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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: All The Queen's Men; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Howard Page; Review: First ten pages holds you spellbound and it keeps getting better. Fast read, full of excitment with interesting characters and sub-plots within the main plot. Makes you feel like your traveling to other countries with the hero and heroine, in pursuit of the terrorists. A must read for suspense readers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indigo Slam: An Elvis Cole Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: Good to go!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Promise (An Elvis Cole Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: I love Joe Pike, I think everyone who reads Crais does. Good book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stalking the Angel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: As usual, read in one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lullaby Town : An Elvis Cole Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: One of my favorite authors, never disappoints; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Sins; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Sala Page; Review: Waste of money! Worse book I ever read by her. Don't waste your time; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah J Maas Page; Review: So far everything I read of this author I loved. I just can't see why authors can't stop after 3 books! I am sick and tired of 12 books in a series! 3 and move on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 'The face of heroin': Mom shares haunting before and after pics of addiction; Abstract: Jennifer Salfen-Tracy distributed images of her son in the hopes of finding him and raising awareness about addiction.; Category: health
Title: Balloon boy hoax in Fort Collins, Colo., still amazes 10 years later; Abstract: On Oct. 15, 2009, Captivated viewers followed the drama of a 6-year-old who reportedly floated away in balloon. But when it landed, he wasn't there.; 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: Indiana trooper dies in crash while headed to help colleague; Abstract: LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) An Indiana state trooper has been killed in a car crash while he was headed to help another trooper. Indiana State Police said in a news release that 27-year-old Peter R. Stephan of Lafayette died late Friday after his car struck a utility pole in Tippecanoe County. Police said the crash happened after his car went off the road and rolled on Old State Road 25 while heading toward Americus.; Category: news
Title: Texas police officer shoots woman to death inside her home; Abstract: A Fort Worth police officer checking out a residence with an open door opened fire on a 28-year-old woman inside her home.; Category: news
Title: Several rushed to hospitals in Illinois after their hayrack ride was hit by a car; Abstract: Approximately twelve people were taken to local hospitals after a vehicle hit their hayrack ride in Illinois, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: 'My heart fell in love!' Heartwarming moment adopted girl and her mother discuss meeting; Abstract: This is the beautiful moment when precious little girl Gabby started talking to her mother about the first time they met when she was adopted. Gabby started to explain to her mom what happened to her heart the first time she met them. "Well when we were born we became two little babies and then Lily was still a baby and I was 4 years old! I got so big and Lily was still a baby!" exclaimed the adorable girl, who now lives in the US with her family. "And when the time you saw me I was four years old! And we were very excited to see you and our daddy. And we love you guys and we want to be here for you and daddy," she explains further. "Do you know what happened to my heart? Well, when the first time I saw you my heart fall in love with you!" said the little girl in the precious moment from September 26.; Category: video
Title: Australian wrongly jailed for 19 years wins payout; Abstract: David Eastman is awarded a huge sum after being acquitted of killing a high-ranking police officer.; Category: news
Title: Dog Will Do Anything To Distract Her Dad From Playing Video Games; Abstract: Meet Chelsea a very good girl who refuses to be ignored. Chelsea will stop at nothing when it comes to getting her dad's attention. But it wasn't always this way.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Yankees plan to go all relievers in ALCS Game 4 vs. Astros; Abstract: The Yankees plan to use their bullpen against Houston from the start in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. With the best-of-seven series tied 1-1, Luis Severino starts Game 3 on Tuesday against Gerrit Cole.; Category: sports
Title: Needville mother sentenced to 40 years in prison for her baby's death; Abstract: A 23-year-old Needville mother was sentenced to 40 years in prison Monday after she confessed to suffocating her 2-month-old son to death. Rosemary Paige Harrah called 911 on December 11, 2016 and told police she fed her baby the night before and put him to bed. She claimed when she woke up the next morning her was unresponsive and not breathing. Needville first responders were called to her home where they pronounced the 2-month-old dead....; Category: news
Title: Toddler dancing to celebrate 11 months cancer-free goes viral; Abstract: Kristian was celebrating his 11th month being free of leukemia.; Category: health
Title: Aaron Rodgers' best fourth-quarter throws | Week 6; Abstract: It was classic Aaron Rodgers again in Week 6 on "Monday Night Football" against the Detroit Lions. Here is a look at his best throws from the fourth quarterback comeback from the Green Bay Packers.; Category: sports
Title: Hailey McMullen: Girl killed at New Jersey festival was 'beloved'; Abstract: After being thrown from an amusement ride in New Jersey on Saturday night, Hailey McMullen, 10, died at a nearby hospital.; Category: news
Title: This Coach Hits an Insane Trick Shot; Abstract: Drew Maddux is a basketball coach with a couple of tricks up his sleeve. From the roof of the Nashville, Tennessee, school where he teaches, he launched a basketball right into a hoop on the ground, 100 feet and two stories away. Maddux is no stranger to performing these types of trick shots. "The hard part was the wind. It was blowing left to right and moved the ball about 5 meters left to right," he told SWNS. InsideEdition.com's Stephanie Officer takes us inside the moment.; Category: video
Title: DC sniper asks Supreme Court to invalidate juvenile life sentences for murders; Abstract: Lee Boyd Malvo, one of the two "D.C. snipers" whose murderous seven-week rampage terrorized the nation's capital region in 2002, wants a chance at getting his life back.; Category: news
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: Police dash cam shows trooper narrowly dodging truck crash; Abstract: Idaho State Police Trooper Enrique Llerenas was lucky to escape uninjured at the scene of a crash.; Category: video
Title: Mom warned officials son was taking gun to school. Now she faces charges.; Abstract: The mother, whose teenage son died by suicide at a middle school, faces charges that include felony neglect of a dependent.; Category: news
Title: Puppy surprise! Girl gets adorable pet for her birthday; Abstract: One young girl was brought to tears by a birthday surprise that didn't come in a box: a puppy! TODAY's Hoda Kotb has the Morning Boost.; Category: video
Title: Tourists Are Paying People to Scare Pigeons to Get the Perfect Instagram Shot; Abstract: In the case of people taking pictures of themselves being surrounded by majestic pigeons near Tha Pae Gate, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, there's actually a person with a real "job" to help make those birds flutter around for your 'Gram.; Category: travel
Title: Failed operation underlines Mexico chaos; Abstract: A daring operation to capture one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords failed disastrously when armed cartel members launched a deadly counterattack, laying siege to the northern city of Culiacan and taking several security officers hostage.; Category: news
Title: Dutch family found isolated at farm may have been held against their will, police say; Abstract: Dutch police investigating a family that may have lived isolated on a farm for a decade said Thursday it's possible they were held there against their will -- and they're looking at whether "certain religion or philosophy" might have been involved.; Category: news
Title: Man beats peeping Tom to death after catching him outside girlfriend's window; Abstract: A Florida man has been arrested after catching a peeping Tom outside of his window and beating him to death.; Category: news
Title: Dog 'Randomly' Drops By Family Reunion Then People Check His Collar; Abstract: The other day, Leslie Kowash was at a family reunion in Georgia when a friendly local decided to drop in on the party, seemingly out of nowhere. It was a sweet brown pup and a rather plump one, at that.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'He fought them,' father says of son killed on birthday defending his family in home; Abstract: Brenton Estorffe, an Australian living in Texas, was died defending his family.; Category: news
Title: Nigerian toddler goes viral after auntie mimics his dramatic tantrum; Abstract: A Nigerian toddler has gone viral after his auntie made fun of his epic tantrum where he took to the floor in hysterics last Friday (October 18). The little boy threw the sulk due to his toy Winnie the Pooh not staying on the back of his tricycle but when his auntie makes fun of the storm in a teacup he quickly regains self-control. The child's auntie explained: "He tried to get Winnie the Pooh to sit at the back seat of his tricycle but Mr Pooh fell off... next thing, he was on the floor."; Category: video
Title: MLB umpire Joe West suing former All-Star Paul Lo Duca for claiming he took bribes; Abstract: Lo Duca, a four-time All-Star made comments on a podcast earlier this year alleging that the longtime umpire had taken bribes from a teammate.; Category: sports
Title: Mom who touted daughter's 'bucket list' accused in her death; Abstract: A Colorado mother who sought donations to cover medical treatments for her daughter and promoted the girl's "bucket list" of dreams to fulfill before she died has been indicted on a murder charge in the 7-year-old's death that was previously believed to be from a terminal disease.; Category: news
Title: A man in Brazil accidentally blew up his yard while trying to kill some cockroaches; Abstract: Cesar Schmitz told FocusOn News, translated by the New York Post, that his wife had complained about roaches invading their garden.; Category: news
Title: U.S. OREGONRECENTLY RELEASED VIDEO SHOWS FOOTBALL COACH WRESTLING GUN AWAY FROM STUDENT, THEN HUGGING HIM Recently Released Video Shows Football Coach Wrestling Gun Away From Student, Then Hugging Him; Abstract: Surveillance video released Friday shows the dramatic moment when football coach Keanon Lowe disarmed a student who had brought a loaded shotgun to his high school in Portland, Ore., on May 17.; Category: video
Title: Watch Hilarious Moment When A Gorilla Encounters Aggressive Goose; Abstract: Watch the hilarious moment when a gorilla encounters a goose.; Category: video
Title: A man in Brazil accidentally blew up his yard while trying to kill some cockroaches; Abstract: Cesar Schmitz told FocusOn News, translated by the New York Post, that his wife had complained about roaches invading their garden.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Kansas officer who killed man during 'swatting' call sues city for lost wages; Abstract: A Kansas police officer who fatally shot an unarmed man during a prank emergency response call is suing the city for wages he claims he lost while being kept from returning to his job.; Category: news
Title: Shocking Video Shows Train Narrowly Missing Biker; Abstract: The moment a biker nearly dies trying to illegally cross a train rail. Veuer's Taisha Henry has the story.; Category: video
Title: Watch: Video captures family fleeing from Tick fire in California; Abstract: A Ring surveillance camera captured video as a family evacuated from the Tick Fire in Canyon Country, California.; Category: video
Title: Eight-year-old hailed as hero for stepping up to stop potential school shooting; Abstract: Blake Johnson was in the boys' bathroom when another student showed him a gun in his backpack. Blake is now being hailed as hero. Omar Villafranca reports.; Category: video
Title: Birmingham couple charged with murder after abducted 3-year-old's body found in dumpster; Abstract: An Alabama couple have been charged with capital murder in the suffocation death of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney who was found in a dumpster; Category: news
Title: Watch this 6-year-old boy's tearful thank you to his football coach; Abstract: A 6-year-old boy wanted to thank his coach for making him fall in love with football, but couldn't get through reading his letter without tears. TODAY's Hoda Kotb has your Morning Boost.; Category: video
Title: Man dies after becoming stuck on top of 290-foot tall smokestack; Abstract: A man dangling from the top of a 290 foot smoke stack for more than six hours, apparently suspended only by his pants, died shortly after he was rescued by authorities.; Category: news
Title: Two Brides Did A Deadlift At Their Wedding As A Symbol Of Unity And Strength; Abstract: Lisa Yang and Wek Hernandez, did three tandem deadlifts in their gowns during their wedding ceremony. Fitness is a big part of their relationship, which includes weightlifting date nights.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Father makes Halloween costumes for his son with cerebral palsy; Abstract: Tom Hardy builds epic Halloween costumes for his teen son Tommy, who has cerebral palsy. He's transformed Tommy's wheelchair into a dragon, a pineapple and, this year, an Air Force jet.; Category: news
Title: Police: Man caught after robbing bank in front of officer; Abstract: ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Authorities in Maryland say a man suspected of several bank robberies was arrested after he robbed a bank in front of an off-duty police officer. News outlets report 51-year-old Fletcher Dorsett was arrested Monday and charged with armed robbery, assault and theft. Baltimore County police spokeswoman Jennifer Peach says Dorsett robbed a teller Monday by passing her a note demanding money. Peach says an off-duty Baltimore...; Category: news
Title: Arizona Border Patrol finds 30 migrants hidden in semitrailer; Abstract: U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 30 migrants, including an unaccompanied minor, in the back of a semitrailer Saturday night at an Arizona checkpoint around 25 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.; Category: news
Title: DC bus driver goes nuts after Nationals win World Series; Abstract: A bus driver dances with fans. Correction: A previous version of this video misspelled the courtesy. It should be Victoria Mayer via Storyful.; Category: sports
Title: Georgia ex-policeman sentenced to 12 years in prison in shooting of unarmed black man; Abstract: Georgia ex-policeman sentenced to 12 years in prison in shooting of unarmed black man; Category: news
Title: High school football team in Wisconsin kicks a perfect field goal in 4 inches of snow; Abstract: Bad Wisconsin weather doesn't stop Wilmot Union High School's committed football team from practicing, even if that means four inches of snow.; Category: video
Title: Procession planned for Arizona jail officer killed by inmate; Abstract: A procession in Phoenix is planned for an Arizona jail officer killed by an inmate. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says Officer Gene Lee's body will be escorted from Banner Health Medical Center to the Maricopa County Medical examiner's Office. The procession is planned for about 9 a.m. Saturday. Jail authorities say 59-year-old Daniel Davitt knocked Lee to the ground leaving the officer comatose with a head injury.; Category: news
Title: Baby elephants take part in adorable "play fight"; Abstract: We've witnessed this sight many time between young siblings!; Category: video
Title: Antifa-linked defendant gets 6 years in brutal baton attack in Portland: reports; Abstract: A 24-year-old man who authorities say was among masked Antifa supporters attacking conservatives at a June demonstration in Portland, Ore., has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison in connection with a brutal baton assault.; Category: news
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: 2 Murder suspects escape from Monterey County, California, Jail; Abstract: The suspects are considered dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who sees them should call 911 immediately.; Category: news
Title: Drones Used in Crime Fly Under the Law's Radar; Abstract: An otherwise peaceful suburban neighborhood in Washington Township, Pa., began experiencing a series of explosions this past spring and summer. Homemade bombs were blowing up in front yards. Nails were raining down from the sky. Windows were left riddled with marks, as if they had been shot at. For a while, the police were mystified. They could find no clues to the identity of the bomber, and they were confused about how the perpetrator could...; Category: news
Title: She Fought for Muslim Women. Then She Was Found Dead.; Abstract: Ola Salem was, by all accounts, fearless. As a teenager, she stood up to the managers of an amusement park after she was not allowed on rides because she was wearing a head scarf.; Category: news
Title: 12-Year-Old Girl Bursts Into Tears After Getting iPhone; Abstract: Kimora Wolfe, 12, has wanted an iPhone ever since she was 9 years old, but her mother told her she had to wait until she was a teenager. After seeing how well Kimora was doing at her middle school, however, the Atlanta mom decided to relax the rules a little and surprise her. Kimora's reaction is priceless: she bursts into tears of joy and just can't believe it's real. Her 7-year-old sister hovers nearby in between joy and jealousy, as only siblings can. It's a hilarious and happy moment.; Category: video
Title: South Dakota executes man in '92 slaying of former co-worker; Abstract: A convicted killer who fatally stabbed a former co-worker during a 1992 burglary used his last words Monday to speak directly to the parents of his victim, saying he forgave them "for your anger and hatred towards me."; Category: news
Title: High School Football Player Signs National Anthem at Homecoming Game; Abstract: Before Jonathan Edwards, a running back for the Kuna High School Kavemen in Kuna, Idaho, took to the field with his varsity football team, he tackled a different challenge. Edwards performed a rendition of the national anthem in American Sign Language for the large crowd there to see the Kavemen's homecoming game against the Columbia Wildcats. Christina Edwards, Jonathan's mom, recorded this footage on September 20. Christina told Storyful the high school senior attended a few ASL classes over the summer with the goal of performing. "During the homecoming football game he performed the national anthem to complete his goal for his senior project," she said. "This is one of the games that has the largest attendance and was a huge task to take on." She told Storyful Jonathan had to shake off some nerves before performing and "despite his nerves, and limited ASL knowledge, his performance was exceptional and inspirational to people throughout the world." Edwards told Storyful she gave her friend Whitney Gustin Pollard permission to post the video publicly to her Facebook page on September 21, where it quickly garnered more than 3 million views. In the caption, Pollard wrote in part, "Jonathan is interested in going to college to become an interpreter after high school!" Credit: Christina Edwards via Storyful; Category: video
Title: These Are the Top 10 Chicken Chains in America; Abstract: We love our chicken in America.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Video shows miraculous escape for train passengers; Abstract: Hundreds of Indian passengers had a narrow escape after two trains collided in Andhra Pradesh state.; Category: video | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lot of 12 Dancing Tin Angels Christmas Tree Ornaments; Brand: Fun Express; Review: Mom loved these. They are very cute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imax Allegro Wall Decor Hanging in Gold Metallic Finish – Low Maintenance, Corrosion Resistant, Wall Art for Homes,; Brand: Imax; Review: Just received this item. It is so much better than I had expected. It is nicely made. It is truly beautiful. It will look great over our bed. Can't wait to hang it! The price is exceptionally great! I would highly recommend this!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Pc Modern Pink and White Comforter Set, Full Size Bedding By Plush C Collection; Brand: Plush C Collection; Review: Color was totally different than in picture. Very light color Did not match my daughter's room, had to return. Seemed worth the price,because it was not expensive. It was ok. Returned with no problem.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Fit Clean and Fresh Odor Eliminating 250-Thread Count Pillow Protector 2-Pack, Jumbo Size, White; Brand: Clean & Fresh; Review: Super soft, comfortable pillows. Was afraid to order on line, but glad I took the chance. They are great pillows. Made well,clean smell and feel to them. Ordering more! great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nearly Natural 6712-VR-S2 Dieffenbachia with Wood Vase Decorative Silk Plant, Variegated, Set of 2; Brand: Nearly Natural; Review: These are nice...but rather small. I was expecting a little bigger for the price. Wanted to put them on the floor on other side of a decorative hallway piece....ended up putting them on top of because so small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Set of 3 Elegant Tuscan Ornate Lids Crackled Glass Jars Decor; Brand: KNL Store; Review: nice but a little small for the price. saw better ones in Big Lots for under $5....But these are pretty...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cathay Luxury Silky Soft Polyester Single Fitted Sheet, Twin Size, Burgundy; Brand: Cathay Home; Review: You get what you pay for. Cheap! But ok. Ripped when washed. But only needed them temporarily so didn't want to waist money. They did the job!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magic Color Scratch Reindeer Christmas Ornaments (24 Pcs) - Crafts for Kids & Ornament Crafts; Brand: Fun Express; Review: Silly and not worth the money.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Timex T128BQX6 Dual Alarm Clock with USB Charging and Night Light - Black(light color may vary); Brand: Timex; Review: Absolutely love this clock! It lights up brightly, or you can dim. It has a spot to plug in your phone to charge. excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mezzati Luxury Bed Sheets Set - Sale - Best, Softest, Coziest Sheets Ever! 1800 Prestige Collection Brushed Microfiber Bedding; Brand: Mezzati; Review: These sheets are so soft. My daughter loves them. Very pretty color. holding up great after over a dozen washes so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterilite 01986P01 3 Weave Drawer Unit, Espresso with Driftwood Handles and Legs, 1-Pack; Brand: STERILITE; Review: First one came damaged. Had to mail back. Bit of a hassle. Finally received 2nd one. nice container. Looks like furniture. Pricey though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterilite 26306P02 Decorative 3-Drawer Storage Weave Tower, Espresso; Brand: STERILITE; Review: nice and sturdy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Classic Fitted Hospital Bed Sheets, 36"X80"X9"; Brand: White classic; Review: basic sheet but fits hospital bed pretty well. not the softest. but only in hospital bed for short time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: United States Marine Corps Decal Logo Black Stoneware Diner Mug - Holds 10 Ounces; Brand: MCI; Review: awsome graphics. bother loved it.made a nice gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid No-Slip Small Silverware Cutlery Tray Organizer, Black with Gray Base 1994530; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: Very nice. Fit snug in drawer. Love the color, stays clean looking and doesn't show scratches like my last white one did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ohuhu Acrylic Makeup Cosmetics Organizer with 3 Drawers, 9.4 by 7.5 Inch; Brand: Ohuhu; Review: Great christmas gift. This was one of my daughters favorite gifts. It hold so much and looks so cute and neat on her dresser. She loves organizing her things...and this was perfect! ordered a second one....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black & Decker PS1000B 3-Cup Ergo Chopper with 2 Nestable Bowls, Black; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: This little chopper is amazing!! Originally got one cheaper in Big Lots,,,,but they stopped carrying them. So I was happy to find online. My mom wanted one. She is full of arthritis...but can easily use this. Washes very easily. Really works great. Chops, pulverizes.....depends on how long you hold button down. Super fast!!! LOVE IT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Pillow Microbead Portable Pillow - Use at Home or On The Go To Support Your; Brand: Total Pillow; Review: waist of money! Too expensive and way too small. Kinda funny how the box showed different ways you can twist the pillow...actually showed a split in it. It does not have a split in it. It also doesn't hold position. Total waist !; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Adoria Ivory Flameless Led Candle with Remote-Real Wax Battery Candle Set of 3,Tall 4/5/6inch, Vanilla Scented,Well for Home decor-Party-Wedding,Christmas; Brand: Adoria; Review: Rather small for the price. Better off buying in bed bath and beyond with a coupon.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Knee Pillow - Firm, High Density Foam with Removable Fabric Pillowcase | Therapeutic Pillow Reduces Lower Back Pain,; Brand: Active Household; Review: Useless! The worse pillow ever! It doesn't stay in place. And the velcro strap sticks to everything. Very annoying!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Liroyal Peacock Pattern Sequin Fabric Hand Fan Decorative Fashionable (Colorful); Brand: Liroyal; Review: Nicer than expected. Very nicely made and priced so low. love it...bought a few.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SlipX Solutions Adhesive 7.5" Safety Treads Add Non-Slip Traction to Tubs, Showers, Pools, Boats, Stairs & More (12; Brand: SlipX Solutions; Review: work as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Cup Carousel - Holds 35 K-Cups in Black; Brand: NIFTY; Review: Mades counter look neat. well made good price..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amrapur Overseas | Goose Down Alternative Microfiber Quilted Reversible Comforter / Duvet Insert - Ultra Soft Hypoallergenic Bedding; Brand: Amrapur Overseas; Review: nicely made and great colors! fast ship and nice price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Mesh Wastebasket; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: nice quality...bigger than expected...happy about that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YBM Home Plastic Rattan Storage Box Basket Organizer ba413 (Brown, Small); Brand: YBM HOME; Review: tiny tiny tiny and pricey pricey pricey; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eurolux Electric Orange Juicer Squeezer Stainless Steel 160 Watts of Power Soft Grip Handle and Cone Lid for Easy Use; Brand: Eurolux; Review: This is a wonderful juicer! Works quietly and works great!!! gets the most juice out of an orange than my old juicer. Absolutely love it. Easy to use and easy to clean. not too heavy or big. I hihgly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Blinds 2 1/2" Dauphine Pocket Rod, 28-48", White - 26-7220-10; Brand: Bali Blinds; Review: cheaper than in the stores. fast ship, good quality. easy to use. makes daughters valances look more expensive!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Dreaming; Brand: Kate Bush; Review: I've been slowly getting into The Dreaming after having heard it a few times. Like most of her albums, there are hits and misses, but it seems as though the "hits" are so good that they consume my brain and I have to play them on repeat several times a day. For this album, "Suspended in Gaffa" is especially excellent, as is "Night of the Swallow"; the latter being one of the most interesting songs I've heard in a while. It's so dramatic and her voice is just all over the place (in a good way).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strange Mercy; Brand: St. Vincent; Review: "Cruel" is a genius song and sounds like a Disney musical pitch-shifted and blurred like bent fun-house mirrors or something. The riffs are catchy all over this album and she plays around with different subdivisions of rhythms, which I love. This album is just fun to listen to because it's really sophisticated but still danceable. I love that her vocals are pretty raw, too. I can't stand how much vocal reverb is happening lately in music.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tender Buttons; Brand: Broadcast; Review: This is an incredible album because it just has this great mood throughout--even though each song varies from sparse to full-on electronic jams. "Tears in the Typing Pool" made me want to start writing songs. It's such a simple, pure song and the vocals are great. Sad Trish passed away, but her legacy lives on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destroyer's Rubies; Brand: Destroyer; Review: One time I played "Watercolours into the Ocean" for someone and they thought it sounded like a 70s lounge song. I had never even thought of that, but that's what I love about Dan Bejar's songwriting--he can take classic styles and bend them into this collage that seems timeless. I know I got originally into this album because he sounds like Bowie, but the songs are so surreal and unique, that any comparisons to other artists seems trivial at this point. The songs are so full of unexpected turns beautiful chords (the INSANE piano in "European Oils", for example). I find myself singing really loud in the car to this album and shouting sentences like "tall ships made of snow...invading the sun!" not even caring what it means.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse; Brand: Bill Callahan; Review: I like the first half of this album immensely. The second half is good too, just not as good as the first. "The Drover" is one of my favorites (lyrically and musically). It's so mysterious and the dynamics are dramatic and beautiful. "Riding for the feeling" is the most chill song ever and I love that he can do so much with such an unchanging melody. The video for that song is a cartoon of a guy flying over mountains on skis for 6 minutes and that's it. 'Nuff said. I love the rhythm in "Baby's Breath" as well as the guitar riff--still not sure what that song is about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Estherea; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I booked a standard double room through the net for my girlfriend & I. I have to say the room was not great, it was very small & the walls were very thin so we were party to conversations from both adjoining rooms. The staff were friendly & this hotel is in an ideal location for Dam Square/flower market only a few minutes walk. If your going to stay here make sure you go for a bigger room although its quite pricy as is the breakfast.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Santi Resort Spa; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: i stayed here with my girlfreind for 5 days after backpacking in several countries over three months, so we after something nice to end our travels. This is a fantastic resort, its slightly out of Luang Prabang town but onlyby about 10 minutes by shuttle, which the hotel provides at regular times. The resort itself is in beutifully landscaped gardens with streams resident horses and some great chill out areas by a lake so you can watch the sun go down. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly although the language barrier is sometimes difficult. There is also a large pool surrounded by a decking area which has only recently opened. Our room was great with your own gowns, slippers, flip flops and complementary bottled water is supplied in the mini bar. All rooms have a balcony over looking the grounds and there is a huge bed with mossie net. Breakfast is included in the price and you have so much choice you will never get through it all. You van also have luch and evening meals which are reasonable priced, more expensive than the town but still only $3 or $4 for a Lao main meal. The only thing missing in the room is some tea making facilities but thatsonly a small gripe We originally tried to book through a internet provider and were quoted $87 per night. On arrival it transpired that they had not booked as all rooms had been filled. The resort was no where near full so whether the company is only allocated so many rooms I am not sure. My point was that when we arrived at the resort we were found a room and quoted $70 per night, so it is cheaper to contact the hotel direct. If you want peace and quiet then choose this over the Villa Santi Hotel in the town as the Hotel is on the main road and does not have a pool Thouroughly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Crillon le Brave; City: Crillon le Brave Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This Hostellerie is by far and away the best place I have ever stayed in. My wife and I have just returned from our honeymoon at Crillon le Brave we spent 11 nights there and it was idyllic. If its relaxing and winding down you want then this is the place. It is situated on hill over looking Mount Ventoux and so many vineyards there are too many to count. Crillon Le Brave is a tiny village with absolutely nothing to do but enjoy the sun or use it as a base to travel. The rooms are fantastic we stayed for two nights in Pipcoul which is a big bedroom with huge Bath and seperate shower. It has views overlooking the valley. We then moved to La Tour which I can only describe as heaven, it is a maisonette style appartment. You have a large lounge area with all classic french furniture which leads into an open plan bathroom. Two side by side bath tubs with specially built in cabinet to chill your Champers while you soak. a massive shower and two wash basins. This then leads to a balcony to sit out on with views of Mount Ventoux and loads of vineyards. The bed upstairs is also huge and has a big arch window floor to ceiling also with the same views. It has a nice pool which is supposed to be heated but it was vey cold !! Service is excellent you can have breakfast in your room or in the bistrot area from 8 till 11.30. It cost 20 euros P.P Staff are very helpful with things to do and see The on site restaurant is very nice but very up market and quite expensive so we dined in the village 10 mins away Bedoin has plenty of choice. There is also another restaurant underneath the hotel which is good. We ate in a few nights there are no facilties for this but we managed and adapted the mini bar as our fridge. The few things I would have wanted was Tea/Coffee makings in the room, as you rely on room service this. Some where to play some music I think this is more of an issue if you are there for our length of time. The best thing of all was because we had used Hotel Du Vin in the Uk before they gave us a 35% on the rooms which was a massive saving. Worth asking for Excellent place and highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood; City: Hinton Charterhouse Bath Somerset England; Review: A really nice quiet place for you to relax and enjoy time with your other half. I booked through Groupon so it was half price to what you would normally pay, that came with two spa treatments and evening meal so was really good value. Our room was a junior suite which was really nice, no mini bar/fridge though, which although we would not have used any of the contents, it would have been handy to for a bottle of bubbly that we brought (minor details though). Spa was really nice, we had a massage each, then used the massive jacuzzi, outdoor pool is heated, which was nice as there was snow everywhere which made it a bit more induldgent. Restaurant was amazing as was the service, very romantic and special. Would thoroughly recommend, but it will cost a few bob though; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Pheasant Hotel Spa; City: Llangollen Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: 8 of us stayed here for a week as we were on a course Hotel Looks impressive form the outside, on checking in one of the rooms was leaking water from the ceiling so the staff were very helpful and gave us another room but it had no hot water which was the only option left, so they gave us some drinks vouchers to compensate. Due to our party size we preordered food in the afternoons, despite this our orders were either late, not all brought out together or at all in some cases On day two they ran out of 50% of the menu which lasted all week, the chef seems to be disorganised this is apparent from other reviews Essentially it should be a great hotel in an amazing location but is missing the organisation skills from its staff; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gilson Hotel; City: Kingston upon Hull East Riding of Yorkshire England; Review: First impressions last and the outside of this hotel looks like it’s been left in the 70’s When we arrived we got told there was no hot water or heating so we decided to check into the ibis across the road. The reception guy was very amendable at the Gilson and apologetic but the hotel is tired and run down and looks like something out of Phoenix nights, for an extra tenner stay at the ibis much better; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The White Hart Hotel; City: Moretonhampstead Dartmoor National Park Devon England; Review: I had a two night stay here while on a course, I had two different rooms one within the pub and the other in the newer bit as I stayed on a Tuesday and Thursday, both well decked out, the one in the pub side was interesting as it was designed around the old building with a sloped bathroom floor, this added to its character, it was very warm in there despite the radiators being off, no complaints for either room though. The pub is a great old fashioned one with a good mixture of beers, breakfast was plentiful and lots of options Great place for central Exeter; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: God Gave Us You; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa T. Bergren Page; Review: Adorable book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Tillman Page; Review: Wonderful book with beautiful illustrations!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind the Scenes at Downton Abbey: The Official Backstage Pass to the Set, the Actors and the Drama; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Rowley Page; Review: Birthday gift for my English grandmum! She loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Growing Up Duggar; Author: Jill Duggar; Review: I really liked this book! It was nice to get an inside look into the Duggar girls' everyday lives and learn more about how their parents raised them. Quick read. Very encouraging!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Good Father; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Tomlin Page; Review: Really simple, easy to understand concept and illustrations for children and adults alike. Portrays the important truth of God's character (that He is a good, good Father) in a very relatable way. Definitely recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wicked Good Ketogenic Diet Cookbook: Easy, Whole Food Keto Recipes for Any Budget; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda C. Hughes Page; Review: Love it so far!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Power Stop K1943 Front Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads; Brand: POWERSTOP; Review: This rotor/pad combo worked better than expected. After installing them I followed the pad bedding instructions exactly as described. I was really impressed by the way they stopped my full-size V8 powered 4X4 pickup. And to boot they work every bit as good as they look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metra 1985-2004 Ford Lincoln Mercury Non Premium Sound Wiring Harness; Brand: Metra; Review: The beauty of these harness adapters is that, when they work properly, there is no trial and error because someone did the homework for you. Got it right the first time and all I had to do was follow the wire color guide. My daughter is enjoying her new Pioneer deck in her '04 Ford Focus SE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metra 99-5200 Installation Kit for 1999-2004 Ford Focus/1999-2002 Mercury Cougar Vehicles (Black); Brand: Metra; Review: Works just as advertised and the fit was perfect. The Pioneer deck looks like it's OEM.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ford XS8Z-18919-AA Radio Antenna Base; Brand: Ford; Review: Perfect OEM replacement; absolutely no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ford 4L3Z-9927936-BA 4L3Z-9927936-BA-HOUSING; Brand: Ford; Review: Perfect fit. I bought this item to replace the filler door assembly on my 2005 F150. Swapped it in less than 30 minutes. The most difficult part of the process was getting the old one out. Now good as new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monroe 911262 Reflex Truck Shock Absorber; Brand: Monroe; Review: I have a set of these on my 2005 F150 4X4. I wanted to restore the factory ride especially while towing my boat. These along with the corresponding Quick Struts on the front end really soaks up the rough road. The handling is much better as the tires stay planted. One additional benefit is the reduced road noise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eaton 913A477 Detroit Truetrac 9.75" 34 Spline Differential for Ford; Brand: Eaton; Review: Used this to replace the factory clutch-type limited slip unit. The factory unit never worked very well plus it requires a friction modifier additive. Also, they're only really effective for about 20-30,000 miles. This Eaton Detroit Trutrac will last for the life of the truck and beyond as long as I keep the differential case filled with gear oil. I'm going to install one on the front diff too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Stop K1950 Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads; Brand: POWERSTOP; Review: Did the Fronts on my 2005 F150 4X4 about 18 months ago. Needed to do the rear brakes so, naturally I went with the matching rear rotor/pad combo. Just can't say enough about how well these brakes stop my full-size V-8 4X4. Not only does it stop much quicker, it stops with better control and feel than ever before. And, with the zinc-coating, they look great! I highly recommend these as replacements for your OEM units. They are a direct fit! Another nice thing about these is the price. They are an exceptional value and you'll get top notch performance and looks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Wild, The (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Truth About Cats & Dogs, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bed of Roses (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Hall (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Craft, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Phantom, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Rooms (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Squall (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eye for an Eye (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kazaam (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two if by Sea (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: English Patient, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear (1996); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cold Comfort Farm (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frighteners, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: That Thing You Do! (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fan, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before and After (1996); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eddie (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House Arrest (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Trigger Effect, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manny & Lo (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marvin's Room (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touch (1997); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Spectrum Diversified Magnetic Paper Towel Holder, White; Brand: Spectrum Diversified; Review: While the flat strip of magnet was relatively strong and adhered to the side of my refridgerator, the adhesive used to stick the magnet to the holder was not. After less than one day, the holder fell off because the adhesive piece started peeling off. This is a waste of money!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dutailier Round Back Cushion Design Modern Glider Multiposition, Recline and Ottoman Combo, Light Brown; Brand: Dutailier; Review: We bought this chair for our nursery to use w/ our newborn, for nursing, soothing the baby, etc. Dutailier is such a popular brand we thought we couldn't go wrong w/ it. Little did we know that this chair will tip forward on you if you get up from it when it's reclined. My mother and my husband both experienced this on separate occasions WHILE HOLDING OUR NEWBORN! The chair fell forward on them (the base completely left the floor). Thankfully they both held onto our baby, but talk about a scare! Because of this huge safety hazard, I cannot recommend this chair no matter how often you see it sold in baby stores. There have been many people who've complained about this on the internet if you do a simple search, to the point where Dutailier attach warnings on this chair to say that you should not use this chair in a reclined position w/ an infant. This sounds ridiculous to me b/c most people purchase this chair specifically for use in their nursery, and they WANT to be able to recline while rocking w/ their babies, etc. I expect many people will logically expect that the chair will hold steady when they want to get up from the reclined position, as we did, but no, you will need to remember, even in the middle of the night, when your hands are full w/ the baby, to first lock the chair before getting up every time. God forbid if you forget one time (or some other guest uses it), the chair tips forward and your baby flies out of your arms. It's shocking to me that such a big company don't devote more time to improving such a fundamental design flaw in a chair that costs $500+. So this chair would be ok for you if you don't really plan to recline in it, or you're super careful to lock it every time you get up, it is quite comfortable for sitting and rocking is smooth. But if you want to recline and use it w/ your baby, if you don't want to have to worry about whether the chair will fall forward on you when you get up from it, then I would suggest you think twice before purchasing this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Towels Premium 8 Piece Towel Set (Dark Grey) - 2 Bath; Brand: Utopia Towels; Review: Decent quality considering how amazing the price is! These towels are soft and after washing, still in good shape. I haven't experienced the runs and snags described by other reviewers, the dark grey ones that I ordered are good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2 In 1 Combo SET; Brand: BlueSkyBos; Review: Great silicone potholders/trivets. I find myself grabbing for them very often and the fact that they are flexible and soft helps me to maintain a good grip on whatever I'm holding. Great for sitting under hot dishes too. Great buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2 In 1 Combo SET; Brand: BlueSkyBos; Review: Great silicone potholders/trivets. I find myself grabbing for them very often and the fact that they are flexible and soft helps me to maintain a good grip on whatever I'm holding. Great for sitting under hot dishes too. Great buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Baking Mat Set (2) Non-Stick Cookie Sheet - Fits Half Sheet; Brand: Culinary Couture; Review: Nice baking mats, substantial quality and not flimsy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keliwa 12 Cup Silicone Muffin - Cupcake Baking Pan / Non - Stick Silicone Mold / Dishwasher; Brand: keliwa; Review: I bought this muffin pan hoping for the convenience of non-stick without having to worry about the possible problems w the chemicals in Teflon type pans. After baking with it a few times, here are my thoughts. Pros: Non-stick. Muffins come out easily without sticking. I still use a little bit of non stick spray out of habit, but it's not really necessary. Cons: Muffins don't rise as high as in a metal pan. See picture for the comparison ( I was shocked to see the difference!). The muffins tend to come out kind of flat without the nice high dome and they don't seem to brown as well. Also have to remember to put a pan underneath otherwise you can't move this pan since it's so soft and floppy. I always forget! So my conclusion is to use this pan for things that don't really 'rise ' much but have high potential to stick, e.g individual egg cups, muffin style lasagne cups type dishes. For muffins or baked goods w leavening, I would stick with my metal pans.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Residenza Dei Pucci; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: My family and I stayed at this location in March of 2014. The property couldn't be any closer to the duomo. Spectacular views. There are four of us so we reserved the top floor which offers one large room with stunning views, large bed and sitting area; one smaller bedroom with two twin beds and a shared bathroom. Be prepared for stairs if you stay on the top floor. Like many of the older buildings in the old section of the city, elevators are not available. Additionally, you are staying in the city so typical traffic noise comes up through the streets. We loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Del Mar Beach Condos; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We just returned from a relaxing week in Los Cabos. It was most of our familiy's first trip to Cabo and the location (with a car) was perfect to visit both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. We found the amenities at Casa Del Mar just perfect for our family. We stayed in the Coral Villa. The condo was the perfect size for us and had many things on hand that we thought we'd need to buy. The master bedroom had a great view of the ocean and we spent many hours reading, relaxing or eating on the balcony. Everyday, we'd take our pick of pools, play tennis and walk around the gorgeously groomed facilities. We felt very safe and secure. It was very quiet. The Zoestry Hotel, that is connected to this development is still not open, following the hurricane but it didn't affect us at all. Food and beverage service at the pool was available until the evening. The owner was also very good about communicating with us concerning any questions we had in addition to giving us really good information on the area and our stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Corte Grimani; City: Venice Veneto; Review: After weeks of searching online, my family and I read enough reviews to decide upon Corte Grimani for our home-base while in Venice. The location of the hotel on one of the canals, was easy to find after following the directions sent by the hotel. It is a three to five minute walk to San Marco. Our room was on the top floor in a lovely apartment with views of the red tile roofs and canals of charming Venice. We didn't use the kitchenette that was available for an additional cost, but would bring up loaves of bread, cheese, fruit and wine when we wanted to eat in the apartment at the dining table. My children slept on the pull out couch in the main living room while my husband and I had the spacious bedroom.It was also restfully quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graduate Madison; City: Madison Wisconsin; Review: I was very excited to see and stat at the old Campus Inn location after its full renovation into its new Graduate Hotel. Besides the lively decor, the staff was warm and welcoming. They were very accommodating in getting our room ready early when our plans were a little altered. Rooms are on the smaller size (they have always been) but they make very good use of them. Very nicely done bathrooms - clean and bright. (BTW, smell the shower gel... it is to die for!) We had dinner on the top floor, overlooking the capital and the lake during a snow storm. Beautiful and nice ambiance. Food was good and simple. Room was a little chilly but view was worth it. Breakfast was at the coffee shop on the first floor. Good sweet pies and coffee. Right off a State Street, it's a great location. Underground parking is available for an extra fee and was worth it with the snow. Winner. I would definitely recommend the Graduate Madison and will be returning myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cranberry Country Lodge; City: Tomah Wisconsin; Review: Tomah is exactly half-way between the Twin Cities and Milwaukee. It make Cranberry Country Lodge an ideal meeting place for meeting up with distant friends. Typically we stay at the Three Bears Lodge but thought we try a new location. The double room we reserved online was reasonable and did mention that no elevator was available. We we arrived we noticed the north wing in which we were staying was definitely the older part of the hotel. The carpet was crusty and felt very dirty. Furniture was stained, and although the bed linens were clean, the blankets on the beds were nominal. The room is on the smaller size. The pool area is very large and offers a lot of options for swimming. There are a lot of areas for birthday parties. Breakfast was included with eggs, sausage, waffles, donuts, etc. Not a lot of healthy options but it is included with the price of the room. Might try a different location next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alegranza; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Just returned from a five-night stay at Alegranza. The resort offered an airport pick-up for a nominal fee which simplified things but we did end up reserving a car from Alegranza for $50 per day. It helped to explore and get to Cabo or beyond the old town and hotel corridor in San Jose. Very nice condos that included en-suites with each bedroom. Stunning 180 degree view of the ocean and surrounding area. Watched the sun rise each morning... gorgeous. Three simple pool areas offer good sun during the day and were well maintained. We were on the fourth floor and will say there is some noise that rises up from the pool areas. Everything seemed well maintained and clean. I felt very safe walking down to the Old Town area and hotel neighborhood from Alegranza. As for the restaurant, it is a little on the pricey side but delicious. After a day of fishing, we brought our fresh tuna to the chef and enjoyed a personalized five course meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyoming High Country Lodge; City: Lovell Wyoming; Review: We found High Country Lodge online during the end of our roadtrip. There were three of us so we opted to share a double queen room in the lodge. Room was smaller but cozy and perfect for on top of a mountain. Price was moderate but all meals are included in the price of the room. Our first introduction to our visit was stepping out of our vehicles and seeing three mouse (2 yearlings and a bull) not 50 yards from us. Amazing! The manager was sweet to let us check in early; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maison du Sud; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: At the end of our 10 tour of Morocco our family chose to stay in the laid back city of Essaouria. The Maison du Sud's ground floor is a glimpse back in time of the old riads with soaring courtyards that let in the light. We were, however, disappointed in the furnishing and rooms. It is a bit rough around the edges and the decor, bathrooms and beds seemed shabby. The staff was kind and helpful, but didn't speak a lot of English. My high-school french came in handy. The location of this riad, however, is perfect for walking the medina. You are truly in the heart of the walled town. NOTE: For taller travelers, most of the bathroom ceilings are very low. It makes for awkward showers. Also many rooms have additional stairs to reach the bedrooms. You may way to take a look first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Riad Gallery 49; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We just returned from a family trip to Morocco and were lucky enough to have been booked for three nights at the Gallery 49 Riad for 3 nights. Although when we first arrived, we thought we would never be able to find our way out through the mazes of alleys, the location of the riad is fantastic. It is an easy walk to the square and main mosque and also offers a lot within its neighborhood. We are a family of four so we had two double occupancy rooms. My husband and I had a beautiful room on the second floor above the dining area. Our room was beautifully small and cozy with a queen bed and fireplace, and filled with wonderful Moroccan artifacts. The room was constantly decorated with rose petals and infused with incense. My girls were on the roof level in a comfy room with twin beds and an open concept bedroom. We did use ear plugs (as we did on our entire trip) knowing that most riads are open to the main floor and can carry sound, so we had no issue with noise. The bathroom was wonderfully appointed with a bath/ shower. Their shower gel and shampoo smelled heavenly. Still trying to find something similar at home! The food is amazing and everything is cooked from scratch. I highly recommend eating in at the riad for exquisite meals, however do be prepared to pay accordingly. We ordered pizzas and they were made completely from scratch! We were fortunate enough to celebrate New Years Eve at the riad with a Danish family and the girls/ staff that operates the riad. A belly dancer came to entertain us during a delicious dinner and we danced about the dining room for hours. We were so surprised that we were able to stay awake til midnight, but the company was so enjoyable and the atmosphere so festive. At midnight, the staff brought out a New Year's cake with giant sparklers lit on it. It'll be a memory that will stay with us forever. The staff makes this riad. They were attentive and kind and tried to meet all of our requests. The entire family was sad when we had to leave for our next leg of our journey. We had a lovely time with the staff and have made promises to return. Please contact me if you have any questions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Nezha; City: Merzouga Meknes Tafilalet Region; Review: We recently returned from a family trip to Morocco and had the pleasure of staying at Riad Nezhad. The room we had was large, clean, had great hot showers and had the best Wifi service we had on the entire trip. Brahim, the owner, was nothing but gracious and attentive. His staff took wonderful care of us. While there, my daughter had the flu and wasn't able to go on all of our excursions. They tended to her, offered to make her special meals and made sure she was well cared for. This riad also served as our departure point for our camel trek and desert camping experience. It was so nice to be able to leave from the Riad and not worry about driving further or where our bags would be. Brahim, thank you for the wonderful stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Salam Fes; City: Fes Fes Boulemane Region; Review: My family recently returned from a trip around Morocco and we had the opportunity to stay in Salam Fes for our visit to the city, The hotel itself is stunning. In recent years it has expanded and the hotel is been completely remodeled and refurbished. Additionally the riad is within the medina walls which truly brings you back in time. The location is ideal for sight seeing and convenience. This was our first stop on our trip and the riad's food was delicious and a fun way for us to get a taste of what was to come on our trip. The staff was very helpful and went above and beyond when we needed assistance. There are two reasons why I didn't give this riad an excellent rating was due to two factors. 1) The 'parents' room, albeit stunning, was on the first level, essentially off of the lobby. Luckily we brought along ear plugs, however the noise from the staff and guests was constant. My daughters' room was directly above the kitchen and the noise in the mornings did wake them up. 2) We felt the prices of their dinner was very high for what we ordered. We arrived later in the evening and they were wonderful to accommodate our dinner needs, however my advice is ask before hand what the prices will be. We found often around Morocco, there is a 'restaurant' price and a 'servers' price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Williamsburg Historic Gateway; City: Williamsburg Virginia; Review: I live by tripadvisor when making travel arragements, but I've never written a review. I thought I do so, as I REALLY appreciate the reviews that are written by others. My family of 5 just returned from Colonial Williamsburg, we stayed at the Holiday Inn. not sure what the negative reivews were all about, but our stay was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and very responsive to our needs/requests, the hotel was very clean as well as the rooms and lobby. The beds were very comfortable. The kids enjoyed the pool. The fitness room was not as big, but was enough for what I needed. The location is central to all of the tourist areas including Busch Gardens. We had breakfast @ Bistro 515 (located in the Holiday inn) and the food and service was better than what we had at the Cracker Barrel the previous day. I would certainly stay at the Holiday Inn again for a return trip. KUDOS to the Mangement and staff @ the Holiday inn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cape Hatteras KOA Resort; City: Rodanthe Outer Banks North Carolina; Review: Stayed 3 nights 4 days with my family Of 4: 2 adults and 2 kids 8&3 yo @ KOA Cape Hatteras and our stay was simply awesome. The kabin was clean. The camp grounds clean I felt a sense of security. Pool was clean and big with enough chairs. The big bounce was a hit with the kids. Many kids activities. The shower rooms could use more frequent cleaning would rate that a 3/5. We traveled with another family and they stayed in the lodge. That was superb, included: bathroom, fridge, deck with grill. The staff were friendly, helpful & responsive. Already planning our trip for next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Nassau; City: Nassau New Providence Island Bahamas; Review: Just returned from a 4 days 3 nights stay with a few of my girlfriends at the Hilton. The hotel was very clean, CENTRALLY located to most amenities. The fish fry restaurants... The straw market... McDonald's and Dunkin Donut directly across the street from the hotel. The staff were very courteous Wilkah Hart anticipated our needs when we laid out on the private beach. (small but clean) he was very attentive to our needs, socialable, and went above and beyond expectations. Demonstrated he loves his job. Courtyard also clean. The Resturants at the hotel nice but pricey but that's the entire island. So be prepare to spen on dining and everything else you want to do...Love the sense of security at the hotel being we were a bunch of female travelers. Elevators only worked with our room key. Would Definitely return to stay at the Hilton on my next stay in the Bahamas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Myrtle Beach KOA Kampground; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: Stayed at KOA campground in a deluxe Kabin for a family of 5 for 3 nights 4 days.We had an awesome time. Clean cabins and camp ground. Had a bee hive near our Kabin staff responded immediately to assist. All the campers are very friendly everyone waves and say hello. Not far from beach. There is a shuttle that takes you to beach from campground. Although we brought our own towels and beddings, it was provided.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palms Place Hotel and Spa; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Stayed at Palms Place for girls weekend 3 days 4 nights. I have to say the Plams Place was a very pleasant surprise. We were allowed early check in and late check out. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The response to our requests from concierge was very prompt. The Palms is slightly of the strip but there is a shuttle that runs to the strip until 8pm. Felt safe with security asking us for our room cards at night when we entered the building. Also we asked for a wake up call and did not answer security came up to check to make sure everything was ok. Very nice sense of security. The Palms casino is adjacent and connected by a sky walk. There is a little eatery in the casino with McDonald's, Nathan's, sub shop, panda express and pink berry yogurt. There is also a movie theater in the casino near the food court. There is also a club located in the casino Ghostbar we went a little early but the crowd started coming around 10:30-11p the dj was awesome also. We had a very nice stay. Would definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Nido Cove Resort; City: El Nido Palawan Island Palawan Province Mimaropa; Review: I can not stop gushing about this gem. Stayed here with family for vacay and none of us wanted to leave. Upon arrival the staff promptly greeted us and assisted with our luggages. Gave such a welcoming feeling after enduring 5 hours ride from Puerto Princessa. It is apparent the staff love their job. Always smiling and willing to help. The property grounds are immaculate. The pool was awesome. The kayaking offered was a very nice option. The ping-pong table and in addition the board games like Jenga and Monopoly the kids loved that. The rooms were Ah-mazingly comfortable, cozy and very clean. We had an ocean front room. While we were there no tv (didn't bother me, but the kids it certainly did). However was told by the staff the tv will soon be installed. Also wifi is minimal and only available in the lobby but was informed that will soon be available in the rooms. The breakfast was delicious. Dinner was ok - would love to see more options on the menu. If looking for dinner alternative try Squido it's about 20 mins away with transportation. We also took the 5 beach tour. What an amazing experience, the lunch provided was DELICIOUS and the tour guides were professional and very helpful made the day fun. Lastly, can't say it enough about the property which was fantastic. But the staff is what made the experience so awesome. One of the guys was casually chatting with me while i waited for the kids. I could tell he loved his job now that makes a difference. Thanks to Phil and Alvin please continue to smile and work as hard as you do. It truly makes a difference. Will we return to visit? Absolutely! Will I share with others? Absolutely!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Bay Beach Resort; City: La Union Province Ilocos Region Luzon; Review: My family and I recently stayed at Sunset for 4 nights 5 days. Although we were caught in the typhoon and only enjoyed resort for 2 days outdoor it is a true gem. The grounds are always clean. Property is right on beach which is a plus. The staff worked consistently to keep property clean daily. All of the staff were super nice and responsive to our requests. Our room was nice, clean and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was delicious and we tried mostly all the Filipino dishes. Ms. G and the kitchen staff kudos as well. Ms.Cora in the front office was very helpful to us. On our day of departure We had a long ride to Manila and our transportation was going to arrive later in the evening and she was nice enough to allow us to stay until our transportation arrived. The customer service is top notch. Thanks Sunset for an awesome stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We booked our trip via the internet over 6 months ago and took advantage of the early booker which included breakfast. We had booked a family room(double bed with twin beds) rather than the standard family room( double bed and sofa bed) as they are never very great. On arrival the staff were very helpful however; we went to our room only to discover that we had a sofa bed. My husband went back and spoke to the receptionist who told us that they had never had rooms with twin beds and that he would inform his manager of the internet error, he also reported that the minibar fridge was broken and again he was told that it would be dealt with, it wasn't. We ordered room service on the Saturday night of our stay and the tray was still lying outside our rooom when we left on the Monday morning. The hotel over all is very good and the location is ideal having a metro station nearby. If you read the other reviews for this hotel you will see that a family did get a room with twin beds and I have therefore raised a complaint via Novotel site, I would rather they told me that they had had to change our room than lie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pefki Islands Resort; City: Pefkos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Fabulous but trip advisor wont let you stop at that. This is a fabulous resort the staff are excellent the location is fab , the beach is fab as is the beach cafe. We would be going back this year but couldn't get when I was looking for but rest assured we will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matina Pefkos Aparthotel; City: Pefkos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: I read all the reviews about Matina before I booked as we previously stayed in Pefki Island but that was not available on our dates. I was looking forward to it as one person rated it as highly as Pefki Island but sadly I did not find it so. The rooms are spacious and clean but need more storgae , a set of drawers would have been better than a stand for a case, the staff are friendly but the best thing is the location to the beach. We were in block 800 so had a sea view and looked out over the large pool and the pool cafe. the Air Con is pricey considering it only works when you are in the room, the minute you take the keycard out at the door the power goes off including the air con so, rather than returning to a cool room after a day out the room is hot but not stuffy as the maid insists on leaving the patio doors open even though the hotel leaflet says to lock all doors at all times. We did complain but made no difference. If your idea of a holiday is to stay at the pool all day, going to the pool cafe/bar for breakfast and lunch and impressed that fhe staff know your name then this is the place for you. Another point to note is that the pool is open from 8-8 however the pool man doesn't clean the pool until after 9am most days which i did find a bit off nor am I sure on just how clean it was as on the few occasions that we used it my daughter always felt unwell and the only thing we could link to those days was the pool. To be fair I would stay here again for the location and the size of the apartment but there is nothing else to draw me back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz; City: Berlin; Review: We stayed here for a pre-Christmas break. The hotel is so central for all your travel needs, Uban is outside the front door, train station 50 meteres away, bus and tram also just outside. The hotel itself was lovely although as we had booked for a family room it was a extra bed rather than a couch bed so room was a little cramped. The Christmas Market is also outside the front door for those going at that time of year and you wont be disappointed by it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matina Pefkos Aparthotel; City: Pefkos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: We have now stayed at Matina on 3 occasions. We stayed 3 years ago and more recently stayed here in July and returned again in October of this year. We asked to be moved in July as the room was dark. The receptionist couldn't have been more helpful and had us moved a couple of days later when there was transfers. The same receptionist also sorted out having my husband's phone returned after leaving it in a Lardos taxi. The staff are all very friendly and extremely helpful and the cleaner when we stayed in room 201 was just the nicest lady ever. We have eaten only a couple of times at the hotel as there are loads of excellent restaurants close by but hotel is also good value and they serve good food. We are hoping to return next year however the prices via the tour operators have jumped by 35% on last years price so we may need to re-think.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel San Ranieri; City: Pisa Province of Pisa Tuscany; Review: We booked this hotel as it was a bargain, The room was perfectly clean and the breakfast had an excellent choice. It is not very central but there are good bus links into Pisa Central. We used it as a base and travelled to Florence, Cinque Terre and Viaregio. It is very modern and looks very bright however the corridors are very dark. That being said the staff were very helpful and we made use of the airport transfer. There is a small restaurant just 50 yards along the road at the bus stop which is very good and very reasonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Hotel New York City Broadway; City: New York City New York; Review: We arrived having booked for 3 adults as our teenager counted as an adult. We had to ask for bedding for the sofa bed as none had been supplied. When the member of staff arrived he only had sheets as there were no blankets available. We had to ask for additional towels as only 2 were supplied. The fridge leaked and having reported it it was not fixed for 2 days. The rooms were very tired and had cigarette burns on the furniture. There was nothing on the website to suggest smoking was allowed in the room but our room was smelling of smoke. The hotel overall was very tired and i am in the process of making a complaint to Days Inn. I would not stay again nor would i ever recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Zoo Med Ceramic Heat Emitter; Brand: Zoo Med; Review: this lamp heats very well and shows no light what so ever; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoo Med Wire Cage Clamp Lamp; Brand: Zoo Med; Review: this wire lamp enables you to use higher power heat sources to keep your reptile nice and cozy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exo Terra Ceramic Heater, 110-Volt; Brand: Exo Terra; Review: this works great on keeping my tank warm through winter months; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoo Med HygroTherm Humidity and Temperature Controller; Brand: Zoo Med; Review: works great i would highly recommend this to anyone who needs an automatic mister; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaytee Super Play Tunnel Hanging Tube; Brand: Kaytee; Review: my ferrets use this all the time its my back up hammock for when the other one breaks; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Ray-Ban, RB3025, Large Metal Aviator Sunglasses 58 mm, G-15 Lenses, 100% UV Protection, Non-Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Before I ordered this item, I went to a shopping mall to check my size and color and noted the model # of the one that I liked. Got back home, checked amazon if I could find the exact model; I did! When I see the price I was quite surprised because the difference between online and store was as much as 50%. Just 3 days after ordering I got my Ray Ban. Even earlier than the estimated delivery time. The packaging was good, product was good and came with everything as listed on page. Definitely recommend, definitely looking forward to purchase from this seller again! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban Men's Aviator 3025 Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Before I ordered this item, I went to a shopping mall to check my size and color and noted the model # of the one that I liked. Got back home, checked amazon if I could find the exact model; I did! When I see the price I was quite surprised because the difference between online and store was as much as 50%. Just 3 days after ordering I got my Ray Ban. Even earlier than the estimated delivery time. The packaging was good, product was good and came with everything as listed on page. Definitely recommend, definitely looking forward to purchase from this seller again! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator Large Metal Non-Mirrored Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Before I ordered this item, I went to a shopping mall to check my size and color and noted the model # of the one that I liked. Got back home, checked amazon if I could find the exact model; I did! When I see the price I was quite surprised because the difference between online and store was as much as 50%. Just 3 days after ordering I got my Ray Ban. Even earlier than the estimated delivery time. The packaging was good, product was good and came with everything as listed on page. Definitely recommend, definitely looking forward to purchase from this seller again! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valyria Watch Box Small 1 Mens Black Leather Display Glass Top Jewelry Case Organizer; Brand: Valyria; Review: I used this watch box as a showcase of my product samples and the impression of my customers was absolutely amazing. Worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray Ban RB2140 Original Wayfarer; Brand: ; Review: Bought this product years ago for a sister of a friend of mine. No, I do not recommend this product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ray Ban RB2140 Original Wayfarer; Brand: ; Review: Bought this product years ago for a sister of a friend of mine. No, I do not recommend this product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Lonely Kind of War; Author: Ian Harrison; Review: FAC's were really guttzy guys with great flying skills and alot of common scense.. Not enough credit was given to them in the media.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe's Triumph (Richard Sharpe's Adventure Series #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: Great story teller. You can't stop reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Makos Page; Review: the title says it all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Bungo Suido: A Novel (P. T. Deutermann WWII Novels); Author: P. T. Deutermann; Review: keeps you wanting to red on; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone to Sea in a Bucket (A Harry Gilmour Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's David Black Page; Review: a good insight into naval traditions; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice; Author: Adam Makos; Review: the title says it all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scorpion in the Sea; Author: P. T. Deutermann; Review: Only an senior ex-Navy officer could write this riveting story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Commodore: A Novel (P. T. Deutermann WWII Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's P. T. Deutermann Page; Review: a great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentinels of Fire: A Novel (P. T. Deutermann WWII Novels); Author: P. T. Deutermann; Review: Could not stop reading. Always wondering what will happen next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Nantucket; Author: Visit Amazon's Thad Dupper Page; Review: A great read. Hard to stop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defiance (Navy Justice, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Don Brown Page; Review: a great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destiny (Navy Justice); Author: Don Brown; Review: Inspritational; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Quaker Oatmeal To Go Apples & Cinnamon Squares, 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 6); Brand: Quaker; Review: Didn't like these as much as I thought I would. They were pretty stale. I may give them away or throw them out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: Maybe it's chicory root fiber in these, but these Kind bars were NOT kind to me. I had major stomach pain from them. I ended up giving them to a friend who claims she loves them and she had no problem at all. So I think it just depends on your individual inner workings that determines whether these Kind bars are actually kind to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Chili Almond, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: Maybe it's chicory root fiber in these, but these Kind bars were NOT kind to me. I had major stomach pain from them. I ended up giving them to a friend who claims she loves them and she had no problem at all. So I think it just depends on your individual inner workings that determines whether these Kind bars are actually kind to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kind Bars, Madagascar Vanilla Almond, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 1.4oz; Brand: KIND; Review: Maybe it's chicory root fiber in these, but these Kind bars were NOT kind to me. I had major stomach pain from them. I ended up giving them to a friend who claims she loves them and she had no problem at all. So I think it just depends on your individual inner workings that determines whether these Kind bars are actually kind to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barrie House French Vanilla Single Cup Capsules, 24 Count; Brand: Barrie House Coffee Roasters; Review: I love this coffee so much I have been drinking way too much of it lately. They fit easily into my Keurig and work perfectly. The taste and smell are wonderful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BRAGG VINEGAR APPLE CIDER UNF ORG, 16 OZ; Brand: Bragg; Review: I love Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar. I make a little tonic every morning with raw honey, ceylon (true cinnamon), hot water and a little ACV. I also use it as a facial toner. ACV has so many uses and is a little miracle in a bottle. These bottles are going to last me a very long time. Always make sure you get the organic unfiltered ACV for the full "mother" effect. I was buying the Trader Joe's ACV and it is not the same as Bragg's. The Trader Joe's version is pasteurized. I've read that a lot of people think they are the same but they're not. The pasteurization kills the good stuff. Get this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: Maybe it's chicory root fiber in these, but these Kind bars were NOT kind to me. I had major stomach pain from them. I ended up giving them to a friend who claims she loves them and she had no problem at all. So I think it just depends on your individual inner workings that determines whether these Kind bars are actually kind to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Batad Pension and Restaurant; City: Batad Cebu Island Visayas; Review: The view is definitely great (right in front of amphitheater). Food serving is huge, good for 2 persons. Rooms are basic with two beds and one chair, no electric fan (anyway its okay since its chilly during the night), no outlet for charging your cellphone or camera inside the room. Rooms are ideal for backpackers. Two-thumbs up for the staffs! They are friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silka Seaview Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: Hotel is accessible to mtr and bus stations. Walking distance to food and shopping establishments. Hotel room is complete with mini-ref, safety box and hairdryer. Best of all, hotel provides handyphone for free. We were able to used it for internet access and local calls during our stay in HK.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Planet Davao; City: Davao City Davao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: Pros: clean and well-lit rooms, fresh-smelling sheets, ceiling fan + AC, foldable table fixed to wall, with hair dryer Cons: no ref, no room phone only one phone per floor placed near elevator, no bathroom amenities except liquid soap and shampoo in one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Planet Cagayan de Oro; City: Cagayan de Oro Misamis Oriental Province Mindanao; Review: Just like the other Red Planet, rooms are well-maintained, clean and smelling good. Strategically located, very near to a mall and food establishments. In addition, staffs are very friendly and accommodating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Cebu; City: Cebu City Cebu Island Visayas; Review: There was an on-going renovation (re-painting) when we stayed here. Our room was smelling paint and we requested to transfer us on a different room on a different floor. Our request was accommodated after several calls to the reception. Overall, our stay was pleasant after we were transferred to another room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Phenomenology of Spirit; Author: G. W. F. Hegel; Review: I had the great pleasure of taking a class on German Idealism where the teacher was a Hegel scholar. During those lectures the book seemed to be impossible to understand. It was ungainly and unweidly. Even a bit of understanding of German couldn't help me pierce this titanic work. "Spirit" lacked the naive elegance of Descartes, the roots appeal of the Greeks, and the ominous quality of Deconstructionism. It was a boulder sized work making what, at the time, seemed like trivial improvements/updates to Kant. Yet, I've only truly come to appreciate his gift in the light of Merleau-Ponty, Heidegger, French Existentialism, Habermas, Husserl...the list goes on. He was the architect of phenomenology, of the dialectic solution, of the vision of mankind transcending mind. When one speaks of Hegel, one feels a Beethoven-like phraseology, a fluidity of verse and composition. When you consent to give your attention to Hegel give it wholly. He is a tour guide to a tidal wave of optimism, revolution, and a new type of man. Don't pick him apart like a Bach fugue, let the brazen brass of his Chorale like battle sweep your resistance away. While the work ends in an absurdly upbeat way, it was a fascinating way to end philosophy. His dialected created a whole new phenomenal world in which the rest of philosophy would have to play. It is a challenge, a terror, and a masterpiece. I've not described the book as a philosopher should. I've described it as it ought be read - passionately, violently, and deafeningly brave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three-Month Fever: The Andrew Cunanan Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Indiana Page; Review: Who could not remember the bizaare tell of the great homosexual flirt of South Miami's slaying of a fashion icon? It's so bizaare, so unreal, it reeks of Coen brothers. As they say - only in America. The Cunanan story is fascinating. Rightly, Indiana adopts an almost dandy-esque "In Cold Blood" interpretation of the story. What's even better is that there is a whole reference to the subtext of the love of fame. Oftentimes Indiana uses Cunanan as an interlocutor in a discourse about fame and the love thereof. I'll not forget Indiana writing that Cunanan had confused fame and existence. When humans muddle this distinction and construct artificial masque upon artifical masque a fascinating subject of psychological study is born. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Early Greek Philosophy (Penguin Classics); Author: Various; Review: Let the publisher be your guide. It's by Penguin Press -- it's for someone who's browses a half-price book store and gets the idea that some familiarity with pre-socratic philsophy is something they want to add to their lives. It lacks the critical richness of other works (I enjoy Patricia Curd et. al's ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY) -- so if you want depth, you won't find it here. I read this book as part of an ancient greek philosophy class and I hated virtually everything on the reading list. This book was part of said curs-ed list.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions); Author: Visit Amazon's Oscar Wilde Page; Review: Everyone knows OW was a witty guy. If you want to find witty things he said in one small book such that you can try to emulate his wit, this book is for you. It's good for an hour's read where you will snicker, snort, and grin. It's exactly what i expected and exactly what I got. Whee!