Misc. Book Reviews

BookMate book holder

One of the most convenient book accessories you'll ever use.

JUL

24

2008

The BookMate book holder is phenomenal! It looks like it's just a rigid book cover, however it holds open your book, keeping it open on your chosen page, and allows you to easily change pages while reading - all the while keeping your hands free. Product comes in various sizes to accommodate different book sizes. Also comes in solid colors or patterns. The company, BookMates Plus, also offers additional accessories to be used in conjunction with the holder. Makes a great gift for anyone who loves to read, teachers, or cooks. Great item for anyone with dexterity… read full review »

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ALFie63
North Attleboro, MA

Highlights Hidden Picture Playground

Sharpen your child's mind while having fun!

value conscious, making education fun, happy to play with my kids, a believer in creative toys, interested in fun for kids

JUL

22

2008

Highlights Hidden Picture Playground is a club from Highlights magazine for children. It is geared toward 3-5 year olds. — I can't tell you how much fun my 37 month old has gotten from one book! There are stickers to place on hidden pictures, coloring pages, word games, and much more. We use them at home, at her brother's baseball game or to take to play with grandma or gram pa. I have found that it is a great relaxation/quiet time/bed time relaxation tool. — She is too young to the hidden picture and word games without assistance, but I definitely see that she is… read full review »

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Nikro
McDonough, GA

Thai Book Rest

this thing is great!

reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, a book lover, an avid reader, re-reading the classics, diva-in-training, au 'naturale', a beauty diva

JUL

18

2008

the tai book rest is a book lovers drem come… read full review »

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nevadiva
Ladson, SC

BOMC2

It was better as Zooba

reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, a book lover, an avid reader, re-reading the classics, a sci-fi buff, into romance novels, value conscious

JUN

1

2008

I signed on with Zooba...the premise was great. You researched their extensive catalog of books, selected titles you were interested in, put the titles into order of importance on a wish list, and then, once a month, they took the top title from your list and sent you a lovely hardcover edition of the book for a total of $9.95 with shipping and handling included in that fee. And for the first few months it worked out just as advertised. You have the option at any time of ordering more books than just the next one on your list, and you can go and change the order of your… read full review »

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AWESOMEMOM88
Montgomery, IL

Audio Books Opinion

A commuters salvation!

a fiction reader, a book lover, listening to books on tape, an avid reader

MAY

16

2008

I have long been a road warrior and so have been listening to audiobooks for years. Cracker Barrel was my introduction to this medium of "reading". They still have a great deal on their audio books. You pay full price for the "book", but you can bring them back and get a refund less the weekly charge. It used to be $3/week, but it's been it's been a few years since I was last there so it could be more. — These days I download audiobooks from iTunes. The drawback of downloads from this source (or from eMusic, Audible.com, etc.) is you pay full… read full review »

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procurementgirl
hoffman estates, IL

Audio Books Opinion

Great for on-the-go.

a book lover

APR

25

2008

Audio books are great on road trips, on walks, or anywhere your thoughts might start wondering because there's nothing for it to focus on but it'd be impossible to read an actual physical book. Of course you could just listen to music on your MP3 player. But don't you have a whole list of to-read books that you can't seem to get around to reading? — — If you like to read and... — — drive long distances, — — or — — take long walks to get places, — — or — — often cook, iron, etc. — — Then audio books… read full review »

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lilaichee
Palatine, IL

Audio Books Opinion

A great - but costly - option. Listen up to these tips.

Have a blind loved one, an avid reader

APR

12

2008

When my mother started to go blind, one of the things she worried about was missing out on was books. She's always been an avid reader - from newspapers to best sellers to more obscure stuff. Most people assume that anyone going blind would learn to read Braille. The fact is, it's difficult for an adult to learn, and even more difficult for an adult with diabetes to learn, due to related circulation problems. As most people who develop blindness late in life are diabetics, there are actually lots of blind adults out there who never learn to read Braille. My mom is one of these people.… read full review »

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Telpher
San Francisco, CA

Audio Books Opinion

One of the best ideas ever

a fiction reader, a book lover, an avid reader, very busy

APR

11

2008

I think these are one of the best ideas to come along in a long time. Not only does it make my commute less of a pain, but I get to "read" all the books I don't have time to due to working and studying. I think they are a great way to get through rush hour with getting road-rage. And being able to load them on to an mp3 player amkes working out a little more… read full review »

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dfunk29
Anoka, MN

My Picks for the BEST BOOKS for Mother's Day

Mother's Day deserves a meaningful and timeless gift

a fiction reader, a mom and daughter, married

APR

6

2008

This review is dedicated to my mom because without her there wouldn't be two extraordinary young women who are changing the world - one in a big way; one in her own way. — 1. My mom fell and fractured her knee. I was with her in rehab on Valentine's Day. Remembering Love You Forever from my days as a Social Worker I decided to buy her this 15- page paperback. — Although Love You Forever can be found in the children's section it was just so perfect for my mom at this particular time in her life. The book was written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Sheila McGraw. — The… read full review »

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Jo
Plymouth, MA

Audio Books Opinion

Audio books are dumb

a fiction reader, a book lover, an avid reader, Love an original story

FEB

20

2008

The monotone i can't stand. i'd rather read the book myself so i can imagine the characters voices and appearance in my own head. It's easier to concentrate on reading it than listening to… read full review »

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Kermie224
Brooklyn, NY

Audio Books Opinion

What a time saver! And what a brilliant idea!

a book lover

NOV

26

2007

I don't know who it was that was smart enough to come up with the audio book but, what a brilliant idea! I just can't thank you enough! I have enjoyed many stories that I never would have been able to read - do to lack of free &/or extra time, and now, to be able to listen to so many wonderful stories while I'm driving, or tending to the everyday task at hand... washing dishes doesn't seem like such a chore when I can focus on an audio book… read full review »

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cjsview
Gloucester, VA

Thai Book Rest

Why oh WHY did I not buy this the first time I saw it???

avid reader, willing to pay for quality, Lover of quirky, unique films, fiction reader, a book lover

SEP

27

2007

The Verdict: I can't read without my Thai bookrest. Everyone is getting them for Christmas this year. Myself included! About the Thai bookrest: The Thai bookrest is a mini version of pillows made by villagers in northeast Thailand. It is basically a stiff little pillow made from polyfiber. It is shaped into a pyramid with a little fold out shelf that holds the book and holds pens and other reading and writing tools. The whole thing is covered on the outside with 100% silk. It has a sewn in cord bookmark that is nice and long and… read full review »

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Buggheart
Detroit Rock City, MI

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