata on them. They have two different burrata bruschettas and both are highly addictive. One with proscuitto and one with golden beet. If you're looking for something light, I'd go with the golden beet. Most times I've gone, I'm overwhelmed at the entrance / tasting room. There is an array of gifts for wine lovers - wine pairing, packages, etc. They even have a wine month club. I'm not a wine drinker but I hear it's amazing. I prefer the cocktails and their complimentary pretzel bread. Seriously melts in your mouth delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sakana Sushi Asian Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: It's been awhile since I've been to Sakana and I decided to pop in for lunch. It's definitely changed. The good news - it's expanded. A sign of growth. The not so good news, the service was slow. We were only one of two patrons and had to wave the waitress to get a lunch menu (we received the dinner menu, order and get our check. The food was good but not as I remembered. I ordered the lunch Bento Box and the teriyaki chicken lacked flavor. The cheese wonton was my favorite part of the Bento Box. I may get an entire order of those next time around....or the friend rice. My friend ordered the chicken fried rice. It had a lot of egg which I liked and was a good portion. A bit pricey for lunch but I'll have to try dinner to see if it's better value and service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: Quickly becoming my go-to sushi spot. Hot Tuna Sushi does a great job of keeping it simple. No fancy menu and intimate setting with friendly staff and masterful sushi chefs - entertaining if you sit at the sushi bar too. Their spicy tuna and caterpillar roll are my two personal favorites. At most sushi restaurants I always need to order a side of spicy mayo for more kick but here, no need. If you want to get a real bargain, they also have a happy hour on Fridays between 4-7 and the spicy tuna roll is only $4. Well worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Miguelitos Taqueria Y Tequilas; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My first time here and certainly won't be my last! This location off of Kennedy has been many things and I'm hoping Miguelitos sticks around. The pro's - the food. Disclaimer: I only went during lunch but went with a large group and the service and food came out quickly, hot and ready to consume. The flavor was amazing. The only thing I would say is the barbacoa was a little too fatty for my taste. The con's - parking is pretty limited, as well as indoor seating. There's just as much indoor seating as outdoor. They do try to make it as comfortable as possible outside with misters and fans, but we all know how Florida can be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bandit Coffee Co.; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: I cannot say enough about this coffee spot. Location, coffee, people, ambience - everything. Disclaimer: I'm not a coffee connoisseur although you don't really need to be to taste this coffee and know it's unlike any other. It's smooth, delicious and gives you the pep you need without the caffeine jitters. Without stepping foot into the shop, you can pickup the vibe of Bandit. It's clean and inviting. It has a local feel that welcomes you in immediately -- that could also be the warm welcome you get from the owners when you walk in though. :) Highly recommend it if you're nearby...and don't hesitate to stay awhile and just people watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Datz; City: Tampa, FL; Review: People LOVE Datz. My circle of friends loves Datz. I want to love Datz. Their social media presence is funny, captivating and all around "person" I would want to be friends with. The problem? My stomach doesn't. This is my disclaimer for this review. I like small portions and light food. The menu has little to no options for that. Even if you're getting a salad - you're getting a garden. The good news is, you'll have leftovers. You'll want leftovers too because they have desserts galore - macaroons, cupcakes, cakes, truffles...yes, save you some. If this is your kind of food, you've come to the right place. The service and ambience is casual and inviting. Full of personality from the decor and the people.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Woof! Here It Is!; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'm a big fan of supporting local, especially when they do a fantastic job. I've taken my dogs here for grooming and nail clippings - both times the pups come back with a smile on their furry faces. That review says it all. The groomer, I believe also the owner, even provides a verbal report card of how well your dog does which shows me that he's paying attention too. All around great staff! And a little perk - they accept Apple Pay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Bistro BT; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My new lunch spot for so many reasons - fresh, fast food that comes as close to my mom's cooking as possible. Since the spot is new, not many people know about it but I'm certain that'll change quickly once word gets out. With that in mind, don't be discouraged if it looks empty. The menu is well thought out, not too overwhelming. I recommend the pork terrain bahn mi sandwich. The bread is fresh and flavor has you hooked cilantro, Maggi soy sauce and jalapeños that give just the right amount of kick. I'd try the tea because it's refreshing with a hint of floral that you'll wish Yankee Candle would bottle the scent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Locksmith Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Quick to respond and unlock. I just moved into my new home and locked myself out of my garage. Not only did Locksmith Tampa come to my aid, they responded promptly and rekeyed my locks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Rina's Eyebrow Threading; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I keep coming back because my brows always leave perfect. Quick, painless and flawless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Samurai Blue; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I wanted to love this location SO bad. I love the Ybor location and knowing there was a Samurai Blue close to home made my heart skip a beat. This is my second time here and it is not worth it. I raved about my favorites and unfortunately my table looked at me in disbelief when the crab Rangoon came out cold and service was lackluster. We saw our server a total of 3 times - to order, deliver food and pick up the check. Never refilled, never asked how our food was so we were left thirsty and pouring soy onto our plates because we never got soy saucers, after several attempts from other servers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Centara Ceysands Resort Spa Sri Lanka; City: Bentota Galle District Southern Province; Review: The resort location is on the beach with the river behind it. My family room was on ocean view in ground floor. My kids (5 and 7) loved the pool and the whole resort, especially the water sports on the river. Kids zone is an amazing free service in the resort. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, especially in the restaurant, and I would like to thanks Mr. Dilshan that was available in all area of the resort, and the Mrs in Kids Zone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo; City: Colombo Western Province; Review: Even the hotel was under construction during my stay but my room was quit from construction, the Hotel service was the same service I tried 3 years ago, the food is delicious as it was My Kids like the pool which open until 9:30 pm. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Taj Bentota Resort Spa; City: Bentota Galle District Southern Province; Review: The resort location is on the beach. My suite room was on ocean view in high floor. My kids (5 and 7) loved the pool and the whole resort, The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, especially in the restaurant,; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun; City: Seoul; Review: The Hotel Location is very nice, and very clean, nearby area is tourist places such as Night Market. The Hotel is very new just opened in April 2016, the size of room is good, the concierge service is amazing and the whole staff are very friendly and welcoming, The rate i got including my Marriott Membership was not included free breakfast, and the breakfast rate was costly compare to other Hotels. I recommend this hotel in general.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Movenpick Hotel Riyadh; City: Riyadh Riyadh Province; Review: We have tried Lunch buffet many times with family, all the times the food were very delicious and variety of selections. Salad selection and sushi were my preferred options each time. Desert was prepared for kids in addition to everyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sezgin Hotel; City: Uzungol Turkish Black Sea Coast; Review: Staff and housekeeper staff and it's service very slow in cleaning you have to call the receptionist many times to clean the room, they don't supply any free water until you keep requesting it They don't Supply shampoo or soap etc in their cleaning only at a time of check in They provide me first night in 5th floor which required to use difficult stairs from the 4th Floor and the rooms were very small but from the second night they provided thankfully to the third room which was good. The elevator has been suspended for the period of 12 hours which impacted a lot of elderly quests until the maintenance come in the morning The communications with staff is very difficult they don't speak English or Arabic The breakfast is below the normal and they charge you extra money if you request such egg; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Very Late to provide my Room, even I had requested early check-in through their CRM Team, but they provided my room around 17:00 while I was waiting in front of Reception Desk since 10:00 and each Time they promised me just wait 30 minutes to prepare the rooms and keep so on. Receptionist Staff can't handle the Hotel workload need more educate on how to communicate with quest they missed the professionalism as any normal standard Hotel even it rated as 5 Star hotel. Room Card Key they just provided one they apologize they they don't have ant extra Room Card Key they are fully booked, I saw some quests argued and complain with them that they have confirmed booking rooms through some online reservation they they reply that is not reflected in Hotel system so a lot of argues loudly happened in front of everyone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Sisli; City: Istanbul; Review: The whole Hotel's Staff are prefect, and helpful, the rooms were very large, the location is good. Business lounge was quite and suitable for Reading and Relaxing. Snack Bar of Business Lounge was only from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, but the beverage available all the time. I really recommend this Hotel especially for Family, nearby area is Jawaher Shopping Mall; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seevilla Freiberg; City: Zell am See Austrian Alps; Review: The location is great on the lake The Room was large from the bed we can see the lake it's balcony is excellent The receptionist is not open 24/7 so you have to consider the check-in time Amazing view to the lake and mountain especially sunrise and sunset the coffee there with that view is like a dream.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar; City: Al Khobar Eastern Province; Review: I have stayed in this hotel for only one night really it was very comfortable hotel and its breakfast was variety and delicious food It is the same standard of Kempinski worldwide but the only concern was the slowness of receptionist during checking due to the quest load and lacking professionalism to work under pressure with customers; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tulip Inn Bahrain Suites and Residences; City: Manama; Review: Location is good nearby the attraction tourist places The size of rooms and kitchen and living room are good The car parking is okay but still not wide enough The master room doesn’t contain bathroom other room contain the bathroom which should be the opposite The size of bathroom was tidy size even the bathroom within the room the shower door can’t open totally due to the bad design and size; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Olga dissipated overnight with no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the NHC said in its 3 a.m. advisory. The storm was ...; Category: weather Title: Offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele reportedly considering action against Jets' team doctor; Abstract: Osemele has been in a bizarre standoff with the Jets that looks poised to escalate now that he's undergone shoulder surgery.; Category: sports Title: Lindsay Lohan denies shading Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson; Abstract: Lindsay Lohan says she thinks Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are "great" together.; Category: movies Title: Mom pushes her obnoxious boyfriend on family; Abstract: He is a classic know-it-all, and regularly changes the subject mid-conversation to tell random stories about himself.; Category: lifestyle Title: Woman, 78, gets 22 years for attempted murder of lawyer; Abstract: A 78-year-old Louisiana woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for trying to kill her attorney. Patricia Currie of Mandeville was 75 when she raised a loaded shotgun toward Keith Couture in 2016.; Category: news Title: Max Scherzer in so much pain from back injury his wife had to help him dress; Abstract: In case you were wondering just how much pain Scherzer was in to be scratched from his scheduled start in Game 5 of the World Series, he made it clear to reporters Sunday evening.; Category: sports Title: What we learned from the Redskins 19-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings; Abstract: The Redskins suffer their seventh loss at the midpoint of this NFL season. What to make of the Redskins 19-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings from this past Thursday night?; Category: sports Title: Redskins reportedly surprised by how slowly Dwayne Haskins is learning offense; Abstract: Dwayne Haskins could be in line to make his first career start on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, as Case Keenum left last week's game with a concussion and remained in the protocol as of Tuesday.; Category: sports Title: California boy, 13, complained of bullying at school days before fatal sucker punch, attorney says; Abstract: A 13-year-old boy who died last month after he was sucker-punched by classmates had complained of bullying to an administrator at his Southern California middle school days before the alleged assault, a lawyer representing his family said on Tuesday.; Category: news Title: Bill Murray Applied To Work At An Airport P.F. Chang's And They're Totally Down To Hire Him; Abstract: Dude loves a lettuce wrap.; Category: foodanddrink Title: Trent Williams fails physical, experiencing discomfort with helmet; Abstract: Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams' health situation has managed to get stranger after he reported to the team.; Category: sports Title: Trent Williams reveals he had cancer, says Redskins diagnosed it as minor; Abstract: While speaking with the media for the first time this season, Williams said there is "no trust" between him and the Redskins.; Category: sports Title: Man who advocated caning for adultery gets caned for adultery; Abstract: An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.; Category: news Title: Kentucky man dies trying to save sons from Florida rip current during family trip; Abstract: Stephone Ritchie Sr. was on a family vacation in Florida when he died. "He got caught in the waves," after ushering sons out of water, a cousin said.; Category: news Title: Creech: When football meets football in London; Abstract: Two boys ran out onto a rugby field in a suburban area southwest of London's city center on Friday afternoon.; Category: sports Title: Barneys Is Sold for Scrap, Ending an Era; Abstract: Authentic Brands Group will take control of the Barneys name one that has been part of the Manhattan landscape since 1923 and license it to other companies like Saks Fifth Avenue. The firm B. Riley Financial is preparing to liquidate Barneys' high-end wares, at its five stores and two Warehouse locations, starting with private sale events for Barneys' "most loyal" shoppers next week.; Category: finance Title: Stolen Revolutionary War-Era Rifle Recovered Nearly 50 Years Later; Abstract: The Christian Oerter rifle was taken from the Valley Forge Museum in 1971.; Category: news Title: Where to Find Deals for the Nationals' World Series Parade; Abstract: The District will toast the team's championship Saturday; Category: foodanddrink Title: Video captures terrifying moment woman slips at Grand Canyon; Abstract: Emily Koford was visiting the national park with her mom when a step backward left her clinging to the rocks.; Category: video Title: Her cancer surgery was a success. Then a genetic condition let a chemo drug ravage her body; Abstract: Kerrie Prettitore's genetic mutation kept her body from breaking down the chemo drug 5-FU. A test for the mutation exists but is rarely used.; Category: health Title: Prince Harry Has the Sweetest Response When Young Student Calls Him Handsome During Japan Trip; Abstract: Prince Harry Has Sweet Response When Student Calls Him Handsome; Category: lifestyle Title: New York writer who accused Trump of sexual assault sues him for defamation; Abstract: After E. Jean Carroll detailed alleged incident this summer, Trump denied ever meeting her.; Category: news Title: Hugh Hefner's son Cooper weds 'Harry Potter' actress; Abstract: Cooper Hefner married Scarlett Byrne in Ventura, Calif., on Monday.; Category: movies Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv Title: Election Day 2019: Most Important Races and What to Watch For; Abstract: In elections that will determine policy, the political makeup of state legislatures and who lives in governors' mansions, voters will head to the polls Tuesday in states across the country.; Category: news Title: My wife and I have bailed out our son, yet we have the daughter-in-law from hell; Abstract: 'We have lent them considerable money, but his wife now denies it was a loan.'; Category: finance Title: Nearly 500 Prisoners Freed on a Single Day; Abstract: Julie Faircloth walked out of an Oklahoma prison near the head of a line of nearly 70 women who were freed on Monday, as part of one of the largest single-day releases of prisoners in the nation's history.; Category: news Title: One of FBI's Most Wanted fugitives offers surrender; Abstract: One of the FBI's Most Wanted fugitives says he wants to surrender but claims his offers are being ignored by the United States government.; Category: news Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news Title: Man who inherited 6 figures shares advice he'd give his younger self; Abstract: Brandon Neth inherited around $123,000 from his late father and grandfather when he was 20. He spent most of it on cars, clothes, and restaurants.; Category: finance Title: Dog Throws A Total Tantrum When She Realizes Mom Wants To Take The Stairs; Abstract: Aurora Angel Beste Nala has always been the friendliest dog, and loves going out on adventures and meeting new people.; Category: lifestyle Title: Survivor Contestant Accused of 'Inappropriate Touching,' 2 Players Admit to Using Allegations to Win; Abstract: Survivor Faces 'Inappropriate Touching' Scandal: Dan Accused by Kellee; Category: tv

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Dare to Dream: Life as One Direction; Author: Visit Amazon's One Direction Page; Review: I received the book and I'm so happy, the book is excelent and in perfect conditions. I love it. Thanks.!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption-from South Central to Hollywood; Author: Ice-T; Review: Ice - A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption is an excelent book. Love Ice-T.He's the best. I recommend it 100%.I admire Ice's life and everything that he'd achieved.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Angel: A Novel; Author: Nicole "Coco" Marrow; Review: Angel is a very romantic novel. I love Coco, she is an inspiration! I always follow Coco because I think she is a superwoman, so nice, gentle and beautiful. I recommed girls to read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: La chica que soaba con un cerillo y un galon de gasolina: The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millenium); Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: Excellent book...so is the movie. So entertaining. Very interesting story, so exciting, engaging.can't believe we won't have anymore. I'll definitively read it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Los hombres que no amaban a las mujeres: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Millennium (Paperback)) (Spanish Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: I love this other too. Is an excellent book. Entertaining, very engaging, interesting, So recommend the three books and the movies also; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows: Title: Shish-Kabob Palace; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: As soon as we sat down, we were greeted and treated very nicely. The appetizers were not bad but the kabobs were great. We had lamb kabobs and they were cooked perfectly, not a second too long or short. The chicken kabobs were even better. The seasoning on them was amazing. It was their anniversary week and they gave us a free desert which was better than many expensive restaurants I've been to. We had a great meal for only 35 bucks and we'll definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Three Monkeys Cafe; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I don't know what happened to this place but it used to be a lot better. For one, the drinks are expensive. I used to be a regular here but I couldn't take it anymore. It might be nice to have one drink but you're paying Center City Philadelphia prices in the Northeast. Most of the staff is very rude and I don't know why. Most of the female waitresses are very nice so I would never group them with the rest. Most of the male bartenders are so rude that I would try to sit at a table so I didn't have to deal with them. The reason for 2 stars instead of 1 is that the food is decent. I've been here 30 or more times because I live in the neighborhood but I'm kinda fed up now. The place has the potential to be great but I don't see it happening anytime soon unless they make some changes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Food Castle Express; City: Bensalem, PA; Review: Just visited this place with the new name New Moghul. I gave it 3 stars because the food was exceptional for the price. We had the lunch buffet and everything on the line was fresh and cooked perfectly. Usually when you go to an Indian buffet there are some items that seem to be left over from yesterday. I've been to all of them in the area and this one is easily the best. The chili fish was amazing and we couldn't get enough of it. We'll definitely be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Maggie's Waterfront Cafe; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Average food but the service was bad. I saw one of the waitresses getting yelled at by a superior and thought that it was very unprofessional for that to happen on the floor. The only thing I like about this place is the location. If it's not a nice night out, there's no reason to come here. The inside is laid out strangely which makes it feel crowded even though it isn't.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Tres Jalapenos; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Went here for taco Tuesday and was very pleased. The waitress was very nice and friendly. We had the taco Tuesday special which was unlimited tacos for around 10 bucks. The tacos were great, they were made to order and brought out promptly every time. The tacos came in many varieties and I wish I had enough room to try them all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Hormone Reset Diet: Heal Your Metabolism to Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 21 Days; Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Gottfried M.D. Page; Review: ...poorly written. a commerical to buy her products from a christian broadcasting station.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: First 100 Words (Bright Baby); Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Priddy Page; Review: Little ones love the board book & pointing to the words.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tiny Bear's Bible (Furry Bible Stories); Author: Visit Amazon's Sally Lloyd-Jones Page; Review: Very nice book to teach the Bible to little ones; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: City of Thirst (The Map to Everywhere); Author: Visit Amazon's Carrie Ryan Page; Review: our granddaughter loves this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Race from A to Z (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown); Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Scieszka Page; Review: Great book for our 5 year old; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Garmin nuvi 500 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Garmin; Review: Works great right out of the box. I use mine on a motorcycle, so the waterproof feature was what I needed but did want to spend the money for a Zumo. There are better GPS units out there, but cost more, and this one does everything I need it to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Pioneer VSX-1121-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiver, Glossy Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Pioneer; Review: This is my second Pioneer, I replaced an older VSX-1015-TX that held up nicely (gave it to my son). As you will see in some reviews, one of the biggest complaints is the loose power cord. I just used a cord from and old computer monitor and it's much better. For the price, this unit is hard to beat. I don't have an IPod, so I was not worried about that function, but I love being able to stream music from my PC ! You can also put a jump drive in the USB post and play music as well. The only other A/V I considered is the Onkyo TX-NR809, but didn't want to fork out the extra 200 bucks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Cable Builders 6FT 1.4 High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet 1.4a 3D Content Type 4K X 2K Resolution Ethernet Channel; Brand: Cable Builders; Review: I know most people say a signal is a signal, and they are probably right, but these cables are supposed to be the latest revision, and they were cheap, so I picked them up, seem to work fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: StarTech.com 4 Port Professional VGA USB KVM Switch with Hub; Brand: StarTech; Review: Needed a good switch because of work changes and needing to put my office at home. I wanted to do remote desktop to control my work laptop with my desktop, but that won't work with my work's VPN. Friend told me about a KVM switch, so I started looking around. Sure, I could have got a cheaper one, but this one is built like a rock, all metal, solid construction. I'm surprised it doesn't cost more. Anyway, it just arrived about 30 minutes ago, got it setup, and now I am on both computers, and everything is working great, no more switching back and forth, really glad I got it, and Amazon was quick with shipping as always.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Panasonic SCHTB370 2.1-Channel 240-Watt Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer; Brand: Panasonic; Review: Bought this for our bedroom to go with our 50" Panasonic Plasma. Wow, this unit is great. I have a full 7.1 system in the living room, and this unit is great for a bedroom or small living room, especially if you are on a budget and want great sound. Being able to fine tune the volume of the dialog and the sub is really nice. My TV also has DLNA and I can stream music from my PC to it and it's much better than my PC speakers and sub. With the Bluetooth, I can play tunes from my phone. I am really impressed with the sub, for a 6.5 inch, it really give great fill and some punch. I would recommend this to anyone. The speakers in front of the TV does block the remote, but I had a piece of wood to raise the TV two inches, problem solved until I mount the TV on the wall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Klipsch KMC 3 Wireless Music System with Bluetooth, Black; Brand: Klipsch; Review: Wow, this unit is hard to beat for the price. If you like bass, this is the unit for you. I'm not sure if the other reviews are completely accurate saying the bass muddy's the mids and highs, but the bass is very strong, which I happen to like. I gave it 4 stars because I would like a couple features, like bass control, or an EQ, and that you could play music from a jump drive in the USB port. The bluetooth works great, but my phone sux ( Galaxy S4 ) and cuts out from time to time, we hooked up my sons HTC M8 and had no issues, even my friends S3 did fine. Use the EQ on the phone and it help to take some bass out if you need to. After my son got a mini Jam Box, and being pretty impressed with that, I knew I wanted something bigger for my kitchen/dinning room, and man, this thing rocks. I read a ton of reviews on all differnt brands, and kept coming back to this one, I was worried about the bass, but that is not a concern now. I took it to work with me today and have been listening to it all day, and do not regret this purchase what so ever.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rockford 10 Awg Power Installation Kit; Brand: Rockford Fosgate; Review: Everything I needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sewell Direct SW-29863-12 Deadbolt Banana Plugs, 12-Pair; Brand: Sewell Direct; Review: These are awesome quality and easy to use, makes hooking up an A/V receiver so much easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Alpine MRV-M250 Mono V-Power Digital Amplifier; Brand: Alpine; Review: Bought this amp to replace a 20 year old Kenwood that finally went out. Very pleased, I also bought an MRV-M500 for my wife's car last year, that is why I bought this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Alpine MRV-M500 Mono V-Power Digital Amplifier; Brand: Alpine; Review: Works well, love the auto on feature from source signal, so I didn't have to run a remote wire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Corsair SSD Mounting Bracket Kit 2.5" to 3.5" drive bay(CSSD-BRKT1); Brand: Corsair; Review: Worked great, and a must have, price is great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Linksys WRT AC1900 Dual-Band+ Wi-Fi Wireless Router with Gigabit & USB 3.0 Ports and; Brand: Linksys; Review: I've bought two of these, one for me that is over 3 years old, and one for my mom, Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Klipsch R-12SW Subwoofer; Brand: Klipsch; Review: Got this for my mom, sounds great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E500B/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Upgraded to an SSD finally, should have done it sooner, paired with a fresh install of windows 10 on a flash drive, it was crazy fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Hurricane Wall Mount Fan - 16 Inch | Supreme Series | Wall Fan with 90 Degree Oscillation, 3 Speed; Brand: Hurricane; Review: This fan went up easy and works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener with Black Grips; Brand: EZ-DUZ-IT; Review: Awesome can opener, has that quality I was looking for that was hard to find till I found this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee Maker, 34 Ounce, 1 Liter, (8 Cup), Black; Brand: Bodum; Review: These are so handy to use and reuse, you can make one or 2 cups and is freshly made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seville Classics Expandable Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Shelf; Brand: Seville Classics; Review: Great to help organize my cupboard; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Bormioli Rocco Fido Square Jar with Blue Lid, 25-1/4-Ounce (Set of 4); Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: These are great for storage and just about anything you want to use them for, and they look pretty too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Werner Contractor Buddy 4-Foot 750-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Mobile Work Platform #CB-4U; Brand: Werner; Review: These have work perfectly in my Keurig, no leaks no problems with these at all. I would stop using my Keurig if I could not get these cups as it is very important to me to be able to use the brand of fresh ground coffee of my choice as most premade K-cups bother my stomach. These also keep my coffee fresh once in the ifill cup. You can also put more coffee in the ifill cup then premade K-cups. The ifill cup makes a richer, fuller, flat out better cup of coffee. The convenience of these cups has made my life better, Thank You ifill; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wine Aerating Spout - Wine Pourer with Acrylic Display Case - Black; Brand: Enriche; Review: These have work perfectly in my Keurig, no leaks no problems with these at all. I would stop using my Keurig if I could not get these cups as it is very important to me to be able to use the brand of fresh ground coffee of my choice as most premade K-cups bother my stomach. These also keep my coffee fresh once in the ifill cup. You can also put more coffee in the ifill cup then premade K-cups. The ifill cup makes a richer, fuller, flat out better cup of coffee. The convenience of these cups has made my life better, Thank You ifill; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Apple iPod touch 32 GB 3rd Generation (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Apple; Review: This is a wonderful new toy- love everything about it- would be nice if it had a camera is all I'd wish for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Violet) (OLD MODEL); Brand: Panasonic; Review: Great camera for the money. Sharp clear photos, great size- and the battery really lasts forever! Lasted all day at Disney and still had power left! Only reason not getting 5 stars is I would have liked to see a button on outside to record video vs having to go thro menu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: SHARKK LIGHTNING 8 PIN 3 in 1 SD Card Reader Camera Kit Connects Cameras, USB,; Brand: SHARKK; Review: The first one did not work at all but after great customer service a second one was sent and worked as advertised No problems at all quickly recognized by iPad and pictures downloaded without any problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: HooToo IP Camera, Silver (HT-IP212); Brand: HooToo; Review: Was able to get it up and running hardwired- could not get the wireless to work at all. I could access it from smart phone and other computers- that part worked. Could not get the zoom aspect to work either. Called tech support who was to call me back - waited 2 days and no response from company- I would not recommend this camera. Glad amazon has a great return policy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Galaxy S6 Edge Case, Verus [Damda Slide][Satin Silver] - [Wallet Card Slot][Heavy Duty Protection] for Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge; Brand: Verus; Review: Nice looking case and fits the phone well. A little hard to slide open case but as I use it it's loosing up some. would recommend it it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: ArmorSuit MilitaryShield Screen Protector Max Coverage MilitaryShield Screen Protector For Apple iPad Air - HD Clear; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: this is an awesome product. Goes on easily! no more paying the big box stores to apply for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: for Amazon Tap - Alexa-Enabled Portable Bluetooth Speaker Hard Case by CO2CREA; Brand: Co2Crea; Review: awesome case- perfect fit even with a case cover on it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: MoKo Carrying Case for Amazon Tap, Premium Vegan PU Leather Bag Cover Sleeve Skins for Amazon Tap Portable; Brand: MoKo; Review: great looking case to protect my amazon tap when I take it outside; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food: Kick Your Fake Food Habit, Kickstart Your Weight Loss; Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Avanti Page; Review: Love the book. Using many of the suggestions Would recommend it to everyone to read and follow the hints. MD; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Light in the Window (The Mitford Years); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Karon Page; Review: I have read the Mitford Series several times. My favorite books. I have been collecting them in Hardback. Excellent condition for a used book. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers; Author: Visit Amazon's David Perlmutter Page; Review: I have studied Dr. Atkins and believe in cutting carbs. Grain Brain by Dr. Permutter expanded the theory and practice. I believe what he is teaching. Martha from TN; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good (Mitford); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Karon Page; Review: Have read and reread the Mitford series 4-5 times. So happy that Jan Karon added another book. It is like visiting with old friends. Just started my new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Last Lion Box Set: Winston Spencer Churchill, 1874 - 1965; Author: Visit Amazon's William Manchester Page; Review: Lovely books; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nine Yanks and a Jerk: The incredible saga of one of the most legendary planes in the; Author: Scott E Culver; Review: Ordered for Christmas present; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dungeon, Fire and Sword: The Knights Templar in the Crusades; Author: Visit Amazon's John J. Robinson Page; Review: Interesting facts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The State of Jones: The Small Southern County That Seceded from the Confederacy; Author: Visit Amazon's Sally Jenkins Page; Review: Husband likes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph (Penguin Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's T. E. Lawrence Page; Review: Husband loves it. He's happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier; Author: Joseph Plumb Martin; Review: My husband read this book. Said it was interesting; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Villa Lao Wooden House; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: I ended up spending 3 days here. The room was just lovely big comfy beds, clean, great bathroom. The staff are great very helpful and the owner fantastic. I had a bus to catch and my taxi did not turn up, and he did not hesitate to rush me to the bus station and help me check in. So accommodating and I would highly recommend. Very reasonable price and great location; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Freedom Lodge; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Sarath was incredibly hospitable and helpful. The hotel is just beautiful, the room i stayed in was fantastic with excellent views. It is so lovely and peaceful. Great value for money and wonderful people. Thank you for a great stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Seyara Holiday Resort; City: Polonnaruwa North Central Province; Review: I absolutely loved my stay here. The owners where incredibly hospitable and kind. They went above and beyond to help me out. As a female travelling on my own it makes the world of difference to meet people like this. They organise a great day for me seeing the ruins and taking me to an incredible place for lunch and then they drove me to kandy. The food was excellent and I felt like part of the family as opposed to just a guest. Thank you so much; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sri Gemunu Beach Resort; City: Unawatuna Galle District Southern Province; Review: I stayed here 2 nights and it was okay I would not say amazing. To room was okay, the staff where mostly nice. I have been a female travelling solo around Sri Lanka for 3 weeks, and I did not feel 100% comfortable with the younger male staff members here. I got stared at a lot, a lot more than any place I have been in Sri Lanka, which I guess is expected to a degree. But on the first night when I went up to my room on the 1st floor there were about 6/7 young Sri Lanka men hanging around on the balcony. I know they where not staying here, as there was only me and one other female on the floor and I am not sure if they were staff. Either way I did not feel that comfortable as I am not sure why they were on the 1st floor balcony?!?! The food was average but it was nice being close to the beach. A bit further out from the main beach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Moonstone Villas; City: Tangalle Southern Province; Review: Raelene and her staff where fantastic. So friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful. Great big clean rooms with a big deck and lovely daybeds. Always great to stay somewhere with a pool as well. The gardens are immaculate and it is a great location. I ate most my meals here as well as the food was superb. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Paradise Beach Club; City: Mirissa Southern Province; Review: Such a great location and really nice hotel. It is a beautiful beach and its literally right on your doorstep. The sea is not too rough so great for swimming. The only let down was the restaurant. I had half board which included breakfast and dinner. Both mornings everything on offer at breakfast was cold - eggs, bacon, fried tomato etc etc and dinner was pretty average compared to most places I have eaten in Sri Lanka. I ended up going somewhere else for dinner on my second night - there are quite a few options along the beach. This is definitely a hotel worth staying at, it is easy enough to eat elsewhere, which is what I would suggest; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Zion View; City: Ella Uva Province; Review: Zion view is a beautiful spot with great rooms and amazing views. I only stayed there one night as they were fully booked, so book in advance it is popular. The staff were okay, but definitely not the friendliest and most helpful that I have come across in my travels here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: ANANDA RESORT; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: I chose to stay here for my last 2 nights in Bali as it was really central in seminyak for some last minute shopping. It was very reasonably priced but obviously for a reason. It it pretty old and run down. If you want something central and cheap give it a go but don't expect too much. Staff on the front desk are very friendly, less so in the restaurant; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Villa Semana; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: What a beautiful beautiful place in paradise. I cannot rate this place highly enough. The staff and service was impeccable and I felt blessed to spend a few days here. It is close enough to ubud but you feel like your in the middle of no where. The spa is absolutely amazing. Thank you for a very memorable stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Home Saint Jean; City: Kibuye Western Province; Review: Fabulous staff. Beautiful location. The rooms are tidy. Apparently not all rooms have hot water. Mine did. Food okay not fabulous but the location and staff made up for that. I booked a boat trip through the hotel and I personally think I was over charged. Others book in town and had same experience a lot cheaper; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Hotel Des Mille Collines; City: Kigali Kigali Province; Review: Beautiful hotel and really lovely food. The rooms are nice. The staff are Wonderful and helpful. The food is quite expensive. I found it perfectly safe walking around on my own in the neighbourhood They organised a driver for me and he was excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 2Friends Beach Hotel; City: Entebbe Central Region; Review: I stayed at 2 friends Entebbe for about 4 nights all up and it was absolutely fantastic. I could not Recommend it highly enough. The location is perfect, the rooms are amazing, as it the whole set up with the swimming pool and great beach bar. The staff where incredible. So warm and helpful. They went out of their way to make me feel welcome and comfortable. It’s was the little extras that made it special like the car wash and gift of thanks when I left. One of the best places I’ve stayed in during my travels through Africa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge; City: Queen Elizabeth National Park Western Region; Review: Such a great place. Amazing staff. Excellent rooms. Food incredible. Definitely recommend. Location is great for exploring different parts of queen Elizabeth park. Even had a hippo wondering through the camp; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe; City: Entebbe Central Region; Review: I stayed here one night as the other hotel I was staying in was fully booked for the Saturday night. It’s okay for a very short stay but not somewhere you’d want to stay for more than a day. Food average and they had guests come in after midnight who made such a noise that no one could sleep.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Bunyonyi Overland Resort; City: Kabale Western Region; Review: Bunyonyi was a bit of a culture shock coming from Rwanda. Down at the little village you get harassed a bit. But Bunyoni overland resort is fabulous. Beautiful views of the lake and reasonably priced. Staff where excellent; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Enjojo Lodge; City: Queen Elizabeth National Park Western Region; Review: Had 2 fantastic days here. I stayed in one of the huts and it was perfect. The share facilities are in excellent condition. The staff where awesome very attentive. Incredible food. The game drive was very expensive but I enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Barefoot Beach Camp; City: Malindi Coast Province; Review: I had 2 wonderful nights at barefoot beach camp. Selma and Eddie are fabulous hosts and certainly go above and beyond in all they do. The camp is beautiful and the food was amazing. Thank you Selma and Eddie for everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cresta Golfview; City: Lusaka Lusaka Province; Review: This hotel was pretty average. It was tired and could do with some improvements. The staff were nice enough but room was small and bathroom tiny. Hard to move around in it. The location was good though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge Spa; City: Livingstone Southern Province; Review: Everything about The David Livingston Safari Lodge is fantastic. Such a beautiful setting right on the river. Rooms are beautiful the spa is great and well organised activities. Great staff and food. Absolutely no complaints; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Arusha Planet Lodge; City: Arusha Arusha Region; Review: I loved my time at Arusha planet lodge. It’s in a beautiful setting with lovely rooms. The staff are amazing and incredibly helpful and friendly. They offer courtesy trips into town. Definitely highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened; Author: Visit Amazon's Allie Brosh Page; Review: I started to read this book but was a little put off. I thought it would be humorous. It is hard to find good, sharp, funny, humor, the kind I like. One liners or good, funny stories, the kind Bob Hope, Jack Benny, George Burnes and Gracy Allen were giving us.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day; Author: Michael J. Gelb; Review: I love it. It gives a thorough overview of how to live life totally aware. I've only just begun to follow some of the ideas. This is a lifetime of ideas to pick and choose from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci; Author: Michael J. Gelb; Review: This is an amazing book. The excericises and ideas contain here really make one think. Some I have incorporated into my life, some I am busy learning, but this is not a book you read in a day or two. This is a life time learning process. I love it,; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Business Creativity; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Michalko Page; Review: Just glanced through it. It looks like another of those life-time, pick and choose, books with ideas to apply to all kiinds of situations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Earth Medicine: Revealing Hidden Teachings of the Native American Medicine Wheel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Meadows Page; Review: I find this book well writen and for a book that is general in its approach to different animal representations, relatively accurate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Courage to Be Yourself : A Woman's Guide to Growing Beyond Emotional Dependence; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Patton Thoele Page; Review: I was not particularly helped or interested. This book had the same advice that sev eral others of the same genre had.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Chance (Thunder Point); Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Carr Page; Review: Can't wait for the next book... Loved this book it was great. I really like when there is a series. You get to know the people and its like they are friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dark Witch (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Loved Loved Loved it can't wait to for others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Shadow Spell (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Loved Loved Loved it! Cant wait for the others; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Frozen (Little Golden Book); Author: RH Disney; Review: My grand daughter will love having this read to her over and over again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Promise (Thunder Point) (English Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Carr Page; Review: Great book loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Homecoming (Thunder Point); Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Carr Page; Review: Loved the book the story was great moved along and was easy to follow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: North to Alaska: An Anthology; Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: Good book; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Wedding Party; Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Carr Page; Review: Good Book; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Disney Frozen - Anna's Friends Sound Book - PI Kids (Disney Frozen: Play-a-sound); Author: Editors of Phoenix International Publications; Review: My granddaughter loved her book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Snowflake Bay (The Brides Of Blueberry Cove); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Kauffman Page; Review: Loved it and want more from The Brides of Blueberry Cove...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Captivated (Mills and Boon Single Titles); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Loved these books, I will read them often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, parts one and two. [Based on the original new story by J.J.; Author: J K; Tiffany, John & Thorne, Jack Rowling; Review: I have never read a play before and enjoyed it a lot. I hope she continues writing about Harry Potter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nora Roberts Bride Quartet Boxed Set; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Loved these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Stars of Fortune (Guardians Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Loved all 3 of these books and the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Island of Glass (Guardians Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: It was a wonderful book and a wonderful series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fool Me Once (First Wives Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Bybee Page; Review: Loved this book hope there will be more. I liked the people that were brought back from another series. The club is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Hotel Etoile Trocadero; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Wonderful location close to transport, restaurants, the Eiffel Tower. Tiny rooms but nicely decorated and free wifi. Breakfast enjoyable and very boutique. Staff wonderfully helpful and personally caring. My daughter had a sore throat when we arrived and Zair gave her vitamin lozenge and enquired every time we saw him if she was feeling better. Great advice on attractions and very helpful at all times. Definitely recommend this hotel for a true Parisian Hotel experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hotel San Zulian; City: Venice Veneto; Review: This hotel proved very difficult to find from the st Marco water bus stop. Would recommend going to Rialto instead. The staff were less than friendly especially in the afternoon. Location was good, not too far from everything. The room was poky and dark and a bit creepy. The bathroom was old and tired looking. Breakfast was ok. Would not return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Novotel Mainz; City: Mainz Rhineland Palatinate; Review: This hotel while quite old fashioned in some respects, was clean and well situated. The welcome at reception was very poor, rude and inefficient. The check in person kept giving me a different room number verbally from what was written on the card. When I rechecked she was impatient and rude. Later I came down to ask for wifi and I found again the staff (different people) were unfriendly and made me feel I was a nuisance. Restaurant staff were also offhand and unwelcoming. Breakfast was good but nobody smiled.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Oakwood Manor; City: Mangere North Island; Review: This motor lodge was clean, well located about 10 minutes drive from Auckland airport. Free shuttle service to and from the airport. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and prepared to go 'the extra mile' to assist you. Good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Swissotel Sydney; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Stayed many years ago and enjoyed this stay just as much. Great location, lovely staff and facilities. Delicious breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Only problem was very long wait for checkout. Would stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Harriet Beecher Stowe Page; Review: The complete title alone will make you want to throw the book across the room. "Life among the Lowly"? This book was written close to 150 years ago which accounts for it's anachronisms....in part. It's overly sentimental in a gushing way. Stowe exudes prejudice against slaves throughout the book in the midst of fawning over them. Children parade as little adults, that is when they're not being angels. Slaves live to be good slaves. The really odd thing is there was something about her writing that kept me turning pages. There are so many old chestnuts to choke on, the drinking, clowning, obedient slave. There are slave owners who value their slaves so much they're part of the family, they just happen to be owned family members. The opening scene talks frankly, casually as a KY owner discusses selling Tom to a slave dealer, a dealer who was known to sell slaves down south where they would likely be treated worse than in KY. The owner agreed to sell a house slaves child and how best to get the child from her with the least amount of fuss. Of course I always knew our country had slavery but the very day to dayness of this conversation slapped me in the face. And it gets worse the further you read. Stowe made people re-think the slavery issue. For that reason alone there's value in this book, a purpose to read it. Life among the lowly indeed but who gets to decide who's lowly?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Beekeeping for Beginners (Short Story) (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Laurie R. King Page; Review: I've always loved Doyle's Holmes stories so I was excited to read King's "Beekeeping for Beginners". However, I was bored with this story. The young girl, Mary Russell, seemed insipid and Holmes was too all knowing though I admit he was portrayed that way by Doyle too. The aunt and cousin came across as stock figures of evil. It was obvious from the beginning where the story was heading. Maybe my problem was that I haven't read anything else from King's series. I'm sure having some background would probably enhance the reading of this story. I can't help comparing King's story to Julian Barnes's novel "Arthur and George" based on Doyle's real life interaction with George Edalgi's and the false accusations Edalgi suffered from local law enforcement. Both Mary Russell and Edalgi are mostly victims of their differentness and other's willingness to exploit them but other than that the two stories are worlds and words apart. King and Barnes both used Doyle as a back drop. One was successful. The other wasn't.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Year of the Gadfly - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Miller Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book though at times it made me a little crazy, probably because it was written from a teenager's perspective. Even the part of Jonah, a science teacher who'd attended Mariana Academy as a student a decade earlier, is told in flashbacks to his younger days. Iris, a current day student, and Lily, a contemporary of Jonah's, are the other two narrators. In my opinion Miller excels at writing from a teenage perspective. She's deadly accurate with the angst; the leaps into fantasy, the non fact based conclusions, as well as the shaky skill of seeing past the self to the bigger picture. This is also a gripping mystery that keeps you turning the pages. It's a little Harry Potter scattered with "Lord of the Flies". The inmates are perceptive and ambitious but they can also be vicious. Some of them haven't learned empathy yet and seek to get a sense of control by exerting cruelty over others. Some of the adults are bumbling though well meaning, they can't conceive that things are as serious as they are. Other adults seem to have the attitude that kids will be kids and the best way they can help them is to keep them safe and talk to them about the issues they're going through. These adults try to guide the students. Of course the kids tell such adults only what they want them to know and ultimately what the adults want to hear. Inevitably there are some parents and teachers who have abdicated their duties towards the children and the kids suffer. This is a long way of saying all HECK is breaking loose and no one's minding the store! Miller's book seems frighteningly accurate. I found myself underlining some truths about this time in life because they rang so true; Miller reminds us how difficult the teenage years can be. She doesn't back away from issues like suicide, bullying, extreme academic pressures, etc. which seem to be scourging a lot of our young people. Her text instructs adults and kids alike and can be read and enjoyed and enlighten both age groups. This book begs to be filmed. I hope Hollywood is awake....and reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Passion Blue (Passion Blue Duology Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Victoria Strauss Page; Review: Passion Blue is an engaging story set in Renaissance Italy. Though the action is set in the famous art world of the era don't' expect a lot of in-depth information about that milieu though there are some enticing tidbits. The main character is a young girl (she's 17) who's just becoming a woman and learning to live on her own. She's also falling in love. The love story is believable and reinforces the girl's character and independence. Her coming of age is set in a convent where her evil stepmother has exiled her after her father's death but she lands among a colony of artist nuns who help teach her her trade. They also help her hone her values. Obviously the story is skewed toward a Christian outlook however Giulia is exposed to other intriguing worldviews such as necromancy and astrology. She's also an orphan and illegitimate which gives this mostly sweet story an edge. Unlike many Young Adult books "Passion Blue" is not only about finding romantic love, it's also about finding one's self. I have to say a few words about the cover art. It's lovely. It's of a beautiful dark haired/eyed young girl wearing little to no makeup. While she looks innocent she also looks intelligent, on the cusp of becoming wise for her age. Her dark hair melds into a blue violet background...a color that plays a large part in the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Odyssey: By Homer : Illustrated - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Homer Page; Review: Powell's new translation with his excellent footnotes and illustrations is like an open sesame. I've tried to get through "The Iliad" numerous times and failed. I always felt as if I'd been left in a room with no lights yet others seemed to find so much wisdom in this book. I felt left out. Ian Morris' introduction alone is almost worth the price of the book because it explains so much and puts the poem in historical context. For instance Greek writing was invented solely to record "The Iliad" and it was a writing that was used not for business purposes but to create a hard copy of poetry in general. The book is like an extended crib sheet with all its maps, family trees, and pictures from Greek vases and sculptures from the Parthenon with the accompanying legends. It's a bit like having the story visually acted out for you. Of course the main advantage to this edition is Barry B. Powell's translation. It flows. It's clear. It helps unlock the mysteries of why "The Iliad" is so great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Red Rising; Brand: Visit Amazon's Pierce Brown Page; Review: There is a nice blend of classic myths interspersed with dystopian imagery in Browns Red Rising. Its hard to talk about this book without giving spoilers so some of what I write will be vague. A young man, Darrow, has a low level job as a miner until he experiences a personal tragedy that makes him want to give up. Then hes approached by a mysterious faction that presents him with a way to find justice and vengeance. He jumps at the chance though his new path is beyond difficult. Darrow is thrust into a world he knows nothing about and didn't even suspect existed. His mission is to not just infiltrate but take command. Red Rising is the story of that struggle. Brown creates some nice mythical settings and situations and while the situations truly come alive the settings didn't work as well. I was reminded of Martins Game of Thrones in this respect. Though Browns settings didn't play very well in print theres a lot of material for movie makers to use if this series is filmed. Where Brown really shines is in his characterizations and the interpersonal relationships. Those were spot on and moving. Also the overall arch of the book is wonderful. Theres a clear end game with a nice set up leading into it an exciting middle section and, unlike many series books, theres a definite ending though a second book is clearly telegraphed. An exciting, well paced, affecting first book from Brown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel (Philip Marlowe series Book 10) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Black Page; Review: I loved Raymond Chandlers books. I also love John Banville/Benjamin Black. Add them together and the result is a funny smart new age continuation of gum shoe Philip Marlowes adventures. Unfortunately and wonderfully Marlowes attitude and luck haven't changed. Nor has his luck. As always theres a woman at the heart of the shenanigans and shes rich and beautiful and has Marlowe wrapped around her lovely little finger. The result is that our friend Marlowe gets roughed up, lied to, hustled by both the bad guys and the police. So whats new? Nothing. And I love it. Banville isn't quite as skilled as Chandler at portraying the places in and around 1940s Los Angeles but Banville still does a pretty bang up job. He also approximates Chandlers writing style well including the unique hard boiled dialog and the funny/sad thought processes unique to Doghouse Reilly. I dectected just a few Englishisms or should I call them UKisms since I think Banville is Irish? Altogether an enjoyable book. I hope Banville enjoyed writing it as much as I enjoyed reading it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore: A Novel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Walter Mosley Page; Review: Or more precisely Walter Moseley writes like a woman because he does a bang up job of getting inside Debbies head and soul. Be warned that theres some adult material in this book since Debbie is an adult film star as is her husband and lots of her friends. That part is almost incidental though because this is a story about a woman growing up and becoming enlightened and determined to live a life more in keeping with her values. Debbie can be tough, in her world she *has to be but shes never let her profession eat her soul. She retains the values she learned from her parents. As the plot develops she gradually reclaims her ability to love and own her genuine feelings. Theres something elemental about her story. Its what all men and women go through as they become adults and heal from early damage theyve experienced. Its not an entirely upbeat story as you can imagine but it is hopeful.and real. Moseley not only understands the human condition but he understands what this particular woman feels and articulates what she wants for her future. Ive always enjoyed Mosleys writing but with Debbie doesnt do it Anymore hes taken a quantum leap.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: A Million Steps; Author: Visit Amazon's Kurt Koontz Page; Review: Well written, clear easy read, just enough detail, makes you want to walk the trail too yourself. Ending ok too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Flyer; Author: Visit Amazon's Stuart Harrison Page; Review: For someone who enjoys reading this type of book all I can is it is a great read. I enjoyed everything including the time period, the story line, people seemed very real, very well written. Would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Place Called Bliss: A Novel (The Saskatchewan Saga) #1; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Glover Page; Review: Very well written. Easy to follow and understand. Characters were realistic and believable. Good Christian story I really enjoyed reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Advocate; Author: Visit Amazon's Teresa Burrell Page; Review: Very well told story. Easy to follow. Interesting, nicely written. The characters felt like friends. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys lawyer stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Pursuit of Lucy Banning: A Novel (Avenue of Dreams) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Olivia Newport Page; Review: Interesting characters. Seemed so true to life. Lots of historical facts about Chicago and the time it was set in. Very enjoyable well written and easy to follow story. Very good author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Tread Softly on My Dreams: Robert Emmet's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Gretta Curran Browne Page; Review: Too involved and wordy, very slow moving, not enjoyable to me. Others may love it!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Off My Rocker: One Man's Tasty, Twisted, Star-Studded Quest for Everlasting Music; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenny Weissberg Page; Review: Not for me - some may like - I need a story!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Dreams of Eli; Author: Visit Amazon's Van Heerling Page; Review: It's based on a real story I'm sure but way to bloody and mean for me - I read for enjoyment and this was not an enjoyable story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen J Hasley Page; Review: Great read! Very slow starter almost quit reading it, but once it finally got into the story it was very good, hard to put put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Feels Like the First Time: A True Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Shawn Inmon Page; Review: Good read. A nice pace kept the story moving. An interesting fun realist story with believable plot and characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire, Book 1); Author: Lynn Austin; Review: So well written, excellent storyline! She tells an amazing story in a perfectly written format. Doesn't get stuck on details or descriptions that take forever to read and really don't tell you anything. I loved every aspect of this book and will read more of her amazing stories in t he near future and hope they will be as good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Inescapable (Road to Kingdom) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Mehl Page; Review: Nicely written, well organized, easy to read and understand. Characters were believable. An interesting story. Very enjoyable, would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wings of a Dream; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Mateer Page; Review: Well written. Well paced. Not an over amount of detail. Story itself was weak and ordinary. Historic details seemed right on.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Pam of Babylon; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Jenkins Page; Review: It got your attention quick!! Very interesting, good clear easy to follow story. Hard to put down until you finished.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: 3500: An Autistic Boy's Ten-Year Romance with Snow White; Author: Visit Amazon's Ron Miles Page; Review: A heart warming story about wonderful loving parents and their disabled only child. In this world of selfish me first thinking people, this is a great true story about real love and caring. Wonderful book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: I'm Still Here; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn R. Biel Page; Review: Lots of insight to mental illness and brain injuries. Very factual and informative along with a very interesting story. Well written, just the right amount of detail not over kill which many authors do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Children To A Degree: Growing Up Under The Third Reich; Author: Visit Amazon's Horst Christian Page; Review: Well written story about a very painful time in history. Truthful. Story is to the point, not unnecessary wordy detail. It tells what actually happen, but it's not abusive or difficult to read. Author did a very good job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cruelest Month; Author: Visit Amazon's Aaron Stander Page; Review: Author did a good job. Just right amount of description details. Not long drawn out affairs. Good story line. Easy to follow and digest. Enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Write About Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Pouliot Page; Review: Great story based on heartbreaking truth. Too much detail, description, same over and over again. Get on with the story Kind of thing!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Smiling at Heaven (The Laramie Series) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen J. Hasley Page; Review: Well written, clear, great host of characters, easy to follow, very interesting story with unexpected turns. Enjoyable read for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Flowers in the Snow (Betty's Book) (The Edenville Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Stewart Page; Review: Interesting, well written, easy to follow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Woods at Barlow Bend; Author: Jodie Cain Smtih; Review: I loved this book. Could not put it down! Very well written, easy to follow. Great book based on true story. More like it please.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Olivia, Mourning: Book 1 of the Olivia Series (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Yael Politis Page; Review: Excellent story. So true to life. Wonderfully written . True to life characters. Easy to follow and understand. Good read for anyone interested in historical fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: You Are My Sunshine; Author: Visit Amazon's Roberta Kagan Page; Review: Very well written. A page turner. A real look into the inside life of both a Nazi and the prisoners. Gut stretching agony, truthful events. Spell binding story. If you enjoy this type of material this book is fabulous; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Mazie Baby; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Frayn Page; Review: True to life story. Very well written. Easy to follow and understand. A real page turner from page one to the last page. Great read for anyone interested in a great life story. I will not forget this one anytime soon!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: The Warrior: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicole Jordan Page; Review: Just before reading this book, I was thinking that it had been a while since I picked up a romance novel that brought out emotions other than passion. Well, I was not let down by this book. While the plot, romance and sensuality are all there and I quite enjoyed them, I was really touched by Ariana's loyalty to her parents and her people. This was what made me like the heroine so much. It was a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: I'm Ok, You're Ok: A Practical Guide to Transactional Analysis; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas A. Harris Page; Review: I bought this book after having it recommended by Goodreads. It is one of the best books I have ever read. I find psychology and self help books boring and can never finish them. But there is something about this one. It explains so much about myself and those around me! I found it fascinating from chapter 1. It is written in plain language easy enough for the lay person and I believe I will be referring to it time and again in the future. I bought my husband his own copy as this one is a no-sharing keeper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Escapade; Author: Visit Amazon's Kasey Michaels Page; Review: I found the first 30% of the book to be very boring. I skipped through a lot of dialogue in that section of the book. I was also put off by the heroine in britches and short hair. But, nonetheless, I kept on reading. Well, it paid off after that. I enjoyed the book and was glad I had decided to finish. I really enjoyed the humor and my heroine started looking like a girl again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Forgotten; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory A. Freeman Page; Review: Not a WWII buff by any stretch of the imagination, I found this to be the best military account I have ever read. I wish things had turned out different for General Mihailovich. He was a saint. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray (Collins Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Oscar Wilde Page; Review: These were the longest most tedious 200 pages I've ever read. The plot was good. The execution was terrible. So many words, so little story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Kadin; Author: Visit Amazon's Bertrice Small Page; Review: Great story. Very different from other stories I have read. It kept me reading through the night. I loved the Turkish setting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Love Wild and Fair; Author: Visit Amazon's Bertrice Small Page; Review: It was blah. The heroine really, really annoyed me. She caused way too many problems, had way too many children, was bedded by way too many men who were all madly in love with her, ran away way too many times, and I was way too exhausted when I finished the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Morir para ser; Author: Visit Amazon's Anita Moorjani Page; Review: Despus de haber ledo este libro en ingls, decid comprarlo en espaol para regalrselo a mi prima. El libro nos gusto inmensamente a ambas. Al leerlo te ds cuenta que tu vida es mucho mas profunda a lo que vives diariamente. Que le damos importancia a boberas cuando lo ms importante es saber apreciar lo que tenemos, cuando lo tenemos y vivir cada momento como si fuera el ltimo. La historia de la autora fue increblemente inspiradora.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Lee Avenue Haunting Second Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Parish-Bischoff Page; Review: I bought the book because I live close to Lee Avenue and was curious enough to read it. It's credible, I guess, but the book doesn't really read like a novel and I was slightly disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Sullivan Page; Review: Excellent book. Will be hard to follow. It was very emotional and at times I felt the rage of the suffering. I thought there was too much responsibility placed on the shoulders of such a young man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Center Point Large Print); Author: Mark T Sullivan; Review: Excellent book. Will be hard to follow. It was very emotional and at times I felt the rage of the suffering. I thought there was too much responsibility placed on the shoulders of such a young man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Danelectro DJ-14C Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ Mini Effects Pedal; Brand: Danelectro; Review: I was looking for an EQ for my guitar and read a lot on the subject prior to purchasing the Danelectro model. I made a bad choice. It was cheaply made and I didn't get the satisfying "click" from it when I tried to turn it on as I did from my other foot switches. Then, after only two weeks of light usage, it just quit working. During the same time period, I also tried out a Boss EQ stomp box which was highly superior to the Danelectro in both quality of sound and construction. I would not recommend the Danelectro product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Joyo Audio Roll Boost; Brand: Joyo Audio; Review: I play guitar in a Christan rock band and needed a boost in volume for some of my solos. I researched several boost pedals but didn't want to pay an outrageous price. I came across this boost pedal while reading reviews on Amazon. It was reasonably priced and the majority of reviews were favorable, so I bought one. It delivers a clear boosted signal; quite loud,actually. A red LED light indicates when the unit is on. My only complaint, albeit a small one, is the audible click the unit makes when the pedal is activated. The unit is made of metal, will accept a Visual Sound 1 Spot power supply and doesn't create any hum when used alone or with other pedals in the chain (I use it at the beginning of the chain to boost all subsequent effects). I haven't owned it long enough to report on its ongoing sturdiness when put to regular use, but I'm easy on my equipment, so I anticipate it will stand up well to the moderate use to which it will be put.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: JOYO JF-37 Bundle Acoustic Guitar Knob; Brand: JOYO; Review: I own 3 other Joyo pedals and have been pleased by the performance of these very inexpensive devices. However, the JF-02 pedal was a disappointment. I compared it to the Boss overdrive pedal I already owned and the Joyo device suffered by the comparison. The Joyo pedal created unacceptable and uncorrectable hum when linked up with my other pedals. The Boss pedal was quiet and delivered a much better sound for about $20 more. Perhaps I just received a bad pedal, but I returned the Joyo pedal the next day. I could not recommend this pedal for you to use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: True Bypass All-in-one MOD Core Guitar AMP Effect Pedal 8 Modulation Effects Chorus/flanger/ Phaser/ Tremolo/ Rotary/ Pan/ U-vibe /Vibrato; Brand: EvoTouch; Review: I happened across a demonstration of this foot pedal on YouTube and was impressed with the various tones it created. Since the unit was so inexpensive, I decided to order one to test it out. It is a solid unit with a metal body. The most surprising feature is the almost imerceptible click when the unit is turned on; much quieter than the Joyo pedals I have and as quiet as my Boss overdrive foot pedal (which does not have a metal button). It does not add any noise to my effects chain, another good point. You can adjust the rate and depth of each effect (although I'm not certain what the "tweak" knob is for yet; I can't discern it adding anything appreciable to any particular effect so far) and it has a tiny switch that allows you to go from a "deluxe" to a "normal" tone. There is a difference in sound generated by this switch. According to the owner's manual, the middle position of this switch is a "tone lock" that would allow you to set a tone and the pedal will remember it. However, you have to go through what to me is a laborious process of setting the tone, disconnecting the power cord and then repowering the unit in order for the pedal to "remember" the setting. Not something you can do on the fly during a performance. The tones generated by the unit are quite good and the knobs allow for much variation of each effect. This is my first experience with the nuX brand and who knows, the unit may blow out on me after a month. But that's the chance you take with any foot pedal. Given the modest cost of the unit, the various tones it can reproduce, the quality of its construction, the quiet foot switch and its true bypass nature, I am pleased with the product so far and would encourage you to try it out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Standback Amp Stand, Light, Compact, and Adjustable; Brand: Standback; Review: I recently purchased a Fender Blues Junior III for use in my Christian rock band. However, when onstage it's hard to hear myself unless I tilt up the amp some way. I looked at more expensive and cumbersome metal units that would lift the amp off the floor and closer to ear level, but that produced, at least for me, a "decoupling" effect in which the bass end of the sound spectrum coming from the amp was reduced. The Standback solved my problem. It's easily assembled, it tilts the amp back to a position where I can clearly hear the music coming from it, the amp remains on the floor and the decoupling effect doesn't kick in. After the performance is over, I can quickly break down the Standback and place it in the back of the amp or in my equipment bag. The person that thought up this simple little device should rightly make a fortune; I wish I had thought of it first.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Morley ABC 9v in/out; Brand: MORLEY; Review: If you're like me, you play more than one guitar when you perform. I play in a Christian rock group, and for some songs I'll use a Strat or Tele. Other songs call out for the tones only my Les Paul can generate. So, I'll interchange guitars throughout a performance. In the past, when changing guitars, I would have to kill the volume, unplug the cord from the guitar I was using, switch guitars, reach down on the stage, pick up the cord I was using and plug it into the new guitar. A cumbersome process and one that must be done fairly quickly in order not to disrupt the flow of the music. Unfortunately for me one evening, in my rush to switch guitars, I did everything except plug in the new guitar. The band started up and I was left in the somewhat embarrassing position of having to reach down and plug in the guitar. Vowing not to let that happen to me again, I purchased the Morley ABC switch. It is a well-constructed metal box that is idiot-proof (good for yours truly). You plug in your guitar cords into the receptors marked A, B, or C, you run a cord from the "in/out" receptor into your amp or pedal board and you're off! Simply switch guitars, cut off the switch from the guitar you were using and press the foot switch for the guitar you're now using. It doesn't get any easier than that. You can also run one guitar through three amps if you're so inclined. The pedal is quiet, adds no noise to the chain and doesn't have to be powered to work. However, in order to illuminate the lights that show which foot switch is engaged, you'll have to use a 9V battery or a power source. So now, for me, it's just a matter of switching guitars and tapping the correct switch. No more wasted time or embarrassing moments. If you use more than one guitar onstage, buy this pedal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: JOYO JF-37 Bundle Acoustic Guitar Knob; Brand: JOYO; Review: I wanted a compressor for my pedal board and didn't want to spend a fortune for a so-called "name" brand. I came across this Joyo product on Amazon and decided to put it to the test. It appears to be solidly constructed, adds no noise to the pedal chain, can be run with a 1-Spot power supply, and a red light illuminates when the pedal is engaged. It does emit an audible click when turned on or off, but the sound is too low for the audience to hear. I don't know what the scorpion logo on the pedal is for, but it doesn't distract me; perhaps it adds a quirkiness factor. The only reason I haven't given the pedal five stars is that on a few occasions, it hasn't turned on when I tapped the pedal. However, I didn't have it attached securely to the pedal board at the time, and I hope that situation doesn't repeat itself now that the pedal is securely affixed to the board. If I have further problems with it, I'll amend my review accordingly. Addendum (September 10, 2014): After using the foot pedal during practice and during performances, I am now upgrading my original 4-star review to five stars. The pedal now turns on and off when needed; apparently, I didn't have the pedal's power source plugged in well enough. Further, the pedal does a very good job of "evening out" the tone of my guitars to the extent that I now prefer the pedal on at all times. I'm now very impressed with the good job this pedal does and would recommend that you purchase it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Joyo JF-11 6 Band EQ Guitar Pedal; Brand: JOYO; Review: I was looking for an inexpensive equalizer for my pedal board and happened across this Joyo pedal while shopping on Amazon. The price was reasonable and the other reviews I had read seemed favorable, so I purchased it. This is the most important pedal I use. I'll tweak it to take out the highs when I'm playing a Strat or Tele, and I'll add highs and middles when I'm playing my Les Paul or Gretsch Pro Jet. This equalizer does the trick. With a little tweaking, all of my instruments sound better. In addition to my standard pedal board, I also use a Digitech RP 500 pedal and I am able to equalize the sound from that device when I use it instead of the separate pedals. The Joyo pedal is sturdy, probably made of aluminum and I am able to power it with a Visual Sound 1-Spot power supply. It does emit an audible click when it is turned off or on, but that is of no concern to me because I always have it on. It adds no noise to your pedal chain, the sliders glow a brilliant red that you can see onstage and the sliders can be moved easily if needed, but remain in place until moved again. I am very pleased with this product. You can spend a lot more money on an EQ, but there is no need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fender 0054912000 Blues Junior Iii Cover, Black Vinyl; Brand: Fender; Review: There's not a lot you can say about an amp cover. This one fits well, covers the amp and will protect it from minor scrapes and scratches when moved. It does not have any padding in it, so the possibility exists that you could bang your amp against something hard enough to cause damage and this cover wouldn't protect it. I'm not hard on my gear so I'm not worried about that. I like to keep my equipment looking good over the years so if you have a Fender Blues Junior that you move around from gig to gig and don't want to spend a lot of money for some protection, buy this cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Quick-Lok VP-2611 Volume Pedal for Keyboard or Guitar (Mono); Brand: Quick-Lok; Review: I was looking for an inexpensive guitar volume pedal and ordered this unit. It is cheaply made. The jacks did not hold the guitar cords well. It sucked the tone out of the Les Paul I was playing. It sounded as if I was intentionally distorting the signal, even though I was playing the guitar clean without using any effects. After experimenting with the pedal for a few days, I am returning it to Amazon. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money on this device. I would give this product zero stars if I could.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Donner Morpher Distortion Pedal Solo Effect Guitar Pedal True Bypass; Brand: Donner; Review: I like Donner pedals because they're so small, I can fit at least two on my pedal board in the space that one larger pedal would normally take up. Currently, I have four Donner pedals on my board: an overdrive pedal, a chorus, a delay and now the flanger pedal. The flanger pedal produces a classic "swooshing" sound and is a good addition to my board (I also have a Nux Mod Core multi-effects unit that produces a flanger sound, but I prefer to utilize that pedal for the tremolo, phaser or vibrato effects I sometimes use). I did have to work with this pedal a little to reduce the sound on my board, but with a little switching around of the cords from my power supply, I was able to reduce the sound to zero. That's the only reason I didn't give this product five stars. I would recommend it to you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Fender 3 Multi-Stand; Brand: Fender; Review: I needed a multi-guitar stand for use on stage. This stand is easy to assemble, is well-padded and folds up quickly. It provides me easy access to the guitars I use when performing. I haven't had it long enough to determine how well it will take consistent use. I'll supplement this review after I've used it for a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Planet Waves PW-CT-12 D'Addario NS Micro Clip-On Tuner; Brand: D'Addario Accessories; Review: I don't have a chromatic tuner on my current pedalboard, and the Snark tuner I had been using was just very big and ungainly. I read up on these micro-tuners and decided to buy a set of two. Big mistake. I used them on a Les Paul; they wouldn't give me a reading on the large "E" or "A" string. Same with a Telecaster, a Stratocaster, an Ibanez semi-hollow body. In short, they were very unreliable. Fortunately, I still had my trusty Snark tuner, which although it is very large in comparison to the D'Addario tuner, just works and is accurate. I promptly returned the mini-tuners. I would advise you to avoid buying them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Black Solderless 1/4" Locking Jack TS and TRS for Pedalboards; Brand: Ruach Music; Review: I bought a wood pedalboard off eBay and while it was very well constructed, didn't have enough inputs for my needs. It had two soldered inputs on either side, but I needed more on the left side of the board. Not being versed in how to use basic tools or knowing how to solder, I wanted something easy to install. These solderless 1/4 inch inputs fit the bill. It took my buddy all of 1 minute to drill two holes in the wood (and he showed me how simple it was; my drilling phobia has now vanished) and I was immediately able to use them. Simple, easy and they work. Can't beat that. Buy them; use them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: ChromaCast CC-PS-MSTAND Pro Series Folding Music Stand; Brand: ChromaCast; Review: I've bought three of these for use in my band. The price is right, the stand is easy to assemble and contains small arm-like devices that keep your music on the stand if you're performing outdoors on a windy day. My major complaint is that the stand's height is adjusted by tightening or loosening screws on the stand. More expensive stands I own are easier to adjust, but I knew going in that these stands wouldn't be as well put-together, so I wasn't surprised by the cheaper construction these stands exhibit. They keep your music on the stand. What more do you need?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: JOYO JF-37 Bundle Acoustic Guitar Knob; Brand: JOYO; Review: I had hoped this product would replicate an authentic tremolo effect. Sadly, it didn't live up to my expectations. The intensity and rate knobs had to be moved almost totally to the right before a discernible tremolo effect could be heard. I couldn't recommend its purchase.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Joyo JF-07 Classic Flanger Guitar Effect Pedal with BBD simulation circuit; Brand: JOYO; Review: This pedal produces a really good-sounding flanger effect; the kind of classic whooshing, "jet plane" type of sound some guitarists seek. However, it was too big to fit comfortably on my pedal board. In addition, it is a noisy pedal, and created a hum on my pedal board when not in use. I have other Joyo pedals that I really like, but this one didn't work for me. However, the problems I have pointed out might not exist for you, so I would recommend you try it, as it is a well-built pedal that produces a good effect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: GLS Audio 20 Foot Guitar Instrument Cable; Brand: GLS Audio; Review: This guitar cable delivers good tone, is reasonably priced and appears to be well-made. I've only used it a few practices and at one gig so far, but at this point I'm pleased. If subsequent use causes me to change my opinion, I'll update this review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: When the Wind Blows; Author: Visit Amazon's Raymond Briggs Page; Review: Like all James Patterson's books, this was a good story idea, but poorly executed. Patterson's characters are interesting and his plot lines are clever, but the dialog runs from awkward to silly, and his pacing is often confusing and forced. That's why his books do better as movies: a better writer gets to use Patterson's concepts with more realistic dialog and good pacing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: A Separate Peace; Author: Visit Amazon's John Knowles Page; Review: I first read this in high school, in a single afternoon in a friend's car in the school parking lot. I loved it then and it's as good as I remember it. Knowles was a first-rate writer; he chose interesting subjects and fully developed his characters, and his command of the English language was second to no one. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to read good writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Town That Raised Them: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Dickinson Page; Review: I have long admired Amy Dickinson's advice column. This book, however, shows her excellent skills as writer and storyteller. Good work, Amy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Misremembered Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina McKenna Page; Review: This is a remarkable novel, peopled with real, flawed and lovable characters. The author artfully blended past events with present to bring the story to its satisfying conclusion. More, please, Ms. McKenna!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Sh*t My Dad Says; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Halpern Page; Review: From the reviews, I expected it to be laugh-out-loud funny. It was mildly amusing. Halpern is a competent writer, but to me the content was weak. Or maybe I'm just not in his "target demographic." I thought he made a good job of capturing his dad's personality. I just expected it to be funnier. There's a lot to be said for lowered expectations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Listening Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's Dorothy Garlock Page; Review: Not a bad story, but nothing special. The romantic conflict was resolved too early and the attacks on the female lead were ludicrous. Much of the dialogue was stilted, even corny. I enjoyed Ms Garlock's earlier books more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Tell No One; Author: Visit Amazon's Harlan Coben Page; Review: I like a book with twists and turns, but this story reverses itself too many times to make sense. I suspect that if I reread the book, knowing how it ends, I would find many flaws. But, frankly, I just can't be bothered.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1); Author: Stephanie Meyer; Review: Stephanie can write, but the story was long, pointless and a little stupid. I won't be reading the rest of the series.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: The Whip: a novel inspired by the story of Charley Parkhurst; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Kondazian Page; Review: I read this book because it was selected by my book club. It was a fascinating premise, but the bad writing was distracting. It also seemed the author wanted to throw in every possible tragedy that can befall a woman, to the point of being ludicrous. Could have been a much better story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Powerextra 14.4V 3800mAh Ni-MH Replacement Battery Compatible with iRobot Roomba 400 series Roomba 400 405 410 415 416 418 4000; Brand: Powerextra; Review: came in as promised. it's working--so far so good; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Accessories for irobot roomba 400 Vacuum Cleaner, kit includes 3 pack side brush and filter; Brand: Createchy; Review: The person I bought this for,did not know unit had a filter. When we changed it, it worked like it was new again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: TravelMate Car Neck Pillow (Soft Version) - Neck Pillow; Car Pillow; Memory Foam Neck Pillow; Neck Rest; Brand: TravelMate; Review: The seat headrest in one of our vehicles pushes your head to far forward, that it makes your neck uncomfortable and this neck pillow puts more support on your neck, helping to keep your head in an upright position. This helped me greatly as I have had neck surgery and I felt immediate relief while using it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Presto 02970 Professional SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder, Black; Brand: Presto; Review: Works better than older smaller unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: New Star Foodservice 42917 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons and Cups Combo, Set of 8, Silver; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: long handles makes them easier to use, but the handles need to be secured better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: McNett Tactical Ultra-Compact Microfiber Towel; Brand: McNett; Review: Most awesome, I now have three of these and they are very effective for the price, way bigger than the competition and packs away small.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Klean Kanteen ReFleece Pint Cozie; Brand: Klean Kanteen; Review: Awesome sustainable product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock | Starter Hammock | Portable Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, and Travel Hammock; Brand: Grand Trunk; Review: Love my UL hammock. It lives in my work backpack that I carry at all times with me, I work on a tree farm so I can use it in literally hundreds of locations in the field for my break times. Best $20 I have spent in a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Optimus Heat Insulation Pouch; Brand: Optimus; Review: If you use dehydrated meals like Mountain House or Backpackers Pantry this is a must have ! Keeps the package much warmer for much longer, I have been using mine for over a year now and I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Cold Steel Canadian Belt Knife 20CBL; Brand: Cold Steel; Review: Great little knife for food prep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: UST Stoke Fire Starter Kit; Brand: UST; Review: Great little kit with storage room to spare, I boughyt an extra for my vehicle edc!; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Delta Power Tools 36-510 Dado Insert for 6000 Series JobSite Table Saws; Brand: Delta; Review: Pressed metal insert. Also fits HD's Kobalt portable saw since it's a re branded Delta. Does what it's supposed to do. Make your own ZTP if not using near the full stack of dado blades that are at least factory sharp.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: In-tool-home Woodworking 1/4" Hex Shank Replacement Twist Step Drill Bit for Manual Pocket Hole Guide Jig Master System; Brand: in-tool-home; Review: Does the job of replacing my countersink jig bits.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Samsung DC66-00777A Pulsator Cap; Brand: Samsung; Review: Did the job of replacing the original but since it is just another original OEM, I don't understand how the original broke in the first place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: General Tools 88CM Tungsten Carbide Scribe and Magnet; Brand: General Tools; Review: Scribes through mill scale and rust like a champ. Magnetic tip is great for sticking the scribe close to you when your hands are full. Does a pretty decent job picking up loose hardware that falls into hard-to-reach areas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Wagner Spraytech 0155208J Not Available Wagner Products 155208-by-3/4-Inch Power Roller Cover; Brand: Wagner Spraytech; Review: The roller edges leak. The holes load up but the spaces between them do not; which causes you to choose between runs or blotch painting. A complete PITA to use on a ceiling. Ditched the entire system and went with a 24" roller to save time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: 48" ALUMINUM MITER T-BAR by Peachtree Woodworking - PW1034; Brand: Peachtree Woodworking Supply; Review: Perfect for making saw sleds. Good fit for T-slots in my shop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: The Kings Head Hotel; City: Abergavenny Monmouthshire South Wales Wales; Review: We stayed at the King's Head hotel for a two night mini break sunday to tuesday. We found the hotel on the internet and booked via phone. No deposit was necessary which made us happy plus the staff pre-warned us that they don't serve dinner Sunday night. On arrival to Abergavenny it was a nice 10 minutes walk to the hotel. At first we were unsure as the main street seemed like a ghost town. The hotel seemed closed but a press of the door bell and the very friendly manager welcomed us. The room was on the 2nd floor via stairs and was a good size. The queen size bed was extremely comfortable and there were plenty of pillows to suit both of us. The ensuite was large, modern and extremely clean. Towels were large, soft and clean. Bed linen was clean and good quality but the bed spread was dated. The room had a small flat screen tv, kettle, tea/coffee/chocolate/biscuits and bottled water. A large window with ledge gave us a nice view of the street and mountain, a good breeze and extra space for our things. The included breakfast was good hot and cold options. We suggest an early breakfast for the fresher stuff as our second morning was a later one and the food seemed shrivelled and dry (perhaps from microwave re-heating) The bar area is cosy and inviting. Staff were helpful and friendly, tv and very big projector screen for watching, juke box and darts to play and nice set up. Location is perfect! Everything on your doorstep. Price wise King's Head Hotel is not the cheapest place in town but we happy with it overall. We may stay there again. Depending on funds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: MStay Hotel 43; City: London England; Review: Good: location for tube/hyde park/ shops/food, room size, heating, window size, block out blinds, wifi, comfortable bed Bad: dirty bed, dirty linen, dirty furniture, unfinished kitchenette (no tiles), toiletries not refilled, no phone from suite to reception, unfriendly reception staff, bad coffee and breakfast, construction material in hallways, building noise travels through walls and ceilings, fridge didn't open properly, microwave door needs repair, elevator doesn't work all the time, no management available when requested, only given email address, paint dust came off walls and stained clothes, rusty shower caddie, electrical points loose in wall; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Lapland Hotel Saaga; City: Yllasjarvi Lapland; Review: We went here for a week on a Half Board, exhursions included trip with Inghams travel. Good: ski slopes at your doorstep, rooms are large, fridge in room, clean and comfy, bathroom good with AWESOME shower, heated floor and drying closet (great for a bit of clothes hand washing), staff are very welcoming, helpful and fluent english, free internet but only in reception/bar, private balcony off room, restaurant is big and easy to get food from buffet, FOOD WAS FINE! breakky has good range of cold options, hot breakky and usual european cheese/ meats things too, coffee is machine made but ok, dinner buffet was good, different menu each night with usual two meat options (beef or fish for eg) mixed vege (probably from frozen pack but who cares, it's vegies) potatoe bakes, french fries, salal bar, soup of the day, dessert bar with 3 options. All the stuff you need for a full belly! local bus from hotel door to get to shopping area 25 mins away so catch the bus, enjoy the scenery, grab some self catering stuff for your lunch and you're all set. Heaps of activity guides and schedules to choose from if you're bored. Gym, pool, spa and sauna all good, clean and accessible. tv in room with english stuff on every day, ski shops, bar/restaurants/ activity providers just across the car park (check opening times regularly as they may change) prices for food at german themed place is great (recommend the bratwurst, mash and kraut for a cheap lunch) not so good: alcohol prices! YIKES! 5EU for a beer 330cl at the hotel and similar around the place ( GET YOUR OWN AT ALKO SHOP at shopping centre when you're there) broadband in room didn't work but WIFI throughout is on it's way they said, tv only 8 channels, beds are ok but could be more modern.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Pride of Paddington; City: London England; Review: Overall, the good outway the bad, and we've stayed there twice now. Will stay there again for overnight stays, but we like the self cater option so no for longer stays. Good: staff very welcoming, location is excellent and easy to find, loads of food venues near by, very clean, good free internet, common area comfy, rooms and beds clean, comfy and good lockers, bar and pub food downstairs, linen clean and fresh, breakfast included but only two choices (hot or cold), loads of bathrooms/loos , funky decor throughout, not so good: no self cater facilities, street noise and underground noise/vibration, pub food more expensive than expected, coffee is "machine made" powdered milk type, yuck, bathrooms are hit and miss, one shower door didn't have a lock and poor draining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre; City: Bristol England; Review: We stayed for 4 nights for a city break. Good: walking distance to temple meads train station, 10 -15 minutes walk to city centre shops/food etc, friendly staff, room was large, comfy bed, pillow options firm or soft, tea coffee in room, breakky included (cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, toast, hot drinks, juices so hot food options too) , modern decor, cleaning service good and if you say "do not disturb" they leave fresh towels, coffee etc in a little pack at your door for you, bus stop right out the front not so good: we were in 105, (wheel chaird friendly room, not that we needed it, only one left!) it has an open plan bathroom which meant shower water is not contained and spreads over half the bathroom floor, also, the drains smelt all the time like old water. breakfast included powered eggs. not very nice but if you don't like it, don't eat it i suppose.; Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows: Title: Comfort Suites at the Isle of Palms Connector; City: Mount Pleasant South Carolina; Review: We had a pleasant stay here. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast buffet was one of the better ones I've had. The pool was clean and functional but not a very pleasing aesthetic. The staff were very friendly. The hair dryer overheated then quit. There's lots of parking and you are right across from the Isle of Palms and are across the street from a huge shopping center offering every type of store or food type you could possibly need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Wild Dunes Resort; City: Isle of Palms South Carolina; Review: Within the confines of this resort you can find any type of residence you desire, from a hotel room for a few nights to a 5 bedroom house for rent. There are miles of walking and biking trails, as well as tennis and golf on site. Each area has its own pool. And you'll feel like you have your own private beach since it's only available to residents. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on the beach. There are no lifeguards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Inn at Stockbridge; City: Stockbridge Massachusetts; Review: The room we stayed in was very nice. The bed was comfortable and it felt homey and there were nice amenities within the room. But basically it's just a room. What really sets this place apart is all the other things involved in being there. When we got there we found out that we were the only ones who were not return customers at this inn And I can see why people keep returning. There has been attention to detail for everything involved in the care of their customers. Especially the incredible breakfasts they make, the snacks and wine reception in the afternoon, and the availability of snacks and coffee etc. throughout the entire day. The staff are super friendly and cannot do enough to help you navigate your time in the Berkshires. There are lots of comfy places for you to sit and reflect, or read a book, or swim in the pool or visit with the other guests. I'm not a breakfast eater but I did treat myself every morning to their wonderful selection of things to eat and drink, served in authentic china, glassware and wood displays that really fit the surroundings. I love that they have an onsite garden and also use local cheeses and wines and they will cater to dietary restrictions as needed. The hosts are there to provide maps, restaurant suggestions, umbrellas, attraction info, set up a spa treatment on the property or anything else you'd need. The only drawback was it's proximity to the Mass turnpike ( car/ truck noise). I probably won't get a chance to get back to that area again, but if I ever do I would definitely stay there. Go ahead and treat yourself. You'll need to make reservations way ahead of your trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Airport South; City: Florence Kentucky; Review: This room had a different setup than any other I've ever stayed in. The shower and toilet were separated and both had sliding doors with frosted glass centers. I thought it was neat till I realized and light or sounds would be easily noticed by those in the bed. Also, the tv is in the space between the living room area and bed area. So the bed closest to the window can barely see it. The staff were nice and the bed firm. The room was spotless except the discoloration of the shower floor which I found odd for such a new hotel. I didn't have breakfast but there were lots of people enjoying it. The hotel location is convenient and close to numerous food and shopping options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Harrisonburg; City: Harrisonburg Virginia; Review: We stayed here one night on our way down I81 and it was such a great hotel at a reasonable price. The entire hotel was spotless, the bed comfortable and I especially liked the room set up. I read recently about newer hotels trying to figure out how to cut down on noise, ( hallway, bathroom, refrigerator, air conditioning unit) which has lead to some strange configurations. But this one is great. Bathroom and frig area first. Living area as the buffer area and bed in the back. We had a short stay so didn’t get to use any amenities. The only hitch was that one of the two check in computers was down, so we waited quite a while in line but when we got to the desk she apologized and offered extra reward points for our trouble. In short- stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: HYATT house Pittsburgh South Side; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: Their rooms are spacious and clean in an area where you have access to walking paths, shopping and eateries. We travel a lot and the three things that set places apart are comfortable bed, room size and something a lot of people don’t even think of- heat/air unit. 🏅🏅🏅The heating unit was the quietest I’ve ever had in a hotel and did NOT blow directly on the bed ( which is especially a problem when sleeping with a/c blowing on you all night) I loved the huge walk-in shower and fluffy towels. Just another mark of a classy hotel. Staff is always helpful and know the area well. They have free van shuttle to many attractions. Inquire at the Valet desk. Next time in Pgh we’ll be staying here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: JW Marriott Marco Island; City: Marco Island Florida; Review: We enjoyed our stay here. The room was spacious and comfortable. The shower was huge. I loved having a patio to enjoy each morning and evening and the bellman even informed me of the exact time the sunset would be. 👏 You can opt out of maid service in lieu of more Marriott points. The beach is huge and includes chairside service of drinks and food! The pool as well. There are plenty of options for food. We visited the frozen yogurt place every afternoon. I only have two complaints. The beach chairs need to be replaced. The straps gave way too easily and I found myself sitting up against the frame. The check in station, when busy, is so loud an area it’s almost impossible to hear the representative’s questions/ instructions. We enjoyed our stay very much ( especially the 80 degree weather in January)☀️; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort Spa at Grand National; City: Opelika Alabama; Review: To be honest, I stayed overnight one night at this hotel on my way back from New Orleans, after a 7 Hour drive. I just needed a place to rest and relax and this place fit the bill. My husband made the reservation but I was glad to be at a hotel that was off the beaten path and away from all the congestion near the highway. I honestly did not use any of the amenities there because it was such a short stay, but the bed was comfortable and the room was on the larger size. The room and the facilities definitely were outside the norm of a regular Marriott. I read several reviews that said that there was a lot of noise and I concur with that. Fortunately the hotel wasn’t in high-capacity but people going up and down the hallway definitely could be heard. The only other negative thing I noticed was that the welcome staff did not say anything about availability of breakfast or checkout time which I think is pretty standard stuff. I liked that the rooms had a balcony to sit on to overlook the pool and back wooded area. I just wish I would’ve been there long enough to use it. 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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Ghosts by Gaslight; Author: Jack Dann; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Personally I care not at all what the proper steampunk story might be. This collection introduced me to a fine new cadre of horror, speculative, supernatch storytellers, and I'm grateful. To name my favorites: Rose Street Attractors/Shepard; Christopher Raven/Goss; Blackwood's Baby/Barron. My biggest pleasant surprise was Peter S Beagle's Music, When Soft Voices Die. I'd heretofore thought of him as merely "the unicorn guy" (I'm sorry!!!), but this story is exquisite, dark, and haunting. Now that I returned the book to the library, I wish I could read that story again. At least, as fate would have it, mere days after reading and appreciating my first Beagle, I had the great luck to hear his story El Regalo read on the wonderful Podcastle. Seek that out, you should.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A fluffy little delight, especially on audio CD, the narrator tussling with that Scottish brogue. Never knew I liked sci fi romance until now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Omega (The Academy, #4); Author: Jack McDevitt; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not his best. But McDevitt is McDevitt and I revel in sci fi with character driven story. You go, Jack. Even when you phone it in, I still enjoy the call.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: All 3 Hunger Games books could have been smushed into one moderately long novel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World; Author: Jill Jonnes; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: I confess that to finish this book I needed several weeks forcing myself through 20 pages a day while I ran on a treadmill. BUT I don't usually devour nonfiction anyway. So if you do, then this is a fascinating read. I wanted more about Tesla and less about business, but that wasn't the entire focus of the book, I know. I came away from it with a sense of sadness and wonder for dreamers and inventors everywhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Call for the Dead (George Smiley, #1); Author: John le Carre; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Another audio CD I listened to. Me during chapters 1 through 5: "LeCarre is brilliant. I love spy novels." Me during chapters five through ???: Zzzzzzzzzzzzz Me after chapter ???, when I realized I had accidentally listened to the last three CD's before the earlier ones: Ah well. Done! Still putting it on my "read" list.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen; Author: Christopher McDougall; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A couple weeks ago I saw a guy running in huarache wannabe sandals down a three mile stretch of paved road. Slap slap slap. I could almost hear his joints disintegrating. I loved this book, but I am perplexed that some people think barefoot running belongs on concrete. It belongs to the Tarahumara, really. That's not to say I wasn't inspired by the tenacity depicted in this book (some might say folly). I think I might have preferred to read only about Jenn or the Indians, the two extremes. Mostly I developed a sense of awe for the human foot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character; Author: Richard Feynman; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Richard Feynman digs bossa nova. Thus, I dig Feynman.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Full Dark, No Stars; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Audiobook review... Definitely get the audio CD version if you can, because Craig Wasson, who reads "1922" and "Fair Extension" is a God of Narration. I can't say the same for the female narrator of "A Good Marriage" and "Big Driver" though. She sounds like she's smiling all through the reading, which is slightly creepy in a way that the narration shouldn't be (seriously, even for a King story).; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson; Author: Lyndsay Faye; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: So well done that I kept forgetting I was reading a Lyndsay Faye novel, and not an original Conan Doyle story. Thrilling to read and wonder how it might all play out, and if true at least to the history of the Ripper, how would he have eluded Holmes? Also the humor was spot-on, dry and delightful, and I loved Miss Monk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Forest for the Trees; Author: Betsy Lerner; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Not as helpful as I had hoped. Skip it and read Bird by Bird.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Too bad the actual story didn't live up to the premise or the strange photographs.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Magicians (The Magicians #1); Author: Lev Grossman; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: There is something Donna Tartty about Grossman's Magician books; a low grade melancholia permeates even the wittiest scenes and dampens the magic with a gritty self-absorbed realism. But I looooved it, and enjoyed both novels on audio CD.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Magician King (The Magicians, #2); Author: Lev Grossman; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I can't help loving these Quentin the Loser King novels. Despite all the times the word "weird" appeared. Just as, after seeing the movie Hot Fuzz, I will never again hear the phrase "the greater good" without mocking it, I'll never use the word weird again without cringing. But I am still jealous of Grossman's knack for similes and metaphors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Ready Player One; Author: Ernest Cline; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is not the best prose you'll ever find. That's not why we're here, dude. It's the Eighties references! I cried for the loss of my own Atari while reading this book. Then I watched Night of the Comet to cheer myself up after I finished the book. I wish I were a smarter nerd.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Rendezvous with Rama (Rama, #1); Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Much better than I expected, but as dry as I feared. I don't usually think "this would make a great movie" when I'm reading a classic, but here I couldn't help thinking "I wish Ridley Scott would work this up." I suppose that means a debt is owed to Clarke once again, for his pioneering vision, if not his plywood characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Started Early, Took My Dog (Jackson Brodie, #4); Author: Kate Atkinson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Don't read this review. Just go read all of Atkinson's Jackson Brodie novels right effing now. They are hilarious and bittersweet labyrinthine tangles of character and fate. If I'm reading my nook on the treadmill and it's Brodie time, people stare at me when I laugh out loud at the funny parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: American Fantastic Tales: Terror and the Uncanny from the 1940's Until Now; Author: Peter Straub; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I seem to like only Kiernan's The Long Hall on the Top Floor (it's not often that you come across a narrator like this).; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Codex; Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Three stars isn't to say I didn't enjoy the story; airport novel at its best, cliched jungle noir at its semi-worst. I could have done without Sally and her golden waves of hair, sharpshooter skills or no. I could have enjoyed a whole novel about the translation of the Codex itself, but I will seek the real deal from professionals like Wade Davis. If you are looking for an excellent novel along a somewhat similar trail as The Codex, I highly recommend Night of the Jaguar by Michael Gruber. But do yourself the favor of reading the first two novels in his trilogy before that: Tropic of Night and Valley of Bones.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Stars My Destination; Author: Alfred Bester; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: One should only read this book whilst very very stoned, or at gunpoint. This is the scifi novel Kerouac might have written, if Kerouac had no soul. I can think of no character in this novel that I cared about whatsoever, in a good or bad way. I wanted to jaunte into the center of the sun rather than slog my way through one more page of Gully Foyle's obnoxious exploits. If you're going to tell a revenge tale, at least make me care about the revenge. At least, given the time period it was written (1956), this novel isn't the usual pulp fiction with cheap bad prose; it sports some decent vocab and it's wildly creative in creating new jargon and cool slang. It throws out ideas that are revolutionary and it feels recent. But it wasn't enough for me - must have character development! I can see how jaunting might be disruptive and perhaps that's why navigating the story structure felt like rocketing through a debris field in space. Big wow. Still bored.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: A Canticle for Leibowitz; Author: Walter M. Miller Jr.; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm usually not fond of old school sci fi (Yes I said it). I can't seem to get past the casual misogyny, the dry tone, and the lack of characterization. Get past all that and you know there's ingenuity and science-love and philosophizing about humanity, but.... So I'd been thinking that A Canticle for Leibowitz might be a good way to draw me back into the realm of the Grand Masters - and then I realized that Walter M. Miller Jr wasn't a Grand Master. Which was seriously shocking to me. This is an excellent book (and of course it did win a Hugo). Also, I listened to it as an audiobook, which was very well done - great voicework by Tom Weiner. The novel's narrative is divided into three different eras to illustrate the progress (really, regress) of human society post-nuclear holocaust. If that sounds depressing, it is - but also it's not. There are meaningful, thought-provoking side stories involving religion, tribal warfare and medical ethics, portrayed with realistic dialogue and grit. The characters are mostly men, no surprise, but this - perhaps on purpose, probably not - makes the point to me that hey, if all the characters were women, civilization as depicted in the novel might not cycle right back into war. There is a strange bit of hope at the end of the book, in the form of a mutant woman-savior who may be the harbinger of a new era, a new species - but maybe that's just how I saw her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: An Evil Guest; Author: Gene Wolfe; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book failed to live up to its book jacket blurb, and I'm super disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastard, #2); Author: Scott Lynch; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is the Jean Tannen novel I wanted so badly. And cried over. Wow. I wish life were a Scott Lynch novel, the good and the bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Informationist (Vanessa Michael Munroe, #1); Author: Taylor Stevens; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: "Blazingly brilliant" is overstating it, but this was a great beach read. The heroine is really not at Lisbeth Salander's level, but I still kept reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Trading in Danger (Vatta's War, #1); Author: Elizabeth Moon; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Elizabeth Moon's Vatta's War series is the best thing in sci fi to have happened to me since Joan Vinge's Summer Queen/Winter Queen books. Enthralling blend of female heroism, character development, and space action. Accompanying Captain Kylara Vatta on her journey to becoming a legend has been a real treat. I am on book 4 out of the total 5, and I don't want the trip to end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Satisfyingly fluffy - and I have the feeling that because I listen to these Parasol Protectorate novels as audiobooks, I'm getting a completely different, and possibly more fulfilling, experience. Emily Gray (the reader) has a great time romping through all the different accents and affectations. Don't expect anything earthshattering, just good fun and better writing than can be found in most genre novels. I highly recommend listening.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Blindsight (Firefall, #1); Author: Peter Watts; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I raced through this book somewhat desperately, hoping it would get better than it was and live up to the grand praise. I was let down. I thought the story itself was merely mediocre, propped up by some wicked ideas and lingo from half a dozen scientific disciplines - I kept wishing I were reading a nonfiction book. And maybe it should have been - most characters' stories were skimmed over by the writing, in favor of the first person narrator, who wasn't that interesting (if that was the point, then.....lame). The insights into the nature of consciousness and communication definitely made me want to do some further reading, but not here - I got bored with the tiresome onslaught of trying-too-hard hip metaphors that bogged down the action and muddied up almost every descriptive passage. And how many times can Watts use the word topology? I hate that word now. Plus...vampires? Let's just throw that in here, too, with a "scientific explanation" for them, to further show off. I felt like the whole book was shouting, "look how cool and smart I am" instead of hey, look how cool science is. And yet, I finished it and liked it a lot better than some other Hugo winners. Watts is smart, no doubt about that, smarter than me, but I think I enjoyed his snarky "Notes and References" way better than the novel itself. So there you go.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Tigana; Author: Guy Gavriel Kay; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Tigana, Tigana, wherefore did it take me two years to read you Tigana? Actually it took two years to LISTEN to it on audiobook - yes - there was even minimal effort required - I had only to listen! - and yet I still had a hard time getting through this. The novel has such glorious moments of poignancy and poetry, and amazing characters, but it didn't pull me in and shake me around like Robin Hobb or Lynn Flewelling books do.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1); Author: Scott Lynch; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Cheers for Jean Tannen! I like him best, but I have a weakness for sidekicks. Maybe he's not just a sidekick though...shame on me. Here's to Jean and his Wicked Sisters!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Kingdom of Bones (Sebastian Becker, #1); Author: Stephen Gallagher; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Unputdownable. I for one loved the blend of supernatural and period mystery, and didn't find it contrived. A great prequel to The Bedlam Detective.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Black Prism (Lightbringer, #1); Author: Brent Weeks; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am 3 pages in, and the prose is awful already. Actual sentence: "It was the kind of beauty that made you shit your pants." Seriously? I will keep going for now, but I'm doubtful this book will get better.... Update. I don't see how I can ever finish this. The premise (chromatic sorcery...?) doesn't thrill me and the dialogue is gratingly awkward. Better things to do!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: 12.21; Author: Dustin Thomason; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A prime example of how listening to a novel as an audiobook can force me to actually finish. This was a formulaic medico-apocalypto-thrillo, as is probably obvious. I will say that I've quit on worse books like this, and I'm surprised I kept listening to this one despite the most bland narrator ever. So that's saying something. I don't think I ever expected that a novel could make me feel like it's the end of the world as we know it, and I...am bored.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Last Werewolf (The Last Werewolf, #1); Author: Glen Duncan; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Despair, because I'm listening to this on audiobook and Robin Sachs' narration is simply delicious, then I looked him up and he passed away last February. Mr. Sachs, thanks, wherever you may be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Caliban's War (The Expanse, #2); Author: James S.A. Corey; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another good one from the Corey writing team. Not as wild a ride as Leviathan's Wake, but I almost like this sequel better for its character development and single-mindedness, and the friendship between Avasarala and Bobbie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Carnival of Souls; Author: Melissa Marr; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought Twilight had the patent on wimpy adolescent girls who need to be "protected" by paranormal hunky types, but nope. I finished this book happens because I listened to it. James Marsters narrated, and wooo-eeee, Spike you are delicious. He could read the tax code to me and I'd swoon. As it was, I still couldn't help grimacing. The plot is kinda silly and none of the relationships are believable or exciting.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Little Brother; Author: Cory Doctorow; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I have the same issue with this book that Wealhtheow has - strawmen. For me, every character is a caricature, strawman, mouthpiece, or letdown. My number one beef is that the character of Darryl - whom the reader should care about because it's his wrongful imprisonment that drives Marcus' revenge - is not even there throughout the novel. And no, just because we barely even get to know Darryl before he's wrongfully arrested and imprisoned (in the book and from the narrative) until the very end, that doesn't mean we should care about him more. I still wanted to know him - heck, I would have preferred the book be narrated by him. Marcus, the first person narrator and "hero" (or anti-hero that could've been), is so elitist and patronizing that I even started to think maybe that was Doctorow's point - was he trying to say that even a spoiled, tech-savvy teenager has something to say about the state of privacy and freedom in America post-911? Nah. Nah? I mean, I know I was a spoiled teenager once with idealistic views that I still hold to, but I really hope I wasn't such a tool like Marcus. I'm not the brightest crayon in the box when it comes to politics, but gah, give me a protagonist I can root for, especially when I want so badly to root for him!! But he's fricking annoying!!! I also cringed and laughed at the mansplaining and patronizing. I laughed out loud at some of the things this teenage narrator felt he had to "explain" to ANY reader (even the target audience, which I assume is 13 year old boys?) - the definition of the word gait; the translation and explanation of a favela; the Golden Gate Bridge!! Just to mention a few of MANY. By the time he threw out a reference to caltrops and DIDN'T dictionary-definition it, I though wow, maybe Marcus is tired of his own condescension. What's most disheartening, though, is that the ideology here is so cookie cutter that Doctorow has succeeded in creating his own leftwing progressive strawman for rightwingers to knock down. Bummer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Good Son; Author: Michael Gruber; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I listened to this on audiobook, and it actually took me two attempts to finish it. That's really atypical for me with a Michael Gruber book. His Jimmy Paz books are some of my favorite reads ever. He's brilliant. This was a difficult book to settle into because I really struggle to comprehend international politics, and to me, The Good Son is heavy for a political thriller. Throw in some torture and executions, an ending that's wrapped up too quickly, and some of Gruber's less impressive character development (too unbelievable), and even though I learned quite a bit, I can only give this one 3 stars. The narration was good, especially with several accents required, but still could have used some extra oomph. All the characters sounded drowsy. I got drowsy listening.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Patient Zero (Joe Ledger, #1); Author: Jonathan Maberry; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think I said after reading Dead of Night that I wouldn't do any more Maberry zombie books. Now I really mean it. This one I plowed through in a day and a half like I would with a B-grade made-for-Syfy mini series. Joe Ledger is annoyingly full of himself. I thank him and Maberry though for helping me tick off one more "read" book toward my 2015 Reading Challenge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Those Who Hunt the Night (James Asher, #1); Author: Barbara Hambly; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: James Asher and Lydia Asher and Don Simon, HUZZAH!!! If you want an excellent vampire novel, what are you doing reading this review? Read Hambly's books now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1); Author: Carrie Vaughn; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Well, gotta say it: Aahh-oooo. Werewolves of Denver. Now that's out of the way, let's talk about music. Specifically, how a novel about a werewolf DJ manages not to mention music much at all. At the beginning, there's a few band names and songs tossed out, but then, meh, not much. I guess it's because this is a novel about talk radio, not music radio. Now I know why I loathe talk radio. But, all that said, I did devour this novel (Get it? Werewolf. Devour. Ah har har har. Oh, shuddup.) Kitty Norville is a werewolf. She's young, blonde, feisty, and good with a verbal riposte. (Verbal riposte...is that redundant? Whatever). Kitty's also victimized, cowering, and obeisant. I guess I got kind of tired of her at times, but not enough to make me throw the book across the room (hhmm...that may be due more to the fact that I read this on an iPad, and I wouldn't throw that Precious across the room unless there was a chance I might hit Glenn Beck with it....look at me, continuing the I Loathe Talk Radio theme!!) Wait, stop. I'm starting to sound like I didn't like this book. I did. Really. I liked the idea of a werewolf DJ whose casual late-night talk show reveals to the world the existence of supernaturals such as werewolves and vampires. I appreciated the story, however brutal, of how Kitty got turned; a human act of violence serves to facilitate a supernatural one, and Kitty suffers and survives both. It still irked me the way she acted so subservient to the leader of her pack, but at the same time I thought it was important that she was characterized in such a way. If you're going to write about wolves, real or otherwise, pack dynamics can't be avoided, no matter how much it goes against a girl-power vibe. Kitty's transition from victim to alpha-female, but not necessarily packmate, wasn't a letdown, and I think the series must be all the better for the choices made at the end of this first book. There is one bit that I didn't like. And when I say didn't like, I mean eeeghghghhh. Did NOT like. I'm not thinking of the gory parts or the lack of music. Nope. Comes down to this: when Kitty is in her "wolf form," the POV shifts from first to third person. Aghgh. NO NO NO. It's so awkward and corny. I get that there's a distinct separateness between Kitty the human and Kitty the wolf, but I just can't roll with a sudden switch from "I" to "she." And the she parts in italics. She-wolf interlude!! Bah. Kitty and the Midnight Hour is a page-turner, yeppers. It's witty and suspenseful. But there's a subtle nuance of gooberness to it. Kind of...oooh, cringe, trying too hard to be badass. I forgive that. Because oooh, cringe, I myself try too hard to be badass. Maybe some extra punk rock would've made this novel a little more cool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Gun Machine; Author: Warren Ellis; Genres: history, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I don't know about all three star ratings here...I thought Gun Machine was great. I listened to Reg E Cathey read it on audiobook, and his deeeeep rough voice was perfect for the gritty rampage of this novel. This is noir noir with a hint of the uncanny and snappy dialogue. I want more of John and his CSU pals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2); Author: Jim Butcher; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Why do I enjoy this dorkass sorcerer? Because I am a dorkass. Sigh. Also because I just keep picturing Paul Blackthorne.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Afraid; Author: Jack Kilborn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Right now I'm about halfway through this demented gorefest, and I can't help laughing out loud at every melodramatic shock-and-guffaw sentence like: And THAT'S when the house collapsed. And THAT'S when Mrs. Teller grabbed his foot! Not even when Taylor began to bite her knee! And then the light went off! Dun-dun-dun-DUN!!!!! Not necessary.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: The Maltese Falcon; Author: Dashiell Hammett; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Barf. And I love crime fiction. Sam Spade is gross. Just thinking about his yellowy gray eyes and wolfish grin makes me shudder. So glad I finally choked down this boring pile of turds. Regret for wasted time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: The Warrior's Apprentice (Vorkosigan Saga, #2); Author: Lois McMaster Bujold; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I heart Miles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Joyland; Author: Stephen King; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Listened to this on audio CD, read by Michael Kelly. Adding him to my list of favorite narrators. He has a warm, comforting voice and can do accents. A soothing, wrap-me-up-in-a-blankie voice. Made the novel better than it probably is.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Picking Up: On the Streets and Behind the Trucks with the Sanitation Workers of New York City; Author: Robin Nagle; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I am so glad this book exists. Sanitation workers are unsung heroes. RESPECT.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon; Author: Kevin Fedarko; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: An epic and exhilarating experience, reading this book. The actual story of the speed run isn't told until 2/3 of the way in, and yet that seems entirely fitting and totally worth the reader's journey. This nonfiction book feels like an epic drama - poignant characterization, passionate description of the Colorado and the Canyon and the glory of river running, detailed and fascinating descriptions of Glen Canyon Dam's engineering, prose that is simultaneously seat-of-the-pants and exquisitely detailed. A wonderful read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly; Author: Anthony Bourdain; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Couldn't put this down. If you have ever worked in a professional kitchen - I don't care if it's McDonald's or some New York five-star restaurant - you already know everything he's gonna say - but you could never say it like Bourdain does. So. Much. Effing. Fun. I'm hungry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Stress of Her Regard; Author: Tim Powers; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, poetry, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Trying to describe the gist of this to someone who's never heard of it would be impossible and would sound absolutely ludicrous, so I leave that to better goodreads reviewers. The main character, Michael Crawford, is the best part - poor guy. Byron, Keats, Shelley and a host of other historical personages also show up. I wish I had loved this book like most people seem to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1); Author: Ann Leckie; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I can't even. Me too dumb to write meaningful review. Book too smart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements; Author: Sam Kean; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: LOVED THIS. So entertaining and detailed and funny - zigzagging all over history, chemistry, physics, society, geology. I learned so much and want to learn more. I'm off to read The Violinist's Thumb now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic; Author: David Quammen; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: The most riveting book I have read in a long time. Quammen is King.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Friday; Author: Robert A. Heinlein; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Heinlein, you...you....ugh. I give up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Pride of Chanur (Chanur #1); Author: C.J. Cherryh; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: OMG Yes! Cat aliens! I don't even like books with feline protagonists but I made an exception for this boss-ass book! So great. Flip sci fi tropes upside down you awesome cats in space!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The World Without Us; Author: Alan Weisman; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Really great audiobook to listen to when you're in the car doing sporadic errands - because the book is sporadic and vignette-y to me. It's all over the place, but I liked it a lot. Warning - you may have guessed - it's not uplifting! Or perhaps it is! Bye bye humans! Learned more about Chernobyl than I expected and now want to find out more. The narrator, though, was really not to my liking. Dry, emotionless, like listening to a soap commercial. Nonfiction doesn't have to be read that way!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Annihilation (Southern Reach, #1); Author: Jeff VanderMeer; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Definitely creepier than I expected (glad!) and kept me up all night. The book seemed to me like an uncanny nature writing exercise, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but it left me wanting more of a punch, like I wanted to be reading a Barry Lopez or a Rick Bass essay. A huge amount of suspense here, but I almost felt that the Lighthouse scenes were more climactic than the encounter at the bottom of the Tower/Tunnel. I don't know if I'd feel differently about the ending if I didn't know that there's two more books in the series. I definitely loved the descriptions of Area X - there's a great Huffington Post piece by VanderMeer where he lists several books that influenced his writing of the Southern Reach trilogy - check it out: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Martian; Author: Andy Weir; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I am absolutely flabbergasted by the rave reviews of this book. By page 3, I knew it was a stinker, and yet I stuck through it to the boring end. I wanted to be able to say definitively that I did not like it. I didn't like the flat characters, the weak dialogue, the lame attempts at humor, and the utter lack of suspense. I could have enjoyed the science (because Lawd knows, there was MORE than enough of it - wrong or right), but I couldn't stand the scientist. Watney is a complete tool. Most of the book reads like one long drawn out monologue by Bill Nye as channeled by a cocky teenager who says "Yay!" a lot. Sound fun? Well, it isn't. What a letdown. I would rather read Phil Plait. Of course, he liked The Martian, too. Sigh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Childhood's End; Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Well, I choked this down. Dry as sawdust. Dated. I cringe every time a male character thinks/talks about a female character. I skimmed the sparknotes after I read the book itself, and there isn't much difference between the two. I can see how this novel started as a short story - it should have stayed as such and that would have kept the plot more compact and powerful and maybe helped Clarke with his bland character development. As it is, 212 pages is too long and I thought that most of the "big moments" (ie the alien ships arriving in the skies) fell flat as the prose. Only the last 3rd of the book felt rewarding. There are a few prescient points, such as "Soon people won't be living their lives anymore. It will be a full-time job keeping up with the various family serials on TV!" For the more positive review, definitely see Jo Walton's essay on the Tor website. [url]-...; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Leviathan (Leviathan, #1); Author: Scott Westerfeld; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I honestly didn't think I'd have that much to say about this book as I read the first 10 or 15 chapters (they are short chapters). I don't usually read Young Adult novels, so if you don't either, be forewarned that this is definitely YA in tone and character. I read the first chapters and couldn't help thinking, if only somebody had done some Control-Effing on this manuscript, hunting out certain words and phrases that are repeated ad nauseum, I might have enjoyed this book more. Then I realized that I did enjoy myself quite a bit when by chapter 16 I was soon able to predict with stunning accuracy whenever the heroine was about to describe the dorsal area of a ship or a person, or blurt out barking spiders! Or when SUDDENLY the word SUDDENLY was used again! SUDDENLY!! I found myself, in real life, constantly referring to people as barmy bumrags. And what is that smell - is that the bitter almond scent of hydrogen gas?!! Don't worry, it's only just a squick, not a major leak. Around about the time when our feisty heroine Deryn and our hero-on-the-run Alek finally meet up, I started getting into the book, and I even laughed out loud a few times. Then I quickly frowned and thought, hey, isn't this a novel about war? There are battles and fight scenes, but the casualties and circumstances are treated in a breezy, offhand way - to me, at least (again, I don't know - is that what YA is usually like? And if so - why? Why shouldn't teenage POV's be less self-involved?) I don't know how I feel about the Worldbuilding Lite as well. Maybe I was confused, but the Darwinists in the novel seemed to be more like genetic engineers manipulating the animal kingdom for humanity's own ends. That just didn't sit well with me, and the alternative, according to the book, seemed to be that I must align myself with Alek's Clanker derision of the Darwinists, in favor of mechanical behemoths. Wait - is there no third option here? I realize - yes, really do - that this is alternate history, and that steampunk allows authors the chance to play with not only what might have been but what might be (and throw in a bowler hat). I just couldn't quite settle into this particular version. And then it ended in a (mild) cliffhanger! Barking spiders! It couldn't have been so bad, because I do want to read the sequel. And cheers for the lack - lack! - of a big reveal where Deryn confesses I'm-really-a-boy to Alek. I'm sure it's coming though. Another cheers to Alan Cumming's genius audiobook narration. Alan, you whisked me gleefully through this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: L.A. Outlaws (Charlie Hood, #1); Author: T. Jefferson Parker; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Listened to the audiobook version, and it's one of the few (only?) I've encountered with dual narrators. I can see why that would be necessary for this book, given the two POV's, Suzanne and Charlie, but I don't like the production. I will say that Susan Ericksen goes all out with her portrayal of Suzanne Jones, and I simply wish she could have read the whole book. She would've done fine with the Charlie chapters. And I could do without the talking-through-a-tin-can interjections when a character's voice is supposed to be in someone's head. BUT - the story is fun and somewhat suspenseful - I always like a Parker novel. If you do, too, don't avoid this audiobook, just be forewarned.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Blackbirds (Miriam Black, #1); Author: Chuck Wendig; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I think I read a review deriding the way Miriam talks....I love the way she talks. Dirty, foulmouthed feisty survivor. Love her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Carmilla; Author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I thought for sure this would be a boring, stale old tale. One of those books where I'd think "yes, yes, but now we have Barbara Hambly and Vampire Diaries and Let the Right One In, who cares about this old Le Fanu dude...." Wrong! How dare I. This was creepy and sinister and shivery and deserves its place in exalted vampire canon (so sayeth me).; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1); Author: John Scalzi; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Old Man's War had so much going for it that I forgave some of its flaws (it's philosophical but only kinda lite, it's a little bit YA even though it stars senior citizens, I didn't love love love the characters but I liked them allright). After reading The Martian and feeling so utterly disappointed and slightly appalled, it was refreshing to dive into Old Man's War and find a writer capable of mature dialogue AND goofy vulgar humor, instead of a failed attempt at both. This book was a page turner with a surprisingly emotional story within its military sci fi action. Like probably everyone else, I couldn't help comparing it to Starship Troopers - or rather, sometimes I forgot which book I was reading. I appreciated the female characters' portrayals here - they're all soldiers together, and that's that, but everybody still has a unique personality. This was especially important for the character of Jane - a lesser author might have copped out and comprised her into some kind of half-Kathy, half-blankslate. Or at the very least, stuck her with a "who am I?" helplessness. Instead Jane embraces her self-discovery and remains independent, while still being motivated by love and duty. This is one of the few novels I've read that made me actually want some kind of superhuman body modifications. Sorta.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Paladin of Souls (World of the Five Gods, #2); Author: Lois McMaster Bujold; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Exceptional. Love it for its development of a mature, headstrong heroine, who nonetheless has flaws and weaknesses, but grows throughout the course of this story, until all of a sudden, you realize she is a changed woman at the end, for the better. A little romance, swords and sorcery...winner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, #1); Author: Jack Campbell; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Highly enjoyable military sci fi. I didn't feel as attached to the main character as I had hoped (and let's face it, he's really the only fully developed character), but eh, no biggie. For once I was actually more interested in battle plans and fleet maneuvers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1); Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Will Patton does a great job reading the audiobook. Get it for a long road trip and you'll be glad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: White Fire (Pendergast, #13); Author: Douglas Preston; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I've been reading the Preston & Child Pendergast series like a maniac this past year, and they are consistently good snackin'. But this one left not a bad taste in my mouth, but more like no taste in my mouth. In previous books the character of Corrie brought a rebellious spark that counterbalanced the qualities of the other female characters - Laura Hayward's ambitious & experienced cop, Constance's genteel steel - but this time Corrie is not much more than a damsel in distress making dumb decisions that I didn't believe. And Pendergast isn't much more than window dressing against the backdrop of a stereotyped Colorado ski town. Bummed!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Lock In (Lock In, #1); Author: John Scalzi; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Ripping good. I wanted to give it 5 stars but I agree with TheGeekyBlogger on the overuse of "said" and "say." Otherwise this book was just so much fun: smart, fast-paced, and cohesive. I'm always looking for novels that effortlessly blend realistic characters, action, funny dialogue, social awareness, and geeky science. This is one. I'm intrigued that some readers seem to assume that Chris Shane is a "guy." I don't think Shane's gender is ever specified (correct me if I'm wrong...). Another aspect of the book I enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Pines (Wayward Pines, #1); Author: Blake Crouch; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I bet this will be an intriguing TV show. I hope so.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Book of Pirates, The; Author: Jamaica Rose; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: This was super-informative for what amounts to a YA Pirate-Info book (complete with home handicrafts...how to make yer own hardtack, mateys???). I quite enjoyed learning about all things pirate and these authors clearly love their subject.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Five-Twelfths of Heaven (Roads of Heaven, #1); Author: Melissa Scott; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book. See my review over at Luna Station Quarterly; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Pirates of Somalia: Inside Their Hidden World; Author: Jay Bahadur; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Somebody tell me where I can find more books like this about modern day piracy. I especially appreciated the attention paid to accounting and social hierarchy - I know that's weird to want in a book about pirates, and there's no shortage of riveting accounts of pirate attacks here - but I thought this book did a good job of balancing the sensational and the day-to-day world of a Somali pirate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles #2); Author: Frank Herbert; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Is it wrong that I want more novels that are all about Alia and Hayt? Do these exist in fan fiction?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Sins of the Fathers (Matthew Scudder, #1); Author: Lawrence Block; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I had no idea. No idea.... all those years growing up with hardback Lawrence Block books on my parents' bookshelves. I should have read them! It's not too late now, and honestly, even though the Matt Scudder series kicked off in the 1970's, this first book doesn't feel dated or cliched. It's the real deal. Boozy, world-weary New York noir. Gimme!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Blue Hour (Merci Rayborn, #1); Author: T. Jefferson Parker; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Riveting. This could have been any old serial killer novel - and I almost stopped reading it because the portrayals of creepy murderers are so hideous - but there's a beauty here that counterbalances the horror and makes The Blue Hour into an exceptional book. Parker's prose is spare and clean when it needs to be, like good noir. Then he wallops you upside the head with the personalities of his characters, his descriptions of pain and heroism - Detective Hess' cancer battle and his chemo treatments, Merci's anger and ambition in the face of sexual harassment, the relationship that develops between these two individuals while they hunt for the killer. This might also be the first novel I've read about a killer that made me laugh at the killer's pathetic ego, simply in the way Parker occasionally lets the man's indignant, psychopathic thoughts unspool - gruesomely funny, ridiculous and chilling at the same time. Here's another thing: this could've been a damsel in distress book at the end, with Merci saved by Hess. I almost knocked it down a star for that, before I got to the final chapters. Also, If you want an excellent audiobook, I listened to the version read by Richard McGonagle (it might be the only version on audiobook). I haven't been this enthralled with a crime novel since listening to Stephen Hoye's narration of The Black Dahlia. McGonagle has that deep, resonant voice that's just a little rough and is exactly how I would have imagined the voice of Detective Tim Hess. He doesn't quite handle women's voices that well, but there aren't many women talking or narrating this book, and his performance for Merci's chapters worked okay for me. So glad there's two more books in the Merci Rayborn series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Maplecroft (The Borden Dispatches, #1); Author: Cherie Priest; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read it in 2 nights! One of the rare cases where I devoured a book written in epistolary style. Awesome dive into Lovecraftian mythos, great female leads, supernatural suspense, geeky science yay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Shadow Out of Time; Author: H.P. Lovecraft; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wish this had been shorter - I was surprised at how bored I was.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Shards of Time (Nightrunner, #7); Author: Lynn Flewelling; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Such a bittersweet, exhilarating, goin'-out-on-top series finale. I am going to miss these characters so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: The second half of this book is better than the first. What? I know. It's a tragicomedy right? Or maybe better yet it's a comitragedy, because those kinds of mashups don't ever end on the comedy. But I felt like the first half of the book stumbled a bit, trying to get the quirky dialogue right, trying too hard. I dunno, maybe that was intentional, like how first love is all awkward and stuff and then comfy and blissy and I did laugh a few times at the wit. A quick read, but I didn't get as emotionally attached as everybody else. Because I am made of stone!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Eterna Files (Eterna Files, #1); Author: Leanna Renee Hieber; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read this for the "Clear Your Reader" challenge over at Worlds Without End. I wish I'd found more to love in this book. I received my copy as a free ARC from Netgalley.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Time Roads; Author: Beth Bernobich; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Beth Bernobich's The Time Roads is Steampunk Lite with a twist of Time Travel. That might sound less enjoyable than the actual reading experience, which is mostly a mild disappointment; flat but still somewhat entertaining. The prose is crisp and the vocabulary appropriately antique; the worldbuilding is thoughtful, but not spectacular. It's plausible that more research went into Irish names than almost everything else here, except possibly prime numbers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Mayhem; Author: Sarah Pinborough; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I want more supernatural thriller books like this, more! So well-done - quietly sinister and utterly chilling without over-the-top gore. My favorite trope of heroes - the ragtag band of flawed humans taking on a monster because it's a moral imperative, do or die. The audiobook is excellent - well-paced, professional and dramatic, and I really love Crossley's voice - to me he is now Dr. Bond forever. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Of Bone and Thunder; Author: Chris Evans; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: As soon as I finished reading Chris Evans' novel Of Bone and Thunder, I immediately went to Roger Ebert's website and reread his review of Platoon. Publishers Weekly characterizes Evans' novel as "Apocalypse Now meets Lord of the Rings," but I think the book's themes channel Oliver Stone more than Coppola. But don't let me stray too far discussing American movies about Vietnam. I bring up Ebert because he was a brilliant, unparalleled observer - of both film and the human condition. And I am a child of the 80's, whose first glimpse into the horrors of the Vietnam War came not from history class, but from a Charlie Sheen flick. Ebert's Platoon review ends with a grave piece of advice: Before you can make any vast, sweeping statements about Vietnam, you have to begin by understanding the bottom line, which is that a lot of people went over there and got killed, dead, and that is what the war meant for them. I received this book as a free ARC from Netgalley.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Secrets of Life and Death (Jackdaw Hammond #1); Author: Rebecca Alexander; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Rebecca Alexander's The Secrets of Life and Death reminded me of Phil Rickman's Merrily Watkins novels - and that's a compliment. Alexander's novel isn't a doorstopper like a Rickman book, but it's a suspenseful supernatural mystery with charming yet flawed characters, and even an old cottage in the country (here, it's Devon). I wanted to put on a wool sweater, brew a pot of black tea, and tuck my feet up next to a cozy fire. And then start looking over my shoulder!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Night Film; Author: Marisha Pessl; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I started off wanting to give this 4 stars at least, because I loved the mood, the characters, and the twisty turny plot and spookiness. But it's just too long - the narrative drags during the home stretch and the Scott McGrath character started to really grate on me. How can someone who's supposed to be a ballsy, live-for-danger investigative reporter be so forgetful, dumb and bland? I wanted Hopper and Nora to narrate their own parts. I loved Pessl's stylistic imagery and esoteric knowledge, but if only this book had been squeezed down into a real roller coaster ride half the size.... This is another novel I listened to that I might not have enjoyed as much simply reading off the page. Jake Weber is always an excellent narrator (see his reading of Roger Hobbs' Ghostman).; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth’s Past, #1); Author: Liu Cixin; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I was so excited to read this - everyone says it's thrilling! I don't know, maybe I just require my thrills to be, well, thrilling. This was just a long, endless info-dump with characters I never really got to know because they were too busy explaining six dimensional protons to me. I even listened to this on audio (which is probably how I was able to finish it). Luke Daniels as a narrator wasn't bad, but if he hadn't attempted a myriad of accents (I give his narration 3 stars) I would have passed out from boredom. As it was, I felt like I was reading a wikipedia article, not a novel. Or maybe The Guide to the Science of The Three Body Problem, which is basically the same as the novel. Smart - yes. Sciencey - to the max. Chinese cultural perspective - yes, great! I think I can only conclude that I like big, loud ballsy sci fi with lots of explosions. When is the next Expanse book coming out?; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Broken Monsters; Author: Lauren Beukes; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: So great to find a book that I couldn't put down. Reminded me a lot of True Detective and all the really excellent BBC police procedurals. Best use of social media in a novel that didn't seem gratuitous or cheesy. Excellently creepy supernatural twists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Nightshifted (Edie Spence, #1); Author: Cassie Alexander; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Started out great for me - I was expecting another boring first-person POV female supernatural asskicker book, where the protagonist is always "Look at me, I'm in leather, I'm badass, and my hair looks great and therefore this book is awesome even though it's trite and all the humor is lame." Nightshifted wasn't that, and I liked the idea of a nurse in a secret paranormal hospital ward, a woman with grit but vulnerabilities. But then I got bored and stopped really believing in any of the plot or characters. I finished it though - a nice diversion, like watching a B horror movie on Syfy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Vor Game (Vorkosigan Saga, #6); Author: Lois McMaster Bujold; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Listened to this on audiobook, and I wish now I had simply read it. I usually love Grover Gardner as a narrator but this time he just didn't do it for me - he read too fast and all the characters sounded the same. Not fair, because the Miles Vorkosigan books are great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Republic of Thieves (Gentleman Bastard, #3); Author: Scott Lynch; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Just so much damn fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Abaddon's Gate (The Expanse, #3); Author: James S.A. Corey; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The Expanse universe is the scariest, creepiest, funniest, thrillingest, messiest place I love to be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Limbus, Inc. (Limbus, Inc #1); Author: Jonathan Maberry; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Yep, great stories, wish I could find collections like this more often...oh hey, there's another in this series. Yessss; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Limbus, Inc.: Book II (Limbus, Inc., #2); Author: Jonathan Maberry; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wish I could agree with almost everyone else who felt this book was better than Limbus Book I. I thought it was addictive reading for sure, but whereas the first collection explored all kinds of imaginative storylines (kind of like a juicy season of Torchwood), this collection maintained the overused theme of macho, down-and-out good guys, with too much same-old lead up to a generic bloodbath, The End. I read them all though! Book III please!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Dead of Night (Dead of Night, #1); Author: Jonathan Maberry; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A bit like cranked up Dean Koontz with lots more swearing and gore. But - hard to put down, even while I was thinking "this isn't that great." Subtle, this book is not. Actually, it reminded me most of Jack Kilborn's Afraid, which I thought was juvenile and eye-rollingly heavy-handed. I really like Maberry's stories in the 2 Limbus Inc collections, but I don't think I like his zombie novels. No biggie, since there are plentaayyy other zombie books out there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Return; Author: Michael Gruber; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Viva Gruber!!! This was a grand read, and Gruber is one of my favorite authors of all time. I have to mention that I first discovered him because I checked out a book-on-CD from my library - Stephen Hoye (one of the BEST voice actors around - check out his rendition of Ellroy's The Black Dahlia - spectacular) reading Gruber's The Book of Air and Shadows - SO good. And the Jimmy Paz books are great fun too. Gruber is one of those writers who yanks you in and doesn't let go. He writes with such authority and finesse and wicked humor that I lose touch with reality, joyfully! And I like that he's a man's man who can write a great female character with guts and flaws who doesn't need rescuing. Woooo!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1); Author: Patricia Briggs; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I reviewed this audiobook over at Luna Station Quarterly: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Cibola Burn (The Expanse, #4); Author: James S.A. Corey; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not up to the previous' books standards at all. The only thing going for it is the Rocinante crew, but I was still forced to endure chapters about Elvi and her girlcrush on Holden, which seemed way more like a plot device than anything substantially interesting.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Miniaturist; Author: Jessie Burton; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: As far as historical fiction goes, I am of the mind that nothing compares to Sarah Waters. I was barely able to finish this book. Even though I picked it myself for my book group (sorry ladies!), I felt ultimately disappointed. The story itself I enjoyed, but it teetered on a rickety scaffolding and flimsy, uneven character development, lashed together with period nuances and Dutch words that were interesting but provided no true depth. Above all, the "character" of the miniaturist and the tiny house with its carved figurines seemed like a gimmick, a failed attempt at intrigue or poignancy, and I ultimately felt the author left this theme in its own abandoned room. I may have completely missed the point, but I tried.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: Naked in Death (In Death, #1); Author: J.D. Robb; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I didn't realize this was a "futuristic" cop novel, but then again, the 2050's setting seemed more like a gimmick to me. First Nora Roberts novel I've ever read - and I was pleasantly surprised. Serial killer novels aren't usually my thing, but I liked the portrayal of Eve Dallas (except how she always says "pal"). Probably a series I'll pick up when I need to up my Reading Challenge quota.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: California Bones (Daniel Blackland, #1); Author: Greg Van Eekhout; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved this. Celebrating that I found Eekhout's books - his humor, writing style, characters, creativity. Everything I look for in a novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Karen Memory; Author: Elizabeth Bear; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I wanted to like this book more than I did. The story, characters, setting, steampunk elements - great. But at times the prose was so confusing I had to reread whole paragraphs. Karen's humor/twang got in the way a lot during the action scenes. Too much clunky narrative made me wish the book had gone through one more round of editing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ok first, Stephen Crossley is just an incredible narrator. 5 stars for the audiobook, which is how I imbibed this novel. Despite Crossley's talents, half the time I had no idea what the heck was going on with this book. The plot and the magic/worldbuilding just didn't grab me. But I truly enjoyed hanging out with Lila and Kell, although I'm not terribly jazzed to seek out the sequel. This is a bummer because Lila is an intriguing female lead. I'll get over it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Superposition; Author: David Walton; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is the book baby you'd get if Michael Crichton and John Grisham got drunk together and read each other some Feynman and Kurzweil. I think I tossed this back in less than 24 hours. Kind of fluffy, not nearly as juvenile as The Martian and yet still reverent of thinky stuff like quantum physics. Reads a bit like a movie tie-in. I'm sure there'll be a movie. I vote Kevin Durand plays Marek.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Books of Blood: Volume Two (Books of Blood #2); Author: Clive Barker; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I decided to read Volume 2 of the Books of Blood first simply because I heard that Jacqueline Ess is going to be a movie soon. I always appreciate the way Barker creates and develops his heroines. My favorite story of Vol. 2 is by far "The Skins of the Fathers" - it reminded me of the 80's cult horror films I loved as a teenager, but with that signature Barker bizarreness, strange eroticism, and parody of human evil. "The New Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short mystery, a twisted little Poe nugget that got me thinking, why doesn't Barker write more period mystery-horror? I didn't really care about "Dread" much, but I didn't read it first - I kind of worked my way backward through the novellas. "Hell's Event" is the quickest read - which makes sense since it's about a race against the devil. All in all, not a bad collection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Hellbound Heart; Author: Clive Barker; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Reading this book is me rebelling against Andy Weir's borefest The Martian. I needed something truly visceral. I saw Hellraiser numerous times in high school but even though I read most everything Barker published, I somehow never got to this book or the Books of Blood. I'm making up for that now! I rewatched Hellraiser too and was surprised to find that it closely follows the book, but it's definitely campier (unintentionally?). Unlike most of these reviews, I prefer the book, but I am a sucker for Barker's elegant grotesquerie and prose, and I felt that Kirsty as daughter in the film didn't resonate like Kristy The Unrequited in the novel. For a better review than I've just given you, check this out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk, #1); Author: Bec McMaster; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great audiobook narrated by Alison Larkin. She rocks all the different voices and accents. I have to confess though that I accidentally listened to this on 1.25x and didn't even notice - nice way to power through a book a wee bit faster than normal. Definitely a romance novel with a paranormal backdrop, but I'm not complaining. Much fun!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Station Eleven; Author: Emily St. John Mandel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was let down. I expected to be bowled over, rocked to my core. I wanted to cry like I did when I read The Dog Stars or The Stand. I did not FEEL real hard, because the characters are mostly only here to serve the pretty prose. Occasionally I found myself enjoying a particular character's story (Clark, Kirsten), but I never felt enraptured. Oh well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution; Author: David Quammen; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Perfect. A warm, witty, compact overview of Darwin's life and work. I already want to read it again (I mean, listen to it again - the narration for the audiobook, as performed by Grover Gardner, was excellent).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Darwin's Ghosts: The Secret History of Evolution; Author: Rebecca Stott; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I enjoyed this collection of essays about Darwin's predecessors like I enjoy collections of short stories - some were wonderful (Aristotle, Wallace) and some I had to reaaaally focus on, and now they barely register. This is a handy companion for Darwin enthusiasts, though, covering a lot of eras and cultures and dropping all kinds of fascinating tidbitty breadcrumb trails to explore along the evolutionary reading path.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Dark Door (Constance and Charlie, #2); Author: Kate Wilhelm; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I reviewed this audiobook over at Luna Station Quarterly. [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: A Head Full of Ghosts; Author: Paul Tremblay; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'd give it five stars except for: I wasn't ever totally scared. At all. I wanted to be scared, or at least unsettled. Mostly this is a sad book - I kept thinking of the revelation in Stephen King's It - that adults are the real monsters, until the end, then I realized we're all monsters. Some of the writing/scenarios seemed awkward to me, like bad TV, but for the most part this was grade-Aminus horror and I recommend it. I listened to the audiobook, which was only so-so, and when I sped up the playback to 1.75, not much changed. A zippy exorcism tale. (Did I really just type that?).; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Knights of the Broadax: The Story of the Wyoming Tie Hacks; Author: Joan Trego Pinkerton; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: One of those gems of local history that's entertaining and full of detail. I read this book while researching for a poem series I'm writing, and I learned so much about this lost era. Also, amazing photographs - and lots of them - taken by the author's father.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Midnight Riot (Peter Grant, #1); Author: Ben Aaronovitch; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Definitely a series you want to check out if you're into smart, funny urban fantasy. Peter Grant is a character I want to keep reading about for sure. Love the insider's inside-out magicky London backdrop and Peter's pragmatic approach to magic - it works somehow. The plot was so-so and slightly silly, but I kept reading didn't I?; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Definitely a page turner, more misery than substance. Finished it in three days, but the whole time I kept waiting for something more to happen, or for the characters to feel more real to me. Three stars because it hooked me and I liked the writing style. But it left me feeling kinda gross.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Why Evolution Is True; Author: Jerry A. Coyne; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I listened to this audiobook while driving through Oregon and it was a perfect companion, especially near the John Day Fossil Beds! The narrator had that gift of making me believe he was actually the author - a real connection to the material. He failed me with his mediocre accent reading the Darwin quotes though. This is a great primer for evolution, with clear examples and evidence - I was never confused or bored, far from it. Coyne can't help throwing in some takedowns of Creationism in almost every chapter, though, and I wish he'd saved his energy for more science instead of arguing against a religious theory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Paletas: Authentic Recipes for Mexican Ice Pops, Shaved Ice & Aguas Frescas; Author: Fany Gerson; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I want to make every recipe in this book. Chile + pineapple. Avocado popsicles! Yes! Super easy and yet decadent recipes for pops, frescas and raspados. Love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Fold; Author: Peter Clines; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Golly Gee this was good weekend readin' fun. At first I really felt like wow, this Clines dude is totally on my wavelength - I mean, a Dina Meyer reference? Sold. But...Nothing new here, not much character development beyond the hero and heroine, the scientists are kinda dumb, the plot takes a Lovecraftian twist mid-book (no complaints there, just....wha???), and I had all manner of objections to almost everything, but damn....I just kept reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End; Author: Atul Gawande; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This was an excellent audiobook. I was hooked for the whole thing. I'm really surprised that I got so much out of this book and came away feeling optimistic, considering a lot of it is about disease and end of life care. I think it's because the book is, on the whole, incredibly hopeful and radical.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Dragon Keeper (Rain Wild Chronicles, #1); Author: Robin Hobb; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm always grateful to immerse myself in the Robin Hobb world. I devoured this first volume in the series and now I'm on to Book 2! I agree with the other reviewers that there's something missing in this series (so far) compared to the Assassin trilogy, but I don't care.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: NOS4A2; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Solidly entertaining but even though I chugged through it I did not entirely feel enraptured. The Christmasland idea annoyed me. I might have loved this book, largely due to the character of Vic McQueen, but then the ending disappointed me. If Vic had been a male character, she would've survived.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Dragon Factory (Joe Ledger, #2); Author: Jonathan Maberry; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is the best WORST book ever. Never has over-the-top been so under-the-whelming. Tell me please how all of this can be boring: genetically engineered diabolical sexpot albino twins; secret scientific research base in the Sonoran desert; Unicorns; expert military team of heroic badasses ready to kick ass against eeeevil Nazi clones and an immortal Josef Mengele - and that's really all of the convoluted crazyballs I can remember because This Book Was Ridiculous [Unicorns] and in desperate need of a weedwhacker - I mean, editor. Don't even get me started on Joe Ledger, The Ultimate Friggin' Epitome of Awesome Manly Fighting Power Who Cannot Be Defeated Ever. Plus - I listened to the audiobook, which takes the redonk up to a whole new level. "Ray Porter" narrates, but he sure sounds like some kind of collaborative pseudonym for Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks and Keanu Reeves to indulge in talentless hack work. "Ray Porter" has to do about a half-dozen accents here, and fails at almost all of them except American Joe. Where exactly in Britain is Grace Cortland from - can't tell from her Ray Porter accent. Oh who cares, she gets fridged in the last act anyway - POINTLESSLY - other than to allow Joe Ledger some manly grief and potential next-book revenge. Also - Drinking Game (desperately needed because this book is three times as long as it should be): Every time Dr. Rudy Sanchez says "Dios Mio" - drink. Every time Joe Ledger mentions that the horror/violence/gore was "indescribable" and then proceeds to describe it: drink. Every time "Ray Porter" tries to perform Otto or Cyrus' accents, and flubs: drink. NO MORE MABERRY BOOKS FOR ME. NO MORE.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Fortune's Pawn (Paradox #1); Author: Rachel Bach; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was entertained, for sure. And we need more books with female heroines who kick butt. But I got tired of listening to Devi talk/think about how smart, tough, fearless, etc etc she is. Enough already, I see that you are, and it's great, but now you're just annoying me. I didn't like the chopped-off ending either - first book in a trilogy or not. Giving it three stars instead of two because I'd like to read more books like this, just with more intricate character development.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: The Human, the Orchid and the Octopus: Exploring and Conserving Our Natural World; Author: Jacques-Yves Cousteau; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Written back in the 90's just before Cousteau's death, this would have been a good soundtrack to my angsty sad teenage environmentalist years. It's kind of a mess - all over the place, not sure if it's a brief bio of Jacques (probably my favorite parts), a primer on humanity's sins against the planet, or a rambling collage of anecdotes. I don't have any bad feelings about it, and Stephen Hoye's narration of the audiobook version was of course top-notch. I just think I should have read something else by/about Cousteau. Mostly I was bored and unchallenged by the material here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Fool's Assassin (The Fitz and the Fool, #1); Author: Robin Hobb; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So so so marvelous. Glad to be back with Fitz, and so great to meet Bee. There is not too much intrigue or action here (until the end) but I loved it! Cozy, emotional, unputdownable. Ready for Book 2 though!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Birdman (Jack Caffery, #1); Author: Mo Hayder; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: YUCK. Not worth finishing, but I did it. I listened to this on audiobook and despite the narrator's valiant work, I can't believe I got through it to the end. Too many revolting serial killer scenes - not my thing. For me it was barely worth the tickmark on my Reading Challenge list (and by mid-book when shit got really gross, that was my only motivation, otherwise this would have been DNF). Even the good-guy characters weren't interesting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 Title: Fool's Quest (The Fitz and The Fool, #2); Author: Robin Hobb; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy is hands-down my favorite fantasy series of all time. Nothing compares to it. With the other series that follow, Hobbs' world just gets richer and more intricate. Having said that, it's been years since I read her, but picking up Fitz' story where we left him at the end of The Golden Fool books, I fell right back in. I think all readers should take that to mean you can jump back into the fire easily, or if you're new to the Fitz books, the characters are so wonderful and the plots so captivating you don't need a backstory (though reading all the previous books is highly recommended). Hobb is so adept at incorporating the history, memories, anecdotes and emotions of the characters without info-dumping; she's at the top of her game here and in book one, Fool's Assassin. The character of Fitz, with his good heart and his self-reproach, is still frustratingly lovable; but really all the characters - from a stable boy to a proud horse named Fleeter to Nettle the skillmistress - command our attention. Hobb can pack a tear-jerking punch into only a few lines of dialogue, and the threads of secrets and intrigue in these novels have been woven into a fine blanket that I happily wrapped up in. A nuclear war could've happened while I was reading Fool's Quest and I would've been oblivious. It's that good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dark Places; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Liked this one better than Gone Girl - it's not as funny but Libby Day is in my opinion likable. I'd still call it an airport read (not a putdown) but it's hard to find airport reads as well done as this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street; Author: Natasha Pulley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book has everything I'm usually gaga for: Victorian London, fantastical elements, feisty heroine, gay romance, clockwork octopus....and yet, I was bored. I couldn't develop much affinity for the characters, largely because the dialogue was too enigmatic and confusing, the plot a weavy convoluted bog. It reminded me of The Time Roads - a novel I also couldn't get into or make sense of, but really wanted to. Ah well. A charming diversion, let's just say.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Slow Bullets; Author: Alastair Reynolds; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was my introduction to Reynolds, a novella that could have been a fine long novel indeed. It's formulaic in the best sense - sort of a celebration of tropes - the prisoner transport ship lost in space/time, the stowaway, the conflicts between so-called "dregs" and non-criminals, the rampant suspicion and mistrust - who is really who he or she claims to be, how does mind-memory compare to data-memory. Made me want to re-watch Aliens and Pandorum simultaneously. The pacing is sharp, though some twists are obvious and the characters could have been smarter (really, you didn't think to search for a small person given the size of the stowaway's spacesuit?). The story's first person POV of a female protagonist is great, but I'm not quite sure that was a success. I still enjoyed this a lot and appreciated where the author went with the concept of the slow bullets and the culmination of a revenge thread. There's quite a bit packed in here, great dialogue (other than a surprising overuse of 20th century "fucking this, fuck that" earthslang), and it ended too soon. I'll definitely be reading more of Alastair Reynolds. I received a free copy of the this book as an ARC from Netgalley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5); Author: James S.A. Corey; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Finally after months of looking for a good novel, I found one I could not put down. Great to be back with the crew of the Rocinante!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Fast and furious, but I didn't like it as much as Dark Places, with Gone Girl second. There's something about the way Flynn can turn a phrase that keeps me hooked through the grisly, unflinching portrayals of "regular" folk.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Murder as a Fine Art (Thomas De Quincey, #1); Author: David Morrell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Oh my this was good! I'm on a gaslight/gothic/sleuthy binge right now and this book was a slam dunk. I am on to read book 2 in the Thomas De Quincey series right now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: The Quick; Author: Lauren Owen; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I quite enjoyed this! No clue why all the bitter fuss and the 1 or 2 star reviews. Forget this crap about a twist - there's no twist, there is just a good story here, finely developed characters and a new slant on old supernatural. Recommended for fans of Sarah Waters and gothic horror.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Outlaw Sea: A World of Freedom, Chaos, and Crime; Author: William Langewiesche; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Only six chapters, each of which reads like a magazine expose (which I think most were, culled from the author's writing for the Atlantic Monthly). Started out examining piracy and sea trade, took a left turn and devoted two chapters to the Estonia ferry disaster, then ended with a chapter about shipbreaking. All of which I found totally engrossing. It's an anecdotal book - no index, no footnotes - sort of like a primer that's got me now seeking out more thorough books on the subject of maritime trade.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: The Family Plot; Author: Cherie Priest; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not scary at all, but a decent page turner.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Behind Her Eyes; Author: Sarah Pinborough; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: What surprise ending? Obvious.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Saucony Originals Women's Bullet Sneaker; Brand: Saucony; Review: Love them. So light and comfortable. I really hope they stay this way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Saucony Originals Women's Bullet Sneaker; Brand: Saucony; Review: Love them. So light and comfortable. I really hope they stay this way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Paskmlna Reversible Paisley Pashmina Shawl Wrap Elegant Colors; Brand: PASKMLNA; Review: Pretty but not as vibrant in color as i Thought. Looking forward to ordering more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: adidas Originals Men's Samoa Retro Sneaker Running Shoe, White/Mercer Blue/Black; Brand: ; Review: These look suspect. Are they real?; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: adidas Men's Samoa Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These look suspect. Are they real?; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Hanes Eco Smart Fleece Pants; Brand: ; Review: That's a no for me. Although they would be great as under clothes that is not what i Brought them for. I thought i was on the set of boogie nights. they were so tight! My poor babys franks and beans! Pray for me and my hopes to have grandkids. Save your families blood line and order 3 sizes up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows: Title: Block Party 5k1: Diplomatic Immunity (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Al-Saadiq Banks Page; Review: Block party was a cool read. Cashmere and "The Mayor." I felt the characters and will give the word out. I gotta read "NO Exit." Now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Streets of New York: Volume One; Author: Anthony Mark; Review: This book was off da hook. I loved the story, the plot and the outcome. It held my interest from begining to end. Mr. Gray started it off correct,with Promise and his daugher. Mr. Anthony took it there with Audrey and V.A, and Mr. White finished it off with you wanting to read Volume II. Ohmigod, I read this book in six hours, because I couldn't put it down. It was so real to me, and it was different. I loved Promise in the begining, but hated him when he had Audrey getting corrupt in the game. And Pooh, he was gangsta. I'm dying to read Volume II. I gotta see what went down with Promise, Squeeze, Show, and Pooh. Because Squeeze and them killed the wrong man in the end, and i know things will heat up in Volume II. MY hats off to these three gifted authors. They colobrated and put together one hell of a book. The story is real, as are the characters. I'm a big fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Crave All Lose All; Author: Visit Amazon's Erick S Gray Page; Review: Mr. Gray did his thang in this book. I read it in one day and it was glued to my hands when I started reading the first chapter. Now this is a street book with a plot, good character development and a profound ending that had me like "Whao" I feel that Mr. Gray did his thang and is on his way...Vincent was a belieavable character that had issues and I loved how Mr. Gray made him come from a strong two parent home with morals and values...because not every hustler comes from a drug addicted mother and a absent father. But he showed the dynmaics of how when a young man gets in the game thinking one way, how soon his values and thoughts will change once that money comes in. This is the first book I read from Mr. Gray and if all his other books are as good as this one...i'm gonna be his biggist fan, if not already...lol I say he's a legend soon to be and he's gonna make other writers step up their game with this novel...because it's defintely a hood classis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Hot Girl: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Dream Jordan Page; Review: Hot Girl was an very very good book, I loved it from begining to end. For this to be Dream Jordan's debut novel, she writes like a pro...I enjoyed how she put together Kate's character, who was very well rounded, sharp, witty,cute, street and a bit sarcastic also. Yo, the book is fall all ages and especially for young adults...I'm in my thirties, and I was glued to the book like i was in my young teens again....I was feeling it from page to page, and believe me, when my daughter is old enough, i'm gonna put Hot Girl in her hand and tell her that it's a must read for her. I feel that with this book, it's saying something the young adults, Dream Jordan talks about peer pressure, temptation, sex, drugs and so much, that there's a lesson to be learn in Hot Girl...and Dream Jordan, i'm definitely lookin' forward to reading your next book..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dirty Little Angel; Author: Visit Amazon's Erica Hilton Page; Review: I truly enjoyed this book..to my surprise, it was a great read. I like how the author broke down the street walkin' business in Philly and how naive these girls can be. But Crown was just plain evil and Harlem, that dude was just so ruthless and heartless. There were parts in the story that made me cringe and want to murder them dudes myself, that's how caught up I got. But this book definitely had it's moment, like how Chaos mother gave birth to her in a cold abandoned warehouse and was about to leave her there...yo, I wanted to cry, because situations like that happen every day in this word...but this book was gangsta, a love story, inspirational and entertaining all in one...I read this book in three days and for a first time author, Erica Hilton did her thang...definitely lookin' forward to her second novel...wonder what that's one gonna be about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Forever a Hustler's Wife: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nikki Turner Page; Review: Okay, first off...I give credit for the cover and title, nice job, but the book itself, I just didn't see the hype about it...the plot was mediocre, if not dull and preditable. Yarni was supposed to be a hustler's wife, but I felt that she kept getting played throughout the book, and the book was poorly edited...fo' real. I give Nikki her props for trying and pushing it out there, but there were some scenes that were not believable and maybe just too over the top and c'mon...I just don't see the moms black mailing all these big time officials just to get Yarn's man out of jail...dude was doing like life or sumthin...and that whole happy ending thing for a drug dealer, finally being let free and reuniting with his girl...c'mon...the moms would have been dead and so on...but once again, I just don't see the hype in this book...; Rating: 2.0/5.0 Title: The Maintenance Man: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Baisden Page; Review: I read this book like ten years ago, when it had the orignal cover tht was much better than the new cartoonish cover...but I loved this book. It's one of my favorite reads and I read it in three days. It was the first book I read by Michael Basdien and I felt caught up in the story with the striper the drama and so on...he's does his thang with the pen...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Dark: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenji Jasper Page; Review: I think Kenji Jasper is such a talented and a very underrated author..this book Dark, is one of my favorite reads of all time...I love the transition Thai was going through...I mean, he was lost and easily influence and sometimes it takes a change of enviornment to make a man think about where he's been and where he's going. But I understood the emotion that he went through, seeing your woman, the lady you love on her back with another dude in between her knees. It will do something to a man, I always say that love is a very poweful emotion, cuz once you love something that much, you'll even kill for it. But I read this book in like three days and was overwhelmed by Kenji's style of writing and the way he developed the characters...this book is more than five stars and I hope that Kenji Jasper gets all the respect and love he deserves...Dark is truly a classic that will bring light to so many other when read..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Menace; Author: Shannon Holmes; Review: This was a cool book. My favorite two stories were by Al Saadiq and Erick Gray. Mr. Gray put it down in Aniyah's love with Twilight and Ozzie going to war over Aniyah. It was gangsta and original. But overall, the book was a good quick read. Enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Harlem Girl Lost: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure E. Blue Page; Review: I read this book in like two days, and all I can say is...phenomenal. This is one heart wrenching and very well written novel, that takes you on a roller coaster ride with Silver, Birdie and her moms, Jessie. Treasure is a beast with the pen, and the reality of this book hit home. One of my favorite scenes is when Silver's mother, Jessie, was trying to clean up her drug habit and become clean because she loved her daughter and she made Silver witness the withdrawal of an addict as she was strapped in a chair fighting the addiction. This is one of the most powerful scenes that I read in any book...it had me on the edge of my seat. Harlem Girl Lost is one of my favorite books, from beginning to end, I was glued to my seat and it felt like I was entangled with the characters in the story, and felt Harlem to the fullest... it was so real. Treasure Blue has a gift with words and story telling, he is on his way to becoming one of the best in literature alone..he's the truth, and I can't wait to see what he'll come up with next. Definitely gotta read part 2 to this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: A Street Girl Named Desire: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure E. Blue Page; Review: I not saying anything more but get this book. Treasure is the best that ever done it! Desire Evans will have you hating her, but in the end you will love her. This should be a movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Keyshia and Clyde: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure E. Blue Page; Review: Treasure takes you on a real heartfelt story that will have every emotional fiber in your body come alive. Keyshia is as real and strong as they come, and she stand by her man to the end! Clyde is her kindred soul, that any women would die to have! GET THIS BOOK!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Harlem Girl Lost 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure E. Blue Page; Review: Treasure is a beast! I read everyone of his books and he have yet to give me less than a classic novel. In two years Treasure will rule the urban fiction world!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Face Off - The Baddest Chick Part 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Nisa Santiago Page; Review: Nisa Santiago did her thing with this explosive end to a gripping and compelling trilogy. These twins were phenomenal and raw in so many ways, that I was absorbed from page to page, and did not want the drama to end. The writing is great, the character development excellent and the plot was so gripping that I didn't even know how the story was going to end, until bang....it had me at the edge of my seat. From Bad Apple to Two Face, (And that's exactly what these twins are....two face toward each other and more) the trilogy was so overwhelming with twist and turns, that it felt like I was on a Great Adventure ride going up and down, around and around. Nisa Santiago is a truly gifted and prudent writer, and has manifested through novel after novel that this is her forte. (She can give up her day job, and become one of the best writers in the genre)I'm so looking forward in reading her next novel, because since Bad Apple, I'm a huge fan of hers. This woman knows how to write and tell a story, which I can't say about everyone else. With that being said, bravo! Nisa Santiago, because you are making your way into becoming a literary legend. I love her, keep doing what you're doing best....WRITING!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Gigolo; Author: Visit Amazon's Erick S. Gray Page; Review: Wow, after reading this novel, I'm speechless. Mr. Gray did his thing in this story, it was well written, great character development, nice plot and an excellent twist. This book was really good, fire, from beginning to the very end. How the story started, with the tragedy that happened in his family, I was glued from the first word. Kareem was such a emotional and interested character, his look on sex, and his views on women, I found him captivating and intriguing, womanizer with a capital W. One part of me envied him, and another part of me, felt sorry for him. The sex scenes were steamy and hot, and I mean they were detailed and very vivid. The secondary characters Fingers and Essence, they also made the story good. Fingers was so down low and dirty, his character was very unapologetic and rude, while Essence was so lost, confused and searching for love in all the wrong places. The way Mr. Gray talks about sex, it's very riveting and Exhilarating, it's part pornographic, but artistic and sensual. I read this book in two days, couldn't get any work done. Mr. Gray didn't definitely didn't disappoint with this one, another winner. He's truly a gifted writer, and I can't wait until he drops his next book. Please don't take too long this time, before I have withdrawal, lol. Gigolo, best book I've read this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics & Sex: Everyone Has A Price; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Baisden Page; Review: It definitely wasn't part one, I truly enjoyed the first book. This one was something different, and a little all over the place. In my opinion, the story/plot was too over the top and far-fetched. The protagonist is this bad ass gigolo/ navy seal marine and is desperately trying to uncover a corrupt political plot and revenge the death of his friend/girlfriend supposedly, all in the while trying to take the gigolo business and incorporate it. It started out cool, but then it ended like a cheesy B action movie. I love all of Michael Baisden books, but this one in my opinion was the weakest one. The writing was good, and he's still one of my favorite authors.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 Title: Mafioso - Part 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Nisa Santiago Page; Review: I'm a huge fan of Nisa Santiago. Her work, her writing and story telling is breathtaking and fullfiling. She writes about that life, that hardship and the glamour that we all yearn for and maybe envy. Mafioso was another book written by her that was well told, creative, and the character development intriguing... from Scott, Layla, and Maxine, to the youngsters like Bugsy, Meyer, and Lucky were all enthralling characters that made the story move very well and made the book so interesting. I read this book in two days, and love how Scott and his organization moved into Delaware with that skill and hunger to try and take over a weaker organization, but it looks like Deuce is going to give them a run for their money. But it's Maxine who everyone needs to watch out for. She had a grudge and a bone to pick with the West family, and the bitch is heartless--she don't care who in the family she has to go after, as long as her revenge is implemented. I loved how she grew or changed from the meek, to this apex bitch out for revenge. It goes to show how betrayal and your environment can change you. But this story can go so many ways and I can't wait for the next book to drop, because I'm on it. To me, the West family are like the Lyons from Empire on steroids, and Layla and Scott West can definitely give Cookie and Lucious Lyon something to be afraid of--a run for their money. The drama inside this family is something to crave....they have it all, but having it all doesn't always mean happiness, love and security, especially if you have a past that can come back to haunt you. Mafioso, another series I believe that is on its way to excellence. Great Read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: La Familia (Urban Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Paradise Gomez Page; Review: I don't see how this book isn't a best seller and more people aren't talking about this story. Mouse and Sammy were best friends turned foes because of a drug dealing man. I loved their friendship, their grind and hustle, and how they grew up in the Bronx and went through their trials and tribulations together...growing up in the BX, in the hood isn't easy, but Mouse and Sammy, together and having each other back were survivors and they weren't someone you didn't want to mess with. But their friendship became tested through love and adversity, and as the story carried on, each girl started going their separate ways, doing their own thing, one motivated by love and the latter, motivated by fame and money. And this book from page one to the last page had me captivated. Best book I've read this year. Good job and I'm ready to read the second part right now....; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Snow; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenji Jasper Page; Review: Kenji Jasper is a phenomenal writer and I've been a fan of his since I read "Dark." This book "Snow" is another book that he knocked out of the park...home-run. I loved the character Snow, and the writing, and how his endings be realistic...I read this book in two days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows: Title: Nest Learning Thermostat - 1st Generation T100577; Brand: Nest; Review: First, installation was not too bad, but I did learn a lesson. Just because a wire is connected at one end doesn't mean it's connected at the other! My original Honeywell thermostat had a 'C' wire connected to it, as well as other control wires. I have read that without the 'C' wire that some systems were cycling when the Nest attempted to charge it's battery, which would cause wear and tear. (Starting currents and other issues.) I was glad I had the 'C' wire so that the Nest could easily charge it's battery without cycling my equipment. I charged the Nest using USB for about an hour before I began my installation. Removing the old unit and labeling the wires was easy. I could not push the wires back in the wall very far, but it was still easy to connect the wires to the Nest base and tuck them enough to put push the Nest front in place without problems. I should note that the Nest has a very clean look, and I was able to install it in such a way that only one original screw hole was still visible. Less work for me later to patch and paint. Once installed I was prompted to connect to my wireless LAN. I entered my password and the Nest would not connect. The screen went blank and a small green LED flashed at the bottom of the Nest for about 10 minutes. I removed the Nest front, and re-installed per the instructions and the green LED simply flashed again. I called Nest and talked to a very helpful rep. He told me to remove the 'C' wire, and once this was done the Nest came up and worked properly. I voiced my concern over not having a 'C' wire connected, and he asked me if I wanted him to walk me through connecting the 'C' wire at the other end. Apparently, even though the wire was connected to the old thermostat, the 'business' end of the wire was not connected at the HVAC control board. Connecting the 'C' wire to the control board, and then back to the Nest added only about 10 minutes to the install. This time, with the 'C' wire properly connected, the Nest came on and connected to the internet properly. Perhaps the battery was not charged enough the first try? Once connected and set-up (probably 40 minutes total given the small issues) I was pleased with the operation of the Unit. I did notice that the face would not light up when walking up to it until I placed my hand within inches of the face. I was hoping it would light up at a distance for simple temperature checks. I like being able to glance at my thermostat to check the interior temp of the house. The following morning the Nest seemed to wake with me walking by at a farther distance. Battery again? I installed the Nest App on my Android phone, and control was easy. Convenient! I don't know how often I'll need; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Lutron MA-LFQHW-WH Maestro Fan Control and Dimmer Kit, White; Brand: Lutron; Review: It is a great controller for ceiling fans wired with one wire/switch. This replaces a cheaper wireless remote from a big box store that simply did not do the job properly. The wireless remote would randomly turn the fan and/or light on or off no matter which digit code I set it to. The Lutron looks elegant, installs easily and so far works like a champ. The default settings which slowly dim the light when turned off worked great, and even though they are adjustable I probably won't change them. The price is a little steep for what it is in my opinion. I don't set prices, and there are no other alternatives as functional or elegant as this, so I paid the price. For function it's 5 stars, for price a 4 in my book. I may use this in other locations in the future, but will look for a better deal if it's possible.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 Title: Custom Leathercraft Custom LeatherCraft 1539 Multi-Compartment 50 Pocket Tool Bag; Brand: Custom Leathercraft; Review: I previously used a very good double-sided craftsman tool bag. I was able to organize tools using inside pockets and outside pockets. However, as I continued installation projects (home theater, video distribution and general wiring projects) my tool and tester collection continued to grow. I simply outgrew that Craftsman, and my search began. Based on pictures and reviews of this particular bag, it seemed like the best choice available. (My search also included the bags offered at the big-box home improvement stores, some of which were almost there, but not quite. MY search has ended, and this bag is perfect for my tool collection. Organization is easy with the number of pockets, and the large inside compartment holds everything I need it to and more. Construction is top notch, which isn't always the case with products today. Double stitching is everywhere. The various sizes of pockets holds everything from sockets and screw tips for drills to long screw drivers and volt meters. It's a large bag, make no mistake. Fully loaded it will be heavy. When I held my tape measure in my hand looking for a place to put it in the bag and then noticed the metal clip attached to the outside of the bag designed for tape measures I knew I made the right choice! It's not cheap, but the construction of the bag warrants the price of admission. It's only about $10 more than some of the bags I considered, but it is a far better buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: G7 Power Beatty LED 0.36 Watt (3W) 8 Lumen S6 Night Light Bulb, 2900K Soft White Light, E12 Base; Brand: G7 Power; Review: My son's night light came with an incandescent bulb that would get hot enough to burn little fingers. In addition to the danger, this was simply wasting energy in the form of heat. This bulb solved both issues. Plenty of light for a night light and cool to the touch. I purchased a second bulb for a dimmable night light, and it dims just fine. Would recommend to anyone needing a replacement nightlight bulb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: Fantech 9800000 RSK-4 Backdraft Damper, 4" Duct; Brand: Fantech; Review: Great backdraft damper for bathroom vent applications. I would NOT recommend this for dryer vent applications unless you have access to the inside of this damper AFTER installation to periodically clean out lint. The design of the damper WILL trap lint, and lint will build up over time which can be a fire hazard. I used this for a bathroom vent installation in conjunction with an outside damper, and the combination works well. Quality product for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 Title: CPI PLU6201ORB Overhead Shower Water-Volume Control, Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish; Brand: CPI; Review: Quality seems to be excellent. Finish matches existing oiled bronze fixtures and hoses very well. Installation was easy. Water regulation is exactly what I was hoping for. I purchased this so that I could regulate a high volume shower head when we have company so that hot water wouldn't run out so quickly. Works perfectly for this application. Packaging was minimal, but the product arrived with no flaws. Time will tell if it holds up from occassional use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0

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