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laetitia Casta; Author: Christopher Heath; Review: In the beginning, we see many pictures of Laetitia's early life in Corsica. The photos of the sun bleached walls of her native villa gives us the distinct feeling that we can somehow 'understand' how she projects that simple 'provincial' quality. We see some of her early modeling work before we are moved into her Victoria's era. With this we get a retrospective of the Latetitia fest of the late 90s. As the exposition and the bonanza subside, we are presented intimate photos with snippets from interviews. I loved this part of the book the most as it was so much more real than the earlier parts. I address two subsets of this section below. I most enjoyed her thoughts on modelling --it's strange to see such a famous and beautiful person give her perspective on her odd occupation. Invariably one will be asking about the nudes in the book. They are simply lovely. If your' hoping to see erotic art, this is not the book, but in Latetia's nakedness we see an Eden-esque romantcization of the female form. By this time though, the reader is wrapped in a bigger mystery and the book completely fails in this one capacity: "Who is Laetitia Casta." Her quips about nudity and men and her drawings demand in the reader the urge to *know* her - to have her to coffee, dinner, or to share an umbrella with her. The interviews tell us that she is so much more beyond a beautiful face. We see the Corsican sun shape her, we see her ease with modelling at an early age -- but who is she? It's maddening At the end of the book you feel a bit lost. The book humanized the face of a thousand magazines -- but forgot to make her our friend at the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JavaScript: The Definitive Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's David Flanagan Page; Review: While i'm generally against JavaScript (prefer CGI, CSS, etc.), there are times when you will need browsers to do some data interpretation. JavaScript is definitely the way to go when you need that power. This book is definitely not a 'here's how javascript works' book. It is aimed for someone who has a solid understanding of web page design as well as a fairly solid grasp of the basics of programming. I particularly thought that the way Database linking was dealt with was done very well (altho it's much better done with Perl :) ); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butlerian Jihad : Legends of Dune; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Herbert Page; Review: First things first let's level with each other. The fact that you're reading reviews probably means you're like me: You loved the original series, want to know about the Dune Universe pre-Great House Era, but are unsure if you really want to wade through this book. OK, so let's level. 1. No, this in no way compares to Herbert the elder. Sorry. The style of writing is much more short and episodic, it lacks that sort of motif based symphony Frank used. This is much more for a generation of Tv watchers and writers. Mini episodes cut between points of action (The Free Worlds, Earth, on a Ship, Arrakis, rinse repeat). As such you don't have that feeling you had in dune where rising actions continued and then reached a few critical climaxes and faded away. 2. You really want to know what the Butlerian Jihad is. It's a great complling force in Frank's books and you want to know what happened. This book definitely moves in the direction of filling in those gaps. In all truth, however, i think that most of us would have been satified with a Princess Irulan book: "The history of Pre-Great House Dune." I mean, had it narrated the facts of this book, it would have been *equally* as entertaining. In fact, this book is really a high school science fair 'play-dress-up' of actual interesting events. 3. It does cater to stereotypes and safe political waters. Urge for freedom, that humans are creative an passionate while machines are cold, etc. is familiar ground. Some interesting points were brought up: where do a mechanized human's loyalies lie - man or machine, body mind dichotomies. While Frank H. would have explored these interesting issues, the more pulp style of this series goes the safe route. A few thoughts I have about Dune and allegory on my web site draws a steady stream of hits day in and day out. There is no possible allegory here. Furthermore, Frank wrote a great deal about the power of numbers, how fanaticism and fundamentalism can be harnessed -- things that made one think months afterward -- I'm not going to think about this book again (likely). Consider how many sci-fi books have been written about when the machines take over. The authors of the Butlerian Jihad could have written one as well. Frank Herbert had the amazing vision to ask -- OK what would happen /after that/. That's the difference between just a couple of guys who wrote a story and a master. So in sum. Wait for paperback, don't think that this is going to greatly enrich your experience of the Dune universe, simply view it as a pulp story that will give you a bit of back history on the great houses. That said, the House books were a sight better and this series, should it maintain its present course, will merely be an interesting backstory to them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Effective Perl Programming: Writing Better Programs with Perl; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph N. Hall Page; Review: Perl starts out as a world unto its own, full of strange symbols, it is shrouded in a world of mystery and obfusaction (or not :) ). Admit it, part of the charm of perl is writing some obscure JAPH one-liner, being able to get 'shebang' jokes, and knowing what the heck $$->a->razzle()->dazzle might actually accomplish. But how to get there? You've probably read the Llama and the Camel. You've probably got some bigh honkin scripts out there doing some heavy lifting. Heck, you may have cobbled a RegEx together that unravels the Necronmicon. All this and yet.... Odds are you came from a C-ish or similar background and you realize that you're still writing C or Java, but in Perl. This book is the Emerillian kick to the next level. Realizing that languages, Perl especially, have idioms, best practices, standards, Hall acquanints you with them. Just as children are baffled by "a fork in the road" you may find handy idioms like my ($b) = ($a=~m,(^\w+?),) something you have to look up, or memorize -- but later you'll realize that you *needed that* phrase in order to round out your vocabulary (just like a 'fork in tho road'). Hall also makes good suggestions that will help make your code tighter, helping your banish overuse of globals (impossible for someone else to maintain). He teaches you to document and follow standards. this book was critical in my development form perl-plateaud and stymied, to perl-proficient. Thanks Hall!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: For anyone who has that secret fascination (and who doesn't) with the Illuminati, Templars, Masons, et al this book is a must. It will cater to your secret passion in a buffet format and keep you wanting more. I must also say that I loved the character of Sophie Neveau. It is so hard to find a well-written feminist character. The traditional view is that they are always second fiddle to the square-jawed male. Not here! Sophie is intelligent, sexy, strong and brave -- even in parts where our male here is nervous, stymied, embattled. It's wonderful that in a book that focuses on the sacred feminine their relationship reall shows a (every?) man's battle with femininity and the strange instinct to love/hate, fear/need, virgin/whore it. And all that without being preachy - hey our guy can't drive an standard, but she can, and he willingly lets her! It's the way most writers misportray any minority - they have to make a big deal about it. Brown makes Sophie a HUGE deal by not making a deal about it! After I wrote that I had to up it from 4 stars to 5, it takes some craft to pull off the above. The other great thing was the RESEARCH. Brown put a lot of work into this and it shows. For anyone who writes and speaks with hidden meaning (or veiled allusion to the genetic roots of words) and amuses themselves (and occasionally others) to death with their parenthetical semieosis-laden way of thinking, this book is an absolute joy. These people, of which i consider myself one, will love Brown's 3rd person omniscient university professor interlocutor style. The plot seems fairly linear, like a 'follow this string to the goal at the end' chase through a big house, you always know that you're working to find the next scavenger hunt clue. I found this to be (sorry) a bit monotonous of a trick. Although 3/4ths through the book brown played an absolute coup d'eteat -- as i thought I'd solved one riddle just a few paragraps later he said 'No that's not it.' I had to laugh out loud that he had played me for a dupe! I loved it, I knew he knew how he was pulling us along. This book was a quick read, but not fluffy. i enjoyed it very much and am going to read some of his other works. Keep up the work Mr. Brown! Us stacks-rats love seeing our kind light up the mental silver screen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angels & Demons (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: First, this book is a foreshadowing of what Brown gets right in the da Vinci code: conspiracy (or not?) theory, our inherent fascination with religious iconography, our inherent attraction to the Church versus Reason ("Agony and the Ecstasy", et. al). For embracing and weaving these themes Brown gets a plus. Brown also gets a tally in the "good" column for increasing his audience's vocabulary. I like learning about concepts and words like 'ambigram' and similar. So those are the two pluses, so let's move to the no man's land of "Hmmm...not sure I liked ...". I'm not so sure I like his writing style. I read this book in one sitting at a coffee shop, so it was a page turner with some (as I said above) intellect. But...when the story is a page turner it inherently becomes episodic, it loses that grand sweep of narrative that really distinguishes "literature" from "mass market fiction." But the counter to this is, Brown states on his website as elsewhere that he is a big fan of early Ludlum. Ludlum and Tom Clancey are both very episoding page turner writers and this is a sligtly more academically tinged version of their genre, if this is so, then the book is about par for the course. Why am I so rankled about this? Becasue with all his erudition and research I want Brown to write a literary work something that will show his passion and focus to the world - something lasting like the basilicas and cults that he often writes of. This episodic telling is great for airplanes and beaches -- but dammit Dan, stretch a bit and give us what I know you have in you! OK, now the not-so-hot thoughts: - THE ENDING: Convoluted and unnecessarily messy. Oh it's over, no it's not, oh this oh that. Too many plot twists for minimal effect. Brown fixes this in da Vinci. - THE CHARACTERS: First things first, when describing a beautiful woman, have you ever noticed that mail authors always have to put her breasts last, when anyone who credibly writes a man should put them first (or within the top 4 of : Eyes, legs, butt, breast?) Brown is no exception, his Langdon is curidously proper in this regard - Inconsistent mental ability. Sometimes his characters are absolutely brilliant, but other times they are dumber than a box of rocks. It's like how on Gilligan's Island the professor could make a radio out of coconuts, salt water, and dolphin bile, but could not figure out how to make a flare. Langdon unravels eons old mysteries but can't figure out mirror reflection writing (on the up side, he's a bit sharper on the matter in da Vinci) - The characters are rather flat. This improves in da Vincic considerably but the Italian woman (see, you're already getting that same mental cliche that Brown trades on ) is firey, brave, bold.... Brown's addition to the cliche trade is making her smart, ok, good. But she really doesn't feel like anything mor than "mourning mediterranean girl; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Time Traveler's Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Niffenegger Page; Review: Wow. This book is simply masterful. I cannot believe that anyone could write anything this good on their first outing. One angle that I think other reviewers miss is that one could interpret the story with time travel not actually being real. When one finds great love one "feels" as if one has lived through their own history. You imagine their lives as children, that perfect innocent soul you love. You imagine their horror, their trials as they endure trials in a land you cannot reach -- the past. When I think of Time Travel in this regard, the story of their relationship becomes even more deep as it describes that desparate clutching ( that becomes literally discussed on a certain New Year's eve in the book). And the book accurately captures the desperation that lovers find as they fight against that cruelest of masters - time. But they find so much joy in between, a lot of passion, a lot of sexual chemistry, an an inherent "amour fati" that you're just drawn into the maelstrom of their lives. I loved every page, was very shook up by the ending, and did not stop thinking about the book for several days. Please read this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hackers and Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Graham Page; Review: I just read this recently because I always found the hardback price for this book a little prohibitive. It is well worth it. Like many, I first encountered Graham upon reading his essay about "Why Nerds are Unpopular" his simple, golden, thesis really hit home and explained the situation accurately. On this premise, I followed-through with the purchase of the book. I feel Graham operates in narrative economics or economic histories. His essays are not laden with statistics / numbers (but they do show when called for) but his valuation of the culure of The High School, The Corporation, The History of The Creation of the Third Estate (mercantile class) follows that narrative explanation of politics and economics along the lines of _Kapital_ or _The Wealth of Nations_ or de Toqueville (albeit with much less dead wood). Graham spares no feelings concerning the problems with the culture of institutions that squander talent: the corporation and the high school. In the latter apathetic teachers (who wouldn't be on their pittance, no thanks to the "education president"), a contrived world with messed up priorities in a contrived world with 'create more suburban affluent children' as its *only* priority, etc. In the former people rarely find the opportunity to be, as Steve Jobs says, Insanely Great. Graham tracks out a hacker superclass, Nietzschean overmen Ayn Rand-scale egos and the skills to back it up. In some ways, Graham is a more effective demonstration of the principles of _Atlas Shrugged_ than that pile of dreck itself is. Rand-haters, don't let that dissuade you from the purchase! Graham is not operating on the "everyone owes us" model of genius , he's operating on the "where can we best be free to explore". ...and his question of "where can we best be free to explore" ultimately gets a historical treatment: Amsterdam 17th c., Florence 15th c., etc. It's a real treat to have read this right after finishing Stephenson's _Quicksilver_ - a fictional exploration of the intersection of commerce and genius and then a non-fiction explanation of the latter. In addition to this social history component of the book there are some in-depth tech chats. You could skip these if you want only the social history angle, but I found his case for learning the LISP programming language compelling. I'd recommend this book for any hacker or anyone who wants to understand their hacker (hint, hint, bosses) or any ignored wives / girlfriends who realize that to love a hacker puts them in a long tradition of very patient, and very much revered ladies. In all, a real treat that repays the reader's time investment handily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Programming in Objective-C 2.0 LiveLessons Bundle; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen G. Kochan Page; Review: Here was my post to the cocoa-dev mailing list (slightly updated as it's a year old): FROM : Steven Harms DATE : Thu Jul 29 01:03:34 2004 ...[W]e are both in the early stages of learning Cocoa and would like to apply our experiences in other languages to make learning Cocoa easy. Part of the heuristic of 'how to learn' starts with an editor, a compiler, and "here is how you declare a variable" - we then move toconditionals, loops, objects etc. Without that education I felt very naked in the O'Reilly books. I read the first 15 chapters or so of Stephen Kochan's _Programming in Objective-C_ by SAMS press. I am now going through Hillegass' book and am very pleased (outside of the mail i sent moments ago!). Kochan's book gives enough familiarity in the basics to demystify a lot of the Cocoa work -- Hillegass does a very good job in building up the basics. I would recommend this path to the absolute beginner. Steven .... I stand by this post in a very serious way. I really love ObjC just for itself. I'm thinking about teaching my girlfriend how to program, and I'm definitely thinking about using Objective C because it is regular, sensible, modular, OO, and a lot of fun. It's amazing just how cool ObjC is. It's really quite too bad that most of the Cocoa books (which is why you're really looking at this book, isn't it?) just kinda slap things around loosley with respect to nailing down the essentials of the Objective C language. I guess they figure they've got to get us to Interface Builder quickly or else our TV-eroded sense of instant gratification kicks in and turns their book into a doorstop (if that's the case, do you /really/ have any business being a programmer?) In any case, the only ORA press book that does anything considerable with the ObjC foundation is Davidson's book but then the example is fairly trivial (a CD database) and some of the fundamental primitives of the programming language are not even broached. This foundation is where Kochan excels. Contrary to other reviewers I love that he teaches from a text editor + compiler approach. I think that the Xtools that apple provides makes writing Cocoa a bit *too* easy. As a result I don't really understand what I'm doing. Much like a child who has learned a series of signs and expressions and can utter them, the mental clay has not been marked with the meaning of those symbols. If you want to learn Cocoa, I still say put away XTools and ORA press (as good as they are at most other things). Start with Kochan, (vim|emacs), and gcc and get your basics down. From there you'll have an excellent foundation and won't be confused / irritated / baffled by "unexplained magic" that appears in other cocoa books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Running with Scissors: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Augusten Burroughs Page; Review: I love the work of David Sedaris and similar 'tragicomic' authors and memoirists. We can find in their brave ability to laugh at the horror of what they've endured, some hopeful statement about the absurd nature of the human condition. I read this book in one sitting and, having done so, I didn't feel a bit like "wow that's some zany stuff" rather i felt very sad. Forced attentions from a man double his age, dropping out of school, tons of cigarettes, examination of feces -- it was simply too believable, too real, too harsh. So, in this, I say this is a tragic book told with a survival-required sense of detachment, it's not detached because it's funny, it's detached because the world is so cruel. That said, for other survivors of abuse this may be a great read to find a kindred spirit.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Practical Vim: Edit Text at the Speed of Thought; Author: Drew Neil; Review: At the end of the day all text editors serve the following core purposes. They allow you to: * generate text * remove text * navigate through text * spot-edit text for this Notepad, emacs, Textmate all suffice. But a *great* editor, in the hands of a master allows you to perform these tasks as efficiently as possible. Lastly, *great* editors excel in one more criterion: * it allows you to extend itself with complex, arbitrary collections of the above operations easily Consider "generate text:" while one *could* type in a word character by character, a vim wizard notes that the line was entered previously and uses autocomplete-line to summon a long line of text back with two keystrokes (tip 115). Consider "navigate through text:" again, one *could* navigate an editor by arrow keys or some key combination but Vim lets you move by word, WORD (Neil explains what a WORD is), sentence, or paragraph (tips 48-53). If you move by one character more than twice, you're probably missing something. Consider "spot edit text:" If you need to add titles to several paragraphs and then paste them at the top of your document (say, copying chapter headers from the document and pasting them at the top to make a table of contents), one *could* make the title addition, copy header, scroll up, paste it in a table of contents, scroll back down to next header, rinse-wash-repeat OR, scroll through the document, store the titles and then hop to the top and unload the copies titles all at once, rapid-rapid fire (tips 60, 62). It is thinking like this that makes watching a bad Vim user (or any other non-wizard editor) such a frustrating experience for Vim pros (which you will be after you grok this book). It is by this change in your neural design that you will grow to hate any text editing experience that isn't vim. This book helps you see opportunities to think about text editing differently. The sections "The Vim Way" and "Normal Mode" - brilliantly set at the beginning of the book - help you find the Buddhic heart of the tool: to see its nature. Thereafter all the "tricks," while handy, when approached from this philosophical point of view go from "neat command" to "this will save so much time / typing" As I read this book I kept notes of a series of "need to use this more!" lines that I ultimately printed out and hung on the wall. When I started on an anti-pattern, I would look at this list (or re-open the book) and find the Practical Vim way, change my habit, and become even more fearsome to visually arrays of text on screens. The book shines also when it approaches some of the more confusing / incredibly powerful aspects of the vim editor: this is the first explanation of vim's regular expression engine that made sense to me. The coverage on macros, macro editing, and "recursive macros" will have you refactoring and updating your code in ways hitherto unimaginable (bufdo, you scare; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Flowers from the Storm; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Kinsale Page; Review: I read this book about 20 years ago and vagually remember liking the story. However, my memory is not that great and after reading some positive reviews I impulsively bought the book again, not realizing until reading more reviews that I had already read it. So I decided to re-read it to 'jog' my memory. I have to say, after 20 years, I have way more appreciation for this book now then I did back then. This story is complex, well-written and is much more than your average Regency Romance. It's very dark but richly enlightening. It's a story of love, hope and ultimately redemption. Although it has elements of the Romance formula (I.e. some steamy lovemaking, alpha male aristocrat, etc.), it's not a pretty and pat love story. There are so many challenges facing the protagonists- mental incapacity, class differences, and religious sanctimony, it's sometimes hard to imagine a happy ending. I related to the Quaker heroine's spiritual difficulties in trying to separate God's will from her own desires in order to get to the truth. I sympathized with the fallen aristocratic hero who is basically institutionalized due to the mental and physical aftermath of an aneurysm in a time when little was known about proper rehabilitation. The 'institute' is owned by the heroine's cousin and although we can now laugh at the diagnosis, etiology, and `cures' for the mentally incapacitated of the day, this is a realistic example of what mental healthcare was like during that period of time. The writing is great and the author's extensive knowledge of the era is excellent. My only complaint is it sort of drags toward the ending. But, the ending is well-worth the read (I actually cried). I highly recommend this book to romance and historical fiction fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Dreamers Wake; Author: Visit Amazon's J.E. Keep Page; Review: This post-apocalyptic tale is entertaining. Thin on plot, but big on erotic conquests from a male perspective. The story follows Leon, a scavenger and trader who gets by on his own in a world destroyed by flesh eating dust. Some people survived the dust, but civilization as we know it no longer exists. There is some reference to the old gods having left the damage in their exit of the world. Leon barters with old world goods to nearby farmer communities that are trying to restore civilization. However, Leon dreams of being the king of his domain with a harem of women. Thus, he embarks on numerous sexual liaisons with about four women. This book wins on the entertainment factor. Leons many sexual engagements are amusing if somewhat overdone. I loved crazy Celia. Leons scenes with this character had me cracking up. Their lovemaking is quite titillating alongside of being hilarious. Leon finds Celia loves a dominant demanding lover. Leon is all too happy to oblige. Needless to say, Leon wants Celia in his harem. The relationship between Leon and the caring Tia is the one romantic relationship in the book. The love and respect they have for each other adds to their lovemaking scenes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tangled (The Tangled Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Chase Page; Review: This book doesn't disappoint. This author did her research because it really felt like I was inside the male mind. Drew reminded me of my husband in so many ways I was cracking up. Chase puts a twist on the traditional romance of alpha male meets and falls for a career-driven smart female. Of course he doesn't know how to deal with such emotions and mistakes ensue. Great writing, awesome characterization, this book is a hands down winner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything I Want; Author: Visit Amazon's Natalie Barnes Page; Review: I hate to give a bad review but I just need to warn readers not to let the 4.5 star rating fool you. This book isn't written well and although we expect some fantastic elements in our fiction there should be a sense of some plausibility. A five album deal off the back and immediate rehearsal? I'm not in no way an expert but I just could not wrap my head around this issue. The writing is very basic and sort of runs all over the place. I could not get past the first few chapters before I had enough. This is sadly a DNF for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Addicted; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlotte Stein Page; Review: This book is sexy, hilarious (I mean laugh out loud funny), and heartwarming. British librarian Kit writes her own version of "Fifty Shades of Gray." When Kit's friend Lori suggests the sexually inexperienced Kit attend a "Sexual Healing" group to help incorporate realism in her novel, Kit doesn't know what she's in for when she meets the mysterious and sexy American Dillon. This is a sizzle and giggle book told from Kit' s hilarious point of view. It challenges a woman's fantasy versus reality - alpha dominant men versus the guy next door and what it takes to be really open about what we really want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuck-Up Suit (Cocky Bastard); Author: ; Review: This book started off fantastic. Sassy heroine and sexy hero. Funny, witty banter. And then fizzle. The sexual tension and build up was great but the actual getting together was lacking for some reason. It seemed like the characters had changed from smartly snarky to sappy too quickly. Then to make matters even worse, the authors throw in an unneeded extra curve ball and the book quickly nose dives. I liked Penelope Ward's books Jake Undone and Stepbrother Dearest but I'm noticing a predictable pattern to her latest stories and something tells me that she obviously had a hand in the crappy melodramatic and entirely pointless extra plot development. Cocky Bastard, also written by these two authors was way better. I might read a Vi Keeland book to try and discern if she's the one who wrote the first 3rd of the book to verify if my hunch is correct.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bird and the Sword; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Harmon Page; Review: Wow! "The Bird and the Sword" is a clever spin of a fairy tale/parable that is unique, thought provoking and riveting. If you like books that are equal parts fantasy and romance (sweet with a hint of spice), but also a very strong storyline, then I highly recommend this book. Corresponding: This book is hard to put down. I read another book by this author "The Book of Moses," which was a contemporary romance (listed as inspirational romance) with a suspenseful storyline and a unique twist and hoped this book would at least be just as good. Well, let me say this book exceeded my expectations. I hope Ms. Harmon considers writing more stories set in the world of Jeru - there are other characters like the king' s half-brother that I'd lime to read more of. Plus, the setting is ripe for more world-building and stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter Reed; Author: Visit Amazon's Tijan Page; Review: I finally got around to reading this oft recommended book. I forced myself to read up to 40% before giving up. The premise was promising but the execution was a total disaster. Girl witnesses a mob hit on her brother, then is placed in foster care and goes on to live a mundane life until she shoots a mobster' s son to stop him from raping and choking the h' s roommate. Our heroine then turns to her brother's best friend, whom she knew in childhood and who is now an infamous mobster. Intriguing plotline, right? The problem is the lack of story and character development. The author throws in random teeny-tiny tidbits, to try and give the h and H some sort of history in an attempt to explain the insta attraction and insta love, but it's too little too late and did I mention random, like out of thin air? The biggest problem with this novel is there is way too much telling and not a lot of showing. Very sloppy story construction. No chemistry between the main protagonists, nor between any of the characters. Needs serious character development. I tend to stay away from e-book authors who release book after book in rapid succession. It feels like a hack mill of writers hired to write under the same name to make a buck. Considering this book was a recommendation from a few people, I guess maybe my standards are different.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Steel Maiden (Divided Realms) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Richardson Page; Review: Another eBook with a good premise but poor execution. It moves at a fast pace but in the process it loses important aspects of storytelling like character and plot development. The writing was mediocre. I started skipping pages just to get to the ending. I did like the cover.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | 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: 8.0/10.0
Title: Chrno Crusade; Genres: Action, Demons, Historical, Romance, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Black Cat; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Air; Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Fruits Basket; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Full Moon wo Sagashite; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mononoke Hime; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ultra Maniac; Genres: Comedy, Magic, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Love Hina; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Cardcaptor Sakura; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ichigo 100%; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Matantei Loki Ragnarok; Genres: Comedy, Magic, Mystery, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna; Genres: Drama, Mystery, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Fate/stay night; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Tonari no Yamada-kun; Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kurenai no Buta; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Military, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Howl no Ugoku Shiro; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Magic Knight Rayearth; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Mecha, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ginban Kaleidoscope; Genres: Drama, Romance, Sports; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Majo no Takkyuubin; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tonari no Totoro; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon; Genres: Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Steamboy; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Military, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Neko no Ongaeshi; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Tokyo Mew Mew; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shoujo, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Princess Tutu; Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R; Genres: Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ouran Koukou Host Club; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Inukami!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Nishi no Yoki Majo: Astraea Testament; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Third: Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko; Genres: Kids; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: On Your Mark; Genres: Drama, Music, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon: Celebi Toki wo Koeta Deai; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Munto: Toki no Kabe wo Koete; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Munto; Genres: Fantasy, Magic, Romance; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS; Genres: Drama, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ai Tenshi Densetsu Wedding Peach; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Magic, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Magic Knight Rayearth II; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Mecha, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kiniro no Corda: Primo Passo; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Harem, Magic, Music, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Nanatsu-iro★Drops; Genres: Magic, Romance, School; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica; Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Music, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Prism Ark; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Gedo Senki; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Magic; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Martial Arts, School, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Clover; Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Music, Sci-Fi, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Zombie-Loan; Genres: Action, Horror, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Gake no Ue no Ponyo; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Shugo Chara!; Genres: Comedy, Magic, School, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Myself; Yourself; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Egao; Genres: Music, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Minami-ke; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Special A; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Nabari no Ou; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokunin; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hyakko; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Hakushaku to Yousei; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Magic; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Skip Beat!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hetalia Axis Powers; Genres: Comedy, Historical, Parody; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Senjou no Valkyria; Genres: Action, Military, Romance; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Pandora Hearts; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Dogs: Bullets & Carnage; Genres: Action, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Summer Wars; Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Sora wo Miageru Shoujo no Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai; Genres: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Seiken no Blacksmith; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Katanagatari; Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Senjou no Valkyria: SenVal Theater; Genres: Comedy; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kaichou wa Maid-sama!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Black★Rock Shooter (OVA); Genres: Action, Drama, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hetalia Axis Powers Movie: Paint it, White; Genres: Comedy, Historical, Parody; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Shinrei Tantei Yakumo; Genres: Horror, Mystery, Shoujo, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Kuragehime; Genres: Comedy, Josei, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Konchuu Monogatari Mitsubachi Hutch: Yuuki no Melody; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Gosick; Genres: Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Hetalia World Series; Genres: Comedy, Historical, Parody; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Hiyokoi; Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Rain Town; Genres: Drama; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Hyouka; Genres: Mystery, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Kokopelli Lodge; City: Clayton New Mexico; Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Room was large, nicely decorated, and very clean. Pool area was clean. Breakfast was outstanding-lots of choices and fresh eggs. Would like to stay again sometime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Clovis; City: Clovis New Mexico; Review: I must admit, I previously did not have a high opinion of Super 8 motels, but was pleasantly surprised by how clean and nice this one was. We had chosen this as we were on our way farther west, had had a long drive, and the price was right-suited our needs perfectly. Just FYI-dining options in Clovis are limited on Sunday afternoon/evening.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Thunderbird Motel; City: Cookeville Tennessee; Review: My husband and were on a 10 day road trip; combination genealogy research and sight-seeing. We usually stay at Best Western because they are dependably clean and comfortable. Not necessary to have "fancy"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Waco South; City: Waco Texas; Review: Very much enjoyed our evening at Hampton Inn & Suites. If we had been able, would have stayed another night. We were in town for a wedding, and a block of rooms had been reserved for out of town guests. Good Choice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Eagleridge Inn Suites; City: Pueblo Colorado; Review: We had been traveling in the Northwest for several days and many hours that day. Have stayed with Best Western before and have become accustomed to a clean, nice place to sleep. Courteous staff as always, and clean roomy room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Post Inn; City: Post Texas; Review: This was the last stop on an eleven day road trip. Quite frankly, Post is not much of a city, so wasn't sure what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised. Front desk was very friendly and helpful. Our requests were cheerfully met. Room was not fancy; that's not important to us. It was clean and comfortable. A really nice last night stay for our trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Northpark Inn; City: Nacogdoches Texas; Review: We chose this hotel based on location (nearness to where we planned to be). Also, I have always been pleased with staff and lodging cleanliness at Best Western. It would be nice to accumulate free nights more quickly, however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Unbroken: An Extraordinary True Story of Courage and Survival; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Hillenbrand Page; Review: Fantastic book -- a great read. I was afraid that all the war things would be tough to follow. But it was wonderfully and Laura Hillenbrand is a great writer. Such courage from an amazing man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art Forger; Author: Visit Amazon's B. A. Shapiro Page; Review: A true page turner. I particularly enjoyed learning the process of art forgery - and the discipline it takes. I found the plot twists very, very interesting. It was a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kitchen House: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathleen Grissom Page; Review: Author is a very good writer and the narrative detail is excellent. But the plot is so predictable that I wondered if I had read before.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Girl at War: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Novic Page; Review: This is a very good writer so the book is easy to read. However the story is very predictable with no real surprises. It was very easy to anticipate what was coming next.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand That Feeds You; Author: Visit Amazon's A J Rich Page; Review: not always logical. disjointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Marriage of Opposites; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Hoffman Page; Review: Story seemed like other books i had read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boston Girl: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Anita Diamant Page; Review: Good writer but I've read the same story before; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Origin: A Novel (Robert Langdon); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: Loved it. Loved the use of artificial intelligence. A true page turner. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Immortalists; Author: Visit Amazon's Chloe Benjamin Page; Review: I found this book to be quite predictable and in the end, very sad. I think my time could have been better spent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Martha's Flowers: A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Stewart Page; Review: This is a beautiful book filled with the most beautiful pictures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American President, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridges of Madison County, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Truth About Cats & Dogs, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Make an American Quilt (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Juror, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet Letter, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bed of Roses (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diabolique (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eye for an Eye (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two if by Sea (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Companion Pet Hospital; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I've been there a handful of times. The vet is very knowledgeable but would barely let me speak, and kept trying to sell me one thing after the next (like she was a robot). I was told my cat needed a tooth removed, and they would email me their prices. For one tooth it was almost $2,000 and after doing some research I found really good doctors for less than $500. Recently I called hoping to get some basic information about senior cats and the risks of surgery, since you can barely find anything online- something I assumed the desk staff could assist me with or at least point me in a the right direction. Instead- I was told, rudely, if I wanted information I would have to make an appointment and asked when I wanted to come in ($75 to talk?) to a doctor. Thanks for all your help? Way too rude and overpriced.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Honey's Sit-N-Eat; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I love their banana pancakes. OJ is freshly squeezed which is a nice plus. Always love a menu that has a font big enough to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tavern on Broad; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The female bartender on tuesday nights is nasty. I have never been treated with such disrespect. She greated us by saying "what do you want" while she was semi nice to the people around us. She was annoyed that we wanted to pay for our three drinks separtely, rolling her eyes and not even looking us in the face. My friend had some VIP card she got over the summer from someone who worked there, and instead of nicely saying that she didnt think they took them anymore, she gave a bad attitude saying "I dont know who gave this to you but I've been here for 8 years and we don't take these" and was basically arguing with her while walking away. We are all waitresses, and work in the industry and she deserves to lose her job. Not to mention the DJ called us out over the microphone saying to check our IDs while walking through the door, when we are all over 24 years old. The establishment is a joke. I would never come here again, and would tell anyone I know not to come either. Wish I could give zero stars.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sarana Nails & Spa; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: My pedicure was super rushed, I was done in 20 minutes. And my gel manicure nail shape was crooked, I asked her to fix it but it didn't change much. Everyone was friendly but it wasn't the best experience for $60.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silk City Diner & Lounge; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: My go to spot for brunch, best bloody Mary I've had in the city and their home fries are amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pokemon Reader #1: Pikachu in Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracey West Page; Review: My son LOVES this book. He's a big Pokemon fan, and likes to visit this one often.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angela's Ashes : A Memoir of a Childhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank McCourt Page; Review: July 1999. That summer was blistering hot and full of anticipation. Waiting for my beautiful son to arrive into our arms from Korea. I had just finished up working full time in a children's Day Treatment program. I wanted the summer to "nest"... to prepare for my son's arrival. I spent the past two years of my social work career, day after day, listening to the stories of children. Suffering. And when permitted the children would allow me to enter their world and join them on their healing journey. This work provided the daily miracles that can so easily be missed in any other setting. Kids laugh, they pull pranks, they love to open gifts, they are still just kids in spite of the worst that humanity can toss at them. Not even three weeks out from this counseling job, I picked up Angela's Ashes. I don't know why... I just did. In Frank McCourt's book, I found comfort. I found that optimism grows like a lotus flower out of the mud. I found the voice of an angel in the poverty stricken dirty streets of Limerick. I found the voices of all those kids who spilled their secrets behind my closed office door... lightening their load while I tried my best to make their world better... one kid at a time. Frank McCourt is a ruddy angel with an acerbic wit and a gift for seeing things as they truly are. I love ruddy angels. This is a book that needs to be on everyone's to read list. Yes, it is that good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi; Author: Visit Amazon's Yann Martel Page; Review: Sometimes a reader is graced with what I like to call: The right book at the right time. LIFE OF PI is that book. If you are in the appetite for a plot driven tale of survival you will find that here. And if you hunger for a spiritual journey revealing the inner workings of human nature... that's also available at this banquet of fiction. I read a few reviews of LIFE OF PI... and I am thinking that some of the reviewers did not read the whole book. Truly. What a shame. I love books like this one. You are taken on a journey, you enter the world of the author, and putting the book down is difficult because you do not want to leave that world. And the best is yet to come... I found this to be one of those books that changed me. His words resonated in my soul. In a few sentences, Martel gave voice to things I sensed in my life, but could not place into words. When we read for something beyond mere entertainment... isn't that what we hunger for? A chance to see life from a new point of view. To feel renewed. A book that will follow you after you have finished it. A book that MUST stay with you on your bookshelf. LIFE OF PI is my silent friend now, on a shelf of honor in my book collection. A new friend who will be there with me on this life's journey... ready to speak to my heart any time I lift it from the shelf, open the pages, and invite the author to speak to me, yet again. *********************************************** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Yann Martel Here is an excellent resource about the birth of this novel written by Yann Martel (and just fascinating in general to any writer about the process of preparing oneself to create a work of fiction). If you plan on reading LIFE OF PI, read the author's notes AFTER completing the book: [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Oxford Bookworms Library); Author: Andy Hopkins; Review: Author, Philip K. Dick is best known for his substantial body of work in the science fiction genre. I became acquainted with DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP by viewing (several times) the now cult classic sci-fi film, BLADE RUNNER. Philip K. Dick has the talent for addressing and questioning the dualities of our existence. Born a twin, his sibling tragically died six weeks after their birth. This event and the emotional challenges of growing up in a conflicted family created the backdrop Dick's work. He did not consider himself so much a story teller as one who utilized plots to express his ideas. The dilemma presented in "Electric Sheep" which was translated onto the big screen in Blade Runner is: Can androids be human? The story explores how we humans treat species separate from ourselves. Enslaving androids who look, act and on some levels feel like humans... could this be right? Read the story to find out. Don't just rely on the film... "Electric Sheep" will take you on a page turning journey that veers from the script of Blade Runner. You will see the core concepts that have influenced so many current science fiction films. TOTAL RECALL and MINORITY REPORT (starring Tom Cruise) are both based on Dick's work. KERNEL OF WISDOM FROM THE BOOK: "He thought too about his need for a real animal; within him an actual hatred once manifested itself towards his electric sheep, which he had to tend, had to care about, as if it lived. The tyranny of an object, he thought. It doesn't know I exist." (p. 37, Blade Runner :Do Andoids Dream of Electric Sheep, a novel by Philip K. Dick, copyright 1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Dinner on the Titanic: Menus and Recipes from the Great Liner; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Archbold Page; Review: The year of the Titanic. 1997. We saw the movie THREE times at the theater. Film lovers that we are... even still, this was excessive for us. And when the video came out... bam... we bought it. I can not tell you how many times we have watched that ship sink. What is the fixation? We were living in the world before September 11th. The story of the Titanic asks that great question... How would you behave if you knew you only had moments left to live? Would you panic? Would you fight tooth and nail to survive? Would you be the villian or the hero? And the love story brought to life in James Cameron's magnificent film reignited that wonderful spark that my husband and I share. We were Jack and Rose. I was in a suffocatingly rigid life that was killing me inside. My husband was, and continues to be, the scamp who rescued me from that world and opened the door of a life of adventure to this day. So the passion for the Titanic lives in our home. Wanting to please my husband I bought him this book for the Christmas of 1997. He is a gourmand, and the thought of preparing a meal worthy of the first class of many decades ago was irresistable. He prepared the lobster thermadore from the recipes, and the vegetables... exotic to our modern tastes with an unusual combination of flavors that were the common fare of the wealthy in the turn of the last centruy. That feast was our New Year's meal for the dawning of 1998. We never ate one more recipe from that book. I don't know... if you really think about the whole... it is rather morbid to be feasting on something that was literally the last meal on Earth for a bunch of folks. I am not the first one to mention that in regards to this book. The plight of the 1500 hundred passengers has been dimmed by post September 11th. The Twin Towers, the Titanic of the modern era, came tumbling down on that firey day. Along with the symbol of this nation's military power at the Pentagon. And those trapped in Flight 93... I mean wouldpeople be writing recipe books about their last airline meal? No. But, I still recommend this book. And, yes, do try some of the meals. Reading about an era gone by is one thing, but to actually experience the sensations of that time through the power of taste and smell is an indescribable experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Matters; Author: Visit Amazon's Rohinton Mistry Page; Review: Books are like friends. You need to meet new friends during the proper time in your life. Sometimes you are ready to greet a new friend and sometimes not. The growth of a friendship depends on where you are in your life's journey. The events in your life dictate whom you can relate to... your circumstances often determine which people will "gel" with you. You may have a wonderful book just waiting to make your acquaintance, but the timing is not right. Read a book over and over, but there are only certain moments in your life when the book will "gel" and develop a relationship with your mind. FAMILY MATTERS is a companion that spans the life journey from youth to old age. This story is ready to greet teenagers, young adults, middle aged and elderly alike. This wonderful journey through the life of an extended Parsi family in Bombay during the mid 1990's is guaranteed to be a companion that will serve the reader well during many moments in one's life. Rohinton Mistry has the talent of creating a bridge between cultures, drawing one into the intimate lives of a family that is just like all families... yet, offering the reader an opportunity to visit and breathe in the distinct heritage of this Indian family. There are no great saints or sinners in this story. The very core of this tale is the need for empathy... not to be confused with sympathy. When we sympathize for another, we feel sorry for the individual, but remain separate. With empathy... we enter the person's very being. We feel what that individual is feeling and in doing so attain a step closer to enlightment. Here is the backbone of this story in the author's words as told by the boisterous shop owner Mr. Kapur: "Everyone underestimates their own life. Funny thing is, in the end, all our stories--your life, my life, old Husain's life, they're the same. In fact, no matter where you go in the world, there is only one important story: of youth, and loss, and yearning for redemption. So we tell the same story, over and over. Just the details are different" (p. 197). The bottom line? This novel is well worth your time. You may want to own two copies. One to keep and revisit, and another to pass on to your loved ones... because this is a book well worth sharing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Episodes of Beatie Scareli; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginnetta Correli Page; Review: The Lost Episodes of Beatie Scareli is a novella that reveals a tale of surviving childhood abuse as told by the 12 year old narrator, Beatie Scareli. The crisp and minimalist writing reads like a screenplay. Being that I am a retired clinical social worker, I immediately fell into this book. It is a quick read. The protagonist, Beatie, shares her experiences of life with her abusive father and schizophrenic mother. Told from the point of view of a child, the story avoids falling into a melodrama. The characters are plausible, as well as, their behavior and circumstances. Poignant moments occur when the child shares her vulnerability in imagined conversations with a toy bunny. The Lost Episodes of Beatie Scareli is described as an "...experimental novel written as a hybrid of a bizarre television script." The reader is expected to keep in mind that there is a middle-aged woman viewing Beatty's story on the television; inferring that the television "program" may be a recall of the middle-aged woman's own memories. The concept for this book does come off to be much grander than what actually occurs in the text. Although this concept would translate well in film, there really is no need for the whole concept in novella form. I believe that authors often do not know what the overall concept for their book may be. What an author has in mind and what actually is communicated is dependent on the reader. This story offers a painfully accurate description of life with an untreated schizophrenic within a family that is not capable of handling such a crisis. Author, Ginnetta Correli also succeeds in portraying the pathways that pedophiles use to "groom" their victims. Self-published books offer a wealth of work that should never be overlooked by the discerning reader. I find the whole business of offering up self-published work comparable to how music is produced in the music industry. Demos are created prior to obtaining recording contracts. Musicians post their work online, develop a fan base... all before getting a major contract. I believe the same can be said for the publishing industry. Any author who takes so much initiative to get their work out to the public is certainly worth a look-see. Passion and a belief that what one has to say is important make for good reading. So, this work is experimental, it is the first published work for this author, and it does look unabashedly at painful topics. Do I recommend this book? YES. RATING 4 out of 5 stars Self-published author, Ginnetta Correli, resides in Las Vegas and her work can be found in print or online at: Diet Soap, Sein und Werden, and Insolent Rudder.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Life on the Road; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Kuralt Page; Review: We need more journalists like Charles Kuralt. Engaging, professional and an outstanding storyteller, Kuralt left me reminiscent for the days when television news reporting was actual journalism and where good news could still nab the undivided attention of American viewers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake; Author: The quakebook community; Review: This book was a spontaneous collection of people's thoughts during the first week after the catastrophic earthquake(s) and tsunami that hit Fukushima, Japan and surrounding areas on March 11, 2011. People from Japan and those with close connections to those living in Japan submitted brief anecdotes. This material was quickly compiled into this book. So, if you are expecting top notch editing, this book is not for you. What you have here is a snapshot of a moment in time immediately after the disaster. I found the reflections of the native Japanese citizens to be the most inspiring. They communicated a strong sense of community and dedication towards others without complaint. Obviously, the book is going to be uneven in its writing, but this is not a work of literature, nor a reflection on the event after considerable time has passed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Rains In February: A Wife's Memoir of Love and Loss; Author: Visit Amazon's Leila Summers Page; Review: I highly recommend this book to any one who loves someone suffering with a major mental illness. (Bipolar, Narcissistic Personality Disorder) This book is written under a pseudonym in order to protect the privacy of the author, her family, and those who had a relationship with her husband. Details may be changed, but as a retired mental health professional, I can say that the author's story rings true.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Sperry Bluefish Boat Shoe (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: SPERRY; Review: I looooove boat shoes but they are a size too big. Since they are cheaper online i would go to a store that sells them and try them on to see what size suites you best. So that way you won't make the same mistake i made. Vey comfortable. I recommend them to any and everyone; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zehui Fashion Cute Jewelry Crystal Rhinestone Bow Bowknot Bracelet Bangle Wristband; Brand: ; Review: I like it! I've only worn it once all all ready a rhinestone fell out. I should've added some clear polish to it as soon as I opened the package but I didn't feel the need to so soon. So yes it's cute, very fashionable but don't forget to add clear polish to it so the stones don't fall off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unisex Solid Silver Princess Cubic Zirconia Square White Cz Stud Earrings. Solid Basket Settings; Brand: FANTOM JEWELRY; Review: These earrings are for the woman that is simple, a plane Jane, or even a little girl. They are very tiny. Cute for if you have a second or 3rd hole in your ear. But I like a little more "umph" so they are a tad too small. BUT DARLING; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DADAWEN Boy's Girl's Waterproof Side Zipper Lace-Up Ankle Boots (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: DADAWEN; Review: They're OK. I strongly say OK. The fit just fine, the shoe strings are very cheaply made (so expect to purchase some new ones). I don't like that gold tag on the bottom and they look more like military church shoes once my kid wears them. Not the cute and casual look that I was actually going for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bejade 14K Gold Filled 3mm Round Ball Stud Earrings; Brand: Bejade; Review: I would LOVE to give these babies 5 stars but.... I CAN'T. The ball is WAY smaller than 4mm. So small that I wear them in my 2nd ear hole. And last but not least, they went from Gold to Silver. I WILL SAY that they don't bother me (and i have VERY sensitive skin) But... not EXACTLY what I paid for. That is all!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Warner's Women's Elements of Bliss Wirefree Lift Bra; Brand: Warner's; Review: I have been on the hunt for a bra that is comfortable yet still gives support for a long time. I bought 2 other warner bras and they were full full coverage (to the point it was covering collar bone area) and no support. I tried a 3rd attempt with this (because warne has such great reviews) and it's pretty good! It's the littlest amount of push up, but it's not too full of coverage and still looks cute. It is not a victorias secret bra.. It does not have wire, which is so different for me. I have 5'2" 120 pounds and a 34D. I've only had it for a day but it feels really comfortable. One complaint was that it came in smelling soo bad. My husband said it smelled like a chemical smell, not sure why but I immediately washed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ThisWear Created Equal, Some Boys Become Men Welder T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Awesome shirt! Bought this for a Christmas gift for my husband. I think he will get a kick out of it and Gildan shirts also hold up really well. They are the one brand that runs true to size and doesn't shrink.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Women's Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: These are great slip ons. Extremely comfortable! They are tight around mid foot when you first get them but after some wear they have continued to become more loose. For someone who has a wide foot, this could be uncomfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Seasonal Classics Women's Slip on Shoes; Brand: TOMS; Review: These are great slip ons. Extremely comfortable! They are tight around mid foot when you first get them but after some wear they have continued to become more loose. For someone who has a wide foot, this could be uncomfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMS Men's Classic Canvas Slip-On; Brand: TOMS; Review: These are great slip ons. Extremely comfortable! They are tight around mid foot when you first get them but after some wear they have continued to become more loose. For someone who has a wide foot, this could be uncomfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steve Madden Women's Donddi Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I typically wear between a 6.5 and 7, the 6.5 fit perfectly. They arrive in a Steve Madden box, wrapped delicately, with their genuine leather note right on top. They were comfortable from the moment that I put them on. They are simple, yet stylish and I love the cognac color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kendra Scott"Signature" Dee Drop Earrings; Brand: Kendra Scott; Review: So beautiful! We bought these as a gift for my mother in law and coincidentally, my sister in law bought her the matching necklace. They are delicate and classic, yet the drop style gives a little modern flare.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: In photos: Presidents at the World Series; Abstract: A look at images of sitting presidents who attended the World Series.; Category: news
Title: Baghdadi given burial at sea, afforded religious rites; Abstract: The United States has given the remains of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi a burial at sea and afforded him religious rites according to Islamic custom after he was killed in a U.S. commando raid in Syria on Saturday, three officials told Reuters.; Category: news
Title: Falcons cut franchise mainstay Matt Bryant; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: Brady on his shoulder injury: 'I'm a quick healer'; Abstract: Tom Brady talks about his shoulder injury.; Category: sports
Title: Missing college student's parents meet with mother of Natalee Holloway; Abstract: Investigators did not call the man a suspect, but said they wanted to identify him and speak with him in connection to Aniah Blanchard's disappearance.; Category: news
Title: Broadway Actress Laurel Griggs Dies at Age 13; Abstract: Broadway star Laurel Griggs has died, according to multiple reports. She was 13.; Category: music | mind |
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Title: Boxed Set: At the Billionaire's Command - Vol. 4-6 (At the Billionaire's Command Box Set Book 2); Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucy Jones Page; Review: I rated this 5 stars due to the book keeping me wanting to read it. I finished it under a hour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boxed Set: At the Billionaire's Command - Vol. 7-9 (At the Billionaire's Command Box Set Book 3); Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucy Jones Page; Review: I rated this 5 stars due to the book keeping me wanting to read it. I finished it under a hour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boxed Set: At the Billionaire's Command - Vol. 10-12 (At the Billionaire's Command Box Set Book 4); Brand: Lucy Jones; Review: I chose these ratings because the set kept me wondering. I read the whole set in under a hour. I will definitely re-read again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mating Heat (Cowboy werewolves): Werewolves of Montana Prequel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bonnie Vanak Page; Review: Awesome book. Hot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gatekeeper's Saga Boxed Set; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eva Pohler Page; Review: Great set of books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qaletaqa (Twin Souls Saga Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's DelSheree Gladden Page; Review: Nice book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Two Heirs for the Billionaire (Those Fabulous Jones Girls) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Mia Caldwell Page; Review: I just thought it was too involved. It was kind of scattered and mixed up for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Evelyn, After: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Helen Stone Page; Review: Did not like this book at all. I read to enjoy getting into something besides stress etc. This was too heavy to escape reality for awhile.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shine On, Beautiful Soul!: A Book for Friends (All Things Beautiful); Author: Jennifer Gerelds; Review: great book....wonderful for a friend. thanks for selling them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oregon Trail Complete Series: Mail Order Bride (Oregon Trail Series Book 1 - 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Wyatt Page; Review: I totally enjoyed each book that Katy has written that I have read.....probably any book she has had on Amazon since I started my prime membership. Her books are uplifting, easy to read, full of the grace of God to all of us, descriptive, inviting you into the story almost as a participant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Untitled Personal Essays (Thorndike Press Large Print Popular and Narrative Nonfiction); Author: Hillary Clinton; Review: this book is a pack of lies and a further example of disregard for what is best for OUR nation. Tring to pass herself off as a frightened confused victim makes me laugh. she does not seem to know what honesty, concern for the health of our nation, and the needs of the American families. Thank goodness the CITIZENS of this country were wise enough to avoid the trap she and her crooked followers had planned for America. She and her cronies have willfully, yet again tried pass herself as caring and generous. No lying account of Poor Crooked Hillary and her legions of also crooked and self impotant "friends" will be able to destroy the good that is happening for our people. How any person who loves this country and our constitution could believe any of her "poor Hillary" dissertations boggles my mind. Burn the book unless you want to be lied to even more!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Samsung LN46A750 46-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color; Brand: Samsung; Review: Bought this TV from Amazon and it was delivered today (4 days ahead of schedule. Quick setup. No halo effect. No issues with bezel. DLNA does not seem to work with Tversity but I can always use Samsung's media server software. Very happy with the purchase.. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a 46 inch TV. UPDATED: 9/30 - Successfully setup the Samsung PC file sharing software. TV is able to play files off the network.. flawlessly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gator Crunch USB Charge Cable for Nintendo 3DS/DSi/XL (Lifetime Warranty, Bulk Packaging); Brand: Gator Crunch; Review: The cable charges our 3DS as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics M165 Marque 2 Ultralight Wireless Bluetooth Headset - Compatible with iPhone, Android, and Other Leading Smartphones; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Worked for one week and now would not charge. Sound quality is not the greatest. Does not do well with Skype. Save your $30 or invest in something else.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Case for Kindle Paperwhite, Premium Thinnest and Lightest PU Leather Cover with Auto Wake; Brand: MoKo; Review: Good quality case fits my kindle paperwhite; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [Upgraded Version Support UASP] Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 3.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK30); Brand: Sabrent; Review: Compact, right sized and good performance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Completely Smitten: Hers for the Weekend (Bestselling Author Collection); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Mallery Page; Review: Susan Mallery's books are most entertaining to read. I enjoy fast moving stories and often times can hardly wait to finish where I can start on another.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starting Over (The Treading Water Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: Her Treading Water Series were most enjoyable and entertaining.. I am an avid reader and could not put her books down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crave: A Billionaire Bachelors Club Novel (The Billionaire Bachelors Club Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Murphy Page; Review: I read different types of books. I did not like the language that appeared often in this novel. I prefer novels that do not require inferior language.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marriage Wanted (From This Day Forward #3) (Silhouette Special Edition, No 842); Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: I am a huge fan of Debbie Macomber. Her novels have interesting story lines. The only problem I have with them is that she doesn't publish them quick enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dream Unfolding: Prescott Pioneers; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Baney Page; Review: A pleasure to read. Interesting story of love, death and finding love again. Delightful reading. Looking forward to more stories of this kind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: My Father's Battle With Alzheimer's Revealed an Unsettling Truth About His Life; Abstract: After her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Sascha Rothchild finds a man consumed by secrets.; Category: health
Title: Can Scientists Evolve the Next Great Beer?; Abstract: Inside their fascinating plan to speed up the evolution of yeast and find new flavors.; Category: news
Title: Princess Eugenie Posts Never-Before-Seen Video for Wedding Anniversary with Jack Brooksbank; Abstract: Princess Eugenie Celebrates One-Year Wedding Anniversary; Category: lifestyle
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Ex-model accuses Jeffrey Epstein's friend of rape; Abstract: Several women have come forward in recent weeks with allegations against a model agent that span three decades; Category: news
Title: Rob Gronkowski compares Bill Belichick to Grinch: 'Always trying to take away the fun'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Bag Explodes While Being Loaded On Volaris Flight At Midway Airport; Abstract: A bag being loaded onto an airplane at Midway Aiport exploded on Monday and the Chicago bomb unit has responded.; Category: travel
Title: We'd Arrest Trump For Fifth Ave Shooting, NYC Mayor Says; Abstract: NYPD cops would put President Donald Trump in handcuffs if he tested his lawyer's theory that he could freely shoot someone on Fifth Avenue, city officials said.; Category: news
Title: NBA suspends Suns C Deandre Ayton 25 games for banned substance; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: NBA suspends Suns C Deandre Ayton 25 games for banned substance; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Duchess Meghan Hopes Public Will 'Give Her a Break' After Speaking Out; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Hopes Public Will 'Give Her a Break' After Speaking Out; Category: lifestyle
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: President Donald Trump greeted with boos at Game 5 of World Series, fans chant 'lock him up'; Abstract: President Donald Trump was greeted with a thunderous chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd of baseball fans at Nationals Park.; Category: news
Title: NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: More ammo for Belichick as greatest coach ever; Abstract: Doug Farrar offers up myriad surprises in Touchdown Wire's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.; Category: sports
Title: Patriots reportedly release kicker Mike Nugent; Abstract: Related: NFL trade deadline tracker: Patriots rumors, news, instant analysis; Category: sports
Title: Boeing says up to 50 planes grounded globally over cracks: AFP; Abstract: Boeing says up to 50 planes grounded globally over cracks: AFP; Category: finance
Title: Selena Gomez Clarifies Relationship Status After Reuniting With Ex-Boyfriend Samuel Krost; Abstract: Selena Gomez confirms that she's been single for two years and isn't looking for love.; Category: music
Title: Warren defends 'Medicare-for-all' math, as funding plan faces bipartisan fire; Abstract: Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren defended her "Medicare-for-all" proposal Friday in the face of deep bipartisan skepticism, after her campaign released a detailed plan that claimed middle-class taxes would not have to rise in order to pay for the nearly $52 trillion plan.; Category: news
Title: Stephanie Grisham says Trump was serious about fireside chat to read Ukraine call; Abstract: White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham did not shoot down the prospect of a nationally televised "fireside chat."; Category: news
Title: This Is What Queen Elizabeth Is Doing About the Prince William-Prince Harry Feud; Abstract: According to royal insiders, Queen Elizabeth has directed Prince Charles to put a stop to the feud between William and Harry. Here's why she's so worried.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Brady on his shoulder injury: 'I'm a quick healer'; Abstract: Tom Brady talks about his shoulder injury.; Category: sports
Title: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: Meghan Markle Says She Doesn't Want People to Love Her, She Wants Them to Hear Her; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex opens up after an emotional few weeks.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kendall Jenner Celebrates Her Birthday Early With Rob Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hailey Bieber and More; Abstract: Kendall Jenner got her birthday festivities started early with a star-studded costume party on Halloween.; Category: music
Title: A White Woman Searches for Her Black Family; Abstract: DNA testing tells people a lot about their geographic ancestry, prompting difficult questions about racial identity and belonging. "In my heart, I feel a connection."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Stephanie Grisham says Trump was serious about fireside chat to read Ukraine call; Abstract: White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham did not shoot down the prospect of a nationally televised "fireside chat."; Category: news
Title: Solange Knowles splits with husband ahead of anniversary; Abstract: Solange Knowles announced the split on Instagram, saying she and Alan Ferguson have "separated and parted ways."; Category: music
Title: Ben Affleck has a new girlfriend after using the Raya dating app, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp call it quits, Halsey and Evan Peters get serious, James McAvoy weds, Meghan King Edmonds accuses hubby of cheating and more.; Category: entertainment
Title: Here's Every Costume the Kardashian-Jenner Family Wore This Halloween; Abstract: Every Kardashian-Jenner Halloween Costume (Even the Kids!) From 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: Kendall Jenner Celebrates Her Birthday Early With Rob Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hailey Bieber and More; Abstract: Kendall Jenner got her birthday festivities started early with a star-studded costume party on Halloween.; Category: music
Title: Chiefs activate QB Chad Henne; Abstract: Chad Henne is back on the active roster but the Chiefs are having a hard time keeping players off the injured list.; Category: sports
Title: Prince Harry Has the Sweetest Response When Young Student Calls Him Handsome During Japan Trip; Abstract: Prince Harry Has Sweet Response When Student Calls Him Handsome; Category: lifestyle
Title: Best Looks: Kendall Jenner; Abstract: See the model's chicest off-duty style.; Category: lifestyle
Title: This Is What Queen Elizabeth Is Doing About the Prince William-Prince Harry Feud; Abstract: According to royal insiders, Queen Elizabeth has directed Prince Charles to put a stop to the feud between William and Harry. Here's why she's so worried.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Meghan Markle Says She Doesn't Want People to Love Her, She Wants Them to Hear Her; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex opens up after an emotional few weeks.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump impeachment inquiry awaits key witnesses, but some will be no-shows; Abstract: Trump impeachment inquiry awaits key witnesses, but some will be no-shows; Category: news
Title: Greg Norman upset Tiger Woods didn't respond to his handwritten letter: "Maybe Tiger just dislikes me"; Abstract: Greg Norman tells Men's Health he hand delivered a letter to Tiger Woods following his Masters win in April, but never got a reply.; Category: sports
Title: Patriots wanted a test. Now, they need some answers; Abstract: The first quarter was the worst the Patriots had played all season.; Category: sports
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Wildfires, power outages, now flooding? California has a dam problem and desert communities might be in danger; Abstract: A new report by the Army Corps of Engineers says Californians may have to add risk of flooding in desert communities to their list of hardships.; Category: weather
Title: New details on why Meg Ryan, John Mellencamp split, plus more news; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp's marriage plans may have prompted their split. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 4, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Meghan Markle's estranged brother says 'she is only in Buckingham Palace with Harry because of her dad' after he 'paid for her education and fancy clothes'; Abstract: Earlier this year, Thomas Markle Sr. leaked a private letter Meghan sent to him to the Mail on Sunday.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kaitlynn Carter Recalls Falling in Love With Miley Cyrus in Candid Essay; Abstract: The reality TV star reflects on their romance in a piece for Elle. She also writes, ''I still don't feel like I'm in a place to label my sexuality one way or another, but I'm okay with that.''; Category: tv
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Abstract: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Category: lifestyle
Title: Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft; Abstract: A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: John Stamos accidentally 'likes' Lori Loughlin-to-jail tweet; Abstract: John Stamos said he didn't mean to like the tweet about Lori Loughlin's legal situation, and he's since unliked it.; Category: tv
Title: Oprah Winfrey Just Bought Jeff Bridges' Ranch in Montecito; Abstract: How many homes does one person need? Well, if you're Oprah, the answer is at least 7. And if you're wondering specifically how many homes a person needs in Montecito, California, the answer, according to Oprah, is three. She just added to her Montecito home collection by purchasing a ranch previously owned by The Dude; Category: tv
Title: 'Prepare to die' Trump adviser Stone texted witness, trial jury hears; Abstract: Prosecutors on Thursday unveiled threatening text messages by U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Roger Stone to radio host Randy Credico in which Stone urged Credico not to testify about their communications over Stone's efforts in 2016 to learn when WikiLeaks might release more damaging emails about Trump's rival Hillary Clinton.; Category: news
Title: Sneaky reason why Ravens, not Patriots, are AFC's best; Abstract: In addition to MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' improving defense gives them an edge, Chris Mueller writes.; Category: sports
Title: Kristen Stewart is planning to propose to her girlfriend, plus more celeb love life news for early November 2019; Abstract: Keanu Reeves and girlfriend go public, Kylie Jenner's relationship with Drake turns romantic, Reba McEntire, Nina Dobrev and Ian Ziering end relationships.; Category: entertainment
Title: Kate & Meghan Head to Separate Events in Gorgeous Blue Outfits; Abstract: Kate wore sapphire earrings that belonged to Diana.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito Urged to Recuse Themselves From LGBT Cases; Abstract: After posing for a picture with the leader of an anti-gay group, Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito have been sent a letter by the president of a judicial activist group, demanding the pair recuse themselves from upcoming court cases centered on LGBT rights.; Category: news
Title: Yovanovitch communicated with Dem staffer on 'delicate' issue after complaint, emails show, despite testimony; Abstract: The former ambassador, a key witness in the impeachment inquiry, communicated via her personal email account with a Democratic congressional staffer, emails showed.; Category: news
Title: Kendall Jenner Wore the Tiniest Dress to Go Jewelry Shopping; Abstract: No fall layers to see here.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Alec, Hilaria Baldwin Aren't Having More Kids After Baby No. 5: 'This Is It'; Abstract: Alec, Hilaria Baldwin Aren't Having More Kids After Baby No. 5: 'This Is It'; Category: tv
Title: Stars turning 70 in 2019; Abstract: Seventy and sensational! Join us as we celebrate the stars who were born in 1949.; Category: entertainment
Title: Khizr Khan: Trump family 'has no idea what service and sacrifice is'; Abstract: Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father of a Muslim American soldier who was killed in the Iraq War in 2004, hit back at comments made by Donald Trump Jr. in his new book, saying the Trump family has "no idea what service and sacrifice is."In his new book, "Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us," Trump Jr. wrote about a trip he and his family made to the Arlington National Cemetery before his father's inauguration in 2017....; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Exceptionally interesting, and a bit subversive for epic fantasy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nail Your Story: Add Tension, Build Emotion, and Keep Your Readers Addicted (Growth Hacking For Storytellers, #2); Author: Monica Leonelle; Genres: non-fiction; Review: A bit muddled I enjoyed the beginning premise but most of the book felt like less meaty than I wanted, and went on too long.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gotta Read It! - Five Simple Steps to a Fiction Pitch That Sells; Author: Libbie Hawker; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Simple and Understandable This book is easy to understand and offers a large amount of laser focused advice on pitching fiction. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Write to Market: Deliver a Book that Sells; Author: Chris Fox; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Time tells This book feels like a bare minimum. I wanted both more instruction and examples. Over all I was disappointed in the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Writing into the Dark: How to Write a Novel without an Outline; Author: Dean Wesley Smith; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Solid and short Amazing advice, concise form. I like the way Smith is working to put the power back in my mind as a writer. If this were longer it'd just be comfort reading. Wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brothers Jetstream: Leviathan; Author: Zig Zag Claybourne; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: Challenging, Brilliant, Rewarding This book is beautiful and chaotic. It is a book filled with characters that both add to the fun, and sometimes the confusion. The voice of this story is fun and gonzo as all hell. Language here reminds me of a cross between Douglas Adams and Neal Stephenson. I consider that a compliment, but it adds to the challenge of reading. The theme is strong with this one. I love the portrayal of the eponymous giant whale. All in all a very satisfying, if often difficult, book. One last note! The illustrations throughout this eBook are great. Well done with these. Now, go fish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Art of War (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Firefly (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben-Hur: Collector's Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: No Way Out (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Mothman Prophecies (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agatha Christie's Poirot: Death on the Nile (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Again (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Whisperer (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Rose (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Another Stakeout (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trekkies (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ran (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystery (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hollywood Knights (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Fortress (1958); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dreamscape: Special Edition (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 1: Musashi Miyamoto (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 2: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 3: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Samurai (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drunken Master (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wasabi (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ron White: They Call Me "Tater Salad" (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Easy (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Seabees (1944); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Starfighter (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sons of Katie Elder (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Kentuckian (1949); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Memphis Belle (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crow (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rio Grande (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princess Mononoke (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crimson Rivers (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Running Out of Time (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Blues (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lagaan (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Five Deadly Venoms (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master of the Flying Guillotine (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Insider (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Word Wars (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Brother (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Blazers: Series 1: The Quest for Iscandar (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rings (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lawnmower Man (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bonnie and Clyde (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mighty Ducks (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Own (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Squall (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Children of the Corn (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disclosure (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Evolution (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Down (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Man (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Army of Darkness (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Child (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Romance (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U Turn (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doc Hollywood (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broadcast News (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Saint (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roxanne (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cable Guy (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Name of the Father (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American Werewolf in London (1981); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gorillas in the Mist (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky III (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky II (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airheads (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Rooms (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Places in the Heart (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Boys: Special Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 4 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben-Hur: Collector's Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Buck (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Egypt (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What About Bob? (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Next Friday (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Todd McFarlane's Spawn (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clash of the Titans (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Secret! (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Private Parts (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Bitten (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titan A.E. (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Starfighter (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point Break (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th: Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucas (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jewel of the Nile (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: UHF (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Brother (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tron (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fisher King (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brewster's Millions (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arthur (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 2 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Thin Red Line (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Keeping the Faith (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragnet (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Dreams May Come (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Fight the Future (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Benny and Joon (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crow (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Birds (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Sematary (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday the 13th (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Excalibur (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Land Before Time (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The New Guy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death to Smoochy (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stephen King's It! (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Resurrection: Collector's Edition (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Money (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Omen (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mothman Prophecies (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Sign (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dracula (1931); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heat: Special Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reality Bites (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tremors (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Majestic (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Craft (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Evil Dead (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gung Ho (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon: The Return (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Animatrix (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Loser (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Needful Things (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pleasantville (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Merlin: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Mine (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mom (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien 3: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Road (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wait Until Dark (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gettysburg (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life or Something Like It (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stealing Harvard (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rat Race (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dude (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Child's Play (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The One (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Night at McCool's (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Krull (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Not Another Teen Movie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 54 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rules of Attraction (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Could Happen to You (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Desperado / El Mariachi (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metallica: With the San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Color of Night (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Night at the Roxbury (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transformers: The Movie (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: With Honors (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sword in the Stone (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shootist (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Drunken Master (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The War of the Worlds (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Fang (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The 'Burbs (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Candyman (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Payback (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheerleader Ninjas (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Boy Scout (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tango & Cash (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wet Hot American Summer (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Supercop (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Presidents (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Men (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice And Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of N-I-M-H (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Souls (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator 2 (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logan's Run (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Opposite of Sex (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Showtime (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cutthroat Island (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anything Else (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere in Time (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Planet (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Multiplicity (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heart and Souls (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Detroit Rock City (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orange County (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Go (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Showgirls (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Damned (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Blair Witch Project (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arachnophobia (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mists of Avalon (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Cried (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Falls (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tigerland (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singles (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In & Out (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Made (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Relic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scream 2 (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vegas Vacation (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An American Werewolf in Paris (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oscar (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: Uncensored (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bubba Ho-Tep (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mulan: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Charlie / Charade (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nothing to Lose (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 1984 (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romeo + Juliet (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wake Up (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BASEketball (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cloak & Dagger (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amy's O (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point of No Return (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World 2 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Royal Buffet & Grill; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Pretty good sushi here. For $6.99 all you can eat - it is fanTAStic!! Will come again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dillon Family Dentistry; City: Bryn Mawr, PA; Review: Dillon Family Dentistry is absolutely fantastic! What I like about Dr. Dillon is that he educates you about your choices and lets you make an informed decision. He is also very pragmatic and has helpful suggestions. They are NOT out the get your money, they are actually there to save you money and keep your teeth and gums in great shape. A very ethical practice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boyle's Floor & Window Designs; City: Broomall, PA; Review: I am a HUGE fan of Boyle's Floors and Don Schexnayder specifically. I have referred Boyles to at least 30 of my clients and they always make me look great! Fair prices, great service . . . on time, clean/neat. Ethical, honest business dealings. I could go on and on about this company.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology Spa; City: Bryn Mawr, PA; Review: Fantastic dermatology spa on the Main Line! I've been to Cirillo at least 10 times and referred them to friends, family and clients. Always a peaceful environment - great facials! - award winning skin products. No WONDER they've won so many local awards!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Place Restaurant; City: Gilbertsville, PA; Review: Great specials. Good crowd. Solid local spot; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pacifico Airport Valet Service; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Beware: you must print out the Internet coupon before you arrive. I booked online at a coffee shop and took a picture of the coupon. After asking nicely several times to honor the coupon with the manager Carmen not budging (blaming the accountants) I had to get mad. It worked - they finally honored the coupon. It just shouldn't have been necessary.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet of PA; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Pretty good for a buffet - get the coupons online - GREAT chicken hot dried pepper - need more vegetables. Very nice staff - AWESOME place to bring kids - they have a ball - very nice inside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ostien Steve Carpentry; City: Berwyn, PA; Review: Everyone likes their contractor when he starts - the key is how you feel about him when the job is over. Steve you can count on to get the details right and be completely honest and reliable along the way. You will LOVE him in the end. Steve is a rare breed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Experience Chiropractic; City: Wayne, PA; Review: I absolutely LOVE going to KOP Family Wellness! Not only are they great contractors, but they are upbeat inspirational people! There is always a new gadget or technique that they want to try out - and they fix all of my ailments. Really . . . now matter what I do to by body . . . they are my first stop to get things back on track - and they always come through. Amazing. Keep up the good work!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Han Dynasty; City: Royersford, PA; Review: Han is back and the food is better than ever! Chicken Hot dried pepper, Fish in a dry pot, Dan Dan noodles, Quick fried cucumbers - All are mind blowing. Careful because this can become an addiction. Hi my name is Chris and I am addicted to Hans Sichuan cuisine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Union Bar & Grill; City: Chester Springs, PA; Review: Love the atmosphere food is always interesting and consistent - fantastic craft beer - love the patio outside. There's something for everyone here. It's kid friendly, but still a great place to go for happy hour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet of PA; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Used to be great, now it's well below average. Just kind of dirty - foods that real fresh - faucet in the bathroom has been broken for two months. Chicken hot dry pepper still decent - sushi is still decent. Just not what it used to be; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beijing Hunan; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Very average Americanized Chinese. Nice people. Just nothing extraordinary, nothing unique. Wish it was either more flavorful or better for you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Lawn Fertilizing; City: West Chester, PA; Review: Great company. Outstanding people top to bottom, and no weeds! I have used Trugreen in the past and Scott's and I will never go back I found my home at Green Lawn. If you want great service and a green lawn these are the people to contact.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outbound Station; City: Conshohocken, PA; Review: Mediocre. Nice atmosphere but no personal touch. Many of the healthier options were not available and they didn't seem to care. I called to make sure they were open and they said that they were and then hung up. I was the first to arrive and a coffee container only filled my cup up halfway before it was empty. What does that mean? Kind of weird. I would give it another shot, but not impressed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Burritos Puebla; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Love this place! Get the authentic tacos corn tortilla onion fresh lime. Pork and chorizo fantastic. Friendly service nice atmosphere. So glad we have another local option for great food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angelo's Cleaning; City: Phoenixville, PA; Review: We have used Angelo's and they ALWAYS deliver. VERY knowledgeable, reliable, and most importantly our carpets always look great! They have helped save our carpet in the basement twice when it got flooded - EXTREMELY responsive. I have also referred them many times and get thanked for it. I can't say enough about these guys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saint Peter's Bakery; City: Saint Peters, PA; Review: Best lunch in a long time! We had the Greek salad and the Calabrese Sandwich - prosciutto, tomato, peppers, fresh herbs, balsamic reduction, mozzarella on crusty bread. Amazing! Just perfect with a small salad in the side. Nice staff- gorgeous setting overlooking the Creek.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closets by Design; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We met with Terri Trevelise who was very friendly and knowledgeable. We have a small master closet and we need to make the MOST of the space. Terry was able to come up with a fantastic plan for us - that both of us liked. Well I have to tell you, the actual product beats out the hype and the design - we are thrilled!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Payroll Factory; City: Malvern, PA; Review: I have been working with the Payroll Factory and Jason Saul for years! They are the best - always accurate, no hassle. I real pleasure. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of payroll services.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edible Arrangements; City: Wayne, PA; Review: We LOVE this place! We've used Edible Arrangements more than 20 times to thank clients, celebrate holidays, apologize for mistakes :) etc. So much better than flowers since you can EAT the beautiful display. Great service too - Keith Cotton runs a tight ship!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen87; City: Mount Holly, NJ; Review: By far the best breakfast I've had in a decade! Huevos rancheros were out of this world. The service was warm and right on target. I felt like a regular from the moment I arrived. I can't wait to come back and bring people!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisine India; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Have been to many Indian restaurants and this is my favorite! Mind blowing flavors - every dish we tried was amazing and seemed extremely authentic. Highly recommend checking us out!B; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pottstown United Brewing Company; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed our evening last night at the Pottstown united brewery. Great selection of beers, the food was fantastic including poutine with mushrooms and smoked bacon, fantastic tacos, great service/Ron was a pleasure! Great vibe and nice crowd. The plus was a bike race out front that was thrilling to the finish. Really rooting for this place and this section of High Street which is on the rise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barrister's Bagels; City: Pottstown, PA; Review: I love coming and getting phenomenal New York style bagels at the High Street Terminal at Barristers. I'm very picky about my bagels and they nail it! Also High-end Coffee, great spreads, and friendly service :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gumbo Shop; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Great atmosphere and excellent service. What a fantastic value. This is the real deal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Belkin Single Outlet MasterCube Wall-Mount Surge Protector, 1045 Joules (F9H120-CW); Brand: Belkin; Review: This works great and I even like that it screws into the wall socket as well where the middle screw goes for the cover plate. You take it out and then plug this in and screw in the screw in the middle. So when you unplug stuff you don't pull the whole thing out of the wall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Logitech Ac Power Adapter for Logitech G25, G27 Racing Wheel; Brand: Logitech; Review: This worked out perfectly for replacing the power to my logitech wheel that had been damaged. Like stock, oe parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyle Astro PTBL10C Android 10-Inch HD Touch-Screen 3D Graphics Wi-Fi Tablet; Brand: Pyle; Review: So ticked off and disappointed. Just received tablet today. Charged up tablet. After using two hours and it working great, was really excited, it still had like 3/4 battery left. Was watching a youtube video and static lines and all types of stuff just started running all over the screen. Shut off tablet and now will not start or do anything. I read the review that also said this. I should have listened to the review and not bought this tablet. They are almost usually spot on. I am not getting a replacement. I am getting a refund, pronto.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kanto FMX2 Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount for 37-Inch to 80-Inch Televisions; Brand: Kanto; Review: Good strong mount. Will hold a 70 no problem. I love it. The last one that I installed that looked like it and said it could hold up to 70 was a joke. Sagged when you put the TV on the previous one. Got rid of it and bought this one. This ones is the real deal though. It's beefcake and well made. I like beefed up stuff, and this could probably go to 90 no prob.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mounting Dream TV Wall Mounts Tilting Bracket for 26-55 Inch; Brand: Mounting Dream; Review: Worked great and mounted a 50 inch with it. So sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: The rating above presumes that the traveller is willing to settle for some lesser level experience in return for economy. Forget about spacious rooms, extensive breakfast, or staff at your beck and call. Note, however, the prominence of the full bar. These Express hotels are designed to compete with lower end options, while using the Holiday Inn name. For people who aren't going to spend much actual time in the hotel, it is quite adequate. Rooms and bathrooms are clean if small, but have little storage space and forget about shampoos, body lotions, etc. The hotel is in Cardiff Bay, but rather set back from the hub at Mermaid Quay, etc. In fact, it is nearly as far from the waterfront as it is from the High Street in the City Centre. In does, however, look out on a (slightly shabby) waterway (not the Bay), so choose the water view rooms. The staff frankly varied in quality, with some quite helpful and knowledgeable (such as for directions around the city) and others less so.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnuson Grand Hotel Lakefront Paradise; City: Paradise Upper Peninsula Michigan; Review: This hotel almost doesn't seem to belong here. Paradise is rural Upper Peninsula Michigan, where country stores and family style fish diners predominate. This is a high class hotel, not New York 5-star, but,in this place, many cuts above most alternatives. It has an indoor pool and spa, balconies that overlook Lake Superior (try to wake up long enough to see the sunrise over the lake in summer). The rooms were comfortable, clean, and modern. The buffet breakfast is not world class, but it is quite adequate, and available early for birders like me. The staff was very helpful with guidance about local resources and even helped me call home when my cell phone lost contact (the cell reception isn't wonderful there). All of this is at moderate cost. I couldn't see any comparable alternatives in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suburban Motel; City: Stratford Ontario; Review: Suburban Motel consists of ground-level units right off Ontario Street East, about 3 miles from Stratford Center. At Festival time this is much less costly than the downtown accommodations, though of course you can't walk to the attractions - instead you are about 3 miles out of town. But it is a short drive, and meanwhile you are residing right on the edge of a farm field. They have a heated pool too, when the Gas Company gets around to bringing in the gas. Mike and Mandy are about as helpful and friendly as any proprietors I know. While there is no breakfast per say, they have coffee, juice, and yogurt and will perform favors like toasting your bread for you. The rooms are extremely clean, comfortable, and up to date. The traffic can be somewhat loud, so pick a unit at the far end if possible. Prices are very reasonable, particularly compared to Downtown in peak summer theatre season. Unless you just have to be able to walk around the town directly from your hotel (there is adequate municipal parking if you look for it), this is the spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bambi Motel; City: East Tawas Michigan; Review: The Bambi, run by Bill Childs and his wife, was one of the best values I've ever encountered. Very basic, but clean, with what you need - frig, microwave, comfortable bed. The Childs are very service oriented, and keep plugging away with upgrades despite what is obviously a limited revenue stream. It cost me less than $60 a night. Convenient to Tawas Point State Park and other birding and beach spots in the neighborhood. Plenty of parking. No breakfast, but coffee available at 8:00 am. If you want low cost, no hassle, basic comfort, and are not worried about glamour, this is your spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn; City: Luquillo Puerto Rico; Review: We stayed 7 days from April 19, 2016. Second floor (and higher) rooms have great views of the surfing beach. Clean and comfortable; the a/c was slightly noisy but not bad, and the room fans were great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The town of Luquillo is nothing (though fairly safe), though there are good restaurants including El Rincon del Sabor and Boardriders within easy walks. On restaurants, be sure to call to make certain they are open. Ernestina's was notorious for not being open when they advertised. There are swimming beaches within moderate walks or easy drives to the west [left] (Luquillo Beach and the beach in front of the Kiosks) and a very quiet "nature" beach to the east. A sort drive (15-20 minutes) to El Yunque Natural Forest and 45 minutes to Old San Juan. It is also about 30 minutes or less to the Cabezas de San Juan preserve. However, this is an inn, not a resort. The rooms are not fancy, and the breakfasts have been generally overrated. Though the view from the common room is terrific, the breakfasts are distinctly haphazard, with cheesy (in both senses) eggs and stale cereal; some days though they surprise you with treats like flan. Our advice: buy some cereal or other breakfast staple from Amigos, the nearby supermarket, and hope you will be pleasantly surprised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Corning Finger Lakes New York; Review: This hotel had a lot to recommend it for those who don't require luxury. The rooms are fairly spacious, with extremely comfortable beds, reasonably quiet air conditioners, and good bathrooms. The buffet breakfasts are exactly what you would expect - adequate, but no more than that. Staff were very friendly, but the cleaning service needs an upgrade; they didn't empty wastebaskets or replace used shampoo on our two night stay. Physical exercise facilities are quite basic; the pool is very shallow, the exercise machines are the simplest, and even the towels for these facilities are small. The location is great - an easy walk to the Glass Museum (wonderful and worth at least two days!), and to the historic and restaurant-packed Market Street across the river. The best way to get to Market Street is to take the footbridge, rather than the Bridge Street bridge, where the town has created an attractive small park. We never drove during out two full day stay there. It is the kind of town that is very walkable, more European than most American places. Something to be said for Corporate paternalism.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wenzler s Landing Bed Breakfast; City: Wheatley Chatham Kent Ontario; Review: We stayed two nights near the end of June, 2016. Deb and Gary have a beautiful place to stay with modern, spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, quiet air conditioning. The rooms have been recently refurbished with improved insulation, however, you can often hear conversation from the lounge. The guest lounge is very spacious and well provisioned (which is good, because you may have to do your WIFI there), and the grounds and immediate vicinity are attractive places to walk and watch birds. Deb is very conscientious, makes and appetizing breakfast, and can accommodate birders who leave early with some excellent quick food. You are only 20 minutes from Point Pelee Park. The best restaurants are in Leamington, about 15 minutes away. Just remember to bring slippers or other indoor shoes, because the dusty outside environment has caused the B&B to have a policy of leaving outdoor shoes in a box by the door. All in all this is a great place to spend several days or more. We would be glad to stay there again if we visited the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barrister s Bed Breakfast; City: Seneca Falls Finger Lakes New York; Review: This B&B in an historic home is convenient to downtown Seneca Falls. Diane and Ken are gracious and helpful hosts, who have made a lot of effort to keep this 1860's vintage home up to current standards. Diane provided all the information you could ask for about the town and area. Ken cooked up an excellent breakfast and even put it together early for us so that we could make our getaway. We stayed in the Grace Yawger room which was extremely comfortable, with modern bathroom, comfortable bed, and good climate control. However, this particular room is very small, not much space for convenient storage. Even living out of our bags for the one night was tight, so it is not for those who like to spread out. Also the light is a trifle on the dim side. That said, however, we would certainly stay here again. I believe some of the other rooms have more space. In summary, this is a very pleasant place to spend a few days in Seneca Falls (also close to the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, which we visited).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Burlington Ontario; Review: We stayed two nights, primarily to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, a 15 minute drive. The hotel is also right near the 403, leads either to the Gardens, or alternatively to Toronto. It also connects to the QEW south to Niagara Falls. Not a place to walk around in, and something of a drive to Hamilton and its restaurants, but the buffet fusion restaurant Marketplace is right nearby and well worth eating there (we did twice!). The rooms are a little smaller than American equivalents, but the service was excellent and the breakfast a cut above the normal buffets, with good food and service. On the ground level where we were, the parking lot was right outside, which isn't to everyone's taste, but it was quiet, and easy to get baggage in. Beds and bathroom were quite comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Master Lock 265D Door Security Bar, Adjustable from 27-1/2 in. to 42 in, White; Brand: Master Lock; Review: Love the product. I live in a pretty safe neighborhood but this makes me feel a little more secure. I'm using it where we have wood floor and it works great in that area. Not sure how it would work on carpet. So far I really like this product. I tried ordering more than one, but was not able to...not sure what that was all about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dremel SM20-02 120-Volt Saw-Max Tool Kit; Brand: Dremel; Review: I'm still getting used to this saw because it's actually more powerful than I expected. I wanted something small, as large saws are intimidating to me. This fit the bill. Love the carrying case and this thing cuts through wood like butter. Great for small projects around the home or for DIY'ers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack Of 3 Medium Base To Medium Base Light Bulb Socket Porcelain Extender / E26 1 Inch Extension Adapter; Brand: Sterl Lighting; Review: I bought one of those speaker lights and it wouldn't fit into my recessed lighting. Found these and they worked perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slice 00116 Precision Cutter with Ceramic Blade, Finger Friendly, Non-Slip Grip, Micro-Blade Craft Knife Tool, Green; Brand: Slice; Review: This is an excellent little tool. I use it in my planner with washi tape but I've also started using it for opening delicate packages and it works great. I also use it when creating my own stickers. I love that it doesn't cut too deep (or I should say, it cuts using the pressure of your hand) so you can control the depth of the cut.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 4-Shelf Shelving Unit - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: It's okay. Works as advertised. Easy to put together and sturdy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Watertown; City: Watertown New York; Review: We went to visit our old stomping grounds for one night in Watertown. This hotel is very clean, great free breakfast, snacks always available, and the room was very comfortable and well maintained. Would stay here again in a minute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Berry Manor Inn; City: Rockland Maine; Review: My husband and I spent our anniversary weekend here in Rockland. We had a beautiful room, the breakfast was served with humor and whimsy, and the pies 24/7 are just a few reasons why we loved it. Highly recommend it for couples of any age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn On Carleton; City: Portland Maine; Review: Stayed just one night with hubby in room six, third floor. Very spacious, and quiet room, with a large shower and fireplace. Breakfast was eggs Benedict over crab cakes, very yummy indeed. our hostess was someone I would want to hang out with and she made us feel right at home. Even after mentioning that I would perhaps like a softer pillow option on the bed, she did not mind my criticism. We will be back for sure! If ou need a place to stay, this lovely old home is located very close to the art museum and a few great restaurants. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn at Park Spring; City: Portland Maine; Review: Just spent one night recently at this delightful bed and breakfast. Everything was better than I imagined because the PEOPLE are delightful: warm, kind, caring, fun, interesting, and truly love their property. Thank you so much, and we will be back for sure. The location is the best.ever. We love Portland, and this just adds to the list of reasons why it is so great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Islander All Suites Resort; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Spent a week in a suite with husband. We went from beach to pool each day. Had issue with sink and service was very quick and efficient. Very hard working staff. Never ate on site, easy walk to bus or downtown Cancun. Bed was comfy, place very clean and AC worked great. Good for families too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Strogili Traditional Houses; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Greece was wonderful . Santorini was a delight , but Oia , a tiny village in the north of Santorini was a postcard come alive.Detergent manufacturers should look at Oia as a location shoot - I have never seen such intense , brilliant white - the walls and steps, the odd houses that arise in a seemingly haphazard cluster from the sheer volcanic cliffs - a cubist painter's inspiration and delight . Contrasted with the deep azure blue of the sea and the milder sky , its almost surreal . But dazzlingly beautiful . The tiny roads, the steps going to the next 'lane' , snaking through the cliffs, require tough calf muscles and substantial lung power, but are worth all the energy . The tiny and winding main street dotted with charming restaurants, lovely studios, art stops, designer jewelry( some amazingly creative designs in silver ) are another joy , and you keep going till you reach the northeren point of Oia , wherre if the time is right , a spectacular sunset awaits you . The lovely Greek dogs we saw on this road were interesting , seeming to belong to no one in particular , but well fed, very content , and extremely dignified and self suffecient . No delighted yips or excited barking here - these were mastiffs that knew they came from the land of Socrates and Aristotle, and must keep the stiff upper lip . They unbent a trifle to a pat on the head or a ruffle of the ear , but only just ! We stayed in Strogili House , recommended by a Greek friend , Agnes Psathy who had stayed there herself, and who promised us that once she dug up the unusual hotel name for us, we would not stop thanking her . Agnes , For both the suggestion to visit Santorini , and spending hours surfing the net to try and remember which place you had stayed in Oia that you fondly remembered so much - you are spot on - we sincerely sincerely thank you . It was the highlight of our trip . Unspoilt , not overrun by tourists in thefirst week of May ( but distinctly nippy weather ! ) , it was fantastic - a true holiday destination - slightly off the beaten track, cocooned , warm people, quiet , unspoilt and a quiet poem in the heart. Strogili is run by the charming Konstantin family has a few apartments and studios in the traditional cave dwellings on the cliff. Beautifully maintained , and well designed, the white walls and teal blue touches coupled with a amazing profusion of blooms and plants, and a tantalising fragrance of some flowers that linger in the sunlight - it is a lovely place. When the sun came out , just standing outside our room and looking at this amazing scene with the cliffs, the sea, the sky and the whitewashed houses, was pure eye candy . With small touches like a fully stocked kitchenette, colourful cushions, and some nice reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Stayed there at a conference this month. Great location, right there on the Magnificent Mile, Chicagos most chic downtown location. At about 250 USD a night, it's steep. The hotel staff are very pleasant and helpful, and Concierge Tony, and Jodie gave me some great tips to make the best of a free day. The rooms were functional , buti loved the goose down pillows and comforters! We dont use down in India so maybe that cd be the reason. Very luxurious. Went to Macy's to buy it and the hotel said I cd have the pillows for 75 USD. Nice. The doormen and front office were nice too. The architecture in some of the banquet rooms were lovely. They had a special free Wifi for our conference package and that made things easy for me. A short stay but everything was closeby so it was very convenient. Could not understand why breakfast was not included as that was very irritating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency; City: Gangtok East Sikkim Sikkim; Review: Denzong Regency was booked for our group of 11 by our travel agent so we didn't choose. If you could, you should. It's a lovely lovely hotel, with typical Sikkimese building and design. The lobby, with its free wireless, is pleasant and comfortable. The rooms, were lovely, with their high ceilings, split level, great views of the mountains. 306 being a corner room had mountain views on both sides. The balcony is pretty, although it encouraged the Signifiant Other to take far too many smoke breaks, coupled as it was with the magnificent views! The electric fireplace with its clever leaping flames was a nice touch. The food was pretty good, but the service was outstanding. We had almost all meals in the hotel, and the buffet was good, and the choices quite wide, even for the vegetarians in the group. The attitude was so pleasant. sometimes, things take a little time to happen, but really, thats so unimportant. What's the rush on a holiday? A word here on the team, they are really really lovely. Gentle, helpful, soft spoken, disarmingly shy and so courteous, they were the best part of the stay. I don't think we were particularly demanding , but i never heard a single 'no' while we were there. They packed us a delightful , simple lunch when we went up to the hills. On the last evening, when we asked for a more local meal , they gave us a wonderful sit down meal with more typical cuisine that was much appreciated. They take trouble, particularly if you ask them in advance. A word for Anju in the restaurant, whose attention to detail and courteous service was wonderful Also to Robin, whose sweet , and self effacing manner did not take away from his excellent support. I got my cheese omelette just the way I liked it both days! And once when I had to rush off just as it came to my table he had it quickly made into a sandwich for me. Anu on the reception was kind and helpful too, coordinating as required with our local guide. A quick caution on the rooms, the water does take some time to heat up, so ensure the geyser switch is put on when you awake. Then you need to let about 5 litres of cold water go, enforce the hot emerges. Well, i hate to waste valuable water, but there it is. The toiletries are Biotique, so that's good. Wireless is free in lobby only, and is chargeable via voucher in the room. So altogether , lovely hotel, ambience, service and location. I would definitely recommend it, and if I could , I'd definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Goa; City: Bambolim North Goa District Goa; Review: We were there for a conference in April. A really sprawling and beautifully landscaped property. Even though only a year or two old, it seems like it had been there for a while. Fitted right in. Surprisingly small lobby. Good staff but obviously still settling in. The rooms were nice and beds very comfortable. Hated the open bathrooms, however luxurious. When on a double occupancy with a colleague, believe me glass walls and an impossible to close massive , poorly constructed wooden sliding door are a nuisance. The electric outlets didn't support my BB or iPad. The balconies were large and lovely with a chaise langue and comfortable sofas . And great views of he trees, lawns and pool. Breakfast was nice , with a good choice, but too spread across the massive space. Juices in one place, hot food at one end , cheeses at another etc. The staff pleasant but not as sharp and responsive as one would wish. In summer, with only the fans, breakfast time could be , and wasuncomfortable. The conference facilities were good, but the food was terrible. The same thing everyday, which was unimaginative and dull. No specialised Goan food . There were pedestrian desserts. And everyday, all the dry salads, without any separate dressing. when i asked for a vinaigrette or mayo, they seem surprised! In fact on the last day, the fish in coconut curry clearly had bad / over fermented coconut. The waiter over heard me and brought along one of the chefs who told me that it was Goan authentic. Nope, no way. Appreciate the effort, but seriously F&B is a huge area of improvement. Housekeeping was good, and the gardens and spaces seem to be under constant attention. I wish they would tell you how to get around the property though- we got lost a couple of times! Didn't try out their other facilities or even visit the beach due to a short visit, so may not be ale to provide the right inputs for a holiday trip.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shinagawa Prince Hotel Tokyo; City: Takanawa Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: Located right across the Shinagawa Metro, this hotel is central and convenient for a business traveler. It's actually three hotels together, and the Annex Tower is perhaps the newest. It has the advantage of fresh piped air from outside and slightly more modern rooms. The Annex Tower and reception starts at the 7 th Floor in a different wing, and getting around this massive 3000 room structure is a challenge as you go to the 2nd or Ist floor to change towers or cross buildings! The reception was courteous and helpful and looked a little surprised when I asked for a higher floor, so 31st it was. You have one set of lifts till the 14th , and another from 14th upwards. There is no bell desk or room service so one must be prepared for a lot of DIY. You must collect your complimentary breakfast coupons , wifi password, and room key carefully, as if you lose them , you won't get another! But check in and check out was super fast. The room was , not surprisingly, small, but definitely not as microscopic as I was led to believe. Yes, unpacking was a challenge, and I can imagine that if you were two guests in the room , you would have a lot if tripping over each other! But the cupboards are clever, and it's suggested you unpack right away and stow away your suitcase so you can optimise the space. I brought an adaptor, but I discovered I needed one more, and called housekeeping . They were there in minutes and extremely helpful. Ditto with an iron and ironing table the next day. The free wifi in the room and lounge, is a big boon. The beds were a little hard but the linen and quilts were lovely, and the peculiar arrangement of cushions went over my head. The room was functional , with a vstudy table, LAN connection and dressing mirrors the view was fabulous as you looked out at High rise Tokyo in the early morning and night. It was cold the day I landed, and the air on would not budge beyond 24 degrees. The toilets are functional and efficient, but this was my first trip to Japan, and I gaped at the toilet seat! Like something out if Star Trek, it had flashing lights and a whole bunch of buttons. I realised most of it were temperature controllers , and bidet jets , but hey! The warm seat was a difficult luxury to give up, I must admit, when I returned to India. A word if caution, Japan mobile networks NTT and Siftbank only supports 3G , so God help you, if like me you came in with an old Blackberry Curve . I struggled for a full day before my husband back in India googled the problem and Skyped me ! Breakfast is staggering with a choice of 6-7 restaurants, all crazily spread out, and available from 6 or 630 am onwards. There were two with western buffets on that day,one open the 39th; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort Goa; City: Candolim Bardez North Goa District Goa; Review: If you think quaint, warm and personal, that is what it is. Right from the cabbie who picks you up , to the front office reception to the bellboy, the waiter at Citrus or Republic of Noodles or the chef, these are really nice people with a lot of genuine interest in their guests. Its hard not to be impressed by this. I chose Lemon Tree because while I knew someone there , and recently someone had recommended it to me as well , it was mainly because I was rather impressed with their CSR policy that mainstreams differently abled staff as well as their pragmatic and kind attitude to rescue dogs ( they always keep one in their premises I hear ) , and as an ardent dog lover I thought this was both very sensible and community minded. Location close to Candolim Beach is very nice with a lot of restaurants and supermarkets around .Don't be dismayed when you enter the front gates - its a long property with a really narrow storefront entrance. Once inside, it has all the resort amenities and a rather lovely though shallow pool which you can lounge around . The stained glass art and the red goan stone is lovely and I really loved the warn tones of the hotel - strong Portuguese influence all through , whether in the tiled staircases ( which I adored) or the table lamps and bright paintings in the room. Small touches like the iHome music system, dental kits and an iron are nice. Don't use the complimentary carpet slippers through - it’s slippery on the stone floor! Food - Republic of Noodles is a superb restaurant. Many locals tell me that this is one of their favorites , and I can see why . I still dream about that crispy fish in red chili paste or the fragrant chili basil chicken with jasmine rice. The Thai chef Shyam is great and the service by Naresh is very considered and well informed. You must try it out. In fact , as it was hot the next day I chose to order via room service as its open air and not air-conditioned . At the Lemon Tree coffee shop Citrus, where we had breakfast everyday, the service was attentive and super quick. The variety of food was certainly good but their responsiveness and hospitality were something else. Whether it was Sandy who managed the place or Sandeep, Puran or Krishna, they went out of their way. Sandy was very particular that I must try the waffles with syrup and I did. Great for the taste buds but so bad for the waist! Chef Vinayak came by to check if I wanted something in particular and the next day at lunch , he ensured I got the very authentic Chilly Goan Sausage Pao that I was hankering for and some delectable Vindaloo! That Goan pao or bread is something else, and they were kind enough to ensure it was available for breakfast the next day. A very nice and relaxed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peermont Metcourt Suites at Emperors Palace; City: Kempton Park Greater Johannesburg Gauteng; Review: From Cape Town hospitality to this one in JoBurg, we were underwhelmed. Rooms not ready, safe not working , staff surly and lackadaisical. Wouldn't even pick up reception phone when I kept calling . Kept disconnecting calls. Rude. All I wanted was to check in Internet and adaptor and both didn't solve my problem. Adaptors are available on sale only! The Reception TV screen talked about the wonders of their Hospitality School they run, but I thought they should start with their own staff. The F&B / Breakfast Manager ( name beginning with B - Bisnizale ?) was the only one I found really helpful - I casually checked if there were croissants on the buffet and she quickly went to another outlet to get some for me ! Nice of her. The rooms are very large with two double beds and simply yet cleanly appointed. The showers are terrible - please slant them down before you step in - they can either scald or freeze you ! Rest was okay and breakfast good. Singularly in memorable hotel primarily because of the fact it was under construction with a terrible facade/entrance , and the surly reception staff.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Back To Basics A505 Apple And Potato Peeler (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Back to Basics; Review: We canned 250 pounds of apples this fall and had to peel them all. We unscrewed the handle from the great gadget and put a couple of nuts on in place of it. Using a nut driver attachment on our power screwdriver, we could peel, slice and core an apple in about 2 seconds! It is a durable and quality product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Commercial Garment Rack (Z Rack) - Rolling Clothes Rack, Z Rack With KD Construction With Durable Square; Brand: Econoco; Review: This rack costs more than the consumer models, but is well worth the investment. Seriously heavy duty and easily moved around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pure Fiber 3-Piece Viscose from Bamboo Bath Towel Set, Au Natural; Brand: Pure Fiber; Review: We ended up returning these towels. They are very soft and feel good on your skin but they were just too thin for our liking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abbyson Frankfurt Dark Brown Bicast Leather Double Flip-top Storage Ottoman; Brand: Abbyson; Review: We really wanted a big ottoman that had storage space inside. This is the nicest one, at a reasonable price, that we found. It scores well on both quality and function and fills the space in front of our large sectional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PRINCE HANGER | Double Adjustable Laundry Shelf | Clothing Rack; Brand: PRINCE HANGER; Review: We desperately needed some storage space over our washer. I liked the fact that this had an adjustable with and the shelves had an adjustable height. I sent the bottom shelf high enough so that the lid to the washer would not hit it. We have our laundry supplies stored on it and the design of the shelves allows us to hang hangers as well. This is a very nice product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Paris Printed Egyptian Cotton Sateen Duvet Set - King, Eggshell; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: This duvet is significantly smaller than the comforter I planned to put inside of it-- so I am returning it. Like the other reviews say, the quality is nice. I am knocking off a star because it just seems too small for a king size bed, particularly the tall, modern mattresses. Measure before you order!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twin Draft Guard Energy Saving Under Door Draft Stopper, Single, Brown; Brand: Twin Draft Guard; Review: My door hangs a bit crooked, so on cold nights I put this on the latch side of the door, on the lower half. It really makes a difference!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freegrace Premium Hanging Jewelry Organizer Revolving Hanger - Secure Zipper Closure - 50 Pockets/Two-Side Pockets - Foldable Storage; Brand: Freegrace; Review: I ordered a cheaper one without the zippers but quickly realized I was going to wind up with a mess of jewelry. Spend the extra money and get this one. The quality is very good, as is the function. I am using it as my primary jewelry organizer in my RV and it is working great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caframo Limited 9206CABBX True North Heater; Brand: Caframo Limited; Review: We are full-timing it in our RV and wanted a small space heater to minimize the use of propane while sleeping in locations with electrical hook ups. We started by putting the space heater in the bedroom and found that, even at the lowest setting, the room got a little too warm. So, we placed it in the living area of our 36 foot fifth wheel, set it on a medium setting, and found that it keeps the RV at a good temperature for sleeping. During the day, we turn it up to about 3/4 and it keeps the RV nicely warm. The only downside is that it draws a fair bit of power so we have to turn it off in order to run the microwave, coffee pot, or other high energy appliances. Overall, this is an outstanding product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Takeya Patented and Airtight Pitcher Made in the USA, 2 Quart, Black; Brand: Takeya; Review: Excellent quality and we had the optional tea infuser to brew loose leaf tea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Takeya Tea Infuser Size: 2 Qt; Brand: Takeya; Review: We bought this infuser to go with the Takeya pitcher and both are awesome. The price is a little steep, but the quality is excellent. We use the pitcher as our primary water dispenser in our RV and, at home, use the infuser to brew loose leaf tea. Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor Bedskirt Storage Organizer Clear; Brand: Whitmor; Review: We are full-timing it in our RV and don't have good storage for shoes in the closet. So, we purchased this to install around the base of our RVsized queen bed. The bed is set into a slide out, so the head of the bed and about 18 inches on each side are inaccessible. Thus, we could not install this as called for by the manufacturer. Instead, we took each half and wrapped it from the middle of the foot of the bed and around each side up to the point where the bad meets the slide out. With some creative folding and duct tape, it fit perfectly. We also decided to put our bed skirt back on over the top of the storage pockets so they cant be seen. This makes access to the pockets a little more of a pain, but it looks much better. Our RV bed lifts up and has storage underneath it. These pockets make it a little more difficult to lift the bed and access the storage. However, when two of us do it together it is not too difficult. The storage pockets are nice and big so they can hold just about any size shoe or even a couple of pairs of flip-flops in each. Overall, this is a nice and decent-quality product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Odd Couple II (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1950); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Kinmel; City: Abergele Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: I stayed at this hotel with my wife on Sunday 16th April. Got there just after the check in time of 3pm. Everything was fine up until the point we actually got to the room to find it was not ready and the maids were still cleaning it. They never left until half 3. There was hair still in the bathroom and also 2 items of clothing that did not belong to me or my wife in the wardrobe. The next morning we rang reception as there was no toilet role left in the bathroom. Took around 15 mins for them to actually knock on the door and provide the toilet role. Also during breakfast we ordered a omelette and poached eggs which I thought i would have with my full English however it took over 20 minutes to arrive and by that time as you can imagine i had already finished my breakfast. As somebody has already mentioned in the reviews the floorboards are unbelievably creaky so if you do decide to stay here ask for a first floor room. I made the mistake of not asking as we were only there for the night! The positives are that the location is beautiful and the Spa facilities were amazing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 777 Beach Hostel; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: Booked through booking.com just for the last day as we were flying out in the evening and just needed somewhere to keep our luggage. I received an email from the host through booking.com as we he wanted to know what time I would be there and needed to no Asap otherwise would have to cancel the booking! Bear in mind it says on the site that check-in is anytime after 1pm. So I found this very annoying. Will be complaining to booking.com about this. Also he decided to ring me to find out what time I would be back at the hostel! Considering I have booked for the night this is none of his business. Also when I got back the door was locked but luckily another couple was behind me who had a key. Would not recommend this place at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: King Evelthon Beach Hotel Resort; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: Very nice hotel. We booked for 3 nights on half board. There are a few different restaurants within the hotel. We booked the greek restaurant at reception for 6pm but when we got there we were told there was no reservation. When back to reception to be told that we can only dine in the main buffet restaurant as we were half board and its €20 euros per person extra if we want to dine at the other restaurant. Anyone looking to book this place be aware of this as it does not state this when booking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nettuno Hotel; City: Bardolino Province of Verona Veneto; Review: Arrived on the 11/10/2018. The Staff were friendly and room was kept very clean and tidy. The room was spacious. I gave this hotel 3 stars because the room became hot and stuffy at night making it uncomfortable to sleep. I was told at reception that they switch the air con of during off peak season even though it was an average of 23 degrees that week. This should be made clear during booking so will take this up with hotels.com. The breakfast was not the best. I asked for omelette but was told it was 5 euros per person.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: San Sebastiano Garden Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Arrived on the 17/10/2018. Staff were friendly. The receptionist was very helpful. The room was below average. The bathroom is advertised as having a jetted bathtub but this was not the case. There was no kettle in the room so had to keeo going to reception to boil water for my baby. There is a room rules card which states that you can not consume food or drink in the room to preserve the integrity of the room however there is a mini bar and a snacks bowl so this is obviously very contradictory. There were some members of staff that entered our room after midnight whilst we were sleeping which startled both me and my wife. After the incident my wife struggled to go back to sleep. Also the room had no air con and the breakfast was extremely poor. My wife asked for a croissant and was told it would take a few minutes. After 15 minutes we decided to leave.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Faery Worlds; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elle Casey Page; Review: I now have 6 new authors to read. Each book was different, yet compelling and I can't wait to read the next book in each series. Also looking forward to reading other titles by each of these authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troll Mountain: Episode I - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Matthew Reilly Page; Review: Not quite up to the Matthew Reilly I'm used to reading, but OK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troll Mountain: Episode III - Kindle edition; Brand: Matthew Reilly; Review: Not quite up to the Matthew Reilly I'm used to reading, but OK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troll Mountain: Episode II - Kindle edition; Brand: Matthew Reilly; Review: Not quite up to the Matthew Reilly I'm used to reading, but enjoyable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And The City Swallowed Them (Kindle Single) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mara Hvistendahl Page; Review: Shows the horrors that can happen when traveling outside the country. Makes me feel sorry for the families of the girls involved. Excellent writing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Exclusive: Turkey Bombs US Special Forces in Syria Attack, Apparently by Mistake; Abstract: A contingent of U.S. Special Forces has been caught up in Turkish shelling against U.S.-backed Kurdish positions in northern Syria.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: 'Joker' Posts Strong $55 Million Box Office Weekend While 'Gemini Man' Struggles; Abstract: Warner Bros.' "Joker" cannot be stopped at the box office. In its second weekend, the Village Roadshow/DC tragic drama will post a $55 million total, giving it a 10-day domestic total of $192.7 million. It's a remarkable hold for this R-Rated comic book movie, especially considering its bleak tone. But that hasn't stopped casual moviegoers and hardcore comic book fans alike from embracing Joaquin Phoenix's take on the Joker, as strong word of...; Category: movies
Title: Navy Birthday 2019: History, Quotes to Celebrate 244th Birthday of the Military Branch; Abstract: Did you know the Navy is older than America's independence?; Category: news
Title: The 100 Most Epic Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas; Abstract: A look back at some of the best celeb costumes over the years.; Category: entertainment
Title: Whistleblowers and the Real Deep State; Abstract: Civil servants too often forget they work for the people and seek to impose their own policy agendas.; Category: news
Title: Trump: Let 'Napoleon Bonaparte' rescue Kurds; Abstract: Donald Trump suggested Monday that Syria's formerly US-allied Kurds could look to 19th century French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte for protection after the US president ordered the departure of nearly 1,000 US troops from the country. "Anyone who wants to assist Syria in protecting the Kurds is good with me, whether it is Russia, China, or Napoleon Bonaparte.; Category: news
Title: Las Vegas prepares to welcome Raiders, but is it a bad bet?; Abstract: LAS VEGAS When Sheryl Thornton-Burnham moved to Las Vegas in 1995, she didn't think the Raiders would someday follow. Thornton-Burnham had worked for the Raiders for several years in Los Angeles. She was aware of the NFL's long resistance to basing a team in Las Vegas, a hub for legal sports gambling. Now, however, Thornton-Burnham need only look at the framework of the nearly $2 billion stadium going up near the Strip to be reminded that in...; Category: sports
Title: Russia's submarines are getting harder to find, and the Navy is sending more people to keep an eye on them; Abstract: Russian naval activity around Europe is a growing concern, and the US Navy is reactivating command units to help manage its own forces in the region.; Category: news
Title: Russia patrolling between Turkish and Syrian forces after U.S. troops withdraw; Abstract: Battles in northern Syrian towns Tuesday were part of a scramble for territory amid a Turkish government offensive; Category: news
Title: The mysterious case of NASA's missing $1.1 billion moon lander; Abstract: In the '60s, NASA commissioned Grumman Aircraft to build 15 lunar modules for its Apollo program. 10 of those lunar modules ended up in space, 3 in museums, 1 was scrapped and 1 is missing. After contacting NASA, the Smithsonian and a host of other sources we eventually track down a potential answer.; Category: video
Title: Marines correct 74-year-old Iwo Jima error; Abstract: Historians determined that Cpl. Harold 'Pie' Keller was one of the six men who raised the flag.; Category: news
Title: Instant Pot just released 10 new appliances are they worth it?; Abstract: There's good news for Instant Pot fans: The brand recently came out with 10 new appliances for your kitchen, just in time for the holidays.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Failed operation underlines Mexico chaos; Abstract: A daring operation to capture one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords failed disastrously when armed cartel members launched a deadly counterattack, laying siege to the northern city of Culiacan and taking several security officers hostage.; Category: news
Title: Some worries about nuclear weapons at Turkey base; Abstract: Frayed U.S. relations with Turkey over its incursion in Syria raise a sensitive question rarely discussed in public: Should the United States remove the nuclear bombs it has long stored at a Turkish air base? It's a tricky matter for several reasons, including the fact that by longstanding policy, the U.S. government does not publicly acknowledge locations of nuclear weapons overseas.; Category: news
Title: Passenger dies from Alaska Airlines plane crash; Abstract: A twin-engine Alaska Airlines flight from Anchorage to Unalaska Island overshot the runway and stopped just short of plunging into the waters of the bay.; Category: news
Title: NFL players who should be traded before the deadline; Abstract: The NFL trade deadline is Oct. 29, and if recent seasons are any indication, there could be plenty of wheeling and dealing. These 25 players are top trade candidates as we get closer to the deadline.; Category: sports
Title: 3 US Army soldiers killed during training at Fort Stewart, officials say; Abstract: Three U.S. Army soldiers were killed during training at Fort Stewart in Georgia, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: The best celebrity couple Halloween costumes; Abstract: From Chrissy and John to Kim and Kanye, see the stars with the best coordinated costumes.; Category: entertainment
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Tom Brady explains why he's angry at this point in the football season; Abstract: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn't happy on Monday morning. That much was clear when he logged on for his call with WEEI sports radio. But he wasn't sad, even if he sounded a little down after his team's 37-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. "I'm more angry. I'm just an angry football I'm like an angry during football season. It's always kind of at a boil just below boil. It doesn't take much to push me over the...; Category: sports
Title: What's going on in the flight deck before departure?; Abstract: Sitting in the gate area waiting to board your flight, the big windows of the terminal building often let you peer down through the flight deck windows.; Category: travel
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Nolan Ryan leaves advisory role, won't return as Astros shuffle front office; Abstract: Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan is departing his role as executive advisor to Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, according to Mark Berman of Fox 26.; Category: sports
Title: Woman delivered a speech to NASA wearing sequin dress so girls would see a 'sparkly scientist'; Abstract: A female scientist's tweet about wearing a sparkly dress while giving a speech to students at NASA is giving the Internet all the feels.; Category: lifestyle
Title: North Korea Warns American 'War Exercise' Will Violate Trump's Vow to Kim, Put Nuclear Talks 'On the Verge of Extinction'; Abstract: Pyongyang warned that the planned aerial drill will "throw a wet blanket" on struggling negotiations.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: The Real Reason McDonald's Keeps the Filet-O-Fish on Their Menu; Abstract: It's something of an underdog story.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Nagwon Garden; City: Upper Darby, PA; Review: I just tried this Korean restaurant this past weekend. The food was good, menu included traditional Korean dishes and Korean BBQ. Servings weren't as big as I expected them to be. The restaurant wasn't that busy for a Saturday dinner (maybe 1/3 occupied). Service was good and polite. To barbeque on the table you will need to order at least 2 orders from the BBQ menu. Servers and phone receptionist not very fluent in English. I've gone to better places in the Los Angeles area around Korea town as well as in Orange county.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mediterranean Grill; City: Bryn Mawr, PA; Review: Simple yet alluring. BYOB, Reasonably priced menu, better than average service. I've been a Kebab lover ever since living in Glendale, CA and when I moved to the Philly area, I could not find a decent place to satisfy my Kebab urge until I went to the Mediterranean Grill. Since initially trying the Koobideh, I've been frequenting the place at least once a month. Be sure to get in early for weekend dinner as the place generally gets full and people tend to stay longer in the simple and casual atmosphere. If ever you go to Glendale, CA though, try out Raffi's Grill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chiangmai; City: Conshohocken, PA; Review: Reading through the reviews for Chiangmai got my appetite for Thai food was whetted and I had to try it out. I've been to a number of Thai restaurants to satisfy my love for curry and passion for spicy food. Chiangmai did not dissappoint. The restaurant as expected of Thai restaurants is decorated with Thai ornaments and paintings. It is a small quaint place that is no frills. The service (i went at about 1230) was excellent although there were only 5 tables at that time. Ice Water was refilled each time your glass was half full. The food came out fairly quick and our server was very polite and attentive. The food was nothing short but GREAT! We started of with the Tom Yum soup. The order was in a regular bowl, nothing overwhelming, just enough to get things going. The soup was pretty good, just what is expected when ordering tom yum. Next came an appetizer of crispy rolls. Perfectly cooked rolls containing pork, glass noodles and veggies. I especially liked it because it was not greasy at all. We then moved to the Entrees. I ordered the red curry which was not supposed to be the hottest curry on the menu, but I requested them to crank up the heat and that they did. The flavor of the chillies and coconut milk combined with the Thai Ginger and veggies was nothing short of prefect. (This was sooooo delicious and made my trip!) We also ordered the Drunken Noodles. This was a very good dish as well, I think the curry overshadowed this dish but then again, I may be biased towards Curry. I strongly recommend this restaurant for those who love Thai food. I can't wait to go back to try out the Green curry next. Happy eating!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sang Kee Asian Bistro; City: Wynnewood, PA; Review: Not ready to take a hike to Chinatown? Not to worry, Sang Kee covers your Chinese food cravings in the Ardmore area. This restaurant offers the Chinese food favorites in a more upscale and modern theme compared to your normal Chinatown favorite restaurants. Their Peking duck is out of this world. The soups are served in huge bowls which guarantee's to fill you up. So far, everything I've tried has been delicious. Service is great and Parking is not difficult and free. It tends to get a bit crowded, so it would be good to call in for reservations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taqueria Los Primos; City: Wilmington, DE; Review: Forget about the ambience. If you are looking for authentic mexican tacos, menudo and quesadillas, this is the place to go. If your one who is not too picky about restaurant appearances this is the place to go in the Wilmington, DE area. They have a nice selection of soft tacos from bistek, lengua, al pastor, tripa and my favorite... chorizo! Those of you who are like Tex-Mex stuff may want to go to a chain resto, this is the real thing. The people who run the place do not speak English that well. Nevertheless, when you see that there are a lot of hispanics frequenting the joint, you know the food must be authentic and good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Matt Helm - The Silencers; Author: Visit Amazon's Donald Hamilton Page; Review: This is Donald Hamilton writing a good old spy story, I have read his first story and it is interesting that his writing gets better with further stories. Some will not like how he writes but i do appreciate on how he does his story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matt Helm - The Shadowers; Author: Visit Amazon's Donald Hamilton Page; Review: He writes with the sense that you will be involved in the story. Well written and it keeps you in the story at all times; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen; Author: Bob Greene; Review: Good story. Liked the way he told how everyone did their part. Would like more in depth with individuals. Will retread again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mike Hammer: King of the Weeds; Author: Mickey Spillane; Review: I have rated this a 4. I have read Mickey Spillane's books for the last 40 years and it is close to how he has written in the past. A lot of the book is hidden in prose that not need to be there. Good plot with his last book as it carried onto this book. Good reading and easy to want to keep reading until the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star smashers of the Galaxy Rangers; Author: Visit Amazon's Harry Harrison Page; Review: Never a dull minute. It made you wonder what would be coming next. Didn't really like the ending but we all can't be writers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Starship; Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: Well written. Good story line. Only a couple of things I would like. Will read more stories from this author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Collins Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur Conan Doyle Page; Review: I have enjoyed the stories of this author for over 40 years and do not find that they bore me in any way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Sherlock Holmes (Volume One); Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Review: I have enjoyed the stories of this author for over 40 years and do not find that they bore me in any way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Inferno; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Niven Page; Review: This is the exact release I read way back when I was ten that first started my life long love affair with Niven's imagination. I picked this up before the recent re-print which is fine with me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daemon World (Warhammer 40,000 Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Counter Page; Review: Counter weaves a tail that grabs you and keeps you turning pages. The ride is well worth the price of admission!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gunheads; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Parker Page; Review: Great change of pace from the standard Imperial guard slogging through the universe on foot story line. So well written you could almost smell the Cordite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grey Knights: The Omnibus (Warhammer 40,000); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Counter Page; Review: I'm a big Fan of the Grey Knights and this Omnibus will have you reading way past your bedtime. Just watch out for carpal tunnel this thing isn't light!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ultramarines Omnibus; Author: Visit Amazon's Graham McNeill Page; Review: Any fan of war fiction would be delighted to sink their teeth into this tomb of Ultramarine stories. Uriel Ventris albeit a space marine is someone you can identify with and root for. Storm of Iron has a hard time living up to the expectations set in the other books but still worth the eye time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Eisenstein (Horus Heresy); Author: Visit Amazon's James Swallow Page; Review: I had very high hopes for "The Flight of the Eisenstein" and for me it tied up some loose threads left by the first three books nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Guard Omnibus: Volume 1 (Warhammer 40,000); Author: Steve Lyons; Review: Wanted a break from space marines for a little more "human" story. This Omnibus doesn't disappoint!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen Angels (Horus Heresy); Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Lee Page; Review: If you love space marines and in particular the Dark Angels then you will love how this book answers some and raises more questions about their Past. In the interest of full disclosure I'm not a huge fan of the Lion so I found his actions to be par for the primarchs course. They all needed a good mother figure and a dad to slap them across the face and say don't be a little b**ch!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire and Honour (Warhammer 40,000); Author: Visit Amazon's Graham McNeill Page; Review: Quickie Fun to read and the guards are believable if not a bit route. I hope they keep making these! Other Thoughts This isn't the deepest story Graham Mcneill has ever written but it will do for a comic it isn't like he has hundreds of pages for back story but Tony Parker did a great job on bringing the characters to life... makes me realize how much talent I don't have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: TP-Link Wireless N300 PCI Adapter, 2.4GHz 300Mbps -(TL-WN851ND); Brand: TP-LINK; Review: This purchase was for my husband's computer, which is downstairs. The router is upstairs on my computer. He was always bitching about getting on the internet because of a poor connection. This does the job nicely and no more fussing. We had a computer guy come over and install it because neither of us is good at that kind of thing. We didn't want to cause another problem. It only took him minutes to have us back up and running. I'm very pleased with this and so is my husband who has no trouble getting reception down the stairs and through several walls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowes 52309 Crystals Presentation Covers with Round Corners, 8mil, 11 1/4 x 8 3/4, Clear (Pack of 25); Brand: Fellowes; Review: This product is just what I was looking for to bind a family book. I have the Fellowes binding machine and this worked out perfect. The product is as advertised and made it the perfect thing for this book because the color cover I designed on my printer shows through. This clear plastic is easy to work with and the pack is big enough that I have some left over for other projects. It also arrived at my door faster than I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denon DA-10 Portable USB DAC / Portable Headphone Amp; Brand: Denon; Review: This DA-10 is a small brushed aluminum portable amplifier. Its nicely packaged in a large protected box, so the size surprised me. Inside, the box is molded for each item. I was very impressed. The box contains the Denon DA-10 Portable USB DAC, a nice leather-like case for holding the unit and your iphone, a micro USB cable, a Lightning USB cable, a 30-pin USB cable, a stereo mini-plug cable, as well as a CD with the drivers and owners manual and a quick start guide, warranty and instructions. The guide comes in eleven languages. There is a rechargeable battery that comes with the device that youll have to charge first. You can use the cables provided with the Denon DA-10 for charging with your laptop, or you can connect a USB charger to the device and charge from a wall plug. Different color lights alert you to when the unit needs charging. Totally charged is a solid green. It takes about six and a half hours to charge the unit using your computer. That time is cut in half if you use a wall plug. Note: You will have to install the CD to your computer first, so the unit will recognize the new device. You will need drivers from the Denon website if you have a Windows operating system. You don't need the drivers on a Mac. After charging you're ready to plug in your ipod, iphone or ipad and listen to music. When used with a laptop or desktop, the DA-10 acts as an external DAC sending audio to any speaker as well as the headphones. This little device also has a fixed/variable output switch, which means you can run the output of the Denon DA-10 directly into your home stereo system. This is great for anyone who loves listening to music. It amplifies the sound and is so versatile. It even has a gain switch so it will work with different impedance headphones, so the sound quality is always great. I think theyve thought of everything. So whether you're on-the-go, or sitting at home, you can use this portable device to amplify your music giving you great sound anywhere you are. Expected playback time on a charged battery is between eight and twenty-four hours depending on how you're listening, whether its through USB or just using the analogue input. This is a great little device; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SABRE Personal Self-Defense Safety Alarm on Key Ring with LOUD Dual Alarm Siren Heard up to 500 ft/150 meters; Brand: Sabre; Review: This works great as a light to see by in the dark. Thanks goodness I haven't had to use the alarm portion, but we do live in troubled times and I can see how it would come in handy especially if there were other people around to come to your rescue. One can hope that the noise would scare the attacker away if no other people were around. I can see the alarm being good to have if you worked nights and had to go out to your car alone in the dark, although my sister could have benefitted from this a few years ago when she was assaulted at a shopping mall in broad daylight. I walk alone for exercise but I live in a fairly safe neighborhood, however, Ill be moving and you never know what area of town youll end up in. Anyway, Im glad to have this alarm in case I need it because pepper spray isn't allowed in lots of places. This device is the next best thing and is easy to slip into your pocket, or clip onto your purse or backpack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linksys RE4000W N600 PRO Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE4000W); Brand: Linksys; Review: This product sounds good and as if it will solve my problem with routing my signal downstairs for Wi-Fi, however, it wouldnt work with my router. I had a bit of trouble with this thing, but I finally got the page up so I could connect it to my network, but my network wasn't on the list of available networks (I could see my neighbors, but not mine.) So I moved the range extender closer to my router and tried again. My network still wasn't on the list, so I ended up calling a tech at Linksys. He worked with me for about thirty minutes and had me trying all sorts of things to get this extender connected to my network. I could never get up and running. He told me my router is too old to work with this new device. So I have to buy a new router. This is a definite consideration if you have an old router. Mine is about ten years old. I have one now but don't have it hooked up yet, however, its time for me to review this product so I have to submit a review that Ill update later. I still am optimistic this extender will solve my Wi-Fi issues. As soon as I tackle this new router project, Ill update this and let you know how everything turned out. Im giving it three stars for now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Philips BT50B/37 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker; Brand: Philips; Review: First, I didn't get the speaker in the photograph. The one I received looked more like the Flex BT2000B/37. It folds up and is about the size of a donut. It comes with a cord for taking with you. Also included is a cord that goes from the speaker to a USB port for charging. Charging was an issue as it blew out the USB hub on my laptop when I plugged it in. I finally got everything working again. After this, I wasn't going to try it in a different port on my computer so I bought a wall USB charger. There are few instructions with this speaker, but what is there comes in several languages. Now my issue is figuring out how to use it. I need to buy another cord so that I can use the audio jack on my laptop, make the music louder, and sound better. Thats my intent anyway and I haven't gotten that cord yet. This time of year, we have triple digits in the desert where I live so Im unable to take this out walking or hiking. Its time to review this product so Ill have to update this later after Ive been able to use it more. I think it will work fine. Its lightweight and easy to carry around. Is also expandable which is supposed to make the bass better. And it charges quickly in about two hours. All those are pluses in my book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belkin USB-IF Certified USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter; Brand: Belkin; Review: What a remarkable idea. Im always short of USB ports because I use an external wireless mouse so that automatically takes up one port. This device sure does come in handy. Its so compact that its easy to carry around in my laptop case and go with me everywhere I go. Now I have enough ports for everything (external hard drive, thumb drive, wacom tablet, etc.). This also has an Ethernet connection but you have to supply your own Ethernet cable. I can see where this would come in handy if you don't have wifi, but I haven't used that feature yet. However, Im glad its there as I may need it one day. This device is compatible with Windows computers running 7 or later and also compatible with MAC, although Ive never had one of those. This is so small, portable and clever. I don't see how you can go wrong with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Clawson's Pub & Deli; City: Nashville, TN; Review: This is easily the best place to get a sandwich in Nashville. Have had three different sandwiches in three weeks and all were absolutely amazing. They use a variety of different ingredients and create combinations that just work together. The beer selection is great as well as there are some beers that are off the beaten path. This should be a staple lunch location for anyone in Nashville.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silly Goose; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Ate at The Silly Goose the other week and was beyond impressed with every aspect of the visit. Silly Goose had great vibes throughout the entire experience. I had the Lyle's surprise which turned into one of the better sandwiches that I have had. The focaccia bread was amazing along with side of salad and couscous. This is a must go to in Nashville.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silo; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Living in the same building as Silo I finally made it down there the other night and it was worth it. We started with the deviled egg and bone marrow which both were very good to begin with. For the entrée I chose the beef short rib dish which the crème fraîche mashed potatoes, sautéed heirloom carrot and kale, jus absolutely stole the show! Very lucky to have this restaurant in my building because everything was very impressive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Ten Jack; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Recently visited Two Ten Jack for dinner and it was a great experience. One of the coolest conceptualized restaurants in Nashville in my opinion. The cocktails on tap were absolutely amazing-I would return just on them alone. I highly recommend getting a variety of yakitori and then a bowl of the ramen to split because you won't be disappointed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Urban Grub; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Came here for my birthday dinner and was highly impressed with the food. The wine selection was good and priced affordably. I ordered the special which was a tile fish dish which was absolutely delicious. I was some what disappointed on the portion size of the plate but that was made up in overall quality of the fish and flavors that was provided by the dish. Highly recommend going to this place but make sure to get a reservation because it is always packed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acme Feed & Seed; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Had dinner here last night and was surprisingly impressed with the food. Typically ACME is a nightlife spot for me but was out on Broadway and ventured there for dinner. True to form it was packed and had a live band playing. The way ordering is set up is a bit different but the food came out very quickly. The ahi tuna sandwich was very good and very well cooked. The sweet potato fries were decent enough that it wasn't a negative at all. This is one of the better if not best elevated bar food options on Broadway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wasabi; City: Nashville, TN; Review: This is a pretty standard sushi buffet in my opinion. They are feeding the masses that come in for lunch so don't expect precision crafted rolls. The nigiri they have out is always red snapper or salmon and tastes decent enough. I do have to give props thought the spring rolls they have are quite addicting for some reason. No negatives with Wild Wasabi just expect quantity over quality here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB Hard Drive; Brand: Seagate; Review: As other's have said, this drive will fail in about ~4 years of use. It was good while it lasted, did what it was supposed to do and worked pretty flawlessly while it did work in the years owning it. I did not buy this HardDrive from Amazon, but rather this particular hard drive model came with my Alienware computer. But after 4 years it started to hang while accessing data. Ran Windows ChkDsk and found that it started to get "bad sectors", which are usual signs of a failing HardDrive. I guess you can't go wrong with the price for a HardDrive to last about ~4 years or maybe I just got an unlucky one and others have lasted longer. As with any HardDrive that you decide to purchase, be sure to ALWAYS back up your data!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate 360mm Aluminum Radiator Triple Curve Fans AIO Enthusiast Liquid Cooling System CPU Cooler CL-W007-PL12BL-A; Brand: Thermaltake; Review: First off, I would like to address the instructions that some people have complained about. This is my very first computer build, and although the instructions could have been a little bit more clearer, it was enough to guide me to put everything together. If you have just a little bit of some common sense and patience it's not as bad as people make it out to be... with that being said. This water cooler is awesome! I have it cooling an i7-7700k OCed to 4.8ghz and temps never go beyond 65c and usually sit at 32c idle. I highly recommend this cooler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E1T0B/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: HOLY $#!@ its fast. This is my very first SSD. I don't think i can ever go back to a regular mechanical drive again... everything loads up instantly. Definitely worth the $$$$; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermaltake Riing 12 RGB LED 120mm High Static Pressure Adjustable Color Case Radiator Fan with Anti-Vibration Mounting System Cooling; Brand: Thermaltake; Review: -1 Star because as some reviewers have stated, when the computer is turned off or goes to sleep, and you turn your computer on, the controller DOES NOT turn on the colors or remember the color.... the fans come on though. It's a little inconvenient to have to open the case and push the button to turn on the lights. It's not too much of a big deal, because I put my controller next to my case window, so I just open up the window really quick and push the button. The Fans do work perfectly and virtually NO NOISE whatsoever and I have them spinning at 100% at all times. On a side note though, I also purchased the Thermaltake Water 3.0 Triple Riing RGB 360 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with 3 x 120mm Powerful High Static Pressure Fan and the lights come on with no problem when the computer is turned on from sleep or being turned off...so I'm not really sure what the deal is...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony KDL40W650D 40-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV (2016 Model); Brand: Sony; Review: -1 Star for not being a good computer gaming TV. I was looking to get a screen that was a little smaller than my 48'' I was using as my computer monitor. But when I hooked up this Sony 40-Inch the screen was really REALLY snowy and yes I adjusted the MPEG Noise reduction and it made the screen a little too blurry for my taste. I also tried all other settings, changing the HDMI slot, but the more settings I used to reduce the snowy effect, the more blurry the picture got. So I ended up switching back to my 48'' Emerson. I ended up putting it in my daughters room and as a regular TV the screen looks great. Played some movies on Netflix and it had a great picture. I recommend this a regular TV if your going to watch Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, cable and/or satellite all had a great picture and very bright colors. But if you plan on hooking this up to your computer for gaming I DO NOT RECOMMEND.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5X, RGB LED, 10CM FAN, 10 Power Phases, Double; Brand: EVGA; Review: It plays everything on 1080p like a champ. Some big games I have, Battlefield 1, GTA V, DOOM 2016 and Total War: Atilla just to name a few. They all play well over 60fps with everything on ULTRA and setting all Anti-Aliasing to the max. I play all my games with V-Sync enabled and it has NEVER dipped below the 60fps threshold, so im sure if I had v-sync off, it would have been over 60fps. ON A SIDE NOTE: I did try to play some of the games on a 4k TV and it did occasionally dip below 60fps, but NEVER below 40fps and that's with everything on ULTRA and AA set to the highest. If you're gaming @ 1080p I highly recommend this card it's perfect. If you plan on gaming at 4k, maybe look to the new 1080ti or Titan X.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Mr. Coffee CGX20-NP 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, White; Brand: Mr. Coffee; Review: We had our first one for a couple months and it quit. Returned it to the store and got a replacement, same model, and it also quit after a few weeks. The clerk told us that they had gone through two of this model in their break room within three months. I suggested they quit selling it. Our first Mr. Coffee lasted for years. It must have been made in America. We've bought the basic model with only an on-off switch. It seems to work fine so far.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Battery Pack for Electrolux Ergorapido, 2-in-1 Stick and Handheld Vacuum EL1019A; Brand: Electrolux; Review: We thought our Electrolux was dying. This battery replacement made it good as new. Easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Universal Stretch Seat Covers - 4 Pack Fabric Cushion Slipcovers and Protectors for all Chair Types - Burgundy; Brand: EZ Cover; Review: They fit perfectly. Look nice. Better than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Water Stone Humidifiers, Set of 2; Brand: Apollo Exports; Review: Over the last 30 years we've had three humidifiers: one on the furnace which was hard to control, one that steamed the water and one that wicked it. For the past year I've had one of these little gems on my bedside table and it does the job better than any of those big fancy ones. I love it. I know when it's out of water because I wake up with my mouth and nose all dried up in the middle of the night. I was a skeptic when my wife bought it but now I'm a believer. If you have dry heat, don't go to bed without one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polder 526-05 Cook’s 60-Minute Timer with Magnet Back and 36-Inch Lanyard, Chrome; Brand: Polder; Review: Not too loud.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunbeam Heated Mattress Pad | Quilted Polyester, 10 Heat Settings, Twin; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: As advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GOTHAM STEEL 9.5 inches Non-stick Titanium Frying Pan by Daniel Green; Brand: GOTHAM STEEL; Review: We were careful not to heat it too hot, but in spite of that stuff started sticking after three uses. The metal is too thin for even heating.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Polder 526-05 Cook’s 60-Minute Timer with Magnet Back and 36-Inch Lanyard, Chrome; Brand: Polder; Review: This is a great addition to any kitchen. Run off and play. It's okay. This timer around your neck will tell you when you need to get off the internet and tend to business.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vdomus Non-Slip Microfiber Shag Bathroom Mat (20x32 Inch, Blue); Brand: ; Review: Nice quality and color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robo Twist Ja 1014 – The Hands Free Easy Seen on TV Opener – Works on All Jars,; Brand: Robo Twist; Review: Jaws cracked after a few uses past the time limit to return it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Deadline; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: Love Sandra Brown! This book was wonderful. Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carnal Innocence; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: It was a good book. Kind of slow at first, took me a couple weeks to finish it. I liked the ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say You're Sorry (Morgan Dane); Author: Visit Amazon's Melinda Leigh Page; Review: Loved it! Read it in one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shark (Forgotten Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Burton Page; Review: First time reading this author. I will definitely be reading more. Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angels Fall; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: One of my favorite books by Nora Roberts. Kept me hooked the whole time. I never wanted it to end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Carffany Wide Cuff Bracelet Bangle in High Polished Stainless Steel Freedom Classic Jewelry; Brand: Carffany; Review: They're very nice and smooth and shiny, but too small to fit over my hand. I guess that I have bigger hands. I have all sorts of other bangles that is a size 8 wrist, so I thought the 8.5 would be a great fit. I won't return them because I know plenty of people I could give them to. Definitely for small hands/wrists.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: dexflex Comfort Women's Caroline String Tie Flat; Brand: dexflex Comfort; Review: I didn't realize that I have the blue versions of these from Payless... they fit great and look good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DJT Womens Oblique Zipper Slim Fit Hoodie Jacket; Brand: ; Review: Super cute but I got the largest and its too small... so sad; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Place Boys' Pull-on Cargo Shorts; Brand: ; Review: Just a little too large for my son. I guess Childrens place does run big.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: INTO THE AM Galaxy Face Mask Bandanas for Dust, Outdoors, Festivals, Sports; Brand: ; Review: My son wears this all of the time. He loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sabrent SBT-USC1M USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter (Prolific PL2303); Brand: Sabrent; Review: I needed to add a serial port to a laptop, running Linux, which only had USB ports. Ubuntu recognised it immediately and I was able to connect with my serial devices with no further configuration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech HD Webcam C525, Portable HD 720p Video Calling with Autofocus; Brand: Logitech; Review: I bought this to use with my Raspberry Pi computer and it works great. Very good image quality. For those using with linux, it worked right out of the box with no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kodak EasyShare Sport C123 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera (Blue); Brand: Kodak; Review: Great for kids; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin AC Powered Ultra-Slim Series 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub (F4U040v); Brand: Belkin; Review: Not a piece of junk like many powered USB hubs. Works great with Raspberry Pi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M-241: Holux M-241 Bluetooth Data Logger GPS (Runs on AA Battery, MTK Chipset, 130,000 Waypoints); Brand: Holux; Review: Good product. Funky software.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 2GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card- SDSDB-002G-B35 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works with Raspberry Pi (Model B tested); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 8GB USB 2.0 DTSE9H/8GBZ; Brand: Kingston; Review: Much smaller (physical size) than expected but works great and feels strong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters HDMI to VGA Adapter (HDMI to VGA Converter) in White; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Works great with Raspberry Pi (only tested with Model B); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adafruit Industries Pi T-Cobbler Breakout Kit for Raspberry Pi with GPIO Cable - Assembled!; Brand: Adafruit Industries; Review: As advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard Case for Kodak EasyShare and PIXPRO Digital Cameras C913 C813 C763 C743 C713 C613 FZ43 FZ53 and more; Brand: HDE; Review: Cheap build but good enough; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clip Style Headphone Black Lightweight and Comfortable Ear; Brand: JVC; Review: I love these. They sound good. Stay in my ears well. And because of the price, I don't feel bad when I loose a pair or they wear out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinivo BTD-400 Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy USB Adapter - For Windows 10/8.1/8 / Windows 7 / Vista, Raspberry; Brand: Kinivo; Review: Worked right out of the box with Windows 8.1. I've purchased a second because the first worked so well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ausdom M04S-B Bluetooth Headphones for All Smartphones, Tablets, PC, Mac and Laptops - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: AUSDOM; Review: The sound quality is good. The microphone picks up everything around me but that's to be expected with an omnidirectional microphone. There seems to be some static issues with GoTo Meeting but not on my phone or recording with the built-in audio recording application in Windows 8.1.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Epson LabelWorks Standard Tape Cartridge (Black on White) (~1/2 Inch, ~30 Feet) (LC-4WBN9); Brand: Epson; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asiawill RDM6300 125Khz EM4100 RFID Reader Module UART Output Access Control System for Arduino; Brand: Asiawill; Review: Works perfectly. The wire from the antenna loop is VERY delicate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung EVO 64GB 48/MB/s Micro SDXC Memory Card with Adapter up to (MB-MP64DA/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Worked great in my Samsung tablet; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Canon NB-11L, NB-11LH and Canon PowerShot A2300 IS, A2400 IS, A2500,; Brand: Wasabi Power; Review: No more battery anxiety. They came fully charged and work great in my Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Adapter Power Supply Charger+Cord for HP/Compaq Business nc6320 nc6400 nx6310 nx6315 nx6320 nx6325 nx7300 nx7400; Brand: Unknown; Review: We were going through these like Tic Tacs. Got a new laptop and we're going through the power supplies less frequently. They heat up and die after a period of time. They're cheap.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JOBY GPod Mini Magnetic - Compact Tripod With Magnetic Feet For Point & Shoot and 360 Cameras; Brand: Joby; Review: It's very small so don't expect it to support too much camera. It's perfect for my PowerShot. The magnets are cute but the slightest bump and it dropped.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elegoo EL-CP-004 120pcs Multicolored Dupont Wire 40pin Male to Female, 40pin Male to; Brand: ELEGOO; Review: Well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pwr+ Power Adapter 65W 45W Charger for Asus; Brand: PWR+; Review: A great replacement option.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics AC Powered Computer Speakers; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Nice, compact speakers with good sound. A little hum but that's almost to be expected with all the electronics around most people's desks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker with Loud Stereo Sound, Rich Bass, 24-Hour Playtime, 66 ft Bluetooth Range, Built-in; Brand: Anker; Review: Great sound for the size. We love Anker products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegoo EL-CB-001 UNO R3 Board ATmega328P ATMEGA16U2 with USB Cable for Arduino; Brand: ELEGOO; Review: Had no compatibility issues. Work exactly the same as my genuine Arduino Uno R3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALED LIGHT® 12 Volt 2 Amp LED Strip Light Power Adapter, AC to DC, 2.1mm X 5.5mm; Brand: ALED LIGHT; Review: So far, solid. Didn't burn down the workshop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Makerfire 10pcs Arduino NRF24L01+ 2.4GHz Wireless RF Transceiver Module New; Brand: Makerfire; Review: The module work well. Of the ten one was not very reliable. For the price I'm not bothering to send it back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DSD TECH HC-05 Bluetooth Serial Pass-through Module Wireless Serial Communication with Button for Arduino; Brand: DSD TECH; Review: Works like a charm. I interfaced it with a ATTiny85 to create an "On Air" light to let people know I'm in an online meeting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absonic LK Label Tape Cartridge LC-3WBN9/LK-3WBN Compatible for Epson Labelworks LW-300 LW-400 LW-500 LW-600 LW-900 Label Maker (3/8" x; Brand: Absonic; Review: The white has sort of pearl sheen which is okay but I'd rather have a gloss white.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Makerfocus 4pcs ESP8266 Esp-01 Serial Wireless Wifi Transceiver Module Compatible with Arduino; Brand: Makerfire; Review: They work great. I had not issues powering them and none were DOA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GUESS Women's Stainless Steel Petite Vintage Inspired Watch; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful I bought this watch about a year ago and pretty much where it everyday. The quality is great the color is so pretty even after a year it looks brand new! I have hade so many compliments as well. Beautiful watch, love it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GUESS Factory Women's Gold-Tone Double Chevron Necklace; Brand: ; Review: I love this necklace it's soooo cute and you can wear it as a dress down day or a dress up day, looks beautiful either way and lays just right on the neck.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simlu Skater Skirt for Women Short Stretch Flared Skirts Elastic Waistband Made in USA; Brand: Simlu; Review: Very cute! But a little on the short side and I'm only 5 ft 3 and in just a few inches past my bottom but if I put it together with navy tights ans a red sweater and it looked cute. Taller girls might want to be careful buying this; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 6 Pack Legging Women's Fashion Seamless Fleece Lined Leggings Assorted Colors Pant; Brand: Hot Spot; Review: These are super cute comfortable and just found out I was pregnant so I know they will grow with me. There a little on the thin side , but just wear a long sweater or shirt with them. Can't go wrong with that price for 6 pair of soft comfortable leggings it's usually 20$ a pair!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Baby Girls' Pram (More Styles Available); Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: Very cute! Comfy and seems to be pretty warm quality material only problem is I don't think it's gonna fit my little one looks more like it would fit a 10 month old and I ordered 3-6 months old. I guess it just depend on size of your baby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: This Is Your Body On CBD; Abstract: If it seems like everyone's selling CBD (short for cannabidiol, a chemical compound from the cannabis plant), that's because they probably are. But most of these sources are unregulated.; Category: health
Title: If You Ordered Less, Should You Still Split the Bill Evenly?; Abstract: Figuring out the bill after dinner can be a sticky situation. Someone suggested splitting the check, but you only got one thing. Here's what to do to avoid any awkwardness.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 18th-century shipwreck discovered after 40-year search; Abstract: The Dutch merchant ship eluded searchers for decades, after sinking 'under dubious circumstances.'; Category: video
Title: 33 Most Common Reasons Why Relationships Fail; Abstract: We've gathered some expert tips and scientific tidbits to explain reasons why relationships fall apart, and what you can do to fix it.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Megyn Kelly Is Back to Work! Details on Her New Job; Abstract: The journalist returned to work less than a year after leaving NBC.; Category: tv
Title: What Is a Sleep Divorce and Should You Get One?; Abstract: It might actually *help* your relationship.; Category: health | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Edge of Oblivion (A Night Prowler Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's J. T. Geissinger Page; Review: Great book can't wait for the next one n series! I am very impressed by the writer and love that I get the suggestions through amazon about like authors and writing styles. Best thing ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lover At Last: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: I absolutely love this book. So glad that Quinn and Blay finally come together. I really enjoy the way Ward writes her books. There is always something going on th a t is really important for the main focus but the sideline stories let you know there will be more to come. JR Ward is my favorite author and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great love story and all the relations that come with it:) Give 5 stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Lycan: Number 24 in series ('Dark' Carpathian); Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Feehan Page; Review: Love the series and how they are written. One of my favorite authors can't wait for the next one to come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunter's Heart: An Alpha Pack Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's J.D. Tyler Page; Review: Dark and sensual. Love the characters and the purpose they serve. The love. Stories are really great makes me want a shifter for myself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Wolf (Carpathian Novel, A); Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Feehan Page; Review: Finally Demetri and Skyler get together. Amazing how young love can trump all other cards out there. I really enjoyed the book, of course well written and can not wait till the next one comes out. This is my second favorite series. JR Ward is my first love with The BlackDagger BrotherHood, but this series is right up there!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: Love this series! JR Ward is favorite author. This book is not so much about matings , but there is several ways she can go , but about life. The decisions Wrath has to make for his beloved n his way of life is priceless. Must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis Rising (Warriors of Poseidon, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alyssa Day Page; Review: Love this series. I am now I book 3 cannot seem to put them down. If u like the love stories with twists not too much on sex scenes then this is it for u.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis Redeemed (Warriors of Poseidon, Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Alyssa Day Page; Review: This series is very exciting. I love all the warriors and their journeys. One of the best series I have read in a long time. This is a must.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart of Atlantis (Warriors of Poseidon); Author: Visit Amazon's Alyssa Day Page; Review: Alaric and Quinn's story is so romantic. This entire series is a wonderful read. All of the warriors are strong and stunning. I will definetly re-read this again. For strong men dealing with strong women this is a sexy series and must read. Hopefully the author will put another series out that deals with Poisiden and the children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Immortal (Fallen Angels); Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: JR Ward is my favorite author. I loved how everything came together in this book. All the angels are wonderful characters and definetly would re-read series from the beginning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Immortals of New Orleans; Author: Visit Amazon's Kym Grosso Page; Review: Loved these guys! All of their stories are great and I love how all characters know each other and work together. The next 2 books are awesome as well and cannot wait to read Jax's story. Overall very well written, the sex scenes are great and the love stories between the characters are incredible. These are a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood); Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: There are so many emotions going on with the characters I could hardly put this down. Trez I was so happy for him and cried for him. IAm so glad he ended up with his girl and have no idea what's going on with Rhage but I hope JR Ward goes deeper into his character again. I love this whole series, I have read like 5 times. JR Ward is an outstanding author and I am so glad the brotherhood is thriving, can't wait till the next one comes out. Best series ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Ghost ('Dark' Carpathian); Author: ; Review: Loved this Book! One of my favorite authors I was just surprised how she left it. Will lead into the next book great. The Carpathian are wonderful and I hope she goes more into the men in the monastery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sinful Magic: A Wing Slayer Novel (Wing Slayer Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Lyon Page; Review: Love the backstory of the dragon and his witch. How many lifetimes he had to wait for her how sad he was forced into an embryo. But Keys love for her her love for him and the dragon just wonderfully written. Great job Jennifer Lyon keep them coming!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Clarks Women's Ashland Glow Flat; Brand: ; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben Sherman Men's Super Slim Fit Stripe Dress Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timex Women's Indiglo Easy Reader Quartz Analog Leather Strap Watch with Date Feature; Brand: Timex; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timex Men's T2P103DH Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Intelligent Quartz Aviator Fly-Back Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL Fit Tempo 2 Fitness Shoe; Brand: ; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Grafix Medium Weight Chipboard Sheets, 12-Inch by 12-Inch, Natural, 25-Pack; Brand: Grafix; Review: I am planning to make my own sketchbooks so I can use the kind of paper that I want. I looked at binding board & was shocked at how expensive it is. I don't need to spend that kind of money on these as I want to make several smallish books with about 30 pages in each. I get overwhelmed with some of the big fat books with paper I don't like. I want to be able to draw, paint, journal, etc. without feeling like I spent a fortune to do it. You get 25 boards in a pack, I was worried if they would be stiff enough and by looking at them I think they will be perfect especially as I will be covering them. I will try to come back with how well they work. At the price and feel of them I am thrilled, I payed less for 25 than I would have paid for the 4 pack of binding board.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grafix 8-1/2-Inch by 11-Inch White Chipboard Sheets, Pack of 25; Brand: Grafix; Review: I am planning to make my own sketchbooks so I can use the kind of paper that I want. I looked at binding board & was shocked at how expensive it is. I don't need to spend that kind of money on these as I want to make several smallish books with about 30 pages in each. I get overwhelmed with some of the big fat books with paper I don't like. I want to be able to draw, paint, journal, etc. without feeling like I spent a fortune to do it. You get 25 boards in a pack, I was worried if they would be stiff enough and by looking at them I think they will be perfect especially as I will be covering them. I will try to come back with how well they work. At the price and feel of them I am thrilled, I payed less for 25 than I would have paid for the 4 pack of binding board.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strathmore 27-110 STR-27-110 30 Sheet Kids Spiral Sketch Book, 12"; Brand: Strathmore; Review: I bought one of these a long time ago & really liked the tooth of the paper. It is aimed more at children but I was in a store that had a very limited art section so I decided to give it a try. I really loved it and was very disappointed that the store didn't have any more. I took a shot that Amazone would have it & was so happy they do. When you draw it is hard to explain but sometimes it's the back of an envelope, sometimes it is pricy drawing paper, sometimes it's a child's sketchbook. Some paper just clicks for you, and when it's the right paper the drawing almost does itself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sakura XNCW-12H, 12 Assorted Watercolors Field Sketch Set with Brush; Brand: Sakura; Review: Wow what a deal! I was just browsing through the warehouse area of Amazon and came across these watercolors. I had just purchased a set a while back...the exact set, boy a big price difference though. I think these were around $9.00! What a steal! The warehouse is an open box like area, things that got dinged on the outer box but were in working order. These were not even dinged, I thought that maybe the brush would be missing or a paint cracked. Not one thing wrong that I could see, just a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Accurasee Artist Proportional Divider; Brand: Accurasee; Review: I haven't had as much chance to use this as I would like due to Christmas. I have used it enough to see what a really helpful piece of equipment it is. I draw so my way of using it may be different from a painter or I guess you could even use this tool for sculpting, but I think it would benifit just about any craft or hobby. I have seen some complaints about the durability of it and so far not a problem; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombow 61002 MONO Drawing Pencil Set, Combo 6-Pack. Professional Quality Graphite Pencil Set with Precision Zero Eraser; Brand: American Tombow; Review: I oordered the set of 5 (I think) pencils because I like Tombow pencils, what sealed the deal for me was the eraser pen. I have been wanting one of these for a while but with Christmas looming up ahead I had to put my wants on the back shelf for a while...until I saw this set! What a great buy! If you tried to buy the items separately it would be quite a bit more. It doesn't sound like much but that 1-click button has been getting a work out from both me & my daughter (she pays her own bill, I don't want Dr. Phil on my back.) Then the horrifying bill comes! Watch out for that, it adds up fast! Anyway back to the order: The pencils run a bit darker or softer (however you choose to word it) then my other brands & that is not a bad thing, it is good to know though. They really lay down a nice smooth line & they blend easy. The eraser is GREAT! It is so tiny! About a quarter the size of most click eraser pens, so you can get into tiny, tiny, tight places. The only negative I can come up with is there is no extra erasers with it. The piece in the pen is only about 2" long so you may want to order more at the same time. I solved that problem by ordering 2 sets, I am now going to order some refills though. It is not the eraser that you will use to clean out a large area, it is more another drawing tool. I use it for drawing and to clean out tight areas in my finish work on a drawing. I have only used this with graphite, I don't know how it would work on colored pencil. Both are a GREAT BUY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Paint Tube, Neutral Tint; Brand: Daniel Smith; Review: I am just learning watercolor & saw an instructional video using this paint. The woman in the video used it to tone down the brighter colors in her painting. I really liked the way that they looked, I'm sure it will be just about forever before I can even come close to what she did in that video but it will be fun trying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombow 51523 MONO Drawing Pencil Set, Assorted Degrees, 12-Pack. Professional Quality Graphite Pencil Set with Eraser and Sharpener; Brand: Tombow; Review: These are great pencils! I was a dedicated Mars Lumograph user till I tried these tombows. I do still love my other pencils but adding these to the mix just enhances my ability to create better art. The graphite is smooth & creamy, eventhe H or harder lead pencils. If you teach yourself to rotate the pencil as you draw you will find you keep the point & don't need to sharpen as often therefore getting a longer lasting pencil & you will want these babies to last because you won't want to find yourself waiting for your next order & being without. This is the 3rd or 4th set that I've bought. They also sell a set here on amazon with a mono zero eraser stick which I also will never be without. knock on laminate. If you enjoyed my review and feel it helped you to make a decision about purchasing, [...]. I take reviewing very seriously, money doesn't just fall in our laps. I want to know as much about my purchased product as possible before I hit that magic 1 click button, wasted money is just not an option. I don't want you to waste your money either, if I can help you to decide if a product will be a good choice, or even if it is not the right fit, it makes me feel good too. I am also interested in getting invited to be a part of the vine program. To do so you are judged by how helpful your reviews are, [...]. Thank You!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strathmore (412-105 400 Series Toned Gray Sketch Pad, 5.5"x8.5", 50 Sheets; Brand: Strathmore; Review: I had been wanting to try the toned sketchbooks but was hesitant because in the hobby store the paper felt thin & not very durable. It also felt like it had little to no "tooth", (for non drawing folk that means the roughness that allows the device you are writing or drawing with to be able to make the mark you wish & for drawing tooth allows for multiple layers of graphite, charcoal, or colored pencil. OKAY! Here's the good news! I was WRONG! (I really do not like to admit that, it's rare, so enjoy it) I have been doing product samples on this sketchbook as I do on all new paper that I'm trying for the first time. (you never want to be creating your masterpiece & discover that your luscious chocolate brown colored pencil looks more like something your dog created on your new paper!) So after some testing I have found that the paper is much more durable than it looks! Ballpoint pen, colored pencil, & graphite work fantastic. Erasing is not a problem if you are delicate about it. By delicate I mean normal erasing for art not grinding away with a rockhard old eraser. I tested this by erasing a 1" squared area then using the same pencil I created a smooth patch of color over that square & the one next to it. I couldn't tell a difference. I wouldn't try to erase pen, or a dark pencil mark. Using markers was a mixed deal. My pigma microns were great, sharpie's bled through. I am very pleased so far, it has created a new spark in my drawing having the additional value to work with. (I bought both the gray & tan) I bought the smallest size available because drawing on a toned background is new for me. If I have any new information in the future I will post it, as of now I am extremely pleased overall and am sure I will be buying more in the future. UPDATE: One thing I have found a little frustrating is the paper has multicolored fibers throughout. I didn't think that was a real issue at first until I was drawing a face, not really a portrait just an imaginary face & these dark fiber lines kept appearing in the most awkward places. I think the clearest description I can give is they look like eyelashes fell into the paper as it was being made. In one drawing it seriously looked like I had drawn a nose hair on this poor womans face! Not the look I was going for, and unless you are much better at changing your drawing midstream than I am you are then stuck with the nose hair or you will need to create some dramatic shadows. I could have done a "sex change" I guess, gave her a mustache... it was just a bit frustrating. I am by far not the greatest artist on the planet, I am really not even comfortable using the term artist to describe myself, I just; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Marked (House of Night, #1); Author: P.C. Cast; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Love love this series it has won the reluctant readers award and if you start then you will see why! The 10th one Hidden just came out! It is a series that when your finished you cannot wait for the next book! Highly recommend to everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas; Author: James Patterson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: An amazing love story with a lot of surprises I loved it. Finished on about a day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redeeming Love; Author: Francine Rivers; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: My new all time favorite book! Oh wow! It blew me away! I immediately went out and bought the first book in her mark of the lion series! The plot and writing are amazing! If your thinking about reading this book stop thinking and read it, you WON'T regret it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entwined with You (Crossfire, #3); Author: Sylvia Day; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I love this trilogy and so excited that she is not done writing Giedon and Eva's story! I want the next one now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro, #2); Author: Nora Roberts; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Ok... I'm in live with this series! I just finished the second one and the third is right next to me waiting to be opened. It can be a bit predictable but only on the big plot you can assume what will happen but you don't know how or when or where which has surprised me each time. I love how the books are written about different friends but include main characters from the other books it is so neat! Love! On to the last one now!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Hope (Inn Boonsboro, #3); Author: Nora Roberts; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I love love loved this series! I read all three over the past three weeks and I did not want them to stop! The characters are so easy to identify with my personal favorite was Avery. I wish there was more than three books in this series. Go read them now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose, #1); Author: W. Bruce Cameron; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Such a great and wonderful book. If you have a dog or love dogs this is a must read. It gives you such insight to how a dog thinks and sees the world and what is going on around them. Truly a wonderful story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I devoured this book. I took it everywhere with me. I was not a huge fan of Gone Girl. I felt myself having to really force myself to finish it. This book however keeps you guessing and wondering until the very end which is the only issue I have and why it didn't get 5 stars. You discover what happens then it just ends. I wish there had been a little more of a story after the climax of it all instead of only 3 pages. Other than that it was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Dog's Journey; Author: W. Bruce Cameron; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: love everything about this series including the childrens spin offs. he does so good capturing how i believe a doh thinks. must read for any dog lover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter People; Author: Jennifer McMahon; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book. It was a great mix of mystery, suspense, and supernatural. I didn't want to put it down. I took it everywhere with me!! If you have been thinking about reading it just go on and do it, you won't regret it! It was my next one after The Girl on the Train and it did not disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Wife; Author: A.S.A. Harrison; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Boring. I was so disappointed. I kept reading and reading waiting for the suspense or intensity to pick up... it never does....EVER. My book personality ranges but I can't hold on unless it grabs me in the first 50 to 100 pages but I wanted it to be good so I pushed through and it felt like a waste of time. I LOVED the girl on the train, Winter People (amazing go read it now!) but I would not reccommend this book to anyone I know. it is slow paced the whole time it had about 5 good pages near page 320 or so which is almost the at the end, then it dies back down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl; Author: Mary Kubica; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I really loved this book. I love the alternating storylines. I can usually figure out what happened half way through but this one stumped me and the ending shocked me. I thought the intensity was over, I was in the midst of the falling actions when bam.... I got hit with something I did not see coming at all! I hight suggest it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2); Author: Diana Gabaldon; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the first one and was told by friends that the second one was slow moving and not that great but was a must in order to enjoy the 3rd which is one of the best. I must say this book DRAGGED for me. It took me 4 months to get through it. It is a lot of war, history and repetitive stuff. I am so glad I have finally finished it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Second After (After, #1); Author: William R. Forstchen; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great book! Went to the school he taught at. Unfortunately I did not get to be in his class but still. It takes place in all of these areas I know about and have walked on or drove on. It is a wonderful book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starry River of the Sky; Author: Grace Lin; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not as good as her "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" but she is a great storyteller and I love how she works in old Chinese tales.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bailey's Story; Author: W. Bruce Cameron; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE his stories. Read a Dogs Purpose and loved how he wrote. I honestly looked at my dogs and thought Oh wow, this is how you see and think of things. I love how he writes so well from a dogs point of view. Great read for kids since there are no sad parts like in the novel. There are defiantly problems that occur (the same ones Bailey encounters in the novel). This would be a great way to do a small "Book Club" with your child. You can read the novel and they can read the dogs' short stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book; Author: Jennifer Donnelly; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is such a great spin off of Beauty and the Beast! I loved getting an inside look of something that could have happened while Belle was in the castle! If your debating on reading this and are a fan of Beauty and the Beast, read it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything, Everything; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I loved the format of this book. Read it in a day. such a great story. There was nothing I did not like about it and it had a bit of a curveball at the end. I wish there was another book after it to show how she goes on and how she lives her life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sun Is Also a Star; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: not as good as everything, everything. it was still good though however i feel like she rushed the ending it was very "oh ok thats it wow...." wish there was some more detail; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Such a great book about events that happen in young peoples lives that need to be discussed. The show is what actually got me to want to read the book. So yes, I did watch it and then read it but I was surprised at how closely it followed it. Of course there are some BIG changes but the tapes stay pretty true to themselves. I have had many students want to read it but I teach 5th and 6th grade and right now, I don't think it is good for them to read, maybe in a few years.However, I can't help what the parents let them do and I do have two 5th graders who told me they have been watching it (mixed emotions here because while the issues are important, the show uses too much bad language for 5th graders to hear, but I am not the parent so...) I hope for those young adults who do read it they will see how one small act can have a snowball affect and cause someone to want to end their life. SPOILERS COMPAIRISONS BETWEEN SHOW AND BOOK!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the show, Hannah kills herself by filling up her tub (and letting it run) and slitting her wrists. In the book, Hannah kills herself by overdosing on pills. In the show, Courtney is gay, she has two fathers and has a small thing for Hannah and they kiss the night of trying to catch her stalker. (She is the "perfect image in both) In the book Courtney is perfect and has been through a lot of the football guys, but everyone likes her and wants to be around her. No rumor was made up, instead Courtney just used her for a ride and then ditched Hannah. In the show Jeff (the boy who dies the night of the knocked over stop sign) is one of Clay's really good friends. In the book the boy who dies is just another boy at school, Clay wasn't as upset about it as when it was his friend Jeff. In the show, Tony is also gay and has a boyfriend and a super nice older mustang. (LOVE TONY'S CHARACTER!!) In the book, Tony is not gay and his mustang is old and breaks down all the time. He isn't as present as he is in the show. Overall, the show shows Clay taking days or maybe even a week to get through the tapes. The book has him listening to the tapes in one night. I like how the show adapted it thought and used flashbacks and kept Hannah present other than just a voice. They added a lot of high school drama to go along with the tapes as well. Also, in the book Clay doesn't retaliate at all, he thinks about it but there is no getting a confession from Bryce about raping Hannah, there are no confrontations amongst him and any of his peers that are on the tapes. I really enjoyed the book though! Happy Reading!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 (Attack on Titan, #1); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The show stays right with it perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fate/Zero: 2; Author: Shinjirou; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy; Review: Now i can start watching some of the show.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Officer's Promise (Brothers in Blue #1); Author: K. Langston; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Nice, easy, enjoyable read. Very nice book. Took two days to red of was easy and fun. Loved the characters too. Looking into the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Saunders Sunrise Cabins; City: Paradise Upper Peninsula Michigan; Review: We had looked forward to our trip here and been impressed with the kindness of the owners when we had to reschedule our reservations. However, when we first entered our cottage, it smelled like rotten garbage. We later decided the smell was coming from the kitchen drain. The shower floor was covered with peeling paint and got slimy when it was wet. We have been to the UP many times and know the issues with mosquitoes, but this place was absolutely infested. We finally decided they must to coming in through an old chimney or some outlet to outdoors because even with the doors and windows closed and killing them all evening, they kept coming. The grass outside was so overgrown that we couldn't even think about going out and sitting by the lake. We hardly slept and got up with blood spots on our sheets from being chewed on during the night. We were told by the owner that nothing could be done to keep them out and that we'd find the problem anywhere we went. We left here after one day, went down the road, and ended up staying in a great cottage (on the lake and $50+ a night less expensive) for four nights with minimal problems with mosquitoes. This place has great potential but is over-priced and under-maintained.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best Inn Motel; City: Salina Kansas; Review: We never would have stayed in this motel had we not read reviews ahead of time. However, we were simply looking for a night's rest while traveling through so made a reservation. Best Inn proved to be a great pick. The area is "industrial" but not scary. The staff was friendly. As previous reviewers have said, this place is CLEAN. The bed was comfortable. There is plenty of room for luggage. Bathroom was completely adequate and again clean. There is a microwave and good-sized frig. The TV is decent. AC was fine. Okay, the furniture is not beautiful, but it's clean and serviceable. The room could have better lighting; there are no lamps, only a light in the center of the room. Amenities are few. However, if you're looking for a decent place to get a good night's sleep, this place fits the bill. And the price . . . who can argue with that!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Parker; City: Parker Colorado; Review: Very clean, nice amenities, lovely view, quiet, great location, spacious room, comfortable bed, good breakfast, wonderful staff, good value. One of the overall best hotel experiences ever! Would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive; City: West Des Moines Iowa; Review: Stopped here for one night. Nice-sized room with comfortable bed. Clean bathroom. Breakfast was substantial with a wide variety of food. Good location near I-80 (but not too close!). Quiet and restful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Elegante Conference Event Center; City: Colorado Springs El Paso County Colorado; Review: Very good conference center. Reasonable rates, quiet, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. The entire facility was clean and well maintained. Great family atmosphere as well. Would consider staying again if in Colorado Springs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Waco North; City: Bellmead Texas; Review: This is a fine hotel in most respects. However, it is situated in such a way that the 3rd Floor resounds with traffic noise from the adjacent freeway. Our room had other issues as well (leaking AC/wet carpet, nonfunctional bathroom fan), so the staff and management were accommodating and moved us to another (upgraded) room the second night. The second room was quiet and fully functional. The breakfast was above average. The staff was congenial.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bambi: Platinum Edition (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jay Jay the Jet Plane: Lessons for All Seasons (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hercules (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street: 1-2-3 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Ballad of Little Joe (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Newsies (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piglet's Big Movie (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fun and Fancy Free (1947); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keeping the Faith (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Lyle the Kindly Viking (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowfinger (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and the Hound (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mickey and the Beanstalk (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dora the Explorer: Meet Diego! (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Tigger Movie (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dora the Explorer: Big Sister Dora (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eloise at the Plaza (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Other Sister (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Green Gables (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's New Groove (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pete's Dragon (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: George of the Jungle (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rescuers (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sword in the Stone (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little House on the Prairie: Season 1 (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man from Snowy River (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales Classics: Rack (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joseph: King of Dreams (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Christmas (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Home Viewing Version) (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Extremely Goofy Movie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Bing Crosby Christmas (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Muppet Movie (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: That's Entertainment (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That's Entertainment 2 (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amistad (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little House on the Prairie: Season 5 (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hodelpa Garden Suites; City: Juan Dolio San Pedro de Macoris Province Dominican Republic; Review: Stayed there 2 nights, the AC does not cool well in the room, the open common areas were hot as well. The most terrible things were the filthy linens and stained napkins at the restaurants. The embassy is known to have a great breakfast area, not this one.... Lame selection and quality. I moved and now stay 15-20miles away at the Hilton Santo Domingo as it is at least clean and up to Hilton code.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Dayton Huber Heights; City: Huber Heights Ohio; Review: No problems, good water pressure. Lots of light does seems to come through the curtain edges.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Troy; City: Troy Ohio; Review: Average rooms, weak breakfast as with all hamptons now. Front desk is alway kind as consistent with each visit. I love the Donatos pizza near bye.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Florissant; City: Florissant Saint Louis Missouri; Review: Nice front desk, room was average. AC not so cold. Shady location it seemed. I'm use to staying at the Chesterfield location. Eat at bandanas BBQ, very nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Olathe; City: Olathe Kansas; Review: The hotel is perfectly located. Near every store or shop you can think of. Bass Pro is across the street. Courtney the GM does a great job and all staff are friendly and makes the hotel inviting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Nassau; City: Nassau New Providence Island Bahamas; Review: Just finished a 5 day stay. Hotel is old, looks its age. Grounds are nice, the beach works, close to the hotel pool. Pool bar and basically all the hotel service is beyond bad. After all, why should any server strive for greater tips when they automatically add 15% to your bill? This is a common tactic across Nassau. The pool and beach attendants were the kindest of all the hotel staff. I am diamond HH, and have stayed at hundreds of hotels and resorts, this is by far the poorest service. Nice location near downtown and it's looney vagrants and hobo types wondering around. If you come, head to dinner early, the entire city closes around 5-6pm when the cruise ships head out. We did some shopping but found redundant goods all around. Finally settled for a wooden carved fish set. I strongly recommend the Athena Cafe down a couple blocks from the straw market. They had the best food and service in nassau. We ate there twice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn and Suites Chesterfield; City: Chesterfield Missouri; Review: Nice Hampton, perfect area with lots of food choices. I love hamptons with a fridge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Hartford Airport; City: Windsor Connecticut; Review: If this place had fridges in the room, it would be perfect. Nice constant staff, always dependable for a kind check in. Only a few miles from Bradley Int; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Green Bay; City: Green Bay Wisconsin; Review: Well, the flag pole bangs the chain all night. Breakfast is weak, much like all hamptons. Found a spider on my pillow during the last stay. I am pretty much forced to stay here, not much else to choose from. Best part is the Culvers next door. Best fast food!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Appleton Kimberly; City: Kimberly Wisconsin; Review: Stayed here and arrived that evening after a bad day with customers. I sat down in the dinning area to catch my breath. The attendant came over and asked for my order, I simply wanted to rest and check emails. She brings me a soda and club sandwich with fries and says relax and enjoy, no charge!!! She said it looked like I needed it! We talked a bit, and wow, very memorable as I stay in 60-70 rooms per year. This stuck with me. Average rooms and stuff, but we know people make or break a business.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Los Cabos Beach Golf Resort; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Nice resort, safe beach and great service. We would visit Cabo or Cancun Hilton each year. Sandra was great for personal support as a diamond member.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Hartford Airport; City: Windsor Connecticut; Review: I've stayed here a dozen times each year for the past 6-7 years. It has been updated in the last year and looks nice. The rooms do not all have fridges. My room had an ac that would blow, just would not blow cold air :( Front desk is awesome and always helpful. The Hampton inn is much better than to doubletree and hometown at Bradley Intrl; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Troy; City: Troy Ohio; Review: I Love the people here, always nice, as a diamond honors I stay through here many times a year. The hotel is getting dated vs others. Internet was out during my last stay :( The location is near all the shopping and food you could imagine. I personally drive to Donatos pizza in downtown Troy... Best I've had and worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Appleton Kimberly; City: Kimberly Wisconsin; Review: Great hotel, stay there all the time, good food. The SAT beds with adjustable dial are blown out and should be replaced... Seriously. Too many people over time and these beds are in need of repair! I can't recall the last HGI I stayed at that had a good bed. On top of it... They brag about the beds?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Merriam; City: Merriam Kansas; Review: Right off the highway, and near a Wendy's and Sonic burger joint; this hotel gets me 8-10 times a year. Last week during my check in and stay, The GM personally checked on me to ensure all was well. The front desk was nice and this Hampton has a little shop to buy various snack items in case one decides not to go out. As with all hamptons I stay, the breakfast is weak but that's just me I guess?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Merriam; City: Merriam Kansas; Review: This hampton is between the airport and a few customers. It is right off the hwy and near plenty of food and a QT. As a diamond honors they are one of the few that actually give the suite upgrade and it is most helpful to us road warriors. I use to stay down the road in Olathe, that hampton inn was nice... Even knew Courtney the GM pretty well but have opted to move to merriam and away from all that hassle. I get everything I need and a better price. I stay there 6-9 times a year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Baltimore White Marsh; City: White Marsh Maryland; Review: I am not a smoker, my diamond profile says nonsmoker yet myself and boss had our rooms given away. We arrived to find we had smoking rooms. Never again. Ever! The location is good, lots of restaurants nearby, plenty to see... Close to I95.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Place Corporate Rentals; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: The place was in an area of town I needed, other hotels were full, so I tried it. This place is basically apartments, and you are renting it by the night. The elevator access it not good, long walks to the curb with luggage. Security was good, and the A/C in my room was good. It was very costly, nearly 200$usd per night! So much street noise, and thin windows made it tough to sleep at times. Wifi was terrible. Had to sit in living room next to front door to get a signal! If wifi was strong, I would rate it better..... Internet is very important.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Addison; City: Addison DuPage County Illinois; Review: Stay here every time I am in Chicago, however the pastries were old and hard this morning. Not really what I expected from a normally perfect stay. All else was good. Nice desk folks and good rooms. Over ripe bananas as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Morristown; City: Morristown Tennessee; Review: I have stayed here many times, I plan to keep coming because it is a good place. The king bed had been smoked in recently, not good! It wasn't until I had rested for a few minutes did it hit me. By this time it was too late to move rooms. The hotel is normally nearly perfect. I love the night desk help.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Indianapolis SW Plainfield; City: Plainfield Indiana; Review: Just stayed over night again, been here a few months ago. Had a frig in the room and the power blocks at the desk which remain most helpful. The normal bad Hampton crap breakfast. I need of some updating but clean and ok. Lots of food and gas nearby, only 7-10 miles from IND.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: I spent 2 nights there. The HGIs use the SAT beds with the dials, and sadly my bed had flat half and in dire need of new bladders. When the bladders are not maintained, customers end up sleeping in a pot hole. Fortunately the other half of the bed still works for the most part. We lost power over night and this caused great hassle as guest started making noise and slamming doors waking folks up. The hotel does not have a back up generator it seems. The desk people and restaurant folks were very pleasant. This hotel is way south of Reno, and off the normal roads a wee bit. I will come back. They do need new beds, it would have made my stay much better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Fort Smith; City: Fort Smith Arkansas; Review: Was there over night this week. It is my second stay in 2 months. They don't have charging blocks at the night stands like most HI do now and I found an unclean toilet this time. I think I will stay a bit further out and try another Hilton property next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Hotel de Mexico; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: Staying for a function at the WTC across the street. The rooms are ok, ac does not cool, they use a 2 pipe system like embassy suites and they don't have fans you can borrow. I just cooked in my own sweat. Maintenance came two times, just no good. It's Mexico Food nearby is good and plentiful, area is safe.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Indianapolis SW Plainfield; City: Plainfield Indiana; Review: I stay here 3-5 nights a year. The hotel is near lots of food and I-70 so you can't go wrong. The a/c is ice cold and the rooms have a fridge and the power blocks for charging cells and other devices... Very helpful. I always drive the extra 60miles from Richmond to stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport; City: Alajuela Province of Alajuela; Review: No problems at all. Typical Hampton 2000 miles from home. Traditional Central American breakfast was nice and warm. Would have like some U.S. Beer selection and bottle cokes but all and all it was very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Panama; City: Panama City Panama Province; Review: I was there for 3 nights in 2 stays last week. The food was fine and most spoke English, enough to get by. The pantry had some expired ice cream but I guess it can happen? The rates are good and we get safe. Breakfast was nice but other things can be costly so monitor the tab; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Grand Prairie DFW Arlington TX; City: Grand Prairie Texas; Review: This place is not new. Stayed here a few times before, the rates are ok and it is next to an IHOP. The front desk help is always fantastic...however... They need to be renovated now, no power strips, a/c is suspect, shower is old, furniture is worn, etc... No fridge in the rooms.... Had to get bags of ice. They do not have a pantry for snack purchase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: Stay 1 night, as a diamond member, I stayed here because the other Hilton brands were booked. I only found having the fridge of real use... They could cater to us travelers if they would just add power strips or power blocks!!! Never enough outlets. The a/c was cold and the bed was a bit worn out but all was clean. Clean is good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Mexico City Reforma; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: Stayed for 2 nights as a diamond honors. Easy check in on a special floor, designated floor for HH members, very nice. They have a gift shop with drinks and snacks. I did not eat at the restaurants or use much other amenities at the hotel. It is in the center of town with lots of traffic, be prepared. Nice clean rooms, air cond not so cold in the room for me. 260$ p/nt as a bargain?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn and Suites Charlotte Pineville; City: Pineville North Carolina; Review: No issues other than being remodeled and entry ways are not typical and needs special care. Front desk was nice, Krispy Kreme doughnuts were nice add for breakfast. All Hamton Inn and Hilton Brands need to keep the charging blocks for travelers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara Expo; City: Guadalajara Guadalajara Metropolitan Area; Review: As a diamond, I know my way around a Hampton inn worldwide. This one has an A/C that did not cool well. I advised the front desk that there was only warm water to shower with at 5am and other than that it was ok. It is a couple miles from the expo so expect it to be packed during events. I stayed for business. The front desk was nice and knew English. Room prices match a Hilton in MX City for some reason.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Phoenix Chandler Fashion Center; City: Chandler Arizona; Review: This hotel is basic, oddly no charging blocks on the nightstands. A/C worked pretty well, no colder than 67F which was not like I wanted. It is off the beaten path but has a lot to eat near by. Front desk was kind and good water pressure. My room had a refrigerator and microwave.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Nashua; City: Nashua New Hampshire; Review: All was ok, basic Hampton with nothing much special to speak of. Nice folk as usual at the front desk and near Bertuccis Italian restaurant if you want some great eats. For breakfast, grab a chicken biscuit at chickfil-a next door The hotel is near a couple major roads and not far from the outlet mall and airport; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn by Hilton Monterrey Airport; City: Apodaca Northern Mexico; Review: I just finished staying there overnight. I am a hilton diamond. The hotel is walking distance from the airport, right across the street. When you deplane, the signs are not clear and are in Spanish. The room is clean and AC worked fine, typical HGI as far as all that goes. Good water pressure and mini fridge. For my problems, I had a headache and found them to sell 2 aspirin for 40 Peso ($2.22usd). This is insane. I eat at the grill bar they have onsite. This was another train wreck. Tasteless and overpriced food with sad servers. I would not mind the high cost if the food was decent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Mexico City Centro Historico; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Co; Review: As most have commented, it's older, no real views and in the middle of town. The front desk ladies are wonderful and English is good. The breakfast is typical Hampton, even for Mexico. No fridge in the rooms, so that kind of sucks. I can say the connecting restaurants serve good food and had good service. Sadly no Tecate I felt safe and they would get me a taxi instead using the street taxi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Wilmington Medical Park; City: Wilmington North Carolina; Review: My first visit to this location. I was very concerned as I made my way there, the roads and homes do not look very safe.... Run down There is a hospital close by, and I suspect a lot of families stay at this Hampton. The front desk help was very nice, the lobby is ok, but the room was very basic and dated a bit. It was clean but older fashion. A/C works well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Orlando Maingate South; City: Davenport Florida; Review: Stayed 1 night The room was ok, they did have the power brick to aid with recharging things, a fridge and microwave. Clean and hot water was plentiful. The Denny's next door was bad, very bad No problems, basic Hampton but full of tourist. Front desk help was kind at check in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Rose Hall Resort Spa; City: Rose Hall Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: Wrapping up 5 days, I am a diamond hh and they mark everyone with a wrist band. Diamond is red and you get a handful of perks here with it. I was upgraded to ocean front and a free cabana... free room service too. I’ve stayed at Hilton resorts all over the world in the past 15-16yrs. I must say this Jamaican team here at the Hilton is just too nice and good. Service is 5 star, a true kindness with this group from the desk, kitchen, servers and even ground crew. Only issue was WiFi went out 1 day. The food was fantastic, the 3 restaurants they reserve seats for are ok, but the buffet set up was really the most flavor and selection. Nothing is spared here. 35$ taxi to/from airport Safe and again, friendly, no pressure resort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Dallas East; City: Dallas Texas; Review: The hotel is newer, opened in Sept. Front desk is good, things are clean. They require diamond folks to swipe your CC, will not use the card in your HH profile. They also require you to approve a 25$ charge on your CC for so called incidentals. Granted this is not a Hilton or Doubletree with gift shops, room service and restaurants.... this Hampton has a small pantry, no beer or wine, just sodas and some snacks. I asked the GM, and he basically said, they don’t seem inclined the do as other hamptons for such frequent guest of the brand. Little things matter when you travel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Hotel Circle; City: San Diego California; Review: Just left there and feel I need to share how it was. 22$ parking, charged for diamond members too, hampton Inn 800ft away and free parking. The rooms at DT have the same ol central air system and the best it will get is about 72F, not cool enough to sleep well. It does have good water pressure, lots of hot water. Sadly the DT still does not provide ample plug in outlets for devices to charge. Not going back... too much hassle. 50 other hotels nearby.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Springfield Downtown; City: Springfield Massachusetts; Review: I stay her 10-12 times per year, very clean and reliable. Great pantry with beer, soda and sweets.... nice front desk and fairly good access off the hwy. It is a couple blocks from MGM. Never an issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Zojirushi SL-JAE14SA Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, Silver; Brand: Zojirushi; Review: a bit skeptical about using rubber containers so they are packed for now but in all they are well made; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: T-fal Soup Pot, Stock Pot, Dishwasher Safe Nonstick Pot, 8 Quart, Charcoal; Brand: T-fal; Review: durable on sight but i will ascertian better review after some time of usage; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor White Hanging Shoe File, Clear; Brand: Whitmor; Review: the pockets are too small. these can hold small bags and not big ones; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kitrics Digital Nutrition Scale (Silver); Brand: Kitrics; Review: it's OK but with time I will know; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MAYTEX Super Heavyweight Premium 10 Gauge Shower Curtain Liner with Rustproof Metal Grommets,; Brand: MAYTEX; Review: durable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HOSPITOLOGY PRODUCTS Sleep Defense System - Waterproof/Bed Bug/Dust Mite Proof - PREMIUM Zippered Pillow Encasement & Hypoallergenic; Brand: HOSPITOLOGY PRODUCTS; Review: good pillow protector, time will confirm if they are really good or not After months this pillow cover is colouring to brownish; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blue Nile Mills All-Season Reversible Down Alternative Comforter, King, Taupe/Choco; Brand: Blue Nile Mills; Review: big comforter and good cover; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Towels Kitchen Bar Mop Cleaning Towels - (16 by 19 inches) Pure Cotton White Kitchen Towels, Restaurant Cleaning; Brand: Utopia Towels; Review: good cleaning towels; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Towels Cotton Washcloths, 24 - Pack, White; Brand: Utopia Towels; Review: good towels; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ITALIAN 4PC STRIPED QUEEN Sheet Set, SNOW WHITE; Brand: Italian Collection; Review: too light; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clean Step Mat Runner (24" x 60")- Tan; Brand: Clean Step Mat; Review: i just love this. In order for one to achieve great results you need to follow the instructions for usage; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 11-Inch x 15-Inch Roaster with Flat Rack, Gray; Brand: Farberware; Review: well made and durable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Fish Soap Saver; Brand: InterDesign; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Comfort New in Color Down Alternative Comforter, King, Beach Grass; Brand: Natural Comfort; Review: good comforter; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Epica MarketEpica Strongest Mildew Resistant Shower Curtain Liner on The Market, 72" x 72", Clear; Brand: Epica; Review: durable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1500 Thread Count Duvet Cover Set, 3pc Luxury Soft, All Sizes & Colors, King-Gray; Brand: HC COLLECTION; Review: the material is too lightweight; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Magical Defrosting Tray; Brand: VonShef; Review: OK for now but i will know with time and constant usage; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Pot Holders Premium (4) Trivet Hot Mats, Heat Resistant Pads, Non-Skid Kitchen Accessories; Brand: ; Review: they are ok but could be better; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Gia Suction Kitchen Sink Caddy, Extra Large Holder for Sponges and Kitchen Accessories - Satin; Brand: InterDesign; Review: is ok; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LUCID Premium Hypoallergenic 100% Waterproof Pillow Protector - 15 Year Warranty - Vinyl Free - Queen; Brand: LUCID; Review: well made pillow protector cover; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VIPON Professional Chef 8 inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife, Best; Brand: VIPON; Review: good knives; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: T-fal B1399663 Specialty Stainless Steel Double Boiler with Phenolic Handle Cookware, 3-Quart, Silver; Brand: T-fal; Review: is ok nothing fancy but durable. I am yet to use to properly ascertain it worth; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honey-Can-Do Large Dual Laundry Hamper with Lid, Natural Resin; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: well made and big enough; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Organize It All Iron Board Holder (0751W); Brand: Organize It All; Review: getting confused on how to mount this for usage; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Wash Cloth Kitchen Towels, 24-Pack, 100% Natural Cotton Bath Towels, 12 x 12 Hand Towels, Commercial Grade; Brand: Royal; Review: great towels, good absorbant; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southshore Fine Linens - Vilano Springs - 4 Piece - 21 Inch - Extra Deep Pocket Sheet Set (Twin,; Brand: Southshore Fine Living, Inc.; Review: too soft and the colour was a little dull; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 7-Piece Bed-In-A-Bag - Full/Queen, Dusty Blue Trellis; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: The packaging was damaged but overall it is an ok product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nestl Bedding 4 Piece Sheet Set - 1800 Deep Pocket Bed Sheet Set; Brand: Nestl Bedding; Review: This is Blue but not much of a teal. The colour was ok to me and it would have been great if it was actually a teal. The quality was good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seville Classics 3-Tier Resin Slat Utility Shoe Rack (2-Pack), Espresso; Brand: Seville Classics; Review: One of my best shoe racks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simple Deluxe Anti-Slip Anti-Bacterial Slip-Resistant Bath Mat Certificated, 39" L X 16" W, Extra Long, Clear; Brand: Simple Deluxe; Review: This mat is simple useless and inferior quality. It changed to yellow or cream after a week of usage. Wastage of money and use. I won't recommend; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Towels 21 by 34 Inches Washable Cotton Banded Bath Mat, 2 Pack, Sage Green; Brand: Utopia Towels; Review: I like this bathmat, very durable and it's absorb water well and also feels soft under the foot when stepped on. Overall I am impressed with it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kikkerland Rhino Tall Folding Step Stool, White; Brand: Kikkerland; Review: The concept is great but it's not good for support of the stated weight. I will advise lower weight usage of you don't want to be broken in bones; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shower-Tub Bath Mats, 2 Pack-White, 950 GSM, 100% Ringspun Cotton, Extremely Soft, Extra Absorbent, Luxury Style, Professional; Brand: Pacific Linens; Review: Not great as I thought it will be. The texture of the material is ok but not great. It feels soft under the foot; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Contigo AUTOSEAL Randolph Vacuum-Insulated Handled Travel Mug, 16 oz, Gunmetal; Brand: Contigo; Review: Good travel mug and so far it works pretty well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lightspeed Outdoors 2 Person PVC-Free Air Bed Mattress for Camping and Travel; Brand: Lightspeed Outdoors; Review: So far it's been working well just that I loose air frequently. I am yet to find the reasons why it happens so. After months and the air is still dissipatIng at a faster pace; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KES SOLID METAL Swivel Hook Heavy Duty Folding Swing Arm Triple Coat Hook with Multi Three Foldable Arms Towel/Clothes Hanger; Brand: Kes; Review: Good hook for hanging clothes and it has been working as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics); Author: Emily Bronte; Review: this book has haunted me from the day i've read it. however i'd read it again because it is written so well. Heathcliff and cathy show a love so intense and deep that hatred creeps into those very soulls who once loved more. a story which unfolds gradually, emily bronte has shown immense skill and talent and in the end produced a masterpiece which will never be forgotten. be patient though, it gets too dark and slow at times. but do read it ........its definitely worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma (Collins Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Austen Page; Review: i've read this book twice, and it has highly recommended itself both the times. its a more mature work of jane austen perhaps it being her last book. anne elliot, the heroine is reserved, elegant and reflective ..she had fallen in love with a very desirable young man, wentworth, but his connections and moreso his position in society made it not all desirable for anne's beloved friend, lady l to allow her to continue her relationship. now 7 years later they meet again to renew their love and affection; he being a captain now and possessing a large enough fortune. though at first he receives the attentions of louisa musgrove and anne the attentions of her cousin, mr. elliot, the heir to her father, they soon come to realise that what felt from the heart is the truest meaning of love. with the help of her many friends anne soon returns the affections she once held for captain wentworth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma (Bantam Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Austen Page; Review: i've read this book twice, and it has highly recommended itself both the times. its a more mature work of jane austen perhaps it being her last book. anne elliot, the heroine is reserved, elegant and reflective ..she had fallen in love with a very desirable young man, wentworth, but his connections and moreso his position in society made it not all desirable for anne's beloved friend, lady l to allow her to continue her relationship. now 7 years later they meet again to renew their love and affection; he being a captain now and possessing a large enough fortune. though at first he receives the attentions of louisa musgrove and anne the attentions of her cousin, mr. elliot, the heir to her father, they soon come to realise that what felt from the heart is the truest meaning of love. with the help of her many friends anne soon returns the affections she once held for captain wentworth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (Word Cloud Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Austen Page; Review: i've read this book twice, and it has highly recommended itself both the times. its a more mature work of jane austen perhaps it being her last book. anne elliot, the heroine is reserved, elegant and reflective ..she had fallen in love with a very desirable young man, wentworth, but his connections and moreso his position in society made it not all desirable for anne's beloved friend, lady l to allow her to continue her relationship. now 7 years later they meet again to renew their love and affection; he being a captain now and possessing a large enough fortune. though at first he receives the attentions of louisa musgrove and anne the attentions of her cousin, mr. elliot, the heir to her father, they soon come to realise that what felt from the heart is the truest meaning of love. with the help of her many friends anne soon returns the affections she once held for captain wentworth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pride & Prejudice (Collins Classics); Author: Jane Austen; Review: Like all the other jane austen books i loved this one just as much. jane austen is famous for her characterisation and this book proves it to you even more. elizabeth bennet and mr. darcy intertwined into their own fixed judgements and opinions make this book not just a must read for its witty satire and humour but for its indepth understanding of true love. eliza,prejudiced ....Darcy, too caught up with his high society unfold their true character gradually making you enthralled and wanting more. mr. collins the cousin, catheran de bourgh his patron bring out the best in subtle humour. mr. and mrs. bennet, both of them a class apart...their uniquely opposite personalities creating sparks. the four sisters: genuine, bingely:awesome...the story i leave for you to unravel. you'll love it to the best of your ability. trust me; you're caught. you won't be able to get your hands off it. its the work of a great woman and a great writer, a true genius who to me is just as equivalent to shakespeare. but then thats just me. a book that shows us how two minds can eventually meet and harbour friendship and love. YOU WON'T REGRET IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VideoSecu Tilt Flat Screen TV Wall Mount Bracket for 37" 40" 42" 46" 47" 50" 52" 55" 58" 60"; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: This is a great mount. I didn't use the level included but I did use the included hardware. It comes with just about every size of screw you'd ever need to attach the rails to the TV. I used the included lag bolts for attaching the wall bracket to the studs. USE A STUD FINDER. Also, drill the required size pilot holes and you won't have a problem. I have a 60" plasma hanging on this mount and it's very secure. As other reviewers have mentioned, the security screws are difficult to reach, but not impossible. The ends of the tilt-adjustment screws have been modified to allow clearance between them and the TV. One reviewers picture shows that there isn't clearance, but there was on my unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DataComm Electronics 45-0021-WH Low Voltage Cable Plate with Recessed Power, White; Brand: Datacomm Electronics; Review: This is a good product and does exaclty what it should. I mounted in the wall behind my wall-mounted plasma TV. I used an "old construction" single gang box that I picked up from Lowe's. I'm sure you could use a double gang box too, but you'd need to cut a hole on the cable side. The cable side is just open to the wall space. My TV came with a right angle plug so I had to use another cable with a straight plug because the recessed outlet side didn't have clearance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge ULTRA Series Subwoofer Cable (25 Feet) - Dual Shielded with Gold Plated RCA to RCA Connectors - Black; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: This cable is great. Very good quality. It's an amazing value for the price compaired to other cables on the market. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters) Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This is a great quality, heavily insulated cable for an unbelivable price. I bought the 2-pack and both seem to function great. Don't pay the crazy prices at the big-box or electronics stores.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge 16AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet, Clear) - Spooled Design with Sequential Foot Markings (Part# SW-16X2-100-CL); Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Great quality wire and the blue indicator line makes connections a breeze. I would recommend without hesitation, especially at this price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chezmoi Collection White Goose Down Alternative Comforter, Full/Queen with Corner Tab; Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: Good item to buy!! really the better of all my purshap; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Serving Platter Set, 3-Pack, (Assorted Sizes); Brand: Onesource; Review: I love this!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Faberware Nutmeg Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4; Brand: Farberware; Review: perfect item; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Totally Bamboo 2 Piece Cutting Board Set, 100% Bamboo For Food Prep, Making Cocktails or Serving Appetizers; Brand: Totally Bamboo; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta 4-Piece Place Setting, White; Brand: Fiesta; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Gray with Orange Handles; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Contigo AUTOSEAL Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler, 16 Ounces, Black; Brand: Contigo; Review: This product keeps my coffee hot for 4-5 hours and easy to clean. I would buy another if I needed it. Only negative it that when you push the button, the air being released sometimes make noise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart EM-100 1.66 Quart Stainless Steel Espresso Maker; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: This Espresso maker did not have enough wattage/power for what we are use to with our espresso makers and returned it to buy a more powerful model.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Proctor-Silex 33042 4-Quart Slow Cooker; Brand: Proctor Silex; Review: You cannot beat the price of this slow cooker. I like that it has a few more settings than normal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fred FREEZE! Handgun Ice Tray; Brand: Fred & Friends; Review: From the picture, the mold looks pretty big but in real life it's quite small. The fine detail is great but I wish the mold were a little bigger.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oster 5965 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water Kettle, Stainless Steel; Brand: Mr. Coffee; Review: It was great until it caught on fire within 6 months of buying it new. It boils water very quickly and fairly easy to use. It could have burned our house down if I wasn't home.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Besakih Beach Hotel; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: I have stayed at Besakih twice, as you can see the last time was quiet a while ago! Though most people in my family go twice a year and usually stay at besakih. I have just heard they have renovated!!! This is a lovely hotel, beautiful little bungalows set in fantastic gardens. Most are positioned so you can sit outside of your room in privacy injoying the garden. They also have two story bungalows and some rooms near the front entrance. I recommend the single bungalows. NO NEIGHBOURS! The bungalows are basic, they have phones, TV's, fridges & ensuites. Very Clean. The staff are beautiful, typical balanesse. I prefer this to a flashy hotel as you can be yourself. You can dress how you like and relax. The pool is to die for, they even have a bar in there. Its right on the beach and next to the resturant, you don't even have to leave the resort if you don't want to. It's location is also great, it's just a short stoll along the beach to the local markets. If you want to eat out of your hotel, there are resturants on the beach or you can go out into the street. There are a few good resturants within walking distance or there is an endless supply of bemo drivers to take you. Outside the hotel there are alot of different shops along the street and a supermarket Sanur is a great place to stay if you want a relaxing holiday, if you want a full on shopping/partying experience then it may be a bit quiet for you! Though they do have some good bars and nightclub. I'm hoping to go to bali soon, will deffinately stay here! Hopefully it will still be the same as my review as it has been a while :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Majestic Grande Hotel; City: Bangkok; Review: I stayed at this hotel this year Feb 06' & am just booking my next stay Feb 07'. I love this hotel, it is nice and clean with beautiful decor. I normally stay at a more expensive hotel, but that was booked so we stayed here. I cannot fault them at all. I found the staff just beautiful & the hotel very relaxed. I felt really welcome and there was always someone to help if I needed it. Also the food at this hotel is beautiful and also very reasonably priced compared to some other hotels. I did find the breakfast a little boring, but still alot better than some places. The pool is fantastic and the spa was great. I didn't use the gym, but it had alot of equipment and looked clean. The massages were amazing, the Thai massage was not the best I have had, but the massage with oil was well worth it. We also used the business centre a few times, and always received great service. They also arranged to ship a package back to Australia. I would recommend for both business & pleasure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Del M Patong Beach; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: We booked this hotel through there website and paid a deposit. When we arrived we were told that they had lost our reservation, but just found it that week. We were told we would be "upgraded" to a hotel on Patong beach, but they requested that we paid for the accomodation first. Am I glad I refused. We were checked into a totally dodgy hotel. We dropped our bags at the hotel and went and found a hotel that was suitable. When I phoned Patong Green Mountain and informed them we were leaving they tried to get another 1000B from me, but I flatly refused. They argued with me for about five minutes until I got really angry. I cannot believe this place, they nearlly ruined my trip to Phuket. As a regular traveller to Thailand I am aware that this can happen, but I checked out the reviews before I went. Please beware of this place.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Padang Bai Beach Resort; City: Padangbai Bali; Review: We only stayed one night as we had already been in Padang Bai for a few days at another hotel. The rooms were clean and included alot of small extras that make it feel as if they care about there guests. We ordered the Aussie brekky, which was the best breakfast we have had in Bali, though it could have a been a bit bigger. Good value though considering it is included in your room price. They have family rooms (which have been really hard for us to find in Bali) they consist on one large room with four single beds with spare beds underneath and two bathrooms(this is really important if your belly is still getting used to bali food), we are travelling with two adults and three children and they quiet happily put two singles together and made up one of the other beds. There was still enough room for us to move around easily. The only downside is this is a dive resort and they use the pool for lessons, there is no problem swimming while they have lessons but we felt we needed to keep the kids quiet in the pool so couldn't relax ourselves. I was also really disappointed as I waited all afternoon for them to finnish in the pool so I could enjoy some of those half price cocktails at the swim up bar, but after they were done they were using this also. I also think the owners could be a little friendlier to there none diving guests! All in all I think if you are going to dive with these guys it's a great place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ketut Losmen Bungalows; City: Nusa Lembongan Bali; Review: We met Ketut on the Public speed boat on the way to Nusa Lembongan. As it was a last minute descision to go there we didn't have any accomodation booked but a few in mind. Ketut kindly gave me his card, but was not pushy. He invited us to have a look at his hotel if we had no luck with the other. As we are a family travelling with three children it has been a challenge finding good cheap accomodation. We ended up staying with Ketut in and aircon room, with a matress on the floor. We found the hotel to be spotlessly clean, but only serviced if requested. Nothing seemed to be any bother and we really enjoyed our stay. The pool was lovely, not huge but nice. The sunsets amazing, watching the seaweed farmers having a cold bintang on the beach. The adjoining resturant owned by his brother had great food and prices and most importantly cold beer. The staff were great and had a wealth of knowledge. We also hired motor bikes and explored the island, if you want five star, over inflated prices and all the fruit then Mushroom Bay is for you. If you would like a layed back more relaxed stay then this is the place to be. Good cheap resturants are in an easy walking distance. The only downside there are no TV's or fridges, reception will let you use there fridge and I did see another guest watching DVD's in the resturant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Padangbai Beach Homestay; City: Manggis Bali; Review: We recently spent two nights here in an aircon room(i think there most expensive rooms), they don't have family rooms but put a mattress on the floor for our three children. The rooms are nice, clean and spacious though the kids didn't really like sleeping on the floor so we did move after a few days. The grounds are lovely and the pool though small is a delight and it's nice being away from the road(hawkers). The aircon worked perfectly & our room was serviced daily. I found the staff mostly pleasant, though sometimes I felt that were were not really welcome. No one enjoyed the breakfast and they feed there dogs in the kitchen, this was another reason we wanted to move. The rooms seem to be open for bartering as a potential customer did this while we were having our breakfast and they agreed to nearly half what we paid(we had 5ppl though) This really annoyed me none the less.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sanur Beach Villas; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: We stayed in March 2011, sorry I don't know what happened to my review. Our family loved this place and still talk about the great holiday we had here. Our room was more then we were expecting for the price, plenty of room for our family to spend time relaxing watching dvds or swimming in the pool. The gardens were lovely, the atmosphere so relaxed and we really enjoyed meeting people and having a few drinks. But as mentioned if you didn't want to mingle you didn't have to. We found the staff could never do enough for us, our room was always clean. The beach was only a short walk and the little restaurants there served good cheap meals and beer. If you don't want to go out they can prepare basic pool side food or you can order in from one of the restaurants close by, they have menus at reception and will let you use the phone or call for you. I also found the owner a laugh! And his wife a darling. The breakfast was great and the kids loved there ice coffee every morning! What more can I say, we would deffinately go back if we could.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sari Village Holiday Homes; City: Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: The other reviews are correct, the hotel is lovely and clean. The views amazing and we had the pool to ourselves every time. The family are lovely to stay with too, however we were not happy that the downstairs floor was roped off and there was no door to lock so the villa could not be secured. This probably is not really an issue for saftey, but travelling with children we did not feel confident leaving them to sleep downstairs without an adult, therefore my husband and myself had to sleep in separate rooms and this really put a dampener on our holiday. Also the aircon in the downstairs room did not work properly so whoever slept in there was woken hot and bothered. I think for the price we paid the rooms should have been better; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Black Onyx: The Sequel to Black Butterfly (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Nika Michelle Page; Review: Each story is an automatic page turner! She does it again. Once I started reading, I did not want to put the book down. Can't wait for the end of this trilogy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Butterfly (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nika Michelle Page; Review: Each story is an automatic page turner! She does it again. Once I started reading, I did not want to put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Fruit: A Street Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Nika Michelle Page; Review: Each story is an automatic page turner! She does it again. Once I started reading, I did not want to put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cheating Man's Heart; Author: Derrick Jaxn; Review: I accidentally came across this book. I saw pics of the title. I like taking chances on small town writers. Reading this book was like reading a man's journal. It was easy to understand and relate to. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a great read. I was very pleased and loved the fact my name is the same as a main character!!! Mr. Jacx, please continue to write because I'm looking for the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Graeme Simsion Page; Review: I read this book because an FB friend suggested it. Im very glad I bought it and read it. I enjoyed it from start to finish. This book gives insight into the lives of Aspergers and Autistic peoples lives day to day. How a schedule helps and why their quirks make them unique. I have lived with an Autistic person for years and Im glad that someone else can see how special they really are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captivated by You (Crossfire); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: There were supposed to be 3 books in this series. She got me with buying this. I was looking forward to the end of this series with an happy ending. Instead the was no resolution to anything. I am very unhappy with my purchase. I just wasted my time and my $7.99.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Captivated by You (Crossfire); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: There were supposed to be 3 books in this series. She got me with buying this. I was looking forward to the end of this series with an happy ending. Instead the was no resolution to anything. I am very unhappy with my purchase. I just wasted my time and my $7.99.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: fugly; Author: Visit Amazon's Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. Especially the fact that it didn't end the way I expected. I'm glad this book came across my timeline on Facebook!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras; Brand: Sigma; Review: This model (883-306) is for Nikon DX DSLRs. It's a new lens from Sigma. I purchased it a few weeks ago so I'm only just beginning to assess it, but so far I'm satisfied. Very compact & lightweight, and a good value. Seems to auto-focus at the speed of my Nikon lenses. As for sharpness, it's on par with my other zooms. I have noticed softness in the upper left corner at 250mm, but it's probably acceptable given the purpose & price category of this model. Chromatic aberration appears quite low on raw images, and distortion is good enough. A pouch or case is not included. Check the review at ephotozine, where they give it 4/5 also.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flipbac FBG4 Camera Grip for Point & Shoot Digital Cameras; Brand: Flipbac; Review: Perfect for S100. This unit has a hollow center that fits nicely over the S100's measly front finger grip. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbowimaging LCMX1B Self-Retaining Auto Open Close Lens Cap for Pentax MX-1 Camera (Black); Brand: Rainbowimaging; Review: Though previous reviews read quite favorable, the unit I received was nearly impossible to slip over the lens without scary-hard forces. Since it did not fit or seat easily, I used sandpaper in the inside edge to widen the inside diameter. Now it will properly seat over the lens. The packaging came with a little scratch-off 'seal of authenticity', which makes me wonder if Amazon shipped me a knock-off version?? Once installed, unit works fine. It does add about 1/4" of length to the lens.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sony LCJ-HWA BC Jacket Case (Black); Brand: Sony; Review: Does not fit my HX-90V properly. Maybe I got a bad HX90V or LCJHWAB case, but the thread sizes on the camera's tripod mount & the camera case do not match exactly...you can almost "see" the difference ! I know you think I'm nuts, but I own 3 tripods used on other larger cameras - they all work flawlessly together, so I am very familiar with the standard 1/4-20 inch standard thread size. My findings: 1) I did not cross-thread it -- no way. 2) The thread size on the Sony LCJHWAB Case lock screw looks correct, and indeed it fits all my other tripod's mounting heads just fine. 3) The threads on the bottom of the HX90V look slightly small. They almost appear to not be 1/4-20, but the nearest metric size, M6 x 1 (6mm diam. by 1mm thread pitch). 3) Despite the difference, If you twist the lock screw on the case very firmly, it will eventually seat together. But it's not confidence inspiring. The lock screw remains at a slight angle to the camera's bottom surface. 4) Other than this, the case and camera perform very well. Conclusions & solution: 1) I think Sony somehow overlooked the specifications of the tripod threads vs. the case's lock screw threads. 2) Since the camera's threads are plastic, and the case's lock screw is metal, I will re-tap the HX90V tripod threads with a 1/4-20 bottom-tap. This will make it much easier the remove & reinstall the LCJHWAB case to access the battery & SD memory card. Follow up: Oct 16: I just got the 1/4-20 Bottom Tap and applied it to the tripod threads on HX90V. This worked perfectly. The lock screw on the case now matches the camera's tripod threads. The tap only required firm finger pressure to re-form the camera's plastic threads, a tap handle was not required. It looks like Sony has acknowledged this issue which is wonderful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 3.0 Cable - A-Male to Micro-B - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Well made cord but rather it's stiff when holding onto the device.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 3.0 Cable - A-Male to Micro-B - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Well made cord but rather it's stiff when holding onto the device.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: THOMAS AND FRIENDS™ - THOMAS ORNAMENT; Brand: Kurt Adler; Review: I thought I was purchasing a SET of ornaments, owing to the picture of Thomas and his friends, Percy and James. However, I received one (only one) very cheap plastic Thomas ornament (no friend) for the hefty price of $14.95 PLUS $4.95 shipping fees. Both prices are absurd, and since I feel misled, I plan to return the item for a refund!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Lazy Susan Turntable, 16-Inch, White; Brand: OXO; Review: Good seller, and good quality product. The non-skid surface on the bottom makes this especially useful on my granite countertops. It holds still when it's turned.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amco Kitchen Shears; Brand: Amco; Review: As I anticipated my upcoming thumb arthritis surgery, I purchased a number of assitive tools. This is one of the most useful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amco Stainless Steel Mezzaluna with Silicone Handle; Brand: Amco; Review: As I anticipated my upcoming thumb arthritis surgery, I purchased a number of assitive tools. This is one of the most useful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organized Living Adjustable Shelf - Nickel; Brand: Organized Living; Review: I love organizing, and these shelves have really helped me to maximize my rather meager cupboard space. I have at least six of these in use in my kitchen and am very happy with them. One small criticism might be that the top wires, though fairly close, are far enough apart that items need to be set on it with precision so they don't tip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joseph Joseph 85054 C-Pump Single-Handed Soap Dispenser, Gray; Brand: Joseph Joseph; Review: Excellent for one-handed use, though not quite as useful for thicker products, such as hair conditioner. It dispenses soap products very efficiently and easily with just one hand, though, so it has been a godsend during the months of my recuperation from hand surgery,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Opulence Divatex Home Fashions Satin Cal King Sheet Set, Red; Brand: Royal Opulence; Review: So far, I like these sheets. They are much cooler in the summer heat, but since other reviewers have mentioned the staining of the mattress cover, I think I will wash them before we go much further with them. I had not thought this through adequately, though, as it did not occur to me that they would be so slippery. I'm having trouble propping my pillow against the head of the bed to watch TV, as it simply slides down. I wake up at night and find my pillow has slid almost entirely off the bed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stoneware Baking Pan; Brand: Stonerware; Review: Baked some brownies in this, and they would not pop out. Tray was sprayed with Pam, but the brownies came out all broken and unsuitable for serving. Would send it back, but it tore when stretching as instructed to release the brownies.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cellar Dinnerware, White Elements " Paloma Embossed " 42 Piece Set; Brand: The Cellar; Review: Bought these for my daughter, and she is thrilled with them. She likes the quality of the dishes, and the nice detailing on the bowls,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toter 025564-R1GRS Residential Heavy Duty 2-Wheeled Trash Can with Attached Lid, 64-Gallon, Greenstone; Brand: Toter; Review: This was by far the most unusual Christmas present I have ever purchased! My husband was sick and tired of the cheapo garbage cans we had which fall apart in a year or so. He was so fed up that he was willing to up our waste collection service bill just to get a 35-gallon bin like this one, but I wouldn't go for it. We didn't need the larger capacity, as we recycle as much as we can, and our our monthly waste collection bill would have increased by a fair amount as well. So...I ordered up this heavy duty can for him as a Christmas gift. Our capacity remained the same, but now we have a 32 gallon can as sturdy as the 35 gallon version, and I didn't have to increase our bill at all. It's an expensive garbage can, but shipping was free, and I figure the amount we save by not increasing service will pay off the cost of it in a couple of years! It was a tough one to wrap, but he LOVES this new garbage can!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Mini Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, Set of 5 (tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and drop); Brand: Norpro; Review: Very nice measuring spoon set, including a Tad, Dash, Pinch, Smidgen, and Drop. Not really sure if one can be certain these are the exact amounts, since these are more colloquially used designations that one won't find in recipes very often, but I find myself using them frequently!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Wall Gel Frosty Freezer Mugs Large 22oz, Set of Two, Clear; Brand: Ziggy V; Review: Unless you're in the habit of buying the big bottles (22oz) of beer, don't buy these mugs. They are enormous, and take up a huge amount of space in the freezer. I bought a total of four, and so far, I consider it an enormous mistake. I would have to dedicate a whole shelf in the freezer compartment, reducing its capacity considerably. I wish I could recommend them, as I love freezer beer mugs, but these are just WAY too big! In addition, I would have to pay only a buck or so shy of the original cost of the mugs to return them....which would make this whole fiasco about a $40 error. I very much regret this purchase.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store; City: Boise, ID; Review: Today I had lunch at Cracker Barrel for the first time since I was a child. I had really high expectations since its a little bit of a nostalgic place for me. Lynn B helped me and my fiancé and she was so wonderful that she really made my day. She was lovely to interact with and I will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spacebar Arcade; City: Boise, ID; Review: We went to Spacebar before dinner at Fork for my fiance's birthday. I wasn't expecting there to only be beer and wine but that was fine. The games were a lot of fun, especially the old school pac-man. The games I played were all $.25 each, but they also ate at least $2 worth of my coins.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matador; City: Boise, ID; Review: Loved this place! The guacamole is so great! Lots of tequila to choose from. I ordered the jalapeño margarita. It was good, but I might order something else next time. I got a taco salad that was really good and my fiancé got a special that consisted of pulled pork something and we are shared his chocolate cake dessert.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Off The Hook; City: Boise, ID; Review: Pedro helped my fiance and I on his birthday when we were downtown and decided to stop in for lunch. He was so great, he made his birthday even better just with his friendliness and personality. We will definitely go back to see him. We got the clam chowder in a bread bowl and fish and chips... both were great. Thanks Pedro!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fork; City: Boise, ID; Review: My fiancé and I went to Fork for his birthday in December. It was a bit loud for a romantic date night but the food was good and reasonably priced. We got an appetizer, two entrees and a cocktail for under $50... A little Shocking!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blimpie; City: Boise, ID; Review: Today David was super nice and made me a great vegetarian sandwich after suggesting some creative options to meet my non-meat eating needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fork; City: Boise, ID; Review: My fiancé and I went to Fork for his birthday in December. It was a bit loud for a romantic date night but the food was good and reasonably priced. We got an appetizer, two entrees and a cocktail for under $50... A little Shocking!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paperie and Pen; City: Boise, ID; Review: I love beautiful paperies like this one... its great for buying prints, wrapping and decorative paper and cards. Definitely not a good spot if you are on a tight budget.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boise Dog Barber Shop; City: Boise, ID; Review: I took my dog here to groom her myself. I appreciated being able to do everything myself, even the trimming. The people were nice and customers were coming and going throughout my time there... and everyone seemed really pleased and the dogs were all very happy. One male employee cut my dog's nails for me and was really kind and friendly. I will be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Rio Mexican Grill; City: Boise, ID; Review: I want to like this place because the salads are so good... but I think it's over priced and I last time I had a hair in my salad. yikes! It's usually pretty busy and it can be hard to find seating during lunch time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Merritt's Family Restaurant; City: Boise, ID; Review: After reading reviews on Yelp and driving by this divey place, I HAD to try it.. it was good, but not great... the place was full of smoke from the kitchen and it burned my eyes the whole time. The Scones are more like Funnel Cakes you'd get at the fair.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boise Fry Company; City: Boise, ID; Review: The employees are super nice and helpful, they acted excited that I had never been there before :) I had a great Vegan burger, the patty was really great. I loved all the sauce options... The only thing is I either got a different Fry than I ordered, OR the sweet fries (The Laura?) weren't really sweet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Port of Subs; City: Boise, ID; Review: The people were nice, the food was standard. I'm a vegetarian and got a cheese sandwich, toasted. It was good but not stellar.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chipotle Mexican Grill; City: Boise, ID; Review: Even with the line almost out the door, it moved super fast (I was in line for less than 5 min!) Food is just like all the other chipotle's in the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solid Grill and Bar; City: Boise, ID; Review: Food was good, drinks were good, and since we had just moved to town our server introduced us to fry sauce and gave us discounted tickets to the comedy show at Liquid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aloha Scooby-Doo! (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ali (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exorcist: The Beginning (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: NYKKOLA Wholesale 12 Assorted Geneva Women's Watches; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: excellent product.do you have any other items in bulk ? please send me pics if you do; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA Women Silicone Printed Flower Rainbow Causal Quartz Wrist Watches Chronograph Silicone Watch; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: its even prettier than the picture. i was hurt when i realized that the shorter band was not sealed properly so the pin which holds it in place was showing on the outside. MY coworkers love it and wish for me to order for them i really hope that upon me doing so that we do not have a re-occurance of such or any other defect for that matter; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Newborn Baby Infant Girls Flower Bow Tie Crochet Knit Socks Crib Shoes Prewalker 0-12 Months; Brand: Broadfashion; Review: it was too small for my baby but she is an older kid . i bought it because hr feet are very small. it not being able to fit was my error of calculations. the product in itself is great for newborns to three months old. Beautiful Product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Baby Girls' 3 Piece Dot Romper Set (Baby); Brand: ; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Hotel Princess; City: Ostend West Flanders Province; Review: Stayed here for one night last December was going to go back this year but it was all booked up i think that says everything. We arrived early and as we were unable to check in the hotel staff provided us with a secure room to place our baggage, allowing us to venture out and return later that day to check in. The rooms were ideal for our needs the beds being really comfortable and the bath water the perfect temperature after a cold day in snowy Brugge the only downside was the room was so hot during the night i awoke several times, as we were unable to turn the radiator down. The breakfast in the hotel was of a good standard with plenty of choice. The staff in this hotel were really friendly and helpful being another major plus for this hotel, I would definitely reccommend this hotel to anyone thinking of visiting Ostend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abbazia Deluxe; City: Venice Veneto; Review: This B&B is situated on a little side street 2 minutes walk from the train station, blink and you'll miss we ended up at the abazzia hotel sister hotel to the B&B. the staff called someone down to us an guided us to the correct door we should have entered. The rooms were great spacious with very stylish interiors the bathroom was nice too with a nice double shower which saves time and arguments in the mornings. I was pleasantly surprised by this place… the breakfast was in the main reception room with assortment of meats breads eggs and numerous drinks available. The location is great for the train station but a 20-25 walk to the Rialto bridge and St Marks Square there are water taxis available but one of the wonders is getting lost down the sideways but more so that there always something happening in Venice to see. One critism of Venice is it is extremely touristy and be aware of cover charges and service charges when eating out. The gondola rides are set prices I think we paid €80 euros for 40 minutes which looking back now was well worth just keep checking your watch and make sure you get what you paid for. This B&B is well worth it and highly reccomendable with excellent customer service provided …; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quirinale Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The hotel is in an extremely good location close to transport links easy accessible walking distance to the Colloseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and piazza Navone and all it's restaurants the location of this hotel is an ideal base for exploring the delights of Rome. The hotel is a very grand old fashioned hotel lovely and picturesque with bell boys buzzing around flagging taxis and carrying people luggage I was impressed from the first viewing and couldn't wait to check in … that's when it changed. We were 1 hour early for check so we decided to leave our bags in the storage room and venture out for a while and returned after an hour, we then got in line to check in which took about 15 minutes our turn at the desk had come check in was going smoothly until they asked for a credit card to which we replied its in your luggage room the receptionist not looking at us but talking to the other person at the desk, again he asked for a card to which we replied again and believe it or not he ignored us then turned around once again and said credit card, I found this extremely rude after we had been polite the bell boy finally turned up and we retrieved the bags along with the card allowing us to check in. I was off up to my room on the the 4th floor (make sure you take the correct lift or you'll end at the other end of a big hotel) carrying 2 big rucksacks at this time made me tired :-) I got to the door which Inturn wouldn't open so had to go back to reception were them same receptionist was very unhelpful another member of staff gave me another key after complaining, so off I went again only for this time I got into the room but the electrics didn't work so off again downstairs. By this time I was frustrated and the receptionists weren't interested I explained I hadn't paid €500 euros to stay here and have these problems. The second receptionist also then got involved being very argumentative and arrogantly stating they'd send a technician as if i wanted to sit in my room with Rome awaiting. I requested to be moved room and after confrontation they finally granted me it. They sent a bell boy with me to help with luggage but on route he vanished up into the wind !!!!!!! The customer service here is non existent the most help I had was off a cleaner who didn't speak much English coupled with my very limited if none whatsoever Italian but he was most helpful shame i never got his name to thank him. The thing I'm trying to say Is its the worst customer service I've received anywhere I've been across the globe. Even when I complained to a manager he sad I could upgrade to a suite having moved already I didn't want to and declined. Other than that the rooms are lovely and couldn't; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Centro Hotel Royal; City: Cologne North Rhine Westphalia; Review: This is a very cheap hotel and as cologne was only a one night stay for me I wasn't that fussed and didn't want to spend a lot of money. The hotel is easy to find about a 10-15 minute walk from the main station and cathedral the check in staff were good our room wasn't ready on arrival but we popped out and back later and check in was pretty quick. The rooms however are very standard and extremely dated it reminded me of a prison camp dull and grey walls with big metal doors. The bed was ok comfortable had a decent nights sleep the shower could do with a revamp as was small and awkward but I can't complain as like I say does what it's purpose is there for. The hotel needs modernising and I think it was starting to happen when we we there as new flooring was going down. One major compliment I can pay is we had to miss breakfast as we had to leave at 7 but the reception staff kindly made us a packed breakfast to take away which we grateful of and the first time I've ever known a hotel to do that. I would stay here again but if your after something other than somewhere to sleep wash and get changed I'd look elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: H Hotel Munchen; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: This hotel was very close to the train station which was a major draw when booking here although the area looks a bit risky with all the late night bars and topless table dancing clubs, I never once felt unsafe with several late night walks back through here back to the hotel !!!! Check-in was good here quick which allowed me to be into the room changed an out (straight to the bierkellar) within half hour of my arrival. The hotel itself was clean comfortable cheap and the staff were all very friendly. The rooms themselves were big enough for what we needed and enough space for all our clothes and rucksacks, the bathrooms although on the s,all side were again perfect for what you would need shower gels & towels provided. One good thing here was the free water provided in the room ideal for late night thirsts. The walk into Munich centre was only about 10 minutes walk which with along the way various eateries banks bars shops anything you could possibly need with easy access One good thing about this hotel was the little bar in reception serving some lovely beer.… Overall was a nice hotel ideal in everyway highly recommend staying here …; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: The hotel is a bit of walk out from the train station in the centre of Amsterdam I would recommend anyone to get the tram only a couple of euros plus their quick and frequent and will save you a good 25-30 minute walk. The location is good however for the Heineken factory and the Rijksmusuem about a 5 minute walk to either. The hotel itself is average it was a last minute purchase of mine and I hadn't studied it like I usually do when booking a trip away. The reception was as you'd expect just a formality hand over passports sign this pay city tax etc etc… I got the keys to the room after going in the lift to the 4th floor (by the way the longest lift ride ever sure there was a hamster on a wheel making it move) it's a bit awkward to find your room as you get off the lift as they don't go in numerical order but not an issue soon got there. The room itself was on the smaller side but big enough for one night the room was clean, had a tv and safe and the bathroom was idea again perfect for a short stay. The downsides were a 3 inch gap under the door that didn't help with the noise of the hotel, the pillows on the bed were none existent had to use my coat under the pillow to make it comfortable the noise in this room and banging from other guests late at night was beyond a joke and finally I got an slight electric shock off the bedside lamp as unknown to me the switch was broken I informed the person on reception who to be honest didn't seem all that bothered.… Breakfast in the hotel was ok we had to go down to the ground floor where there was pastries and assorted meats the usual continental breakfast limited choice but good quality food none the less. On our booking form it stated free snacks and drinks available throughout the stay this included of tea and coffee facilities in reception and some sweets on the counter… other than this the closest I came to a free snack was someone left 30 cent in the vending machine so I got a discount bueno bonus :-) I would stay here again but only at short notice and if nothing else was available closer into the city; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mondschein; City: Innsbruck Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: The hotel is situated on the river just outside the old part of town in Innsbruck, the hotel itself is a little pink building first impressions outside don't do this place justice the lady on reception (Hilde) was such a lovely lady she was polite attentive to detail explained to us on the map where specific things were situated and was probably he nicest reception staff we'd encountered on our travels ! The room was spacious, had ample room for storage had a tv a good and easy to use safe this room was perfect for us, the bathroom was big bright and tidy shower gels were provided towels clean and plentiful I was impressed and didn't expect this from the outside. The location is good here although the side of town from the train station the 10-15 minute walk is worthwhile to see the beautiful architecture and the amazing breathtaking views supplied by the alps. Breakfast was plentiful with amazing choice and good quality food again, I couldn't eat here as I was taken a back by the amazing view of the alps from the breakfast room. A perfect and ideal location for which the be based while in Innsbruck.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Citadines Les Halles Paris; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights in May and couldn't grumble as the deal I received having booked my stay 9 months in advance was a bargain. When I arrived in Paris I decided to get the metro to the hotel this was relatively easily the only downside was the queues to the get the tickets. A short ride from the station we arrived in Les Halles which is the area of the hotel as we didn't have a map we wasn't sure where the hotel was situated until I turned around and saw a big sign saying Citedines we had arrived. The area itself may look a big off beat due to the amount of people sleeping rough on the streets and barring the last night everyone left us alone. The hotel reception were amazing we arrived 6 hours early for check in but to my surprise they said that my room was ready and that i could go into it straight away which was a welcome relief after traveling since 5am that morning, not only were they very helpful and welcoming to the hotel but they spent 10 minutes showing me attractions and best places to go on the map which they provided me. Little extras like sweets on the counter, free use of umbrellas and just a big smile on arrival made me feel welcome. The rooms were spacious and and as I had a mini apartment it had all the necessities that one would need, the bathroom was good especially shower so powerful and warm which we very welcome after 3 rainy days in Paris. The only downsides were the construction not that it disturbed me that much as I don't like to spend too much time in hotels rooms when I'm away and the people sleeping rough in the area that i previously mentioned they rarely disturb you. The Location of the hotel is the main attraction here for me you are in 10 minute walking distance of both the Lourve and Notre Dame both are must do's in this city but even a taking steady 30 minute stroll along the Siene and your at the Eiffel Tower. One piece of advice is wear the most comfortable footwear you have if you wish to explore Paris by foot ......... I would stay at this hotel again as I couldn't really fault it in anyway......; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Hotel Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: This hotel was the nicest I'd stayed in throughout a month long tour of Europe… The exterior of the hotel was very welcoming and very clean on a main road but easy accessible crossing points where on the other side of the road were bars and restaurants a nice peasant area again with the Heineken factory Rijksmusuem and Vondelpark all In 5 minute walking distances… the only downside again was the walking distance from the hotel to main train station but tram stops are frequent and easy to get to your destination. Once inside the hotel the high standard was maintained bell boys carrying your bags reception staff very helpful even with new staff being training at my time of check in, it was carried on quickly and efficiently. The rooms were perfect not the norm for a couple of backpackers. The beds were comfortable air conditioning system was good the bathroom was spacious and very clean, nice assortment of body washes made for this to be a lovely experience, the wifi was quick and easy to use (you have to get a log in code from reception) the tv was good. I would recommend this hotel to anyone in a heartbeat boom early though to get a good deal …; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: I recently stayed at this hotel as I was travelling to London early on a Friday morning and didn't want the hassle of being caught in all the rush hour crowds, the hotel is about a 10 minute walk from New Street station which was ideal. On first impressions I was concerned about noise and just the outside look of the hotel but for £58 it made economical sense and I'm so glad my 1st impressions didn't make me change hotels. This hotel was excellent value for money from the moment I walked in check in was brief and very pleasant with the reception staff being very welcoming and informative. The rooms are very adequate spacious and being as I was on the 15th floor my noise worries were a thing of the past. The beds were perfect probably the best nights sleep I'd had in a long time. The following morning we went down for breakfast and that alone was worth the money we'd paid the choice and quality of the food was really good self service so could have what and however much we wanted really surprised me one of the best hotel breakfasts I'd ever had. The checkout again was very swift and that was good as I had a train to catch I would definitely stay in this hotel again and recommend it to anyone !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: On arrival we were greeted by a smiling face with a nice cocktail which was so refreshing and the perfect antidote to a 12 hour flight. The check-in service was smooth and within minutes we were off up to the room probably the quickest check-in I've experienced at any hotel. Once in room we were greeted by an amazing view overlooking the ocean an immense sight (a lovely place to stand with a cool beer), the room itself was slightly on the smaller side and in my opinion could do with a bit of modernising but overall was ideal for a 2 week stay one thing I would suggest is upgrading to a room with a walk out balcony. The hotel grounds were in top condition the team of gardeners work hard ensuring everything is picturesque to make it pleasant. The pool is a decent size but boy it's freezing in there but once you have a few tequilas at the swim up bar you forget about this. The beach adjoined to this hotel was nice soft sand and blue sea the perfect place to sit and just relax. The restaurants were ok not the best I've experienced when travelling but by far not the worst, the one downside is the choice the food becomes very repetitive especially on a 2 week stay. The speciality restaurants were good but booking can be a nightmare since found out you can boom before you travel so I would highly recommend that. The major plus point for me in this hotel was the staff they made the holiday Jamié (lobby bar), Wendy (lobby bar) , the girls on the beach & Joaquin (pool bar) their is legendary. All this staff were so helpful and pleasant and really went out there way to make sure we had a good holiday. The one downside was that a lot of the cutlery and glasses around the complex were at times dirty and had stains on them, also it seemed was that when people order room service the plates and food are just left on the landings until someone decodes to collect them. One day there was broken glass there all day until I went to the concierge who got it cleaned up immediately. Overall I would recommend this hotel we had a great time but if your looking for more luxurious surroundings maybe try the Iberostar parasio. Thanks got a great time Iberostar Cancun :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Bassin; City: Ostend West Flanders Province; Review: I stayed here for one night, i have stayed in Ostend many tmes but never this side of the town, the hote is situated right near the port entrance and the train and bus stations which are both great when travelling around. The hotel room was on the small side but on a city break i dont ever plan on soending much time in the room anyway. The room was on the front and even with the traffic going past you couldnt hear when the window was closed. The bed was spacious and very comfortable the only thing i would change would be the pillow for better quality ones. The room had a decent bathroom the only downside to that was the shutter door connecting to the main room. Check in/out was quick and very helpful in regards to local information, they have 24 hour reception so that no one can just walk into the hotel too. The breakfast was tasty with a good choice. There is also a lovely restaurant attached to the hotel unfortunately we didnt get chance to eat there and it smelt amazing. Well worth a stay in this hotel when visiting Ostend.....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Huis t Schaep; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: After deciding to book a last minute trip to Bruges i stumbled upon this little gem of a guesthouse, being a frequent visitor to Bruges i now couldnt envisage staying anywhere else. The hotel B&B does not have any parking but there is a big multi storey car par just around the corner which is easy to find and offering great value. Once parked we made our way to the hotel and being a alittle early we wasnt sure if we could check in but as luck would have it the room was availabale and we checked. The host Michael was there to check us in which was very quick and easy, he also is one of the main reasons i would never stay anywhere else, he was very informative and most probably the best host ive ever encountered at any Hotel/B&B ive stayed in. His local knowledge is second to none any time we needed advice, restaurant reservations made or anythign he was on hand to help. The rooms are very clean, spacious and have a nice period decor. The beds are comfortable with the blankets and pillows good quality, the bathroom had a lovely walkin shower. We had a nice assortment of pastries left in the room for us which was a very nice touch. Breakfast in this hotel is very special not your ordinary continental breakfast but a very detailed with a varied choice of foods, the host was very considerate and offered to make foods to your own taste which i thought was very attentive. There was a choice of yoghurts, fruits, cereals, 3 different types eggs, bacon, salmon, assortment of meats along with fruit juice, teas, coffees even off menu hot chocolate was sorted. The Location of the b&b is central and your never far from somewhere interesting in terms of sightseeing, the b&b is a short 10 minute walk to the main square, also just a 10 minute walk from the main bus station and train terminal. I can cant describe in words how i much i was impressed with this b&b all i would say i book and let yourself be wowed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel London Heathrow; City: West Drayton Greater London England; Review: The hotel is a lovely hotel in terms of looks very modern, a nice bar with tvs where the bar staff will change if theres something you want to watch, nice choice of snacks and very clean. Good facilities all around to be truthful just wish i had my swimming trunks with me.The major plus point of this hotel how convenient it is to get to Heathrow airport. The room was spacious with a good sized bed, a seatee for relaxing, tv, and a good sized bathroom with a seperate toillet which was good. The rooms were really quiet and the temperature was ideal. Thed down side came with the customer service on arrival we were advised that we had only booked a day room (short stay) and not an overnight stay there was no detail of this anywhere until we were told. The staff resolved this by offering us a room at a reduced rate which was really good of them and along with that breakfast included also free parking all this was great until i tried to check out at 05:00am with a flight to catch. The duty manager refused our free parking even thought it was part of what was offered to us, this was only £12 but on principle i refused to pay surely if something is offered they should document it!! Not a nice thing to have to argue your point at 05:00am with a person who didnt want to listen. Shame though as until this happended i had enjoyed our stay. Ideal hotel with a lot of positive pionts would stay again just hope the customer service on the main desk improves.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CitizenM New York Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: What an amazing little (not so little) hotel just off of Times Square. The location of this hotel is perfect for those wanting to be close to Times square but not directly in it. There are great subway connections for all the trains the closest being 1 minute walk from the hotel. Despite other reviews claiming to hear the noise from the trains I didn't hear any myself and I was on a low floor. The hotel room was clean and has all the amenities one would require for a city break the hotel also provide shower gel and shampoo which is high quality and smells lovely, the iPad that controls the room is a great touch and I would now love to have this in my home. The room also contained a good tv with a vast selection of free films and all the sport one could desire, mini fridge filled daily with water and a shower I could stay in for hours. The roof bar is a great way to unwind after a busy day sightseeing and gets you a break from all the huddle and bussle of a day in the city at a reasonable price with great service. The only downside I found was although that the room was spacious enough for a couple it wssnt enough for a couple & 2 suitcases also. I would highly recommend this hotel and for the price you pay its a steal, by far the best hotel I've experienced in NYC.... I will be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny McCarthy Page; Review: I spent my entire nursing career listening to doctor's, taking their orders, following every suggestion they ever made...never once questioning they could... ::gasp:: ...WRONG! That is, until my son was diagnosed on the autism spectrum in 2005. In the years that followed, I slowly lost every bit of faith I had, not only in conventional medicine itself, but also in the doctors. None of them helped my son, or even tried. When I voiced my concerns about vaccinations and their ingredients, I was basically told, "Quit being stupid, they're safe." They even lied and told me thimerosal was no longer present in vaccines. Lo and behold, when I requested the package insert, there on the side, THIMEROSAL. Then after injecting him with the toxins that would lead to his autism within a week, they misdiagnosed him! It took 15 months for us to get an appropriate diagnosis. Our son had moderate/severe autism and we were told, "He's a late-blooming boy." So you can certainly see why my faith in doctor's isn't exactly sky-rocketing. These days, we have a DAN! doctor. We're doing biomedical interventions with my son and seeing amazing gains in speech, social behaviors, imaginative play, and after 6 long years of struggling...he potty trained after only 5 days on the GF/CF diet this summer! Yes, I've met the naysayers. I've heard the, "How could you? That's crazy," line. Yes, I admit, I've even debated them. At first these naysayers made me angry. How dare they criticize everything I was doing and sacrificing to save my son? Then I realized how clueless they actually are, how they couldn't possibly understand the depth of grief one experiences when watching your child slip away...not into death, but something far worse. A painful, silent world that none of us can possibly fathom. And the only words I have to say to those naysayers now are, "How could I not?" I applaud Jenny for all she's doing to bring awareness to autism and it's many facets. I applaud Jenny for taking on the CDC, the AAP, and Big Pharma. I applaud Jenny for opening people's eyes to the world of biomedicine. But even more, I applaud Jenny for sharing Evan's story with the world and letting thousands of parents know they have a voice...and a friend. This book isn't long, but it packs an emotional punch. You'll meet many parents...all with unique stories that end the same way...a recovered child. No thanks to conventional medicine or it's doctors. I do, however, suggest keeping a box of Kleenex close. Even Mother Warriors need a good, healthy cry every now and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intervention; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Cook Page; Review: A registered nurse, I've been an avid fan of Cook's books for over a decade...but this book was such garbage, my love affair with this author is officially over. I have so many issues with this book, I'm not even sure where to start... First, and probably most importantly, the characters are intensely unlikable in this book. Jack Stapleton, a series regular, is obviously the worst husband and father anywhere in the world. He leaves his terminally ill 4-month old son with his sleep deprived, emotionally fragile wife daily and offers very little in the way of physical or emotional support for either of them. He's too busy verbally abusing chiropractors and dining with the archbishop of NYC, an old college chum. Speaking of chiropractors, Cook seems to revel in using every negative description of alternative medicine he can fit onto the pages of this novel. I have to ask...how much did Big Pharma pay you to portray those who practice or partake of alternative medicine as 'snake-oil salesmen' or 'crazy charlatans,' Mr. Cook? You discuss how dangerous Chinese herbs are because they often contain 'mercury salts,' yet you fail to mention that the influenza vaccination has enough thimerosal (a mercury preservative), to cause toxicity to a 550 pound man. And we're giving these injections yearly to our small infants, sometimes twice a year. Don't even get me started on some of the other 'safe' ingredients in vaccinations...aluminum, chicken embryos, formaldehyde, MSG, a component of antifreeze, etc. Yet Chinese herbalists, using plants grown on our beautiful earth to treat illnesses are the quacks? Oh! And I can't forget that Jack and Laurie are treating their 4 month old son with chemotherapy (the most toxic treatment known to man), and mouse monoclonal antibodies. Yep...it's okay to infuse a substance so toxic the health care workers must wear protective garb to even administer it AND to inject their child with mouse parts...but God forbid they take him to a chiropractor to treat sinusitis. There are two sides to every story, Mr. Cook. Why not attempt to be a little less biased in your next book? (Not that I'll be reading.) As for the storyline itself, it goes absolutely nowhere. One minute Jack is bitching to everybody who will listen about the dangers of alternative medicine (which is funny to me since he has a total of 24 hours of "expertise" under his belt), the next he's absorbed in studying the alledged bones of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Yea. Really. It's that bad. His friends are just as atrocious: egotistical and childish to the core. Every relationship established in this book is bordering on the insanely ridiculous. My advice? Don't waste your hard-earned money on this crap-heap of a story.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vaccine Epidemic: How Corporate Greed, Biased Science, and Coercive Government Threaten Our Human Rights, Our Health, and Our Children; Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Kuo Habakus Page; Review: A thought-provoking and well-researched book regarding the vaccine schedule and its very serious limits and problems. Louise Kuo Habakus and Mary Holland, unlike authors such as Seth Mnookin and Paul Offit, have no ulterior motives or financial incentives in writing this book. They simply want to help parents and give them the information they need to make informed and educated decisions about immunizations. I am constantly recommending this book to parents all over the United States.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Chance Summer; Author: Visit Amazon's Morgan Matson Page; Review: I just discovered Morgan Matson this spring and have thoroughly enjoyed every single one of her novels. She's an amazing story-teller and I really I was very invested in her characters. This book had me laughing and sobbing and everything in between. Anybody who has had a loved-one die can relate to this remarkable story. I cannot recommend Second Chance Summer and Morgan Matson enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mud Vein; Author: Visit Amazon's Tarryn Fisher Page; Review: It's hard for me to verbalize my feelings about this book. I was absolutely engrossed for the first 65%...I'd finally found a book I wasn't immediately able to figure out! I was stoked! I can't tell you how rarely that happens these days. Normally I can read two chapters and have the entire book solved. Unfortunately, instead of coming to an exciting, unique, climatic ending...Mud Vein took a drastic turn into the, "WTF?" category. I was thinking to myself, "Where did that come from and WHY? Why, why, why?" I so badly wanted an ending which would totally blow me away and instead I got some crazy left turn that left me speechless...and not in a good way. I wasn't really able to relate to the characters as much as I'd hoped either. I'd heard such good things. Suffice it to say, I was disappointed, as were many of my friends.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grade 3 Addition & Subtraction (Kumon Math Workbooks); Author: Visit Amazon's Kumon Publishing Page; Review: The first half of the book is devoted to addition, the second, subtraction. The repitition is good, but I think I'd have preferred if they mixed it up a little. The questions are appropriate for a third grade student and although my daughter hates math, I do think the book has helped her. Having said that, the left side page has a column of questions that's basically printed into the spine of the book. You can't see them unless you use brute hand strength to push the book completely flat, and even then it's hard to write because the paper there is curved. This drives my daughter crazy. I have to admit, it drives me a little crazy as well. Overall, a good workbook.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Spell (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: This series is truly driving me nuts. A bunch of uninteresting attacks (if you could even call them that) from the scary "dark" dude which, in turn, causes all the "light" witches to come together murmuring ridiculous rhymes and promising (once again) they'll protect each other. At least until the next time. Wash, rinse, repeat. And I swear, if I read the words, "We are the three," or "we are six," or "we're a circle," again, I think I'll heave my Kindle across the room. These are some of the most boring, tedious witchy books I've ever read. Even worse, the ending in the first two books was terribly anticlimatic. I'm not sure I have the willpower to read the third.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Depraved; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Smith Page; Review: 3.5 stars. Depraved, by Bryan Smith, is well...depraved. The setting is rural Tennessee, in a little town known as Hopkin's Bend. People enter the city limits...but very rarely leave again. The premise of this story reminded me very much of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films: you have the backwoods town, the incestous families, the mutants...in fact, now that I think of it, there is even a gory chainsaw scene in the book! The story is disturbing, sometimes makes your skin crawl, and is a very "blood and guts" type read. Yet there were several times I found myself laughing out loud at some of the character's lines, particularly those of Hoke. Oddly enough, I wasn't expecting the demonic/paranormal aspects, but don't feel they detracted from the story at all. In fact, I quite liked the addition. There is a lot of sex (of all varieties and persuasions), in this book. I didn't find the descriptions to be overly graphic, but I'm not going to lie...the visual in my head of some of these mutant humans going to town was quite gag-worthy (seriously, think pumpkin head with one red eye and an elephant trunk. See? I told you.) I would also say if rape scenes bother you, this book probably isn't your best option. I did enjoy the way the storyline went through various points of view (of both villains and victims). It made for a quick, effective read. Unfortunately, it didn't really allow time to get to know the characters either...so I found myself not really caring if they lived or died. Also, the entire book takes place in about 12 to 16 hours...less than one day. And while I realize trauma can completely alter your thoughts and psyche, I sort of felt the reactions of the victims were a little...odd. Without giving away too much, it's not really feasible to me that a perfectly normal guy could be abducted, raped, and put in a cage where he has sex with a hot woman all day long...and then somehow turn into a serial killer afterward. Just, why? Regardless, it's a fun read. If you're in the mood for a good horror novel, I don't think you can go wrong with Mr. Smith's cult classic, Depraved.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Keep Quiet; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Scottoline Page; Review: At its heart, this story is about the relationship between parent and child, and the lengths to which a parent will go to make sure their child is safe, protected, and their future secure. Being a parent myself, I can definitely relate to this premise. In fact, I was physically feeling so many of the emotions the father was feeling in this story, as he and his son wrestled with a life altering accident and the decisions which resulted. I enjoyed the story and the emotions it evoked. It felt very real. Having said that, I do think some of the decisions made were questionable. I also feel the mother, Pam, was a nosy perfectionist who tended to lay the blame at others' feet instead of taking a good look in the mirror. She was a really annoying character. Beyond that, the story ended quite abruptly and was tied up a little too neatly, in my opinion. Sometimes books are better without a happily ever after. Overall, no, this isn't as good as Scottoline's earlier works, but it's still well worth a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Remains; Author: Visit Amazon's Seth King Page; Review: Okay, here's the deal. I read Kim Holden's, Bright Side, and adored every single word. It was a beautifully written, poignant story with characters who melted my heart. This book did not hold a candle...it's like the generic, plastic version of Bright Side. The writing didn't resonate with me in the slightest. First, and I think my biggest problem with this story, was Seth King attempting to write as a young woman, Summer, the main character. It didn't work. The book was better when written from Cooper's perspective (don't put much stock in the word "better," as it wouldn't take much). The endless internal dialogues were annoying to read, as were the constant references to Funfetti cake, some Lorde-like singer named Savior (whose emo-esque lyrics I started just skipping over...apparently Mr. King is trying out his song-writing chops and wanted to show off his talent over and over and over and over again in this book--whole songs, mind you), and the endless insults about social media and Facebook. Honestly, what many folks found to be deep and thought-provoking, I found to be more of an incredibly annoying diatribe. I think we can all agree that folks overshare on social media, but that doesn't make them cruel, callous, ignorant, or even petty, as the author insinuates endlessly. We get it, Mr. King...you don't like Facebook. The incessant, glaring medical errors throughout the story could have been easily avoided with a few hours of research. Nothing about Summer's treatment or medical issues were believable...particularly what happened in the operating room (I'm an OR nurse). The grammatical errors and typos were worse. For the record, I have never mentioned typos in a review before, but there were literally sentences with incorrect words used, and other sentences where words were left out entirely. It was so distracting. And the ending! Oh, that ending. Without giving too much away, may I just say, "Ewww?" It wasn't romantic and it most certainly didn't "touch my heart." It was weird, intensely uncomfortable to read, and even made me feel a little dirty. Throughout the entire story, all I could think was, "And she's in love with him...why?" "And he's in love with her...why?" Everything Cooper mentioned as reasons why he loved Summer were things that virtually anyone would do. They certainly weren't actions that made her special. The characters needed a million times more growth, development, interaction, dialogue, and maturity. Summer was supposed to be intelligent, but said "like" after every couple words. Prime example on Kindle page 31: "Um, I mean, the story is a little awkward, but whatever. I was actually, like, the fifth child my mom got pregnant with, but the first that actually survived through birth, you know?" Does that sound like the way a 24 year old woman talks to you? Yea, me either. Not to mention, it's insulting to females in general. Speaking of Summer's mother, honestly, I'm not sure if she is a belligerent bitch or suffering from Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. The character is portrayed very oddly and comes off as; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A House Without Windows; Author: Visit Amazon's Stevie Turner Page; Review: If you liked the book Room, you'll probably like A House Without Windows, as they both offer a child's perspective of the story as it unfolds. I found both books to be tedious to read. The main character's daughter, Amy, offers a perspective which was nothing more than a retelling of a book she was reading. I found myself skipping over those parts, as they added nothing to the story at all. And the dialogue...ye Gods, it was truly awful. Whether it was the spoken word, or the e-mails written between Liam and Beth...it screamed of a 14 year old's version of what adults would say in this situation. It didn't seem legitimate to me at all. "Oh darling, let's get married and live happily ever after!" "Okay, darling, I never stopped loving you. XOXO" "Don't worry about my current wife, my darling, she's not important...I only have eyes for you, baby." "Oh, but my darling, I'm too scared to go on the boat!" "Don't worry, my beautiful darling, I'll keep you safe with my big, strong, manly arms." (Insert kisses and Amy's demand that they stop with the gross kissing.) These aren't direct sentences from the story, but I swear you could plug them in and they'd fit seamlessly. I found myself rolling my eyes continuously. This book was definitely NOT for me. The characters weren't fleshed out at all and seemed incredibly one-dimensional. The entire story felt to me like a middle school writing assignment...a 14 year attempting to write about a serious topic, but without the maturity or knowledge to tackle it gracefully and with depth.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vostok (MEG); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Alten Page; Review: I'm a huge Steve Alten fan...have been since the first Meg novel was released. The Meg series is one of my all-time favorites. I also really enjoyed The Loch. Alten is at his best when he's writing about the creatures of the deep. The underwater creatures in this book are absolutely gripping...he did it again. I could not put this book down. Having said that, I could have done without the alien twist. It wasn't as awful as I've seen some reviews mention, but I'd have preferred the story embrace the sea creatures more and the aliens less. Either way, I really enjoyed this story, which is the sequel to The Loch, and I'd encourage others to give it a shot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania; Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Larson Page; Review: Before I start, let me just say, this is a VERY well-researched book. It's a history buff's dream. The amount of information this author was able to collect is nothing short of amazing, particularly considering this event happened over 100 years ago. Having said that, the story droned on far too long about the politics and military strategies...one got the impression the author was trying to squeeze every single piece of information he could into the story, without really attempting to make it mesh or cast it in an interesting light. The actual sinking and all that occurred afterward (which is the part I found most intriguing), is only about 15% of the book. It took me nearly a month to read this book, which is unheard of for me, because 3/4 of the book is so very slow. I could only read a few pages at a time without yawning incessently. Beyond that, so many people were introduced it was difficult to keep them all straight. Some sort of index with the passenger names, their home city, and their occupation would have been nice. I also felt the book could have benefitted from including pictures. The author describes a multitude of them, and with a quick search, I was able to find most of them on Google. However, it would have been nice to have a section of the book devoted just to pictures so the reader didn't have to break up their reading time trying to do their own searches. *An extra star was added for the superb research.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hungry Darkness; Author: Visit Amazon's Gabino Iglesias Page; Review: For those who enjoy "creatures of the deep" type stories, this one is short, fun, and entertaining. Had it not been for a glaring error (i.e. a person who dies on one page, turns up alive on the next), it probably would have received 4 stars. Another thing that bothered me was how the creature escaped the cave. Explosives opened a hole deep in the cave, but the actual entrance is described as a small hole/slit that men with tanks sometimes have a hard time getting through. So how did this ginormous creature fit? Did I miss something? The ending did feel a bit rushed, but overall, it's well worth the quick read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Descent: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Johnston Page; Review: I struggled and lurched through this book, then struggled and lurched through it some more. It is S.L.O.W. If you're looking for a story about a kidnapping, this isn't the story for you--90% of the story covers the struggles of Caitlin's (the girl who was kidnapped) parents and brother. It goes on and on about every little thought and occurrence which happened in their lives over an almost 3 year period. Very little is learned about Caitlin until the very end, and at that point, I honestly didn't care what happened to any of them. This book couldn't even fizzle at the conclusion, because it didn't start off with a bang to begin with. Beyond that, the writing style was very odd and overworked. All the characters had names, but the author decided to torture the story line more by calling them "the boy" or "the man." It was incredibly distracting. There were actually quite a few really weird "style" choices. Every time a color was mentioned, it seemed to be yellow. And we couldn't go through a paragraph without "the man" or "the boy" describing their cigarette and how they smoked it. Plus, after reading this, I'm wondering if the author really hates dogs...they were all tortured and abused. Dog lover that I am, that deducted a star from my personal rating right from the start. I have not and will never have a desire to read about animal abuse. I cannot in good conscious recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Doug the Pug 2016 Wall Calendar; Author: Doug the Pug; Review: We're a pug family...we have three of our own: Bodhi, Dexter, and Harlow (aka Harri). We all find Doug the Pug to be delightfully funny and photogenic. I purchased a couple of these calenders for my kids for Christmas...they loved them. They're now hanging proudly in their bedrooms, where they can gaze at Doug's goofy mug any time they choose. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart-Shaped Box; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: I hated this book. HATED IT. Every single stereotypical cliche you can think of was thrown in. The story was slow, the characters unlikable. But the nail in the coffin for me? The dogs being mutilated. Not cool...I see enough animal abuse in the papers. I do not need, nor do I want to read about it in my fictional escapes. Two BIG thumbs down.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Splendor of Birds: A Picture Book for Seniors, Adults with Alzheimer's and Others (Picture Books for Seniors, Alzheimer's; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Rose Sparrow Page; Review: We took this book to my great-aunt, who has dementia and is living in a nursing home. She has always loved birds, so we thought she might enjoy this picture book. We were right...she did. It isn't as big or thick as I'd hoped, but the pictures are lovely. I do think it's a little pricey for how few pages there are, but overall, not a bad purchase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Invisible Client; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: This was a really fun, quick, engrossing read. I truly enjoyed the story...particularly because the main character was taking on a pharmaceutical company (companies I have very little respect for). Having said that, the author clearly knows nothing about hospitals or how they run, and I'm not sure he understands the purpose of an ICU or it's layout. That's why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5...some quick research could have remedied that problem. Recommended--a perfect beach read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Twins; Author: Howard Hughes; Review: Although I ultimately figured out the twists, I still feel like this is well worth a read. It's narrated by both the mother and father, which builds the suspense, as they both appear to have different stories. If I had one complaint, it's the constant reminders of *just how identical* these twins were. We get it...they're exactly the same. Regardless, recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Optician's Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Betsy Reavley Page; Review: This was a surprisingly decent story. I honestly didn't have high hopes going in and I figured everything out very quickly...but it still kept my interest and had me clicking through the pages rapidly. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Is Not Forgotten: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Wendy Walker Page; Review: This book was okay. I didn't actually figure out the guilty party, which is unusual for me. Having said that, the narrator was a terrible, unlikable, morally repugnant character. And for a psychiatrist, he had zero ethics. Confidentiality? What's that? It made the story significantly less believable. It was a 2.5 star read for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 44 Chapters About 4 Men: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's BB Easton Page; Review: This isn't much of a story, but it's freaking hysterical! At first, I thought the author was trying too hard to be funny, but the more I read, the more I realized she actually IS funny. At one point, I was laughing so hard (about tattoos), I was crying. I had one of those, "I can't breathe because I'm laughing so hard," moments. A very quick, light, fun read. Give it a try!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unexpected Everything; Author: Morgan Matson (author); Review: Probably my least favorite of Morgan Matson's novels. I really liked the characters and their relationships with each other, but nothing ever really happens. And it's over 500 pages long. A pretty anti-climatic novel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Tilt (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Scott Page; Review: I know I'm probably part of the minority here, but this book was very predictable and typical. It's like every other romantic YA novel I've ever read, with the inclusion of some terminal illness thrown in. Having said that, I do think the characters were mostly developed...they just simply weren't that interesting. Average, average, average.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chemist; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephenie Meyer Page; Review: Honestly, I pretty much hated this book. I just couldn't get into the characters or the story. So much of it came off as simply goofy to me. If Alex was as great at her job as she claimed to be, would she really need to read fictional books to get tips? Beyond that...the whole insta-love thing really got on my nerves. There is zero romantic or sexual tension. Case in point: "But from the second I saw your face, I was willing to leap miles outside my comfort zone to make sure I saw it again." Alex literally tortured this guy (after drugging and kidnapping him) in her role as the chemist, yet he didn't care. He looooved her. Even worse, Stephenie Meyer didn't tie up loose ends at the conclusion of the story! Like, what happened to poor Lola? I can't say I was thrilled with the dog deaths either. Don't waste your time with this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Turbo Twenty-Three: A Stephanie Plum Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: It's a cute read, but all of the Stephanie Plum books are cute. Same old stuff. I love these books and I think the characters are hilarious, but after 23 books I wish Stephanie would MATURE a bit. And make a freaking decision about Morelli and Ranger! #TeamRanger; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Closed Doors: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's B. A. Paris Page; Review: Definitely had to suspend belief a bit, but this was a great little story...I could hardly put it down! A fun, quick read with probably the most repugnant character in all of literature! I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I probably would have given this 5 stars if not for Molly. :(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Garden (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Probably 3.5 stars for me, which I rounded to 4 because the story kept me intrigued. Having said that, there were a couple things that bothered me about The Butterfly Garden. First, are we really supposed to believe that a huge group of girls were so spineless? Reading this, there were many ways they could have killed (or at least maimed) the Gardener, but they opted to sit in the Garden day after day, year after year, and then die? Second, the ending was wrapped up a little too perfectly. Maya/Inara is suddenly the epitome of the all-knowing mother, scolding parents, and explaining exactly what everyone needs and why. It just felt off to me. Other than that, the story is WELL worth a read. It's a unique take on a very common book theme.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Pug's Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Pace Page; Review: The only reason I'm giving this awful book 2 stars instead of 1 is because a black pug is one of the main characters. I love black pugs. I hated this book. Such a stupid story. None of the actions taken during the "theft" are ones a normal person would opt to do. Between that and the constant, "Ahoy!" being spewed back and forth, I was over this book just a couple chapters in. The first book in this series (Pug Hill) is better, but not by much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: After You: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: This book was okay, but honestly felt unnecessary. Compared to Me Before You, it's a pretty major dud. Louisa isn't even very likable in this book. How can that be? Read it if you must, but don't expect anything Earth shattering.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wildflower; Author: Visit Amazon's Drew Barrymore Page; Review: The grammar in this book is awful. And the stories literally jump all over the place, with no rhyme or reason as to why. Yet...it's endearing. You can literally hear Drew, in our valley girl-esque voice, whispering these stories to you as you read. And because I happen to love Drew Barrymore (we're even the same age), I really enjoyed her off-the-wall stories. This book makes her seem less "daughter of the great Barrymore legacy" and more "stay at home mom with a wild past." It's a really quick, light, fun read. I loved the photos which introduced each chapter too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Marriage Lie: A bestselling psychological thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Belle Page; Review: A surprisingly good book! The story definitely kept me entertained and I thought the ending was super clever.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryn Greenwood Page; Review: Update 5.1.17: After contemplating this book for awhile, I'm leaning more toward, "Ewww," so I'm dropping my rating to 1.5. The writing was decent and the characters were well developed, but the story itself was just yucky. No matter the reasons, I feel this book is glorifying pedophilia and rape. In the culture we currently live in, where guys are barely slapped on the wrist for assaulting women, I simply can't condone it in a book. Original review: How does one rate this book? I honestly have no idea if I loved it, hated it, or thought it was the most repugnant book I've ever read. My emotions are all over the place with this one. I'm giving it a 2.5/3 rating for now. I'm going to let it stew in my brain for awhile because, seriously, WTF did I just read?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cream of the Crop (The Hudson Valley Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Clayton Page; Review: I liked all the talk of organic, sustainable foods. I liked that the "heroine" is plus sized, beautiful, and confident. I liked that the author has an accepted gay couple flourishing in small-town life. I liked, as always, Alice Clayton's goofy sense of humor. But this story wasn't great. The romance seemed for forced and honestly, nothing really happened. Just contrived sex scenes, and that's about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Into the Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Aleatha Romig Page; Review: This is a good story and it's worth reading, but unlike most reviewers, this book was incredibly easy for me to figure out. I knew everything that was going to happen at about 40%. It made the rest of the book a bit dull, to say the least. Not my favorite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Abby; Author: Visit Amazon's Steena Holmes Page; Review: I may have liked this book better had it not been absolutely littered with medical mistakes and inaccuracies. I'm pretty sure the author had zero contact with medical professionals while writing this book. It might just be that I'm an OR nurse, but these mistakes were fairly blatant. Even without the errors, I didn't love any of the characters--selfish, unlikable, and one-dimensional. I wouldn't waste my time with this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Identical; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Hopkins Page; Review: Before you read any further in this review, you must know that this book is written in verse. While some may enjoy this, I found it to be incredibly distracting and annoying. I have no desire to see the words I'm reading in a book shaped into a heart. Further, by 20% in, I'd already figured all the "twists" out. Honestly, I'm not sure how you couldn't. It's blatantly obvious. I won't be reading anymore books by this author.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mosquitoland; Author: Visit Amazon's David Arnold Page; Review: I had a few people tell me if I liked The Fault In Our Stars by John Green (which I did), I'd like this book. WRONG. Honestly, I don't see the connection at all. The characters in this book aren't believable. Their only purpose in the story seems to be to spout philosophical nonsense. Very little happened and this felt like the story equivalent of eating the BRAT diet...bland, tasteless, and constipating. Not a fan.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Endearment; Author: Visit Amazon's Lavyrle Spencer Page; Review: I'm not sure why, as these types of books typically aren't my thing, but I've always loved LaVyrle Spencer. I hate that she's no longer writing. The historical lifestyle is fascinating to me, and she's so good to bringing it back to life in her stories. And while many of the characters' actions seem a little odd to me, I have to remember that their attitudes and opinions were right on par for the time period. I really enjoyed this!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Through the Fog; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael C. Grumley Page; Review: I honestly felt like I was reading an elementary school book. Nothing in this book was believable. Not the characters, not their relationships, and most definitely not their actions/reactions. It seems like the plot of a really bad B-movie...with really cheesy Syfy writing. I'm truly baffled by all the 5 star ratings.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The One & Only: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Giffin Page; Review: Based on the reviews I've read, I liked this book more than most. It could be that I'm a die-hard football fan, or that, to me, age is just a number. What seemed to bother most people didn't bother me at all...love is love. Having said that, I REALLY wish Emily Giffin had done a little more research about college football. Has she never heard of conferences? Does she know that an undefeated season does not guarantee a national championship berth? I found little errors like these off-putting. This book is FULL of football facts/trivia/lingo/plays/etc., so if you don't care for the sport, this may not be the book for you. If you enjoy football, typically like Giffin's books, and don't mind a May/December romance, this isn't a bad read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Feed; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Bray Page; Review: This was a fun read, but the technical misses were so blatant, it took away from the story. For instance, the characters in this book dived, with only an oxygen tank, to the bottom of the devil's triangle, which was described as pitch black. First, humans can't dive much deeper than 400 feet. At that level, the sea would still be light. The ocean isn't truly black until 1000 meters (which is nearly 3300 feet). Second, there is no way they could go much deeper than 400 feet without some sort of submersible. The pressure would be too great. Finally, these characters just swim to the top with no rests to stabilize pressures. Doing this, they'd definitely get the bends. None of these things are feasible and you'd think an author writing about this type of thing would do the 2 minute research it requires to get it right. Not doing appropriate research can destroy a story. I also noticed some very obvious descriptions of the shark, which appeared to be taken directly from the king of megalodon books, Steve Alten. Let me tell you, folks, there is NO WAY this book is comparable to Alten's MEG series. The editing is terrible. I saw the word 'passed' used when it should have been 'past,' the word 'downed' when it should have been 'drowned,' and other very obvious errors. There are simply too many things wrong with this book to make up for the few things that the author got right.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Summer Rental: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Kay Andrews Page; Review: I liked this book. It might be that I'm heading to the Outer Banks for vacation soon, but this really is a fun little summer read. We all have that small group of friends who have known us our entire lives, and we all wish we could have month-long getaways with those girls. It's a very relatable story. My only gripe--I honestly think the book could have done without Maryn/Madison's story...it was unnecessary and added nothing to the plot. It seemed very contrived and somewhat forced into the story for some added drama and intrigue. But it simply didn't work. Nevertheless, if you plan on relaxing on the beach this summer, be sure to take this book with you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wishes; Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: I liked the Montgomery/Taggert series when I was younger, but this book was just goofy--fairy Godmothers, a division of Heaven called "The Kitchen," and a whole lot of stereotypes and cliche characters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cherry; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsey Rosin Page; Review: 2.5 stars I wanted to like this more than I did. In ways, it was utterly realistic. In others, it was utterly unrealistic. For example, I simply don't believe, in this day and age, that none of these girls, as seniors in high school, would know how to masturbate. Nope. You can't convince me otherwise. Beyond that,Layla's character was a little too uptight for my taste and most of the guys were complete douche bags. Overall, it was a fun idea...sort of 'American Pie' for girls...but I don't feel it was executed all that well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess (Montgomery, Book 15); Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: The plot of this book was ridiculous. Aria (the princess) is nearly killed in the US, somehow our government makes a plan for her to become an American housewife, while a fake princess stands in for her (because that makes sense). Then she goes back to her country pretending to be a married American so the palace will choose her to "pretend" to be the real princess. Following? Probably not, because it's convoluted and stupid. Nothing more to say.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stillhouse Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Caine Page; Review: This book was odd. So many things about it simply didn't make sense or didn't follow any rational order. It felt like it needed more editing. Beyond that, though, it simply wasn't believable. None of the character's actions felt true to life. Are we really to believe that Gina never set foot in her husband's garage? Not once in all those years? Wouldn't most wives have an interest in what their husband's spent so much time doing? Further, I simply don't believe that after 4 years, the FAMILY of a serial killer would be relevant in the least. People have super short attention spans and there are fresh horror stories every single day...it's not really plausible that this one particular family would have so many issues, particularly after years have passed. Finally, this book is a cliffhanger! I thought it was a standalone, and to find that it's not is quite aggravating. Nevertheless, I don't see myself buying the sequel, when the first book in the series wasn't great. I did like that the story was told by the family of the killer...that's fairly unique. With some tweaking, I feel this could be a great book. Unfortunately, it's not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brain Child: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Saul Page; Review: The concept of this story is really clever, but the story itself fell a little short. There literally was not a single likable character in the entire book and I found myself not caring about any of them...that's always a bit of a death toll for a book. Beyond that, the medical scenes were so far-fetched and futuristic, it almost seemed a bit "Twilight Zone"-esque. Suspending belief in stories isn't such an unusual thing, but this one was pretty far out there. It didn't work for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All of Us and Everything: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Bridget Asher Page; Review: This whole story felt forced and contrived. The dialogue wasn't believable and some of the conversations were never-ending. The only story line which was mildly interesting was that of Augusta and Nick, but even that relationship didn't ring true. Such a disappointment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Love Season; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: Typically, I hate books that take place in one 24 hour period...I find them drawn out, contrived, and tedious. But this book, written from several viewpoints and bouncing back and forth in time, didn't bother me as much as most. The Love Season isn't a typical Elin Hilderbrand book, although it does still go in depth about her beloved Nantucket. Is it one of her best? No. Is it as awful as some reviewers say? No. It's just an average story with average characters and a "twist" at the end which I saw coming a mile away. I will say that as a West Virginian, I didn't care for her descriptions of West Virginia as "the Congo," or "all-but-forgotten." And I REALLY didn't appreciate her use of the word "retarded" to described Action's little brother. Those two things automatically took one star off my rating. Overall, a 2.5 star book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Summit Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlie Donlea Page; Review: This book was surprisingly great! A real whodunit. Some of the things that happened were a little far-fetched, but truly, this story is well worth reading. One thing that did annoy me--the characters need geography lessons. For instance, Dr. Ambrose said he'd worked at a hospital in New York, then moved to North Carolina. He was asked why he'd moved "up" there. Last time I checked, North Carolina isn't "up" from New York. I actually saw that same error two or three times, so the book could use a bit of editing. Beyond that, I do feel the ending wrapped up a little too quickly and conveniently and I'm still confused a smidge about another section (which I can't mention due to spoilers), so I'll just say....read this so we can discuss it! It's a book that stays on your mind. The choices we make really can have major repercussions for years to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Alice: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Mathieu Page; Review: A very well-done book about high school stereotypes and the reactions those stereotypes evoke. The book is divided into chapters, each told by one of four students: the popular, mean girl; the popular, not overly bright jock; the brainy nerd; and the pretty virgin. It worked well...the story flowed easily and was very effective. Unfortunately, it just didn't interest me much. I feel this is definitely aimed at a younger audience (I'm 41). If you enjoy this type of book, however, this one is VERY well done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Neighbors: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Pekkanen Page; Review: I love Sarah Pekkanen! Something about her books, the characters, and her writing style draws me in...I'm always totally invested in her stories. The Perfect Neighbors, for lack of a better comparison, reminds me very much of the TV show Desperate Housewives, minus the sex. Four women and all are harboring secrets...some more serious than others. One thing I genuinely loved about the book was the little neighborhood on-line newsletter segments...they were hysterical and truly show how lovably dysfunctional a neighborhood can be. Perfect for readers who enjoy (reading about) drama. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting of Ashburn House; Author: Visit Amazon's Darcy Coates Page; Review: 3.5 stars I can be pretty brief with my description of this book...slow, creepy, frustrating, and a very enjoyable ending. The first half of the book is horribly slow. It's nothing but descriptions of the house, the food the main character, Addy, is eating, her cat, and how she built fires in the fireplace. It was never-ending. And I kept thinking to myself, "Why isn't she doing anything a normal person would do? Like tour every inch of the house? Or figure out how she's going to work to earn money since she's basically destitute? Or how she's able to overlook all the little eccentricities about the house?" Instead, she ate, talked to her cat, and built fires. The middle of the book was just freaking creepy. I was very impressed by the writing...it was dark and spooky and disturbingly great. The ending had a twist or two, but was a bit silly. Even still, everything was wrapped up cleanly and efficiently, which was nice. The epilogue made me smile. Overall, this is well worth the read, but I wouldn't go in expecting a 5 star book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Summer House: A gorgeous feel good romance that will have you hooked; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny Hale Page; Review: This was a very average summer read. The story wasn't particularly original and neither were the characters. Having said that, I LOVED that it was set on the Outer Banks, and that parts of it took place in Corolla. I LOVE that the wild horses are a part of the story and I LOVE that they mention the 4WD beach. One of my family's favorite places on Earth. If you're looking for a quick, easy, not particularly creative read...this one is for you!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taltos: Lives of the Mayfair Witches; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Rice Page; Review: And I do believe I've finished with Anne Rice books...for all eternity. They make me feel dirty.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lasher; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Rice Page; Review: Seriously...WTH? Pedophilia, adults being born from a regular uterus, more pedophilia, rape...just, yuck. I hate this series. I may just skip Taltos, even though I've already paid for it. Ugh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Magic Hour: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: I would have enjoyed this book so much more if Kristin Hannah had taken the time to do suitable research on autism, in all it's various forms. I took real issue with her use of the term, "an autistic." She also made it seem as if autistic children never make eye contact and aren't capable of feeling empathy. This simply isn't true. They're not little robots. Finally, it's RHETT'S SYNDROME, Ms. Hannah, not Ratt's Syndrome. An extra hour of research and your book could have been so much better. I understand the book isn't about autism and that Alice/Brittany didn't actually have an autism diagnosis ...but it was still a main theme in the first 1/3 of the book and it was bording on offensive the way Julia discussed these children.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wife 22: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Gideon Page; Review: Was this book predictable? Yes. Yes, it was. But maybe because of where I am in my life, this book resonated a million times over with me. It was a sweet, clever, enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Most Wanted; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacquelyn Mitchard Page; Review: 3.5 stars. This started as a solid 4 star book, but I felt as though the ending became a bit silly. It's a shame too...had a lot of potential.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Light Between Oceans: The heartbreaking Richard and Judy bestseller; Author: Visit Amazon's M L Stedman Page; Review: So disappointed in this book...not sure I understand all the hoopla. It's slow, with tedious descriptions of lighthouses, regular houses, towns, Janus Island...literally everything. More story and less setting descriptions, please. Isabel was a repugnant character, and the dialogue seemed pointless throughout many pages. I hope the movie is better than the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Don't You Cry; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Kubica Page; Review: I didn't love either of the first two books I read by Mary Kubica--they were average, at best. But this book kept my attention and the twists weren't immediately obvious. That's always a nice change of pace for me. 3.75 stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Damaged: A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Scottoline Page; Review: I liked this book...I like all of Lisa's books. Having said that, was every ounce of common sense knocked out of Mary by a bump on the head, or what? Her actions seemed questionable at best...downright bizarre at worst. I won't say more than that because I don't want to spoil anything for others, but seriously? Nevertheless, the story was good, fast-paced, and kept my interest. Just wish it was a little more believable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 14; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Clines Page; Review: This was a really unique concept, but I feel like the story fell a little flat. If you like science fiction/horror stories, it's probably worth a read. Just don't expect mind-blowing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Troop; Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Cutter Page; Review: This story had such potential, but I felt the animal torture and death upstaged the story...and not in a good way. I simply do not want to read about animal abuse in my stories--EVER. What could have been a 3 or even 4 star book for me (the story is creative and engaging), decreased to a 1.5 or 2 star review. I understand why the author made the choices he did at one point...we're looking into the mind of a psychopath and it's not always pretty. But why, oh why, did he have to keep it up? Totally ruined the book for me. The last book I read by this author, The Deep, also had an incredibly heartbreaking scene with a dog. I do believe this will be my final Nick Cutter book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Away from the Dark (The Light); Author: Visit Amazon's Aleatha Romig Page; Review: 3.5 stars. This book is action packed...it truly doesn't stop from beginning to end. There is no mystery here...that's all fleshed out in the first book (although it wasn't much of a mystery either...I figured it out in the first 40%). Both books are worth a read. I just don't feel they're 4 or 5 star worthy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butcher's Theater; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Kellerman Page; Review: Bottom line, this book was WAY too long. Add that to the fact it was set in a foreign country, with very difficult to read names (so many of them!), and I honestly couldn't keep track of all the characters. There were also Hebrew and Arabic words that were often not explained...it just made the book feel disjointed and hard to follow. Definitely my least favorite JK book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Broken Juliet (The Starcrossed Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Leisa Rayven Page; Review: Ethan's emotions are whacked out. I get that he has abandonment issues, but come on! Man up and quit acting like a psycho wimp. I find this entire love story tiring and repetitive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ugly Love: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: I've read all of CoHo's books...this is, by far, my least favorite. Why? Because Tate is a doormat with no self respect, running back to Miles if he even blinked in her direction. It didn't seem to matter how poorly he treated her in the interim. This is an educated woman with a promising career who acted as if she has zero self-worth. Miles is a douche-bag who thinks his tragic past gives him permission to treat women as objects. I was literally gritting my teeth the entire time I was reading this book, mostly wanting to scream at Tate to find a healthy relationship instead of one in which she's nothing more than a body for Miles' pleasure. CoHo is better than this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Salt Air: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Delinsky Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and think it's a good choice to take to the beach...but it's long-winded. I've never read Barbara Delinsky before, but I'm pretty sure herbs give her orgasms. I've never seen an author discuss herbs, in such depth, on nearly every page. The medical storyline was a bit iffy...but unless you have a medical background, the errors wouldn't be obvious. Overall, this is a decent story, but it would have been improved by being 150 pages shorter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Want Me to Be: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mindy Mejia Page; Review: One of my favorite books of the year, thus far! A great storyline, well-developed characters, different point of views, twists...this book has it all. I truly hope this author has written more books, because if they're half as good as this one, I'll be content. I'll be thinking about this story for a long time. 4.5 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Before: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's JP Delaney Page; Review: I debated between 3 and 4 stars, but finally settled on 4 because I could hardly put it down. The alternate viewpoints of Emma and Jane make for a quick, easy, absorbing read. Is the story a little far-fetched? Yes. Are the characters actions sometimes a bit off? Yes. Did I figure out the ending? Yes. But, despite all that, it's an entertaining story. I've seen many comparing it to Fifty Shades of Grey, but other than Edward's house rules, I didn't see many similarities. I'd definitely recommend this book to friends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: I wish I had liked this book even half as much as other friends seemed to. For me, it was seriously lacking in plausibility--to the point I found myself struggling to finish. And while it's thankfully not another overwrought romance set during a war (i.e. The Bronze Horseman), it still seems very contrived, exaggerated, and full of sappy melodrama. I completely agree with another reviewer on GoodReads, Violet Wells, who so eloquently wrote: The perspective of the novel is one of hindsight as if all the characters are experiencing not the daily hardships of the war but the totality of all WW2s horrors. Its like her research consisted of jotting down every single horror story and deprivation and shoe-horning them all into her story. Its mostly set in a small town in the middle of France yet this small town is swarming with German soldiers, Gestapo, SS, Jews, bomb damage as if the entire war is centered there (I was only surprised Hitler and Eva Braun didn't have a holiday home there as well). So. Much. Yes. This book is a miss for me. I'd suggest skipping it, but since so many seem to have fallen in love with the story, I find myself in a minuscule minority. Or, you could just wait for the movie I have no doubt they'll be making...sooner rather than later.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Lies: A Novel; Author: Sharon Bolton; Review: This story is supposed to be a murder mystery set on the Falkland Islands. Instead, it seems to be more a book about the Falkland Islands, with a secondary murder mystery. It read more as an advertisement for these islands in the South Atlantic ocean. Honestly, by the time this book was finished, I was very tired of reading about every road and beach and type of wildlife on the islands. Not to mention the war there which occurred in the 80's. Beyond that, I figured everything out before the book ended, which is always a total downer for me. I also found the constant quoting of poems to be annoying and ineffective. Nevertheless, I gave this book 3 stars, because I did like the way each third of the book was written from each of the three main characters' perspectives over the same 3 or 4 days. It's an interesting take on a suspense novel. I just wish the author had focused more on the actual suspense and less on the location and surroundings.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Too Late; Author: C. Hoover; Review: This book was just...odd. The prologue was at the end of the book. There was an epilogue to the epilogue. And I'm pretty sure Sloane should have died from dehydration from all the crying she did throughout this book. Asa was vile, Carter/Luke was bland, and Sloane was a disgrace to women everywhere. Another disappointing CoHo book for me. I miss the Hopeless days.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flat-Out Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Park Page; Review: I really enjoyed the beginning of this book...it was a relatable story with adorkable characters. Unfortunately, a little further in, I felt like it was trying way too hard--to be funny, to be a romance, to be a drama--just everything. The Facebook updates weren't amusing and I honestly can't imagine any real person posting most of them. The big reveal at the end was so obvious, I figured it out within the first chapter. Having said all that, it's cute. Nothing earth-shattering, but probably worth picking up if you're looking for a light, easy read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Lessons; Author: Visit Amazon's Claire Fuller Page; Review: This book wasn't what I thought it would be--it was less, and it was more. It's a story of love, family, betrayal, and how hope can hinder your life. The chapters I found most interesting were Ingrid's letters to Gil, which described their tragic history in great detail. The present day sections involving Nan and Flora, however, were quite dull. Flora is such a complex character. She obviously has synesthesia, the ability to smell in color. For instance, dirty hair was described as khaki smelling, dirty sheets were described as smelling like the gray underside of mushrooms, and her father's writing room was described as smelling like otter brown. Beyond that, she kept mentioning over and over again about the "raining fish" and oddly, was fairly blatantly ignored. Overall, while it's a beautifully written novel, I probably wouldn't choose to read this author's works again. Mostly, it just made me feel angry. Angry at Ingrid for allowing her dreams to be redesigned by a womanizer, and angry at Gil for being such a firs-class douche. The ending of the book is vague, and it seems to me, the author's way of letting you the reader interpret what happened. After all, "....all books are created by the reader."; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Terror: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Simmons Page; Review: I tried to like this book. I really did. The synopsis sounded amazing, particularly since it's based on a real expedition. Typically, I find lengthy books exciting...it means a much more in-depth story and more character development. Unfortunately, this time, it just meant endless, unnecessary descriptions, rambling inner dialogues by an untold number of characters, and page after page of Bible and Native American verses. There were so many characters, it was truly hard to keep everybody straight. Even worse, none of them were particularly likable. The descriptions of the boats and their parts were difficult to picture and understand unless the reader has had sailing experience, and I personally had a very hard time with the butchering of baby bears. Yes, I understand that when you're starving, you do what you have to do...but they killed the baby to use as bait. Blah. The final 15 to 20 percent of the book is much more fast paced--if only the entire book was! This book could have EASILY been cut in half, and likely would have been a much better story. The conclusion was...well, it was just weird. I won't say much more than that for fear of giving away spoilers, but overall, this book was a pretty big miss for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Night's Child (Sweep, No. 15); Author: Visit Amazon's Cate Tiernan Page; Review: 2.5 stars So glad to finally be done with this series. I purchased them all years ago and, because I did, felt obligated to finish them even though I didn't find them overly entertaining. In fact, they're pretty goofy and so, so predictable. I think this series would be great for younger teens, but not so much for anybody else.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Forever; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Dessen Page; Review: So many times during this book, I was silently screaming for Macy to stand up for herself, to put people in their place, and to act like the high school senior she was....it took her a LONG time to get there. Nevertheless, this is a sweet story with amazing character development. Recommended!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gwendy's Button Box: A Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: A phenomenal novella. I truly enjoyed every minute. I only wish it were longer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Woods: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tana French Page; Review: 2.5 stars Initially, I believed this might be a 4, or even a 5 star book. The premise really drew me in...mass murders in the woods at a teen camp. Totally reminiscent of Friday the 13th movies! I was intrigued. Unfortunately, the story became a little too convoluted, a little too lacking in plausibility, and was wrapped up WAY too quickly with a nice little bow. The best parts of of the book, to me, were the court scenes. Unfortunately, they were few and far between and had virtually nothing to do with the main story. In conclusion, this isn't a bad book, but it's not going to blow your hair back either.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Swear on This Life: A Novel; Author: Rene Carlino; Review: I loved this book, the premise, the characters... ...but I didn't love the initial reunion between Emiline and Jase. It was so utterly lackluster after such a beautiful build-up. I subtracted one star for that reason only...but man, it was such a disappointment. I feel like that's the core of the book and it was so horribly underwhelming. It's truly a shame. Nevertheless, this is a lovely story and I highly recommend you give it a go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Little Children; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Furniss Page; Review: I actually had to look this author up, while I was in the midst of reading the book, to see if it was actually a woman...because I could not, for the life of me, imagine a woman portraying mothers like the two in this book. When I confirmed that Jo Furniss is, indeed, a woman, I researched whether or not she was a mother. Lo and behold, she is. All I can say is...wow. This book drops you right into the action. There is no build-up. No character development. One minute you're opening the book, the next you're in the woods with several characters you know nothing about and it's all going bad. I'm not a fan of this style of writing. With no character development, how are we supposed to care about them? Beyond that, once Marlene and her sister-in-law, Joni, realize there is a very serious problem, their actions are just freaking odd. They have no real idea what's going on, yet they let their kids wonder off on their own; they sit in the middle of a park eating beans in broad daylight; they separate from each other constantly (have they never heard of safety in numbers?); they don't seem overly concerned about gathering food, weapons, or masks to protect themselves from the virus; there is virtually no reaction at all to the death and destruction around them (except the constant mentioning of "the buzz"...God forbid Marlene have to be around flies); and a possible contagion is nothing more than a brief blip on their radar. I simply don't believe their actions, or attitudes, are plausible. And let's face it, Marlene is not a likable character. In fact, she's pretty heinous. Her children are total brats who do not listen at all, so we spend the entire book reading about her chasing them and trying to find them when they disappear. Joni is a doormat. Her daughter, though older and supposedly more mature than the rest of the children, is disrespectful, self-absorbed, and a total PITA too. Nothing about these awful people made me root for them. In fact, I probably would have applauded if Marlene had croaked off. Aside from all the above, the animal deaths (most notably the dogs), bothered me a great deal. Did she really have to kill off Horatio Von Drool....the one likable character in the entire book? And the ending is a cliffhanger! I struggled through this entire hot mess of a book, only to find an ending with no answers. I don't know about you, but when a book isn't advertised as a series, I feel a little screwed over. I can ASSURE you, though, I won't be bothering with the sequel. What a stinker this book was... UPDATE: I saw the author answer a question about the sequel on Goodreads just a few days ago (August 2017). Apparently, there isn't going to be a sequel. Here was Jo Furniss's response: "Hi Carol, I'm not planning a sequel. For me, the story ends with the resolution of Marlene's 'coming-of-age' as a mother."; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Letter; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicola Moriarty Page; Review: 3.5 stars Although I thought Joni's character was a little uptight and annoying, overall, I enjoyed this book. I enjoy reading about 30 and 40-somethings, dealing with their spouses, their children, and their friendships. It's something I can relate to quite well. The ending was a little, "meh." Otherwise, this probably would have been a 4 star book for me. It's certainly not an action-packed book, but it's an entertaining, quick read. Perfect for summer!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Found You; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Jewell Page; Review: This was a decent book...very easy to figure out. Not much mystery involved. I did enjoy the characters and the story though. Worth a read, I think.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wild; Author: Visit Amazon's K Webster Page; Review: **Spoilers ahead** Not going to lie, I was intrigued by this book being banned nearly everywhere, including Amazon. I was aware of the taboo surrounding this story beforehand, and went in with a very open mind. After all, many great books have covered this sensitive topic before in an understated and tactful way. Unfortunately, The Wild does neither. This book is nothing but mindless porn and trite, underdeveloped characters. Reed, the father, is loathsome. While the author would have you believe the relationship with his daughter was brought on by their extreme circumstances, the fact is, he groomed her for years. This is evidenced by the flashbacks which occur throughout the story. At one point, he was thinking of his daughter while having sex with his wife, Sabrina. And Devon, classy lady that she is, was masturbating to her father while listening to her parents have sex. Warped, no? The way Reed treated his wife was truly awful. The poor woman suffered endless miscarriages and the death of one of her children. Now I ask you...who wouldn't be depressed? Nevertheless, Reed treats her like she's nothing more than a dead weight for him to bear and at one point, even calls her lazy for staying in bed, fighting her mental illness. When she dies, neither Reed nor Devon appears to mourn her. And no wonder! Just a few weeks later, they're consummating their own relationship, but only after Reed takes his wife's wedding rings and sends her dead body floating down the river. The whole trip to Alaska was ridiculous. It was an obvious ploy by the author to isolate them, but it wasn't believable. And I have to say, they were the most unprepared travelers into the wild, ever. It was almost embarrassing how woefully ignorant they all were. Two days in, and the mother is already dead due to Reed's blatant stupidity. I personally believe Reed led them into the Alaskan wilderness, where they wouldn't be watched by society, for the sole purpose of seducing his daughter. The whole book was so forced and the incest was simply over-the-top. There was nothing romantic or loving about this relationship. It was disturbing and disgusting, no matter what the book's obvious "twist" revealed. If you raise a child from toddler-hood, you're their father, biological or not. And don't even get me started about the rapes, the pregnancies, or the murders. It's obvious the author was simply wanting to shock with titillating and gratuitous sex of the illegal variety. Very Woody Allen-esque. I can't end this review without discussing the dialogue, because really, I felt like I was reading the script to a very low-budget, poorly acted porn. Does that give you some idea of what you'll be dealing with if you choose to read this book? It's not good, peeps. Not good at all. At the end of the day, I'm blown away (and a little repulsed) by the many positive reviews of this book. There was no plot. There was no character development. The dialogue was atrocious. The characters were unlikable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Identicals; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: This book isn't high drama. It isn't full of adventure. The romances aren't even really in the spotlight. No, this is a book about twin sisters, the rest of their family members, and the group dynamics encompassing many strong-willed women. Of course, in typical Elin Hilderbrand fashion, this book is set on Nantucket...and Martha's Vineyard! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about each island, their likes and differences, and the way the islanders feel about each other. The Identicals is a simply enjoyable summer read. Elin's strength has always been her settings (I seriously think about moving to Nantucket every time I read one of her stories), and her character development. I find myself wanting to know these people she creates, maybe hang out with them. I become invested in their lives. Honestly, I couldn't put this book down. I read it in one day. The epilogue? LOVED IT! Highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story; Author: Rene Carlino; Review: A sweet story with sweet characters and a sweet ending. Nothing Earth-shattering, but well worth a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild; Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Krakauer Page; Review: The story of Chris McCandless is fascinating. Unfortunately, Chris's story is pretty limited in this book. Instead, you learn a great deal about the author and various other men throughout history whose actions were similar to those of Chris McCandless. There is also page after page of coordinates and directions. It's a dry read and the timeline is beyond erratic. I NEVER say this, but if you're interested in the life and death of Mr. McCandless, watch the movie. It gives pretty much the same information, without all the boring asides.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doug the Pug 2018 Wall Calendar (Dog Breed Calendar); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Mosier Page; Review: My kids love these calendars. They ask for them each year for Christmas. This year's calendar is just as cute and funny as it's predecessors. If you love Doug, or just love the pug breed (our family has three pug babies), this is a must-have item!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Life I Live: One Man's Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed It Forever; Author: Visit Amazon's Rory Feek Page; Review: I knew going into this book there was a large focus on Rory and his life prior to Joey, which didn't bother me at all. He's hinted many times on his blog about the rough childhood he had, so I was fascinated to learn more. Unlike other readers, I didn't find him to be "cold" or "unlikable" after reading his story. In fact, he seemed even more genuine. He's blatantly honest in this book...about his feelings, his shortcomings, his history of infidelity and sexual escapades...everything. It's an interesting new perspective on Rory Feek. The first half of the book deals primarily with Rory's life pre-Joey. The second half tackles their relationship which, surprisingly, wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. The downside...the editing in this book was nonexistent and the timeline was horribly erratic. He probably could have benefited from a ghost writer. I also felt this would have been the perfect book for picture inclusion. I think it really would have added to the narrative. Overall, if you're a Joey+Rory fan, I think you'll enjoy this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Retribution; Author: Visit Amazon's Jilliane Hoffman Page; Review: Having never read a Jilliane Hoffman novel before, I was unsure what to expect going in. I was pleasantly surprised. While I ultimately figured out all the twists, this is still a very well-done suspense story. I do wish the author would have focused a bit more on the court scenes...those can be very powerful in books...but it was still a fun read. This book does require some suspension of belief...some of the twists are WAY too coincidental, but other than that, I say give it a shot. I will be reading the sequels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Widow: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Fenton Page; Review: This wasn't much of a mystery. In fact, I'd be more inclined to call it chick lit. The ending was completely obvious, practically from the start. Nevertheless, it was an okay read--nothing Earth-shattering, but mildly entertaining. I did appreciate the differing viewpoints and the alternating timeline...and the character development was decent, but there was zero suspense or drama. The clues were far too blatant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am Watching You; Author: Visit Amazon's Teresa Driscoll Page; Review: This story is all over the place...but in a good way. It definitely keeps your attention. It's written from the perspective of several different characters: the father, the witness, the friend, the private investigator, and the watcher. They all have secrets which point you in many different directions, wondering what could have possibly happened to Anna. I admit, I did find it slightly annoying that there would be a big breakthrough or new information would come to light at the conclusion of the chapter, but the reader wouldn't find out exactly what it was until two chapters later. I know it was meant to be suspense building, but it was more frustrating than anything. I will also say, I didn't immediately figure out the twist which is unusual for me. It took me way longer than usual. I was pleased. 3.5 to 4 well earned stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After the Rain: A Novel; Author: Rene Carlino; Review: Historically, I've enjoyed most of Renee Carlino's books. After the Rain? Not so much. None of the character's actions or feelings are believable. It's insta-love, insta-hate, insta-everything. And don't even get me started on the medical parts of the story...what a joke. Honestly, I had a hard time finishing this book. The only part that made me smile was Poops. I'd skip this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Neon Lawyer; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: 3.5 stars This book is less than 200 pages. While it feels a little rushed and incomplete, it's still a decent, though predictable, story. A far better story by this author, in my opinion, is An Invisible Client.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Shot in the Dark; Author: H. Coulter; Review: An excellent look at the vaccine industry from the beginning; the inherent dangers of the DTP vaccine (the whole cell version given prior to the current acellular DTaP); and how the denial of vaccine injury, which began with the first administered vaccines in the 40s, hasn't changed much in nearly 80 years. Doctors still stubbornly and desperately cling to the safety and efficacy of vaccines, though their dangers have been well documented for nearly 8 decades. This book contains many personal stories from parents who trusted their physicians, vaccinated their child...sometimes multiple times despite serious reactions...simply because their doctor told them it was "normal." Please, parents. I beg of you. DO THE RESEARCH. Once you've given your child a vaccine, you can't take it back no matter how dire the consequences. While this book is over 20 years old, the information is still incredibly relevant. Despite all I know about vaccines (I've been researching them for 12 years now), the stories in this book still horrified me and I found myself crying on more than one occasion. So many lives lost or irrevocably altered, because of a shot which does more harm than good. It's criminal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing Year: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Moretti Page; Review: At the 70% mark in this book, I was beginning to wonder if ANYTHING was ever going to happen. There is a lot of backstory. Just SO MUCH freaking backstory. Finally, a truth bomb is dropped, and just like that, the whole story unwinds with one sentence. This is such an odd story. You sit there wondering where in the heck it was going, then all the sudden, all the answers fall into your lap with 30% of the book left. It's a bit disorienting. And the ending, not a surprise at all, was just sort of blah. I can't say it's awful, but for a suspense novel, it's not great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lucky Ones; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Edwards Page; Review: 3.5 stars This isn't a bad story and I did enjoy the writing. Unfortunately, it does seem a little long-winded. And there seems to be a trend in suspense novels lately, particularly those whose lead character is a cop, where the cop seems completely inept. They get their killer, but usually due to all the work everybody else is doing. It's almost as if the main character is just there for that reason only...to be the main character. It's kind of annoying. This is the third book I've read recently that's made the lead investigator nothing more than a talking head...a trophy, if you will. Or a love interest... Overall, though, Mark Edwards is an author worth reading and I'll continue to check out his books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Island of the Blue Dolphins (Puffin Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott O'Dell Page; Review: This book was meant for a much younger audience, I'm aware, but it's one of the books I chose this year for our homeschooling class. I read it for educational purposes only. It's not great, folks. My 12 year old might like it, but honestly, I doubt it...not with all the animal deaths. In fact, the final 3/4 of the book talks about very little OTHER than animal deaths. It's depressing. I honestly wish I'd chosen differently because I suspect this book will upset both my kids Not a fan.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Things We Wish Were True; Author: Visit Amazon's Marybeth Mayhew Whalen Page; Review: 3.5 stars I love books about neighborhoods...the lies, the friendships, the deceit, the kindnesses. I find them to be a fascinating look at human behavior. I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives used to tell this story. While there are a lot of characters, I didn't find it difficult keeping them straight. The story kept my interest although all the secrets in the book were very, very predictable. The Things We Wish Were True is a fun summer read...nothing more, nothing less.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I See You; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Mackintosh Page; Review: What can I say? I truly enjoyed this book. While I don't believe the website mentioned throughout the story is entirely plausible, the idea of something like it actually happening (and it could), is truly creepy and terrifying. And the ending! While I had my suspicions on and off throughout the book, the ending led me to believe I was wrong. Then WHAM! The epilogue was amazing. I love books capable of shocking me. Clare Mackintosh is quickly becoming a favorite author. I loved her debut novel, I Let You Go, and I loved this story as well. Highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer People: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: I don't expect happy endings, nor do I desire them...but the ending of this book is such a disappointment. 350+ pages of build-up, and then nothing. I can't say more without giving away spoilers, but this is definitely not my favorite Elin Hilderbrand book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Every Last Lie: A Gripping Novel of Psychological Suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Kubica Page; Review: This is 100% a character driven novel. Unfortunately for the reader, the characters are incredibly unlikable...from the bratty 4 year old daughter, to the husband's narcissistic best friend, to the pathetic excuse of a wife and mother, and the lying husband. I found myself wanting to scream at Clara and tell her to discipline her daughter and give a single hoot about her infant son. Clara's character was ALL OVER THE PLACE. Trying to solve the cause of her husband's death, she comes across as a small child, blaming anybody and everybody. The twists weren't twists. It was all obvious. Even worse, when the book ends, there are still several unanswered questions, which I HATE. If you're looking for an action-packed suspense novel...this isn't it. It's a train wreck. By far, the worst Kubica novel I've read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Let You Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Mackintosh Page; Review: I Let You Go definitely put Clare Mackintosh on my radar...she's an amazingly talented writer. This book has a little bit of everything: suspense, intrigue, murder, domestic abuse, and wonderfully developed characters. The twist, when revealed, is epic. Give this book a go, won't you?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Weight of Blood: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura McHugh Page; Review: I wish I could say I enjoyed this book as much as some friends, but alas, I did not. I've read so many suspense novels over the years, but this story was just slow...and obvious. There was zero suspense. The person you thought was the bad guy? Yep. You guessed right. The way you thought the book would end? Yep, you likely guessed correctly again. It's a slow moving moving novel with a very uneven plot, no suspense, no twists, and a whole town full of intensely unlikable characters. I can't recommend this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Summerland: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: There really isn't much to say about this book...it's just an average, ordinary story about small-town life. Of course, the small town happens to be Nantucket, which makes it a little more upscale than most. It deals with death, teen pregnancy, depression, alcoholism, marital affairs...everything you'd find in any town on any given day. I'd say it's worth reading, but if you opt to skip it, you won't be missing much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girls' Weekend; Author: Visit Amazon's Cara Sue Achterberg Page; Review: Being a woman in my early 40s, I was really hoping this book would resonate. It didn't. The story was slow, the characters were self-absorbed, and their actions were not remotely believable. It's a shame, because I feel there was a lot of potential here. It took me 10 days to read a book that would have normally taken me 1 or 2, if that tells you anything.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hard Truth About Sunshine; Author: Visit Amazon's Sawyer Bennett Page; Review: It's obvious, based on the reviews I'm seeing, both here and on Goodreads, that I'm big-time in the minority about this book. While it's worth reading, I felt it was incredibly predictable, majorly implausible, a smidge cliche, and a tad juvenile. It almost felt as if I were reading a young teen's version of life and death, love and hate, and so on. As a West Virginian, I was embarrassed by the way the author portrayed people in this state...I can assure you, we're not all jerks or coal miners. And families don't turn their backs on their relatives due to severe injuries...West Virginians are ALL about family. Further, I didn't love the author pushing her religious beliefs down the reader's throat either. The characters, well, they seemed like characters...not real-life people. There are so many books, dealing with similar topics, which are more maturely written. Books like Bright Side and it's sequel, Gus, both by Kim Holden. This book just seemed lacking on so many levels.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Certain: A Novel (Broden Legal); Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Mitzner Page; Review: 3.5 stars This book was a confusing read for me. Why? Well, it wasn't a masterfully written suspense. The author tried way too hard, and the killer was obvious from the get-go. Suspense is my favorite genre, I'm 41 years old, and I've been reading adult literature since I was 8. Suffice it to say, I've read a ton of this genre over the years. My golden star suspense author is Karin Slaughter. Her books are nothing short of phenomenal. If you haven't had the privilege of reading her novels, please go do so right now! They're complex, they're fleshed-out, they're unexpected, they're grisly, they're troubling...what can I say, the woman can write. I rate all other suspense novelists against her. So here is the surprising part...although this book wasn't an epic suspense novel and is actually a bit elementary, I see a seedling of major talent lurking in Mr. Mitzner. This book had real potential. I loved the way the book was sectioned, I loved that it went back and forth in time, I loved that it had several POVs, I loved the idea of the story...truly, there was some really good stuff there. It's a fun read...I devoured it. Charlotte's character needed to be more fleshed out...it's hard to care about her since we're really only introduced to her for a few pages at the beginning of the book. And, like I mentioned, there needed to be more suspense in this suspense novel, but I have high hopes! I'd definitely read this author's future works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Bistro; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: 3.5 stars Having discovered Elin Hilderbrand's books later in her career, I quickly fell in love with her more recent works. This summer, I thought it would be the perfect time to revisit Nantucket and delve into some of her earlier works. Unfortunately, I've found them to be average, at best. The Blue Bistro, however, intrigued me. The up-close-and-personal look at the upscale restaurant business was fascinating, as were the larger-than-life characters portrayed in this story. And let's face it, every time I picked this book up, I found myself heading to the kitchen for a snack. The descriptions of the meals had my mouth watering incessantly. Unfortunately, I didn't love Thatcher or Fiona's characters, and didn't have much sympathy for either. The ending of the book was pedestrian at best and sort of left the reader hanging. It's a shame too, as this could have been a 4 star book for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Garfield Reeves-Stevens Page; Review: This is the 6th book I've read by Blake Crouch, and he's once again managed to impress me. Dark Matter is one of those books you need to read over a long weekend when you have no other plans...because it's that hard to put down. We've had a pretty severe chemical fire in the town where I live...it's incredibly scary and concerning. Thankfully, I had Dark Matters to distract me from my fears. This story is truly unlike anything I've read before. The science is a little out there, but as a reader, I was very vested in Jason and his journey. He was a very sympathetic character and I was rooting for him from the start. When I first read the conclusion, I wasn't impressed. It was silly. But the more I contemplated, the more I realized it was actually kind of perfect, and made total sense. WELL worth the read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nantucket Nights: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: What a dud. Read only if you like ridiculous plots and absolutely deplorable characters with no redeeming qualities. This book makes me wonder if Elin Hilderbrand actually understands what true friendship actually is. Beyond that, there are so many unanswered questions...the book just randomly ends without filling in the blanks. It's as if the author got bored with the story and just wanted to wrap it up. I almost can't blame her. It's pretty awful.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NO EXIT a gripping thriller full of heart-stopping twists; Author: Visit Amazon's TAYLOR ADAMS Page; Review: Gripping! This story, although a very quick read, pulls you in and simply refuses to let you go until the final page. There is nothing particularly profound here--it's just a basic good vs. evil story. What is there, however, is very well-written. I admit, by the end, I found myself sighing a couple times and thinking, "Oh, come on!" It becomes a bit far-fetched. Regardless, it's well worth the read, particularly if you enjoy totally action-packed thrillers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Math Analogies Level 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Darin Beigie Page; Review: These are great review questions, but there is absolutely no explanation of how to do any of them in this book. We have to look up a lot of the applications before answering the questions, which isn't ideal. It's not a book I'd buy again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Work; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Edwards Page; Review: This was my sixth Mark Edwards' novel, and I have to say, it was probably one of my least favorite. He's a great psychological suspense author, and typically, I'm all over his books. This time, I didn't care for the main character, Sophie. She was a bit of a limp dishrag, frankly. The story-line was just a little too convoluted and over-the-top. It was all over the place. Plus, I figured out the gist of the twists fairly early on. Some of the minor details revealed at the end escaped me, but overall, it was just too far-fetched for my liking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Empty Jar; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Leighton Page; Review: A very sweet, touching story. The characters were likable and well-developed, and the story never lagged. Having said that, if you're feeling sad or depressed, this probably isn't the book for you. Honestly, I would have appreciated the book more without all the religious undertones.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Samaritan; Author: ; Review: The Good Samaritan is, simply put, clever, original, and terribly hard to put down. This is the first book I've read by John Marrs, but after a juicy introduction like this, I'll definitely be checking out more from his library. The antagonist, Laura, is deliciously evil...she's despicable, but I found myself sometimes rooting for her anyway. Her history makes her somewhat more sympathetic and compelling. The plot twists were totally on point and so well written. I read a TON of psychological suspense novels, and I can truly say, this is one of the best of 2017.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beach Club: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Hilderbrand Page; Review: A story about many broken people who, apparently, all have ties to The Beach Club. I enjoyed the descriptions of what running a hotel entails, and a few of the characters were really interesting (i.e. Lacey). Unfortunately, there were so many characters, none of their stories were really fleshed out and the book felt unfinished. Just another average beach read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silent Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah A Denzil Page; Review: This book was frustrating to read. Not a single likable character in the entire stinking story. Even worse, the author implied numerous times that you're only a "good" parent if you get your child vaccinated (obviously, I wholeheartedly disagree--immediate 1 star loss). Another thing...by the end of the book, I was so completely sick of the expression, "she fell pregnant," that I was about ready to hurdle my Kindle across the room. You don't fall pregnant--it's not as if a woman accidentally falls onto her husband's manhood and VOILA...PREGO! And besides, it just sounds stupid. Substitute "became" for "fell" every now and again, will ya, Sarah A. Denzil? As a long-time reader of thriller/suspense novels, I was really hoping all the red herrings were just that...red herrings. Unfortunately, the author pretty much lets it slip early on who the guilty party is, which makes for a very disappointing read. There was one particular passage that was so incredibly obvious, the author may as well have flashed a neon "guilty" sign over the perpetrator's head. Bottom line, if you're looking for a truly suspenseful novel...this isn't it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fair Catch; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Roland Anderson Page; Review: A very chaste, boring read. Very much a Christian-based story. If you're wanting hot and steamy, this isn't your book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Isolation Ward; Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua Spanogle Page; Review: Read this book only if you like snarky, smart-ass doctors who use the word "retarded" constantly, and have no respect for nurses...or anyone else, for that matter. Oh, and there is dog mutilation too. This book is just a winner all around. ::Please note my sarcasm::; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flawless; Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua Spanogle Page; Review: "It had been only a few months since Id last stepped foot on the grounds of an elementary school. The occasion had been a whooping cough outbreak in a rich suburb of Atlanta where quite a few of the affluent, Internet-savvy, and misinformed parents had gotten it into their heads that vaccinations were more of a liability than a benefit. Pertussis wasn't even my bailiwick at CDC, but I wanted to see the disease close up, so I tagged along with the investigation. Two days with wheezing, grunting, miserable juveniles and their nitwit parents. My colleagues and I decided that nitwits who are so flipped about the dangers of vaccines that they don't take their kids for their shots should be forced to breathe through a straw for a week. Let the parents see how it feels. Then we can talk." That pretty much says it all, doesn't it? I took this paragraph directly from the book. Spanogle is loathsome. My fellow parents and I decided that nitwit physicians who like to play God, are horribly under-educated about the dangers of vaccines, and who force parents to vaccinate under a one-size-fits-all schedule should be forced to take care of all the severely vaccine-injured children for a week...physically, emotionally, and financially. Let the doctors see how it feels. Glad this guy stopped writing novels because they're sure as heck not worth reading. I cut my teeth reading medical suspense novels throughout my life...the two by Joshua Spanogle are, by far, the worst I've read. That is, of course, unless you enjoy a snarky, egomaniacal main character, over-the-top, cliched supporting characters, and completely implausible story lines. Add that the fact this book is WAY too long (it seriously could have been 200 pages shorter), and you've got yourself a big, fat dud. Two thumbs down from this momma of a DTaP injured child.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ive Got You Under My Skin (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Higgins Clark Page; Review: This is my very first Mary Higgins Clark novel, and I have to say, I don't see the appeal at all. I felt like I was playing a game of Clue...everybody is in the same house, now we have to figure out the killer! But wait! Every person has secrets and every person has reasons to want to kill the victim. I don't know...this just seems like a very elementary "whodunit." And by the way, who uses the term "lip rouge" these days? I'd take a pass on this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Close to Home (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Close To Home is, by far, my least favorite Tracy Crosswhite novel. Honestly, although she's in this book, her appearances are brief. This book focuses just as much, if not more, on Del, another homicide detective in the SPD who just lost his niece to a heroin overdose; and also Leah Battles, a Naval officer who is also a defense attorney for the military. Beyond that, I frequently felt as though I was reading a pamphlet in the doctor's office about the drug epidemic. Even worse, the book got a little preachy at times. This book isn't nearly to the standard of the other Crosswhite novels, unfortunately. 2.5 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: This is a sweetish book, I guess, if you like dom/sub relationships. But it's so over-the-top. Let's start with the character's names -- Romeo Prince and Molly Juliet Shakespeare. I mean, come on. And I genuinely don't think the author knows much about contact lenses (you don't sleep in them), football (the QB doesn't just run off the field into the stadium in the middle of the game--there would be so many penalties and the coach would freak the hell out), American colleges (classes last longer than 10 minutes and professors, and their assistants, don't give their personal opinions during philosophy when they're teaching utilitarianism), sorority houses (I don't know of ANY that have huge suites for every room, including a Shakespeare inspired balcony off of each), or Southern accents (they were so off-base...and if a star QB actually used the word "ain't," it would reflect so poorly on the college). And I don't believe, for one single second, that parents would have that kind of control over a 22 year old man. Especially one who is a superstar QB. Give me a break. Not my favorite.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Plus One: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: I wasn't sure what to expect, as this is only the third Jojo Moyes book I've read. The first was Me Before You (which I adored), and the second, it's sequel, After You (which I found to be a very average story). Surprisingly, this book not only matched, but may have even exceeded, Me Before You. One Plus One is funny, heart-wrenching, heart-warming, hopeful, and it leaves one feeling complete and utter satisfaction at it's conclusion. It's not an action-packed novel...it's actually quite character driven. Thankfully, the characters come to life under Ms. Moyes' skilled pen. A truly enjoyable read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Dunn Page; Review: Read this if you like characters who spend more time picking out and researching a television set, than choosing whether or not open marriage is a great idea. It's basically like, "Hey, our friends are doing it! Let's write down a few rules, review them once, and voila! We'll be so much happier once we're banging other people!" It's all just very poorly done. As the mother of a child on the spectrum, I was hoping for more. Ironically, the book talks just as much, if not more, about Lucy's chickens than her autistic son, Wyatt. And the animal/church scene? WTF was that? Even worse, there was a very definite underlying bias toward alternative lifestyles (transgendered folks, anti-vaccine folks, environmentalists, etc.) I'm never a fan when an author crams their viewpoints into their stories. This book was depressing and discouraging to me. 1.5 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: S is for Silence; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Grafton Page; Review: I've read all the Kinsey Millhone novels except the final 5, and this is one of my least favorite. It's page after page after page of banking laws and money laundering education, randomly thrown into casual conversations. It's beyond boring. And although I love Kinsey's landlord and neighbor, Henry, in this book, he and his siblings are more than a little annoying. I won't tell you not to read this book because if you're anything like me, there is no way you'd randomly skip one book in such a long series. What I will say, though, is prepared to be underwhelmed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Friend Request: The most addictive psychological thriller you'll read this year; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Marshall Page; Review: An absolutely enthralling read! As a long-time reader of the suspense/thriller genre, I can definitely say with some authority that Laura Marshall is a bright, new voice in literature. This is a very well-written, well laid out novel. It bounces back and forth between Louise's perspectives in 1989 and in 2016. I always find this to be a very effective technique. Also included in the book are the occasional inner-thoughts from an unknown source. I truly thought I knew who this source was...I was totally wrong (well done, Ms. Marshall)! While I was able to figure out one portion of the story, the other twist completely escaped me. I LOVE when a book stumps me. Honestly, my one and only complaint is this...if you're getting threatening messages from a Facebook "friend," why not just delete and block them? Of course, I guess that wouldn't make for a very interesting story, eh? Overall, if you're looking for a very well-developed whodunit, this book is for you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakdown: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's B. A. Paris Page; Review: I'm not going to lie...halfway through the book, I was about ready to give up. The main character, Cass, was a certified hot mess. Completely mundane, everyday occurrences seem to cripple her with anxiety. And all because a murder took place near where she lived. Beyond that, though, and the reason I was really frustrated while reading is this...it's such a repetitive, boring story! Cass wakes up, gets a silent phone call, freaks out to her husband, freaks out about her so-called dementia, then runs to town to shop or have lunch. Wash, rinse, repeat. The ending is okay...everything is revealed in a very quick, entertaining way. Unfortunately, you'd be hard-pressed not to be able to figure this book out prior to the ending. It's all pretty obvious. This is a very average psychological suspense novel. The second half of the book is far superior to the first half, but if you're going to write a whodunit, you really need a larger cast of characters. When the pool is that small, it doesn't make for much suspense at all...and that's always disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Girls Dancing; Author: Visit Amazon's Kylie Brant Page; Review: I give very few 5 star ratings. Just look at my past reviews and you'll see I speak the truth. I reserve 5 star ratings for very special products or books. So for me to give 5 stars to a new-to-me author in this over-saturated genre is nothing short of miracle! This book was such a pleasant surprise...especially since I got it free through Kindle First on Amazon! You know what? I was going to write a proper review, but it's not necessary. All you need to know is this: I've been reading psychological suspense novels since I was 8. I'll be 42 soon. This is one of the few books with twists I didn't figure out. Beyond that, it was incredibly well-written with characters I was actually interested in and believed. I could hardly put it down! Just read it. You know you want to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Goodbye: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Carla Buckley Page; Review: This had the potential to be such a good story, but it isn't really constructed well. Each chapter is written from a different character's POV, which is fine, but within each chapter are multiple time frames. A character can literally jump from being 10 to being 18 to being 4 all within a single chapter. If you're not paying attention, it can become pretty confusing. Beyond that, so much of the medical information is incorrect, particularly involving the nursing aspects. Patients in the ICU are not allowed to have constant visitors...not even family members. And the family certainly couldn't bring in strangers without being questioned by the staff. Further, flowers are not allowed in the ICU, and it seems to me if the girls had 2nd or 3rd degree burns, they'd be in reverse isolation...meaning staff and family would have to wear gowns, gloves, and masks. Finally, comatose patients have to be turned frequently, or the skin on the back and bottom starts breaking down...but it's mentioned several times how the girls are always flat on their backs. I know I'm being particular, but seriously, how long would it take to ask a medical professional these questions and get it right? To me, mistakes like this equal shoddy writing, period. But beyond all this, the twists aren't twists. Everything becomes clear very quickly with this story. Not sure it really qualifies as a suspense.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dry: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Harper Page; Review: It took me awhile to get into this book. The story wasn't particularly gripping, the atmosphere was beyond depressing, and the setting was my personal version of hell...dry, hot, and brown, filled with cloying desperation. Add to that the endless talk of culling/shooting animals, and it soured my stomach. Having said that, the story does pick up. I won't say it becomes the kind of book you can't put down...it's more of a "slow simmer" kind of story. I did, however, really enjoy the way the book flashes back and the reader becomes privy to the actions and conversations which happened in the past. It's an interesting tactic and it worked well. The ending isn't a huge surprise, although I will say the author comes up with enough red herrings to throw the reader off. Unfortunately, a certain something was mentioned so often throughout the story, I knew it was foreshadowing the conclusion. It's a shame it was so obvious. Overall, a worthwhile, if somewhat slow, read. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Day Ever: A Riveting Psychological Thriller about the Perfect Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's Kaira Rouda Page; Review: This was a fun, quick read. Nothing terribly new or exciting...but a worthwhile read, nevertheless. I didn't fine any of the characters particularly likable. Paul, the narrator, was an egocentric, narcissist with delusions of grandeur. Mia was a wet mop. I wanted for feel sorry for her, but I simply couldn't. Her character wasn't sympathetic to me in the least. And I couldn't help thinking about Buck, "Who the hell does he think he is?" I never found myself rooting for Paul, but I wasn't rooting against him either. It was obvious he had a serious mental illness, nearly from the first page. Everything was pretty clear from the start. This definitely isn't a suspenseful novel. No twists that you can't see coming a mile away. And some of the medical knowledge at the end...come on! Authors really need to do the research. An average read. Nothing more, nothing less.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guinness World Records 2018; Author: Guinness World Records Ltd.; Review: I order a Guinness World Records book every year for my uncle, who loves useless trivia. I have to say, though, these books are really nice. Hardcover and large with thick, brightly printed pages. Great for any library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forsaken: Book One of the Shadow Cove Saga; Author: Visit Amazon's J.D. Barker Page; Review: This book is so utterly different from the first JD Barker book I read, The Fourth Monkey. Monkey was more of a psychological suspense, involving a detective and a cunning killer. It was a surprisingly intense and well-written book. I consider Forsaken more a fantasy novel. It's not a typical horror story and frankly, I'm not sure it should be classified as such. I had a very hard time getting involved in this book. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't find Forsaken fast-paced, which is odd, considering it jumps right into the meat of the story from page 1. There is little to no character development, and what you do learn doesn't portray any of them in a positive light. The book covers the POV of Thad (author/husband/father), Rachael (wife/mother), Ashley (firstborn daughter), Del (agent), and offers passages from Thad's latest book which is written as journal entries from a Mr. Clayton Stone in 1692. While I typically enjoy books which offer differing perspectives, this just felt dry. And I felt like groaning when the minions made an appearance....because minions. Really? The one cool thing worth mentioning? Rachael shops at Needful Things and meets proprietor Leland Gaunt. Sound familiar? If you're a Stephen King aficionado, it should. Bottom line, I will not be continuing this series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dear Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: I think I would have liked this book better if everything hadn't been so tidily tied up at the end...it didn't feel true to life. Regardless, the characters are great (if a bit stereotypical), the story line is entertaining (and I loved the way it was written...from countering POVs, including their letters), and I actually laughed out loud a few times, which is a great thing. Bottom line, the story was just a little too perfectly wrapped up for me. All the problems are worked out, all the mean people become likable, and everybody lives happily ever after. Meh. Nevertheless, I still think it's worth reading and I plan to read this author's other works.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Romance Novelist; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: This book, at times, was laugh-out-loud funny. Was it also completely unbelievable? Yes. Was the ending predictable and a tad cheesy? Yes. But the descriptions of Rosie's dates make the book worth reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tips for Living; Author: Visit Amazon's Renée Shafransky Page; Review: I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The author offers just enough red herrings to make the reader ponder and second guess their thoughts about who the killer could possibly be. I did figure it out, quite early on, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the book. It's a little dry and a bit redundant at times, but overall, well worth the read. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glass Castle; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeannette Walls Page; Review: I have to assume this book is only semi-autobiographical, considering it's the story of a small child and her siblings, told from the perspective of that small child as an adult. There is no way Ms. Walls could remember all these in-depth conversations, where they were living at the time, and how old she was exactly. Even if her siblings helped her with the timeline, this was a group of small, traumatized children...their memories are likely severely skewed. Regardless, Ms. Walls is a good story teller. Unfortunately, her story is so utterly depressing, it negates any enjoyment you might otherwise get from the book. It's hard to believe her parents could be so narcissistic and embarrassingly immature, showing absolutely no growth throughout the entirety of the book. Even worse, for me, is the continuous child and animal abuse which fills page after page. It's appalling. As a person who was born and raised in West Virginia, though far north of the area where Ms. Walls lived, I have to wonder if the incestuous relationships were even true, or if she was just playing up the stigma that seems to surround that area of the state. While I hope Ms. Walls was being as truthful as she could possibly be while writing this book, the stories are so utterly far-fetched, it's hard for my mind to conceive lives lived like that of the Walls family. Mostly, after finishing this book, I just felt completely wrung-out. It's not uplifting, it's not inspiring, it's not entertaining...it's just horribly gloomy and heartbreaking. If The Glass Castle is true, then major kudos to Ms. Walls and her siblings for their apparent success, despite the hardships and struggles. If The Glass Castle isn't true, then major kudos to Ms. Walls for writing a bestselling fictional book. Either way, I wish her well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Depth of Lies; Author: Visit Amazon's E. C. Diskin Page; Review: Well, that was a cheesy ending. This book just goes on and on, throwing red herrings right and left, but somehow always making the "twist" obvious. I don't know. Maybe it isn't as obvious as I think, but the killer stood out to me like a neon sign from the get-go. At one point I thought I was mistaken, but no. I wasn't. And can I just say...I hope I never live in a neighborhood like the one where these characters lived? Ye Gods, they were vile. A very average read. 2.5 stars rounded to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Naturalist; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Mayne Page; Review: I only wish I had liked this half as much as the thousands of readers who gave it 5 stars. Bottom line, it was so freaking implausible, so full of plot holes, and the characters were so clownish, it was hard for me to take the story seriously. I don't want to give anything away, but all the digging Dr. Cray did during the story? And how he knew where to dig? I mean, come ON! And that computer program...man, humanity needs that desperately. Is there anything it can't do? Even worse...that ending. The last 20% was just bizarre...and not in a good way. Seriously, I just can't even. 1.5 stars rounded to 2. I gave it the extra half a star because the beginning seemed solid and creepy. Then it lost it's way. I won't be reading the sequel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When You Disappeared; Author: Visit Amazon's John Marrs Page; Review: I'm usually pretty good at interpreting timelines in books, but man, this one gave me a run for my money for probably the first 25%. Not only does it alternate viewpoints between Simon and Catherine, it also alternates time periods...sometimes within the same chapter. At the start of each section, I literally had to sit and put some thought into which Simon/Catherine I was reading about (child, young adult, or older adult). This is the second book I've read by John Marrs. The first, The Good Samaritan, sucked me in from the first page and didn't let me go the entire book. It's one of the few 5 star reads I had in 2017. When You Disappeared offers a far slower burn, but you do find yourself eventually getting sucked in. Just who are these people and what exactly did they do? Although I figured things out probably halfway through, it was still interesting to read their revelations to one another, and the resulting reactions. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coreyography: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Corey Feldman Page; Review: First, I have to say, that if Corey wrote this biography without a ghost writer, he picked the wrong profession...he could be a college English professor. It's a really well-written book: the timeline is straightforward and easy to follow, the descriptions are on-point, and the language is believable (unlike some other celebrity biographies I've read). At least until about the 65% point....then the tense changes. It's very odd and a bit off-putting. The book starts off with a bang, Corey Haim's death, and completely draws you into Feldman's world. I truly enjoyed the behind-the-scene looks at so many of the big 80s movies (i.e. Friday the 13th IV, Gremlins, The Goonies, Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, etc.), and found Corey's anecdotes to be funny and charming. I also learned something new, as I had no idea he was the voice of puppy Copper in The Fox and the Hound! The media has long portrayed Corey as a big-mouth, media whore, who will do anything to stay in the limelight. In this book, you find that's not necessarily the case. I know his mother denied that most of the scenes describing her antics are false, but I found them believable and not at all hard to picture. Parts of the book are devoted to the Hollywood pedophilia ring, which is just awful to read about, and there are large portions about his rampant drug use and subsequent arrests. Corey's life, to this point, definitely hasn't been butterflies and rainbows. I would recommend this to any 80s child who enjoys pop culture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Last Tomorrow; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Croft Page; Review: One of the worst books I've ever read. I can't think of one positive thing to say about this story. There was zero character development, implausible reactions, and a terrible ending that was wrapped up in a couple pages.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: When We Were Worthy; Author: Visit Amazon's Marybeth Mayhew Whalen Page; Review: This book got a little carried away with all the different story lines. It felt a little disjointed at times...not really fleshed out. Having said that, as a mother of two teens, the story resonates. It's worth a read. 2.5 stars rounded to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Furious (Faith McMann Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's T.R. Ragan Page; Review: After reading just two chapters, I was already put off. Authors...if you're going to talk medical, please do your research. First, the carotid arteries are deep in the neck, essentially lay under the jugular veins, and carry 90% of the blood supply to the brain. If they're cut, a person will bleed out quickly, in as little as one minute, maybe slightly longer. And even if they're somehow immediately compressed or clamped to stop bleeding, there would likely be brain damage. Lack of blood to the brain means lack of oxygen. Second, a keloid scar would take months to form over a gaping wound. It's definitely not something you'd see (or feel) in 10 days. Problems like this in a book make the author and editor look lazy. They make a great book average, and they really frustrate educated readers. Anyway, moving on. While I enjoyed some of the secondary characters (Faith's dad, Beast, and Rage), Faith seems to have something vital lacking. She never mourns...or goes through the five stages of grief at all. She literally comes out of her drug haze, gets angry, and so goes the story. Her emotions (or lack thereof), just don't seem plausible to me. This woman just watched her husband die inches from her face, and her children are likely being raped and beaten...but we rarely see tears. That's not normal. Beyond that, I felt like this book should have been called, "Lessons in Human Trafficking." Lots of statistics to be read in this book! And, as expected of a trilogy, this book ends on a cliffhanger. I don't know...all I can say is that the book didn't resonate, and I likely won't be reading the rest of the series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Obsessed (Lizzy Gardner); Author: Visit Amazon's T.R. Ragan Page; Review: There are so many competing stories in this book, it's hard to keep track of which characters belong to which story line. I can think of at least 5 side stories, and none of them are overly well-done. There are many unanswered questions at the conclusion, but that's to be expected in a series, I suppose. I will say, the ending is quite explosive! Wasn't expecting that at all, and I must admit, it does have me looking forward to the next installment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Almost Dead (Lizzy Gardner); Author: Visit Amazon's T.R. Ragan Page; Review: That ending. ::eye roll:: The best part of this book was the pug. Nothing more to say.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last Breath; Author: Visit Amazon's Karin Slaughter Page; Review: This is Charlotte's story in 2004...after her mother's murder, but before everything that happens in The Good Daughter. It's a decent little story...nothing too extraordinary, but a nice glimpse of Charlotte during a different stage in her life.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Exposed: A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Scottoline Page; Review: Let me start by saying, I've been a Bennie Rosato fan since the late 90s, when I found a display of Lisa's books in my local grocery store. I bought the first six paperbacks that day and I've never looked back. This is one Scottoline's best, as it pits Bennie against Mary and creates chaos on their law firm. It's truly non-stop action. It must be said, I also enjoyed finally seeing the brief glimpses of Bennie's softer side. If you're a fan of Bennie, Mary, and Judy, you've got to read this book. It's a good one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evil Never Dies (Lizzy Gardner); Author: Visit Amazon's T.R. Ragan Page; Review: I've come to the conclusion that I'm simply not a fan of T.R. Ragan's work. Really wish I hadn't purchased this entire e-book series when they went on deep discount via Amazon. If I buy the books, I feel obligated to read them, and honestly, these books were a snore fest. They're so formulaic. And since I've literally read books 4, 5, and 6 within the past week, I can definitely say they're all exactly the same--way too many story lines per book, over-the-top characters, and Lizzy saving the day (always well before the cops or the FBI even have a clue, despite her meager resources). Another thing I've noticed about Ragan's writing, if something is randomly mentioned in the middle of the book (a weapon, for example), you better believe that weapon will be used at the end of the book, in some big climatic scene. Ragan isn't great at disguising twists or surprises either. These stories are very, VERY predictable. This particular book though...really? I have to assume Ragan was inspired by the show Dexter, with all this vigilante justice. It was pretty absurd and not at all cleverly written. I don't know, guys...all I can say is, these books stink. Read if you want, but I can recommend far superior series in the same genre.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Sister: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Chamberlain Page; Review: As I was reading The Silent Sister, I found myself thinking, "This woman can really write!" Having never read a Diane Chamberlain book before, I was very pleasantly surprised. The character development truly makes this book..they're all so relatable. Sympathetic too, in their own way--even Tom and Verniece. Chamberlain really takes her time, easing you into each of their stories. For me, Jade's story was the most compelling, and I found myself perking up for her chapters. The twists aren't really twists...it's very easy to anticipate what's coming, which is why I ultimately decided on just a 4 star rating, but this truly is a book worth reading. Lies, deception, murder, suicide, family, forgiveness...The Silent Sister has it all. One thing I am bummed about...this book is listed as #1 in the series, but there doesn't seem to be a #2 yet? After 4 years? That's unusual. Either way, this works as a standalone, as I do feel that it's tied up nicely at the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silent Victim; Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline Mitchell Page; Review: 4.7.18 (evening) -- I finally finished this dreadful book. I don't really have anything further to add to what I wrote this morning. This book is so repetitive: get up, gorge, feel guilty, fight with husband, act completely crazy...wash, rinse, repeat. There was no big twist ending either. It was all very predictable. Sometimes you get lucky with Kindle First deals, other times you don't. I definitely don't feel lucky, having read this book. 1.5 stars rounded to 2. 4.7.18 (morning) -- I've been reading this book for 5 days and I've read fewer than 100 pages. This has to be the slowest, most repetitive story I've read in a long time. I'll continue reading, but I don't really want to.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Know a Secret: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Gerritsen Page; Review: It's a good story. All Tess Gerritsen's works are...but I wouldn't say this is her best effort. It's a little slow, a little predictable, and honestly, the plot is a bit boring. Still worth reading, I think, especially if you're a Rizzoli & Isles fan, but there are far superior Gerritsen books. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lies She Told: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Cate Holahan Page; Review: During the first few chapters, I was feeling rather indifferent to this story. Something about the writing just didn't resonate. Then I started getting sucked in to both stories...Lisa's and Beth's. Ultimately, this ended up being a fun little read. Nothing about it is particularly hard to figure out, but the interweaving of the stories is enough to keep any reader entertained. 4 well deserved stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Because She Loves Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Edwards Page; Review: This could have potentially been a 5 star book...until I read the final 10-15%. Trust me, I like nothing better than a good, solid, twist ending. Unfortunately, this particular twist is not good, it's not solid, and it's definitely not satisfying. In fact, it's actually pretty implausible. Mark Edwards is such an amazing writer...I've rated most of his books at least 4 stars. This just goes to show, authors don't get it right every time. It's a shame too, because I literally could not put this book down. I read the first 80% yesterday evening, then finished it this morning. As I read, I found myself getting more and more annoyed...the ending was so unnecessary. Anyway, this is still a great book, just don't expect an intelligent ending. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disturbed; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Jaynes Page; Review: While a bit clich, this was a really fun, quick, well-done story. I'm not quite sure what it was, but something about the writing gave the ending away pretty early on. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed this book quite a bit. I believe the twist will surprise many. Although everything is very neatly tied up at the end, the final chapter leaves room for a potential sequel, which I'd happily read. 4 well-deserved stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Widower's Wife: A Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Cate Holahan Page; Review: The Widower's Wife bored me, y'all. The pacing is slow, the plot is so far-fetched, it's embarrassing, and there aren't really any twists...at least none worth mentioning. As you're reading, if you think something is going to go a certain way...it will. The "twists" are obvious. The first 50% of the book is nothing more than an insurance investigator going around and asking questions of a bunch of people who don't seem to want to answer. Dull. The book is split between two POVs...that of Ana (from the past), and Ryan, the investigator tasked with finding out what REALLY happened her (in the present). Ana's chapters were far more interesting than Ryan's. The main problem with this book--every single character was seriously lacking spark. It was a bunch of very bland people, with zero personality, doing very little. Speaking of Ryan, he and his statistics got on my nerves (I can't say I appreciated the mention of Asperger's either...just because you remember statistics doesn't mean you're on the spectrum.) I actually found myself rooting against the insurance investigator. Insurance fraud is a crime. I realize this, and I'm definitely not a fan of criminals. Having said that, insurance companies are their own special brand of criminal--they try to get out of paying for everything. So yea...I was "Team Insurance Fraud" for the first 75% of the story. The whole thing just felt superficial. It could have gone further, cut deeper, and exhibited some passion. Instead, we get a very generic story that left me yawning.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crime Scene: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Kellerman Page; Review: This book reminds me very much of Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware series, only not as dynamic and without a sidekick as awesome as Milo Sturgis. Speaking of Dr. Delaware, I did enjoy his brief cameo in this book...very clever! I like Clay Edison. He's a likable character with an interesting history. Having said that, his job as Deputy Sheriff of the coroner's office isn't overly exciting and frankly, doesn't make for an intensely interesting read. The only reason we had a story this time was because Deputy Edison basically stepped out of his role as deputy coroner and tagged himself a homicide detective. A bit implausible, I think, and there is virtually no suspense at all. The book just sort of plods along, methodically checking all the boxes. It's an okay start to the series and at this point I'm probably curious enough to pick up the sequel, but there are far superior books in this genre. 2.5 stars rounded to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undisclosed; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Alten Page; Review: Steve Alten is one of my top 5 authors. He's such a good storyteller, and his MEG books are some of my all-time favorites. Plus, he's so, so good to his fans--making them characters in all his books, sending personalized messages when you order books through his website, responding promptly to e-mails sent his way, and even mailing you really cool freebies like book-cover posters. I truly adore the guy. Having said all that, this wasn't my favorite Alten book. While I absolutely believe so much of the information in this book is highly probable, it reads more like a combination history/science lesson. There are so many characters, it's truly hard to keep everybody straight. And although I have a medical background, much of the science was above me. In the positive column, the conspiracies are utterly entertaining...and, for the most part, believable. The book cover artwork is stunning. Steve always goes out of his way to make the book covers intriguing...they really draw you in. Overall, this is a book worth reading, but I'm forever a devoted MEGhead. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rolling in the Deep; Author: Visit Amazon's Mira Grant Page; Review: I am so pleasantly surprised! I actually purchased the first book in this series, Into the Drowning Deep, before I realized there was a prequel. The description of Into The Drowning Deep mentions nothing about mermaids, but does mention the Mariana Trench, which I find fascinating. I was hoping for a great shark book, but got mermaids instead. Needless to say, I did a lot of eye rolling, but decided to go with it because of all the great reviews. I even purchased this prequel in good faith. And it was good! Some of the science is a iffy, as are the descriptions of the Mariana Trench. And if we're being picky, the plot is pretty implausible. None of those things stop this from being good, old-fashioned entertainment. It's a great little novella. I'm looking forward to diving into book 1 tomorrow!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Harlan Coben Page; Review: I've read many Harlan Coben books, and I've found most of them to be...well...average. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but I always feel like his books are lacking something. It might be heart. Coben's characters seem a little robotic to me. There, I typed it. I did enjoy the fact this story has some truth at it's core, and the suspense factor was quite good. There were a couple twists I didn't really figure out, which is always great. Unfortunately, the plot (to me) was rather dull. The best thing about this book for me? Dick Shaftwood.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Into the Drowning Deep; Author: Visit Amazon's Mira Grant Page; Review: So, I purchased this book when it was on sale on Amazon. Immediately before I started reading, I skimmed the reviews and found my jaw dropping. Nowhere in the synopsis did it say this was about mermaids. I was hoping for a good shark book...or perhaps some other thought-to-be-extinct scary predator. I was not expecting Ariel. However, as I skimmed the reviews, I realized there is a prequel. So even though I was doing a bit of eye-rolling, I figured if I was going to read this series, I might as well do it right. I purchased a copy of the prequel and read it in about an hour. And guys? I was pleasantly surprised. The prequel was well-written, sharp, and succinct. The mermaids I'd envisioned in my head were nothing like what was described. These were the mermaids from your worst nightmares, and yes, they were absolutely creepy. Needless to say, I went into book 1 with high hopes. What I got didn't really work for me and here's why: 1. If the Navy released the Atargatis footage, and knew, without a doubt, that mermaids were real, why weren't they immediately sent to the Mariana Trench to research and study them? We all know if something like this was discovered, our government would be looking for a way to weaponize them and somehow use them in war. Either that, or they'd bomb the Mariana Trench into oblivion. One or the other. 2. For about 75% of the book, next to nothing happens. It's clear this is going to be a series. I felt like this book spent an inordinate amount of time waxing philosophical about mermaids. Should we kill them or let them be? Should we study them? Do they have rights too? Blah, blah, blah. Bottom line, if you're facing nature's most perfectly designed killing machine...on both land and sea...it's kill or be killed. To not kill them because "they have rights too" is like saying, "I'm positive that black widow spider that hangs out near my daughter's crib is going to bite her, but it has rights too so I'll leave it be." That philosophy is moronic, unless you have a death wish. 3. Book 1 takes place 7 years after the prequel. Apparently, building on the ship they're sailing on began immediately after the prequel ended in 2015. It's now 2022 and the boat is still moderately non-functional...but they take it to the Mariana Trench anyway. That's...smart. 4. I could not STAND the large game hunters. I do not approve of hunting nearly extinct large game, and feel the people who do it are simply scum with too-large egos. I find them repugnant. 5. Once they had a live and dead specimen, why not just pull up the anchors and GO? They could have been well out of the mermaid's range in no time. 6. The poor dolphins. Despite all that, there were also a few truly interesting parts. The necropsy on the mermaid was fascinating. Well, it would have been if Dr. Toth hadn't stopped every few; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Will Know Me: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan Abbott Page; Review: This was my first Megan Abbott book. I wish I felt more decisive with my feelings about You Will Know Me, but I'm torn. Hence, the fence-sitting 2.5 star review. There is no doubt Abbott has talent. She has a gift for making mundane, everyday life elevated and mysterious. Bottom line, you're going to figure this story out well before the ending. It isn't that type of suspense. This was never meant to be a whodunit, but I found I didn't mind. The glory of this book is in the slow, almost erotic build toward it's inevitable climax. Having said all that, Abbott's writing style is not for me. I literally found myself whispering, "Holy run-on sentence, Batman," at one point while I was reading. I would literally re-read sentences several times trying to understand the intent behind them. Typical grammar was thrown out the window. My eyes would skim over a sentence and move on, but my brain would pause and say, "Wait, what did that say?" It was frustrating. Without giving away any spoilers, the ending of the book drove me crazy. Seeing things unfold through Katie's perspective (the mother), was tiring. She was all over the place emotionally. I literally felt like I couldn't take a breath. I'm not sure if that means the writing was genius or elementary, but I do know it definitely wasn't enjoyable. This book has many positives, and just as many negatives. If you enjoy books which get you where you want to go, albeit slowly, this one's for you. I have two other Megan Abbott books in my Kindle library--Dare Me and The Fever. Not going to lie, I'm very curious about them. 2.5 stars rounded to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Night Moves: An Alex Delaware Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Kellerman Page; Review: For the most part, you can't go wrong with a Jonathan Kellerman novel, especially if they involve Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis. All his stories have multiple twists and turns...and just when you think you've figured things out, Kellerman notoriously throws a wrench in your predictions. Night Moves is a little slow and there are, as many reviewers have noted, a TON of characters in this book. Having said that, I didn't really have an issue keeping them straight, and the plot was surprisingly absorbing. After 33 novels in this series, I don't know how he keeps churning out worthwhile reads, but he manages. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dare Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan Abbott Page; Review: A story about mean, incredibly stupid girls, doing mean, incredibly stupid things...with their coach, no less. A coach who acts more like a mean, high school cheerleader herself, than a married mother of one daughter. The writing tries to be smart. Yes, indeed, it tries REALLY HARD to be smart. Unfortunately, it just reads as bad grammar and idiotic metaphors with zero meaning. This is my second Megan Abbott book, and I haven't particularly enjoyed either. Her writing style just isn't for me. I have another of her books, The Fever, in my Kindle library, but at this point...I have little desire to even do a quick skim. Picture the films Mean Girls, Bring It On, and Unfaithful having a baby...and you'll have a pretty clear picture of Dare Me, but with really bad writing and cliched characters. Two thumbs down.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Symptoms of Being Human; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Garvin Page; Review: While I'd like to consider myself well-versed about the LGBTQ community, the truth is, I know very little about gender fluid or gender queer individuals. This book gave me a good starting baseline, on which to build my research. I enjoyed Riley, Solo, and Bec. I enjoyed the fact we never actually find out Riley's biological sex...whether a boy or girl. That truly drives home the point the author is trying to make...Riley is neither, and both. I enjoyed the way the book utilized Riley's blog to educate the readers about gender fluidity. Overall, a quick, informative, well-done read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Academy: A Short Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: For a prequel novella, this was a surprisingly good read. I really enjoyed Tracy Crosswhite putting Johnny Nolasco in his place. Girl power! If you like this series, you definitely need to read this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lie With Me: the gripping Richard & Judy bestseller - a perfect summer read [Paperback] [Dec 28,; Author: Visit Amazon's Sabine Durrant Page; Review: I've read so many reviews talking about what a deplorable character the narrator is, but the truth is, the entire cast is just awful. I can't think of a single likable character...this is a book full of narcissists, liars, manipulators, and womanizers. Sadly, there is nothing remotely enjoyable about Lie With Me. The first 200 pages are so slow and tedious, I seriously wasn't sure I could finish...and I have always finished the books I begin. Other reviewers have mentioned being shocked by the ending. All I can say is, "Really?" It was so blatantly obvious from the very beginning of this story what was happening. To throw readers off, the author threw in twenty minor story lines trying to hide the "twist" (haha), but it clearly didn't work. And can we just talk about the dog for a minute? That poor, starved, chained dog? I loathe animal torture and murder, and would never willingly reach for a book in which it was included. For that scene alone, if I could, I'd give this horrible book 0 stars. Hours of my life...wasted. Avoid this one like the plague, fellow readers.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Alone; Author: Visit Amazon's Cyn Balog Page; Review: Such an odd book. For the first 150 pages, I was so freaking bored, I was about ready to toss my Kindle across the room. The entire beginning and middle of the book is nothing but Seda's internal ramblings about her insecurities, the weird twin brother that she "ate" in utero, and how much she hates the "bug mansion." The ending, which I guess is supposed to be creepy, is actually just weird. What kind of mother is this woman? Highly, highly implausible story. In fact, it's almost like two separate stories...and they don't really play well together. I had high hopes for this one...the description sounded so promising. Unfortunately, I'm just disappointed and a bit disenchanted with this author. Meh.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Woman in the Window: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's A. J. Finn Page; Review: Clearly, AJ Finn was inspired by Paula Hawkins', The Girl On The Train. Even the books' names are similar...The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window. Having personally enjoyed The Girl On The Train, I was very curious and excited to read this book, particularly when I saw the massive number of reviews, paired with the very high rating, on both Goodreads and Amazon. My VERY first thought upon reading the first few pages was that Anna Fox, the narrator, reminded me very much of Sigourney Weaver's agoraphobic, hot-mess of a character, Dr. Helen Hudson, in the film Copycat--both alcoholics, both pill poppers, both agoraphobic, both prone to panic attacks, and both doctors. Crazy, right? Having said that, as the story progressed, I found myself feeling nothing but frustration for Anna. All these crazy things are occurring around her, but she's too gorked out of her head to make any type of difference in her circumstances. I just wanted to scream, "Put down the wine bottles, quit popping the pills, and please stop freaking lying to every single person you come into contact with, you waste of skin!" Obviously, Anna got on my nerves. It wasn't all bad though. I enjoyed Anna's observations about her neighbors. I enjoyed her on-line life and the conversations she had there. I enjoyed the author's ability to bring Anna's confusion and disorientation into a very real light. And I totally enjoyed the super short chapters. It kept the book moving and didn't allow Anna's constant, confused ramblings to become tedious. But then! Then something even worse than an annoying lead character happened. As I was reading page 236, the entire storyline became crystal clear to me. I knew what the "twist" was, I figured out the conclusion, and that, my friends, made me want to cry. I still had 200 pages left to read and I like surprises. There is another "big reveal" about 2/3 of the way through the book. I suppose you could call it a plot twist, but it's quite obvious from the very first chapter of the book. The Woman In The Window is a fun read, but there is nothing new or original here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl You Left Behind: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: The Girl You Left Behind is a very sweet story. Like all of JoJo Moyes' books, I enjoyed every page and devoured it in a very short period of time. Having said that, I think some of her other works are more compelling. There are two parts to The Girl You Left Behind--the story about Sophie, a woman running a bar/hotel, in small-town France, during World War I; and the story about Liv, a widow struggling to survive following the unexpected death of her husband, in current time. What unites these two woman who are living 100 years apart? Liv is now the proud owner of a painting made in Sophie's likeness, which was painted by Sophie's husband, a Matisse-inspired artist. The problem? The two stories don't really mesh. It's truly like reading two different novels. Beyond that, there are several little piddly things that really bothered me. For example, a big deal is made about a baby pig during Sophie's section of the book. They hide it from the German soldiers so it will grow and provide sustenance for them and their neighbors. The problem? Where in the world are they getting the food to feed this pig? These people are surviving on some atrocity called black bread, a food which likely tasted as atrocious as it sounded. There were no leftovers. And it's not as if the pig could roam free, finding truffles in the yard. It had to be hidden from the Germans. That's one of many minor oversights I found in this book. Am I being picky? Perhaps. But if an author chooses to write historical fiction, accuracy equals success. Anything less isn't acceptable to readers. Overall, if you've enjoyed Moyes' previous books, you'll enjoy this one as well. It's worth reading. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ex: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Alafair Burke Page; Review: Having never read Alafair Burke before (with the exception of a couple co-authored novels), I wasn't sure what to expect. What a I got? A very average book, with a very average "mystery," and very average characters. The "twist" at the end was so obvious, nearly from the start of the book, that I literally laughed out loud when I was proven correct. I kept thinking, "I have to be wrong. It's too obvious." But nope. I was 100% correct. Bottom line, this book is unmemorable. It's only saving grace is that it's a short, quick read, so I don't feel I wasted too much of my life. Disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wife, A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Meg Wolitzer Page; Review: A rather dull story, showcasing an unsympathetic, bitter wife, and her vile, philandering husband. The surprise ending was about as surprising as a 24 hour day. Not a fan.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Child: The must-read Richard and Judy Book Club pick 2018; Author: Visit Amazon's Fiona Barton Page; Review: At the 25% mark, I had the book figured out. Every single thing. Sadly, I wasn't even trying--it's that obvious. Beyond that, I couldn't relate to any of the characters...they all seemed a little whack. I enjoyed all the differing perspectives (there were four--Kate, Emma, Jude, and Angela), but otherwise, don't really have much to say about this story. If you like slow burning novels with a "twist" that really isn't a twist, you may enjoy this one. It does pick up around the 70% mark.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hardcore Twenty-Four: A Stephanie Plum Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Why, oh why, does Janet Evanovich NEVER CHANGE UP ANYTHING? There is never any character growth...it's just the same formulaic stories over and over and over again--Stephanie panting between 2, or 3, guys (speaking of Diesel, I still can't figure out why he was in this story--he did nothing); Lula wearing outrageous clothes and eating like a fiend; Grandma Mazur creating havoc at the funeral homes and trying to find herself a man; Big Blue; Ranger's apparent endless supply of luxury vehicles for Stephanie to blow up; Morelli's 24/7 work schedule and apparent sex addiction; Stephanie's mom's drinking problem--seriously, can we just have some GROWTH here? These characters are stunted. Like always, parts of the stories made me laugh which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1...but zombies? Really? I think that trend is more than a little cooled. And man, poor Trenton. Who would want to live there after reading these books? I surely wouldn't. Daily murder, idiot criminals, and apparently, the only entertainment is funeral home viewings. I've loved these books for a long time, but unless we start getting a little depth, I may have just read my final Plum novel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love, Chloe; Author: Visit Amazon's Alessandra Torre Page; Review: This is a very different Alessandra Torre novel! It's a little disjointed, leaves some stuff unanswered, and has like 100 chapters (which is weird). At the same time, the characters are endearing (except Vic...he's annoying), the photos are a super cute addition, and the story made me smile on more than one occasion. A fun, quick little read!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cellar; Author: Visit Amazon's Natasha Preston Page; Review: The first 20% of this book is so slow. Okay, if I'm being completely honest, the entire book is a bit slow. As I started reading, I was really disappointed with the writing. I couldn't understand why an author would leave out so many details. There were so many blanks all I could think was, "Come on! Writing 101...we need details!" But as the story unwound, the details were very slowly filled in. The author doles them out slowly and methodically. The story is told from the perspective of three characters: Summer/Lily, Colin/Clover, and Lewis. The timeline also bounces around quite a bit, but it's easy to follow as everything is clearly titled. The differing perspective definitely gives the book some depth, but again, it just never quite came together for me. I felt like it dragged on and on and on, with certain things--important things-- glossed over. The ending was so abrupt, I actually thought I was missing pages. I'll probably read the sequel since it's free on Wattpad, but overall, I found this to be a very average story. It's a shame because there is so much potential. It just never fulminated.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Never Comes; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Davis Page; Review: What a pleasant surprise! I love it when free Kindle First books end up being such gems. This story was so compelling, I literally devoured it in one afternoon. The writing was phenomenal, the story line was intriguing, and the characters were so well-developed and relatable, I completely fell in love with When Never Comes (and seriously...how great is that title?) Barbara Davis has a new fan in me! 4.5 well-deserved stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It's Always the Husband: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Michele Campbell Page; Review: Rating and reviewing this book is difficult for me. It's like a twofer. Two books for the price of one. The first half of the book is very character driven. It covers 2o years worth of history between three women, who first met their freshman year at an Ivy League college in New England. The story is well done, the writing is good, and the characters are interesting...but it's quite slow. Not slow to the point I wanted to put it down, but slow. It alternates perspectives and time periods, but is quite easy to follow. The second half of the book is entirely different. It's as if you're on a roller coaster and the first half of the book is the slow ascent up that initial huge hill...while the second half is that huge plunge back down, and all the twists and turns that follow. The final 50% of the book doesn't stop. It's one revelation after another (although few of them are surprising). And the ending...well, it was tied up a little too quickly and easily for my liking. After all that build up, the ending seemed anti-climatic (and again, not at all surprising). Overall, I'm going to call this an average read--it's not great, but it's not horrible either. 2.5 stars rounded to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holt McDougal Library, High School with Connections: Individual Reader 1984; Author: RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT; Review: I tried, fellow readers. I really did. I simply felt this was less story, more essay. A very DENSE essay. This is clearly a well-loved, often discussed classic...but it was so dry. As a friend said during a recent discussion, "Dry is the point, I think. We are meant to be repulsed by it, and appropriately so." The story got lost in the overpowering message. And while oddly visionary, Orwell does not create likable characters. Winston was partially sympathetic, but mostly abhorrent. Orwell's world is a mildly terrifying vision that has become reality..."War is not meant to be won. It is meant to be continuous." I give the message 5 stars, the overall story 2 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Now That You Mention It: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristan Higgins Page; Review: This is a sweet story. It doesn't really offer anything new or exciting, but it's well-written, with likable characters, and an interesting story. A quick and easy read that would be perfect to indulge in at the beach. 3.5 stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ryan's Bed; Author: Visit Amazon's Tijan Page; Review: This book totally sucks you in...from page 1. It's emotional, gut-wrenching, and...lacking in some way I can't quite identify. Mackenzie's angst, while completely understandable and real, totally overwhelms the story. I was actually thankful when the book ended, so I could finally get away from the constant pain and darkness. The story didn't make me cry, but it did make my chest feel heavy with the crazy amount of grief exuding from every single page. This is a heavy read, so please be aware of that going in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Murder House; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I knew there was a reason I didn't care for James Patterson novels...they're clunky as hell. While I typically enjoy short, to-the-point chapters...these were disjointed and all over the place. First, they're all told from different perspectives, but the narrator of the chapter isn't identified in any way...so you literally spend a paragraph or two just trying to figure out whose thoughts you're reading. Second, there are huge time gaps. One 2-page chapter will end, and the next will take place 30 days later. Normally, that wouldn't bother me. But as a reader, I was immediately dropped into the middle of a murder trial, with only the barest hint of any detail. In writing, that does sometimes work. In this book, it absolutely did not. That's clunky writing. Period. Furthermore, police and trial procedural seems to be nonexistent. And can I just say, this might have been the STUPIDEST police department in the history of all police departments, throughout the entire world? "Some random person says I should arrest you for murdering 8 people? Well, alrighty then. Let me get a warrant." Sorry. It doesn't work that way. Lastly, this book is FAR too long, and even worse, it's predictable. By around the 40% mark, I'd figured it out. Blah. I've read 52 books so far this year (it's 4/22), and this one took me a full week to finish. That should tell you something. The author was throwing red herrings all over the place, introducing characters which simply didn't need to be introduced, and writing story lines which added quantity, but certainly not quality. This novel is definitely not a winner, and I'm sorry to say, I can't knowingly recommend this book to anyone. 1.5 stars rounded to 2.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When Life Happened; Author: Visit Amazon's Jewel E. Ann Page; Review: This was an odd book for me. I loved it. Then I hated it. Then I liked it. I would have liked it more minus the insta-love. Thankfully, the likable characters and engrossing story line salvage it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Blind Dates; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: I'm not going to lie...at one point in the book, I was absolutely cracking up...in a good way! That's always a plus. This is a cutesy book, with cutesy characters, and a cutesy story line. I enjoyed it, but probably won't be reading any further into the series, as the cutesy wears thin after awhile.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Missing Girls: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan Miranda Page; Review: "But heres the thing Ive learned about leaving - you cant really go back. I don't know what to do with Cooley Ridge anymore and Cooley Ridge doesnt know what to do with me, either. The distance only increases with the years." Having spent my first 18 years in an incredibly small mountain town, Megan Miranda's descriptions of the families, the friends, the gossip, the rumors, the closeness and loyalty...it's all spot on. I only wish the rest of the book had been so insightful. I truly wanted to like this story...but the best I can say is, for me, it wasn't hate. The first 75% of All the Missing Girls is clunky and disjointed, with next to no character development. Clearly, the author was trying to create red herrings, but because of the way the book was written, every page just felt unfinished. I'd read a chapter and instead of feeling enchanted by the backward story line, I just felt empty and incomplete. Sadly, this was yet another book in which the author chose to write characters with no redeemable qualities...none in this novel were particularly likable. That's always hard for me as a reader. I need someone to cheer for. The final 25% is revelation after revelation. It's literally non-stop. Unfortunately, the "twists" were a bit underwhelming, and more than a little predictable. I started reading this book on April 28th...just finished it on May 5th. That NEVER happens. I usually average at least 3 books a week. I was just so bored, I had to force myself to pick up my Kindle and read the next chapter. There was nothing mesmerizing here, folks. 2.5 stars rounded to 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauties (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Back in the spring of 2016, Stephen King came to Charleston, WV, as part of his book tour for End of Watch. As soon as the tickets went on sale, I was on-line grabbing a couple. Lo and behold, I got second row seats for my husband and me...and we had a great time. SK is a hoot...and pretty raunchy in the absolute best way. We laughed through his entire speech. He shared with the audience that day that his next book, which he was writing with his son, Owen, was set in West Virginia. I was so stoked. I've been reading King novels since I devoured Pet Semetary at age 8 (I'm now 42). This past March, I finally started reading Sleeping Beauties. It's now well into May and only just finished. This book was a struggle for me. It was very reminiscent, to me, of Under The Dome, in that they both cover the thoughts and actions of an entire town. The only difference? Under The Dome started with an interesting premise. Sleeping Beauties? Not so much. There were just so many characters; so many, in fact, that they were still being introduced 600 pages into the book. It was overkill. Thankfully, I didn't have too many issues keeping people straight...partially because of the "Cast of Characters" notes at the beginning of the book, but also because King is very adept at keeping his stories linear and clean. Unfortunately, linear and clean doesn't necessarily equate to an entertaining read. The book is smart, and, as a woman, I truly appreciated the message. Unfortunately, the story got lost in that overpowering message. Worth reading, I think, but nowhere near my top 20 King novels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After Anna; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Scottoline Page; Review: This book was on it's way to a 5 star rating...the first half is amazing. It's clever, it's gripping, it's intense, it's everything you could possibly want in a book. The star was lost on the conclusion. It's not a bad ending, necessarily, it's just rushed and a bit too convenient. Nevertheless, this is still Lisa Scottoline at her best, and I highly recommend this novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thinnest Air; Author: Visit Amazon's Minka Kent Page; Review: I've lucked out with my Kindle First selections recently. It's always nice to get free books actually worth reading. I read this in one afternoon. The story grips you from the very first page, and I was so curious to find out what had happened to Meredith. I had my suspicions, which ended up proving true, but Minka Kent is very good at introducing red herrings and giving you just enough of a pause to second-guess yourself. This could have potentially been a 5 star book for me but for the ending. It was tied up a little too quickly and neatly for my taste. Otherwise, well worth the read. 4 well-deserved stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Steep Price (Tracy Crosswhite); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: I'll be honest, after the last Tracy Crosswhite novel, Close to Home, I was worried the series was losing it's steam. It wasn't a terrible book, but compared to the other Crosswhite novels, it felt very sub-par. I was disappointed because Robert Dugoni has become a favorite author of mine, and I was concerned he was falling into the same humdrum routine of many well-established novelists, cranking books out regardless of the content. Thankfully, A Steep Price, not only renewed my faith in this series, it has me excited all over again. First, the characters...I love them all. Tracy, Dan, Faz, Vera, Del, Kins...they seem so real, as though they're part of my very own social circle. Seattle is my favorite city, so any book set there is always a special treat. Mostly though, Dugoni is simply an excellent writer who has the ability to pull you into any story line, while keeping it relevant, but politically unbiased (which has become a real issue in literature). I even teared up in the epilogue! This book is definitely a winner. 4.5 well deserved stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girls' Night Out: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Fenton Page; Review: This book can absolutely be summed up by the quote at the beginning of the novel. "It's all very well to tell us to forgive our enemies; our enemies can never hurt us very much. But oh, what about forgiving our friends?" --Willa Cather, My Mortal Enemy Girls' Night Out is mesmerizing. I could hardly put it down. Any adult woman who has long-time friendships can relate to this story. Were the characters particularly likable? At times, no. Especially Ashley. If I'm being completely honest, her narcissistic, selfish tendencies...and her inability to see these characteristics in herself...became tiring. Lauren's "issues" were a bit ridiculous. I can't say why without creating a spoiler, so I'll just say she acts like a petulant child throughout the book. The most sympathetic character, to me, is Natalie. She's a woman trapped by problems not of her making. Even still, I became frustrated with many of her choices. At the end of the day, 40 year old women shouldn't be behaving so immaturely. Despite the lack of character love, I was still utterly engrossed in this story. Such a perfect beach read! Frankly, I liked Girls' Night Out quite a bit more than The Good Widow. Two thumbs up!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jane Doe: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Helen Stone Page; Review: I kind of loved, and maybe even have a girl crush on, Jane. She was probably the most delightfully refreshing narrator of any book I've had the pleasure of reading for a long, long time. Unapologetically sociopathic and brilliant. I cannot explain to you how satisfying this story was. No unreliable narrator, no weird twists that make zero sense, no time warps...just a straight-forward, awesomely written psychological thriller. 4.25 stars!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After Nightfall; Author: Visit Amazon's A. J. Banner Page; Review: A decent little whodunit. This is a short, sweet, and mostly plausible mystery story. The author did an excellent job at casting doubt on all the characters. I genuinely had no idea who the killer was. There were many red herrings utilized, but they were, thankfully, believable red herrings. Unfortunately, things go downhill from there. The narrator is borderline annoying and makes really odd choices. The dialogue is stilted and not believable. Many of the medical-related descriptions are incorrect. And the last chapter was just weird--I literally found myself saying, "Huh?" as I finished reading. 3 stars--an additional star was added because although I had my suspicions, I wasn't actually sure who the killer was. It always makes me happy when a book stumps me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Bananas For Constipation: Do They Work?; Abstract: The studies on whether bananas improve or worsen digestive health are contradictory. Read on to find out.; Category: health
Title: The Best Airports in the U.S.: 2019 Readers' Choice Awards; Abstract: Proving once again we have the world's best traveled readers; Category: travel
Title: I spent 3 days living in a 350-square-foot house in a community of tiny homes see what it was like; Abstract: Orlando Lakefront is home to 34 tiny houses, and though the community may look a little different, it's a tight-knit neighborhood like any other.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 40 Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore; Abstract: Don't ignore the simple signals that something is wrong very, very wrong.; Category: health
Title: Hunter Biden Steps Down From Chinese Board as Trump Attacks; Abstract: Hunter Biden is stepping down from the board of a Chinese-backed private equity company and promising to forgo all foreign work if his father, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, is elected president in 2020.; Category: news
Title: This Percentage of Americans Have Never Left the State They Were Born; Abstract: For some, home really is the best place in the universe. The post This Percentage of Americans Have Never Left the State They Were Born appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 4 dangers for first-time Medicare enrollees; Abstract: Medicare's rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.; Category: finance
Title: Why You Should Totally Believe the Hype About Sweet Potatoes; Abstract: They'll fill you up and meet your nutrition needs.; Category: health
Title: The best fall day trip in every state; Abstract: A day trip in the fall is a great way to experience the views and fun activities the season has to offer without going too far from home.; Category: travel
Title: 14 Bad Habits You Can Break Right Now to Live Your Best Life; Abstract: Whether you constantly check your email outside of work hours or hit the snooze button way too many times every morning, nobody is perfect; Category: health
Title: Frequent Urination At Night: A Sign Of Serious Health Problem; Abstract: Nocturia forces you to wake up during the night to urinate, a condition that could be a sign of serious health problems, such as a tumor, congestive heart failure and kidney failure.; Category: health
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: What to Know About the Snake Diet, an Extreme Fasting Plan for Weight Loss; Abstract: Here's what a nutritionist thinks about the latest intermittent fasting diet.; Category: health
Title: Jeff Bezos: This is the 'smartest thing we ever did' at Amazon; Abstract: Jeff Bezos has a nontraditional management style at Amazon. And according to Bezos, Amazon's twist on meeting structure is the "smartest thing we ever did."; Category: finance
Title: Elton John Opens Up About Virus That 'Nearly Killed' Him After Prostate Cancer Surgery; Abstract: "I had tubes coming out of every part of my body, and it took me seven weeks to recover."; Category: health
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: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Guest Delivers Hilarious, Off The Rails Introduction; Abstract: We'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat: Blair Davis' loveless marriage? On Monday, "Wheel of Fortune" welcomed as a new contestant trucking business owner Blair Davis, who offered a biting introduction for himself. When host Pat Sajak asked the man from Cardiff, California, about his family, Davis plunged into one of the darkest personal summaries the show has likely ever heard. "I've been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an...; Category: tv
Title: 'I'm 73 and fed up with California and want a gun-friendly, affordable city with good weather so where should I retire?'; Abstract: Some hidden gems to consider in Georgia, New Mexico and Arkansas.; Category: finance
Title: Food Network stars: Where are they now?; Abstract: We're checking up on the biggest chefs, hosts and foodies of Food Network fame to find out what they're doing these days.; Category: tv
Title: If I Don't Eat Fish, Do I Still Need to Take a Fish Oil Supplement?; Abstract: I overheard someone at my gym complaining about an injury, and their buddy asked, "Are you taking fish oil for the inflammation?"; Category: health
Title: Mexico convulsed by second mass shooting in two days; Abstract: Fifteen people were killed in a gunfight in the southwestern Mexican state of Guerrero; Category: news
Title: The best cities for millennials to buy homes; Abstract: At a time of super-low mortgage rates, millennials are eager to become homeowners but they're finding it's much easier in some cities than in others.; Category: finance
Title: Should you eat red meat or not? A dietitian explains the latest nutrition science; Abstract: Is it OK to eat red and processed meat and what about eggs and butter? A registered dietitian clears up the nutrition confusion.; Category: health
Title: How Listening to My Gut and a New Symptom Saved My Life; Abstract: A woman with chronic illness describes what happened when she developed a new symptom.; Category: health
Title: What to Know About the Snake Diet, an Extreme Fasting Plan for Weight Loss; Abstract: Here's what a nutritionist thinks about the latest intermittent fasting diet.; Category: health
Title: From tiny houses to massive midcentury mansions, these 10 rental homes will improve any visit to Silicon Valley; Abstract: Visitors to Silicon Valley have a lot of options. We compiled a list of Airbnbs that are interesting and unusual, from yurts to treehouses.; Category: travel
Title: The Most Annoying Fall Pests and How to Manage Them; Abstract: Fall is the season where bugs and other pests start seeking warmer areas to settle in before the cold hits and that makes your home a popular destination. Here's how to manage fall's most annoying pests.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Charlize Theron & Margot Robbie Have Some Face Time in L.A., Plus Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Will Smith & More; Abstract: Star Tracks: Tuesday, October 15, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: The World's 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations; Abstract: Comoros came in sixth on this list with nearly 30 percent more international tourist arrivals in 2018 than the year before. But could you find it on a map?; Category: travel
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: This waterfront city is the top place in America to retire; Abstract: Plus, 4 affordable alternatives on the beach; Category: finance
Title: Reduce Stomach Bloating: 9 Daily Habits That Flatten Your Belly; Abstract: Kale and caffeine are just two of the surprising culprits behind why you're feeling fuller than a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade float.; Category: health
Title: A family was kept in a secret farmhouse room for nine years, police say. The oldest son escaped to find help at a bar.; Abstract: He told the bar owner he had not been outside in nine years, and needed help rescuing his siblings.; Category: news
Title: A Northeast storm is intensifying into a bomb cyclone, forecasters say; Abstract: A bomb cyclone is taking shape along the Eastern Seaboard and starting to make itself felt in the Northeast.; Category: weather
Title: Cheap Handy Hints to Fix Common Home Issues; Abstract: We all have those annoying problems around the house that we'd like to fix, but we keep putting off for one reason or another. Well, this collection of cheap and simple handy hints may have just the solution you're looking.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 20 Funny Things People in the 1970s Were Totally Guilty of Doing; Abstract: Here are 25 things that we all thought were perfectly acceptable back in the 70s that most of us wouldn't even dream of doing today.; Category: lifestyle
Title: These 4 words are the key to becoming rich; Abstract: It's surprisingly simple advice, but it will have you on your way to an increased net worth.; Category: news
Title: Over 500,000 without power as nor'easter hammers New England; Abstract: Over half a million people are in the dark across the Northeast Thursday morning after a powerful nor'easter struck overnight.; Category: news
Title: Jennifer Aniston on why she joined Instagram: 'I'm just trying to build content'; Abstract: Jennifer Aniston visited Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Wednesday to promote her new Apple series The Morning Show. And while she was there she also talked about her record breaking new Instagram account. As of last night's broadcast, Aniston's account had garnered over 11 million followers in less than two days. She set a new world record, racking up a her first million followers 29 minutes faster than the previous record holders Prince Harry and Megan Markle. While this is her first official instagram account it wasn't her first time on IG. Aniston admitted that she had a fake account prior to making things official. "It was a stalker account," said Aniston, "When I was thinking about doing this, I sort of figured it was time to kind of understand the world and dip my toe into the social media pool." When asked why she joined Insta, Aniston replied, "I don't know." She also revealed that she does look at other people's Instagram posts. She said, "I'm just trying to build content, as they say."; Category: video
Title: Missing Minnesota boy, 6, and his dog, found in cornfield by drone with thermal camera; Abstract: A missing 6-year-old boy from Minnesota and his dog were found Wednesday after hundreds of volunteers including one who used his own drone with a thermal camera searched for him for hours.; Category: news
Title: These 4 words are the key to becoming rich; Abstract: It's surprisingly simple advice, but it will have you on your way to an increased net worth.; Category: news
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: US has 618,000 millennial millionaires, many of them in one state; Abstract: Here's where today's millennial millionaires are living, according to a 2019 report from the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and WealthEngine.; Category: finance
Title: Jim Carrey and Ginger Gonzaga Split After Less Than a Year of Dating; Abstract: Jim Carrey and Ginger Gonzaga Split After Less Than a Year of Dating; Category: movies
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: The 46 people who are as rich as half the world's population; Abstract: The 2018 Global Wealth Report from Credit Suisse revealed that total global wealth has now reached $317 trillion. However, this wealth is far from equally distributed.; Category: finance
Title: 3 reasons to invest in real estate, according to a financial planner who owns 10 rental properties; Abstract: Brent Sutherland, CFP, says real estate can diversify your income, produce near-immediate results, and help you become financially independent sooner.; Category: finance
Title: 50 Things From the '90s That Could Make You Rich Today; Abstract: *Frantically searches for Pogs.*; Category: lifestyle
Title: STDs at record high in the U.S.; Abstract: The CDC says STDs including gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia have hit a record high with more than 2.4 million reported cases. We explain why.; Category: video
Title: Planning to live on Social Security alone? Consider doing this; Abstract: It's not easy and not advisable, but it's possible in some cases.; Category: finance
Title: 23 stunning photos I took in Sicily that show why it should be the next place on your bucket list; Abstract: I got to travel a lot around the Mediterannean island to areas that are seldom explored by tourists and I was bowled over by its natural beauty.; Category: travel
Title: Science says people decide these 12 things within seconds of meeting you; Abstract: First impressions are powerful. Find out how people size you up in just seconds by looking at your face and body language and even by smelling you.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Spectacular photos from space; Abstract: Curiosity's selfie and other amazing photos from space this week.; Category: news
Title: 10 Amazing Things at Walmart You Can't Buy Anywhere Else; Abstract: We rounded up the coolest, most unique, and most affordable items you can find only at Walmart. Get ready…get set…shop! The post 10 Amazing Things at Walmart You Can't Buy Anywhere Else appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 20 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Battling Cancer; Abstract: A cancer diagnosis can change a person's life. If you truly want to show support, make sure you're not accidentally dropping these phrases in conversation.; Category: health
Title: Is ingestible collagen the fountain of youth? Maybe; Abstract: While the evidence on collagen is far from conclusive, most clinicians agree there's little downside in trying it if you wish -- as long as you keep expectations in check and a few things in mind.; Category: health
Title: 'Only God could help us': Man's 8-month odyssey in the immigration detention system; Abstract: The New Orleans ICE Field Office disobeyed ICE's own laws by failing to grant any paroles so far this year, forcing an asylum seeker to live a nightmare.; Category: news
Title: China Cancels Theatrical Release of Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'; Abstract: A week before its planned arrival, China has decided not to release Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in theaters. The director's ode to late-Sixties Hollywood would have marked the first time a non-edited Tarantino film received a widespread release in China, where Tarantino's violent films don't make it past the country's strict censors. Additionally, Variety reports that Tarantino was steadfast in his refusal to edit the film...; Category: movies
Title: Hailey Baldwin Claps Back at 'Fake Christian' Halloween Comments; Abstract: Hailey Baldwin Claps Back at 'Fake Christian' Halloween Comments; Category: entertainment
Title: 'Abominable' Release in Malaysia to be Abandoned; Abstract: Plans to release the increasingly controversial Chinese-U.S. co-produced animation film "Abominable" in Malaysia have been dropped, after the distributor said that it would not be cut.; Category: movies
Title: Dennis Quaid Is Engaged to His Girlfriend Laura Savoie; Abstract: Dennis Quaid Is Engaged to His Girlfriend Laura Savoie; Category: movies
Title: Lady Gaga Shared Her Post-Show Recovery Routine and It Sounds Excruciating; Abstract: She listed the details in an Instagram post: a 5- to 10-minute ice bath, followed by a 20-minute hot bath, then 20 minutes in a compression suit packed with ice packs.; Category: health
Title: 35 of the Best Foods for Strong Bones; Abstract: A healthy diet full of certain kinds of foods can help prevent bone loss and keep our bones strong.; Category: health
Title: America's cheapest cities where everyone wants to live right now; Abstract: Cities like New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. are commonly referred to as "superstar cities" -- innovation hubs that are home to major companies in industries like defense, finance, and technology.; Category: finance
Title: Stars who came out; Abstract: Find out how these celebs revealed their sexual or gender identities to the world.; Category: entertainment
Title: These 'super soft and cuddly' caterpillars can poison you. Here's what you should know; Abstract: Poisonous stings from the puss caterpillar and other types have plagued the South and parts of the Midwest. Don't be fooled by their fuzzy exteriors.; Category: news
Title: 27 Things You've Been Doing Wrong Forever and Never Realized It; Abstract: We all make tiny mistakes now and then, but there are countless things you're doing wrong that could be flying under your radar. Here's how to fix them.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 30 American ghost towns; Abstract: There are over 1.5 million vacant single family houses and condos in the United States.; Category: finance
Title: Lawyers, Insurers and Advisers Vie With Scammers to Exploit the Elderly; Abstract: Phone fraudsters and greedy children aren't the only ones manipulating older Americans, and the threat to their assets is growing.; Category: finance
Title: Kate Middleton Shares a Personal Message for the First Time on Instagram for a Special Cause; Abstract: Kate Middleton Shares Personal Message for First Time on Instagram; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Rise of Sober Curiosity: Is Life Better Without Alcohol?; Abstract: The movement is not necessarily for addicts or for those who want to be teetotalers. It's simply for those who want an alternative to drinking alcohol either altogether or in excess.; Category: health
Title: The Orionid meteor shower is coming Monday night; Abstract: Keep your eyes to the night sky Monday night: You might get a peek at the Orionid meteor shower.; Category: weather
Title: These Are 2020's Hottest Travel Destinations, According to Airbnb; Abstract: Courtesy of Airbnb An unexpected trip can be the most exciting kind of vacation to take.; Category: travel
Title: 98 Easy Fall Crafts You Can Do Right Now; Abstract: Pine cones, pumpkins, burlap and more! These are our favorite fall crafts you can DIY today.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Florida woman allegedly flees 2 car crashes, kills driver in 3rd crash; Abstract: A Florida woman who killed a 53-year-old man after running a red light and smashing into his Lexus on Saturday morning was in the process of fleeing two earlier car accidents when she caused the fatal collision, police said.; Category: news
Title: The size of a bus, rare and endangered whale shark spotted off Florida coast; Abstract: Bigger than Jaws, but not nearly as dangerous, the largest fish in the sea, a whale shark, was spotted off the Florida coast.; Category: news
Title: Road built by biblical villain uncovered in Jerusalem; Abstract: A long-buried street that led pilgrims to the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago was commissioned by Roman governor Pontius Pilate.; Category: travel
Title: Bag Explodes While Being Loaded On Volaris Flight At Midway Airport; Abstract: A bag being loaded onto an airplane at Midway Aiport exploded on Monday and the Chicago bomb unit has responded.; Category: travel
Title: Backyard bungalows are becoming big business for homeowners and builders; Abstract: They're not just she-sheds or he-sheds or granny pods or tiny homes. The latest housing trend in the backyard is now front and center for a new breed of homebuilder and landlord.; Category: finance
Title: Lisa Rinna Just Flaunted Her Insanely Sculpted Abs And Fans Can't Believe She's 56; Abstract: The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star shared two photos on Instagram for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the entire internet is talking about her six pack.; Category: health
Title: 11 Powerful Products That Cut Your Cleaning Time in Half; Abstract: Save time without sacrificing cleanliness at home with these mighty cleaning products. No stain, scum, or smell can handle the battle against them. As an added bonus, many of the products on the list are free of harsh chemicals and scents.; Category: lifestyle
Title: They paid $800 a month to live without water or power in an abandoned L.A. church; Abstract: The illegally converted church in South Los Angeles had no gas, water or electricity when Amelda Glaspie moved in.; Category: finance
Title: Justin Bieber uses Instagram to sell his house, plus more proof stars are nothing like us; Abstract: Justin Bieber used Instagram to sell his house and even more reasons stars aren't like the rest of us in October 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Karamo Brown Says His Relationship with His Father 'Ended' for 10 Years After He Came Out as Gay; Abstract: Karamo Brown's Relationship with His Father 'Ended' After He Came Out as Gay; Category: tv
Title: What street markets look like around the world; Abstract: Whether you're a local or a tourist, street markets offer a special look inside the culture of a city. In Bolivia, the Witches' Market offers traditional medicines and rituals that offer healing and safety. Seattle's Pike Place Market lets guests join in on the fishmongering culture by catching their own fish during daily fish tossings. Jemaa el-Fnaa in Morocco features juice stands and snake charmers by day and decadent Moroccan street food by night. Travel around the world with us as we explore 21 different markets.; Category: travel
Title: What it's really like to retire in an RV; Abstract: Do your retirement plans include driving cross-country in your RV? If so, have you considered going all-in on RV living, leaving behind a standard address and all its annoying commitments? Here are some factors to take into consideration before you do, based on feedback from RVers already living on the road year-round.; Category: finance
Title: Kelly Rowland Shares the Healthy Food She Snacks On All Day; Abstract: It's dietician approved.; Category: health
Title: 14 House Problems That Don't Require a General Contractor; Abstract: As most homeowners are well aware, problems can strike a house suddenly and without warning: a leaky roof or a fallen tree, a burst pipe in the basement or a boiler that conks out during a cold snap. But there is no need to panic! Many common household issues can be dealt with easily and quickly, either DIY or by calling in a handyman or specialized contractor. Start by assessing the damage and figuring out how extensive the repairs are going to be. You may be able to tackle some smaller jobs, including plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and interior repairs, on your own. More extensive renovations, however, may require a general contractor to oversee the job. But the common repairs that follow typically do not require calling in the big guns.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 7 Surprising Features That Boost Your Home Value; Abstract: You don't need to hire a contractor or do extensive renovations to add value to your home.; Category: finance
Title: The 35 Most Beautiful Abandoned Places In The World; Abstract: And learn the haunting backstories.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Julie Andrews says therapy saved her life 'in a way': 'There's no harm in sharing'; Abstract: Julie Andrews got candid about therapy when she stopped by "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Monday night.; Category: movies
Title: 'Go back to work': Outcry over deaths on Amazon's warehouse floor; Abstract: Billy Foister died last month after a heart attack at work. The incident was just one in a series of recent accidents and fatalities; Category: finance
Title: Singer stands up to heckler who told her to take shirt off; Abstract: After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a concert in Texas, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment.; Category: video
Title: 33 Household Mistakes You're Making That Are Costing You Money; Abstract: From minor things that increase your bills to major projects that are crazy expensive, here are all the household mistakes that cost more than you'd expect.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon say they fast for 16 hours every day and never eat in the morning; Abstract: They only consume coffee and juice in the mornings, with Aniston saying she "notices a big difference in going without solid food for 16 hours."; Category: health
Title: 15 photos that show why Charleston was named the best city in the US again; Abstract: Charleston, South Carolina, was named the best city in the US by Travel + Leisure for the fourth consecutive time. Here's why.; Category: travel
Title: Here's Why Harry and Meghan's Latest Interview Could Be the Final Straw for the Royal Family; Abstract: In Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ITV interview on Oct. 20, they said they're unhappy living in a fishbowl. An insider reveals the palace's response.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 96 Household Vinegar Uses You Never Knew About; Abstract: With so many different uses around the house, this trusted item in its white vinegar as well as its apple cider vinegar versions deserves a special place in your pantry.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 11 things experts say you should never skimp on; Abstract: Listen to the professionals in these circumstances and save big.; Category: finance
Title: San Francisco is losing residents because it's too expensive for nearly everyone; Abstract: A former bohemian mecca, San Francisco now lays claim to the most expensive housing in the West, with a median home price of $1.4 million.; Category: finance
Title: Local News Anchor Discovers She Has Rare Form of Cancer Caused by Pregnancy: 'It's Very Complicated'; Abstract: A Las Vegas TV news anchor is candidly revealing to the world how she went from being an expectant mother to a cancer patient.; Category: health
Title: Chris, the famously woolly sheep, has died; Abstract: Chris made headlines in 2015 after he became the unofficial world record holder for having grown the heaviest fleece.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Home prices are overheating again, causing buyers to turn away; Abstract: September sales of existing homes fell short of expectations. The downturn followed two months of gains. The problem is low supply and high prices.; Category: finance
Title: Reunited after decades apart, high school sweethearts wed at 80; Abstract: The couple broke up 63 years ago in high school, but were reunited and rekindled their love affair years after they were both widowed.; Category: news
Title: America's best franchises to buy into in 2019; Abstract: We reveal the most successful franchises in the USA; Category: finance
Title: 5 Signs of Protein Deficiency You Should Never Ignore; Abstract: A dietitian explains the common symptoms of protein deficiency and provides helpful ways you can ensure that you're consuming adequate protein each day.; Category: health
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: The best places to raise a family in the Northeast; Abstract: When selecting a place to live, families look at schools, crime rates, the cost of living, and the proximity to family and friends.; Category: finance
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Singer Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars: 'None of My Clothes Fit'; Abstract: Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars; Category: tv
Title: The Best Potato Recipe from Every State; Abstract: We scoured the Taste of Home recipe library to find the best potato recipes in America. Submitted by local home cooks, these dishes are our highest-rated and best-loved in every state.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 5 of the best places in San Diego for gorgeous (and free!) views; Abstract: Add San Diego to your travel bucket list. The Southern California city offers incredible beach views in multiple areas. The best part? They're free!; Category: travel
Title: Photos of the Day; Abstract: Our top photos from the last 24 hours.; Category: news
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: Kylie Jenner and her bestie get surgery together, plus more news; Abstract: What kind of surgery did Kylie Jenner and her BFF just get together? Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 23, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Over 40 and want a high-paying job? Learn to do this; Abstract: Older Americans are signing up to learn a skill that makes them more attractive to employers.; Category: finance
Title: This is the average Social Security check in each state; Abstract: 1; Category: finance
Title: Jillian Michaels: 'Please Don't Eat More Than One Snack A Day'; Abstract: Don't even bring up "grazing" in Jillian's presence.; Category: health
Title: Sharon Osbourne Admits She 'Can Hardly Feel' Her Mouth After New Facelift; Abstract: Sharon Osbourne Admits She 'Can Hardly Feel' Mouth After Facelift; Category: tv
Title: The cheapest places to buy a home in every state; Abstract: These cities offer the most affordable homes around.; Category: finance
Title: Container and modular homes are popping up all over; Abstract: Living in a shipping container? You bet, when they look like this.; Category: finance
Title: 35 celebrities who don't identify as either straight or gay; Abstract: Hollywood stars have been outspoken about being attracted to more than one gender. Some identify as bisexual, while others prefer to ditch the labels.; Category: entertainment
Title: Dangerous Diablo winds fueling Kincade fire with wind gusts up to 76 mph; Abstract: Forecasters had been warning for days that dangerous Diablo winds were coming. Now, those conditions have rapidly spread a monster fire in Sonoma County. The Kincade fire was burning out of control, consuming 10,000 acres in just a few hours. Officials expected fire conditions in the Bay Area to improve Thursday afternoon, but smoke issues across the region will worsen Friday. A second round of extreme fire weather will return to the region on...; Category: news
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: Katie Holmes Looked Incredible in a Black Dress and Sheer Tights in New York City; Abstract: Even in the pouring rain.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Genius tiny homes for big families; Abstract: The tiny house movement is synonymous with pocket-sized interiors, snug storage solutions and clever internal layouts, yet you might be surprised by just how many people these compact cabins can accommodate. While some micro properties only offer enough space for a couple, others are designed to suit the needs of an entire family. From converted buses to self-built beauties, these family-friendly pads prove that you can live big in a small space..; Category: lifestyle
Title: Here's how much house flippers actually make; Abstract: The reality shows make it seem like a surefire way to rake in some dough, but is flipping a house truly a royal road to riches?; Category: finance
Title: Trump records 'strongly corroborate' sex assault claims, accuser says; Abstract: President Trump's own records "strongly corroborate" the sexual assault accusations of Summer Zervos and belie the president's denials, a new court filing states; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: The royal family refuses to watch 'The Crown' because it's too close to reality, according to a royal biographer; Abstract: The third season of "The Crown" will premiere on Netflix on November 17 with Olivia Colman playing the Queen.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 40 Classic Thanksgiving Recipes That Deserve a Comeback; Abstract: Bring some old-school flavor to your Thanksgiving celebration with these retro-inspired recipes.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 3 Foods You Should Eat at Breakfast If You Want to Lose Belly Fat, According to a Dietitian; Abstract: If you're trying to lose belly fat, you're probably paying more attention to your diet, working to get more exercise, and cutting down on sugar.; Category: health
Title: Massive American Dream mall to open but will shoppers come?; Abstract: After endless fits and starts and billions of dollars spent, American Dream is officially opening its doors to the public as the second largest mall in the country, and third largest in North America. It will showcase 3 million square feet of leasable space dedicated to more than a dozen entertainment attractions like a 16-story indoor ski slope, rollercoaster, waterpark and eventually 450 retail, food and specialty shops.; Category: finance
Title: Judge: Brad Pitt, others can be sued over New Orleans homes; Abstract: The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports Pitt and other foundation directors asked the court to remove them from the lawsuit, saying they weren't personally responsible for the construction.; Category: movies
Title: The megaprojects that changed countries forever; Abstract: Megaprojects are complex and expensive ventures that take years to complete. Although the massive scale of these projects makes them fraught with risk, they also have the capacity to bring great economic and social benefits during and after construction. Whether good or bad, these are the megaprojects that have shaped the future of their countries in a big way.; Category: finance
Title: The Best and Worst Countries for Expats; Abstract: ; Category: finance
Title: TobyMac says late son 'had an untamable grand personality,' shares last text exchange; Abstract: TobyMac's 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeean, died Wednesday in Nashville. The Christian star released a statement Thursday on the sudden death.; Category: music
Title: Home-Improvement Boom Is Forecast to Fizzle; Abstract: Home-improvement retailers have proved to be a bright spot during an otherwise underwhelming stretch for retail stocks, but a popular predictor of remodeling spending suggests tougher times ahead.; Category: finance
Title: U.S. bans all flights to Cuba outside Havana in latest crackdown; Abstract: American Airlines and JetBlue, which fly routes to Cuba other than Havana, will have to submit to new regulations from the Transportation Department.; Category: news
Title: 8-year-old hailed as hero for stopping potential school shooting; Abstract: "I'm happy that he knows what to do and I'm happy that he was brave enough to do it," his mother said; Category: news
Title: Tropical Storm Pablo churns in Atlantic, Olga falls apart in the Gulf; Abstract: Tropical Storm Olga lost steam in the Gulf of Mexico and was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday morning, while Tropical Storm Pablo churning in the northeast Atlantic is expected to meet a similar fate, according to the National Hurricane Center. Olga dissipated overnight with no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the NHC said in its 3 a.m. advisory. The storm was ...; Category: weather
Title: Woman, 78, gets 22 years for attempted murder of lawyer; Abstract: A 78-year-old Louisiana woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for trying to kill her attorney. Patricia Currie of Mandeville was 75 when she raised a loaded shotgun toward Keith Couture in 2016.; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle Says Men Need to Be Involved in Gender Equality Discussions; Abstract: "You can't have a conversation of women's empowerment with just women."; Category: lifestyle
Title: 40 Tiny Health Adjustments That Can Change Your Life After 40; Abstract: Getting healthier doesn't have to mean overhauling your lifestyle. These small health changes after 40 will give you more healthy years to look forward to.; Category: health
Title: 'Supernatural' star arrested for multiple altercations in Texas; Abstract: Jared Padalecki reportedly got into fights inside and outside an Austin nightclub.; Category: tv
Title: Cranes remove bus partially swallowed by Pittsburgh sinkhole; Abstract: A bus that was partially swallowed when a sinkhole opened during morning rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh has been removed from the hole. Authorities said earlier Monday that two cranes arrived to remove the city bus.; Category: news
Title: Robert Evans, 'Chinatown' Producer and Paramount Chief, Dies at 89; Abstract: Robert Evans, the Paramount executive who produced "Chinatown" and "Urban Cowboy" and whose life became as melodramatic and jaw-dropping as any of his films, died on Saturday night. He was 89. Even though Hollywood history is filled with colorful characters, few can match the tale of Evans, whose life would seem far-fetched if it were; Category: movies
Title: Arnold Schwarzenegger, others forced to evacuate amid wildfire; Abstract: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lebron James, Maria Shriver and others had to leave their homes.; Category: entertainment
Title: These 20 Countries Won't be Under-the-Radar Destinations For Long; Abstract: Be one of the first to explore these up-and-coming countries.; Category: travel
Title: Walmart Sparks Panic and Confusion in the Dish-Soap Aisle; Abstract: Procter & Gamble didn't make enough dish soap, and Walmart is letting all its customers know about it.; Category: finance
Title: Too much YouTube? Online video usage among teens is going through the roof, survey says; Abstract: A Common Sense Media survey found tweens are on screens just under five hours per day, and teens about seven and a half hours. What parents can do?; Category: lifestyle
Title: What's driving the historic California high-wind events, and worsening the wildfires; Abstract: Powerful, dry, downsloping winds responsible for the California wildfires can be traced to the Great Basin region.; Category: news
Title: 28 things your partner should never ask you to do; Abstract: Don't let the pressure get to you.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks; Abstract: "S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.; Category: news
Title: Does Coffee Make You Anxious? Try These Caffeinated Drinks Instead; Abstract: Battling through coffee-induced anxiety just to get a boost of energy is a relatable struggle for many 9-to-5ers.; Category: health
Title: Woman Texts Dead Father's Phone for 4 Years & Finally Receives an Emotional Reply; Abstract: The pain of losing a parent, especially at a young age, is one that never really goes away.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A day in the life of the top real-estate broker in Miami, who commutes by ferry to the richest ZIP code in the US and sold more than $189 million of luxury homes in 2018; Abstract: Dora Puig sells multimillion-dollar condos on Fisher Island, the richest ZIP code in the US, where the average income is $2.2 million.; Category: news
Title: Where have Cape Town's great whites gone?; Abstract: Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone?; Category: video
Title: Couple's haunting wedding photo captures California wildfire raging nearby; Abstract: A Chicago couple on a destination wedding in California wine country took a surreal wedding photo while wearing masks as a wildfire burned in the distance.; Category: news
Title: Peter Luger's says its steaks are still 'the best you can eat' after zero-star review from the New York Times; Abstract: Pete Wells wrote that his fries were "mealy and bland" and that the Caesar salad's croutons were "straight out of the bag."; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Taylor Swift moved Selena Gomez to tears with her friendship; Abstract: The Beatles said it best, "I get by with a little help from my friends."; Category: music
Title: Nearly $400M worth of cocaine and marijuana intercepted by US Coast Guard; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it seized nearly $367 million of cocaine and about 11,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million at a Florida port.; Category: news
Title: James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly on Expecting Baby No. 6: It Often Requires an 'Explanation'; Abstract: James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly on Expecting Baby No. 6; Category: tv
Title: Kylie Jenner Throws Dinner for Caitlyn Jenner's 70th Birthday See Which Kardashians Attended; Abstract: Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian Attend Caitlyn Jenner's Birthday Dinner; Category: tv
Title: Tent Spent: We Try Luxury Camping in a $100,000 Airstream; Abstract: Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy traditional camping activities such as gathering firewood, pitching a tent, and peeing in the woods.; Category: autos
Title: 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: 'When I smelled that smoke ... here we go again': Weary Californians seek shelter amid latest wildfire outbreak; Abstract: Chased from their homes, California wildfire evacuees take refuge at Red Cross shelters and wonder if they should stay or if they should go.; Category: news
Title: Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury; Abstract: KELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he'd struck her.; Category: sports
Title: 20 Common Household Items You Can't Recycle; Abstract: The "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra popularized during the environmental movement of the 1970s has never been more relevant. Nevertheless, there's confusion about what can and can't be recycled. Rules and regulations vary by region, but here are 20 items that should never wind up in your household's recycling bin.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury; Abstract: KELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he'd struck her.; Category: sports
Title: Narcissists may be bad friends and partners, but they're likely happier than you; Abstract: Narcissists tend to get over disappointment and rejection more easily because they don't blame themselves for what went wrong.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Melanie Griffith, 62, shows off her insane figure in lingerie selfie, plus more news; Abstract: Melanie Griffith looks more stunning than ever in lingerie selfie, plus more celebrity news for Oct. 30, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: There's A Black Turtleneck Shortage Because People Are Dressing Up Like Elizabeth Holmes for Halloween; Abstract: Are that many people dressing up as scammers for Halloween?; Category: lifestyle
Title: South Florida principal who made controversial comments about the Holocaust is fired; Abstract: The South Florida principal who stirred national controversy after refusing to say the Holocaust was a "factual, historical event" was fired Wednesday during a school board meeting at the recommendation of the district's superintendent.; Category: news
Title: Bruce Willis brought Demi Moore to tears after reading her book; Abstract: Demi wasn't sure how her ex would feel about her book until he called her.; Category: movies
Title: Why is this Bronze Age town so popular today?; Abstract: Hallstatt is a fairytale Austrian village and tourists have noticed.; Category: travel
Title: James Cromwell Arrested While Protesting Dog Laboratory; Abstract: The actor was charged with hindering proceedings by disorderly conduct at Texas A&M University.; Category: movies
Title: The world's cutest homes are beyond beautiful; Abstract: From a tiny treehouse tucked away in an English woodland, to a 100-year-old cottage in picturesque Alabama, these are the world's cutest homes. Brace yourself, because we guarantee you'll want one for yourself!; Category: lifestyle
Title: Spiked Seltzer vs. Beer: Which Is Healthier?; Abstract: With light, barely-there flavors, hard seltzers might seem like a healthier option to beer and other alcohols.; Category: health
Title: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: Two dead after small plane crashes into SUV in Florida: Police; Abstract: Two people have died after a small plane crashed into an SUV while trying to make an emergency landing on Thursday in Florida, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: 24 Ways to Shrink Your Belly in 24 Hours; Abstract: Look visibly slimmer in a matter of hours with these simple tricks.; Category: health
Title: Explosive new wildfire drives thousands from homes near Los Angeles; Abstract: The Maria fire ignited in Ventura County early Thursday night and raced westward, consuming 4,000 acres in just three hours.; Category: weather
Title: 10 Best Home Renovations to Squeeze in Before Winter; Abstract: Create a "wow!"-worthy home before snuggle-weather hits. The post 10 Best Home Renovations to Squeeze in Before Winter appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Chick-fil-A Apologizes to Customers for Promoting National Sandwich Day Which Is on a Sunday; Abstract: Chick-fil-A Apologizes for Promoting National Sandwich Day; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Stephanie Grisham says Trump was serious about fireside chat to read Ukraine call; Abstract: White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham did not shoot down the prospect of a nationally televised "fireside chat."; Category: news
Title: Florida air show crash: Pilot killed when plane crashes; Abstract: An airplane crashed Friday afternoon at an air show in Florida, killing the pilot, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said.; Category: news
Title: Man wins $1 million in the lottery for the second time; Abstract: For many, winning a big lottery jackpot is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.; Category: news
Title: 33 Most Common Reasons Why Relationships Fail; Abstract: We've gathered some expert tips and scientific tidbits to explain reasons why relationships fall apart, and what you can do to fix it.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The 15 Best Hairstyles With Bangs to Try Right Now; Abstract: Take a cue from some of your favorite celebs.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Your Carrots; Abstract: Carrots may not be a trendy food, but eating them may provide myriad health benefits from lowering cholesterol to preventing memory loss.; Category: health
Title: 23 Design Choices That Actually Damage Your Home; Abstract: From how you hang your pictures to remodeling faux pas, these bad home design choices are actually harmful to your house, according to experts.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The 'Whimpering' Terrorist Only Trump Seems to Have Heard; Abstract: It was a vivid scene worthy of the ending of a Hollywood thriller, the image of a ruthless terrorist mastermind finally brought to justice "whimpering and crying and screaming all the way" to his death. But it may be no more true than a movie script.; Category: news
Title: For the first time ever, a US cheese is named best in the world; Abstract: Forget the American love affair with Cheez Whiz, blocks of Velveeta and pasteurized processed cheese food slices. An organic blue cheese from Oregon has been named the world's top cheese.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Ask The Salty Waitress: The cashier is texting instead of ringing up my order; Abstract: Dear Salty, I was traveling this weekend on business and had a tight connection that meant I had to switch airport terminals. Between my two long flights, I barely had time to grab some food to tide me over. So with 5 minutes until my plane boards, I decided to grab a sandwich from a counter-service barbecue restaurant that had no line and barely anyone sitting at its tables. I figured it would be fastest, since there was no line.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 24 Ways to Shrink Your Belly in 24 Hours; Abstract: Look visibly slimmer in a matter of hours with these simple tricks.; Category: health
Title: Prince Harry Has the Sweetest Response When Young Student Calls Him Handsome During Japan Trip; Abstract: Prince Harry Has Sweet Response When Student Calls Him Handsome; Category: lifestyle
Title: New York writer who accused Trump of sexual assault sues him for defamation; Abstract: After E. Jean Carroll detailed alleged incident this summer, Trump denied ever meeting her.; Category: news
Title: Dakota Johnson's Tribute to Former Stepdad Antonio Banderas Will Leave You In Tears; Abstract: Dakota Johnson gushed over former stepfather Antonio Banderas while presenting him with the Hollywood Actor Award on Sunday. Read her touching speech below.; Category: movies
Title: Man dies after stabbing in Maryland Popeyes; fight over chicken sandwich, sources say; Abstract: A man was fatally stabbed Monday evening while inside a Maryland Popeyes following a fight over a chicken sandwich, a source told Fox News.; Category: news
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: CBP Arrests 30 People in 3 Smuggling Attempts Within 24 Hrs; Abstract: Customs and Border Protection arrested 30 people between three maritime smuggling attempts, all within a 24 hours period, according to the agency. CBP said these incidents point to a recent uptick in smuggling attempts by boat. The first boat was discovered around 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 by the U.S. Coast Guard as it idled, broken down off the coast of San Diego.; Category: news
Title: Watch: Kevin Harlan's call of streaking cat on 'MNF' is epic; Abstract: This might legitimately be the best thing we've ever heard from Mr. Harlan.; Category: sports
Title: 50 states, 50 places: The top natural wonder in your state; Abstract: Breathtaking settings are all around you, and each one of the 50 states is home to a natural site that will stop you dead in your tracks.; Category: travel
Title: 10 killed, bodies and buses burned in violent night of 'revenge' in Juárez, Mexico; Abstract: A wave of violence hit Juárez leaving 10 dead and more than a dozen buses and cars burned in an attack coordinated by a prison gang.; Category: news
Title: The 50 cheapest places to buy land in America; Abstract: Find out where you can get parcels of land for $10,000 or less.; Category: finance
Title: Holocaust survivor under guard amid death threats; Abstract: Liliana Segre, 89, is assigned two police officers in Italy after hundreds of anti-Semitic messages.; Category: news
Title: Dubrovnik Has So Many Tourists It May Ban New Restaurants for Five Years; Abstract: The Croatian city featured on Game of Thrones is getting more visitors than it can handle.; Category: travel
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: Should You Try the Controversial Cabbage Soup Diet? See What Experts Have to Say; Abstract: Have you tried the cabbage soup diet, the 7-day program where soup is most of your food? We asked the experts to chime in on its effectiveness and safety.; Category: health
Title: 50 great places for an early retirement in the US; Abstract: Early retirement can be more than just a daydream for those long Tuesday afternoons at work. With some smart planning, you can make leaving the workforce early a reality. You just have to keep in mind the unique challenges facing early retirees.; Category: finance
Title: Meghan McCain GOES IN on Donald Trump Jr. on 'The View'; Abstract: The daytime talk show co-host sparred with the president's son during his stop by the show Thursday.; Category: video
Title: One of FBI's Most Wanted fugitives offers surrender; Abstract: One of the FBI's Most Wanted fugitives says he wants to surrender but claims his offers are being ignored by the United States government.; Category: news
Title: The Perfect Family Road Trip along Florida's 30A; Abstract: Idyllic beach neighborhoods, family-friendly communities and stunning shorelines make 30A the perfect spot to road trip with your kids.; Category: travel
Title: 40 Nutrition Experts Told Us The Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day; Abstract: Here are the healthy staples top nutritionists swear by that you should stock your pantry and fridge with too.; Category: health
Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news
Title: These Are The World's Most Magical Christmas Villages to Visit This Year; Abstract: It's the most wonderful time of the year, after all.; Category: travel
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
Title: 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: Next week's Arctic blast will be so cold, forecasters expect it to break 170 records across US; Abstract: Get ready for a taste of January. The incoming Arctic blast will bring cold temperatures to the Midwest, Plains, East Coast and Deep South.; Category: weather
Title: After Mormon Family's Terror in Mexico, a Message Emerges: No One Is Safe; Abstract: After Mormon Family's Terror in Mexico, a Message Emerges: No One Is Safe By Azam Ahmed LA MORA, Mexico Andre Miller saw the column of black smoke rising from at least a mile away.; Category: news
Title: How To Avoid These 14 Home Renovation Horror Stories; Abstract: Creating your dream home? Avoid these costly nightmares.; Category: finance
Title: 10 reasons it's better to rent rather than buy a home; Abstract: Forget building equity. Here are 10 reasons you want to rent instead.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 Portable Audio System for iPod (White); Brand: Altec Lansing; Review: This this is great. The sound is full and can really pump out the tunes. Top it off, charges the iPod and has a remote.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic DMC-FX07K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black); Brand: Panasonic; Review: Great little camera. Its a little point and shoot. Does great. Had it for 3 years now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MADE IN THE USA - Handheld Antenna Adapter Cable for Wouxun Baofeng Quasheng Linton; Brand: US Made AlphaWire; Review: As advertised. Good connections. Thanks alot!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Battery and Charger Kit For Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS8, DMC-ZS9, DMC-3D1, DMC-ZS20, DMC-ZS15,; Brand: ButterflyPhoto; Review: Just as advertised and now we have our camera up and running again that we got a replacement charger!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lowepro Transporter Camera Strap; Brand: Lowepro; Review: Nice strap and when the strap is a bother it easily unclips. Like the little pouch for memory cards. The only thing I don't think met my expectation was the rubber stuff/anti slip stuff on the center section of the strap that is made to keep it from slipping off your shoulder isn't very tacky and thus, does NOT prevent it from slipping off. I have a 15 year old Domke strap that still works very well in that respect. this won't stop me from using this strap tho, still like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Generic 58mm Lens Cap For Canon Replaces E-58 II - Black; Brand: Generic; Review: Inexpensive and fits well. Doesn't knock off the lens easily so it's all good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Gabardine Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Short; Brand: ; Review: Fit well and very comfortable! Expandable waist nice as I am just in between sizes!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Expandable Waist Straight-Fit Plain-Front Solid Pant; Brand: ; Review: These pants are great for golf! Only issue is they are just a little too long, but better that tan too short, which is what 32's are on me!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Activewear Cotton Stretch Bootleg Pant; Brand: ; Review: great fitting lounge/exercise pant; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's 4-Pack Cotton Brief; Brand: ; Review: So far so good. A little smaller than the "Classic Briefs" I also got on this order and I like that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Plastic Collar Stays; Brand: Quality Stays; Review: Work like collar stays should. This should last me the rest of my life; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Base 2.0 Leggings; Brand: Under Armour; Review: Used on a glacier and it was up to the task. Stayed warm all day; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Progressive International Microwaveable 6-Cup (Cooked) Rice Cooker Set; Brand: Progressive International; Review: I use this item everyday. It really is a time saver. It made cooking rice way easier for me. It is also easy to clean and store. If you have a microwave and love rice, this item is a must-to-have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SlipX Solutions Stop-A-Clog Drain Protectors Keep Hair Out of Drains! 2 Hair Catchers Per Package. (Clear, Plastic, 5" Diameter); Brand: SlipX Solutions; Review: My hair falls a lot and I used to have hair clogging my drain all the time. After using this, hair no longer go to the drain. You can take a shower, then remove it with all of the hair stuck on its surface. To make it stick, you need to run some water first then press and it will stick there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cotton Swab Box in Acrylic; Brand: US Acrylic; Review: This box looks good in my bathroom but it needs constant cleaning. It collects dirt and dust very quickly. I do not think an item this small is worth all this effort.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lodge 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan. Pre-seasoned Grill Pan with Easy Grease Draining for Grilling Bacon,; Brand: Lodge; Review: This grill pan is a little bit too heavy but it does the job it is supposed to do. I would not buy it again though, I might look for something lighter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norpro (996) Silicone Microwave Double Egg Poacher, Red; Brand: Norpro; Review: This makes having egg for breakfast very easy. It took me only one minute in my microwave to have both eggs ready.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Progressive International Microwavable Mini Steamer (Colors May Vary); Brand: Progressive International; Review: I use this item to prepare my meal for one. It is small, but it will work fine for steaming vegetables for one person.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greenco Mini Food Storage Containers, Condiment, and Sauce Containers, Baby Food Storage and Lunch Boxes,; Brand: Greenco; Review: I rebought because it was really useful for many things, not just food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amajiji 8.27" Beautiful hand-crafted Chinese Japanese hand held folding fan with first-class bamboo spins and traditonal silk fabrics HBSY; Brand: Amajiji; Review: Elegant, light, and durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Kanu Surf Girls' Sassy One-Piece Swimsuit; Brand: ; Review: Did not fit sizing off. NowcI have something I can not use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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: ; Review: Truly loved the outfit can not wait till hoween; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothic Vampire Bat Halloween Necklace; Brand: Forum Novelties Inc.; Review: Love this and its better than I expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofia the First Sofia's Transforming Dress; Brand: Sofia the First; Review: Love this she will look great on the 31st; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Little Girls' Frozen Seven-Pack Panty Set; Brand: ; Review: I liked this product , they fit as expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Old Man's War; Author: Visit Amazon's John Scalzi Page; Review: This book is a cheerful and occasionally bittersweet adventure on the order of the movie UP. (To clarify, it has nothing in common with UP other than the bitter-sweetness. Well, and the old guy whose wife died. And a little kid! Oh wait, the little kid is in book #2. Never mind.) Trying again... This book is such that even non Sci Fi lovers can love this book. Also, there is not much one can say about the plot without spoilerizing. Also, I will be very amused if anyone says this review was helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fuzzy Nation; Author: Visit Amazon's John Scalzi Page; Review: This book is hilarious. It starts with Jack being very disappointed in Carl, who turns out to be a dog, and who subsequently sets off an explosive. It continues on with an exasperated and long suffering manager, a bully of a cop, several sleazy corporate executives whose interests are of course antithetical to the fuzzy native creatures who may or may not be sentient but who definitely have taken up residence in Jack's house. And this whole mess is tangled/untangled by a variety of lawyers. Read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Bryan Page; Review: It was all right. I read it because I really enjoyed War Brides. The historical aspect is convincing. I'm just not into lets make up yet another variation of christianity books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rook; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel O'Malley Page; Review: This book is crazy. One amazing thing about it is how it creates a highly sympathetic character in an utterly bizarre setting and circumstances. If you enjoy any combination of sci fi/spy thrillers/historical fiction, I'd recommend trying this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions; Author: Visit Amazon's Randall Munroe Page; Review: Hilarious. He billed it well "serious scientific answers" to absurd questions, and he clearly did a ton of research.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resisting Ruby Rose; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessie Humphries Page; Review: I didn't actually finish reading it. I enjoyed the first book in the series--Ruby and her boyfriend working to solve the mystery of her parentage, etc. This one starts with way too much teen angst. Then it added a secret FBI-type organization composed solely of gorgeous teenagers, and the un-realism lost what little interest I had left.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flirting with Felicity; Author: Visit Amazon's Gerri Russell Page; Review: Take what I say with a grain of salt, because romances are usually not my thing, but I thought the gorgeousness of Blake and the heart flutters on both sides were a bit over the top and contrived, especially in the first few chapters. I did like the character of Felicity otherwise. She was someone I could see being friends with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Echoes (Detective Matt Jones); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ellis Page; Review: I could not get past the unrealisticness of allowing a new officer who just flew off the handle to keep his case.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Moonlit Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Corina Bomann Page; Review: From the first chapter, I thought there might be a sinister plot going on--perhaps something supernatural. I don't feel that really matches the rest of the book really well, but it certainly got me hooked. The character development was good and I was interested to see how Lilly handled her situation. The translation was truly excellent. If I hadn't known it was a translation, I never would have guessed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Moonlit Garden eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Corina Bomann Page; Review: From the first chapter, I thought there might be a sinister plot going on--perhaps something supernatural. I don't feel that really matches the rest of the book really well, but it certainly got me hooked. The character development was good and I was interested to see how Lilly handled her situation. The translation was truly excellent. If I hadn't known it was a translation, I never would have guessed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Mine; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Howard Creel Page; Review: I enjoyed this book, and I am a big fan of Gwen. I know at least one other reviewer has criticized John as a waffler, but he otherwise seems nice and he (and Mary) can no doubt use the starch that Gwen provides.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything We Keep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kerry Lonsdale Page; Review: I am not usually a contemporary novel or women's fiction person, but this author gradually parcels out information so you go from considering, for example, a character to be rather bizarrely inconsiderate to a dawning realization of something truly nasty lurking behind the scenes. The character development was great--I did get aggravated with Aimee for a while, but so did her friends. By the end, I was saying about a lot of characters "so THAT is why so-and-so was acting that way/said that/etc." And that despite the fact that some of the characters are far more sympathetic than others. I can't say that I was thrilled with the epilogue, but it is entirely plausible according to the world of the novel and it certainly does set you up for a sequel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Daily Bible: New International Version: With Devotional Insights to Guide You Through God's Word; Author: Visit Amazon's F. LaGard Smith Page; Review: This book really puts in perspective how the timeline of the Bible (probably) works. Smith is perfectly clear that there is a certain amount of guesswork involved in the relative timing of certain parts of the Bible. I found particularly interesting how the minor prophets overlapped in time--mostly around the time of the Babylonian exile. I very much enjoyed Smith's commentary on surrounding historical events. This will not work for a person's only copy of the Bible, because Smith combines repetitive sections in the Bible and provides the references where these sections can be found. This applies primarily to the law given to the Israelites in the first five books of the bible and the Gospels, but there are also some sections covered by both 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles. I actually originally bought this at a Christian bookstore a number of years ago and only finally got around to reading it last year. I enjoyed it so much that I bought this copy for my mom as a Christmas present. For the record, there is no particular need to read this in exactly a year. Read at your own pace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Free (Nebula Award Stories); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois McMaster Bujold Page; Review: The universe is well constructed and Leo, the main character, is both likable and highly relatable as he struggles in the morally ambiguous situation into which he is dropped. This is one of my favorite books in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Shortall Page; Review: This book is, as described, a survival guide. It is immensely informative and provides numerous helpful tips for going back to work while breastfeeding. It is light-hearted, sometimes humorous, and encouraging. It connects the readers to the experiences of many many other moms and what they do/have done to accomplish the feeding of their children. It is an absolutely wonderful companion book to a more traditional book on breastfeeding. BTW, I used "Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers" by Nancy Mohrbacher for my more traditional and yet not preachy either book on the nuts and bolts of breastfeeding.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lutheran Ladies' Circle: Plucking One String; Author: Visit Amazon's Kris Knorr Page; Review: This book is well written. The character development is pretty good. Several characters even learn things about themselves by the end. The situation is totally believable, and that's why I don't care for it--there's way too much bickering.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stellaluna; Author: Visit Amazon's Janell Cannon Page; Review: A story of friendship and exposure to a species of animal many people do not have a positive view of. This story is adorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn's Prelude (Song of Alaska Series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Peterson Page; Review: I liked the concept, and the plot was interesting, but I found the characters rather flat. Tracie Peterson books often strike me that way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Grace (Hymns of the West) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Faith Blum Page; Review: This was a nice little Christian romance. I found the young girl to be a bit more mature than I could find believable, but various characters grew and developed throughout the novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamthief: Olive Kennedy, Fairy World M.D., Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Tamara Grantham Page; Review: This is an interesting urban fantasy. Character development could be tightened up a bit, but the world building of Faythander was really interesting and convincing. I suspect Grantham's writing will only get better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY PB; Author: Michle A'Court (author); Review: It started funny, but it was too preachy about feminism in the middle half.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Queen Victoria: The Tragic Death of Princess Charlotte and the Unexpected Rise of Britain's Greatest Monarch; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Williams Page; Review: Prior to reading this book, I knew very little about Queen Victoria and I'd never even heard of Princess Charlotte. I enjoyed learning about this section of British history, and I felt like cheering on Victoria as her mother and her mother's adviser John Conroy tried to bully her as a girl. I had not known that Queen Victoria was the origin of the white wedding gown tradition, or that she was the beginning of the end of power in the British monarchy system. I do agree with the reviewers that said the ending of the book was rushed. Two pages after Victoria and Albert's second child was born, Albert was dead, and a page or two later, the book was on Victoria's golden jubilee. I actually flipped back a few pages on my kindle to see if I'd skipped ahead accidentally. I hadn't.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Vorpatril's Alliance Limited Signed Edition (Vorkosigan Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois McMaster Bujold Page; Review: Ivan has been in many books in the series featuring his cousin Miles, but this one developed his character instead of using him as Miles' buffoon sidekick. This was one of the first books I read in the Vorkosigan series. I enjoyed it the first time, and was fully able to follow the story. However, upon acquiring almost all the books in the series, I read the books in order. There are definitely nuances I picked up the second time I missed the first and they made it an even better book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonlands, Books 1 - 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Megg Jensen Page; Review: The premise sounded cool--the isolated village, the brave young people venturing forth to try to solve the problem (whether voluntarily or not). But I couldn't get past the choppiness of the writing, the awkwardness of the dialog and and flatness and gullibility of the characters. I hear tell (from other reviews) that the first book is the best. I read the first fifteen chapters before I couldn't stand it anymore.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An American Princess: The Many Lives of Allene Tew; Author: Visit Amazon's Annejet van der Zijl Page; Review: I found it very interesting to read about an American woman from the perspective of someone from a different country. The translation was very well done. Allene had a very eventful life. It is funny to me to think of an American being a princess, though in Allene's case it was literally true and figuratively true before that. Reading this made me this made me think of the Great Gatsby, if only that part of it was in the same era and rich people's culture, with the imminent possibility of losing everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: I love this author's writing style. it is well paced and believable. She doesn't make the plot go crazy. It stays real. Love that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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: What a story. I could nit be more proud to be an American. This story is one of the greatest ever told.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Shall Be Near to You: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Lindsay McCabe Page; Review: This book was beautiful. I am a soldier's wife, and I loved how the author captured the conflicting emotions felt when your husband leaves to fight a war. Amazingly well written and a wonderful story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Graeme Simsion Page; Review: What a sweet and wonderful story. I felt at first like I was reading about Sheldon Cooper 's love life, but this was just so much.more fun. I laughed out loud. What a delightful read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Wishes: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: I liked this book, but definitely liked The Husband's Secret better. This was still a great page Turner, though. Overall quite enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Too Tough to Tame; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Camp Page; Review: The author is a good writer, but romance novels are not really my cup of tea. I was recommended this book by a friend, and now I know not to take her recommendations any more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Making Faces; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Harmon Page; Review: Wow. I cannot even find the words to describe the beauty of this story. The author does such a fabulous job of creating characters and describing their emotions through the most tumultuous of circumstances. She is truly a word artist, compiling each sentence with such clarity and perspicacity. This is one I will recommend many times and enjoy rereading in years to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Date; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista McGee Page; Review: A very sweet and sincere novel. I love how it was faith-based, and it is definitely one that I will have my own daughter read someday!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Runaway: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracy Chevalier Page; Review: This book was not at all what I had expected, but I found it entertaining nonetheless. At times the lack of characters (there are not many) in this book was distracting because it made the book so predictable, but I can say that it made the ending much more climatic. Overall a good read, but not one I will re-read I don't think...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ink Mage (A Fire Beneath the Skin); Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Gischler Page; Review: I liked the story, but the author adds loads of sex and cussing that really isn't necessary. I felt the book was compromised because of it. Can't characters just kiss and that be all? One would think that an author, someone employed for his/her use of words, could think of other ways to communicate a character's frustration, surprise and other emotions. Good story, but terrible execution.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: ; Review: What a powerfully beautiful story. I was hesitant to read it, but I am now so grateful I took the time and truly wish I read it sooner. Be prepared to cry, but know they are tears that, when they come, will be welcomed. You will be overcome by the shear loveliness of the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane CD: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: I know there are many people who really love this fairy tale of a book, but I honestly found it to be so confusing. There is nothing in it like any other fairy tales out there, and you sometimes wonder whether the main character (who is a seven year old boy) is imagining things or if they are actually happening. Very odd, and very difficult to follow in my opinion; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Song of Achilles: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Madeline Miller Page; Review: I simply was not a fan. I love Greek Mythology and History, and usually enjoy books whose characters are even simply based off that, but this book was a real letdown. I confess, I couldn't even finish it, and I was four fifths of the way done.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology); Author: Visit Amazon's Wendy Higgins Page; Review: This was a great book, but I wouldn't say it was Wendy's best. I LOVED her Sweet Series, and I REALLY LOVED unknown. This one was good, but I wouldn't call it great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses); Author: Sarah J. Maas (author); Review: Maas has done it again! Each book just gets better and better! I have read all of her TOG series, but Feyre and Rhys are by far my favorite book characters! Keep it up, Sarah J.!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Arc'teryx Classic Beanie Toque; Brand: Arc'teryx; Review: Awesome. Perfect fit and very warm. Looks awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big & Tall 559 Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big & Tall 559 Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big & Tall 559 Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big & Tall 559 Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big & Tall 559 Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dermablend Intense Powder High Coverage Foundation; Brand: ; Review: This is the best combo foundation/powder I have ever seen. I hate the "creme to powders" because they don't always play nice with combination skin - I have extremely dry skin with oily patches, even in my late 50's and they are sometimes hard to apply. Overall my skin is still pretty good but I have a lot of redness in my cheeks down the sides of my nose and by my mouth, which I am very self conscious of, so what I've been looking for is something I can use for "partial" coverage only where I need it. This has done the trick and allows me to "blend out" those red areas with a product which matches the rest of my facial skin tone, and I'm not stuck with a heavy foundationed or powdered looking face. Most of my friends weren't aware I was even wearing facial makeup!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dermablend Cover Creme Full Coverage Foundation with SPF 30, 1 Oz; Brand: ; Review: There has apparently been repackaging since the last time I purchased this product, as the container is now clear instead of white. I think the formula may also be slightly different because I found the application MUCH easier than with my first jar. (not as "solid", softened much easier) I purchased this because I needed something a teeny bit darker than what I had. Just like I said in my Quick Fix review, my skin looks much lighter to the observer than it really is (red hair, freckles), and if I use Fair, Ivory, Light, etc, I look like a ghost so I moved down to a real "medium" in beige. I like Dermablend for a number of reasons: it was originally formulated for scar coverage, so the coverage you get is going to be better than just about any other foundation; despite this, it doesn't look caked on if applied correctly; and there are LOTS of shades to choose from. Because it covers scars very well, it also works just as well for uneven skin colors, blemishes, freckles, and just about any other "imperfection" you may have, again without looking cakey. The foundation is also waterproof so it stays put, and it blends in very nicely so that you can feather the coverage out (no lines at the chin and jaw). I probably would not recommend this for someone with oily skin, because of the fact that it is waterproof (which means it's probably not water based) but I would check with the manufacturer to be sure. It works perfectly for my "mature" skin which is very dry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dermablend Loose Setting Powder; Brand: ; Review: This powder looks white but it's actually "clear" and can be used with any shade of foundation. This is the "setting" powder that is applied after you have applied the coverage to your face. Because the foundation is waterproof and a little on the oily side, if you don't "set" it, it rubs off. This powder keeps it in place until you take it off. It comes with a puff, but I prefer to use a powder application brush myself. I tried using tinted powders over the foundation, but came back to this because it doesn't change the color of the foundation like the tinted powders sometimes do. It also lasts a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dermablend Quick-Fix Full Coverage Concealer, 0.16 Oz.; Brand: ; Review: I'm a long time user of Dermablend but this is a new product for me. I usually stick to liquid concealers; I decided to try this one really because of the name "quick fix." It's definitely quicker, very easy application, and the coverage is as good as their liquid concealer. I was worried about the fact that the color choices are fewer than with liquid, but I'm happy with the color. I got Medium, because even though I am fair complected (red hair, freckles), the "light" colors tend to make me look like reverse racoon eyes because I have so much pink in my skin that it's actually darker than it appears. This was a good call, so unless you are "translucent" I would seriously consider using medium instead of light for the same reasons.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vichy Dermafinish Setting Powder, 0.99 Oz.; Brand: ; Review: there's definitely a trick to using this over dermablend foundations. I have found that if I pat it on with the included puff and then wait a few minutes (as per the instructions), I can brush off the excess and the surface looks much better than when I tried doing it MY way, and only applying with a powder brush :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Luxury_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Ghouls (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Cooking? (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: George Carlin: On Location With George Carlin (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crush (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Beach (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Italian for Beginners (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Night (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Sight (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Any Given Sunday (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Luzhin Defence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Insider (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Croupier (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Grifters (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Without Limits (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mumford (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tape (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Backbone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lilies of the Field (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat: Special Edition (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ninth Configuration (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 61* (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Beast (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pride of the Yankees (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Flyers (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brian's Song (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heist (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pumpkin (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Malena (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brian's Song (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Impostors (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Crush (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spartacus (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knockaround Guys (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bread and Tulips (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pauline and Paulette (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Possession (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Closet (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baran (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind the Sun (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kolya (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Auto Focus (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lady and the Duke (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comedian (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Art of War (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Days (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lumumba (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My First Mister (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine Queens (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Das Boot (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Mighty Wind (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Man's Land (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mostly Martha (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who is Cletis Tout? (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Normal (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Seal (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Children of a Lesser God (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Queen's Men (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Barbarian (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit: American Experience (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Score (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fitzcarraldo (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nuts (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driven (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Last Orders (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: She's All That (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 1 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winged Migration (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hope and Glory (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Collinwood (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In Cold Blood (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gross Anatomy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Fever (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Toy (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Affliction (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Great Outdoors (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lagaan (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oh God! (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bloodsport (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The King of Queens: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: An American Werewolf in London (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Protocol (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Conversation (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flashdance (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Picture Show (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kundun (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Player (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Housesitter (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amistad (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stakeout (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hatari! (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Razor's Edge (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Importance of Being Earnest (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Brother (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abandon (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Education of Little Tree (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killing Me Softly (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spun (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Detail (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Seduction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 8 Women (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ordinary People (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broadcast News (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Road Warrior (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Elephant Man (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Emperor (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben-Hur: Collector's Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiss Me Guido (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger Dodger (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso: Director's Cut (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miranda (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuck on You (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Chase (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dennis Miller: The Raw Feed (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mission: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Salvador (1986); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Angels in America (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Jawed Angels (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosemary's Baby (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: History of the World: Part 1 (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twins (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebecca (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Weight of Water (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paparazzi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Would Be King (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Benjamin Franklin (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Straight Story (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What the #$*! Do We Know!? (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marty (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rare Birds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Around the Bend (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The United States of Leland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Harmonists (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Express (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Station Zebra (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riding Giants (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dark Days (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Persuasion (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Emmett Young (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurel Canyon (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malibu's Most Wanted (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harrison's Flowers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The French Connection (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (1976); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Three Faces of Eve (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Hustle (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breaker Morant: Masterworks Edition (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking the Waves (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Left Foot: Special Edition (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Room with a View: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Tent Spent: We Try Luxury Camping in a $100,000 Airstream; Abstract: Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy traditional camping activities such as gathering firewood, pitching a tent, and peeing in the woods.; Category: autos
Title: The Amazing All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in Every State; Abstract: If you feel the indulgence of an all-you-can-eat restaurant calling out to you, there's one within your home state to enjoy. Whether it's comfort food, seafood, an international favorite such as sushi or Indian, or an over-the-top Brazilian steakhouse, here are 50 buffets well worth stopping in for a visit.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Celebrity Halloween costume fails; Abstract: Check out the stars' biggest Halloween costume fails.; Category: entertainment
Title: Classic Recipes Your Grandmother Always Had on the Table; Abstract: If there's one thing we've learned, it's that you never leave Meemaw's house hungry or empty handed.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Old-fashioned Air Travel Perks We Miss; Abstract: People who fly know that it can be terrible, with cramped planes, bad food, and broken inflight entertainment devices. It's true that there was a time when planes were spacious, with great service, gourmet food, free-flowing alcohol, and sometimes even piano bars. But the air-travel perks of yesteryear had downsides.; Category: travel
Title: Winners and losers from NFL trade deadline; Abstract: The 2019 NFL season's trade deadline came to a close at 4 p.m. Eastern today, though many of the biggest names like Jalen Ramsey some themselves dealt in advance of October 29.; Category: sports
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: How to Roast Cashews 5 Ways; Abstract: Roasted cashews are one of our favorite snacks because of their buttery, sweet flavor and crunchy texture. They also happen to be super easy to make! The post How to Roast Cashews 5 Ways appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: See inside the 300-square-foot tent that a couple transformed into a tiny home for their family; Abstract: The family has lived in the tent for two years. It runs on solar power and features two beds, a composting toilet, and an outdoor shower.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: What to Cook This Weekend: November 1 3, 2019; Abstract: Garlicky fried rice, super-spiced deviled eggs, and coffee-flavored waffles.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: New images capture missing college student on night she vanished; Abstract: Alexis Crawford is a 21-year-old senior at Clark Atlanta University.; Category: news
Title: Luke DeCock: After Cole Anthony's spectacular UNC debut, he's not just talented. He's indispensable.; Abstract: CHAPEL HILL -- Set aside for the moment the discussion about whether Cole Anthony's debut was the most anticipated by a North Carolina freshman, or where he fits -- or will fit -- in the pantheon of Tar Heels point guards. Both topics are worthy of debate after a spectacular, record-setting beginning to his college career, and will continue to be throughout his single season in Chapel ...; Category: sports
Title: 15 Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes to Try This Thanksgiving; Abstract: You can't celebrate Turkey Day without this side.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Can you answer these real Jeopardy questions about TV shows?; Abstract: Culling data straight from the "Jeopardy!" archives, Stacker will provide a "clue" about TV shows and then present the answer in the form of a question on the following slide. Can you answer these real "Jeopardy!" questions about TV shows?; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: OXO Good Grips Oil Stopper/Pourer; Brand: OXO; Review: Poured great, didn't drip, but it was very wobbly in the bottle we had and opening/closing the valve was a two-handed affair for fear of breaking the unit. We ended up replacing it with a couple of purpose-built oil jars and I couldn't be happier.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Progressive International HG-85 6-Piece Grater Set; Brand: Progressive International; Review: A little flimsy and no rubber feet to keep it from sliding, but other than that, it works great! Would definitely buy again if I had to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mastrad A82303 Silicone Oven Mitt with Cotton Lining, Blue; Brand: Mastrad; Review: Surprisingly difficult to maintain good grip on smooth flat surfaces (cookie trays, pizza stones, etc). Material inside is very rough. Stays pretty clean. Insulates heat well. Great effort, good idea, but I'm not impressed with the implementation; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ivation Long Range Wireless Thermometer - Dual Probe - Remote Meat Thermometer; Brand: Ivation; Review: Nice long cables on the probes, good range for wireless, but it's picky about syncing and the screen is nearly impossible to read head-on. The alarms work great but it could also really use rechargeable batteries or at least a battery indicator.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Tools and Gadgets Three-Piece Tool Set with Lazy Slotted Spoon, Lazy Spoon and Lazy Tongs, Orange; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: The spoons (slotted and normal) are thick, heavy, and stiff, which is exactly what I wanted. They're just a little flexible around the edges so you can get good surface contact with your cookware when stirring, but they don't give just from pushing the food. The tongs, unfortunately, only open about 1.5"-2" which isn't wide enough for grabbing anything of substantial size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misto Aluminum Oil Sprayer, Damask Grid Black; Brand: Misto; Review: Very disappointed with this product. It does not work well at all. I got it hoping to have something I could use to spray cookie sheets, my grill, pans, etc. evenly, but instead, it sprays a fine mist that gets all over everything. When the pressure drops down enough, the fine mist changes instantly to a stream. Doesn't build much pressure and doesn't hold pressure long, so you constantly need to pump it up. I bought two of these and had the exact same problems with each of them. I've tried them with extra light olive oil and vegetable oil with the exact same results.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Solofill V2 3 in 1 Gold Cup; Brand: Solofill; Review: The K-cup stabber is a little dull and makes puncturing K-cups difficult. Other than that, it works great, and I have no major complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behrens 085995001096 Next Page 6110 10-Gallon Locking Lid Can, Steel; Brand: Behrens; Review: I use this for dry dog food, and it works and looks great for my purposes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bissell CleanView Complete Pet Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum with OnePass Technology, 8531; Brand: Bissell; Review: We have three cats and two dogs in a house that's 90% carpet, and this vacuum makes short work of stubborn pet hair. The canister dump feature is fantastic, and the self winding cord is amazing. I have nothing bad to say about this vacuum.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Digital Cooking Thermometer, Monitors 4 Probes Simultaneously, White,; Brand: Maverick; Review: The app is clearly the weak point for this. I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and I have problems connecting (shows random bluetooth MAC addresses, not just ones manufactured by Maverick) and staying connected (nearly ruined several meals because there was no warning that it lost connection). I have to reconnect the bluetooth entirely too frequently, sometimes with less than 20 minutes of sustained connectivity. Beyond the connection issues, I love it. Setting temperature alarms and temperature range alarms is as easy as it possibly could be. Select a probe, pick a meat, and pick a doneness or plug in a custom temperature. It's a fantastic interface made by people who obviously like to cook. That being said, I can't get over how awful the connectivity issues are. If they fix those, that will make this product usable again and I'll give it the five star rating it otherwise deserves. FWIW, I've heard it doesn't have those issues on iDevices, so if you have an iPad or iPhone that supports Bluetooth 4.0, you should be fine. If you aren't sure, there's a compatibility list on their site.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs with Black Silicone Heads; Brand: OXO; Review: I bought these for my wife for kitchen use, but I've stolen them a few times to work on the grill. They're surprisingly sturdy, comfortable, easy to use, and easy to clean. This is one of those products that just works so well you forget how bad a lot of the competitors products can be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ball 10734 Dissolvable Labels 60 Count; Brand: Ball; Review: These things work so well we gave some to the in-laws as a gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach (31334) Toaster Oven, Pizza Maker, Electric, Gray; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: The fit is horrible (the tray keeps slipping out of one side because it's too narrow and the lid leaves huge gaps when its closed) and the thermostat is far from accurate.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dyson Digital V6 Slim Handheld Vacuum (Yellow); Brand: Dyson; Review: It sucks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zinus 14 Inch Elite SmartBase Mattress Foundation, for Big & Tall, Extra Strong Support, Platform Bed Frame, Box Spring; Brand: Zinus; Review: Super easy to set up (no tools, very intuitive), feels very sturdy. I can't imagine I'll need to buy a replacement any time in the next century or two. Might end up having to buy some other products from this brand next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hacienda El Jibarito; City: San Sebastian Puerto Rico; Review: Beautiful and peaceful. Very relaxing and a sense of well being comes over you. The food at the restaurant is very good at a good price. The staff is anxious to be of service and try very hard to make your stay enjoyable. The one thing we hated was the so called cont'l. breakfast which was not fit for human consumption. The hotel should look into this as soon as possible. If anyone recommends the nearby restaurant EL CONUCO DE CUCA STAY AWAY...........the owner is very, very nasty, the place is dirty, no parking and the food is substandard. Don't let this restaurant spoil your stay at the Jibarito.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: San Juan Marriott Resort Stellaris Casino; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: This is a top notch hotel, very clean, service is extremely nice, great security excellent all around stay. The staff could not be nicer, and the facilities are great. There are plenty of restaurants in the area so no need to always eat in. HOWEVER, the one big complaint is the filthy condition of the Condado in San Juan which is the area where the hotel is located. The town of San Juan adds a $5 per person per day occupancy fee over and above the already 23% tax per day on the room!! This fee is suppose to be to pay for upkeep etc. of the area. Well, someone is not doing their job. The streets are littered with debris, the sidewalks are broken, and if you are not constantly looking down, you may break a leg or trip. It is so dirty, I was appalled. Where is the oversight for this area, and the mayor of the town, that I understand was just re-elected, is a very poor manager. This area should be impecable, this is your bread and butter. What a disgrace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melia Coco Beach; City: Rio Grande Puerto Rico; Review: The hotel is pretty good, beautiful grounds, rooms really nice. But the restaurants are awful, not to mention very rude service. We tried dining at the PASSION restuarant on our first night. We were seated, waited 15 mins, no waiter, asked for one, still nothing so we left. The last night, at 8:45PM it was open for business, but when we went in, it looked empty. However the girl at the front said, "sorry we can't seat you we have three tables up front with 9,6 and 4 people so we can't feed anyone else!! Then why didn't they close the doors? Outrageous. The Sol Melia restaurant was the same story, very rude service, awful food, and indeferent attitude towards the guests. I think that because we are a "captured" audience, they feel they can treat guests like that. What a shame.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton San Juan; City: Isla Verde Carolina Puerto Rico; Review: This hotel is beautiful, quite opulent, but the best part of all is the total SERVICE given to its clients. The staff go out of their way to be helpful, kind and considerate. Since they ALL behave the same way, it is obviously the hotel policy to insure that it's guests are taken care of. The only complaint, if any is that it was our 43rd wedding anniversary, and I was hoping that a small gesture on the hotel's part would be forthcoming. The only thing we got was, "Oh, that's nice!" Having stayed at other hotels on the island during other anniversaries, and having them be acknowledged by the hotels, this omission left us a bit sad. However, we would recommend this hotel, and would stay again. Anyone staying should be aware that there are many restaurants nearby that serve very good food, with good service, EXCEPT for the PLATO RESTAURANT to the right of the hotel. This restaurant is extremely rude, and the food 2nd rate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: Have stayed at this hotel quite a few times before. I love the area, close to restaurants, shops, etc. We asked for an upgrade as it was a special anniversary, and we were given a jr. suite.... very nice. The bellman, Pablo Rivera is very efficient, and remembered us from before which was pleasant. The only complaint actually is that the rugs in the room were quite dirty and stained. This is a real turn off. The room itself is nice and clean, clean bathroom (no mold), clean comfortable beds, but those rugs YUK! We were careful not to leave anything on the floor, and even felt compelled to pick up our shoes least something nasty was crawling around. I do think that the staff should look into this. I was discussing this with another guest and she also said her rug was filthy. Not nice guys. We had breakfast one day at the in house restaurant, and for $20. per person, all I can say is gross. The scrambled eggs were hard and watery, the coffee was weak, the bacon was wayyyyyyyyyyy undercooked, cold and uneatable. What else can I say. After I served myself and started eating I realized how cold all was so I asked that it be heated in the microwave. The woman in charge asks, "why, is it cold?" Huh?? Really, would I ask that it be heated if it were not cold? So told our waiter ( a lovely older gentleman) in a rough way, to go heat the food. Do NOT recommend this place to eat, especially since there is a starbucks one block away which we found out later. In any case, I still enjoy this hotel, I think if they pay attention to detail it could be great, and I don't think the restaurant is part of the hotel so they have no say in what is served there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mayaguez Resort Casino; City: Mayaguez Puerto Rico; Review: The hotel food is sub par. The Thanksgiving buffet had NO TURKEY!! They served some kind of mystery meat chopped up in a nasty looking sauce, in a heated dish and this was the "Turkey" for Thanksgiving. The rest of the food was gross, the rice was cold and lumpy, the desserts consisted of two things, a flan of calabaza and bread pudding cut up into quarter size servings. The rest of the "dessert" section had Ritz crackers with dried up slice of cheese, and a left out too long fruit bowl. Some years back (about 4-5) buffet was legendary for it's CLEANINESS, VARIETY and serving. Now we go to the public bathrooms! To say say are filthy and gross would be too kind. The woman's looked like it had not been cleaned all day, the smell was unbearable, and the bathroom smelled of septic tank! Don't know what happened to this hotel but they should be visited by some agency to check the food, the bathrooms, etc. It is a shame that they have fallen this way. The hotel now caters to young families with children they have several pools with slides, etc. Obviously, this is all they care about the "package" deals offered to the families include meals which is probably why they are serving sub par food. The problem is they are also serving the outside public who pay quite a bit of money for this atrocious food.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Horned Dorset Primavera; City: Rincon Puerto Rico; Review: We had an ocean view suite, two floors with a punch pool. The pool was the highlight of the stay, kept very clean. We had excellent maid service, and when we needed something like kitchen utensils, plates, etc. they were brought to us immediately. The place can be described as rustic chic. Yes, the place needs quite a bit of upkeep, and you can tell that the management is trying very hard to do this. The views are to die for. you sleep like a baby with the ocean slapping on the beach. The owner is a delight and very accommodating. The only drawback I would say is the restaurant the Chateau Rose, billed as a French restaurant, NOT! Good service with awful food. I am amazed at some of the reviews I have read where people say the food was wonderful, etc.??? Would stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Very Best Of Booker T. & The MG'S; Brand: Booker T. & The MG's; Review: One of the BEST compilations of Jazz ever. I play this constantly and will probably have to replace it. Everyone of all ages either recognizes the 'music or ask where can they get it?' This quartet kicked it to the moon. What a tight harmonious group that I seldom ever hear......honest! A great Gift Item especially for a Jazz Lover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mister Sandman; Brand: Chet Atkins; Review: This is collectors item for all Chet Atkins fans and anyone who is a musician.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamp and Getz; Brand: Stan Getz; Review: Now here's a classic piece of music all Jazz Lovers should have. Very enjoyable and entertaining. This also makes a great gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Voyager: Live By Night; Brand: Eric Harland; Review: I saw & heard this Dude in Hollywood and was fascinated by his compilations of sounds, did some research and found his music on Amazon and I am thrilled to be able to play his music any time any where.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys & Girls; Brand: Alabama Shakes; Review: I love the Alabama Shakes but wish there were more versatile deliveries. I know they got it just gotta put it out there. Unique style and raw Folk Rock, I look forward to their future material.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Onions; Brand: Booker T. & The MG's; Review: One of the Hottest recordings ever made. It's an Up Beat Delightful beat that elates your persona. A Classic by Booker T. & The MG's. I have all of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road From Memphis; Brand: Booker T. & The MG's; Review: This is not the greatest of Booker T. but I like him anyway. I have all of his music and the best being Melting Pot & Green Onions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Little Lights; Brand: Passenger; Review: A hidden treasure I never would have found lest I watched the Super Bowl commercials featuring the Budweiser, 'Puppy Love' clip and searched to find what the music bed was. learned it was from Passenger's 'All the Little Lights' "Let her Go' and purchased it immediately. Am in love with this CD, play it everyday, it's enlightening and I find Goldberg's music & voice to be akin to Kat Stevens of the '70's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Random Access Memories; Brand: Daft Punk; Review: I got this because Pharrell Williams was involved and if you're a Georgio Moroder fan, this is a cool ride of Moroder's legacy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keb' Mo'; Brand: Keb' Mo'; Review: This is my Fave of all the KebMo albums. The Guitar & Percussions are Gold as his lyrics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suitcase; Brand: Keb' Mo'; Review: Here's the BEST CD from KEB. Every tune on it is Killer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Coos Motor inn; City: Lancaster New Hampshire; Review: Stayed here while driving through town. Got a last minute room and was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and spacious room. Only disappointment was breakfast. Nothing special and not a lot of seating. Other than that I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn and Suites Tilton; City: Tilton New Hampshire; Review: The hotel met my expectations. The room was very clean and the hotel honored my request for early check-in. This was great as we had a wedding to go to and needed to get ready. I love the Hampton Inn chain and would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lopstick; City: Pittsburg New Hampshire; Review: We stayed in Bear's Den overlooking the First Connecticut Lake. Very nice view from the porch. The accommodations were rustic, but very clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. Everything was as I hoped. Great price too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Island View Inn; City: Rockport Maine; Review: We stayed here based on reviews from Tripadvisor. Boy am I glad we did! We stayed in a second floor room with water views. I never wanted to leave. It was so peaceful there. We stayed for two nights and slept both nights with our slider and windows open. It was so quiet. The room was very nicely decorated and had everything you would need. The pool was a special treat! I had never been in an infinity pool. The water was heated which was an added bonus! I plan to be visiting again before summer is out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amsterdam Inn Suites Sussex; City: Sussex New Brunswick; Review: We stopped here overnight on our way out of Canada. The hotel room reminded me of a United States chain hotel. It was a welcome surprise to feel at home. It was very clean and our room was spacious. Breakfast was included, unlike the other Canadian hotels we stayed in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Isleview Motel and Cottages; City: Trenton Maine; Review: We stayed here for two nights in cottage number 4 last weekend. It was a short drive to Acadia. The room was very clean and comfortable. The only problem I had with the cottage was the bathroom was very small. No room in the shower to shave your legs. Also, if you are a light sleeper there is a lot of traffic on the road going by and there is an airport nearby. We were woken up early one morning by a jet landing. That said, I would stay here again. The price was right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Fort Worth Fossil Creek; City: Fort Worth Texas; Review: The construction on the highway made it difficult to get to this hotel. There are exit closures and detours. Our GPS was not getting us there. Once we arrived it was a very good location in a quiet area. It was your average Hampton Inn. The carpet could use some cleaning in the hallways. Our room was fairly clean. They checked us into a room with a broken toilet that the maintenance person tried to fix. The person checking us in was not the friendliest. Overall, if I was in Fort Worth again I would probably choose a different hotel. There are others to chose from.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Country Inn at Camden Rockport; City: Rockport Maine; Review: We stayed here on New Years Eve. It was a last minute trip to Camden. Our choice in hotel could not have been better. We had a king suite on the second floor. It was very quiet and comfortable. The gas fireplace was a nice touch. The room was spacious and clean. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Duke of York Hotel; City: Yorktown Virginia; Review: We stayed here for one night while visiting someone at the Coast Guard training center nearby. This is a great hotel to have easy access to your loved one. The hotel is dated, but everything was very clean. It has a great water view from all rooms. We stayed on the top floor. I would recommend that. It is away from the street noise. The only problem we had during our stay was people arriving at 3:45 in the am and waking us up. It was the hotel staff talking to the guests. They definitely could have more considerate of guests that were sleeping while walking past our rooms.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Wilmington Wrightsville Beach; City: Wilmington North Carolina; Review: We chose this hotel based on location and the fact that it was Hampton Inn. I generally prefer Hampton Inn for the reliability factor. I know what to expect. This hotel was in a good location to visit the beaches. However, I was disappointed in the bathroom and the beds. The bathroom was too small. Not a regular Hampton Inn size. Shower was hard to regulate. The bed frame felt like it was going to fall apart every time you rolled over. Not the most comfortable nights sleep.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Office Training Goes Home (The Boss's Pet (BDSM) Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tonya Kinzer Page; Review: If you are going to read the Boss's Pet series, do it in a cool place. I have only read Training Goes Home and I sleep with the ceiling fan on....and it's January!!! Can't wait to get the others.. Fred Paxton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COZY MYSTERY:Color Me Love(A Women Mystery Sleuth)(An Olivia Davis Paranormal Mini Mystery) (An Olivia Davis Paranormal Mini-Mystery Book 1); Brand: Visit Amazon's Tonya Kappes Page; Review: What a fascinating story. I laughed all the way thru but did NOT see that ending coming. Can't wait to read the, well, prequel. Keep them coming Tonya! Fred Paxton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Icebound - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Julie Rowe Page; Review: I don't like cold at all! But this book, so help me, I could not put down. Should be part of everyone's weight loss program because you are going to miss a meal or two. It has suspense, mystery, romance, danger and death. The only thing missing is the supernatural. Buy it. Go on! Click the button on the right!! Fred Paxton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Wife for a While eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Donna Fasano Page; Review: Just a quick read with a predictable ending, but, WOW, how we got there. I liked this novella so much I bought another from Donna. Don't wait, read this one and buy another....HURRY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Take Away Vampire: A Novella With Bite - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Derek Haines Page; Review: For such a short read the main characters were richly developed. Once started, I could NOT put this book down. Haines puts and interesting twist on vampires that I did not, repeat not, see coming. A delightful book sure to please any vampire lover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Indecent Proposal - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lynda Chance Page; Review: I don't know what the other folks were looking for, but I really liked this book! An easy read with a predictable ending, it was quick, easy and fun. Hit the BUY button on your right. Common, your already here! Believe me, you will enjoy this book! ITS FUN PEOPLE! Fred Paxton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharing Among Friends (The Boss's Pet (BDSM) Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tonya Kinzer Page; Review: So, you know where this is going! WRONG! Kinzer takes us on another track "in the life." Sonya learns so much more in the Sunny climes of California desert that she knew she was capable of. Warning...this is not for the faint of heart nor those on serious BP meds. Did I like it? HEE HEE, I just bought the last book in the series. For now, I hope. Tanya, are you listening? Fred Paxton; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Equal Rites (Discworld Novels (Paperback)); Author: Terry Pratchett; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Third Man; Author: Graham Greene; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Rob Roy (Penguin Classics); Author: Walter, Sir Scott; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme Novels (Audio)); Author: Jeff Deaver; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Paradise War (Song of Albion, Volume 1); Author: Steve Lawhead; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth; Author: J. R. R. Tolkien; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: The Eight; Author: Katherine Neville; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Tale of the Body Thief (Vampire Chronicles (Paperback)); Author: Anne Rice; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Blood and Gold (Rice, Anne, Vampire Chronicles.); Author: Anne Rice; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Vittorio the Vampire: New Tales of the Vampires; Author: Anne Rice; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Magic Circle; Author: Katherine Neville; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: 3001: The Final Odyssey; Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Da Vinci Code (Random House Large Print); Author: DAN BROWN; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Endless Knot: Book Three of the Song of Albion; Author: Stephen R. Lawhead; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Lady in the Lake (Vintage Crime/ Black Lizard); Author: Raymond Chandler; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Executive Orders (Jack Ryan Novels); Author: Tom Clancy; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Detective: A Novel; Author: Arthur Hailey; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot Mysteries (Paperback)); Author: Agatha Christie; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Atlantis Found; Author: Clive Cussler; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Raise the Titanic (Dirk Pitt Adventures (Paperback)); Author: Clive Cussler; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Runaway Jury; Author: JOHN GRISHAM; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Insomnia; Author: Stephen King; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Running Man; Author: Stephen King; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Eye of the Hunter (Mithgar); Author: Dennis L. McKiernan; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Vixen 03; Author: Clive Cussler; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Pacific Vortex! (Dirk Pitt Adventures (Paperback)); Author: Clive Cussler; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Farmer Giles of Ham : The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall, and King of the Little Kingdom; Author: J. R. R. Tolkien; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Serpent : A Novel from the NUMA Files (Numa Files Series); Author: Clive Cussler; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard); Author: Patricia Highsmith; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Dreamcatcher; Author: Stephen King; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Blue Gold : A Novel from the NUMA Files (NUMA Files (Paperback)); Author: Clive Cussler; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Silver Hand: Song of Albion Book 2 (Song of Albion Trilogy); Author: Stephen Lawhead; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Alive!; Author: Piers Paul Read; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Physician; Author: Noah Gordon; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Templar's Penance (The Medieval West Country Mysteries); Author: Michael Jecks; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Cornerstone: A Novel; Author: Zoe Oldenbourg; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Darkness and Light (Dragonlance: Preludes); Author: Paul B. Thompson; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Brothers Majere (Dragonlance: Preludes, Book 3); Author: Kevin Stein; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Riverwind the Plainsman (Dragonlance: Preludes, Volume 4); Author: Paul B. Thompson; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tailchaser's Song; Author: Tad Williams; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Myst Reader; Author: Rand Miller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Egyptian: A Novel; Author: Mika Waltari; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: El Corsario Negro (Coleccion); Author: Emilio Salgari; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Arsene Lupin; Author: Maurice LeBlanc and Edgar Jepson; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Mystery of the Yellow Room (Dedalus European Classics); Author: Gaston Leroux; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Apocalipsis; Author: Stephen King; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ordenes ejecutivas; Author: Tom Clancy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Alarico Y El Club De Los Boffins/Alarico and the Boffins' Club; Author: Elaine Horseman; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Payback; Author: Donald E. Westlake; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: La hermandad; Author: John Grisham; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: El otro barrio; Author: Elvira Lindo; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: El Libro Negro de Las Grandes Marcas; Author: Hans Weiss; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | bookcrossing |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Prep Solutions by Progressive Flour Keeper with Built in Leveler, DKS-100 3.8 Quart; Brand: Progressive; Review: I was doubtful that anything could keep brown sugar soft in storage, but this container does a perfect job of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CandyHusky's Mini Wooden Spoons Condiments Salt Spoons Tembusu Wood (4); Brand: CandyHusky; Review: These are really great little spoons. The finish is smooth and shiny, so they look and feel nice. The bowl is deep enough to deliver a good measure but shallow enough to make even sprinkling easy. I use these for different types of salt. I got them to replace the cheap, shallow, flimsy "popsicle stick" wooden spoons that came with my corked spice jars. They're the perfect solution and I'm very happy to have found them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sagler Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set of 5, with Lids and 3 kind of graters; Brand: Sagler; Review: These bowls actually surprised me with their solid construction and details such as printed graduations inside. They are very well made, and they stick to the counter when I'm mixing batter. The lids and the grater attachments add considerable value; you can get nearly identical sets of bowls elsewhere for the same money, but having those extras make this set a best buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bialetti Moka Express 9 cup Espresso Maker; Brand: Bialetti; Review: I had a cheap imitation of this unit for a few years that disappointed me greatly because it would only brew a full pot maybe once in four or five tries. Otherwise, it would just sputter out a few spoonfuls of espresso and then quit. This genuine Bialetti, on the other hand, quietly and efficiently produced a perfect full pot from day one and has not let me down since. Accept no imitations: get the real thing and you won't be disappointed. Oh, also: Read and follow the full instructions once before using the unit. You really don't want to drink the first three batches of espresso from a brand-new unit. :-P; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Euro Cuisine GY50 Greek Yogurt Maker; Brand: Euro Cuisine; Review: Useful not only for straining yogurt, but also nut milks and any kind of homemade cheese, as well as cold brew coffee (less messy than cheesecloth). It fits perfectly inside a 6L round Cambro container for making cold brew. One of the most useful items in my kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HIC Flying Saucer Mortar and Pestle Grinder, Porcelain, White; Brand: HIC Harold Import Co.; Review: I use this to grind pills for my dogs, and it is the perfect size for that. I got one of these in a kitchen store years ago and loved it, so when I dropped and broke it, I was thrilled to find an identical replacement on Amazon. This is a great tool for a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Messermeister 10" Ceramic Rod / Sharpening Steel - Knife & Blade Sharpener; Brand: Messermeister; Review: I've tried nearly every knife-sharpening gadget there is, and this one is the simplest and best. Have your knives professionally sharpened once a year, steel them before every use, and use this rod to restore an edge that will make veggie chopping a delight instead of a chore. It's as easy to use as a steel, so there's really no learning curve. It will keep your knifes factory sharp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Plus Travel Inn Hotel; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We have stayed here before and have valued the position, the rooms and the price. This visit we booked 4 rooms to accommodate 12 friends. However, the very large, unpleasant, unhelpful man behind the desk left a VERY sour taste in our mouths. He was not only rude to us, the guests, but reluctant to accommodate us when attempting to pay our bill. The travel Inn will no longer be used by any of the 7 families that used it for this experience, and we are all frequent travellers to Melbourne! Your loss Travel Inn.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Relais Poggio Borgoni; City: San Casciano in Val di Pesa Tuscany; Review: Stayed here in July the beauty of this place is second to none. the property overlooks the surrounding countryside. It is peaceful and beautiful. The ground s and rooms are maintained to a high standard and are well appointed. Loved the pool. the stand out is the restaurant, we ate here both nights of our stay. The food was a gastronomic delight. The flavors were simple and fresh. Their own wine was also fabulous. the staff were terrific, happy and helpful. loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Hotel Villa Belvedere; City: Cannobio Lake Maggiore Piedmont; Review: From the moment you drive in you know you are somewhere special. The grounds were delightful full of hydrangeas, roses and magnificent trees. The rooms have lovely views of the garden and glimpses of the Lake. The pool area was gorgeous, well maintained and a perfect spot to soak up the sun. We enjoyed the hospitality of the hotel with afternoon drinks in the garden. These were always served with a smile and pistachios! The recommendations and reservations for dinner were spot on. A glamorous and comfortable hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Mas du Chanoine; City: St Paul de Vence French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d A; Review: A lovely BB that prides itself on attention to detail. From the superb breakfasts through to the lovely clean rooms, beautiful linen, comfy bed. An opportunity exists to meet a select few other travellers that enriches the experience. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tramuntana Hotel Cadaques; City: Cadaques Costa Brava Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: Great central location and very generous breakfasts. The rooms are small but adequate. The AC was great and the beds comfortable. We very much enjoyed the boat trip with the owner! The parking arrangements were helpful. The owners are lovely; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Can Bassa; City: Madremanya Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: This little village lies in the Spanish countryside with peaceful views of paddocks of sunflowers. The accommodation is enchanting from the stonework through to the gorgeous gardens. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a unique charm of old worldness. The breakfasts were delicious, the recommendations for restaurants were spot on and the bike hire was fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Jardin de Beauvoir; City: Lyon Rhone Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: This BB is just perfect. The location was fabulous, close to the funicular enabling easy access back. It was central to the old sector and yet peaceful. Mimi was a fabulous hostess. She made us so welcome and the breakfast was delightful, set in the garden. The rooms are beautifully restored and the bed was so comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Pigeonnier; City: Embrun Hautes Alpes Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: This has to be France's best kept secret. In the heart of the village behind a walled garden is this gorgeous BB. The rooms are beautifully furnished and are large and spacious with stunning views over the garden and beyond. Christine is a lovely lady who goes out of her way to ensure a comfortable stay. The breakfasts were delicious! Wish we could have stayed longer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romantik Hotel Europe; City: Zurich; Review: Lovely little hotel in a great location. It was very quiet at night and beds were comfy. Shower was great. Breakfast delicious!Loved the decor. The water cooler and ice machine were very much appreciated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chalet Zum Steg; City: Meiringen Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: We were met with a warm and genuine embrace at the train station by Katrin. We knew straight away we were going to love it. Katrin lent us her bikes so we could come and go as we pleased. She cooked us a delicious Swiss meal. The breakfasts were delicious! The beds and amenities comfy. Katrin genuinely loves what she does, what more could you ask for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |