Most Recent - Books - Voices from Yahoo!

Movie Review :: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) (PG)

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Pandolfi) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:07:22 EDT

Is just like its predecessor in that it doesn't literary adapt Jules Verne so much as use his work as a springboard. It's also like is predecessor in that it's forgettable family entertainment.

Contributor: Chris Pandolfi
Published: Feb 12, 2012

Movie Review :: One for the Money (2012) (PG-13)

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Pandolfi) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:00:49 EDT

A bizarre intermingling of romantic comedy and police drama, with a bit of crime thriller thrown in for good measure. At no point can this movie decide what it wants to be.

Contributor: Chris Pandolfi
Published: Feb 12, 2012

Makeover Photography for Animal Shelters

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tracy Vanderford) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:26:12 EDT

The normal black dog photo standing behind bars is changing. More animal shelter volunteers are getting creative and taking the adoption photos seriously. Shelters have seen increases in adoption rates when photographs are well done.

Contributor: Tracy Vanderford
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Historical Romance Novel Review: Deadly Illusions by Brenda Joyce

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sandra Johnson) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:44:41 EDT

Though Deadly Illusions by Brenda Joyce begins with an awesome premise, set in the early 1900s, the execution of the story leaves a bit to be desired.

Contributor: Sandra Johnson
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Role of the Sea, Moby Dick and Herman Melville

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Julie Moore) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:13:30 EDT

This essay explores the many roles of the sea in Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick.

Contributor: Julie Moore
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Twelfth Messiah: The Awakening by Jordan Elias Shanbrom

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jordan Elias Shanbrom) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:49:29 EDT

The Twelfth Messiah has Awakened and so has The Darkness, a race of beings who only want to end all of existence. The journey of a lifetime has begun, and now the climatic battle between The Twelfth and Final Messiah and The Darkness has begun!

Contributor: Jordan Elias Shanbrom
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Summary of “The Sandman” by E.T.A. Hoffmann

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Daniel Zimmermannski) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:08:39 EDT

Nathanael became afraid of the sandman when he was a child. When he grew up, his fear of the sandman drove him insane and caused him to commit suicide.

Contributor: Daniel Zimmermannski
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Creative Writing Contests: Know Your Rights

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lissa Clouser) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:31 EDT

A list of things writers should examine to protect their work before entering a contest.

Contributor: Lissa Clouser
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'Lincoln, Inc.: Selling the Sixteenth President in Contemporary America'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Deidre Woollard) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:18:43 EDT

Abraham Lincoln is our most revered president and he's also an industry, inspiring museums, books, collectibles and much more. How we honor and remember the president says a great deal about our current culture.

Contributor: Deidre Woollard
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'Across the Universe' by Beth Revis

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gil Wilson) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:09:20 EDT

A great story, some very well thought out Sci-fi, and great performances from the readers makes this young adult fiction something everyone should put on their must listen list.

Contributor: Gil Wilson
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'Civilization: The West and the Rest' By Niall Ferguson

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lois Weisberg) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:07 EDT

Ferguson traces the rise and fall of many powerful civilizations and then compares the similarities of how they rose and why they failed with the current decline of the modern west - which includes the United States.

Contributor: Lois Weisberg
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'To the Lighthouse' By Virginia Woolf

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lois Weisberg) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:09:27 EDT

Not much of a plot, rather it is a novel of characters, images, emotion and love presented in Virginia Woolf's unique stream of conscious writing style, taking place at a vacation home on the Isles of Skye where the lighthouse represents a beacon of hope.

Contributor: Lois Weisberg
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Happiness and Boredom: A Moral Lesson from the 'Twilight Zone'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Robert Russell) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:02:01 EDT

The Rolling Stones's song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" nicely encapsulates an element of the human condition; the element of striving. Striving after goals provides us with a sense of purpose and enjoyment.

Contributor: Robert Russell
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'Batman: The Dark Knight, Volume 1: Golden Dawn: Deluxe Edition' Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:36 EDT

DC Comics collected the pre-New 52 'Batman: The Dark Knight' issues, the 'Batman: The Return' one-off, and a section of 'Superman/Batman' Issue #75 together in one graphic novel: 'Batman: The Dark Knight, Volume 1: Golden Dawn.'

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Restoration of Man

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (ChannelThePoetry) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:45 EDT

Understanding The Plan and where we went wrong ... from the book ... Genesis ... The Beginning Of Misunderstanding @ Amazon.com

Contributor: ChannelThePoetry
Published: Feb 08, 2012

A Book that Will Give You an Appetite for Romance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Davida Chazan) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:35:40 EDT

Lily Prior's debut novel is one that brings food together with romance, to where you'll lust for the delicious.

Contributor: Davida Chazan
Published: Feb 08, 2012

The Parable of the Heathen and the Boom Box

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Paul Howard Nicholas) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:10:09 EDT

How the limits of human perception can lead to inaccurate conclusions.

Contributor: Paul Howard Nicholas
Published: Feb 08, 2012

Are You Up for a Challenge?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lee Hansen) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:42:25 EDT

Looking for a new challenge for this New Year? Read about one here.

Contributor: Lee Hansen
Published: Feb 08, 2012

Who Needs Barnes and Noble Anyway?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kimberly T. Matthews) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:21:22 EDT

Barnes and Noble decides not to carry Amazon's titles.

Contributor: Kimberly T. Matthews
Published: Feb 08, 2012

The Justice League Returns with a Bang!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Art Eddy, III) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:47:39 EDT

Here is my review for the relaunch of DC Comics series, The Justice League.

Contributor: Art Eddy, III
Published: Feb 08, 2012