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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FindingKing American Flag Pin 6Pcs; Brand: ; Review: These were very dingy not white in color and the style wasn't the same! beware I was so disappointed with these!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jewtme Pasnew Boys Grils LED Waterproof 100m Dual Time Unisex Children Outdoor Sport Watch; Brand: Jewtme; Review: My 13 year old daughter LOVES this! Wears it everyday to school evens sleeps in it sometimes. Its cute and well made!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fjallraven - Kanken Classic Backpack for Everyday; Brand: Fjallraven; Review: I ordered from the manufacturer and I am highly disappointed with the customer service they do NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT and the product is the 15 inch laptop backpack in leaf green. It is already fading in spots on the front small pocket after one week of use, its very wrinkley also. I am not impressed! This bag is one week old and my daughter takes extra good care of her things so I know it's not her! The last backpack she used two years & her sister is now using it looks new from a different brand half the price! Rip off! $110 waste of money!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Sugar Juniors Full Moon Sass; Brand: ; Review: Very cute both of my daughters wore this costume held up well actually looked as pictured online most of the time costumes do not and u have to buy extra pieces this is a all in one just wear your jegging and good to go it fits as expected ordered extra small jr size; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HITOP Thigh High Over Knee Socks for Women Girl,Winter Warm Crochet Long Socks Leg Warmer Leggings; Brand: HITOP; Review: These ARE NOT 100% cotton as listed. Is cotton even in the fabric your guess is as good as mine. Not a bad pair of socks just not as expected. Was expecting more of a cozy cotton knit. Hope my daughter will still like them they are for her for Christmas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Strength Training: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to a Stronger, Sculpted Body; Author: DK; Review: Great book and photos!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Core Strength Training; Author: DK; Review: Very detailed and great photos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healthy Shoulder Handbook: 100 Exercises for Treating and Preventing Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff and other Common Injuries; Author: Visit Amazon's Karl Knopf Page; Review: Great for the shoulders!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healthy Hips Handbook: Exercises for Treating and Preventing Common Hip Joint Injuries; Author: Visit Amazon's Karl Knopf Page; Review: I thought it was very helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One One One Diet: The Simple 1:1:1 Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss; Author: Visit Amazon's Rania Batayneh Page; Review: I like the food plan for life. I think I can follow this one. I really do feel more satisfied and less cravings! I am starting to lose weight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FrameWork for the Knee: A 6-Step Plan for Preventing Injury and Ending Pain (Framework Active for Life); Author: Nicholas A. Dinubile; Review: Very good and give easy to follow exercises.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakdown: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's B. A. Paris Page; Review: I couldn't put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Ravens: The Men Who Flew in America's Secret War in Laos; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Robbins Page; Review: Good understanding of America's secret war and events leading up to the Vietnam war and laid the ground work for future follies of Bush II administration.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Happened in Italy: Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Bettina Page; Review: The book explains the positive Italian people side of the fight against the Nazis in WWII. They all did not obey the Germans!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rena's Promise: A Story of Sisters in Auschwitz; Author: Visit Amazon's Rena Kornreich Gelissen Page; Review: I liked it --a better read about the Nazi cruelity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saved by The Enemy- The True story of Fed and Henry Taucher: Survival Amidst Nazi Terrorism in Berlin.; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig A. Ledbetter Page; Review: Good read to remind everyone what happened during the 1930s and 1940s.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From a Name to a Number: A Holocaust Survivor's Autobiography; Author: Visit Amazon's Alter Wiener Page; Review: Ok, but not as good as some of the other books on the Holocaust.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bound To Die: The Shocking True Story of Bobby Joe Long, America's Most Savage Serial Killer; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Flowers Page; Review: Good recap of events in Reno at Harvey Casino and show police work and FBI had a lot to learn.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Only a Bad Dream?: Childhood Memories of the Holocaust; Author: Sahbra Anna Markus; Review: How do the modern day Germans live with their history of such abuse of mankind?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: D-Day: By Those Who Were There; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Liddle Page; Review: If you like WWII history you will love this book!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Germans in Normandy (Stackpole Military History Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Hargreaves Page; Review: A must read for anyone on history of WWII; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knights Cross; Author: Visit Amazon's Albrecht Wacker Page; Review: Sort of interesting but average, boring, book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: D DAY Through German Eyes Book 2: More hidden stories from June 6th 1944; Author: Visit Amazon's Holger Eckhertz Page; Review: Average read, read better; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Spider's Web: A Lisbeth Salander novel, continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Lagercrantz Page; Review: Sort of good but not as good as original Ericsson series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Matt: Hidden Truths About the Murder of Matthew Shepard; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Jimenez Page; Review: Finally a book that tells the truth of Matt's murder and the seamy drug trade that went on in Laramie with "approval" of the police.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Million Accusers: Catching Adolf Eichmann; Author: Visit Amazon's D. Lawrence- Young Page; Review: Good history of how and where Eichman got caught.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WW2 Waffen - SS Soldier Stories: Eyewitness Accounts of Hitler's Elite Troops (The Stories of WW2) (Volume 45); Author: Visit Amazon's Ryan Jenkins Page; Review: Continued good reading of German SS stories that should be read by today's millenial age group and younger to know what can happen even today. I wish I had read the Ryan Jenkins before I visited France and Italy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bridges of Madison County (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Russia With Love (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Whisperer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Gatsby (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Live and Let Die (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Croupier (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coffee and Cigarettes (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Living Daylights (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thunderball (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About My Mother (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: First Cut (Not Theatrical Version) (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King of Masks (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Il Postino (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Antonia's Line (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire of the Sun (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso: Director's Cut (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father Goose (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Boys: Special Edition (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and Lucia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Matterhorn Inn; City: Sedona Arizona; Review: Just returned from a trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. We stayed at the Matterhorn Inn for two nights. The room had a great view of the red rocks. Clean, well maintained. This inn is pet friendly. What was nice was that the room we were given had no pet odor whatsoever unlike some other pet friendly hotels we have stayed at. The only knock I have for this hotel is be prepared if you have a first floor room that you may hear your upstairs neighbors walking around. There was a family with two kids staying directly above us. We heard them in the morning when they were jumping around. Despite that I would recommend this inn. It was close to everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Feather Lodge; City: Tusayan Arizona; Review: The hotel was convenient to the Grand Canyon. It provides basic needs. The continental breakfast consisted of doughnuts and yogurt. The staff was friendly. We booked this hotel as it was pet friendly. Unfortunately, the room and hallway smelled like urine. I was disappointed by how overwhelming the stench was in our room. Next time I will try one of the other pet friendly hotels in the area. I hear the Best Western is better maintained.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort; City: Maharepa Moorea Society Islands; Review: My husband and I just returned from spending 7 days at the Sofitel Moorea. Beautiful, stunning, a dream...are a few words that come to mind. We are expecting our second child and wanted to get away as a couple one last time (for a while) to an exotic local. After doing a lot of research, we determined that Moorea was a perfect fit for what we were looking for. The Sofitel recently was extensively renovated. The rooms are beautiful. We booked a garden room and were bumped up to an overwater bungalow. The snorkling under the bungalows and at the resort was stunning. Depending on the time of day, we saw a variety of fish and even several spotted rays swim under our bungalow. Activities: We rented a car one day to drive up to Belvedere (a must do). We enjoyed some hiking and the stunning view. There are a number of pearl shops to visit (all will give you a free ride to and from the hotel). We went on the lagoon tour with Alberts Tours. Awesome! We swam with black tip sharks in several spots, manta rays, tons of fish, and enjoyed a bbq at a private motu. Well worth the trip. Another day, we visited the lagoonarium. It is also on a private motu. When you first arrive (by boat) to the motu, you aren't sure what to expect.. At the lagoonarium, you can swim with sharks, rays, see turtles and tour a coral garden. Food: We signed up for the breakfast plan at the hotel. The food was solid... a fairly standard buffet that didn't vary from day to day. Eggs/ omelettes made to order, fresh fruit, juice, cheeses, pastries, pancakes, smoked fish, etc. The restaurant K at the hotel was fantastic. Romantic, intimate, on the sand. I also recommend going to several restaurants in town (free transport, just tip the driver). Le Mahoganey and Te Honu Iti were both worth the trip. Te Honu Iti was by far the best meal of the trip. We also had dinner one night at Alfredo's. The food and service were good but I was underwhelmed by the food and overwhelmed by the price vs. other restaurants we ate at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Amarillo Western Crossing; City: Amarillo Texas; Review: Not sure what to expect. Spacious clean room with nice amenities. Friendly staff. Pets ok! Hotel has been open a month and is worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Jackson; City: Jackson Tennessee; Review: After having prepaid a premium rate $200+ for a Fairfield for a king suite, I was given a dirty room. No sheets, dirty bathroom. The attendant called other hotels in the area which were all sold out. Terrible service. Will never stay here again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Colby; City: Colby Kansas; Review: My family stayed at the Colby Hampton Inn on route to a Colorado Ski Trip. It was convenient to the interstate, comfortable, and clean. The staff was friendly. The hotel offered a pool and hot tub although we did not test them out. We will return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Watcher (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dog Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard Rain (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Baby's Daddy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit 2 (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Rising (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forces of Nature (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ju-on: The Grudge (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon 4Ever (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MTV: Jackass (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon: The First Movie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man: The '67 Classic Collection (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla vs. Destroyah / Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla (Double Feature) (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Sun (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Lowe's Home Improvement; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I'm new to the area and I am loving Indy for the friendliness factor. This Lowe's is no exception-- since we have a new house, I come here almost every other day (it seems) and everyone is so helpful and kind in answering questions for all my home projects. Employees are even so wonderful to provide GREAT recommendations when Lowe's does not have the items/services I request. Also, I should note that the selection of items is really pretty great! There was just one little thing that I was a bit surprised that they did not carry- interior auto cleaning supplies- but the employee was kind to apologize and refer me to AutoZone. Not a deal breaker at all, since Lowe's is a home improvement store, not an auto improvement store. Why four stars, you ask? Derrick in the paint section needs a serious attitude adjustment. I asked him if they carried an item, which I specifically named and he just looked at me with a total stink face and said "I don't even know what you are talking about." He continued with the 'tude as I re-named the item and rephrased that I was wondering if Lowe's carried it. Poor Derrick seems to have missed the excellent service training that the other countless employees have received. Keep it up, Lowe's! And Derrick, take a few clues from your co-workers :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Garden Table; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I love this place! It's a place where order at the counter and they bring it to you, so it's great if you want to grab a healthy and relatively quick bite to eat for breakfast or lunch. The ambiance and decor is adorable and inviting and the staff are always so nice and helpful. The food is also amazing, fresh, and healthy. I usually get the acai bowl when I need a serious nutrient boost, but I've tried salads that were super yummy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homegoods; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: The selection is pretty bad compared with other Home Goods stores (since it's combined w a TJmaxx). Also, this store always has the longest line in the history of the world... I've been in line for 15 minutes, not exaggerating. This place majorly stinks!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Salon Rue 52; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: This salon is fantastic! Leith was able to squeeze me into her schedule today, which was amazing because I needed a haircut BAD-- I had an appointment earlier today at another salon nearby and I left after fifty (50!) minutes of waiting for the stylist... Okay, so back to my darling Rue 52... Leith is just amazing, both technically and personally. The haircut was fantastic: she explained her process, then she dry cut me, shampooed me, cut some more, blew out my hair, and then stood me up to dry cut me again- very meticulous, lucky for me! She also styled my hair really cute by putting in some waves with a styling wand, which I am fairly certain was built into the cost of the cut. (Next time I book with her, I'll make sure that I have fun plans afterwards instead of running errands!) I also need to add that she gave me the BEST shampoo of my life, complete with a long head massage that alleviated a nagging headache that I had due to a small cold- no joke! I especially enjoyed my cut because she was fun, but also laid back. I will certainly return to Rue 52 for the amazing service as well as the welcoming, fun atmosphere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emmetts The Studio; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I am new to the area and consulted Yelp to find a hair place- good reviews, so I made an appointment. My appointment was scheduled at 9 am with Naieem, to which I arrived 5 minutes late. The man who pleasantly greeted me informed me that my stylist was running "a little bit late," to which I responded, "No problem, I was running a little behind today, too." I wasn't in a rush and I honestly don't mind if appointments run 10-15 minutes late- things happen. After 30 minutes past my appointment time, Naieem had still not arrived, so I asked the man who greeted me if the stylist would have time for my cut. He said that he would have time and apologized again for the wait, so back to waiting I went. At 40 minutes, I was becoming frustrated and started feeling really stupid for sitting there and waiting. It was then that I started scouting out other salons on Yelp. After 50 minutes of waiting, I politely notified them know that I had errands to run and that I needed to go. Politely, he responded "Okay, sounds good, sorry about that." There was no offer to reschedule or to make amends for the fact that I burned 50 minutes of my life for no reason at all. Why 2 stars, you ask?? The greeter was nice, he gave me tea, and I ended up at another salon that I really, really love! (Check out my other reviews if you're curious as to which salon I fell HARD for!); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Emmetts The Studio; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: The stylist messaged me regarding my review... 7 months later. Here is the summary, with quoted statements: 1. "I'm sorry I ran late Unfortunately things happen that are out of my control we did try to call you but your voicemail was not working." (Not true, I've had the same phone for the last year and my VM is never full.) 2. "you were running late as yourself as well" (I was 5 minutes late, as opposed to your 50+ minutes late. Really, buddy??!) 3. "I don't think you were waiting the time that you did" (Are we really going to go there...? How would he even know that? I was there, he was NOT. I absolutely most certainly did wait the 50 minutes. I needed a haircut BAD, so I was definitely willing to wait, but after THAT long, I needed to do my other errands on my day off.) 4. "please edit the review or please remove it from the site" (Okay, I will happily edit it for you. I'll even do it a timely manner despite you offering me no reparative action and seeming to blame me and my voicemail for your lack of customer service.) This place really needs some work in customer service and professionalism. As a result of being blamed and being offered nothing to amend the original situation, I am changing my rating from two stars to one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bluebeard; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: This is the best restaurant in Indianapolis. Anything that we have ever ordered here has been absolutely delicious and executed perfectly! My husband and I are from Chicago, so we have been very spoiled by the food there- Bluebeard definitely delivers in terms of food and drink quality, customer service, and overall experience. Here are some things that stand out: 1. The servers we had (both times) were some of the best I have ever had. They really care about what you are eating and drinking and work hard to explain the menu and converse with you to make certain that you order stuff that you will LOVE. 2. Furthermore, the knowledge that they have of the menu is beyond impressive; they seem to know specifics of each of the ingredients, their flavors, and where they came from. 3. I LOVE taking out of town guests here, my super-foodie girlfriend went nuts when I brought her here. She was so impressed and I was so proud to bring her here. The only drawback about this place (particularly when I bring out of town guests) is that they don't take reservations. Despite that, I refuse to remove a star... I just adore this place! 4. Craft cocktails are AMAZING! If you aren't certain what to order, just tell the server your preferred booze, sweetness level, fruity/spicy/etc... They will recommend something (sometimes not even on the menu) and it will be the. best. thing. ever. 5. Ambiance is just perfect... Upscale, just a bit kitchy and slightly rustic. Most certainly not fussy, in a good way. Bluebeard doesn't disappoint- I promise. Happy dining!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 317 Burger; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: My husband and I love this place. The burgers are super delicious (I love the 317 burger- 4 different kinds of cheese, garlic aioli, and bacon!) and strangely, the salads are great as well. Great beer list, and the cocktails look like they would be great. My only complaint is that the menus are always really dirty- crayon scribbles and ketchup and mustard globs. That might be a silly thing to mention, but it really grosses me out. Regardless, great burger & beer place with a cute patio in a great neighborhood. You won't be disappointed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broad Ripple Animal Clinic; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: So far, so good! BRAC is very professional and clean. Front desk staff is friendly and helpful, and appointments have been timely. Our pup sees Dr. Cruse, who is very thorough and kind. He has had a yearly checkup appointment, and then came back for a second round of shots. Prices are probably just a tad higher than average, but our dogs health is worth investing in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monon Trail; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I cannot say enough wonderful things about this trail. Also, I cannot believe that I am reviewing a trail... Sporadically on a Sunday, we walked the Monon before going to BRICS ice cream (also ah-mazing!). Even within the small portion that we walked- about a mile and a half- there were so many beautiful and neat things to see. A bridge over a river (plenty wide to stop and enjoy the gorgeous view), a learning garden with tons of different plants and herbs), beautiful little condos that reminded me of Charleston, and peaceful wooded areas. One of the neatest things is that you feel as if you have somehow escaped the city. The thing that I am most surprised about is that people talk about this trail very casually, like no big deal, but trust me it's A BIG DEAL!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown Nail Spa; City: Carmel, IN; Review: First negative review in YEARS... I was excited to try Crown Nails after a friend recommended the salon to me along with her two favorite technicians. Prior to the appointment, I received a text reminder that I had an appointment with Jason. I arrived early to the appointment and was told that Jason was sick, but that someone else would take care of me. I was disappointed, but decided to go ahead since I had already arranged childcare. Someone finally took me 25 minutes after the start of my appointment- frustrating. The technician informed me that the shape I wanted (almond) was a $5 upcharge, which is strange since I have very short nails, but I went ahead and agreed. He was nice enough but my nails ended up looking very thick and resembled gum balls. Nothing was done to my cuticles and there wasn't even a slather of hand lotion. (I later found out from my friend that cuticles aren't included... NOT surprised). I decided to call the next day to give it another chance and request that my nails be fixed. I actually spoke with Jason, who was nice and apologized stating that he was at the other location (not sick) and I made an appointment with him the following day to get my nails fixed. Again, prior to the appointment, I received a text reminder that I had an appointment with Jason. Today, I arrived at the agreed upon time for my appointment... Guess what, he was "sick" again- yeah right! Overall, I was disappointed by their total disregard of appointment slots, the final product (super thick gumball nails), lack of basic manicure procedures, and completely unnecessary upcharges. I'll be back to my regular nail salon even though it is a much farther drive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Twisted Perfection (Perfection, Bk 1) (The Rosemary Beach Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Abbi Glines Page; Review: I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Abbi Glines' books! Her style of writing slows you to become wrapped into the emotions of the story and this is no exception! I loved Woods' character in the Too Far series and he was just as wonderful in this one. It showed a gentle and caring side to him and I'm excited to see how his love with Della develops in the second story and to see how she is able to heal. She is a strong female character and they are great together! Way to hit it out of the park Abbi Glines!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Song for Josh; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Rodgers Page; Review: This was a really well written novel. The characters were complex and each were described in such a way that you could picture in detail where they lived, what they looked like, their pasts and their presents. Jesse was a shell of a person that just existed in the world without feeling, attaching to or becoming truly involved with anyone for years. She suffered so much heartache for so long and at such a young age that she could not allow herself to feel anything but numb. Her character lived through so much heart break that is was hard not to be emotional to read her story. It was great to read how her current life played out to open up her heart and allow her barriers to break down. It was great to read a story of a strong woman who learns to find herself and is able to look at her life and make choices for the better. I am so excited to finish reading this series and only hope that Jesse is able to overcome her past and has an amazing future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Girl: A Novel (Slammed); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: Oh Colleen Hoover...you did it again! I absolutely loved this book and the closure it brought to a phenomenal series! You are immensely talented and are becoming a beloved favorite of mine! I loved how the book was able to bring in Will's point of view of some of the earlier book scenes. You made it a seamless transition between the present and the past. I fell in love with Will all over again and the ending was just amazing! I can't wait for whatever you bring to us next time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Desire (Touched By You) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Jane Trent Page; Review: Overall I really enjoyed this book. I was quick and easy to read. For a novella I felt it did a good job providing some background and details which many novellas lack. I feel that with some more time and experience the author will be able to develop a more fluid writing style. At times it could be very terse and short. I could definitely see how the author used FSOG and twilight influences. There are a lot of parallels that are similar to FSOG but I enjoyed the story. It had some very steamy scenes and I have to say I enjoyed this quick read. I hope as the story develops in the subsequent books we will get more background information and history about Tanner I am interested in seeing how this series plays out as it looks like a series of 8 novellas. Why make it so many? Why not write it as a novel instead of so many shorter clips.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulse: Book Two in the Collide Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail McHugh Page; Review: This book is absolutely fantastic!!!! 5 stars doesn't do it justice. I couldn't put this book down and wow...it totally blew Collide (the first in the series, which I totally loved too) out of the water. It had me on edge constantly and literally made me cry! I cannot say enough positive things about the completion of Gavin and Emily's story. I recommend this book to all. So amazing and well written. I really hope that there are more books about some of the other characters and that they keep us updated about Gavin and Emily. I'm definitely a Gail McHugh fan for life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear of Falling; Author: Visit Amazon's S.L. Jennings Page; Review: I wish I could give more than 5 stars! This story was absolutely amazing. It was powerful and emotional and addressed a serious issue in our society, domestic violence and abuse . I cannot say enough good things about Fear of Falling by S.L. Jennings. The story follows Kami and Blaine in Charlotte, NC as they both find love and healing in each other. Kami is broken and afraid of everything. She is afraid to love but then she meets Blaine and she has to learn to get past her fears. Kami's story is one of strength and courage and is a must read! I hope their will be another story about Dom, Kami's best friend and fellow abuse survivor. I would love to hear his story and follow up with Kami and Blaine!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking the Reins; Author: Visit Amazon's Juliana Haygert Page; Review: ***I received and ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*** This book was wonderful! I really enjoyed the story and it pulled me in from the beginning. Hannah and Leo's story was amazing. I have to say, Juliana did a great job describing the emotions and feelings behind some domestic violence situations. This book was not easy to read in these scenes and those who have been victims such assaults may have difficulty reading these parts, but Hannah was strong and overcame her demons! What an incredible journey that these two overcame and I truly enjoyed Argus. He made for an incredible storyline and I am absolutely a fan! **On a side note- who doesn't love learning how to swear in Portuguese!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Therapy; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Perez Page; Review: This a phenomenally written book that should be a must read for all! It was complex and well developed and I cannot say enough good things about it! Thank you Kathryn Perez for taking the time to write this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because of Jacqueline; Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Pomranz Page; Review: Jackie is a newly divorced mother of twin girls in her mid-late 30s who is trying to navigate the crazy world of online dating. Although I haven't personally been through online dating, I have plenty of friends who did and the stories they would tell go right along with some of the things Jackie encountered. Not only did she struggle with self esteem, body image problems and confidence, she had to learn how to maintain a relationship with her children. Jackie was able to meet Marc who had his own set of issues to work through and together they found each other and themselves. For a debut novel, it was incredibly well written and had a flowing storyline. I finished it in a day! I would love to get more Marc and Jackie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stop!; Author: Visit Amazon's Alison G. Bailey Page; Review: It's an Alison Bailey book...need I say more? This book grips you from the first page and brings all your emotions out throughout the entire story. Her writing has only continued to grow and this book touches on topics that need to be addressed. It's an amazing story about Hollis, Risher and Benton. Each character brings a uniques struggle to the story. This story is about finding your courage, loving who you are, acceptance and friendship. An absolute must read from a phenomenal author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MAVEA 1005722 Elemaris XL 9-Cup Water Filtration Pitcher, Ruby Red; Brand: Mavea; Review: Works great water tastes fresh and clean. I use water in my bunn coffee pot to reduce lime and scale deposits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bread Loaf Bags, Pack of 100 with Free Twist Ties & Recipe!; Brand: Linear LD; Review: Does the job i got them for. Would like for them to be slightly heavier but are suitable to package and preserve my bread.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BUNN 44900.0000 BX-B Coffee Maker, Black; Brand: BUNN; Review: Great product. Use it every day no problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: simplehuman Adjustable Shower Caddy, Stainless Steel + Anodized Aluminum; Brand: simplehuman; Review: Great. Only improvement needed is a better wash rag hook.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel - Super Sharp and Easy To Clean Slicer, Kitchen Gadget with Protective Blade Guard (Green); Brand: Kitchy; Review: Very good pizza cutter. Good size and blade is covered for protection when not in use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kombucha Brooklyn 13-DXKS-HM6G Growler, clear glass half-gallon (64oz) with lid; Brand: Kombucha Brooklyn; Review: Great value bottles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USA Pan Bakeware Rectangular Cake Pan, 9 x 13 inch, Nonstick & Quick Release; Brand: USA Pan; Review: Great Quality pans. Very heavy and durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Red Graphics, Clear; Brand: Pyrex; Review: Was what I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grande Epicure Heuck H36006 Stainless Steel Stockpot, 8-Quart; Brand: Heuck; Review: Good pot for my needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: USA Pan 1080LC Bakeware Round Cake Pan, 10 inch, Nonstick & Quick Release; Brand: USA Pan; Review: Very good pans. They are not dishwasher safe. Should be washed by hand per instructions that come with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SD945S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 2.2 Cu. Ft, 1250W; Brand: Panasonic; Review: Good product. Works well. The inverter system seems to do what was expected. Very few pops while heating food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BUNN BX-D Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer, High Altitude; Brand: BUNN; Review: Great coffee pot. makes excellent coffee very quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Angostura Orange Bitters, 4-Ounce; Brand: Angostura; Review: Happy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celestial Seasonings Authentic Green Tea, K-cups For Keurig Brewers, 24-count Boxes (Pack of 2); Brand: Celestial Seasonings; Review: as advertised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WERTHER'S ORIGINAL Sugar Free Caramel Chocolate Hard Candy, Sugar Free Candy, Bulk Candy, Caramel Candy, Individually Wrapped; Brand: Werther's; Review: yum; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Werther's Original Hard Candy, Sugar-Free, (1) 2.75 oz Bag; Brand: WERTHERS; Review: yum; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frontier Co-op Organic White Onion Chopped, 1 pound bulk bag; Brand: Frontier; Review: good, but took forever to get here; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: St Croix Casino Danbury; City: Danbury Swiss Wisconsin; Review: We stayed many times over the years but lately use the camp ground -rooms are average but comfortable and clean. Pool a little cool but always clean. Hot tub. Friendly staff at hotel with decent continental breakfast. Casino dealers and Pit Crew have always been friendly. Many have been there a long time and call you by name. Never met Rachel- maybe she is long gone! Old casino-hotel is small but we like that. Not sure how we will like the new facility when it opens as it will be large like Turtle Lake. Cafe has excellent food, but service is slow sometimes. Priced right and definitley worth the wait. Great Campground and RV Park on the River at reasonable prices!. Shower house needs a little attention and maybe next time we go will be A-1. Great fishing in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lakeside Hotel Casino; City: Osceola Iowa; Review: Clean comfortable rooms , pleasant staff. Buffet is great with many choices. Food was hot and delicious! Reasonably priced . Casino quite a distance from hotel and resturant area. It has 2 floors. Needs more lower priced black jack tables, most were $10-$25. Games mostly 1 cent machines that take several dollars ro play in order to get the progressives. Many choices though and updated variety. Would definitly stay again as we pass through. Hotel very clean and confortable. There is an inside pool which we did not use but I was told this is a new area.and a lake behind the hotel. Also RV Park. Sharon; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lakeside Hotel Casino; City: Osceola Iowa; Review: Clean, convenient and comfortable at a reasonable price. Good food in restaurants/buffet. Casino if you care to .gamble. Staff are always accommodating and efficient.. Some rooms have lake view. They also feature a modern RV Park; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakeside Hotel Casino; City: Osceola Iowa; Review: Lakeside has many spacious clean rooms. Excellent food in dining room or bar at a reasonable cost. Also choice of Buffet. Friendly staff. Great stop over while traveling. Casino intertainment if desired. We stay here every time we travel on vacation.Be sure to have Breakfast- buffet or many menu choices in the morning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppermill Wendover Hotel Casino; City: West Wendover Nevada; Review: The Peppermill is a joy to stay at. Very clean and excellent friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern. The Peppermill has nice wide aisles which makes it easier to get around. I use a wheelchair and appreciate this as I am able to be independent and this allows my husband to go off on his own and enjoy himself also. We book our reservations through Wendoverfun.com for a very reasonable fare and really enjoy the 3 days we spend in Wendover. The Peppermill and the other Casino/Hotels offer generous comps , awarded when you gamble in their 3 casinos. These can be used for food, gambling, or in the gift shop. We are looking forward to our next getaway later in the year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peppermill Wendover Hotel Casino; City: West Wendover Nevada; Review: We received an offer from Wendover Hotels/Casinos for a 3 nite stay. We chose the Peppermill Hotel. The package included hotel, airfare and several 2 for 1 food coupons for a very reasonable cost. Our stay was excellent! Modern clean rooms, fabulous restaurants, buffet, and fancy dining available. Casino was A-1, clean, very well laid out-comfortable, wait staff prompt in serving free refreshments. We would definitely return. Free shuttle takes you between hotels/casinos. Handicapped accessible. Had a great stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Micro Center; City: St. Davids, PA; Review: Having spent the last 10 years in San Francisco, this has definitely been the best customer service experience in any electronics store ever. It wasn't insanely crowded, there was plenty of available staff that answered all my questions, I never had to wait or feel like I was "bothering" them. Greg Irvin helped me pic out an awesome new pc and sold me on the priority care tech support THAT IS STATIONED IN COLUMBUS OHIO!!!! YES, NO MORE BROKEN ENGLISH BS LANGUAGE BARRIER-THANK GOD AND THANK MICRO CENTER! THIS PLACE ROCKS!!!!:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Exterminating; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The receptionist was nice. It ends there. HORRIBLE customer service. They DO NOT PERFORM ALL NECESSARY PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE BED BUGS! I was charged $400 for a mid sized one bedroom apt, and the problem never went away. THE EXTERMINATOR SPENT LESS THAN 5 MINUTES TREATING MY APT. Again, for $400!!!! AND he was hell'a F'n rude. Acting as though I was wasting his time while I quickly prepped my space. THEY are suppose to give customers a prep sheet for the space being treated. Despite repeated requests they NEVER gave me one. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! These people are horrible. To find a reputable exterminator, esp for BED BUGS, look for these red flags: -an extremely high quote (it means they don't want to do the job) -company doesn't offer a guarantee (at least 90 days if they're legitimate); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop; City: Havertown, PA; Review: Finally! After many tries at other barber shops I found the best one in Delco. Darius gave me a nice, clean, even fade & was a pleasure chatting with. Very personable, friendly and laid back. The shop is centrally located, even for someone like me that doesn't drive. I HIGHLY recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paul Rubin's Chiropractic and Wellness Center; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I've been a chiropractic assistant for over 10 years and have been worked on by a dozen chiropractors. I'd give 5 stars, but my 1st appointment was bad for (some) reasons beyond the doctor's control. Dr. Rubin certainly made up for that, and during my 2nd appointment gave me a thorough comprehensive examination and excellent treatment. Dr. Rubin offered every imaginable kind of therapy that's within the scope of chiropractic. Like me, he presents a bit introverted, but performs good adjustments and is a well rounded professional. I will certainly be returning for ongoing treatment :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reading Terminal Market; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: really great stuff. not cheap. DON'T go at lunch time it's a mad house.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: New York Gyro Truck; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The best halal food truck (if not the best food truck) on campus! The guy is incredibly nice and always smiling. He remembers me and strikes up a conversation, even with the language barrier. Sometimes gives me a free falafel hot off the grill! His chicken and rice is super juicy, not just sauce drizzled on top (you'll see what I mean). Just a great option all around, but watch out for the ridiculous lines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carina Tea & Waffles; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I've been here a few times now, and the waffles have been great every time. The one with brownies, cookies, and vanilla ice cream is a little too sugary and heavy for me, but the staff was able to switch out the cookies for strawberries. It was perfect then! The green tea matcha waffle is also great. I also tried the taiwanese ginger honey tea (I think that was the name) and it was perfect- warm, with a nice kick from the ginger. Definitely a drink I would want again. It does take a bit of time to get your order, so come with friends for a relaxing time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rice N Spice International Grocery Store; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Man, I leave this place stuffed every time. I'm not Indian, but I LOVE Indian food. This is nothing like food from buffets like Sitar. This is what I get almost every time: garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, rajma, and rice (shared between two people). Half portions will feed one person pretty well. Nothing creamy or diluted here, everything is spicy and flavorful. That naan is to die for. The cook can be pretty grumpy, and the place is not the cleanest. The place also does take pretty long, but you can watch the extremely amusing Bollywood action movies they play. Another tip- if you are coming with a fluent Hindi speaking friend, get him/her to order ahead! From the groceries area, I have tried the paneer paratha (frozen section). I forget the name, but it's got a red front, with 4 parathas in one package. Really good when you heat it up in a pan, along with some plain yogurt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Dog Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is the most average place I have ever been to. Asked for a medium done burger, the patty was raw in the middle- not in the appetizing way, but the straight of the supermarket way. The pork belly tacos came with a very strange iceberg salad sprinkled with tortilla strips and radishes. The aioli for fries was an appetizing color, but tasted watered down. Price was okay. It was difficult to wave down the server. Will not go again, but at least I'm full for ~14 bucks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miel Patisserie; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: Tiramisu is amazing, but for $6 a slice, it's expensive. I would stop by again but only for special occasions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Campanile Washington; City: Washington Tyne and Wear England; Review: Stayed here overnight after seeing Bruce Springsteen in Sunderland. First impression was poor and never got better. There are no lifts and we were on the second floor (though this did not affect us, no one told us nor asked if we needed liftaccess). The room was of a pretty poor standard with decor from the 1970's, ONE plug that worked intermittently, a bath big enough for a 5 year old. Our double bed turned out to be two single matteresses on a double base and I've no idea where they found the pillows - a skip I suspect. We still can't place the smell in the room but the nearest we could get was "excessivelu used very poor quality air freshener". Service was 'polite' in the evening but most definately not when we got back from the concert just before midnight. A lot of guests were keen for a couple of drinks after a fantastic concert but the manager / night duty person had locked the door and when they finally appeared, we were informed in a very abrupt manner that the bar shuts at 11 and there are no exceptions. They'd had made an absolute fortune staying open to even 1am but I guess the Campanile chain just doesn't need the money. Won't be returning!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Grand Hotel; City: Hartlepool County Durham England; Review: Absolutely no complaints about the rooms - clean, comfortable and well maintained (apart from a shower tap that will break soon). The reason for my rating of 'Poor' is because some people who frequent the public bar are the 'delightful' types coming out of the nearby Job Centre (where you park, by the way). Several of these people hang about at the main door into the hotel as well as the bar entrance and there is an agressive attitute and atmosphere. What totally killed this stay for us was getting back at 10:30pm to discover a (pretty bad) rock band was playing in the bar so loudly the vibrations could be felt on the bedroom floor on the second floor and you couldn't even hear the TV. I phoned reception and was told the manager would get the volume turned down (he didn't) and it would finish at 11:00pm (it finially finished at 11:20pm). Not a word was mentioned about this band at either the time I made the reservation or at check in. There were no signs. Reception additionally put us in a room immediately above the bar. On check out, no apology was made when I advised them that telling their paying guests about bands who are booked to play would at least would enable the guest to request a room away from the noise. I was told, by the way, by another guest that he had found out that apparently they have bands quite a lot so it you do decide to stay I would advise asking at check in since they will not bother to tell you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bay Horse Inn; City: Brandon Durham County Durham England; Review: Stayed one night in January 13. The staff were friendly and welcoming and we have stayed here a few times prior to this visit. The Bay Horse is under new management again (3rd or 3th time in a couple of years) and we're not sure how long the current owners have been in place. The rooms are basic and we did find the heating is inadequate for the size of the room. At least this was left on overnight unlike our last winter visit! Our room had a 3 quarter size bed (I think) rather than a full double and had 1 not very comfortable chair. The bathroom was quite basic with a very small bath with a functional shower. The saloon bar is frequented by locals (usually a good sign) and has an open fire which was in use on our visit and kept the room warm when the front entrance door wasn't ajar - it would be a quick and cheap job to fix so it closed properly after people come and go. The resturant part is slightly bigger and, unfortunately, the evening meal was pretty disappointing. I had lasagne which was very lumpy and not especially tasty. My wife has a pork dish and requested gravy which was completely cold when it arrived. The staff did offer to provide a replacement without hesitation but we opted to have it heated in a microwave to save some time. The resturant was busy, and not just with residents, so perhaps this was just an unlucky experience. We have now found an alternative hotel which, in our opinion, is far better although slightly more expensive and further away. We might try the Bay Horse again provided the owners stay in place rather than change yet again and, hopefully, some money might be spent on sprucing up the place and some focus might be bought to bare on making sure the food is of a consistently good quality.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Old Mill; City: Durham County Durham England; Review: Stayed two nights in January 13. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly at a sad time for both of us. Special thanks to Greg for making our stay pleasant under the circumstances! The rooms are really good. Comfortable, warm, quiet, quite large and with all the usual facilities you'd expect from a good quality hotel chain. The Old Mill has a justified reputation as somewhere to dine and many of our friends and family rate it very highly. Once you've faced the difficult choice of choosing from an extensive choice, you'll be presented with a large serving of great food. The staff from the kitchen through to the service obviously put a lot of attention into looking after their guests and we thought the food was 'top notch'. There is a great choice of guest beers and I am only likely to be disappointed on our next visit if they don't have 'Reverend James' although I'm sure there will be something equally good on offer. On a final note, we both really recommend the breakfasts. Again, there is a great choice and the cooked breakfast is well worth taking a little extra time in the morning to have. I suspect the source local ingrediants and the sausage was especially tasty. If you're looking for somewhere to stay in this area, look no further!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cally Palace Hotel; City: Gatehouse of Fleet Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: This review is based on a recent trip for a dinner dance evening and not an over night stay. My wife and I recently enjoyed dinner for two at this hotel. It's a very impressive hotel that is a throw back to olden times with many oil paintings, comfortable seating and a huge open fire in one of the many lounge areas. We had two drinks before dinner in the conservatory area which had recently been redecorated. Perhaps is is still work that is ongoing, but it was noticible that the painting had recently been done with large and very noticible drips of pain on the glass. Not a big deal and I'm sure it'll be rectified soon. The drinks are very expensive at nearly £8 for 2 but thats probably to be expected of a four star hotel. Dinner was in the main dining area where a pianist plays quiet classical pieces on a grand piano. The two peice band started a little later and played a wide range of mainly 'middle of the road' music. There is a dance floor which was used by a few of the diners. Perhaps it was just the night we attended but it was noticible that the vast, vast majority of diners were all well past retirement age! We almost felt a little out of place being rather younger in comparision. There is a dress code and it did make a nice change to see people dressed in their finery. The food was actually very good and was good value. We had a four course meal (and had been given an 'amuse bouche' with our drinks which was deliciious). Do not go if you are expecting huge portions but do do if you expect a range of well prepared and tasty food. There is a choice of starters and main courses with a soup in between. Afterwards, you can choose from a range of desserts or have the cheese board as we did. None of the choices we made disappointed and we were both surprisingly full afterwards. The Irish coffees were a perfect end to the evening for us and were expertly made with proper fresh cold cream. Overall, I really enjoyed the evening out. Would I go again? Yes, but it would not be a 'once a month' trip. Perhaps if they attracted a slightly younger patronage and had a band that was a little more up to date then maybe...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plockton Hotel; City: Plockton Ross and Cromarty Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: Myself and a group of friends recently visited the Plockton Hotel for a few drinks and decided to stay for dinner. Noticing that every table seemed to be reserved, we still asked and a very helpful chap, Christian, managed to find a way to accomodate us. The food was excellent with decent sized servings and at a very reasonable price (just under £100 for 6 adults including some starters and some desserts with main courses that pretty much sampled most of the menu). Our waiting staff were polite, very helpful and attentive but not overbearingly so. It was so good, we decided to go again the next night and we certainly weren't let down - my ribeye steak was cooked to perfection (it seems far too few chefs can actually cook a proper rare steak). The bar area is very welcoming although it does get pretty busy. The staff are efficient and friendly and they have a good range of 'guest' beers available (I'd recommend 'Happy Chappy' if they still have it). The resturant area is very clean, tidy and not over crowded with extra tables (even though they would almost certainly be able to use them). Views from the front of the hotel are fantastic and worth the stop over just on that basis. One of the key reasons why we went back, aside from the great food obviously, was because of the great service we received and especially from Christian. The guy bent over backwards to squeeze us in the first night, was very friendly and helpful and made this an especially memorable evening for one of our party. I believe he hails from Hungary and he could certainly teach some of the other staff we enoucountered in the Highlands in other places a huge amount about great customer service! As one of our party put it, Christian, you're a legend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Category:Polish astrologers; Description: Wikimedia category
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ayres Lodge Alpine; City: Alpine California; Review: We were pleasantly surprised at how lovely this place was based on some of the previous reviews. Must have had a renovation since 2007. We stayed in room 212, which was very clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. This room was on the backside of the hotel and overlooked their flower garden/rock pond. Standard coffee maker with cups that were hermetically sealed. I'm certain I woke up my neighbors unwrapping them!. The a/c worked exceptionally well ... more so because it was under the control of teenagers. Nice breakfast, which included oatmeal, cereals, baked goods, fruits, yogurt, coffee, juice, and even bisquits and gravy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Corvallis; City: Corvallis Oregon; Review: The HIE's location on the Williamette is great!! Fun walking along river trail. It was also peaceful watching the wildlife from our room's recliner chair, as well as from the hotel patio adjacent to the eating area. The room was comfortable enough and had a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker. The staff was friendly and courteously answered our questions. The breakfast variety was substantial: the usual protein, breads, and cereals as well as dangerous cinnamon rolls (YUM!!!!). The evening cookies and milk were also a real treat. Nice PC center with printer where we were able to print off boarding passes. Conveniently located near OSU (go Beavs!). Will definitely stay here in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Salem; City: Salem Oregon; Review: We were very pleased very our one-night stay at this charming Residence Inn. The Inn is coveniently located near the 5, with a short drive to downtown Salem. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure we knew about the Manager's complimentary social that evening, which was pulled bbq pork catered by Adam's BBQ (in town). Very yummy sandwiches and salad. Our room was a one-bedroom suite with kitchette. Nice having coffee maker and real dishes as well as microwave, small cooktop, and dishwasher. The Inn supplied coffee, tea, and microwave popcorn in room. Sons slept on sofa bed, which they said was comfortable enough. Bed was comfortable and linens were nice. Able to open windows during night instead of running noisy a/c. The complimentary breakfast was also good. Assorted breakfast foods to meet everyone's needs. Excercise room is small with three cardio machines and weights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge On Route 66; City: Williams Arizona; Review: Stayed at The Lodge on Route 66 on two separate nights (Wednesday and Friday), with a trip to the Grand Canyon between. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. The place is family owned and operated and is not your "cookie cutter" chain type of motel. The rooms are very tastefully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. We felt like we were staying at someone's home rather than a motel. Everything in our room was clean and in working order. No coffeemaker in the room, so we brought our own. There is a nice continental breakfast is served starting at 7:30 for several hours. The breakfast includes coffee, juices, packaged sweet rolls, yogurt, oatmeal, fruit, and breads. The owner was very friendly and gave us a good restaurant recommendation (Red Raven). In the lobby you can check out the photos of the motel renovation. You'll see the hardwork the owners have put into their place. They can be very proud of their motel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maswik Lodge; City: Grand Canyon National Park Arizona; Review: We enjoyed our stay at the Maswik on 10/22/10, which was just too short! The front desk was friendly and allowed us an early check-in at 1 pm. Much appreciated as the rain really picked up at that time. Stayed in the Cottonwood Lodge, which is in the north section of the facility (a short walk away from front desk). Room was clean and comfortable with nice view out the slider; bathroom nicely tiled and clean. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker in room. Deers grazing outside of our front door after the rain shower gave us quite the suprise! Just a short walk away from the rim of the canyon and shuttle stops. (Took the train to the Canyon and paid a little extra for the luggage transfer fees, which was a real deal).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Mountain Valley Lodge at Breckenridge; City: Breckenridge Colorado; Review: We stayed at the Valley Lodge in Breckenridge 2/12-2/16. First, the good news. This is a great location for ski-in/ski-out. The valet at the ski shop in the basement is wonderful! Skis and boots can be stored there very conveniently. We even showed up in our slippers to start our day. The Lodge is also very close to main street where nice shops and restaurants can be found. The front desk personnel I encountered were very friendly, knowledgeable, and gave good recommendations for the grocery store and restaurants. The bed was very comfortable, and linens were nice. Appreciated having a small kitchen with coffeemaker, microwave, stove, refrigerator, and d/w. Now, for the bad news. I do concur with many of the other reviewers about the condition of the hallways, popcorn ceilings, shabbiness, unprofessional stenciled signage in parking garage, etc. We were assigned a room equipped for a disabled person, which we didn't request and was only discovered after settling in. As a result, there was no bathtub just a shower with flimsy curtain. We sure would have appreciated having a tub the day the hot tub heater wasn't working. Also, there were several issues concerning our room which we reported: a large crack in the window, the slider needed to be refinished (chipped paint) and was difficult to open, and a loose floor tile in the middle of the bathroom. The tile was repaired while we were there using bright white epoxy, which didn't match. The plunger another reviewer mentioned was still in the bathroom, which we found very strange (emergencies?). Someday I'd like to return to this location, but would make sure I had a room with a bathtub!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club; City: Kapolei Oahu Hawaii; Review: First of all, we are owners at another Marriott resort and traded to stay at this resort. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed with chocolates and a card for our 25th. Initially, our room was an 16th Floor ADA; asked if we could have a non-ADA room and were switched without issue. Were placed in Hale Moana (Tower 2) - 11th floor in a 2 bedroom/2bath villa. We had a terrific view of the ocean, pool, and well-kept grounds. Enjoyed sitting on our lanai watching the sunrise and sunset. Lots of activities on the resort's daily schedule: ukulele lessons, lei making, water aerobics, hula lessons, etc.--most free/some with a charge. (See their FB site for a copy of the current week's activities). Free DVD rental machine located on first floor, which we used one evening. Super nice walking path along beach front that meanders by the four resorts, which are nicely spaced apart. Nice swimming pools: the Reflection pool is very quiet, while the Nai'a Pool has waterfalls and a slide for the big and little kids. Enjoyed beers, chips and salsa at the Nai'a Pool bar during happy hour. This is not Waikiki; so if you're looking for that type of experience, go there. Ko Olina is very reminiscent of the Maui from long ago and is now one of my favorite vacation destinations. We are looking forward to returning in the very near future. Thank you, Marriott!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Mudbound; Author: Hillary Jordan; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: I've been reading more and more books lately that are told in third person omniscient. Mudbound is another in the growing list. I like the format as it allows the reader into the heads of more characters and tells the story from more than one perspective. It works well with this book. The story is about a farming family in the deep South after WW II and the narrators range the white farm family members (including the husband, wife, husband's father, husband's brother) to a black share cropping family (mother, father, and son). The son is a returning WW II vet. Much of the trouble is telegraphed -- you can imagine what happens when a soldier comes back from war, fighting for his country, and then is treated the blacks were treated in the deep South. Throw in a few relationships that become too close for comfort, and there are a number of moving parts. And, ultimately, some minor twists at the end make the ending more dynamic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Wood (John Rockne Mysteries #1); Author: Dani Amore; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I rate this as three stars based solely on the type of book it is. It's a summer read, a book for the beach, something to read when you don't really want to think. The story is written in a way pulls the reader along and for that I give it three stars, but nothing more. Much like in the television show, 24, the main character here experiences injuries on a regular basis that almost kill him, but he just keeps going on. Plus, there are some loose ends to the story that are never erally tied up. The Spook -- never really explained, at least as far as I could tell. And, ultimately, the reason for all of the death and destruction just doesn't seem to hold up as a basis for it. If everybody gets killed in a book I want it to have some logic and the logic in this book falls apart somewhere along the way. Hmmm. Maybe I should have given it fewer stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Train of Small Mercies; Author: David Rowell; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Train of Small Mercies tells the stories of a number of unrelated individuals as they wait for the opportunity to see train bearing Robert F. Kennedy's body as it passes by their homes and towns. Many of the individual stories are interesting and enjoyable. But, the problem is that there are too many of them. Too many names, too many characters to keep track of. This is one of those books that I almost put down about a third of the way through. Reason -- just too many balls in the air. I stuck with it and I'm not entirely sure why. The feeling I have about the story after finishing is that it wasn't much and could have been so much more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rage; Author: Richard Bachman; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It's a good, quick read, filled with King's typical characterizations. Before Columbine and all of the other school shootings, Rage tells the story of a school shooting from the perspective of the kid who "gets it on." It's interesting that this book was written so early in King's life and the same kind of voice -- a wry, sarcastic, biting, perceptive beyond the age of the storyteller -- was there way back when. The characterizations of the kids are pretty stereotypical, as well as the descriptions of their interactions with their parents. I'm somewhat ambivalent about King these days. He had a great run of books, but going back and reading this, just brings back some of the issues I've developed with his storytelling. As noted above, it's pretty surprising that the same voice is there. It's almost like he never developed that voice. The only difference is that he takes many more words and pages to write a story now. I'm betting that if he sat down to write Rage today, it would have been three times longer. But, it's still King. He tells a good story that pulls you along. I don't think I've ever read a King story that I wanted to put down before finishing. Yes, this is more a review of King than the book. Back to the book ... you want a quick read, with a basic story, read Rage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sense of an Ending; Author: Julian Barnes; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This is a book I really wanted to like. Big build up based on the reviews and an article I read about it. I thought this would be one of those rare books that would leave me stunned at the finish. So, maybe I was expecting too much. I don't know. All I know is that I was very dissatisfied with it. It's one of thsoe books where I found myself skimming or skipping entire paragraphs and pages. Too much repetition of some of the core concepts. Barnes writes well, and I saw in some reviews some criticism that the story is so short for a novel. As far as I'm concerned it could have been significantly shorter and probably would have been better that way. I'm re-thinking the three stars I gave it. Maybe it should be two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Walk; Author: Richard Bachman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So, Rage ... a group of teenagers in a tough situation interact at a level of maturity and perception most teenagers don't have. Each teenager representing a different stereotypical teenager. End result is a shocking yet somewhat expected climax. And The Long Walk ... a group of teenagers in a tough situatino interact at a level of maturity and perception most teenagers don't have. Each teenager representing a different stereotypical teenager. End result is an expected climax. There's no denying King writes compelling, page-turning stories. For that, he gets three stars on pretty much everything he writes. For more than that, he needs to write something that he hasn't written multiple times. Let me see if I can find one of those. I say this as somebody who has been a King fan for 30 years. The Shining was my first King book and I will never forget how terrified I was when I read it, but, unfortunately, too much of what he writes is way too much like something else he has written.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times; Author: George Crile; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Crile does an incredible job of telling the remarkable story of the funding of the mujahideen in their battle against the Soviet Union in the 1980's. The detailed reporting of the characters and events doesn't get bogged down, however. Instead, Crile did a great job of writing a very readable story about a fascinating subject. It's a page-turner and fortunately so because it's also a very long read. I was in college in the '80's and I remember the brutality of the Soviet invasion and subsequent attempts to destroy the mujahideen. It's one of those events in my life time that cause me to wonder at the nature of the human spirit -- how the Afghanistan "freedom fighters" could have continued on in the face of such long odds. This book tells the backstory of people who were dedicated to helping. The thing that troubles me, though, is how this impacted the events that followed. The rise of Islamic fundamentalism, al Qaeda, and ultimately, 9/11. Crile addresses this at the end of the book, but I think it's unsatisfactory. The reality is that the efforts to arm the mujahideen drove out one evil and replaced it with another. I'm not so sure, in looking back, one can conclude the outcome was the right one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roadwork; Author: Richard Bachman; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm done with my reading of The Bachman Books. I'm skipping The Running Man. I can't read it without thinking of Arnold Schwarzenegger. So, after reading Rage, The Long Walk, and, finally, Roadwork, I can say this. All of these stories were pretty much predictable. The Long Walk was a little different, but Rage and Roadwork were nothing to write home about. Roadwork -- the guy who goes nutso about development run amock. Yes, he has some very personal reasons for it, but, at the end of the day, it's just a very predictable story. Given, however, that King wrote these stories very early in his career, they are well done. Roadwork really gets into the mind of a guy who has given up, who can't escape his memories, and has gone off the deep-end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zorgamazoo; Author: Robert Paul Weston; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A friend recommended this book to me. A novel-length geared towards a younger audience, told entirely in rhyme. I began reading it with my youngest son (at the start he was 13, now he's 14) many months ago. We worked through it in fits and starts -- not because the story wasn't any good, just because other things got in the way. This story is a remarkable achievement. The creation of another world, memorable characters, and the whole thing told in rhyme. Whenever I read from the story to my son, I marveled at the time and effort, creativity and thought, that must have gone into the telling of this story. Most importantly, this book allowed me to maintain a connection with my youngest son. After completing it, we've continued to read stories together at night. Not every night, but often enough to make something special.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best American Sports Writing 2011; Author: Jane Leavy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: This is probably the fourth or fifth year in a row that I've read the sports writing collection and this, by far, was the least compelling collection so far. I couldn't really tell you why, but for me at least, the stories didn't catch my attention, didn't leave me scratching my head or feeling moved at the end, unlike the other collections.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mendocino: And Other Stories; Author: Ann Packer; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: Good stories, good characters, well written. I liked that these characters were normal people. there didn't have to be quirky characters or unrealistic scenarios. But, and it's an interesting but, I found most of the stories utterly lacking in the ending category. I recently published a couple of short story collections. A number of co-workers and friends who have now read my stories for the first time complain that they are too short (which they probably are) and the endings just leave them wanting more. I felt the same way reading most of the stories in this collection in a very real way. I don't have any specific examples from the stories, but the stories frequently seemed written towards the resolution of problem X and would end before X was resolved. Very frustrating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Graves to Munich; Author: Mario Puzo; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Add this kind of book to the list of genres I seem to have outgrown. In high school and college, I went through my science fiction and fantasy phase. I tried reading some science fiction recently and couldn't get past the fourth or fifth page. In my 20's I went through Follett and Ludlum. Now, I read this book and it drives me slightly bonkers. Yes, it kept me going enough to want to finish and see how it ended and the little twist at the end was certainly a surprise. But, I'd love to read one of these books where the hero isn't perfect -- a master tactician who is always five steps ahead of everybody else and always knows exactly what needs to be done and no more. Give me a hero who is normal and flawed and a human being any day over the portrayal of the hero in this book. I'd like some plausibility, please.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning; Author: Dorothy Ours; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: My trip down memory lane is complete. Having read a book about Man O' War over and over again as a child, I wanted to see what it would be like 35 years later. This book is different than what I read way back then, but it was a good read. An incredibly compelling story about a great horse.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sisters Brothers; Author: Patrick deWitt; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: A western yarn about two brothers who are ruthless killers. Well, at least one of them is. The other is starting to have moral qualms about what they do. It's a good story, full of quirky characters, the likes of which may or may not have actually existed in Gold Rush Era California. The only reason it didn't get five stars is that the ending was not satisfactory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forever War; Author: Dexter Filkins; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Mr. Filkins was a reporter who spent years in Afghanistan and Iraq reporting on the conflicts there. This book is a must read for anybody who really wants to understand the people who live there and the reasons our "wars" there were never going to be successful by our Western definition of the term.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of My Brother; Author: James LePore; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is one of those summer reads. Easy to read, page-turner. It's got all of the required bad guys -- Mexican drug cartel with assassins who have no conscience, government agents who equally lack in the conscience -- and the flawed hero and heroine who have revenge on their mind and ultimately, meet and find not just revenge but love.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln; Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was one of the biggest challenges I've ever faced. Not because I didn't enjoy the book, but because it was so monumentally long. Reading it on my Kindle, I felt like finishing it was an insurmountable task, but I plugged away at it and finally finished it last night almost two months after I started. It's an incredible story, full of details, characters, and events. The only reason it doesn't get five stars from me is its length. Given what the thesis of the book was -- that Lincoln put together a team of his rivals to lead the nation at its darkest hour and established himself as THE leader of that team -- there was a lot in the story that didn't need to be there. Primarily, the stuff about the wives, daughters, and families of these different men. That may sound sexist, but it's not meant to be. There is another story to be told about the women behind these incredible men, but it added a layer to this book that was unnecessary. I mean, what's the relevance to Lincoln's team of rivals that Chase lost his wives and, therefore, his daughter, who was loved by all and apparently lusted by all as well, became the woman of his household and was responsible for his social calendar. Same, too, for other aspects of the "social" side of life amidst the leaders. But, again ... a great, great history of Lincoln and that era.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Room; Author: Emma Donoghue; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Without giving away too much of the story, the narrator is a five year old boy. I struggled at the beginning with the voice. And based on what I thought the story was about, I thought it might end up being a bit of a slog through the whole book. Fortunately, there was a break about a third of the way in that changed the direction of the story and it became a real page-turner at that point. Very emotional, heart-wrenching. It's also a difficult subject so tread lightly if you don't like harsh subject matter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Replay; Author: Ken Grimwood; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: You feel yourself dying from a heart attack only to "wake up" in your body that existed decades earlier. You know everything that went on in your life and now have to live it again. What do you do differently? Or do you even try to do anything differently? You live your life a second time. Die again. And you "wake up" again at a different point in your life. That's the premise of this book. It's a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie and Pearl; Author: Tammy Robinson; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Pearl has a secret she needs to escape from, so she "runs away" to her Gran's house on the beach. There, she meets Charlie -- a somewhat oafish boy who turns her upside down but not before he falls madly in love with her at first sight. Her secret causes Pearl to push him away while she desperately wants to pull him closer. And, that's as much of the story as I'll tell you. It's been a long time since my breath hitched and my eyes watered while I read a story. It happened multiple times in the reading of this simple, elegant story that comes down to this ... the power of love. It'll hit you in the gut, wrench your heart, and leave you breathless. There are enough typos/missing words that it was distracting at times. As well, with the author from New Zealand, there are some differences in the language. But, this is a story that overcomes those distractions. I wanted more and hope Tammy has something to offer soon. Pretty simple ... wow!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives; Author: Jim Sheeler; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: The opening piece in this book about the members of the military who notify the next of kin is worth the price of the book alone. The rest of the book doesn't disappoint either. An incredibly moving dedication to the men and women who fight and die for our country and the officers who have to notify their families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valentine's Rising (Vampire Earth #4); Author: E.E. Knight; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: On all of these books, I wish I could award half stars. If I could they would be at 3.5 instead of four. I'm opting to be generous because they are page turners. Good stories to fill in the gaps between more serious stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 11/22/63; Author: Stephen King; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A lifelong Stephen King fan, I've grown tired of reading the same story over and over again. I bought this book based on reviews I saw that suggested this was something different. It wasn't typical Stephen King. There's a point to that claim, but I'll get to that in a minute. The biggest problem I have with this book is that the first half is typical King, including a return visit to Derry (imagine that, yet another Stephen King story in which Derry plays a significant role). Yet more fascinating is that the return visit takes place right at the apparent end of It. Why is that a problem for me? Because it provided King with a crutch, an easy way out to tell that part of the story. It gave the main character an escape hatch. I'm tired of reading about the evil of Derry and of Castle Rock. I'm tired of reading books with the same menacing evil and sense of wrongness in the air. So, for a major chunk of the book, I was basically pissed off, particularly at the reviewers who had written that this book was different -- had they read the same book? At some point, it did become something different. It was actually a love story. I can't remember a King book that was really, at its core, a love story. So, yes, kudos to you, Mr. King, for writing a love story. But, it got redundant and sappy and overwrought. Kind of like most of what you write these days. On the good side, it's a page turner just like everything he's written. I liked the ending -- as sappy as it was.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast with Buddha; Author: Roland Merullo; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: A man in his 40's, a couple of teenagers at home, and a cross country trip to make to sell the family farm after his parents died suddenly in a car crash. Added complication: his sister's guru joins him for the drive. He's already pondering the mysteries of life as a result of his parents' death. A few days in a car with a spiritual leader opens the floodgates. This book started off so well. Incredibly promising. But, ultimately, as the narrator neared his destination it all became too pat, too easy, and ultimately, one of those endings where everything works out wonderfully for everybody involved. It's definitely a thought-provoking story for anybody pondering those mysteries, but, well the ending fell flat for me. This is one of those times I wish Goodreads had half stars. I'd give it 3 1/2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Eyes of the World; Author: Harold Bell Wright; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Here's my review ... [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: And the Mountains Echoed; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Another book where I wish I could give half stars. Problem is I don't know if it's 3.5 or 4.5. I started this review thinking I didn't want to give it a rating. But if I can't decide between 3.5 or 4.5, I guess that tells me it's 4 stars. Why? I loved Hosseini's first two novels. The Kite Runner will always be near the top of my list of favorite novels. This book was definitely a page turner and he also took a different approach in terms of telling the decades spanning story from the perspective of different characters, which I really liked. But, there were a couple of problems. First, it seemed at one point that the novel was just a variation on Kite Runner. I won't explain why for anybody who hasn't read either book yet. But, there are some broad similarities. Second, as the story went on I felt like the author was intruding into the story rather than letting the story tell itself. There was a point at which it seemed forced. If I could, I think I'd give this 3.5 stars, which disappoints me because Hosseini has written such great novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revolutionary Road; Author: Richard Yates; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is one of those WOW books for me. A friend loaned it to me. Then I attended a writing workshop led by Peter Orner where he lauded Richard Yates as one of the finest writers and specifically mentioned Revolutionary Road. So, I read it. I get it. It's a miserable, depressing book told incredibly well. That's all I'll tell you. Read it for yourself to see what it's about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joyland; Author: Stephen King; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Three stars says it all. I just don't know anymore with Mr. King. The book takes place in 1973 with people using phrases that I'm convinced didn't exist then. With things happening that I'm convinced didn't happen then -- like an amusement park letting service dogs in, before any government had recognized any need or right for something like this to happen. Like that same amusement park becoming a no-smoking zone. Like so many other things. Yes, those two examples -- those might have happened. It's possible, but not plausible. So, I'm bothered by Mr. King's unwillingness or inability to deal honestly with the era in which the story takes place. I mean, seriously, a no-smoking amusement park back in the day when people smoked in restaurants, on airplanes, and everywhere else. As for the story. It is different from Mr. King's usual work. Why? It's about 1/3 or 1/4 the usual length. The whole cast of characters isn't there. But, it's a smaller cast of the usual. Old, grizzled guys, young boys with some connection to the dead. It all becomes so predictable when you read Mr. King. Ah, that's it, I'm switching it to two stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel; Author: Ari Shavit; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Ari Shavit is an Israeli Jew and journalist/columnist who writes for Haaretz. His family has deep roots in Israel and he is no doubt a lover of Israel and the dream of Zionism. What he has written, however, is a most unflinching look at, as the subtitle suggests, both the triumph and tragedy of Zionism and its results in Israel and the Occupied Territories. For anybody who wants to learn about both sides of this seemingly intractable conflict, I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Policeman (The Last Policeman, #1); Author: Ben H. Winters; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Last Policeman is the first in a trilogy about Henry Palace, a newly minted detective in a town in New England. Only problem is that life on earth is about to end due to Maia -- a huge meteor that will be striking earth in a few months. As people deal with Maia in different ways -- commit suicide, hole up in their houses, leave their families to fulfill their bucket list -- all Henry wants to do is his job. He's got a murder to solve it, in a time when people really don't care anymore. It's a good story built around an interesting premise. I've just completed the second book in the trilogy and it carries the story forward closer to Maia's arrival. And I think there's something about Henry's story that resonates with me. About a character who, in the face of impending doom, believes it's still important to do his job. Why is it that I always want to be able to give half stars to books? I'd love to be able to give this 4.5 stars. It's really good, but it doesn't have that thing, that final oomph to get it to 5 stars, but I think it's better than 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption; Author: Laura Hillenbrand; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Incredible story of survival well-told.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fourth of July Creek; Author: Smith Henderson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: A co-worker recommended this book. I checked it out on Amazon. I have this unfortunate habit of looking at the one star reviews to see why people don't like it. What struck me was how many people didn't like it because it was too depressing. Perfect for me. I bought it based on the strength of the one star reviews. ;) And I wasn't disappointed. It is an extremely depressing story, filled with characters who are messed up and dysfunctional and unhappy and barely surviving right on the edge. And it's an incredible story. Another thing I liked was that there are multiple story lines. While most of them were mostly resolved by the end, some of them were left wide open. I look stories that don't finish with everything wrapped up in a nice package. So, that's it ... if you like stories filled with massively screwed up people and that don't necessarily end everything nicely, this is a book for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Our Names; Author: Dinaw Mengestu; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: An excellent read -- the kind of book that I desperately wanted to finish because I wanted to see what would happen, while desperately not wanting it to end because I wanted to keep reading about these characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Town Father, Or, Where Graceful Girls Abound; Author: Kevin Brennan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The third book from Kevin Brennan that I've enjoyed tremendously. Like the others, Town Father is another story about regular people put in slightly offbeat situations -- no so offbeat, it strains the limits of credibility, but offbeat enough to throw some challenges in the way. For both the characters and the readers. Town Father is a beautifully, well-told story one can read for the pure enjoyment of it or for some deeper meanings that lurk below the surface.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Macdonald Burlington Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Some hotels have excellent Tripadvisor reviews and some have poor ones. A few hotels have a wide range of reviews and I’ve always wondered why. At the Burlington, I found out why. I didn’t chose this hotel myself because I was at a meeting and everything had been pre-organized. Check-in can earn good and bad marks from the reviewer. Often it's fast and you sail though. This time it was slow with one person (at a desk for three) handling everyone. Not a good introduction. I was there one night and had three meals (two at the event and one breakfast). I enjoyed all the meals and some of the food was very good. High points there. The room. Where do I begin? As a traveller with a cell phone, laptop, cameras and other stuff, power points are important and so many rooms have few. My room has 15 power sockets. I counted them. Overkill, but in the right direction - full marks there. The room itself was decorated in a classical style with prints of 18th Century French cavalry and all fittings and fixtures were in brass – not my style at all (but I can’t really complain about that). It was a double room with a modest double bed; ok for one but a bit cramped for two (I was alone so that was ok). The room had the strangest bathroom I’d ever encountered – it was gigantic and virtually the size of the bed room. The bath, shower and toilet were lost in its gigantic white-tiled space. The walk-in shower was the best I've seen. Overall, the bathroom as good.. Lighting is frequently poor in hotel rooms. My room was small but there were probably over 15 lights. There was a chandelier and, I think, three pairs of twin lights on the walls (all gold fitting, of course) that ensured that the light was adequate and evenly distributed. High marks there. Now the bad bit. The floor boards creaked. They creaked to a level I have never heard before – every single step was noisy. I could not believe how bad it was. It was so bad I felt embarrassed about walking round the room - it must have been hell for neighbours. It was so bad, I invited a colleague from the meeting to see it. When I went to his room, it was totally different. He had a nice modern décor and totally silent floor boards. I had one other bit of bad luck. The toilet didn’t flush properly. It took ten attempts. That is often enough to give a hotel a near zero rating. So, how do you rate such a hotel? Had I got a room with a different décor and silent floorboards, I would have been delighted. Had I got what I did get but without some of the nice touches, I’d have been horrified. As it is, I found out why the same hotel can be given both 5 stars and 2 stars be different people. My advice to those thinking of staying; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Tower Bridge; City: London England; Review: The great advantage of Tripadvisor is that it helps you get an impression of a hotel before you book it. Sometimes, there’s a wide spread of views and sometimes a consensus with just a few differing opinions. If the consensus is good and there are a handful of negative reviews, either they had unfortunate experiences and it coloured their judgement or they had an axe to grind. In the case of the London Bridge Hilton, the majority of reviews are spot on. It’s a great hotel. We were there for a long weekend sightseeing. My wife raved about the décor of the room and the way it all fitted together. It really was faultless, and the bathroom was just as beautiful. Of course, there is someone who works for Hilton-central who always throws in a few imperfections just for the fun of it. In this case there were two. First, the bed room was storage-lite. I’ve seen few rooms with fewer places to put things; for example, there were no bedside cupboards. Just a bedside tabletop (the phone and table lamp took up most of the space leaving nowhere to put your glasses and wallet, etc. The other imperfection was most curious. In the bathroom they had put the toilet-paper holder in the worst possible position so that your leg was squeezed between the loo and toilet roll. “What feature of feng shui demanded this precise positioning of the toilet roll?” I asked myself. Apart from these two oddities, we loved our stay at this hotel and will return. We have absolutely no reservations about recommending it and it would be our first choice in London. However, the purpose of this review is not to state the obvious; it’s to point out what is special about this hotel. It’s position, position, position. You could not find a better located hotel in London. OK, if you want to shop until you drop, the West End might be better. But this hotel is virtually on the banks of the Thames, close to Tower Bridge and in the heart of a thriving south London community. The near-by restored warehouses are magnificent and the area is a photographer’s paradise. There is some great modern architecture round the hotel and the modern and traditional architectures blend well together. Best of all, the hotel is a stone’s throw from one of the best markets (both covered and street) I have ever seen. The market is very large and the range of produces (food) wider than I have ever encountered – anywhere in the world. If you are interested in my photos of this trip, they are at [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We stayed at the Venice Hilton, the Molino Stucky, last year and the first thing we did when we got back was to book another 13 nights this year. We enjoyed it last year and we’ve enjoyed it just as much this year. Last year, we were reticent about staying at the Hilton because it’s on Giudecca Island about 300 m from Venice proper and the only transport is by boat. We were worried about transport in case it was too infrequent or full. The Hilton provides a free shuttle hourly to Saint Mark’s and we’ve never had any problems getting it. Giudecca is relatively quiet (it’s a real place full of real Venetians unlike the region round St. Mark’s). Even better, there is a direct public water bus from the airport to the hotel’s doors, which makes getting from the aircraft to the hotel a very easy and inexpensive task. There are several excellent restaurants near the hotel along the Giudecca water front. The hotel is massive; it’s a converted mill withlots of wooden beams and cast-iron pillars. We thought that the conversion from mill to hotel has been well executed. It’s a refreshing change from the anonymous you-could-be-in-any-city-anywhere-in-the-world hotel. The Molino Stucky has genuine character. Because we are Hilton Honor’s guests and the hotel wasn’t packed (February is the quiet season), we were upgraded. Our room is quite fabulous and we have a view across the water to Venice, which is probably the world’s most beautiful city. I asked for a quiet room and I haven’t heard a sound since I got here. It takes three things to make a great vacation: location, hotel, and staff. Venice can’t be beaten if you are photographers who like architecture as much as we do. The location of the hotel is excellent. The staff we’ve met in the restaurant and lounge couldn’t be better; we very much enjoy chatting to them because they are remarkably open and friendly (not like those in some hotels who turn a smile on and off as they pass you). Because our breakfast is included, we eat in the dining room where the buffet is very diverse. Typical breakfast buffets in other hotels often include a limited range of poor quality cheeses and cold meats. Here the cheeses and meats are first class (I love their soft cheeses like Gorgonzola) . There is also a remarkable range of cakes and pastries that are to die for – unfortunately as a diabetic they are a temptation that I have to resist. The only thing missing are salad vegetables such as tomatoes and olives. This is a hotel we love and, like Arnie, “We’ll be back.” If you are interested in viewing our Venice images, they are at www.pbase.com/clements; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherry Blossom Luxury Guest House; City: Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: My wife and I recently stayed at Cherry Blossom Guest House over the Whitby Goth Weekend (as keen photographers). I'm used to staying on good hotels (over 60 days a year) but have had relatively little experience of guest houses. This was our second stay. The first time (two years ago) was chosen by reading Tripadvisor reviews). We returned this time because our experience was so good. It's difficult to fault this place. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent (i.e., the food is cooked to order and it does not taste as if the fat/oil has been reused many times). The rooms are well decorated and have everything you need (including small things like cakes and chocolate bars). This was also one of the cleanest places I've ever seen - even posh hotels have dust in many places. Another review calls the rooms 'immaculate'. Thiis statement really is true. Since this is a converted town house, the rooms are relatively small, but are more than adequate for the tourist. We came by car but didn't drive. The guest house is a little out of the centre but the walk is only about 20 minutes which helps compensate for the extra calories from the fish and chips. This is a shining example of what a good guest house should be. I've already booked my next stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Most of my hotel stays are fair to excellent. The bad ones are few and far between. This one-night stay at the Birmingham Garden Inn was not so much bad as surrealistic. I was staying one night at the hotel prior to a meeting the next day. Getting there had been difficult because I was caught up in the heavy rain in November and it took me five hours to make a modest journey by rail. Anyway, I got there after midnight feeling very jaded. I checked in and the guy on the desk insisted that my room be changed from one with two beds to a single bed. He explained that the two-beds were rather small so I'd be better off in a larger single bed. I asked about breakfast and was told it was not included – I explained that I was a Diamond Honors guest and that breakfast was always included. He insisted it was not provided. After a bit of an argument he took pity on me and said he’d throw in a free breakfast. He gave me a Diamond Honours welcome letter and off I went. I got to my room. Two beds. He was right they were small. The great changeover had not worked. I went back to reception and he gave me a third room. Off I went again, got to the room with … two beds. I couldn’t believe it – this time I phoned to say that I’d keep the room and asked what was going on. They guy told me that they’d changed the rooms around… I then looked at the welcome letter. It said that honors guests were entitled to a complimentary breakfast. The guy who told me he’d never heard of free breakfasts for honors guests had given me a letter offering me one. I was tempted to blame the guy on reception for the chaos, but it occurred to me that he must have been badly trained. Had no one told him where the bed rooms were or what the hotel rules were? The room itself was perfectly modern, clean and functional with a rather nice Apple computer/TV. There was nothing to complain about and it was ok for a night. Otherwise, it was a bit small and probably not well suited to a stay longer than a couple of days. I had a few minutes to look round the area on my way to the meeting. The hotel is in a very nice new area of Birmingham, near to the canals and close to the centre of Birmingham.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Nautilus; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: I stayed in a Riu in Nerja over the New Year and someone told me there was a good Riu in Torremolinos. I checked Tripadvior and that confirmed the comments. Since I had a free week at the beginning of March and wanted some time to work on a new book I’m writing, I went off to the Riu Nautilus. The hotel has just been refurbished. The rooms are in two tones – grey and white with purple curtains, seat covers, and bed covers. The room not particularly big, but adequate. Public rooms are attractive and everything is shiny new. The dining room is very cramped even though there are two sittings, but the buffet style breakfast and evening meal provide both plentiful and good food. However, my stay was not entirely enjoyable. Riu is famed for its friendly and helpful staff. That did not extend to the Nautilus. When I arrived at 8pm I handed over my Riu card to the guy on reception, I got a less than warm reception. I said I’d requested a room with a view and was told my room did have a view. It was 8.05 and I was told I had ten minutes to get to dinner. At dinner I wondered round lost until a waiter led me to a table (at other Riu’s there were often people to greet diners),. Anyway, after dinner I went to my room. No view. It was on a low floor (I’d asked for a high one and even emailed the hotel). It was facing another building a few feet away. Hard to imagine something worse. Reception told me it was too late to change but they’d note my details. I went back the next day. The receptionist had a similar unwelcoming style and said they’d let me know when something came up. I never did hear from them again. I was also told that all rooms were the same and yet I heard some tourists complaining that they’d been give rooms with showers and not baths. I myself had a shower in spite of having a booking reference that clearly stated a room with a bath. On the last night I went to pay my bill and they wouldn’t let me pay until the dining room closed several hours later. I explained that I hadn’t had anything to drink – but that didn’t help (I was leaving early the next morning and wanted to pay before going to bed). On another occasion when I asked about shopping my question was answered in a remarkably cold and terse way. A least welcoming place I can’t imagine. I’ve been to few hotels where all my contacts with reception were so uniformly negative – and it’s certainly never happened at a Riu. This is one place I am not likely to return to, and a place where the consensus seems to be at odds with my experience. Curiously, I did meet someone here who told me that she’d been before, and said that the changes has not all been for; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: I spend over 100 days a year in a hotel, the vast majority of which are most enjoyable. I suppose there had to come a time when things went horribly wrong. For me, it was at the Lisbon Sofitel. My wife and I wanted a nice relaxing week exploring Lisbon over Easter so we booked the Sofitel. It had a good reputation and was a five star hotel. We’d asked for a quiet room on a high floor with good view. On arrival we were led to a low floor room with a dismal view and scaffolding outside the window. Stupidly, it never occurred to me to ask about the scaffolding. The room was very small and had the least amount of storage of any hotel I’d ever stayed in. No cupboards or draws. None. The two tiny bedside tables didn’t have any cupboard or draws (just an upper surface). The desk had no draw. The TV console – no draw or cupboards. The wardrobe with a couple of draws was truly miniscule. We had to leave virtually everything in our cases and bags lying round the room. Not relaxing. Shortly after waking up the next day we were met by the most horrendous noise. They were working outside the bedroom with drills and sledge hammers. It was so bad you would have done anything to make it stop. We had never experienced such noise before (in a hotel, that is). I immediately contacted the reception and they said that nothing could be done, but they would change the room to one on the other side of the hotel in a couple of days (and the work would stop temporarily over Easter). We had to go out and walk the street until after 6pm when the noise stopped. We were exiled from our own room. We eventually got a new room on the street side of the hotel. It was away from the work and rather larger than the first room. We still had the same total lack of storage, but it wasn’t as claustrophobic. But it was eccentric. The bathroom has two tiny saloon-style doors that were fiddly to open, and the doors had pendulous handles like ear-rings that rattled for ages if you opened the door. The bathroom light switch as in an odd position down the hall, so going to the bathroom in the night meant you had to put to room light on to hunt for the bathroom switch. Even the coffee supply of milk/powder was rather stingy – usually two tiny cups a day for two people. Apart from the building noise, the room wasn’t too bad and we didn’t suffer from any other forms of noise. The shower cubicle was poorly maintained (bad seals) and you had to mop up the bathroom after a shower. However, it was the building noise that was unforgivable. This wasn’t simple maintenance but heavy duty reconstruction. No one could have put up with it. When we initially signed in at reception everyone was friendly as they said in the reviews.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort Spa; City: Vilamoura Quarteira Faro District Algarve; Review: We stayed at two hotels in one vacation: one good and one bad. We arrived at the Hilton in Vilamoura in the Algarve after a nightmare stay in a hotel with a tiny room, no storage space, and building work going on. Having located the Hilton (no mean feat – everything is difficult to find in the Algarve and even our GPS lied to us) we checked in and got upgraded to a family suite. Sometimes being a diamond honours member is really useful. We had two adjoining rooms and so much storage that we could have put each item in its own drawer. We had two baths and virtually two of everything. I have to say that was really nice to be able to spread out and feel relaxed. I could sit in one room using my laptop and my wife could use the other room practicing on her roll-up piano. Everything was pretty well immaculate (although the beds were fairly basic). The hotel was large with a good gym and lots of other facilities. We generally ate out because Hilton prices tend to be far higher than local prices, although our two meals at the Hilton were excellent. Breakfast was included and the range of products at the buffer was excellent. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We were there over the Easter period and there was a large number of very young children. Fortunately, they were all very well behaved and we had no noise problems. However, the bed rooms are not shielded from the corridors (there’s no second inner door) and we were able to hear conversations in the corridor. Noise could be a problem in the high season. Overall we had a great time at the Hilton. We loved our spacious accommodation. My only criticism was that it was about a 30 minute walk to the centre of the town (we had no anxieties about walking home in the dark – Vilamoura seems a tranquil and safe place). Moreover, there are no local shops or restaurants within a short walking distance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bratislava; City: Bratislava Bratislava Region; Review: My wife and I were visiting Vienna and decided to spend some time in the neighbouring capital of the Slovak republic, Bratislava. As Honors members we naturally chose the Bratislava DoubleTree – and it was exceptionally good value. The hotel is a little way out of town but very easy to reach from the main station. A frequent bus (number 61) goes from outside the train station to virtually outside the hotel (Zimny Stadion) and costs only 0.70E (you get tickets from tobacconist booths or from machines at most stops). The ride takes about 6 minutes and there’s an electronic annunciator which means that you won’t miss your stop. There’s also a type of sports bar between the bus stop and DoubleTree where you can get a beer and a good snack at a remarkable low price. The Bratislava DoubleTree is brand new and very attractive. We were upgraded and got a very nice two-roomed suite. The lady who checked us in couldn’t have been more helpful. Incidentally, we were there when the temperature hit 38C (100F) and the room’s air-conditioning had no difficulty coping. However, the main reason for writing this review is to comment on the breakfast which was buffet-style. It really couldn’t be better. The dining room is beautiful and nicely decorated. We even had a fresh flower on the table. The range of choices was very large (including made-to-order omelettes). There was an excellent selection of local cheeses. The presentation of the food itself on the various counters was quite exquisite (the staff were helpful, cheerful, and efficient without any of the overbearing behaviour that you can get at posh restaurants). Finally, although this was a buffet, the service was immaculate; for example, servers continually ensured that the food presentation remained optimum by tidying up after guests had taken food. I travel a lot and would like to say that the breakfast experience at the Bratislava DoubleTree is as good as it gets and I can’t think of a better restaurant. If only all hotels were like this. I also used the gym. It's rather better than average because there are more machines (push/pull/stretch/lift) than usual. Bratislava itself is a great city and well worth visiting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront; City: Vienna; Review: I have to admit that I chose the Danube Hilton because it was cheaper than the downtown Hilton. As we approached Vienna I began to worry whether I’d made a wise decision. Were we going to be stranded in the middle of nowhere? When we arrived at the hotel we were upgraded to a Danube view (Diamond honours) and had access to the executive lounge giving us breakfast and an evening snack if we wished. The room was excellent - bright and clean with a nice bathroom. We were pleased with all aspects of the Hilton and have nothing to complain about. I should note that the exercise room was particularly good with modern equipment, and the breakfasts and evening snacks in the lounge were above average. However, I was wrong about one thing – the hotel’s location. Yes, it is out of the centre - in a charming suburb on the banks of the Danube. It’s great for walking; you can walk along the river, cross it , walk along the other bank, cross back on a different bridge, and return. This is all on the flat. It’s a cyclist’s and jogger’s paradise. After a little exploring we found that there are several nearby restaurants and bars. There’s even a reasonably large supermarket about 100 m from the front door. Once you find the optimum route to the metro you can get there in about two or three minutes. The metro is superb: clean, fast and safe. There aren’t even ticket barriers to worry about because they assume you have bought a ticket. You can also walk to the Prater area in about 20 minutes to see the impressive fair with its famous big wheel (featured in The Third Man). You can’t beat the Vienna Danube as a place to base an extended trip to Vienna, because it gives you relatively easy access to the city via the metro and yet lets you wonder round a quiet riverside area to relax in the evenings and on your days off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Hanoi Opera; City: Hanoi; Review: My wife and I are spending 9 days in Hanoi - our first visit to Vietnam. As a diamond honors member, I naturally chose the Hilton. It's well situated - just a ten minute walk from the lake and just a little further to major attractions. We were upgraded to an executive room which was reasonably large (big enough for two people spending a fair time there). We're perfectly happy with the room - my only small criticism is that the WiFi is rather weak (but still sufficient). The Hilton has a most imposing lobby with a high ceiling. I found the artwork (paintings and decorations) in the hotel particularly attractive. As honors members we have breakfast included which is excellent - far better than anything in the USA or Europe because you get all the US/European options plus Asian foods. The restaurant is exceptionally attractive. The executive lounge is also very good. There is a reasonable range of snacks and drinks. The thing that makes this hotel special is the staff - they are very helpful and very charming. We've been to few hotels where the staff have been so willing to help. To be honest, virtually everyone we have met in Vietnam has been the personification of kindness. I can think of few better places to visit (apart from the humidity and crossing the roads...) I would certainly recommend this hotel and would be happy to return (apart from having to endure a 12-hour flight from Europe).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: This was our fourth or fifth two-week stay at the Stucky Molina to photography the Venice Carnival. Venice is probably the most beautiful city in the world and the Hilton provides an excellent base for exploring. The Stucky Molina is on Giudecca Island, a few hundred metres across a canal from Venice. Hilton provides a free shuttle from the hotel door to St. Mark’s Square about twice an hour, and you can also take the nearby waterbus to a wide range of destinations including the airport). Giudecca is fairly quiet, nice to explore and has several restaurants. The hotel is in a converted mill and is built with a 19th Century brick ‘solidness’. I rather like the conversion. I am a Diamond Honors member and was upgraded to a nice room with a view across the water to Venice. I was happy with all aspects of the hotel, particularly the breakfast room and buffet breakfast which are both splendid. The executive lounge is nicely situated with a good view of the water and a reasonable range of snacks. Overall, I was very happy with the hotel (ok, apart from the cost of a hamburger in the bar…). However, I must comment on the staff. This is one of the best hotels we’ve visited in terms of staff help and friendliness. Indeed, the staff greeted us like family members with a warmth I’ve experienced only at one or two other hotels. Although we met many staff members, we must specifically mention Enrico, Rodrigo and Victoria, whose friendliness and chats added to the vacation. As an example of the hotel’s friendliness, I showed some of my photographic work to the staff who were immensely enthusiastic about it and later a bottle of prosecco was sent to our room. If only all other hotels used the same staff training and recruitment policies as the Stucky.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Boglerhof; City: Alpbach Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: We booked a two-week holiday with Inghams and paid extra for the south-facing Sonnjoch room. In short, this hotel is near perfect (we've stayed here before). The room is of sufficient size for two people with plenty of space for storage. There are just enough power points (vital when you both have computers, cameras, tablets etc). Our room was quiet and we had no problems with external noise. Unusually, there's a free minibar with soft drinks - this is very nice after a long walk up and down the hills. The decor is good and the lighting is adequate (all too often hotel rooms are rather dim). The bedroom and bathroom are immaculately clean. Consequently, it's very nice to rest in the room during the days when there are thunder storms. We can both stretch out and read or check our photos on the laptop without feeling claustrophobic. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and generally speak excellent English. The restaurant staff are helpful and efficient without being intrusive. One waiter, Sven, even helped me when I tried my rather gebrockenes Deutch. The important bit - the food. We are retired and travel a lot and we can safely say that this is the best food we've ever had (here, "best" means consistently excellent). The meals are five courses, and each course has been excellent. Some have been exquisite. Moreover, they are immaculately presented - as well as in any top restaurant. Other hotels my provide excellent meals but only the Boeglerhof seems to do it so consistently. I would return here just for the food alone. It is hard to find any criticism of this hotel - it's virtually perfect in every way. After much searching, I found one. The bathroom towels are not very fluffy... I can live with that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano; City: Mestre Veneto; Review: I wanted to do some photography, out-of-season, in Venice. I normally stay in Venice. However, this time I wanted to keep the cost down, so I chose this hotel. Yes, it's outside Venice. But, the airport bus literally stops outside the front door every 20 minutes. You can buy the ticket in the hotel, 1.5 Euros single, and the journey is only 10 minutes across the causeway to the Plaza Roma (next to the railway station). I was there for ten days so I bought the combined 7-day bus and boat ticket (at the hotel) which was a great bargain. Getting back from Venice is just as easy. The only geographic problem with the hotel was its geographic isolation ... there appear to be no close-by shops or restaurants. When you are back for the evening, there's no where to stroll... The hotel itself was relatively new - very nice - very clean. As diamond honors I got free breakfast which was an excellent buffet. Staff were always, polite, friendly and helpful. The room was thoroughly modern. It was beautifully decorated and with excellent and subtle lighting (so rare in most hotels). However, it was rather small. Perfectly good for one person (I was alone). It was too small for two people ... if they are going to spend some time in the room (which was the case because it was winter and rather too cold to spend all day out). I was a little disappointed - as diamond honors - I didn't get an upgrade (or even got the offer of one for part of my stay). Moreover, I didn't get a high floor as specified in my preferences. Would I say here again? Yes. Would I stay here with my wife? Probably not unless we were in a larger room. Note that they have a shuttle to the airport. I was picked up for the bargain price of 14 Euros.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Tower Bridge; City: London England; Review: I booked a four night stay at the London Tower Bridge, having stayed here several years ago. I was given a refurbished executive King room on the 11th floor. The room is good for one person ... just ok for two (in terms of size) Its décor is outstanding and it has lots of power points (so vital today). The only negative is the shortage of storage. It's ok for a short business trip ... but there is remarkably little storage space. Sadly, this is all too common today ... it seems a matter of style rather than necessity. The artwork (abstract) in the room is outstanding. There is an executive lounge. I went for the afternoon cakes (as advertised) and there were none (30 minutes after the posted time). However, the evening canapés are rather exceptional ... high quality and very tasty ... small tapas style helpings. This was by far the best Hilton executive food I've seen outside Asia. that alone would make it a preferred hotel for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: This is our seventh, two-week stay at the Molino Stucky in Venice, so I guess they must be doing things right. We always come for the spectacular Venice Festival to photograph the amazing costumes. The Molino Stucky is a former industrial complex ... and that makes this hotel very special. It’s a living museum and a testament to the industrial age. The conversion from mill to hotel is excellent and both the guest rooms and public rooms are excellent. I have a diamond honors card and this is a Hilton where you do seem to get the full advantages of honors membership; for example, we got an excellent room upgrade, the breakfast is in a beautiful dining room and the food is excellent. This year, we found the range of snack in the executive lounge in the "happy hour" much improved over previous years. The Molino Stucky Hilton provides a shuttle boat to Venice (and you can always use the public water bus which is about five minutes away). The advantage of Giudecca over Venice is that it is away from the bustle of Venice, and is slightly more authentic (less touristy). There are lots of places to explore on Giudecca and some excellent restaurants. Moreover, from the Hilton, you have Venice spread out in front of you. Finally, the staff at the Molino Stucky are excellent; they are both warm and helpful. To say that they treat you like family would be an understatement; for example, over the years, we’ve become very friendly with Enrico who always makes us feel very welcome. We’ll be back next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Canary Wharf; City: London England; Review: I decided to have a long weekend break in London and chose the Canary Wharf. I'd stayed there before and always had a good time. This time, it was even better. The Canary Wharf Hilton is conveniently situated between two lines (Jubilee and DLR) and it's at the heart of the gleaming glass and steel empire of Canary Wharf. A great location. I was pleased that the Hilton contacted me before my visit (being Diamond Honors) to welcome me, and I asked for an early check-in which I got. That saved a lot of hanging around. My room on the executive floor was excellent and (unusually today) had sufficient storage for all my things (photographic equipment). It was a modern room with very attractive décor. There are two special aspects to the Canary Wharf. The first is its Executive Lounge. The range and quality of the food there was better than any other Hilton I'd visited. There was much more than the average minimal snack. The food was genuinely good and quite varied and they even had a nice range of spirits, wines and beers. The breakfast in the restaurant was also very good ... although not radically different from most Hiltons. The other great aspect of the Canary Wharf was the unfailing friendliness of the staff ... all the staff. I did enjoy being there and chatting to the staff. I enjoyed my stay and am looking forward to my next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We are back in Venice for the Carnival and are staying again at the Hilton Molino Stucky on Giudecca island. We’ve spent two weeks here at this hotel every year for the last seven years or so. We love it here in the Molino Stucky, because it’s only a little way from the bustle of Venice but you get great views of the city from the hotel in a tranquil setting. Giudecca itself is a great place to explore with several restaurants from the cheap and cheerful to the outstanding. The Hilton has an hourly-shuttle from its front door to San Marco and you can even come directly from the airport to the hotel’s front door by waterbus. There are also nearby waterbuses that you can get along the waterfront in Giudecca which take you directly to the station, Murano, and San Georgio (where several Carnevale photo-sessions are held in the evening). The hotel is built in a converted mill and it’s very stylish indeed. It’s certainly our favorite hotel in the Hilton chain. There’s a good executive lounge. Breakfast is exceptional and the staff at breakfast are simply wonderful … we’ve got to know several of them and they are outstanding warm and friendly. The staff who deal with the room are also friendly, helpful and efficient. They ensure that we have everything for they run out. We booked a suite (virtually a year in advance) and it’s quite magnificent. It would be hard to find a criticism of our room … there’s plenty of space for us. The only way in which the room could be improved would be more electrical outlets (we’re photographers and have lets of cameras to charge). I guess we’re be here again next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront; City: Vienna; Review: This is our second trip to Vienna after a gap of five years. We have returned to the Vienna Danube Hilton because of its ideal location. The hotel is easy to reach from the airport by public transport. Moreover, it's only a few minutes from the U2 subway which means getting into the centre of Vienna is very easy. We are here for 10 days … a longer than average trip. Vienna is a wonderful city in so many ways and deserves far more than a quick dash to a few famous sites. The Hilton Danube is excellent for an extended vacation because you can walk along the river front to Danube City or wonder round Danube Island which is opposite the hotel. Similarly, it's not far from the Praterstern and its amazing fairground. This hotel gives you the advantages of a city visit, as well as a quieter rural visit; a feature that makes it a great destination. Our room is excellent with plenty of space to relax. It is most definitely well above average and we feel entirely comfortable relaxing in this room. The breakfast at the Hilton Danube is better than average for Hilton, with a wider range of foods (both hot and cold) than usual. You can eat outside on the banks of the Danube with a great view of the world. One of the hotel's best features is its executive lounge. Hilton's executive lounges are very variable and some are utterly minimal (verging on the pointless). The Hilton Danube's executive lounge is one of the best I've encountered. There is a wide variety of food in the evening including two hot dishes, and the food changes every day (we've been here a week).There is also a nice range of beers, wines and spirits. The staff are friendly, and Francesca in the lounge is very efficient and make us feel welcome. I have no complaints about the hotel (ok, there could be more power sockets in the room) and recommend it unreservedly. We will most definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: PLR Optics 4PC LENS-63 52mm +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch; Brand: PLR; Review: I bought these for the fisheye and for one particular shot for class and haven't really used them since I lost the case. They were great to stick in my back pocket while shooting and have them ready.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ePhotoinc RL01 DSLR Rig Movie Kit Shoulder Rig Mount Video Camcorder Camera DV DSLR Cameras; Brand: ePhotoinc; Review: This thing is awesome. if You're doing any sort of Video with a DSLR get you one of these.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: IR Wireless Shutter Remote Control Compatible with Canon EOS 6D Mark II, 5D Mark IV III II, 5DS; Brand: WAAO; Review: This is a staple with my rig. If you are even semi-serious about taking pictures you should get one of these to add to your arsenal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campro Low Profile Triple Hot shoe Light and Sound Bracket with HD-Toys 360 Degree Mount Included; Brand: Campro; Review: this works well. make sure your tripod is a good quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Mitsubishi/Toshiba 4719-001997 DLP Chip 1910-6143W; Brand: Mitsubishi; Review: This was a life saver. My 65' DLP started getting white spots all over it like a 16 year old fat kids face... Googled it and found out this was the chip to fix it. It was actually pretty easy. Hint make sure you're using a good quality screw driver when you take the TV apart, and take your TIME. Worst thing you could do is strip some of the screws holding your TV together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Motion TV Wall Mount Bracket Tilt; Brand: Happyjoy; Review: Tried to attach this to drywall alone, and if you try and move it it wants to rip out of the wall. If you're in the same position, go to Homedepot and get a 1x6x18" piece of wood and screw it into your studs paint it the same color as your wall and then you can mount this on that. Not as flush of a solution as I wanted but, better than nothing!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Canvaslove Big Rose Waterproof 13 inch Laptop Shoulder Messenger Bag Case with Rebound Bubble Protection for MacBook 12",iPad Pro 12.9",MacBook; Brand: Canvaslove; Review: wife loves this. It is very small. even the macbook charger she has makes it bulge out one side, but that's exactly what I wanted for her something she couldn't stuff full of papers and whatnot (she's a teacher); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Eyeshield 21; Genres: Action, Comedy, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Karin; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen, Vampire; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu; Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Parody, School, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost Hunt; Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Shoujo, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Hayate no Gotoku!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Harem, Parody, Romance; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: School Days; Genres: Drama, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: Hayate no Gotoku!!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Harem, Parody, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Toradora!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Seitokai no Ichizon; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Parody, School; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Angel Beats!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, School, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu; Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi; Genres: Comedy, Parody, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: SKET Dance; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Oda Nobuna no Yabou; Genres: Comedy, Historical, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Acchi Kocchi (TV); Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Hail, Dark Aesthetics; City: Nashville, TN; Review: There's a full skeletal spine peaking out the door. It's hazy. A little bit like an attic on the ground floor. A wall lined with some nicely executed taxidermy pieces. My favorites include the raccoon rump and the on-looking squirrel. If I could have splurged... either would be the start to an amazing collection, but no. Taxidermy isn't in my scope of interests. Maybe it should? The unicorn, baboon, and jackalope are equally worthwhile. My love holds in skeletons, bones, and things in murky jars. All of which Hail, DA doesn't disappoint. Boney dream catchers to Victorian hair wreaths all of which are gorgeous. They have a small dental collection and dermatology slides.Their collection also has a few neat gaffs and inspired clothing that fits their aesthetic. The staff seems stylish and young too. My only lament is the price on a few items makes me wonder if they're really that rare. Granted I'd happily be fine with a majority of their askings, but a few items made me laugh at how seemingly overpriced they were, mostly animal skulls of the common variety or things I'd have spotted and purchased at similar markets for 1/8th the price shown here. To sum it up, the unique pieces are probably worth it, but if you're like me just collecting bones in boxes... keep memo of your inventory. The easier to acquire items are worth shopping around for. I don't know much about their previous location, but they seem to have done very well in creating an atmosphere all their own in this new space. Anytime I'm in Nashville, I'll be sure to stop in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunflower Cafe; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Came with full intent of falling in love with this place. Wholesome, healthy, friendly little cafe that exudes a warmth. But in earnest, I came here because some of you guys have some killer food photography skills, and the eats looked divine. I was visually seduced. It happens. I regret nothing. Sunflower is a buffet style cafe that seems to change out its menu everyday. You get choices of 1 to 3 sides from the buffet or sandwiches, wraps, or entrée type items plus a buffet side. It's a nice set up. I got a black bean & quinoa burger aloha style with a tiny bowl of pad thai from the buffet. Sadly, I was underwhelmed. Without commenting on appearances, the pad thai was cold, though expected, and chewy, not expected. The burger, not the best bean burger... I mean... I slightly feel robbed at the price charged for these. The quality isn't up to snuff. I can name off several veggie style burgers in various places that are cheaper with some umf, but that's that and this is Sunflower, in Nashville, that locals can eat at and enjoy. No? Anyways, it's a bit pricy and the quality could use a boost. The pineapple x sweet chili sauce made me double take as if it were overly melted cheese, and if it matters, that I chose the wrong noms to eat... then I'll add that I stood there for awhile without anything jumping out. I also tried the caramelized apples... they actually were decent, but not my cup of apples. Things I do love, the complimentary cucumber & lemon water, the layout, the amazing aroma as you walk up the patio, and the light that floods through the windows. It all has a nice homeward feel against the usual meditative or hipster dives normally associated with veggie & vegan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wild Cow; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Originally had not planned to stop by The Wild Cow, but decided to get some smoothies to go on our way back to Atlanta. Smoothie run turns into small dinner date with evening smoothies and a delicious vegan/gluten-free oatmeal cookie for the trip, but first the tacos. We tried a soup of the day and a standard house salad with sweet mustard dressing and a taco sampler plate. Everything about all of it was surprising and delicious and amazing and.. and.. and.. ungh. No, really. Now I know where to get some crazy good vegan or vegetarian food in Nashville. They even have a nice stable of gluten-free options which I'm always down for trying and exploring. The soup of the day was a spinach and lentil + beets soup, if I can recall? I could be horribly wrong, but it was pretty good. Refreshing sort of soup with a dollop, of possibly, vegan sour cream. The salad completely above and beyond. Alfalfa sprouts, sunflower seeds, pickled beets, finely shredded carrots and the works. I figured it'd be like any old standard salad... with a handful of leaves. It was decent sized for a side salad, though in comparison to their regular salad entrees was a teaspoon wee thing. It also was pretty inexpensive. The taco sampler was a perfect choice to figure out how awesome or maybe how not awesome their tacos were. The verdict for us was very awesome. Flour tortillas with a side of blue corn chips and a green salsa. The tacos were creative and colorful and very filling. We chose the chipotle & seitan, peanut tempeh, and a sweet potato & black bean taco. Honestly, it was hard to choose a favorite. I'd probably end up getting this taco sampler every time I stopped in if I lived near by. One criticism is the smoothie list isn't very extensive. It was a mixture of the same ingredients while interchanging one or two items, however, what they have they do very well. So definite recommend for a quick fix. Lastly, the desserts. I don't know how awesome all of them are, but the oatmeal cream pie I tried was absolutely top notch. I really have nothing but praise for this place. This place ranks up as an awesome go-to spot for vegan eats in Nashville. Definite recommend for any vegan or gluten-free lifestyles or just anyone who's looking to try some fantastic food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moca Loka Frappe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I wish there was a food truck like this in my home city... We stumbled upon the Moca Loka truck camped out at a gas station. Already searching for smoothies and it being late it was bit of a crazy shot seeing this truck that happened to be specializing in these things. Originally, I really wanted to try one of their acai bowls, but these are big sellers and went fast and they only carry ingredients for a small amount. You'd probably have to find them earlier in the day to get one. By the time we had found them it was really late to begin with and their large menu was down to the scraps. Almost out of all flavors except for cakey-brownie-cookie type flavors and one fruit flavor, mango. I will not argue with a mango shake, so this was the obvious choice for me. The smoothie was amazing... I can't even imagine how their acai bowls are, but I was in love with this drink. It came with a helping of whipped cream topped with large chunks of ripe mango and an upside down ice cream cone. I was sold. Aside from selling all the favorite things, they as a group were nice and their products are definitely worth a couple more visits. They're also the first food truck I've seen selling this sort of stuff, and they have a unique take on it. They really make it their own. Hopefully, next time around I can try one of their acai bowls!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Rivers Smokehouse; City: Tampa Bay, FL; Review: So good! Decided to get 4 Rivers through Ubereats, and was really impressed with the food. They also have a number of vegetarian friendly options (or so says the Ubereats menu). My friend got a portobello burger with a few sides and I got the burnt ends plate with 3 sides and a sweet tea. Lots of great smoke and flavor. Came with three different sauces on the side all for a pretty good price. Portobello burger was a little unimpressive sadly. I've had much more flavorful portobello sandwiches, but it wasn't bad. However, it was really cool they had a number of sides that weren't slathered in meat brine for a BBQ place. If ever back in Tampa I know where to get my BBQ and tasty sweet tea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I'm a little torn. It's cheap so what do you expect? It's also packed because of a fairly large event in the area so maybe it doesn't typically run under this sort of pressure. Maybe a 3 star from me, but after some discussing with friend staying in the same room.. we voted it a 2 star. Going to go with a pro and con list: Pro's first-- Showers seem newly renovated. Has its own parking lot. Has a shuttle to various places. Doesn't have bed bugs as far as we could tell. Sheets didn't make me allergic to them. (more a personal note-- but maybe some of you have allergies to detergents?) Cons--- Showers and bathrooms badly designed. A little amusing. They won't let you park in their parking lot. (see explanation below) Staff can be kinda rude. While amusing, shuttle drivers may have slight road rage. The pro list is a bit longer, but what brings them down is mostly service and the whole parking crap. Parking explanation: So, if you have a room you are able to park on their on-site lots for a fee. However, this (according to staff) is limited to one car per room. If you have multiple cars traveling in your party they will have to park at a far away lot (that they say is pretty close) and that is also for a fee unrelated to them. The lot is maybe 3 blocks to 2 blocks away. Not so much a big deal if you aren't carrying any luggage. There are ways around it though.. like dropping your stuff off then parking, but overall it's inconvenient. The kicker really is that they say its because their lot is full up but the whole weekend it was only ever half full at best and usually sometime at night full. You could easily make more money on a first come first serve, I believe in this situation. We would have gladly paid you to stay in your parking lot. So, there is that. I imagine this won't be much an issue if booking at non-peak seasons and event-less weekends. Hilarious interactions of a rude staff. No, real explanation needed. People be stressed, people be rude-- maybe underpaid. Showers and bathrooms-- Amusing. The way the shower is designed you have to be inside it to turn on the water. Great for people who like being slapped with icy cold water. I might also be inclined to believe this is a tripping hazard. Sinks--- they did not have short people in mind. Make sure to get your kids a stepping stool. Other than that the renovations looked nice just not very functional. Ultimately the place was cheap and friend got in on a deal, but yeah, not extremely good. Will work in a pinch.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NeverEnding Story, The (1984); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Craft, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cell, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hercules (1997); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (Evil Woman) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 27 Dresses (2008); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Center Stage (2000); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tristan & Isolde (2006); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Love and Other Drugs (2010); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: My Sister's Keeper (2009); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, The (2011); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulan (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 300 (2007); Genres: Action, Fantasy, War, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 3 (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hangover, The (2009); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pinocchio (1976); Genres: Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The (1975); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Mermaid, The (1989); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blair Witch Project, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ring, The (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Transformers (2007); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Superbad (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Knocked Up (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Brokeback Mountain (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Da Vinci Code, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The (2008); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clause, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Antz (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Goonies, The (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paranormal Activity 3 (2011); Genres: Horror; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Pocahontas (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (2010); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Day After Tomorrow, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Casper (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taken (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Horrible Bosses (2011); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Let Me Go (2010); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Notebook, The (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cove, The (2009); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bridesmaids (2011); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Town, The (2010); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Illusionist, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Other Boleyn Girl, The (2008); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pride & Prejudice (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Across the Universe (2007); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Descendants, The (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Swan (2010); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Despicable Me (2010); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FRAM PRA7774 Air Hog Round Filter; Brand: Fram; Review: This is a great filter , Also the price and free shipping from AMAZON only makes it better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battery Tender Plus 021-0128, 1.25 Amp Battery Charger is a Smart; Brand: Battery Tender; Review: I have one Battery Tender Plus and love it, No problems with it. Works Great on the quads and motorcycle, Also put it on my electric start generator. I make a habit of every month to swap it from one unit to the other for a couple of days. Till fully charged. All batteries keep at full charge. Also put it on my pick up and jeep when i don't drive them much. Also i charge the battery in the trailer. I guess i am to cheap to buy another. But this way i look at the batteries and check. The pick up and Jeep and trailer have big batteries and take a little longer to fully charge. Great unit. A must have and AMAZON has a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Line 57904 (75W90) Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Quart; Brand: Red Line; Review: This is a Great oil, Lowers temp, So slick, Be carefull, Dont put it in some transmissions that have sycros. To slick. Hard to shift. Great for Differentials. Red line has another product for Transmissions. It works better for tranys. Great price from Amazon, And the free shipping makes it even better!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Line 80204 Water Wetter - 12 oz.; Brand: Red Line; Review: If you want to help your cooling system be more efficent,Then this product is what you need. 1oz per quart of cooling system . And watch the temp drop. Must have for better cooling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FRAM PPA8755A Air Hog Panel Filter; Brand: Fram; Review: Amazon out did there self,Having such a high quality filter at this price. Cant buy a paper filter for this price. "Dont" think it will give you a 100 HP over any other, Or 50 extra mpg's Unless your old filter is 100% plugged. But it is a great filter and at wide open throttle it may help a couple of hp. But it is a great filter. and when it gets dirty. Just buy another one for this price. Can't buy a oil kit for the price of this filter. And if AMAZON still has this price your in. I bought (2) just in case of a price change. Long shelf life if keep damage free.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FloTool 10701 Spill Saver Multi-Purpose Funnel; Brand: Hopkins; Review: This is a small funnel, It will work for just abought any task. Small and easy to store in a zip lock bag to keep it clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Competition Cams 159 Engine Break-In Oil Additive, 12 oz. Bottle; Brand: Comp Cams; Review: The oil we have now with the star burst sign lacks zinc and ph. Because it could plug up the catalitic converter. So the goverment made the oil companys.reduce the zinc and ph. That is what made the cams last. So now you need to use this for break in. And on older engines should use at every oil change to protect the cam and lifters on any performance engine. Most all racing oils have enough in there package you could get by with out after break-in. That is why the newer cars/trucks have roller cams.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment - Concentrated Formula 32 oz - Treats 512 Gallons; Brand: Star Brite; Review: Now after winter is the best time to use Star Tron Fuel Tretment. Will get rid of moisture in tank and clean fuel system. This bottle will treat 500 + gallons of fuel. So it is very inexpensive to use. Does a great job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar's M26 Mirror Glaze Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, Paste - 11 oz.; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: Works great easy on and off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nu Finish Liquid Car Polish; Brand: Nu Finish; Review: Easy on and off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucas LUC10013 10013 Fuel Treatment - 1 Gallon; Brand: Lucas; Review: Works great and helps this fuel we have with ethanol in it, Lubes all rubber component's in contact with this this ethanol fuel. Ethanol acts as a solvent and make thing dry. (no lube) Also loosens carbon and help lube the valve seats and guides. Lowers friction on rings too help with fuel mileage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STA-BIL 22239 Marine Fuel Stabilizer - 8 oz.; Brand: Sta-Bil; Review: Works Great. Treats more fuel per bottle. Get more for your money. I use it in My Toy hauler trailers fuel station that runs onboard generator and also the fuel station for all the quads and anything else that need fuel. Just because it says Marine. You can use it on every thing. It is stronger and has more detergents in it to make fuel stay fresh longer. Just think Marine boats on water correct . And around moisture . It is better. Don't just look at price. Look how many gallons it makes per bottle And also it is made for ethanol mandated fuel in Cailf. and some other States. Buy it, It works!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE RAG COMPANY (3-Pack) 16 in. x 16 in. EVEREST 1100 White Ultra-Plush Korean 70/30 Professional Microfiber Detailing Towels; Brand: THE RAG COMPANY; Review: Good value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Purple ROY11757 MAX BOOST, 16 oz; Brand: Royal Purple; Review: Tried it . Its ok. No lead. Try Octane Supreme. It has real Tetraethyl lead for valves and seats. And will greatly increase octane.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ACDelco 15-72971 GM Original Equipment Temperature Mode Valve Actuator Assembly; Brand: ACDelco; Review: Drivers side was hot while passenger side was cold with a/c on. A must have and the best price for AC Delco. Don't buy the others that are out there. Do some reading. Mine was a 2004 GMC sierra Z71 Crew cab.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superchips 3872 Flashpaq Tuner for Jeep Gas Engine; Brand: Superchips; Review: You will only be able to do so much. Read up on it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Lottery; Author: Patricia Wood; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Great little story from a simple guy's point of view. Perry manages to win the lottery and yet stays the same simple guy. Heartwarming and humorous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Historian; Author: Elizabeth Kostova; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked and hated this book equally. I liked the thrilling search for Rossi and Dracula but hated the accidental way that they kept running into the perfect, friendliest, most helpful experts to help them on their way. I was intrigued enough to keep reading but I can understand why some are unhappy with the brief conclusion. That didn't bother me since I was happy to reach the end of the story!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pompeii; Author: Robert Harris; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Even though you know the outcome, it's still a fascinating read. The story based around the Aquarius was well done. If you like historical fiction, then I'd recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cutting for Stone; Author: Abraham Verghese; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Highly recommend. Really impressed with the story of twins Marion and Shiva.The medical procedures had me squirming in my seat but fascinated at the same time. Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Intriguing but I kept waiting for more to happen.... or more of any explanation. I can't imagine the film being very interesting. It was a decent read but a bit over-rated. Was expecting more from all the hype i'd heard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: The first book in the trilogy was pretty good, the second even better, and the last one I could hardly put down. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Kathryn Stockett; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: excellent!! Read it. Now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death du Jour (Temperance Brennan, #2); Author: Kathy Reichs; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: One of those books that you can't put down. My first time reading Reichs and will definitely be reading lots more by her. I love the fact that she's an actual forensic anthropologist and writing about what she knows. This novel involves cults which was a bit creepy....but good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Fish from Drowning; Author: Amy Tan; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Highly recommend. I'll be checking out other books by Amy Tan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sacred Origins of Profound Things: The Stories Behind the Rites and Rituals of the World's Religions; Author: Charles Panati; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Assuming that the origins are accurate, it makes for an interesting read and gives good insight into the history of different faiths. I didn't read it cover to cover but skipped around and read the sections that interested me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society; Author: Mary Ann Shaffer; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: excellent read! It amazes me how effective some writers can be in their first novel. Just loved the characters and feel like I know them personally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: It does take a little while to get into this book, but I got quite hooked and couldn't put it down. i love it when books have characters like Lisbeth that have personality flaws and quirky things about them. I'll definitely be reading Larsson's other two books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gargoyle; Author: Andrew Davidson; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I had no expectations so I was pleasantly surprised. The experiences of the character at the beginning will have you wondering if the book is worth the time. it definitely is. Once you start into the Marianne's stories in the middle, you'll be totally hooked. I love books that transport you to different times and eras when you least expect it. Very well written. I look forward to more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Scripture; Author: Sebastian Barry; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Dark and mysterious Irish story. I really liked the the author's style of writing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Shadows, White Whale; Author: Ray Bradbury; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: If you like Ray Bradbury's style of writing combined with the Irish wit, then you'll enjoy this book. If you haven't been exposed to Bradbury, then it's not the first book I'd recommend.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: Or the Murder at Road Hill House; Author: Kate Summerscale; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Interesting subject but didn't really read like a novel. I thought all the comparisons with fictional murder stories written around the same time period a bit excessive and unnecessary. I persevered and finished it just for some closure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Son of a Witch (The Wicked Years, #2); Author: Gregory Maguire; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I preferred Wicked. it took me a while to get into Son of a Witch and I found it disappointing in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; Author: Mark Haddon; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: One of my favorite books of all time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I'm Perfect, You're Doomed: Tales from a Jehovah's Witness Upbringing; Author: Kyria Abrahams; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I read this in about 3 days. It is quite funny. Kyria has a brilliant way of describing people and scenarios. I found it entertaining but also accurate of what it's like to grow up as a Jehovah's Witness.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shōgun (Asian Saga, #1); Author: James Clavell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of my favorite books of all time. Even after reading this massive story, you'll still want more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am America; Author: Stephen Colbert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Stephen Colbert does NOT disappoint. Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The God Delusion; Author: Richard Dawkins; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I thought I would hate this book but I have to admit I immediately liked his perspective. He asks fair questions about God and religion that most are afraid to openly express.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Einstein: His Life and Universe; Author: Walter Isaacson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I only knew the basics about Einstein's life and work so I found this quite interesting. A nice balance of his work and personal life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple; Author: Deborah Layton; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Well written. Once I got into it, I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's; Author: John Elder Robison; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Very entertaining and insightful. It was great to see how he managed and adapted to his syndrome through the years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 6 Sacred Stones (Jack West Jr, #2); Author: Matthew Reilly; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A good and quick read if you're looking for an Indiana Jones type adventure. I have to admit I like the way he mixes riddles, myths and such into the action. I found parts of it predictable though which was disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Earth (House of Earth, #1); Author: Pearl S. Buck; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent read. There's a reason this book is a classic. Pearl Buck gives you a real sense of a different culture. The characters will stay in my mind for a long time to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Copper Beech; Author: Maeve Binchy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: the first book I read by Maeve Binchy and probably my favorite. I've read all her other books since and have never been disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind; Author: Margaret Mitchell; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A book I've read over and over and still love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winner; Author: David Baldacci; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Good thriller.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The tenderness of wolves; Author: Stef Penney; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book and will look for more from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Tent; Author: Anita Diamant; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: hmmm..makes ya think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Simple Truth; Author: David Baldacci; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Similar to John Grisham. Will definitely read more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Poisonwood Bible; Author: Barbara Kingsolver; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Maybe one of my all-time favorite books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bean Trees (Greer Family, #1); Author: Barbara Kingsolver; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: My very first read from this author. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anna Karenina; Author: Leo Tolstoy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Not my favourite classic. I just found it too slow in developing. I'm happy to have read it once but would never pick it up again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian; Author: Marina Lewycka; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I may have liked this book better if it hadn't had all the glowing reviews on the cover and claims that is was hilarious. While being a barely interesting piece of fiction, it was NOT funny or a prize winner.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sarah's Key; Author: Tatiana de Rosnay; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Excellent, excellent book. I love when a story teaches me something new. This book tells about how 10,000 Jews were taken from their homes in July 1942 by French policemen and sent to Auschwitz, where it was assumed to be a labour camp. The story of Sarah is told by a journalist researching the history of the event and by Sarah as the events are happening to her 60 years previous. I loved how the publisher used different fonts in the book as it hopped back and forth from modern day to the past. Very well thought out book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I started reading this series because my son is reading them and I also enjoyed the movie. The books are very well written and have great humour in them. The action is as preposterous as the movie version but children's books are supposed to be fantastical. I really enjoy them and will continue reading the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notes from a Small Island; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was the first Bill Bryson book I ever picked up. I enjoyed the observations from his experiences while living in the UK but most of the book was him dashing around different towns in the UK and spending mere hours in a place. I found it tedious and repetitive at times hearing about the weather, countless meals, and disappointing architecture. While I did enjoy some of the writing, I think the premise of the book let it down. I may browse through some of his other books in the future but I won't be rushing to read more from him.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: We Have a Good Time, Don't We?; Author: Maeve Higgins; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: If you are familiar with her humour, then you will get a chuckle from this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help; Author: Amanda Palmer; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Have been a fan of her music for a while now and have experienced a few of her concerts. I'm not hugely into Twitter so sort of miss out on all the fan interaction/stories that she has. I had seen her TED talk but had no idea how she could base a whole book on it. I was nicely surprised that she included so much about her own life and experience in The Art of Asking. Plus gave such insight to where her lyrics originate from! Definitely understand her a lot more as a person/artist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Simple Dollar: How One Man Wiped Out His Debts and Achieved the Life of His Dreams; Author: Trent Hamm; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I don't think the title is appropriate for the content in the book. I feel the chapters covering what people could do to exploit their interests at retirement age as well as teaching your kids about budgeting a waste of space in this book. I was expecting more solid ideas for clearing debt.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Celebs and their cute kids in 2019; Abstract: Ellen Pompeo takes her daughter for a sweet treat, plus more photos of stars with their little ones!; Category: entertainment
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 21-25, 2019; Abstract: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 21-25, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: Celebrity weddings of 2019; Abstract: See all the stars who got married this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Stars turning 50 in 2019; Abstract: Find out which celebrities are celebrating the big 5-0 in 2019!; Category: entertainment
Title: Jason Mitchell Opens Up About 'The Chi' Exit, Says #MeToo Movement Was Used as an "Ugly Weapon"; Abstract: Multiple misconduct claims were made against the actor, who was also dropped from Netflix western film 'Desperados.'; Category: tv
Title: Celebrity mug shots; Abstract: Check out the best celebrity mug shots of all time!; Category: entertainment
Title: Lamar Odom Is Engaged to Sabrina Parr: See Her Ring!; Abstract: Lamar Odom Is Engaged to Sabrina Parr: See Her Ring!; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: The Melting Pot; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: The new location takes away from the whole point of the place in my opinion. Gone is the intimacy that made this a great date night and quiet fondue experience and it's replaced with the seating of a chili's. You sit right on top of your neighbor. So much so that we could hear every word of 2 conversations around us and we certainly weren't trying. I get it. You want to pack as many people in to make a profit but that's the whole reason I won't be visiting as often as I used to. The food is still decent and service is great but the atmosphere is what dinged the stars here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Melting Pot; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: The new location takes away from the whole point of the place in my opinion. Gone is the intimacy that made this a great date night and quiet fondue experience and it's replaced with the seating of a chili's. You sit right on top of your neighbor. So much so that we could hear every word of 2 conversations around us and we certainly weren't trying. I get it. You want to pack as many people in to make a profit but that's the whole reason I won't be visiting as often as I used to. The food is still decent and service is great but the atmosphere is what dinged the stars here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Melting Pot; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: The new location takes away from the whole point of the place in my opinion. Gone is the intimacy that made this a great date night and quiet fondue experience and it's replaced with the seating of a chili's. You sit right on top of your neighbor. So much so that we could hear every word of 2 conversations around us and we certainly weren't trying. I get it. You want to pack as many people in to make a profit but that's the whole reason I won't be visiting as often as I used to. The food is still decent and service is great but the atmosphere is what dinged the stars here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cheesecake Factory; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: As far as Cheesecake Factory restaurants go this is the best location I've been to. The cheesecake is so-so but the food is pretty great. Keep your expectations at bay this isn't Michelin star quality but it's consistent and that wins out most of the time. The menu is ridiculous and hard to follow along it resembles a phone book in thickness (if anyone even knows what a phone book still is) with non food items.
I recommend the factory chop salad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primanti Bros; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: It's Primantis. I mean if you haven't had a primanti sandwich, or if you are intoxicated then it's a great place to stop and eat. The fries are bland but the slaw makes up for it and putting it all on the sandwich gives you the idea that it's pretty special. I go for the capicola egg and cheese. The pizza and chili are great also.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atria's; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Decent food and a great Arnold Palmer. They can't cook a steak to save their life so be careful especially if you like medium rare. Order medium. When it's on a steak salad and just pure blood running everywhere it's not what I ordered. Order the pasta fra diavlo it's great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Tokyo; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: If I wrote a review every time I came here I'd have the most reviews on yelp. Frank and his team do an outstanding job. The sushi is perfect every time. I've never had a bad experience here. I'm always excited when I know this is my lunch for the day. Try the dragon roll. It's better here than anywhere I've been.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Concourse; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Probably worth 4 stars but the atmosphere is 5 stars all day. Had an issue with valet, I have a pretty distinct sounding car and heard him revving the engine and accelerating very hard out of the parking area. When I confronted him about it he just shrugged his shoulders and said 'oh well, it's over now' this upset us but the meal before hand was perfect. Great atmosphere good food but if you drive, park yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitaland; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Best Gyros in the city. (Yes better than mike n Tony's) parking is horrible but it's worth the hassle. They have plenty of other food as well but gyros seem to be the crowd favorite. It's a quaint mid eastern grocery store as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiku Japanese Restaurant; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: This is my second favorite sushi place in Pittsburgh. Great sushi, very fresh perfect portions and service. Staff is authentic and courteous anytime I'm in station square this is my go to for sushi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Central Diner & Grille; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Took my mom here for her 70th birthday Angela was awesome as was the rest of the service team, the food was eh... at best. Steaks had zero seasoning stuffed shrimp wasn't homemade. Overpriced for sitting outside with propane heaters baking on half of us and the rest were cold. A lot better options out there for the money we spent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Central Diner & Grille; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Took my mom here for her 70th birthday Angela was awesome as was the rest of the service team, the food was eh... at best. Steaks had zero seasoning stuffed shrimp wasn't homemade. Overpriced for sitting outside with propane heaters baking on half of us and the rest were cold. A lot better options out there for the money we spent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Central Diner & Grille; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Took my mom here for her 70th birthday Angela was awesome as was the rest of the service team, the food was eh... at best. Steaks had zero seasoning stuffed shrimp wasn't homemade. Overpriced for sitting outside with propane heaters baking on half of us and the rest were cold. A lot better options out there for the money we spent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Central Diner & Grille; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Took my mom here for her 70th birthday Angela was awesome as was the rest of the service team, the food was eh... at best. Steaks had zero seasoning stuffed shrimp wasn't homemade. Overpriced for sitting outside with propane heaters baking on half of us and the rest were cold. A lot better options out there for the money we spent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Whitmor Supreme Baker’s Rack with Food Safe Removable Wood Cutting Board - Chrome; Brand: Whitmor; Review: I've had this for many years now and it's held up very nicely! Love the extra storage this gives me and the slim design to fit in my tiny space.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor Supreme Sink Shelf - Multiuse Organizer - Wood and Chrome; Brand: Whitmor; Review: I've had this for many years now and it's held up very nicely! Love the extra storage this gives me and the slim design to fit in my tiny space.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chezmoi Collection White Goose Down Alternative Comforter, Full/Queen with Corner Tab; Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: I've had these about 3 years now and it's been on my bed every day since it arrived. I use this in my many duvet cover sets and it fills them out as it should and is just the right amount of warmth. I use it all year long but it has seemed to have lost its fluff and seems I will be needing to purchase another one soon. But for the price it was a good purchase for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Towels Cotton Washcloths, 24 - Pack, White; Brand: Utopia Towels; Review: These are well worth the money. I've had mine for a couple years now and they have held up nicely except they do fray a lot but again for the price , they do the job! Would buy again !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: simplehuman Wall Mount Grocery Bag Dispenser, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: simplehuman; Review: Doesn't hold up very well and doesn't hold to many bags either.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Ohio voters express angst over impeachment; Abstract: Support for impeachment may be on the rise, but the view from central Ohio is strikingly complicated and nuanced.; 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: 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: The Royal Tiaras Are Out in Full Force at Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Celebration; Abstract: Royals from around the world have traveled to Japan to mark the occasion.; Category: lifestyle
Title: NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Old-school football rules the day; Abstract: NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Old-school football rules the day; Category: sports
Title: 50 fall flowers that bloom in October; Abstract: Autumn color is about more than the changing leaves there are many flowers to enjoy, from native wildflowers to cultivated varieties that have been selected for long blooming periods. This list of 50 flowers that bloom in October is based on data from the Missouri Botanical Garden and includes scientific and common names, information about ideal growing conditions, and interesting facts.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 25 photos of tiny living spaces around the world; Abstract: From "coffin homes" in Hong Kong to compact apartments in the US and Europe, here are some of the smallest homes from around the world.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 35 Landscaping Plants You'll Love If You Hate Fall Yard Work; Abstract: When autumn arrives, the last thing you want to do is put down the rake and start pruning, deadheading, and transplanting finicky perennials. Save yourself the extra work by sticking with low-maintenance plants that bring beauty to the fall and winter landscape without too much involvement on your part.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Joe Biden confuses Andrew Johnson with Andrew Jackson in Iowa; Abstract: Joe Biden confused former Presidents Andrew Johnson and Andrew Jackson during a detour from his stump speech.; Category: news
Title: 35 Pet Peeves Interior Designers Have About Your Home; Abstract: From awkward layouts to tired furnishings, here's what professional interior designers wish you'd stop doing in your home yesterday.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 27 Amazing Home Upgrades for Every Budget; Abstract: Whether your home improvement budget is $50 or $5,000, these incredible home upgrades are perfect for every style and every price range.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Chicken recall: More than 2 million pounds recalled, may be contaminated with metal; Abstract: Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., based in Arkansas, is recalling more than 2 million pounds of its ready-to-cook chicken products, the USDA announced.; Category: health
Title: House where J.R.R. Tolkien wrote 'Lord of the Rings' is on sale for nearly $6 million look inside; Abstract: The Oxford, England home where J.R.R. Tolkien lived from 1937 to 1940 and wrote "The Hobbit" and parts of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is for sale for 4.58 million euros, or nearly $6 million.; Category: finance
Title: University of Florida student president faces impeachment for Trump Jr.'s $50K campus talk; Abstract: Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle spoke at the University of Florida campus Oct. 10 for $50,000.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Valley of the Dolls 50th Anniversary Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Susann Page; Review: Excellent, quick moving book. I read it over the course of a few days and was disappointed when it came to an end!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone With the Wind, The Margaret Mitchell Anniversary Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Mitchell Page; Review: This book is amazing!! For a 1,000 page read it just zipped by....the plot was interesting, the characters very well described. I finished the book and watched the movie the same night. Neither one was a disappointment!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Beach Cinderella; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Potts Page; Review: I really wanted to like this book but the plot is a bit mindless for my taste. I got to about page 80 and quit reading it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Weight Loss Boss: How to Finally Win at Losing--and Take Charge in an Out-of-Control Food World; Author: Visit Amazon's David Kirchhoff Page; Review: David writes like he is talking to a friend and it is completely engaging. The advice he gives is no nonsense practical information that is easy to apply to your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind; Author: Margaret Miitchell; Review: This book is amazing!! For a 1,000 page read it just zipped by....the plot was interesting, the characters very well described. I finished the book and watched the movie the same night. Neither one was a disappointment!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oliver's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Erich Segal Page; Review: The book is great and touching, read it in my mom's recommendation and was not disappointed. Was surprised that it was so short!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 11/22/63 (Thorndike Press Large Print Core); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I have never been one for the classic Stephen King...creepy books that stay with you in nightmares, however this book was amazing. I felt like I knew each character and wanted the book to go on forever. Surprised at how quick it went for over a thousand pages. Well done Mr. king!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 22/11/63; Author: Stephen King (author); Review: I have never been one for the classic Stephen King...creepy books that stay with you in nightmares, however this book was amazing. I felt like I knew each character and wanted the book to go on forever. Surprised at how quick it went for over a thousand pages. Well done Mr. king!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jubilee Bible: From The Scriptures Of The Reformation; Author: Visit Amazon's Russell M. Stendal Page; Review: This is one of several Kindle Bibles that I have purchased and it has become my go to. Easy to read and locate where you are. I recommend for anyone that enjoys reading the Holy Scripture!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Enhancement (Black Market DNA) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: Mr. Melchiorri does an excellent job of creating a future that is solidly based in the present, including real locations and logical future iterations of current technologies. This, combined with the overall quality and style of the writing, help to make this an engrossing yet easy-to-read novel - a real page-turner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Human Forged; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: The Human Forged is a twisting and turning tale that starts simply before turning into a global-scale thriller. Even at its most complex, the story maintains a firm grounding in the emotion and experience of the main character, Nick, as he struggles to process whats happening to him and to return to the life and love which were stolen from him. Mr. Melchiorri has also done an excellent job of crafting an intricate story which the average reader will be able to follow comfortably but which still packs a number of surprises. To top it all off, the great story is interwoven with a fascinating exploration of the potential ethical and practical implications of actual technological and biomechanical advances which might become realities in the not too distant future. Id definitely recommend giving this book a read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The God Organ; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: This intricately-structured novel moves quickly and provides a vision of the near-future which is concerning and yet still hopeful. Mr. Melchiorri creates a fully thought-out world in which amazing advances in medical technology have had numerous unintended consequences on society - including many negative ones. Weaving sociological, religious and economic implications with the elements of a solid political/corporate thriller and a domestic drama, the God Organ has a solid foundation in well-conceived, three-dimensional characters. As with all great thrillers, another layer of intrigue is peeled away just as you start thinking that you have the whole thing figured out - the book keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning the page! The various moving pieces are all skillfully arranged, so that when they start coming together, they do so seamlessly. All told, I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in mysteries, thrillers and/or all-too-feasible science fiction!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Injection; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: Fatal Injection is a taut, suspenseful novella which provides interesting backstory on one of the secondary characters from Anthony Melchiorris Black Market DNA series. A quick but engaging read, it rewards readers who are familiar with other books in the series while also standing on its own as an independent and intriguing story. Set in 2050s Baltimore, it follows one shift of a police officer and her partner as they try to unravel a plot set in motion by members of the illegal genetic enhancement trade which is ensnaring innocent bystanders. I read it in one unbroken session the story pulls you in! Its definitely worth checking out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malignant (Black Market DNA Book 2) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: "Malignant" builds on Anthony J. Melchiorris first book in the "Black Market DNA" series, "Enhancement." This story, which is richer if youve read the first book but also stands on its own, continues the story of Chris Morgan as he tries to extricate himself from the world of illegal genetic enhancements but finds himself being pulled back in once again. The fast-moving plot and new points of view in this story help make it very engaging, featuring well-rounded characters which quickly draw in the reader. The quality of the writing is excellent, and the ending leaves you wanting more. Im looking forward to reading the next book in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Variant (Black Market DNA Book 3) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: Variant is a welcome return to the universe that Anthony J. Melchiorri has so carefully built out through previous entries in his Black Market DNA series. As Christopher Morgan continues his struggle to escape his past as a dealer in illegal genetic enhancements, he once again finds himself at the center of a broader conspiracy. This book takes the intrigue to new levels and locations, building more detail into the vision of 2050s Baltimore but also venturing to South Korea, which provides an interesting cultural contrast to the adoption and integration of bioengineering into society. The action is intense and rapid, with a higher body count accompanying a more nefarious plot and arguably higher stakes than in his previous entries in the series. All in all, this is an excellent read and a great addition to Mr. Melchiorris body of work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tide (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: The Tide is an interesting take on the zombie genre, with different plot threads woven seamlessly together to give a number of different perspectives on the ever-expanding crisis. This book doesnt address the entire backstory and underlying source for the disease outbreak, but only leaves you thirsty (or ravenously hungry?) for more answers. The Tide holds your attention once it gets its claws into you, it doesnt let go until the end. Definitely check it out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Market DNA Series: Books 1-3 - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: Anthony J. Melchiorri's Black Market DNA series is a taut, suspenseful and engaging body of work. I read each one individually and would recommend all of them - it's great to have them packaged together for Kindle!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Frontier (The Eternal Frontier) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony J Melchiorri Page; Review: Mr. Melchiorri crafts a twisting, turning drama with mysteries and thrills to keep the reader thoroughly engrossed. In creating the world in which this story takes place, he gives you just enough to keep wanting to learn more. I read the entire book in one afternoon and can't wait to see what happens next in the story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FAVI L1918A-V-WH 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built in DVD Player/Card Reader/USB, White; Brand: FAVI; Review: I tried several small size cheap LCD TVs. They all have poor color, and so does this one. You can see images from USB port but the picture quality is bad and it's hard to select pictures to show, it can't serve as E-frame(I need good pictures). It gets 11 chanels from the air(the biggiest number, the worst one I tested only got 1 channel). Movies quality, from DVD, is between analog channel and digital channel. I scanned both analog channel and digital channel. It remembers the channels for antenna and cable separately, I can switch between the air and the cable, don't have to scan again. Movies from HDMI is OK (just like the quality of digital channel).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Canon XL H1, XL1 - 72mm High Resolution 3-piece Filter Set (UV, Fluorescent, Polarizer) - Black; Brand: Canon; Review: mine is Zeikos, not canon. It's made in Japan and looks OK. I'm not going to return it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/15x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Canon; Review: I planned to get an HF100, but it was back ordered. I got this HF200 with the same price. I love it! I can slice the clips with it (HF100 can't) after shoot. I get x15 zoom(HF100 X12). I get 1920x1080 picture MXP at 24 mbps (HF100 can only do FXP at 17 mbps ). I have used these features, maybe there are more stuff that the older modle can't do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black); Brand: Manfrotto; Review: Made in Itly, looks like will out live me, the price is good. just don't know if Amazon is authorized dealer? If so there is a $25 rebate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG; Brand: Canon; Review: Looked for Canon SLR bag in Walmart. I got the last without any lable. The sales asked the manager who said USD20. When I got home checked at Walmart web and it shows USD49. When I check at amazon, it's USD25. I put a 85mm f1.8 in the side booth and a EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 in the other. They fit perfectly. Be aware that it can't hold my 75-300mm lense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tascam DR-05 Stereo Portable Digital Recorder; Brand: Tascam; Review: I have a Canon VIXIA HF200. When I upload to youtube, the sound quality is OK with the attenuation in VIXIA HF200 being on, but the details are gone. When I turn off the attenuation,it overloads easily. Then friends said Zoom H4N digital recorder would help. After some studies, I found Zoom H4N is an overkill. However, Tascam DR-05 meets my needs better. So I got one. If you listen through earphone, you can tell Tascam DR-05 sound track is pretty clean, with nice tone and a lot of details Here is the clip taken by Canon VIXIA HF200 Tascam DR-05 sound track 48kHZ/24-bit manual level control at 6 format:WAV uploaded file:WMV created by Movie Maker in Windows 7; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manfrotto 496RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 486RC2; Brand: Manfrotto; Review: Acturally, it's better than I expected. It has several locks and made the camera secured well. The built is solid. Strongly recommand to friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 1 J1 10.1 MP HD Digital Camera System with 10-30mm VR and 30-110mm VR 1 NIKKOR Lenses (White); Brand: Nikon; Review: there is one problem: the 30-110 lense is not pink as the body and the 10-30 lens; it's a half pink and a half red. I got the refurbished from beachcamera through amazon. It is light and works very well. The shutter response is quick, color is real and fresh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Halcyon 2200 mAH Lithium Ion Replacement Battery for Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera and Canon LP-E12; Brand: Halcyon; Review: The battery works, but it is slightly larger than the original Canon battery. When I press the hook, the Canon battery will jump out on its own. This one will not come out automatically, I have to dig it out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video (Orange) (OLD MODEL); Brand: Nikon; Review: Had it to Bahamas. Worked like a charm, especially the macro, see the sample pictures I took. It does NOT float, be careful!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Box G1W-X Dashboard Dash Cam - Ultra Wide 170° 4X Zoom 6G Glass Lens - Full HD 1080P; Brand: Black Box; Review: I like it, it works out of box. The file format is MOV.It's hot when the screen is on; the sreen will go off itself and cool down; then the recording will keep going. The video was much better when I played .mov file on PC screen, you can read all the signs. After uploading and converting on Amazon, it lost most of the details. I didn't give 5 stars, because the base does not hold the unit firmly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Street Guardian SGZC12SS DashCam (Formerly Panorama S); Brand: Street Guardian; Review: I was almost in an accident, see the 2nd part of clip Pro Better built, does not look cheap Straightforward to use, if you used any dash cam before Touch screen is really convenient Standard size SD card, my other devices can share cards with it Support 512GB memory, longer loop recording MP4 file is smaller, recording time is long High heat tolerance, a nice feature, but haven't tried yet SD card reminder, if the card is not in, it will make noise to remind you. Con MP4 files hold less details than MOV, Mini USB port is in an awkward location, can't be used while driving The base is worse than many cheap dash cams, can't turn horizontally Night vision is no better than any G1W, dashcamtalk said its night vision is "good", G1W's is "average" Costly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Backup Camera and Monitor Kit For Car,Universal Wired Waterproof Rear-view License Plate Car Rear Backup Camera; Brand: Chuanganzhuo; Review: It works right out of the box. Straightforward to install. I use the quick splice connector hookup the camera with back up light, to power both the camera and the monitor. On the extension cable, there are two red appendix (see the arrow), I feed the monitor power with them. I kicked off one star, not because I paid $5 more than current price, but the adhesive base is weak. And when it finally falls off, it will be hard to clean the dash board.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KomputerBay 32GB Class 10 SDHC Ultra High Speed Memory Card Read 20MB/s Write 15MB/s; Brand: KOMPUTERBAY; Review: works on my dash cam very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neewer 900 LED Professional Photography Studio Video Light Panel Camera Photo Lighting U Shape Bracket; Brand: Neewer; Review: Very bright. Some features not listed officially [url]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Full HD Camcorder HC-V180K, 50X Optical Zoom, 1/5.8-Inch BSI Sensor, Touch Enabled 2.7-Inch LCD Display (Black); Brand: Panasonic; Review: pro 1/ powerful zoom59x Stabilized Optical Zoom not 50x 2/ light weight 3/ touch screen 4/ simple design, not a whole lot of buttons 5/ small size, easy to handle 6/ price 7/ loop recording, it can work like dash cam. Start recording, close the screen will not power off cons 1/ plasticky feel, toy-ish style 2/ poorly written user manual, large proportion is for the manufacture to escape from taking responsibility 3/ no screws to attach any filter 4/ too small for big hand; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 (Black); Brand: Nikon; Review: very good, I like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 (White); Brand: Nikon; Review: works fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: America's Most Wanted Recipes: Delicious Recipes from Your Family's Favorite Restaurants (America's Most Wanted Recipes Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Ron Douglas Page; Review: This book is full of delicious recipes, many main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. The soups sound particularly delicious. If you are someone who enjoys eating out, this book will be right up your alley! Warning, some recipes are long and involved...but good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rough Country (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: I love John Sandford, although some of his recent Prey novels have not been as exciting or heart pounding as the older books. This series, however, is excellent! The book was a real page-turner, very difficult to put down. Virgil Flowers is quite a character, and each chapter leaves you wanting to read more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Backyard Birdsong Guide: Eastern and Central North America, A Guide to Listening; Author: Donald Kroodsma; Review: This is a terrific book, well written, nice pictures and description, and well organized. The bird sounds are clear and accurate, and the number system is easy to use. Great book for anyone who loves nature and bird identification.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncle John's Unsinkable Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual); Author: Visit Amazon's Bathroom Readers' Institute Page; Review: My father has several of these books, and each one is unique and fascinating. This book is excellent, full of useless and interesting information and fun to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate; Author: Visit Amazon's Roxanne Hawn Page; Review: This is a well-written, beautiful discussion of ways to handle the grief of a beloved family member.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Midwife: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Dallas Page; Review: Very readable, interesting, and heartbreaking...well written and you cannot put the book down. The end is striking and shockingly real.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl Unbroken: A Sister's Harrowing Story of Survival from the Streets of Long Island to the Farms of Idaho; Author: Visit Amazon's Regina Calcaterra Page; Review: Very well written story, so sad and heartbreaking yet triumphant. What an incredibly difficult childhood this last overcame, amazing and inspiring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Captain X: My Life with a Psychopath Pilot; Author: Visit Amazon's MrsXNomore Page; Review: This book illustrates well the depth of depravity in a psychopath. The games that the narcissist psychopath play are in full View. This is a very good read. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Freeze (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: John Sandford is by far and away my favorite mystery author, but this Virgil flowers novel has been a disappointment. The characters are not fully developed and the storyline was quite disappointed and difficult to follow. While still a good book it was not as good as most of his novels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks; Author: Ron Adkison; Review: I bought this book because I was looking for short hikes for our family with elementary-aged children in all the titled Utah Nat'l parks. It does do a good job of describing the hikes in very great detail, how to get to the trail head, etc. Each hike is rated according to it's difficulty and child-friendliness and length of time to complete. This is all very good and helpful. However, I discovered after the fact that most of this same information is available on the National Park Service website and the brochure available for free at the visitor center, including some that aren't in the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Your Time-Starved Marriage: How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Life; Author: Les and Leslie Parrott; Review: If you are time-starved please don't waste one minute on this material, workbooks or DVD. I wish I could rate it zero stars. Don't worry about offending your non-Christian friends because there is zero substance and zero Biblical application. Our church group tried it for 2 weeks and everyone threatened to quit if we didn't move on to better material.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hana in the Time of the Tulips; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Noyes Page; Review: The beautiful illustrations are the real gem of this book. It's a wonderful story too, but the pictures are truly breath taking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jesse Tree; Author: Visit Amazon's Geraldine McCaughrean Page; Review: I have several childrens advent books sitting on my shelf, all unused because we were unmotivated to complete them. Not so with The Jesse Tree. The stories are so engaging that my four kids beg me to get started with the daily reading. Even I have to force myself to stop at one and not continue the entire story in one reading! The illustrations are nice too. This book will become an heirloom in our family because we have enjoyed it so much this season, and probably for many years to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of Ga'hoole Boxed Set, Books 1-4; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Lasky Page; Review: I can't thank the author enough for writing these adventure books that appeal to boys. I was struggling to find books that my 4th grade son would enjoy. The reading selections he was offered at school took away his joy of reading. Thanks to this series, his joy has returned. He has learned many interesting facts about owls along the way. In fact, he's crazy about those birds now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldilicious (Pinkalicious); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Kann Page; Review: While Pinkalicious and Purplicious were fun read aloud books for girls with a nice lesson, this one falls flat. I was expecting a story about a unique golden-haired girl, friend to the previous book characters, but found it to be instead about a pretend unicorn. ((Yawn)) The story is predictable, lacks cuteness and originality and ends abruptly. The author, editors and publishers must have been sleeping to let this one fall through the cracks and was banking on the popularity of the first two books to make the sale. Sadly, I fell for it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 1,001 Low-Carb; Author: Visit Amazon's Dana Carpender Page; Review: While the recipes in this book do NOT call for obscure, hard-to-find items as a previous reviewer complained, nearly every recipe does include Splenda. One of the reasons I am low-carb is to avoid all the harmful, man-made, processed, low-fat diet foods out there. I'm going to try the recipes without this ingredient and hope for the best.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Valiant Hearts (Egypt Trilogy #3); Author: Linda Chaikin; Review: Linda Chaikin is my favorite author. I've been searching out all her books to read, many now out of print. This series is not only my favorite of all her books, it's the best I've ever read. Period. The publisher should reprint them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation (Operation World Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Mandryk Page; Review: This book is an excellent resource. We've been trying to use it for family devotions, having the kids find it on the globe. We would love to find a similar resource available with short segments on DVD where the kids can see pictures of the country, how the people live, what they look like, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wind of the Spirit (The American Patriot Series, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's J. M. Hochstetler Page; Review: While this entire trilogy is only just so-so, this last installment is the worst. I'm sorry I kept reading it. First of all, the ending is incomplete. It just ends abruptly. Finally, the main characters (Carleton and Elizabeth) in the book are not the heroine-hero types we applaud and cheer for. They failed to grow into and fill the positions and scenes they'd been written into. Very disappointing. However, the two brief sub-characters, Andrews and Blue Sky, were the brief life of the book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Slow Cooker Revolution: One Test Kitchen. 30 Slow Cookers. 200 Amazing Recipes.; Author: Visit Amazon's America's Test Kitchen Page; Review: I love using my slow cooker but have a hard time finding recipes that don't involve cans of processed soups and sauces so this book appealed to me. I've had great success with other Test Kitchen/Cook's Country recipes and figured this would be just as delicious. Unfortunately, after many tried recipes that isn't true for this book. Long lists of ingredients, lots of precooking, very bland tasting meals. I'll be donating this one to the local library.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Make-Ahead Paleo: Healthy Gluten-, Grain- & Dairy-Free Recipes Ready When & Where You Are; Author: Visit Amazon's Tammy Credicott Page; Review: This cookbook arrived yesterday in the mail. This morning, I immediately sat down with it, cover to cover, and made out an 8 week dinner menu. I have never found so many recipes in one place that I knew my family would enjoy. As soon as I add my side dishes and tally each weeks grocery list I'll be set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home for the Holidays (The Mother-Daughter Book Club); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Vogel Frederick Page; Review: My own mother-daughter book club read this book along-side the first Betsy-Tacy book. This is the first MDBC of the series that I have read and it WILL be the last. There's not a likeable character in this book. The girls are all frenemies towards each other. They are boy-crazy which is the cause of much of their meanness and jealousy towards each other. Not a single one shows the ability to be happy and encouraging for each other when good things come their way. Several times, looks and smirks are exchanged over one of the mom's plumpness. I would disband my own group if we turned into that.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Danielle Walker's Against All Grain: Meals Made Simple: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes to Make Anytime; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Walker Page; Review: The best part of this book, and the reason I purchased it, is the 8 weeks of meal plans with grocery lists. It's even better than you can imagine because she has really thought out these dishes because she has planned to use the leftovers and any unused portions of an item (that would normally go to waste) later in the week for another meal. Now, I just need to get on youtube and learn how to cut up a whole chicken! For future printings of this book, I would recommend these updates: For the tear-out pages, put the grocery list on the backside of the week's menu. I will spend some time doing this for myself using Xerox copies from the book and laminating them for the frequent use they will get in my kitchen. I do love the pictures of each dish you include on the menu. And organize the grocery lists by department/aisle. Currently, it's listed by alphabetical order which isn't how any grocery is laid out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2016 Amy Knapp Big Grid Wall Calendar: The essential organization and communication tool for the entire family; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Knapp Page; Review: I buy this oversized calendar every year in July to prepare for the school year ahead. Though we all have calendars on our smartphones, this one is a must for our command center in the kitchen to post everything by everyone in one place with one glance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire, Book 1); Author: Lynn Austin; Review: Great story but was quite disappointed in the ending. For a woman of such strong faith and character, she ended up with the wrong guy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Acres; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Smiley Page; Review: I'm an avid reader, reading over 100 books a year. I rarely write reviews though this one prompted me as this was one of the worst books I've ever read. Not a single likeable, redeeming character. Not one. I kept thinking the plot had to get better, but the depressing story just kept getting worse and worse.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Not Your Mother's Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Fisher Page; Review: I can only assume that all of these recipes taste like they must look since their's not a single picture in the book. Doesn't make me want to read through them all to find something worth the trouble of freezing, thawing, and then, finally, cooking.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hearthside Collection Simple Iron Taper Holder; Brand: Hearthside Collection; Review: These holders are the perfect companion to the timer taper candles. Solid wrought iron. Could be painted if wanted but I love them in black.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burnt Ivory 9" Taper Candle with Timer; Brand: Battery Operated Taper Candle; Review: I was looking for something to light up our curio cabinet. I wanted something compact and with a timer. These candles are perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearthside Collection Burnt Ivory 6" Timer Taper; Brand: Hearthside Collection; Review: Gorgeous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Child Artwork Frame - Display Cabinet Frames And Stores Your Child's Masterpieces - 8.5" x 11" (Black); Brand: Lil Davinci; Review: Very well made! Sturdy! Will hold lots of art work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thymes Frasier Fir Reed Diffuser Oil Refill (Pack of 2); Brand: Thymes; Review: Perfect Christmas scent that lasts!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delta Children Upholstered Chair, Nick Jr. Bubble Guppies; Brand: Delta Children; Review: Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battery Operated Candles By Festival Delights - 3.125"x3" - 2 Pcs Unscented Flameless Candles, LED Candles, Flameless Candle; Brand: Festival Delights; Review: Great candles!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Alpenrose Inn; City: South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe California California; Review: After reading the good reviews on tripadvisor, we booked 3 nights at the Alpenrose, and were not disappointed. The location is excellent, being away from the noisy drag of South Lake Tahoe, and the room was of a good size, well appointed, and spotlessly clean. The owner, Hannah, was very helpful pointing out good restaurants, and things to see and do in the area. She even offered us a discount, without us needing to ask. We were very pleased with our choice and would recommend the Alpenrose to other travellers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melia Madeira Mare Resort Spa; City: Funchal Madeira Madeira Islands; Review: We booked a last minute holiday through travelzoo, the first time we had ever done such a thing, and we were really pleased with the whole expeience. The flight was good, and our hotel,the Melia Madeira Mare, proved to be a very good choice. As others have pointed out, the staff were pleasant and helpful, and the room and general facilities could not be faulted. Our accommodation was very comfortable, and catered to all our needs. We found the food to be of a very good standard, and had none of the complaints of other travellers. There was always an extensive selection of fruits and juices at breakfast, and the hot food was always hot and fresh. The evening buffet offered plenty of choice,and was always of a good standard. I must admit that it would have been nice to have had an a la carte meal one evening, but we could easily have chosen to have gone to a local restaurant if we wanted to make the effort. The hotel also provided some entertainment after dinner, which helped provide an atmosphere in the bar, although we found that a lot of guests did not seem to want to take advantage of this. All in all, we could not fault the hotel and whole experience of a holiday in madeira, and I would certainly consider another holiday through travelzoo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Groveside Guest House; City: Sidmouth Devon England; Review: We have just had a great night at the Groveside Guest House in Sidmouth. The hosts were very hospitable and welcoming and our rooms were very comfortable and spotlessly clean Breakfast was the of excellent quality with a huge choice of all courses, and was very well served indeed. We would recommend this accommodation to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Colebrooke House; City: Beer Seaton Devon England; Review: We have just spent one night at Colebrook House, and it proved to be a good choice. Our room was spotless and very clean and bright, and very well equpped. Breakfast was delicious, and we really appreciated the fact that the toast was served after the main course, so it was hot and crisp. Dave was a very genial host, and we felt very comfortable. We would certainly recommend Colebrooke House to other visitors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Madeleine; City: Obergurgl Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: We have just returned from staying at the Madeleine during our ski holiday. This was a last minute booking, and, although the hotel had excellent reviews on tripadvisor, we were still a little apprehensive. We need not have worried, as the hotel proved to be first class in all respects. teh staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful in all aspects. The room was very comfortable, with modern bathroom fittings. The place was spotless in all respects, and the food of a very high quality, and beautifully served. The wellness centre was really welcome at the end of a day's ski-ing, and the relaxation room peaceful and quiet. We would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to people looking for a good hotel, with excellent food and service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Keti; City: Fira Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We recently stayed here for several nights, and decided that we had the best room in the place. We overlooked the caldera on our own private balcony,where we were able to enjoy our breakfast each morning and relax with a drink and watch the sunset in the evening. The room was lovely with a jacuzzi bath, and easy to walk to the centre. It would have been nice to have had a pool, but this would have greatly increased the cost of the hotel. All in all, a really enjoyable stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nova Sintra; City: Sintra Sintra Municipality Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We recently spent 4 nights at this hotel and were really impressed. The accommodation is good, and the location is excellent for sightseeing in Sintra, as well as being very convenient for trains to Lisbon. What really makes the hotel is the owner, Rui, who looks after all your needs from the minute you walk through the door. You do not need to go anywhere else in the town for information, Rui is there with a smile and info at his fingertips. Do not stay anywhere else in Sintra.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winniehill Bed Breakfast; City: Faro Faro District Algarve; Review: We recently spent 1 night here, and could easily have stayed longer. The accommodation in a lovely villa was superb, and the hospitality was excellent. Fiona is a first class chef, and her dinner was delicious. Breakfast next morning on the terrace by the pool was a delight, and we were happy to linger in order to take full advantage of the terrific choice of food.Robin was very sociable and happy to chat, and we felt really at home. Do not miss this place if you are in Faro.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Vicentina; City: Odeceixe Faro District Algarve; Review: We recently stayed with friends for 3 nights and really enjoyed our time there. The accommodation is excellent, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The owner helped us organise taxis which we needed for the walks we were doing on the coast, and arranged early breakfast. We would certainly recommend Casa Vicentina if you are looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Lande; City: Bricquebec Bricquebec en Cotentin Manche Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: We had an overnight stay here recently, and were not disappointed. Our host, Paul, was very welcoming and the accommodation was excellent. We had a huge room and lovely bathroom, with every comfort. Our breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. The location is very conveniently situated near Cherbourg, and we will certainly be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Roulais B B Cottages; City: Soudan Chateaubriant Loire Atlantique Pays de la Loire; Review: We had an overnight stay here recently, and can only praise the accommodation. The location was quiet and peaceful, and our room was comfortable with all facilities. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming, and provided us with a delicious dinner in the evening. They were kind enough to let us garage our classic car in the barn, so that it stayed dry overnight. We would certainly recommend la roulais, and wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of the lovely pool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bungalow Heritage Homestay; City: Kochi Cochin Ernakulam District Kerala; Review: We enjoyed our stay here recently. The bungalow is an attractive property in an ideal location, being very quiet, but within easy reach of Fort Kochi. Our hosts were very welcoming and extremely helpful, providing us with all the information we needed to make the most of our stay. On occasion, we did feel rather "overwelmed" by the presence of the hosts, and would have preferred to have had breakfast on our own, without any company. We did feel that our hosts were not always receptive to this need for some privacy at mealtimes.This may be a personal thing for us. However,having said this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay,and would certainly recommend this homestay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beach Symphony; City: Mararikulam Alappuzha District Kerala; Review: This is the place if you want to get away from it all. The location on the beach is perfect, as as the accommodation of four cottages. How nice to be able to phone for anything you need, and to be able to discuss the menu each day with the chef. A great place to relax and unwind. If you are looking for a special spot, this is it. Thorougly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rajakkad Estate; City: Dindigul Dindigul District Tamil Nadu; Review: After several days of temple visiting in Tamil Nadu,this was just what we needed. A wonderful location in the hills, in a beautiful property,with excellent staff and delicious food. It is so peaceful and quiet, that you are able to relax in the garden and enjoy the nature all around. We only had two nights here, but wished we could have stayed longer. It really recharges the batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taj Falaknuma Palace; City: Hyderabad Hyderabad District Telangana; Review: We recently spent two nights here, and we could not fault the hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. All the staff were attentive without being obtrusive, and we were made to feel welcomed by everyone. The hotel is spectacular,and the room was luxurious, and we lacked for nothing. Both restaurants served delicious food,in beautiful surroundings. The whole experience is one to remember. Stay here if you are in Hyderabad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel YIT Casa Grande; City: Jerez De La Frontera Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: We spent a week here recently, and it was a great choice of accommodation. The location is convenient to the centre of the town, and all the historical sights are within wallking distance. The hotel,itself, provides excellent accommodation,with good sized rooms and bathrooms. Breakfast was delicious, with a very good buffet, plus freshly cooked eggs. The real star of the place is Monika, who is always available with help and advice on Jerez and the surrounding area. She provided maps, and all the information we needed to make the most of our stay there. All-in-all, the Casa Grande is one of the best small hotels we have ever stayed in, and we would recommend it in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock B B; City: Coleford Forest of Dean Gloucestershire England; Review: We recently spent three nights here, and enjoyed the experience immensely. The accommodation was first class, as our room bright and sunny, and furnished with all essentials. The location was very quiet, and we had wonderful views from our window. Breakfast could not be faulted, and our hosts provided all the information we needed during our stay. We would definitely recommend this accommodation .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B All Orologio; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The location of this B&B is excellent; in a quiet street but close to many tourist attractions. The rooms are comfortably furnished, and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was good, and the service was excellent. Lawrence was always on hand to provide information and do anything to help, including details of local restaurants. I am sure that you could not better this accommodation in a hotel in Rome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Sun Yin 100-Percent Cotton Full/Queen Blanket, Burgundy; Brand: SUNYIN; Review: This blanket is so soft and its warm but not to hot. I can not sleet if I'm hot,this blanket is just right,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Kitchen 12 Pack Flour-Sack Towels - 100% Pure Ring Spun Cotton Kitchen Towels - Multi-Purpose - Highly Absorbent; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: I just like them they are very popular and they work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CI755-30CR Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron 5-1/2-Quart Oval Covered Casserole, Cardinal Red; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: This pot is heavy duty and very heavy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CI22-24CR Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron 10-Inch Round Fry Pan, Cardinal Red; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: This pot is heavy duty and very heavy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cook N Home Glass Canister with Stainless Window Set, 4-Piece; Brand: Cook N Home; Review: I love these but, when the lid is screwed on tight and water is in them, they leak. You have to wash them before you use them !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Window Cleaner, Window Vacuum Cleaner Rechargeable Tool Kit with Vacuum Squeegee,; Brand: C-color; Review: This scale is nice and the display is lit. Everyone needs a kitchen scale more than you think! This one is really nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel - Super Sharp and Easy To Clean Slicer, Kitchen Gadget with Protective Blade Guard (Green); Brand: Kitchy; Review: This is the best ever! And with no handle it is perfect to put in a drawer..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Fathers Day Gifts for Dad Hammer Handle Mug Thank You for Helping Me Build My Life Gift Coffee Mug; Brand: Personalized Gifts; Review: Great father's day present.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Tot Silicone Tub Drain Stopper- Aqua; Brand: OMOTON; Review: it works; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deconovo Light Blocking Thermal Insulated Drapes Grommet Top Blackout Curtains with Silver Lining Back Fabric Draperies for Living Room 52W; Brand: Deconovo; Review: they're really blackout curtains.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Med+ Toothbrush and Toothpaste Holder – Perfect Bathroom Medicine Cabinet Organizer, Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Durable, enough space for 2 tubes of toothpaste; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rajlinen #1 Bed Sheet Set 100% Egyptian Cotton 800 Thread-Count Wrinkle, Fade, Stain Resistant - 4 Piece Set; Brand: Rajlinen; Review: Comfortable and fresh; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Cat Designs: Patterns for Craftspeople and Artisans; Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa McOnie Page; Review: Not for me. I have not gotten in to stained glass, I am happy with mosaic type projects. Thank you for your xcellent service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mosaic Artist's Bible: 300 Traditional & Contemporary Designs; Author: Theresa Mills; Review: This is a very helpful book for beginning mosaic starters. Thanks for having it and getting it to me even if it did seem to get lost for a time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mosaic Artist's Bible of Techniques: The Go-to Source for Homes & Gardens: Complete, In-depth Instructions and Creative Designs; Author: Visit Amazon's Teresa Mills Page; Review: This book was perfectly fine, just not what I was looking for. Great for beginning mosaic beginners. More than I needed to know.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Making Mosaics: 15 stylish projects from start to finish (Step-by-Step Crafts); Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Cheek Page; Review: This book is OK and I learned a few things but I didn't think it was up to Martin Cheek's standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Gods of Guilt (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: It was a fine book. I love Michael Connelly. He is a fine writer and between Harry Bosch and Michael Haller a real winner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Journey of the Imagination: The Art of James Christensen; Author: Renwick St. James; Review: Beautiful illustrations, it was a gift and the receiver was totally enchanted!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Play Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Frasier Page; Review: It was OK, a little far fetched but entertaining and amusing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Hotel; City: Blue Ash Ohio; Review: We stayed at the Clarion in Cincinnati over the President's Day Weekend, for a family get-together. We rented two adjoining rooms, a request that was smoothly accomodated. Our rooms were clean and well-appointed, if a smidge cramped. We used wireless internet which inexplicably worked in one room better than the other. Overall, the service was cheerful and unobtrusive. A few minor housekeeping glitches (missing hand towels, etc.) were remedied promptly. Breakfast was above average - the usual muffins and bagels were supplemented with a few fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs, do-it-yourself waffles, and a nice selection of juices. The lobby is a lovely atrium area with a small pool and a bar. We tried out the pool - nice and warm, lots of chlorine but probably no more than average. The poolside towel rack was empty when we were there. One day we noticed a strong smokey smell in our (non-smoking) room - Was it from the hall? The next room? The maid? I would say the soundproofing is also better than average - the weekend we were there, the hotel was filled with a traveling group of cheerleaders, but they didn't keep us awake. All in all, I can recommend the Clarion for better-than-basic accommodations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge; City: Dunbar West Virginia; Review: We had an irritating night at the Travelodge. Arrived late with two tired kids. Checked in, unloaded, and discovered that the thermostat on the heater did not work - only options were full blast or off. Reported this to desk staff, who gave us a different room on another hall. After loading up the sleepy kids and our stuff and moving, we found the next room had a major mildewy smell. Heat seemed to work fine in the beginning, but after an hour refused to kick back on. We gave up and slept in the cold room. The room was cheap and had queen size beds, and has a dandy Shoney's next door for breakfast. Otherwise, this hotel has little to recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Florence; City: Florence South Carolina; Review: We stayed at the Microtel on a road trip through SC, and found it to be a pretty good value, in basic accomodations. The room was very clean and fresh-smelling, the bed was comfy (and queen-size), and the shower was hot and strong. The hotel was perhaps a bit noisier than average. The continental breakfast was nothing to write home about, but got us on our way. (bagels, cereal, etc.) The desk clerk was friendly and helpful but was back there by herself and seemed overworked. For a decent nights' sleep at a value price, go for the Microtel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington Convention Center; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: We spent a whole week at the Emassy Suites Convention Center, combining a covention with a family vacation. The hotel is lovely and well-appointed with a new feel, and the service was excellent from start to finish. My kids loved the breakfast though the staff got a bit overwhelmed by big crowds a couple of days. We were given a smoking room even though we had requested non-smoking; they said no non-smoking rooms were available that day, and offered an opportunity to switch the next day (who wants to do that with two adults, two kids, and a week's worth of stuff?) BTW - we got some groceries at a full line Giant foods about a mile away up on Q street, which really helped us keep our costs down. Two problems I would note. Our room was really, really noisy. Like, I have been in Motel 6's with better sound insulation. Not only from the construction that started outside promptly at 7 AM each day. We could also hear *everything* in our next-door neighbor's room. I admit I am a bit sensitive, but I probably wouldn't have gotten much sleep without earplugs. Problem #2 - the pool was ***nasty***. Like, a weird murky color and sort of salty with hair floating in it. My kids (who love to swim) refused to get in it after the first time. We checked later in the week and found it unchanged.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Dayton South OH; City: Dayton Ohio; Review: Pros: Comfy beds and bedding, temperature very steadily maintained in room, liked having a fridge and microwave in the room. LIghting in the work area was better than usual. Breakfast better than average though a few items weren't absolutely fresh. Liked the cookies and apples! Felt safe as a solo female traveller. Cons: A bit noisier than average, though I slept fine with earplugs. Didn't go swimming - the (small) pool looked kind of murky. Internet was a liitle slow, esp. in the evenings. I was on the 2nd floor and had to go to 1st or 3rd for ice. Overall just a tad worn looking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbus Southeast; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: I stayed here for three nights with a colleague and really enjoyed it. Pleasant, efficient, unobtrusive service. Swam in the pool three times - small but well-maintained. Very nice breakfast, not the same every day. Cinnamon rolls beyond awesome! Best of all was the bed - so comfy and each bed had four pillows - two marked "soft" and two marked "firm." Minor complaint, the wireless keot dropping. They offered me a cord but who wants to sit at the desk? All in all a nice stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Esperanza Inn; City: Isla de Vieques Puerto Rico; Review: We had such a nice stay at Esperanza Inn - enjoyed our bright and breezy room with our teenage daughters. The communal areas were great - we loved the kitties and the mangoes! Lisa was so helpful with Vieques advice and their informal rental jeep. I had trouble sleeping do to a coqui chirping but no one else in my family noticed. Would definitely stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Conference Center Rockford; City: Rockford Illinois; Review: We stayed here on one of those random road-trip stops that sometimes gets you into trouble... but no trouble here! The rooms are spacious and comfy - we enjoyed our king sized sleep-number bed with its six pillows and plush duvet! Big flat screen tv, easy to use wireless, nice mini-fridge with a real freezer... I could go on! Service was efficient and unobtrusive. And while this place is right on the main drag, it is amazingly QUIET! We got a tasty and interesting room service pizza for $12, No free breakfast here, and the AC is pretty aggressive, but other than those minor things, this was a great night!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Pittsburgh Monroeville Wilkins Township; City: Monroeville Pennsylvania; Review: We made a quick Spring Break trip to PBurgh to visit museums etc. - myself and two teenage girls. We initially wanted to stay downtown but were scared off by the rates and add-ons. I am really glad we ended up at the Monroeville Residence Inn. Convenient location, but up on a hill and really quiet - soundproofing WAY better than average. Very, VERY clean, comfortable, great bed, really nice kitchen, awesome flat screen TV - all the comforts of home! If I had to nit-pick about something, we would have enjoyed the option of pay-per-view movies, and the pool was a bit cool and murky. But here's the bottom line - this one is a wiiner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn and Suites North Polaris; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: We got a really good rate for our two night stay at this Days Inn. I was delighted to find it a clean and comfortable stay. Beds were comfy with a ton of pillows. Comforter was a little icky looking but I always strip those off immediately anyway. Loved having a fridge and microwave. This hotel shows a little wear but seems clean and well-maintained. We stayed on the second floor (which means climbing stairs, no elevator). We had a noisy neighbor one night. The breakfast buffet was above average. One annoyance - I asked for a late checkout, they told me I could check out at noon (on Saturday). But the cleaning staff knocked on my door FOUR TIMES in the last hour, even though I told them all four times I was checking out at noon. Then I went to load the car and found that my key had been deactivated, so I was locked out of the building, in the rain. Sigh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Charles Town; City: Ranson West Virginia; Review: We stayed at the HIE on the tail end of a two-week vacation, and we got the best sleep of the whole trip at this hotel! Incredibly comfy beds, good temperature control, clean and spacious, unobtrusive service. We slept so well that we OVERslept, and the desk clerk was gracious about giving us a late check out. The breakast was great, especially those awesome cinnamon rolls. A big thumbs up!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wildwood Lodge; City: Clive Iowa; Review: I stayed at Wildwood Lodge for two nights for business. My king room was clean, comfortable and spacious. I loved the bed and especially the assortment of SIX pillows! Speedy internet and a convenient spot in the lobby for a couple of times when I needed to print something. At first I thought the "North Woods" theme was a little over the top, but then I decided it beats the usual generic hotel decor. I ate the breakfast once and it was excellent. Service was fine, though several times the front desk was unattended. I had a makeup mirror and phone that didn't work. As one might expect, there were a lot of families with children so it was just a tad noisy. All in all, I felt that my AAA rate room was a good value, and I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Waterloo IA; City: Waterloo Iowa; Review: The Country Inn and Suites in Waterloo is pretty much everything you could want in a business overnight. The service was friendly, efficient, and unobtrusive. The room was clean and roomy with comfy beds and pillows. Yummy cookies, nicely varied breakfast. Internet worked smoothly. I didn't try the pool but it looked great. I wasn't bothered by overhead noise but then I do sleep with earplugs. If I had to complain about something, it would be the dim lighting. TV was a tad on the small size. All in all, a comfortable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Omaha South; City: Bellevue Nebraska; Review: I stayed two nights on business. Pluses - comfy beds, nice flat screen tv, popcorn and cookies in the lobby, microwave and fridge in the room, pleasant staff. Minuses - really small, outdated bathroom (only one place to put your stuff: a shelf over the toilet that slopes outward), inaccurate thermostat, and generally pretty noisy (both inside the hotel and from the trains outside). The president-theme rooms are really cool and well-executed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Myanmar Life Hotel; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: It's a challenge to review a hotel in a country where very few people will ever sleep in an air-conditioned room or take a hot shower. That being said, I'll put my thoughts out there... I stayed a week in one of the "basic" rooms in the main building. The room was simply furnished: wooden floors, two twin beds, wooden furniture. The bed was a bit on the firm side but OK. The bathrooms are OK, it was a little hard to adjust the temp of the shower and the shower head was quite low - if you are tall you are going to have a struggle to wash your hair. Towels and sheets are scratchy. There is a fridge and some beverages inside for sale, plus free water every day. The AC is good but only runs when you are in the room. Breakfast includes traditional Asian breakfast, omelets made to order, toast and cereal for the Americans. Ice is available in the restaurant for $1 a bucket. Internet is frustrating - but this is probably more of an infrastructure problem. The only time you can get a decent signal is in the middle of the night. The saltwater pool is wonderful. There is a fair bit of noise from outside - take earplugs. Overall, the service is enthusiastic even if they sometimes seemed to not quite understand the expectations of westerners.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Richmond E Midlothian Trnpke; City: Midlothian Virginia; Review: I stayed here with my cousin for three nights, to visit family. This was everything a hotel stay should be. The beds are comfy with fours pillows (2 firm, 2 soft). Quieter than average. Everything is clean and well-maintained. The rooms are well laid-out and seem spacious. Internet is super-fast. And the breakfast is way above average with some variety days to day and amazing hot cinnamon rolls. Entrance is easy to miss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Escape Inn; City: South Yarmouth Yarmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: The husband and I spent one night at The Escape Inn, a charming, family-owned establishment. Loved the clean, bright room with hardwood floors. Nice wall-mounted flatscreen TV. Good internet service. Lots of little extra touches in the room, but the bathroom lacked a hair dryer. Both light and noise are a small issue here, though ear plugs and a sleep mask are provided. We would totally stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport; City: Essington Pennsylvania; Review: I spent a night at the Clarion when my flight to Ohio got turned back midway (!). I will call it an adequate overnight. Pluses: Comfy bed, seemed clean, prompt cheerful service at desk, not much outside noise despite location on highway. Minuses: As others have noted, worn around the edges. AC unit was a BIT noisy (I sleep with earplugs when I travel so it didn’t bother me); mine maintained the temp just fine. Some channels on TV didn’t work. No free breakfast. Internet slow and locked up several times. Big thumbs up for the efficient shuttle service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Mill Hall Pennsylvania; Review: The Quality Inn Mill Hall PA is a decent value, but showing some signs of wear since we were there last in 2016. It’s the small stuff that adds up: the grody looking grout in the bathroom, the holes in the walls left unrepaired, etc. Shower was hard to use. Our king bed was adequate, but my daughter complained that the sofa bed was pretty uncomfortable. Check in was a bit slow; they seemed short-staffed to me. Breakfast was hotel standard hot breakfast. I would say it is adequate in a pinch.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Dayton South Miamisburg; City: Dayton Ohio; Review: We had a great stay at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton South/Miamisburg. It’s close to the interstate but still kind of tucked away, and surprisingly quiet. We arrived late (9-10) on a Friday night and the lobby was still bustling, kids going to the pool, etc. I thought for sure we were in for a noisy night, but not at all! Check-in was efficient and friendly. Our room, while not large, was strategically laid out. We had a king bed with a sofa bed. The bed was quite comfy. Excellent lighting. The cleanliness was way above average, and the bathroom had nice Paul Mitchell toiletries. Breakfast was hotel standard hot breakfast with some nice touches: my daughter loved adding spinach and cheese to her eggs. Always wish for a bit more fresh fruit; all they had was apples. We will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome; Author: Adele Evans; Review: I love this book. Just the map was enough for me. We've never been to Rome and we are just 2 weeks away from going there for the first time. I'm learning so much about rome through this book. Will write an update post, once we come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paris (Eyewitness Travel Guides); Author: Sabine Frefield-Beilborn; Review: We are 2 weeks away from our trip to paris and this book has been so helpful for planning our trip. The map at the end of the book is amazing and the information inside the book as been as helpful as anyone on the TA board. I didn't bought anyother brand of guidebooks as I read the reviews on this one and it really hit to mark on what I was looking for. We've never been to paris, but believe this is the perfect kind of book for what we will be doing there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Rome (Sweet Home) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: One of my favorite books so far!!! I loved Sweet Home and normally take a while to read a "sequal", but I loved Romeo and Molly's story, plus, in this particular book, Rome tells his story from a totally different perspective than what I was expecting, and a totally different and worth it, ending. SPOILERS ALERT!!!........Loved to read about them as parents of 4 kids, life after Romeo has retired from NFL, and them moving back to Bama!! Loved, loved this book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Make Me Forget; Author: Visit Amazon's Brandy Lynn Page; Review: I loved this book and the characters in it. It was hard to know that this was based on a true story, and in my perspective I didn't like the fact that Drew welcomed Ashley back in his life and moved on as if nothing had happened, but I loved the way the other characters moved on with their day to day things and who things ended. Since it was based on a true story, I loved the ending, it felt real, it felt like someone in their position would be able to accomplish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Idle Bloom; Author: Visit Amazon's Jewel E Ann Page; Review: My rating is for 3.5 stars, because the book was good. Had a good plot, all character were good, but for me the ending was a little dissapointing, I was looking forward to seeing them grow a little more, but it was not what I was expecting; so my "love" for the book decrease.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Deal (Off-Campus) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Elle Kennedy Page; Review: There are suppose to be more books to this series, so I'm expecting that the author elaborates more and develops each character a little more. The book was, good, it had a good plot, and overall I loved the content, but I'm still left wanting more, and hopefully I will get more on the next books to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where We Belong (Belong Series); Author: Visit Amazon's K. L. Grayson Page; Review: I completely loved this book!! Each character, the plot! The twists mand everything happening through out the book seem so real while reading it. That is my number 1 issue sometimes with certain books. I'm a book junkie, but I love those book that seem real.... Like something that could happen to someone in the characters place. And that is exactly what i got from this book. I loved Max and just wished that the author would have spend a little more time on Levi since Harley kept it clear since the start that he was a big part of her last 5 years as a friend... But the author decided to get Quinn more "lines" than Levi which I think they both deserved the same amount of development in the book. I know there is a second book now about Levi's love story and this was about Harley's story, but that is just my opinion. Overall, I love, love this book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can't Love You More; Author: Visit Amazon's Sabrina Quinn Page; Review: I have to say that this book was definitely something I was not expecting. I give it a 4.5 stars. At some point I thought this book was about a second chance, but the more I kept reading the more I felt in love with Gable. The plot felt very real to me. ((((SPOILERS..... I love those stories when the original couple end up together at the end after working through it all, but I also love in this case were the "new guy" is able to offer the female lead a new look on life, a new take on the future. END OF SPOILERS....)))) I just wish Sabrina would have spent a little more time developing their relation, through more conversations, cause we got to see them run in the morning, hike, grab breakfast, but it lacked to me that building of a relationship through actual conversations that us as readers could get to know them and truely believe in their love for each other. I felt bad for Aiden and the train wrack his life turned out after one "night of a mistake". But I also feel that there was so much more that he could have done throughout the time, but then he was just very young, had a lot going through his mind, and was probably giving B some space to heal after what he was putting her through. As a sucker for HEA, I think that Sabrina could have included an epilogue or a few more paragraphs in the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheat Codes; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Goodwin Page; Review: This was an amazing read. Not gonna lie, I hate books with cliffhangers, but this was so well written that I do not mind at all. First time I felt all characters on a book series could actually be real. Loved their family dynamic and their love for each other. Loved that the book didn't drag on and moved as perfrctly needed. Over all, this was a great book. Can't wait to read the entire Dawson Family Series!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Princess Mononoke (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Neighbor Totoro (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stone Reader (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Voices of a Distant Star (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fawlty Towers: The Complete Set (1975); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grave of the Fireflies (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Head of State (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Streak (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Knight (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Escaflowne: The Movie (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salem's Lot (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Taste of Others (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slayers DVD Collection (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mission: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan and Jane (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'm Not Rappaport (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Velvet (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamkeeper (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Animal Farm (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Any Given Sunday (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saving Grace (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alaska: Spirit of the Wild: IMAX (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Africa: The Serengeti: IMAX (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic: Super Croc (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beavers: IMAX (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Destiny in Space: IMAX (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Weather (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Galapagos: IMAX (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Great Barrier Reef: IMAX (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Whales: An Unforgettable Journey: IMAX (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Air Jaws 1 and 2: Sharks of South Africa (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dream Is Alive: IMAX (1985); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coral Reef Adventure (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dolphins: IMAX (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Earth (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Island of the Sharks: IMAX (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fishing With John (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Into the Deep: IMAX (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wild Republic Raccoon Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Cuddlekins 12 Inches; Brand: Wild Republic; Review: Soft and sweet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nat and Jules Crawling Small Black Bear Children's Plush Stuffed Animal Toy; Brand: DEMDACO; Review: cute and soft; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Aaron's Super Scarab Mini Tin; Brand: Crazy Aaron's; Review: I love the feel of this putty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TANGLE Jr. Classics - Set of 3 Classic Jr. Fidget Toys; Brand: TANGLE; Review: These are great fiddle toys; they are quiet and inconspicuous. You can play with them without looking at them. I teach, and they are not at all disruptive in the classroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hasbro Pretty Pretty Princess Dress-Up Board Game; Brand: Hasbro; Review: This is a very cool game. But, apparently my grand daughters are not destined to be princesses; very shortly after they began to play the game, an all out brawl ensued. Many tears, much finger pointing, loud threats and accusations of cheating. The game is currently on a high shelf in my closet; I told the girls it might reappear if they can demonstrate that they are not heathens!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Douglas Pax - Unicorn; Brand: Douglas; Review: Cute little guy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creativity for Kids Create Your Own Books - 2 Blank Hardcover Books - Open-Ended Crafting; Brand: Creativity for Kids; Review: Cute; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Discover My First Scribble; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: Very good for a young child who is just beginning to color; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who; Brand: Hasbro; Review: This is an old game with new pictures. I like the old, less cartoonish pictures better, but I am an adult. The game is fun for various ages and can increase childrens's descriptive skills.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Super Illusions Mini-Tin Set (3) plus FREE Electric Ruby; Brand: Crazy Aaron's; Review: I like the texture of the Oil Slick, Lava and Scarab putties very much. All three are easy to manipulate. I do not like the Ruby at all. It is very hard, only mildly pliable. If you try to stretch it, it just breaks off rather that creating a strand..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8" Brown Bat Plush Stuffed Animal Toy; Brand: Wildlife Artist; Review: He looks good and appears to be well made. I got him to go with the book Stellaluna; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buttons Pig; Brand: Douglas Cuddle Toys; Review: Soft and sweet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Folkmanis Wolf Pup Hand Puppet; Brand: Folkmanis; Review: Beautiful and soft; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kahootz Spirograph Junior; Brand: Kahootz; Review: Fun and nostalgic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel P. Douglas Page; Review: To be honest I got bored with this book and stopped reading it after 5 chapters or so. I'll get back to it eventually; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spinward Fringe Broadcast 9: Warpath (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Randolph Lalonde Page; Review: This is the 9th (10th? since it starts with Broadcast 0) Episode of this series. I think it's the best so far. If you haven't read the previous 8 (9) you would do yourself a disservice by starting here. Go back and read from the start.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Einstein Prophecy; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Masello Page; Review: It was a good read, it's a bit jarring in the final scenes of the book the author mentions a transport helicopter landing at Princeton during WWII. That technology simply wasn't available at that time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remanence (Confluence) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Foehner Wells Page; Review: Her first book in this series was better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stonehenge A Novel Of 2000 Bc; Author: BERNARD CORNWELL; Review: Not as good as the Last Kingdom series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TOOLOUD Youth Camp Half Blood Child Tee - Childrens Half-Blood T-Shirt; Brand: TooLoud; Review: This shirt fit fine on our four foot tall son.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: Love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Packable Women Travel Sun Hat Wide Brim UPF 50 Protection From Sungrubbies; Brand: sungrubbies; Review: The hat fits well, but the color is more white than I expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leveret Striped Kids & Toddler Boys Pajamas 2 Piece Pjs Set 100% Cotton Sleepwear (Toddler-14 Years); Brand: ; Review: Love the look of these and my son finds them very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Mercure Saint Lo Centre Hotel; City: Saint Lo Manche Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: Stayed here on the night of the 12th June and allocated room 309 for myself and my partner. I work in the hotel industry and can easily state that this room is the smallest double I have ever seen. Whilst the room has a double bed, you touch the wall the moment you step out of the bed. Bathroom is basic and small also. On complaining on checkout I was told that the room was for single occupancy! Why then was a couple allocated the room, receptionist could not tell me! She also told me in front of other guests that my credit card had been refused which I refuted. She then asked me for another card which she also stated was refused which it had not and I pointed this out to her. She stated it must be a computer problem and stated that "today I would not have to do the washup afterall" - what a cheek! On contacting my credit card company they advised that my credit card had not been refused but the transaction cancelled by the hotel. Stay away from this hotel its outdated and in dire need of renovation (ie flatten the building and rebuild); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Executive Apartments Brussels European Quarter; City: Ixelles Brussels; Review: Stayed at this establishment for 4 nights recently and was not impressed. Arrived at the apartments to find a sign on the door to go to the Renassiance to check in. Not very nice when its raining and British Airways have lost your luggage. Went to the Renaissance and join the queue to check in. Guests checking into the Renaissance were offered a welcome drink - not us though! Explained to the receptionist that our luggage had been lost hence why we were without luggage and looking like 2 very wet rats! No sympathy whatsoever or an offer of an umbrella. No information given by receptionist about facilites, restaurant opening times etc. What happened to the "Spirit to serve" which Marriott advertise? Arrivied in the apartment to find that the rubbish bin had not been emptied and contained items from the previous guest. See picture. The furniture was tired and many items in bad condition (Broken leg supports on desk, stained/scruffed chairs, kitchen cupboards loose, stained curtains) Checked top of wardrobe which was covered in heavy dust and empty vodka bottles (see pics) Wrote my initials on top - bet they are still there!! Cream was sour and out of date. On a positive point the restaurant in the Renaissance was great for dinner. Sam the supervisor on duty was a gem and made us feel welcome. My partner mentioned it was my birthday and we were given 2 glasses of champagne to celebrate - great touch! Then again we spent Euro150 on dinner. On out 2nd day BA rang us to advise that they had rang the apartments to be told that we were not staying there. Informed them we were and requested they deliver our bags to the Renaissance. Eventually got our bags just before midnight. Would not stay here again!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Palm Desert; City: Palm Desert Greater Palm Springs California; Review: Front office staff fantastic and more than helpful! The extra touches in the suite were much appreciated. Breakfast during our stay was the only let down - not enough staff on duty, dirty tables, buffet not being restocked etc. However the staff and suite made up for this shortcomming. If you are staying more than the 2 days, we stayed then this would not be a problem. Shock up at the lcoal supermarket for your own brekkie! Overall would recomment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Camarillo; City: Camarillo California; Review: Hotel backs on to the highway so made sure you do not have a room backing onto it as it can be very noisy. Staff not the friendliest, breakfast not great. The Bisro 13 across from the hotel in great - highly recommended for a meal. Location is good for those travelling from SFO to LA - outlet mall nearby for those who like shoppong!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inn at the Park; City: San Diego California; Review: Scored this hotel above average as it has character and the staff (except breakfast staff) are great. Hotel is old and needs to be renovated. Stayed is suite on the 6th floor which had a strange smell and we were awoken early each morning with noise from the restaurant floor boards above us. Bathroom needs updating! Suite had kitchen (straight out of the 60's), furniture in the living room was shabby chic - did not sit on the desk chair for fear of breaking it! Hotel needs updating in general - a grand olde dame I would describe it as! My partner tells me that the public toilets were dreadful (dirty and bad state of repair); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Arrived early from US and was able to check-in at 9am and was also upgraded. Front office staff were great. Had eaten in the fine dining restaurant before and was not impressed so went for the casual restaurant. What a let down - was seated quickly but waited 25 mins to get our order taken. Many suited staff on duty with only 3 waiters/wiatresses. Restaurant was busy so would have assumed the suited staff would have helped! This was not visable - was annoyed to see the Manager sitting himself down with another gent during service haveing a coffe whilst we waited for our meal. What happened to teamworK?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Palace Hotel; City: Buxton Derbyshire England; Review: We recently moved to the area and stayed in the Palace whilst looking for a new home. We found the hotel to be very comfortable (great beds) and met our needs during our 3 week stay. We ate in the restaurant most evenings and found the food to be good and wholesome ( good home away from home cooking). Good and varied choice of dishes with the menu changing daily. The staff were more than helpful and made us feel very welcome and even went out of their way at times. It was my partners birthday while we stayed and the surprise birthday cake and card from the staff was a thoughtful surprise. Whilst the Grand Olde Lady is in need of a refurbishment in some areas. The price paid reflects good value for money. I love old buildings and took some time to ask about the history of this listed building. I understand that there are plans to refurbish it and look forward to seeing the end result.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pillo Hotel Ashbourne; City: Ashbourne County Meath; Review: Stay there twice during September, on arrivlal and before leaving Ireland. Great hotel and far superior to what is rated a 5 star Marriott Druids Glen Hotel ( see my review). Hotel is well though out with spacious public areas. Has a wee problem with waitress during my first stay which was quickly sorted.Lucy the F & B manager ( at least that what I though her title was) was a great host and a credit to the hotel - what fantastic customer relation skills she has!! Rooms are specious with great beds. Nice to see that internet is free unlike their sister hotel in Druids Glen who even charge higher rates for what is an inferior product. Highly recommened!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: Stayed twice during June at this hotel, the first week we got married there in our suite which was not in any way recognised by the hotel! We did mention this in our original reservation and to several staff during the stay. Paid regular rate for suite but was told that we did not have access to the concierge lounge. Will not do so again. This is the first Marriott we have stayed at where access was not allowed despited staying in and paying for a suite. On returning the 2nd week, no recognition that we had stayed there 5 days earlier. Staff in the restaurant very helpful and friendly. Charges for inroom internet in this day and age are ridiculous. Forget breakfast if its not included in your room rate. Expensive at $23 not including taxes and grats. We went to Eggspectations on Yonge Street (part of Eaton Centre) where you get a fab breakfast for around $16. Wish they had told us about the G20 taking place during our 2nd visit when we made the reservation as we would not have stayed. Would not return as did not feel welcomed and no recognition of our marriage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa Del Mar Hotel; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Just back after spending Xmas in this great hotel. Food was excellent and catered for all tastes. The staff were so attentive and seemed very happy in their jobs which showed!! A great team and a credit to the GM who seems to be there 24/7. Rooms great, only thing which let them down was noise levels due to marble floors. Was kept away during last 2 nights of stay due to noisy Spanish neighbours who seem to have no respect for anyone. Moving chairs and furniture around which vibrates through the rooms. Would suggest rugs under furniture. I though the Italians were bad mannered, but the older Spanish guests in this hotel were worse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wychwood Park Hotel; City: Weston Crewe Cheshire England; Review: Dont bother - rooms are poor, on entering corridor to rooms there is a strong smell of sewerage. This was evident during 2 recent states 3 months apart. On reporting the smell, apology received but on chatting to staff seems they get a lot of complaints about this. Ate in the Claret Jug which I assumed would be the same standard at those in other De Vere hotels, dont bother, its was dirty on the night we dined, food was poor quality, greasy and more like that you would assume you would get from a greasy spoon on the motorway. Staff in general seem untrained, older lady in reception should be send to charm school as she looks and acts like a prison officer out of cell bock H. It costs nothing to smile. Public areas smart with Imacs provided free of charge for guess use. Golf groups in the hotel can be noisy, not the hotels fault.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Inn on Ferry Street; City: Detroit Michigan; Review: How delightful to visit Detroit after having lived there 17 years ago and stay at the very conveniently located Inn on Ferry Street. We were there a week and went 4 times to the Detroit Institute of Art, which was a short walk from the Inn. The shuttle was also convenient, driving us downtown to the John King Used Book Store and picking us up at the American Coney Island, old favorites still going strong. The Inn has comfortable rooms in beautifully restored Victorian mansions. They serve a decent breakfast and have coffee, fruit, soda, snacks and wine available 24 hours, some for purchase. The Scott House living room is a comfortable place to entertain friends, who live in Detroit and took us to the world-class Detroit Symphony. We'll probably stay at the Inn again next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tarzana Inn; City: Los Angeles California; Review: The Tarzana Inn is a charming, relatively small hotel in a nice residential neighborhood on a street with lots of conveniences...close to the 101 expressway, In'n'Out Burgers, Whole Foods and some upscale restaurants. Loved eating a light breakfast around the pool and even take out dinner there occasionally. The bed was very comfortable and it was pleasant to have a table and chairs as well as a desk and refrigerator in the room. Plenty of parking. The owners were very gracious and provided excellent customer service. The pool was large enough for me to swim and workout. Great value for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel Atocha; City: Madrid; Review: We stayed at the Atocha for 2 nights to recuperate from jet lag before we took the high speed train to Malaga. The hotel is stylishly modern but somewhat nonfunctional in the low light (Spain is quite energy conscious), with the gadgets and little clothes hanging space. The receptionist was kind to get us early checkin asking if a room for disabled was okay...even called after we were in the room. We were like the comedian in an old film "Messr. Hulot's Holiday," where all the newfangled modern gadgets were a humorous challenge. Altho the adjustments for the shower were a challenge, with water shooting all over the floor (no shower door for the disabled), we did have good sleep on the comfy bed. The neighborhood was very interesting and pleasant, seemingly very friendly with long term residents.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Looe Key Reef Resort; City: Ramrod Key Florida Keys Florida; Review: No frills, but a clean room with comfortable beds and lovely deck out back where boats dock. We really enjoyed chatting with the locals at the Tiki bar during happy hour and Keith the bartender made great drinks. Some locals said this was the best place to come for happy hour. Later in the evening they had a very good band. Be sure to sit at the bar so you can meet people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Richmond West at I 64 VA; City: Richmond Virginia; Review: We loved the people here and would gladly stay again. Kim in reception was efficient and fun; so was the manager. We had to cut our stay short because of the coming Jones blizzard. American Express was excellent in helping us get a refund.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: HUAN XUN Vintage Blue Winter Warm Resin Drop Pendant Jewelry Scarf; Brand: HUAN XUN; Review: I think this is a very unique scarf...at least I've never seen anything like it either in the stores or on anyone I've seen. I think it's made we'll, lies well when on and the silver and stone on the necklace part were well done and expensive looking. I would recommend this scarf to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CFG ONLINE Nautical Sailors Anchor Theme Necklace & Earring Set Standard 16"+2" extension; Brand: CFG ONLINE; Review: I wear a LOT of navy & white and navy jewelry is always hard to find. This is one of my favorite "go to" necklaces and every time I wear it my co-worker compliments me and says "you're wearing my necklace" because she loves it too. How can you go wrong with the matching earrings too? Love it and highly recommend it! Many different elements involved including some crystal .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maidenform Flexees Women's Shapewear WYOB Romper; Brand: Flexees; Review: I ordered a size smaller so it didn't defeat the purpose. I love the fact that the bottom is lower so it doesn't create the unsightly VPL. You women will know what I mean by that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eedor Women's 3 to 8 Pack Thin Casual No Show Socks Non Slip Flat Boat Line; Brand: Eedor; Review: Great fit...true to size & stays in place. I've had many others that fall off my feet when I wear them with boots, these stay in place all day. And comfortable too. Not too thin & love the fact that there's the little 'rubber' gripper on the heels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: NYDJ Women's Marilyn Straight Leg Denim Jeans; Brand: ; Review: Love NYDJ brand~! Have had them before and will continue to order them. But LOVED the sale price this time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYDJ Women's Marilyn Straight Leg Color Jeans; Brand: ; Review: Love NYDJ brand~! Have had them before and will continue to order them. But LOVED the sale price this time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: May&Maya Women's Sexy Sheer Mesh Long Sleeve Bodysuit; Brand: May&Maya; Review: just what I was looking for. When the weather gets cooler and I am able to wear it, I'm hoping it washes well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RALPH LAUREN Women's Charla Wedge Sandal; Brand: RALPH LAUREN; Review: Very cute but too small; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GPET Dog Bowl with Rubber Base, Stainless Steel 32 Ounce (Set of 2); Brand: GPET; Review: Arrived Damaged and the silver is totally rubbed off. Purchased as a gift so I didn't open them until now and its past the return window. These are going straight in the garbage. They also just feel cheap. You can get much better bowls at a cheaper price. Really disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Providence Engraving Pet ID Tags | 8 Shapes & Colors to Choose From | Dog Cat Aluminum; Brand: Providence Engraving; Review: It will be interesting to see how this holds up but it looks great! Very happy with it and it was a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nylabone Just for Puppies Holiday Keys Puppy Chew Toy; Brand: Nylabone; Review: My Cavalier King Charles puppy is not a huge fan of his nylabones but love these keys! He carries them around with him everywhere. My only complaint is that the end of the keys fray easily so this might not be the best for power chewers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Pet Seat; Brand: K&H Pet Products; Review: My puppy loves this booster seat! We have a small 7 month old puppy who weighs about 14 lbs. Prior to getting this booster seat, he would ride in his soft sided carrier and cry the whole way. Now, he is enjoying looking out the window or taking a nap. My dog prefers laying down and stretching so we opted for the larger size. Although this is expensive, if you take your pets most places you will find the cost worth it. We just strap out puppy in with his regular puppia harness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppia Dog Harnesses; Brand: Puppia; Review: Love this harness. My dog never minds wearing it and the dark blue color is great. For reference, I have a cavalier king charles spaniel who is about 17lbs and the medium fits perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppia Dog Harnesses; Brand: Puppia; Review: Love this harness. My dog never minds wearing it and the dark blue color is great. For reference, I have a cavalier king charles spaniel who is about 17lbs and the medium fits perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppia Dog Harnesses; Brand: Puppia; Review: Love this harness. My dog never minds wearing it and the dark blue color is great. For reference, I have a cavalier king charles spaniel who is about 17lbs and the medium fits perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppy Cake Banana Cake Mix and Frosting for Dogs; Brand: Puppy Cake; Review: My dog absolutely loved this cake mix! At first he was unsure of the consistency but he ended up loving all the treats. We have a few small treats to my neighbors as well and their dogs also were fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rio Real Golf Hotel; City: Marbella Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Played the course only but if the rest of the facilities and services are anything like the golf then it must be 5 star. Course was great views fantastic staff excellent from arrival to leaving. Play if you get the chance. Cant recommend highly enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Auld Cross Keys; City: Denholm Hawick Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: A fantastic hostelry. Convivial atmosphere friendly hosts and quality food and beveridge. Highly recommended for a really pleasant visit. Central location for all border attractions even if you wanted to venture south tho why I don't know.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Belfry Hotel Resort; City: Wishaw Warwickshire England; Review: Very disappointed by The Belfry. Reception seemed unable. To understand our group. Rooms were really nice but could have improved aircon. Breakfast was average typical of oversized place look warm food. Prices for drinks coffees etc overpriced coffee appeared to be grudged and at £4.25 ridiculous. The golf course was ok not exceptional big failure on a very very hot day no drinks buggy to be seen although specifically asked about pre start.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wychnor Park Country Club by Diamond Resorts; City: Barton under Needwood Burton upon Trent S; Review: Stayed here just for one night but very good. Would return for a longer stay as ideal location for Derbyshire Staffordshire visits. Friendly staff excellent grounds tennis courts par 3 x 9 hole golf crazy putting and play park.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Moli Boutique; City: L Alfas del Pi Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Very modern very sleek small boutique hotel. Very comfortable rooms lovely bathroom facilities all modern fittings. Beds very comfy and decent size. Staff superb very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if going to this area; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chayofa Country Club; City: Chayofa Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Stayed here for a week commencing 2nd March. The room was a studio which was very dated needing a full refurbishment. However the restaurant was fabulous. The service from Nicky and Louise could it be faulted at all. The host Jason and his wife were brilliant and the food on all occasions was top notch. If the room had been half decent this would get 5 stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: James Comey Would Like to Help; Abstract: The former F.B.I. director wants an end to the Trump presidency. And yes, he knows you might think he caused it.; Category: news
Title: Analysis: A Mike Pence Presidency Is No Longer Just Dinner Party Chatter in DC Is He Up to the Job?; Abstract: As Donald Trump's troubles mount and support for impeachment grows, it's not unthinkable that we'd find ourselves with President Pence.; Category: news
Title: Montana Men Arrested With $4.25 Million Worth of Marijuana Go Free; Abstract: Two Montana men arrested for possession of 900 pounds of marijuana had their charges dismissed when a judge ruled the seizure was illegal.; Category: news
Title: Feds to drop weapons charges to protect gun control efforts, sources say; Abstract: A case once touted by ATF and federal prosecutors as a crackdown on an illicit AR-15-style weapons factory near Los Angeles is now seen has having the potential to pave the way to unfettered access to one of the most demonized guns in America.; Category: news
Title: 9 American products that seem bizarre to people from other countries; Abstract: From spray cheese to garbage disposals, here are 9 things that Americans can't live without but the rest of the world certainly can.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Two teens arrested after Ohio woman is killed by large falling log at park; Abstract: Victoria Schafer, 44, was on the stairs near Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park when the log struck her.; Category: news
Title: Comics - 'Bliss' by Harry Bliss; Abstract: ; Category: entertainment
Title: What the World Loses if Turkey Destroys the Syrian Kurds; Abstract: To see President Trump's moves as simply a betrayal of military allies is to miss much of what is currently at stake in northern Syria, where a would-be Kurdish autonomous region is also the site of a deeply ambitious if young and controversial attempt at democracy, equality and stability.; Category: news
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: These two maps show how the trade war with China is hurting 'Trump country'; Abstract: New study finds tariffs are taking their toll in battleground Midwestern states.; Category: finance
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: Boris Johnson Has a Brexit Deal. Now He Needs Parliament's Support.; Abstract: Britain and the European Union on Thursday agreed on the draft text of a Brexit deal, setting up a fateful showdown in the British Parliament on Saturday, where it was not clear that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could marshal the votes to nail down his plan after three anguished and politically damaging years of debate.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Fire-Ravaged Heap Of A 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider For Sale; Abstract: The world's cheapest Ferrari!; Category: autos
Title: Comics - 'Half Full' by Maria Scrivan; Abstract: ; Category: entertainment
Title: 14 celebrities who got rejected by 'Saturday Night Live' and went on to become famous in their own right; Abstract: Even though these stars auditioned for the popular NBC series and were turned down, they've had huge careers in the comedy world.; Category: tv
Title: Archaeologists open ancient coffins in Egypt; Abstract: After 30 ancient coffins were unearthed "completely by accident" in Egypt this week, archaeologists are now taking a closer look. Two of the coffins have been opened but what will experts find inside? NBC's Molly Hunter reports for Weekend TODAY.; Category: video
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Little Pup Is So Worried Watching Favorite Toy Get 'Surgery'; Abstract: Three years ago, Jenny Chau Le bought her dog Simba a plush toy Grinch for Christmas.; Category: lifestyle
Title: If You Don't Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start; Abstract: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.; Category: health
Title: This Dog Sleeping on His Owner's Prosthetic Leg Years After His Death Will Break Your Heart; Abstract: A heartbreaking photo of a dog lying on the prosthetic leg of his late human shows how much dogs miss us once we're gone.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Alan Alda gives update on Parkinson's disease: 'I shake a little, but I'm good'; Abstract: The Emmy winner credits a variety of exercises with keeping him healthy, including marching to Sousa music.; Category: health
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: 100 Interesting Facts About Practically Everything; Abstract: You'll never believe these crazy facts.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Fake Facebook Ad Claiming Lindsey Graham Backs the Green New Deal is Actually a Test for Zuckerberg; Abstract: "It just shows you that only is Facebook not enforcing any kind of truth in advertising, there's no tools for people to get it to the fact-checkers that I can see and people believe it," the man behind the fake 90-second ad told Newsweek.; Category: news
Title: Florida's rare ghost orchids are getting cut off from water; Abstract: Human activities are threatening these stunning, strange flowers, just as scientists are beginning to understand them.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Restaurant Does The Sweetest Thing For Lonely Cat Who Needed A Friend; Abstract: This particular Denny's location in Oregon serves more than just breakfast and other diner favorites. For the past 10 years or so, it has served love and compassion to a little animal who needs it most.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Tropical depression 17 forms in Gulf of Mexio; here's how it could affect us; Abstract: Tropical depression 17 formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center said.; Category: weather
Title: Trump frustrated as White House effort to defy impeachment inquiry fails to halt witness testimony, advisers say; Abstract: The president is angry that his efforts to stop people from cooperating with the probe have so far collapsed in the face of congressional subpoenas, according to multiple aides and advisers.; Category: news
Title: Homeowner says a mystery object damaged his house. It didn't fall from a plane, FAA says; Abstract: Authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration have not been able to identify a canister-type object that damaged a Kentucky man's home.; Category: news
Title: This Impeachment Subverts the Constitution; Abstract: It's nakedly political and procedurally defective, and so far there's no public evidence of high crimes.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Trump's visit to Chicago creates stir before he even arrives; Abstract: President Donald Trump's visit to Chicago is stirring up a tempest even before he arrives in the city that he's repeatedly derided as the poster child of urban violence and dysfunctional Democratic politics.; Category: news
Title: Daylight saving time is ending this weekend. These states want to make DST permanent; Abstract: Adjust your clocks back one hour Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. lest you wake up an hour early to everything in the days ahead. But some states might change that.; 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: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Chick-fil-A had big plans for National Sandwich Day. Then it looked at the calendar.; Abstract: "Well … this is awkward," the company said in an email.; Category: finance
Title: Hidden Camera Captures Cat And Baby Having The Cutest Conversation; Abstract: From the moment Lindsey Needham brought her son Brody home, she could tell that he and her cat Zora were going to be friends.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Police: Engineers caused Altamonte Springs sinkhole to develop; Abstract: Engineers caused a 20-foot-deep sinkhole to appear underneath an Altamonte Springs condo complex, according to police. The sinkhole developed on Tuesday at the Royal Arms Condominiums on Orange Drive. Thirteen people were told to evacuate their homes. On Friday, Altamonte Springs police said crews from Central Florida Testing Laboratories Inc. were studying the ground when their tests caused a depression that grew into a sinkhole. People living...; Category: travel
Title: UAW President Gary Jones to take leave of absence as corruption investigation escalates; Abstract: UAW President Gary Jones has taken a leave of absence in the midst of the federal corruption probe; Rory Gamble will take over.; Category: finance
Title: 62-year-old woman, 5-year-old girl die in a crash, troopers say; Abstract: The Florida Highway Patrol said a 62-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl died in a crash Friday afternoon in Osceola County.; Category: news
Title: The House voted for an impeachment inquiry, and Republicans failed a test of character; Abstract: There isn't much more ground to cover between the historic vote on Halloween and the final immolation of the Republican Party.; Category: news
Title: How Mitch McConnell can shape Trump's future in a Senate trial; Abstract: He only needs a simple majority to overrule Chief Justice John Roberts and frame the trial in the way he wants.; Category: news
Title: Tiger Dies, Sinkhole Woes, Coast Guard Cocaine Seizure: FL News; Abstract: Here's a roundup of stories you might have missed on this week's Florida Patch sites.; Category: news
Title: New York Senator Chuck Schumer Mocks Trump Making Florida His New Home, Donald Jr. Fires Back; Abstract: "New York, New York. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere... Trump can't," Schumer tweeted.; Category: news
Title: You're never too old! Celebrities who found love after 40; Abstract: It's never too late to find love, and Cupid is known for striking when you least expect it. These celebrities all found love after 40 - and in some cases much later.; Category: entertainment
Title: A secretive family landing a $4 billion haul has everyone guessing; Abstract: One of the world's richest and most discreet families must decide what to do with a massive pile of cash.; Category: finance
Title: Here's How They Pulled Off That Huge "NOS" Explosion in The Fast and The Furious; Abstract: No, it wasn't the spray.; Category: autos
Title: Why ex-NFL star Kellen Winslow II finally pleaded guilty to sex crimes; Abstract: Ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II struggled between two difficult choices before finally pleading guilty to rape and sexual battery.; Category: sports
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Comics - 'Bottom Liners' by Eric and Bill Teitelbaum; Abstract: ; Category: entertainment
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: Meghan McCain confronts Trump Jr.: 'You and your family have hurt a lot of people'; Abstract: Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, defended his family after "View" co-host Meghan McCain suggested they were responsible for the lack of "character" in American politics.; Category: news
Title: Here are the 96 Sears and Kmart stores that are closing next; Abstract: Going-out-of-business sales in the 96 stores slated to close will begin Dec. 2.; Category: finance
Title: Snow crab sells for record price in Japan; Abstract: A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a record-breaking 5 million yen ($46,000). wide.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Trump mocks Bloomberg as 'little Michael,' predicts he won't do well in 2020 race; Abstract: President Trump said he doesn't think Michael Bloomberg would perform well in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary but that he'd like to run against him.; Category: news
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: Stop! Read This Guide Before You Buy an Air Fryer.; Abstract: Shopping for air fryers? Or maybe air fryer toaster ovens? Our air fryer buying guide will help you find the perfect appliance for your needs.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Blood on Red Dirt: The true story of a Marine corporal in Vietnam 1968; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary K Cowart Page; Review: I read a lot of books on the Vietnam war. This one I found to be just slow. It's a good read though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hello Kitty Coloring & Activity; Author: unknown; Review: This will be a gift to a 4 year old. The paper quality looks a little cheap. I don't think I will buy it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beneath the Bamboo: A Vietnam War Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathon Jones Page; Review: I read a lot of Vietnam war books. This is one of my favorite. I would recommend it to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War Story: The Classic True Story of the First Generation of Green Berets; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Morris Page; Review: I found the book to be a boring read. Not much action experience by the author. It was just very boring and I couldn't wait to finish reading it so that I could read another book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History; Author: Chris; McEwen, Scott; DeFelice, Jim Kyle; Review: I'm glad we still have soldiers dedicated to the cause of this country like Chris Kyle. I'm just sad to hear of his tragic death. His memories will live on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Luttrell Page; Review: If you like action, drama and some tears, this is the book for you. I enjoyed reading every single page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Service: A Navy SEAL at War; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Luttrell Page; Review: Enjoyed every page of this book. It's a good follow up of Lone Survivor book. A must read for those who enjoy action and drama.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanji De Manga Volume 1: The Comic Book That Teaches You How To Read And Write Japanese! (Manga University; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Kardy Page; Review: Ordered as a gift.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pokmon Deluxe Essential Handbook: The Need-to-Know Stats and Facts on Over 700 Pokmon; Author: Scholastic; Review: ordered as a gift; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Trinity Blood; Genres: Action, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Chrno Crusade; Genres: Action, Demons, Historical, Romance, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Samurai Champloo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Samurai, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hellsing; Genres: Action, Horror, Seinen, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Final Fantasy VII: Last Order; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Digimon Adventure 02; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Black Blood Brothers; Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Ghost Hunt; Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Shoujo, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, School, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kiniro no Corda: Primo Passo; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Harem, Magic, Music, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody; Genres: Action, Adventure, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Nodame Cantabile; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Josei, Music, Romance, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Devil May Cry; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Claymore; Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha; Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Zombie-Loan; Genres: Action, Horror, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Shinreigari: Ghost Hound; Genres: Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru; Genres: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Blassreiter; Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Vampire Knight; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Macross F; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, Music, Romance, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Nabari no Ou; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 10.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Crimped To Death (A Divorced Diva Mystery) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tonya Kappes Page; Review: This book is Awesome!! Hope the series continues a long time!!! I can't wait to read the next one in series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Muffin Tin Meals Delicious Recipes For Breakfast Lunch and Dinner (The Easy Recipes); Author: Visit Amazon's Scarlett Aphra Page; Review: I would recommend reading this book to anyone that is to busy to worry about porting. Easy to make and freeze and reheat recipes. Awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tagged for Death (Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherry Harris Page; Review: I couldn't put it down. I stayed up all night reading. Yes,it's that good!!! I give it 15 outta 10. Definitely recommend getting a copy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death of a Liar (A Hamish Macbeth Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's M. C. Beaton Page; Review: I didn't think you could get better than the last Hamish Macbeth story but i was wrong! This one tops them all! I couldn't put it down!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Murder Moist Foul: A Frosted Love Cozy Mystery (Frosted Love Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Durand Page; Review: This was such an amazing book !I couldn't put it down. On would recommend this book and author to everyone!!! !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oh Say Can You Fudge (A Candy-coated Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Coco Page; Review: I love the characters in this series. They make me smile and feel all warm and happy inside.no rush,but please write fast. On the edge of my seat for the next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strawberry Cream Murder: A Donut Hole Cozy Mystery - Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Gillard Page; Review: This book pulled me right in. I couldn't put it down! The plot was excellent and characters seem like old friends. You won't be disappointed. Susan Gillard your a genius!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muffins and Mourning Tea (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 5) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's H.Y. Hanna Page; Review: One again hy Hannah has a 5star winner!! I couldn't put it down and read it in one night. Her characters and plots will grab your attention and keep it! It's like I'm there and the characters are old friends. I just can't wait for the next book!!! Thanks hy Hannah for bringing excitement and mystery into my life!!! Sherry Burns; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suddenly Sorceress; Author: Visit Amazon's Erica Lucke Dean Page; Review: The story is wonderful! I couldn't put it down! I stayed on the edge of my seat through the entire book! It is Amazing!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Banana Cream Pie Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Joanne Fluke Page; Review: This book was awesome! I simply couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I recommend this series to everyone!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark, Witch & Creamy (BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE Mysteries ~ Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.Y. Hanna Page; Review: H.Y. Hannah is a genius! Her books are wonderful! When you pick one up you can't put it down. I read this in record time and loved every wonderful page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Puddings and a Funeral (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 6) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's H.Y. Hanna Page; Review: I just love this series and this book was great! I just love the old biddies and prickle-bum. H.Y.Hannah is a genius!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spells and Scones (A Magical Bakery Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Bailey Cates Page; Review: I just couldn't put it down. I just love this series and can't wait for the next book in the series. Bailey Cates is a genius.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witch Summer Night's Cream (BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE Mysteries ~ Book 3) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's H.Y. Hanna Page; Review: I LOVE this series! I can't wait for the next in the series! I couldn't put the book down! It's terrific! H.Y.Hannah's a genius!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death of a Bachelorette (A Jaine Austen Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Levine Page; Review: I couldn't put it down.laura Levine is a genius! Her books are funny and exciting all at the same time. I promise you will love this book!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Potions and Pastries (A Magical Bakery Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Bailey Cates Page; Review: Bailey is so talented. I couldn't put the book down. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Wonderfully exciting read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wusthof Precision Edge 4 Stage Knife Sharpener; Brand: Wsthof; Review: easy to use even for a leftie..works great on all my knives including my Santuko.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CHM-3R Electronic Hand Mixer 3-Speed, Red; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: very cute and it works well, seems like it will be durable, which is what I want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach 33354 5 qt. Stay or Go Slow Cooker, Red, Stoneware; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: works great, just the right size for one or two, love the red.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: wall26 - Luncheon of The Boating Party by Renoir - Canvas Art Wall Decor-32 x48; Brand: wall26; Review: Beautiful, nicely done, easy to install and well packaged. Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MALOUF 400 Thread Count Genuine Egyptian Cotton Pillowcase Set - Slate - King; Brand: MALOUF; Review: Nicely made, luxurious cotton, washed well, I line dried them. The only problem was that they were very large, almost king-size. So I had to alter the length and width to what I wanted. Not really difficult to do and am very satisfied with the results.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel; City: Clearwater Florida; Review: We recently stayed here when I had business in Tampa. We wanted to stay in Clearwater on the beach. This hotel was a great find. Our room was spacious with a great view of the Gulf. Staff was friendly. The only drawback we found was the breakfast. Yes, they do have a breakfast in the lobby, but each day we went down, there was not much of a choice and what was left (egg and sausage patties) appeared older and dry. Although that was a disappointment, breakfast was not our main priority. The view from the rooftop bar was amazing. We found the place to be nice, close to what we wanted to see and we would stay again (just plan on breakfast elsewhere).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: I stayed in this hotel for business a couple of times this year. The location is great for those needing to be close to campus (it is actually on campus). The rooms are clean and comfortable. Some of the decor is a bit dated, but that is to be expected over time. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice place. Would definitely be my choice for on campus lodging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Warner Robins; City: Warner Robins Georgia; Review: I stayed in this hotel while on business in the area. Overall, the stay was great. The rooms were nice, bed was comfortable. It was easy to get online and do my business I needed to complete. It is convenient to several restaurants. We didn't get a chance to use it, but the pool looked very nice. My ONLY complaint would be the maid who fixed the room before we came left an old memo pad of paper out - looked like the people before had put their wet glass on it and instead of changing it out, the maid just left it. But that is rather minor. I would definitely stay here again. And if you would like a little bakery treat - Wilson's Bakery is down the road a bit and has all sorts of homemade goods which were a treat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Tallahassee North I 10 Capital Circle; City: Tallahassee Florida; Review: I checked into this hotel yesterday for business stay in Tallahassee. I was greeted by Jit at the front desk. He was the best for being helpful, getting me settled and ensuring I was aware of the resources available to me in the hotel. This AM, I met Trecia who was also friendly, pleasant and eager to help and answer questions. As a matter of fact, the rest of the staff went out of their way for me. I truly have never been treated as well as I was at this hotel and I travel quite a bit. This is why the rating is so high - "Very Good". The lobby has been updated and looks nice. I didn't have a chance to eat there, but I did have a great cup of Starbucks. The drawback - the rooms are a bit dated and were clean. I am sure they will do a remodel soon as they have redesigned the lobby, etc....but that is a small negative. If the rooms had been a bit better, I would have rated it excellent. But I would definitely stay again - the location is good to get around quickly, easy to get into and out of and as I said before, the staff were the friendliest and most helpful of any hotel I have ever visited.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Six Flags; City: Lithia Springs Georgia; Review: I stayed at this hotel in early Dec for business. The hotel lobby was nice, staff was nice. The room itself was dated and had a strange layout but was a nice size. The floors did not seem clean. Bed was OK. Bathroom was OK - dated, but also didn't seem to have had the attention from the maid staff - the main areas were clean but the corners were dusty, easy to tell things had been missed. The breakfast in the morning was actually pretty good. I might consider staying here again, but it would not be my first choice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chattanoogan; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: Stayed at this hotel coming home from a business trip. The hotel is very nice for the most part. A few areas need some paint fixed, but that was mostly in the hallways. Our room was nice, clean with a comfortable bed. It is situated a little ways from the heart of downtown, but the free electric shuttle picks you up at its stop a block away and takes you downtown, so it isn't a problem. You could also walk if you like - it is about a mile to walk to the river. The staff was helpful and accommodating. The pool area and hot tub looked nice, but we didn't have a chance to swim. We got a deal on the breakfast buffet online so were not sure what to expect but it was very good - one of the nicer breakfast buffets I have seen. I will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield; City: Bakersfield California; Review: We stayed at this hotel while I was in town on business. The location is close to the expressway and there are several eating places within walking distance. The staff was great to deal with, very helpful and pleasant. The room was well kept, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was a nice plus. I would definitely stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Stuart; City: Stuart Florida; Review: This was a great hotel very convenient to the interstate. Cracker Barrel was right next door so if you were not into the Bistro selections you had options. The staff was friendly, the room was great - clean and comfortable - just what you hope for in a hotel. Will definitely stay again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center; City: Visalia California; Review: I stayed at this hotel for business and found it to be pretty nice. The staff was friendly, the lobby was nice, the room was nice. I felt it was spacious. We were on the club floor so the microwave and fridge were nice. Room set up to conduct business easily - easy to access internet, phone, etc.... Only complaint about the room really is that the mattresses were not that impressive - kind of "tacoed" you in the middle. I used the laundry facilities. They have nice front load washing machines/dryers, but the washing machines need to be cleaned - smelled of and had mildew around the edges (this is from people closing the doors and not allowing them to dry out). Would be good for the staff to check on this periodically and ensure they are cleaner. It did not stop me from using them though. The club lounge is pretty nice. The nightly snacks were not bad. The breakfasts were very good. It was nice to have access to small bottles of water and Starbucks coffee/cocoa. Overall nice stay. Would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Los Angeles LAX Century Boulevard; City: Los Angeles California; Review: We stayed one night here while waiting to fly out from LAX in the AM. This hotel is located very close to the airport, convenient to rental car returns with a few eating places nearby. Check in was very easy with friendly, helpful staff. The room was one of the nicest in this chain that I have stayed in - modern, clean. The fridge was nice addition. Although we didn't take any official tours, I noticed several would come to this location and pick you up - a plus in a city with legendary traffic jams. Would definitely stay again and recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Salinas Monterey; City: Salinas California; Review: Stayed for business. Typical lobby in the revised hotels, up to date. I didn't find the front desk as helpful as usual, in fact in the evenings no one was out front unless you stood out front. But it was minor. Biggest complaint is how small our room was compared to other properties. It was small and dated. But it was clean, the maid gave extra towels we asked for. Easy to get in and out (Location). I would stay again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St Louis; City: Maryland Heights Saint Louis Missouri; Review: I stayed at the Sheraton recently for a conference. I do not usually write long reviews, but this one needs to be written out. I tried to be fair about the experience.... The hotel overall is nice looking and appears to be kept up well for the most part. The meeting areas were nice, but a bit difficult to get from one place to another as you had to go outside (during cold weather, this was a problem) or walk all the way back up, through the lobby, down a long hall, etc... It is located in an area close to several nice eating places which you can easily walk to (they are right outside the hotel and part of the overall property). I was on a club floor and had access to the club lounge. This was a nice touch as you were able to get cold water or drinks, breakfast in the AM (which was pretty standard, but good) and evening appetizers (OK). The staff in the club lounge were friendly and there is a nice view of the lake from it. The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. Bathroom small, but really didn't matter to me. There was a small balcony I did not use due to the weather being cold. The wifi was in and out, but there was a ethernet wire in the room which was great and solved the issue. The cons: Housekeeping. Although my room was pretty clean (you could see dust around the shelving in the bathroom and around the corners but not a huge issue), dirty dishes (which were not mine) sat outside of it on the floor until the next day (and housekeeping was in the room next door when I came in, so I was surprised they did not pick these up). The second day, due to a business call I had to hang the privacy sign on the door until noon. I left and housekeeping was on the floor still. I was surprised to find my room three hours later had not been touched - apparently when they saw the privacy sign on the door, they didn't bother to check back. The next day, I came back to my room at 2 PM and no housekeeping (no sign was put on the door this day). I had to call the front desk and request it. To their credit, someone did come up but did a spotty job (left dirty cups and plates in the room clearly set off to the side to be taken out - I had to ask them to take the dirty dishes - must be some sort of issue for them..?). My friend was sent to a room which had not even been cleaned yet and had to be moved to another room. Her new "clean room" was great except there were hypodermic needles in the recycle container and she had to call the front desk a COUPLE OF TIMES to get this resolved (the desk clerk asked her "what to you want me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Hutchinson Island Oceanside Jensen Beach; City: Jensen Beach Florida; Review: This is a hotel very close to the beach with beautiful beach views. My family and I enjoyed ourselves. The rooms were clean with a good amount of space for the three of us. I had difficulty since I needed wired internet access and my first room was not wired properly/it wasn't working. The front desk staff immediately relocated me to a room since wired internet is necessary for my work. I would not hesitate to stay here again. The only con I would state is the food at the Tiki Bar was not great for what you paid for it and it takes a very long time to get it if there are several people around the pool area. But that really didn't change my mind about the stay overall. I would happily return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Harrisonburg; City: Harrisonburg Virginia; Review: I have not stayed at a Fairfield Inn in a long time. I saw the reviews & decided to try it when I was passing thru. I could not have been happier with the room. It was very clean & nice. The breakfast was pretty typical for this type of place but good. They kept the tables clean and replenished food. Would def stay again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel Suites; City: Cocoa Beach Brevard County Florida; Review: We stayed here in April as I had business in the area. The hotel is well used and well worn from what I imagine to be too many spring breakers. You do expect coastal hotels to have some wear but this was pretty worn. Complex is spread out into several buildings so be sure you know what/where you are booking. Room was average, not overly clean ( I would not walk barefoot on carpet). There was a very large space between bottom of door and floor so it was noisy. Door knob beat up so I used the deadbolt a lot. It is, however a great location with nice views. I love the beach, so was willing to risk staying here. The front desk was very friendly with check in. Good things: location, friendly Drawbacks: condition, cleanliness, old mattresses; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Harrison; City: Harrison Arkansas; Review: I stayed here on business. The front desk ladies were all very nice. When I realized I was not in a nonsmoking room, they switched me without a problem. Our new room was great. I only gave it four instead of five because there are smoking rooms which I really don't like since I am highly sensitive. But as long as you request nonsmoking, you will be fine. The breakfast was typical for a Hampton, good, basic and filling. Very clean. I would definitely stay again. One of the friendliest ones I have been to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Platinum Suites Fremantle; City: Fremantle Greater Perth Western Australia; Review: We needed a place for the night in Fremantle at the last minute. I emailed Vicki who was very helpful and prompt in her response to help my husband and I get a room. We arrived very late due to a late flight in. I was a little nervous as I had an email with instructions on getting to the room, but one never knows what to expect. It turns out I didn't need to worry. Vicki was true to her word and all her instructions were to the letter. We had no problem getting in to our room. The place was very nice and welcoming to this weary traveler. There was even a light left on to greet us. The room was very quaint and clean. I saw some reviews which mention the room was small as a negative, but we understood this is a specialty hotel/B&B. Large, sprawling rooms were not what we expected and should not be expected for this type of hotel, nor was it advertised this way. We thought the room was great. There was a comfortable bed, large closet, good size desk and nice TV. There was plenty of room for our luggage (and we had a lot). We didn't feel crowded. There was also a nice balcony which overlooked a small pool and the street. The the bed was comfortable, and the shower had a lovely rain/spa head or you could choose the shower wand. There were nice soaps/shampoos to use as well. The room also had a small fridge and tea was provided. There were glasses for use if you needed them. Breakfast was continental with several nice choices and the yogurt was terrific. Vicki was there and greeted us. She was very helpful to us in regards to finding our way around town, the best restaurants, and grocery stores. We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with her and could not have asked for a better hostess. We were sorry we had not come across the Platinum Suites sooner/were not staying longer. The location is across the street from the free bus which takes you directly into the main area of town (short distance) where there are shops and restaurants. I saw a couple of reviews mentioning the railroad tracks and the fact it is not directly on the beach. What needs to be understood is that none of the places we saw were directly on the water and all of the train tracks run the entire length of the beach on that side. One needs to understand the layout of the town. The location and free bus make it very easy to reach Bather's Beach. We felt the price was comparable to other places we had researched which looked (from the outside) rather rough. The Platinum Suites was very nice, exactly as described and has a lovely owner. We would definitely stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beach Retreat on Casey Key; City: Nokomis Florida; Review: My husband and I stayed here in September while we were doing some business in the area. We enjoyed or stay. The room we had was very clean (I am very picky) and had all we needed. We were in a room with a view of the beach and a separate kitchen. The desk personnel were very helpful and friendly with lot of suggestions for what to do or where to eat. This is a place where you do not get the "name brand" hotel experience but more of a personal, "Old Florida" kind of feel which we really enjoyed. They offer their own beach chairs and you can borrow books, videos, etc... There is a nice hammock. The sunsets are beautiful. The beach is really nice. We didn't visit the pool area. The only drawback was the people staying in other rooms gathered in the courtyard area and partied until later in the evening kind of loud a couple of nights. However, it was the weekend so we could not blame them, and to be fair, we didn't call anyone or complain about it. I am sure the hotel mgmt would have taken care of it for us if we had (just didn't want to rain on their parade but it made it a little difficult to sleep a couple of the nights). This really can happen almost anywhere you go. Overall, we liked the place. We will definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone who comes to the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Columbus; City: Columbus Georgia; Review: Hotel is older, no elevator if that is important to you. Very thin walls, can hear everything. Room has some wear on it. The check in clerk was very friendly. Their lobby is nice. I didn't eat at the hotel but their "typical " Courtyard restaurant looked clean and pleasant; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northfork (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monk: Season 1 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Riverside Boutique Resort; City: Vang Vieng Vientiane Province; Review: Here's what we enjoyed during our 4 Day stay: + Phenomenal views from the hotel room and the pool + Well maintained pool with great poolside service + Good breakfast with a great view + Staff were always smiling + Room was as expected + Location was wonderful Here's what we thought could have been improved: - We almost weren't able to purchase a beautiful Laos tapestry, because we requested the hanger that it was being displayed on. The staff were not keen to include this in the purchase and initially refused the purchase. (As it was not a small purchase, it would have been a loss for both us and the hotel). Only after insisting that we speak to management where we allowed to purchase the art. -Construction was occurring on all sides (outside) of the property and slightly blemished an otherwise serene environment General Recommendations: We recommend going across the bridge and having dinner at least one night at the restaurant (more like bamboo pads) floating on the river... you have to literally walk through part of the river to reach the dining area... unique experience with amazing food! Treks are great, but there is no need to book ahead of time. Overall: A fantastic experience... If you are going to visit Vieng Vang and have the cash, this is where you should be staying.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Marndadee Heritage; City: Saraphi; Review: Here's what we loved about our 2 day stay: + The hotel is an experience in and of itself + Beautiful setting with one of a kind rooms and the carefully manicured surrounding environment + Service is incredible + Romantic location + Photos, art, and architecture is stunning + Great place to forgot about the hustle and busy pace of city life + I was quite sick when I arrived and couldn't try out the food, but my wife said it was great Here's what we thought could be improved: - Nothing. Yes... it is far from most happening spots, but that's kind of the point. General Recommendations: Bring a loved one, a camera, and a book. Paradise for a short stay. Overall: If you aren't intent on staying downtown in Chiang Mai, you should really give the Marndadee serious consideration. For the right person or couple, this place could easily be one of your favorite spots in Thailand. We live in Thailand (outside Bangkok) and have visited Chiang Mai often...this is one of our favourite spots.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scent Hotel; City: Bophut Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: Here's what we enjoyed during our 1 Day/1 Night stay: + Gorgeous Room + Beautiful Pool + Fantastic Restaurant with amazing Breakfast + Private Backyard Beach with Waiter/Service + Great Music General Recommendations: Not much to do in the surrounding area...but there is no need. The hotel is a destination in and of itself. We stopped for a day after a one-week sailing trip and found it to be an amazing place to stay for a night or possibly two. Overall: Perfect stay for a day or two; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: September Huizhou Inn; City: She County Anhui; Review: Here's what we enjoyed during our 2 Day stay: + Non-touristy destination straight out of a romantic Chinese film + Extremely helpful owner with great English skills (she also has a famous cat) + Fantastic value for money + Beautiful architecture (especially the roofs) + Cozy downstairs bar with old-school charm/character Here's what we thought could have been improved: - The initial greeting area is a bit messy and could be initially off-putting... then again, it kind of adds to the unique and authentic feel of the property General Recommendations: Make friends with the owner... she is amazing! Ask her for recommendations, as there are some really great (aesthetically pleasing and historical) locations nearby to explore on foot. Overall: We highly recommend the location and the hotel (hard to call it a homestay, although the owner does give it a personal touch) to any and all of our friends going to this region of China.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Mansion Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: First off, please note that we are locals. (Although we live outside the city) Here's what we enjoy about this property + Unbeatable location in the middle of Chinatown + Great Jazz Bar with live music and prime location for people watching + Incredible value for money + Romantic and Enchanting Rooms + Wonderful Service Here's what we thought can be improved: - We haven't been in a few months, but there has been a distinctly off-putting smell in the past that permeates the upper floors (common space, not the rooms themselves) of the hotel. Fragrances were used in a vain attempt to mask the smell. General Recommendations: Spend some time at the Jazz bar in the evening. After enjoying some live music and a couple cocktails, stroll the streets and take in the intoxicating sights and smells. T & K seafood is something of a legend in the area and we highly recommend the grilled prawns with some Singha beer. There will most likely be a line to get a table, but it's worth the wait. Overall: If you are visiting Thailand, you should consider spending some time in Chinatown. Once you decide on a night or two in the city, Shanghai mansion is a must-stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Khao Sok Spa; City: Khao Sok National Park Surat Thani Province; Review: If you are going to Khao Sok, you really should stay on the reservoir lake in the National Park. It is beautiful there and we wish we would have stayed on the lake. That being said, this hotel is in great shape (for a 10 year old hotel) and the staff is wonderful, but the distance from the lake is far enough to be a big downer. Yes, it is close to the entrance of the National Park, but if you take a day trip on the lake (If you end up staying here, you should... the hotel will arrange for you) it is a one hour van ride to the starting point on the lake. Seeing how beautiful the lake is, we will stay on the lake in the future Here's what we enjoyed during our 3 Day stay: + Amazing Staff + Phenomenal Food (The Thai food is great and we live in Thailand) Must try the fried icecream if you eat here! + Great Jungle vibe away from it all + Welcome room and rooms are beautifully built Here's what we thought could have been improved: - Pool is clean, but the lounge chairs and elephant fountain could use some work/be upgraded.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Incipio Feather Case for HTC One Smartphone - Neon Blue; Brand: Incipio; Review: Awesome, high quality case. Everything you expect from Incipio. The surface is so smooth and looks high quality. Even if its a bit chunky it serves its purpose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One (M7) Screen Protector, Tech Armor High Definition HD-Clear HTC One (M7) Screen Protector [3-Pack]; Brand: Tech Armor; Review: High quality screen protector and very satisfied with it. It doesn's affect the touch sensitivity or HMI. I was skeptic about purchasing it, but I don't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UAG HTC One M7 Feather-Light Composite [SLATE] Military Drop Tested Phone Case; Brand: URBAN ARMOR GEAR; Review: Great case and eye-catcher. I like its durable and high quality feel and choice of materials. Only small downside is the aperture for the power/stand-by button. It feels kind of awkward and somehow rough to the touch. It will be better to have it uncovered with lip to touch directly the button or improve the surface of the button cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HTC One (M7 2013) Case, BoxWave® [BodySuit] Premium Textured TPU Rubber Gel Skin Case for HTC One (M7 2013); Brand: BoxWave; Review: I wasn't sure at first what case to choose of the many options out there. I wanted a slim and clear case to show the beauty of my phone and this nailed it. At first I was thinking it is nice and like every other case out there, but everybody who sees my phone are surprised about the case and say it is awesome. Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker Powerline+ Lightning Cable (6ft) Durable and Fast Charging Cable [Double Braided Nylon] for iPhone X / 8/8 Plus; Brand: Anker; Review: My original Anker cable was not functioning properly and it got replaced immediately by Anker. They have a great customer service and the replacement cable is working good until now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bamboo Sunglasses,100% Hand Made Wooden Sun Glasses,Men Women Wood glasses; Brand: WOODFUL; Review: These were the best of all of the wooden sunglasses I'd purchased. They sat symmetrically, the hinges were snug, stayed together, great color lenses, loved them. I sat them down on a counter while I placed a food order at a public pool, and they were stole by some little native kid. Common for my area. The next few pairs I ordered to replace them were junk. I feel the companies quality control sucks, but that's not the point of this review. The glasses pictured, as purchased, were freaking awesome. Not too large, nor too narrow. Loved them. Basically they made me look like a boss, like I had money, an underwear model, gave me 8 pack abs, and could smash all the poontang I wanted. Best glasses ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RAWWOOD Originals Wooden Polarized Bamboo Wood Sunglasses 100% Floating Wayfarer Shades; Brand: RawWood; Review: These were good glasses, but the wood frame around the lens cracked one day. No reason, I just put them on my head, and it cracked. I liked them, but seemed like cheep wood. I loved the pair, but not enough to order them again. For that price, I expected them to not just crack.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rene Rofe Women's Hollywood Chemise and G-String Set; Brand: Rene Rofe; Review: Fit me just as I wanted. stayed in place, good material.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenneth Cole Mens Dress Shirts Slim Fit Solid Chambray Spread Collar; Brand: ; Review: The first time I ordered this shirt, I got a non-iron, wrinkle free shirt. Loved it. After a few months, it was time for another one, I came to the order, chose the buy it again, and received an iron only shirt. After looking closer at the description in the page, it appears that the iron only shirt was the one that I should have received in the first place. So, accordingly, the second product was the one that I should have received, and the first product was the actual error. Therefore, the review is more of a review in lack of quality control, in that I should have received the shirt that I didn't want both times. However, i donlike the non-iron shirt better. Silly how that worked out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moonight Retro Underwire Chemise Bustier Sexy Lingerie Set with Gstring & Garters; Brand: Moonight; Review: Loved this. Fit me just right for all of my cross dressing adventures. Both male and females got a kick out of it. The straps are snug, stayed in place, and garders held the stalkings just right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wood Sunglasses made from Maple -100% polarized lenses in a wayfarer that floats; Brand: 4EST Shades; Review: These glasses didn't fit symmetrically on my head, and I couldn't adjust them so that they did. I took pictures and emailed the company, and let them know that I wanted a refund because they were crooked on my face, and my sons face, so it isn't just my head (I've bought plenty of glasses before). The company said they would send me a replacement pair at no cost. I was super-pumped, and looking forward to it. However...the next pair had the EXACT same issue..:( I didn't feel the need to ask the company for yet another refund, or pair of glasses. So, out of the two pairs, neither were put together well. I did like the carving on the side of the glasses, and had a really cool design. I just wish they were made with better quality control.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Avidlove Women Nightwear Lace Babydoll Strap Chemise Halter Lingerie; Brand: Avidlove; Review: Sexy outfit I like that it's two piece, and you can leave the top on, while taking the bottom off. Sometimes that's required when the kids are around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamgirl Women's Blushing Bride Scalloped Stretch Lace Garter Slip and Thong Set; Brand: ; Review: Fit well, did its job. It just spent more time on the floor than it did on the body. Good material, soft, sexy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Soft White Felt Plate Dividers 12-10", 24-6", 12-4.5" (Set of 48); Brand: Richards Homewares; Review: These worked very well to keep my plates safe. We drove on some very rough roads with our RV and I did not have a single chip in any plate; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex Simply Store 6-Cup Rectangular Glass Food Storage; Brand: Pyrex; Review: Love these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willow Tree Creche; Brand: Willow Tree; Review: Great addition to my set; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willow Tree hand-painted sculpted figures, Nativity, 6-piece set; Brand: Willow Tree; Review: Great addition to my set; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FoodSaver 11" x 16' Vacuum Seal Rolls with BPA-Free Multilayer Construction for Food Preservation, 2-Pack; Brand: FoodSaver; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willow Tree hand-painted sculpted figures, Shepherd and Stable Animals, 4-piece set; Brand: Willow Tree; Review: Great addition to my set; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Embassy; Review: I was skeptical about buying this purse/bag; so when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The quality is excellent, it's roomy enough for books if you are a student. Very good deal and I would not hesitate buying again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purse babe Premium Ultra Warm multi-color Winter Infinity Loop Snood Knit Scarf; Brand: Purse Babe; Review: These wraps are great! I live in Florida where we've been experiencing colder and windier weather. These keep my neck warm while I am outside doing car duty in the morning, and they look beautiful besides. Expect loads of compliments! Also, what's not to love about the price?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's Geneva Silicone Band Jelly Gel Quartz Wrist Watch Pink; Brand: Sanwood; Review: I love the look but the mechanism doesn't work properly. I have to mess with it to get it to work... But considering the price I'm not too bummed out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Women's Silicone Band Jelly Gel Quartz Wrist Watch Mint Green; Brand: Sanwood; Review: My daughter liked this so much I bought her one!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Womens Cassie; Brand: Vionic; Review: Another great shoe from this maker!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ripple Junction Grumpy Cat No Adult T-Shirt; Brand: Ripple Junction; Review: I LOVE IT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neleus Men's Long Sleeve Button Down Shirts; Brand: Neleus; Review: Nice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GuTe Classic Steampunk Blue Roman Mechanical Wrist Watch Skeleton Black Case/Strap; Brand: GLEIM; Review: Its a cool watch, but is small and nothing like the picture.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KIOP Men's Luxury Fashion Faux Leather Mens Blue Ray Glass Quartz Analog Watches; Brand: KIOP; Review: Horrible; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: COCOTINA Men's Fashion Leather Band Wrist Watch Quartz Watch (Black); Brand: COCOTINA; Review: cool!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GOHUOS Men's Leather Strap Stainless Steel Sport Analog Quartz Wrist Watch Brown; Brand: GOHUOS; Review: Cool!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pier Sixty Six Hotel Marina; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: stayed on the 3rd floor of the tower. Although the hallway to our room felt a little tight, the beds were extreemly comfortable. Balcony to rock rooftop view was just silly, probably only there for smoking in a non-smoking room. Charges for parking, use of business center, and even local phone call access was unexpected. Plan accordingly, or your bill will be much higher than expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn and Cottages; City: Sevierville Tennessee; Review: We stayed in a cabin that slept 4 (queen bed and pull out couch) for 4 days/3 nights. Couldn't have asked for more! The main house has a bath in every room. They have 4 cozy cabins down a small lane just next a meadow away from the main house, and a whole seperate victorian home available in addition to the main house. Truely a pleasure to stay there. Homemade everything from fantastic breakfast to afternoon tea to evening snacks. They would even deliver breakfast baskets to your cabin if you wanted to just laze about the morning. I personally loved the breakfast porch even though the diningroom was beautiful. Grounds were gardens with mountain views. Staff was like visiting favorite family and friends from the moment we arrived. Sorry to have to leave to come home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lookout Lodge Resort; City: Islamorada Florida Keys Florida; Review: Rooms are somewhat smaller than they appear in photo, but land in keys limits everything. Really liked being able to BBQ on site on night. The marina was gorgeous at night lit up. Accessible to all sorts of night life. Would go back again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando Airport Florida Mall; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Actually very happy when we stayed for good night to catch an early morning flight. Very welcoming and friendly. And grabbed a quick onsite breakfast bite before heading to airport. Flew back in following week and stayed in the same spot, mostly because we knew where it was located and we knew we would be late night and didn't want to try to find something unfamiliar. Problem was that electricity was completely out in our room. Used our phone flashlight to see around. You would think they would have said something, anything when we checked in and got our keys, however they did not. We used house phone to call and let them know, and they told us yes we know the electric is out. Electric actually came on in about half an hour or so, but room still smelled and felt stale because there had been no air of any kind on and it was damp outside. Also toilet did not flush. Left to use restroom at nearby restaurant. Just not impressed for this night in anyway.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Drift Hotel; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: Everything was somewhat of a challenge. The room was continuously musty for the whole 4 day stay, even with spraying all surfaces with Lysol heavily twice daily. Bed, chairs, curtains, and a/c unit. The rooms have undergone a remodel, but everything has a layer of construction dust since it is still going on in other rooms. I do not think the remodel was thought out well, although the bedroom is fine and functions, the bathroom is another matter. There is no vent fan in the bathroom to remove any steam from the shower, so you shower with the window open. There is also no sort of soapdish whatsoever in the shower itself, so you put your shampoo, conditioner, soap or any other actual shower needs on the floor on a washcloth? The sink in the bathroom looks good, but function wise is unusual, there is no countertop space to put any toiletries. So applying make up or using any hair products is interesting as you must hold everything or put a hand towel in the sink to use the sink itself as a countertop. The hot water heater water temperature must be set way too high, the hot water will and actually did scald the top of 1 foot when turned water up to adjust temp and it is difficult to adjust once the water is on because you cannot reach the water control valve without having to reach through the water stream. They bill (and charge) themselves as a “bed and breakfast”, which consists of two small boxes of cereal and Styrofoam bowls, a few crackers with jelly, two juices, two Styrofoam cups and two coffee pods to make coffee. You will have to go to the office and ask for milk for the cereal. You will also have to ask to have it re-stocked daily, if you actually use it. Ice is only available through the management office in small bags, so once the office is closed, there is no ice for in the evenings. There are only about eight parking spaces for the total of 24 rooms. There were cigarette butts on the walkways and stairs never swept or cleaned up during the four days day. The vacuum cleaner and mop buckets sat in the hallway just outside the room for the entire four-day stay. The staff themselves were unbelievably cheerful and friendly.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: My Descent Into Death: A Second Chance at Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Howard Storm Page; Review: Aloha, I had borrowed the book from a friend and was so inspired by it , I ordered my own copy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (Spanish) (Spanish Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Good read, but then I haven't found one of his books I did not like.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hello Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: Wonder book, Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Secrets; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Jayne Ashford Page; Review: Nice book, I enjoyed it very much; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Bible; Author: Liora Rosenman; Review: I really enjoyed the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Split Second; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: It was a hard to put down book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Timely Alibi; Author: Visit Amazon's Ilsa Mayr Page; Review: It was a good book. makes you think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book of James; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen J. Green Page; Review: It was different, I enjoyed reading it very much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trail of Broken Wings; Author: Visit Amazon's Sejal Badani Page; Review: This was a book that makes you think about different cultures and the way they handle difficult family issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy To Read: Washington State Map; Author: Visit Amazon's Rand McNally Page; Review: Very useful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Sister: A Novel (P.S.); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Gail Hansen Page; Review: Very good book, just when you have it figured out off it goes in a different direction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Do No Harm;Benjamin Davis Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's A. Turk Page; Review: Shows just how hard and how long it takes to fight the professionals and the insurance companies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hummingbird Wizard (The Annie Szabo Mystery Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Blevins Page; Review: It was a joy to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Chapters: How Famous Authors Died; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Bernhard Page; Review: It was interestingand well presented.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Buried Book; Author: Visit Amazon's D. M. Pulley Page; Review: It is a can't put it down kind of book. I enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dressmaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Alcott Page; Review: I could hardly put this book down. It was an attention grabber from the first page to the last. Thank you!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders, Second Edition (Model Railroader Books: Essentials); Author: Visit Amazon's Lou Sassi Page; Review: It is a well written book, geared for a little more experienced scenery maker than me. The pictures are very helpful. I plan on trying my first project tomorrow,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Sullivan Page; Review: It was so easy to immerse myself totally in the story. I found myself reading far into the early morning not wanting to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Center Point Large Print); Author: Mark T Sullivan; Review: It was so easy to immerse myself totally in the story. I found myself reading far into the early morning not wanting to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Low Tide; Author: Visit Amazon's John D. MacDonald Page; Review: Wonderfully done. The characters are well developed and the way he describes the settings puts you right in the thick of things.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nighthawk (The NUMA Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Another wonderful Cussler book. Lots of action, exciting plot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strange Medicine: A Shocking History of Real Medical Practices Through the Ages; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Belofsky Page; Review: Very well researched, easy to read. Glad that I don't live back in those days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rip Tides; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: Well written!! Just when you think you have the killer figured out things change and you pick another killer out, to be fooled again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Maiden; Author: Visit Amazon's B.D. Smith Page; Review: It is an exciting book with a believable plot. It was Very well written. I would love a sequel. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bright Orange for Shroud; Author: Visit Amazon's John D. MacDonald Page; Review: Another hit by my favorite author. Full of action and well developed characters. I get a want to go sailing and see all the places the book takes us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gray and Guilty Sea: A Garrison Gage Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Nolte Page; Review: It is a well written book, I'll of twists and turns. The characters are well developed and show a lot of emotion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Lava; Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Neal Page; Review: As one who lives in Hawaii, this book is pretty much on about Island life, also a good who done it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident; Author: Visit Amazon's Donnie Eichar Page; Review: A well researched look at a longtime mystery. I especially liked the pictures. It made it even more real and thought provoking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imhotep; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Dubs Page; Review: I enjoyed this book thoroughly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow in August (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Texasville (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dinner Rush (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ararat (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Agenda (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Women in Love (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: November Moon (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Statement (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast Runner (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uprising (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harrison's Flowers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Washington Heights (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Divorce (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heaven (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Business of Fancydancing (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Defying Gravity (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of April (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guys (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Accidents (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elephant (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hysterical Blindness (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Live From Baghdad (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Wings (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Conversations About One Thing (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Our Song (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fourth Angel (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Attila (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Soldier's Girl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Paradise (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manito (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marion Bridge (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way Home (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Off the Map (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Saddest Music in the World (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Winter of Fire (Point); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherryl Jordan Page; Review: Book was in new condition an amazing read Recommended for all ages was nice to find it again after 10 years and get a chance to read it again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loved by the Dragon Collection (Dawn of the Dragons); Author: Visit Amazon's Vivienne Savage Page; Review: First time reading this type of book. Loved it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Auctioned To The Dragon: BBW Dragon Shifter Romance Standalone (Wild Shifters) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley Hunter Page; Review: I made it through chapter three and had to quit. It switched perspectives too much and the romance was extremely childish. I read the reviews to see if i should give it another chance and was shocked to see so many 5*s. None of them have any informtion about the book, except what you read in the introduction. Then they said they got free copy for their review. Such a disappointment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: An Adult Fairytale Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Vivienne Savage Page; Review: Love the differences from the original while still keeping true to beauty and the beast! Fully recommend this to everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Goblin King (Fairy Tale Heat) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lidiya Foxglove Page; Review: I loved this book! The strength of the heroine is what really did it for me. I also really enjoyed seeing the relationship build between her and the king.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fragments of your Soul; Author: Visit Amazon's E. S. Erbsland Page; Review: Very enjoyable and truly liked the development of the characters and their affections for each other. Fully recommend to all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fragments of your Soul (The Mirror Worlds Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's E. S. Erbsland Page; Review: Very enjoyable and truly liked the development of the characters and their affections for each other. Fully recommend to all; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fury 2014; Brand: ; Review: Excellent movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Randolph Scott Roundup - 6 Classic Westerns: A Lawless Street, The Tall T, Decision At Sundown, Buchanan Rides; Brand: Randolph Scott; Review: These are a few of Scott's greatest movies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McQ; Brand: John Wayne; Review: Great Wayne movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trumbo; Brand: Bryan Cranston; Review: Good movie good story cranstons a genius; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection; Brand: Clint Eastwood; Review: Great old movies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conagher VHS; Brand: Sam Elliott; Review: Good movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World War III VHS; Brand: David Soul; Review: Good movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Dance with Dragons; Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: This is my 2nd time reading this book series. From th first time to the 2nd and maybe a 3rd.out has always been an EPIC read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matched; Author: Allyson Braithwaite Condie; Review: What a wonderfully well written book. I wasn't sure a first that I would read it, but I'm so glad I did. I will be giving it to my teen to read next. I know she will love it as much as I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prodigy; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Lu Page; Review: Great read. Cannot wait for the 3rd book. Great plot, love angst. Perfect YA book. Good to share with tween/teens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reborn (The Born Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tara Brown Page; Review: Was so good! I laughed, I cried and I felt for every character in this book. Brava! Hope to read more from this author. The technical writing was a little rough, but the storyline was amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Fallen Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: This book took me longer to read then the others. I'm kind of upset about the distance between the characters again. They need some time together. They always seem at odds with each other over something.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: ; Review: My 14 year old gave me this book. I hate to read sad stories but I am so glad I did. The innocent love and loss was so heart wrenching. I loved it from start to finish. I read it in just 2 days. I cannot wait for the movie. Me my daughter and a box of Kleenex will be center row. Love the casting. Hansel Elgort was a perfect choice for Augustus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: Loved every minute of this book. Laughed, sighed and cried. Sad to end the series. Cannot wait to see the movies!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forsaken: Fall of Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's Keary Taylor Page; Review: EBook was missing a whole section about her fate. It was very confusing reading the beginning of book 3 and her talking about her prophecy when it wasn't mentioned at all in the previous book. I'm hoping it was the transition from book to ebook and not the error of the author. Otherwise a decent read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of Eight; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Wright Page; Review: I am listening to the audio book and reading when I cannot. It has been very slow and I am getting tired of Frey being so weak and in the dark about everything. Her blacking out every 5 seconds and repeating things over and over and over its getting a little aggravating. I'm waiting for it to get better. The first book was very interesting, but it seems to be dragging on forever. Like a big filler before something exciting happens. I am on chapter 7 and feel like I want to shut it off. :/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Marked (Supernatural Prison); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaymin Eve Page; Review: One of the best supernatural stories Ive read in a while. I felt it was unique as these types of books can be. Plus it wasn't one of those..omg he's so hot and he ripped my clothes off sexy smut books. This actually has a story line to it, which I do appreciate it. And the story line is about the same characters from book to book. The characters are fun and some of them are developed and you really enjoy reading about them and their story lines. I really enjoyed this series so much I read it 3 times. :) I cannot wait to see what you bring us next with Max! Keep 'em coming!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Mystics: Supernatural Prison #2 (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaymin Eve Page; Review: Loved the 2nd book in this series! I read this series 2 times I liked it so much! If you like bad ass, smart mouthed kick ass female Supes, this book is for you. Not to mention her Quads and BFFs the Compasses. I won't go all into details, but just recommend this book to anyone who like supernatural story lines. You'll love this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Mated: Supernatural Prison #3 (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaymin Eve Page; Review: I loved it! I gobbled the book down in 2 days flat! I love the characters. I love how strong Jessa is and I love the Compasses and their devotion to their Jessa! I love how the story unfolded and how you gave us another story to come with Maximus. I was very sad when it was the end of the book until I read that little tidbit. I can't wait to see what happens with him and his reactions to his surprise when he goes home to Stratford. Thanks for a great story! Keep 'em coming! I definitely recommend this book series! If you love Supernatural kick ass, smart mouthed bad ass Supes these books are for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Court of Nightfall (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Karpov Kinrade Page; Review: I read this book thru, it was decent. I am reading the ebook version. There are some errors here and there, and usually I can ignore and go on reading the stories. However when a whole plot/section of the book is missing that does become a problem. I'm on the 2nd book and they keep talking about the main character's friends being kidnapped, a scar she received on her hand from some poison, um well its not in this book, at least the ebook version I received. Someone may want to look into that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Thorns and Roses; Author: MAAS SARAH J.; Review: I loved The Throne of Glass series so much that I was it couldn't be topped. Not saying that this one was better but just as great I think. I kept reading the blurbs about it listening to the ebook sample and I just couldn't convince myself to read it yet. But as I was between series I decided to finally read it and I am glad I did. I really enjoyed reading it a.d devoured it in a day and a half between reading an listening to it. On to book 2....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touched - The Caress of Fate (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Elisa S. Amore Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. I gobbled it up in two days. The only thing that was left unsaid was about Peter....?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CROWN-HEIR PB; Author: Visit Amazon's Kiera Cass Page; Review: Ok I will amend as I go on, but (spoilers) I hate the fact that she is loving on Erik. Cannot like it period! Yep flipped to the end because I couldn't stand it any more. I hated the ending, hated the "no romance" feel between her and all of them except Kile. Seemed to me she should have ended up with them. Sucked! What a way to kill the romance & the end of the series for me!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (Court of Thorns and Roses); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah J Maas Page; Review: I wasn't sure at first if I would like this book but oh my God as it went on and on I loved it more and more!! I just finished it and I want to read it again maybe even the first book and then the second one and just to devour it again. I'd love to twist I love the fact that her sisters were more involved I liked how Feyre grew as a person and pulled herself up and the likes the person she became. Loved Maas' Throne of Glass series so much I've read it twice. I will definitely keep watching Maas as she continues to spin these wonderful stories. Bravo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Descension (The Mystic Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's B. C. Burgess Page; Review: I loved it, bring some tissues though bc it is a tear jerker near the end. I was balling my eyeballs out, but to be honest I cry at commercials so that may or may not be a good enough reason for you. lol But I really enjoyed the characters, my only qualm was the quick relationship between Quin and Layla. Its kind of unbelievable. If Layla was a bit more skeptical, or a bit more apprehensive of Quin I would have believed their storyline a more. Otherwise it is a great start to a series, and plan to continue reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (Guardian Trilogy #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Laury Falter Page; Review: Enjoyed the book. I am not sure if I will continue the series but this was a good start to one. It was a little slow and the relationship was a little awkward, who knows may read the next book if I find myself with nothing else to do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kissed: The Thorn Chronicles Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Loth Page; Review: I really really enjoyed this book. It was so refreshing to read a non vampire non ware book. I liked the characters and the plot kept me guessing as to what they were who they were and who would end up with who. Great read and will definitely recommend and continue to read the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Different Stars (Kricket); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy A. Bartol Page; Review: I liked this book, liked how Kricket is found how she is strong and fights back for her own life and her own decisions. I love her snarkiness (is that a word). This book made me laugh and made me root for Kricket. Off to read book 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea of Stars (Kricket); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy A. Bartol Page; Review: Really enjoying this series. I love the characters the action and the surprises along the way. I am excited to read book 3 to see where Kricket and Trey end up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruin and Rising (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Leigh Bardugo Page; Review: I was blown away with this series. I laughed I cried and rooted for Alina and Mal the whole way through. I loved the depth of the characters, I even loved the Darkling. There are soo many things I could say but the one that is most important. Pick it up and read it! You won't regret it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: Book grabbed me from the very beginning. This is the first book I've read from this author and I really thought the characters were well developed and deep. The plot is also well developed and I cannot wait to move onto the next book in the series. I loved Evie and Owen's relationship and how she brings him out of his shell and how she makes him braver. I even like Mancini and the King. How the queens poisoner took to Owen was also very special in the book. I definitely recommend this book series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King's Traitor (Kingfountain); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: This was such a good book series. I was not to happy with the events of the 2nd book in regards of Owens future..but I believe I was satisfied with the ending. It's not what I wanted, but I can appreciate Owens situation. I'm glad that the author left a note after the epilogue on the reason why he did what he did. It made me feel better that he acknowledged my feelings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saven Deception (The Saven Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Siobhan Davis Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. So much so I am going to read it again. :) I have not moved onto book 2 yet, but I am ready to so that means a re-read. :) I really liked the plot, its very different from your usual dystopian books where we are the bad guys. Sadie the main character was very relateable. The description of their world and the underwater world was nicely done. The dystopian element along with the sci fi was also nicely brought together in the plot. The love between Sadie & Logan is sweet, and reading the description of the next book, will not be without its issues. I am hoping as I read on the two will overcome the odds and end up together. Definitely a good read and I would recommend highly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah J Maas Page; Review: Love this boom series. I am sooo happy she decided to write another book or 2 I believe I read on a website somewhere. This series is so amazing. The narrator for the audio book makes the characters leap into your mind and really makes them come to life. I cannot wait to see where Maas takes us....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Guardians: The Legacy of the Key (Ancient Guardian Series, Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's S. L. Morgan Page; Review: Very good guilty pleasure. Bought the audio book as well. The narrator was awful. Made Levi and his family sound like prigs (a self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as if superior to others), the narration in between characters was so fake sounding...for example LeVIs expreSSION was SO... Im like do you have to emphasize every word up at the end of the word? Very annoying! Now the book, on the other hand, was a good read. I liked the romance, the plot and the fantasy of the book. Read book, skip the add on audiobook. ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mosaic (Reliquary); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Fine Page; Review: I loved this series! I am praying this isn't the end of Asa and Mattie's story. I'd love to see a book abt her growth and their relationships growth. I totally stumbled across this series and then I realized I had read two of her series before...so I knew I would love it! I can see the growth in Fines writing and I will be following her books more closely now. i have kindle unlimited so I read these for free..but loved them so much I bought the series and their audiobooks. <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reliquary; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Fine Page; Review: I really loved this book. I read for free on my Amazon Prime membership, but I loved it so much I went ahead and purchased the ebook & the audiobooks. (which I did buy the rest of the series as well) I really loved the characters, the magic and the chemistry between the characters. Mattie & Asa of course were my favorite characters. Now that I've read all 3 books I can only hope that the author is going to write more about these two characters. They are great together. I did purchase a few other books by this same author and I was also very happy with those purchases. The other book series were as good as this one. If you like this series you will enjoy her others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sword and The Seven Stones (Diamond) Book 1 - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Rouillard Page; Review: Narrator sounded like his nose was plugged up the whole book. I couldn't really get into it because it was so distracting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Stand (The Black Mage Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel E. Carter Page; Review: Loved this series. What a rollercoaster ride. I laughed I cried and I rooted for the characters the whole way through. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Impossible Vastness of Us; Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Young Page; Review: I loved it, every bit. The emotional journey that these 3 main characters (and the mom too) went through was very touching and very relatable. I've read this book two times. Once I gobbled it down and then slow enough to cry laugh and be happy with the ending...bc the ending is whatever I want it to be. Great author....loved her other book. If you can read her 'Into the Deep' series. You will be happy you did!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Broken Rules; Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Lauren Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading about Em & Jaxon's friendship and budding relationship. The characters were so relatable and I could totally relate to both sides; His and Hers. I'm really happy with the ending and I'm happy with how their relationship evolved.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is Falling (The Falling Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ginger Scott Page; Review: I loved it! This book is about a girl who has some serious traumatic issues but is still willing to try to live her life. Brought out of her shell by Nate she blossoms and is able to live without guilt. It's a really sweet romantic book and I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iPhone X/XS Battery Charging Case, ZeroLemon iPhone X/XS 4000mAh Slim Juicer Extended Battery Rechargeable Case for iPhone X/XS; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Great life! I went from having to charge the factory battery in the middle of the day every day to 3 1/2 days between charges. The only complaint that I can come up with is that the case gets dirty easy. However, it cleans up easy too. Little dish soap and a bit of rubbing and it looks great again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zerolemon Travel External Battery Charger for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 / Galaxy S4 I9500; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Works like it should, it charges the battery. Takes the extended battery for the S3 along with the regular one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S5 Screen Protector, Tech Armor High Definition HD-Clear Samsung Galaxy S5 Film Screen Protector [3-Pack]; Brand: Tech Armor; Review: I've used better. Don't go on well, tend to come off too easy. Wasted two of them trying to get them positioned correctly and having to pull them up. Ordered the ones from Zagg. I've used them several times on phones before and I like them much better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ZAGG InvisibleShield Original Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S5; Brand: ZAGG; Review: I bought some cheaper ones for my wife's S5 and within a week bought this one. I've used the InvisibleShield screen protectors for as long as I can recall. They are the best out there. The stay on better and you cannot scratch them. I've tries, it does not happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ballistic Urbanite Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Retail Packaging - Gray/White; Brand: Ballistic; Review: Case isn't bulky, but adds a lot of protection. I also have the wireless charging back on my phone (it adds a little thickness) and I was able to still get this case on without too much trouble. The OtterBox Commuter does not work well with the wireless charging back. You can't get the S-Pen out. I like the front lip that will protect the screen if it were to fall flat. The main body is a little slippery (more so than the phone itself), but not too bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Micro USB Cable, Rankie 3-Pack (1ft, 3ft,; Brand: JETech; Review: Work great so fat. Only time will tell long term durability.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Fixed Blade Knife [31-001066]; Brand: Gerber; Review: It was a knock off fraudulent knife with the name of sniper imprinted on side sold as a GERBER- bear grylls made to look like BG knife and in fake GERBER box.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gerber LMF II Survival Knife, Black [22-01629]; Brand: Gerber; Review: Excellent outdoor survival knife. Sharp out of box,thick heavy duty blade.fast shipping. Good GERBER QUALITY.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Timer 152OT Sharpfinger 7.1in Stainless Steel Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with 3.3in Clip Point Skinner Blade and Sawcut; Brand: Old Timer; Review: Quick shipping, item as described .very pleasant experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith & Wesson Special Tactical CKTACBSD Liner Lock Folding Knife Partially Serrated Drop Point Blade; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Review: Quick shipping, item as described .very pleasant experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boker Magnum Compact Rescue Knife; Brand: Boker; Review: Great little knife for carry, with all the rescue features. Sharp out of the box. Seller was correct on disciption of knife. Fast delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MTECH USA Camping Axe, Two-Tone Blade, Black Rubberized Handle; Brand: MTECH USA; Review: Quick shipping, item as described .very pleasant experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schrade SCHF16 7in High Carbon; Brand: Schrade; Review: Quick shipping, item as described .very pleasant experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia River Knife & Tool Ryan Model 7 Partially Serrated w/ Desert Tan Zytel Handles; Brand: Columbia River Knife & Tool; Review: Quick shipping, item as described .very pleasant experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Bear Grylls Scout Knife, Serrated Edge, Drop Point [31-000754]; Brand: Gerber; Review: Another good GERBER Quality knife. Fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CRKT M16-13ZE Folding Pocket Knife, Serrated Edge; Brand: Columbia River Knife & Tool; Review: Super knife .just what I expected from CRKT. Seller had correct description. Fast delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Streamlight TLR-1 HPL; Brand: Streamlight; Review: Excellent brightness, bought for assault riffle use due to size, not handgun. Good quality Led is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boker Plus Pocket Bowie Knife; Brand: Bker; Review: Great knife, sharp from box, good sheath, seller had right discription.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MTECH XTREME USA MX-8027A TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE 5" CLOSED; Brand: MTECH USA; Review: For the price a good work knife. Fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Partisan Nano, Black G10 Handle, Plain, Sheath; Brand: Bad Blood; Review: Excellent knife for the price, sharp,sturdy, feels great in the hand and the kydex sheath is cool. Fast shipping.sellers discription was correct.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Blades Big Rock Fixed Blade Fixed Blade, Serrated Edge, Box; Brand: Gerber; Review: Nice knife. Feels good in hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Steel 201011 Drop Pt. Spike 53Nccz; Brand: Cold Steel; Review: Great knife, fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: kate spade new york Cedar Street Maise Satchel; Brand: ; Review: This is a very nice bag as I expected. Really love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ECCO Men's Helsinki Oxford; Brand: ; Review: The package was arrived late. But the shoes perfectly fit for my feet and very comfortable. Really love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Men's Portland 2 Easy Slip-On; Brand: ; Review: The quality is very good but seems a little bit small for my feet. Next time should consider to buy a larger one. Except of this, others work perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: kate spade new york Cedar Street Small Elissa Shoulder Bag; Brand: ; Review: This is what I want! I llike the design. And the quality is very good. I didn't look at the size when I bought it. But luckily, it still meets my request.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Men's ML574 Pennant Pack Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I really love it. I feel very comfortable when I'm wearing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WL574 CORE PLUS-W Lifestyle Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: The colour is better then the picture. Really love the shoes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Plaza Solid Single Breasted Wool Blended Overcoat; Brand: ; Review: The quality is very good. But it seems too large..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Levi's Men's 559 Relaxed Straight Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: very suitable for my friend. And he loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Feather-Edge Reversible Belt; Brand: ; Review: My friend loves it. Not sure after a long time, it will still be good as it is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Genius of Birds; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Ackerman Page; Review: Such a great read for anyone with an interest in biology and birds! The author is very knowledgeable and writes in such a way that will keep you entertained.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling; Author: Visit Amazon's Meathead Goldwyn Page; Review: This book does a great job of explaining the science behind barbecuing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer; Author: Visit Amazon's Siddhartha Mukherjee Page; Review: I'm not a huge reader, but I was wanting to learn more about the medical field and heard this book was a must read. I was pleasantly surprised at the wealth of information in this book and how well it was laid out. I'll admit, I did not finish the entire book, but what I read was very good. It's long, but if you're curious about the history of cancer, this is a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Children of Odin: The Book Of Northern Myths; Author: Visit Amazon's Padraic Colum Page; Review: Very cool stories!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vegetable Butcher: How to Select, Prep, Slice, Dice, and Masterfully Cook Vegetables from Artichokes to Zucchini; Author: Visit Amazon's Cara Mangini Page; Review: This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is wanting to learn several ways to prep both common and uncommon vegetables, and anyone who is looking to expand their culinary knowledge of vegetables in general! I refer to this book any time I'm looking to try a new vegetable or when I get bored of recipes I already know. Every recipe I've tried in this book is well thought out and delicious. I'm planning to try stuffed whole artichokes tomorrow night with my wife--I can't wait!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chippewa Men's 8" Steel Toe EH 20086 Lace Up Boot; Brand: Chippewa; Review: Best boots ever. I realize that the soles of these boots are the same used in U.S marines tactical boots, 'Vibram'!! It is known for its durability long use. Exellent cutting and sewed perfectly. The boots are better than in the picture. Worry free..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritage Gloves Extreme Winter Glove; Brand: Heritage Performance Gloves; Review: Very nice feeling using the gloves for motorcycling. But does not really repel rain water. My hands are still wet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heritage Gloves Extreme Winter Glove; Brand: Heritage Performance Gloves; Review: Very nice feeling using the gloves for motorcycling. But does not really repel rain water. My hands are still wet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: kilofly Multi-purpose Seamless Headwear Bandanas Mixed Set Value Pack [Set of 8]; Brand: kilofly; Review: Very nice material..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Martens Women's 1460; Brand: ; Review: Excellent!! Product arrived sooner than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Martens Women's 1460; Brand: ; Review: Excellent!! Product arrived sooner than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Stradey Park Hotel Spa; City: Llanelli Carmarthenshire Wales; Review: O stayed at this hotel last week in order to business and it was very good. The badroom is good, the shower too. The cleaning is ok and the breakfast is quite good. As the company booked it, I'd prefer to stay in a hotel where there is a frigobar. I really missed it. There were not so many options to dinner at the hotel. The menu could be better too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton San Diego Bayfront; City: San Diego California; Review: I strongly recommend this hotel. The location is pretty nice, it is possible go walking to Gaslamp. The view is beautiful, there are a lot of options of restaurants, swiming pools. If I've chance I'd like to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H4 Hotel Solothurn; City: Solothurn; Review: It was the second time that I stayed in this hotel. I stayed in the corner room, which the view is very nice. It is possible see the river and the church, that is beautiful. The statff is kind and the restaurant has good options to have dinner. There is a wine and mushroom which is very good! The breakfast has a lot of options of bread, cheese, teas and iogurts. The room and the hotel is very clean. But, I needed to ask for replacing soap and shampoo because it has finished in the third day. The air conditioner works very well and the bed in confortable. If I need to come back to Solothurn, I´d like to stay in the same hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela; City: Alajuela Province of Alajuela; Review: I´ve spent 4 days in this hotel. It is very close to San Jose airport, 10 dolars is enough to pay the taxi, if you won´t wait for the transfer. The staff is kind and the room service is very fast. There are a lot of variety of fruits, breds, cereals, cookies, teas and milk during the breakfast. The apartment is really clean and the bed is wonderful!! The air conditioner could be stronger but it is ok. It is good to have dinner and lung into the hotel. The menu has good options and the price is ok. Very close of the hotel there is a (very) small mall, which contains other restaurants, that could be another option to dinner. If I come back to San Jose, I´m sure that I´ll stay in this hotel again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Narada Boutique Hotel Hangzhou; City: Hangzhou Zhejiang; Review: O stayed ar this hotel due to business in Hangzhou. I spent 6 night. To be possible fall sleep you need take a pill. Then foi must close all the Windows because the noisy from the street is very high. The que conditioner did not work. The same happen with other two collegues who stayed um other two rooms um differents floors. Everyone smoke in everywhere, i2r does not matter if there is the advertisement for no smoking. I though it very dangerous because the hotel has carpet onthe corridors and into apartments. It is possible listen the noisy from the other apartments, even during a normal conversation. The doors are heavy and when someone close it is possible feel it. The breakfast is pretty good with Bread,cheese, iogurt, fruits and a motor chinese typical food. Almost noone speak in English. There is an Wallmart near by, but you must pay um cash. They do not accept credit card.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Providence Seekonk Inn; City: Seekonk Massachusetts; Review: I spent one week on this hotel. It is very close to Walmart, Target, TJMAX, Friday 's and other good options to buy some stuff and have dinner. It is almost 1h and a half from Boston. The staff is kind, the Internet works properly and the breakfast is good. The apartment' size is ok and the bed is pretty confortable. The restrom should be renewed, but is fine for one week. If needed to return tô this City, I would stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel; City: North Haven Connecticut; Review: I stayed in this hotel 4 nights. I was by the manager who is Brazilian, she was very polite, she gave us a lot of tips about the city. There is an Outback in the same square, very close to the hotel. The apartment is pretty good mainly the bed, is pretty soft I'd like to stay more days 9nly to sleep more in this amazing bed! The breakfast is too bad. They offered the same menu all days long. I bought other things in the supermarket. I kept it in the frigobar. If needed to stay in this hotel, it will be a pleasure, considering that I will buy my own breakfast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Chartres; City: Chartres Eure et Loir Centre Val de Loire; Review: I've stayed in this hotel twice because the company where I Was workig Was very close. It is ok enough to stay 5 days, no more then it and considering that you must have a lot of work to do during the day until sleep because there is nothing to do or other places behind it. The staff is kind but very, very limited to speak English, even in the restautant where there is one guy who speaks a little bit. The air conditioner was not working, I needed turn it on because inside the apartment was very hot, even during the winter. There is good menu in the restaurant and the breakfast is pretty good, a lot of types of bread and fruits. In the nest time I intend to rent a car to go around for relaxing after working.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Summerville Beach Resort; City: Porto de Galinhas Ipojuca State of Pernambuco; Review: My family and I had a wonderful week at Summerville. A pretty nice guy called Cleiton was in charge ti received and delivered us in our room, 277. The view was amazing! Even it was near the pool and the bar it was located in a very silence area and it was possible to see the beach. The meals were pretty nice, with good options for kids also to adults. Natural juices and fruits and very sweets candies!! YUMMY, YUMMY!! The shower was a little problem. It was not working so well, it was difficult to find the right temperature to stay warm, or it was so hot or very cold. On last Monday there was no water to take shower. When I asked to the receptionist she kindly explained about the issue and it was fixed in the same night. Some guests were really ungry about it but honestly I did not think that it was a real problem. The staff was pretty kind. I really hope to return back to this hotel asap! I strongly recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Corte Vecchia; City: San Prospero Province of Modena Emilia Romagna; Review: The satff is very nice and attencious. It is a family hotel. The menu is made by the owner and it is very italian typical, so delicious! Do you need to book a table because there is only 4 or 5 tables. The room is very clean also the bathroom. The shower coudl be better if there is no cabinet inside. The breakfast is very complete and it is possible to ask scrumble eggs, it is delicious. The location is good if you´re going to some company near by that was my case. If needed to return to Mirandola, I hope to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn; City: Flagstaff Arizona; Review: I stayed in this hotel during last 2 weeks. The staff is preety nice and helpful. I asked to change the room because the first one in the 1st floor had a very strong smell. The carpet seems to was quite wet. I went to 2nd floor. It was better. Pets are allowed. The breakfast has yogurt, scramble eggs, bread, waffles, coffee, tea, baggles, muffins, orange, banana and cereals. The rooms is cleaned all days. There is a Walmart across the street which helps a lot! Further, there is a RedLobster and olive garden very close. It is not a fancy hotel, but it is fair enough to stay inn.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hortense B. Hewitt Wedding Accessories Fabric Aisle Runner, White with Flower Imprint, 36-Inch Wide by 100-Feet Long; Brand: Hortense B. Hewitt; Review: this worked perfect for my outdoor wedding. I describe this fabric as a "lightweight/thin felt" material, thinner than felt material my kids use but not extremely thinner - just right for the occasion. I didn't use the tape to hold down the side, I used gems sprinkled along the edges as a weight to hold the runner down. although it wasn't windy that day so I wasn't concerned of it blowing up either way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spicy Shelf Spice Rack and Stackable Organizer; Brand: Spicy Shelf; Review: This is the best invention ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoover Carpet Cleaner SteamVac with Clean Surge Carpet Cleaner Machine F5914900; Brand: Hoover; Review: I absolutely love this machine! it cleans really well. Saves me a lot of money in professional carpet cleaning services. It's very easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fasthomegoods Steel Gourmet Kitchen 24 Inch Wall Rail and 10 S Hooks Utensil Pot Pan Lid Rack Storage Organizer; Brand: Wallniture; Review: Works perfectly and looks great in my kitchen!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Spark Mates Bed with 3 Drawers, Twin 39-Inch, Pure White with Satin Zinc Handles; Brand: South Shore; Review: This product has several hazards that causes cuts and scratches. The edges of the bed have a sharp laminate corners and the drawer-knobs have sharp metal edges as well. After spending almost two hours assembling it - members of the family began getting scratches on their legs and feet when walking pass the bed. Thought they were isolated incidents but realized they were all coming from the bed - so I disassembled and returned it to Amazon. I found a better bed for less $$$ at Ikea. I do not recommend this bed for anyone!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dorel Living Script Cube Ottoman with Storage; Brand: Dorel Living; Review: I absolutely love this ottoman. Matches perfectly with my decor and it's pretty decent quality for the price I paid ($53). My only problem was understanding how to align the screw-on legs. Not a big deal, my dad figured it out for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SICOHOME Placemats,Placemats for Table Woven Vinyl Kitchen Placemats,Set of 4,Brown; Brand: SICOHOME; Review: Very nice, good quality, great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SimpleLife4U Black Damask Self-Adhesive Shelf Drawer Liner PVC Contact Paper 45x300cm; Brand: Yifely; Review: Love it, ordering more! I used this to add some "pop" to my home office area - covered my filing cabinet with it. So adorable, looks elegant!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lodge LFSR3 Cast Iron Fajita Set, Pre-Seasoned; Brand: Lodge; Review: 5 *****s all the way Lodge still leads the world with quality cast iron, nice feel and stays seasoned very well.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BATH ORGANIZER Wrought Iron; Brand: BATH ORGANIZER; Review: I adore the shelving unit but it is very small to stand alone on a bathroom wall and that was my bad i should have checked the measurements closer, but 5*****s on being cute...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan 20pc Block Set; Brand: Chicago Cutlery; Review: I have always sworn by Chicago Cutlery knife sets but purchased this for a gift and well the handles are not what they were 2 years ago but still ok and had a blade break in a little over a month but seller is replacing and sent a replacement label so no return cost for me...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhonda Shear 3pk Seamless Leisure Ahh Bra - Size XXL; Brand: Rhonda Shear; Review: I had purchased a set of the Ahhh Bras and well I got smoked on them.. They turned out to be made by some off-beat company and were not made by Rhonda Shear so those were very sad all the things the Ahhh do right those for sure did wrong, rolling was the worst so Ladies make sure you get the AUTHENTIC ones a couple more bucks but at least the tag will not wash off the first time you wash them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miles Kimball WROUGHT IRON 2-TIER WICKER STORAGE RACK, Multi,; Brand: Miles Kimball; Review: VERY NICE MAGAZINE RACK I PLACED IT IN MY BATHROOM AND IT WAS PERFECT I HAVE A BEACH THING GOING ON WITH THE BLACK SHELF UNIT AND SUCH AND THE WICKER ON THIS IS A PERFECT MATCH; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Toastation 2-Slice Toaster and Countertop Oven, Black (22708); Brand: Hamilton Beach Kitchen; Review: This thing is way cool with the top toaster and the bottom toaster oven you save counter space and it works super and has very user friendly crumb trays one inside one out I would definitely purchase again just one thing it is rather small but works great for the 2 of us but other than that it is perfect 5 *****s; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: T-fal C53133 Signature Nonstick Expert Easy Clean Interior Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator Dishwasher Safe Oven Safe 10-Inch Jumbo Cooker with Glass; Brand: T-fal; Review: I adore this pan so much so I have 2 but the colr upon the first hand washing I might add tends to be on the orangey side of the red family and not a bright Pop red... The quality is superior and the name says it all and the price was outstanding 5*****s; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avalon Bay AB-ICE26S Ice Maker, Silver; Brand: Avalon Bay; Review: This thing is perfect Love Love Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Simply Organic Cloves Ground Certified Organic, 2.82-Ounce Container; Brand: Simply Organic; Review: The cloves arrived nicely packaged and intact. Upon opening, the cloves had a strong pleasant fragrance and the flavor was very good in baked goods. I would order this product again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simply Organic Allspice, 3.07 Ounce; Brand: Simply Organic; Review: The package arrived intact in a solid glass jar. The allspice had a good fragrance and was a lovely addition to my baked items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KIND Healthy Grains Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate, Non GMO, Gluten Free, 1.2 Ounce Bar Sample; Brand: KIND; Review: I have tried multiple KIND bars and these are some of my least favorite. They are very crumbly and messy. In addition, I found the flavor bland yet too sweet. I will try a different KIND bar next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: goodnessKNOWS Cranberry, Almond & Dark Chocolate Gluten Free Snacks Square Bars 12-Count Box; Brand: goodnessknows; Review: Very good flavor (peach, cherry, almond, choc). Package size is small, so the portion is controlled for a snack. Not overly sweet either. I cannot compare to other flavors as this is the first I have tried.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jelly Belly BeanBoozled Spinner Game and 4 Refill Boxes 1.6 Ounces each - (Pack of 5); Brand: Jelly Belly; Review: The Jelly Belly Bean Boozled was purchased as a gift for a birthday party. The spinner did not function, so the partygoers just ended up picking randomly and testing their luck. A bit disappointing, especially for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spicy World Whole Nutmeg, 3.5 Ounce; Brand: Spicy World; Review: I am overall pleased with the value of this product. There were a large number of whole nutmeg, with some variability in sizing. There were a couple that smelled stale and were slightly crumbly. I would order again, however, since most were good quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bob's Red Mill Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened), 24-ounce (Pack of 4); Brand: Bob's Red Mill; Review: This was the first time I have tried Bob's Red Mill shredded coconut unsweetened. I primarily purchased it because I do not want my coconut sweetened. The coconut is very hard and becomes even more hard when lightly toasted. For some purposes (toppings on a cupcake or milkshake) this adds a lovely texture and taste. However, I do not prefer this product in recipes where I would prefer a softer texture. The flavor and scent are also more subtle than I would prefer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Food Grade Non-GMO Sodium Citrate(16oz/454g) Excellent for Creating Cheese Sauces, Spherification and More; Brand: Judee's Gluten Free; Review: This bag of sodium citrate has been very useful for making some of the popular recipes for cheese sauces. The sodium citrate appears to perform as expected and the amount in the package is a large quantity, so I anticipate it lasting a very long time. Most of the recipes i have tried use only a very small amount of sodium citrate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frontier Co-op Smoked Paprika Organic, 16 Ounce; Brand: Frontier Co-op; Review: This was a good value for the product received. The flavor is very nice with a strong smoke taste and the aroma is also very pleasant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Kisses After Dark (Gansett Island Series) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: Great author, next great story in the series. Ms. Force can keep telling the. Stories of Gansett Island until she runs out of characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shameless Hour (The Ivy Years) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: Loved the series and will not only recommended it to my friends but probably read it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: Loved the series. Read it straight through. I only wish there was more to the series, but all of the important characters were covered in the series. It will be exciting to learn more about her spin off series based upon when they grow up and hit the majors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Year We Hid Away (The Ivy Years) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: Loved it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifteenth Minute (The Ivy Years) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: Excellent YA book part of a great series of The Ivy league years following a group studenuts as they go their college years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Dog Died; Author: Visit Amazon's mbpardy Page; Review: Not what I was in the mood for reading. I picked it up several times and just couldn't get through it. A guess the author's brand of humor was quite different than my own.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Killian (West Bend Saints) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Sabrina Paige Page; Review: Perfect end to the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Fall (Wicked Horse) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sawyer Bennett Page; Review: I felt wicked for enjoying this so much. I wish I could afford the rest of the books in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rescue (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: Love the story, love the narrator.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man Hands; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: Loved it! Hilarious and different. Great brain candy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thresholds (The Walsh Series) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Canterbary Page; Review: Love the series. Nice update. Too short.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear John; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: love the story, love the narrator.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Litigation God: Matt's Story (The Legal Affairs Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sawyer Bennett Page; Review: Absolutely loved it! Loved the male POV. I have read it 4 times because I enjoyed the characters and wanted to understand them better and the story was just that enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For The One (Gaming The System) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenna Aubrey Page; Review: Very enjoyable continuation of her characters from her "Gaming the System" series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For The Win (Gaming The System) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenna Aubrey Page; Review: I enjoyed the characters and their stories. I loved this series and was glad that Jordan received his own book. I wanted to know more about his character and was satisfied with his story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Worth Any Cost (Gaming The System) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenna Aubrey Page; Review: I loved the entire series. The originally of the story, characters, in story game play. Very enjoyable and clever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl Geek: A Gaming The System Prequel; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenna Aubrey Page; Review: Loved this. Must read before her Gaming the system series for maximum enjoyment of that book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sampson Barton Guest House; City: South Molton Devon England; Review: A great weekend - our room was bright, comfortable and very tastefully decorated. The en-suite was sparkly clean. Breakfasts were absolutely delicious and we were made to feel most welcome. The hospitality we received was second to none. Our only regret is that we were not able to stay longer so that we could experience the evening meals - the menus looked mouth-wateringly superb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Savoy Hotel; City: Funchal Madeira Madeira Islands; Review: Great location and near enough to walk into Funchal which is a really lovely city. Royal Savoy is now in need of a lick of paint. The staff are excellent, friendly and helpful. Bar staff are great! The evening floor shows are particularly good. We stayed on a room only basis and it didn't look as if the hotel was full - until that was at the Management evening when crowds descended. This hotel appears to be timeshare preferred - other guests are encouraged to become timeshare holders too. The swimming pools are great with good areas for sunbathing. Lots of very good restaurants closeby. Our room was equipped with small kitchen area so, as not big breakfast eaters, we chose to buy food in use the facilities in the room. Not sure if all rooms have these facilities though. There is a mini supermarket closeby and a larger one a short drive away. We had originally been put into a room on the ground floor and we requested to be moved up to another - we did eventually get into another room but it took best part of a half day to get organised. If you're driving, Madeira is an island of tunnels, and Madeiran drivers are not particularly patient when it comes to tourists trying to find their route exits. Funchal has some beautiful gardens, bars and cafe's which are well worth a visit. Madeira seems to be 3/4 full of guests who have been coming to the island year on year (probably timeshare). Having been a couple of times I am not sure I would want to go back again though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin Oriental New York; City: New York City New York; Review: This super hotel is 35 floors up and our room overlooked the Hudson River. The restaurant is well managed and we were looked after incredibly well. The rooms are quiet and the beds are superbly comfortable. Staff are very attentive and helpful. It is ideally situated for Central Park and shopping/sightseeing. It is close to a subway station so that you can get all over New York without any problem. A really great place to stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Phillippa B B; City: Queenborough Isle of Sheppey Kent England; Review: One night stay at this B & B as we were attending a wedding in the area. Clean and well kept, great breakfast and friendly staff. Car parking is not a problem as there are spaces on the premises and opposite in the Queenborough car park..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gatwick Cambridge Hotel; City: Horley Surrey England; Review: We stayed here for a night before travelling to Gatwick. The meal deal was fine and the room we stayed in was very comfortable. Arrangements were made for transport to the airport whilst the car was left there for the duration of our stay. Price of stay included the convenience of car parking on their premises.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Near Hearst Castle; City: San Simeon San Luis Obispo County California; Review: After a long drive along Highway 1 it was great to find this Inn. Very courteous staff and much better than I had anticipated. The room was clean and very comfortable with modern facilities. Plenty of parking, restaurant on site and breakfast was more than adequate with a large selection in the small dining area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Inn at Mavericks; City: Half Moon Bay California; Review: This Inn has only a few rooms/suites and although we haven't seen them all ours was very good. Very comfortable. Be prepared for the lighthouse horn that continues all night (ear plugs are provided in the room). Coffee and tea provided along with snacks. All rooms overlook the bay and have balcony's. There are restaurants and bars in the vicinity just a short walk away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Del Monte Pear Halves, Lite, 15 Oz; Brand: Del Monte; Review: We love our pears; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce, 15 Oz.; Brand: Hunt's; Review: we like manwich; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contadina Pizza Sauce, 15 Oz; Brand: Contadina; Review: Contadina never lets me down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, Butter & Herb, 4 Oz; Brand: Idahoan; Review: Yummy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French’s Crispy Fried Onions, Original, Crunchy Topping, Onion Flavoring, 2.8 oz; Brand: French's; Review: good with our green beans; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Del Monte Canned Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches in Extra Light Syrup, 15-Ounce; Brand: Del Monte; Review: Del Monte, can't go wrong; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Progresso Vegetable Classics Garden Vegetable Soup, 18.5 oz; Brand: Progresso; Review: yummy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starkist Chunk White Albacore Tuna Pouch, 2.6 Oz; Brand: StarKist; Review: Good for you and handy lunch item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic , 4 Oz; Brand: Idahoan; Review: first time we tried these and it won't be the last. Good taste, quick and easy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea, 6 ct.5L Bottle; Brand: Gold Peak; Review: My husband likes it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tide Plus Downy Sweet Dreams Liquid Laundry Detergent, 40 oz, 19 loads; Brand: Tide; Review: Always love my tide, and this was no exception. They packaged it so well it didn't leak during shipment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce, Mild, 28 Oz; Brand: Las Palmas; Review: First time we tried this brand, not to bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Prime_Pantry |
Given the interaction history of a user with food recipes as follows:
Title: mom s chicken curry; Review: My family loved this recipe - my kids even loved it. They wanted seconds. My husband loved to cook curry chicken, but his recipe is expensive, complicated, and takes a long time to make. I whipped this up one night in no time at all. My husband commented that he liked it better than his recipe! Thanks for sharing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: cheesy chicken broccoli soup; Review: This soup is delicious! My family loved it. I've made it several times now! It's really fast and easy and so good! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: sweet salsa dump chicken oamc; Review: This was delicious! I made 2 batches and froze them. When I baked them up a few weeks later, oh my... the chicken was melt in your mouth tender. My whole family loved this chicken. It took me only minutes to prepare in throw in the freezer for future easy meals. This is definitely a keeper and one I will add to my OAMC recipes. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: low fat banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins; Review: Oh my!! Very yummy! My family loves these - my kids who used to eat all the bananas before they could become overripe for baking, now intentionally let a few over-ripen and then beg me to make these muffins. They gobble them up. It's now a favorite treat in our home and I feel good because they are eating something healthy! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: easy teriyaki chicken; Review: This was so good and so super easy to make. I didn't have a whole chicken, so I made it with bone-in chicken legs and thighs. It turned out great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: burt s best chocolate chip cookies; Review: These are by far the best chocolate chip cookies. They are just the way I like them - soft and chewy. They don't flatten out into crispy frisbies like some other recipes do. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: lannette s frosted chocolate drop cookies; Review: These are to die for!! Their like rich little chocolate cakes. My family loves these! Thanks Grannie B for another amazing recipe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: foolproof thanksgiving turkey and gravy; Review: I used this gravy recipe for our church Christmas party to feed 130 people. It was an absolute hit! I got many compliments about the gravy and comments that it was the best gravy they'd ever tasted. Thank you for a great recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: deep dark chocolate pudding cake; Review: Delicious! My mother used to make a cake like this and it was always one of my favorites. I was happy to see the recipe and being a big fan of the King Arthur Flour recipes (they are all fantastic no fail recipes) I decided to try it. The ingredients were simple and the results were amazing! My family gobbled it up. Oh course, it's really great with vanilla ice cream to go with the yummy hot fudgey sauce at the bottom of the cake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick, Fire and Ice 720, 0.15 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: I do love Revlon lipsticks, and I have used only Revlon lipsticks for many years.The lipstick stays on well,and like most Revlon products, I think they are tops.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Body Shop Nail Block; Brand: The Body Shop; Review: This product is good, but it does not hold up.After a month, there were worn places that showed. The best thingabout the nail block is the shine--it really shines, but that, too, fades after about a month's use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Body Shop Nail Block; Brand: The Body Shop; Review: This product is good, but it does not hold up.After a month, there were worn places that showed. The best thingabout the nail block is the shine--it really shines, but that, too, fades after about a month's use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Body Shop Nail Block; Brand: The Body Shop; Review: This product is good, but it does not hold up.After a month, there were worn places that showed. The best thingabout the nail block is the shine--it really shines, but that, too, fades after about a month's use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revlon ColorStay Under Eye Concealer verse; Brand: Revlon; Review: I use this product daily. It works okay, but the amount is too small for the price. I have used other concealersthat are as good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Ultra-Brow Brow Powder,Shade #20 / #404 Dark Brown, 0.1 Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: If you want your eyebrows to look drawn in, use a pencil! but if you want a softnatural look, use this Maybelline brow powder with brush. It is easy to use and stays on. I could only give 4 stars because the plastic case soon comes apart at the hinges and is troublesome to fasten on again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub, 5 Ounce; Brand: Aveeno; Review: This is the best tinted moisturizer I have tried, with the exception of Sonia Kashuk tinted moisturizer which ishard to find. I only gave four stars, because it fades after a couple hours, probably because of the moisturizer.It goes on easily, it just doesn't stay long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Blush, Apricot Kiss, 0.21 Ounce; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I love this blush, especially the color. It is my favorite blush. Smooth, blends with my makeup base, stayson, and absolutely the best color for me. I hope they won't discontinue this particular color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara, Waterproof, Waterproof, Glam Brown (Brownish Black); Brand: Maybelline; Review: I'm still looking for that "great" mascara. This one goes on okay, but it never seems toget dry. It is thick , thick lumpy and wet feeling. Sorry, this is the best I can say aboutit. I keep hoping to find one, and that when I do, they won't change it. There are waytoo many to choose from!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, Brightener 60, 0.2-fluid Ounce; Brand: ; Review: This product works! It covers, it is moist, goes on easily, blends, and it lasts.The coverage is great. Can't beat that! You won't be disappointed with thisundereye treatment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub, 5 Ounce; Brand: Aveeno; Review: This is the best tinted moisturizer I have tried, with the exception of Sonia Kashuk tinted moisturizer which ishard to find. I only gave four stars, because it fades after a couple hours, probably because of the moisturizer.It goes on easily, it just doesn't stay long.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara, Waterproof, Waterproof, Glam Brown (Brownish Black); Brand: Maybelline; Review: I'm still looking for that "great" mascara. This one goes on okay, but it never seems toget dry. It is thick , thick lumpy and wet feeling. Sorry, this is the best I can say aboutit. I keep hoping to find one, and that when I do, they won't change it. There are waytoo many to choose from!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara, Waterproof, Waterproof, Glam Brown (Brownish Black); Brand: Maybelline; Review: I'm still looking for that "great" mascara. This one goes on okay, but it never seems toget dry. It is thick , thick lumpy and wet feeling. Sorry, this is the best I can say aboutit. I keep hoping to find one, and that when I do, they won't change it. There are waytoo many to choose from!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum, 0.5 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Olay; Review: This is another one of Olay products that I really like. It last a long time, because it only takes a dot or two under each eye, but thoselittle dots really do work, they smooth out lines and firm the bags . Just an excellent product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Therapy Lotion, Healing, Aloe, 5.5 oz , (Pack of 3); Brand: Gold Bond; Review: gold bond has all of the other healing lotions beat, in my opinion. It is thick enough to feel that it will penetrate dryskin and do some good, and it does! I only have one complaint, I think it is a little expensive, or maybe I use toomuch, because it makes your hands and toes(yes, toes, I use them nightly on my toes and the cuticles and skinon my toes and heels and feet are as soft and nice as a baby's.) I think it last longer on my feet than on my handsbecause my hands are in water more often . Anyway, you will love this if you haven't already discovered it. Maybethe price will come down a little?!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NYX Doll Eye Mascara, Extreme Black, Volume, DE02, 0.28 oz; Brand: NYX; Review: I ordered this once before, and almost no mascara came out on the brush-I thought maybe it was old, so I ordered again,this time one waterproof and one not. Any, if you want to spend half an hour trying to get some mascara on youreyelashes, and then don't get much for your effort, this mascara is for you. My advice, don't waste your time or yourmoney!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream 1.7 Oz; Brand: Olay; Review: Good moisturizer, but forget sculpting! After 3 weeks use, you are supposed to see results of sculpting, butI only allowed myself to be fooled. It does feel good on the skin and does moisturize, and has a very slightscent, very, very, I should say, because I would have liked a little more. Some like more, some like less., anywayall in all, it is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Cosmetics Makeup Remover, 3.8 oz; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I had bought Neutrogena eye makeup remover before and liked it very much. Since that time I triedtwo others, one with oil---never again with oil! and the ;other one not effective, so I came backto Neutrogena, and that's what I will stick with. It works, removes all eye makeup and doesn'tirritate my eyes. I like Neutrogena products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Line Express Eyeliner, Blackened Sapphire 908, 0.04 Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: it's all right, but the soft black color is to soft, I,e, not black enough. it seems more like softgray, and it also fades away quickly. I won't get this again, but for some who like lesscolor, this might be okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, Medium 30/130, 0.2-fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: I like this but it seems to be a little thin. I used this product in a different color, bright, and it wasthicker and seemed to cover better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Line Express Eyeliner, Blackened Sapphire 908, 0.04 Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: it's all right, but the soft black color is to soft, I,e, not black enough. it seems more like softgray, and it also fades away quickly. I won't get this again, but for some who like lesscolor, this might be okay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Line Express Eyeliner, Blackened Sapphire 908, 0.04 Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: it's all right, but the soft black color is to soft, I,e, not black enough. it seems more like softgray, and it also fades away quickly. I won't get this again, but for some who like lesscolor, this might be okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, Medium 30/130, 0.2-fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: I like this but it seems to be a little thin. I used this product in a different color, bright, and it wasthicker and seemed to cover better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup, Natural Buff, 1.0 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have only tried this one time and I didn't like it because it is too thin. I didn't feel like it did anything for me. To be fair.only once is not a fair trial. I may give it another trial sometime.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York The Colossal Volum' Express Washable Mascara, Glam Brown 232, 0.31 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: I tried different Maybelline mascaras and finally settled on this one. This was my second order, and the reason for only4 stars-I ordered two, and one was pretty dried up, probably old, the other good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 4 Way Shiny Block / 4 Step Buffing Block Shine Nail Buffer; Brand: Cala; Review: Great little product. if it works, I like it, and this one does. It lasts longer than I expected. I would definitely recommendthis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup, Natural Buff, 1.0 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have only tried this one time and I didn't like it because it is too thin. I didn't feel like it did anything for me. To be fair.only once is not a fair trial. I may give it another trial sometime.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup, Natural Buff, 1.0 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have only tried this one time and I didn't like it because it is too thin. I didn't feel like it did anything for me. To be fair.only once is not a fair trial. I may give it another trial sometime.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup, Natural Buff, 1.0 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have only tried this one time and I didn't like it because it is too thin. I didn't feel like it did anything for me. To be fair.only once is not a fair trial. I may give it another trial sometime.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup, Natural Buff, 1.0 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have only tried this one time and I didn't like it because it is too thin. I didn't feel like it did anything for me. To be fair.only once is not a fair trial. I may give it another trial sometime.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup, Natural Buff, 1.0 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I have only tried this one time and I didn't like it because it is too thin. I didn't feel like it did anything for me. To be fair.only once is not a fair trial. I may give it another trial sometime.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion; Genres: Action, Dementia, Drama, Mecha, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Azumanga Daioh; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Speed Grapher; Genres: Action, Mystery, Super Power; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Golden Boy; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: NHK ni Youkoso!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Psychological, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Lupin III: Part II; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Giant Robo the Animation: Chikyuu ga Seishi Suru Hi; Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Giant Robo Gaiden Ginrei; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei; Genres: Mystery, Psychological, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Nichijou; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Samurai, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Little Witch Academia; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!; Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Inferno Cop; Genres: Action, Police; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Space☆Dandy; Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Space☆Dandy 2nd Season; Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Huntington Mall Inn; City: Barboursville West Virginia; Review: We stopped her while heading over to VA to visit family. We found the rooms to be very clean, linens were nice on the beds. Bathroom was very clean, staff very helpful when we asked about places to dine. Enjoyed the breakfast as well everything looked fresh and tasted good. We will keep this on our stay list when driving back and forth visiting family.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar Charleston Area; City: Dunbar West Virginia; Review: If I had just not driven 7 hours from visiting my granddaughter, I would not continue to stay this evening. The room smells, bathroom door does not shut all the way, temperature controls are erratic and only 2 lamp lighting in the room. Not expecting much from the breakfast as I knew the reviews were already not good but did expect the room to be in much better shape than it is. We stayed at the Best Western in Bourboursville on the way in to Va and now wishing we would have driven the extra 40 minutes to stay there again. Just to tired to pack back up and begin driving again but would not recommend you to stay even if driving through.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Vancouver Portland; City: Vancouver Washington; Review: Wonderful place just north of Portland. Stayed 2 days and really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and the staff was very helpful. I usually will try to stay at Homewood Suites when available as the rooms are large and through the week they serve both breakfast and a full meal for managers reception.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square; City: Tigard Oregon; Review: We love the Embassy Suites when we travel, we stayed 2 nights at this hotel and due to the way I booked the night one with points and an upgraded room and one regular stay, they had us down to have to move rooms in between. The staff was very helpful when I explained I really did not want to have to move rooms and would just take both nights in a regular room if need be. Not sure if the hotel is old but our room air was running non stop and seemed to still be humid the entire stay. The bathroom smelled like smoke which when I informed the front desk they immediately sent housekeeping to try to help. The air or fan running also was load. Although I was not that impressed with the hotel, their staff made up for it and I would stay again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Burlington; City: Burlington Washington; Review: We had a soccer tournament to attend in the area and stayed for one night. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfy. I love that we had a microwave and small fridge always helpful when traveling with children. Breakfast was wonderful as well. The decor in the hotel is nice as well. We did have a chance to use the pool and hot tub which were very clean and in wonderful working order.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South; City: Garden Grove California; Review: We are members of the hilton family and we choose to stay at this property as my children like their breakfast the best. I would say for this hotel does a fantastic job for the amount of guest they have each and every day. We found everyone very pleasant and helpful when it came to purchasing the shuttle passes for Disney and any other information we needed on the park itself. I think the only things I could mention is we were on the 14 floor and it was a bit warm. The beds are only double beds and they were not very comfortable. The room size is great and very clean. Will stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Redding; City: Redding California; Review: We were traveling from San Diego back to Seattle and this was the perfect stop. There are several stores near by the hotel staff was very nice as I booked it online and they called to make sure I understood that they did not have the normal room in my profile. Room is very clean, staff very pleasant, breakfast was very good. My son and husband enjoyed the pool while staying as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Salina; City: Salina Kansas; Review: I first want to stay how helpful and friendly the entire staff was here. I think every worker I saw greeted me with a smile and said hello. I had forgot to request a room on an upper floor so when we checked in they were more than happy to accommodate my request. Breakfast was wonderful. The hotel is very clean and quite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Kennewick; City: Kennewick Tri Cities Washington; Review: There are many places to stay in Kennewick. I chose this hotel due to us traveling with our small shihtzu. I was very pleased especially for the price. It is in a good location just right into town. The breakfast was good as well and all of the staff was very friendly and helpful. My son did enjoy the pool. I think the only thing I would recommend is our beds were not as comfortable as I had hoped but that is the only thing I can think of that could use some attention. If I come through again this will be my first choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Melbourne Viera; City: Melbourne Brevard County Florida; Review: The staff was wonderful to work with, they let me know when my room was ready as I had requested to check in early if at all possible. It is located right next to several shops, gas and restaurants. Breakfast is good, with waffles and a variety of breads and fruit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Macon West; City: Macon Georgia; Review: Very nice hotel, in a good location with shopping and food nearby. It is always a struggle when we are traveling with our dogs and LaQuinta's are a great choice. The staff was very nice the pool was warm and clean. Rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. Breakfast was also very good. I will keep this in my favorites as we travel this route often throughout and the year and I will return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Layton; City: Layton Davis County Utah; Review: I was pleasantly surprised to how clean the hotel was and very nicely decorated. The pool and hot tub were nice but the jets were not working on the hot tub. Staff was very nice and the breakfast was wonderful. I love the fresh fruit and healthier options they provided. Lots of dining options with in walking distance as well as a Banes and Noble plus Target.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Bremerton; City: Bremerton Washington; Review: This hotel seems to be full every time we stay in it. They seem to be handle the high volume well. The employees are always pleasant and helpful. We had to do a few last minute request due to our travel schedule and they tried their best to accommodate our situation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Lakeland East; City: Lakeland Florida; Review: We recently stayed here when we had to evacuate for Hurricane Matthew. The staff was so nice and tried to accommodate everyone's needs. Of course during a time when some will not be very nice and demand things that are unreasonable, the front desk remained calm and understanding. The breakfast was wonderful, housekeeping was very helpful when needed. Some hotels can not provide good costumer service on a regular day, this hotels staff provided excellent costumer service with a completely booked hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Lexington University Medical Center; City: Lexington Kentucky; Review: I had booked this hotel for my parents traveling for their 50th Anniversary. I was busy evacuating down in Florida for Matthew and received a call from my mother. She was very impressed with the staff, the breakfast, how clean the rooms and hotel were and that they had acknowledge their special anniversary. They also loved that it was very close to so many wonderful places to dine. I will keep this in my favorites for anytime I am in the area for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Salem East Electric Road; City: Salem Virginia; Review: Stayed overnight with some friends to attend a concert in the area. Rooms are clean and beds were comfortable. The staff was very friendly and made sure our stay was pleasant. There was a small fridge and microwave in the room. There are a few places to eat right in the area.. The only odd thing was getting to the additional parking, however once finding it there was an entrance right into the hotel. Breakfast was good and will stay again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Richmond West; City: Glen Allen Virginia; Review: Stayed on night with some friends while traveling through. Lots to do in the area shopping, restaurants, night life. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were clean and breakfast was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Dalton; City: Dalton Georgia; Review: Just an overnight stay while traveling, I did receive a text indicating our room was ready. I had asked for a room not near an exit and they did accommodate my request. Breakfast was wonderful food was fresh and hot. Room was clean and bed was very comfortable. We requested extra blanket for the queen pull out sofa and the staff was very pleasant and prompt when we requested anything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Chattanooga West Lookout Mountain; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: Stayed one night while driving thru, staff was very helpful and pleasant. Rooms and hotel were very clean. I appreciated that they had several bathroom essentials stocked. Hair cap, mouthwash, make up wipe, and shower gel not just bar soap, along with shampoo conditioner and lotion. Beds were comfortable and our room had a nice small fridge and microwave. The breakfast was wonderful, many healthy options offered. They have an outdoor pool with a slide and wonderful view of the mountains but also offered an indoor pool as well. Work out room has newer equipment and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port; City: Dania Beach Broward County Fl; Review: We just stayed one night as my daughter had orientation at NSU. It is close to the colleges. We did have a small issue when we arrived our air was blowing out hot air. I called they immediately since up maintenance and they decided quickly that we would need to be moved to another room. Maintenance went down and brought us up new room keys for our room. Everyone was very pleasant when handling the situation. Breakfast was good a bit different than we are use too but all was very good. I would recommend and stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Midtown Manhattan; City: New York City New York; Review: This was my first time to NYC and I will say the hotel stay was nice and clean considering the city itself is so very nasty and dirty. I do recommend this hotel, staff was friendly and as busy as they were they seem to keep things moving both at breakfast and their evening reception. We came in for a girls weekend and stayed in a suite with a king bed and pull out couch. Now you must keep in mind that this is NYC so even though a suite it is still very small. It served it purpose of providing a clean sleeping environment and the hotel has a nice outside seating area if you felt a little cramped in the room. I loved that it was within walking distance of the square and that they offer a evening reception. Breakfast was top notch, please be aware of the signs that tell you the busiest breakfast times. I went early and no issue with finding seating or having plenty of options. My friends went later and said they had a hard time finding seating. I loved that they have a baggage check because we had taken the train into the city and scheduled a walking tour. The elevators are always busy so if you don't want to wait ask for a lower floor and you can take the stairs. We stayed on the 9th floor so often took the stairs down but waiting for an elevator to go up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Newark Cranford; City: Cranford New Jersey; Review: I did not expect much from this hotel with its price point. I was pleasantly surprised after driving all day to meet up with some friends to head into NYC the following day. The hotel was clean the rooms are very large and it was a great place if you are taking the train in or flying out of the airport. Breakfast was wonderful and we asked for a few extra things that were brought up right away. Staff was friendly as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player (Old Model); Brand: Roku; Review: I had purchased this, to use alongside my Apple TV, to stream local videos from my PC without having to have them inside of iTunes. However, the "Plex" private channel is the only way to do this, and it requires that you run a weird "Media Server" on your PC. I just want it to browse SMB shares. Without the ability to stream local files easily, I don't really need this device. If you just want to stream the services it offers, it's a good product (though you should just get the cheapest version, not the high-end one). Its openness gives it features like Pandora, that are missing from Apple TV. That said, any time both it and Apple TV have an overlap of features, the Apple TV works better. I'd recommend the Roku for people who want to stream Amazon or Hulu or HBO Go, but for other use cases the Apple TV is a more polished product.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Micro-USB to USB 2.0 Cable - 6 Feet (1.8 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This cable will charge various Android devices I have tested it with, but it will not allow them to be used with a computer for file transfer, flashing software, etc.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Macally 3 Button USB Optical Wired Computer Mouse 1000DPI with 5 foot cord, compatible with Mac,; Brand: Macally; Review: if you're just looking for a cheap mouse, you may as well get the AmazonBasics one. This mouse feels cheap and brittle, and its too-long cord means you can't plug it into the keyboard. This is disappointing, as I remember Macally as a source of high-quality Mac-oriented peripherals from back in the day.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Actiontec Single Dual-Band Wireless Network Extender and Ethernet Over Coax Adapter (WCB3000N); Brand: Actiontec; Review: This device blocks uPNP, and can't even extend a Verizon Quantum Gateway wireless network correctly. It actually made my WiFi worse.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Portable Nano/Mini Bluetooth Speaker, Splash-Proof - for Indoor, Outdoor use - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This speaker works very well and the charge lasts for a week of use (I use it to listen to podcasts in the shower and as I get ready for work). The range and sound quality is good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad Catz Micro C.T.R.L.i Mobile Gamepad Made for Apple iPod, iPhone, and iPad; Brand: by
Mad Catz; Review: This is good for the price. There are extremely good game controllers for iOS and AppleTV such as the Hori Pad ultimate that don't cost much more, but they are not very good for truly mobile use and have no clip. The very best iPhone option is the GameVice, but it has to be sized to fit one particular iPhone model. For a low-cost alternative to these, this is decent. The biggest disappointment for me is that it does not charge the lightning, and instead you have to use AAA batteries. As for some of the negative reviews, people should realize that not all games support game controllers. However, any iOS game that supports game controllers will work with as for some of the negative reviews, people should realize that not all games support game controllers. However, any iOS game that supports game controllers will work with this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Black/Red/White/Blue/Yellow/Pink More Color Bluetooth wireless headphones HiFi Stereo- Built in Mic-phone Retail Package (BT513white); Brand: Beyution Factory; Review: Great !! I love it!!Works great at work when I am cutting grass. does muffle motor noisebut understandable engine is right there. Last all day on charge to night before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics 8X USB 2.0 Super Multi Ultra Slim Portable DVD Rewriter External Drive with M-DISC Support for PC and; Brand: LG; Review: When I got this unit I hooked to computer and ran software and was able to make copies of my dick CD's. Then I didn't use it for over a month. I tried to use this past weekend and said my 30 free trail was over. Need to upgrade. $69.95 Well disgusted, I bought the programs and tried to install links for programs. Very,very slow up loading. When done could not use at all. The program I wanted wouldn't even finish upload. Some kind of corrupt file. So I uninstalled and wrote for my money back. They did comply and credited my PayPal account. Was glad on that. But guess I can't use the unit anymore. If anyone has a solution to get this usable would appreciate help.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ABLEGRID 4 Pack 100ft bnc Video Power Cable Security Camera Cable Wire Cord for CCTV dvr Surveillance System; Brand: ABLEGRID; Review: Good cables!! Just wish the sent bnc connectors instead of rca ones.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wansview Wireless Security Camera, WiFi Home Monitor Surveillance Camera for Baby/Elder/ Pet/Nanny Monitor, Pan/Tilt, Two-Way Audio & Night Vision; Brand: Wansview; Review: I been having great difficulty with a Sricam camera i purchased last year. Everything was great for about a year ,the all hell broke loose. Couldn't connect to camera anymore and kept getting network errors. Their customer service was horrible!! After a day waiting for reply, got a generated response and no personnal service. Told me to change password. Never helped!! Finally had enough of the aggravation. First i bought the Wansview W3 outdoor camera. Very simple to setup. Great picture, but i didn't read that it had no audio. My fault!! But i did email Wansview support and got fast personal response from a agent Jerry. He did inform me it has no audio. It was my fault not reading more. Was happy how fast and easy it setup, so decided it keep it anyway. I will put it to use outside. So i decided to get the Wansview Q3 (720P) indoor camera. Setup was very easy and ready in minutes to use. So this will be in our dog room to keep our eyes on them and will use outside camera W3 720P to keep our eyes on the dogs outside. Many thanks to Jerry for his emails and personal help and keeping my blood pressure down. Great camera and product. I will recommend Wansview to my friends!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2-Pack AC to DC 12V 1.5A Power Supply Adapter Switching Barrel Plug 5.5mm x 2.1mm for DVR NVR Cameras LED; Brand: CS-Power; Review: Had 1 power supply fail on my camera system. This worked great as replacement. Now have a spare too. Great price!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-N600 Repeater and Audio Streamer (RP-N53); Brand: Asus; Review: Works great. Easy set up!! Even with power outages we get in my area, it reconnects itself with out me doing anything. Highly recommend it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Zentangle Untangled Workbook: A Tangle-a-Day to Draw Your Stress Away; Author: Visit Amazon's Kass Hall Page; Review: This workbook is great. It helps you understand different components of the zentangle styles. I have even taught my 4th grade students how to zentangle. Teacher in Maryland; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zentangle Basics #3450; Author: Suzanne McNeill CZT; Review: Great introduction book. I have bought it over and over again to give to others. I have even taught my 4th grade students how to zentangle. Teacher in Maryland; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grandfather's Journey (CALDECOTT MEDAL BOOK); Author: Visit Amazon's Allen Say Page; Review: Perfect for teaching personal narratives to elementary students.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art Lesson; Author: Visit Amazon's Tomie dePaola Page; Review: Perfect for teaching memoirs to elementary students.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Relatives Came; Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Rylant Page; Review: Perfect for teaching memoirs to elementary students.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pattern Play: a Zentangle Creativity Boost (Volume 1); Author: Cris Letourneau CZT; Review: If you like zentangling, you will learn even more with this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Lied Page; Review: Perfect book for teaching memoirs to elementary age students.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Now You See Me (Lacey Flint Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's S. J. Bolton Page; Review: review This was a terrific book! The plot was great; the characters interesting. I wanted to sit down and read it cover to cover. Unfortunately, I was visiting family and couldn't do that. However, it's a real page-turner. Can't wait to read more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Bait; Author: Visit Amazon's John Harvey Page; Review: Enjoyed this book-especially towards the end. I'm not a great fan of the two storyline, however. There are a lot of characters to remember. I found myself turning back to refresh my memory at times. If I could, would have given this 3 1/2 stars. I liked his writing and the main characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Killer in the Wind; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Klavan Page; Review: I didn't like the ploy of the drug this guy took as a way of telling most of the story. Kind of like being clairvoyant -an easy trick to advance the plot. It just didn't work for me. Not a bad plot, but the way it was written didn't appeal to me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stolen Souls (The Belfast Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Stuart Neville Page; Review: I would have given this one more star-it kept me interested, but I began to get bogged down by SO much bad luck happening to one guy-even if you are Irish!! There were so many evil guys in this book. As a reader, it began to get really depressing. I hope Mr. Neville will allow Jack to have some good things happen. Nobody can be that down on their luck constantly. Other than that, it was an interesting plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collusion (Jack Lennon, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Stuart Neville Page; Review: Even though this book has a couple of parts that hint at supernatural perception, I still thought it was very good. It has some really evil characters and the good characters are certainly flawed. However, the writer has a way of making the reader sympathetic to them. It was an interesting plot. I've bought the last in the series and look forward to reading it next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bookseller: The First Hugo Marston Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Pryor Page; Review: This wasn't a bad book, but it was kind of mediocre. I liked the character of Hugo Marsten. The book just seemed a bit slow in places. I liked the Parisian setting. I'm probably going to read another in this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Point (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: Not only is this an absolutely absorbing mystery, it provides a warning to all of us about what can happen to normal, law-abiding citizens when a government has employees that get power-hungry and greedy. As in all the other Joe Pickett novels, Box presents a character that is so likable and down to earth that the reader feels he's known Pickett for years. This is the best series I've read and can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Beasts: A Novel (Alex Morrow); Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Mina Page; Review: At times this book was a bit confusing. If I had been able to read it in longer intervals, I don't think that would have been the case. It's an interesting story of dirty cops and really bad politicians, and just to round things out, mean gangsters . It held my attention. I would have liked a bit more of the good guy winning in the end, but it leaves you looking forward to the next book. Alex Morrow will have her hands full with a brother like that, who is now to be her boys' godfather. If only she knew!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lowcountry Boil (A Liz Talbot Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan M Boyer Page; Review: This was not what I expected, but wasn't bad. It was a southern mystery/love story complete with a ghost. I'm not a big fan of ghosts providing clues. There were definitely a lot of characters to remember, but the author provided a nice list that made it a bit easier. If supernatural events don't bother you, you might enjoy this cozy story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boyfriend; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Perry Page; Review: Perry has another winner! It's not quite as good as the last Jack Til book, but it was really good. Dark, interesting characters and plot that hold your attention throughout. I like the realism in his conclusions and the ways his protagonist reaches these conclusions. Hope he'll write another Til book soon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Onion Street (Moe Prager Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Reed Farrel Coleman Page; Review: Nobody puts more heart and soul in his characters and stories than Coleman. I have not read one of his books that I didn't just love. He didn't disappoint with this one. If you aren't familiar with his writing, start at the beginning of his Moe Prager series-they are terrific!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ophelia Cut: A Novel (Dismas Hardy); Author: Visit Amazon's John Lescroart Page; Review: I thought this was an excellent book-interesting plot with a nice couple of twists at the end. It also leaves you waiting for the next one in the series. Have read all the books in this series and think this is definitely one of the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Delicate Truth: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John le Carré Page; Review: Even though Le Carre's portrayal of Americans in this book is dreadful, I liked the plot and the writing was as good as ever. I'm looking forward to the next one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Trident: A Jerry Mitchell Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Bond Page; Review: I'm always amazed after reading one of Larry Bond's books. I don't understand how he delivers such realism and detail about a field that so few people understand-submarines. His stories are exciting and filled with tense situations and, of course, great characters like Jerry Mitchell. Keep up the good work!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eye for an Eye (A Dewey Andreas Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Coes Page; Review: The plot was a bit over the top. While I love this tough-guy character, I would have liked a bit more realism in the plot. Still, I'll definitely read the next one in this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Other Woman (Jane Ryland); Author: Visit Amazon's Hank Phillippi Ryan Page; Review: This book was ok, but parts of it were very confusing. It was all explained by the end, but I found myself checking back in the book making sure I hadn't missed an explanation. It was pretty good in parts (the ending), but I found that I was really not that interested in slogging through it because of some of the confusion. Anyway, did finish it. The end did tie up all the loose ends.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Light of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's James Lee Burke Page; Review: I liked this book, but I didn't think it was as good as a lot of the books Burke has written. He's always had a very poetic, beautiful way of writing that is evident in this book, too. Some of the violent exchanges and the way Robicheaux and Clete escape punishment is a bit baffling to me. How do they always get out of these fixes without charges being filed? A bit unrealistic. Still, well worth reading for us Robicheaux fans.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: THE HIGHWAY: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: This was a different kind of book for Box, but very good. Yes, it is dark, but I didn't think there was anything that was terribly graphic or gratuitously gruesome. It was a very exciting, rather scary story. I found myself looking through the car window at all the truckers on the road and wondering....Anyway it was enthralling and I found that I had a hard time putting it down. Another terrific effort by C. J. Box!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Angel (Alex Cooper); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Fairstein Page; Review: All the books in this series are good, but I particularly like this one. Fairstein always includes history lessons in her books, which are interesting. The tinge of romance makes this one even more interesting. I hated to finish it, but have to admit to losing sleep because I needed to find out what happened. Great entertainment!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Racing the Devil; Author: Jaden E. Terrell; Review: Thought this book was well written with very interesting (& diverse) characters. The plot was terrific! Liked that it was set in Nashville, an area I've visited. I'm planning to read the next one in this series - not much higher praise than that for an author!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: It's rare that I give any book 5 stars. This is the second great book I've read this week. Those of us who are Louise Penny fans are not surprised that this is a terrific book. I'm always amazed at how well she wraps everything up in the end and these are just the best characters! Start at the beginning and get to know them all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let It Burn (Alex McKnight Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Hamilton Page; Review: Having read all Hamilton's books, I think this one is pretty good. His characters are fairly believable along with the plot. There was nothing bad about this book, but nothing great either. However, if you need something to fill some time and like books set in different places (like the UP of Michigan), you'll like this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Like This, For Ever; Author: Sharon Bolton; Review: Several times I thought I had this one figured out. It has twists that keep you guessing. It certainly isn't for the squeamish! A good, solid story, that is quite believable. The main character is a bit more damaged than I would have liked, but there is always hope that she will eventually heal and develop some normal relationships. A pretty good series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Like This, For Ever; Author: Visit Amazon's S.J. Bolton Page; Review: Several times I thought I had this one figured out. It has twists that keep you guessing. It certainly isn't for the squeamish! A good, solid story, that is quite believable. The main character is a bit more damaged than I would have liked, but there is always hope that she will eventually heal and develop some normal relationships. A pretty good series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: W is for Wasted; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Grafton Page; Review: Grafton's novels always entertain-the conversations are so realistic, her characters true to life. You could imagine yourself doing the same things in their positions. Kinsey Millhone has to be one of the most loved characters in fiction! She's just terrific!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm Front (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: Just like the other Virgil books, this one is a gem. It's great entertainment with some good laughs, a convoluted plot, and some wacky characters. Looking forward to the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: If you're familiar with Jack Reacher, this book is very much the same as the others. Reacher, the ultimate tough guy, loner, does have a love interest in this one. It isn't bad, but not that great either.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Beast: A Decker/Lazarus Novel (Decker/Lazarus Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Faye Kellerman Page; Review: As with lots of good series, you feel that the characters are well-known friends. I really enjoyed meeting up with these guys again. The plot was certainly unusual and the subplot was sweet. There's something in this one for everybody. Looking forward to the changes coming in the future. I think they'll give a freshness to this series that could keep it going for years!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sycamore Row (The Jake Brigance); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Loved it! Pure Grisham-interesting plot, great characters, and a happy ending. Jake Brigance is one of Grisham's best characters-so glad he decided to bring him back. I'd love to read more with Jake and the gang!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rage Against the Dying (Brigid Quinn Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Becky Masterman Page; Review: If the author had done a few things differently I would have give this 4 stars. A former agent wouldn't have done some of the things Brigid did-they didn't make sense to me. The whole deal about keeping her past from her husband was kind of lame, too. There was just no reason for that. Even with all the things I didn't like, this is a good character and an interesting plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Purgatory (Jack Taylor); Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Bruen Page; Review: Just wasn't much that I liked about this book. I have read many of Bruen's novels, and, while I am not a fan of his profane language, have appreciated his stories. This one, however, seemed very disjointed and almost just a stream of thoughts strung together. Anyway, this is probably my last Jack Taylor novel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Gods of Guilt (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: While I am not a fan of sleazy defense lawyers, Mickey Haller is a terrific character. Connelly always comes across with realistic plots and dialogue. I had a hard time tearing myself away from this one. While most of the characters in this book are from a part of society most of us never see or experience, I'm sure this is the group most defense attorneys deal with everyday. It was a good read, leaving me waiting for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Kind Word: A McKenzie Novel (Twin Cities P.I. Mac McKenzie Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's David Housewright Page; Review: Even though the plot involved some pretty outlandish actions, Housewright found a way to make it believable and exciting. I've read all the books in this series and think this one is very good. Leaves you with a smile on your face and a nice warm feeling!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 500: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Quirk Page; Review: Not a bad book, but it is quite a bit like Grisham's, The Firm. My prime standard of whether a book is good, the believability factor, is a bit low in this one. Still, I did like the protagonist and the writing wasn't bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Woman Who Married a Bear; Author: Visit Amazon's John Straley Page; Review: The writing reminds me of James Lee Burke. It's almost poetic at times. Lovely descriptions of the Alaskan coast and just a very good story. It's a bit dark, as one would expect, if your protagonist is an alcoholic. I'm already looking forward to the next one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bones Are Forever: A Novel (A Temperance Brennan Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Reichs Page; Review: This is another good book in a consistently terrific series. It starts with one plot and ends in a totally different plot. These are tied together remarkably well and, of course, with our two favorite characters, Brennan & Ryan. Can't wait to start the next one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flash and Bones: (Temperance Brennan 14); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Reichs Page; Review: Disappointed that there was no Andy Ryan in this one (although he is mentioned & still a part of Tempe's life). This was another good, very original story. She's just a very good writer. She knows how to make people come alive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cairo Affair: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Olen Steinhauer Page; Review: Olen Steinhauer writes some excellent, intriguing spy novels and this one follows right in their footsteps! I liked the way he gave each character's perspective, and, for once, the plot was crystal clear. Some spy novels are so twisted, that it's easy to lose the thread of what is supposed to be happening. This one has plenty of surprises, but is written very well. I had a hard time putting it down!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stone Cold; Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: This is probably my favorite series. Box does such a great job of bringing these characters to life and telling exciting, suspenseful stories. I just love them! It's so nice to read about a guy who is ordinary, but has an extraordinary sense of right and wrong. There aren't too many guys left like Joe!! Keep 'me coming Mr. Box!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Counterfeit Agent (A John Wells Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Berenson Page; Review: This book was pretty good entertainment. Wells is one of those bigger than life kind of guys, who always finds a way out of impossible situations, which is fun, but not very realistic. Of course, lots of times that's what we want-the good guy to win. It's worth the effort-an enjoyable series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Field of Prey; Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: Great read! Very intense plot with plenty of suspense! Even when I knew what was going to happen, I couldn't put it down. Sandford has one of the best writing styles around. I thought this one was great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field Of Prey (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: Great read! Very intense plot with plenty of suspense! Even when I knew what was going to happen, I couldn't put it down. Sandford has one of the best writing styles around. I thought this one was great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminal City (An Alexandra Cooper Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Fairstein Page; Review: I always learn so much about New York landmarks when I read Linda Fairstein. Her memorable characters are like old friends and her mysteries are always neatly wrapped up in the end. This series is just pure entertainment and the budding romance between Mike & Alex adds a new, exciting dimension.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Those Who Wish Me Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Koryta Page; Review: For those who want an edge of your seat thriller, this is it. If you're squeamish, there are one or two gory passages that you can just skim over. I like to read at night before I go to sleep, but this one kept me awake! A nice twist in the concluding chapters. Good story!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Any Other Name: A Longmire Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Johnson Page; Review: OK, so no one could really get themselves in this many jams, but the writing in this series is so entertaining that I can overlook that. This book includes all the great characters we expect in a Longmire story and, of course, tons of exciting action. Looking forward to the next one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion to the National Park; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Chapple Page; Review: We took two books to Yellowstone-this was one and it was a gem(the other was A Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes-equally invaluable). The maps and descriptions were a tremendous help. We read through the book while planning our trip and weren't disappointed in anything that we did. We kept it close at hand in the park the whole week. There wasn't a day that we didn't consult it. Now that we're home, I look at the dog-eared little book and am so thankful for the reviews I read about this book and decided to order it to plan our trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forsaken (A Quinn Colson Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ace Atkins Page; Review: Having spent 12 of my first 18 years growing up in Mississippi, Atkins has truly captured the sprit of northeast Mississippi, from the language of the people to the landscape of the land. This book has well-developed, believable characters and an ongoing terrific story that I'm sure will be continued in the next book. I'll look forward to it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Pilgrim; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Hayes Page; Review: This book wasn't bad, but there were a few story lines going and it was really long. Now, I've read several very long books I couldn't put down. This wasn't one of those. It took me a long time to read because I just couldn't connect well with what was going on. Still, it was a fairly well thought out plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Pilcher Page; Review: Enjoyed this book, but I think some of her others were better. Of course, since I thought they were excellent, that still makes this a very good story with insight into human nature that is rather unique to Penny. I love her characters and all their flaws. Certainly worth while reading!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadline (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: This was a terrific book! No it won't win any big literary prizes, but it was very entertaining, realistic, and had a couple of terrific storylines. Sandford is always so realistic in his dialogue and stories that the reader can totally believe this could happen in their town. I zipped through this in about a day simply because I didn't want to put it down. That's the mark of a great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saints of New York; Author: R.J. ELLORY; Review: Frank Parrish is a tortured soul-a cop who wants to do the right thing, whose personal & professional life are a mess. Ellory spins a great tale. Even though you could feel where this was going, I thought it was a good book. I had a hard time putting it down. Looking forward to Ellory's next one! Hope to see Frank Parrish again, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ways of the Dead: A Sully Carter Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Neely Tucker Page; Review: This is the first book I've read by this author and I loved it! The story kept me guessing, it was suspenseful, and had a surprising ending. I'm looking forward to reading more by this guy. Very hard to put it down!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Coming Back: A David Raker Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Weaver Page; Review: This just wasn't the kind of book I really like. There were so many quirky twists that I had a hard time believing any of this could happen. That takes away from my enjoyment of the plot. Some folks are really going to like this, just not me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hollow Girl (Moe Prager Mysteries (Hardcover)); Author: Visit Amazon's Reed Farrel Coleman Page; Review: I have enjoyed most of Reed Farrel Coleman's books. Prager is a great character - lots of flaws and problems, but very likable. I don't think this was his best, but it was pretty good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gray Mountain: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. It didn't turn out exactly like I was expecting, but that's a good thing in a mystery. As usual, Grisham is an accomplished storyteller with characters that seem real. This was an especially meaningful story to me since I have a daughter who is a lawyer in a legal aid program in rural Kentucky.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perk; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Gimenez Page; Review: I'm so glad to have found this author. I thought he told a compelling story-had a hard time putting it down. I'm looking forward to reading more of his work. It isn't that often anymore that you find good books that aren't filled with offensive language. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Burning Room (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: This is such a good series-mainly because it was written by a very good author, who makes realistic plots and stories. While there is always plenty of excitement, I feel that Connelly knows what he's talking about and keeps his plots real. I've read all his books and will be a fan as long as he keeps writing!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Spy; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Harris Page; Review: Thank you Mr. Harris for making my Thanksgiving weekend so entertaining! I had a hard time tearing myself away from this story to cook! I'm not a fan of historical fiction (I didn't think, anyway), but this was a fascinating story that was very well told. I will admit jumping to the end after I had read about a third of the book to peak at the ending, but I loved every chapter of this one. A great story that is altogether believable & interesting , especially since it is based on a true story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First to Kill; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Peterson Page; Review: If you like those action movies with larger than life heroes, you'll like this one. I like a bit more reality in my stories, but hey, who doesn't like to see good win out over evil and the good guys save the day! Just like Mighty Mouse!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sacrificial Ground; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas H. Cook Page; Review: Well, this is another story with a down and out cop who drinks too much and is all alone in the world. Having said that, this did turn out to be a pretty good story from a good writer. It's a bit dark, but it was well written and I liked the ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windigo Island: A Novel (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series); Author: Visit Amazon's William Kent Krueger Page; Review: It took me forever to finish this one. I found it pondering, slow and just not very interesting. If you're very interested in Indian lore, this might interest you more. I've read about all of Krueger's books and this one just didn't make the grade.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nemesis (A Harry Hole Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: The more Harry Hole I read, the more I like him and the series. Nesbo has done a great job weaving this plot. There are a couple of areas where I had my doubts that Harry could have figured things out from the info he had, but all in all, a very could story. Looking forward to starting the next one in a minute!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yesterday's Echo (The Rick Cahill Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Coyle Page; Review: This was pretty bad. I don't usually finish books this bad, just not worth the time & effort. This was trite and worn and juvenile. Apparently there are lots of folks out there that like that, I'm just not one of those.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: Can't believe I waited this long to read this. There are really about three storylines going, all of which are terrific. So nice to read of empowered women, instead of helpless women. You go girl!! Can't wait to read the rest in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: Loved this trilogy, just wish there could be more. It was intelligently written with an intricate plot and interesting characters. Just a lot of good entertainment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where the Red Fern Grows; Author: Visit Amazon's Wilson Rawls Page; Review: Loved this trilogy, just wish there could be more. It was intelligently written with an intricate plot and interesting characters. Just a lot of good entertainment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Endangered (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: I love Joe & Nate. C.J. Box has created some terrific characters. I think he makes Nate a bit too much of a super hero in this one. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't quite as good as some of his others. Still, entertaining & fun reading!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Old Knives: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Olen Steinhauer Page; Review: I've loved every book Steinhauer has written. This one ranks right up there. He writes intelligently and his stories always seem plausible. I'm looking forward to the next one already!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Berlin: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Kanon Page; Review: I really like this author. This book certainly makes you think and gives insight into the awful situation in Germany after WWII. it was good, but I enjoyed the other works of Kanon's more. Still, very worthwhile reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Killing at Cotton Hill: A Samuel Craddock Mystery (Samuel Craddock Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Shames Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Having just read two very dark spy novels, this was like a breath of fresh air. The writing is good, the characters, especially Samuel, endearing, and the plot intelligent. Happy to have found a new, good author!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Death of Jack Harbin: A Samuel Craddock Mystery (Samuel Craddock Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Shames Page; Review: Enjoyed this one. Again the writing is good-having grown up in the south, these characters are all very believable. These are clean cut books you wouldn't mind recommending to your mom! Will read more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Sanction: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Haig Page; Review: I truly enjoyed the way Haig writes. He is funny, witty, and knows how to tell a story. Also this was an interesting plot that was thought-provoking and seemed like the kind of problem that might be encountered in a battle situation. I'm looking forward to reading the next in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Allies; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Haig Page; Review: I liked this one even more than the first. Haig has created a very likable character in Drummond. I'll admit to knowing next to nothing about Korea, but this was a compelling tale. Looking forward to reading the next one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Night Crew; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Haig Page; Review: I really enjoyed this series & hope Haig will continue the adventures of Sean Drummond. Having grown up an Air Force brat, I have tremendous respect for our people who serve. I think Haig presents a realistic picture in his books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindred Crimes; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Dawson Page; Review: Not a bad book. This a who-done-it that was fairly easy to figure out. It was entertaining, though, in an average way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fall; Author: ; Review: I really liked this one. It was a good story, told very skillfully as expected with Lescroart. I've gotten to know these characters over the years, so it's like reading about friends. Very worthwhile , entertaining reading!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lamentation (The Jay Porter Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Clifford Page; Review: This was a pretty good story with a plausible plot. It was a little dark, but had a good ending. Everything tied up well in the end. Will probably read more from this author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Case of Redemption; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Mitzner Page; Review: This wasn't bad, just not as good as his first book. I saw the end coming, but that isn't why I thought it was mediocre. It was more that the plot just wasn't that riveting. Still, he has a good knowledge of law & a nice writing style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Knots and Crosses: An Inspector Rebus Novel (Inspector Rebus Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Rankin Page; Review: Reading this was like watching a very old movie that was way over dramatized. I thought it was trite. The story just didn't flow well. I don't think I'll read another in this series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Palace of Treason; Author: ; Review: I'll have to admit I enjoyed the first book more. Still, there are several great characters in this one and the story made sense and was believable (all except that weird "gift" of the main character-kind of hokey to me). It's worthwhile reading and spy novel fans will like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Prey (A Prey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: If you enjoy action-packed, realistic plots, and very interesting characters, you'll love this book. Sandford has outdone himself on this one. Great dialogue and really nasty villains - combine that with an intriguing plot and you have a book that's hard to put down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dry Bones in the Valley: A Novel (The Henry Farrell Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Bouman Page; Review: I liked this book & will read more by this author. There were a lot of characters, which became confusing at times. Good story, though, and realistic characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves' Paris (Rick Steves' Paris, 1999); Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: This book was invaluable to us as we navigated Paris. He walked us through so many situations that would have been very difficult withou having reviewed his step by step instructions. Can't stress how much we used this & literally kept it in our back pocket the whole trip. One thing that he might try to improve is the legibility of his map. It was very good, but too difficult for us to read. Everything else about this book is terrific. We're going to buy his guides for all future travels!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Redeemers (A Quinn Colson Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ace Atkins Page; Review: Atkins, once again, has captured some of the seedier, uglier characters in the south. His dialogue is exactly what you'd hear if you were standing around listening to these guys speak in the Mississippi back woods. Even though some of these guys are dumber than dirt, they're totally believable. Really Iike Quinn & the rest of these guys (& girls). Atkins does a great job with his story. Hope this series continues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Badlands: A Novel (Highway Quartet); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: I had a bit of trouble getting into this book. I think I found some of it difficult because one of the main characters was a child. As with animals, I have a hard time reading about bad things happening to kids. It did pick up in the second half. There is an unfinished storyline, letting you know there will be another with some of these characters, it would seem.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Bridge (An Alexandra Cooper Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Fairstein Page; Review: Even though Alex is in trouble again, this was a very entertaining book. I love these characters and I always learn some interesting historical facts. Fairstein's books are just pure fun to read! My favorite series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Creed; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Kava Page; Review: There is nothing flashy or extraordinary about this one, but it is a good, solid mystery. I love dogs and am always careful not to read books that have bad things happen to the animals. Enjoyed these characters and intend to read more in this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X (A Kinsey Millhone Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Grafton Page; Review: This is one of the best series on the market. This character is more down to earth and realistic that any other. Grafton does a great job of having plots that are suspenseful and believable. The only problem is that she is nearly out of letters, and who wants to see this series end!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nature of the Beast (Chief Inspector Gamache); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: Louise Penny always slips in small hidden treasures in her writing. They aren't just mysteries, but stories about human failures and triumphs. Of course, the other wonderful thing about this series is the cast of unique characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Line: A Matt Sinclair Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Thiem Page; Review: It's evident that the person writing this novel had an inside track on police procedure. It was very realistic and just a good old fashioned who-done-it. He did a good job fleshing out the main characters. Looking forward to reading more from him.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Karin Slaughter Page; Review: There was just too much horror in this book for me. I ended up reading about 60% of it, then skipping to the last part. I enjoy mysteries, but this was way more than a mystery. There was too much useless narration & way too much graphic torture. I'm sure there will be lots of readers who will like this-just not me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Country: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's C. B. McKenzie Page; Review: I ended up liking this book, even though I was skeptical at first. I'm not sure as to why the author (or publisher ) decided he didn't need quotation marks. Anyway, it was a good story that held my attention and was wrapped up nicely in the end. Plus, I will always love a guy who loves his dog this much!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Obit (A Collins-Burke Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Emery Page; Review: Emery has developed some very likable characters in this series. The plot is good in this one-a bit confusing in areas , but all is resolved nicely. Looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Career of Evil (A Cormoran Strike Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: Loved the story, the characters, and the ending (for the most part!). Galbraith has a winner in this series and I'm looking forward to many more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mercedes; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: This is my first Stephen King novel( I don't read horror). I know why he's such a successful author. He tells a very exciting story with some really weird characters. Had a hard time putting this one down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: I did end up liking this book, but it took a while. Rachel is so whiny, dependent, weak, needy & just all-round frustrating that I almost stopped reading about halfway through. About 3/4 of the way through, I thought I'd figured out what had happened. Interesting read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Losing Faith; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Mitzner Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much . I've always liked legal thrillers-this one didn't disappoint. The conclusion might have been a bit of a stretch, but it had me captivated to the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Losing Faith eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Mitzner Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much . I've always liked legal thrillers-this one didn't disappoint. The conclusion might have been a bit of a stretch, but it had me captivated to the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: At the City's Edge; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: I would say this one was average. Many parts seemed a bit over the top & rather unreal. It's not a bad book, just not one of his best.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crossing (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: No one writes procedurals as well as Connelly. This book comes through as being believable in every way to me. It was fast-paced, exciting & just hard to put down. Another great effort by one of my favorite authors!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Off the Grid (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: It's no secret that this is one of my favorite authors and series. The reason I gave this one 4 stars instead of 5 is I thought the plot was a bit out there. Still, great characters and an exciting ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wolves (A John Wells Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Berenson Page; Review: I think Berenson has made John Wells a bit too much super hero and not enough human being. We all like strong protagonists who take on evil and win. In that sense, this book is a great success. I do enjoy this series and this character & this was an intriguing plot. Could have probably been a little more realistic, though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakdown: An Alex Delaware Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Kellerman Page; Review: I've read all Kellerman's books & he continues to be a solid storyteller with a great imagination. Admittedly, I thought this one flagged a bit in the middle, but had a strong finish, with a nice resolution. He continues to be an author you can count on to deliver.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Gospel: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Caldwell Page; Review: This was an excellent book! It's an intriguing story with interesting historical details, engaging characters, and plenty of suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely plan on reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extreme Prey (A Prey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: Sandford continues to write very believable stories with edge-of-your-seat excitement. He seems to get better with each book-no easy feat when you've written as many as he has with the same main characters. Looking forward to the next Davenport novel in his new position!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidden (A Bone Secrets Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: I'm afraid that I'm not a fan of romantic suspense. This one seemed to come from a cookie-cutter format. I'm sure there is an audience out there that loves this sort of story, just not me!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidden (A Bone Secrets Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: I'm afraid that I'm not a fan of romantic suspense. This one seemed to come from a cookie-cutter format. I'm sure there is an audience out there that loves this sort of story, just not me!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Second Life of Nick Mason (A Nick Mason Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Hamilton Page; Review: Didn't think I'd like this, after reading the story summary, but bought it because of the good reviews. They were well-deserved. Interesting story with a protagonist with whom you sympathize.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brighton: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Harvey Page; Review: One of the best books I've read this summer. The language is coarse, so be forewarned. The story is excellent & very well written. Great job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Mile; Author: ; Review: I couldn't finish this, it seemed so ridiculous. I keep trying to like this author because so many give his books high ratings. I just cannot get into his plots. They're either very predictable or completely ridiculous to me. Just not my cup of tea!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Death in Sweden; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Wignall Page; Review: Haven't read this author before, but thought this was a good story. It was well-written & held my attention . Will read more of his.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Death in Sweden - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Wignall Page; Review: Haven't read this author before, but thought this was a good story. It was well-written & held my attention . Will read more of his.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guilty Minds; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Finder Page; Review: I thought the first half of this book was pretty good. I kept waiting for more when I reached the middle & it just wasn't there. It took me forever to finish. Just thought the plot kind of pooped out & coasted to the end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Killer Look (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Fairstein Page; Review: I have been reading this series from the beginning and it continues to be one of my favorites. Even though it's unreal that the protagonist gets in some terrible quandary in every book, they have so much appeal because of the characters, plot, and I learn something about New York every time I read one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Strike: A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Coes Page; Review: Just a riveting story that kept me up very late because I just didn't want to put it down. He has developed some great characters in Andreas and the others. This was the best book I've read all summer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Great Reckoning: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: Louise Penny writes a different kind of mystery-one with heart & soul. These are wonderful storylines with memorable characters. She's just simply the best!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flat Spin (Cordell Logan Mysteries, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Freed Page; Review: This book is definitely an upper. The author has some very funny lines & who can not like a guy who names his cat Kiddiot? This one will leave you smiling!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Escape Clause (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: One of Sandford's best. Loved the story, but do wish he wouldn't keep writing about things happening to animals. That's my only complaint. Great entertainment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wrong Side of Goodbye (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: It may be because I've just finished retreading Sandford's Virgil Flowers series, which I is excellent, that this book seemed a bit flat. It does have a plausible plot & some good twists, though. Worth reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Not the genre I usually read. This is my first by this author & I can't wait to read the next. This is a series of events in the lives of three families. Shows us how certain events change the course of our lives, either for good or bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Little Lies; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Funny, sad, maddening-this book is all these and more! This author has a real knack for making her characters very real and her stories fascinating. So glad I found her books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dry: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Harper Page; Review: What an exciting new author! The book grabbed me from the first page and never let up. My only regret is that I read it so fast. I can't wait for the next one. Loved Aaron Falk!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vicious Circle (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: As far as I'm concerned, this is one of the best series in modern literature! Pickett is a great character surrounded by a terrific supporting cast. Another hit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whistler; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Well written, believable, intriguing and entertaining-what more could you ask for in a novel! Look forward to his next book. Truly a master storyteller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What You Break (A Gus Murphy Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Reed Farrel Coleman Page; Review: Coleman is one of the best writers I know. I've read all his books & have never been disappointed. This one is no different. Looking forward to his next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Place to Die (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries (Avon Books)); Author: Visit Amazon's Philip R Craig Page; Review: I'll admit, I wasn't expecting much from this book, but was pleasantly surprised. The protagonist is funny and the story hel my attention. Looking forward to more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glass Houses (Chief Inspector Gamache); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: Another masterpiece by Ms. Penny. These are some of the best characters in fiction & I love curling up with them. Looking forward to the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Know a Secret: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Gerritsen Page; Review: I thought this was one of Gerritsens best books. While it wasn't exactly a surprise as to who the evil character was, it was a surprise as to how events occurred. All in all, a very good mystery!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wanted (An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: I can only hope there is another Elvis book very soon. I just love these characters and thought the story was terrific.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Moves: An Alex Delaware Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Kellerman Page; Review: Ive been reading both Kellermans books for years. It took me about a month to get through this one. While it turned out to be an interesting mystery, I think there were too many parts that just lagged.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Center Point Large Print); Author: Mark T Sullivan; Review: This was all the more compelling because it is based on a true story. At times it is happy, but many times tragic and heartbreaking. There were several times through the narrative that I didn't think I could finish, but I persevered and Im glad I did. This part of history should never be forgotten.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Tangled Hearts; Author: Rosemary Morris; Review: Tangled Hearts is a complete delight. Ms. Morris has crafted wonderful characters, an enthralling plot, and a romance that will warm your heart. If you are a lover of historical romance, this is a must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Bad Boy; Author: Visit Amazon's Traci Hall Page; Review: I am a big fan of Traci Hall, and have read all her Wiccan YA stories, which I love. I picked up this book because it sounded intriguing, and I was not disappointed. From page one, I was hooked. This book has it all-heartbreak, laughter and tears. It also has an important message to teenagers, and I can't recommend it enough. The writing is powerful and the story will touch your heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love's Magic (Boadicea series); Author: Traci E Hall; Review: Once again, Traci Hall delivers a full packed action story that leaves the reader breathless. This book has it all - romance, history, beautiful imagery, characters to fall in love with, and even a little mystery and supense. What more could you ask for?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Island; Author: Visit Amazon's Joan Conning Afman Page; Review: This is an exciting new plot, and I enjoyed it from start to finish. Intriquing story line, great visuals, and a fast paced book. Do I see movie potential here??; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She Can Run; Author: Visit Amazon's Melinda Leigh Page; Review: From the first page until the end, I was hooked on this riveting story. A little like Mary Higgins Clark, we have a novel that draws us in and makes us care about the heroine, with her two children in tow, who must run for their lives. When she takes a job in a remote farm house in Pennsylvania we meet the extremely likeable hero, an ex-cop, who is the perfect strong, alpha hero with a gentle hand and a good heart, who will protect Beth and her children from a serial killer, and her cruel politician husband. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frankenstein's Daemon; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Meeske Page; Review: This is definitely a book that will keep you up long into the night, but it's so well written and compelling that you won't mind the lack of sleep. Mr. Meeske has taken the orginal story and created a sequel that will not disappoint. If you like horror, do yourself a favor and read this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babies In The Bargain; Author: Visit Amazon's Mona Risk Page; Review: Immediately I was drawn into this fast paced story, and felt the heartache Dr. Marc Suarez faced knowing he would have to raise his infant nephew alone. Dr. Holly Collier, a woman once scorned, has to put her own fears aside to help the man she once loved and to learn to trust again. Ms. Risk has tightly weaved a story dealing with life and death situations at NICU, and a compelling love story between two unforgettable characters. I was hooked from beginning to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cheetah Princess; Author: Visit Amazon's Joan Conning Afman Page; Review: I loved this book - it kept me entertained and enthralled as this new world was vividly portrayed to me, and the main characters, the spoiled princess, and likeable hero were both well drawn out, and interesting. The author did a great job with her eloquent descriptions, and pleasing romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burned Into Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary M Ricksen Page; Review: This book has it all--vivid descriptions, good plot, lots of action, and a timeless romance. It's the second book in a time-travel series, and I look forward to reading more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take Me Tonight (The Bullet Catchers, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Roxanne St. Claire Page; Review: I have read the author's romantic suspense and was surprised to see a contemporary romance, but thought I'd give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! It's wonderful -- the hero is delectable, the heroine and her daughter ring true to life, and it's also a story of friendships, survival and beating the odds. Love, love it, and will definitely read the follow up book soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bronze Horsemen: The First People To Tame Horses; Author: Visit Amazon's David Mallegol Page; Review: I loved this book, although bewarned it is not a horse whisperer. This is rich in detail and history and is a fascinating read. It's not the type of book I usually pick up but I'm sure glad I did. Very informative and well written, and I grew up with Arabian horses, so this is a subject dear to my heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Babies (Holiday Babies Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mona Risk Page; Review: Once again Ms. Risk delivers in this powerful little story that packs an emotional punch. It's a well written story, with great characters to fall in love with. A perfect holiday romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere My Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Trissel Page; Review: This is my first book from this author, but I will certainly read more. Somewhere My Love has it all--a great plot, wonderful characters and that magical something that keeps a reader turning pages. Old mansions, young lovers who reunite from the past, this story will stay in your memory for a long time after you put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blank Slate; Author: Visit Amazon's Tiffany Snow Page; Review: This is my first serial, but so far I'm loving it. Ms. Snow has created a fascinating story and I can't wait to read the next part when it arrives on my Kindle. I might prefer weekly to bi-weekly, but it's kind of exciting to have to wait.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blank Slate; Author: Tiffany Snow; Review: This is my first serial, but so far I'm loving it. Ms. Snow has created a fascinating story and I can't wait to read the next part when it arrives on my Kindle. I might prefer weekly to bi-weekly, but it's kind of exciting to have to wait.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling for Frederick; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Bolen Page; Review: This is my first book by this author but it won't be my last. I was reeled right in by the opener, and the pace never lets up. This is a great premise, and it has me intrigued, and waiting eagerly for the next installment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ex on the Beach (A Turtle Island Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Law Page; Review: I loved the first installment of this book and wished there had been more. The setting for the story is great, and the conflict and characters are so strong, that I felt myself holding my breath to see what would happen next. How was Andie going to treat Mark, her ex, the man who stood her up at the alter, alone, humiliated, facing the guests alone. Oh, what a cad, and how delectable he is too! More please!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Waters (The Barkley Sound Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Toni Anderson Page; Review: Loved this book. The opening hooked me from page one and the tension never let up. I lived in Vancouver and the area was familiar to me which made this read even more enjoyable. Ms. Anderson is a great writer and this book won't disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bella and Her Magic Necklace: The End of Bullying; Author: Sabrina Jewel Garine; Review: I bought this book for my two grand-daughters who are 5 and 7, and love to read. This young author, Sabrina created a wonderful book for children her own age, and I was very happy in the quality of the print book. It's a wonderful gift for the young people in your family and I recommend it highly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Granted Wishes (The Granted Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tanya Vought Page; Review: What a beautiful story, with real depth of emotion and wonderful characters to root for. An excellent debut from someone who I expect will become one of my favorite authors! Way to go Ms. Vought!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Love of Mine (A Mirror Lake Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Miranda Liasson Page; Review: This was my first time reading Miranda Liasson, but it won't be my last. I was absolutely charmed by this book. Had me laughing out loud in public places, and smiling a lot as I flipped the pages. A great read - her writing style was similar to Kristen Higgins, one of my favorite authors. I will be putting Ms. Liasson on that list!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy in Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Annabelle Costa Page; Review: This is my first time reading Ms. Costa but it was clear from the first page that she is a gifted writer. I enjoyed her light hearted, chicklit style, even though her characters were not what you expect from a typical romance. Anna had some serious issues and Matt had MS, but their love story was sweet and endearing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Hearts Surrendered (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tamara Ferguson Page; Review: A beautiful love story, with wonderful characters. Well written, emotional story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Retaliation (The Mob Tracker Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mimi Barbour Page; Review: This book got me from page one - it's fast paced, exciting with strong characters, and a well thought out plot. Cassie, the heroine is awesome, and Trace is the hunky, caring, seductive hero we all want to read about. I am a fan of Mimi Barbour but I must say that this is certainly one of the best that I've read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: What to Do in Case of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nowhere in Africa (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The BRD Trilogy: Lola (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Triumph of the Will (1934); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Regular Guys (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Grace (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kissing Jessica Stein (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Oscar Wilde Collection: Stage Left (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Oscar Wilde Collection: Stage Right (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metropolis (1927); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias Betty (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romance (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dario Argento Collection: Vol. 1: Inferno (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: With a Friend Like Harry (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Praise of Love (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jet Lag (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pola X (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boy Meets Girl (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Widow of St. Pierre (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Merci Pour Le Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dancer Upstairs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and Lucia (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lovers on the Bridge (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Car (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xena: Warrior Princess: Series Finale (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romeo & Juliet (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tom & Viv (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kundun (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancing at Lughnasa (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The BRD Trilogy: Veronika Voss (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bonhoeffer (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Glass (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Liza (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Beast (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Reduced Shakespeare Company (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happenstance (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lola (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casino: 10th Anniversary Edition (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo '66 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pumpkin (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Existenz (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Potion #9 (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Lives of Dentists (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Simple Plan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rare Birds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger Dodger (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lantana (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: State and Main (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birthday Girl (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bowfinger (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World 2 (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Generals (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Psycho (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tigerland (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Tailor of Panama (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminal Velocity (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Cut (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Husbands and Wives (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess and the Warrior (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broadway Danny Rose (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diner (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All About My Mother (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Devils (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bullets Over Broadway (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio Days (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet and Lowdown (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interiors (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bob Roberts (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Tragedies: Origins and Style: The Standard Deviants (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Detail (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Easy Pieces (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do the Right Thing (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Tango in Paris (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drugstore Cowboy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nashville (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Times (1936); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live Flesh (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slapstick Masters (1917); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Tragedies: Titus/ Romeo/ Hamlet: The Standard Deviants (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Tragedies: Othello/ Macbeth/ King Lear: The Standard Deviants (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Picture Show (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurel & Hardy: March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laurel & Hardy (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Company (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurel & Hardy: Flying Deuces/Utopia (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tempest (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sophie's Choice (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As You Like It (1936); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Women on the Moon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Without a Cause: Special Edition (1955); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady Snowblood (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chelsea Walls (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Doom Generation (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ararat (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Splendor (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Night and Fog (1955); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sand (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MacArthur Park (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebecca (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in America (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wonderful (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hamlet (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jules and Jim (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Tin Drum (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamlet (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Metro (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ulee's Gold (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dopamine (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strangers on a Train: Special Edition (1951); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Illusion (1937); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Impostor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Julius Caesar (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Salton Sea (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lion in Winter (1968); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poolhall Junkies (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Trumpet of the Swan (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Les Destinees (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Julius Caesar (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intermission (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamlet (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunset (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crusade: The Complete Series (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Laurence Olivier's Hamlet (1948); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Barbarian Invasions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capturing the Friedmans (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metropolitan Opera: Puccini: La Boheme (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Smokey Joe's Café (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luther (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaker Morant: Masterworks Edition (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Producers (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1960); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Code 46 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Samurai (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irma Vep (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riding Giants (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seducing Doctor Lewis (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evita (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ned Kelly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Train (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: East/West (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Va Savoir (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Piano Teacher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stage Beauty (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crimson Rivers (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Cut (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone Dark (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stella Street (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Zelary (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: And Now ... Ladies and Gentlemen (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Laramie Project (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Education (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Criminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Me If You Dare (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bobby Jones (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: P.S. (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enduring Love (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Final Cut (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Richard III (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Miserables (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Children of Paradise (1946); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Player (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Short Film About Love (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vera Drake (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memories (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Noise (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love is the Devil (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Lights (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Taming of the Shrew (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bandit Queen (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Comedies: The Taming of the Shrew (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prozac Nation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Medea (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Five Obstructions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stone Reader (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raincoat (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ridicule (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In July (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Devdas (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Layer Cake (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister My Sister (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lackawanna Blues (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oldboy (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kagemusha (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella: Rodgers & Hammerstein's (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gold Toe Men's Crew 656s Athletic Sock, 6 Pack White, Shoe Size: 6-12.5 / Sock Size: 10-13; Brand: ; Review: Excellent product - durable and fits perfectly! Prompt delivery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Underwear Basic Cotton Brief, Multi-Pack; Brand: ; Review: Reliable quality construction and good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Influence Mens Casual Fashion Boat Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Time will tell if the quality level is acceptable. The shoe is well designed but the construction/materials are really best for light level of usage. Wear these where you are concerned about damaging a more expensive shoe.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruno Marc Men's Harry-02 Dress Penny Loafers Shoes; Brand: BRUNO MARC NEW YORK; Review: I really like the styiing of these shoes! The problem I have is not unique - sizing. My normal shoe size is 8.5W - not available. Usually the closest size is 9M which these are. Other than that I like these shoes - again particularly the styling. The leather quality is decent but a bit on the thin side. I would recommend them in spite of these negative comments. The Amazon price point ($35) is fair. If you want a higher quality i.e. Bass, Bostonian, Florshiem etc. then you would be moving up to the $50 plus price range.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Heusen Mens Dress Shirts Short Sleeve Oxford Solid Button Down Collar; Brand: ; Review: Shirt fit like a tent! Neck was wearable but shirt body was way to large. Guess it is just the overseas fitting - in Asia the people are generally smaller than in the US.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Van Heusen Mens Dress Shirts Short Sleeve Oxford Solid Button Down Collar; Brand: ; Review: Shirt fit like a tent! Neck was wearable but shirt body was way to large. Guess it is just the overseas fitting - in Asia the people are generally smaller than in the US.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: UltraClub Men's Classic Wrinkle-Free Short-Sleeve Oxford 8972; Brand: UltraClub; Review: The shirt body is okay (low pocket but ok). The shirt neck is just too small. Human sizes vary so much! It is wearable so will keep it. I ordered the white shirt and you sent me a shirt with a gray stripped pattern shirt. OK though so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gold Toe Men's Cushioned Cotton Crew 7-Pack; Brand: ; Review: Correct size and appear to be decent quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Influence Mens Casual Fashion Boat Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Decent quality, but on the large size. Normally I purchase Asian sourced items 1/2 size larger as the vendors primary customers are in Asia and the customers are generally physically smaller. Consequently they use patterns and menus based on this smaller size demographic. I did return the shoes for a refund. Good value for the price. Thank you Amazon!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Fallen for You (The Killer Next Door, #1); Author: Carlie Sexton; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Im horrible at reviews so just bear with me for a moment. I dont really know what to say without giving spoilers but I love this series. It not only has the romance that you would expect (being titled fallen for you) but it also has suspense at the same time. It has you guessing at what is going to happen next and I had to get book 2 and 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ruby Circle (Bloodlines, #6); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: i have loved all of the VA books and now the bloodlines books and loved them but this one to me felt rushed. I didnt enjoy it as much as the others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Abbi Glines has done it again. I was addicted to the Seabreeze series and now she goes and gets me hooked on Rush and Blaire. I have seriously read all 3 books in less than 48 hours (with much scrutiny from the husband) But it is definitely a must read. If you don't then it is soooo your loss. But please dont do that.... I promise its worth your time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Perfection (Rosemary Beach, #5; Perfection, #1); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I got this book and read it in less than a day. I love Abbi's writing style because she makes it so easy to picture yourself right in the story. Woods is your typical rich mans son... do whatever daddy says... but he soon understands that he doesnt want to live his life the way someone else tells him too especially after Della comes into town. After a chance encounter a while ago she shows back up and stirs something in him that he has been trying to ignore. She is only in town to make some money until she can go on to the next town after the last one didnt go so well. But no matter how far from home she gets she cant escape her past. Afraid that she isnt good for Woods she tries to not let him get close but with their chemistry its impossible. He worms his way in and surprises her with being there for her during the worst of times and wanting to give her the best of times but she feels he wont want her after he knows her secrets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Temporary Bliss (Bliss, #1); Author: B.J. Harvey; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I love this series and cant wait for the next one to come out. You can get swept up in the story as you take a trip with Mac with her crazy freak outs and all. It makes you feel like you are right there with her and is just awesome. I personally don't like a book unless it can make me feel what the characters are going through. If I don't feel it I get bored. I don't know what else to say as i don't want to give anything away. It's a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Bliss (Bliss, #2); Author: B.J. Harvey; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Just like with Temporary Bliss B.J Harvey had done an amazing job. Once I read the first book there was no way that I wasn't going to read the second book. Kate wants her perfect little Happy ever after and is what had been drilled in her head since she was a child. But she soon realizes that everything you want isn't going to just come wrapped up in a nice little bow. In her adventures she finally figures out that sometimes things aren't what they seem and you can make your own happily ever after if you try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love's Prophecy; Author: Margaret Taylor; Genres: ; Review: From the moment you start reading you are pulled right into the action. I liked the fact that there wasn't a lot of back story that you needed to know to get into it. Twin brothers Austin and Max are both cops in Atlanta when they happen to wind up competing on the same case something goes wrong and Max disappears. Austin knows his brother is still out there and does everything he can to find him which is how he ends up at Majicks looking for the best witch around Marla. The two have an unexplainable feeling towards one another right of the bat. The kind of hard fast love that leaves you warm and fuzzy. At first she isn't sure if she can help him find his brother but as he tells her the story of what happened before his brother went missing she begins to understand she is his only hope at finding his brother even if he doesn't believe in her magic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cooking Up A Seduction; Author: Jenna Bayley-Burke; Genres: romance; Review: I enjoyed this book it was a fun read. First you have Cameron a single man that wants nothing more than to prove to his boss that he is capable of taking over the company when the time comes. And Lauren who loves running her own business and wants to be a successful independent woman. When Cameron's boss assumes that he and Lauren are a couple it gives him the idea to have a "Business arrangement" where they both benefit. But pretending to be someones girlfriend can have just as many complications as a normal relationship. Can they make it work?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fate; Author: Nikki Sex; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved Paul and Emily's story. I love that Nikki never disappoints me. I like to have an actual story to read not just porn. I like my BDSM books but when its all sex and no story its not very creative. But with Nikki I never have to worry about that. And its a totally believe able story. I mean who hasnt gone a little cray cray over someone they were madly in love with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karma; Author: Nikki Sex; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book just like all of her books. I mean come on it has Andre in it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Places I Never Meant To Go; Author: Shay Lynam; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I don't want to spoil it by telling you what happens in the book but it broke my heart. I did enjoy the book and it had me guessing until the last second which is a good thing if it were totally predictable it wouldnt be much fun would it? If you can handle Shay toying with your heart strings then its a good short book to enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tree House (The Tree House, #1); Author: Shay Lynam; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I love the suspense that this story has. I hate it when books are predictable and have no mystery. But this book kept me on the edge of my seat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Renegade (Renegade, #1); Author: Andria Large; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved this story! Beau and Lizzette have a working relationship that works just fine for Lizzette but Beau has other plans. He is used to getting what he wants and for a long time all he wanted was her. He thinks that once she is with him that he can change her mind but with as stubborn as she is its going to take more than just a few dates and even then is it enough?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Mortal (Runaway Mortal, #1); Author: Komal Kant; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I started reading this book last night and didnt stop until I was done. I was laughing within the first few pages and then once I met the other characters and their attitudes I just couldnt stop myself and I had to find out how it ended! Katerina is such a typical snarky teenager but going through some things that a teenager shouldnt. Accused of killing her headmistress she is out to prove her innocence but has to deal with drama along the wsy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Faelorehn (The Otherworld Series, #1); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed the fact that this book isnt just about some silly girl with no real problems like a lot of books these days. The hints about Meghans background are revealed in a way where you get enough information to keep you intrigued but not so much that you predict the end. Meghans life has been far from ordinary and she doesn't quite know how unique she really is. But on her quest for answers she just finds more and more questions. Is she really crazy or are there things out there to really be afraid of? Is she somehow important to it all?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never; Author: Shay Lynam; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this story. When Wynn was growing up her Great Gran would tell her amazing stories of great adventure in Neverland with Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and the lost boys. She thinks these are just made up stories until she comes face to face with Peter. At first she thinks he is crazy because he thinks he is peter pan and he can fly. That soon changes once he wisks her off her feet (literally). Can Neverland be as amazing as her great gran says? Or it just fantasy?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Knowledge: Part 1 (Detective & Desires #1.1); Author: Helen Karol; Genres: romance; Review: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the story of Rasia and Leo. Rasia is a seasoned vice cop about to go to law school and has a lot of experience under her belt. Leo is the heir apprentice to his mobster family's business and is used to getting what he wants. So you have two headstrong people that are complete opposites. It makes for an interesting story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolmarehn (The Otherworld Series, #2); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Love love loved it! I really enjoyed the action and adventure of Cade and Meg. I also get a kick out of the he loves me he loves me not...lol. Great series and I can't wait to read the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luathara (The Otherworld Series, #3); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved the third book as much as the first two if not more. Once again the series doesn't disappoint. Its still packed with action and adventure even though its the third one. Some series run out of excitement for me but this one did not. Its worth the read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lorehnin (The Otherworld Series, #6); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved Robyn's story. It was as unique and special as Meghan's. It included some of Meghan's life here and there but was its own separate story line where you didn't feel like you already knew what was going on (that has happened in other spin offs). She meets Devlin and I was instantly hooked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Knowledge, Parts 1-3 and Her Keeper 1 Part 1 Boxed Set; Author: Helen Karol; Genres: ; Review: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the story of Rasia and Leo. Rasia is a seasoned vice cop about to go to law school and has a lot of experience under her belt. Leo is the heir apprentice to his mobster family's business and is used to getting what he wants. So you have two headstrong people that are complete opposites. It makes for an interesting story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forgotten by You (Redeeming Love, #2); Author: Carlie Sexton; Genres: romance; Review: **This book does not end in a cliffhanger and is told between Charlie and Mitch's points of view. Although this book is technically could be read as a standalone novel it does intertwine with The Killer Next Door Series and then Beholden to You. I would suggest reading this after those stories so it does not giveaway the prior books endings.** My favorite quote is from Charlie " I cant believe that Mac couldn't keep a secret when Natalie could." Men* An unfortunate turn of events changes their future in a way that no one expected. Charlie and Mitch have been together for seven wonderful years but this one day has split them apart. When Mitch falls he hits his head he no longer remembers the last seven years with Charlie. She is completely devastated by Mitch's memory loss and turns to her friends hoping that they together can help Mitch regain his memory. The things that you do in the midst of heartache may define your future forever. Can they overcome the battles set ahead? Can you continue on when it feels like the world is against you and everything that can go wrong will? Little do people think how one single decision can change the course ahead. I have read the 3 Killer next door novels and Beholden to you and i absolutely love Carlie's books. Her books are very intriguing. Just when you thought you had her book figured out she goes and throws a curve ball, or five, and i love that she isn't predictable because what fun would that be if the mystery book had no mystery?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Game (That Girl, #2); Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I dont want to give anything away since it hasnt even been released yet but if you loved That Girl then you will love The Game. Everyone has their demons. Even Americas' loveable Levi #11. There is a reason people act the way they do. In the first book we meet the cocky and quite rude Levi. In this book he gets his own story and we get to reveal Levi's past and what makes him the way he is. Can he follow in his little brothers footsteps and let the past go?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Songs Collection 1-3 Box Set (Night Songs Collection, #1-3); Author: Kristen Strassel; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: The Night Songs Box Set (Books 1-3) Reviewed for Stories and Swag [url]/ My rating: 5 stars Because the Night: In book one you hear from Callie as she is headed to Vegas to find her friend Tristan that she hasn't heard from in 6 months. Tristan is in one of the hottest bands around the country. Immortal Dilemma is known for a thing called bloodlust. Callie isn't like all the rest of the girls after Tristan's time. She doesn't believe that they are really vampires and that bloodlust really exist. She just believes that it is all a part of the show that the band members film. She meets Blade while trying to find Tristan and Blade likes the fact that she isn't like the other girls. While spending with Blade is great she still feels the need to be there for Tristan and she gets sucked into a world she knows nothing about. Blade tries to keep her from getting herself into trouble but she is way too good at it. Night Moves: In book two you meet Melanie as she is trying to run from what she did after she caught her boyfriend in bed with her neighbor. She runs into one of her teen idols Ryder at a hotel. Ryder is with the band Soul Divider and they are on tour. What Melanie thinks will be a night of hot sex turns into an escape route. Ryder isn't ready to let her go yet so he takes her on the tour bus. Once the cops start following the band in different cities she thinks she is going to be caught and confesses to Ryder what she has done. Ryder agrees to help her even though there are complications with the lead of the band. He wants something from Melanie that she isn't willing to do in order to right a wrong. We own the night: In book three you go back to Callie as she is trying to save Blade though she doesn't know that he doesn't need saving. She only has Tristan to turn to for help but he is too busy with the glory and fame to take care of what she needs. After involuntary becoming the leader she really doesn't know what to do and ends up with everyone listening to Blade instead of her. Cash Logan steps in and seems to have all the answers to the questions that Tristan cant help her with. She knows that he may not really be helping her but she feels she doesn't have a choice but to listen since he is the only one willing to tell her what she needs to know. She wants to take her rightful spot of leader but has a lot to learn before she is really capable. I gave the book five stars because i truly did enjoy it and had a hard time putting it down. Its not your typical girl falls in love with vampire and lives happily ever after story. There is emotion, suspense, and an unpredictability to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caelihn (The Otherworld Series, #7); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, romance; Review: Robyn never understood until now why she felt different than everyone else. Now that she knows she is Lorehnin she wants to find out more about where she came from. She decides with the help of Devlin that she should move to the Otherworld and search out her ancestors. The Otherworld is a dangerous place for its inhabitants and even more so to Robyn who does not know her powers yet. As a part of her journey she goes to Luathara castle to visit Cade and Meghan only to find out that there is even more trouble brewing than what she thought. While trying to work on her power, find where she comes from, and trying to get some sense of normal back with her friend she will be put to the test. Can she handle Eile and all it has to offer?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything Has Changed; Author: Mia Kayla; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: Reviewed for Stories and Swag Everything has changed by Mia Kayla This book is a stand alone novel from the view of Bliss Carrington. Bliss and Jimmy met when they were only six years old. From that fateful day Jimmy has been her rock, protector, and best friend. He tries to get the shy girl to experience life instead of letting it pass her by. Through tragedy and pain they help each other move on and continue living their lives. But there is one problem Bliss wants more than Jimmy is willing to give. Jimmy is convinced that he will never find love and happiness he wont allow himself to be with Bliss and mess up her life like he thinks he is destined to do. He has loved her his whole life but he would rather hurt than see her hurt. But she already wants him so bad it hurts. She sees him on the covers of magazines and on tv with different girls and she doesn't understand what they have that she doesn't. They dont even know Jimmy the way she does. Can they handle ignoring the what they feel for each other? Should they try to make it work and risk ruining their friendship in the process? I gave the book 5 stars. I loved the story between Bliss and Jimmy. I felt Bliss's emotions like i was right there with her and even cried towards the end of the book. Mia Kayla definitely has a new fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Soldier (That Girl, #3); Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: romance; Review: I honestly don't know what to say except WOW!!!!!!! I love all of her books but this one cut me deep and i loved it. I binged on this book and read it from start to finish last night in bed because it had grabbed me and there was no way i could put it down until it was done. I honestly cried like a baby because it ripped my heart right out of me. I loved Jeremiah when he was in That Girl and i was so upset when he got the boot but now he is back for his own story and boy does she make it a great one. Jeremiah is now Beau Morgan and there are things that he cant share with the one person he wants to Jenni. She also has things that she doesn't want her friends to know and she finds it easier to talk to Beau thinking after the next few days she wont see him again. But sparks fly and there is not enough water in the world to drown them out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin at Sea (Sinful, #1); Author: Emma Nichols; Genres: romance; Review: I enjoyed this cute story about Alysin and Mr. Bedroom Eyes. I was not expecting a cliff hanger and was left feeling less than satisfied that i dont know what happens. But that still doesnt take away from the fact that i did like the book and i guess i will find out in Sin in Vegas ( i believe that's the title) I did like the easy going feel of the story to just let things be and go with the flow and see where life takes you. People often like to read to escape reality and live in a fantasy world well whats better than a week in paradise with a hot sexy man with no agenda. After her breakup she just wants a rebound and this guy just happens to come by at the perfect moment literally. They agree on a few ground rules for the week to follow and everything else is left to be determined.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trailer Park Princess (Switching Tracks, #1); Author: Delia Steele; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the story. Its not your typical trailer park story where the guy swoops in and saves the day and you have it figured out within the first two chapters. There is love and heartache and every emotion in between. It shows you that you can have a good outcome to a bad situation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Class Harlot (Switching Tracks, # 2); Author: Delia Steele; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: So we met Mando in the first book and boy is she a trip. In this book you get to find out what makes her the way she is and again just like the first book its about doing what makes you happy regardless of your situation. The "easy life" as some people call it is often far from the truth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seeking Clarity; Author: Christa Lynn; Genres: ; Review: BOOK IS COMING SOON.... I RECEIVED AN ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR HONEST REVIEW I absolutely loved this book. It was refreshing in the sense that this isn't about some suit & tie gazillionaire after some wounded girl. She is a strong willed woman without being a diva and he is a handsome man that doesnt care about the money. It doesn't run his life like so many others choose to live. Clarity Jane is daddy's little girl. She has had her whole world handed to her on a silver platter. You know out of the same set that the silver spoon in her mouth came from. And she is tired of it. She wants something that she has earned on her own. Something that wasn't given to her by daddy or from daddy's money. Mason isn't like all of the guys that her dad tries to get her to go out with. He isn't the type of guy she normally gets set up with and right now that is just the type of guy she wants. He is a hard working regular guy and by the look on his face he wants her. But will their secrets that they are both hiding get in the way of something that could be great for both of them? But when love and money get mixed together they often make a recipe for greed and jealousy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fire Dancer (Cirque Macabre, #1); Author: Kristen Strassel; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: i loved Holly's story. it goes back and gives you a different view than you got in the night songs collection. i cant wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Faeleahn (The Otherworld Series, #8); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: I adored this book!. I have fallen in love with this series and the characters and loved seeing a little bit more of the wedding and getting some of the details we didnt get before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue; Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: Blue is a little different that what i have previously read by HJ Bellus but she did a fantastic job as usual. Im not going to tell you about the book because thats what the blurb is for but i will tell you that i loved it! There is romance and suspense that will keep you turning the pages. Also there is growth in the characters as you make it through the story and it makes you feel like you really know them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Strings Attached (The Escort, #1); Author: Kristen Strassel; Genres: romance; Review: No Strings Attached by Kristen Strassel Five Fabulous Stars I give this book 5 stars for the realistic feel of the book. The characters are a single divorced mom of a teenager and a male escort that is more than just a pretty face. They have everyday problems like the rest of the world. He isnt some super rich playboy and she isnt some needy woman. Leah- She is a confident woman when it comes to her interior design but not so much in her personal life. She says she is too busy to date with her work and her teenage daughter. She and her best friend have their 20th high school reunion coming up and she doesnt want to go and have to face her pathetic ex husband and the homewrecker wife of his especially without a date. Kira suggest that Leah just hire an escort so she doesnt have to go alone and there arent any strings attached like trying to find a date to go. So she agrees... little did she know that picking Jagger to go would cause her whole world to be turned upside down and inside out. Jagger gets her to come out of her shell and experience things that she didnt even know were possible before. Jagger- He is a male escort to pay the bills but he has a passion for photography. He doesnt think that his work would be enough to pay the bills so he continues to be an escort even though it leaves him unfulfilled. He doesnt want to do anymore out of town trips for these desperate women but he is getting paid heavily by one of their long time customers so he agrees. Once he meets Leah and sees who she truly is he cant help but want to get to know her and help her see how wonderful she is. Together they experience new things and an undeniable passion but can it withstand the pressure of his line of work and her insecurities about men. They both have a lot to learn from each other and after all it takes two right?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Second Decision (Silver Star Ranch, #1); Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: romance; Review: **warning contains spoilers** chapter after chapter the characters just pull you in with their highs and lows and you will want to keep reading! Merek is the wild one in his family probably has something to do with his rodeo lifestyle. He has a gold championship buckle already but he will chase another one 8 seconds at a time. He loves the attention and the thrill but he also does it to make money for the family farm. After coming back home after being gone for months he goes to the bar with his brothers Maverick and Marvel. That's where he meets Challis the girl with the green eyes that will be forever etched in his mind. After trying his usual lines and being completely shut down, especially after accusing her of blowing somebody to get that buckle, he likes her fiery attitude even more. She is only here because she has nowhere else to go after her dad passed away and her money hungry wicked step monster wants to sell everything her dad worked hard for. She doesn't have time for the playboy to distract her. But it turns out the two wild cards of their family's have too much on the line to lose and try working together instead of fighting what is right in front of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of the Ride (Silver Star Ranch, #2); Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: romance; Review: I was introduced to Maverick in the first book of the series 8 Second Decision which was about his brother Merrick (if you havent read that yet then you are missing out and need to do so before reading this one). Here in Rules of the ride you get to know more about Maverick. I loved getting to hear Maverick & Ella's story. Their story is a complicated one that starts with young love. I am really unsure on what to say so that i dont give the story away. i guess i will just warn you that you need to be prepared to have your heart ripped out, stomped on, and all together shattered while reading this book. But it is worth it. And i cant wait to read the next book that will be Marvels story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Girl (That Girl, #1); Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I absolutely loved it! I don't want to spoil it by telling you about it. But I love that the drama doesn't overshadow the Journey. Its told in a completely real way where you can relate (especially if you were a victim of abuse). I cant wait for Levi's story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oh Haley!: A bunch of "You'll never believe what happened today" stories from a toddler mom; Author: Amy Garrett; Genres: ; Review: Sounds like my son.... There are many crazy things that happen when you have a toddler... Oh Haley is a short book of toddler tales that will give you a quick laugh and some small comfort that its not just you lol. If you have a child and havent experienced any of this.... just wait.... its coming lol. Use this as a guide to help you navigate and avoid some sticky situations. Plus it was just a funny read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Branding A Legacy (Silver Star Ranch #3); Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: romance; Review: I love the Slatter boys! I am so sad that this is the final book in the series. Merek, Maverick, and Marvel have taken us on quite a wild ride. The Silver Star Ranch has always been where Marvel feels most at peace and the is what he lives for. His brothers like competitions and trophies but for Marvel none of those things matter. He will do whatever it takes to make things right. Even if it means leaving his family. I dont want to just tell you the story with a recap but trust me you just have to read it. The love and sacrifice of of the Slatter boys and their grandad is something amazing. HJ Bellus you absolutely deserve 5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted; Author: H.J. Bellus; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I have honestly been thinking about what I was going to put in my review for the last 2 days. I still don't feel I can adequately describe how this book made me feel. But here it goes... I feel like I've been rear ended in a car crash. Its a weird analogy I know but let me explain. If you have been in that situation then maybe you will get my analogy a little more. First everything is okay just puttin along just moving ahead and watching what is going on around you. Then boom there is the unexpected impact. Next is the thought of "what the hell just happened?" Because one minute you are sitting there and everything is all good (maybe sitting there looking at someone cute) and the next thing you know your heart is racing and you are wondering.. am I okay? is there any damage? You work your way through it even though its hard and then everything seems okay again. But then you may find and ache that wasn't there before. Sometimes it takes a day or two. Also you tend to replay it over and over in your head right? I did. Sooo that's where I'm at now. I read it and enjoyed the scenery (Van is HOT) and then boom I got wrecked when HJ Bellus decided to rip my heart out and stomp on it. I was not expecting that from her because normally her characters are a little messed up but not this much. I'm not going to quote you the blurb or spoil it and tell you what happens but just know if you like your guy dark and brooding then Van is your man. And lets not forget Bay... Basil is unique just like her name. It is a dark read and is 18+ so take that into consideration before you buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Home (Sawtooth Shifters, #1); Author: Kristen Strassel; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: Miss Strassel does it again! I am never dissapointed with her stories. Forever home introduces us to the characters of the Sawtooth Shifters and focuses on Shadow and Trina. Both of them have been wounded in their own way. Shadow and his pack have been captured and are fighting for their lives against their enemies. Trina has emotional wounds that have to heal over time. She has all the time in the world to work through hers but how much time will shadow have when he is fighting for his life? Trina works at a resuce shelter and busts up a dog fighting ring (or so she thought) and even though she doesnt have room to take them in she does it anyway. Getting herself into situations she never dreamed of.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbid Me (The Good Ol' Boys, #2); Author: M. Robinson; Genres: romance; Review: WOW is all i can really say. I love M Robinsons Good ole Boys!!!! This was the second book in the series ( you can read them as a stand alone) but i like to go in order becuase well i read them as soon as they come out LOL. The story is heart breaking and amazing all in one. Im not going to tell you what its about becuase i dont want to give anything away because you have to go read it for yourself. Not optional.. go do it now :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First a Dream; Author: Nicole Andrews Moore; Genres: romance; Review: I loved this story about Isabella and Gabriel. They couldnt be any more different from each other... One is in buisness and the other in photography and art. One lives in canada and one lives is america. They cross paths one day and thats all it takes. What is a distraction for one is a new start for the other. You never know what you might find on the other side of a closed door. But its just meant to be. In this book you will get to see them both grow and change from simply existing to fully living. I get a yin and yang feeling from it. The book is pretty quick pace so if you are like me and arent satisfied until you have answers for the what, why, and how then you should be pleased. There are going to be other books in the series but it can be read as a stand alone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Chances (Dreams Come True, #2); Author: Emma Nichols; Genres: romance; Review: This book is second in the Dreams come true series. The first one is First a dream (if you haven't read it yet go do that first). This book changes paced compared to the first one. This one doesn't have that same obvious prince charming feel to it. This one is more about both characters working on fixing their messed up lives. You get to see them both grown and change. Sebastian has been busying himself with running the modern art gallery since his parents died. Its all he knows and he doesn't have time to bother with much else. One night someone breaks in to the gallery and destroys the place. While the cops have the drunk intruder in handcuffs he keeps saying that his daughter will be so mad at him for wrecking the gallery. Intrigued as to why this guy cares so much about what his daughter thinks Sebastian decides to call her down to the gallery. And that's when Sebastian realizes that maybe there is hope for him after all. Marisa had to learn how to be the adult since her father keeps getting drunk and messing everything up. The same hands that can create such beauty can also create chaos and despair. When he gets drunk he starts damaging everything in site. She has started making beautiful pieces out of the wreckage. Taking something damaged and broken and breathing new life into it. Some pieces just speak to her inner artist. She believes all of the pieces deserve a second chance. Her exception is people because she has been let down over and over again by her father. Can Sebastian be the one that speaks to her soul? Can he get her to give him a second chance and breathe life into him like she does her art? He could be her most challenging transformation yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First a Dream (Dreams Come True, #1); Author: Nicole Andrews Moore; Genres: romance; Review: I loved this story about Isabella and Gabriel. They couldnt be any more different from each other... One is in buisness and the other in photography and art. One lives in canada and one lives is america. They cross paths one day and thats all it takes. What is a distraction for one is a new start for the other. You never know what you might find on the other side of a closed door. But its just meant to be. In this book you will get to see them both grow and change from simply existing to fully living. I get a yin and yang feeling from it. The book is pretty quick pace so if you are like me and arent satisfied until you have answers for the what, why, and how then you should be pleased. There are going to be other books in the series but it can be read as a stand alone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crave Me (The Good Ol' Boys, #4); Author: M. Robinson; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Austin is the youngest of the 4 Good ole Boys. (If you haven't read the others you are missing out and should definitely do so now) Since he was the youngest he has tried so hard to outdo what Dylan, Jacob, and Lucas have done so they don't see him as a little kid. But he really never felt like he belonged with his "brothers". The other boys have graduated high school and are off at college and now its his turn. Instead of college he decides to leave Oak Island so that he can find his way in the world and find himself. But instead of finding himself he finds Her... With one look he feels as his whole world makes sense. It cant be that easy.. can it??; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Diablo (The Devil, #1); Author: M. Robinson; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I am honestly speechless about this book. It had my head spinning with all the back and forth between all of the characters. We get some much needed answers about some characters we saw in the last good ole boys books and that made me so happy. I can wait for the next round of characters! Amazing job M. Robinson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Wishes (Dreams Come True, #3); Author: Emma Nichols; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was my favorite of the series. It was a very emotional read. Reading about a sick child is never easy but the love that that little girl has to give makes it so worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Harmony; Author: Avery Price; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Cute little Novella If you like YA/NA and want a quick happily ever after read then you should definitely give this one a look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Nowhere (Road to Nowhere, #1); Author: M. Robinson; Genres: romance; Review: Okay so over the last two days I've been reading Road to Nowhere by M. Robinson and this woman is flipping crazy... But I guess that makes me crazy too because I keep coming back for all of her books because I love them so much. I can't believe all the crap she just put me through. Now I need a drink or 10... I give it a 5 out of 5 stars! I love her writing style and even though it threw me for several loops, I loved it. This book was a bit tough to read at times with all of the pain that Creed (lead male) has to go through. So much pain and agony that I didn't see how he could take much more... but he did and he kept on going. It's all he had and all he knew until Mia (lead female) slowly worked her way in. She is a stubborn opinionated girl but I know where she gets that from and if you have read the Good Ol' Boys series then you will too. She is just like her mama. Her growing up sounds a lot like her moms story, including all the overprotectiveness that she has to deal with from the boys. I don't like to give spoilers so I am going to stop there. This book takes place over several years but you wont feel like you are missing anything when the times shift. And it does have some hard times but it is all very important to the story. I wish I could just give Creed a big hug and take some of the hurt away lol.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ends Here (Road to Nowhere, #2); Author: M. Robinson; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I always know that when I read a book by M.Robinson that i will be taken for a wild ride. She can always make me feel like I am a part of the book and make me truly feel for the characters. Ends Here is no different. I have cried, laughed and everything in between for the characters. I know better than to try and have my theories about whats going to happen because she always surprises me. I cant really tell you about the story without giving anything away so I'm not even going to try. Just read it, thats all you need to know ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ends Here (Road to Nowhere, #2); Author: M. Robinson; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I always know that when I read a book by M.Robinson that i will be taken for a wild ride. She can always make me feel like I am a part of the book and make me truly feel for the characters. Ends Here is no different. I have cried, laughed and everything in between for the characters. I know better than to try and have my theories about whats going to happen because she always surprises me. I cant really tell you about the story without giving anything away so I'm not even going to try. Just read it, thats all you need to know ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included; Author: Christa Lynn; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved reading Batteries Not Included by Christa Lynn. So this RomCom has plenty of humor and lots of laughs but you will also find plenty of other emotion as well. There were times where I wanted to just scoop up the characters and give them a hug because of all that they have been through. There is heartache and plenty of tears but that's life for you. No one ever said it would be fair. And Shelby is learning that fast. I love the accident prone Shelby because she is awkward and real (and sometimes sounds like me lol). Her best friend can be a bit over the top but I think its perfect for Shelby. And Nash is everything she needs even if she doesn't know it yet. I wont say anymore because I don't want to spoil the fun. You will just have to check it out yourself :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best Man (Harper's Island Book 1); Author: Zane Morrow; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Cute short read I think this was a cute short story. I cant wait for the next book to come out! Good job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keeping Her Wet; Author: M. Robinson; Genres: romance; Review: THIS IS THE HOTTEST BOOK EVER! I know its a short novella but it is the hottest thing that I have read in a loooooooong time. I think it should be called Keeping YOU Wet instead. It is definitely smut at its finest with a hint of sweet thrown in. If you don't like reading your porn then this isn't the book for you. If you are like me and like to read it instead of watch it then this book wont let you down! And you don't have to read any of her other books before this one to fully enjoy it! M. Robinson is going to set your kindle on fire with this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawless (King, #3); Author: T.M. Frazier; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Loved it TM has such a way with words. I cry like a baby with most of her books. Sad tears and happy tears. Sometimes even angry tears. I dont want to give away any of the book so you just have to read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Pontins Brean Sands Holiday Park; City: Burnham On Sea Somerset England; Review: We came here as a spontaneous day trip turning into an over night stay! So we booked to stay at Pontins as it was cheap and close to the beach. We are not massively fussy and wasn't expecting much but when we arrived the first thing we saw was an old, outdated building which worried us a little. Keeping our hopes up, we went to the room we had been given and it was DISGUSTING! The smell as you enter the apartment is horrific and the first thing we did was open ALL of the windows! The sofa bed had crumbs and marks all over which made us not even want to sit on it! Our floor had obviously not even been sweeped or hoovered as there were bits everywhere. The bathroom was tiny, and the bath was basically a deep shower tray. We stood in the apartment wondering whether to even stay the ONE night we had booked it was that dirty and smelly!!! We decided to go to reception and ask to be moved or for a refund - she was friendly but did not really understand what we were trying to say. She provided us with another apartment which still smelt dodgy but felt a little cleaner than the last so we decided to stay. However, we then went straight back out to Brean and had dinner in a weatherspoons and sat on the beach most the evening so that we didn't have to stay in our room most the evening. When we arrived back we went to the entertainment which was good typical entertainment for a place like this! The entertainment staff were friendly and made it a better trip for us. We would never return - we would much rather pay a little more for something else so that we feel clean and comfortable staying there!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tasia Maris Beach Hotel; City: Ayia Napa Famagusta District; Review: My boyfriend and I have just returned home from a very almost perfect week away, all inclusive, at the Tasia Maris Hotel. Firstly, the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful! It is modern, minimalistic & spotlessly clean! The lightening (purpley colours) throughout the hotel adds such a lovely feel, especially during the evenings, almost more romantic. The bedroom we had was perfect! Couldn't fault it at all! It was exceptionally clean, every single day after the maids had been. The decor was stunning, and the shower was beautiful! The pool area was lovely, with plenty of sun beds to use while we were there (however, we did stay the first week of the hotel season opening.) It may be a tad more difficult at full capacity, if that's the case, the small covey beach is literally a 3-4 minute walk, which is sandy, not stoney! The staff within the reception, restaurant & the bar areas are all wonderful. Bar waiters would not allow us to stand at the bar and wait for drinks, they'd always insist that they bring it over to our table, which was lovely. However, the first 4 days we were there, we didn't even need to go up to the bar to order, they were constantly taking our orders from our tables as soon as our drink was empty. There were only 2 waiters most nights, and they worked very hard to try and accommodate everyone, however we think they should employ X1-x2 waiters ready for the busier periods, as nearer the end of the week (when it got busier), the waiters struggled to keep up with the orders. Christopher, Androniki, and Andreas were the three staff that really stuck out to us during our stay at the hotel - they were so polite, and friendly! However, all staff were faultless. The drinks themselves within the all inclusive were beautiful!!!! The traffic light cocktail was my favourite, but I swapped between 3 different types! You won't go without, as there are plenty on the all inclusive to pick from! The beers were great, and you pick between a half pint and a pint, even by the pool you can pick a small or large. It's either keo or carlsberg included. The food all together was the best quality we've had at an all inclusive - the breakfast was a smaller selection, but the bread choices are lovely - and they make fresh pancakes or omelettes if you don't fancy buffet. If you do want the buffet, they have either well done bacon, or medium bacon, which I really liked to be able to have choice! The lunch was the BEST meal of the day... It's done al la carte, so you order off a quite extensive menu, and they make it fresh to order! Firm favourites from us were the pasta dishes, the chicken kebab, the halloumi & pitta starter, and the jacket potato! Massive portions too! Dinner was lovely too (I actually didn't have to have chips at all during dinners!!!) Yay!!! Fresh meat carvery with different meats; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SENTIDO Gran Canaria Princess; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: This hotel was absolutely stunning! We received a welcome drink whilst waiting to check in. We were put into the most lovely room! We had a corner room, which meant the balcony was huge! Double the size of the normal rooms! It was big enough to accommodate two sun beds! So if you spend quite a bit of time on your balcony during your holidays, I would highly recommend emailing the hotel & requesting a corner room if it's possible... The view was absolutely beautiful! Both day and night! The staff were all lovely, and the food was a good standard, always plenty to pick from :) the wine was quite pleasant for a house wine and was only about €11 a bottle. Honestly, couldn't fault the staff or the hotel, it was beautifully decorated and perfectly clean! The free access to the wellness area was lovely too, and as I like to use saunas and steam rooms some late afternoons before going up to get ready in the evening it was a lovely bonus! Would definitely recommend this hotel to couples and we have also recommended to some of our friends... Quite a lot of places to go for food & drinks near the hotel also! About 10-15 minute walk to the main centrums! Good fun, with plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to pick from! With cheap drink deals! So make sure you venture out to enjoy some night life if that's your thing! We went half board, and once we tipped one waiter, he refused to let us stand in a queue for a drink, he would always bring them over to us!! Yippee!! However, most people were all inclusive and we heard a few people complaining about the size of the queue in the evening for drinks... Overall, a lovely holiday had by my partner and I! Thank you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wellington Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: We cannot complain about this hotel.... Before we went the reviews really got use feeling nervous for our arrival, however, how lovely!! The room we were given looked right down at Times Square which was absolutely beautiful! Yes, the room wasn't massive. Yes, the television wasn't a flat screen. And yes, the decor was a little 'floral/grandma like.' Did it matter? No. You're in New York for god sake!! The hotel room was perfectly adequate for my mother and I to go back to after a long day exploring the big city!!! It was clean, and that's all that matters. If you want high tech, modern decor, big rooms, go and pay for a 5* hotel!! We were extremely happy with the hotel and it suited all of our needs. The staff were all lovely, and helped us whenever we needed help. We didn't eat at the hotel cafe/restaurant as there were so many places we wanted to visit. Honestly, if you just want an ideal, clean base to sleep, this hotel is absolutely perfect! You're literally a 5 minute walk from Central Park, and a 10-15 stroll to Times Square!! Thank you so much Wellington Hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheshire Hotel; City: London England; Review: I’ve just arrived home after an overnight stay at The Cheshire. I was petrified after reading the reviews that my birthday night away was going to be a total nightmare! So here’s the truth... On arrival, I did notice some boarding panels and metal behind some railings to the side of the property which could do with getting rid of to make the intial impression slightly better. The receptionist was polite. Myself and my partner got to the hotel just after 11am and asked to keep our case there until check in time so that we could get out and about to explore the city. We were told we could however initially after the receptionist asked us to wait so he could check if any rooms were ready. Within a minute, the receptionist was back and informed us they had a double room ready for us! Fabulous! We wasn’t expecting to be able to check in at 11am but really grateful after a long journey to get there. Check in was simple and quick. Our room was small, basic, but fine. Fixtures and fittings weren’t posh nosh, but what did we expect for a 3* in the centre of London costing £99? The bed was comfortable, but smaller than we are used to at home. The bathroom was standard but clean. One negative was that the toilet seat was a little lose so we had to be careful when using it incase it slid! In all honesty, we were in and out of the room and only used it as a base to get ready and sleep so we had no complaints regarding what we were given for the price. We were the first room in on the ground floor and a thicker door would have been a bonus due to hearing people walk in and out throughout the night, but that’s only a little niggle. After all, the city’s all about the hustle and bustle, right? We decided to give the breakfast a miss as after all, we’re in the heart of London, so decided to venture out. Check out again was very simple. The hotel agreed to keep our case until later in the day, however they were kept in a little room which anyone could access when given the room key by the receptionist. I’d personally prefer the receptionist to be the one to collect and put away people’s luggage only due to the chance of theft. However, we had no issues in this department during our stay. We didn’t use the stairs as our room was ground floor so can’t comment on the carpets on the stairs being thread bare but can confirm that the lift was out of order during our stay. The hotel was perfect location for Oxford Street, Leicester Square & Covent Garden which is exactly what we wanted. My advice would be if you’re planning on just getting your head down, but spending 90% of your time out and about in the centre, then this hotel will be adequate. If you want luxurious, 4/5*; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Silver Cubic Zirconia Comfort Fit Hoop Earring-giftboxed; Brand: Beverly Hills Silver; Review: Good quality. Fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lily of France Women's Gel Touch Strapless Push Up Bra 2111121; Brand: ; Review: True size; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Calvin Klein Women's Long Packable Anorak Jacket; Brand: ; Review: This is a WONDERFUL coat... Now..that said...it IS A FITTED coat, so if you are expecting a little extra room... don't buy this. BUT...that said, it's stylish, a-line, figure flattering and lovely. VERY HAPPY WITH IT...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Via Spiga Women's Mid-Length Stand Collar Wool Coat with Waist Slimming Detail; Brand: ; Review: I love the coat itself, but I am a large chested woman and reading all the descriptors from others, they said it ran small, so I purchased the next size up. Still tight across the chest, but I love the rest of the coat and I will make it work. Maybe when I lose a few more pounds my chest will shrink a little. The coat is BEAUTIFUL though. Well crafted and classy...exactly what I wanted.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tuggie Fuzzy Undwear; Brand: Pipedream; Review: Made a huge hit and a huge laugh...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SlimMe Sempronta Elbow Sleeve Shaping Shirt - Shapewear Black; Brand: ; Review: I like the fit and it isn't extremely heavy or confining...perfect for what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Helly Hansen Women's Long Aden Rain Jacket; Brand: Helly Hansen; Review: Love love love this jacket...Wore it all through Norway... Wonderfully constructed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Media Hotel And Towers; City: Jakarta Java; Review: The Sheraton Media is a good safe base in North Jakarta, still central to downtown, but close to marine area. There is a huge new shopping mall just down the road. The hotel is located on it's own grounds off the main busy road outside and it has a large fence around it with good security. What I also like is it has it's own secure aircon ATM in the gardens inside the entrance - so you can feel safe withdrawing out large amounts of cash. There is a nice outside pool with views across smoggy Jakarta. Downstairs there is an excellent spa/sauna/steam/massage area which is great to chill out - just make sure to turn the usually blaring tv down. The hotel also has one of the most beautiful Thai restaurants I have ever been in, very traditional, great service, with beautiful nightime views of the lights of Jakarta over the outside water garden. The Chinese Restaurant has a fabulous cheap as chips Yum Cha at lunchtimes. The hotel also has it's own pub/disco downstairs which is good for a drink but otherwise fairly boring, although the live music was ok. Room service was fantastic, fast, & very cheap. On the downside the rooms are starting to get a little frayed around the edges, & it is definitely time for a refurb of the soft furnishings. Having said that, they are still clean, & comfortable, & in good working order. The staff are absolutely gorgeous, very courteous, & nothing seems to be too much trouble for them - including finding the best airline fares & ordering the tickets for you down at concierge. I have stayed here twice, & will definitely stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G; City: Bangkok; Review: I stayed at the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G at the end of November 2012 in an executive room. Upon check in I was briskly taken to their executive floor for registration where I proceeded to wait for about 20 minutes whilst my room was made available. Another guest checked in also about 10 minutes after me & was promptly given a warm towel & welcome drink of which I was not entitled to until after I had checked in & the manager noticed that this service had not been offered to me. The room was nice, great view, & polished wooden floors, bed was comfortable. Mini bar & room service were reasonably priced. The executive club is fairly small & there is no self service in regards to anything such as drinks, coffee, tea etc, you have to order everything. They do put on an afternoon tea, & happy hour drinks though. The breakfast is very limited at the executive club & quite disappointing although when I asked for eggs which were not available on their buffet they had these made up & promptly delivered. Due to the lack of choice for breakfast in the executive club I went to restaurant the next morning for breakfast. I was suprised at how small the room was & again the choices were limited considering what's on offer at similar hotels & even cheaper hotels, the room also lacked warmth & was quite nosiy & crowded obviously due to it's inadequate size & the staff seemed rushed & impersonal. Considering the size of the hotel I was surprised at both the size of they gym & the pool. The gym has very limited equipment including only 1 exercise bike! So be prepared to wait for the equipment. The lockers in the mens room were right against the door so it was difficult to change without seating or bench space & when someone came in or out not only could woment see you if they were exiting their change room as their door is opposite but you also had to move out of the way. The pool area is nice but again it's quite small for a hotel of this size. The worst aspect of my stay was upon check out when I discovered the cost of a 5 minute 55 second call to Australia was 1423 baht! approximately 50 USD! This is completely unacceptable & grosely overcharged. It left a very unpleasant feeling as I felt I was being completely ripped off & taken advantage of. I was also surprised obviously when their mini bar & room service were reasonably priced. When I complained to management I was advised this is common charges for a 5 star hotel. First of all I would say it is not as I travel extensively & this is the worst case I have seen of overcharging on a phone call & secondly I would dispute their assertion that they are 5 stars in light of the above comments. When I complained about this ridiculous charge I was given a; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Really good value apartment hotel in the centre of Melbourne. Location is great only 5 minutes walk from the Bourke Street Mall. Room was excellent with lots of space, a balcony & great view over the city. Seperate bedroom with it's own tv, seperate living area with another tv, full sized kitchen. I pod docking station in the bedroom, & also a dining area. Very clean & comfortable & nice decor. Good sized bathroom although shower over bath combo. Minimal noise from other guests so sound proofing was pretty good. There is also a pool, gym, & sauna although I did not check this out. Much nicer experience than being cramped in a small hotel room & for the same or less money why wouldn't you book an apartment? Cafe downstairs did good coffee, food was nice, & room service from them was also prompt & good value. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Zea Chic Hotel; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: I loved this hotel Rooms a large clean & modern with fantastic views over the beach & sea (sea view rooms). Staff were friendly & helpful & will help with tours & transfers. Internet was fast The rooftop pool with infinity edge, sun tanning terrace, & bar are amazing, must be one of the best views in Pattaya, I spent each afternoon at sunset with a drink firmly in hand admiring this view. The hotel is within walking distance of the Central/Hilton shopping complex (15 mins walk) The only fault is there is no breakfast buffet, it's a set menu of eggs, ham & sausages, however it's cooked fresh & is still nice. This hotel is extremely good value, & beats competitors that are more expensive on view & price. Highly recommended & I'm going back next month.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lebua at State Tower; City: Bangkok; Review: I booked this hotel through Expedia & at check in was advised & charged by posh reception staff of 10000 baht ($375 AUD) deposit! For a 2 night stay no less Pretty much the same cost of the prepaid room I checked out yesterday morning & am still waiting for a refund to my credit card with no response from emails sent to their reservations Check in staff said this could take 2 weeks! To refund What an absolute joke! This has left a sour taste in my mouth A ridiculous exorbitant charge that if necessary should be immediately refunded on check out Because of this I would not stay at this hotel again It feels like a complete scam & abuse of their paying guests while they earn interest rates on your money & also a massive inconvenience It is disappointing as otherwise an enjoyable stay Room was large with fantastic view Faulty old hair dryer did not work Breakfast at Tower Club lounge was good & much better than the recommended by said check in staff of normal buffet downstairs - very busy crowded ad hoc scattered buffet (bring your compass) Pool gym & steam room were good Room service prices were steep but fast service Over $100 per bottle or over $30 for a glass of wine Seperate living room to bedroom but bizarrely no tv in living room so have to retreat to bedroom to watch tv Some staff friendly others indifferent Lifts are slow & will change direction before you can put your room card in This hotel rests on its views For the price can do better elsewhere in newer flasher hotels without being gouged at check in; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hilton Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: The Reception is the best ever I had experience of many Hilton we stay, I forget the Romanian Lady name, my apology. she get 10 of 10 my me. Fantastic, very informative, The Service staff was excellence at the Checkers Brasserie.The room Very central to Shopping Mecca . Transportation is easy.Could wait to go back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B Tradiciones; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: We stayed two night and back agian after Cuzco and Machu Picchu and stay just for the day due to a late flight to Santiago. Angelo was awosome host.He arrange Taxi pick up from the Airport both way at two occations.We have been very well informed and he is well knowledge source person on Restaurant,place of interest. Fantastic safe location.and three minute walk to Wong's Shopping Centre.Breakfast with a room service, what can you ask for, that was cool.We had our laundry done as well with a small fee ,Room is clean and lot of hot water. I will be back agian and to stay at this place, and bring some foreign notes and coins for his wife and make her day, so nice to see his smile when I gave her some Australia and Malaysian notes and Coins. We Simon , Zach , Nick and Heidi would like to say Muchas Gracias; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Lima Miraflores; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: The best Hotel we stayed with out standing service in South America.The staff was incapable. It had it signature breakfast service and is awesome choice of menu,every well prepared,The room are very well designed.A must to try the their High Tea is awesome.We stayed two night , we should have stay longer,the Ceviches was so good and so fresh..Location is prefect ,walking distance for shopping.It was my second trip to Lima,Cuzco and Machu Picchu, I will be back again in no time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Farm Carpenter Hill; City: Koronadal Cotabato Province Mindanao; Review: We stayed there for two night attending a wedding, this an excellent place to relax with a touch of Japanese influence ,the staff is helpful and even had wheel for my Mother in law, the staff is from House keeping , Restaurant staff, Reception are so nice and well menaces. I would recommend anyone to stay there. An awesome place to hold function , wedding, parties, Meeting, convention etc. You never wrong to stay there.They do any thing to help you . The breakfast need some improvement and The Aviary Bar and Café menu is good but still could be improve for a small town .Try the Halo Halo on Coconut is very nice, I gave a 10 our of 10 is fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Zhengzhou; City: Zhengzhou Henan; Review: We spent 20 days in China visiting five city on the 30th Wedding Anniversary,and stayed with most Hilton Property. When we arrived,there was a Labour Conferences going on,,the lobby was full and busy,we were greeted by the Door man ,all the way to the Reception,with professional manner.Very well spoken English and very welcoming gesture.We was given on the 36th floor which gave us a awesome aerial view.The room was very comfortable ,couldn't any fault, The Executive Lounge is the Best of the Best. Huge , located on the 37th Floor. On the gastronomical side , it was fantastic, very thing is perfect, We were well attended,This the place if anyone should choose this place for a business talk, very quite and very very large room. The Yu Garden Chinese Restaurant is perfect for Tim Sum. Eat as much as you want deal and the Tim was excellent. Very Impressive buffet breakfast and Dinner at the 8 Element . The staff was very attentive. The location is prefect,just minutes from the Subway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Shenyang; City: Shenyang Liaoning; Review: We stayed four nights in this awesome hotel,couldn't fault any thing here This was out 30th Wedding Anniversary trip. Beautiful Twin Tower building.friendly staff with well spoken English.We happen to meet the Executive Chef,F&B Manager,The Service Manager and is a blessing, everyone is so helpful. Elements All Day Dinner serves excellence Breakfast and Buffet dinner with Hot Pot and very very fresh Oyster and Seafood. The room was immaculate with wonderful soft bed. Fantastic location for shopping whole sale market just behind the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Creativity for Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium - Science Kit for Kids; Brand: Creativity for Kids; Review: We got this for our daughter for her 6th birthday. It was a huge hit!!! She wanted to open it immediately and it is now sitting in the windowsill waiting for the first sprouts to shoot up through the soil. Only one complaint. There is only one packet of soil in the kit, but you are supposed to later the soil in two different steps. Being the absent-minded mom that I am, I quickly read the steps and had my daughter dump all of the soil in. About three layers later, we realized we were supposed to save half of the soil for the last layer. Obviously, it was our error (which I remedied by using some soil we had in the send). However, a quick fix to this problem would be to include two baggies of soil so that it is easy for a child to do him/herself by just following the steps. I still give this 5 stars, though, bc it is so cute with the bunny and mushroom, as well as all of the stickers on the outside. I plan on using it for a few gifts in the near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Pretend Tin Tea Set; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: Love this little tea set! Just wish there was a tin set that also came with little cloth napkins, too. But overall happy and love that it comes in a box to keep it all stored up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrinky Dinks Jewelry Kit; Brand: Shrinky Dinks; Review: My 6 year old daughter loves these! And it brings back memories from my own childhood. Biggest complaint about the kit itself is that all of the extra parts are so small, that it was even difficult for me to help her make some of the jewelry pieces. However, she still loved the shrinky dinks so much that I still think it warranted a 5-star review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO NexoKnights Lance’s Mecha Horse 70312; Brand: LEGO; Review: Super cute set! Bought this for a five year old boy who is very much into Lego Nexo Knights. It was a huge hit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lulu Jr. Illustory - Craft Kit; Brand: Lulu Jr.; Review: Just bought this for my six year old niece for her birthday. My daughter got one when she was six and wrote her very own book with it. The kit is great for brainstorming and outlining your ideas. She wrote and illustrated the entire thing all on her own. Once she was done, we mailed it off for our very own hard bound book. It came quickly and was perfect! She actually took it to school to share wit her class and her teacher had her read her story to the entire class. She was very impressed! Hands down, this is a great kit and an amazing value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WikkiStix Rainbow Pak Molding & Sculpting Sticks; Brand: WikkiStix; Review: My girls (5 and 7) love these things! You can make so many different things, take them apart, and build something else. Great for a road trip! And, from what I can tell, they don't melt if left in the car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Everyone Is Talking About Ruby Chocolate, But What Is It?; Abstract: The recently-discovered fourth chocolate is freshly sour and refreshingly fruity. Here's everything you need to know about the pink-hued ruby chocolate.; Category: health
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: Khloe Kardashian says she'll 'never come in-between' Tristan Thompson and their daughter True while praising her sister Kourtney's co-parenting; Abstract: Khloé Kardashian confirmed she'd do her best to make sure her daughter True and her ex Tristan Thompson had a meaningful relationship by keeping their own drama separate.; Category: tv
Title: Billionaires who live in the smallest American towns; Abstract: Of the 680 billionaires that live in the United States, quite a few have chosen to live in quiet locales that are remote, sparsely populated, and offer plenty of space for sprawling complexes of mansions and gardens. Twenty of America's billionaires live in towns with less than 3,500 residents.; Category: finance
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Jennifer Lopez Cuddles with Daughter Emme as Fiancé Alex Rodriguez Grabs Dinner with His Girls; Abstract: Jennifer Lopez Cuddles with Daughter; Category: movies
Title: Couple's 72nd anniversary photoshoot goes viral; Abstract: 91-year-old Shirley Matties has dementia, but she immediately recognized the love of her life on their anniversary; Category: news
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Everything we know about Thailand's eccentric King Rama X, who married his bodyguard, gave his dog a 4-day funeral, and is legally immune from bad press; Abstract: Little is known about the royal family in Thailand, which has strict laws forbidding people from defaming the King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his family.; Category: news
Title: Here's What Malls Looked Like Back in the '50s; Abstract: Believe it or not, there was a time before food courts existed.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Reality Of Owning An Old Car; Abstract: ; Category: autos
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Reportedly Visit Oprah While in California; Abstract: During their six-week break from their royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to visit Oprah Winfrey, according to a royal insider.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Hands of My Father: A Hearing Boy, His Deaf Parents, and the Language of Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Myron Uhlberg Page; Review: Excellent book, well written and a very heartfelt account of his unique relationship with his parents. Parts of it were incredibly touching. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Rod Dreher Page; Review: Very compelling story about a very special woman who died too young. Well written but in the second half of book the author goes way into religion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'll See You Again; Author: Visit Amazon's Jackie Hance Page; Review: Good not great. Uplifting in the end though. Very sad story. Recall it from the news. Worth a read. Thx; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Joan Druett Page; Review: Really well told. Very interesting and well written narrative. Almost reads like a novel but the fact that it's true really enhanced the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We die alone (Bantam war book series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Armine Howarth Page; Review: Great story really incredible journey and well told, drags a bit in middle but stil holds together -- worth reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rendezvous; Author: Visit Amazon's Nelson DeMille Page; Review: Really good story, good pace and nicely written. Made you feel like you were there. Hadn't read his stuff for awhile and now will go back and do that; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |