Book Review by Kaylene "Pixarpedia"

Good book for finding synopses of Pixar movies. Has a timeline for Pixar and the history of the company, and also a section on how Pixar movies are made.

Book Review by Kaylene " Kushiel's Dart" by Jacqueline Carey

Fantasy novel, excellent world-building and real world parallels. World filled with nobles, courtesans and politics. Religion plays a big role in the story. Better than Game of Thrones. One of the main themes is "Love as thou wilt".

Book Review by Kaylene "Edible Art: tricks & tools for master centrepieces from carved vegetables" by Narahenapitage Sumith Pemalal De Costa

This book explains the different tools needed to carve decorations out of vegetables. There are many different designs. The art of food decoration originates from Sri Lanka, which is a culture rich in carvings of wood and brass.

Book Review by Kaylene: "Let the right one in" by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Story of two young children in Sweden who are alone and lonely and learn to become friends. It is a story about innocence and murder. There are different characters who are all linked and each chapter ends on a cliff hanger. The story is well-written and gripping right from the start. Leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

Book Review by Kaylene: Have Mercy by Joseph Mangut

This is a bildungsroman about a young man who is a victim of circumstance. He has to leave college and doesn’t manage to find a job. He turns to a life of crime. The main theme is that good people can do bad things as a result of circumstance.

 

Book Review by Kaylene: Steampunk by Spurgeon Vaughn Radcliffe

This showcases various fashion houses in the Steampunk Genre.  Many beautiful photographs.

Book Review by Kaylene - One Direction

Split into six sections, each member wrote a section and one section where they discuss as a group. Talks about song writing, stadium tours, comic relief, on stage personas. Written well enough that it makes you hear it in their voice. General story of One Direction, journey in their words.

Book Review by Kaylene: Miffy and Melanie by Dick Bruna

This book is about acceptance and friendship between a white bunny and a brown bunny.