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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Tartt Page; Review: I loved the beginning of this book - once the scene changed from New York to Las Vegas, the story and the characters went downhill. I kept reading hoping it would turn around but it never did. I disliked all characters except for a secondary one. I cannot understand the high marks given thismbook.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Saga: The Complete Film Archive: Memories,; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Abele Page; Review: Better than expecyed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her; Author: ; Review: Compelling book which left me thinking about it for days; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Places; Author: Visit Amazon's Gillian Flynn Page; Review: I really did not enjoy this book. I found the characters unlikable, including the main character, Libby. The dark subject matters, child molestation, satanism, goth, all of it left me cold. I could not even read the graphic animal mutilation passage, it literally made me sick. I would not recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Fall of Marigolds; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Meissner Page; Review: Very good read......as someone born and raised in Greenwich Village, I loved the stories of Ellis Island and the devastating Shirtwaist Fire..all of this coupled with the disaster of September 11th...perfect blend of two eras.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Midnight Embrace; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Ashley Page; Review: I am a true Amanda Ashley fan this book was completely riveting. I enjoyed it from the first word to the last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AN Unexpected Gentleman; Author: Visit Amazon's Alissa Johnson Page; Review: Story that reminds you to keep your chin up and never give up on Love; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desire in Frost (Crystal Frost) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Alicia Rades Page; Review: LOVE this book great story, terrific characters. What's not to love. I promise once you start this book you can't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempted, Twisted, Tamed: The Dark Protectors Novellas; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Zanetti Page; Review: This brings the slightly dark side to life of the paranormal. Thrilling in it stories and unique characters. A good read on a lonely night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirit Legacy: Book 1 of the Gateway Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's E. E. Holmes Page; Review: Story pulls at your heart strings whether from a love lost or a soul unsettled.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She Dies at the End (November Snow) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A M Manay Page; Review: I'm enjoyed this book, it had a strong story line and even though it is about paranormal characters it, still show a strong sense of right and wrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She Lights Up the Dark (November Snow) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A. M. Manay Page; Review: This book was as good as She Does at the End,but I did not like the end. Hope you enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ginger's Gift (Pioneer Wilderness Romance series Book 20) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Wyatt Page; Review: The nature of people is to scoff at or vilify things they do not understand, but just because it is different doesn't make it evil.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moon Dance (Vampire for Hire, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Rain Page; Review: Fun and interesting story. Great characters interesting twists. Read but you won't want the story to end, enjoy I did.pp; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keeping My Pack (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lane Whitt Page; Review: I love this book very much. The characters, the story line are fantastic, but I have one complaint, doesn't your publishers provide proof readers, I've never seen so many errors in spelling or grammar, please people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Willing Spirit (Haunting Hearts Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Sterling Page; Review: I loved this story and the beautiful strong characters. No matters what the century there will always be people who want to shun someone for being different.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Protecting Shaylee (The Fae Guard Series Book One) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Elle Christensen Page; Review: This book had good characters but story was hollow in its development. Typical happy ever after. Enjoyable few hours read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sheikh's Unforgettable Lover (The Sharqi Sheikhs Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie North Page; Review: This story is the ultimate fantasy for every woman. The characters are real and I can't help finding my self rooting for Kim.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stones of Kaldaar (Song of the Swords) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tameri Etherton Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much, the story was intense and the characters strong and provocative. It an all time must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Illicit Magic: Book 1, Stella Mayweather Series (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Camilla Chafer Page; Review: Great story with store characters. Stella has to discover who she is and who she can trust in this strange new world she finds herself in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Hours (Love in Time Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Cate Dean Page; Review: Wonderful book, great strong characters that can make you laugh, hold your breath and wait to see what happens next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breathless; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Prussing Page; Review: Different story line, great characters that have you rooting for them to win, to achieve their happy ending. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight to Desire (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Gerri Russell Page; Review: I loved this story of a strong willed woman who had a calling from God. The characters were amazing and I was exhausted from rooting and battling along with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mind Readers (The Mind Readers Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Brighton Page; Review: Great story of people with abilities unknown to the masses. These people can read the common man's thoughts but as in all abilities there are those who would use the abilities for their own gain. The story is strong and it made me wonder how anyone would struggle for their rights to have a normal life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abducting Abby: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's S. E. Smith Page; Review: Abby has a big surprise coming into her life on her quiet mountain. She finds an alien spacecraft on her property an a wounded alien warrior and her compassion leads her into a whole new reality.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tracking Trisha (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 3): Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 3; Author: Visit Amazon's S. E. Smith Page; Review: This series of books are a must read. The stories show true love matters not the differences between two individuals; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Millie Marries a Marshal: A Historical Western Romance (Brides with Grit) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda K. Hubalek Page; Review: Life's differences in the Kansas prairie is so uncomfortable for Millie, she is use to the noise and racket of the big city. In her small town she finds love and acceptance of which she had never known before.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Endless Magic (Stella Mayweather Series Book 6) eBook; Author: Camilla Chafer; Review: All I can say is years and boo boo boo. Ii love the entire series and I hated for to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy; Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Stallings Page; Review: This was truly beautiful story, with sweet strong characters that struggled to find their way back from pain and tragedy to learn to let love bloom once more.o; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psychic Visions: Books 1-3 - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: I loved all three stories, I believe anything is possible with the brain. I personally have a genius IQ and know that I have a lot to learn, more we are capable of doing if we only try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Blood: Time Spirit Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Pearl Page; Review: The story is gripping, when Gemma falls in love her world changes. She has to learn to stand up for what she feels and the love she feels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naima: A SciFi Alien Mail Order Bride Romance (TerraMates) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Lace Page; Review: This is a strange twist on the mail order brides rule but I enjoyed it densely. The characters are truly amazing and have you rooting for them from start to finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Viking Vampire (Sanctuary, Texas) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Krystal Shannan Page; Review: I liked the characters very much, but being an old fashion prude I was disappointed at the BDSM. But I enjoyed the story none the less.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Bewitch a Highlander (Isle of Mull Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Baldwin Page; Review: The Christian Roran and pages Shoney meet and have to comes to grips with their attraction and different beliefs. In their tumultuous world they learn a forever love is worth fighting for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Denial (Family Blood Ties); Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: Tessa feels like an outsider because she is part human and part vampire and no one knows why. When a human friend is kidnapped Tessa goes into action and finds out she can do things that her lifeblood vampire family cannot. I enjoyed this aspect of the story because I have a granddaughter who is biracial and feels the same way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Denial: Family Blood Ties, Book 1; Author: Dale Mayer; Review: Tessa feels like an outsider because she is part human and part vampire and no one knows why. When a human friend is kidnapped Tessa goes into action and finds out she can do things that her lifeblood vampire family cannot. I enjoyed this aspect of the story because I have a granddaughter who is biracial and feels the same way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternity (Immortal Witches); Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Shayne Page; Review: This is the best story I've read in along time, the love Raven has for Duncan is so strong and truly unending. I cried so hard when she lost him because I knew the pain of losing ones soul mate and I would happily wait three centuries if it were possible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elementals: The Prophecy of Shadows (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Madow Page; Review: Elemental is exciting and the strange view of the witches being descendents of Olympian gods was fun a real New twist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Hunter Page; Review: This was an amazing book, Beatrice has lot to learn and fear. When she meets the mysterious Dr N her world slowly changes from normal to dangerous, only she wants to hang on to the man she loves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SEALs of Honor: Mason (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: Mason finds he has his hands full keeping Tesla alive and out of her kidnappers hands. But one thing he does find out that this woman has more guys than most men. Great story, fantastic characters .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEAL It with a Kiss: In Uniform (Harlequin Superromance, No. 833); Author: Visit Amazon's Rogenna Brewer Page; Review: Beautiful story. As a retired Navy wife I know about waiting and worrying. My husband retired and then was ended by cancer so the thing every person has to decide is if they really love their mate. My husband was my soul mate and I would've walked through he'll fire fore him and vice versa. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEAL's Bride: A Secret Baby Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Vivian Wood Page; Review: This story has a powerful message if you love someone enough to have unprotected sea you had better trust them, off not stay clothed and go home. Remy loved so much but she let the Sawyer's father make her doubt his love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elementals 2: The Blood of the Hydra (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Madow Page; Review: The Elemental books are fantastic, the characters are real, believable and full of spirit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Circle Eight: Caleb (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Lang Page; Review: This was a strong story about life's hardships and struggles. A story of fear, pain and family with unending love. Rory had to learn and accept Caleb's love even when she had never experienced a grown-up's unconditional love before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hadrian Lord of Hope (Lonely Lords) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Grace Burrowes Page; Review: This story is the best and worst of man, evil can Destroy lives but a true abiding love can heal real and deep wounds. These strong characters are people I wish I could know, they are truly full of character and strength.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elementals 4: The Portal to Kerberos (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Madow Page; Review: This story is so compelling that I can't wait for October. I don't want it to come to an end. This will be the longest month.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elementals 3: The Head of Medusa (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Madow Page; Review: This is the hardest of the series because of so much pain and heartache, by the time finished reading I couldn't see. The mother in me mourns for those lost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kade's Dark Embrace: Immortals of New Orleans Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kym Grosso Page; Review: A story of how two very different people meet fall in love fight their life's battles and and come out stronger in the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rancher: Redbourne Series Book One - Cole's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelli Ann Morgan Page; Review: A wonderful story about all types of desperation, not knowing if they could each achieve their goal. Great story, strong wonderful characters. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luca's Magic Embrace; Author: Visit Amazon's Kym Grosso Page; Review: This book is spell binding with vampire, witch battles, hot sex and many unexpected surprises. A must read to be believed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Safe Hands (The Safe House); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie North Page; Review: Great read wonderful characters in an amazing story of intrigue and betrayal. The characters have many obstacles to overcome but triumph in the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Claiming His Fate (Feral Breed Motorcycle Club) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ellis Leigh Page; Review: Wonderful story about two unlikely people who events draw together neither prepared for the storm of their pulls or the consequences.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky Mountain Heat (Six Pack Ranch) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Vivian Arend Page; Review: Great story of a store family and a love that lasts for all time. Little Jax falls in love with Black when she is ten years old but Blake ever the strong willed stoic only sees the ten year age difference no matters how much he desires the beautiful young woman. Taxi is determined that she's going to get her man come hell or high water.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sheikh's Secret Bride (The Adjalane Sheikhs Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie North Page; Review: A most amazing story of how much love can change the coldest heart, the Sheik had his idea of cold marriage of convenience until he got to know his fires American. Truly a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Witch's Dream (The Order of the Black Swan, Book 2) (Knights of Black Swan, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Danann Page; Review: Life's Unexpected Pleasures; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caught in Flames: Firefighter Dark Romantic Suspense (Firehouse Romance Serie) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lexy Timms Page; Review: Story. Of pain and Grief and the loss of a big by who was g firefighter and a little sister's hero. becca follows in her brothers foot step an attempts to stop arsonist serial killer but is blocked by the cops at every turn. Great read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Handles (A Romantic Comedy) (Oakland Hills); Author: Visit Amazon's Gretchen Galway Page; Review: Great story of love, ambition,and success. Love the story and characters I didn't want the story to end. I hope we'll hear more of these characters and successes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Moon (BBW Werewolf Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Fox Page; Review: Great read fun story line with weird ins and outs. Tao and brothers have to learn a whole new way of life but with his new mate and pack life's headed in the right direction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: DHP 8-Inch Independently-Encased Coil Premium Futon Mattress, Full Size, Tan; Brand: DHP; Review: I must say that I spent long hours, and many weeks researching affordable futons. I finally decided to order this matress with the Alessa metal frame. I was a little nervous about what I would be receiving in the mail, and was hoping that would not end up regretting my purchase. My brothers have bought futons in the past that have turned out to be terribly uncomfortable and I really did not want to repeat their experience myself. However, I decided to make the order and see what would happen! The mattress and frame both arrived on the exact days they were supposed to. My husband put the frame together pretty quickly...I don't think it took him more than an hour to figure it out. And then we unwrapped the vaccum sealed mattress. I did not smell any chemical smell at all, and it puffed right up immediately. I absolutely love the color we chose (chocolate brown)!! And I was so surprised by how comfortable and well made it is. I think that it is the perfect balance of soft and firm. This definitely is not your typical looking futon mattress because it looks much more like a real mattress and not so sloppy and slouchy looking. I love it and would definitely recommend it to others!! Today my husband and I have been using it for a couch and it is really comfy!! I think the only thing some people might not like is that the sitting part is not very big, so if your really tall it might not be as comfortable, but my husband and I love it!.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DHP Alessa Futon with Modern Metal Frame, Multifunctional Converts from Sofa to Bed, Full, Black; Brand: DHP; Review: I ordered this frame about four months ago, and have been really pleased with it so far. My husband set it up in about an hour. The frame is very sturdy and holds our 8 coil mattress well. My husband and I sleep on it every night so we keep it in the down position. When I have put it in the upright position, I have had to remove our mattress first because it can be a little stiff. Great frame! I highly recommend it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jubilee Celebrations Great Grandmother Throw Blanket - Great Grandma Gift; Brand: Jubilee Celebrations; Review: I bought this throw as a gift for my grandma. The words are so sweet! The blanket itself is a little more pink in color then the darker purple seen in the picture. However, I think it is still a great blanket, and I know my grandma will love it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malden International Designs Sabella Lace Metal Picture Frame, 4x6, Silver; Brand: Malden International Designs; Review: This is a gorgeous picture frame!! So beautiful!! I am so glad I bought it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Baroque Elegant Place Card Holder/Photo Frame; Brand: Kate Aspen; Review: Perfect for a small photo that you want to display in style. The frame came with a little back stand, and is perfect for my daughter to enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malden International Designs Classic Mouldings Off White Distressed Picture Frame, 8x10, Off White; Brand: Malden International Designs; Review: This frame is absolutely beautiful! I bought three of them to use for family portraits. The frame fits an 8x0 picture perfectly, and it is really easy to open the back to put the picture in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor Ironing Board Cover and Pad; Brand: Whitmor; Review: This ironing board cover fits so perfectly and it is extra thick! It is elastic so there is no drawstring to sinch it down with, but it fits my standard ironing board just fine. I especially love the design and would highly reccomend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad Mats Garland Indoor/Outdoor Floor Mat, 6 by 9-Feet, Teal and Brown; Brand: Mad Mats; Review: So glad that I got this floor mat. It is beautiful, light weight, and perfect for my porch which sometimes gets wet from rain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterilite 12178006 1.5 Bushel/53 Liter Ultra Square Laundry Basket, White Basket w/ Titanium Inserts, 6-Pack; Brand: STERILITE; Review: These are amazing laundry baskets! Very sturdy and well made. I am so glad I bought these ones and use them all the time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Griffin Technology 4039-EJAM EarJam Earbud Sound Enhancing Covers (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Griffin Technology; Review: Bought these to enhance the uncomfortable earphones on my wife's new 2nd generation Nano...problem is they don't snap on - they're too big, and once opened, cannot be returned. No info suggests they're not compatible, but they weren't in our situtation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JBuds J2 Premium Hi-Fi Noise-Isolating Earbuds Style Headphones (Black/Electric Blue) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: JLAB; Review: I have used the J2 earbuds for years, and have been amazed at their rich quality for the price. I just ordered these again, and now, not only do they not come with the case as they use to, the sound is much more "tinny" with less base. They sound more like the cheap iPod earphones that you can get for $5, so I no longer feel like they are a good deal. It's clear from the packaging, the lack of a case, and the sound quality that JBuds have changed their manufacturing process and the loss of quality in terms of the sound is very noticeable. I would and will look elsewhere for my earphone needs.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPod Nano 7 Case - roocase Ultra Slim Fit (Clear) Shell Case Cover for Apple iPod Nano 7 (7th; Brand: rooCASE; Review: It's a nice basic case that slides in rather easily, although it can move up or down in the case a bit. Leaves the face exposed, but using a screen protector takes care of that. My biggest issue is the fact that the belt clip is a single piece of hard plastic, so it takes two hands for me to place it on my workout shorts. Other than that, it works well, the case stays on once placed, and I recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insten TPU Rubber Skin Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPod nano 7G, Clear; Brand: INSTEN; Review: I bought the case mainly because it had a hinged belt clip, which I prefer, but the plastic/rubber covering over the main access buttons up top and on the side made it very hard to utilize those functions. I would hit the button 10 times and get them to work once. I've thrown it in my bag to use as a back-up since I didn't pay too much for it. Otherwise, it would be going back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iPad Air 2 Case, [Vintage Classic Series] [Genuine Leather] Folio Flip Leather Case [Stand Feature] [Magnetic; Brand: Benuo; Review: This is a very nice, high quality, leather case. It fits perfectly and after a very short time of being a little stiff to open and close, it now opens and closes perfectly. I like the feel of it, it seems well made, and built to last. It does seem to get more dirt from my fingers/hands than my other cheap cover, but that's not a knock on the product, and perhaps that's just the nature of the leather.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Universal Smart Phone/ Smart Tablet Stylus Pen - 5 Pack; Brand: Generic; Review: Just what I needed....so when I loose it...no big deal!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Generic Styli for iPhone 4G/3G/3GS - Non-Retail Packaging - Pack of 5; Brand: Generic; Review: I loose them easily...glad to find them at a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EZOPower EN-EL12 Battery; Brand: EZOPower; Review: Just what I needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie iPad 2/3/4 Case - 360 Degree Rotating Stand Smart Case Cover for Apple iPad with Retina Display; Brand: Fintie; Review: A little bulky , but great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KHOMO - iPad 2 3 and 4 Generation Case - DUAL Series; Brand: KHOMO; Review: Works good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leviton 84121-40 3-Gang 2-Toggle 1-Duplex Device Combination Wallplate, Oversized, Device Mount, Stainless Steel; Brand: Leviton; Review: Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Diadora Forza ID Soccer Cleat (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: Diadora; Review: Shoes are great for indoor soccer, but they run small. I had to return both pairs for a half size bigger. Kids love them, no sliding on hardwood floor and by next indoor season they will outgrow them, so why spend big bucks on more expensive shoes?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Sierra Youth Toboggan Insulated Bib; Brand: White Sierra; Review: These run really big and bulky, especially on the sides of the torso. No enforced fabric on the knees, which means the moment they play in rough snow/ice there will be a hole in the knee. Ok to keep in school as extra snow pants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stride Rite X-Celeracers Iron Man Light-Up Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are cute, but the moment you look closer you'll notice a few other things, like the almost see thru fabric, the Velcro that doesn't align well and a stiff, wide elastic under the shoe tongue. My son wore his shoes today, to school, for the first time and when he came home the top of his foot was bright red and somewhat tender. He said the wide elastic under the tongue was too tight, so I cut it. The shoes stay on just fine without it. BTW, they also run big and somewhat narrow (M). Not sure if I'll buy this line again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Big Boys' 4-10 Pajama Set; Brand: AME; Review: These run small. I bought size 10 and they fit my 8 year old right now...with no room to grow. The fabric is super thin, but soft and the colors are vivid. Ok for ten dollars, but I wouldn't pay more for these.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman Big Boys' 4-10 Pajama Set; Brand: Superman; Review: These run small. I bought size 10 and they fit my 8 year old right now...with no room to grow. The fabric is super thin, but soft and the colors are vivid. Ok for ten dollars, but I wouldn't pay more for these.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Via Spiga Women's Metallic Packable Down Coat with Belt; Brand: ; Review: I listened to all the others and bought an XL instead of my size L. The XL is huge on me! Sleeves are halfway down my hands. I'm 5'5 and 170. Also, the belt is above the waist line, which feels weird(hope u have a flat stomach, otherwise you'll look pregnant). The coat is soft, but thick...it came on a hanger. I thought it would be super light and easy to pack . It's not. The navy is beautiful, almost black. It has gold buckle and zipper that can be opened from the bottom. Down does come out of seams. Returning due to size. Not sure if reordering due to the belt being above waist line.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Not Rated Women's Swanky Boot; Brand: Not Rated; Review: LOVE the boots! I wear 8.5-9(more on the 9 side) and I ordered 9.5. Fits perfect! Toes don't touch the tip, but don't slip out. Perfect fit! My daughter wears 8.5 and she was able to wear them without the heel slipping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Baby Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk, New Edition; Author: Linda Acredolo; Review: My son and his wife have included me in the adventure of their first baby by telling me about this great idea/book. This book gives clear instructions and pictures so we can all be on the same page, pun intended, to help their son learn how to communicate with us before he has language. What a super idea!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Stack-N-Whack Quilts; Author: Visit Amazon's Bethany S Reynolds Page; Review: The book came in perfect condition in a timely matter. Amazon did great! However, the author made the directions so confusing the book was useless to me. I shared it with several other long time quilters and they didn't do any better than I. I definately would NOT purchase it again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts; Author: Gary D. Chapman; Review: It helped a great deal while at the same time it was very repetious, only read half of the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hard Way (Jack Reacher, No. 10; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: I've read many Lee Child's books so I don't remember this one in particular. I do know they are all difficult to put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Persuader (Jack Reacher, No. 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: All of Lee Child's books are top notch. They keep you going, surprises in the works and interesting endings. I love all of Jac Reacher books!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher, No. 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Jack Reacher's life style is so fun..nothing to tie him down to anybody or anything. I cannot imagine being that free. His tories are always the best!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elvis and Gladys; Author: Visit Amazon's Elaine Dundy Page; Review: The information about Elvis and Gladys was enlightening but so very sad. Glaldys meant well, but her son was doomed from the start. Vernon was worthless and the colonel was a beast, to put it mildly. Parts were very dry, like reading the phone book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator's Wife: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Benjamin Page; Review: I could hardly put down this book! The author tells what some parts were fiction. I have a new view of Charles Lindberg and feel very sorry for his upbringing. It was still a very fascinating book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No More Words: A Journal of My Mother, Anne Morrow Lindbergh; Author: Visit Amazon's Reeve Lindbergh Page; Review: An amazing book I couldn't put down. I recommend it to everybody.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Wife: Love, War, Faith, and Renewal; Author: Visit Amazon's Taya Kyle Page; Review: FANTASTIC and very touching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault That Changed A Presidenc (Wheeler Publishing Large Print Hardcover); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: A fair view of a great man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Goodavage Page; Review: Wonderful story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Corpse Reader; Author: Visit Amazon's Antonio Garrido Page; Review: This was the BEST book ever!! It's based on true events of the first Chinese male to break tradition to find clues for the cause of death. It is the first medical examiner and detective. I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidden; Author: Visit Amazon's Margot Lee Shetterly Page; Review: The movie and this book was very informative and entertaining. So many women were wonderful in breaking the gender/color barrier. I loved both the movie and the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Morton Page; Review: It was more depressing that I wanted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl With No Name: The Incredible Story of a Child Raised by Monkeys; Author: Visit Amazon's Marina Chapman Page; Review: This was a true story, it just couldn't have been made up. Marina Chapman is an unbelievable woman. How she survived in many awful situations was to her credit. I will not return this book, but read it over and over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle of Dunkirk; Author: Visit Amazon's Walter Lord Page; Review: Way too much technical information for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on the Hudson: The Extraordinary Real-Life Story Behind Flight 1549, by the Survivors; Author: The Survivors of Flight 1549; Review: Its a well known happening, but still a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Bees; Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Monk Kidd Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fly by Night (A Jammer Davis Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Ward Larsen Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fly By Wire (A Jammer Davis Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Ward Larsen Page; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Angelina Jolie Says It Was Hard to Find Strength to Play Maleficent Again: 'I Was Pretty Broken'; Abstract: Angelina Jolie Was 'Pretty Broken' Before Maleficent 2; Category: movies
Title: Off to the World Series, these Nationals have proved everyone wrong; Abstract: This unexpected joyride of a season could hold more promise yet.; Category: sports
Title: DeVos held in contempt for violating judge's order on student loans; Abstract: A federal judge on Thursday held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court and imposed a $100,000 fine for violating an order to stop collecting on the student loans owed by students of a defunct for-profit college.; Category: news
Title: All the Shows Hoping to Be the Next Game of Thrones; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Kyoto's Gion neighborhood cracks down on photography; Abstract: Kyoto's historic Gion neighborhood is banning photography in certain areas in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior.; Category: travel
Title: 4 habits that could wreck your finances beyond repair; Abstract: Avoid these at all costs.; Category: finance
Title: Whoopi Goldberg Addresses 'The View' Tension: 'If We Were Fighting, You'd Actually Know It'; Abstract: The co-host is assuring fans that it's all good between her and the other ladies on the show.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Great American Jerky Cookbook: A simple guide to making your own authentic beef jerky; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Stock Page; Review: Many repeats of the same basic 2 or 3 "recipes". Glad I have Kindle Unlimited and didn't pay for this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Poisonwell (Whispers from Mirrowen); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: It was OK. His writing is coming along, and the story (whole trilogy, actually) moved along quickly. Character development was fair, better than the first (and only one I read) Muirwood book. The whole "orphan to hero" schtick is pretty tired, but it's not just Wheeler. The whole Mormon ending was pretty weird, though. It is a fantasy novel, so this inclusion wasn't totally out of place, just weird. I did chuckle at the thought of a Mormon Orpheus though. It was pretty easy to see some of the influence of other fantasy authors, but that's perfectly fine for newer authors. All in all, this trilogy is priced right, even better now that I use Kindle Unlimited. I'll check out another Muirwood novel to see if that keeps my interest, and will probably try some of his newest material.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elisha's Bones; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Hoesel Page; Review: Interesting concept, and the writing is better than most first novels. Once the murders start in earnest, the whole thing gets rushed and even more unbelievable. At least the religious part was subdued. I probably won't read the next book (something to do with Moses), but you never know. As long as he doesn't get preachy, I might give it a try if it shows up on Kindle Unlimited.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers; Author: Visit Amazon's David Perlmutter Page; Review: With numerous citations to seemingly impressive studies, this seems well thought out. A bit repetitive, and it seems to take him a long time to get to the point. I'm going along with Perlmutter's recommendations here, as his evidence seems pretty good. I've all but eliminated gluten and made a significant drop in carbs in general. I honestly can't say if I feel noticeably different, but I have lost a couple of pounds. I'm an aging engineer, and I really want to maximize brain function as I wind down. I can't say if cognitive abilities are any different yet, but I'm not doing any standard tests to evaluate. At the end of the day though, it's really a repackaged Atkin's diet. It just cites different studies aimed at brain research.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Health Journal: Discover Food Intolerances and Allergies: (A Food Diary that Tracks your Triggers and Symptoms); Author: Visit Amazon's I. S. Anderson Page; Review: My wife is trying to figure out a health issue. It took me months, but I've finally gotten her to start recording food and other data. Medical tests are starting to indicate Chron's, but the diary has already helped her zero in on some trigger foods. Well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Studio Series Artist's Tile Album; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Pauper Press Page; Review: Works well, but beware the sticker. All the tiles I've tried fit just fine, the album lies flat when opened, and the pages seem sturdily attached. Meets my expectations. However, if there is a shred of perfectionism in you, DO NOT try to remove the sticker on the back. The glue/paper positively bonds to the faux-leather soft plastic. It took me an hour with soap,water and some cleaners to get it nearly off. The sticker is gone, but some adhesive residue remains. I have not tried a solvent type glue remover, because I'm not sure the soft plastic can handle it. I'll buy another when this one fills, but I'll reconsider trying to take off the back sticker.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ripper: Letter from Hell (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Original Sin (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimfan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Femme Fatale (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Barber (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ash Wednesday (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unconditional Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Open Range (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Victor Vargas (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Film (1970); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intacto (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Full-screen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When a Man Loves a Woman (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Life Without Me (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Borders (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Order (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Evil Dead (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bounce (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Pond (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Barbarian Invasions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An American Rhapsody (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prisoner of the Mountains (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Inn Suites McMinnville; City: McMinnville Oregon; Review: This was one of the nicest pet friendly properties we have stayed in over the past ten years. Very clean, large comfortable rooms, good "comp" breakfast and a quiet place to stay despite the fact that we were close to a main road. We definitely were impressed and will for sure be back. It was our first trip to Oregon wine country and it won't be our last....thank you Comfort Inn!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn On the Bay; City: Port Orchard Washington; Review: Traveling with pets means never being too sure what type of place you will end up with on your journey. But the Comfort Inn in Port Orchard was an unexpected gem of a place for us...situated on the waterfront with a view to the naval yards across the water...it was a pleasant surprise. Comfortable, affordable, breakfast included, and parking right outside the door. Just don't order a pizza from the local Pizza Factory....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Olympia Lacey; City: Lacey Washington; Review: We have stayed here in the past and new it to be a place we were comfortable to stay at again. It's the ideal spot to spend a night on a trip south to Portland from BC. Close to Interstate 5 but far enough away that you don't hear traffic. A variety of restaurants close by and friendly staff. Free breakfast and enough green space nearby to walk a dog.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Lion Inn Suites McMinnville; City: McMinnville Oregon; Review: We spent three nights at the Red Lion in McMinnville as we were having such a great time in the area. The hotel was comfortable, spacious and dog friendly which is important to our family. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were the ideal way to start our busy day. We will be back. We love wine country in the Willamette Valley and have so much more to see and do. The Red Lion is the ideal base for this type of holiday. Plus the Evergreen Aviation Museum that features the Spruce Goose in virtually minutes away. Plus there is a McDonalds on an adjacent lot which was great for late night ice cream cones.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hood River Inn; City: Hood River Oregon; Review: Very large and comfortable room. Also dog friendly. Loved the area, the hotel's location and this BW provided the amenities we were looking for on this trip. We could watch windsurfers and kite surfers from our balcony. The next time though we will ask for a room further away from the bridge which was noisy when the balcony doors were open. But when closed perfect quiet so not a big deal. Restaurant had good food and very nice staff. Worth another visit for sure! Our breakfast was included....limited to about five choices but that was all we needed. From bacon and eggs to yogurt and fruit. It was nice to be served which was different from many breakfast included hotels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prestige Oceanfront Resort BW Premier Collection; City: Sooke Victoria Capital Regional Distr; Review: Recently I attended a conference at this lovely hotel and was wowed by the place. It was so refreshing not to find a hotel with dark wood with a "too cool" atmosphere...meaning not cool or friendly. What a pleasant surprise. Lovely lobby with a fresh and happy feel to it. Amazing views located seaside in Sooke. The rooms were large, comfortable and this place was happy to see us...including our small dog. They even brought him a doggy bed of his own. We had a drink and dinner in the restaurant and while we thought it seemed pricey at first..the food exceeded our expectations in terms of quality, taste and amount of food. The conference food was good too although I seemed to always end up at the end of the line when the food was almost gone. Not the resorts fault. RIght close to bike trails, Whiffen Spit and the Sooke Harbour House restaurant. The only thing that would have been better was if we had more sunshine and less rain. But hey its spring time on the coast. So we walked on the spit in the mist one day and in the sun on another. All was well and we had a wonderful West Coast experience. In fact, we liked it so much we spent an extra night!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Coast Wilderness Lodge; City: Egmont Sunshine Coast British Columbia; Review: While I am not sure if this lodge quite fits the bill of glamping....glamorous camping...my guess is that it would likely apply. The setting is lovely and nature is all around. The views are exceptional. We watched eagles soar and a bird chirping from 4 am right outside my window was a reminder that we were far away from the city. There are lots of trails and water activities to be enjoyed in the area. There was a spa there too but I didn't check it out. I did hear they offered wonderful hot stone massages. While I didn't experience exceptional attention or service from staff, they were as friendly as one would expect at a remote resort. The cabin/room I was in had an amazingly comfortable bed. In fact the bed was for me, the best feature of my room. The bathroom was functional but very small and I don't know if two people would be able to share the room I was in comfortably. Admittedly, I was probably in an entry priced room at the Lodge. You can also expect to be digitally disconnected there. No cell service and while the internet was suppose to work via wi-fi I could not get it to work. Not that anyone goes to a place like this to work...or should plan to! In fact there was no chair or desk in my room that would comfortably allow me to work anyway. Food was very good but not exceptional in my view. I totally enjoyed my time there but doubt I will return. While I have always known that I am not a camper until now I didn't realize that I wasn't a glamper either. Having said that, if anyone asked if I would recommend the West Coast Wilderness Lodge I would say yes if they enjoyed a more rustic holiday than I, and were game to try out glamping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manoir Sur le Cap; City: Quebec City Quebec; Review: Charming manor hotel right across the park from Chateau Frontenac. We thought we had totally lucked out when we arrived! Large room overlooking the park with all the conveniences. Only downfall was a small bathroom but enough room for one person at a time so not a big deal. We were so taken with this spot and the City we tried to spend a fourth night there but couldn't get in. It was booked. No surprise…..I would definitely recommend this location and hotel. A real charmer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ermitage du Lac; City: Mont Tremblant Quebec; Review: We were thrilled to find out that we had been upgraded upon our arrival to this hotel. While we had booked a room we were given a lovely suite and our breakfast was added to the stay at no additional charge. Centrally located at the Village at Mont Tremblant, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone. Staff were lovely and our room excellent. Particularly the beds….so comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: New Food Fast; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Hay Page; Review: The best cookbook author....easy and delicious recipes that are not too fussy or time consuming and are always fabulous. A must have. Dorick; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Long Erotic Weekend; Author: Lana Holstein; Review: After 25 years of marriage, this book has rekindled the fireworks in our sex life....A MUST HAVE....dorick; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mediterranean Slow Cooker; Author: Visit Amazon's Michele Scicolone Page; Review: Have made 2 dishes which were great and can hardly wait to try any more...And excellent departure from the usual slow cooker recipes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instant Entertaining; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Hay Page; Review: I love Donna Hay . Her food uses the freshest ingredient and are not complicated. As a matter of fact, I have a great many of her books and subscribe to her magazine which is published in Australia; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instant Entertaining; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Hay Page; Review: I love Donna Hay . Her food uses the freshest ingredient and are not complicated. As a matter of fact, I have a great many of her books and subscribe to her magazine which is published in Australia; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President; Author: Visit Amazon's Bandy X. Lee Page; Review: Managing investment funds for private clients this book is most worrying as to how an ignorant, arrogant and narcissistic personality can mislead and cause dramatic negative and dangerous effects on millions of people. History remembers them well and we never seem to learn. We must or we shall simply follow the dinosaurs !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thinking, Fast and Slow; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Kahneman Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress [Paperback] [Feb 12, 2018] Steven Pinker; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Pinker Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotland; Author: Visit Amazon's Magnus Magnusson Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Sykes Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Sykes Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of the Celts: The New Ancestral Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Manco Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Highland Clans; Author: Visit Amazon's Alistair Moffat Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancestral Journeys: The Peopling of Europe from the First Venturers to the Vikings (Revised and Updated Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Manco Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trump: Anatomy of a Monstrosity; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan J Robinson Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure; Author: Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree; Author: Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scots: A Genetic Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Alistair Moffat Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Faded Map: The Lost Kingdoms of Scotland; Author: Visit Amazon's Alistair Moffat Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Intellectual Toolkit of; Author: Visit Amazon's I. C. Robledo Page; Review: Excellent service. Professionally packed. Will recommend and return. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misbehaving; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard H. Thaler Page; Review: Professionally delivered and packaged. Will return. Thank you. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotland of Old: Clans Map of Scotland (Collins Pictorial Maps); Author: ; Review: Professionally delivered and packaged. Will return. Thank you. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard H. Thaler Page; Review: Professionally delivered and packaged. Will return. Thank you. Recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Miracles and Massacres: True and Untold Stories of the Making of America; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Beck Page; Review: Very good stories that are little known in history. Good read over the winter or waiting in the doctors office because they are short stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Jesus (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: Bill has done a wonderful job to give a better understanding of what happened two thousand years ago. It gives a better understanding for Christians of the great sacrifice our Savior made for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebels, Saints, and Sinners: Savannah’s Rich History and Colorful Personalities; Author: Timothy Daiss; Review: If you like Savannah, it's a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jefferson Lies: Exposing the Myths You've Always Believed About Thomas Jefferson; Author: Visit Amazon's David Barton Page; Review: It was nice to learn the facts and how they were investigated. Totally different from what liberal academia spews out with no substance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Historic Haunts of Savannah (Haunted America); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Harris Page; Review: Not bad but short of more information. It's a short book. If you ever spent time in Savannah, there is so much more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CableWholesales RG6 Cable Clip, Black (100 pieces per bag); Brand: Cblwhl; Review: Kept them for when I would need them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CHANNEL MASTER Antenna Mast Steel Antenna Mast (5ft) (CM-1805); Brand: Channel Master; Review: I didn't need this, returned; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coaxial Grounding Block, 1 GHz, Single F-Pin, Female; Brand: JEXON; Review: I never use it ,I returned. The product was OK just that I didn't need it; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge Coaxial Cable (25 Feet) with F-Male Connectors - Tri-Shield CL2 RG6 - Removable EZ Grip Caps ( CJ25-6BF-N1; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: I didn't need this. Returned.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Connectland USB 2.0 Stereo On Ear Computer Headset with Built-In Boom Microphone; Brand: Connectland; Review: music is load and the voice is low hard to hear; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony MDRZX110AP ZX Series Extra Bass Smartphone Headset with Mic (White); Brand: Sony; Review: like; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belkin Speaker and Headphone 3.5 mm AUX Audio Cable Splitter; Brand: Belkin; Review: like it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech S150 USB Speakers with Digital Sound; Brand: Logitech; Review: work very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP LCD Speaker Bar (black); Brand: HP; Review: It works well, but would like to have more volume; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Panasonic PP501 Replacement Battery for Panasonic 900MHz Phones; Brand: Panasonic; Review: This phone battery is exactly right for my phone and works perfectly. I'm very pleased with it, especially the price when compared to buying it at my local phone store.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Wall Charger with USB Outlet (2.1 Amp Output); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I got this so I wouldn't have to keep unplugging the one that came with my IPod to take it along with me as a backup power source. (I like to leave all my charger cords plugged into an outlet adaptor and just switch it on whenever I'm charging anything). This works as well as my original, what more can I say?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters) - White; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I got this along with the AmazonBasics wall charger to carry in my bag so I'd always have a backup power source for my IPod. Works just like the original I got from Apple. Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Star ® Light Blue Earphone handsfree headset HARD EVA Case - Clamshell/MESH Style with Zipper Enclosure, Inner; Brand: Star Case; Review: I use this case to carry my over-the-ear phones when I go anywhere. It keeps the cord from tangling around the ear pieces and it's cool to have anyway!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPod Touch 5; Brand: MagicSky; Review: For the price, this is a very nice case. It fits my iPod 5th generation perfectly. Has a soft silicone-like inner case and then the plastic outer case. The plastic may shatter if I ever drop it, but I think the inner case will protect my investment nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Russell Hotel; City: Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent England; Review: We are not by nature the type of people that moan about hotels we have the philosophy of make the best of what you've got and get on with it, but we were so disapointed with this hotel we felt we owed it to anyone thinking of going here the truth, so here goes. This is most probably the worst hotel we have ever been in and we been in some dodgy ones in the past, but this one really takes all prizes for being truly awful. Please do not book this hotel. The main grumble is that it was very dirty with smelly rooms and grubby sheets with stains on . We were only staying the one night so it was a case of just somewhere to kip, have breakfast and go. On the subject of breakfast we had to change all of the cutlery laid out as it was filthy!! My coffee cup had stains in it - Yuk! and the full English was running in fat and horrible. The general decor was very very poor with wallpaper hanging off the walls and paint peeing off the ceilings etc. The only positive was the position in relation to this lovely town. We will leave you with three words, PLEASE STAY AWAY.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pikes Ibiza; City: Sant Antoni de Portmany Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: Any hotel that greet you with a letter that says if your going to misbehave then do so in style - is my type of hotel, this place is and was clearly the chosen hotel for many stars past and present. So why? Well the location is perfect for a retreat away in the hills, the main reason I'm sure is the legend himself Tony Pike, we had a lovely chat with him and he was more than happy to spend time with us and tell us loads of stories about this place. So lets talk a bit about the actual hotel it's a quirky ranch style hotel. Our room (12) was a good size and had all the facilities we needed it was though right by the restaurant area so I guess if you wanted an early night and this area was busy you might find it noisy. The staff were so helpful and friendly and the cocktails were made with care and attention, food was excellent. Pool was small but clean and ample size for this small hotel. Wonderful views over the hills. Great chill out music played by the pool all day gave the hotel a great vibe. Can't fault it ,if your looking for something a little different well this is it - loved it and we are going back in August and June next year, from someone who hardly ever goes back to the same place twice that's the best testament I can give. - go on give it a go :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coral Sea Sensatori Sharm El Sheikh; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Ok so I'm not going to spend ages repeating what the other reviews have said - you know it's a large all inclusive. You know it's Spotlessly clean. You know the staff are the friendliest you will ever meet anywhere. You know the beach and pools are great. So a bit more detail on some of the other stuff. The main buffet restaurant is very well run a wide rotating selection of food should mean you won't get bored. The Murhuba is a middle eastern restaurant with an excellent selection of food, portions though are quite small so do what we did and order three to four starters to arrive at the same time, that's not greedy I promise it's just you may be slightly disappointed and still hungry when you leave. Can't fault the quality of food though it was excellent. Our favourite eatery was the Casa Bianca an Italian themed restaurant and the food here was superb and we went back twice as we were so impressed. We ate lunch a couple of times in the Tiran restaurant as this was conveniently situated on the beach almost opposite our room. Ok burgers, small salad buffet selection and a selection of other dishes, one day we had lovely Seabass which was delicious if a little small portion wise. I make it sound like I like massive portions that's not the case I promise I'm just being honest. If sensatori read this I have one tip maybe offering the burgers without the bun as an option - I saw many people take the burger out of the bun and have it without ( it's a non carb thing ) so why not offer it without in the first place would also save waste. There were another couple of restaurants that were not part of the all inclusive we can't comment on those as we didn't use them. I've seen comment on here about the need to get your towels on the sun beds early but we never found this to be the case and In fact by the time we strolled to breakfast at 9am there were loads of empty sunbeds and that was the case even after coming out of breakfast at 10am same situation on the beach. Little tip in the guest relations area there are three large boxes with an abundance of items that have been left or donated by leaving residents, for example one box is full of suncreams and lotions -Another has sun hats that may prove useful in the searing heat. Excellent idea. We stayed in a swim up room number 1127 I have to say it was a lovely room good size with nice bathroom all well equipped iron and board, hair dryer, fridge, modern aircon etc. I would say with a swim up room it would have been nice to have had 2 sunbeds rather than just the one although I do appreciate that would have been a bit tight for space on the terrace. Facilities here are pretty good the gym and spa; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Hotel Cala Gracio; City: Sant Antoni de Portmany Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: This is a relatively small hotel situated about 15 minutes walk from San Antonio town. It is however very close to two lovely sandy bays both of which are idyllic clean and have a lovely small sandy beach . On arrival we checked in at Fiesta Hotel Tanit this is the lager sister hotel only about a minutes walk from xxxx. We were greeted with friendly staff on arrival and were swiftly shown the way to our hotel. Our room (219) was moderately sized very clean and well presented we unfortunately didn't have a balcony which was a shame. Decent sized well decorated bathroom with an over the bath style shower with plenty of hot water whenever we needed it. Fridge - Steam Iron and board and Small (chargeable) safe were also provided. Daily maid service. Restaurant Lovely little restaurant providing buffet style and a la carte food. The food was always fresh and well presented if sometimes a little repetitive e.g the salad was almost the same every day.. Waitresses we all very attentive and friendly nothing was too much trouble. Bar We were there on an all inclusive basis so as you can imagine we were very interested in how well stocked the bar was - let me tell you the bar itself was very small in size and could only serve one at a time which I would imagine at busier times could mean a queing to get your drinks - behind the bar they had an excellent selection of spirits and cocktails and a good mix of both branded and local drinks. The staff in the bar again were excellent and very friendly. I would like to add at this point that we also had free use of all of the facilities at the sister hotel next door which had a significantly larger bar etc. Pool Area Our area was a very quiet adult only area consisting of two moderately sized pools and also a nice hot tub. Ample number of sunbeds were always around although there seemed to be only a limited number of sunbeds that had an adjustable head area which meant they seem to be taken quite early. WiFi around the pool area would have been nice, Quite a few reviews seemed to complain about residents of the sister hotel coming to this quieter pool and taking up all the sun beds I have to say we saw a few but not that many so this was not a problem during our stay. Take my advice this is a lovely little hotel ignore the whingers we will definitely be coming back. A big thank you to all the staff who made our stay such a memorable one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coral Sea Sensatori Sharm El Sheikh; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Ok so this is our second trip back having come here the same time last year. So what's changed? Answer a couple of things which I will come on too but in reality nothing much has changed still the same lovely clean environment, still the same friendly staff and the same excellent food. So now onto the differences I've seen a few reviews complaining about the wine not being very nice, in my review last year I made a point of saying how nice the wine was, for a house wine it was surprisingly good and certainly the best I've had at an all inclusive without paying extra. The truth is this year it is not as good and that goes for the White and red, it is however still very drinkable, it is the same brand of wine as last year 'obelisk' so let's just put it down to it not being quite such a good year and move on. One point I raised last year was the lack of wifi coverage, it only being available in the lobby area, something still common in many hotels even in 2015, not so here anymore,wow, not only is it available everywhere including rooms and on the beach but it's free and fast WELL DONE Sensatori and thank you for listening!! This year we used the spa for the first time and found it very nice, treatments were very good and reasonably priced and the staff there were very lovely. Just one small issue and it is small but I do feel the restaurants in the evening are somewhat characterless whilst the food and staff are lovely the decor is almost non existent they all tend to be glass fronted buildings with similar interiors, so come on Sensatori Jazz them up a bit please. Please see my full more detailed review from last years visit if you want more information that said all in all it was another fabulous stay in a beautiful hotel - thanks guys.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Playa Del Sol Apartments; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: So we decided on a last minute break to GC not having been there before looking for a short blast of sunshine. Playa del sol Apartments really did represent excellent value for money the apartment was clean and very well presented and of a more than adequate size. Good facilities within the kitchenette area Microwave,fridge,sink etc. Towels were changed regularly and room was spotlessly clean. No aircon but good ceiling fan helped. Nice shower with hot water always available and shower gel provided through fixed on the wall container - so much better than those little bottles you get elsewhere and also it was a very nice smell. Whilst on the subject of cleanliness the whole hotel looked spotless, although the building itself looks like it’s getting on a bit don’t let that put you off, I saw staff regularly painting,sweeping and cleaning the hotel. The pool area underwent a big clean every morning I once counted over 10 members off staff washing down the pool area, wiping clean the pool tiles and sweeping all over. The small lawn area with palm trees and shrubs was equally well maintained, well done to all the staff who clearly work so hard. The hotel is about 1km walk to the beach or just a very short taxi ride. It is positioned right next to the Yumbo centre and area of bars restaurants and nightclubs. So plenty to to in the evening just over the road. We had apartment 213 which was next to the road by the yumbo Center it has to be said you can hear the voices of the late night partygoers well into the early hours but it wasn’t that bad but if you are a light sleeper, maybe don’t have an apartment that backs onto this road. The hotel was very quiet so we didn’t really get to see what the atmosphere was like in the restaurant/bar area as it was empty in the evening. Would we go back? Most definitely yes. Probably would choose slightly later to see the hotel in full flow, that said we couldn’t really fault our short break at Playa del sol Apartmentos. Big thanks to all who made our stay such a pleasant one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phuket Marriott Resort Spa Merlin Beach; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: Wow where do I start!! The hotel is situated in 5 mins taxi ride outside of Patong and far enough away from the madness of the bay to not even know it is so close. Merlin bay is a private beach open only open to residents only, it is coral beach and is tidal this means that for approximately half of the daylight hours the tide is out and you will see all the exposed coral so would recommend taking slip on waterproof rubber soled shoes to protect your feet against the rough coral. Now the hotel itself is low rise with three pools two main pools both are very large One of which has a large swim up bar, there are ample good quality sunbeds for all. We stayed here on an all inclusive basis as it was worth the upgrade when you see the drink prices as they are quite expensive - that said the quality of the drinks were excellent the cocktails were all made individually and by far better than your bog standard all inclusive style drinks. All inclusive has its own drinks menu but trust me all the classics are there and made with the exact same branded spirits whether paying individually or on a all inclusive basis. The staff here work very hard and are all very friendly, they really do make you feel very welcome even at the busiest times. We had a good sized room with two double beds and a good sized bathroom with a super power shower. Also a nice sized balcony. All cleaned to a high standard daily. WiFi is both free and quick and covers the whole hotel with no black spots including the beach!! I've saved the best till last and that is the food - wow wow, without doubt the best we have ever experienced in this type of holiday resort - we never had a mediocre meal all week, all restaurants were excellent but the one that stands out was the Italian, do eat there its well worth it. Do we have any improvement suggestions? Yes as I believe there is always room for improvement no matter how wonderful the hotel. After dinner entertainment usually consists of some easy listening music in the lounge area which whilst lovely can be a little quiet. One evening music was played on the beach and was great fun, so maybe just an extra night or two a week with a little more upbeat entertainment yo get the guedts up for a dance maybe. One other point is the constant raising and signing off tickets after every drink! The time it takes for staff the complete plus the inconvenience for the resident really isn't a slick process and not that customer friendly for particularly for all inclusive residents, I can understand extras outside of the all inclusive package needing to be signed for but not sure why we need to sign for drinks included in our package particularly if those on this package were given a non removable (to prevent misuse); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown Lanta Resort Spa; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: What a lovely time we had here the hotel was lovely, we were here celebrating our sons 21st Birthday and we were kindly upgraded to a lovely swim up room. Thank you for this Crown Lanta it was greatly appreciated. The hotel is situated on a hill and so is on different levels walking from pool to room or restaurant meant negotiating some fairly steep climbs up lots of large steps (more steps of smaller height would be easier) - that said golf style buggies were always on hand to whiz you from place to place which was really helpful. Food here was of a good standard all round. The thing that stood out most about this hotel was the staff they were all so very friendly and couldn't do enough to help I would like to say a big thank you to them all for making our stay here so enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Woman Called Moses (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Albert (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amistad (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2-D version) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife: A One-Year Experiment...and Its Surprising Results; Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Horn Page; Review: What a great read. I can relate to so many of the things she talks about! If you're feeling a little overwhelmed about being a "good & Godly" wife, read this!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Knock Over a 7-Eleven and Other Ministry Training; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Cheshire Page; Review: I enjoyed this very much. The author is very down to earth and the humor he injected was great. For any church looking for new ways to reach out to a community, this book has plenty to offer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dog That Talked to God; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Kraus Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. For all of us who wish for a guardian angel (and to talk to our beloved pet), this is the book to read. Sweet, funny & sad all rolled into one. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glastonbury; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian L Porter Page; Review: This book is one of the very few that I have been unable to finish reading. Half way through I gave up. I couldn't stand to read one more well-worn, tired, over-used clique. It began on page one and never stopped. The language is stilted and dated.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Blackhouse: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter May Page; Review: Since a friend of mine grew up on the Isle of Lewis, this was especially interesting to me. But regardless of that fact, this book was a great read. I felt as if I was there, the descriptions of the isle and it's people transporting me to the very edges of the rugged Scottish coastline. The plot(s) and characters are real, gritty and believable. Only wish I could buy the next 2 books on the Amazon UK site as they are quite a bit cheaper than the US site.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Mersey Killing (Mersey Murder Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian L Porter Page; Review: This was an "okay" read. The characters were either very good or very bad and the conversations between them were often tedious and too overdone. Good storyline and the extra details regarding the music and musicians were nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Blackhouse: The Lewis Trilogy - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter May Page; Review: Since a friend of mine grew up on the Isle of Lewis, this was especially interesting to me. But regardless of that fact, this book was a great read. I felt as if I was there, the descriptions of the isle and it's people transporting me to the very edges of the rugged Scottish coastline. The plot(s) and characters are real, gritty and believable. Only wish I could buy the next 2 books on the Amazon UK site as they are quite a bit cheaper than the US site.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SECRET CRIMES a gripping detective thriller full of suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Hambling Page; Review: After reading the 1st book, which I found the main characters to be more than a little to good natured and complimentary towards each other, I decided to give the 2nd book a chance. The plot was decent but I tired of the constant use of last names, the politically correct themes but mostly tired of the ultra feminist attitude. Sorry, I know this will offend some but, if a woman dresses and acts like a prostitute, please know that is exactly how you will be treated. The running message through out this boom is regardless how a woman behaves (multiple sex partners, group sex, etc.) no one should judge her as being promiscuous. Please! Man or woman, regardless, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it probably IS a duck.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Garden (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Very well done! Honest, brutal, heartbreaking and yet heartwarming. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Roses of May (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Does not disappoint! Well written (although the language is rough, the F word is used constantly and I wish authors would stop taking the Lords name in vain). Looking forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Betrayal of Lily Connors; Author: Visit Amazon's John C Horst Page; Review: I love a good Christian author, a mystery or detective story with Christian values woven into the storyline but this one is simply too sugary, full of naive and 1 dimensional characters who are too good, too sweet and too simple. I had a hard time even finishing the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lake Morality (The Forgotten Coast Florida Suspense Series) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Dawn Lee McKenna Page; Review: I love all things Florida so I enjoy the local flavor of Dawns books. A nice easy read, everything wrapped up nice and tidy at the end with a good story line. Thanks!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Dress; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Hauck Page; Review: Faith, Love, forgiveness, past and present and future all rolled into a sweet and lovely story. I will be looking for more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The entire Fortnite ecosystem has been sucked into a virtual black hole, and the game is down; Abstract: What happens when the world's most popular game shuts down?; Category: news
Title: 2014 photograph shows earlier ties between Trump and indicted Giuliani associate; Abstract: A photograph of President Donald Trump posing with a recently indicted associate of Rudy Giuliani was posted online in April 2014, two years prior to what had been their first known interaction.; Category: news
Title: Macabre Video of Fake Trump Shooting Media and Critics Is Shown at His Resort; Abstract: A video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was shown at a conference for his supporters at his Miami resort last week, according to footage obtained by The New York Times.; Category: news
Title: U.S. diplomat's wife in fatal U.K. crash apologizes to victim's family; Abstract: "Sorry just doesn't cut it," said the mother of Harry Dunn, 19, who was killed.; Category: news
Title: Gordon Sondland is about to blow a hole in Trump's Ukraine defense; Abstract: The Post reports that he will tell Congress there was a quid pro quo thought not a "corrupt" one, according to a person close to him.; Category: news
Title: Netflix Sued By Panama Papers Law Firm Over 'The Laundromat'; Abstract: The complaint was made to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.; Category: tv
Title: Jeffrey Epstein accuser's lawsuit against Alan Dershowitz can proceed, judge rules; Abstract: Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation case against Dershowitz in April, saying he falsely claimed she fabricated her accusations.; Category: news
Title: Energy Secretary Rick Perry, one of Trump's 'three amigos,' reportedly to resign; Abstract: A White House official does not dispute reports that Energy Secretary Rick Perry told President Trump he will be stepping down from his position soon. The exact timing remains unclear; however, it has been widely reported that Perry was preparing to leave by year's end.; Category: news
Title: Hotel collapse survivor speaks out as new questions arise about potential structural flaws; Abstract: "Somebody needs to be held accountable for it," said steelworker Derrick Pate, whose femur was broken in the New Orleans accident.; Category: news
Title: Huawei pushes 5G in Southeast Asia, brushing off 'tech war' with US; Abstract: Chinese phone giant Huawei said Sunday it was ready to roll out 5G infrastructure across Southeast Asia, dismissing US warnings its tech could be used to hoover up data for Beijing.; Category: finance
Title: Opinions | Trump's awful new 'transcript' tweets demonstrate how his propaganda works; Abstract: Trump is basically calling on Republicans to doctor witness testimony so it exonerates him.; Category: news
Title: All eyes on Texas governor as calls grow to halt execution; Abstract: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) In his five years as Texas' governor, Republican Greg Abbott has overseen the execution of nearly 50 prisoners while only once sparing a condemned man's life.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dansko Women's Edda Oxford; Brand: ; Review: Ok when worn with thick socks, overall the fit is big. I ordered a 6.5, returned them and got the 6 which is still a little big for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: West Blvd Women's Mid Calf Waterproof Rainboots; Brand: West Blvd; Review: I wear these for cleaning up after my dog in the yard. But since the tread is pretty thick so they are not real easy to clean if I do step in something...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: YALUXE Women's Large Capacity Small Compact Trifold Leather Wallet with Zipper Pocket; Brand: YALUXE; Review: I am asking to return. The return window supposedly closed after 1 month which is not enough to have discovered that the zipper would tear away from the fabric edge. too expensive to have failed so soon.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler RIGGS WORKWEAR Men's Ranger Pant; Brand: ; Review: Rugged for my grandsons outdoor play in cold climate. Paired with a camp woodsman jacket, it was a bit Christmas gift!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nomad Women's Puddles Rain Boot; Brand: Nomad; Review: Great slog around in the wet yard! Wear these daily to clean up after my . Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Bill O'Reilly said he doubts mom works 4 jobs. She says he 'doesn't have a clue'; Abstract: Gina Giambone says she actually juggles 5 part-time gigs to earn enough for her and her adult special-needs daughter; Category: finance
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: McConnell resolution prods Trump to keep troops in Syria; Abstract: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation Tuesday denouncing Turkey's invasion of northern Syria and gently prodding President Donald Trump to halt his withdrawal of U.S. troops from the embattled country. But McConnell, R-Ky., said lawmakers should refrain from imposing sanctions on Turkey for now, saying, "We don't want to further drive a NATO ally into the arms of the Russians." That puts him into...; Category: news
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida; Abstract: A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.; Category: news
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: Nunes Aide Is Leaking the Ukraine Whistleblower's Name, Sources Say; Abstract: A top aide to Rep. Devin Nunes has been providing conservative politicians and journalists with information and misinformation about the anonymous whistleblower who triggered the biggest crisis of Donald Trump's presidency, two knowledgeable sources tell The Daily Beast.; 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: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: Science Says: How daylight saving time affects health; Abstract: Many sleep scientists and circadian biologists are pushing for a permanent ban.; Category: health
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: Reports: LSU LB Michael Divinity removed from team days before Alabama game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: FBI arrests Puerto Rico Sen. Abel Nazario on bribery charges; Abstract: Nazario and seven others face bribery charges for allegedly mishandling federal funds in the municipality of Yauco.; Category: news
Title: 25 bathrooms? Former Clinton labor secretary says Bezos' mansion helps make case for soaking the rich; Abstract: Robert Reich served as labor secretary in the Clinton administration, where he was named by Time Magazine as one of the 10 most effective cabinet secretaries of the 20th century. He's a Rhodes scholar, a best-selling author, a documentarian and a professor of public policy at UC Berkeley. What he's not, apparently, is a fan of billionaires clinging to their riches.; Category: finance
Title: Supreme Court leans toward expanding Clean Water Act to protect oceans from wastewater; Abstract: Supreme Court justices, both conservative and liberal, appeared skeptical Wednesday of a Trump administration argument that the federal Clean Water Act should not apply to sewage plant wastewater that flows into the ground and eventually seeps into federally protected waters, such as rivers or oceans.; Category: news
Title: Melania Trump visits Boston Medical Center amid employee protests; Abstract: Some 250 hospital employees had voiced opposition to the visit, organizers said.; Category: news
Title: I Took the 30-Day Squat Challenge and Here's What Happened; Abstract: I completed more than 3,000 squats, which is at least 2,900 more than I would have normally done.; Category: health
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: 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: Watch: 'The View' Versus Donald Trump Jr.: Loud, Low Blows, Politics, Scandals And Great TV; Abstract: Updated throughout, videos added Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say his name, Sunny Hostin said he was lying, Abby Huntsman accused him of using "dictator" tactics. And Donald Trump Jr. gave it back, accusing Joy Behar of once wearing blackface and resurrected Goldberg's defense of Roman Polanski as not committing "rape rape," all in a; Category: tv
Title: Jimmy Garoppolo addresses Erin Andrews interview by saying he uses 'baby' 500 times a game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Netflix is ending support for old devices from Samsung, Roku, and Vizio in December; Abstract: Everyone needs a set-top box eventually; Category: news
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: Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families; Abstract: The Supreme Court refused to shield Remington Arms Co. from potential liability for the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead in Newtown, Conn.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: A beautifully composed love story that drew me in and held me until the end. John Green's clever writing works well with his well developed and intelligent characters. Hazel, a character that found humor in her detrimental situation and made me laugh many times. Augustus, who surprised me with his undying energy and personality and gave me the craving for a dictionary multiple times. Like Looking For Alaska, the story is character driven which makes me care for the characters and leads me wanting to know what events will follow in their lives after every page. I normally do not read love stories like John Green's books and I have honestly picked his books up mostly from recommendation. I was and still am, pleasently AMAZED.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa is an enjoyable read. The last half was super action packed and a real page turner. The world was well described and pretty epic. The characters were all distinct and had unique dialogue. However, the novel was difficult to get into in the first 150 pages, the romance came out of nowhere, and the lack of Puck was aggravating. So in the end, a tentative 3 stars, leaning towards 4. I will definitely continue the series (some day), but I am more enthusiastic to be continuing the Talon Saga by the same author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was not one of my favorites but I definately loved it. I loved how one book, most of it was at Hogwarts, because I just LOVE Hogwarts, and I love to read about it. I especially did not like Harry in this book, he WAS after all very arrogant and was "trying to be the hero." The drama between some of the characters... well I honestly don't really like the new romance apect to Harry Potter so far. Therefor I only gave it 4 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book so good! It was exciting and funny. I can't wait for the movie :D I give it four just because I thought it had alot of "mainstream" scenes and I like it to be more original. Thank you so much for letting me read this awesome book Erin ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Serpent's Shadow (Kane Chronicles, #3); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was amazing! Rick Riordan managed to balance and mix action, comedy and romance so well. This is definately my favorite book in the series and also one of my favorite books of all times! I completely recommend this series and this book if you've read the first two. It's funny, sad and oddly romantic all at the same time and I think would be enjoyable for ALL ages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Reread review - October 2014: I reread this book in preparation for the Mockingjay movies. While being excited to finally reread it, I was also nervous. After I read it the first time and loved, a lot of negative reviews had popped up, so I was worried that the second time I would notice all of the things people complained about and not like it. Nope! I still love this epic finale to the wonderful Hunger Games trilogy. Sure there were a few things that were rushed and I would have liked more things to happen between two certain characters at the end, but all in all, the whole book is executed very well with the nice pacing, cliff hanger ending chapters and awesome action scenes. Katniss is so broken and really has to come back to the real world in this book, she has to become the face of the rebellion and I cannot wait to see how Jennifer Lawrence portrays that version of Katniss in Mockingjay parts 1 & 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book, in my opinion this one was much better than the first. It was never really slow and the action started directly! I love the new character, like the trainees: Walt and Jaz, they're so cool! There was also alot of comedy in this one, I love the part with Raa! The love triangle in this book is quite exciting and I really do like the romance in this novel going on with Sadie. However, Zia is sadly a different story :( I feel so sorry for Carter! I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read the third one. Thank Rick for writing this amazing book and series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Call of the Wild; Author: Jack London; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Call of the Wild was an interesting book, though it did not grasp me and was confusing at a lot of parts. Buck is not believable as he keeps on drastically changing throughout the book. There is not a lot to say about this book, as it was a short read and I did not particularly like it. This book was not for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Awesome Egyptians; Author: Terry Deary; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was interesting, it was quite funny and as usual taught me alot! Sometime's it wasn't very interesting when it was recipes or some tale about peasants, but the book was still quite enjoyable :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #4); Author: Jeff Kinney; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I finished this book in 3 days, it was so hilarious, embarassing and a lot of the times I empathized for Greg. Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4: Dog Days is such a page turner and is a great short read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thunder God; Author: Paul Watkins; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked it! It was entertaining, but slow. I grew very fond of some characters. Especially Hakon, Kira and Cabal. ;( I really liked how, the story would hardly linger in one scene and would always keep movie, keeping the story and my eyes on the pages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grim Tuesday (The Keys to the Kingdom, #2); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Grim Tuesday is an amazing book that got me from the first page. This one is SO much better than Mister Monday and has a much more straight forward plot and is easy to understand, when in Mister Monday when you are new to "The Keys to the Kingdom" world, it is all confusing. The action is awesome, the comedy is comedic and story is just so unique. Love this book and can't wait for Wednesday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Gregor the Overlander is a tale of a fantastic world hidden under ours. No! It is not hell... well nearly. This debut book from Suzanne Collins is a fun and fast-paced story that will make you cringe, laugh and root for the main character. I think kids ages 11 and up is a good rating for this book as it was surprisingly gory and violent for a middle-grade book. I gave it four stars as I really liked it and am looking forward to: Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point Blank (Alex Rider, #2); Author: Anthony Horowitz; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really liked this sequel in the Alex Rider Adventures! Although as a follow-up to Stormbreaker it was not as action packed and the gadgets were not as cool. Even Alex himself pointed that out. I believe the only character I care for in this series is Alex Rider. Alan Blunt is an ass. He always treats Alex so poorly and Alex thinks about that quite a few times. Blunt has no problem sending Alex into a life threatening situation, but when it comes to him wanting something like a gun so he can protect himself against these dangers, Blunt is like: "Ah noooo, you're too young." However I think Alan Blunt is not a character you're suppost to like. :P At first I thought some of the things that were going on with Dr. Grief were predictable until he revealed something beyond my comprehension. I was like whooooooooaaaaaaaa!!!! Anyways, I was slightly disappointed that the majority of the action took place in the end. Also, the shocker ending could have made a pretty awesome plot for the next book. If you know what I am speaking about please comment your opinion!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lionboy; Author: Zizou Corder; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great story telling, I appreciate the diversity, and I love the settings. The characters lack depth and the writing is average at best, but I still appreciate this book for what it is. Will jump into the second book now!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: What a masterpiece. "The Book Thief", by Markus Zusak is beatifully written and the story always caught my attention. It was always hard to stop reading when I had to and when I wasn't reading "The Book Thief" I was thinking about it. There is much development with characters and relationships, especially in Leisel and Rudy's. Also, Liesel is a great character to follow as she gets older and stronger as a character. She goes from neading her foster father to come to her in the night after a nightmare to stealing books and food without regret. Throughout "The Book Thief" there are many characters each with distinct personalities and you get to know each one pretty well so you never mixed up or got confused over any of the characters. The concept of this book is original and the fact that Death is narrating the book makes it so much better, especially as in this story there is a whole new side to Death. "The Book Thief" will make you laugh and cry. This is a must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In a Glass Grimmly; Author: Adam Gidwitz; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Exciting, comedic and gruesome for middle grade, In a Glass Grimmly and the A Tale Dark and Grimm series have an awesome place in my heart. These novels are great! This was just as good as the first one, but I rated the first 5 stars. Probably just because I was younger and the goriness surprised me more. Also this one was sadly not as gory. Although it did not take away from the story and the characters. I had always been a fan, when I was ittybitty of the tale: Jack and the Beanstalk so this fictional twist on it was really fun to explore. I unfortunately do not remember much from A Tale Dark and Grimm, but I do not recall it having as much deep meaning as this one did. Correct me if I'm wrong! This one just had a great pair of lead characters and they developed so well. Not only was this book non stop excitement with blood and a talking frog, but also a self discovery book. All of the chapters, each a story in itself, all lead to the moral of the story. I will not say what it is. Read the book!! The ending was satisfying though a little too good. I need The Grimm Conclusion! I hope all of the characters from the books meat sometime. =D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, #1); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So glad to have started this series, and visited the works of my favorite author yet again! A great beginning to what I can tell will be a fantastic series!! Ah, I am so excited for this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Clockwork Angel, the first in the Infernal Devices Trilogy, was an amazing start to a most fantastic storyline. As a stronger and more addictive read than The Mortal Instruments, this book reached beyond my expectations and grabbed by heart. Thank you Cassandra Clare. For writing some of the best Young Adult literature out there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: "Brilliant!" -Sunny ;) It was so fun to piece all of the evidence and clues together in the book to find out what would happen to the Baudelaires. Sometimes it was predictable because of this, but also because the author himself: Lemony Snicket "spoiled" some parts during the book, making it easier to guess the future of the story. LOVELY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Seeing Stone; Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great storytelling and fantastic illustrations like the first! Definitely will continue and finish this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Dangerous Path (Warriors, #5); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Erin Hunter amazed me yet again in A Dangerous Path, with a beautifully written, action packed novel full of friendship and grief. I praise for the Warriors Universe as the series keeps getting better and long to find out what happens in The Darkest Hour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Fade (The Darkest Minds, #2); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Never Fade was all you could ask for in a sequel. It answered questions that I had from The Darkest Minds, brought in amazing new characters, compelled me even more than the first book and in all was better than the prequel. Alexandra Bracken's book: Never Fade, lived up and soared over my expectations, leaving me breathless countless times with major plot twists that were often thrown at me. With a satisfactory ending, this book was amazing. Cannot wait for the sequel to see how the story ends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children is now one of my all time favorite books! Ransom Riggs somehow managed to intrigue me with the mystery, creep me out with the photographs, blow me away with the action, develop his characters and make me love them, make me ship people and make me want more, all in 349 fricking pages!! AND THIS IS A DEBUT! I NEED to read Hollow City..... and oh my god I think I just understood the full meaning of that title. :O; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi is easy to follow and fast paced. With a flowing and poetic writing, it is very impressive for a debut novel! The action scenes in this book are so exciting and the dialogue is very entertaining. Especially the ones with Warner. The most interesting character in this book was definately Warner and therefor I cannot wait to read Destroy Me and of course Unravel Me. My main problem with this book was the romance as it was too rushed and based mostly on looks and the physical side of it. The thoughts and scenes that came with this romance got very repetitive and after a few of the chapters did not interest me anymore. This is why I gave the book 4 stars. Overall a great book, a beautiful cover and a classic example of a dystopian society. Lies, ruin and secrets! I looks forward to Unravel Me with hopes of less romance!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: City of Fallen Angels was everything I wanted for the continuation of the original end of The Mortal Instruments in City of Glass. Cassandra Clare's writing has improved so much since the first three books of The Mortal Instruments (as was also seen in Clockwork Angel, which makes the book more enjoyable, easier to follow and has a better pace. Not forgetting to mention Clare's fantastic descriptions of New York, the frightening demons and the mysterious downworlders, whom which we learn more about in this book! The Mortal Instruments, book four: City of Fallen Angels has now become my new favorite in the series! Thank you Cassie Clare for ALL OF THE FEELINGS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise, Part 1 (The Promise, #1); Author: Gene Luen Yang; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So fun to get back into this series I love so much! I love the intro that is included in the beginning; the one from the show! It also has that classic cliff hanger ending that the show always has. :) It is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Search, Part 1 (The Search, #1); Author: Gene Luen Yang; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Love the art as always, and the characters (that's a given)! So excited to be starting the next Avatar comic book series after reading The Promise! I am glad I found out that there is an order to read the graphic novel series in, otherwise I would have not understood some of the references this volume made to the events in The Promise trilogy. Was interesting to have Azula back in action, and to see the new way in which her mind has been twisted. I feel like this series is going to make her a much more complex character than we are led to believe she is from the animated series. Looking forward to it! Also: THAT ENDING!!! I really wanna read the next part in Avatar The Last Airbender: The Search series! 4th read for the TBR Takedown 3.0; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Krik? Krak!; Author: Edwidge Danticat; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Krik? Krak! a book of short stories by Edwidge Danticat, told the stories of Haitian people's lives, depicting their struggles and losses. As this book was beautifully written, but sometimes lacked detail and explanation, I gave this book 4/5 stars. My favorites of the stories were: A Wall of Fire Rising, The Missing Peace & Caroline's Wedding. :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The New World (Chaos Walking, #0.5); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: Great story. I had not idea it would be in the perspective of Viola. When I found out that it was, I knew this would be tear-jerking. It was. I recommend this short story as it answers questions about Viola that you may have in The Knife of Never Letting Go. I also recommend you buy the new UK cover copies if you are planning to buy the Chaos Walking trilogy, as they include the extra short stories in the series. That's where I read this from.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vicious (Villains, #1); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ineffable (adj) too great/sacred to be expressed in words. - 3rd read for the TBR Takedown 3.0; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Hour (Warriors, #6); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: OH MY GOSH, WHAT A RIDE. Best one in the series! Now Forest of Secrets (Warriors #3) is second, but close! Beautiful and satisfactory ending that I never predicted. What a twist near the end!! In honour of the series my favorite characters are: Bluestar, Fire"paw", Cinder"paw", Gray"paw", Bramblepaw, Cloud"paw", Yellowfang and Whitestorm I love Sandstorm too but she's not one of my favorites. She gives Fire"paw" a hard time sometimes. In general this is a super duper luper cuper fantastic series! Beautiful writing, especially for a middle-grade series and it is also very addicting! All of the books were either 4 or 5 Stars which is great and I totally recommend this to others! I was sceptical about this series a long time ago when my friends Erin was reading this. (This is back in primary school) I thought it was lame and blah blah blah. Of course I had not read it. I was so wrong back then because when I gave the first book a go, I was pleasently surprised and amazed. So do the same, give it a shot! I thought it was worth it. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cirkeln (Engelsfors, #1); Author: Mats Strandberg; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Cirkeln, by Mats Strandberg and Sara Bergmark Elfgren is a wonderfully dark, eerie witch book that involves a great cast of characters, an interesting magic system, and surprising plot twists! It took me a while to get into this novel, as you can see by how long I've been reading this book, but this is not because it was bad, but due to the fact that I had recently seen the film when starting this and so the movie was still fresh in my mind. As the movie was a great adaption, I felt like I was reading the movie. Now, after several months, the movie has almost slipped my mind, and so I dived right back into this urban fantasy world and enjoyed every second that I spent there! One of the best Swedish books I have ever read, if not the best. 5 stars for fantastic writing and realistic characters!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: mmmmmmmmmm so good. *better review to come*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluestar's Prophecy (Warriors Super Edition, #2); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: "You are fire, and you will blaze through the forest." The beautiful story of my favorite Warriors character from series one is told in this Warriors Super Edition that I am so happy to own and to have read. I bought this in London on vacation and read it immediately. While it took me a while to complete this novel, I didn't mind savoring the life tail of Bluestar, whose life and journey is so full of tragedy I can't help but admire her more for what she has endured! An easy 5/5 stars. I recommend this for all fans of the Warriors Saga, especially those of the original series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Lady Midnight is Cassandra Clare's new start to The Dark Artifices, the 3rd installment in The Shadowhunter Chronicles. This book has a lot of pros and cons, some of which I cannot discuss due to spoilers. Strengths: writing, family aspect, atmosphere of mystery, plot, cover, TMI & TID references, diversity in cast of characters, distinct characters, etc. Weaknesses: book is a tad too long, pacing, anticlimacticism, and unlikable/meh protagonists. Overall the story is very fun, the dialogue very witty and quick, the action is exciting, and I greatly appreciate Clare exploring the Faerie world more, and also touching upon the consequences of the Dark War. However, this novel focuses too heavily on the romance, has a cast of characters that are a hit or miss (some I looove, some are just meh), and the pacing is not the best. Unfortunately I am very disappointed with a certain aspect of the book that I cannot discuss, but is something that perhaps I will be able to get over in time (perhaps). Otherwise, good job on the new book Cassie Clare! I am eager for the next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In The Afterlight (The Darkest Minds, #3); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I apologize if this review is not beautifully written and if my thoughts are all over the place, but I just finished this book and my feelings are sky high! Alexandra Bracken, can I marry you? You have written one of my favorite series ever! Ruby is one of the strongest protagonists I have ever read about. The way she deals with her situations with all of her strength, fighting for those she loves is just fantastic. 'Accept, adapt, act' is what Ruby and her friends do in these books, overcoming impossibly large obstacles no matter how long it takes them. All of the 'side' characters are interesting in all of their own unique personalities and quirks. I love all of them and they feel so real to me! I want Ruby to help me forget spoilers, Liam as a brother, Zu as a best friend, Vida as a body guard and Cole there to help me through the tough times. I still utterly hate Clancy Gray and am slightly fed up with his part of story was concluded, but I am also quite happy for him. (I am trying not to give anything away.) The pacing is excellent in this one, sort of giving me a feel of The Darkest Minds in the beginning and Never Fade during the course of the book, except for one detail I cannot speak about (because it would spoil!). I am sad that the series has ended, but it could not have ended any better. I feel satisfied with Alex Bracken's way to end the series: bittersweet. Although I still have questions left unanswered, who knows... a third novella? Speaking of novellas, how come I cannot get them off the Kindle store? Are they only available for U.S. residents? I need to read those! Anyway, back to In the Afterlight. In conclusion to this review, I want to say that Never Fade is still my favorite book in the series, but only by a little. With characters I am too attached to, to say goodbye to and a story full of awesome superpowers, witty dialogue and heart wrenching plot twists, I give In the Afterlight 5/5 STARS! My expectations were not let down and I see a bright future for Alexandra Bracken as an author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A badass heroine, exciting competitions and PUPPIES. What more could you ask for? Throne of Glass was such a thrilling ride, and I want to read the next one! Celaena is my new and third bookish bae. Love her!! Should I make a video review on my Youtube channel: InfiniteReads ?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Väktarens hemlighet (Väktaren, #3); Author: Joseph Delaney; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Such a great installment in the series! The writing is great, the characters develop so much more in this one and the creepy vibes still make me shiver. I am honestly a bit doubtful of the movie, but I am definitely going to keep reading this 13 book series to my heart's content!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues, #1); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A fun middle grade adventure book that would definitely be educational for young readers. While this is Rick Riordan's poorest piece of literature, I can understand that this is not his story/series alone, and so he did not have full control of the plot and writing. It is because of this that I will not continue the series, as only the 11th book is the other written by Rick Riordan, who is the only reason I picked up this book in the first place. Still a fun book, and I probably would have enjoyed it more were I younger. The train scene was intense for a middle grade book though! I recommend this for fans of long, middle grade adventure series with modified history to give the story it's epic atmosphere. As in: every important, famous person ever was a member of the main characters' family tree. 2nd read for the TBR Takedown 3.0 !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 5: Whiteout (Death Note, #5); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: THIS WAS SO DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS. THIS WAS SO DRAMATIC. THIS ENDING WAS A CLIFF HANGER. I NEED MORE, BUT... My library doesn't have any more Death Note volumes past this one... WHY???!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone (Gone, #1); Author: Michael Grant; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Gone by Michael Grant is a fast-paced novel that is action packed with every chapter! Every character is different, distinguishable and leaves a good or bad impression on you. There are characters that you like (even the bad ones!) and characters that you love to hate. Michael Grant is a master at pacing. There was something about his short sentences, everyone of them interesting and his easy to understand, but proffesional writing and vocabulary. I gave this book 5/5 stars as I loved every moment of reading this book, couldn't stop reading was left breathless at the end of the last page. I recommend this book to anyone age 13 or over and I cannot wait to read the second installment: Hunger.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A Monster Calls is a dark childrens/middle grade book that fascinates me with Patrick Ness' exceptional writing accompanied by the rich illustration by Jim Kay. I was told that this book was a childrens book so I did not expect it to have the somewhat scary drawings and dark tone (that I loved). I actually found this book in the Young Adult section in the bookstore and it does say ages twelve and up on the book itself. So I would reprobate this for children -as it says on the book- younger than twelve years and myself would consider it more of a Young Adult illustrated novel. Rather than a childrens book. To me that would be misleading. 5/5 stars for excellency!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal Farm; Author: George Orwell; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A well written allegory (thanks Mr. S for that one), telling a fun story of farm animals while portraying the failure of Communism. I gave Animal Farm a five/five star rating, as I was intrigued and entertained from chapter 1.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Clockwork Prince is an astonishing sequel to Clockwork Angel and gave me ALL OF THE EMOTIONS. Multiple times did I have tears in my eyes, laugh out loud and shout at the book: "NO!" This book focused more on the information, investigating and relationships. I liked the story behind all of the relationships, especially with Will and found I have a like/hate relationship with him. Tessa and Jem are my favourite characters. They are both strong willed and intelligent which makes them desirable friends. As I said this one was strong in category of relationships but did not include as much action as Clockwork Angel did, which I liked the first book more for. The ending surprised me and left me wanting to read the next and last book: Clockwork Princess. I hope that in the next story I will find a good mixture of the exciting action sequences that was found in Clockwork Angel and the thrilling love stories in Clockwork Prince. A brilliant read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half Bad (Half-Life Trilogy, #1); Author: Sally Green; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: WRITING: 4/5 -- Easy to read and simple in a way that works well for this book. Would've liked a few more descriptions here and there though. CHARACTERS: 5/5 -- All of them distinct, with unique dialogue that suited their personalities. Nathan is a great protagonist! PLOT: 5/5 -- I LOVE books with a chase. MAGIC SYSTEM: 5/5 -- Almost a mix between vampirism and witchcraft; so cool! COVER: 5/5 -- Explanation needed? No, don't think so. ROMANCE: 3/5 -- One aspect was understandable; good, while one was 'not'. Don't want to spoil! Great job Sally Green!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Eater, Vol. 01 (Soul Eater, #1); Author: Atsushi Ohkubo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Very similar to the anime. Loved it. Black Star is still my favorite and Maka is so cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Hunt, Vol. 1 (Ghost Hunt, #1); Author: Shiho Inada; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Creepy and made me not wanna read it before bed. One star taken away for badly placed and organised speech bubbles, which led to confusion about knowing who was talking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu; Author: Takaya Kagami; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: Similar to the anime, but much more informational. Loved it! Kiefer is adorable. Just sayin..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Hunt, Vol. 2 (Ghost Hunt, #2); Author: Shiho Inada; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: So much bettee than the last. Interesting case with exciting moments. (Minnie is so creepy). Also, it was easier to tell who was talking in this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Clockwork Princess is Cassandra Clare's best piece of literature. The Infernal Devices trilogy will (I hope) become a classic in time. It rained from my eyes multiple times throughout the course of this epic conclusion to the series. Mostly or only for Tessa and Jem I must admit. I still and always will ship Jem + Tessa FOREVER. Will can have Old Molly! And might I recommend you listen to the song Not About Angels by Birdy after reading this book. It describes Jem and Tessa's situation and relationship perfectly. It does make sense since it is off The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack. Now I must read City of Heavenly Fire. Jeez, like that will be any more joyful. -.-; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Hunt, Vol. 3 (Ghost Hunt, #3); Author: Shiho Inada; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Loved this one! The "relationship" between Mai and Naru is so cute!! :O My favourite character are (in order): Mai, Monk-San and then Naru. Although I kinda ship Mai+Naru, I think I ship myself with Mai more. =P The story at the end though. H I L A R I O U S.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Eater, Vol. 02 (Soul Eater, #2); Author: Atsushi Ohkubo; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Much better than the first. Super similar to the Anime, except for the art of some of the characters. LOVED IT. I like the cover too, HEEHEE. Black*Star is the best and Tsubaki is so cute! *o*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ask and the Answer (Chaos Walking, #2); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: My emotions cloud my thoughts as furious, red Noise boils in MY mind, at CERTAIN characters that I hate SO much. Which is the intention. Patrick Ness messes with me and my feelings in this one. I cried even harder in The Ask and the Answer than in the first book. "(shut up)" Confused crying, that I didn't know was coming. "(shut up)" Patrick Ness is a genious. Putting you in Todds head, in his Noise making you see exactly how he feels and what he is thinking. Made me feel like I was Todd. Made me feel what Todd felt. Made me love and hate other people that Todd loved and hated. So obviously, this book was good. Slow at a lot of parts, but not boring. The theme of this series so far is definately: what is right and what is wrong. Although this book followed the events of the last book, it also felt like a completely new story with a different tone. Sometimes, yes, I did miss the feel of The Knife of Never letting Go, but this was also a breath of fresh air, leaving me interested in the new direction this book was taking. A more political direction. Which side is the right one? Is the side I will choose obvious or are either of the sides right and good at all? Now, describing earlier stated feelings, I will write out a scene from The Ask and the Answer (TATA as I like to call it), replacing names/words with my own. So what's happened is that my mind is telling my heart to put the book down, it's too much, no more of this, bla bla bla... "'Unfortunately,' my mind says, 'we don't have time for your refusals.' He nods at Patrick Ness. Who plunges my heart into the water again. 'STOP!' I shout and pound. 'STOP IT!' He holds my heart there- And holds my heart there-" My heart represents my emotions. I LOVE THIS SERIES. Patrick Ness is one of my favourite authors and I need the last book! You did a ruddy good job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire & Flood (Fire & Flood, #1); Author: Victoria Scott; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott is a thrilling, "at the edge of your seat" book! The concept captivated me from the beginning and the way the concept was brought to life in the pages of the book, was PERFECT. It was just as exciting as I expected it to be and did not disappoint me at all. Tella is an amazing character to have as a narrator as she never thinks about anything that isn't funny, sad or interesting to say the least. 5/5 STARS for its amazing characters, awesome storyline and originality. I totally reccommend this book to all fans of dystopia, survival stories and superpowers. I can't wait for the next book: Salt & Stone!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Eater, Vol. 03 (Soul Eater, #3); Author: Atsushi Ohkubo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: My favourite so far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters of Men (Chaos Walking, #3); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I haven't cried this much since The Book Thief (in terms of books); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Butler, Vol. 1 (Black Butler, #1); Author: Yana Toboso; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great first volume!! The build up to the great reveal was drawn out and well done, and I love the mix of classiness and comedy this manga has. Definitely gonna continue this series! I read this for the 'Read a book by an author who shares the same first letter of your last name' challenge in the #BOOKTUBEATHON; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairy Tail, Vol. 03 (Fairy Tail, #3); Author: Hiro Mashima; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Volume 3 of Fairy Tail was much better than the first two! You got to see the extent of Natsu's, Gray's and Erza's power in the multiple fight scenes. Though Lucy was pretty useless in this book. I think Natsu should be the main character. Before I didn't like Erza but now I think she is so badass!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Divergent is an enjoyable book with elemnts of self discovery, politics and romance. With a likable protagonist and an antagonist that drives me crazy, the book does have well developed characters that bring emotion to the story. I had two main problems when reading this book. 1. There really is no story until the last part of the book. The majority of the book is initiation. 2. (This one is not one is not the book's fault) I got the number 1 biggest spoiler for the series, for Allegiant. I got this spoiler from polandbananasBOOKS and Katytastic. If you have not read Allegiant, do not watch the video: "NAME THAT BOOK CHARACTER" by them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairy Tail, Vol. 04 (Fairy Tail, #4); Author: Hiro Mashima; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Love this mission that the characters go on. This particular one definately centers around the mysterious Gray, which is super interesting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairy Tail, Vol. 05 (Fairy Tail, #5); Author: Hiro Mashima; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: My favourite so far!! The fight scenes and the flashbacks. WOW. Amazing! Fantastic! Excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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: I liked this manga! I had gotten tons of recommendations for this series so I immediately borrowed this when I saw it at the library. I hope the next volume is more action packed! The ending was such a cliff hanger and the library does not have any more in the series!!! D: And did Eren just DIE in the end??! Wait, don't answer that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairy Tail, Vol. 06 (Fairy Tail, #6); Author: Hiro Mashima; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought the conclusion to the mission was a bit odd and unexplained. Oh well. The manga itself was still super enjoyable and the next story is gonna be awesome!! I know that especially from the ending if this one. =D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass (Kick-Ass, #1); Author: Mark Millar; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Perhaps I was a tad young to read this, but that did not take away from enjoyment. The main character is funny, interesting and describes the world in such a "sad-but-true" way. I want to read the next one!! :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: An epic and bitter-sweet conclusion to this phenomenal series. It had me laughing, screaming and tearing up. Probably my second favorite Cassie Clare book behind Clockwork Princess. Now I eagerly await The Dark Artifices book series and the Shadowhunters tv show!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naruto, Vol. 06: The Forest of Death (Naruto, #6); Author: Masashi Kishimoto; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A super exciting start to the second part of the exams! Sakura gets her shit together in this one and surprises the characters and me!! Of course i have to mention how hilariously stupid and cocky Naruto is and how shockingly badass Rock Lee can be. :D Great volume!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go the Fuck to Sleep; Author: Adam Mansbach; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, poetry, graphic, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I have to mark this down. I have to remember this book. BEST. BOOK. EVER.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BMO's Character File; Author: Brandon T. Snider; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: I need to watch more Adventure Time now so I can meet some of these characters I have not met yet!! =O This is a great guide and I snorted with laughter many times. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The BFG; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I only now remember reading this for school in third grade.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Unfortunately a very disappointing book. I loved Part 1, Part 2 was okay, and then Part 3 made every part and every page of the story pointless. The only reasons I had for keeping it at 2 stars was because it did have great and hilarious dialogue, and I enjoyed Part 1. I do not think I will be reading more from John Green. I love Looking For Alaska and The Fault In Our Stars, and so I do not want to risk not liking any more of his books.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Four Houses; Author: Victoria Scott; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Super intriguing and well written. I was however slightly disappointed as I thought it was going to be scarier. But I do not like the genre horror anyway, so it is not that big of a deal!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. After Divergent did not fully live up to the expectations I had created for it due to the hype, Insurgent blew me away! Admittedly, I watched the Insurgent movie before I read the book, and while I highly enjoyed it, I know that lots of people did not like it due to it being a bad adaptation of the book. So going into this book, I was worried that since I liked the movie, I would not like the book, but boy was I wrong. Another problem people seem to have with the Insurgent BOOK is that it is slow, and not as exiting as Divergent, yet in my humble opinion, Insurgent is a much stronger book than Divergent, a much more exciting story, and unlike in the case of Divergent, I DID like the Insurgent book more than the movie. :) Good job Veronica Roth!! Side note: I read the last 124 pages for the TBR Takedown 3.0 Read-a-thon; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 6: Give-and-Take (Death Note, #6); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I took my time with this manga, so savor the awesomeness that is Death Note. It was back sometime in the winter season that I read volume five and I was so happy to jump back into this world. I love Misa in this one. She is surprisingly clever! L as usual is mysterious and is always one step ahead of everyone, besides Light. I wonder though. Do these kids not go to school at all anymore? Anyways, super enjoyable with a climatic ending I craved because of the slow progression of the story throughout this volume. And the summary for the next volume left me gasping!! I need to get my hands on it!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 7: Zero (Death Note, #7); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: WHAT A FRICKING TWIST. I did not expect it to go down that way. Still love it though! Still my favorite series because just because that happened, it does not take away the awesomeness that is Death Note!! (--This probably does not make sense to anyone who has not read this volume--); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If I Stay (If I Stay, #1); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great book about family, love and choices. I liked the switching between present and past in the chapters and Mia's narration was opionated which I enjoyed. When the narrator gives their own opinion about everything it is easier to get to know that character. I loved that the book was centered mostly around family and not only the love interest. I connected well with Teddy by the way...so that happened. I felt a connection with Mia and her family, because I also grew up with music all around me. 4/5 stars only because the book did not give me as many "feels" as I thought it would. I still enjoyed it and it made me think a lot about how lucky I am right now and something like this could and probably does happen every day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 8: Target (Death Note, #8); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: There was a completely different feel to this volume than the previous ones. If you've read volume 7 you will know what I mean. Death Note has become even darker and we find out so much more about the Shinigami Realm and the new characters! I still love this series so much. I know a lot of people quit after volume 7, but Death Note remains my favorite manga of all time!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Staff of Serapis (Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This short story was so perfect for me. I mean first of all: SADIE KANE. I LOVE HER SO MUCH. I missed her after I finished The Kane Chronicles. And the amazing Annabeth too! Who's wits and wisdom worked well together with SADIE'S badassness and marveling spells. In the end of this one (NO SPOILERS BTW) there is some foreshadowing for more stories to come. I hope this leads to a NOVEL. With Percy, Annabeth, Carter and SADIE, and more demigods and magicians! Or just more short stories and eventually there will be this beautiful paperback edition of all of the short stories with the magicians mingled in with the demigods. =O That would be fantastic. But a novel would also be cool. Just sayin'. >:D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: The Dark Knight #14; Author: Gregg Hurwitz; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: I liked it! I mean it is Batman. The only reason I rated it 3 stars was because it is the 14th one and I had not read the previous ones. I got this from a friend, picked it up this morning because I was curious and read in a few minutes. The issues just do not last either! That is an "issue." hehe. Comic book puns.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batwing #10; Author: Judd Winick; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: I liked this more than I thought I would. I had never heard of Batwings and I am pleasantly surprised. I want to get into this series now!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batgirl #10 (The New 52 Batgirl, #10); Author: Gail Simone; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: This was ok, but I do not think I will be getting into Batgirl. :P; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane. Suzanne Collins; Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A phenomenal sequel to Gregor the Overlander!! It is fast paced and always left me on the edge of my...couch! Gregor develops so much in the course of this book and with him, I found out more about Gregor, Luxa and her family tree, Ripred and all of the other characters; aswell as the Underland itself! One of the themes of this book is anthropocentrism and it is great how our main character is always fighting against it. He believes that these (may I say awesome) giant creatures that help him, have the right to live, just as much as the humans. I do not understand why people who have read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, never mention her first series: this one. It is wonderful! It is a slightly older middle grade book, as it does contain surprisingly a lot of blood and gore. One thing that definately shocked me was how sad this book was and how I actually cried. I never cry in middle grade. Because you expect middle grade to be a bit more like: tons of cool action...buuuut no one important dies and the characters do not think in detail about their losses and stuff. WRONG. This book made me spill the feels out of my eyes. AND THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND BOOK. >:D Suzanne Collins, is one of my favorites. Good job, because I AM OBSESSED with: Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built; Author: Miranda Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction; Review: I hated this book. It's only 30 pages and it made me throw it to the floor. The book is called I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built, but the book never gave information on how the pyramids were actually built. Plus, the pyramids were only focused on for two pages of the book! The rest of this focused on the rich people and how "cool" they were. Putting down poor people by saying they were nobodys! This may have been true IN ANCIENT EGYPT, but it was phrased so badly. I really disliked that the author gave their own opinions on everything, for example: saying that if you want to look good, put on make up! And "The Egyptians might have spent a lot of time building tombs, but they weren't a miserable lot!" First of all, you do not use the word "might" in a fact book. That's like saying: MAYBE the pyramids were tombs, but they were big! Second of all, giving your opinion as an author, in a non fictional book and calling what the ancient egyptians did for their kings miserable...it's just plain rude! Dead or not. In conclusion, this is not a good factual book on ancient Egypt for kids, because the author leaves their opinions ("Who looks really cool?") and assumes things about the egyptians lives ("...they weren't a miserable lot!" and it does not explain what some things are, ("Egypt is a very hot country,..." How hot?!) and what is natron? Explain! Also, this book is not long enough to give young children (especially young children) a good idea about how it was to live in ancient Egypt! 30 fricking pages of how amazing the rich people were back then and all that they could do. Where's the shredder?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: We Were Liars; Author: E. Lockhart; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Rating isn't final. I don't know how to rate it. I definitely didn't see the ending coming, but I'm not sure if I liked it. It was really well done though. The best thing about this book is that it hooks you from the first page. It's one of those books that you just want to find out what happens next. I would say the thing I enjoyed least about this book was the dialogue. It was very monotone and bland. However, don't get put off by the rating. This is a very enjoyable book and is impressive in a lot of ways. A very strong 3 stars and definitely not a waste of time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Giver (The Giver, #1); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: An amazingly influential and eerie read. I can see why it is read in schools as it gives teachers loads of chances to teach new words to students (with the rule in the communities that you have to use accurate words to describe your situations), and has many important themes that children/teenagers/adults can learn from. I rate it 5/5[?] for uniqueness and meaningfulness; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Note: L, Change the World; Author: M; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: STORY: 3/5 CHARACTERS: 5/5 PLOT: 5/5 COVER: 6/5 (that is not a typo) Even though this is not by the same authors of the Death Note manga and is an adaption of the "L: Change The World" movie, this book stayed so close to the original feel of the Death Note world and blew me away. L's character is developed so much more than it ever was in the manga, which made me love his character even more than I already did! His growth throughout the book touched my heart and had me tearing up quite a few times, and his childish commentary made me chuckle quite often. Great writing accompanied by many plot twists which the Death Note series is known for, this book is for any die-hard fan of Death Note.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise, Part 3 (The Promise, #3); Author: Gene Luen Yang; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This conclusion to The Promise series was phenomenal! The relationship between Katara and Aang strengthened (and yes I am a Kataang shipper). Zuko developed as a person and as a fire lord. We also got some hilarious action from Toph and Sokka. The artwork is amazing, so colorful and accurate to the show. Speaking of which, do the creators of The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra series plan to, at some point, make an animated adaptation of the graphic novels? I mean just a mini series per graphic novel series, or maybe an animated movie? That would be freaking amazing. So a 5/5 stars for this baby, for the stunning artwork, lovable characters, and cliff hanger that fits into the next series: The Search!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: More Than This; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Someone call me a doctor 'cause my guts are all over the floor. Mostly my brain since it just blew up! Patrick Ness does not fail to impress me. Patrick Ness does not fail. PERIOD. Seth feels like a genuine character; confused, regretful and misunderstood. His way of thinking was very impressive and brought a philosophical touch to the book. More Than This provokes not only thought, but also feeling, laughs and (the not so occasional but more traditional) gasps that comes with reading any Patrick Ness book. I gave this novel a full to the brim 5 stars, but this book deserves more than that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feather Boy; Author: Nicky Singer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I definately had an empathy link with Robert. This is a great modern classic that hooks you with the mystery and emotion. Feather Boy is inspiring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asylum (Asylum, #1); Author: Madeleine Roux; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: *First read for BookTube-A-Thon 2017 What a riiiide. I got what I wanted from this book; the writing wasn't the best, and the character's were not entirely genuine, but it sure as hell was a fun time! This book definitely creeped me out and had me on the edge of my seat, and I always wanted to find out what happened next. Also: the photography in this book is AMAZING. Not only is it eerie, but actual great quality photography that I had to stop to admire on various occasions. Note: I recommend reading this during a readathon, it's super fast paced; you will get through it in no time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macbeth; Author: William Shakespeare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, poetry, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: STORY: 3/5 WRITING: 1/5 (Because I did not understand a lot) CHARACTERS: 2/5 I read this to prepare for future English classes in which I might have to read Shakespeare. And boom! We just got assigned Romeo and Juliet. -.- So sooooon. So I decided to finish short little play off that took my months to read. I only read like six pages per month though. :P; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Vol. 5 (Attack on Titan, #5); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great volume! More character developement and world building. I am obsessed now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 進撃の巨人 7 [Shingeki no Kyojin 7] (Attack on Titan, #7); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Continuing from volume 6 and literally filled with fight scenes. This is one I cannot wait to see in anime form!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice and Men; Author: John Steinbeck; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Of Mice and Men is a novella I had to read for English class... and I'm glad I did! This is an easy to get through classic (thank goodness) with funny dialogue and tons of old slang! My main problem with this was the ending. Too abrupt with little explanation. Besides that, this was a very light and good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: First half = Adam: eww. Kenji: yas. Juliette: stop. Warner: ? Second half = WUT WUT WUT ?! Much better than the first book, but I still have loads of problems with Juliette as a protagonista.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Destroy Me (Shatter Me, #1.5); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Warner... I... HATE... that I like you now. I cannot understand what he has to go through every day. And the end!! Was it real? I love all the work Tahereh Mafi has put into this series. Warner's files and the documents and records on all of the characters and the (Re)Establishment papers are such a neat touch. It adds a realness to the story that makes it seem like these characters actually existed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romeo And Juliet; Author: William Shakespeare; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The only sane characters were Friar Lawrence and the Prince... Ratings: CHARACTERS: 1/5 STORY: 1/5 RIDICULE: 5/5 Honestly, being a play, this story is supposed to be character driven, but all of the characters were plain stupid and flat. There was no real distinction between the characters, even between Romeo and Juliet. Their 'relationship' is the worst case of insta-love I have ever read about and most of their time together was used to talk about how depressing their situation was. This is just my opinion and I can see why some people would enjoy this. The writing was not bad, but I did read most of it in a modern text version on SparkNotes, so the translation was still very accurate. If you are a sucker for insta-love stories with lots of pointless bloodshed, I recommend this play! If you are like me and cringe every time Romeo speaks because he is so whiny, then put the book down. I had to read all of it for school, so maybe that could have tainted the experience, but I doubt it. I have enjoyed required reading books before. Anyway, I think Macbeth was a much better story with better characters, and not as many of them made me want to throw the book across the room.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #7); Author: Jeff Kinney; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Not much happens in this one, and the theme of the book changes quite often. At first it was Greg's babyhood, then it was about Manny not being social, and then it was about the Valentine's dance. It almost felt as if Jeff Kinney was making it up as he went along. Still enjoyable though, as it still follows the awkward and relatable character that is: Greg, with the silly cartoons that definitely make the book. Read for #BOOKTUBEATHON; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cloud Searchers (Amulet, #3); Author: Kazu Kibuishi; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: These are really good, just not amazing. I am definitely going to continue the series but my library does not have more than the first 3. Well I'll ask for them for Xmas >:D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 進撃の巨人 10 [Shingeki no Kyojin 10] (Attack on Titan, #10); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: My new favorite volume! So much action and you find out so much more about the titan world!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Vol. 11 (Attack on Titan, #11); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: So many unanswered questions! But this is what keeps readers reading!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Volume 12; Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think Attack On Titan is now officially my second favorite manga! This manga had so much intense battle and character development. It is just getting better and better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (Penryn & the End of Days, #3); Author: Susan Ee; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Another addicting addition to the Penryn and the End of Days trilogy, and also the end! I love how this book features every character from books 1&2, and you get to see their role in how it all ends. Unlike in the first two, which focused on certain characters only. This is probably the most addicting series i have ever read, the writing is both fast paced and beautiful at times! Can't wait for Susan Ee to write more books; she will probably become an autobuy author. My favorite characters are: Penryn and her MOM (she is strangely fabulous), and the Tweedle Twins. This review has been all over the place, but I urge all Angelfall fans who haven't finished this series to do so, and all who are interested in this trilogy but haven't started to have a go. They are usually pretty cheep as ebooks. Good job Susan Ee!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Volume 14; Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: 1st read for the #AYEARATHON December 2014!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 進撃の巨人 15 [Shingeki no Kyojin 15] (Attack on Titan, #15); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: WHOA. THAT ESCALATED REALLY QUICKLY. 2nd read for the #AYEARATHON DECEMBER 2014; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naruto, Vol. 07: Orochimaru's Curse (Naruto, #7); Author: Masashi Kishimoto; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: So fun, loving this part of the series! 3rd read for the #AYEARATHON December 2014. Sticking to my plan of 1 volume a day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naruto, Vol. 08: Life-and-Death Battles (Naruto, #8); Author: Masashi Kishimoto; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4th read for the #AYEARATHON December 2014. I feel like the fighting scenes are getting easier to understand :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naruto, Vol. 09: Turning the Tables (Naruto, #9); Author: Masashi Kishimoto; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: So gooood! A lot of character development for characters that I knew nothing about! :D 5th read for the #AYEARATHON December 2014.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robert and the Weird and Wacky Facts; Author: Barbara Seuling; Genres: children; Review: First read for the #CramAThon! Simple and good for children.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Biblioteksmysteriet (LasseMajas detektivbyrå, #13); Author: Martin Widmark; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, children, crime, graphic, mystery; Review: Short and sweet like all of the others in the series. Book numer #2 for the #CRAMATHON! I have a TBR video on my collab Booktube channel on Youtube: youtube.com/user/InfiniteReads; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Christmas Carol; Author: Charles Dickens; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4th read for the #CramAThon! A wonderful winter holiday story that shows you the true meaning of Christmas by means of a bitter, cynical character and top grade writing! This was my first Charles Dickens book, and I am sure to read more from him in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bakuman, Volume 1: Dreams and Reality (Bakuman, #1); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: 3rd read for the #CramAThon! Extraordinary! Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata created this manga, the same creators of my all time favorite manga: Death Note! Naturally, I loved this! It is interesting to look into the manga creation process in this first volume, and the characters are so well drawn and hilarious as well. I will definitely continue this series!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: James and the Giant Peach; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 5th and final read for the #CramAThon. I did it! I mean technically it is past midnight... SSSHHHH.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gunner Skale (The Mortality Doctrine, #0.5); Author: James Dashner; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Thanks mom and dad for getting me this ebook for Christmas! I read this the night I got it and it was so awesome. I missed the world of The Mortality Doctrine and I really want to read the second book in the series now. Although I did forget a lot from the first book. :P Awesome novella that takes place before The Eye of Minds that clears up an important part in the book. A must read that is also very cheap on the Kindle store!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skin and Other Stories; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I have been reading Skin and Other Stories by Roald Dahl for a very long time. In fact ever since 2013 or maybe even before. I have not kept track. I wanted to read a few stories now and then to savor the masterful work of my favorite childhood author Roald Dahl. From what I remember, my favorite stories from this anthology are: *Galloping Foxley, *The Champion of the World & *My Lady Love, My Dove Every story was written with excellent writing and Roald Dahl's ever so famous style of writing. The style that can draw you in to the most mundane of stories and leave you amazed by the end. I definitely recommend this anthology of short stories to anyone who has enjoyed any of Roald Dahl's work and to anyone who perhaps does not have time to read an entire novel at some point and can then just pick this up and read a short story from it. A lovely read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flicka med pärlörhänge; Author: Tracy Chevalier; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I had to read this for Swedish class. It was well written, included developed characters and sent a lot of important messages to the reader. However, I found it very slow and therefor boring at quite a few points in the book. I hope the movie is a good adaption!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hunger (Gone, #2); Author: Michael Grant; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Almost good as Gone! A little less action, but a lot more character developement in this one! I still feel as though a lot more actually happened in the first books though and that is why I still prefer Gone. On another note: I doubt I would survive in the FAYZ. :P And Gosh do I hate Zil! STORY: 8/10 (Always exciting but a little cliche) CHARACTERS: 10/10 (Each one unique! My favorites are Albert, Astrid, The Breeze and Dekka) SETTINGS: 10/10 (I mean there's a MAP at the beginning of the book) WRITING: 9/10 (The pacing is excellent, but sometimes Michael Grant could use better words); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: CHARACTERS: 5/5 PLOT: 5/5 MAGIC SYSTEM: 3/5 WORLD BUILDING: 5/5 WRITING: 5/5 Overall a great fantasy read! I can foretell that VE Schwab will become one of my favorites, as this was phenomenal just like Vicious! This was a truly magnificent tale with likable characters (especially Lila), an interesting concept that was done well, and a strong story that kept me wondering 'what's next?'. While there was no cliffhanger or set up for the sequel, I still look forward to reading 'A Gathering of Shadows'. Good job VE Schwab!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All My Friends Are Dead; Author: Avery Monsen; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Sarcastic, strangely philosophical near the end, and including funny art.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ojsan* what a brilliant sequel! Although it lacked the competition factor from the first book which made Throne of Glass so fast-paced, this book had plenty more to offer. A great follow-up to the first book, with astounding character development, and jaw dropping plot twists. I was always ecstatic to pick this book up again to read whenever I got home from school. One more things... piss off Dorian and Chaol, Celaena is mine. Well, actually she is her own, bad-ass person, she doesn't belong to anyone, but ya know what I mean. Pretty sure I said something like this in my review of the first book, but I think it is important to readdress my current situation with Adarlan's Assassin. Anyway... good job Sarah J. Maas! I aspire to be as good of a high fantasy writer as you are. * = a Swedish word of surprise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Second best book in the series! Exciting, mysterious, breath-taking and fantastical!!! I finally finished the Harry Potter series though... I feel so accomplished.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Trial (Magisterium, #1); Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: WRITING =4/5 CHARACTERS=5/5 PLOT=5/5 COVER=5/5 MAGIC SYSTEM=5/5 The Iron Trial is about a boy named Callum Hunt who has been told his entire life to stay away from the dangerous temptations of magic. When Callum is forced into initiation for a mage school called the Magisterium, he tries his best to fail, but ends up "failing to fail." This first book in the middle grade urban fantasy series 'Magisterium' can be described as Harry Potter meets Avatar the Last Airbender. Many people have pointed out the similarities between the Harry Potter books and The Iron Trial, but that the 3 main characters are two boys and a girl, and that the antagonist is trying to conquer death is as far as the similarities go. The magic system is different, the story is way different, and the characters are unique in their own aspects. I loved this first book as I fleeew through it, and I definitely did not see those twists coming, which were really well done, especially for a middle grade book! Good job Holly Black and Cassie Clare, I look forward to reading The Copper Gauntlet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wide Window; Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Very like The Reptile Room, so it turned out to be quite predictable, but I enjoyed it nonetheless because it's Lemony Snicket!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Work in Progress; Author: Connor Franta; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: My first memoir and an excellent one at that! Connor Franta inspires me, and his words of wisdom that have so carefully been thought out has given me a new perspective on life. I just wish he would have given more personal experiences to back up everything he said and make it more genuine. RATINGS: Writing: 5/5 Grammar: 3/5 Photography: 5/5 Advice: 5/5; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: #percylicious ...that does not sound right. Better review coming soon!! xD Updated Review 4/1/2016 The Son of Neptune is a fantastic second installment to the Heroes of Olympus series! It introduces new characters, new concepts to the mythos within the story, and expands this world of Romans and Greeks. Can't say too much without giving anything away, so I'll let you read it! Good job as always Rick Riordan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herr Arnes penningar; Author: Selma Lagerlof; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read for Swedish class. Bleh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Through the Dark (The Darkest Minds, #1.5, #2.5, #3.5); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am so happy I got a chance to go back to this world that I love and missed from the original trilogy! IN TIME: 5/5 SPARKS RISE: 4/5 BEYOND THE NIGHT: 5/5 My favorite story is probably In Time though, because it explored a part of this dystopian world that was not shown that much in the trilogy or in the other novellas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray; Author: Oscar Wilde; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: WRITING: 5/5 -- Some of the best writing I have ever read! CHARACTERS: 5/5 -- Well developed and interesting in their own aspects. ENTERTAINMENT: 3/5 -- Some extensive, boring descriptions that interrupted the flow of the story. PLOT: 3/5 -- ^^^ same reason Overall an enjoyable novel. I should not have read it over such a long period of time, as I think it might have taken out of my reading experience. Glad I picked up a classic by myself though! Will definitely re-read in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 9: Contact (Death Note, #9); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I do not know who to root for anymore...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairy Tail, Vol. 07 (Fairy Tail, #7); Author: Hiro Mashima; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The action and emotion in the story has increased so much! This series is getting much better!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles #3); Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Things start to stray from the movie adaptation with this book...but in an excellent way; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Ironwood Tree; Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really digging the fresh material. It no longer feels like I know what is going to happen just because I have seen the movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles #5); Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It ends differently from the movie, and in a far more bitter-sweet manner. I love both the movie and the book series though. Great fantastical series with simple writing and great illustrations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: If you want a quick, fun book that you don't have to think too much about while reading, this is the book for you! Personally, I think the first half of this book is the strongest, while the second half suffers from lackluster character development and hence plot twists that never had me gasping, just raising my eyebrows. I will say that the plot twists were actually surprising given the amount of YA tropes that this book plays off of. Generally, it's a fun book but nothing more than that for me, and I will not be reading the sequel(s). It would work quite well as a movie though! PLOT: 4/5 STORY: 3/5 CHARACTERS: 1/5 WORLD BUILDING: 3/5 ATMOSPHERE/TONE: 4/5 WRITING: 2/5 ROMANCE: 1/5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 10: Deletion (Death Note, #10); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Light is getting his edge back...and oddly, I am rooting for him. Just because I feel sorry for Misa, I like Matsuda, Near is boring, and Mello is an asshole.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 11: Kindred Spirits (Death Note, #11); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I have realized that my reviews on the Death Note series are completely biased. Not much happened in this volume, but just because of the fact that it is a Death Note volume, and I get to read about Light, Ryuk and everyone else makes it so amazing! The FINAL volume is next. I'm scared...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 12: Finis (Death Note, #12); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A gripping and eerie conclusion to my all-time favorite manga series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talon (Talon, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Reads like a contemporary with a twist of fantasy. This is why a lot of people did not like this book, and although it was unexpected for me, I still thoroughly enjoyed my first book read from Julie Kagawa! I will definitely pick up Rogue, and in fact I am going to read The Iron King for the #BOOKTUBEATHON. Also, bonus points for the amazing cover! ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #1); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Amazing start to another Warriors series! #Squramble -I ship it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #2); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Had some dull moments, but the switching perspectives are still refreshing and interesting. The exciting bits were just epic!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Detective Comics (1937-2011) #0; Author: Chuck Dixon; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: Read this in a few minutes with breakfast for the #BOOKTUBEATHON. Just added this and another Flash comic for the 'Read 7 books' challenge. Hehe. Go to youtube.com/user/InfiniteReads to watch my TBR video and my friend's TBR video for this Readathon. I am so excited to be participating!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bakuman, Volume 2: Chocolate and Akamaru (Bakuman, #2); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: So much happened in this volume! It is only the second one, but already the characters have progressed so much. It takes me longer to read these than most manga, because of the increased amounts of text and the slower pace, but I definitely do not mind as I get to savor Takeshi Obata and Taugumi Ohba's wonderful work! Read this for #BOOKTUBEATHON; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive (2006-) #1; Author: Jimmy Palmiotti; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: This was confusing... So many different Flashes and previous story lines that I did not understand. I do not think this is a good comic to start out with if you are a beginner like me and want to read Flash comics.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Tales of Beedle the Bard; Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I feel that I would rather read these stories to my future children (with Sadie Kane) than fairytales. I also enjoyed the commentaries from Dumbledore at the end of every story. I got some helpful information from a beloved character whom I miss. ~3~ I read this for the #BOOKTUBEATHON !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ninas resa: En överlevnadsberättelse; Author: Lena Einhorn; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Don't get me wrong, I have lots of respect for survivors of World War 2 and the Holocaust (especially Jewish survivors) and their stories, but this book was not for me. I tend to dislike biographies/nonfiction works, they simply do not entertain me. And even from an academic perspective (I read this for school) I don't think I learnt anything new that I haven't heard before in our countless units on the Holocaust. Had their been fewer info dumps and unnecessarily complex vocabulary, perhaps I would have hated it less. Just a very slow book and not an interesting story.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Naruto, Vol. 10: A Splendid Ninja (Naruto, #10); Author: Masashi Kishimoto; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: So much action :P Loove it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great conclusion to this series! Definitely read like a contemporary, drama-romance with a touch of dystopian, but I didn't mind it that much. These books are for pure pleasure, and man, the interactions between Juliette and Warner sure are page turning! I can't say much more without spoiling, but I definitely recommend this to all fans of quick, fun dystopian YA novels!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ondskan; Author: Jan Guillou; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: *Read for school* STORY: 3/5 CHARACTERS: 5/5 ENTERTAINMENT: 2/5 PACE: 1/5; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Flies; Author: William Golding; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Lord of the Flies by William Golding follows a group of school boys stranded on a deserted island, and how they survive while trying to summon a rescue. I read this book for school. It was an alright read with a heavy, and important message. Though boring at times, the distinct characters and realistic dialogue kept the story going, as well as the series events that descends the lives of these boys into absolute chaos.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wide, Wide Sea (Chaos Walking, #2.5); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Nothing amazing, but entertaining and thought provoking. I hope these characters show up in Monsters of Men.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1); Author: Amie Kaufman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I started reading Illuminae for booktubeathon 2016, but it was surprisingly slow so I did not end up finishing it then. When I continued, I didn't find the pace to be picking up at all, and after 200+ pages of info dumping and documents I just had to take a break from this book. I knew it had the potential to be loved and so I just recently picked it back up, and once I got to the climax, this book went from meeeehhh to HOLY EXCITING SHIT-STORM BATMAN. All thanks to AIDAN, who ended up being my favorite character, weirdly enough. In conclusion, I adore this book. I tend to enjoy books that are written in a unique way (which may put a bias on my rating), and some of the artwork and typography on these pages are just astounding and I wish I could frame them. I would rate this 5/5 were it not for those first 200 pages of boredom even though I understand that they had to be included for the sake of giving the reader all of the necessary information. I will definitely pick up the sequel; 25% of the reason being to find out what happens next, and 75% for more KAIDAN! <333 (I'm only half kidding); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snowscape (Chaos Walking, #3.5); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I think this was an okay read. The only character I truly cared about Wilf. I think the Snowscape monster was a bit farfetched for the Chaos Walking world, and did not make enough sense to exist. However, the ending which reveals whether or not Todd wakes from his coma bumped this up from 2 to a 3 star short story. Definitely my least favorite Chaos Walking short story, but thanks for the ending Patrick Ness!! We needed to know that!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with All the Gifts; Author: M.R. Carey; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: PLOT: 2/5 STORY: 2/5 CHARACTERS: 5/5 WORLD BUILDING: 3/5 (spoiler FREE) The Girl With All The Gifts is a post-apocalyptic novel following a sergeant, a teacher and an extraordinary young girl. The book is heavily character-driven and focuses on the relationships between the characters and how they develop and change as a result of the chaos that surrounds them at all times. This book does do character development very well and it is definitely a strong point of this novel. I also very much enjoyed MR Carey's ability to create certain tones with his vivid imagery which brought this bleak world to life. The weaknesses of TGWATG would include: a bland story (looking at the story as a whole, not a lot happens), a lack in world building (how did the hungry plague affect the rest of the world?), and the plot (the main twist was quite underwhelming and discoveries were not very hard hitting). In addition to this, I am not sure if this is a criticism, but the book can be very scientific at times, using complex biological vocabulary that I am unfamiliar with which tended to interrupt the pace. I mostly skimmed over those parts as I am not a biology student and therefore have no interest in learning about what is being said. To conclude, I do not regret reading this novel! It was enjoyable, easy to follow (except for the biological rants from Dr. Caldwell), and had compelling characters. The experience was most likely made better as I read this with a friend. I would recommend this for fans of dystopia and zombie survival stories. IMPORTANT: I would not classify this as a 'thriller' which is what it says on the cover +++ trigger warning for excessive blood and gore with vivid descriptions and mild cursing!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8); Author: John Tiffany; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Characters: 2/5 Plot: 4/5 Story: 2/5 Writing: 1/5 Cover: 5/5 Scorpius Malfoy: 1,000,000,000/5 it messed with the original content and made it canon, and i am not okay with that: -1,000,000/5 More in depth thoughts to come on my Youtube channel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dawn (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #3); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not as exciting as the previous two installments, but lots of character development, with a bittersweet ending that left me wanting more!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #4); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Slow paced but never boring! This book really explores the characters and their environment, delving deeper into the main character's relationships and inner conflicts. The ending had me hooked and squealing. A great installment in the Warriors: The New Prophecy arc!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #5); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The majority of this book was similar to Starlight, which is why I only rated it a 4/5, but when the ending saved this book for me. Otherwise it seemed to be the same drama and problems from the previous book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blå tråd (The Giver, #2); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Yes, I am going to be comparing this to The Giver. Yes, I know it is a companion, not a sequel. Deal with it. To put it briefly, nothing really happens in this book. I understand that the themes in this book are just as important as the ones in the first book, but the way they were explored was boring and uninteresting. The Giver has an atmosphere of uneasiness in the too-perfect town, and the big reveal of what was going on was a shock. In Gathering Blue, the village is creepy, sure, but all the so called 'twists' and mystery was completely predictable. I also feel this book did not wrap up in a nice way like The Giver did. Some good things: Use of language and dialogue, Matt and his dog, moral of the story, and the references to the first book. I will continue with the series with the hope that it gets better. I apologize for the lack of eloquence in my review; I kept it simple and short, but I need to SLEEP.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Highly Illogical Behavior; Author: John Corey Whaley; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I read this whole book today. I devoured it. I adore the characters. Well done Mr. Whaley. I recommend. Bye.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Season (The Bone Season, #1); Author: Samantha Shannon; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: CHARACTERS: 1/5 PLOT: 1/5 PACING: 1/5 MAGIC SYSTEM: 4/5 WORLD BUILDING: 4/5 Excruciatingly slow with unlikable characters, and an unrealistic romance that popped out of nowhere. The only thing that bumps it up a star is the well thought out magic system that is both complex and original, and the world building which is rich and paints an easy picture in your mind. The problem was that the magic system and world building was explained through lengthy info dumps that put me to sleep faster than you can say 'clairvoyance'. I was very harsh here, but I think reason for my critical eye when reading this was the insane amount of hype this book got when it was being published, being described as being 'the next Harry Potter', and on bookstagram. Not only that, but the author graduated from Oxford with an English Lang. & Lit. degree. I expected too much of this book. I will not be continuing on with the series, but to those who are and did enjoy this book, good for you! I really did want to love this novel. :/; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Juloratoriet; Author: Goran Tunstrom; Genres: fiction; Review: I read this book for Swedish class. 'Twas meh. WRITING: 3/5 PLOT: 1/5 STORY: 3/5 CHARACTERS: 4/5 STRUCTURE: 1/5 Overall score: 2/5; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic, #2); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 'A Gathering of Shadows' took this series to a whole new level, and blew 'A Darker Shade of Magic' out of the water! What a worthy sequel to a series that I can tell is going to be one of my all time favorites once I get my hands on 'A Conjuring of Light' which I am tempted to pre-order. I love Lila Bard too much, love the world, love the writing, love the magic system, love Kell and Rhy's brotherhood, and I love VE Schwab for having written these books. One of the easiest 5/5 stars I have ever given since I read Harry Potter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am the Messenger; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Markus Zusak does it once again. I Am the Messenger is a contemporary, humor book that centers around our main character Ed Kennedy, a low-life cab driver who is hopelessly in love with his best friend. His life is completely and utterly uneventful, until one day a mysterious card is sent to him which changes everything, sending Ed down a path he never thought possible for himself. I read The Book Thief a couple of years ago, and it still remains my favorite standalone book that I have ever read, so naturally I was worried going into this with the high expectations I had. This book turned out to be the polar opposite from The Book Thief, and that's exactly what it is supposed to be. While both books do contain humor and great characters, I Am the Messenger is a feel good book, set in modern day, with older characters and ending that will leave you satisfied but wanting more at the same time. If I could describe this book in one word it would be: ' lovely ' I will definitely re-read this one day, I recommend this to all readers who love lol-worthy books and a mystery that will keep you flipping the pages. Good job Markus Zusak!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine; Author: H.G. Wells; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It was interesting, and the time traveler had some interesting points on society. I liked the scientific banter at the beginning and the unique perspective from which the story is told, but the main story itself, the events that take place on future Earth are not all that interesting and eventful. I listened to this on audiobook, so that could have taken away from the experience as I found myself daydreaming now and again and losing track of the story, so I probably missed some parts, but I got the main story line down. Definitely not a bad book though, I didn't dislike it, but it was just meh.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alla borde vara feminister; Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Genres: non-fiction; Review: meh. She had some good points, but she made a LOT of assumptions that were not based on any evidence.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Miserable Mill (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #4); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This seems to be people's least favorite out of the early books in the series, but I ended up enjoying it far more than The Wide Window. It was less predictable as I could see the plot going in many different directions, and I enjoyed what happened. I could not foresee how the Baudelair children were going to get out of this one, and that tension is what kept me reading until the end! 6th read for the booktubeathon 2016; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naruto, Vol. 14: Hokage vs. Hokage!! (Naruto #14); Author: Masashi Kishimoto; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: FINALLY I re-entered the realm of Narutooooo 7th and final read for the booktubeathon 2016; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Me Being Me Is Exactly as Insane as You Being You; Author: Todd Hasak-Lowy; Genres: poetry, romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: A really solid, good 3 stars for this contemporary novel told entirely in lists by Todd Hasak-Lowy. I admire the author for being able to tell his story through this inventive concept, and making it work too! The characters felt VERY real and honest and raw; I could easily connect with and relate to our protagonist Darren. The story kept a steady pace as the format of the book kept me going even if it was a slow point in the story, and the generally likable characters were always fun to read about. My main problem with the book is that -I felt that- there was no conclusion. For a 660 page book, I was expecting a more wrapped up ending that didn't leave me with so many questions. The book began with a clear introduction as to what the book would revolve around (the misadventures of Darren and Zooey), but after a certain point it pretty much just followed his every day to day life without many nods as to what the book was supposed to focus on. This could have been fixed by including more relevant lists, or just deleting some of the ones that seemed pointless/that did not move the story along, so that by the end the reader will feel satisfied. An enjoyable, easy read that I definitely recommend for all fans of honest/non-corny contemporary fiction, raw/real characters, and for fans of books that are written differently! Good job Todd Hasak-Lowy! PS: I buddy read this with a friend :) Just thought I would point that out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Wedding; Author: Federico Garcia Lorca; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca is highly MEH. Read this Spanish trajedy for my English Lit. class and found it to be well written, but it read like a Spanish soap opera. Could not take it seriously. Might be cool to see on stage though. Do not recommend it for pleasure reading, but it DID make for a good analysis!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sunset (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #6); Author: Erin Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I am feeling mixed about this conclusion to the second Warriors series, 'Warriors: The New Prophecy'. To sum up how I feel about this book I would say that while the writing is still as amazing as ever, I still adore the characters (well the ones I like), and it read super quickly, I was overall disappointed with how this arc was wrapped up; the character development was surprisingly weak in this one (except in the case of Brambleclaw) and the story ended so quickly and was summed up within a few pages. I felt it needed to be drawn out more. Spoilery explanation below!! PROS: -Hawkfrost and Mothwing storyline and character dynamic was well done -Cinderpelt being reborn into a cat added an even more mystical and magical element to Starclan and to the Warriors world and I loved that! -Graystripe's farewell ceremony thing was super touching and almost had me tearing up. I really thought he was going to come back in this book. Still hoping he does later! -I appreciate that this second series established that all of Shadowclan are not bad, and there are also 'evil' cats in other clans (eg: Hawkfrost). It's not only Shadowclan that produces the badies, and it also has some wonderful cats like TAWNYPELT who I love so much, which brings me to my next point... -The dreamland in which Tigerstar resides was super interesting to me and I hope that it is touched upon more in the next series. That scene where Tawnypelt is just upfront putting down Tigerstar is one of my favorite scenes! No one has ever talked to Tigerstar like that and I gained so much respect for Tawnypelt CONS: (or just my personal problems with this book) -Leafpool was never questioned or punished for running away ?! -Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight's quarrels were just forgotten after the badger attack! After 'Twilight', I had NO hope whatsoever for their relationship, and suddenly Erin Hunter decided that the badger attack would wash away all of their problems. That's not how it works! -The ending was super abrupt. Where's the tension I felt in 'The Darkest Hour' leading up to that epic and memorable conclusion? The final fight between Hawkfrost and Brambleclaw barely lasted a page and the end of the book, the end of the SERIES ended after Firestar forgives Brambleclaw for everything (again without punishment) and Leafpool and Squirrelflight join them to gaze off into the distance ---felt like there was little closure --Not that much happens in this book. At least half of the book is the cats rebuilding the camp after the badger attack, which quite honestly is not that interesting to follow for that long.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Austere Academy (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #5); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Much better than the last. Things definitely picked up in the end, and I am starting to see where the series is headed, and I am glad it has a direction now because the books were getting repetitive (Snicket seems to have a certain formula for these books that he follows), but now I hope we get more fleshed out storylines which I am guessing is going to happen seeing as the books get longer further into the series. So 4/5 stars for the quick, witty writing, the lovable Baudelaire orphans, and for the Quagmire twins whose name makes me cringe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lionboy: The Chase; Author: Zizou Corder; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Things I appreciate in this novel -The diversity (especially considering it was written in the early 2000's) -The messages (including: racial discrimination, pollution, animal abuse, and gender equality among other things) -Charlie Ashanti (his character development is lovely to read about) -SERGEI (he's my favorite, which I remember from my first time reading this book) -The lions (lions are YES) -The three-dimensional antagonists Criticisms: -The pacing -The lack in change of setting (as in they stay in one place for a long time throughout this book and the first one) -The missed opportunity to explore more of Venice as a setting (I've been to Venice, and it is so beautiful and interesting); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays; Author: Shane Dawson; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I have been a fan of Shane Dawson for a long time, since 2010 I would say, so among all the intense schoolwork I have been doing, I found this book to be a breath of fresh air as Shane's voice is just so familiar and comfortable. That being said, the writing was almost too similar to the way he speaks in his Youtube videos, to the point where sometimes I would cringe at the grammatical errors or his basic word choice. In addition to this, I was hoping to gain further insight into Shane's mind and his backstory, and while some of the stories definitely achieved that, some of them I knew I'd heard before in his past videos. My favorite essay was definitely the one on 'Astral Projection'; I found it to be frightening and awesome (as in inducing awe), and I wanted to believe every word that Shane wrote (whether or not I actually did is another question). Furthermore, I think the order of the poems was a bit off; I would not have concluded the memoir with the essay that he did, but instead with the one about his grandmother's passing, or an equally hard-hitting essay that would instill empathy in the reader. All in all, it sounds like I did not like this book, but I definitely did! I just had some problems with it that bumped the rating down, but otherwise I greatly enjoyed the stories that Shane had to tell, and found myself laughing out loud at his sarcastic, self-deprecating humor to which I can relate, and thus I will continue to support him and plan to read his second book, 'It Gets Worse'. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death with Interruptions; Author: Jose Saramago; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Breathtakingly beautiful; the language, the messages, the humor, everything. I will definitely re-read this in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lionboy: The Truth; Author: Zizou Corder; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is definitely the strongest book in the Lionboy trilogy and a worthy conclusion to this wonderful series! This book was by far better in terms of its pacing, storyline, writing, and character development. However, I have always been most impressed by Zizou Corder's ability to weave in important messages and diversity in her books, especially considering this was written in the early 2000's. This book discussed government corruption, slavery, and animal abuse among other things. In addition to this, the series as a whole addresses all of that and more, including topics such as: pollution, gender roles, and racism. I am super impressed with this trilogy, and so glad I picked this up! Also, the writing just gets better with each book and it's so obvious how the author develops throughout the books, which is always endearing to see and makes one -in a strange way- proud of the author. I recommend this for fans of middle grade, adventure novels with great character development and important messages! Side note: these majestic beasts may also have something to do with my liking of these books :P; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The best installment in The Heroes of Olympus so far in my opinion. I fleew through this one considering it's 600 pages and I'm a fairly slow reader. So excited to pick up The House of Hades!! :) No spoilers please!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milk and Honey; Author: Rupi Kaur; Genres: young-adult, poetry, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I guess this is why I don't use Tumblr. There were a couple of actual poems that I found myself enjoying, and a couple of passages that I felt were meaningful and took pictures of to remember. However, as a whole, this 'poetry collection' is anything but a collection of poetry. It is simply 3 or 4 poems among a sea of near blank pages with sentences split up into separate lines to give the impression that it is 'poetry'. The messages and emotion conveyed in this book are all good and poignant, but the book definitely does not deserve the amount of praise it has received, in my humble opinion. As someone who has studied poetry in school, Kaur's work is lacking in stylistic features and rhythm to convey the raw emotion that I can see in her work. In addition to this, I did not realize going into this that this book was so specifically targeted towards women that men could not relate to it in any way, and so I felt very disconnected from Kaur, which may also have had something to do with the rating that I gave it. But mostly it was because this book is labeled as 'poetry', when, in actuality it is a collection of fragmented sentences that attempt to provoke thought through basic diction with blatant denotations, rather than impress the reader with the connotations of the words of a poet.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Conjuring of Light (Shades of Magic, #3); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In all honesty this is one of the best books I have ever read. The writing is phenomenal, the character development is astounding, and the story is much more well-paced than its predecessors; the descriptions rich in stylistic features while the novel is also interspersed with action and dialogue throughout its entirety, unlike its prequels which leave most of the action until the end. Most importantly, it was a satisfying conclusion to what may be my favorite trilogy I have read to date, yet the ending left it open to more novels being written in the series. More books in this series would be welcome, but I would be apprehensive seeing as they would be more opportunities to hurt/kill off the characters that I have come to adore. Thank you VE Schwab for this magnificent series. Anoshe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1); Author: Philip Pullman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was really quite excellent. Stellar writing and a great protagonist to follow on this whimsical journey; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is one of the best installments of the series I have read so far! It really moved the story forward, taking the series in a direction I am excited to follow, and uncovered some more secrets without giving too much away and being too predictable. I am very impressed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hostile Hospital (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #8); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Again, I am pleasantly surprised by this fantastic sequel in A Series of Unfortunate Events. By the time I got to book 6, I was getting tired of the same plot formula that Snicket was using, but ever since book 7 things have been shifting in a different direction; the books bleed into each other now, so instead of multiple disconnected story lines, we are now following one mystery that has me creating theories and questioning everything. For a middle grade book, this mystery is awfully hard for me to figure out. Who is Lemony Snicket? IS one of the Baudelaire parents alive? Who is Jacques Snicket? *DON'T ANSWER MY QUESTIONS, I WANT NO SPOILERS*. This book especially strayed away from the formula, seeing as there was no Mr. Poe in the beginning sending them somewhere, no legal guardian, and no temporarily happy ending. The book ends with the orphans in the trunk of Olaf's car and I'm sitting there like: "well shit." And BOY did this book get dark; at least much darker than the previous installments in the series. Klaus was supposed to saw his own Sister's head off. There were implications of sexual harassment. The Baudelaire's experiences PTSD from the hospital burning down and it reminding them of the fire that killed their parents. I am STOKED to continue the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fröken Julie; Author: August Strindberg; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Meh. Nothing special. Read it for school but does actually count for a BookTube-A-Thon challenge; read a book in 24 hours!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crow Blue; Author: Adriana Lisboa; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: It's really hard for me to give this book a solid rating, and it might change. Crow Blue by Adriana Lisboa chronicles the life of a displaced thirteen year old; Vanja and her journey as she is coming to terms with her mother's death as well as being on a mission to find her biological father. She ends up staying with her stepdad, Fernando, a former guerrilla, who has a significant influence on the way this story is told, and that is where my problem lies with this book. *minor spoilers* (but no story is given away) The narration of the book switches between a first person perspective of Vanja and a seemingly omnipresent third person perspective who accounts history on the Araguaia Guerrilla War and a little bit on Fernando's part in it, but very little. I always dreaded the sections on the way, because its purpose was mostly to info-dump the reader with history and thus fill the pages, rather than actually give depth to the character of Fernando, which is, I think, the intended purpose of these passages. And so overall, the transition from Vanja's story to, basically, text out of a history textbook felt jarring, and slightly awkward; there was no established connection between Fernando's past in the war to Fernando's present and hence to Vanja. If the book was comprised of only Vanja's perspective I would have easily given this book a solid 4 stars, maybe a 5. I absolutely ADORED her as the novel's protagonist. Her outlook on life and growing up were so spot on, I would find myself nodding vigorously at her accurate observations of adults and empathizing with her concerns about growing up and how it happened. She was also very clever; her thoughts a conglomeration of -very- quotable prose and giggle-worthy sarcasm. And boy, little Carlos has me cracking up on multiple occasions. I don't know if I have ever read such an accurately written 9-1o year old (or however old he was). Fernando was likable as a character, but the aforementioned lack of connection to his war-ridden past had me frustrated. I thought the ending of book was appropriate given how realistic the book was supposed to be, and the author's ability to shift in between time-periods and thus give the reader a bigger outlook on the lives of the characters and what happens to them years later, but I think the synopsis on the back of the book is very misleading and makes one go into this book with expectations that will not necessarily be met. This book does not focus on the search for Vanja's father, let me just tell you that now if you are planning on reading this book. It is more of an exploration of family, culture, belonging, and what it means to grow up under unexpected circumstances. If one was to ignore the dull anecdotes about the Araguaia War throughout the book, then this would just be a coming of age story, and a beautiful one at that. (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Colorado, USA); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Amp Wiring Kit | BOSS Audio KIT-ZERO 10 Gauge Installation Kit; Brand: BOSS Audio Systems; Review: Decent kit, its not pro level stuff but what do you expect for the price. For an old guy that wants a decent system, it was nice quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech MK520 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo — Keyboard and Mouse, Long Battery Life, Secure 2.4GHz Connectivity; Brand: Logitech; Review: The keys have a hollow feeling, takes a bit of getting used to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters; Brand: Polk Audio; Review: I installed these in my Jeep as they got great reviews and they were made for moist climates. I used the Polk components in the front and these in the speaker bar. I am running a 5 channel amp, and these sound excellent. I am not an audiophile but i can tell when a speaker sounds like crap, these are very good for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polk Audio DB6501 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System (Pair, Silver); Brand: Polk Audio; Review: Installed in the front of my Jeep. This things hit and are clear as day. I am very happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planet Audio AC1800.5 Anarchy 1800 Watt, 5 Channel, 2/4 Ohm Stable Class A/B, Full Range,; Brand: Planet Audio; Review: I used this in my Jeep because i have the top off all the time. The quality is excellent and if i ruin it jeepin, im only out a hundred bucks!; 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: The wire worked well and i like the colored stripe on one side to identify positive and negative; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TNP Premium VGA Cable with Audio 3.5mm AUX Jack (50; Brand: TNP Products; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: AmericInn Lodge Suites Menominee; City: Menominee Upper Peninsula Michigan; Review: We can always expect a great experience when we stay at AmericInn. Even though the hotels are known for cleanliness and great service, each hotel provides a unique atmosphere and experience. Clean rooms that feel fresh. Warm breakfast with many selections. Great décor. You'll be spoiled!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley Hotel; City: Estes Park Colorado; Review: This hotel is definitely worth the trip. We chose the Ghost Package with a room on the spooky 4th floor - so much fun! The hotel's history is unique and it's fun to peek around. Our room was nice and warm in April, there's no air conditioning so just leave the window open/cracked if it's too warm. Cozy and clean room. All the staff were friendly. We enjoyed sampling different whiskeys in the bar and the bartenders were very willing to give us a unique whiskey experience. Would definitely stay again! Only complaint is that the wi-fi didn't work well in our room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilltop Inn Suites; City: Broomfield Colorado; Review: On a last minute whim, we decided to get a room with a jacuzzi, so we turned our attention to this place. Luckily, the honeymoon suite was available! The staff were helpful getting us set up and offered for us to see the room before booking. The room is huge! and offered a fireplace too. The room was immaculately clean and organized. We were instantly comfortable. We got fish and chips from the pub that was very tasty - the best we've had in a long time. Breakfast the next morning was equally as enjoyable as our meals were exclusively made for us. We will make it a point to stay here again when we're in Colorado.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Table Mountain Inn; City: Golden Colorado; Review: Wanted to stay a this hotel but was having trouble booking it on my phone with a .com travel company. So we just drove here and asked if we could have the room advertised on the .com site. They said yes and gave us the cheaper rate! Very helpful staff provided information about downtown and places to eat and get coffee. The room was very large, very clean, and comfortable. In fact, we had to be in Denver the next night but decided to stay one more night in Golden instead - it was that comfortable! There are so many things within walking distance of this hotel, it's the perfect place to either relax or enjoy the day without having to drive. We ate at the attached restaurant twice - great happy hour and the food was unique and delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MainStay Suites Rapid City; City: Rapid City South Dakota; Review: We were driving and needed a place last minute. Couldn't book it on my phone so I called and they honored the online price. We were very impressed with the room! Very clean room; all kitchen accessories and appliances. WiFi was flawless, first hotel I've been to where I had no trouble connecting. Breakfast is good but the area is much too small for the volume of people. Cabela's next door too?! Come on, now they're just spoiling us!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Portland North; City: Portland Oregon; Review: Our 2BR suite was perfect for our 3-nite stay. Kitchen and living space in the middle, bedrooms on either side. Very comfortable- one of our favorite times there was just sitting by the fireplace in the living area, sipping wine, talking and laughing. The rooms and kitchen were clean and inviting. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had an unusual problem with our key cards; one of the cards didn't work, and the other time we had lost one. Both times they resolved the issue quickly and with a smile. The location is perfect; being outside of the city enough to be easily accessed and quiet. When I come back to Portland, I'll stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dunhill Hotel; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: We had a great experience here. The staff were helpful in providing an upgrade when we asked - we felt bad asking again for a different room to make our stay just what we wanted - and they were helpful again! Customer service here is very unique and every single staff person was friendly and wanted to make sure guests were happy. The location was perfect, we walked to every restaurant and event we wanted to attend. We especially like the bar and lounge area - it was often full with people having a great time. The room was huge, clean, and nostalgic. The shower had awesome pressure and was hot instantly (friends said the same). The turn-down service was fun - who says no to chocolate? Can't wait to visit again next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square; City: Seattle Washington; Review: This Embassy captured all of the quality one would expect from the Hilton name. We enjoyed sitting in the lobby a couple times while waiting for friends, it's very nice. We liked the simple registration area; it's not a big wall of desk, it's more inviting area with friendly staff. The room was very clean and housekeeping was prompt and thorough! There was a contemporary feel to the decor in the room. The location is perfect for everything in downtown Seattle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Creek Casino Resort; City: Shelton Washington; Review: Unbelievably great customer service as we had a problem with our reservation, but the staff maintained professionalism and worked diligently to work it out. The room was amazing; the best casino room I've ever stayed in!! We were in a jacuzzi suite and it had contemporary design, super clean & large bathroom, fantastic shower! The casino was nice - lots of fun and all the staff were very friendly. Oysters and Dungeness crab at the Seafood Bar are a great way to start your night!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jawbreaker (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Head Over Heels (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sugar & Spice (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Importance of Being Earnest (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Christmas (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fools Rush In (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Housesitter (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleepover (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eloise at the Plaza (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Best Home Fashion Wide Width Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtain - Antique Bronze Grommet Top - Black; Brand: Best Home Fashion; Review: This curtain is great when you want to completely black out a room. I often work nights so like to keep the sun out when I'm sleeping during the day. My room is pretty much completely dark with this curtain installed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings Buono II Jordan Curtain Rod with Finials, 28-Inch Extends to 48-Inch; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: Looks good and easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Rotator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum (NV502); Brand: SharkNinja; Review: At first I was going to spend at least double of what this vacuum cost on a Dyson. A friend had one of these vacuums so I gave it a try and I immediately decided to save my money and get this vacuum instead. It's the best vacuum I've ever used and the car kit is great. I'm sure Dyson uses better quality plastics but I have no regrets buying this vacuum. I'll be interested to see how long it lasts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings Luna 2-Inch Vinyl Blind, 23 by 64-Inch, Mahogany; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: These blinds look really good and were generally very easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STAINMASTER TruSoft Luxurious Bath Rug, Standard Lid Coffee Bean; Brand: Stainmaster; Review: Very plush and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Supreme Home Cook. The ORIGINAL Oven; Brand: Supreme Home Cook; Review: Seems well built and accurate. No complaints whatsoever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: It comes with a knife for meat and one for bread. I've used it a few times now and it has worked flawlessly every time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Flame Gel Fuel - 13 oz cans; 24-Pack; Brand: Real Flame; Review: I have tried gel fuel from a variety of different companies and these provide the most real wood burning experience. They actually pop and crackle similar to real wood. With that said, nothing comes close to a real wood burning fire. Personally, I burn three cans at a time which produces a decent flame and a lot of pops and crackles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: It comes with a knife for meat and one for bread. I've used it a few times now and it has worked flawlessly every time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Libbey 5.5 oz Brandy Glass 3702 Set of 6; Brand: Libbey; Review: Very good brandy glasses for the price but just keep in mind these are small glasses. Other than that, the glass is pretty think and they seem fairly well made for the price. I have no complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics TT-AH001 Cool Mist Humidifier, LED Display, 4L Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Home Bedroom, with Filter, Adjustable Mist; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: There are already a ton of reviews so I won't bother rehashing all of the features. The humidifier works great though and I haven't had any issues with it at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serta Gel Memory Foam Side Sleeper Pillow; Brand: Serta; Review: Very comfortable pillow for the price. I actually had a memory foam pillow than costed twice as much as this one and it isn't nearly as comfortable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lasko B20401 Decor Box Fan, 20", Black; Brand: Lasko; Review: It works exactly as advertised. The highest fan setting is a bit loud but it also blows a ton of air.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hefty Party On Plastic Party Cups (Assorted Colors - Amethyst, Neptune Blue, Paprika, and Apple Green - 16; Brand: Hefty; Review: This is a really good deal for how many plastic cups you get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hefty Party On Plastic Party Cups (Red, 18 Ounce, 50 Count, Pack of 3); Brand: Hefty; Review: This is a really good deal for how many plastic cups you get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1st Choice CWI Gifts Key Hole Hook with Screws, 1.75-Inch, 2-Pack; Brand: 1st Choice; Review: I have a bunch of Arlo security cameras that I wanted to mount to my siding but I didn't want to drill a hole. These hooks act as if they were made for the cameras! The screw is the perfect width to fit into the mounting bracket of the camera and the camera now its firm against the siding. I couldn't be happier!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southern Enterprises Tennyson Electric Fireplace with Bookcase, Ivory Finish; Brand: Southern Enterprises; Review: It arrived in excellent condition and I'm actually surprised by the quality for the price. The fireplace looks like real flames and all of the shelving seems very sturdy. Assembling the fireplace shelf was the most difficult part but the instructions were fairly easy to understand. The only issue I had was that it said to use part 12 and yet it really meant part 2. Fortunately, this was near the end and the picture clearly showed they meant part 2 and not 12. The only other issue I had was that near the end the step to put in the square fireplace bracket can be very difficult. This is due to the fact that there is limited space to work with... you need a short screwdriver and even then it can be difficult to get the screws to set properly into the wood due to the limited space. As such, I highly suggest marking the holes on the square piece at the end (you'll know what I mean when you get to this step). You can then pre-tap the holes using a automatic screwdriver so that when you go to do this step it'll be MUCH easier to get the screws tightened. Overall, it took me about ~3 hours to complete the fireplace shelf. It would have been less if I hadn't thought I did something wrong, undo what I did, and then discover I was actually right in the first place! The two side shelves were incredibly easy to assemble. The most difficult part is putting the top piece on because it uses screws but even then there's plenty of space and you can use a automatic screwdriver to get the screws started. Just make sure not to overtight it... I usually use an automatic screwdriver to start it and then manually screw it in the rest of the way. The only negative about this shelf is they could have pre-tapped the spots for the screws. It can be very difficult to get the screws to set properly, especially in the times in which space is limited. One thing worth mentioning is the 'espresso' color is darker than we originally thought it would be. It's basically about as dark of a brown as you can get before it just turns straight black. I even mistook it for being black when I originally opened the packaged until I put some light on it. With that said, the end result actually looks very classy and we're pleased with how the color turned out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simpli Home Burlington Solid Wood TV Media Stand for TVs up to 60 Inch, Espresso Brown; Brand: Simpli Home; Review: It is absolutely beautiful in person -- I received a comment on it the first day I finished putting it together. It looks like a much higher end piece of furniture than what it really is, and it feels very solid. If you have a heavy TV don't be concerned with it falling over... it's VERY sturdy. In addition, it even comes with a child safety device that you can use to attach it to a wall so it can't flip. Assembly was fairly easy if you're used to building stuff like this. I actually just got done putting together an electronic fireplace frame and two wooden shelves so I didn't have any issues with this. It took me maybe ~2 hours to complete but I suspect it would likely taken double than that if I didn't have that prior experience beforehand. The biggest tip I can give is to pay close attention to the first page of the manual that shows how each piece fits together to make the final stand. Ultimately, if you just follow each step individually you're more likely to make mistakes because it can be difficult to understand exactly what part it is you're building at any given moment. Other than that, it uses the typical cam locks, dowels, and wooden screws (the latter of which is only used for the top board and back panels and its all pre-drilled). I think shipping could be improved though. My bottom board was cracked but fortunately the crack was only about five inches and it was on the back corner. Once I put everything together, it can only be seen if I open the left door and inspect the back corner. I didn't really feel like returning it for just this. Regardless, the bottom board is shipped directly on top of several shelf boards. As a result, if the package is treated harshly it's going to cause these boards to slam into each other. Thus, there really needs to be some additional padding between these boards in order to prevent damage in shipping. Overall I'm very pleased with the stand. It looks much more expensive than it is, the shelves all work great, and it feels very heavy and solid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vgate Bluetooth Scan Tool OBD2 OBDII Scanner for Torque APP Android; Brand: Vgate; Review: It's small and does what it should. Paired it with Torque Pro Android via Bluetooth in both my 2004 Toyota Tundra and my 2011 Ford F250 6.7 Diesel. No problems with either installation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KeylessOption Keyless Entry Remote Car Key Fob Clicker for Toyota, Scion, HYQ12BAN, HYQ12BBX; Brand: KeylessOption; Review: I got this because my wife didn't have a fob for my 2004 Toyota Tundra double cab. It looks and works as well as my original. Mine is getting worn at the attachment point of the case, so I'll probably order another one. The programming instructions are obtained from the web site, not the packaging. It should be noted that the programing is the clear and replace mode. I had to start over after I noted that the new fob was active, but my original one was not. No problem. Another 4 minutes and they were both programmed in the same programming run. If you want to 'add' the new fob, then as little searching on the web will reward you with the programming 'mode' commands like add, clear, display, etc. All in all, a very good buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dura Faucet Kitchen Faucet for RV - Hi-Rise with Classical Levers for Recreational Vehicles, Motorhomes, 5th (Fifth); Brand: Dura Faucet; Review: This is an exact replacement for the original faucet in my Lance truck camper. It was easy to install. The original was broken by a heavy-handed user.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: General Technologies Corp GTC CT6100 Fuse Socket Connector Kit; Brand: General Technologies Corp; Review: This is a great inexpensive addition to your automotive test kit. You can tap into any fuse socket. My initial need it to test amperage draw in my RV Truck Camper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centric Parts 121.44079 C-Tek Standard Brake Rotor; Brand: Centric; Review: New brakes on my wife's Camry. They appear to be well made. They've been on the car for about a month, and work quite well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akebono ACT707 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set; Brand: Akebono; Review: Replaced the pads and rotors on my wife's Camry. I tried these after hearing a lot of good things about them. Fit and finish are excellent. They have been on the car for about a month and they perform quite well, and no dust.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AUKEY 150W Power Inverter with Outlet & USB Port for Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone and more; Brand: AUKEY; Review: Very good inverter. I use it to power my TV in the RV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Spring Fever Sexy Lingerie Push up Bodyshaper Overbust Bustier with G-String; Brand: Spring Fever; Review: After reading the reviews, I got a medium. I'm 5'4 123 34b. It fits great! Very well made. I got the red. It arrived on time. I'm put a garter belt with and it looks great. Also wore it with jeans and cowboy boots out dancing. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anni Coco Women's Classy Audrey Hepburn 1950s Vintage Rockabilly Swing Dress; Brand: Anni Coco; Review: The deets: im 5'4, 120lbs, 34b, i ordered a small. It came so fast and i love it! It fit nice but i had it taken in just a tad on each side so it would fit like a glove. Its perfect for any occasion with different accessories. Love it. 10's if i could.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taydey Women's Midi Dresses Sleeveless Knee Length Party Evening Dress; Brand: Taydey; Review: love it! It makes me look so curvy! I have received so many compliments. And its so easy to wear! I finished it off with some Blue by Betsy Johnson shoes which i also bought and reviewed from Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lisli Women Long Sleeve Fishnet Lingerie Lace Bodysuit Nightwear Backless Dress; Brand: Lisli; Review: its very cute. I did cut the bottom of the sleeves as they were so short and the bands were so tight! But is very cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BESTON EA88 Women Under Knee High Gladiator Lace Up Thong Sandals; Brand: BESTON; Review: they have zero support. they are cute but not for walking around in; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Atlanta Airport South; City: College Park Georgia; Review: Caught free shuttle from Airport...check-in was smooth...was only on property for 8 hours...nothing fancy about the hotel, but it was clean and quiet...would agree with previous reviewer who said place was "dated but otherwise adequate"; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Broken Arrow; City: Broken Arrow Oklahoma; Review: I've come to expect a clean comfortable room from Holiday Inn Express and this hotel delivered, with the added benefit of an especially friendly staff. The the lobby was well-lit, warm and welcoming (important since it was -4 degrees fahrenheit upon arrival)...check-in procedure was smooth, the room spacious and well-appointed. The breakfast room was well-stocked and tables cleaned as soon as a party departed. Checkout was a breeze and again delivered with a smile and an offer of directions to my appointment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donegal Manor; City: Donegal Town County Donegal; Review: Traveling with 3 friends on a golf trip...accommodations were exactly what we needed...well appointed, spacious rooms...large bathrooms...hosts were gracious...LOVED the town of Donegal...more good pubs and restaurants than you can shake a stick at...only negative (and this is being picky) is that it's too far to walk to town, or more exactly, too far to walk back after a nite at the great pubs...so be prepared to have a designated driver or plan on a cab.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seasons Lodge; City: Enniscrone County Sligo Western Ireland; Review: Outstanding experience at Seasons Lodge...was on a golf trip to Ireland in July/August and Season's Lodge was unsurpassed on our 10-day trip...located virtually next door to the wonderful Enniscrone Golf Course, it is also at short 5-minute walk to the center of this lovely little town which features several nice restaurants and pubs...proprietors were quite accommodating and the rooms were top-notch...breakfast was speedy and delicious...i'll stay there again when i return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buttermilk Lodge Guesthouse; City: Clifden County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Short walk to town center...hosts were warm and friendly, including when we saw them downtown in one of the many pubs...rooms were well appointed and beds comfortable...breakfasts were very good and they even "delivered" to our room when we overslept after long day of travel (okay also long nite in the local pubs)...lovely grounds on property...very quiet...would stay there again, without question.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Puerto Vallarta; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Spent the week between Christmas and New Year's at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta...was exactly what was expected from a mid-level all-inclusive resort...there are two towers at Barcelo...the south tower houses the Cantina on the first floor...loud music plays there usually starting at 10:00 pm...imagine several floors above it are quite noisy when music is playing...we had a two bedroom unit and it was perfect for family of 4...all the units have a balcony which we used extensively...two nice pools and several hot tubs on property...beach is small (Barcelo is only hotel in area, located on a small bay), but sand was nice and it was not crowded...entertainment in the theatre left much to be desired...food at the main buffet was okay...they seemed a bit slow in refilling some of the more popular items...there are three "speciality restaurants...Spanish restaurant was not good...food was uninspired and service was below par (we were there 15 minutes before getting any attention from staff and the place was only half full)...Italian restaurant was better, both from quality of food, to presentation, to service...Steakhouse was the best of the three....beware the wireless internet -- it didn't work in the room...luckily, a front desk employee at the desk gave me a one-day trial for free...most of staff was friendly...just be aware it's a 20-minute cab ride into town...cabs were alway available and were inexpensive, but you just need to add the extra time to get to town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Boston Tewksbury Andover; City: Tewksbury Massachusetts; Review: Typical Residence Inn, meaning good stay without frills...room was spacious and well appointed...solid construction (didn't hear neighbors)...free breakfast with choices of eggs, sausage, waffles, bagels, hot and cold cereal, coffee, juice and fruit...convenient to several major roads...would stay there again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Forth Worth University; City: Fort Worth Texas; Review: This was the 4th time i've stayed at this property in the past three years...Have always found it to be clean, convenient and friendly...Rooms are spacious and well appointed and the beds are comfortable...even though it's near interstate, noise has never been an issue...three good restaurants within walking distance...hot/cold complimentary breakfast available.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard New York Queens Fresh Meadows; City: Fresh Meadows Queens New York; Review: Stayed here after a late nite landing at JFK...located in decent neighborhood...hotel is very new...staff was helpful...has typical Courtyard by Marriott Cafe...very clean...there is a charge to park valet, but plenty of on-street options within a block and seems quite safe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Casual Canine Ultimate Backpack Carrier; Brand: Casual Canine; Review: I was looking for something for my puppy (mini schnauzer) so my husband and I could go biking together and not leave her alone. It works great for that (even left open) although most of the time if not hot out I would close it as there is plenty of ventilation for her. It also has a small leash you attach to the dog inside so she can't get too far out. I love it for shopping. I can take her in the store and not have to worry about leaving her in a car especially when it is hot. She loves it so much that when she sees me getting it ready, she knows she is going "back packin". When we get home she doesn't want to get out. We are in our 70"s so I find it really helpful and meets our needs. Was well worth the price I paid. It is very comfortable also, as even walking my daily walks with her 2-4 miles, even up hills, I can manage just fine! We get many questions as to where we got it when we go shopping when other shoppers see her in it....I would recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW HOL-ee Roller Original Treat Dispensing Dog Ball - Hard Natural Rubber - Assorted Colors; Brand: JW Pet; Review: Finally found something that our puppy really loves to play with. She entertains herself for quite sometime with this, clutching it in her teeth, twirling around and dancing with it! She has so much fun..It.is very durable, as she is quite a chewer and biter, and for sure we will be getting more when this one needs replacing. Would recommend it highly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW HOL-ee Roller Original Treat Dispensing Dog Ball - Hard Natural Rubber - Assorted Colors; Brand: JW Pet; Review: Finally found something that our puppy really loves to play with. She entertains herself for quite sometime with this, clutching it in her teeth, twirling around and dancing with it! She has so much fun..It.is very durable, as she is quite a chewer and biter, and for sure we will be getting more when this one needs replacing. Would recommend it highly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW HOL-ee Roller Original Treat Dispensing Dog Ball - Hard Natural Rubber - Assorted Colors; Brand: JW Pet; Review: Finally found something that our puppy really loves to play with. She entertains herself for quite sometime with this, clutching it in her teeth, twirling around and dancing with it! She has so much fun..It.is very durable, as she is quite a chewer and biter, and for sure we will be getting more when this one needs replacing. Would recommend it highly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snoozer Lookout Car Seat; Brand: Snoozer; Review: I am so excited about this car seat for our dog. When I opened the package, she jumped in it right away. She just loves to ride in it in the car, and can look out the windows or snuggle up and sleep. She is a nervous rider, and now she stays put and feels secure and comfortable. Very good quality and you can't go wrong with this purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: OXO Good Grips Triple Timer; Brand: OXO; Review: We had this timer for about six months. At the beginning it was great; multiple timers in one package was excellent. After about 2 months one of the timer buttons started coming off for no reason. Two weeks ago when my sister-in-law tried to set it, the thing died. New batteries didn't solve the issue. It didn't get wet, dropped, or otherwise abused. It just died. I'll be looking for a new multi-timer, but definitely won't be re-purchasing this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ChicoBag Reusable Solstice Sling Shopping Tote; Brand: ChicoBag; Review: I use this bag to carry work supplies and it does a great job. I can fit a 5" binder, water bottle, small purse, and full size clip board inside with no problems. The bag hangs at hip level, which is great for not catching on door handles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bag Buddy Bag Holder - Versatile Metal Support Stand for 39 - 45 Gallon Plastic and Paper Bags; Brand: Bag Buddy; Review: It arrived with a broken bracket, meaning that it can't keep it's shape. When a bag is on it it is blown easily. Not the solution I was hoping for when it comes to raking leaves or outdoor BBQs.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Umbra Skinny Trash Can – Sleek & Stylish Bathroom Trash; Brand: Umbra; Review: These are so slim for how much garbage they actually hold!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under-Counter Indoor Kitchen Food Waste 1.5 gal Compost Container/Bin System by YukChuk; Brand: YukChuk; Review: Amazing! Produce waste can sit in this for days or weeks without the smell escaping into the kitchen. It mounted easily to the interior of a cabinet door under our sink, so it's out of sight and not taking up valuable counter space. Could not love this more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baggy Rack - (6 Pack) Sandwich Bag Racks, Clip Food Storage Bags Onto Holder, Best Opener for Freezer; Brand: Jokari; Review: This was pretty poorly designed. The baggy arms should be able to stretch wider, as it's difficult to put awkward items (such as raw cookie dough) into the small opening the bag holder provides. It also does not suction to a counter, so if you don't get something sticky to the bottom of the bag the first time, expect it to tip over. My bags also routinely slip out of the grasp of the bag holder, which should have been the first order of business with it's design.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jamie Oliver Measuring Cups Set, Nest for Easy Storage, Stainless Steel; Brand: Jamie Oliver; Review: We've owned these since 2011, using them multiple times per week. At 3 years old, one of the spoons got run through the garbage disposal twice, and is just a little scratched. They're durable and great for saving space. I would buy these again, but doubt I'll need to for a long while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef'n SleekStor Pinch+Pour Collapsible Measuring Cups (Cherry); Brand: Chef'n; Review: More than three years after purchase, these measuring cups are still going strong. We put them in the dishwasher with no issues. Not a crack, stain, or silicon breakdown at all. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef'n SleekStor Pinch Pour Collapsible Measuring Cups, Arugula Color; Brand: Chef'n; Review: More than three years after purchase, these measuring cups are still going strong. We put them in the dishwasher with no issues. Not a crack, stain, or silicon breakdown at all. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate Aspen Vintage Blue Glass Tealight Holder (Set of 4); Brand: Kate Aspen; Review: These are gorgeous and simple both lit and unlit. Love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Lab Created Blue Fire Opal Round Hoop .925 Sterling Silver Earrings LARGE; Brand: ; Review: These blue fire opal hoop earrings are absolutely STUNNING. Definitely a confidence booster to feature something so glamorous on my person. I ordered these a day ago and paid a few bucks extra in shipping to get them the next day in order to have them in time for my vacation. I wasn't disappointed. They arrived looking exactly like the picture. My only complaint is how tightly the clasps were gripped around the post at first, but I could not in good consciousness detract any stars since this was amended simply enough with a pair of tweezers. Also worthy of consideration, these earrings are of comparable if not exact quality as the fire opal hoops from other sellers at just a fraction of the cost. If you need to spoil yourself and not feel guilty about the price, these will do the trick =); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Lunar Moon Phases and Rainbow Moonstone Ring(Sizes 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12); Brand: Silver Insanity; Review: Absolutely adore it. True to the picture display. The moonstone is clear with strong violet undertones. Although the gemstone almost appears scratched, I think that is just how the stone is rather than any actual man-made flaws (Plus the moon itself is not flawless!) I haven't experienced any finger discoloration as some of the reviewers claim. I would buy from this seller again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Promithi All In One Adult Unisex Animal Sleepsuit Kigurumi Cosplay Costume Pajamas; Brand: Promithi; Review: Rather than use it for pajamas as it is intended, I wear the dinosaur costume more as a random entertainment factor when I have even the smallest occasion to be silly for someone. As soon as I slip it on I feel awfully mischievous. I haven't had any problems with it coming apart or losing its silky texture after gently washing. It is very soft and cozy and I love to lounge in it. I bought the slippers to go with it so I could, indeed, go full on dino. I would love to add more to my collection in the future; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inviktus Silver Birds Tree Jewelry Stand Display Earring Necklace Holder Organizer Rack Tower-silver; Brand: INVIKTUS; Review: I couldn't figure out how I wanted to organize my jewelry but I'm so glad I decided on this. It's very cute and does the trick nicely. Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soft Vegan Leather Handbag "Multi-functional Crossbody" by Ampere Creations; Brand: Ampere Creations; Review: Let me start by saying that I'm not the type of girl who has purse obsessions.. That said, my heart skips a beat whenever I look at this purse! It is everything I could want -- vegan/cruelty-free, super cute, has lots of pockets, and is very soft to the touch. It looks exactly the way it is presented in the Amazon pic and was packaged with care. I'm very impressed with the quality and style. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: C2G 16899 USB To DB25 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, Beige (6 Feet, 1.82 Meters); Brand: C2G; Review: worked exactly as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech M500 Corded Mouse – Wired USB Mouse for Computers and Laptops, with Hyper-Fast Scrolling, Dark Gray; Brand: Logitech; Review: perfect!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips 10.4-Inch Digital PhotoFrame SPF3400/G7; Brand: Philips; Review: Good price, and my mom loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-6400 DESKTOP Memory Modules (240-pin DIMM, 800MHz) Genuine A-Tech Brand; Brand: A-Tech Components; Review: Great price, no problems so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyle Home PIDOCK1 Universal iPod/iPhone Docking Station for Audio Output, Charging, Sync with iTunes and Remote Control; Brand: Pyle; Review: Just got it today and installed it works great so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dell Inspiron i3847-5078BK Desktop (Windows 7 Home Premium); Brand: Dell; Review: I am very happy with this computer, especially since it came preloaded with Windows 7.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DataComm 45-0001-WH 1-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate (White); Brand: Datacomm Electronics; Review: Easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PixelFlash No-Bend Pins USB 3 CF Card Reader Tactical SuperSpeed Compact Flash Adapter; Brand: PixelFlash; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PNY Turbo 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - P-FD32GTBOP-GE; Brand: PNY; Review: Works great, and is fast too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nomad Cable - 3" High Speed Micro USB 2.0 Cable for your Key Ring …; Brand: Kero Products; Review: Fast delivery perfect for what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip, 790 Joule - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Great quality for the price. Would buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: IRIS Neat 'n Dry Premium Pet Training Pads, Regular, 17.5" x 23.5"; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: My elderly cat refuses to use the litter pan, but likes these pads instead. She always hits the pad squarely in the middle and there's never been a problem with leaking. A superb product at an excellent price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Earth Soy Dog Collar; Brand: Coastal; Review: My dog has had one of these collars for the past few years and I ordered him another, but there was a snafu with delivery (my local post office's fault) so I never received the new collar and Amazon decided to go ahead and refund my money. I'll get another one some other time. But that has nothing to do with the collar; it wears well and I will get another one soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfie Couture Designer Pet Apparel - KIN Diaper Dog Sanitary Pantie with Suspender (for Girl Dogs); Brand: Alfie; Review: Waist-wise this does fit my fat elderly cat, but the leg holes are too large and she is able to wriggle out of them easily. I have tried Pampers, custom-made kitty diapers, nothing has fit properly. However, because the waist fits well I'm going to apply elastic to the leg holes to get a better fit. The fabric is lighter in weight than I would have expected, but it's adequate. It's really not the fault of the construction of this pantie that it doesn't fit my cat, she's just very hard to fit. But I'll alter it to make it work for her. If just adding the elastic doesn't work, I will take this pantie apart to use as a pattern guide to make one of my own.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Simple Natural Wet Canned Limited Ingredient Dog Food, 12.5-Ounce Can (Pack Of 12); Brand: Wellness Natural Pet Food; Review: My 10-year-old Chihuahua has had irritable bowel syndrome and a true gluten allergy since birth. He suffered greatly until we put him on California Natural, on which he did very well, but when that company was sold to a large corporation we decided to try something else. He did fairly well on a couple of other brands over the years, but would still have large amounts of gas and diarrhea, progressing to bloody diarrhea (yes, he was fully vet-evaluated) at times, particularly when stressed, so I did some homework and decided to try the Wellness Simple formula. He does extremely well on this food and likes it very much; he gets half canned and half kibble, as he likes some crunchiness in his diet. He's had minimal gas and no diarrhea episodes at all since he's been on Wellness. For dogs with sensitive stomachs I just can't recommend this food highly enough. As another customer has commented, it's truly a lifesaver!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruitables Greek Crunchy Dog Treats Coconut Yogurt Flavor; Brand: Fruitables; Review: I haven't bought these on Amazon, but bought them locally, although I won't be buying them again. I wanted to give my Chihuahua some variety in his treats, but I've noticed since I've been giving him the Skinny Minis rather than the regular crunchy Fruitables, he seems much more hyper than normal. On checking the ingredients, I notice the Skinny Minis contain brown sugar, whereas the crunchy Fruitables do not. This may not bother your dog, particularly if he or she is large, but I won't be giving them to my little dog anymore. Added sugar has no place in a dog's diet and is known for making dogs more hyperactive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kitty Shack - 2 in 1 Tube Cat Mat and Bed, Pet Accessories; Brand: Allstar HI; Review: My kitty is almost 15 and is unable to get up on the bed anymore; I worried about her getting cold on the floor at night and thought this bed would be just the ticket. It is! When I took the Kitty Shack bed out of the box, I put it on the floor and had turned away for a minute, and when I turned back around she was already in it and snuggling up to go to sleep! I wasn't sure if she wanted it in its triangle form; if she didn't like it that way I was going to unzip it and place it in a box for her, but she's very happy with it just as is. Thank you for a fine product; I'm happy and my cat is certainly happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kurgo Skybox Booster Seat for Dogs & Car Booster Seat for Pets, Dog Car Seat, Includes Seat Belt Tether; Brand: Kurgo; Review: Okay! This seat was very easy to install, the instructions were very clear, which was great considering it was my first time using a doggie car seat. I wasn't sure how my dog would like sitting in the seat. He seemed just a little freaked out at first, but he settled in pretty quickly and seemed to enjoy being up high to look out the window. He had plenty of room to sit, stand, and even lie down for a bit. He weighs about 10 lb. But there was only one problem, and it's something I'll have to watch. My dog likes to turn around a few times before lying down. Somehow that must have impacted the carabiner, because at one point I was driving and he was starting to climb out of the seat. I pulled over to check things out and saw that his harness had come loose from the carabiner! Thankfully the window was just vented, but if it had been open he could have jumped out. I re-secured the carabiner and all was well the rest of the trip, but that was rather unnerving. I'll just have to make sure to keep an eye on that when he starts turning around. Other than that, all went well and I do think the seat is a good value for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Arrival; Author: Visit Amazon's Ryk Brown Page; Review: Was very compelling read, grabbed you from the beginning and never let go. I look forward to reading more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ep.#5 - "Rise of the Corinari": The Frontiers Saga (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Ryk Brown Page; Review: great series of books - hard to put down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ep.#6 - "Head of the Dragon" (The Frontiers Saga) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Ryk Brown Page; Review: riveting series - keeps you reading from start to end and ready to grab the next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ep.#7 - "The Expanse": The Frontiers Saga (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Ryk Brown Page; Review: great series - keeps you very interested; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One I Was; Author: Visit Amazon's Eliza Graham Page; Review: I enjoyed this book immensely. Touching and well written, flows extremely well between current and past. I strongly recommend this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keto Comfort Foods: Family Favorite Recipes Made Low-Carb and Healthy; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Emmerich Page; Review: Maria has made another incredible recipe book!!! For those following a low carb lifestyle or looking into low carb lifestlyle book and recipes. Maria Emmerich is the one to look for, this is the 4th book of hers I have and they are all amazing. I recommend not only this one, if you are starting out grab the 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse book and this and her others will complement it!! Great recipe's and wonderful graphics for each one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet, including Simplified Science and No-cook Meal Plans; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Emmerich Page; Review: Amazing read on the Ketogenic way of eating!! Explained in a way that everyone can understand. So full of helpful information, you just have to sticky note all over the place to go back and read again. One read-through is not enough, will be used for reference over an over again. Maria and Craig Emmerich are wonderful helpful and genuine, they want to help everyone live better and healthier. A must read if you want to dump the big pharma and live clean and healthier than you ever have. Keto the RIGHT way!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Dairy-Free Ketogenic Recipes: Family Favorites Made Low-Carb and Healthy; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Emmerich Page; Review: Yet another amazing cookbook from Maria Emmerich! This one is a fabulous second to The 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse. I recommend to everyone I speak to. The recipes are wonderful and so full of flavor. You won't go wrong with this addition to your library of recipe books!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Dead of the Day (Annie Seymour Mysteries, No. 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen E. Olson Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. Karen Olson takes her readers on a non-stop ride with great plot twists. And as exciting as the plot is, the book is truly centered on Annie Seymour herself - a winning combination of tough and vulnerable. There are wonderful sparks in terms of the romantic leads, as well, and intriguing details about life in New Haven. Reading this gave me a much needed vacation. GREAT STUFF!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shot Girl: An Annie Seymour Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen E. Olson Page; Review: I'm really going to miss Annie Seymour. She's a woman of (somewhat) valor, and her insatiable curiosity and penchant for falling into trouble makes her a great read. Karen E. Olson manages to tie up the series nicely by providing a terrific thrill ride, packed with a variety of her usual, unusual characters. In this book we manage to meet a male stripper, a couple of "shot girls", a somewhat mysterious youth minister, wayward kids and teachers, and most importantly, Annie's ex-husband, who's a trip all by himself. Watching Annie fall into yet another untenable situation, this book really ratchets up Annie's background and emotional history. It's completely satisfying from start to finish. I'll miss Annie greatly, but really look forward to July, 2009 and MISSING INK.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies; Author: ; Review: I loved the variety of cookies and so many of my favorites were included! I'm a huge fan of Ellen Brown - haven't found a bad recipe from her yet. My non-GF friends have loved these cookies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gluten-Free Holiday Baking; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Brown Page; Review: I loved the variety of holiday treats and so many of my favorites were included! I'm a huge fan of Ellen Brown - haven't found a bad recipe from her yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fine Art of Keeping Quiet; Author: Visit Amazon's Charity Tahmaseb Page; Review: Like Sam's eyes, this book feels like summer. I got so caught up in it that I couldn't put it down despite being up waaayyyy past my bedtime. Jolia, Caro and Sam are real teens - smart, funny and flawed. This is the sort of book that should appeal to all lovers of strong YA and for anyone who is a teen or remembers wg Hat it was like to be one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dating on the Dork Side; Author: Visit Amazon's Charity Tahmaseb Page; Review: I wasn't in the mood for a YA novel, but this was next on my to-read pile, so.... I read. Usually, I read a book in a week or so, because my reading time is really limited, but today I'm sitting here a bit bleary-eyed, as I stayed up until almost 1:30 because I had to keep going (and then I had to finish it)! I got reeled in via several characters, many plot twists and finally, just a need to know how everyone was going to grow and sift out by the ending. And I was not disappointed at all - it was worth every bleary-eyed minute of today. (As Camy, the protagonist well knows, this is what coffee is for). Another reviewer complained about the lack of romance - but this is part of what I loved about it. This is the story of strong young women who are more about respect and what should be due them via their accomplishments than it is a teen romance. And yes, the romance is there, too, and it's fun because most of the match-ups defy stereotypes, but it's so much MORE than that. The real strengths I see here are the strengths of the female characters. They truly do band together, and they defy their own, and others' stereotypes of how they should act or interact with their school, with each other and with life. Also, this book has a great focus on cyber-bullying, even when the cyber-bullying may be unintentional, and how carefully teens need to tread with social media. This is taken head-on, without a preachy tone. Okay, but the real deal is the fun - there are literary allusions, smarmy guys (and girls), great role models (older and younger), and quite a bit of laugh-out-loud wit. If you have a strong young woman in your life, I'd highly recommend this book. If you have a strong young man in your life, I might recommend it even more - especially if he complains that he doesn't understand the opposite sex. Whatever - son or daughter or niece or nephew - give a holiday gift that will leave them thinking... and then you have fun reading it when they're done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Lithonia Lighting OFLR 9LN 120 P BZ Integrated LED 3-Light Outdoor Security Flood Light with Dusk to Dawn; Brand: Lithonia Lighting; Review: I looked long and hard for an LED alternative to my 300 Watt halogen motion detector /dawn-to-dusk outdoor security lights. I've been reading on how much energy these burn and apparently the 8 that I have installed on my house is part of the reason my power bill continues to be so high - given they run all night. Turns out there aren't many solutions currently available (although LED is still somewhat in it's infancy). Home Depot and Lowes both have a brand that 's surface mount only - which doesn't work for people like me who have older houses and need a solution that works on a externally mounted 4 inch round junction box. Here's what I like about this: Made out of metal and is solid Adjustment screws area all metal and don't require tools Light is bright and works great. My biggest issue is the dawn-to-dusk sensor is too sensitive and comes on way too early. Like most people who have these lights tucked up into the soffit of their roofline, the slightest amount of shade makes it turn on. There is no adjustment and the actual product does not even look like the picture here on Amazon nor the packaging it came in. When you compare the light sensor on the actual product and then look at the picture, the picture makes the sensor opening look much larger and is even covered with a clear cover. The actual product is a round protrusion the size of a penny with a small pinhole in the middle - so no wonder it doesn't work all that great. When I purchased my existing halogen lights, they came with a small adhesive piece of plastic with a mirror that you could put over the sensor, making it easier for the light to turn in off and on. Lithonia Lighting must have been too anxious to ship this product as it doesn't quite work as I expected. That being said, I bought 8 of these and still like them, but probably because it's the only thing that works. I'm 75% happy with this purchase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Bright LED Neon Light Open Sign Oval Style Premium Design Larger Size 22"L x 13"W x 1"H with Power; Brand: E-ONSALE; Review: This is a very cheap China-made product. Yes, it works - but know that it looks exactly the way it does in the photograph. Please note that my dissatisfaction in no way has anything to do with it being misrepresented by the seller - the seller's description is 100% correct. However, I assumed it would be a little better quality. Originally I had purchased one for $100 from a local big box home improvement store that was much better, but returned it when I saw this for 25% of the price. While the other was superior (still not worth $100, though), this less expensive one was more suited to my purpose based on price. Bottom line - it works just fine, but it very cheaply made and would not hold up well over time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lithonia Lighting OFLR 9LN 120 P BZ Integrated LED 3-Light Outdoor Security Flood Light with Dusk to Dawn; Brand: Lithonia Lighting; Review: I replaced 8 halogen dawn to dusk lights on the exterior of my home with these and my power bill has been noticeably affected. Easy to install if you already have a surface mounted 4 inch round junction box. Depending on the one that you get, you might have to pop off an after-manufacturing cap over the sensor - mine wasn't coming on at night and after contacting Lithonia Lighting (the manufacturer), they apparently added a small cap to close the aperature as they had some complaints about coming on too early.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schlage BE369GRNX CAM 619 Keypad Deadbolt Home Security Kit with Nexia Home Intelligence, Satin Nickel (Z-Wave); Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: I love this kit - my kid forgets to lock this door and this gives me a great way to check it remotely. Also - we each have our own code and I have it set up to send a text when my son comes home from school. My only beef is that I wish it was connected to my security system - but I also understand that with there being so many systems on the market - this would be impossible. However, I fully expect Nexia to introduce their own system soon - in which case - I would switch. This solution allows me to turn lights off / on when on vacation, create a 1 time code for someone to enter the house (my local plumber) without actually giving him my code, and most importantly, have a peace of mind that we locked the doors. With a different, slightly more expensive model (the 469), the lock has a motor and you can actually lock the door remotely. The documentation doesn't say this, but the bridge unit communicates with the various devices via RF, which seems to be stronger than wifi. It also uses a weaker signal and thus battery life is extended. I've been using this exact model of lock for several years, but without the Nexia hookup - so installation took all of 5 minutes. I hate keeping up with a key to the house and Schlage created this model some time ago and it worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schlage BE369NX Camelot 619 Home Keypad Deadbolt with Z-Wave Technology, Satin Nickel; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: I've had these Schlage keypad locks in the past - just not with the Nexia integration. They work great, have long battery life, and are extremely well made. Upgrading to the Nexia system is a bit expensive, but Amazon was running a 25% off sale so I decided to get the starter kit. Lock installation was easy because I already had the deadbolt assembly installed - took about 5 minutes. The tech piece (hooking up the bridge / programming the locks) was a bit tricky, but after I got it working, it was easy to use. A few other items to note: 1. The programming function is a bit cumbersome and very hard to get working if it doesn't work correctly the first time. Instructions are great - again - if you do it right. Do it wrong, and you're on the phone with support. 2. If you do call support, they are friendly and helpful, but rush you to get finished and try to limit the call to less than 5 minutes. On one call, I needed help with 2 locks that didn't go smoothly and the representative got me through about 80% of the problem and promptly said "I've got to go take another call". I was floored - I've never worked with support that didn't work with a customer through 100% resolution. I only needed 3 more minutes. This wasn't just a one time experience - it happens every time. I'm an IT network administrator by profession and would never walked away from a technical problem before it was finished. One more item here - turns out that my problem was due to a 1st generation bridge and the resolution was for them to replace it at no charge. This process went great, but when it arrived, there were no instructions on how to reconfigure the system. Called support and again, they rushed me through the process and did not stay with me until the call was complete. No tech support I've ever dealt with would ever do that. 3. The sales person mentioned these devices worked well in any type of door. One of my locks was inside a metal door, which apparently is a big problem - would have been nice to know before I made the purchase. In fact, if you mention metal door to support, they won't help you. 4. You will most likely need to also purchase some dimmer modules - which double as repeaters for the bridge. Depending on where you place your bridge (and if you have a moderate sized home), you will definitely have problems communicating with your locks. 5. The bridge / lock communication is RF frequency - not wireless / IP based. More reliable in some ways but not without some major limitations. 6. The good news is that once you have this up-and-running - with your repeaters placed correctly - the system works great. The interface is smooth and well designed, the mobile app is rock solid, and the locks work great (even if they lose connectivity with; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EATON TR7746BK-BOX Combination USB Charger with Tamper Resistant Receptacle and Box, 20-Amp, Black Finish; Brand: EATON Wiring; Review: I wired this correctly - both AC plugs worked and 1 of the USB ports worked. The other didn't work consistently. Called support and they were no help. Returned and quickly got a credit.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nite Ize Rugged Optics Case; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: A perfect marriage of size, rigidity / protection, and look. Initially I purchased one but a few months later ordered 2 more (for my other car and motorcycle).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 24330 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb./13.6-108.5 Nm); Brand: TEKTON; Review: A few months ago I purchased a more expensive, digital torque wrench - but it wouldn't work under 20 foot pounds. This one goes down to 10 - which is what I needed (especially to tighten a motorcycle oil filter). Comes in a hard shell case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lewis Lifetime Tools MK-10 Commercial Water Meter Key; Brand: Lewis Tools For Life; Review: This thing is rock solid - heavy guage steel / iron. I have a residential meter and the bottom end of the tool (I'm sure it has a name) doesn't exactly fit snugly - but it fits good enough to work 100 times better than the vice grips I've been using in the past.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liberty 2906W Vinyl Industrial Glove, Powdered, Disposable, 5 mil Thickness, Large, Blue (Box of 100); Brand: Liberty Glove & Safety; Review: great product at a fair price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MagnoGrip 311-090 Magnetic Wristband; Brand: MagnoGrip; Review: the magnets are pretty weak and I can only have 6 or so screws at a time (doesn't take much for them to fall off either). I didn't expect much but I expected more than this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underwater Kinetics SL4 eLED (L1) Dive Light; Brand: Underwater Kinetics; Review: this is a great dive light and much less than at my local dive store; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schlage BE479 V CEN 619 Sense Smart Deadbolt with Century Trim Satin Nickel (BE479 CEN 619), Works with Alexa; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: Having invested (heavily) in similar Schlage "smart" locks that work on the Z-Wave system (Nexia) - I decided to try a single lock to see how well it worked with the Apple Homekit. The lock install was super-easy and downloading the iOS Schlage Sense app / setup was a breeze. Like most of you I heavily researched this purchase and despite all the negative reviews I decided to give it a try - I'm on an iPhone 7 with iOS 10.2 (most of the problems seemed to be pre-iOS 10). The Schlage Sense iOS app immediately identified my lock, updated the firmware, and setup like a charm. The Apple HomeKit was slightly more difficult and the instructions are terrible - but I eventually got it to work. At least from my iPhone and iPad. HOWEVER - trying to integrate this with my Apple TV 4th generation (which totally supports HomeKit) - that's a nightmare and it's still not working correctly. This is a total Apple issue - NOT a Schlage issue - and if you're content with managing these locks from your iPhone only when you're in proxmity to the lock then it all works great. But - if you want this to work remotely - getting iOS Homekit notifications when certain people open your door when you're away (which is totally supposed to work) - then you're out-of-luck. Just Google "Apple TV doesn't recognize HomeKit" and you'll see pages and pages of complaints. Again - this is an Apple problem - not Schlage. One more thing - I gave this a 4 star rating because the product mostly works and I'm still happy with the parts that do work. And, I'm reasonably confident Apple will figure this out on address their problems with an TVOS update.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinco 1927KW-XS-1 Premium grain pigskin palm, OttoTM striped fabric back, Snug 100% polyester knit wrist to retain warmth, Heatkeep; Brand: KINCO INTERNATIONAL; Review: Love. These. Gloves. Bought them as work gloves but have been skiing with them lately - a great alternative to overpriced ski gloves!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LTGEM for DEWALT DPG82-11/DPG82-21 Goggle Case, Tailored Hard Storage Carrying Bag with Hand Strap and Strong Zipper; Brand: LTGEM; Review: Ski Goggles fit perfect. Hard-ish shell case / doesn't get crushed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corentium Home Radon Detector by Airthings 223 Portable, Lightweight, Easy-to-Use, (3) AAA Battery Operated, USA Version, pCi/L; Brand: Airthings; Review: Because my kid lives on our ground floor, the existence of Radon is a big deal to me. Been researching this for some time and settled on this product. Compared their 3 models and this $200 lower end unit seems to have the exact same detection features at the $1500 model - the differences being the ability to generate reports (if you're a professional) and to remotely monitor with a mobile app. If you're a homeowner and only want to monitor a single residence, this seems to be the best choice. Didn't really find any other good consumer models that were decent. There are lower priced ones - but this is something I don't want to mess around with. The documentation doesn't say anything about what levels mean - there is a good graphic on their website (see screenshot) that I relied on but am looking for more data on this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rust-Oleum 248929 Automotive High Performance Wheel Coating, 11 Oz Can, Sprayer Dispenser, Liquid, Aromatic, 0.745 Sg, 11-Ounce, Clear; Brand: Rust-Oleum; Review: Works OK but definitely glossy and not Matte Black. In fact, I had to buy another can of real matte black to paint over this because it was so glossy. Definitely not matte black.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WEN 3975 5" Metal-Cutting Benchtop Bandsaw; Brand: WEN; Review: For $236 this bandsaw is rock solid and works great. I needed something to cleanly cut aluminum and didn't want anything more than a benchtop saw (so I can put it away when done) and while this was one of the more inexpensive options, the reviews were mediocore. I checked out a few YouTube reviews and took the plunge - and am glad I did. It's not perfect but at this price point it exceeded my expectations! I can't vouch for cutting anything more than aluminum but so far, it rocks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back; Author: Visit Amazon's Todd Burpo Page; Review: This book was amazing! Such great insight into what I hope to find waiting for me when the time comes. It sure gives me a lot to be thankful for and to look forward to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollow City; Author: Visit Amazon's Ransom Riggs Page; Review: This book was an excellent follow up to the first. Now I can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: This book was very easy to follow while delivering a terrific story that really resonated with me. A fantastic read that I could not put down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't You Cry; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Kubica Page; Review: Well worth your time. Very thrilling and will keep you on the edge of your seat. I could not put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mother; Author: Visit Amazon's Tamara Thorne Page; Review: This was a great book that really grabs you in. I would recommend this read to anyone who has ever delt with a sociopath on their lives. And if you haven't, consider yourself lucky!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Damage; Author: Visit Amazon's Josephine Hart Page; Review: The dialogue was confusing at times to me because it is British, but other than this, it was a great book that made you want to just keep reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Healing For The Chakras: A Beginners Guide To The Chakras And Chakra Balancing With Crystals; Author: Visit Amazon's Ethan Lazzerini Page; Review: This book is really fascinating and informative. Whether you are a beginner or a novice with crystals and Chakras, this book has something for you. Great step by step instructions on how to meditate and balance and align your Chakras. This is a fun read that will have beginners on their way in no time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LEE PRECISION 90197 Universal Press Shell Holder Set (Clear); Brand: LEE PRECISION; Review: Well made and fits perfectly in my RCBS press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coghlan's Bear Bell w/Silencer; Brand: Coghlan's; Review: We use this for our dog to ring when she needs to go out. It sounds like a bell so, it works for that purpose. As far as hiking and bears???; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's GW9400Rangeman G-Shock Solar Atomic Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: The G-Shock I had prior to this one lasted almost 17 years. It finally started falling apart, but all the functions still work and I only changed the battery 3 times. This new one looks a lot like the old one and has a few new functions that are fun to have. The solar recharging is amazing. If I had any complaint it would be the price, but if it lasts half as long as my old one, it will be well worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LimbSaver Airtech Slip-On Recoil Pad; Brand: LimbSaver; Review: Easy fit and ends shoulder pain from heavy recoil with hard butt stock pads.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Counter Assault CA-12H/SB Bear Deterrent Spray with Hip Holster, 8.1-Ounce; Brand: Counter Assault; Review: The safety tabs can break rather easily. Don't spray this in your house, you WILL be sorry. I haven't had the Horrible opportunity to see if it works. I sure hope it does.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RCBS Full Length .300 AAC Blackout Die Set; Brand: RCBS; Review: Can't beat it for the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RCBS 9356 Rock Chucker Supreme Press; Brand: RCBS; Review: I have 4 and a Dillon press. Solid and comes in handy for many different stages in reloading or prepping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff, Classic Green (R-01526); Brand: Howard Leight; Review: Works just as advertised. Lets you hear normal conversation yet blocks out gunfire and very loud noises that can cause hearing loss. Unfortunately, it doesn't block out the nagging wife.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cleveland Golf Men's 588 RTX 2.0 Muscle Back Standard Bounce Satin Wedge, Black; Brand: Cleveland Golf; Review: Good club for a bad player. Great club for a good player.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10.2 oz. Counter Assault Bear Deterrent; Brand: Counter Assault; Review: Haven't used it on a bear yet, but it does make the bedroom uninhabitable for quite some time after an accidental discharge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wheeler Engineering Level Level Level Scope Mounting Leveling Tool with Magnetic Base and Adaptable Design for Scope; Brand: Wheeler; Review: Handy for mounting my scopes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CORE 500 Lumen CREE LED Battery Lantern, Two Modes, Water Resistant, Camping Emergency Backyard Use; Brand: CORE; Review: Light output is good for this little guy. It's small enough for my 75 y/o mom to tote around and bright enough for her not to walk into walls when the lights go out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RCBS FL Die Set (.30-06 Springfield); Brand: RCBS; Review: RCBS makes a great product and their customer support is top notch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VooDoo Tactical 15-7981007000 The Ultimate Drag Bag, Coyote, 51"; Brand: VooDoo Tactical; Review: Updated my review to 5 stars. It has held up very well over the past few years. I purchased another in camo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leupold 112179 RX-1000I TBR W/DNA; Brand: Leupold; Review: Pretty accurate from what I can tell. Easy to use and the battery lasts for a long, long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minus33 Merino Wool Spur Visor Beanie; Brand: Minus33 Merino Wool; Review: Warm, comfy and covers my cold bald head.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caldwell Brass Catcher; Brand: Caldwell; Review: Catches most of the brass. Could use an additional attachment to keep the bag even when it gets heavy with brass. The weight causes the bag to pull downward and brass will start missing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CVLIFE 6-9 Inches Tactical Rifle Bipod Adjustable Spring Return with Adapter; Brand: CVLIFE; Review: For the money, it works. If you don't expect a rock solid feel or fit, you won't be disappointed. I found the legs to be slightly uneven.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Allen Knit Hangun Gun Sock; Brand: Allen Company; Review: Fits my Ruger 454 Casull with no issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RCBS 9440 Bullet Puller without Collet; Brand: RCBS; Review: Throw that plastic hammer away... This really is the ticket to pulling bullets in quantity. I was surprised at how easy it is and how it doesn't mark the bullet at all. I tested a new load for subsonic 300 black which worked great at sea level and 70degrees. After making 1k rounds I found out that on my property in the mountains at freezing temps, the rounds become supersonic. Life saver, no bullets wasted and new rounds minus 1 grain of powder. Saved me from having to buy over $300 in new supplies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RCBS Case/Media Separator; Brand: RCBS; Review: One star because the hinges on the basket are weak and broke when I was separating top and bottom. The system works great and would get 4+ stars if they had a stronger hinge that was easy to separate.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Protektor Model Rabbit Ear Rear Bag with Hard Bottom; Brand: Protektor Model; Review: Heavy and well stitched. Should last many years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caldwell The Rock BR Adjustable Ambidextrous Rifle Shooting Rest for Outdoor Range; Brand: Caldwell; Review: The fill bag is the way to go since it can stabilize the rifle using the knobs. I will replace them with longer knobs for a better fit with a smaller forestock. I wish it was easier to switch out the two attachable bags. Other than that, it's solid and easy to set up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Puppia Soft Dog Harness Spring Blue Large; Brand: Puppia; Review: Cute and fits well. Easy to adjust and does't cut into dog. Good while it lasted. My dog hates harnesses and he chewed this one up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zack & Zoey English Plaid Pet Sweater - Navy Blue; Brand: Zack & Zoey; Review: Very well made sweater with a cute turtleneck collar. Nice and warm, but not too thick. Fits my dog perfectly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anima Pink and White Houndstooth Print Knit Sweater - Large, Medium, Small; Brand: Anima; Review: A nice, warm sweater that fits perfectly. It's very well made with a cute turtle neck and cuffs around the leg holes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Pet Outdoor Dog Classic Turtleneck Sweater, Medium, Plum; Brand: Fashion Pet; Review: It's a nice, lightweight sweater and fits pretty well. It's a little big, but that's okay. My dog prefers his sweaters a little baggy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casual Canine Blizzard Buddies Pet Sweater - Blue; Brand: Casual Canine; Review: I really liked this sweater, but the sizes run very large and it did not fit my dog. It has a very cut design and a nice collar and cuffs on the leg holes. The only thing I didn't like was the straps that go around the back legs. I know they were put there to keep the sweater in place, but it seems like it would interfere with a dog's "duties."; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Road (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monk: Season 1 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Wrinkle in Time (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where the Red Fern Grows (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Albert (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: New Star Foodservice 24364 Fast Food Tray, 10 by 14-Inch, Blue, Set of 12; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: Love these trays. My daughter often has her friends over, and like most teenagers they like to eat and move around from room to room, outside and back. These really come in handy. Great for when we're bar-b-quing too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: R&M International 7630 Traditional Style Ceramic 15-Ounce French Onion Soup Crocks, Set of 2; Brand: R & M International; Review: You want onion soup crocks... That's what you get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handy Can Opener Automatic One Touch Electric Can Opener - 2 Pack, Assorted Color; Brand: Handy; Review: I love this little gadget! What a save on my old hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6 Piece Mason Jar Set With Sleeves and Reusable Straws - 24 Ozs; Brand: Mason Jar; Review: They are what they are, mason jars with straws. (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Ecology Organic Cotton Reusable Folding Tote with Loop & Button Closure - Black (shopping & grocery bags, washable,; Brand: Simple Ecology; Review: The bags seem to be sturdy, though I haven't washed them yet. After a good wash we'll see how they hold up. I like the fact that they fold down compact because I am a shopper. I like the idea of putting it in my pocketbook and having a spare bag when I need one. The button closure is cute and handy. Shoulder straps a good and comfortable length. The only thing I wish was different is if the sack itself was larger. But hey aside from that I'm great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ADK Packbasket (Charcoal Grey) Multifunctional Durable Structured Tote / Reusable Shopping Bag That Folds Flat / Holds 30 lbs.; Brand: ADK Packworks; Review: I love this bag, I bought two of each. The whole concept of wearing a backpack grocery bag is great especially since I love browsing stores. I also bought the ADK Packworks Insulated Cooler Liner and of course the ADK Packbasket Backpack System. The only complaint or warning I have for perspective buyers is when you push the metal frame down on the bottom inside the bag- which holds it open and secure... be very careful snapping it into place - my palm was caught in the snap and Oh my goodness that hurt so badly. Use the piece of cardboard that comes attached on the outside of the bag, lay in down on top of the bottom of the bag and frame and then snap it into place so your skin/ hand doesn't get caught in it. Trust me, if you don't and your hand get caught you'll wish you did! Other than that I LOVE IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Union Hospitality 12 Standard Size Pillow Cases 20" x 32" T180 Thread Count Percale Hotel Linen - White (Standard); Brand: Union Hospitality; Review: These pillowcases are okay. I think they're a bit on the thin side, which I don't particularly like... Placing my hand in the pillowcase I can clearly see it. Not the greatest of quality but they didn't cost very much at all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VECELO 5pcs Folding Dining Room Set for 4, Chair and Table Set with Wheels; Brand: VECELO; Review: I thought this would be great in my son's kitchen. Putting it together wasn't a hassle until we were attempting to put the table top and the table leaf together. The holes did not line up with the metal brace and we were only able to get one screw in and that with tremendous effort and force. I'm shaking my head now as I write this review. We still haven't been able to complete this set to date. I am so very disappointed. My son says we will probably need a power drill with small drill bits to fit the screws in. Still shaking my head. I did purchase this at a discounted price for my honest review and opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seville Classics Expandable Closet Organizer System, Resin Slat; Brand: Seville Classics; Review: This worked out fabulous. It only took my son less than an hour to put together. Love the expansion ability and it looks exactly like on the web site. Additionally, it is very sturdy. At the very top we were able to store extra comforters and storage bags. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Essentials DII Breathable, Under the Bed or Closet Soft Storage Bag with Clear Viewing Window; Brand: Home Essentials; Review: I use these to pack away winter coats and sweaters. They do the job. I'm happy I got that done! :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: R&L Super Clear and Durable 100% Vinyl Tablecloth Protector 54" X 54" Square; Brand: R&L; Review: Got this to put on the diningroom table. Every holiday we use the large diningroom and we definitely needed this to make sure the table stays in good repair. It seems someone is always spilling/ toppling something over on the table and this will is just what we need. Thank goodness...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swissmar Borner V Power Mandoline, V-7000, Red; Brand: Swissmar Brner; Review: I suppose I've got to get used to it. It's really big comparably speaking to other mandolines I've owned...and the blade (initially using it on a tomato) just didn't seem really sharp. I had to press down really hard. There was little waste- I do like that but like I said perhaps after some getting used to I'll like it better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sandusky/Edsal UR185P-BLK Black Steel Heavy Duty 5-Shelf Shelving Unit, 4000lbs Capacity, 36" Width x 72" Height x 18" Depth; Brand: EDSAL; Review: This was easy to put together, took my husband and I about 45 minutes. Holds up well I have cases of canned food on each shelf. No need to fastened it to the wall any kind of way- stands on it's own. It's very sturdy and we are very pleased with it. May end up getting few more in the near future for the storage area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MFEEL Car Air Purifier Freshener - Powerful Ionizer that creates Ozone to Eliminate Bad smell from; Brand: ; Review: This is not my first rodeo and I swear by these car air purifiers.... well they work in my cars. We have smokers in my family and friends that smoke- safe zone is our cars. Like I said they work. This one comes with an adapter so I'm going to plug/ ac this one in the car that has a lingering smell because the seats are permeated with smoke that should do it. (: I did receive this at a discount price for my honest review and in no way has it influenced my review or opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WYZworks Adjustable Adult Magic Fast Folder Clothes T-Shirts Folding Board (Green); Brand: WYZworks; Review: This definitely puts a little fun into folding clothes... after folding clothes the same ole, same ole. I like that the clothes like shirts and tee shirts all come out looking professionally done. I like this so much I plan to give them away as gifts to my sisters. The way we all have to do laundry every single day to stay on top of it all... they're gonna love this, I know it! (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Saving Closet Organization Vertical and Horizontal Multi Hanger for Shirts, Pants, and; Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: With all the clothes that are coming and going in today's fads... and with growing kids and teens that want what they see all the time and lets not forget the adults...This hangar is the perfect solution to lacking closet hanging space. It really works! I not only use it to hang clothes in the closet buy I use it to dry wet shirts and other clothing that I like to dry hanging up. Can't go wrong when looking for ingenious ways to make more closet space. (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 26 Peg Clip and Drip Laundry Hanger; Brand: NYHI; Review: Bought two of these... with wee ones and teens we have plenty of personals and bibs and such that get a hand wash and require a quick dry hanging up in the bathroom or on the line outside when the weather is permitting. Wash clothes you name it... It works!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Bullet Dessert Bullet Blender; Brand: Magic Bullet; Review: Magic BulletDessert blender works just like they say. The kids get a kick out of putting whatever fruit they like into the machine and watching the (like sherbet) come out into their bowls. Everyone has the fruit flavor they like. Fun times. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qbedding Rattan Cooling Summer Sleeping Pad Mattress Topper & Pillow Shams Set, Twin, Plaid; Brand: Qbedding; Review: This works to cool you down but, it does take a bit of getting used to sleeping on because it is stiff and hard. I have a memory foam mattress with a cushioned mattress cover so this is quite a change for me. However my hubby loves it. I also bought one for my son who also really likes it. I purchased this at a discount for my honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MSC International Joie Big Boiley White and Orange 4 Egg Microwave Boiler 50986-HIC; Brand: MSC International; Review: I love this gadget! Top of my list of gadgets I not only use practically everyday but I love! It's convenient; no boiling water on the stove; means no heat in the kitchen. It's easy add water, poke and pop in microwave for perfect poached eggs. And... it only takes a few minutes... on the stove hard boiled eggs take twenty minutes, in the Egghead Microwave only ten minutes and WHALA! I just love modern technology! It's fabulous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Addies Kitchen Microwave Oven Pasta Maker And Food Steamer With Built In Collander And Rinse Basket; Brand: Addies Kitchen; Review: Oh my goodness I had no idea this was such a time saver! Not having to boil a big pot of water, which heats my kitchen up like you wouldn't believe. Then the straining it.... Please... I put the water in; I put the pasta in, put it in the microwave and 18 minutes later I have perfect pasta. Straining is not a problem clap the lid closed and pour off the water and it's pasta eating time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Size Sage 2pc PILLOW CASES 1500 Series - Standard 20" x 30" Inch; Brand: JS Sanders; Review: I can not find anything I don't like about these pillowcases. They're soft and comfy, they wash up very nicely and they look good on my bed. Happy (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cello Super3 3-Piece Hot Pot Insulated Casserole Hot Pack Food Warmer Gift Set; Brand: Cello; Review: I bought these for those family member who can not be at the table when the meal is done. The pots are made for a one person meal dish. I place the food in the pots, seal them up and the food is still relatively hot 2-3 hours later. It does what I expect it to do. Good job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viante CUC-30ST Intellisteam Counter Top Food Steamer with 3 Separate Compartments; Brand: Viante; Review: I love my steamer. The separate compartments make it easy to cook several different foods at once or like in my family where some don't like this seasoning or that, these seasonings and foods can be omitted or added to their liking. Cooks up fish, veggies, chicken breast, you name it! It definitely beats out my old steamer which was stacked and made a real mess. I couldn't be more happy. (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street "Patchwork Bath Rug, Cookie Monster; Brand: Sesame Street; Review: Oh my ... brightly colored... all the kids in the house big and small love this cookie monster bath rug. We love Cookie Monster! Step in his mouth he's gonna eat you! LOL (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O2COOL 5" Portable Fan Battery Powered, 1 Unit, Grey; Brand: O2COOL; Review: I purchased a couple of these for my kids to take to camp- housed in. Log cabins... No air conditioning. The fan may be plugged into an ac outlet or run off of batteries. They put out a good amount of air and not noisily - a little louder than a hum. My kids were so happy. They worked a treat! Making them happy (;; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TSING 3 Pack Transparent White Smart Garment Covers-35''24''; Brand: Tsing; Review: The garment bag came defective. I could deal with the cheesy plastic it's made out of but, the zipper was split when I opened the box. Don't waste your money. :/; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Colorful Kid Bathtub Mat Vibrant Pebble Design Perfect for Small Children; Brand: OTHWAY; Review: The pebbled design is very attractive. The multi colors bring a bit of happiness to the bathroom. I have the mat outside the tub on the floor because I couldn't get it to stick to the tub. However it does stick to the tile floors and it looks good there. Still doing what it's made to do- anti-slip. We like here in my house. Works for us! :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norpro 682 Anti-Freeze Ice Cream Spade, Silver; Brand: Norpro; Review: I used to thaw the ice cream out on the kitchen counter top or pop it into the microwave for 25-30 second just so that the ice cream could be scooped out and served .No more! This Anti Freeze Spade works just like they say I love it. (;; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oxo Steel CorkPull Wine Opener/Corkscrew; Brand: OXO; Review: Take the time to watch the product video on the website. It works as depicted in the beginning of the video but not so much at the end when it's time to remove the cork. The cork needs a bit of finagling to get it out and off of the screw itself. Not really a deal breaker for me because overall it is a lot better than the cork falling to pieces like the old time cork screws.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Classic Brands Standard Solid Wood Bed Support Slats | Bunkie Board | Fits Most Beds, Twin; Brand: Classic Brands; Review: The bed slats do what they're suppose to do; firm up my bed. My husband and I sleep on a Sleepy's king size bed and my side just isn't firm enough for me. So I put this down on my side, then the mattress topper, and then the padded mattress cover over that and this works for me. I couldn't be more pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Products Eco Bowl Clip 2.0 Mango, 4/cs - EBC4-MG; Brand: Fresh Products; Review: Initially I thought what a wonderful idea snap them onto the inside of the bowl and they refresh as they dissolve. Well first of all the side of my bowl is obviously too wide so I duct taped it on. and secondly, the smell of mango is gone with in a day or two. Sorely disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hailey 3pc Set - Light Blue; Brand: Kashi Home; Review: This bath rug set isn't real plush or anything but it looks good and get's the job done. I have a large family and a very busy bathroom. This fits the bill in my home where the rugs are taken up just about every other day. I like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 25495 Breakfast Burrito Maker, Silver, 9.8 x 8.7 x 5.6 inches; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: This works just as described on the web page description. The only thing is when I set the timer I press the button until it reads 10 minutes. And the burrito comes out just as it should. Simple, easy to clean and quick. Love convenience. (:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed of Roses -Set of TWO- 12" X 12" 95% Feather 5% Down Pillow Insert (Form)- Made in USA; Brand: Bed Of Roses; Review: Whoa... these pillows are so small 12 inches. A lot smaller than I expected but that's on me I didn't stop to think about what the description read... BUT, I really like them. They are not cheezy - in my opinion I think they're really nice quality. Anyway now I'm on the hunt for pillowcases for these. All in all... I'm pleased with my purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blu-Pier Decorative PEVA Mildew Free Water Repellant Shower Curtain 72x72 Comes with 12 Hooks (Birds and Leaves); Brand: Blu-Pier Tech; Review: It's s a shower curtain. It isn't the greatest quality, definitely better looking than a dollar store curtain and it works. It does what it's suppose to do and looks good- in my humble opinion :) I like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Cake Pan, SILIVO 8.5"x; Brand: SILIVO; Review: Love it. Works a treat. Holds plenty of popcorn. Very pleased (: This is definitely a good buy for your money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxury Hotel Towel Turkish Cotton Extra Large Pool-Beach Towel Set (Set of 2, Brick Red); Brand: Chakir Turkish Linens; Review: My hubby is a big man. These towels are large enough to fit around him 6'1 245lbs. However, they aren't as thick as turkish towels in a hotel, but they are nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantic Typhoon Media Spinner Unit - Fully Rotates 360 Degrees on a Ball Bearing Base, Holds 216 CDs, 144; Brand: Atlantic; Review: This holds all the hubbies xbox games- and there are alot, and man does this look good! Not cheesy looking at all. It coveniently holds all his games in one place, and it looks good in my livingroom. I'm very pleased ;) Oh- and so is he. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Finding Serenity: Anti-heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly (Smart Pop series); Author: Jane Espenson; Review: I thought it was a great read, although there was one feminazi author in there ranting off about inequality of the sexes in the Firefly 'verse that had me seething. Apart from that one Big Fat Crapola, I liked the rest of the essays. Jewel's recollections was particularly pleasing, and worth the price of the book alone. The Firefly Chinese glossary in the back comes in handy when watching re-watching the episodes. And the book has really given me a new insight as to why I like Firefly. It pointed out some things in the series that make me go, "huh, ok, that's why I liked that ___". A must have for any Firefly fan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (Paladin of Shadows, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ringo Page; Review: First of all, let me explain that John Ringo and I seem to be politically aligned on the same side of the fence. Not to mention we're both Army veterans. Hell, I suspect that we hang out in the same forums. You would think that I would enjoy a book like this immensely, but I just didn't. To begin with, it just isn't believable. It reminds me of when I used to play with my toy soldiers when I was a kid. My side always won, no matter how "fair" I tried to play it. And that's kind of how this book is. It's a right-winger's fantasy coming true all at once. We have a president that's obviously patterned after Bush, a cabinet that's entirely supportive, officers that are soldiers more than politicians, etc. But it isn't realistic, and that makes it entirely uninteresting. Conflict is a must in any story, and in this book it's entirely black & white, good guys vs. bad guys. And that's just not so in real life. And the hero in this book is a yawner. The whole ex-Navy Seal, rich-guy, tough-guy, arrogant-SOB, lone-wolf, Rambo-thing is so... 1980. Let me give you a name... John Clark (see Clancy/Without Remorse). This Harmon character is obviously a direct rip-off of John Clark, only he's nowhere near as interesting nor smart, and utterly despicable in some ways. I applaud Ringo for courageously introducing a character that isn't all good and isn't all bad, but I think in this instance he went too far. The worst part is that this book completely devolves into a sex-deviant, teenage-boy-fantasy mess. Almost a third of it is devoted to the bondage and domination scene. I bought this book because the operator w/ sniper rifle on the cover hooked me. And I expected it to be about servicing targets. I mean it's one thing to have your heroes have a love life or a casual dalliance here and there, but to have damn near a third of the book devoted to it entirely? Way over the line. Seriously, I'm nowhere near a prude, but this book had me squirming in some parts. If you want a decent military/terrorism book? Pick up something by Clancy or WEB Griffin. If you want a glimpse into a 14-year-old boy's ultimate fantasies? Then pick up Ghost by John Ringo.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game (The Ender Quintet); Author: Visit Amazon's Orson Scott Card Page; Review: I don't know why it took me so long to read this, despite the numerous praises and recommendations. I actually bought this book while Christmas-shopping, it had been sitting on top of my dryer for three months. With that said, this is one of those rare books that really made me stop and reflect for a while after reading it. I was able to guess at the big "reveal" a couple of paragraphs before it happened but what surprised me was the strong emotion I felt later on when Ender pulled away the mirror from the wall. The ensuing "conversation" had tears welling in my eyes. Wow! Just wow! Haven't felt a gut-punch like that since I read Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz. Buy it, read it. This one will have a cherished place in my library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gates of Fire; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Pressfield Page; Review: ... books I've read about the warrior mentality. This book is a soldier's book. That's not to say that those without a trace of warrior in their veins won't find this book at all entertaining, but this book stirs up the warrior inside me. I will be reading this book over and over for years to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 300; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Miller Page; Review: ... but shallow. Unless you're an art lover, there's nothing in this book that 300 (the movie) doesn't do a better job of portraying. Pick up Gates of Fire by Pressfield instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher McDougall Page; Review: I haven't read much Mark Twain, so that quote was new to me, buried deep in the pages of Born To Run. And boy did it strike a chord. For somebody who hasn't run a mile in about a decade (since I left the Army), this book has been a revelation that struck deep into my psyche. It rings a bell. Without researching for myself the scientists, the science, and the studies cited in this book, deep down inside me I know all of it to be true. And this coming from an obese, couch-loving, potato chip-munching American. I don't hate running. I loathe it. I don't ever remember myself running for fun after the age of 10. I ran to get away from rabid dogs, I ran to get away from the imaginary monsters my friends and I created to spook each other in the dark. In middle school I ran because I joined a soccer team (and the only reason I joined the soccer team was because the alternative was to wear a silly Boy Scouts uniform.) I ran because the Jesuit school I went to used running as a form of punishment (talk back to a teacher, run 5 laps around the back field). By the time I was 14, I stopped running. I rollerbladed, I skated, I hiked, but I stopped running. That, combined with my new-found love of cheeseburgers, video games, and books, skyrocketed my weight from a svelte 120bs to 185 by the time I turned 17, when I joined the US Army to be an Infantryman. Running wasn't fun in the Army. I had difficulty meeting the run portion of the required Army Physical Fitness Test. I could do push-ups and sit-ups for days, but couldn't run to save my life. This was attributed to my overweight physique, but after losing 30lbs during Basic Training I still just barely managed to pass the run, squeaking in with 20 seconds to spare. I didn't know it at that time, but I have exercise-induced asthma, the faster I inhale air, the faster my airways shut down. My career in the Army Infantry didn't last long. As good as I was with everything else about the job, I couldn't run. In the Infantry that was perceived as a weakness. Tired with all the political games I had to play to stay cozy with the tribe I opted to take an early out under honorable conditions. I vowed never to run again after that. My weight soon ballooned from 180 (which was my maintenance weight in the Army) to 225 (in a span of 6 months). Alarmed, I joined Golds Gym, took to weighlifting with a passion, but kept my cardio to 30-minutes on the treadmill or eliptical for warm ups. I turned into the Neanderthal mentioned in this book, too much muscle, and I was ingesting everything short of steroids to keep/build my muscle mass. Then my back, which was plaguing me in the Army, started giving me issues again. So I stopped working out altogether, leading a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Jason Fung Page; Review: This man makes sense. I've only recently read this book but I've been practicing intermittent fasting for over a year. I've cured my diabetes, I am no longer injecting insulin or taking diabetic medications, and Ive lost over 30lbs. If you're suffering from diabetes or obesity, read this book. If you know anybody you care about suffering from diabetes or obesity, buy them this book. Maybe gift them the book anonymously so they don't take a swing at you for hurting their feelings, but get them this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Miller Manor Guest House; City: Charlotte Amalie St Thomas U S Virgin Islands; Review: Yuck!! The room was hot & sticky ( the a/c barely worked), even the floor was sweating and there was a worm lying on it close to the bathroom. The furnishings were old & sparse and the bed sheets were black with holes in them! We wondered what kind of stains the black sheets were hiding. Their were various bugs & mosquitos flying around the room. The bathroom was antiquated with a very small sink and nowhere to set your toiletries down, because you sure didn't want to put them on the floor. We wore our water shoes in the shower for fear of getting athlete's foot. And the shower had no hot water. When we first arrived, it was pouring down rain. The front desk had one of the guys show us to our room, but he didn't offer to carry even one of our suitcases down the many stairs in the rain! Our plan was to stay one night here on the beginning and another at the end of a sailing trip. After that first night, we cancelled the second one and stayed at another hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel; City: Cruz Bay St John U S Virgin Islands; Review: Our days started with breakfast on the covered landing - a nice variety of pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, juice & coffee. We enjoyed visiting with the hotel owners and other guests there. The hotel was convenient to shopping, restaurants, the docks, and nightlife at half the price of a resort we looked at. The hotel had recently been remodeled in island contemporary with nice furnishings. When we arrived, the rooms were open to the island air, but the a/c made things much more comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Clarksville; City: Clarksville Tennessee; Review: This hotel was easy to find off the interstate. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast buffet was well stocked and offered a variety of foods. The rooms were very clean and lamps were operating. The bed was comfortable with plenty of pillows. Our only disappointment was the construction noise next door that lasted until 11:00 pm. But that really is not the hotel's fault and should be temporary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Pickwick Landing; City: Pickwick Dam Tennessee; Review: We took a long weekend away from the city to enjoy the country scenery. The only rooms that had a king-size bed were handicapped accessible and they notified us that there was a chance we could get bumped if the handicap room was needed. Although the bathroom itself was big, our vanity was small and we couldn't fit our toiletries and hair dryer on it. The view of the lake from our window was beautiful and there was a balcony with chairs to enjoy it as well. The mattress was average but our backs were hurting after the third night. It also seemed like they put queen sheets on our king bed. We had to request extra pillows, as they were small. Our one meal in the dining room made us choose other local restaurants for later meals. The dinner buffet had been cooked way ahead of time, so our catfish was rubbery and the veggies overdone. The indoor pool was just being filled with water the night of our arrival, so I assume it had not been operating for a while. On our last morning there, the fire alarm woke us at 8:10 a.m. Even though there was no overhead announcement, we found out from other guests that it was a false alarm. They were able to turn off the alarm sound, but the strobe light warning continued to flash, which was blinding. We quickly gathered our things and went out for breakfast. Overall, the staff would answer any requests we had, but were unfriendly or snippy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Millington Memphis Area; City: Millington Tennessee; Review: I cant' say enough good things about this hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly, even gave us a goodie bag upon arrival as a thank you from the Priority Club. They were okay with a late check-in and gave us a quiet room at the end of the hall. The room and bathroom were very new and clean. Our only reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5 was the mattress and pillow quality. The mattress did not have much support and the pillows were very small and bunchy - we each used 2 to sleep on and could have had another! The next morning, there was a wide array of breakfast options and the dining room was kept neat and clean. I have never seen so many hotel employees at once - tending the breakfast buffet, mopping floors, cleaning the pool, emptying the trash, etc. They were really on the ball. Great place to stay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outer Banks Inn; City: Kill Devil Hills Outer Banks North Carolina; Review: This hotel was not exactly an even substitute for the Holiday Inn Express which was full. We were told by locals that the hotel had been closed for 2 years and renovated. While their effort was good, it is still lacking a few touches that would make it more comfortable. Hauling a 50 lb. suitcase up 3 flights of stairs is not enjoyable. The king bed overpowered our small room and was crowded against the wall on one side. That also left few places to put our suitcases where we wouldn't have to step over them. The chairs at the table in our room had bottomed out a long time ago - they should have included new chairs in the reno budget. The towels and wash cloths were also very thin and flimsy. On a good note, the hotel had a nice new swimming pool, a helpful staff, and was located only 2 blocks from the beach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Fayetteville Ft Bragg; City: Fayetteville North Carolina; Review: What a pleasure to stay at a hotel where everyone makes you feel welcome! Everyone from the front desk clerk to the maid was friendly and helpful. We stayed on 2 different nights going and coming to the coast, so we had differently configured rooms. Each was very clean, nicely decorated, and in good repair. Our only complaint about the room seems to be the same with all Holiday Inn Express hotels - it is that the pillows are small flimsy little things. This time the one marked "Firm" was just as soft as the one marked "Soft". As nice as the hotel chain is, please spend some money on pillows for a good place to lay our heads. The breakfast buffet is incredible with so many choices. However, the skim milk I poured from the carafe was spoiled and there were no cartons in the fridge. We dumped our cereal and tried again with 2% milk. Another guest was also asking for a tray to carry coffee and bagels up to his room, but after 3 staff members looked in the cabinets, no trays were found. But overall, these were minor issues for a really nice hotel. We cut our stay short at a previous stop, so we could come back and stay here another night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cape Hatteras Motel; City: Buxton Hatteras Island Outer Banks North Carolina; Review: Two good things about this motel - it was ocean front and the bed & bath were very clean. However, I've never paid $200 a night at a hotel that has bare light bulbs in the ceilings and no drapes at the windows (just shallow mini blinds). The decor was stuck in the 80's and the old TV a mere 19". There are not many hotels in this area directly on the beach so their rate takes advantage of that. We ate at their restaurant once. The food was average and the wait staff was preoccupied with other locals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Middlebury; City: Middlebury Indiana; Review: The room was newly furnished and the beds very comfortable. However, the down comforters were too warm in the middle of summer and just a sheet was not enough with the a/c. There was one bench for a suitcase but since we had 3 people, we could have used another folding luggage rack. The bathroom was clean and the water pressure very good. We were pleased with all the modern amenities but didn't feel very welcome at the front desk. Keith never looked up when anyone entered the lobby, just down at his computer. There was no one else at the counter when we checked in, yet he told me to wait a minute while he did something there. He never asked if we needed directions or help with anything, and did not make eye contact. The breakfast was fair, but there was no microwave to warm a muffin or danish, etc. and the waffle batter made for a tough waffle every time. It was also very hard to find someone to refill the breakfast items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Clarksville; City: Clarksville Tennessee; Review: We stayed here over a year ago when it was Holiday Inn Express. Our stay was still just as nice. The room was clean, quiet, and the bed comfortable. The hot breakfast buffet was very good. Our only problem was at checkout - we had two rooms and were hoping to split the bill on our credit cards. The front desk person was out and a maid was having to do her best at the computer. She was not able to split the bill and gave us a receipt for a cheaper price, which was not correct. But overall, a very enjoyable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Grenada; City: Grenada Mississippi; Review: We arrived later than the usual check-in, but were able to get a room without a reservation. To our surprise, the room that was left was a suite with kitchenette. The room was very large and the king bed was clean and comfortable. There was a nice bathroom vanity outside of the bath, so that two could get ready at once. The breakfast was a great setup with choices of hot and cold breakfast. If only we had this room at our final destination as an extended stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Breaux Bridge Lafayette Area; City: Breaux Bridge Louisiana; Review: As with other HI Express hotels, this one was clean and the service friendly. They did not blink when we said we were traveling with a cat, and searched for a pet friendly room. Everything was clean and the bed comfortable. The breakfast had a large variety and the attendant was constantly replenishing the buffet. If you contemplated your choices too long, she asked if she could help! The hotel was right on the highway but we didn't hear any noise. One downside was there was not enough luggage carts - only one. When we couldn't find our member number, the staff wanted to look it up to make sure we got our reward points for the night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Memphis Germantown; City: Germantown Tennessee; Review: The first impression was not great, due to the lobby reeking of smoke when we walked in. However, I believe it may have been residual smoke from other visitors right outside the door. Otherwise, the location was secluded and quiet, yet convenient to restaurants and businesses. The room was clean and in good repair and we enjoyed a good night's sleep. There were a variety of breakfast items, but our favorite was the cinnamon buns!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island RV Resort; City: Port Aransas Texas; Review: We needed a weekend away from the city and decided this small beach town would do the trick. As an added adventure, we opted to stay in the retro Airstream already parked at the RV resort. For the park as a whole, it was quiet even though it was close to everything. Their common amenities like recreation room, pool, hot tub, and showers were clean and well kept. The staff was amiable and the full timers we met were friendly as well. HOWEVER, the condition of our Airstream rental was poor. Several interior lights were out or broken, including the one over the dinette. The bathroom vent/fan did not work. The fold out desk was broken and my husband found a surprise in the coffee pot - molded coffee grounds! Hotel rooms are certainly not their specialty. Management, please do some repairs! They advertised free Wifi, but I was not able to connect from the Airstream. I tried from the recreation center as well, but nothing there either. As others have mentioned, the sites are very small and close together. You cannot walk between the campers and it is hard to fit a truck in behind.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Shreveport Bossier City Louisiana Boardwalk; City: Bossier City Louisiana; Review: This hotel was right off the highway exit, but we didn't hear any traffic noise from the room. It stands along the river and is walking distance to shops and restaurants. They had a nice-size restaurant in the hotel which we chose for a quick dinner after a long day driving. There were 2 people at the front desk so it made check in quicker. The room had two queen beds, a desk, side chair, closet, and a big bathroom. It was clean but the mattress was a little too hard.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Galveston Island Resort; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texas; Review: The hotel had quick check-in for those with reservations. They also had valet parking but we chose not to do that since the room was near the back half of the hotel. It's in an L shape, so our room with an ocean view was actually at the back of the complex, which was okay because it was farther away from pool music and street noise. The room was nicely furnished and even had a makeup vanity with mirror for me - a plus so that one can get ready in front of a mirror while the other is in the bathroom. The bathroom was clean and nicely appointed with marble sink. Our one main disappointment with our stay was the bed - too bouncy, and our backs hurt the next day. They had all down pillows as well, when I prefer a firmer poly pillow. It was too late to request one from the desk. The hotel location is right on the boulevard looking to the beach and is close to many restaurants, Pleasure Pier, and other activities. SIDE NOTE TO ALL TRAVELERS: Please be considerate of your fellow hotel neighbors! Remember that for all the A-type, up at the crack-of-dawn people, there are just as many who are tired from the week's work and want to sleep in. Please close your doors quietly and save yelling and singing for the outside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Memphis Shady Grove Road; City: Memphis Tennessee; Review: The lobby and breakfast area were elegantly decorated and had a gas fireplace. Check in was friendly and quick. Our room was very cold on this winter night and the heater was only blowing cold air. After calling the front desk, they sent maintenance right away. He tried to get the heat going but there seemed to be something wrong with the thermostat, so he moved us to a suite down the hall. The room and bathroom were clean and the mattress provided a good sleep. For breakfast, there was a wide range of choices. My only complaint here was that the biscuits and gravy were cold. Overall, a nice hotel and convenient to the expressway and many restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Vicksburg; City: Vicksburg Mississippi; Review: Just a bit of attention to detail could have made my rating a 5 star. This hotel's intentions are good but it's still missing the mark in a few areas. First of all, if you want to watch TV from the bed, you have to turn sideways. Weird floor plan. The mattress was fairly hard and the pillows too soft, a happy medium on both would be great. It would be nice if they had a free breakfast here, but I realize that Courtyard hotels do not. We ate at the bistro anyway, and the food tasted good. However, what took soooo long to serve cereal and a smoothie? And why was my smoothie in a bowl instead of a glass? Nevertheless, the bistro staff was friendly, more than the front desk.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agricenter International RV Park; City: Memphis Tennessee; Review: The positive is that you are convenient to shops, restaurants, and Shelby Farms nature area. However, the sites are only gravel, with some of it packed in. Our particular one was a pull through, but it put the trailer hitch right at a small ditch, which made it difficult for hooking back up. The sites are are also too close together. No amenities, just a place to park. Although it did have good wifi.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental; City: Houston Texas; Review: The building may be older, but the inside has been remodeled to a posh comfort. Near the front entrance is the bar which had quite a few guests on a weeknight. All of the front desk staff were very friendly and eager to help. We thought we had reserved a king size bed but that was not the case. After a quick call, they switched us to another room. The bathroom sliding shower door and tile were so elegant and I coveted the lit mirror for my own. The bed was comfortable and the feather pillows adequate. The tram on the bottom floor connected us to the airport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moana Surfrider A Westin Resort Spa Waikiki Beach; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: This hotel was built in 1901 and shows the elegance and architectural detail of a bygone era. However, with all that beauty comes the issues of an old hotel. When we walked in it had a musty smell, even though the halls and lobby are left open air. The bathrooms had been remodeled, but our toilet water lines made a high whistling noise when flushed and eventually stopped up, so we had to call maintenance. The hotel is located right on the main drag of Waikiki, so there is a LOT of noise - live bands, dragsters, garbage & delivery trucks, and the crowds. On the positive side, our bed was very comfortable and we had a balcony. Our tour included breakfast in the Beach Club, which is definitely the way to go. They have a large space overlooking the ocean with a variety of hot and cold foods. We ate on its porch looking at the surf on a couple of days. They have a large banyan tree in the courtyard and a pool next to the beach. People at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. Wifi was spotty especially on busy nights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Wetmore Munising; City: Wetmore Upper Peninsula Michigan; Review: We stayed their one night of our vacation and can not say enough about our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our rooms were clean and the beds were great. They have a small water park for the kids and my grandson loved it. If you go up and down the big water slide 52 times you get a certificate and your picture on the wall of fame. The breakfast buffet could of have a little better selection but all in all had a great time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridge Vista Beach Hotel Convention Center; City: Mackinaw City Cheboygan County Michigan; Review: I was very disappointed in our stay here. We had two rooms on the lake front. The screens to the patio's on both rooms were in very poor shape and they were very hard to open. We spent the day on Mackinaw Island and returned to our hotel around six o'clock. Our room was cleaned but my daughter's room was not. We we call on this they said it would be cleaned ASAP. When I questioned why their room was not done we were told the do not disturbed sign was on the door. This was not true as she put it in her book for safe keeping until our return. I told the manager this and he was very rude when I ask him if was going to take their employees word over a paying costume he hung up on me. We my husband question him on this he told them that I was cursing at him which was not true. I have never been treating so poorly at a hotel as I was at this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Ludington Michigan; Review: We stayed only one night at this hotel but it was the best hotel of our vacation. The rooms were large and very cleaned. The game room and the pool area was also very nice. The had warm cookies end the evening and the breakfast the next day was great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GrandStay Hotel Suites Traverse City; City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County Michigan; Review: We stayed there two nights and had a great time. Staff was very nice. Rooms were cleaned and comfortable. The breakfast area was small but the selection was good. They do need better lighting in the pool area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Bryson City Cherokee Area; City: Bryson City North Carolina; Review: We stayed at this hotel for one night. We were taking the train ride the next day. We arrived later than we expected and was greeted with a smile and warm welcome by the desk clerk. Checked in in record time. The desk clerk was helpful in helping us find a restaurant in the area. Our room was very clean but very small. The breakfast room was the standard selections. They did keep it fully stocked. The room was small for the size of the hotel. They do not have an elevator so if you are unlucky enough to get a room on the second floor you have to lug your luggage up the stairs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Pentwater; City: Pentwater Oceana County Michigan; Review: This hotel is easy off and easy on to Highway 31. Rooms are clean and quite roomy. Breakfast room was large and had the average selection for breakfast. The pool was warm and the hot tub hot. Employees were nice and helpful. Easy check in and check out. When we are in the area we would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Clearlake Plaza; City: Springfield Illinois; Review: This hotel needs some updating. There is no view from either side of the hotel. The breakfast has only 3 tables for guest to use. Not much of a breakfast sausage and biscuits, an assortment of bread for toast. hard boiled eggs, cereal and some fruit. Pool looked okay but did not use The dead bolt lock on our rooms door did not work. if you are only staying for the night and want easy on or off from expressway this hotel is okay. We have decided if we were to travel this way again would try a different hotel. Also not to many places to eat around this hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Springfield Illinois; Review: We stayed here one night on our way home from Branson Missouri. Our room was very nice and clean with a refrig. and microwave, large flat screen TV and a king size bed. The bed was very comfortable. There was a large jetted tub in the bathroom did not use it so have no information on that. We walked to our restaurant, we choose Cheddar's because they gave us a discount if we showed them our room key. There was also Smoky Bones and Hooters restaurant within walking distant just to name a few. We will stay there again if we pass through Springfield again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Ludington Michigan; Review: This hotel is one of the best I have ever stayed in. It is in a great location close to downtown and many restaurants and the state park. Rooms are clean and well kept up. Breakfast is great the have a great pancake machine. Pool and hot tub are cleaned and large. There is a fitness and great room for the kids. There are warm cookies in the evening. Outside they have a great play area for the kids. Rooms are large and the beds are very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Chesterfield; City: Chesterfield Michigan; Review: This hotel was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Check inn clerk was very helpful and informative. Breakfast room was large however they needed to keep it better stocked. Had to wait for the eggs and bacon to be refilled. We would stay there again if we are in the area again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Milan Sandusky; City: Milan Ohio; Review: This hotel was very inexpensive, You get what you pay for. The rooms were clean but very old. Our bed was very soft they need to update there rooms The did have an okay breakfast bar. The staff was very nice and helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Boardman; City: Poland Youngstown Ohio; Review: Hotel is a bit dated but way clean and good size. No breakfast but close to many restaurants. WiFi was a little slow. Hotel employees were pleasant and helpful. A good place to stay for a one night stop.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Dayton Ohio; Review: We stay here on our way to Tennessee. Check in was fast and easy. Desk clerk was very friendly. Room and bathroom were very clean. Room had refrigerator and microwave. Had a king room and the bed was comfortable. Hotel was very quite. There were plenty of restaurants to choose from all within walking distant if the weather was nice. Also near a Walmart and Sam's Club. Breakfast was standard for most hotels. They did keep it fully supplied breakfast room was small but clean.The pool and hot tub area was clean and hot tub was just the right temperature. The hotel is easy on easy off interstate 75. Only problem would be if you are on second floor because there is no elevator. We would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Shepherdsville; City: Shepherdsville Kentucky; Review: We stayed here for 6 nights. Hotel staff was very helpful and friendly. When we arrived and went to our room we discovered that we did not have a Microwave and refrigerator which when I made the reservations I was told our room would have these items. I called the front desk and was told I could change rooms or they would get us these items the next day which they did. Room was cleaned and our bed was changed every other day. Room was a good size with flat screen TV. Hotel had a small lounge area. Lounge have special between 4 and 6 pm. The breakfast was standard for hotels. However the food could have been warmer and could have been kept better stocked. They have just open the breakfast room so maybe they will get better as they go along. The carpets in the rooms and hallways really should be cleaned. Making a left hand turn from this hotel is a bit tricky. If we were in the area again we would stay here again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Detroit Metro Airport; City: Romulus Michigan; Review: We stayed here because it was close to where we had a family reunion. We had reservation for a Queen Suite room however when we arrived the room was not ready so they gave us 2 Queen rooms that had an joining door between the rooms. This worked out better for us and the room charge was the same as the Queen Suite. The rooms are decorated very nice and were very cleaned. The bathroom had a walk in shower which was great. Plenty of hot water for your shower. The beds were very comfortable. Each room had a good size refrigerator and a microwave. Flat screen TV. The only thing that could have been better was the breakfast. Not really a hot breakfast. Toaster waffles, cereal, fruit, bagels and bread. Would of like to have some eggs and meat. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If we are ever in the area again would stay here again. This is a very quiet hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Causeway Bay Lansing Hotel; City: Lansing Ingham County Michigan; Review: This is a large hotel with a many amenities bar, restaurant, weight room and yoga room, hot tub and pool. However they list pool as heated and I am here to tell you it is very cold. Hot tub temperature is set at 105 degrees which we enjoyed. Bar is only open limited times and you can order food there. The menu is very limited. We tried the wings and they were very good. Our room was large and cleaned. We had room 376 and it really needed to have new carpet lots of stains on it. Room had a nice flat screen TV nice arm chair and desk and chair. Bathroom was clean and the rain shower was very nice. Bed was comfortable. My sister and her husband had room 381 which was on the front of the hotel which faces Cedar Street. They said the road noise was very loud so ask for a room near the back. Hotel staff was very helpful and very pleasant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Coldwater; City: Coldwater Branch County Michigan; Review: We stayed one night here on our way to Tennessee. It was a little hard to get to until we found am easier way to the Hotel. Take W. Chicago to Michigan (there is a traffic light at that corner) turn right then right on Orleans follow to the end to Hotel Parking lot. Our check in was very easy Jason was very pleasant there were cookies if you wanted at check in desk. Our room was very clean and had a micro wave, refrigerator and flat screen TV. Bed was quite comfortable. Nice breakfast room with a good variety of food. Would stay here again when traveling; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treetops Resort; City: Gaylord Otsego County Michigan; Review: Our room was fantastic. It was very large with a kitchen area with table a sofa and matching chair, King Bed. Nice patio. Bathroom had large deep jetted tub walk in shower. Room had a flat screen TV. There are four fantastic golf courses. They have many different pools and other items to do like get a massage, medi. pedi at an additional' cost.. There is a sports bar pizza was great Breakfast is awesome with a great variety of food items. If you want a great getaway this is the place to go; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells; City: Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin; Review: This is a very clean hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. There is a pool and hot tub. However a little disappointed in the pool it is only 3ft 11in. deep they have a kiddie pool for the young guest so don't understand why the main pool is so small. Hot tub was nice but the temperature was 105 degrees a little to hot. There breakfast was good most days. They have plenty of waffle makers which was fantastic. Our room was very clean but the chairs they have in the room are not comfortable, beds were great and the TV is a flat screen each room has a microwave and refrigerator. You also get free waterpark passes when you check in if you need; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard; City: Tuscaloosa Alabama; Review: We stayed here while visiting our granddaughter who attends the University of Alabama. the front desk people were very helpful especially Clay Valentine. I wanted to pay cash however, they don't take cash until check out so they needed a credit card until check out. I had been having trouble with my card and told them that so they took a cash deposit and held the balance on the card until I checked out. The rooms big with a full kitchen. We had a king room which had a sofa couch, plenty of lighting and very comfortable beds. There is plenty of storage space and a nice flat screen TV which had a good choice of channels. The room had black out shares on the window which was great for sleeping. It is the standard hotel breakfast which is fine and they had plenty of seating. Pool is small but clean no hot tub. They have a gas fire pit on the front deck which we sat around one evening and just relaxed. The only think I can say is the housekeeping could use some more training. Room was cleaned but little things were missed. I would stay here again will we visit our granddaughter; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites; City: Texarkana Texas; Review: We stay the night here on our way to Waco, Texas. Room was large with two Queen beds. Nice sitting area each room had micro-wave and refrigerators. Hotel could use a little maintenance. We had to have a sink stopper installed in the bathroom. We called down to the desk and they had a maintenance man sent right up to our room. The desk chair we had in our room was broken. You could not adjust the height as it just would not hold. Also the clock radio in the room had the wrong time and we could not figure out how to set the right time. The have a large breakfast room with the standard hotel breakfast. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. All in all we would stay there again if we are in the are; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: West Memphis Arkansas; Review: Our check in was lengthy. The girl that checked us end had to call the manager I made reservation on Comfort Inn Web site for two rooms. When we got there and wanted to change the name on the second room it changed the cost of the room After some time we got the rooms for the price quoted. Our room was clean and a good size. The breakfast was standard hotel choices. The location to restaurant is not the best. I would recommend a room on the back of the hotel as the front is near the expressway with road noise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn and Suites; City: Marion Illinois; Review: This is a great hotel. Friendly personnel and large breakfast room with great breakfast choices. The room was clean and spacious. Bathroom was very clean and the shower was fantastic. Each room has a microwave and refrigerator. I can not say enough great things about this hotel. If your are in the area this is the place to stop. This hotel is within Walking distant of restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites San Antonio Medical Ctr NW; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Check in was a breeze. The rooms are large and spacious. Microwave and refrigerator in each room. The placement of the TV was at the end of the bed and did not swivel to it was hard to watch from the sitting area. The room and the bathroom were very cleaned. The breakfast room was large however the donuts were stale and not everything was a warm as it should be. We wanted to use the hot tub but it was not working on our visit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites; City: Lake Charles Louisiana; Review: The staff at this hotel were very friendly. The room were cleaned and the bed was comfortable. The room had a microwave and a refrigerator.The breakfast was standard choices. A little hard to make a left hand turn out of hotel. All in all an okay place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Brookhaven Mississippi; Review: We stayed here on our way back home. The check in clerk was very friendly. When we got to our room the lights in the sitting area did not work. We called down to the office and the girl came up right away and put in new bulbs. The bathroom door need some work as you had to really push the door shut then pull hard to open. The bed was very comfortable however the hair dryer and the TV remote were very dirty. The housekeeping staff needs to clean these items when they clean the rooms every time. The breakfast room is small but the breakfast was standard.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ludington Pier House Motel; City: Ludington Michigan; Review: The motel is in a great location to the beach. It is an older motel but very clean. Rooms are a good size. Rooms could use better chairs to watch TV. If you stay one night there is no breakfast however, if you stay two night they have an arrangement with the House of Flavors for breakfast. There is a nice indoor pool and hot tub. The staff is very friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Budget Host Inn Suites; City: Saint Ignace Mackinac County Upper Peninsula Michigan; Review: This is a nice place to stay. Some of the rooms have inside and outside corridors. We had a king room on the second floor with an outside corridor and loved sitting out there to watch the sunrise and the boats on the lake. Our was a king room at little small but very clean. The bathroom was a good size but could have used a little more counter space. Rooms have a refrigerator and a safe in each room. We were able to get a room next to the couple we traveled with. The Hot tub and pool were fantastic very clean and there were plenty of towels. Breakfast was ok but would have like a little more variety. There was cereal, eggs sausage, biscuit and gravy, Cinnamon bread, donuts and plenty of juice and coffee. There is also an elevator and plenty of luggage carts. We would stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Within A Mile Of Home; Brand: Flogging Molly; Review: There are only a few bands whose albums I will buy without actually hearing something on them first. Flogging Molly used to be one of those bands. Not anymore. Within a Mile of Home was a huge disappointment. Since when is it cool for rock bands to "feature" people on their albums, like Flogging Molly does twice on this one? I thought only thugged out rappers featured other artists on their albums. Hmmmm...I guess not. Did the members of Flogging Molly change skin color and genre over night? The songs on this album just suck. There are too many slow ones that just drag the album down. If I wanted to listen to a bad singer croon out Irish folksongs, I'd go buy some crappy Irish folk music. There are only one or two songs on here worthy of being called punk rock. The rest, I think my mom would enjoy listening to. I could go on and on, but I refuse to waste any more of my time reviewing this sorry excuse for music. I know you hardcore fans out there will still buy it, but just don't expect too much. Meanwhile, I'll be out looking for a decent album to buy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Green Day; Review: I'll admit that I was afraid to get this album after I heard the first single, American Idiot, on the radio. I mean, it's an ok song, not bad, but certainly not great. I was afraid the whole album would sound the same way. Thank goodness I was wrong. The album is beautiful, a little sappy and melodramatic at times, yes, but still, very artistic. I love how the entire album flows together and develops a theme. I love Pink Floyd and this album reminds me a lot of their albums, particularly Dark Side of the Moon, because of the way it moves and grows. I've read most of the reviews on Amazon, and for the most part, the reviewers are spot on. It seems like a lot of people on here like the song Wake Me Up When September Ends. Hmmmm....I consider it to be the low point of the album. Did you people listen to it? It has no energy, and the guitar riff, if you can call it that, is simplistic and stupid, like something a beginning guitarist would write. Anyway, besides that, the album is great. The standout tracks are Holiday (easily the best song on the CD, did you listen to the chorus, wow! great harmony), St. Jimmy (which is classic, frenzied Green Day) and Jesus of Suburbia (great blend, a bit of everything). The album as a whole has a long listening life. It doesn't ever seem to get old, because it covers a refreshing breadth of styles/genres. This album is different from older Green Day stuff. If you're stuck in 1993, then don't buy it. If you want something new, slightly sophisticated, and enjoyable, pick it up. I heard that during their next tour, Green Day will only be playing this album, straight through. Hmmmm...not a bad idea on paper, but it will be hard to fork over good money to see them knowing they won't be playing old stuff. I guess no one's perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Monkeys; Brand: Millencolin; Review: I'm a big Millencolin fan. "For Monkeys" would be a near-perfect album if the ska songs (Monkey Boogie, etc.) were left off and replaced by something a little more punk. Good ska is good, bad ska is bad, and Millecolin (for the most part) makes bad ska. But let's not hold that against them. There are a few songs on here that are pretty good musically, but are kind of stupid/hokey. Oh well, still fun to listen to if you can ignore the lyrics. "Lozin Must" and "Lowlife" are the two best songs on here. The album as a whole is pretty solid. It deserves a bit over four stars, not five, but I had to give it five because I can't give it four and little bit. Check out Pennybridge Pioneers for some more mature songs, or Same Old Tunes for some older stuff that's pretty good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Star of the Sea; Brand: Zwan; Review: Zwan? What the heck does that mean? It better have some deep, esoteric meaning to it, because if it doesn't, then it's quite possibly the dumbest band name in existence and that's saying a lot. But it's not about the band's name, it's about the music. The music pleases me very much. Billy Corgan, at times, is a master songwriter and musician, possibly the best of the 90's. His best stuff with the Pumpkins is unmatched. His good stuff is the best, his bad stuff is the worst. There's really no middle ground with the Pumpkins or Billy. It's a dichotomy, either or. "Mary Star of the Sea" goes the same way. The good songs on here are awesome. The bad ones suck worse than a sucking machine at a sucking contest. I suggest you give Zwan a try, if you don't mind Billy's unique voice. The music itself is very rich, using a three guitar attack that is rarely seen these days. The guitarists play completely different stuff, but it all mixes together very well. For an example of the guitars working together, check out the first thirty seconds of "Lyric." It's amazing, and rare, in our world of talentless rockstars. The best song on the album is "Ride a Black Swan." The chorus is amazing, with incredible layering, intelligent lyrics; my jaw dropped when I first heard it. So check this out. You'll love it if you love fuzzy monkeys dressed in pink cowboy suits, and who doesn't love those? Long live King Billy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner; Brand: Ben Folds Five; Review: With the exception of "Brick," the BFF album "Whatever and Ever Amen" really sucks. It's really nothing but a lot of hokey piano garbage that survives only by originality. The songs aren't good to listen to at all. I've tried and tried to like it, but it's beyond loving. Thank goodness they followed that effort with "The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner," which is not only a great name for an album, but also the best BFF album. (Ironically, Ben put out his best album when he lost his bandmates and made "Rockin' the Suburbs"). TUBORM starts out incredibly well, with the first six songs being nothing but a pleasure to listen to. Then the crap hits the fan, to use a cliche. I'm not sure what happened after "Army," track 6, but the album plunges straight to Hell and doesn't come back until "Lullabye," the last track on the album. It's almost like the band made a few solid songs and thought, well, we have some good stuff here, now lets make crap because we can get away with it. Grrrr. You'd think that a master songwriter like Ben would know better. But for the seven good songs on the album, it's worth buying, or pirating, if you get the chance. Check your local library. You'd be surprised that there are actually some decent CDs on the shelves that are worth burning a copy of. I'm an accomplished pianist, and I'm astounded at how good Ben is. I've gotten a lot of his sheet music online, and let me tell you, it's not the simplistic garbage that you'd expect from a popular band. Some people complain about Ben's voice, but I think it works perfectly. If he had a beautiful voice his work would lack the substance that it has now. He would be just another voice. With just an average voice at best, he can be appreciated as a pianist and songwriter, and then as a vocalist. TUBORM is a great album, as a whole, and definitely worth checking out. Trust me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home From Home; Brand: Millencolin; Review: I'm not a music nerd or anything, but I have every Millencolin album. Home From Home is probably my least favorite, but it's still pretty solid stuff, especially when you think about the year it was released and all the other crap released at the same time. There are a few songs on here that I really like, namely, Happiness for Dogs and Fingers Crossed. There are also a few more that I really don't like, mainly because they are hokey. Yes, sadly, I'll admit that Millencolin does have a fair streak of hokiness in them. Think about all the crappy ska songs they've made. This album has a few along the same line. I hate that stuff. The worst on here is Punk Rock Rebel, a terrible song that nearly brings the album to crashing halt half way through. But just weather it out. It won't kill you, but it sure might hurt. As much as I like Millencolin, I need to rant about their live performance. I caught their act a few years back in Salt Lake City. The band had two absolutly terrible bands open for them, then they were almost an hour late taking the stage. They played an uninspired set, only about 45 minutes, and then left, did a quick encore, and left again. They didn't say much, didn't interact with the crowd...it almost seemed like they were just doing a job up there. I only paid about 16 bucks for the ticket, but still, I thought it was going to be a great show and it sucked pretty bad. So yeah, they suck live. But their music is still some of the best out there. Pick up some of their earlier stuff. Trust me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 18; Brand: Moby; Review: I was at the public library one day and I saw this CD. Being a world-class tight wad, I checked it out and burned it when I got home. Free music sounds better. This CD is pretty good. I'd give it three and a half stars. It gets pretty repetitive after a while, but it's worth a listen or two. Find it at your local library. Take that, recording industry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Smash; Brand: The Offspring; Review: It's sad to see what The Offspring has become lately. With their album Americana, they plunged into popular music hell and have managed to sink lower since then, as impossible as that sounds. But before "Pretty Fly for a White Guy," and "Original Prankster," and their entire album Splinter, The Offsprring was a great band, just punk enough to be punk, but with a broad appeal. Need proof? How about their album Smash, easily one of the best albums of the 90's. Without Smash, all you little poser punk rockers out there wouldn't have your precious AFI and Good Charlotte to listen to. Same with Sum 41, A New Found Glory...the list goes on and on. All the pussy punk on the radio these days owes its success to two albums: Smash, and Dookie, the immortal Green Day album. I read once that Smash is the best-selling independent album of all time. I believe it. This album is incredibly replayable. Every song is worth listening to, and they're all pretty good. Of course, we've all heard the radio hits, but some of the deep cuts on this album are nearly perfect. Check out "Genocide," "Smash," and "Bad Habit." This is intelligent, raw, energetic punk at its best. The band hadn't "sold out" yet, so go ahead you poser punks, enjoy it. One more comment, I saw the Offspring in December of '03 at a crappy little club in Salt Lake City, right before they released Splinter. I only paid about 15 bucks for the ticket, but I was pretty sure it was going to be a crappy promotional tour. I was wrong. The concert was incredible. Probably the best show I've ever been to. The crowd was out of control. People were hanging from the lights, diving off balconies, doing stage dives. It was wet and wild fun. And they didn't do any of usual concert crap, like tell jokes, say how hot the girls are, or say how awesome the city is. They got on the stage and played their old stuff. Only one new song. It was like a full body massage. Yes, the band is old and their newer music sucks, but wow, they can still put on a great show. Trust me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie From Montmartre; Brand: Yann Tiersen; Review: I usually hate movie soundtracks. They're usually nothing more than a way for companies to make a few extra bucks off a movie. Amelie is one of the rare exceptions. The music on this soundtrack could stand alone, without the movie. With the exception of on or two French songs, every song on this album is worth listening to. The piano music is simple, yet emotive and haunting. I used to listen to this album when I was studying in college, and it got me through just fine. I never got tired of it. It's really incredible. Definitely worth buying. By the way, the movie, Amelie, is one of the best I've ever seen. The movie, combined with the excellent music, delivers an entertainment experience that you won't forget. There are only a few movies that I feel changed the way I view all other movies, and Amelie is one of them. Trust me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Young and the Hopeless; Brand: Good Charlotte; Review: Good Charlotte is nothing but white trash! Take a look at the band members. Who do they think they are? It's almost like they're wearing "rock star" costumes. Sorry guys, I've seen better rock stars on Halloween. I'll never forget the first song of theirs I ever heard on the radio. It was called "Little Things" or something, and it told about all these white trash scenarios that they apparently suffered through. Since when is singing about your white trash lifestyle entertainment? People are so freaking stupid for liking this band. I hear ten-year-old girls blasting this stuff and talking about how cute the guys are. Ha ha! There you go fellas, there are some ladies for you! Go date them and then go to prison. Maybe after taking a few showers in prison you'll have some new experiences to sing about.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Reason; Brand: Hoobastank; Review: Hoobastank is possibly the worst band to come along in the last ten years, and with all these wannabe punk rock bands out there these days, that's saying a lot. I can't stand their songs. People call their lyrics deep, emotional, meaningful, and so on. Wake up you retards. They're cliched, and corny, and sappy. I heard my neighbor's 9-year-old girl blasting this album. That's how tame it is. It's not cutting edge, it's not meaningful, it's just commercial fluff that stupid children seem to enjoy. Stop buying crappy music like this! Maybe these types of bands will go away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MTV Unplugged in New York; Brand: Nirvana; Review: Possibly more than any other album, Live in New York exposes Nirvana's soul. After every track, you can hear the band joking with the crowd, but without the expected attitude of the established rock star. The acoustic-ish tracks range from decent to fantastic, but they're all interesting to listen to. Kurt's voice is showcased on this album. Of course, he doesn't have the greatest voice ever, but it's perfect for his style of music. It's sincere, sad, at times, and emotive. I prefer the original versions of some of the songs on here, but they're all worth listening to. The highlights of this album are Jesus Don't Want Me for a Sunbeam, Pennyoryal Tea, Where Did You Sleep Last Night, and Lake of Fire. These songs benefit most from the toned-down style. I really wanted to like Something in the Way on here, but I prefer the original version on Nevermind. Jesus Don't Want Me for a Sunbeam is superbly done, with the background instrumentals adding immeasurably to the song. It's my favorite on the album. Kurt sounds so sincere, so sad, that you can almost predict his upcoming suicide. Instead of being just an unplugged album or a collection of hits, this album is an outlet and a statement. It has amazing depth and substance. Trust me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: London Calling; Brand: The Clash; Review: Punk or not, who cares? It's music, and good music at that. I got a copy at the public library and copied it at home. I've listened to it several times. It's a fun album, energetic and crisp, but it's not as good as everyone on here says. A bit over-rated, I'd say. Some of the songs are stupid. If you grew up with this album, of course you're going to love it. The music in the late 70's/early 80's sucked, so of course this album is going to stand out as a masterpiece. But compared to stuff that came before and after it, it slips in the rankings quite a few places. But hey, considering what's being produced these days, this is excellent stuff. Music sucks so bad these days! Same with TV, movies, books...the list goes on and on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Audioslave; Brand: Audioslave; Review: Slow at times, a little too long, but a great debut with four or five very strong songs. This gives me hope for the future of music. Standout track: I am the Highway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maladroit; Brand: Weezer; Review: Weezer, you suck now. I haven't even made it all the way through this album. I almost get there, but get bored and turn it off. Give up on the gimmicky stuff. Green was bad enough, and now this? Wow. Hide yourselves in shame.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Chandelier Socket Bulb Converter (1 Pack) - E12 to E26 / E27 Adapter - Socket (E12) to Medium Socket; Brand: TOOGOO(R); Review: Work well thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TIWIN A19 E26 LED Bulbs 100 watt Equivalent (11W),Soft White (2700K), 1100lm, CRI80+, General Purpose Light Bulb,UL Listed, 3-Pack; Brand: TIWIN; Review: wow are these things ever bright! Tested wattage draw on power inverter and it said 15 watt draw which it could be off a few watts but well worth the money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hybrid Solar Powered Flashlight with Emergency Battery Backup - Black (2 pack); Brand: Gen RR; Review: work well would buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GLW 10w 12v Ac or Dc Warm White Led Flood Light Waterproof Outdoor Lights 750lm 80w Halogen Bulb Equivalent Black; Brand: GLW; Review: works good would buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinden Batteries Charger with Car Charging Port for AA AAA C D 9V Ni-MH Ni-CD with LCD Display and Discharge; Brand: KINDEN; Review: works well, love the 12volt option to power this device great for my solar panel setup; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LASCO 05-1192 Evaporative Swamp Cooler Round Blower Pulley, 1-Inch x 14-Inch; Brand: LASCO; Review: thank you as described!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amerex B402, 5lb ABC Dry Chemical Class A B C Fire Extinguisher, with Wall Bracket; Brand: Amerex; Review: thank you received in great condition; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Subaru Legacy 2000-2009 & Forester 2000-2008 Repair Manual (Haynes Repair Manual); Author: Robert Maddox; Review: I've had Haynes books about other vehicles and this one isn't as good as some. I've found sections that I'm interested in that don't have enough detail or photos to suit me. It seems that this book tries to cover too broad a range of vehicles and suffers for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Advanced Avionics Handbook; Author: U.S. Department of Transportation FAA; Review: You can get this for free as a PDF from the FAA.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Automotive Electricity and Electronics (5th Edition) (Automotive Systems Books); Author: Visit Amazon's James D. Halderman Page; Review: This is the textbook for auto electronics classes at the community college in the town where the author lives. I like how it explains things and has a lot of color illustrations. It seems kind of expensive but I feel like it's a good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pocket Guide to Dinosaurs; Author: Answers in Genesis; Review: This book says that dinosaurs existed 6,000 years ago. They did not. If you try to use the garbage in this book to educate your children then you are doing them a great disservice. If you choose to discount science as this book's authors would like, then you must also rethink the existence of medical technology, telecommunications, space flight, nuclear energy, and many other things.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Logic & Faith: Discerning truth in logical arguments; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Lisle Page; Review: I suggest reading the book '42 Fallacies' instead.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov seen training in a freezing river, because of course; Abstract: Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't mess around.; Category: sports
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: 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: Huge seized car collection nets $8.2 million at largest ever U.S. Marshals auction; Abstract: Burt Reynolds' 'Bandit' Trans Am among the lots sold.; Category: autos
Title: Cornell student, 18, found dead in gorge after frat party, reports say; Abstract: A top Ivy League student was found dead Saturday afternoon in a New York gorge after he left a fraternity party and disappeared Thursday night, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: The worst jobs in America; Abstract: Americans are increasingly miserable in their jobs. Stacker has looked at data from PayScale and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine the 50 worst jobs in the United States.; Category: finance
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: Huracan vs. Huracan? What Makes Lamborghini's New GT3 Evo Race Car So Different; Abstract: In search of the racer's edge; Category: autos
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Title: Willy the Wine Lover Wine Bottle Stopper Party Gift Item by Wine Glasses Plus- Perfect gag gift.; Brand: Willy the Wine Lover; Review: This was a gag stocking stuffer for my son. He died laughing when he saw it. Just what I was going after. Great conversational topic when he uses it. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cork Pops Retro Martini Sword Motif Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick (Set of 6), Silver; Brand: Cork Pops; Review: I bought these picks to replace the olive picks that my son-in-law bought me a while back. These olive picks work wonderfully! The perfect size and they look great too! Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joseph Joseph 85021 Sink Caddy Kitchen Sink Organizer Sponge Holder Dishwasher-Safe, Regular, Green; Brand: Joseph Joseph; Review: This sink caddy works perfectly. Holds everything well. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kids Rug ABC Fruit Area Rug 39" X 58" for Playroom & Nursery; Brand: Mybecca; Review: This rug was purchased for my great granddaughter when she stays over. It's very colorful and looks great. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great American Products NBA Four Piece Square Shot Glass Set; Brand: Great American Products; Review: Bought them for my son for his birthday He loves them. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Ideas Bedding Eyelet Ruffled Pillow 2 Pack Sham Standard, White; Brand: Fresh Ideas; Review: It's pretty and it's comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Size 3 Inch iSoCore 3.0 Memory Foam Mattress Pad, Bed Topper, Overlay Made From; Brand: iSoCore Foam; Review: This is a very comfortable mattress pad. It came shrink wrapped in a way I've never seen before. A pain in the ass to unwrap but it didn't take half as long as I expected to flatten out. I love it and would absolutely recommend it. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Cochon Butcher; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: My son and I enjoyed the Cajun Pork Dog & a Cubano, along with macaroni and cheese, potato salad & pie. My son has been talking about his meal for days and wants me to attempt to make the same dish at home. My sandwich was delicious, too. The macaroni and cheese was tasty, but I didn't enjoy the potato salad. The pie was similar to pecan pie, but with peanuts and chocolate chips. Wide variety of creative food choices, good service & great vibe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Chicks Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Delicious Papa's French Toast for me and Pancakes for my son. The French Toast was topped with bananas & strawberries. So good I could've eaten without syrup. Bacon was cooked perfectly. Mimosa was way too strong. Good service. Restaurant is decorated very comfortably with an eclectic vibe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wood Pizza Bistro and Taphouse; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Worst pizza my son & I have ever eaten. We ordered pepperoni & margherita. I could make better in the microwave at my hotel. Thin crust, like authentic Italian, but barely had any cheese or flavor. We also came @ 10, closes at 11, but were told we could only order specialty pizza; the rest of the menu was off limits.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bamboula's; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Good music, nice atmosphere, but only traditional bar food, not NOLA cuisine. I had the PB & J burger; my son had the Caribbean burger. Good burgers & buns, service was also good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jimmy J's Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We shared the Jimmy J's trio. It included etoufee, gumbo & red beans & rice. All were excellent, as well as the bread served with it. I also tried a mojito; it was wonderful. Small place, neatly decorated with drawings of famous musicians. Food was delivered quickly, took awhile to get check.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Central Grocery & Deli; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: So glad a coworker told me about this place. The muffaletta was delicious; we even bought olive salad so I could attempt to make one at home. Bread and ingredients were top notch. Sandwich is big enough for two-three people. Just a small place, with a lunch bar, but it's definitely worth the stop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oceana Grill; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We went to the location on Bourbon. Got there around 6 before it was packed. Even though it was busy, we were served drinks, dinner & dessert quickly. I had the blackened duck & my son tried a blackened chicken po'boy. We also had a Bahama Mama & Swamp Tea for drinks & bread pudding for dessert. Everything was excellent. Chris, our waiter, was extremely polite, engaged in conversation, & made sure we liked our food and had everything we needed. This restaurant was recommended to us by locals, as well as friends who had previously visited.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mulate's; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I ordered the Cajun Seafood Platter while my son ordered gumbo & alligator. The gumbo was okay; everything else was wonderful. My son is extremely picky & chowed down on the alligator. I also ordered a New Orleans mojito and it was fantastic. Service was good. It's a pretty large restaurant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Café Du Monde; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Beignets were great! Service was good. Wanted my son to experience his first beignet & he liked it. Fluffy, yet crisp with lots of yummy powdered sugar. Fast, polite service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Great music with okay food. My son & I ordered chicken breasts with Creole sauce and a baked potato. Chicken was dry, but sauce was good. We also ordered bread pudding but they couldn't warm it because their microwave broke. Waitress was very nice; service was fine. Dinner is served in a separate area from music. Locals recommended this spot to listen to music. We called ahead to ask if we needed reservations for dinner or the show & were told it wasn't necessary, but we found out the 8 p.m. show sold out. So glad the 10 p.m. show didn't sell out because The Stanton Moore trio was fantastic! The man selling the tickets was not friendly. And, the flyer at the hotel nor the person who answered our call informed us we had to pay $15 for the show. The $15 was well spent, better than paying for tours.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emeril's Delmonico; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: One of the best meals I've ever eaten. The restaurant was beautiful. The staff was extremely attentive. Our waters were refilled with almost each sip. The crumbs from the cornbread were scraped off the table. My son's napkin was refolded each time he stepped away from the table. Though the atmosphere is formal, patrons don't need to be dressed up & the waiters joke with you and make you feel comfortable. I ordered a cardamom cosmopolitan; the waiter noticed I hadn't drinken much and watered it down for me so it wasn't too strong. We ordered bbq shrimp as an appetizer, salmon with mustard greens & black eyed peas, paneed veal w/jumbalaya & hummingbird bread pudding. The wait staff were very knowledgeable about the menu & how the food is prepared; they offered several suggestions from the wide variety of offerings.If I make it back, I'd like to try the turtle soup & steak.By the way, we had, at least, five handsome men waiting on us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maïs Arepas; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Columbian food was a new experience and our waitress was great about explaining options and making suggestions. We had yucca fruit as an appetizer, steak and chicken arepas, and tres leches for dessert.We also enjoyed a pineapple margarita and strawberry lemonade. Food and service was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Charro Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Had a wonderful late lunch today after visiting University of Arizona. I hope my son gets accepted so we can visit, again. We enjoyed pitchers of mango and strawberry margaritas. They were the most delicious margaritas I've ever had! My son had steak tacos. My father had a #1 and my mother had a #5. And, I enjoyed the Banderas platter. We all ate every last nite. There were many delicious sounding options and I can't wait to try dessert. They also offered indoor and outside seating and a great atmosphere with Hispanic art and decor everywhere. Our waiter was great, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cheesecake Factory - Indianapolis; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Have always loved this place and rarely go to Indianapolis without making a stop here. Bread is delicious. Normally, I have Chicken Bellagio but tried the Chicken Madeira this time. Chicken was moist, tender & flavorful. Asparagus was perfectly cooked. Mashed potatoes were delicious. My son always likes the burgers. I've never had a bad cheesecake from here. This time we tried the Lemon Meringue and all I can say is WOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt; City: Fishers, IN; Review: Every time we go to Indy, we stop at Handel's. It's the best ice cream I've ever had. We've had scoops, shakes, and smoothies and enjoyed them all. They have a wide variety on their menu. Service has always been great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denny's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I had the steak and shrimp with sautéed zucchini and squash and cheddar mashed potatoes. The veggies were really good. I didn't care for the breading on the shrimp. The manager was wonderful. He informed me I could save 10% ordering from the hotel I was staying at. He also offered me an extra drink since it was takeout and I couldn't take advantage of free refills. When I called asking if I could be notified when my food was ready since I was sitting in the car with my dog, he called the order right back and said he'd have it done in 10 minutes. When I came in, it was bagged and waiting for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The beds are a little uncomfortable but pillows are good. Didn't hear too much noise. Rooms were clean. Nice to have fridge and microwave. Staff was nice. Location isn't too convenient. There's a Denny's in the parking lot area, but not much else is close. Price was great! And no extra charge for pets.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donut Wheel; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Small shop with limited seating. Staff was friendly. Had a good selection. We haven't made it through the dozen we ordered, yet. The glazed and sprinkled sugar donuts were good. I'd like to try a bagel and some other options next time we're in. We'd definitely go back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romano's Macaroni Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I enjoyed the Chicken Scallopini and Pepperoni Pizza. The sauce, chicken and vegetables were well flavored and cooked and my mom tried leftovers and thought the pizza crust was really good. Speaking of leftovers, both the pasta and pizza were enough for two meals. I also had a Caesar salad and we both had bread with dipping oil. We went on a Thursday around 5 and were seated and served quickly. The waiter was very good at helping me to narrow down my choices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tucson Marriott University Park; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son & I attended a banquet at the hotel last night. Staff was very attentive with refilling drinks and taking away plates. The food was good. We had pasta with a choice of marinara or Alfredo sauces, meatballs, breadstick, salad and a delicious chocolate mousse pie. Audio and visual was fine. The room was clean. Upon entry there was a sign and directions to get to our area. I've recommended the hotel to family and friends because it's also within walking distance to my son's dorm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Screamery HandCrafted Ice Cream; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My mother and I visited last Monday. I tried gooey butter cake & cowboy cookie & tried a sample of bourbon bacon. My mom tried two other flavors, but can't remember. It's a cute place and the young man who served us was very polite and friendly. The ice cream was very creamy and good quality just wish it had more of the mixture items in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Hacienda Family Mexican Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My mother, son & I visited after an appt in Tucson. The horchata and salsa were okay. My son had steak tacos, my mother had a burrito & tried a combo platter w/a tostada, enchilada & tamale. Service was good and the food was good, but not exceptional. There were a lot of options. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area but haven't found another restaurant to top the one we like in downtown Tucson.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: eegee's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This location was close to a hotel I was staying in. I had a roast beef sandwich. It had a decent amount of meat and toppings but was just okay. The crinkle cut fries were good. I've also heard their slushie type drinks are good. I paid around $10 for a 8" sandwich, fries & and a large drink. I was served fairly quickly in the drive thru. Their staff was pleasant.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grimaldi's Pizzeria; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'd heard great reviews and my son loves pizza so we decided to try it on Saturday. We were seated quickly and I liked the option of indoor and outdoor dining. We had a traditional pepperoni, blueberry lemonade and blueberry Italian soda. The drinks were delicious. The pizza was okay. I would've liked to try some other options and dessert, but my son is very picky. I'd definitely try it again. The also offer $5 off and a free pizza for your birthday if you sign up for online rewards. The waiter, Joshua, was so nice and polite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge University; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'll start on a positive note. The front desk staff is extremely friendly. The breakfast area was tiny so I opted to not have breakfast. The linens and furniture looked new but the carpet was stained and had some bumps underneath it. The paint was either cheap or old because it was chipping on the baseboards. The room was a bit hot for me. The bathroom was very small, to the point it appeared the toilet was miniature and was difficult to use. I also hate shower only rooms. The shower tile looked old, but it appeared clean. The towel mat was dirty with black marks, though. The pool was very small. If you're just in and out for a visit @ U of A, it's safe and clean and close to the school. But, I wouldn't have wanted to stay for an extended period.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elite Barbershop; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I took my son on Saturday. He called and was able to get right in. The shop was clean and looked newer. There were six barbers working. Unfortunately, my son is shy and didn't ask the barber his name...he was the middle barber on the right. He took quite awhile and cut his hair with good detail. He is biracial with thick, wavy hair and it's somewhat difficult to cut. His fade was excellent. I wish it were closer to the school since he doesn't drive. He said he'd definitely go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wildcat Nail Spa; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've been in Arizona for about 6 wks and have tried three nail salons and a another when vacationing in March. This was definitely the best experience. I called and was able to get right in. The staff was very friendly. The salon is small, but very clean. They have a decent amount of color options and services were priced well. My nails look great! If I can schedule appointments around visits to see my son @ U of A, I will definitely be back and will bring my mom and her friend. It seemed the other ladies who were in at the same time were regulars. We all talked and watched tv and had a nice time. They even offered my son a drink and let him sit in the massage chair while waiting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monkey Burger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited yesterday. I had the Zeta Burger. It was a special with olives and tzatziki sauce. The bun and burger were delicious. My son scarfed down a burger with cheddar and bacon and regular fries. The fries were only a $.50 upgrade and were quite a large serving. I'd like to try the homemade chips sometime. I ordered the Monkey fries with chili and guacamole. They were a bit spicy; I'd like to try them with ranch or sour cream. Both employees who served us were extremely polite and helpful. The restaurant was very clean. We'll definitely come back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fired Pie; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I truly enjoyed the Steak & Blue & my son enjoyed a Pepperoni w/mozzarella & marinara. The vegetables were fresh and delicious. I only ate half of the 11 inch & saved the rest for the next day. The staff was very friendly. It was less than $20 for 2 pizzas & 2 large drinks. We'll definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graze Premium Burgers; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I don't often give five stars but I really enjoyed my lunch. The line wasn't very long. The cashier was polite and friendly. We were served quickly. I ordered a double cheeseburger with mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, & onion. My son ordered a bacon cheeseburger. I couldn't finish my burger. It was quite large. The veggies and burger were high quality. Everything tastes very fresh. Omg... the French fries were amazing! They have a sauce bar. We dipped the fries in honey mustard, ranch, sriracha mayo & organic ketchup. There was also BBQ & a few other dips. The sodas are also fantastic! I tried diet & Mexican cola. My son tried root beer & lemonade. The root beer & Mexican cola were my faves. Though we're trying to explore new restaurants since we're new to the area, this is @ the top of list & we're sure to come back and bring our friends visiting from the Midwest. Can't wait to try other menu items, including shakes. Btw, it's also very clean & decorated with a modern, colorful touch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Finally had the chance to visit yesterday after being curious for awhile. This chain is local to Tucson which is too bad because I'd love to have one in Phoenix close to work or somewhere near San Tan Valley, close to home. Everything sounded good so I asked for suggestions. My son had the Afternooner and ate it up very quickly. My sandwich had turkey, avocado, sprouts, tomato, & cream cheese on multi-grain bread. It was delicious. I only ate half and saved the rest for dinner. I also tried the rum cake; it was quite yummy. I thought it was nice they give you two cookies with your meal. Will definitely be back! Staff was friendly and service was quick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Sur Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We've been looking for a good, authentic Mexican restaurant. We visited last Sunday after church. My son had a steak quesadilla with sides of rice and beans. I had tacos caseros with chicken, steak & pork. I also tried a bacon wrapped pepper & a peach margarita. The salsa was good. The staff was friendly and we were served quickly. They informed us of specials and discussed the menu with us. We'd go back. We were both full and enjoyed our meals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Penca; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Loved the decor! Kinda weird experience a few weeks ago. Not sure if the bartender was the only one working the front. He seated us, then came back with waters, then drinks, then we ordered...I was ready to place the order but he never asked & kept making separate trips. I had the torta desayuno with pulled pork, egg, avocado & queso fresco. My son tried a quesadilla and tostada. Seems like an American attempt at fancier Mexican food. I'm okay with a little hole in the wall Mexican place. It was okay, service wasn't great, but it's a nice atmosphere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gentle Ben’s Brewery; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We were seated right away. I liked the option of outdoor seating and will request it next time. The waitress, Maddy, was very pleasant, checked on us often, and knew the menu well. My son had a bacon cheeseburger. He thought the bacon was overcooked & I thought it was undercooked. I had a pulled pork sandwich over coleslaw. It was a large portion and quite tasty, even the bun was good. I'd like to try some appetizers and desserts on future trips. The menu included a wide variety of options, such as Mexican fare and various sandwiches and burgers. We paid $31 for two sandwiches, fries and an upgrade to onion rings (YUM, btw) and two drinks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catherine's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Upon arrival, the door is boarded. Are they open? Lights are on and there are clothes visible from the window. Okay, the door opens and I walk in. I get all the way to the back and look for awhile before I'm acknowledged by the two staff members at the register. Finally, I'm greeted. I have four items and ask to try them on. Though clean, this is the worst looking Catherine's I've ever visited. Paneling is cracked and chipped and carpet is old and stained. They do have a good selection of clothing and sizes and the staff was friendly once I checked out.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blake's Lotaburger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and out of town guests enjoy a good burger. Since we're newer to the area and have been wanting to try this place, we stopped yesterday. There aren't many options, just a couple different sized burgers and hotdogs. They were out of bacon, but were expecting the truck momentarily. The beverage machine was dispensing lemonade that didn't taste so good. Upon informing the staff, we were told they were out of lemonade. The burgers were similar to the pre-made patties you can purchase from the grocery store. Mine was very salty. One of my friends said his was bland and another was served a burger that was very pink inside. The staff made her another burger. She wasn't impressed with her chili, either. We ordered seasoned and regular fries; they were okay. The restaurant was decorated very nicely and was clean. We were immediately waited on and staff was very friendly, making sure we had napkins and condiments, etc...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Desert Dream Ice Cream; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: On a hot Friday afternoon, my son asked for ice cream before band practice. We stopped in to this retro decorated shop. The gentleman who assisted us was very friendly. My son enjoyed his peanut butter shake. I ordered an ice cream soda made with orange sherbet. To my surprise, I received a warm drink. I'm not sure what caused this. There weren't a lot of options. With Coldstone, Baskin Robbins & Dairy Queen close, I think they'll have to step it up a bit.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carl's Jr; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We were downtown, but I don't see the location listed. There were homeless people inside; the restaurant isn't in the greatest area. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. We ordered a $5 meal that came with a hot dog, double cheeseburger, fries, cookie & drink. There are a lot of items on the menu I'd like to try.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Parrilla Suiza; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Nine of us visited last weekend for lunch. We were able to get right in. I enjoyed a pina colada but was surprised to find out they didn't offer horchata. We ordered various items from burritos, to tacos, to quesadillas. Some of the party didn't like the burritos not having anything except meat inside. They wanted cheese and/or sauce. My food was okay. I would've preferred retried beans versus pinto beans. Some meals came with refried beans. I didn't try the salsa so I'm unsure of the quality. My son wanted a carne asada quesadilla; he asked for steak but received shredded beef and didn't like it. The service was good. The restaurant was clean. I'd try it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Stone Creamery; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Always enjoy Cold Stone and this location didn't disappoint. I tried a Banana Caramel Crunch and really liked it. The three other people I was with seemed to enjoy their selections, too. The location was clean. Staff was pleasant. Parking is a little tight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culinary Dropout; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This was my second attempt to visit; the first time on a Sunday afternoon a couple weeks ago there was a 1.5 hour wait. We decided to celebrate my son's 21st birthday here and made reservations. I loved the atmosphere. It's decorated very nicely. We used the complimentary valet and were seated immediately upon arrival. It's a bit loud so this isn't the place for a romantic evening. The service was excellent. The waitress explained the menu and the business, and checked on us regularly. My mom ordered the Pub burger, my son ordered the MAC burger and I ordered meatloaf. We each had drinks, a margarita, a Pink Cadillac Margarita & a Blueberry daiquiri. The drinks were strong. I liked the blueberry daiquiri best. They had a lot of interesting appetizers and food options. My mom thought the fries were hard, but I liked them. The meatloaf and green beans were okay. The mashed potatoes tasted like instant potatoes. When such a traditional dish is offered you need a twist or to really "bring it." We enjoyed the music. I'd be willing to go again because there were some other options, like fried chicken and some of the salads, I'd like to try. I thought it was a bit expensive @ $73.84 for what we ate.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mama's Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My mom and I visited last Saturday. We were waited on quickly, despite it being Homecoming Weekend. You just order at the counter, then pick up your food. We ordered the teriyaki chicken and coconut shrimp with brown rice and macaroni salad. The chicken was dry and needed more sauce added. Everything else was just okay. We shared a meal so I would consider the portion sizes to be good. I wouldn't mind to try some of the other menu options but I'm not in a rush to go back. It was quite dirty. We cleaned our own table. The beverage machine was out of lemonade. I informed an employee; he said he'd let his supervisor know. It's very convenient for U of A students. I told my son to try it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Los Betos; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'd been wanting to try this restaurant for quite awhile. My son attends school in Tucson and we both love Mexican food. First, it took a long time for our order to be taken then when we got to the window we had to repeat it. Second, thankfully I had a suspicion there would be an issue and checked our order before leaving the parking lot. They missed packing my carne asada torta. I was starving and would have been so upset if I'd gotten on the highway and didn't have my dinner. Third, the carne asada was so tough I had to hold onto the sandwich and rip the meat away with my teeth. My son liked his quesadilla and we both enjoyed the horchata. The menu is huge. I'd like to try another food item and location before making a final decision on my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lerua's Fine Mexican Food; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The decor is very pretty with all the tile and the outside attracted us to come in. The chairs could stand to be replaced, though. I liked the large menu and had difficulty deciding what to order, but the waitress was able to assist. The menu seems to be sort of a fusion of authentic Mexican with some other items having a creative touch. I ordered the macaroni and cheese on the specials menu. I ate from it four times. The meat was so tender. It had such delicious flavor. My son thought his quesadilla was okay. I'd love to come back and try other things and order from their catering menu.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ChickeNuevo; City: Marana, AZ; Review: It was okay. I purchased enchiladas and my son purchased a quesadilla. He had to go inside because the quesadilla wasn't put in the bag. The horchata was just mediocre. It's nice to have authentic Mexican through a drive thru. The prices and serving sizes were adequate but i think there are better options in the area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bobo's Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Was able to get right in @ 6 am after dropping my son off to leave for the bowl game with Pride of Arizona marching band. Waitress was very friendly and made sure my drink was full and that my food was okay. I enjoyed the bacon omelet special with wheat toast and orange juice. Omelet was quite large and potatoes were yummy. Had a wide variety of food on the menu. Typical dinner food, small, clean, and very fast!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jimmy's Pita & Poke; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited yesterday. We were greeted immediately. The restaurant is clean, played good music & we were able to find seating immediately. If you're clean eating, this is a great option. I chose salmon, brown rice, spinach, and cucumbers. My son had a Philly cheesesteak wrap. It's like Subway or Chipotle where you can choose toppings. I didn't enjoy raw salmon so I'd like to choose something different next time. They also had breakfast options. Service was fine and it was okay. But, I'm getting used to a new way of outing and think this is a great option.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nico's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We stopped by between a doctor appointment and class and were served quickly. My son had a quesadilla. He's been surprised to get cheddar cheese instead of queso fresco is chihuahua cheese like he's used to with authentic Mexican food. It was large but wasn't cut into slices. He was able to save some for leftovers. I had the carne asada. It was okay. I gave the leftovers to my son; there was plenty of steak, rice and beans left for another meal. We were excited to have horchata and Mexican coke. There were a lot of options and pricing was average; we spent about $20.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sausage Deli; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited on Saturday afternoon. The man who took our order was very friendly. I'm on a strict diet and he offered suggestions on modifying the sandwich to make it healthier. I enjoyed the veggie sandwich and was able to save half for later. My son devoured his Italian Grinder and cheesecake slice. The restaurant played good music, was clean, and had plenty of comfortable seating. We'd definitely try it again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Subway Restaurants; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited with my son last Friday. We were immediately greeted and served. The restaurant was very clean. He had an Italian BMT and I ordered a rotisserie chicken spinach wrap with guacamole. We also had drinks and a free cookie for my son. Very convenient for U of A students and visitors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son eats here frequently. I had the opportunity to lunch with him a couple weeks ago. I had the white widow and he ordered the La Canna. The sAndwich was large enough to save some for dinner. The bread was great and all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. We also had a Rice Krispie treat for dessert. Loved all the stickers and poster decor. The menu is very creative and has a wide variety of options. I especially loved the Ice Cube photo on the ice dispenser and the Ice T photo on the Raspberry Iced Tea. It's a fun place for college students and their parents or grandparents. We'll definitely visit again and bring our guests. It's a convenient location for U of A students and visitors. Wish it was a bit larger and had more parking, but the coziness is part of the charm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coronet; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We called after church to ensure the restaurant was open and to verify if reservations were needed. We were able to get right in. The restaurant is in an older building in a charming neighborhood. They offer outside seating which is wonderful this time of year when it's not too hot. My son and I enjoyed the brunch offering from a special menu. It was difficult to decide what to order. I had poached eggs on greens served with black beans. My son enjoyed a Belgium waffle with sausage. (He ate it quickly, so I know he loved it.). Even the guests at the next table commented on how good his waffle looked. For drinks, we had a mocha and chai; both were scrumptious. We'll definitely be back and I can't wait to try dessert.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Fresita Tucson; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited for the first time after a doctor appointment in be area. It's small, but clean. The menu offers a lot of options and they have daily specials, too. We were greeted immediately and didn't wait long for food. My son ordered a steak quesadilla with sides of rice and beans. I enjoyed spinach tamales with rice, beans, and squash. We both drank Horchata.. The food was great. We'll definitely try it again. I'd love to go for breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited on Monday for the first time while in the area shopping. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. He informed us of the rewards program and gave us suggestions for dinner. Our food came very quickly. The root beer was yummy! I ordered the Parmesan crusted chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The chicken was seasoned and cooked well. It was quite filling. My son tried a bacon cheeseburger and fries and thought it was just okay. They have a lot of options and offer daily specials. The desserts look delicious. I'm excited to go back and try some other options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jason's Mexican Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited the food truck on Monday. The employee who took our order was very friendly and helped us make selections. The menu is quite large. I had an Arizona burrito. My son ordered a sope and a taco. We shared rice and beans and both ordered an horchata. The food came out quickly. Everything was good and came in large portions. I'd like to try dessert and some other menu options. The only negative was spending $30 on "fast food."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pier 1; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The store was nice, clean and had a large inventory, as most Pier 1 locations do. The staff greeted us as we walked in. There were a lot of sale items but I still thought it was a bit high priced.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AMC Foothills 15; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We had to wait a bit too long to purchase tickets but there are self serve kiosks available. The supervisor discussed movie options with me and was very friendly. The reclining seats are very comfortable. The theatre was clean and offered food and a bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ross Dress for Less; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I found a dog bed and food/water bowls, a side table for my bedroom and a decorative bowl. I may return for some living room tables. They had great prices. This location isn't too large but they had a good selection. The cashier was very friendly and waited on my quickly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Anchovies; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son has been bragging about this restaurant since visiting last summer during a band camp. The first time I visited I ordered a macaroni and cheese with bacon slice and a veggie one with artichokes while my son ordered pepperoni. On Wednesday, I ordered one with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. One slice is enough since they're so large. At our last visit, we shared a brownie. Each time we've sat in large bench seating. It's comfortable though it can be a bit loud. Delicious pizza; will definitely visit, again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fini's Landing; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Today we visited for the second time and brought my parents along. The atmosphere is great. It's like Key West in Tucson. Last time, my son and I shared chicken strips. The breading was different but they were quite good. Today, I had the El Cubano Torta. The bread wasn't like other tortas but the sandwich and seasoned fries were good. My dad had the flounder dog, my mom had the Gulfstream, and my son had a cheeseburger. Everyone enjoyed their food and we were served quickly. We also enjoyed drinks, Dos Equis, a Hemingway Margarita and a Kiki Krush. My mom and I thought the drinks were quite strong. Mine was so strong I couldn't taste the fruit flavors in the drink. I'd like to try some of the appetizers and flatbreads, along with the key lime pie.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mama's Famous Pizza & Heros; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited around 8 p.m. last Friday and were surprised there was no one else at the restaurant. The menu is quite large and the young man who took our order was friendly and polite. It reminds me of an old pizza restaurant, lots of wooden benches and a big fountain in the middle. We enjoyed the old school R&B playing during our meal. We ordered a small pepperoni pizza, mozzarella sticks, and a meatball parmigiana. The pizza was 8 slices and I thought the size was generous for a small. I had leftovers for lunch the next day because my sandwich was so large. I wished it would've been cut in half when served. We only had plastic silverware so I had to tear it in half. The only other complaint is having to ask for our pitcher of root beer instead of it being given to us right away or with our appetizer. The food was good, not spectacular. We spent about $40. I'd like to try the cannoli and some other items. I'm sure we'll be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dunkin'; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited on the May 31st to enjoy the $1.50 scoops. The portions are good. I enjoyed the cherry jubilee and my son tried peanut butter cup. It was a refreshing dessert on a hot day for a good price. The restaurant was clean and had adequate seating. We were greeted and served immediately.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We stopped by yesterday after visiting the nearby grocery store. We were waited on immediately through the drive thru and received our food quickly. The staff was very friendly and polite. The food was warm and a good bargain. Our bacon McDoubles and fries tasted fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Food City; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We had never visited Food City. We just moved to the area so we decided to try it. It looks a bit sketchy outside but was clean and organized inside. The beverages were a good bargain but other items seemed to be about the same prices as other local grocery chains. It's a small store so there aren't a wide variety of selections but we found everything we needed. They carry a good amount of Hispanic items and brands. Also, the butcher area had a lot of options. The gentleman who waited on us was very polite. We didn't wait to long to be rung up. I'd visit occasionally but prefer some of the other chains.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Caesars Pizza; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited a couple nights ago. The cashier was very friendly. She attempted to pronounce the difficult name of the customer she waited on before me and was very patient with him. We received our order quickly and she answered all our questions. Definitely not gourmet pizza but my son and I had two meals from our pizza and breadsticks. It's a good bargain. Only complaints is the were out of cheese bread and only had Pepsi and Mountain Dew as the two liter choices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kenney D's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited when we first moved to the area. The male and female who were working were very polite and friendly. They told us about the history of the restaurant and discussed the menu with us. I ordered a meatball sandwich. It was huge! The bread and sauce were good. My son enjoyed his sandwich and fries and also my cheese bread...lol. We spent about $30 which is a bit high for lunch but we had leftovers. We'll definitely keep trying different items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chuy's Mesquite Broiler; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Because of the outside of the restaurant looking fun, we decided to try it. We got a great deal with three street tacos, rice, beans, salsa, chips, and a drink. They have really well priced nightly specials. We were waited on and served very quickly. The restaurant is clean and has a lot of seating. Enjoyed the nacho bar where you could serve yourself a variety of salsas. With the large menu, we'd like to go back to try some other things.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chuy's Mesquite Broiler; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Because of the outside of the restaurant looking fun, we decided to try it. We got a great deal with three street tacos, rice, beans, salsa, chips, and a drink. They have really well priced nightly specials. We were waited on and served very quickly. The restaurant is clean and has a lot of seating. Enjoyed the nacho bar where you could serve yourself a variety of salsas. With the large menu, we'd like to go back to try some other thi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Guero Canelo; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I had the Wednesday special consisting of two Sonoran hot dogs and a coke for $8, and a carne asada quesadilla with. beans. The buns were huge and delicious. I'm stuffed and satisfied. My son saved some of his large quesadilla and beans for later, but enjoyed his first portion. I'd like to try some of the other drinks, guacamole & carne asada. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant was very clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tanque Verde Swap Meet; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Not sure if it was dead because it was Sunday or summer but there were only about five booths open. We saw some t-shirts and one jewelry booth and there were no food or drink booths open. Hopefully we can try again for a better shopping experience.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Goodwill Thrift Store and Donation Center; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a nice location. It's always clean and staff is friendly. They have a wide variety of clothes, books, and home items. Sometimes things are a bit more than I'd like to pay for used items, but generally prices are good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Furniture Exchange; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We walked around quite awhile before we were greeted. The owner said he had great prices but I thought they were a bit high. Lots of couches and love seats but not a ton of tables and chairs. Not my taste, a bit older styles.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Style Galleries; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've visited twice. Staff is always friendly and helpful. They have good quality used furniture in a variety of styles at good prices. They also offer delivery. When I need something, I will check in here first. They also have decor and some really neat pieces.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sam Levitz Furniture; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: It's a large store with a lot of options. Some things are very low priced and reasonable and others are a bit high. It's a good place to check out when shopping for furniture.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Goods; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Love to check this place out. I've found some great decor at great prices. It's clean and organized. Staff has always been friendly and helpful. You can find furniture, wall decor, pillows, bedding, bath, and garden items. Nice place to pick up a housewarming gift, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conn's HomePlus; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Very nice furniture, electronics, and appliances but I think they're high priced. The salesman who assisted me was very friendly but I was able to find a much better deal elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Latitudes Furniture; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Beautiful, fashionable furniture if you're into rustic, farmhouse or industrial styles. Many options to view in a well laid out store. They also have some accent pieces, such as wall decor, vases, bowls, etc... The salesperson, possibly the owner, spoke with us about where furniture is purchased from, delivery prices, and various purchase options. Prices are a bit high end, but it appears to be great quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annabell's Attic; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The store is large and has many options. It's a bit more on the antique side of style and a bit expensive. I'm not sure any salespeople spoke to me the entire time I was walking through. They had some nice art that wasn't badly priced. What they had was good quality.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hacienda D' Mexico III; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Beautiful, quality pieces in a well laid out store. Bedding, tables, mirrors, seating, and decor options are all available here. The staff was very friendly. If you like Southwestern or Mexican pieces that will last forever, stop in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 22nd Street Antique Mall; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I enjoy walking around on days off to see what beautiful things I can find. I've found some wall decor and a metal accent piece for a tv stand I refurbished. They have quite a few options, including a full upstairs level of furniture. Prices are reasonable and there's quite a variety.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sam Levitz Furniture; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The store is huge! Many, many options from living room, bedroom, dining room and accent pieces. They have a good clearance area, too. This is a good place to check in when refurbishing a home.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speedway Antique Mall; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Love this place! I enjoy walking around on days off to see what beautiful things I can find. I've found a tv stand and table for great prices. My son has also found some Frank Sinatra memorabilia. They have furniture, art, jewelry, records, tools, and much more. The staff is great. They're always friendly, upbeat, and accommodating. I'll keep going in as I'm furnishing my new home. My son and I are customers for life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kohl's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a nice location, clean and well organized. They have a good variety of clothing, shoes, and home items at good prices. We were rung up quickly and didn't have a long wait in line.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macy's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The store has a nice variety of clothing, shoes, makeup and perfume but the home department is lacking, no furniture, and small selection of housewares, bedding and bath. A female employee working in fragrance greeted us right away. We walked past a young man folding clothes in the men's department and older gentleman in housewares who didn't speak to my son or I. There was a good selection of sales and clearance clothing. It's hard not to shop at Macy's but the employees need a refresher course in customer service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goodwill Thrift Store and Donation Center; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The store has a decent variety of merchandise and is clean. Many home decor items didn't have prices. In addition, the cashier walked away as my son and I, and another customer approached the register. She apologized when she returned. After she rang us up, a manager approached and she informed him she needed a cash pick up. As soon as the manager arrived she ignored me. I said thank you and did not receive any response. She should have fully finished my transaction then asked the next customer if they minded waiting just a moment so her cash could be picked up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: El Con Mall; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The last two times I visited I was disappointed at how many housewares items weren't priced, nor was the price reflected on signing. The previous time I was there the person in housewares left and I had to take my merchandise upstairs to be rung up. This time there was a pleasant woman working who asked if she could help and made small talk. Upon arriving upstairs, a young lady in shoes was inches away but didn't address me. Another woman in shoes spoke to me along with a manager. I also grabbed a t-shirt for my son but it rang up $2 more than what the sign reflected. I know it's only $2 but he didn't really need it and I was only spending the money to reach the amount needed to use my coupon. The young lady told me it could be the price on the front or the back of the sign to which I informed her it appears to the customer the clothing on one side of the rack is $5 and the other side is $7. She was able to mark the price down and I thanked her. My other complaint is there often is only one register open on each floor with a long wait. I get good deals with sales and coupons so I enjoy that but this location could be greatly improved.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In-N-Out Burger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: All of the restaurants in this chain seem to have friendly service and very clean restaurants. The young lady who waited on us Friday evening cheerfully greeted us. The food was ready quickly and the burger was very satisfying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philly's Finest; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Since I can't leave the office for lunch, I decided to get delivery and came across this restaurant when looking through menus at the office. The lady who took my order over the phone was very pleasant and polite. The gentleman who delivered the order was also very friendly and nice. I ordered the turkey bacon avocado sandwich. It was delicious! The bread was good, all the ingredients were very fresh and the portion size was large. My son really enjoyed his Italian hoagie and said the oil used was very flavorful. We also shared mozzarella sticks and marinara and a brownie. To my delight, we also received two chocolate chip cookies. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to trying other menu items.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Potosino; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I visited for the first time today. I ordered through the drive thru. The male who took my order was very polite and I received my order quickly. They have many breakfast, lunch and dinner options, along with desserts. I order the chimichanga meal for $9. It was was a good size and came with rice and beans. I'd definitely like to go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Rooster Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Ordered takeout for breakfast. I had the chorizo omelet with salsa and American cheese, served with sourdough toast and potatoes. It was a bit spicy, but tasted good and was a large portion. My son ordered pancakes and bacon. My only complaint is not being given utensils or straws. Would like to try lunch and other breakfast items. Food was ready in 15 minutes. Waitress was friendly and polite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broadway Grooming; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I recently moved to Tucson and needed a groomer. When I called to book the appointment or ask questions, they were very friendly and helpful. Upon dropping my shih tzu off this afternoon, I was greeted by a very pleasant female employee. When I picked him up this afternoon, I had to wait a few minutes but enjoyed conversation with the groomer and other female employee. The foyer is small, but the shop is clean. My dog looks wonderful and is in good spirits. The pricing was comparable to what I paid in other parts of Arizona.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gusto Osteria; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Stopped in for lunch with my son. He tried an 8 inch personal pepperoni pizza and I ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich. They offered sandwiches, salads, pasta, and personal pizzas on the lunch menu, along with lunch specials and a featured dessert. I would like to come back for dinner to try pasta and dessert. The restaurant has an industrial feel with the open ductwork but is painted in a golden yellow and has many art pieces hung. A bar and outside eating area are also available. The chairs and paint color give off a Mediterranean vibe. The food was good enough I would like to come back to try other options. My only disappointment was the waiter. He didn't ask what we wanted to drink, my son had to ask for something other than water. He just seemed tired. He was polite, but not friendly. He didn't respond to some of our "thank yous" and did the bare minimum, took our order, brought food, checked on us once, and brought the check. Often people will go back to mediocre food when the restaurant provides good service. I hope it's not the opposite here, having good food and very mediocre service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Habit Burger Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I both thought the food was just okay. I ordered the french onion burger and he had a double charburger. We both had fries and drinks. The burger was a bit different than what you can get at other restaurants, with onion rings and sauce. I've definitely had better fries. I wouldn't mind trying some of the other burgers, chicken sandwiches and salads. The food was so greasy the bag was falling apart by the time we got home. The service was a bit slow. For $20, there are other places I'd rather go.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poco & Moms; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited last night for my mom's birthday, after hearing about it from several people. I was unimpressed with the dining room we ate in and it was very cold. I didn't think there were a lot of food options on the menu, but all the cocktails sounded great. My mother enjoyed a Prickly Pear Margarita and my father had a red wine. My son and I thought the horchata was okay. Both my parents had burritos, my son ordered a quesadilla, my friend ate a tostada and I had a chimichanga. The portions were large and the green chile sour cream sauce was good. I'd like to try breakfast, chile relleno, and the stuffed soapapilla. Our waitress was great! Very friendly, or drinks were full, and joked with our party.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carl's Jr.; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I have visited several times. They have well priced items. For fast food, the breakfast and lunch/dinner items taste good. The staff is always friendly and service is fairly quick. I've only used the drive through so I can't comment on cleanliness or inside service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rincon Market; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son has wanted to visit for some time. He's been seeing it on his bus ride to school. I enjoy driving around the Sam Hughes neighborhood looking at the homes and would love to visit more of the businesses. The market is a good size offering spices, frozen foods, produce, and a lot of different beverages including wine and beer. There is also a butcher shop and deli area offering various salads. My son ordered a muffuletta and brownie. He's very picky so I don't always trust his opinion on food. He said the bread for his sandwich was too hard and he didn't finish his brownie. I ordered a Turkey Super Club. I liked the bread except for the crust being quite hard and difficult to chew. I wished the sandwich had been cut in half because it was so large making it difficult to hold. I liked the avocado and the bacon was nice and crispy. The potato salad was quite good. The lemon zucchini mini bundt cake was absolutely delicious. There are several sandwich and dessert items I would like to try so we'll definitely be back. The ingredients were fresh and service was great but I think $34 for lunch is a bit high.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fruit Shack; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered the Pitaya Paradise smoothie and my son ordered a strawberry banana smoothie. We were greeted immediately. The gentleman asked my son questions so he could make his smoothie exactly as he wanted. We both drank them quickly because they were delicious! The large is quite big and filling. We'll definitely stop back in. I'd like to try some other other drink and food options.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kelly's Cajun Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: For a restaurant in a mall food court, it was quite good. I ordered the bourbon chicken with an egg roll. The portions are quite large and I only paid $6.43 for the combo with rice and a drink. The server and cashier were very polite and friendly. Service was fast, especially when they were busy with Christmas shoppers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All American Burger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son ordered a cheeseburger, fries and a drink. Though they weren't busy, it took quite while. I ordered my food at another restaurant after he placed his order and I had mine a lot more quickly. I guess this means the food was made freshly which is good, but you expect faster service at a mall food court. The cashier was friendly and everything seemed clean. The fries I shared with him were nothing special and he said the burger was just okay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited the restaurant for the first time for a company holiday party. Had to wait a bit to be shown to the party room due to several people arriving at the same time. The party room was a bit small and hard to maneuver around the tables. Service was excellent; the bar attendants and servers were very friendly, polite, and made sure we had what we needed. We were offered pulled pork sliders and deep fried macaroni and cheese as appetizers. Both tasted amazing. My only complaints about the appetizers is that we should have had small plates at the tables to place our food on and that it would have been nice to have been served rather than getting our own samples from the servers because they were hard to pick up from the trays. The roast beef was amazing: tender, moist, and loved the fatty parts on the edges. The salad, mashed potatoes, ribs, and green beans all received rave reviews. The chicken was dry but I didn't get a chance to try it with sauce. The beignets and ice cream were amazing for dessert. I can't wait to come back to use my gift card. I've already told several people about the good food and service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bahama Buck's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son & I love this place. We've only been visiting for a few months but we've already filled a punch card. We mostly order smoothies but I would like to try the coffee drinks and other items. I wish they opened earlier and were a bit cheaper but service and quality are great. They are the best smoothies I've ever had!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sticks N' Strings Music; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son discovered this store. We visited twice before purchasing a drum set. They have a good selection and reasonable prices. I am sure we will visit for various musical supplies. Tony, the owner, is knowledgeable and easy to work with. We were able to purchase the drum set and layaway,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackjack Pizza & Salads; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Ordered a 2 topping pizza, cheese bread w/ranch, cinnamon bread & 2 liter for $27.69. The cheese and crust were pretty good; better than Little Caesar's but not as good as a high quality pizza or Italian restaurant. The cheese bread was good and the ranch was really good. The cinnamon bread was quite tasty. Service was good; we received our delivery in less than a half hour. Wouldn't mind to try again, good but not great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hogie House; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Finally visited tonight. We went through the drive through. The employee who assisted us was very pleasant. The order was correct and she asked if we needed condiments. I ordered the chicken Hogie and my son had the Italian. The bread was great and everything tasted very fresh. We'll definitely visit, again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Mike's Subs; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I received a $10 off $20 Uber Eats order. This is the second time I've ordered from this location. The previous time I placed a carry out order. The staff was very friendly and fast. The location was very clean. Parking is adequate. I ordered a Big Kahuna cheesesteak and my son had the Italian. The sandwiches are delicious. The bread is good. It's very cheesy with well seasoned meat. The portions are large and filling. For fast food subs, this is one of my favorite locations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tony's Italian Deli; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We have been trying to find good Italian food since moving to Mexico and have been wanting to try this restaurant since moving to Tucson. Finally, we were able to visit last night. Jennifer, who took our order, was so welcoming. I enjoyed chatting with her and she asked if we had any questions and informed us of Frank Sinatra nights on Saturdays. We can't wait to listen to the music and eat from the all you can eat buffet. She also made sure we had a take out menu, which we will definitely use. I ordered one of the chicken Alfredo specials; it came with bread and salad, and was large enough for two meals. The best part is that it was only $7.99! The sauce was flavorful. I really enjoyed it. The salad was terrific. It was filing and came with tons of vegetables. My son ordered a 12" pepperoni pizza with cheesy garlic bread and cheesecake. He ate the entire pizza last night. We'll definitely be back! They have a large menu and I plan to try everything, including the frozen and refrigerated take home meals and desserts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Tomatoes; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited for the first time today. The girl working at the end of the bar was pleasant. I heard her thanking guests for their business and wishing them a good day as they left. When I first arrived, i wasn't sure what to think. You get a tray and plate and only see green salads, toppings, and tuna tarragon. I was wondering why I was paying $10 for this and a drink. I was expecting pasta and seafood salads, maybe a taco or fruit salad. Once I got further in the restaurant, I realized there was more...soups, ice cream, breads, muffins, brownies, two hot pasta options and macaroni and cheese. Everything tasted good and the restaurant was very clean. There seemed to be a lot of repeat customers based on conversations I had while gathering my lunch items. I had a potato soup, bread with honey butter, cheese bread, macaroni and ziti. I was stuffed even though I had small portions. The female buzzer was so nice and polite. My table was cleaned off quickly and she asked if I needed anything many times. I wouldn't mind to try some more soups but I wish there more salads to try. I may go back. I thought it was okay but a decent bargain.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Plus Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I was shopping at Tucson Mall and in need of a manicure and pedicure. I had some time before my next appointment so I stopped in and to my pleasant surprise there were no customers. I informed the technician I needed to be done in an hour and asked if that was possible. She assured me the request could be done within my time limits. I ended up being being at the salon for 1.5 hours and barely made my appointment. Since the technician barely spoke to me I assume she did not understand my request or was just trying to get business. If she didn't understand, I would have appreciated her saying so. If she was trying to get the business she should understand it won't be repeat business because the customer will be upset about being late to their next appointment and about the technician not being honest. My next complaint is they don't have much of a selection of colors for the nail dip. What they had isn't up to date. I also left with two red dots on my pink nails. I'm guessing this happened from the technician dripping clear coat on the powder. When I brought it to her attention she buffed it but didn't seem to think it was a big deal. I would have asked her to start over but I was already running late. It's difficult to see in the photos, but it's definitely noticeable. Lastly, the nail on the pointer finger on my right hand is filed horribly. I will not be returning to this salon, nor would I recommend it to anyone. The only positive is that it was clean, though a bit plain and outdated. It's not a place to be pampered.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Schlotzsky's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered a late lunch for my son and I through Uber Eats. My son's sandwich was quite small and the greens were left on though I requested they be removed. Also, we didn't receive forks for our cinnamon rolls. As for the food, I enjoyed my roast beef sandwich. The bread was really good. My son's sandwich was small and he considered it to be okay. I spend $34 for two sandwiches, 2 large drinks, and two cinnamon rolls. Though the menu has many options: sandwiches, salads, pizzas, flatbreads, macaroni and cheese, desserts, and chips, I think it was expensive for what was received.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Famous Sam's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered yesterday through Uber Eats. I was impressed with how quickly the order was ready and how well it was packaged. The fries are good, though a bit salty for me. I had the Philly Cheesesteak. It was a bit spicy so I'd ask for less peppers next time. I loved the mini churro bites. The portions were good. Everything was fresh and well prepared. The menu is full of good stuff. I can't wait to try some other options.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Plus Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I was shopping at Tucson Mall and in need of a manicure and pedicure. I had some time before my next appointment so I stopped in and to my pleasant surprise there were no customers. I informed the technician I needed to be done in an hour and asked if that was possible. She assured me the request could be done within my time limits. I ended up being being at the salon for 1.5 hours and barely made my appointment. Since the technician barely spoke to me I assume she did not understand my request or was just trying to get business. If she didn't understand, I would have appreciated her saying so. And, if she was trying to get the business she should understand it won't be repeat business because the customer will be upset about being late to their next appointment and about the technician not being honest. My next complaint is they don't have much of a selection of colors for the nail dip. What they had isn't up to date. I also left with two red dots on my pink nails. I'm guessing this happened from the technician dripping clear coat on the powder. When I brought it to her attention she buffed it but didn't seem to think it was a big deal. I would have asked her to start over but I was already running late. Lastly, the nail on the pointer finger on my right hand is filed horribly. I will not be returning to this salon, nor would I recommend it to anyone. The only was positive is that it was clean, though a bit plain and outdated. It's not a place to be pampered. *Within a week my nails are very dull and one week four days later, polish is chipped.*Within 2 wks, more chips and feels are though polish is separating fm nail.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lindy's On 4th; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Had to be at U of A to meet my son and needed a late lunch to tide me over until he was done with a paper and we could get dinner. It's family owned and the sign upon entering said they had "killer burgers." I was intrigued. Never have I been so happy, I didn't stop for fast food. The was one of, if not, the best burger I've ever had. The menu has so many creative options, it was difficult to decide what I wanted. I also ordered the loaded fries but didn't have room for them after eating that huge burger. I ate them for dinner and they were delicious, too. I can't wait to try some other options, especially the pickle fries. Ari, my waitress, was pleasant. I received my food really quickly: The location is clean and trendy and you don't have to pay for parking! They also offer various alcoholic beverages. My only complaint is I paid $30 with tip for a burger, fries, and lemonade...but I can't say it wasn't worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crave Coffee Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited last Friday for a date. I ordered the Dulce De Leche Frappuccino. It was delish! The barista was wonderful, discussing my options, having conversation, and generally friendly. There are many bakery options I can't wait to try later. And, they have the most creative options for crepes I've ever seen. It's a cute place, decorated in kind of an industrial hipster vibe. Service was fast. Prices were reasonable. I'll definitely go back and take friends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Salsa Verde Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Finally tried it! It was wonderful! I had the chicken chipotle from the percherones menu. It was mostly meat but since it was so flavorful it didn't need all the extras. It was quite filling, too. My son enjoyed his steak quesadilla. I saved the green chile tamales with rice and beans for lunch today. It was one of the best tamales I've ever had. We both had Horchata for our drink. The menu has many options. The female who took our order was so pleasant and gave me suggestions for future visits. We got our food quickly. I can't wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corner Bakery Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered takeout on Yelp for the first time. It was a good experience. Our food was ready and already paid for when we arrived. The cashier was very friendly. The restaurant was very clean and in good condition. I'm looking forward to trying other breakfast, lunch and bakery items. It's nice they have cakes and breads available for purchase. I had the chicken pesto and broccoli soup with a lemon bar. My son had the Italian panini. The sandwiches are a bit small but they were very good. The prices are reasonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Church's Chicken; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered the 6 pc meal through Uber Eats. The chicken is good, not great. The biscuits are delicious. The sides of macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy were small. With that size of a meal, I'd think you could share them with the person you're sharing a meal with, but they're really only enough for one person. The tea and jalapeno poppers are also quite good. If you're in the mood for something different than regular fast food, this is a good option.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Stone Creamery; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a small location but they have wonderful service and, of course, the ice cream is wonderful. I had a mud pie mojo in a waffle cone while my son enjoyed a peanut butter shake. The servings are large and the flavor is always wonderful. They have some warm desserts with ice cream offering now. I've tried smoothies, cake, and many other flavors and liked them all. I normally try their seasonal flavors and appreciate how they change the menu. We'll definitely go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A & K Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I stopped in for a gel manicure a few weeks ago when I dropped my son off at school and had time while waiting for him. I got right in. They don't have a large selection of colors and the salon is nothing fancy, but they did a good job and were very nice. I enjoyed chatting with other regulars while there. I decided to come back and had my eyebrows done via the microblading procedure. I'm very happy with them and it was pain free. She drew them on to ensure I liked the shape and constantly checked in to make sure I wasn't in pain. She measured and checked numerous times during the procedure to make sure everything was done with precision. I'm sending my mother in to have her eyebrows done as a Mother's Day gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cozy Corner Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered breakfast last Sunday through UberEats. When the food arrived, I opened the styrofoam container to find several black hairs. The driver and I have blond hair and the container was secured inside a bag. Luckily, Uber refunded my order. It helped that I sent photo evidence. I also walked outside to immediately show the driver before she left. I called the restaurant to report the issue. A manager was not available so I left my telephone number. I have yet to receive a response. It's a shame I had this negative experience since it would be a convenient place for breakfast and lunch being near my home and workplace.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Calle Tepa; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I ordered delivery of grilled shrimp enchiladas, horchata and soapapillas. Everything was delicious! I'll definitely go back. The menu has many good options I look forward to trying. The sauce was yummy. The portions were good sized and filling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chick-fil-A; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited Chick-Fil-A about s week ago. Service was fast through the drive thru. The employees were pleasant. We received a correct, warm order. Pretty normal service and taste for any of these restaurants. I'm not the biggest fan, but I do enjoy their waffle fries and appreciate some of the healthier options they have.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Smoothie King; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited a few weeks ago. They had a lot of options fitting many needs and desires for taste or diet. The smoothies were okay, good not great. We spent over $20 for 2 smoothies. I think the prices are too high. The drive thru service was fast and the employee was polite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a great place! So many food and dessert options. We recently stopped by for cinnamon rolls and grabbed a couple desserts for that evening. We also sampled bread and a spread. They also have a gift shop. The shop always cute holiday items and various take home food items. Prices are reasonable and the locations are always clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big 5 Sporting Goods; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The female employee addressed me and asked if she could help. She directed me to the area I was looking for. She was polite when she rang me up. I got a great sale price on the item I purchased. The store has many items and seems well organized. My only complaint would be the item wasn't marked as being on sale. I'm happy about it, but would've appreciated knowing the price before I arrived to the register.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Los Betos; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've been to other locations. I was very disappointed with my order of Super Nachos last night. Basically it was nachos and meat. The pico,sour cream and guacamole was off to the side so it was difficult to mix together. The most disappointing part was there was barely any cheese. It was to the point, I thought it didn't come with cheese or they'd forgotten it. I also had tons of nachos left, meaning there just wasn't enough toppings. The nice thing I can say is they added rice and beans to the order when I was at the drive thru because I'd forgotten to order it. But, I did order two large Horchatas and they were not put on the order so we had to pay separately. Because of this, when I have a craving for nachos, I'll remember how good Nico's were and not return to Los Betos. Also, my son showed me his pinto beans the next day so he could explain why he didn't eat them. They were gray. Not sure if they were bad, but he was on the way to go hiking and I didn't think it would be a good idea to risk stomach issues.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holy Donuts Tucson; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We noticed the restaurant when attending the 4th Avenue Street Fest and were so excited to try it. Finally, today, after much anticipation we enjoyed breakfast there: The service was excellent! We were given explanations of all the donut flavors and the female employee also answered my son's questions about the menu. It was difficult to make a choice. I normally don't like apple fritters but I decided to try an apple caramel fritter. It was absolutely scrumptious! My son also enjoyed his Homer Simpson donut with strawberry frosting. He couldn't even finish it. It was huge. We took a cinnamon roll and strawberry purée filled donut home. With four donuts, we also received one free. I ate that for dessert today and it was soooooo delicious. We're definitely coming back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wok Fire & Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We ordered carry out to contribute to the Transfer Student Center fundraiser. I had the teriyaki bowl and ordered the orange chicken for my son. It was very filling. We both ate from it twice. The egg rolls were very good, but crab Rangoon were awful. The filling had no flavor. We had coupons for half off one bowl and free egg rolls and paid around $30. Another concern or dislike is parking. For those who don't live on campus or nearby and may actually drive a car to the location, there isn't much of a parking area. The food was okay. I'd go back, but I'm not in a hurry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Oink Cafe - Tucson; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I had been excited to try this restaurant since we'd moved to the area. I was underwhelmed. I ordered a breakfast chimi and white chocolate latte for breakfast and the California Mac N Cheese with a soft drink for lunch. The chimi was delicious. It was so large I couldn't finish it. My only complaint is the size. It was a bit too large to hold and to dip in the cheese sauce, but it was also too large to cut through it. I would've preferred two smaller ones. Also, the potatoes were too small to get the plastic fork through them but too large to spoon. They were nothing special in regards to flavor. The white chocolate latte was the worst I've ever had. There wasn't even a hint of white chocolate flavoring and it tasted like coffee grounds. Mac N Cheese is one of my favorite meals. I liked the concept of having chicken and avocado. Again, it was a large serving, but it was just okay. My soft drink wasn't delivered to me. The menu has a lot of great options. It was difficult to decide what to try. I'd like to go back and eat inside the restaurant. For my first trip, I was underwhelmed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Bob's; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited for the first time today. My friend ordered eggs, sausage and toast, and I had a half order of biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. My portion was large so I was glad I didn't place a full order. The restaurant was clean and had adequate parking. We were able to seat ourselves and received our drinks and food quickly. The only complaint is we weren't aware we had to take payment to the register. There was a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items so I would like to try it again. Prices were very reasonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nadines Bakery; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I have been wanting to stop in for quite some time. There aren't many local bakeries near our house. It's pretty simple, but clean. There are some cakes and other baked goods on display. I would consider a mural, some flowers, cute rugs or other decor to brighten up the place. They have several items in the refrigerator and bakery case. We ordered some maple and peanut butter fudge. My son said it was really good. I had a butterscotch brownie. It was very large and I enjoyed it. We also ordered two cinnamon rolls for breakfast this morning. They were doughy. I don't think they baked long enough. We paid $18.71 for these items. I thought that was a bit pricy. The quality was good, not great so I would've been happy paying $7 for four slices of cake at Safeway. I'd still like to try some other items. Everything looked scrumptious. The female who assisted us was very polite and friendly. She gave me some prices for specialty cookies, too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pima Automotive; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I stopped in between appointments hoping to get an oil change. There were two open bays and a young lady standing, folding towels in the right bay. Since she seemed not to see me and didn't greet me, I pulled in partially and rolled the window down to ask if they had time to do an oil change. She said she would check with another employee. She comes back toward my vehicle with two gentleman. An older, gray haired gentleman told me to pull out because I could have killed someone. The bay doors were open, no danger signs, and no one was in the area. I told him I pulled in to ask the young lady if they had time for an oil change. He said he'd be with me in a few minutes; this was at 11:20. I asked if he'd be done in time for me to make an appointment at 1. Then, he said he'd see me at 1. I clarified I needed to be done to make it to an appointment at 1. Apparently, they weren't going to be with me in a few minutes or it now takes 1.5 hours to get an oil change. They don't want business. They need to learn to promptly greet people and to watch for incoming customers and they need to learn better customer service. It may be time for someone to retire, if he can't be friendly.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Couple Of Guys And Their Trucks; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: On a positive note, the gentleman showed up close to on time and my belongings arrived to my new residence without damage. My issue is the owner seemed to change pricing twice and never supplied a pricing list. To be more professional, he should provide a pricing list, in person or sent to email, then have a signed agreement beforehand. I've never had to use movers. I found his card at my former workplace. I may have misunderstood, but he originally told me $100-$160 and later he said he meant $100 off. When I called to confirm the address and move date, he asked me to text him with the details. I text him on Saturday, including the addresses and big items needing to be moved, and dollar amount. He called on Monday and said it would be $250. It seemed shady he called about pricing, never responding to texts. When he arrived, the price was $300, though he did go back down to $250. He also left a couple parts off my bed. His partner was very polite and seemed more knowledgeable and professional. If you want an upscale mover, this isn't your guy. If you want someone cheap, this company will be okay. Also, it really bothered me he seemed upset about not getting referrals from my previous workplace after the manager prior to me left. It is against company policy to give referrals. If anyone was referring tenants to him, they were not following the rules.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: O'Malleys On Fourth; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My family and I celebrated my birthday here yesterday afternoon. It's nice to have free parking in this area and we were seated and served quickly. My father ordered the club, my mother had the Philly burger, my son ate the Blackened Bacon burger and I ordered the Southwest burger. My parents ordered tater tots while my son and I enjoyed fries. The fries were good. The tater tots were tasty as well. I'd love to try the potato salad sometime. It was difficult to decide what to eat. All the options sounded good. My burger was cooked well and all the toppings were delicious. My father had a beer and the rest of us enjoyed the Desert Paradise cocktail. It was very refreshing and not too strong. We were all happy with our meals and the prices. I'd definitely recommend it and plan to go back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Walmart Neighborhood Market; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The store was clean and well organized. I found everything fairly easily. Parking was adequate and there was only one person in front of me at checkout around 5 p.m. Pricing was low or average, as with all WalMart stores. I think it seemed small, compared with other Neighborhood WalMart.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chase Bank; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I visited the drive thru yesterday afternoon and have visited one time previously. The female employee working the drive thru was very pleasant and helpful. The location is at a busy intersection but was fairly easy to get in and out. When having to use employee assisted services, this is a nice branch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Mike's Subs; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've visited this location twice recently. The first time I ordered carryout. I was waited on quickly. The gentlemen taking my order and ringing me up were very polite, friendly, and welcoming. I got my food quickly and it was delicious. Everything always tastes fresh and seems to be quality meats, breads, vegetables and cheeses. My favorite is the Big Kahuna steak sandwich. I think it's a bit pricey but you receive large servings. On Sunday, my son visited for the first time and ordered the Reuben. He enjoyed every last bite. We'll definitely visit this location again as it's very close to our home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Wash; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My mother received a referral from a woman she was speaking with in line at the grocery store. I recently moved and wasn't able to get a washer and dryer right away. I called to get pricing, how long it takes to have laundry washed, and hours. I have interacted with three different female employees. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. They seem to take pride in their work and want to make sure they handle your belongings with care: Everything is hung and folded neatly. I've been offered help to carry things to my car. It has always been under 12 hours for my order to be complete. It is clean inside. They offer washing products and have vending machines. There's also a table for children to sit at or to read or eat while waiting for your laundry to be complete. Being open until 11 is great for their busy clientele. If you have to use a laundry mat, this is a great one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midtown Mercantile Merchants Antique Mall; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a great place! Since we recently moved, it's now very close. It will be convenient to grab a creative gift or find something for our home. The inside is much larger than one would think. It is very clean and well organized. Prices are reasonable. Merchandise covers a wide variety of styles and eras. They offer collectible items, as well as home decor. Free coffee and popcorn are offered, as well as chips and beverages for sale. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. It's definitely not a group of artsy, antique snobs. They appreciate the $20 purchase as much as the $200 one. One of the benefits is a points club where you can receive discounts for purchases. Overall, it's a fun place to spend an hour or two browsing. You should definitely stop in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mister Car Wash; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We were able to get right in on a Saturday afternoon. A very polite young lady assisted us and made us aware of the membership. It was only $2 more to get unlimited car washes for the month versus paying for one wash. I'll have to go through again; my car was pretty dirty. We used the free vacuums, as well. It's a clean location at a very busy intersection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Burger King; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I know it's just fast food so take my opinion lightly. I tried the new pulled pork sandwich and it was quite delicious! I think I'm going to try the new tacos despite everyone being leery. What I was disappointed in was having to repeat my order numerous times. I don't think it was because the employee couldn't hear due to the busy intersection, but because she was new or this just isn't the right job for her. I also don't like being cut off after placing one order. I had to inform the employee I had another order. Also, thought it was weird that she said she'd give me the total at the window, but gave it to me as I was pulling away from the speaker. Lastly, I asked for zesty sauce with my onion rings and realized it wasn't on the bad so I had to wait for her to return to the window. It's fast food, but if you're in a hurry this probably isn't the best location to order from.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Whataburger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We don't have Whataburger in the Midwest where I'm from so I was excited to try it. I've been through the drive through of this location numerous times. I've always been waited on quickly on was happy with my food. Overall, I think the food is just okay. I like that they have special items regularly so you can try new things. It's also nice that breakfast items are offered. The last time I visited I was very impressed with the gentleman in the drive thru. He was so polite, friendly, and funny.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: What a fun place! We had a pleasant drive with mountain views and beautiful homes, and near Saguaro National Park. There are several vendors inside and outside carrying home decor, art, jewelry, food and pet items, and natural items such as soaps and salves, and much more. There were ponies and goats for the kids to see. In addition, you could listen to music and have breakfast or an early lunch. I also saw a diner down the read. Definitely, a great morning trip with family or friends. Can't wait to come back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MSA Annex; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Such a cool place. We visited during the Night Market last night. We walked through the normal shops and the visiting vendors' tents. Nice clothing, jewelry and home decor. Some neat locally made or themed items are available. At the Night Market, there was a dj outside and live music inside. We ate dinner from one of the food trucks and had a beverage from one of the bars. All age groups were there. Plenty of parking. A little crowded to walk around but still a good time. Another spot that would be fun for a girls night out or to bring out of town guests.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Substance Diner; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We attended MSA Annex Night Market on Friday. This looked like a cute food truck and we liked the menu options. We were waited on quickly and received friendly service. My son ordered a grilled cheese and a chocolate shake. He's super picky, but said it was amazing. I ordered the Mac n Cheese croquettes. I agree with his opinion; my food was also amazing. We both ordered fries, one with gravy and the other without. I'm quite the fry connoisseur and thought they were good. I didn't see any drink options besides shakes so I ordered from the bar. We only waited about 15 minutes for food. I'd definitely like to try a burger and the breakfast options. If you see this food truck, try it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yard House; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited for the first time last Thursday after receiving another great coupon. What brought us in was the $10 sirloin and potato stack. For $10, I had an okay steak (good for the price) and delicious potatoes served with asparagus and onion rings. The onion rings were good but I think the asparagus was more of a garnish, it was pretty tough. My son decided on the appetizer pizza which is large enough to share, but he handled it all on his own. Appetizers were half off while we were there, so it was a great deal. Happy Hour was on at the time of our visit but we didn't order any alcoholic beverages. We ended up not being able to resist the dessert sampler, including chocolate soufflé, creme brûlée cheesecake, and apple peach cobbler....all were scrumptious! Our cheap dinner ended up at almost $50 with drinks at $3.25 each. My son had root beer and I ordered the blackberry jasmine tea which took three to four sweeteners to be tolerable. Our waiter, Jack, was very friendly, knew the menu well and checked on us often. Biggest complaint=it's so dark we could barely see the menus. My son is only 22 and he complained before the words left my mouth...lol. So, I'm not old and blind...ha ha. The menu is large, so I'd love to come back for drinks and appetizers with friends or try more dinner items. Definitely watching for more coupons!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coffee Times Drive; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've been wanting to stop in for quite some time. Finally had time, money, and thirst! They have several coffee, smoothie, and frappe options, as well as breakfast and sandwich items. So, I'm already excited to go back to purchase breakfast or lunch. There were two cars ahead of us and several pulled in while we were there. There's a drive thru and walk up order window. We decided on the dirty chai frappe (espresso=dirty) and a Reese frappe. We both enjoyed our choices. It's a bit expensive; we spent about $14 for 2 32 ounce drinks. The drinks were yummy and service is excellent!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riliberto's Fresh Mexican Food; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Last evening was my third visit. It's just okay. I like the drive through but it's normally a long wait for "fast food." Also, a bit expensive. I spent $40 on two drinks, super nachos, a steak quesadilla with a 1/2 pint of rice and beans, one torta, and two churros on special for 99 cents. The nachos are not super and should just be called nachos. Nico's are much better. Normally, there are several nachos left even though I try to use two with each bite. There's not enough cheese or guacamole. I'd also prefer steak to ground beef. It would be better if everything was mixed together, rather than having sour cream, beans, and guacamole in their own corners. The carne asada torta was pretty good. My son agrees this place is okay and there are much better options in Tucson.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JCPenney; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: To start off positively, Marquita is a great manager. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Also, any of the employees in the Sephora area have been great. Most cashiers have been nice, also. Sometimes there's a long wait to be rung up. I've also experienced times where the basement area isn't staffed. The store is old and, somewhat, dreary. They have good sales but often things are messy. What prompted my review is my experience at the salon. Most times when calling, you get voicemail. Many times, you don't receive a callback. The stylists don't have a portable phone because, supposedly, the previous one broke and hasn't been replaced. The coffee maker was broken last time I was there, too. For whatever reason, I kept being called Carol instead of Karen. Upon check in, the stylist thought my appointment had been cancelled and it was only entered for color. I specifically told the gentleman who answered I wanted a cut and color and that I had very thick hair. I wasn't impressed with the stylist's appearance so I want hesitant but the color came out fine. I had to schedule the cut for two days later. I showed the same stylist pics and explained I used the round brush for styling. She didn't wash or style my hair or give me the pricing options so I could decide. After getting home and attempting to wash and style myself I realized the back looked awful, the layers weren't blended (looked super choppy) and the ends were cut strangely. I couldn't style it or curl it. I made another appointment for the next week. She just sprayed my hair with water and told me it was a new trend to cut dry. I explained the only other time my hair was cut dry, it didn't turn out well. She again didn't style it and told me I could go probably style with the round brush better than she could. I attempted to style it but didn't work well since it was dry. I told her I wouldn't be able to tell if I was happy because she didn't style it. No surprise, it looked even worse. After making a couple calls and leaving messages, I reached the manager and scheduled at another location. Don't go to Emidena. She's not up to date with cutting and styling. She's meant for Cost Cutters, not a salon. She said they aren't meeting quotas. They're not selling all their services and products, and aren't providing quality service. Some sales and customer service training would be helpful. In addition, some decorations and updates to the salon would help bring in or keep clients.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Tomatoes; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited for the first time today. The girl working at the end of the bar was pleasant. I heard her thanking guests for their business and wishing them a good day as they left. When I first arrived, i wasn't sure what to think. You get a tray and plate and only see green salads, toppings, and tuna tarragon. I was wondering why I was paying $10 for this and a drink. I was expecting pasta and seafood salads, maybe a taco or fruit salad. Once I got further in the restaurant, I realized there was more...soups, ice cream, breads, muffins, brownies, two hot pasta options and macaroni and cheese. Everything tasted good and the restaurant was very clean. There seemed to be a lot of repeat customers based on conversations I had while gathering my lunch items. I had a potato soup, bread with honey butter, cheese bread, macaroni and ziti. I was stuffed even though I had small portions. The female busser was so nice and polite. My table was cleaned off quickly and she asked if I needed anything many times. I wouldn't mind to try some more soups but I wish there more salads to try. I may go back. I thought it was okay but a decent bar; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frontline Appliances; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I saw an ad on Facebook for a washer and dryer so I messaged the seller. Yuri responded quickly each time I had a question. My questions were answered quickly with the sale and delivery arranged promptly. The washer and dryer is older but looks brand new. It was a great price and so far they are working wonderfully. I am very happy with sales, installation and service. I'd definitely recommend them and would definitely purchase from them again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JCPenney; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: So, for my review of the store...often it is unorganized and doesn't have a great selection. It's difficult to find help and I've had employees walk by without acknowledging me. I am reviewing only to give props to a manager whom I believed is named Heather. I was in the last weekend of June to purchase a microwave. It was the last one and it was already on sale but I was given additional discounts with coupons and because the box was missing. I got a great deal. Heather was responsive, informative and friendly. She had also recently moved so she gave me some tips on how to get discounts for various purchases. She's an asset to your company.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JCPenney; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is my favorite location. It's newer and more up to date than other locations. I also noticed it is more organized. I found some great deals last time I was in. I don't like having to go to the front of the store rather than having registers throughout. But, I didn't wait long and the cashier was very friendly. I also visited the salon. Brianna did a great job and fixed a mess from one of the other locations. This location is out of my way but it's worth it and there's a lot of other good stores and restaurants in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolce Vita; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Since we moved to Arizona we haven't found good Italian. I was hoping this would be my announcement proclaiming we had finally experienced an Italian masterpiece. We noticed the restaurant after an appointment in the area a few weeks ago. My mother visited so my son, she and I visited for lunch. My son ordered a turkey panini and thought it was good. He was disappointed he couldn't order pizza. I ordered lasagna and my mother ordered fettuccine alfredo. My mother order minestrone but received a salad. The salad was fresh, decent but nothing special. The alfredo sauce was watery. The lasagna was no better than Stouffers...the sauce and meat were bland. The bread and olive oil were delicious. The gentleman who served us was pleasant. The restaurant is small but it's nicely decorated and very clean but I have no desire to go back to spend $40 on food I don't enjoy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CeeDee Jamaican Kitchen; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We've driven by and finally had a chance to stop for an after church lunch today. I'm stuffed! I ordered curry chicken and my son had jerk chicken. Both had a kick but weren't too much for either of us. The rice and vegetables were great, too. The rum punch was a bit strong and the sweet tea was fabulous. We loved the music; I wanted to get up and dance. The restaurant makes you feel like you're on a Jamaican vacation. It's decorated in red, green and yellow with posters of famous natives. I'd love to try other drinks, dessert and appetizers. I definitely need to go back for fried chicken day. The waiter even helped me pull my car out because someone parked crooked and I couldn't get in the car. We'll definitely be back and will take visitors to this culinary gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tipsy Picassos; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a late review. I went to a class last summer and really enjoyed myself. Everything was well organized. The instructor gave thorough directions and tips. My painting came out great. I loved to see all the different variations and enjoyed talking to the people around me. You know this is a great company when there are so many regular attendees. I'm truly looking forward to attending another class and hope I can bring friends and family with me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Arts Village; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited tonight during the monthly open house. What a great time! You can visit the studios and talk to the artists. What amazingly talented people are in Tucson. We are so lucky to see, experience, and purchase this art. Food trucks are available, along with the beer and wine at the Hop Shop. To top it all off, there is live music. Oh, I forgot... You can bring your dog. Great night out for family and friends. Try it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blacktop Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Wow! So glad we chose to order dinner from this food truck while at the Metal Arts Village monthly open house. First, everything sounded good so it was hard to choose. But, now i know I'll be able to try many new options each time I see them. Second, the guys are super friendly and fast. Third, prices are reasonable. My quesadilla was scrumptious! The cheese is as spectacular, especially the little burnt pieces from the grill. The other ingredients were fresh and of good quality. I can't really put into words the deliciousness I just experienced! Can't wait to try it, again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smashburger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've always considered Smashburger mediocre but I had a double bacon avocado burger tonight and it was delicious. My only complaint is that it was dripping with grease and also hard to keep together; the avocados fell off. My son and I shared the Smash fries. They were so good I barely got any. The cashier with blondish/pinkish hair was very friendly. She greeted us right away, described the menu items, and gave us suggestions. Our food was promptly removed from the table when we finished. Lastly, it was a bit dirty. It took awhile to find a booth without crumbs on the seats. Though, the nice cashier was sweeping and cleaning up when we left.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bed Bath & Beyond; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This is a nice location. I've visited several times and found what I needed and at good prices. I always receive great coupons making the deals even better. I also love all the U of A merchandise. One of the managers overheard my conversation and asked if I needed help. He showed me exactly where the items I was looking for were located. The cashier was also very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Color Me Mine; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I had a wonderful time last weekend. We attended during the anniversary event so the studio fee was only $1. We chose to paint small plates to hang on our dining room wall. We were promptly greeted by a male employee and had a female employee explain the process of choosing paint colors and gave us some tips. I was impressed at one of the female employees paying special attention to a disabled senior female guest; she made sure someone would look after her when she left at the end of her shift. I was so excited to win a VIP pass. My son and I have lots of other items we'd like to paint and look forward to returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maynards; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: What a fun place for lunch! My son and I visited after attending the Tucson anniversary event at the train depot and a craft show. We were able to order quickly and the gentleman gave us some suggestions. We ended up with the Italian flatbread as an appetizer and a Cubano and Reuben with chips for our lunch. Both of our sandwiches were delicious; the meats and breads were great quality. I also had a really refreshing bottled juice I hadn't seen elsewhere. We shared a yummy peanut butter cookie, as well. It's a bit expensive, but it's really good and we were definitely full and satisfied when we left. I'd love to try other items, including more of the tempting desserts. They also have special events, like an Italian dinner, that sound like a good time to meet others and share a wonderful meal. The inside is kept quite authentic so we also enjoyed the architecture and design, including the long table you share with others. We we lucky to sit by a wonderful mother and her two adorable boys. If you're downtown, check it out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresco Pizzeria; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I was unsure about this place so we hadn't tried it until last Friday. I was pleasantly surprised and have told many people what a wonderful meal we had. I ordered the linguine shrimp scampi which came with garlic bread and my son had a large pepperoni pizza. We also order the super stix which I didn't even get to try because my son ate every last one of them. My linguine was flavorful and came in a huge portion. It was definitely enough for two meals. I tried my son's pizza the next day and thought it was delicious. I also ordered a brownie that was amazing. I could've shared but I'm glad I didn't since my son at the super stix. We ordered delivery. It came in a timely manner and the driver was very pleasant and polite. Can't wait to try the many other items on their menu!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I was a bit upset about my experience. I got online to order specifically choosing the Tucson location. Many of the items online are not available in the store. So, I was planning to spend about $30 and ended up spending about $50. Yes, I was able to eat from my meal four times but it's a lot to spend on carry out. In addition, if you have visited one of the other locations, it's quite a bit smaller. My son seemed to enjoy his hamburger and fries. The meat was delicious. I had ribs, brisket, and chicken. The baked beans were also good. I was excited to have mac n cheese but wish I had been warned it was spicy. We may go back because the food is good but I'll definitely consider price.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JCPenney; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: To start off positively, Marquita is a great manager. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Also, any of the employees in the Sephora area have been great. Most cashiers have been nice, also. Sometimes there's a long wait to be rung up. I've also experienced times where the basement area isn't staffed. The store is old and, somewhat, dreary. They have good sales but often things are messy. What prompted my review is my experience at the salon. Most times when calling, you get voicemail. Many times, you don't receive a callback. The stylists don't have a portable phone because, supposedly, the previous one broke and hasn't been replaced. The coffee maker was broken last time I was there, too. For whatever reason, I kept being called Carol instead of Karen. Upon check in, the stylist thought my appointment had been cancelled and it was only entered for color. I specifically told the gentleman who answered I wanted a cut and color and that I had very thick hair. I wasn't impressed with the stylist's appearance so I was hesitant but the color came out fine. I had to schedule the cut for two days later. I showed the same stylist pics and explained I used a round brush for styling. She didn't wash or style my hair or give me the pricing options so I could decide. After getting home and attempting to wash and style myself I realized the back looked awful, the layers weren't blended (looked super choppy) and the ends were cut strangely. I couldn't style it or curl it. I made another appointment for the next week. She just sprayed my hair with water and told me it was a new trend to cut dry. I explained the only other time my hair was cut dry, it didn't turn out well. She again didn't style it and told me I could probably style with the round brush better than she could. I attempted to style it but didn't work well since it was dry. I told her I wouldn't be able to tell if I was happy because she didn't style it. No surprise, it looked even worse. After making a couple calls and leaving messages, I reached the manager and scheduled at another location. Don't go to Emidena. She's not up to date with cutting and styling. She's meant for Cost Cutters, not a salon. She said they aren't meeting quotas. They're not selling all their services and products, and aren't providing quality service. Some sales and customer service training would be helpful. In addition, some decorations and updates to the salon would help bring in or keep clients.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: North Italia; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited last week. We enjoyed lunch. Both of our sandwiches were great and I enjoyed the potato wedges as well. My sandwich was large enough for me to take half home for dinner. The restaurant is open and comfortable and has outside seating available. I'd love to try one of the pasta options for dinner. We were seated immediately and received very attentive service. We are from the Chicago area so I'm very picky about Italian food. I hope to update my review to five stars once I've tried dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amy's Donuts; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We visited earlier this week for my son's birthday breakfast. We were promptly waited on and experienced very friendly service. The restaurant was clean and had a decent amount of seating. Our donuts were delicious. There are so many options it was difficult to decide on. We'll definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nekter Juice Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited last week while awaiting an appointment at a nearby store. There is a small seating area in this very clean establishment. We were assisted quickly and given suggestions on menu items. Most of the smoothies sound delicious so it's difficult to make a choice. This is a very healthy option for a snack or lunch and we truly enjoyed our choices. My only complaint is the price; we spent about $18 on two drinks. I'm sure the ingredients are fresh and of good quality. The prices are to expected for the location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1702; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I am so glad I finally tried this place after my son's reviews. I ordered a slice which Is as large as a plate and very filling. I can't fully describe this wonderful eating experience. The crust is buttery and all of the ingredients were a wonderful mixture in my mouth. I will definitely be back to try other options. There are many personal and specialty pizzas to try. The restaurant has a large amount of seating available. The waitress has worked there for many years and was very helpful and polite. Don't skip out on this place thinking it's cheap pizza for college kids. It's delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinity Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I really liked this nail salon. It was exceptionally clean and nicely decorated. The nail tech was so nice and sweet. I enjoyed speaking with her and was glad to have someone I could easily converse with. She did a great job and made good suggestions. I'll definitely go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AAA Foot Reflexology; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I found the location on Yelp and most reviews were good so I thought I'd take a chance. The gentleman who answered the phone was friendly and polite and able to get us in within 45 minutes on a Saturday. Upon arrival we were greeted with a strange smell then the same gentleman who answered the phone greeted us. He couldn't see well and didn't seem knowledgeable about the services. We decided upon a 45 minute massage and didn't wait long to begin the foot soak. He informed the female massage therapist of my heel spur and told her how to handle it. She didn't do anything different with the damaged foot and I'm still in the same amount of pain. The head, arm, shoulder and leg massage was okay. I was able to relax for a bit though I was a bit uncomfortable in the short bed with the back elevated. I have long legs but could barely reach the foot tub. It was a bit awkward. My son also thought the experience was just okay. Then, we had difficulty with my card and they kept trying it over and over causing my bank to put a security alert on my account. Overall, it was a waste of money and time. I wish I'd tried another location where I could've received a deeper, more focused massage.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zayna Mediterranean; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: To start off positive, the fries, rice and green beans were delicious. My son said the gyro was good, not great. The grilled sampler was filling. I was able to eat from it three times. The taste was just okay. Fortunately, someone answered the phone and took our order right away. Our food was ready within fifteen minutes. The restaurant is within walking distance. We'd been wanting to try it for awhile. We've tried it, but don't have a desire to try it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bashas 100; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I used to visit weekly to pick up produce for my previous employer's break room. They always had a large variety at good prices. The store is always very clean and organized. Staff is always helpful and friendly. They have a great bakery and deli. I also enjoy all the gift and decor items they sell. I wish there were more locations in Tucson!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brothers Noodles; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'm so glad we finally tried this restaurant. The portions are enough to eat from 2-3 times. My sesame chicken was good and my son liked his orange chicken. The fried rice is absolutely delicious. It has beef, chicken and shrimp mixed in. I liked the crab puffs and fried biscuits, too. The prices were reasonable. We'll definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Center For Neurosciences; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I really like Dr. Carnahan; both my son and I see her. She asks a lot of questions, takes time with us and genuinely seems to care. My issue is the office is very busy and it's often difficult to get appointments or calls back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nate's Italian Kitchen & CheeseSteaks; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'm quite shocked to see the high ratings. This was the worst Italian meal I've ever eaten. I would've rather had McDonald's. The chicken for the chicken Marsala was undercooked and flavorless and the sauce was watery and also lacked flavor. The chicken wasn't served over pasta as stated in the Grubhub menu. The pasta was separate and had marinara sauce on it. The garlic cheese loaf didn't seem to have any cheese on it and wasn't cut all the way through so it was difficult to tear apart. My son's pastrami sandwich was just okay; he said he'd definitely had better. This was a waste of money. Everything was a greasy mess when it arrived.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Foodie Magoo's; City: Sahuarita, AZ; Review: I found this business on Facebook. I requested a Monday night delivery of In & Out. The driver was very friendly and polite. I received communications confirming order receipt, food pick up, etc... When the food arrived, it was packaged perfectly to protect from germs. The beverage lids straw openings were taped and the bags were also taped shut. In addition, I received a super cute magnet and sunglasses. Consider this local business for food delivery. The owner is super nice and is making an effort to provide good service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghini's French Caffe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited previously and picked up some bakery items. I'm glad I waited to do a review until I'd had a meal. My son enjoyed his french toast while my crepes and biscuits and gravy were perfection! Everything was delicious! This is a perfect breakfast and I'm looking forward to visiting again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brawley's Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited about a month ago with my son and a friend. Good prices and large portions. Waitress was great. Feels homey and seems to have a lot of regulars. Clean environment and fast service, as well. I'd like to try lunch and would definitely go back for breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truland Burgers & Greens; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: You must try this restaurant! It's a great environment with a large glass overhead door that opens the restaurant to the outside. The staff is friendly and helpful. We felt so welcome and comfortable. I had the Thanksgiving Special burger with stuffing and cranberry sauce. My son had a chicken sandwich which he devoured. The fries were spectacular and came with three dipping sauces. There are so many healthy optima with great flavor. We'll definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opas Grill; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Wow! We ordered takeout through Yelp and were definitely not disappointed. I had the Greek Burger. It was juicy and flavorful. The olives were perfect! My son enjoyed his gyro, too. The Greek fries were fabulous. The fries were large enough to share. We're looking forward to visiting again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Love the ladies! They really get to know you and make you feel comfortable. I've gotten gel and acrylic, as well as my pedicures. My son and mother have also visited with me. It's always clean and I normally don't have much of a wait. My color lasts and I'm happy with the quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bear Canyon Pizza; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I visited last weekend with a friend. We both ordered 14" pizzas. I think I ate from mine for three days. The crust was crispy. The ingredients on the pizza were great. My son enjoyed his calzone, too. They have a ton of options: sandwiches, salads, pizzas and brews. Very clean! Staff was super friendly and hospitable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pat's Drive In; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Friendly staff at this walk up restaurant with a. 50s diner feel. I've tried the chili burger and Par's Burger. Both, were delicious. I love their chili cheese fries! I share them with my son and we still can't finish the large portion. I'd like to try the chicken and hot dogs. Everything is well with rices and served quickly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pita Jungle; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've ordered carry out previously and ate in for the first time this evening. The Chicken Lavash pizza was fabulous. I was able to eat from it three times. I love that's it's healthy and tastes good! Tonight, I had the Portobello Mushroom Burger with a Greek side salad. I experienced another fabulous meal! My son has devoured his gyros, both times. And my friend enjoyed her spinach pasta and was able to take some home, too. I'd like to try a wrap next time. The server was fantastic. Couldn't ask for a better experience!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maple Leaf Hair; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Erin has been cutting and coloring my hair since spring. She's such a sweet girl and really knows her stuff; great about selecting products, tools and styles. The other staff members are always friendly and really love their clients. Very clean and safe, with regard to Covid. It's a cute,'comfortable atmosphere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eclectic Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. It was difficult to decide what to order with so many options. I chose the Eclectic Chicken Salad on wheat with sweet potato fries and my son ordered the grilled Reuben with fries. My sandwich was wonderful. Everything tasted fresh! My son scarfed his meal down, too. It's really enough for two meals, but I ate it all at once! Can't wait to try many other items, especially dessert. I love that you can bring their homemade dressing home, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Street Taco And Beer; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've heard this was a great place. Well, my eyes were bigger than my stomach this afternoon. I ordered the steak burrito and street fries. The burrito was quite large and filling so I didn't need the fries. The fries were delicious, but I wasn't able to finish them. They have a good variety on the menu, including desserts and alcoholic beverages. I was waited on quickly and received food service too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donut Bar Tucson; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We e ordered from this establishment several times. The Strawberry Shortcake is fabulous! Today, we tried the homemade strawberry milk. Wow, it's fantastic! The donuts are huge. They have gluten free and some really unique flavors, like monte cristo and pop tart. It's relatively inexpensive and always great flavor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jethro's Café and Tavern; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited for the first time today. We were seated right away. The waitresses were friendly and accommodating. Our food was served quickly. The menu is quite large. We had a late lunch today so I'm excited to go back for dinner and drinks and breakfast: My meal was absolutely delicious. The gravy was spectacular! The potatoes were fantastic! The carrots had great flavor! My son enjoyed his burger and fries, as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty And The Burger; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I have mixed feelings about the delivery order I received last night. They have a lot of options and a creative menu. The food was packaged in sealed paper bags. So, the burger and bun were great. But, the mac and cheese burger was missing the mac and cheese. And my Oreo chocolate cake was missing. My son tore his spicy Buffalo chicken sandwich up! The cheesesteak fries were fabulous! I'd still give the restaurant another try because fries are my favorite food group and I want to try the three cheese and burnt ends options.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Heart Coffee; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Was really hopeful after seeing other reviews and photos. On a positive note, my son said the blueberry smoothie was the best beverage he's ever had. My iced chai latte was disgusting. The biscuits were hard and dry and not flaky. The gravy was watery. The pancakes were tiny and tasted like frozen microwave pancakes. All breakfast items are $3.15 each. I would've preferred biscuits and gravy from Arby's and pancakes from McDonald's. Then, I decide to enjoy my sugar cookies for an afternoon snack. They were hard as rocks and look like they were made from refrigerated cookie dough. To add to the experience, my son purchased some mini-cupcakes that I believe were from a local grocery store. My son went inside while I waited. He reported back that ordering was difficult but thought the cashier might be new. He also almost slipped on the wet floor as he was entering. Strangely, our pancakes and biscuits came in wax-like pouches instead of a styrofoam container so make sure you have plates. I normally don't have such negative reviews but I was truly disappointed. Hope this was just a bad day for visiting. *I added photos of the messages with the owner. I never faulted the interior. I mentioned the opinion of the interior in other reviews. I also didn't ask for a free drink. I made the suggestion she offer free drinks to those who make complaints. Most of the reviews are negative. In my opinion, the owner's responses are very defensive. **I pray for this business owner, her business and family. I understand how one may take these reviews personally because it's their business but in no way have I said I dislike her or her family. I even said I appreciated her hiring disabled employees and that I told a group from work about the possibility of using her back room. I corrected the pricing from my original review. Most of my reviews are positive. I try to give an honest opinion because I look to Yelp to make decisions on which businesses I visit. This has gotten way out of hand. I responded back with suggestions, updated information and corrected the misinformation she stated in her response. I wish her luck with the business. But, it's not the place for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Toast 101; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Luckily, this restaurant is close to my home. I liked the vibe as soon as I walked in. It's decorated nicely and they play great music. They offer a creative menu with tons of options for food and drinks. I enjoyed the Hangover Skillet. I've eaten from it twice and still have some left. My son scarfed down his waffle and shared some of my meal. He also ordered a strawberry soda; it was delish! Service was wonderful, from the hostesses to the servers. I can't wait to come back with friends!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Asian Massage; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I visited this establishment on a Friday evening. My son and I walked in and they were able to fit both of us in. He had a foot massage while I had the same plus a detox. It was so peaceful. I could actually feel my body relax while lying down waiting for my turn and listening to the music. My massage therapist has magic hands. She was excellent. The detox was really interesting. I really enjoyed my time there and have told so many people about it. Prices are great too! I'll definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Protein Spot; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I looked up places I could get protein shakes from and stopped in after an appointment. They were extremely friendly and attentive. Both shakes I had were delicious, along with the tea. My son and I also tried protein donuts. You can get great advice, service and food from this establishment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CENTRAL NUTRiTiON; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Stopped in after finding them on Yelp. It's very small so you can't really hang out there. The shakes were good but extremely thick. The menu could be a lot larger. Overall, it's okay. The staff was really nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I stopped in on our way home from the outlet mall. We were seated immediately and had a great waitress. I tried the clam chowder and bacon wrapped steak skewers. My son had the Italian Brute sandwich with fries. Everything tasted great and we didn't wait long for our food. They offer pizza, salads. desserts...so many options. We'll definitely be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arte Bella; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've attended two classes and enjoyed both tremendously! The prices aren't expensive and the instruction is wonderful. There are so many options for classes and walk ins. I look forward to returning with friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My family and I tried this restaurant out for my birthday. It's a really nice atmosphere. They have lots of delicious options. We were seated right away. The food was delicious. Service was a little off. My dad asked for another drink that never came. We ordered dessert to take home. We had to ask more than once. When the waiter remembered, he didn't bring my son's. We just gave up. They weren't busy at all. I'd still go back because their menu is great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Postino Grant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: The service was great! Our waiter was friendly and accommodating and other staff was available to get our group extra tables and chairs. It's a bit loud so consider who you're eating with and whether they'll be comfortable. The brunch menu was a bit limited for someone who doesn't eat bread. But, there were a lot of options that sounded delicious. Most of my brunch dates seemed underwhelmed. The consensus was the food wasn't bad, just okay. I ordered a white peach Bellini and received what seemed to be champagne twice. I was only charged for one. There was no peach flavor at all. The bacon was delicious but the eggs were blah. My friends liked the potatoes. I thought they were okay. I'd like to try another meal, lunch or dinner. I'm not in a rush to return. Also, the parking lot is always packed. I had to park three businesses over.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sundaze Yogurt; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My son and I visited this afternoon. It's a small place, but seems to be clean and organized. We were promptly waited on. Prices are reasonable and they seem to have a good variety of smoothies and yogurt. They also offered pies, which I'd like to try. My smoothie was quite good and I liked that you could choose the juice. My son didn't enjoy his as much because he was told they had to put juice in it. There isn't a juice that would taste good with peanut butter so they just added water.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chickadee's Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: So, my son ordered a burger at a chick n place. It was very small. He ate it, so it wasn't horrible. But, it definitely wasn't something he loved. The crinkle cut fries were your average fare. I ordered a mashed potato bowl, similar to what KFC offers. Except, this wasn't good. The mashed potatoes weren't very thick. The chicken tenders were flavorless. And, the gravy was just there. I had high hopes for this place. They have a large menu. But, I doubt I'll be back. For $23, I could've gotten a better meal elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Salad and Go; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Finally tried this new restaurant. I like that they have two drive thru lanes. Staff was friendly and fast. They have a wide variety of salads, wraps, soups and drinks. I had the Greek salad with Chicken and Prickly Pear Lemonade. The salad was a good size. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Prices are quite reasonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Peru; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Service and atmosphere are wonderful! There's a large menu with quite a variety of options. I'd love to go back to try some other options. I didn't love what I had, though the presentation was lovely. So, I'm wondering if I don't like Peruvian food or just didn't like what I ordered. Became I thought restaurant and staff were lovely, I want to explore my options.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Bards; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Visited last night to watch a band and meet some friends. It's a fairly large place but there weren't many people there on a Thursday night. The sound was good and there was plenty of seating. It was very clean and had a really cool mural on the wall by the bar. The bartender was super nice and attentive. If you want a peaceful night out, try it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LaserAway; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I had the pleasure of having Vanessa perform my first facial and underarm laser hair removal procedures. The receptionist warmly welcomed me and in no time at all Vanessa was out to take me from the lobby to the procedure room. She explained everything she was doing and made sure I understood how to get the best outcome from the appointments. In additional, she truly cared about my comfort and safety. The location is clean and bright. It's sterile like a doctor's office but calming like a spa. I've already told many friends about how happy I am with this business from the first call to the end of my appointment. The pricing and finance options are great. I can't wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skinjectables Anti Aging Bar; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I visited in July and loved the experience of the petite lip plump. Another beauty professional recommended this business so I felt safe with my choice. The pricing was great. They have so many great specials. The staff is so friendly on the phone and in person. The front desk staff seems genuinely interested in making things run smoothly and are so welcoming. The gentleman who took me back to the room was fabulous! So fully of energy and positive! The nurse who performed the procedure tried to make me as comfortable as possible. You could tell it was important for her to do her job well. I am so happy with the results and received tons of compliments. I can't wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locale Neighborhood Italian; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I'd heard good things and was excited for a girls night out. We had to wait over a half hour for a table on a Thursday night. So many things on the menu sound good. It's hard for someone to eat Italian when you're trying not to eat pasta or bread but there were chicken, salmon and salad options. The desserts sound scrumptious. It was a nice atmosphere inside and outside. I'd definitely go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sonoran Brunch Company; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: My friend and I meet monthly for breakfast. We've been attempting to try new places. This is a tiny restaurant with no public restroom. You order at the register then your food is delivered to the table. They have a small, yet unique menu. Depending on what you're looking for, it's a bit expensive. I paid around $20. Elsewhere, you could get a huge breakfast for less. The meal was okay. I had enough to eat from it two times. My friend joined me and ordered based off the appearance of my meal. Mine was packaged to go so the sauces weren't on the platter. When my friend's arrived, her entree was sitting atop two sauces. Neither of us like spicy foods so she was disappointed. Hers was delivered as an eat in meal. They did replace the meal. I didn't hate it but I'm not excited to return. Might try burritos through the drive thru some time; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 8 Degrees Ice Cream & Cookies; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've been so excited to try this place since I first learned of its existence. What could be better than cookies and ice cream? So, I ordered delivery. It may be better fresh in the store. The cookies were hard. I prefer soft cookies. The ice cream was good. I was underwhelmed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tito & Pep; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: It's a nice atmosphere for date night, girls night out or a family dinner. It's well lit and not too loud. We had a small table in the corner with bend seating, very comfortable. Our waitress was pleasant and knew the menu well. She kept our drinks full and made sure we were happy with our meal. We shared an appetizer and dessert. The steak skewers had great flavor. And, the panna cotta was delicious! I'm excited to try more entrees, salads and appetizers. The drink menu was expansive, as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Union Public House; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I've had drinks here a couple times and thought so many things on the menu sounded delicious! Finally, we ate dinner here last night. I met three girlfriends. We sat on the patio under a heat lamp. We interacted with other guests and had the greatest waitress, Holly! She's waited on us before. What a fun and attentive employee! The meatloaf was the best I've ever had. The potatoes and vegetable were outstanding, as well. The cheese board was perfection! The baked Brie was fantastic! The sugared nuts were terrific! The olives were spectacular! My other friends enjoyed a Caesar salad, which she says is the best, and a mushroom burger. We all enjoyed our fabulous drinks, too. Again, ask for Holly...one of the best waitresses in Tucson. She makes this an even greater experience. I can't wait to try more dinners and dessert!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frida's Cafe; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: We've been wanting to stop by this new cafe. It's close to our gym so it's been tempting us for awhile now. Saturday morning, we finally stopped in. It's a small cafe that's bright and decorated in vibrant colors with walls adorned by Frida Kahlo prints. The menu is wonderful. There were some healthy options, which I appreciate. There were also some scrumptious sounding options not so good for my diet that I'll have to try on my next visits. I've already told friends how much we enjoyed our dining experience! The staff was outstanding. We felt like part of the family. The food was not only delicious, it was plated nicely as well. Get the word out on this local business! You won't be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Clear Sky Cafe; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Best breakfast on the beach. I usually have the square deal but today opted for the kitchen sink skillet with a side order of their corn beef hash on the side, with their famous sausage gravy. Their corn beef and hash is more like corn beef and seasoned to perfection potatoes. Everything was delicious!!! I will be full for the rest of the day! Absolutely fabulous.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frenchy's Rockaway Grill; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: Fun beach atmosphere good food. This is definitely the place to go for drinks with friends.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Restaurant; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: One of my favorite places to eat. Beautiful atmosphere, incredible bread, and Cuban dishes as good as any I've had in Miami.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another Broken Egg Cafe; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: Good food. OK service. This stop is a good stop if you can't get into the Clear Sky.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bait House Tackle & Tavern; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: The drunken shrimp is to die for and the fish and produce are fresh. Seating is limited so be prepared to have a drink and wait a bit. No doubt, one of my favorites on the beach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marina Cantina; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: For Mexican good, you can't get better. Atmosphere is gorgeous and the musicians that play there are great. If you have a hankering for a great margarita, this is your spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Kan Jam Ultimate Disc Game; Brand: Kan Jam; Review: What a great purchase...love how the LED cans light up and change colors. The glow-in-the-dark Frisbee that came with it wasn't very bright, so I bought an LED Frisbee to use with it...worked perfectly and we had a blast playing it at night!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flash Flight Disc-O; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: Absolutely love this flying disk. It changes colors, is bright, and easily played at night!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Sports Life Vest; Brand: Onyx; Review: This was one of the best purchases I made. Perfect for using in my kayak. You hardly know you are wearing it, very comfortable! It is not bulky like other life jackets. It has pockets for storage and even comes with a whistle. I recommend purchasing it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex Pacific Paradise Relaxation Station Water Lounge 4-Person River Tube Raft; Brand: Intex; Review: I absolutely love this Relaxation Station! It is approximately 10 feet in diameter, durable, and easy to inflate with a portable electric air pump. The two large valves also make deflation very easy and quick. It was durable, and held more than four adults without a problem. My two three-year-old nephews loved to sit in the middle, as it created a little pool for them. The mesh with-stood their jumping and sliding into the "pool" from the seats. The back rests were comfortable for the adults. You can sit up out of the water or sit right down in the middle to cool off in the "pool". The ladder helped gain access when anchored out in the deeper water...I recommend buying this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IMAGE Portable LED Camping Lantern with Ceiling Fan, Hurricane Emergency Survival Kit; Brand: Odoland; Review: This worked perfectly as a "ceiling fan and light" for our tent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Craft, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fisher King, The (1991); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters II (1989); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Secret Garden, The (1993); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Left Foot (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Haunting, The (1999); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cyrano de Bergerac (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Malcolm X (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Submarine (1968); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ringu 0: Bâsudei (2000); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U.S. vs. John Lennon, The (2006); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 300 (2007); Genres: Action, Fantasy, War, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simpsons Movie, The (2007); Genres: Animation, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blair Witch Project, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matrix Revolutions, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ratatouille (2007); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Shoes of the Fisherman, The (1968); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2004); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Last Samurai, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Matrix Reloaded, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superbad (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Supremacy, The (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mummy, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thank You for Smoking (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Juno (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Transformers (2007); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Full Monty, The (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Crashers (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: I, Robot (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ring, The (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Patriot, The (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise (1991); Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Few Good Men, A (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Knocked Up (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Predator (1987); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (a.k.a. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers (1997); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Genres: Action, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Italian Job, The (2003); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The (1975); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Arachnophobia (1990); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Simon (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Stranger than Fiction (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Da Vinci Code, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Little Mermaid, The (1989); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abyss, The (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fish Called Wanda, A (1988); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Graduate, The (1967); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Genres: Crime, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: English Patient, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 3 (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blood Diamond (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2 (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Young Frankenstein (1974); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: School of Rock (2003); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Musical; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Thomas Crown Affair, The (1999); Genres: Action, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Perfect Storm, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman Returns (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mask of Zorro, The (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Others, The (2001); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babel (2006); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Congo (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Number Slevin (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alien³ (a.k.a. Alien 3) (1992); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wedding Singer, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: X-Files: Fight the Future, The (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Crow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Genres: Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Munich (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowfinger (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lost World: Jurassic Park, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
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Title: Top 10 Greek Islands (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide); Author: Visit Amazon's Carole French Page; Review: While I haven't yet made the trip to Greece, this book seems to offer the kind of preparation I am looking for. So, my review is not complete yet...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mexico (Eyewitness Travel Guides); Author: Visit Amazon's Marlena Spieler Page; Review: I used this guide a lot in Mexico City during the past couple of years. I seem to like the format of Eyewitness Travel's guides better than others. I highly recommend this guide!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top 10 Puerto Rico (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides); Author: Christopher Baker; Review: Great guide for Puerto Rico! It is a handy size to carry with you and it is very detailed in the descriptions of all the sites. I really like the format of Eyewitness Travel guides! Puerto Rico is a beautiful island and lots to see! Don't go without this guide!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get Rid of Boat Odors; Author: Visit Amazon's Peggie Hall Page; Review: This book came highly recommended and it turned out to be very worthwhile. I have implemented a lot of the recommendations in this book, like increasing the size of the holding tank vent line to 1 inch. I can say that I have no more holding tank odors on my sailboat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wind in the Willows; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Grahame Page; Review: My favorite quote is from this book and I never read the book until now. Very well written!!! I find the book very insightful as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wind in the Willows; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Grahame Page; Review: My favorite quote is from this book and I never read the book until now. Very well written!!! I find the book very insightful as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cape Horn to Starboard; Author: Visit Amazon's John Kretschmer Page; Review: This is the first of several of John's books and a great read if you are a sailor. His other books are great too--I've read all of them now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life's a Ditch; Author: Visit Amazon's C.L.R. Dougherty Page; Review: I can really relate to the author's experiences. He describes them so clearly. It is HIS experience but you really feel part of it all. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slow Boat to the Bahamas; Author: Visit Amazon's Linus Wilson Page; Review: I have done a similar trip to the Bahamas (but from Annapolis) at about the same age as the author. I didn't like the way he kept emphasing all the ASA sailing classes he and his wife took and his thinking that these were actually qualifications. I think this book is more about how not to do it than how to do it. Many of his hardships could have been easily prevented by better planning. Even his analyses are poorly researched, like the fact that many cruisers listed their home ports as Green Cove Springs, FL is only because of the excellent mail forwarding service there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Foolish Voyage: Self-Discovery At Sea (A Foolish Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Hawkesford Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book! The story is very different from that of other books on sailing adventures. I highly recommend this for any sailor or wanna be sailor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brave or Stupid; Author: ; Review: I really enjoyed reading this personal account of two Swedes sailing around the world. It involves adventure, humor and even romance. This was one of the best sailing adventure books I have read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Unlikely Voyage: 2000 miles alone in a small wooden boat; Author: Visit Amazon's John Almberg Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It is well written and down to earth. It is quite a task to travel solo for such a long journey on the ICW.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love with a Chance of Drowning; Author: Visit Amazon's Torre DeRoche Page; Review: This book is written from a woman's point of view of a love affair involving a sailing trip to the South Pacific. I found it very enjoyable to read. It is very well written!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slow Boat to Cuba; Author: Visit Amazon's Linus Wilson Page; Review: I thought this book was more the author's crazy mistakes than anything else, like his construction of a support for his solar panels without having it welded together. He clearly doesn't know a lot about yachting. I also thought that his stop at Cuba on his way to Panama from New Orleans was unnecessary and iladvised (even though I love Cuba). I didn't think the book was well written at all--the author should stick to mathematics.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Dark Net; Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie Bartlett Page; Review: I've been using computers for many years now and had roles in IT in various forms. It took me a while to take to the Internet - dial-up modems were not exactly conducive to making any real use of what was out there and I am not a patient soul. However by the start of this century I was making extensive use of the Internet both personally and for work and have continued to do so ever since. I often heard things about "the other internet" and was aware of TOR for concealing your presence (in a sense) while browsing. However it is only in the past few years that I've become aware of the implication of the Dark Net and so the opportunity to read this book was very appealing. The introduction sets out quite clearly the author's experience of the Dark Net as well as his intention not to judge but to shine a light on places unknown to the majority of the online community. I can really only say that I think he succeeds in this very well allowing the fact that even the known Internet is vast and a lot of that is unknown so the light is being shone into very small spaces in a sense. The author comes over very quickly as knowledgeable and I found it well written and easy to read; the style to me is upper end journalism rather than dryly academic. I feel it should be pointed out that this is not a book for the faint hearted - what is written about is quite graphic and unpleasant at times. The book ranges widely by chapter covering aspects such as the history of the Internet from the early days of BBS and Usenet through to sites such as 4chan, fark and the use of facebook in ways I'd not come across. Extremists, trolls and trolling, Bitcoin, cryptography, drugs, porn and abuse sites are all looked at as well as some other aspects coming up to date with information from the late Spring of this year (2014). The book also looks at the sociology & psychology of Dark Net and Internet in general. As someone who was a fairly early user of Usenet, I found the author seemed to set a good balance between information and information overload. Whilst about Internet use, "light" and "dark", this book does concern itself with a number of the main and troubling issues of our times. I could argue that this is not really about the Dark Net but more about looking at modern society, its psychology, sociology and consumerism, through the lens of the Internet and its less well known areas. There are parts of the book which are definitely about the Dark Net however there are substantial amounts that are about the Internet more generally. Moving to its conclusion the book takes on a philosophical slant and is maybe less about thinking outside the box and more about simply thinking - challenging our views on what we consider normal. The book's conclusions seemed well thought; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fall from Grace; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Weaver Page; Review: I started my journey with Raker on the third book in the series Vanished: David Raker Novel #3 which I really enjoyed. For the uninitiated Raker is an ex journalist who looks for people who have disappeared and who the police are unable to trace. The next story - "Never going back" - I loved and so I was delighted to be able to read this latest one. This one starts with a moody reflective and interesting opening - Raker is back in London having been away from the city for a while and someone has a job for him. The "who" is the interesting part and I was hooked. As with the previous book this is set in part in Devon. I find Tim Weaver's writing style very effective; there is enough description to give clear pictures and enough pace to draw you in and keep you reading without thinking about the time. Maybe not "unputdownable" but I've not read one of his where I've wanted to do anything else other than pick it up again. The tension and pace in this book is well worked taking you to very edgy places at times. I find Tim Weaver a very talented thriller writer and one of the best around currently. While I guess Weaver's stories are action based in the main his descriptive writting can be very evocative generating a variety of emotions. I do like the idea that he introduces new important characters in each tale which keeps the books feeling fresh compared to some authors Ultimately I didn't find this book quite as satisfying as the previous book although it is definitely better than the first two and as good as "Vanished". I found one aspect of the story a little less than convincing but overall that is a fairly minor quibble and this was a very good read indeed. Another well worked thriller from the hand of Tim Weaver and nothing would stop me from reading the next one. While the first two books are very readable if you are coming to Tim Weaver's work for the first time I would suggest you start with Vanished. 4.5/5 Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: I'd read quite a few of the reviews for this book so was looking forward to reading it and I was not disappointed. It is so understated and powerful in its narrative of the very human but very grumpy Ove. The character of Ove himself is a masterpiece however the minor characters are also very well drawn even the cat who for me is one of the other stars of the show; the catlike behaviour is very accurately used. I prefer not to give away too much story in reviews so I'll simply say that the highs and lows of Ove life are gradually revealed together with those around him who frequently irritate him enormously. There is a part of Ove in all of us to me (or men at least?); we all deal with some things in rather unthinking ways and at times regret that so the story worked on a slightly higher level for me, making me reflect a little. I also see it working as a metaphor for current society. We all seem to come up against the faceless bureaucrats in their "white shirts" and feel that there is no way to deal with them and their apparently unthinking inhumanity. In this I felt that there were faint echoes of another book I loved, Momo by Michel Ende, only in his book they are grey people. There must be some credit too for the translator I think for turning this into something the feels like it was written in English. It manages to be both day to day and deep at the same time. I laughed, I cried, I loved it. Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Life: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's S. J. Watson Page; Review: This is a tough book to review. Initially I found this an intriguing book. The main character, Julia, was certainly interesting. However , this for me, is very much a book of two halves. The first half I found quite pedestrian and while I accept that scenes need to be set the pace here was quite lacking. At times I found the narrative to lack credibility and I found the things Julia did very unlikely - maybe I've led a sheltered life. I tend to try and make notes as I read review books and I confess I basically scrapped those notes when I got into the second half of the book. From here it really does come alive and from there on I found the book quite hard to put down. I think that some of the storylines still stretch credibility however for pace and sheer tension it is like a different book. I loved "Before I go to sleep" (Watson's first book) and I found that edgy tension that ran through the whole of the first book was back in spades in the second part of this one. I'm not sure about the ending (& certainly will not give it away) - I'm not a fan of neat endings however I'm not sure about this one; I can see it working for some and irritating others. I think there will be those who find it to their taste and others who are disappointed. Even having finished it a couple of days ago I am not sure quite which side of the fence I'm on however I'll certainly read S J Watson's next book. A book of two halves to say the very least! Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna McPartlin Page; Review: In a sense this is simply a story that sadly many people encounter about a person dying too young. Rabbit Hayes (great name!) is dying and most of her family haven't really accepted the situation yet. As a storyline it certainly has the possibility of rather depressing perhaps. However the characters in her family who make up the cast of this book are interesting and wonderfully rounded. Despite the fact that they tend to be somewhat exaggerated I found them entirely believable and very human - they are simply strong characters who all have a history which Rabbit has a part in. The narrative moves between the present day and various times in the past with reasonable ease and I found the separate voices of those involved in Rabbit's life authentic. The whole story was powerfully moving as events move towards the inevitable end. The is a real lightness of touch in the writing and the power in that lightness contrasts well with the naked truth of the situation - a loved member of the Hayes family will not be around for much longer and every member of the family plus one or two close friends are being affected by this. Depending on your journey in life this may be quite a tough read however I really enjoyed it - there is warmth, humour and love here and few of us would really want more than that. 4.5/5 for me. Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Girl Walking; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Brookmyre Page; Review: This book is set post the Leveson Inquiry and Jack Parlabane, sometime journalist with a somewhat less than ethical approach at times, is back. I've read quite a few of the early Brookmyre books and loved them so I was interested to see how Jack's character had progressed and was holding up. I was hooked within a couple of chapters - Jack has an investigative job looking for a lead singer of an up and coming group who has "gone missing" and it looks interesting. The book is written in two voices alternating for much of the time - that of Jack and then that of Monica the new violinist in the group the singer is missing from, Savage Earth Heart (hum is Brookmyre a fan of a group I'm a fan of...!). The first chapter as Monica I found a little awkward - the second chapter came alive and I had goose bumps - good writing. I actually found the interactions between Monica and Heike (the lead singer of the group) convincing and well written; indeed the voice of Monica I found extremely well done overall. I guess I'd seen Brookmyre as a fairly blokie Scottish writer however I'm happily proved wrong on that - he writes female roles well too. The story is well paced and kept me engaged throughout. In the earlier books it was Brookmyre's black humour which I loved and this is still around in the rock and roll scene although I am a little worried about the publisher's tag of it being an "accessible" book by this author. As a reviewer I read quite a lot of books these days and you become quite accustomed to books that are broadly "ok". However when you read something like this you get some perspective on just how indifferent "ok" actually is. This book is not the greatest book I've read, probably not the best one of this author's that I've read however it really is a very good story very well told and I thoroughly enjoyed it - 4.5/5 probably. I'll certainly trawl the back catalogue for those I've missed however this can certainly be read without having read previous Parlabane books. Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If I Fall, If I Die; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Christie Page; Review: My immediate reaction to this book was that it was not quite what I had expected and was strangely compelling. I'd expecting an account of a young boy living with his agoraphobic mother and not going out. In practice it is a book about "going out" and discovering life Outside after years of living Inside; Will discovers that he wants to know more about what is out there. The book is actually much deeper than that statement makes it sound though. Indeed I found myself feeling that there were maybe too many strands here at times; it is part coming of age, part adventure story, part psychology as well as a family history. That said the book contains some great characters who are both interesting and engaging. Will, as the main character and young at the start, at times seems very naive with childlike qualities however is also very adult; in some senses this seems wrong and contradictory but it works. Other characters I found very rich too, even some of the minor ones. The writing is frequently very poetic and it evokes a sense of place wonderfully well. The rather rundown setting for the majority of the story with its remains of a now dead industry worked very well for me. I confess this book has confused me as I feel that maybe it shouldn't work as well as it does however it does work. I found it almost unputdownable and it is certainly one of the most striking books I've read in 2014. I'd love to read another by Michael Christie, this one is a powerful evocative read. Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Will Starling: A Novel; Author: Ian Weir; Review: In its way this really is a lovely book although there is nothing "lovely" about the subject matter. This is London in the 1800s with all the dirt showing in the tales here. There is an overarching story - of Will Starling, our Wery Umble Narrator and the trials of his life - however within that are some very good stories of individuals and times. Indeed the cast of this book contains some very rich characters indeed. Over all it concerns surgeons and Resurrection Men and seems well researched. I found it highly entertaining with a dry and cutting wit; that amusement is rather basic in content at times but very funny. The language feels appropriate to the time containing archaic words at times and some it seems that were home made but quite easily understood. I found myself well involved in Will's world however, if I do have any reservations, it would be that I was maybe not gripped by the story even though I liked it a lot. The ending of this really did feel "right" for me. Those who like their history a little dirty and funny really should take the time to read and enjoy this, at times Gothic and ghostly, at times earthy and sharply funny. I'd certainly like to read another tale by Ian Weir. Disclosure - I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: OMOTON Adjustable Tablet Stand Compatible with iPad, Tablets (Up to 12.9 inch) and all Cell Phones, Stable Sticky; Brand: OMOTON; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Universal Tablet Hand Strap Holder, Joylink 360 Degrees Swivel Leather Handle Grip with Elastic Belt, Secure; Brand: JOYLINK; Review: Not Good; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Case Holder for Apple Pencil - PU Leather Elastic Pocket Sleeve Detachable Pouch for Apple; Brand: MoKo; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plemo 13 - 13.3 Inch Laptop Sleeve Case Bag, Bohemian Style; Brand: Plemo; Review: Awesome!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse – Ergonomic Design with Sculpted Right-hand Shape, Compatible with Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows; Brand: Logitech; Review: This mouse work really well with Windows, but not with apple (Especially MacBook Pro).; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Original Bamboo Shredded Bamboo Memory Foam Pillow with Ever-Cool Adaptive Technology and Deluxe Hypoallergenic Washable Cover, Queen; Brand: Original Bamboo; Review: Our family owns several shredded memory foam pillows for we all love them. Instead of buying our usual brands, this time we thought we'd try the "original", thinking that how different could they all be. Though we read that several people complained about the lack of filling in the review section. We thought how bad could it be, it's memory foam, right? We couldn't be more wrong. This one has less than half the filling of the other brands. We waited 24 hours (usually have to give it some time for the memory foam to reform its original shape and density) and the pillow just wouldn't plush up like the others. The picture shows other shredded memory foam pillows side by side (notice this one has half the plushness). Sadly, we return it the next day.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics TT-AH001 Cool Mist Humidifier, LED Display, 4L Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Home Bedroom, with Filter, Adjustable Mist; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: After only 7 weeks of use, the fan starts to make this very loud noise. The vapor is still coming out but the noise was unbearable. The least durable humidifier I've ever used. UPDATE: Within 24 hours after the review, the seller promptly offered to replace the unit. The new humidifier arrived within 3 days. Hopefully, it won't break again. I'm cautiously optimistic. Will update if something else is not working right. Though I originally gave the product one star, I updated the rating to four because of the seller's great service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZHEN A7P Japanese VG-10 67 Layers Damascus Steel Light Slicer Chopping chef butcher Knife 6.5-inch , silver; Brand: ZHEN; Review: I purchased this together with another Zhen VG10 chopper with Damascus steel. The blade is sharp and the steel is very good. It is also quite comfortable to use in terms of ergonomics and the balance of the knife. The only reason it loses two stars is the finishing. The metal and the wood part of the handle do not align perfectly. For a knife of this price and billed as top quality, it can certainly do better in attention to details.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ZHEN Japanese VG-10 67 Layers Damascus Steel Vegetable Cleaver Chopping Knife 7-inch; Brand: ZHEN; Review: The blade is sharp and the steel is very good. It is also quite comfortable to use in terms of ergonomics and the balance of the knife. The only reason it loses two stars is the finishing. The metal and the wood part of the handle do not align perfectly. For a knife of this price and billed as top quality, it can certainly do better in attention to details. However, I still like it enough to keep it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Salad Shaker, BUTEFO Salad Dressing Mixer ( 500 ml or 2 Cup Capacity) Dressing Mixer Bottle, Salad Dressing Shaker; Brand: ; Review: I bought this based on the design. However, no matter how good the design looks, it's useless when it leaks during shaking. At first, I thought it was me who didn't screw on the cap tight enough, but no. The bottle is so poorly made that there's a gap between the cap and the body. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dash DGY001PK Greek Yogurt Maker Machine with LCD Display + 2 BPA Storage Containers with Lids: Perfect for Organic,; Brand: DASH; Review: I bought two of these yogurt makers. After two months' of use on a weekly basis, the timer of one of the units stopped working. I contacted the manufacturer via email twice to claim warranty. No replies from them whatsoever. Faulty unit aside, what terrible customer service. Will never buy from them again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Charlotte's Web (50th Anniversary Retrospective Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's E. B. White Page; Review: Classic read from my youth; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Log from the Sea of Cortez by Steinbeck, John, Ricketts, E. F. (1977) Paperback; Author: Visit Amazon's John Steinbeck Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stalking The Wild Asparagus; Author: Visit Amazon's Euell Gibbons Page; Review: I read my first Euell Gibbons article years ago in National Geographic and have been a fan ever since; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Log from the Sea of Cortez; Author: Visit Amazon's John Steinbeck Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunting the Elephant in Africa (Peter Capstick Library Series); Author: Chauncey Hugh Stigand; Review: Classic African hunting at its best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunting Trips of a Ranchman & The Wilderness Hunter; Author: Visit Amazon's Theodore Roosevelt Page; Review: Classic reading from the best President America was fortunate to have; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basil in Mexico; Author: Visit Amazon's Eve Titus Page; Review: Great book for my nephews; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stalking the Good Life: My Love Affair With Nature.; Author: Visit Amazon's Euell. Gibbons Page; Review: Classic Euell Gibbons; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basil and the Cave of Cats (The Great Mouse Detective); Author: Visit Amazon's Eve Titus Page; Review: Great book for sherlock holmes fans looking for something a little different; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doc Savage: Python Isle; Author: RadioArchives.com; Review: Good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doc Savage: The Whistling Wraith (The Wild Adventures of Doc Savage); Author: Kenneth Robeson; Review: Great book for Doc Savage fans; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doc Savage: White Eyes; Author: Kenneth Robeson; Review: Having all of the original Doc Savage books I took a chance on these and love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Carter: Barsoom Series (7 Novels) a Princess of Mars; Gods of Mars; Warlord of Mars; Thuvia, Maid of; Author: Visit Amazon's Edgar Rice Burroughs Page; Review: Great book I haven't read these stories for over 35 years and they will always be timeless classics; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: OtterBox Reflex Series Case with Stand for the New iPad 4, iPad 2 and 3 - Black; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Great protection for my Ipad. I put it in my bag and I am always throwing my bag down, but I never have to worry now because of it's durability.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 180s Men's Bluetooth HD Audio Ear Warmer Headphones; Brand: 180s; Review: Love these, they keep your ears warm, and the Bluetooth speakers are amazing. Great sound quality, and comfortable fit behind your head.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone SE Case, iPhone 5s; Brand: DAEETO; Review: I just recently purchased this case. I have dropped it numerous times already and it has not cracked ate all. For me the ultimate test is because i run and no one makes a sleeve for you to put your phone in with a rugged case on it. Therefore i stick it in my sports bra. I know it is not ideal but it works for me, with that said I very pleased to say that my phone has not gotten water logged from sweat. Now that's a case!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VONOTO Dc 2.5mm Plug/jack USB Charger Lead Charging Cable Cord Power for Chinese Tablet Pcs and All 7" /8/; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Nice accent to my rose gold collection. The charger for the phone is great I did not have to do any modifications.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COM-PAD 6x Premium USB to Micro USB Sync- and Charging Cable Pack for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Bluetooth Speaker, Samsung; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Nice accent to my rose gold collection. The charger for the phone is great I did not have to do any modifications.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UCEC Flat USB 3.0 Cable - Micro B To A Male - 1 Foot (0.3m Meter); Brand: Loopilops; Review: Nice accent to my rose gold collection. The charger for the phone is great I did not have to do any modifications.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OKRAY 3ft High Speed Micro USB 2.0 Sync and Charge Data Cable Charging Cord Charger for Android, Samsung Galaxy,; Brand: Loopilops; Review: Nice accent to my rose gold collection. The charger for the phone is great I did not have to do any modifications.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Dark Space (Book 4): Revenge; Author: Visit Amazon's Jasper T. Scott Page; Review: Great sci-fi read. The space battles remind me a lot of the old school star wars games from the 90's but with different weapons. Ending of this book brings up some interesting philosophical questions that I'm looking forward to seeing the individual characters answer. Start with #1 and start reading the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Dark Empire (Tears of Blood, Book One) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M.R. Forbes Page; Review: Few editing errors but nothing too bad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The End of Liberty (War Eternal, Book Two) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M.R. Forbes Page; Review: Blah blah blah 100 100 100 blahblah blah; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Colony (Lost Starship Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: I haven't finished the book yet. Quit harpin me for a review. Ridiculous!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Patrol (Lost Starship Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: Got epic in this book. Wish audiobook was out for it. Really painted a picture and sent the imsgination on a trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Energizer 3 LED Headlamp; Brand: Energizer; Review: this is the best headlight i have found, plenty bright enough, smooth angle adjustment that stays where you put it. light weight. I had bought the next step up (the green one) and hated it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B-right Pack of 5 Units 12W 6-inch Dimmable Round LED Panel Light 960lm Ultra-thin 5000K Cool White LED Recessed Ceiling; Brand: B-right; Review: I like the price but i have two complaints: 1. the Springs are very hard to install, i wish they would have come assembled. 2. the bezel sticks out only 1/4" past the body of the light, you have to cut the hole just right or the bezel won't cover the hole.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MagnoGrip 311-090 Magnetic Wristband; Brand: MagnoGrip; Review: My wife got me this for a present. She meant well but for most things a magnetic parts tray would work better. I will try it for screws to build a fence and see how it does then. It might be better for that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: B-right Pack of 5 Units 18W 8-inch Ultra-thin Round LED Recessed Panel Light, 1300lm, 120W Incandescent Equivalent, 5000K Cool; Brand: B-right; Review: good product and price, glad they came with the springs installed on these, the last batch they weren't and were a pain to install. only suggestion i would give is they should print the hole template on the box. Lets hope they stand the test of time. i labeled my lights all info so i can refer back on failures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Precision Demagnetizer/Magnetizer - For Screwdrivers, Small Tools, Small and Big Screws, Drills, Drill Bits, Sockets, Nuts,; Brand: Katzco; Review: It does work but doesnt seem to magnitize very strong.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Lightspeed Outdoors 2 Person PVC-Free Air Bed Mattress for Camping and Travel; Brand: Lightspeed Outdoors; Review: Very comfortable, great for van camping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinity Jars 5 Ml (.17 fl oz) Palm Size Black Ultraviolet Glass Screwtop Jar; Brand: Infinity Jars; Review: Sturdy but small, holds about 3-4 bowls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DOWAN 010101160408008 Quality Ceramic Bowl, 10 OZ, White; Brand: DOWAN; Review: Well made, like a deep ramekin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinity Jars 100 ml (3.3 fl oz) Tall Black Ultraviolet Refillable Empty Glass Screw Top Jar; Brand: Infinity Jars; Review: Excellent, sturdy, good size, hold about a fluffy ounce.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laundry Hampers – French Themed Pop-Up Clothes Hamper, Jute Tote Perfect for Laundry, Laundromats, Double Handle Drawstring; Brand: Juvale; Review: Attractive, had to re-enforce the handles a bit, not for heavy items; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lakki Village; City: Aegiali Amorgos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I offered one week vacation to my good friends John and Anna, for their 10th anniversary. They have two children 5 and 9, we chose Lakki village, because it is right on the beach of Aegiali, so they could go from their room right in the water. The children could play on the sandy beach safely and the parents were enjoying drinks under the trees. John and Anna were very pleased with everything, and told me it was their perfect vacation. due to the family atmosphere, the home made food, the pool, the garden, and the nice people they met there.. They met other guests who have been going to Lakki from different countries for 20 years repeatedly. They told me to write many thanks to the family of Lakki, so I thought other prospective visitors should know about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhenia Mykonos; City: Tourlos Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I stayed there with a group of women. We had a warm welcome, and very cozy breakfast. The views are fantastic. The hotel has very big garden and a nice pool. It is conveniently located near the port. Thank you. Irene from Amorgos; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakki Village; City: Aegiali Amorgos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We have always liked the gardens, the nice home made food at the restaurant of Lakki, and the cool breeze under the trees, in front of the beach. We also love to meet people from different countries, who go back to Amorgos and to Lakki every year, and we know each other very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kamari; City: Platys Gialos Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This was my second time to stay at Kamari Hotel. Maria and Dimitri are the perfect hosts. They welcome us as very good friends. We enjoyed the new renovated reception. The whole are of the hotel is perfect, very clean and neat. I recomend this hotel for couples and families. It is very close to the beach, and their pool is fantastic also. Irene; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Hotel Naxos; City: Naxos Town Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: This hotel is located in the city, but also very close to the beach on Agios Georgios. We enjoyed our stay very much. Manos the owner and his son are very kind. The rooms are very clean. The prices very reasonable. They have also a rent a car office with nice cars, We rented one, and went around the island, following their instructions. It was great experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Hotel Naxos; City: Naxos Town Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I stay here when I go on some business in Naxos. There is a home feeling. manos the owner is very helpful and so is the staff. My room is always very clean and the cafe downstairs serves nice breakfast and snacks. It is not very expensive. It is near the beach and in the city. very convenient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Hotel Naxos; City: Naxos Town Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We stayed again here! Manos the owner, his son Kostantinos and all the staff is very friendly! You receive a family feeling. THe rooms are not very big, but are very well organized and furnished. There is a small cafe for breakfast and drinks . You can rent a car from Fantacy Co. right across the street. The location is very good, near the center and near the beach. We return all the time! We recomend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Koufonisia Hotel; City: Koufonissi Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Family managed, friendly, nice big pool, good breakfast, convenient to the beach distance! For dinner we had lobster with spaghetti, cooked outside at the terace! Really good chef! Congratulations! We shall return next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naxian Collection; City: Agios Prokopios Naxos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: It was really a treat to stay in this beautiful Hotel. Luxury, but family feeling, and great service. We explored the island which has many beautiful beaches. But you can spend many hours at the hotel and really relax.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Powerline by Body-Solid Vertical Leg Press; Brand: Powerline; Review: great buy for work out equipment; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speedo Contoured Swim Training Paddles; Brand: Speedo; Review: I am 5'8 and the smalls fit my hands well, I have a size small wrist.. I tried a few pairs of friends, and I find the design of these are good, and the straps hold well without being hurtful on the hand and fingers, I had no finger cramps after 3200 M in the pool. They move you fast through the water and give you a nice work out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Women's HeatGear Armour Long Sleeve; Brand: Under Armour; Review: Well fitting, comfortable, nicely made. Runs true to size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FINIS Snorkel Dry Top; Brand: FINIS; Review: as shown, worked good in the pool and lake, I swim 4 to 5 days a week; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2XU Women's Mid-Rise Athletic Compression Shorts; Brand: 2XU; Review: ran in them 4 times now, love them. well made, so far holding up great, fit as exspected,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BlueLotus® Hifi Stereo Bluetooth 4.1 Sunglasses (Polarized Black+Yellow Lens) Headset, Music Glasses Supports Music, Handfree; Brand: Thinkline; Review: works great so far , not expensive feeling or looking , they do get the job done though. Uses old size big charger..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NeeBooFit Resistance Loop Band Set - Best Fitness Exercise Bands for Working Out or Physical Therapy - 12x2 Inches; Brand: NeeBooFit; Review: The photo and review answers do not appear forth coming . The bands are thin and if you are in any shape they won't help you long. The smallest band says its equal to 7/10 lb. depending on inches stretched. I can pull it to point of snapping with just my fingers. They are also not as long as they may appear in fact they came in a pouch the size of my hand and I am 5'8. If you want ones to just start out or for a very weak person they will work, other wise no buy the bigger stronger bands,; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiefer SaferSwimmer Large Buoy; Brand: Kiefer; Review: No drag great buy .. Doing out door swims on a lack is a must for triathletes..the Buoy us well made sturdy about the size of two footballs end to end and ad tall.. Seen very well in the water.. The dry bag built in is large though I have not tested that as of review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fury Fitness Balance Board for Active Men & Women, Wobble Balancing Boards for Abs Exercise Equipment, Weight; Brand: Fury Fitness; Review: Well made, good foot grab, does the job great ..shipped fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rawlings PL91PB-12/0 Players Youth Glove Series; Brand: Rawlings; Review: HEADS UP THE GLOVE WE RECEIVED IS HOT PINK NOT PASTEL -- That being said I don't mind it at all because we actually wanted the hot pink version but this one was cheaper lol. What is there to say that isn't already known. Rawlings makes wonderful gloves and this is right up there with the adult versions. I love that its already broken in because it made it so much easier for my child to start messing with instead of us having to take the time to do it. This fit my five year old perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Franklin Sports Windmill Series Lightweight Softball Glove, 11-Inch; Brand: Franklin Sports; Review: As always franklin has a well made glove. Soft and already easy to move around. color pops too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Insta Slim Mens Compression Muscle Tank (INT); Brand: Insta Slim; Review: Perfect my son loves it. He has gained his self confidence.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insta Slim Mens Compression Muscle Tank (INT); Brand: Insta Slim; Review: Perfect my son loves it. He has gained his self confidence.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GKVK Mens Slimming Body Shaper Vest Shirt Abs Abdomen Slim; Brand: GKVK; Review: Love this item the quality is great. It arrived on time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Gracelin Gemma Flat; Brand: ; Review: Love this pair of show however one foot fits and the other foot a bit larger. The shoe arrived on time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Noney Fabric Slip-Ons; Brand: ; Review: However the inner lining rub my heel; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits (Crimper315); Brand: UbiGear; Review: It works. I am a novice and only use occasionally. If I had to use everyday, I would spend more and get a better device.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TCP 5W Equivalent LED Yellow Bug Light Bulbs, Non-Dimmable; Brand: TCP; Review: 5 watts. And with a 3 year warranty, That's pretty good. I put these outside hotel rooms at a small summer resort. I like the idea of 5 watts instead of 60. I lit all 14 rooms with a total of 70 watts. (5x14) That's a whole lot better than 840 watts, like it was before, (60x14) The 5 watts is quite bright. I was surprised and impressed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westek SLC5BCB-4 Light Control, Bronze; Brand: Westek; Review: Tried using these for dusk to dawn light on our Hotel walkway. If direct sun does not hit the eye, they stay on all day. Pretty much worthless to me as the walkway is on the West side of the Hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ProSensor 710 Franklin Sensors ProSensor 710 Precision Stud Finder Yellow; Brand: Prosensor; Review: Just like any other stud finder. They work under optimum conditions. But throw a little carpet on the wall, or even wallpaper with bubbles under it, and it throws it off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ranpo E12 9w 110v LED Corn Light Bulb Lamp 56 PCS 5730 SMD Daylight White; Brand: ; Review: I expected a bright light. NOT THIS BULB. I Purchased it for a ceiling fan. (Candelabra base.) Usually between 8 and 9w is at least equivalent to 60w incandescent. The 60w soft white incandescent bulb puts out more light that this 9w led. I have purchased several LED bulbs in the past from other sellers. This is the worst I have ever seen, It is daylight white, but is not bright at all. If this is 600 lumens, I'll eat it. I do not recommend at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cal-Royal 430P Commercial Grade Door Closer; Brand: Cal-Royal; Review: Great door closer. Easy to install. Using it on a solid wood exterior door. I Like the 2 stage closing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prime-Line U 9515 Door Hole Cover Plate – Maintain Entry Door Security by Covering Unused Hardware Holes, 2-5/8”; Brand: Prime-Line Products; Review: It's amazing. One second there was a big hole in my door, the next second, it was gone. Just WOW!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rugged Blue SC-260 Polycarbonate Diablo Safety Glasses, Gray; Brand: Rugged Blue; Review: Yep, they cover your eyes. Makes you see colors too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shock Cord - Marine Grade. 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" Diameter, 25 / 50 / 100 ft. 6; Brand: Dakota Gear (TM); Review: 1000's of uses. Great to bring along on a camping trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jandorf Specialty Hardware 90418 Number-6 Steel Beaded Chain Connector, Nickel Plated, 100-Pack; Brand: Jandorf; Review: works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KEDSUM 10W LED Clip on Light, Reading Light with 5 Lighting Modes and 5 Level Dimmer, Flexible Gooseneck Desk; Brand: KEDSUM; Review: bright and flexible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KAZOKU Bright Headlight Headlamp Flashlight Torch 3 CREE XM-L2 T6 LED with 4 PCS Rechargeable Batteries and Wall Charger for; Brand: KAZOKU; Review: It would be good for camping and hiking as long as you strap a generator on your back to charge it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Knife Sharpening Sharpener Stone Whetstone Waterstone 600 2000 Grit, Silicon Non Slip Base and Ebook Included For Kitchen; Brand: CWINDY; Review: The new version without the logo works great for me. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TIWIN A19 E26 LED Bulbs 100 watt Equivalent (11W),Soft White (2700K), 1100lm, CRI80+, General Purpose Light Bulb,UL Listed, 3-Pack; Brand: TIWIN; Review: BRIGHT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEDMO 1X4FT Ceiling Frame Kit - Aluminum Surface Mounting Bracket Kit for LED Panel Light, Drop Ceiling; Brand: LEDMO; Review: Very bright and thin light. Works perfectly for our public restrooms. UPDATE 09.22.17 Still working fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IWISS Crimping tool kit with Stripper&Cutter for different kind terminals with 5 interchangeable die sets 0.5-35mm ² packed with Oxford; Brand: IWISS TOOLS; Review: Great crimping tool for just about everything. Sturdy and appears to be built well. I've only used it a few times and it works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE 6 Outlet Wall Plug Adapter Power Strip, Extra Wide Spaced Outlets for Cell Phone Charger, Power Adapter, 3; Brand: GE; Review: Good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WORKSHOP Wet Dry Vac Filter WS12045F Fine Dust Wet Dry Vacuum Filter (Single Shop Vacuum Cleaner Filter; Brand: WORKSHOP Wet/Dry Vacs; Review: works good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G.T. Water Products, Inc. DK-Combo Gt Water Unclogging Kit, 3/4" to 4"; Brand: G.T. Water Products, Inc.; Review: Haven't had a chance to use them yet, but they function.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LOHAS Decoration Accent Lighting LED Lamp Bulb 3x2w (55w Halogen Bulb Equivalent) E27 110-240v Cool White,Dimmable; Brand: LOHAS; Review: Tiny bulbs, but put out enough light to mark our cabins. Enough light to dig in your pocket and find the right key to open the door.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IWISS Crimping Tools for Dupont Professional Pin Compression Ratcheting Modular Insulated Terminal Crimper Pin 2.54mm 3.96mm 28-18AWG 0.5-1.0mm2 with Wire-electrode; Brand: IWISS; Review: Returned it because I bought the wrong kind, but it seemed well made; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dimmable 60 Watt Equivalent Candelabra LED Bulbs(UL Listed), LOHAS Daylight White 5000K Decorative Candle Light Bulb Candelabra; Brand: LOHAS; Review: Tiny bulbs, but put out enough light to mark our cabins. Enough light to dig in your pocket and find the right key to open the door.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips LED Non-Dimmable A19 Frosted Light Bulb: 450-Lumen, 2700-Kelvin, 5.5-Watt (40-Watt Equivalent), E26 Medium Screw Base, Soft White, 16-Pack; Brand: Philips LED; Review: Good bright bulbs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Houzer 2522-9BS3-1 Glowtone Series Topmount Stainless Steel 3-hole Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, 9-Inch Deep; Brand: HOUZER; Review: Seems to scratch too easily. I use a blue pad in the sink. I now have a rubber sink protector in the bottom.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peerless P299568LF Choice Two Handle Kitchen Faucet, Chrome; Brand: DELTA FAUCET; Review: Good faucet. No leaks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ECO-FLO Products ECD75V, 3/4 HP; Brand: ECO-FLO Products; Review: Using for a small lift station. It's been in use for 4 months now. Works great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DG5103 Small Durable Maintenance and Electrician's Pouch with Pockets for Tools, Flashlight, Keys; Brand: Custom Leathercraft; Review: Perfect for electricians tools. Just the right size. Seems like it's constructed sturdily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diagonal Cutters, High Leverage Pliers, Short Jaw, 8-Inch Klein Tools D228-8; Brand: Klein Tools; Review: Hard and sharp. Just what you need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UST BlastMatch Fire Starter with One-Handed Operation and Lightweight Design for Camping, Hiking, Emergency and Outdoor Survival; Brand: Ultimate Survival Technologies; Review: Cheap plastic construction. I do not recommend for any survival kit. I give it 2 stars for innovation and when it breaks, you can still use the ferro rod with a knife.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Desantis 106 Sof-Tuck Inside the Pant Right Hand Tan For S&W J Frame 2" Revolver; Brand: DeSantis Gunhide; Review: I bought this product for my S&W Model 36. The quality is great and fortunately the clip is removable and adjustable. My only disappointment is that my S&W Model 36 is pretty loose in this holster. It will probably be OK as IWB assuming a belt will apply pressure towards your body and keep the gun from falling out. With the clip removed, it makes a decent inside the pocket holster for a gun as small as the Model 36. I like to use the IWB style clipped to the side pocket with the gun inside but handle protruding outside the pocket. This holster a way to loose to trust that the gun won't easily fall out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stack-On PC-95K Portable Case with Key Lock, Black; Brand: Stack-On; Review: This lock-box was surprisingly stronger than I expected and will serve its purpose well. It is intended to keep honest people honest and kids and normal people safe. No $30 lock-box will keep a determined thief out. Any cheap lock cutter will cut the cable. But part of the appeal of this box is that it is compact and can be secured out of sight in a car trunk or compartment in the rear of an SUV. My Ruger SR9c fit perfectly without any movement. The 10 round mag was installed and there was plenty of room for an extra 17 round mag. You could probably squeeze in another 10 round mag, if you tried. Everything considered, a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stack-On PC-95K-S Portable Case with Key Lock, Sand; Brand: Stack-On; Review: This lock-box was surprisingly stronger than I expected and will serve its purpose well. It is intended to keep honest people honest and kids and normal people safe. No $30 lock-box will keep a determined thief out. Any cheap lock cutter will cut the cable. But part of the appeal of this box is that it is compact and can be secured out of sight in a car trunk or compartment in the rear of an SUV. My Ruger SR9c fit perfectly without any movement. The 10 round mag was installed and there was plenty of room for an extra 17 round mag. You could probably squeeze in another 10 round mag, if you tried. Everything considered, a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eureka Apex 2 Tent; Brand: Eureka!; Review: Great little tent. I got this tent specifically for motorcycle camping and used it four times last year. It worked so well that I'll be using it more this year. It's listed as a 2 person tent, which is optimistic, but is very comfortable for one person. The quality is excellent for the price. Very easy to set up, once you've done it once or twice. My only little complaint is the design of the flaps. They always seem to be the way when going in and out of the tent. I can see where the current design would be good if it was raining. I just added some cord to the ends that stakes to the ground and pull the corner out further or all the way back and tie off to the adjacent corner. I've used this tent twice in a steady rain and, other than normal condensation that clings to the inside surfaces, no rain leaks. The entry option on either side is very convenient. The tent does not come with a ground cover but should be used with one. I had an old, cheap polypropylene tarp in the garage that I cut to size for a ground cover and was all set. If you are looking for a tent of this square footage, this is a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hogue Rubber Grip Handall Jr. Small Size Grip Sleeve; Brand: Hogue; Review: First one ripped while installing on a Ruger LC9s before I got it on 1/2 inch. Amazon replaced it free. On the Second try I spent about 20 minutes slowly pulling and alternating from front and then rear repeatedly about 1mm at a time to avoid ripping it. Follow the instructions carefully and slowly and it will eventually go all the way on. I did not try to heat it on the second try because heating it did not help on the first try. Once on, the grip does have a good feel to it and feels like it will stay put. I have yet to shoot it with the new grip so I can not comment as to how long it might last. If it lasts more than a year, I would probably buy again; not because of cost but because it was somewhat of a chore to fit on the LC(s.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Etre Jeune Compatible Earphones Earburds Replacement for IP 7/7 Plus / 8 / 8Plus; Brand: Etre Jeune; Review: I can't give a favorable rating for this item since I ended up buying a new computer which is cheaper than to repair a dead computer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pc Motherboard USB & PCI Analyser Diagnostic Card Tester; Brand: STP; Review: What a waste of money. I did not work on my dead computer so i eneded up buying a new computer. Dop it yourself computer assembly is good if you will just assemble it but for repair it is cheaper to buy a new one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SAVEICON PU Leather Case Smart Cover with Stand For The New iPad 4 4th Generation with Retina; Brand: SAVEICON; Review: My 11 year old son is the one using the Ipad and this Leather case is holding without any problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon USB Cable IFC-400PCU for Canon Cameras & Camcorders; Brand: Canon; Review: I ordered this item which should have been included as accesories for ease of importing the photo shots from my camera to my computer but unfortunately I had to order separately. My camera is a wireless which took me about 2 hours to figure out how to syncronized my camera with my computer but I still need this item for easy import of photos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NB-6L; Brand: HeroFiber; Review: I have no problem during my trip to my native hameland. Got a lot of photos taken. Easy to charged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BLACK+DECKER HC306 1.5-Cup Electric Food Chopper, White; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Very loud and not easy to operate.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Deluxe French Press Coffee Maker & Coffee Press - 1 Liter,FREE Video Bonus, Stainless Steel; Brand: Cafe Deluxe; Review: I am a little disappointed on the quality. The handle is not smooth and there's scratch on the tip when I just opened it from the box. The box is not a good packaging as well. ( not talking about Amazon Kraft box, they use the white thin soft box to pack this item. Looks very cheap and not sturdy.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Basics Bronze Toilet Brush with Holder, 3 Brushes & Holders; Brand: Home Basics; Review: The stick is way too short.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER HC306 1.5-Cup Electric Food Chopper, White; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Very loud and not easy to operate.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER HC306 1.5-Cup Electric Food Chopper, White; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Very loud and not easy to operate.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Arrangement; Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: This book was just like all the other installments. Absolutely spectacular!!!! It started right where Arrangement 10 ended and kept you on the edge of your seat with jaw dropping moments and the absolute surprising and unexpected ending. H.M. Ward is a mastermind genius in all of her books, not only the arrangement series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement; Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: H.M. Ward is an amazing author ! This book is just another fabulous book written by an amazing author. The books are so addictive and so heartfelt, it is impossible for you to not fall in love with the characters and the storyline as you the reader are immersed into every twist and turn. This volume picked right off from the cliffhanger we were left with in the previous volume and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire volume.!!! If you haven't read this book, read it now, you won't regret it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement 13 (The Ferro Family) (Volume 13); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: **ARC Review** I received an ARC for an honest review so here it is : Yet another amazing installment by the lovely H.M. Ward. It picks up right where AR12 left off and keeps you suspended on the edge of your seat waiting for the other shoe to drop!! The various twists and turns and romantic & adorable moments make this another perfect volume of Sean and Avery's story. Cannot wait for the next volume after that very unexpected ending !!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement 14 (The Ferro Family) (Volume 14); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: I was happy to receive my second ARC for an honest review :) *This entire series is amazing but this volume takes the reader into a totally new dimension ! Everything and anything can happen at any second. There is nothing predictable in this series which makes any reader get hooked on the drama, excitement, and cliffhangers that Holly leaves you with. I love love love her books! They are equal amounts of suspense, drama, love and unexpected twists. It is amazing how we get at least one volume each month! (we were so lucky to get two this time around :D ) If you haven't read this series or any of the other series, they are all must reads !!!!!!!!!!!! This volume delves even deeper into Sean's past with many revelations and obstacles rising and I guarantee that this volume will leave you speechless and wanting more just like the others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take a Chance: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Abbi Glines Page; Review: We've waited so long for this book and it has been well worth it. The story between Harlow and Grant plays out like a fairy tale with the exception of the drama that Nan brings in ! Abbi has an amazing talent at creating such intense and romantic stories between her characters and I cannot possibly wait until the next installment in Harlow and Grant's story!!!! If you haven't read Abbi's books, you must do so immediately and I promise you won't regret it !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposition 1: The Ferro Family (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Like every book that H.M. Ward writes, this is brilliant. From the situation which Hallie finds herself in to the unexpected ending, every moment keeps you guessing and rooting for Hallie to have her happy ending. I love how H.M. Ward brings the event of loss which many readers can relate to, and shows you the way in which Hallie deals with the grief and loss and how that eventually leads her back to something unexpected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposition: Bryan Ferro Vol. 2 (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Wow wow wow!!!! I cannot wait for the next installment. This book picked up rigt from the moment Hallie made her decision and boy did that decision totally alter her world. One minute Bryan is amazing and Hallie and him are the cutest and thenhe has moments where he is dark and mysterious. There were so many little things that were foreshadowed to and I cannot wait for the next installment to find out more about what lurks in Bryan's past and what Hallie's decision will be this time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposition 3: Bryan Ferro (Ferro Family) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Oh my goodness. Holly has outdone herself once again. We get to see such poignant moments between Bryan and Hallie while the world around Hallie seems to erupt into utter chaos. We get to see a different side of Byran and it is interesting to see how Hallie is affected by events that occur and I wonder how that will affect her future decisions. Especially after the last revelation, I cannot possibly wait for the next one. Well done Holly !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposition 4: The Ferro Family (The Proposition: The Ferro Family) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Holly has done it again. What a masterpiece. We pick up right from the last installment and alot of our questions are answered in this volume. We learn about Bryan and Hallie's past and it is so cute and romantic. Just when everything seems to be going well after settling misunderstandings we are shocked with discoveries. What is it that Bryan's Aunt thinks Hallie saw? Will Hallie build up the courage to dump the aweful Neil? Will Bryan and Hallie defy insurmounting obstacles and have their own happily ever obstacles? The future does not seem bright, but if there is any chance of luck, Hallie deserves it after everything life has thrown at her. I cannot wait for the next and final installment and am looking forward to yet another masterful installment. Holly never disappoints and creates the best works of art.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STRIPPED; Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Another Ferro installment by the talented Holly Ward. This novel is part 1 of the series and is the story between Jon Ferro and Cassie. It is full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. A must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Contract (A Ferro Family Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: This novel had all of the characteristics of Holly's other books as they are all filled with a sense of romance, adventure and the unexpected. Holly continues to create masterpieces that embody the story of romance. This story between Sky and Nick is unique in that it is a standalone novel but it is equally compelling and addicting to read. Once you start reading, you can't stop until you've read it til the end, and even then you just want the story to continue ! Holly is one of the best authors out there. If you want something romantic yet unexpected with a sense of humor, Holly is your go-to author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement 15 (The Ferro Family) (Volume 14); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Holly has done it again!!!! There are so many twists and turns, that you can't stop reading until you've finished !!!! There are some new discoveries that blow our mind and the ending may be the craziest and most surprising ever! It is a must read!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets & Lies (The Ferro Family) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: Holly has done it again with another new series that is just as crazy, adorable and scattered with humour!!!! This is a 1 of 7 series and I cannot wait for the next one! Holly continuously surprises and amazes me with her quirky and serious characters!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposition 5: The Ferro Family (The Proposition: The Ferro Family) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's H.M. Ward Page; Review: An amazingly written 5th and final volume for Bryan and Hallie. There were so many important moments entwined with romantic moments between Hallie and Bryan. One of the best book series I have read so far and I will definitely be rereading it soon !!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: SODA Women's Agenda Ankle Lace Up Platform Chunky Heel Ankle Bootie, Camel, 8 M US; Brand: SODA; Review: Its great ...i love the and it perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RK RUBY KARAT Womens Classic Long Sleeve Denim Jean Jacket with Pockets; Brand: RK RUBY KARAT; Review: Sorry it not the same color and fits big....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KOGMO Womens Faux PU Leather Zip Up Casual Moto Jacket With Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: Love love love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glamorise Women's Full Figure No Bounce Plus Size Camisole Wirefree Back Close Sports Bra #1066; Brand: ; Review: Omg fits perfect...i love this sports bra.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BodyJ4You 10-20PC Professional Piercing Kit BCR CBR Labret Belly Nipple Lip Nose 14G Steel Jewelry; Brand: BodyJ4You; Review: Perfect kit has every thing for a diy project.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FashionMark Women's Tribal Knitted Cardigan; Brand: FashionMark; Review: Omg ...it fits great and has a sliming effect. Very light weight and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie Tang Trendy Solid Fitted Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Blouse Top; Brand: Maggie Tang; Review: I got to say it fits well to size and its a good quality but it had a really bad smell when it came.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ANGVNS Women's Casual Off Shoulder Tops Short Sleeve T Shirts Loose Fit Blouses Tops; Brand: ANGVNS; Review: It is great....took some time for it to get here but it was worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie Tang Trendy Solid Fitted Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Blouse Top; Brand: Maggie Tang; Review: I got to say it fits well to size and its a good quality but it had a really bad smell when it came.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Dolphin Apartments; City: Apollo Bay Victoria; Review: We had the 2BR penthouse apartment on the top floor. Most buildings in Apollo Bay are not more than 2 to 3 levels high – must be some council regulation. The stairs to the top floor are a bit steep so avoid them if you have had too much to drink. Avoid Wild Dog Road. It was our first visit to Apollo Bay and the GPS decided that it was the best way to get there from Geelong. It is more like a bush track cut into the side of a mountain and rarely wide enough to accommodate two vehicles side by side. If you must use it then do so on the way into Apollo Bay – that way you drive closer to the side of the mountain than the edge of the cliff! Best to take the Great Ocean road from Geelong via Torquay which, after all, is what you want to see. The Dolphin Apartments are well equipped and laid out. The unit had everything – hifi and dvd player/microwave/dishwasher/washing machine/dryer/vacuum cleaner/fridge/conventional oven/kettle and toaster. A full complement of crockery and cutlery is also in the cupboards. These apartments are only serviced on check out or every four days for longer stays. Guests are expected to leave the premises clean and tidy (all rubbish has to be disposed of) and cups and plates etc washed and put back. Staff are pleasant and have a very discrete presence. Internet access is available at reception and is free for the first 10 minutes. Each bedroom had a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner and flat screen television. The master bedroom also has an ensuite with a spa. The lounge has a larger air conditioning unit and a plasma TV that tends to take a few minutes to warm up. Free on site parking is available. The main strip in Apollo Bay has several places to eat at but most seemed to shut at 8.30pm. They may stay open later during peak summer season. They are a bout five minutes walk from the apartments along with a small supermarket. The local pub is also a couple of staggers away. Lorne is the most popular destination on the Great Ocean Road but is also more crowded and expensive. As Apollo Bay is only about 45 minutes drive away from Lorne and about halfway along the length of the Great Ocean Road it is probably a better and cheaper option. The road from Apollo Bay to Warrnambool does not have as much coastline except for the area around the Apostles. The really scenic part of the drive is from Torquay to Apollo Bay. To really enjoy the Great Ocean Road you need to spend at least 3-4 days in the area. The service station at Apollo Bay (just in front of the Dolphin Apartments) is the last fuel stop along the Great Ocean Road if you are heading west towards Warrnambool. The Dolphin Apartments are not the cheapest option for accommodation in the area but if it fits your budget it sure is worthwhile; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 81 Princess; City: Singapore; Review: Taxi cost S17.40 from Changi airport to the hotel. The return cab fare will include a booking fee if you ask the hotel to call a taxi for you. Tiny room, no fridge. It was a non smoking room but it was obvious from burn marks on the table and bathroom sink etc that people do smoke in here. Staff were efficient and helpful but also very business like – not overly friendly. All the hotels in this area are in the budget category – a very basic no frills set up. Cable broadband is available in the room at an additional cost. The shower/toilet area is tiny and stepping out of the bath can be a bit tricky and slippery as there is nothing to hold on to. No shower curtain so the whole area gets wet. The only power socket available (apart from the television socket) was where the kettle plugs in but it had a switch at the front that made it impossible to plug in my adaptor.. Each room is supplied daily with two packets of a coffee/milk/sugar mix . I stayed at two different hotels in the same location a week apart. On both occasions (late evening) I was told that the airport shuttle bus does not go to Geylang “at this hour”. Same price range in both hotels and almost identical room size and facilities although this room seemed to be in better condition than the room at the Frangrance hotel. The rooms are fairly clean but be prepared for a few marks/dents on the walls and furniture. The double bed was reasonably comfortable but the air-conditioning unit is a little noisy. Accommodation in Singapore is very expensive, if all you want is a place to rest and sleep stay here and spend the money you save on some duty free shopping. If you book online via an agent you will get the room at a substantial discount to the hotel’s advertised rates. There are plenty of 7/11 type convenience stores close by as well as lots of eating-houses. The menus at these places are very traditional with dishes with names that were very unfamiliar to me. But if you take your time to find out what’s in the dishes you should find something to suit your palate. Take-away coffee is served in a small plastic bag with handles and a straw. I did not see any cafes that sell western type food nearby.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jony s Beach Resort; City: Boracay Malay Aklan Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: Jony’s is very well positioned just across the road from the beach. Their restaurant is also across the road and the food and service is quite good. All the staff at Jony’s are friendly and helpful. The main shopping center is about 10 to 15 minutes walk either on the road or on the beach. There are plenty of options for meals and drinks with establishments serving western, asian and local cuisine. Jony’s is one of the older hotels in Boracay and in some areas it may have some catching up to do. There is no hot water in the washbasin and the shower is mostly luke warm with not much pressure. My room had a water heater mounted in the shower stall that had to be switched on each time. It may not be such an issue in a warm climate but when you pay $80 (US) plus you may be expecting something a bit better. Free Wifi is provided but the signal strength wasn’t always good. It seemed to work best out on the balcony. I kept getting a stronger signal from the Beachcomber resort next door that was of no use to me. The room itself was very comfortable and well presented. It is a popular hotel so it retains its appeal. Caution is needed when crossing the road as the entrance is on around a bend in a busy road. I found it easier and safer to walk about twenty meters away from the main gate and then cross.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: R Mar Resort and Spa; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: This hotel’s greatest asset is the wonderful staff. Even the security guard would smile and wave/salute me whenever I walked past. The hotel has a nice family atmosphere with a great pool area featuring a kid’s pool as well. The beds are very comfortable and each room is spacious with an in-room safe and fridge. The water from the shower tends to spray off the shower/ bath area and onto the floor but it drains very quickly. Room decor and lighting makes it a bit dark when the balcony blinds are drawn but I'll be more than happy to stay there again. I booked a taxi from the airport taxi stand at a costs of 650 bhat to this area (know as Patong). A regular taxi should cost less. My driver stopped unannounced along the way at a travel agent where a lady spent about some (my) time trying to sell me tours and taxi rides. If it happens to you don’t be alarmed. Just smile and say no if you don’t want to be rushed into a decision. The hotel is tucked away from the main road so it is very quiet unless you have a neighbour with a very loud television. I could hear it but it did not worry me. The famous Bangala road is about ten minutes walk away and Patong beach is at the end of that road. There is a shortcut to the beach from the hotel but I never used it. The hotel has a good buffet breakfast and it is best to get a room rate with it included. There are also several good eating areas along the main road as well as along Patong beach. Tour buses will pick you up and drop you back at your hotel after your day trips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bayview Hotel Melaka; City: Melaka Central Melaka District Melaka State; Review: Check-in at Bayview was very efficient – they accepted 150 RM deposit so I did not have to give credit card details. I had a Superior room that was spacious and while showing a few signs of age was quite comfortable. It had an old style tv, with 8 channels (two in English -one of which was sports and not very clear) and two FM music stations. The room has an (unstocked) bar fridge, iron, ironing board, in room safe, phone and tea/coffee making facilities. Alcohol can be purchased from shops around and there is an in-house coffee shop, restaurant and nightclub. The hotel has a pool and a gymnasium. Try the little internet kiosk directly across the road for cheaper internet access. The room had a King size bed with four pillows, two of which very comfortable while the other two felt more like seat cushions. The shower is in the bath with sides that are quite high and there are no safety rails to hold onto. Shorter folk may have to be extra cautious when climbing out of a slippery bath!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aqueen Hotel Balestier; City: Singapore; Review: The Aqueen Hotel Balestier is about 20 minutes walk from the Novena rail station which is just two stops away from the Orchard Rd (city) station. I had a single room that was tiny but clean and otherwise comfortable with an in-room safe. Local phone calls and Wifi are free. Staff are courteous. The single room is best for one person, two may find it very cramped. I have stayed at this hotel on three occasions and never had a problem. The airport shuttle to this hotel costs $9 per person. Make sure the driver knows which Aqueen hotel you want as there is another Aqueen hotel at Lavender. It is possible to walk to this hotel from the Novena rail station. Exit the station on the hospital side and walk straight down Irrawaddy Road until you get to Balestier Rd. Turn right and walk past two big food courts on your right before you get to the hotel –also on your right. It will take you about 15 minutes and there are one or two spots where you will have to lift your luggage up a few stairs as the footpaths are not all the same height. There may be a quicker way from Novena but it may not be as straightforward. There are frequent buses that run from the station to the hotel but I have never seen anyone on them with large items of luggage. There are plenty of food courts nearby with a Macdonald’s outlet across the road on the right hand side. The Novena complex (near the station) also has a many food options that cater for local and western tastes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Resort Karon; City: Karon Phuket; Review: The Karon Beach Resort is probably closer to Kata Beach than Karon Beach. The hotel is older but actually on the beach and all rooms face the sea. Staff can seem a little reserved and formal at times. All rooms have an in-room safe and fridge. It is costlier than the other accommodation options around but I guess you are paying for the view. The hotel also has a very popular beachside restaurant. The hotel taxi to the airport is 500 bhat per person and you have to pay for a minimum of two passengers. If you are on your own you can save money by agreeing to share a cab at an earlier time. Internet access is 100 bhat for 30 mins at the kiosk while in-room access is a minimum of 200 bhat for 1 hour or 450 bhat for 24 hours. Save your money and go to the tour/internet shop down the road to the left of the hotel and pay 1 baht a minute. Check out the great 100 bhat breakfast and the 150 bhat pepper steak across the road at the Kata Villa cafe (opposite the tour/internet shop).; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: [3-Pack] Supershieldz- High Definition Clear Screen Protector For Apple iPad Air 2 & iPad Air + Lifetime Replacements; Brand: Supershieldz; Review: Not sure what's wrong, but did not fit my iPad air2. The Camera hole and width do not line up. Update- worked with super shields and they sent out a replacement! Thank you for the great service! ***Update** Seller worked with me and shipped out new package and these fit perfect! Thank you for great service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MoKo iPad Air 2 Case; Brand: MoKo; Review: Very heavy case but offers good protection; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KHOMO iPad Air 2 Case - DUAL Series; Brand: KHOMO; Review: I love this case! Texture is soft and case fits perfectly on iPad Air 2. I was surprised how solid and light it is and does not feel cheap.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tripod,AFUNTA Strong Flexible Tripod Stand with Free Mobile Cell Phone; Brand: AFUNTA; Review: I was looking for something to take to Disney that would allow me to handle my camera more easily. This seems to be the perfect item as it can be used as a soft and comfortable handle and also be set up as a grip all type tripod. Since Disney has banned selfie sticks, I don't know if this will fall in to the same category. I can report back after my tip and let people know if they are interested.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MoKo [6-Pack Slim Flexible Premium Soft TPU Transparent Full Body Cover Case Fit Apple Watch 42mm Version (2015); Brand: MoKo; Review: Fit perfect and look nice. Pretty happy with the quality and fit. the colors match aftermarket bands I picked up and i like that there are 2 clear ones in case one gets dirty or damaged. I feel this product will do a decent job protecting the watch from minor scrapes and falls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad Air Screen Protector, AOMIDI Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Apple iPad Air 1st & 2nd, 0.3MM; Brand: Aomidi; Review: I received the iPad Air Screen Protector, AOMIDI Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Apple iPad Air at a reduced cost for my honest opinion. The application is pretty straight forward, and if you have applied a tempered glass protector before, this is the same principle. Make sure your glass is clean! Make sure your room is not dusty! What really impressed me most about this kit was the packaging. I've purchased tempered glass tablet protectors befiore and they typically end up breaking in the mail. Not this guy! The box and shipping were outstanding (check the pic). Feel secure that you will get a good product that will come to you safely to minimize hassles DISCLOSURE*** I received this item for free or discounted to give an honest and unbiased review. I was not paid or compensated to give a rating or to even review the product. I do not have a relationship with seller, vendor or manufacturer. I give ratings based on my experience and expected performance with a product and not what the seller wants me to put. My first impression is based upon my testing of this product. This is my opinion AND I only change my rating if the product under performs or breaks over time. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fontic Gimbal Guard for DJI Phantom 3 PRO & Advanced; Brand: Manufacturer; Review: This is an awesome kit for your phantom 3. The carbon gimbal guard is super light and the cap fits well over the camera. I feel this will provide plenty of travel protection and is a nice set for the price. DISCLOSURE*** I received this item for free or discounted to give an honest and unbiased review. I was not paid or compensated to give a rating or to even review the product. I do not have a relationship with seller, vendor or manufacturer. I give ratings based on my experience and expected performance with a product and not what the seller wants me to put. My first impression is based upon my testing of this product. This is my opinion AND I only change my rating if the product under performs or breaks over time. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: deals Fontic FPV 5.8Ghz Circular Polarized Clover Leaf Antenna High Gain Aerial Set w/RP-SMA Plug; Brand: Fontic; Review: I already had a pair of clover antenna that I thought were ok by another manufacturer but I didn't realize how much better these would be. I was able to get clear images hundreds of feet away using a ts840 transmitter. My one gripe, not worth taking a star off for, is that they don't stay in place when you bend them. Otherwise, the soldering was good and the antenna coils feel sturdy. I'd recommend these for fpv fliers of larger drones as I did not test these on a a racer. DISCLOSURE*** I received this item for free or discounted to give an honest and unbiased review. I was not paid or compensated to give a rating or to even review the product. I do not have a relationship with seller, vendor or manufacturer. I give ratings based on my experience and expected performance with a product and not what the seller wants me to put. My first impression is based upon my testing of this product. This is my opinion AND I only change my rating if the product under performs or breaks over time. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: VASSARETTE Women's Spin Slip 10186; Brand: VASSARETTE; Review: great fit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naturalizer Women's Jaye Flat; Brand: Naturalizer; Review: Still in break in period; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tony & Candice Men's Satin Boxers Shorts Combo Pack Underwear, (3-Pack); Brand: TONY AND CANDICE; Review: Perfect mwtch for my wardrobe; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Hanes Men's Tagless ComfortSoft Crewneck T-Shirt (Available in different colors and packs); Brand: ; Review: great feel of cotton, but I ordered these to supplement the exact same ones I got from a department store, unfortunately these must have been made in another country, not as the same country my 1st set was made in. Will not buy any more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yizzam- Carina Nebula Space Galaxy -TShirt- Mens Shirt; Brand: Yizzam; Review: Grandson will be a hit at 4H camp this year; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn San Antonio Downtown Market Square; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Overall this hotel is a nice place to stay. It's older but I think it's well taken care of for all the people it sees. My family n I stayed there for 3 nights and housekeeping did a great job. WiFi is slow but wasn't there for that reason so no biggie. Keep up the good work we will stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: I my family n I enjoyed our stay. The only thing I didn't like was the walk to get food. They delivered pizza to us but took a good while. But other than that nice place and the beach area us nice early in the morning; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Junction North Llano River RV Park; City: Junction Texas; Review: My family and I rented a cabin for the weekend and really enjoyed it. Cabins were close to the showers and a quick walk to the river. Place is very well keep and very clean. 1st time ever my wife said she wanted to come back to camp. Patty to great care of us and was ready to assist for any reason. Once again thanks for an awesome weekend and we will be back soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express San Antonio N Riverwalk Area; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Well my company booked this room for me n my family but I never did any reviews on this place till we checked in. Once my wife found out it was "haunted" that was it. She left every light on in the room and was totally freaked out. We stayed in 302 and 304 is the "haunted" one supposedly. So I didn't sleep cause it was really like being in jail with the lights on. But other than that it was clean staff was very friendly. If im not with my wife I will stay again but this time request 304 to see if it's true!! If you're not afraid of no ghost I would recommend this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn San Dimas Fairplex; City: San Dimas California; Review: Decided to stay here while attending the Rose Bowl cause price was good and only 30 minutes away from the stadium, wow did I choose wrong. 1st there's people just hanging out all outside doesn't feel safe. 2nd our room stunk like old cigarettes and mold. Went to target to get frebreeze but that didn't help. 3rd we booked our room for 2 adults and 2 kids but there was only 2 towels. Went and got more but even after the 1st day they would leave 2 towels knowing dang well there's 4 people staying. But if you are reading this if you don't mind lower end motels and unsafe feeling then this is the place for you.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Ontario Rancho Cucamonga; City: Rancho Cucamonga California; Review: Stopped here on our way to the rose bowl. I wish I would have found this place 1st. Very clean and safe. The young lady at night was extremely nice and needs a raise. Lol but if I ever come back to this area this is the place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Dallas Lewisville; City: Lewisville Texas; Review: Stayed here why we attended the Red River Showdown. Hotel is very nice and clean the rooms are spacious and plenty of closet room. I found the are to be really safe and food places not far at all. The only issue I had were my neighbors seemed not to care about anyone else. They partied till around 3am till I had enough and asked them to keep it down. The next day was really nice since no party was going on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Watts Premier WP531411 531411, RO-Pure 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System; Brand: Watts Premier; Review: Wasn't as easy to install as i hoped, but it certainly wasn't difficult. The water after a week tastes pretty good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend 809118 Wave Style Lever Handle Entry Front Door Knob Leverset Lockset, US15 Satin Nickel Finish; Brand: Legend; Review: Had these on for a few months, and they work great. Went together easy, reversed easy, open easy. Nothing to complain about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2Packs for Milwaukee M18 18V Batteries and Replacement M18 Lithium-ion Battery Charger GERTI BATT; Brand: GERIT BATT; Review: These work great so far. Last a long time. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONE Garbage G231 3-1/2-inch Kitchen Sink Drian Removable Deep Waste Basket/Strainer Assembly/Sealing Lid, Stainless Steel; Brand: K.ONE; Review: I bought a new drain from Lowes, because we removed our disposal, and it was terrible. Even without food caught in it, it would back up and didn't drain faster than the water flowed into it. It was constantly backing up. THIS drain is awesome. Even with food in it drains faster than the water comes in. I love it. Super easy to install. Only issue is they don't put any instructions for those that haven't done it before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DEWALT DCF887B 20V MAX XR Li-Ion Brushless 0.25" 3-Speed Impact Driver; Brand: DEWALT; Review: I'm not sure why i didn't have this in my life sooner. It's an amazing drill, and the battery life is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer; Brand: OXO; Review: Meh; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scentsy Bar, Newborn Nursery, Wickless Candle Tart Warmer Wax 3.2 Fl. Oz. 8 Squares; Brand: Scentsy; Review: Too much cinnamon smell; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Zinus 14 Inch Easy To Assemble SmartBase Mattress Foundation, Platform Bed Frame, Box Spring Replacement, Twin; Brand: Sleep Master; Review: Great price Arrived on time 20 min assembly Seems sturdy No creaking sounds Extra storage space is nice, wife's storage bins fit better now. A little concerned about the zinus memory foam mattress I bought bowing between slats, may reinforce with wood to be safe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vicks Nursery 1 Gallon Vaporizer with Night-Light Warm Steam Vaporizer for Baby Room; Brand: Vicks; Review: Every night that I used it in my daughter's room there was a soot like substance in the water basin the next morning. Like a LOT of soot. Strange. Probably not healthy for youngsters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mirari OK to Wake! Alarm Clock & Night-Light; Brand: Mirari; Review: My daughter thrives on structure so for her this clock is awesome. We told her only wake up when it is green and she actually listens 98% of the time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ustide Modern Style Rug Soft Rose Rug Handmade Rug Anti-Slip Area Carpet Living Room Rug Kitchen Mats Bedroom Rug 3x2; Brand: USTIDE; Review: Perfect for a bathroom with a low door. Most rugs get caught on our door but this one is perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purple The Bed - King Size Mattress; Brand: Purple; Review: Got it 9/29/17 Had a zinus memory foam mattress that caved within a year. Here are some bullet points about my transition to purple. Love the cool factor on this, makes it way better for snuggling, and I don't wake up with a sweaty back in the morning any more. Bouncer than my memory foam was which is nice when you get out of bed Very comfortable for back and side sleepers No taco effect where you cave into the mattress (at this point anyhow) I'm a big guy 6'7 and 270lb, and my wife is 5'2 120 and we are both very happy. She's usually happy anyway though I am the one that gets the back pain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: LSU makes case as No. 1 while massive upset shakes up SEC picture; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Analysis: Democrats' impeachment gamble paying off in court of public opinion for now; Abstract: Every poll since Nancy Pelosi's announcement has shown movement toward an impeachment inquiry.; Category: news
Title: Yardbarker's NFL Week 6 game-by-game analysis, grades; Abstract: The Chiefs stumbled against Houston, their second consecutive loss at home. Russell Wilson outdueled turnover machine Baker Mayfield in Cleveland. And how 'bout them Cowboys?! Here's Yardbarker's Week 6 whip-around.; Category: sports
Title: McMurphy's AP Top 25 Poll for Week 9: SMU continues to climb; Abstract: Six top 25 teams fell on Saturday. How does McMurphy's new poll shake out? The post Brett McMurphy's AP Top 25 Poll for Week 9: SMU Continues to Climb appeared first on Stadium.; Category: sports
Title: Woman Spots Deadly Animal Hiding In Photo Of Her Kids; Abstract: Her unsuspecting children weren't the only ones posing for the pictures.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Week 9 College Football Playoff Picture: Four in, two out and four to watch; Abstract: Sporting News takes a look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 9 of the season.; Category: sports
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: 3 dead in crash in South Carolina; Abstract: GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Authorities say three people died in a crash in South Carolina during tropical storm Nestor, but it's not clear yet what role, if any, the weather played. The Greenville County Coroner's Office tells The State newspaper a Toyota Corolla crossed into oncoming traffic around 6 p.m. Saturday and collided with another vehicle. One of the victims was identified as 30-year-old Hector Ruiz De La Cruz, of Greenville.; Category: news
Title: The Little-Known Airplane Feature That Could Save Your Life; Abstract: Remembering this tiny device could be a big deal!; Category: travel
Title: How Tua Tagovailoa's ankle injury affects Alabama, LSU and the college football landscape; Abstract: We look at the six potential ripple effects of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's ankle injury, ranging from this week to the College Football Playoff.; Category: sports
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: 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: 3 arrested in fatal shooting of Northern California deputy; Abstract: Three men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a Northern California sheriff's deputy killed responding to a reported theft from an illegal marijuana growing operation in the rural Sierra Nevada foothills, authorities said Thursday.; Category: news
Title: Brett McMurphy's Musings and College Football Picks for Week 9; Abstract: Are you ready for the annual showdown between John Chavis and Alabama? The post Brett McMurphy's Musings and College Football Picks for Week 9 appeared first on Stadium.; Category: sports
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: Homeowner says a mystery object damaged his house. It didn't fall from a plane, FAA says; Abstract: Authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration have not been able to identify a canister-type object that damaged a Kentucky man's home.; Category: news
Title: Police Arrest Motorcyclist Who Led High-Speed Chase And Went Home Thinking He Escaped; Abstract: A motorcyclist was arrested after leading California Highway Patrol units on a high-speed chase in Placerville on Saturday.; Category: news
Title: Nunes Aide Is Leaking the Ukraine Whistleblower's Name, Sources Say; Abstract: A top aide to Rep. Devin Nunes has been providing conservative politicians and journalists with information and misinformation about the anonymous whistleblower who triggered the biggest crisis of Donald Trump's presidency, two knowledgeable sources tell The Daily Beast.; 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: 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: Video captures terrifying moment woman slips at Grand Canyon; Abstract: Emily Koford was visiting the national park with her mom when a step backward left her clinging to the rocks.; Category: video
Title: Missing New Hampshire couple's bodies found buried on a Texas beach; Abstract: James and Michelle Butler had been camping in their RV along the South Texas coast when they went missing in mid-October.; Category: news
Title: Airbnb bans 'party houses' after 5 die in Halloween party shooting at home rental; Abstract: CEO Brian Chesky said Airbnb Inc. is banning "party houses" after five people were killed in a shooting at a Halloween party in Orinda, California.; Category: news
Title: Teen appears in court after Halloween shooting that wounded 7-year-old trick-or-treater; Abstract: A 15-year-old boy accused of attempted murder after a Halloween shooting left a young trick-or-treater in critical condition appeared in juvenile court Saturday morning and was ordered held in detention. Judge Joanne Rosado ordered the boy be held at least until a second hearing Monday.; Category: news
Title: Winners and Losers: Predicting what the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2019 will look like; Abstract: It's time to start seriously thinking about the College Football Playoff.; Category: sports
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
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: This Is The Moment A Senior Shelter Dog Knew He Was Safe; Abstract: Finding happiness is no guarantee for pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters especially for dogs like Jack.; Category: news
Title: Ilhan Omar tweet called anti-Semitic 'dog whistle'; tennis great Martina Navratilova among critics; Abstract: A Twitter message posted Saturday by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has revived accusations of anti-Semitism against the freshman congresswoman and member of the far-left "Squad."; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: StarTech.com Replacement USB Keyboard to PS/2 Adapter - F/M - USB keyboard to PS2 Adapter; Brand: StarTech; Review: deployed about 25 of these a year ago on XP machines -- native keybord driver. typical office/industrial applications and environment. all machines are based on Intel motherboards and chip-sets. approx 50% Pentium, 50% Atom. wide range of OFFICE keyboards (Dell, Microsoft, Kensington, cheap Chinese "roll-ups") connected. no issues there but one unit was DOA (mechanical). buying more. also bought about 25 of the green StarTech USB mouse -> PS2 mouse. about half of those also involved a 10' USB extender. no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Wireless Keyboard K360 (Ivory) (920-003365); Brand: Logitech; Review: bummer, came without the dongle; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Xonar Dg Amp 5.1 Pci Sound Card Gx 2.5 Gaming Dolby Headphone; Brand: Asus; Review: i bought this simply to replace an old Sound Blaster card in a Win7 machine that only has PCI slots free. DG SOUND QUALITY = FIVE stars. fed it into my $4000 Crown/Bose rig and life is good. DG HMI CONTROLS = THREE stars. that farkin' "wheely" dial is awkward to mouse around with when you're in a hurry to change the volume. wish they had a slider pinned to the task bar like the Sound Blaster did. tried to find a way to do that but after 3 bags of potato chips i gave up. god how i love Ruffles. i don't even care if i get fat or bury the keyboard in crumbs. the 's' key is sticking as i type and i still don't care. DG AVERAGE = FOUR stars. Ruffles = SIX stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit PCI Network Adapter/Card, Includes Low-profile Bracket (TG-3269); Brand: TP-LINK; Review: installed in an older Win7 machine in a minute. used the TP-LINK driver. connected to a modern router and switch (10/100/1000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tripp Lite 4-Port Desktop KVM Switch, USB, VGA HD15 (B006-VU4-R); Brand: Tripp Lite; Review: tiny fraction of the Black Box price for virtually the same unit... and this one flips 1920x1080, the equivilent Black Box unit does not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IOGEAR 4x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, for Multiple USB Devices GUS404; Brand: IOGEAR; Review: for the price this thing is fine. using it to control one Win7 and one XP machine with the same keyboard and mouse. much has been written about the switching delay -- we're seeing about a 1/5th of a second. deployed 3 of these. been running for about 3 months now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yamaha A-S301BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black); Brand: Yamaha Audio; Review: great amp but: 1-- wish it had more than one optical input. 2-- as others have written, had to paint a line on the volume control knob in order see what position it was in. almost impossible to read without a flashlight. 3-- the S301 has a stated 35W rms/channel. well it's BARELY 35, in my opinion. barely sufficient to drive my RTa1 Polk bookshelf speakers. if i'm wrong, why does my old 1970's Sansui amp (also 35Wrms /channel) make the Polks sound a good 50% louder?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters USB to Ethernet Adapter (USB 2.0 to Ethernet / USB to RJ45) Supporting 10; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: within seconds i knew i needed a driver to get this puppy to run (on a VERY clean 2010 era Dell Win7 laptop w/USB2.0). went to the website to TRY and find the proper one to download. a VERY frustrating 1 hr later, i selected and downloaded 4 potentials from various sources. to make a long story short, none worked and each one was installed clean. i don't get it -- the same two silicon houses make all the chipsets for these type of things -- finding/getting a working driver shouldn't be such a big deal. my advice: if this thing doesn't auto plug-n-play for you right out of the box -- return it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: WEme USB 3.0 to SATA Dual-Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station with Offline Clone/Duplicator Function for 2.5; Brand: WEme; Review: works without error in 'stand-alone' mode (havn't used USB yet). Chinglish directions are hilarious. almost added a full star for the laugh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR GS728TPP-100NAS 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch, PoE/PoE+, 384w, 4 SFP+, ProSAFE Lifetime Protection (GS728TPP); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: runs cool fully loaded. no issues after 6 months. running in unmamaged config.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR GS724T-400NAS 24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch, 2 SFP, L2, ProSAFE Lifetime Protection (GS724Tv4); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: runs cool fully loaded. no issues after 6 months. running in unmamaged config.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN Ethernet Adapter USB 2.0 to 10/100 Network RJ45 Lan Wired Adapter for Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U, Macbook,; Brand: UGREEN; Review: couldn't get it to work. website totally useless for FINDING and downloading the proper driver.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN USB 2.0 to SATA Adapter Hard Drive Converter Cable for 2.5"; Brand: UGREEN; Review: advertised as having a native built-in autoloading driver .. NOT. the 'native' driver failed to autoinstall on a relatively modern WIN7 machine. it DID however, auto install on a 2010 machine. do people test this s__t?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nuklz N Large Print Computer Keyboard with White Keys & Black Letters for Visually Impaired; Brand: Nuklz N; Review: has a nice feel too. only complaint is i can't tell when Cap Lock is on [the tiny light bulb is kinda hidden]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linksys Business LGS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch; Brand: Linksys; Review: runs cool when fully loaded.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony SRSXB3/BLUE Portable Wireless Speaker with Bluetooth (Blue); Brand: Sony; Review: bought this little guy for my daughter to use as a 'cheapo' soundbar for her 24" LG TV. she says it's a 1000% improvement. connected via aux jack. one year of constant use and still going strong. occasionally makes field trips to backyard firepit. battery lasts hours out there. FYI: in that application, it sounds much louder when connected via bluetooth to a phone as opposed to a hardwire connection to an ipod.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Last Exorcism; Brand: Patrick Fabian; Review: This movie was one of the worst I've seen don't let trailer fool you. The ending makes no sense and explains nothing ie they throw a baby in a fire. Not scary unless you are five year old girl.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Buried; Brand: Ryan Reynolds; Review: This movie is terrible. You first of all don't care what happens to the main character as he is not likable at all. He is lazy and does nothing to help his situation except scream in a phone. He apparently can hear people talking and music so he obivously not buried too deeply. Only at the end do they attempt to pull at your heart strings. Don't waste your time you should bury yourself in a coffin and try to get yourself out as this will be more entertaining then this movie could ever be.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Buried; Brand: ; Review: This movie is terrible. You first of all don't care what happens to the main character as he is not likable at all. He is lazy and does nothing to help his situation except scream in a phone. He apparently can hear people talking and music so he obivously not buried too deeply. Only at the end do they attempt to pull at your heart strings. Don't waste your time you should bury yourself in a coffin and try to get yourself out as this will be more entertaining then this movie could ever be.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Don't Look in the Basement; Brand: Bill McGhee; Review: I love this movie. It has a great twist at the end that you never see coming. The setting itself is spooky and creepy. It is not gory but it is great movie to watch if you like older horror movies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanctum; Brand: Richard Roxburgh; Review: This movie is awful I couldn't wait for it to end. It was boring and it was basically a Nicholas Sparks cave movie as the movie adds the sap more and more. I predicted the ending during the first scene. Spoiler Alert: People continue to die in more outrageous and stupid ways and nobody seems to really care. I laughed throughout the death scenes and was worried I would be kicked out which probably would have been the best thing that could of happened. The main character's son is really hot but even that couldn't save this terrible move!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Counselor; Brand: Brad Pitt; Review: This movie is worth watching just for the infamous car scene. I think a lot people mistake this scene as being sexy in some way which is far from the case. Javier Bardem describes the act as being too gynecological and like watching a fish against glass. He was too horrified and grossed out to find anything sexual about it. I guess people didn't pay enough attention to his conversation with counselor to figure this out. The movie is confusing at times but is entertaining enough to watch if nothing else is available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Tinker; Author: Visit Amazon's Wen Spencer Page; Review: This is one of my favorite books! I like how it portrayed women and loved the worlds! You should read it if you like a strong female character and elves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Koban: Shattered Worlds (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen W Bennett Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book series. I love space combat and speculative science books that include space faring civilizations. If you like SF, you'll like this book series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nightlord: Sunset; Author: Garon E Whited; Review: What a fun story! I really enjoyed how the character was treated. I liked the authors take on the vampire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightlord: Shadows (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Garon Whited Page; Review: Great second book in the series! One of my favorite stories! I love how Garon's developed this character!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightlord: Orb; Author: Garon E Whited; Review: Whitt and well written! This entire series does an excellent job of ha dealing with a powerful character and his development!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thief: Ratcatchers, Volume Two: A Fantasy Hardboiled (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Colville Page; Review: This book picks up and adds more to The story of the priest. After the events in book one Hayden returnshome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Fixed Lens - White Box(Bulk Packaging); Brand: Canon; Review: This lens is awesome! I am so please with the quality of photos! It is made of plastic, which is what makes it so affordable. You won't find another 50mm lens at this quality for such a great price! This lens is a must have for any beginning photographer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SCOSCHE IU3.5RCR Replay 3.5mm Retractable Auxiliary Audio Cable 3-foot in Black; Brand: Scosche; Review: I purchased this for the aux input in my car so I can listen to my iPod. The retractable cord makes it super convienent for storing in the car without getting tangled up. The sound quality seems just as good as other cables ive owned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon 270EX II Speedlite Flash for Canon SLR Cameras (Black); Brand: Canon; Review: This is a great basic external flash. I am very pleased with it. I like the ability to bounce the light at several different angles. This is a great addition to any camera bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY 360 Degrees Rotating Stand Leather Smart Cover Case for Apple iPad 2, iPad; Brand: SANOXY; Review: I am pretty happy with this case. I was disappointed that it didn't come exactly as pictured. The inside of the case is gray, rather than green, and the elastic band is white instead of black, which is annoying as it shows dirt more obviously. The color is also really bright lime green, where it looked more of an green apple color online (though this could be my screen). The functionality of the case is good. The magnetic lock only works if you use the elastic closure otherwise it pops back open and unlocks the screen. The vertical position doesn't stay up when in the tallest slot, which is disappointing. None of the slots vertically or horizontally really keep it upright enough for FaceTime or Skype which is also disappointing, This case is basically functional enough to protect your iPad from damage, but it's not fully functional in its intended use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Griffin Streamline Armband for iPod nano 3G (Black); Brand: Griffin Technology; Review: I bought this for my husband to use with his iPod when working out. He is happy with it. It stays in place during his workout and keeps the controls easily accessed for changing songs quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zeikos 58MM Multi-Coated UV-CPL-FLD Professional Lens Filter Kit, Includes Miracle Fiber Cloth and Carry; Brand: Zeikos; Review: This is a great starter filter kit, and you can't beat the price! I have definitely noticed a difference in my photos since using these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zeikos 52MM Multi-Coated UV-CPL-FLD Professional Lens Filter Kit, Includes Miracle Fiber Cloth and Carry; Brand: Zeikos; Review: This is a great starter filter kit, and you can't beat the price! I have definitely noticed a difference in my photos since using these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101; Brand: Seagate; Review: I am very pleased with this hard drive. I haven't had any of the problems mentioned in other reviews. It wasn't originally set up to work with my Mac, but I was able to find all of the information to make it work with easy instruction on seagate's website.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Canon; Review: I love this camera! I have had this for a few months now and couldn't be happier. I wanted a dslr just for fun beginning photography for fun and for capturing clear shots of my speedy little boy. I was so pleased to find the Canon Rebel T3 for such a great price. It takes great photos and I have had a lot of fun figuring out all of the features and learning how to capture those great shots. Part of me wishes I would have sprung for the T3i, but I think this is a great beginning dslr and I have taken so many shots that I am so happy with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I am very pleased with this sd card. It is just a good as more expensive brands that I've owned. You can't beat the AmazonBasics price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Praise For Christmas (Praise Him Anyhow Series) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Miller Page; Review: I Love Vanessa Miller's books and if she came up with a book 7 it would be great. I'm looking foward.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Pastor...My Husband; Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: this was a book that had me rushing to find out whats what. awesome read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuck On Stupid; Author: Visit Amazon's Apryl Cox Page; Review: this book is awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Side Chick Catching Main Chick Feelings (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: this was a great read I was disappointed it wasn't another book lined up; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuck On Stupid 2: Is Love Enough? - Kindle edition; Author: Apryl Cox; Review: my favorite series I feel like I know Tori, Jazzy and Maine and Truth these my people I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuck On Stupid 3: My New Flame - Kindle edition; Author: Apryl Cox; Review: I over love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why Me & Why Her?: A Crazy Love; Author: Aleta L Williams; Review: I loved this book well two in one it was a great read, poor monica.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberation; Author: Visit Amazon's Wanda B. Campbell Page; Review: I loved it it was a great calm story, I could really read more books like this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Tynessa Page; Review: This story reminds me of my relationship I really love this story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can I Taste It?; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weaver Page; Review: it was alright; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Tynessa Page; Review: the bond this couple have is really and truly unbreakable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable; Author: Visit Amazon's Tynessa Page; Review: this is the start of a great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Tynessa Page; Review: Im so in love with the main characters; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuck On Stupid5: Pushed To The Limit - Kindle edition; Author: Apryl Cox; Review: I feel that the Author out did her self with book 5 I so love how she kept me in suspense and didn't kill any character that I truly love. I'm trying to right a review that will not give away that story. I'm looking forward to a sixth book. Apryl Cox you are truly gifted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unresolved Issues (Urban Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Wanda B. Campbell Page; Review: I loved this story line; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Now You Wanna Come Back; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Black Page; Review: great writer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Another Woman's Husband; Author: Visit Amazon's Angel Mechelle Page; Review: I kind need a 3rd book off this but I like this hood reality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Dose; Author: Aleta L Williams; Review: this was a nice book but scandalous lol I look forward to reading it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Song of Praise (Praise Him Anyhow Series) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Miller Page; Review: I just really found out the importance of leaving reviews, I read this book last year I was really blessed when reading this series and truly hoped it went further and I love the mom in this story strong woman of god.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Hurts the Most; Author: Visit Amazon's Tynessa Page; Review: its all good glad I bought it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Now You Wanna Come Back 3: The Finale; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Black Page; Review: Loved this story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Could This Be Love (Praise Him Anyhow Series) (Volume 8); Author: Vanessaa Miller; Review: awesome! awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Side Chick Caching Main Chick Feelings 3 (Side Chick Catching Main Chick Feelings) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: I loved the book it was a lot of surprises and twist but it was great. I was upset when Drake got killed I never would have suspected Lele to be so darn crazy. When she killed Kane then MOET I said oh Lord . Awesome story line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of a Side Bitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica N. Watkins Page; Review: awesome read I read the entire series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of a Side Bitch 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica N. Watkins Page; Review: do another one I would most definitely read it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of a Side Bitch 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica N Watkins Page; Review: I over loved this series all my co workers fell in love with it as well asking me question about the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Simone Campbell Story (Secrets of a Side Bitch); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica N Watkins Page; Review: Simone was crazy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of a Side Bitch 4; Author: Jessica Watkins; Review: I love this book I did want it to end that dam Simone was crazy as hell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wrong Husband 2 (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: I was definitely surprised that she was mental as well as Eddie and that dog on Polo had his reasons all the long; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reserve My Curves 3: The Finale (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: Boy oh boy this story kept me on my toes girl you really did that. Amazing read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reserve My Curves 2: He Still Belongs to Me (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: I love the story ,I kinda waited to long to write a review but girl great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's B.M. Hardin Page; Review: This book was an awesome story, I truly enjoyed it. Strawberry made me sick because she move to slow with her information about Tobias and He was a to good to be true and she just slow. I don't want Ray to die I love him for Tiffany. Great read ! I'm gonna wait patiently for part 2'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Wasted Tears; Author: Sylvia D. Carter; Review: Destiny was such a lovable character and pastor Adam is every single Christian woman's dream. Your book truly blessed me tremendously. I saw it live through Pastors Nikki Canady Boyd streaming live while Pastor Stacey was introducing you and the book. I love it and hope that there is a part 2'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (The Seven Deadly Sins); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Christopher Murray Page; Review: I love the plot Tiff is green and I'm glad that he got rid of Trey ole vindictive butt , Sonia was a great fruend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Cry; Author: Visit Amazon's Olivia Shaw Page; Review: Soul Cry was a perfect story. The entire time I was hoping that Jalen died or something, lol The story line and plot was simply amazing. With hint of generational curse from her mom straight to her. That dog of a husband got just what he deserve. And I'm so happy that Jamaika got the man she prayed for and her babies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All I'll Ever Ask (The Greatest Love Series) (Volume 1); Author: Genevieve D. Woods; Review: I love a the character s except miss carol acting self I love the story, lol awesome read. Keep up the great work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After Church: Walking Worthy...After Benediction! (The Greatest Love) (Volume 2); Author: Genevieve D. Woods; Review: I'm Camile, lol .Kevin and Paige did not marry fast enough for me and yes they will find out about Kevin's mother's secret she needs to be found out. Tamala needs to know her place she's too thirsty. I think it's cute mother Ellen and Carols husband. Shayla is crazy ! She will only forget Frankie if she finds live. Lots of drama the baby will bring Kevin and Paige closer when he is seduced by; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn and Autumn: Finding Him (The Greatest Love Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Genevieve Woods Page; Review: Autumn was very controlling and I would be surprised if she marry Brock. Shauna was sick in her head over Frankie moving on. I LOVE Dawn & Wilson story and Karen and Frankie relationship .poor lil Nikki. Over all I love the story. You done wonderful work again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Won't Prosper: A Parable On Infidelity In Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's Genevieve Woods Page; Review: The order in which I found and read this book messed up my flow , any who I love Camille and Be. I love them all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Real Love Pastor Caine's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Genevieve Woods Page; Review: Great story line. I knew something wasn't right with Emily's behavior I was in tears. Poor Derrick could not catch a break. Rachel is awesome, she stepped up to the plate when she seen that God was giving her a new chance at love. The scriptures were awesome . Omg I did not want this book to end. Oh I love how Rachel admired Camile. But I see t by e love was there when the ladies were together they showed :(electronic Rachel so much love support and encouragement. Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Becoming Jane; Brand: Anne Hathaway; Review: This was a delightful movie. It showed the ups and downs of young love and ultimately making tough decisions regarding one's future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern; Brand: Ryan Reynolds; Review: Item received in excellent condition from seller and on time. This movie was a delightful and entertaining experience. Ryan Renolds does an outstanding job. Can't wait for the next movie to come out. I am sure it will be exciting also. You must see to appreciate it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 Gemma Arterton; Brand: ; Review: This movie is about a magical sand dagger that can send its possesser a few seconds into the past. That person can change the event that just occurred and only that person can see the time travel. It had romance, action, and humor. I really enoyed this movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Someone Like You; Brand: Ashley Judd; Review: This was a good movie in an odd sort of way. You would have thought Ashley Judd lost her mind the way she kept comparing men to cows. So blined by looking for things wrong with men that she almost lost finding love. Good ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men Origins: Wolverine; Brand: Hugh Jackman; Review: I enjoyed watching this movie with my family. Infact, we watched it several times. Hugh Jackman does an awesome job. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red 2; Brand: Bruce Willis; Review: What can I say, If you liked the first movie you will enjoy this one. Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker did a great job playing off each other. She came to life in Paris and enjoyed the adventure. Great job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella; Brand: ; Review: This Cinderella story was a little different. Cate did a great job with her character showing the innocence of a child with a pure heart. I enjoyed watching it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Black Lagoon; Genres: Action, Seinen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha; Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Rosario to Vampire; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, School, Shounen, Vampire; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Soul Eater; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Deadman Wonderland; Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Highschool of the Dead; Genres: Action, Ecchi, Horror, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Yumekui Merry; Genres: Action, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 11 oz. Keep Calm And Carry On Coffee Mug by Office Mugs; Brand: Merch Makers; Review: This is a very good quality mug. I like the color and the printing is clear, centered and on both sides. EXCELLENT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Name is Mud “Before and After” Stoneware Mug, 16 oz.; Brand: Enesco; Review: I bought this for my niece who's a big fan of the play. She loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baker's Secret Basics Nonstick 12-Cup Muffin Pan; Brand: Baker's Secret; Review: Good product, exactly what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton 409-7712 Angled Spatula, 9", 9 inch, Black; Brand: Wilton; Review: Just what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 Olive Oil Liquor Wine Free-Flow Bottle Pourer Dispenser Spout Stainless Steel Designed after the Popular Anytime Bar Supplies 285-50; Brand: Anytime Bar Supplies; Review: Works perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baker's Secret 1061483 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2; Brand: Baker's Secret; Review: Just what I needed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Cook Classic Cheese Slicer; Brand: Good Cook; Review: Works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge 10.5 Inch Cast Iron Griddle. Pre-seasoned Round Cast Iron Pan Perfect for Pancakes, Pizzas, and Quesadillas.; Brand: Lodge; Review: I don't know a cook/chef that doesn't like cast iron. These are excellent quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterilite ST0200-8004 B0000CF8Q6, 1 Pack, White; Brand: STERILITE; Review: Excellent size and quality. I recommend you air it out when you first get it but that works out just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan. Pre-seasoned Grill Pan with Easy Grease Draining for Grilling Bacon,; Brand: Lodge; Review: An absolute can't miss for any cook.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef Craft 12951, 3 pack, Metal; Brand: Chef Craft; Review: My old (20 yrs) one was pretty worn and I've been looking all over for one of these. Same as the old one and so glad I found it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge ASHH51 Silicone Hot Handle Holder, Green; Brand: Lodge; Review: Works well for any pan handle that gets hot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Children’s Wooden Rolling Pin, German Beechwood with Steel Ball Bearings, 7-Inch by 1.5-Inch; Brand: Mrs. Anderson's Baking; Review: Exactly what I wanted for smaller crusts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO 1115580 Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Red/Green/Blue; Brand: OXO; Review: This was a gift. I'll be ordering a set for myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CTG-00-3MS Set of 3 Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Strainers; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: Very happy with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calphalon Classic Hard Anodized 16-Inch Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack; Brand: Calphalon; Review: Quality item, as expected for mgr.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French-inspired"Biscuits" Cookie Jar Canister; Brand: Kiss That Frog; Review: Very nice, excellent quality and so cool!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Now Designs Large Bread Bin, Red; Brand: Now Designs; Review: Very nice, good sized.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lavish Home Ultra-Soft Down Alternative Pillow, King; Brand: Lavish Home; Review: Good for price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Basics Rose Gold Paper Towel Holder [Kitchen]; Brand: Home Basics; Review: good for purpose and looks nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French-inspired Salt Box with Hinged Wooden Lid; Brand: Kiss That Frog; Review: These are so cool. Well made too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Fat Separator; Brand: OXO; Review: This was a gift, she loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII, Cotton Terry Pot Holders, Heat Resistant and Machine Washable, Set of 3, Pebble; Brand: DII; Review: Nice heavy quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII 100% Cotton, Machine Washable, Ultra Absorbant, Basic Everyday 16 x 26" Terry Kitchen Dish towel, Set of; Brand: DII; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII Cotton Terry Pan Handle Sleeve, 6x3" Set of; Brand: DII; Review: Nice heavy quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Chef Stainless Steel Box Grater (Large); Brand: Spring Chef; Review: Works for me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Formbu Square Toilet Bowl Brush and Holder - Bathroom Cleaning Storage, Natural Bamboo; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Really nice looking item!! Well made and attractive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Wild Sheep Chase: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Haruki Murakami Page; Review: I came across this book years ago, and was absolutely delighted by it. I was very saddened that, at that time, it was the only one of Murakami's books translated into English. The years passed, and imagine my delight to find it, along with others of Murakami's books--a veritable treasure trove of good reading just waiting for me! I heartily recommend this book--the mood, the imagination, the universal themes--a wonderfully compelling read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kafka on the Shore; Author: Visit Amazon's Haruki Murakami Page; Review: I did not expect to enjoy a book featuring a teenage boy and a confused elderly man, but the way Murakami draws the reader into the story, this book has become my new Murakami favorite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psalms of Lament; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Weems Page; Review: I recently sent this book to a friend who had lost a spouse. Even though Weems writes after the loss of her son, the laments are poignant and beautiful. I will be using the book in a retreat on dealing with difficulties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maeve's Times: In Her Own Words; Author: Visit Amazon's Maeve Binchy Page; Review: What a fun book to read, as if one is sitting with a dear friend and hearing all about her silly and poignant moments. The articles are so well written, they feel immediate and conversational.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Pargeter's Package (Pan Crime); Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Brett Page; Review: Except for the dismal flight, self catering, and murder of one's roommate and travelling companion. Fun mystery with lots of atmosphere and just enough hints of Mr. Pargeter' s past to make readers of the series smile. Almost makes one glad to.be home from an exotic vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celebrating Abundance: Devotions for Advent; Author: Visit Amazon's Walter Brueggemann Page; Review: In what could be the most frenzied time of the year comes a call to silence, simplicity and contemplation of what Advent really awaits--a new way of being called forth by God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Yamaha ATS-1010BL Factory Refurbished Front Surround System; Brand: Yamaha Audio; Review: Unfortunately this will not work with my apple TV. Otherwise sound is great for the price and size not bad if not using it for Apple TV sound.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moko Ultra Slim Smart-shell Stand Cover Case for Mini 3 (2014 Edition with Touch Id), Mini 2; Brand: MoKo; Review: Well worth it. I have had this for several months and it still looks and works great! I highly recommend!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JOBY GorillaPod Hybrid. Multiuse and Flexible Camera Tripod for up to 1 kg (2.2lbs); Brand: Joby; Review: Works great and sturdy for midsize cameras.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MoKo Case Fit Apple iPad Air; Brand: MoKo; Review: Wow for the price its the best case you can buy. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DSTE 2x NP-FW50 Battery; Brand: DSTE; Review: Good battery life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: IR Wireless Remote Control For Sony A230 A290 A330 A380 A580 A560 A33 A55 A700 A390 A450 A500 A550 A850; Brand: Goja; Review: Didn't work; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
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: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: 3-year-old Alabama girl kidnapped from birthday party, believed to be in 'extreme danger'; Abstract: An Alabama toddler is missing after police say she was kidnapped at a birthday party Saturday night. Kamille (Cupcake) McKinney went missing about 8:30 p.m. from Tom Brown Village public housing community in Avondale.; Category: news
Title: Photo of emotional nurse after 'particularly hard day' goes viral; Abstract: Her sister revealed that she had just wrapped up four days worth of work that included assisting in the delivery of a stillborn baby.; Category: health
Title: Ryan Reynolds Shares the First Photo of His and Blake Lively's Newborn Daughter; Abstract: This is the first time the actor has talked about his newborn daughter.; Category: movies
Title: Rihanna Slays in Sexy Black Bikini in Slow-Motion Video -- Watch!; Abstract: The singer shut down Instagram with her slow-motion clip.; Category: music
Title: 'The Masked Singer' Recap: A Grammy Winner Is Revealed As The Skeleton; Abstract: A new round of performances from masked singers led to one celebrity being unmasked at the end of the Oct. 16 episode of 'The Masked Singer.'; Category: tv
Title: Cat Sees Rain For The First Time And Loses Her Mind; Abstract: Betty's family adopted her six months ago from a local vet clinic, so she's still learning about her new home. Betty is an indoor cat, but she loves watching the world through her windows, and sometimes her mom will carry her outside and let her play there supervised as a special treat.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Rapper Kid Quill makes wishes come true at Indianapolis homecoming show; Abstract: Indianapolis rapper Kid Quill showcases road-tested confidence and vivid storytelling at Old National Centre; Category: music
Title: Here's Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Most Extra Bejeweled Wedding Dress; Abstract: She's filming a movie but still. Look at that dress!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: A 9-year-old is facing five counts of murder. He didn't even know what 'alleged' meant.; Abstract: Criminal justice experts said it was extremely rare for prosecutors to bring such severe charges against a child.; Category: news
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Officer in viral-video shoplifting incident to be fired: Police chief; Abstract: The police chief of Phoenix said the Disciplinary Review Board's recommendation of a six-week unpaid suspension was not "sufficient" for Officer Chris Meyer.; Category: news
Title: Can You Find the Ghost Hidden Among the Skeletons in This Tricky Brainteaser?; Abstract: The tiny ghost blends in really well with all of the skeleton skulls. Are your eyes good enough to spot it?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Selena Gomez's new single is here and fans think it's about her breakup with Justin Bieber; Abstract: Selena Gomez just released the first single off her first album since 2015 and fans are convinced it's about her breakup with Justin Bieber.; Category: music
Title: Foster mom charged with murder in death of twins found in car; Abstract: "It was determined that there was a lack of supervision for the children," a police detective said. "It allowed them to enter the vehicle and pass away."; Category: news
Title: Apartments for rent in Indianapolis: What will $500 get you?; Abstract: Curious just how far your dollar goes in Indianapolis real estate? From budget apartments to luxury apartments, here's what you can get locally by price point, with photos and amenities.; Category: finance
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: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: Eminem Says He Sides With Chris Brown Over Rihanna Assault on Alleged Leaked Song; Abstract: Leaked audio of Eminem allegedly rapping that he'd side with Chris Brown over Rihanna assault is making rounds on social media and fans are not happy.; Category: music
Title: Ugly Crab 2 makes Castleton debut, with seafood and more; Abstract: A new spot to score seafood and more has made its debut in the neighborhood. Read on for more details.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 38 incredible pools to swim in before you die; Abstract: Whether they're beautiful natural pools like Brazil's rainwater sand dunes or fun man-made pools like Singapore's rooftop infinity pool, here are 38 pools to add to your bucket list.; Category: video
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: Wiz Khalifa's 6-Year-Old Son Nailed Pennywise; Abstract: James asks Wiz Khalifa about his son's stellar Pennywise costume for Halloween and learns that the fearless 6-year-old has seen both of the newer "It" movies.; Category: video
Title: Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38; Abstract: Charles Rogers, the former Michigan State football star whom the Detroit Lions selected with the second overall pick in 2003 NFL draft, has died.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Raid; Brand: Iko Uwais; Review: If you are fan of martial arts films, this is a definite must! It has a simple, but interesting premise, which I like. There are a couple of plot twists, but the story isn't overly complex. One or two of the fight scenes may be overlong, but are very well done regardless. Very suspenseful, brutal & action-packed with some of the best fight scenes I've ever seen! Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of Steel; Brand: Henry Cavill; Review: 3 1/2 stars! I had an overall good time with this movie, which had the best introduction to Krypton I've seen (in movies that is)! Of course the special effects & action sequences were great. Amy Adams as Lois Lane was shockingly underwhelming though. Much of the action was overdone & overlong. Still quite enjoyable and more so than most other DC movies (only exceptions are the recent Batman movies). In the movie universe, DC still has a long way to go to catch up with Marvel. Hopefully, that will happen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brave (Mandarin Chinese Edition); Brand: ; Review: 1st of all, the picture quality of this movie through Amazon.com streaming was very bad. 2nd, this is probably the worst movie Pixar has released to date. That said this is still a pretty good movie with an interesting twist! Worth watching & kids will probably love this movie more than adults!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fringe: S3 (DVD); Brand: Anna Torv; Review: With improved special effects and a new twist & approach to the story line, this season still has everything you have come to love about seasons 1 & 2! So here is Season 3: Can the war be prevented or is it inevitable? This time we get to see what's happening on the "opposing" side with "new" characters being introduced. Meanwhile, our favorite characters struggle to resolve increasingly bizarre cases, deal with an infiltrator in their midst, and hopefully save our universe from impending destruction. A definite must for sci-fi lovers!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contact; Brand: Jodie Foster; Review: A wonderful & memorable science fiction-drama that is primarily & metaphorically a movie about faith & evidence. With the opening of the blockbuster "Interstellar" (soon to be out on video) also starring Matthew McConaughey, I ultimately think "Contact" is a better movie in terms of its emotional & dramatic effect. But perhaps "Interstellar" is better at the sci-fi portion. I compare the 2 because after seeing "Interstellar" I remembered this movie & wanted to see it again. I appreciate "Contact" so much more now and Carl Sagan's writting & ideas! Contact definitely has a slower build & less action, but it is overall a better movie than Interstellar... or "Independence Day". Contact starts & ends with emotion, including it throughout the movie, but Interstellar puts the whole "power of love" thing rudely right in the middle of the movie all the way toward the end, which totally threw me off (not in a good way). I don't feel like it set that up well... I believe "Contact" had the unfortunate timing of coming out about a year AFTER the movie "Independence Day" instead of before it. Although it did do fairly well at the box office, if it had opened before "ID4" I think it would have grossed much better. ID4 is more of a "leave your brain at home & enjoy" action movie than anything else. There's just a lot more thought & depth to Contact, and even the effects still stand strong today! The beginning of this movie still puts me in awe & I appreciate the bold choice! The actual alien contact makes sense to me since I believe this is something like what would happen if we reached a benevolent alien race (or rather they reached us). If you like movies about alien discovery, I absolutely recommend this!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Babadook 2014 NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Australia; Brand: Essie Davis; Review: 1st of all: 3 1/2 stars! This is a very good story & the acting is top notch, especially once you understand why the mother, and especially, the son are the way they are. I found that the book itself was the scariest part of this movie, and the Babadook, although creepy in concept, didn't do much for me as a horror fan. The drama drives this movie more than any of the horror elements do, which is a slight disappointment, but it is GOOD drama at that. So, I wouldn't recommend this as a horror movie, but as a drama that has some dark suspense. It is primarily worth seeing for the performances, especially that of Essie Davis.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Furious 7; Brand: Vin Diesel; Review: Just leave your brain outside for a while and enjoy! Get ready for the logic & physics defying "old-James Bond" of car racing movies that accomplishes pure entertainment and a great sendoff for the late Paul Walker! Although one question does bother me among all the silliness: How does everyone know advanced martial arts? If you enjoyed any of the other "Fast & Furious" movies, especially the last 2 prior to this one, then you'll really enjoy this one (more than likely)! The stakes and impossible situations keep growing!!! Never a dull moment!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Follows; Brand: Maika Monroe; Review: Slow & anticlimactic (for a movie that's supposed to be about passing on a demon through sex). It tries to be retro, but just mainly comes across as annoying. The acting is serviceable, nothing more or less. There's some creepiness to be had, but not nearly enough. It's a nice effort, but is forgettable. It also ends too abruptly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 10 Cloverfield Lane; Brand: John Goodman; Review: ... Well, if Michelle isn't, she sure looks & acts like one! Seeing Mary Winstead as Michelle, the expressions on her face, reactions to possible danger, her initial apprehension then change to aggression, even the way she ran, totally made me think of this as a prequel to Alien than being connected to Cloverfield in any way. Either way, great acting & tension throughout! Hopefully, they'll make more to connect the dots...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intruders; Brand: Martin Starr; Review: A well-acted & different taken on home-invasion movies in the vein of "Don't Breathe" where the victim isn't as "helpless" as the invaders assume. I thoroughly enjoyed & recommend it!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Canon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras & Lenses; Brand: Canon; Review: The legs lock up nicely, much better than any monopod I have used thus far. The head however is moveable; which I am not use to. In order for the head to e stationary, you have to tighten very hard, which seems like something that will eventually wear or break. Overall, this is a great monopod that can be used as a hiking stick; I just didn't feel secure using the head. It seems our options are cheap monopods without heads, or expensive ones with heads. This is a great compromise, however, lacks head stability. If you are no taking a lot of pan shots and prefer head stability over panning and easy head movement, try something else. Otherwise, you won't be dissapointed with this unit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Body Only (discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Canon; Review: I have owned all of the rebels, and when I heard about the 7D I waited in anticipation. I'm an amature, sort of (I use manual) and found this camera to be the best for what I shoot. My shots come out crisp and this is the first camera I have used that has taken excellent sports photos. If you are on the market for a new camera and are considering the 5DmkII, or the 7D, I would go with the 7D because of the dual processors and the quality. While it's not full frame like the 5D, the pictures are still up to par with the 5D and there are only minor differences based on all of the reviews I have read on photo websites. I suggest getting the body and the 18-135 lens as the kit lens that comes with the 7D is not as good as the newer lens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic NGTM1 Tundra Monopod with Head and Quick Release Plate 785PL (Gray); Brand: National Geographic; Review: I really like this monopod. I didn't use the head because I don't need to pan, I'm more interested in using it outside for taking shots and if I wanted to pan, I'd bring my tripod. My only complaint is that the foot comes off, easily without any effort. Under the foot is just a tiny ball, which will easily be damaged after a hike or a day out on the town.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brother Genuine P-touch M-231 Tape, 1/2" (0.47") Standard P-touch Tape, Black on White, for Indoor Use, Water; Brand: Brother; Review: I just purchased a few of these and it was disappointing that it was half the price of what I paid for the whole unit with a couple of these. Overall, it works as described so I only docked it 1 star for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Multi-Angle View Tablet Stand Holder For Amazon Kindle Fire Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi; Brand: Midea Tech; Review: This does what it say's. It is a stand for your tablet. I am currently using it for my Nexus 7, and/or Asus Transformer 300. Pro: It works reasonably well in holding your tablet upright. Con: There are no rubber grips or anything on the feet, so it slides all over the place when you want to use your tablet on a desk or table, so it requires that you hold the tablet still. Overall, it's an okay product, but not worth the price it is currently at. I paid closer to $6 with free shipping here on Amazon.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toyota JBL Speaker Foam Edge Repair Replacement Kit, 86160-AC180, Avalon, FSK-8M-Toyota; Brand: Simply Speakers; Review: Excellent customer service, helpful, and with very clear instructions. I am glad I got this rather than looking for a new speaker for my 2001 Toyota Avalon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Google Nexus 7 2013 Case - Poetic Google Nexus 7 2013 Case [Slimline Series] - [Lightweight]; Brand: Poetic; Review: This case has a very cheap of parents. I'm not sure if I got an older version or something, but I'm having some of the same issues as reported here. I only own the case for a few days, and I've already noticed that the front cover is separating from the base. I am very disappointed because I really wanted to like this case.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Google Nexus 7 2013 Case - Poetic Google Nexus 7 2013 Case [KID Series] - [EVA Foam] [Kidsafe] [Stand; Brand: Poetic; Review: Case broke after 1 day! Price went from $5 to $13. Not worth more than $2. Also, multiple products listed for one SKU to inflate feedback is WRONG!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dell Venue 7 16 GB Tablet (Android); Brand: Dell; Review: Tablet is a great low-cost alternative to other tablets out there. Very "stock" version of Android (which is a good thing). Not as nice visually as more expensive tablets, but worth the price for those of you new to tablets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters Snagless Cat6 Ethernet Cable (Cat6 Cable / Cat 6 Cable) in Blue 25 Feet - Availble 1FT; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: I haven't conducted any tests or anything else, I plugged in the cable, and it works fine. it is definitely worth it for the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iCarez [HD Clear] Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 [ Unique Hinge Install Method with Kits; Brand: iCarez; Review: This was misaligned at the top. The instructions we're clear, & I felt that it was going to be a worthwhile purchase until I actually had it on. When I finally got it on, it was not aligned with the logo or buttons, so I took it off to realign it. The first one got a bunch of dust, & I could not get it to fit properly after that point. So I tried to install the second one and assumed that the first one was my fault. However the second have the same problem, and then I realized it was not actually lined up; it seems like this is for a different model tablet.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cosmos ® Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard for Windows Android iOS Tablet Computer ipad mini ipad air iphone 4 5s galaxy; Brand: Cosmos; Review: The keyboard does not work with iPad Air. It doesn't do anything but deplete batteries and take up space. Half of the reviews are talking about a case, and don't mention anything about a bluetooth keyboard. The seller is obviously using a previous product and has replaced the images and text. Not a good way to do business.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Charing cable Extra Long 8 Pin to USB 3 Meter Sync Transfer Data and Charger Cord Wire for iPhone 6; Brand: Beautiful Baby; Review: The adapter did not work at all. I tried connecting it to a few different things, using my iPad air, and it would not work connected to any cable or device using the old 30pin connector.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: iPad Air 2 9.7'' Clear case,Asgens Transparent Soft TPU Case for iPad Air 2 iPad 6 9.7 inch; Brand: Asgens; Review: Great case. Works for what I need it for, strong magnetic closure, and keeps screen and iPad protected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handheld Rotating Holder Case For Apple iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2 With Adjustable Hand Strap; Brand: DURAGADGET; Review: This is a great accessory. I wouldn't use this for protection, but it is great to use when you're spending a long time reading and your hands get tired. This was very valuable this past weekend, when I was using it to study for a test on my iPad air.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soft Grip Handle Case For The Apple iPad Mini 4, Mini 3, Mini 2, Mini 1; Brand: DURAGADGET; Review: This is a great accessory. I wouldn't use this for protection, but it is great to use when you're spending a long time reading and your hands get tired. This was very valuable this past weekend, when I was using it to study for a test on my iPad air.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony A3000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens; Brand: Sony; Review: This is a very difficult camera for me to review. Overall, I was impressed with many of the pictures, but the menu is far too clunky for me to be able to use as I'd like. If you are a typical point and shoot camera user, you may find this to be an excellent step up. However, if you are a professional, or amateur, and prefer having some control, I think you'll find the menu and settings far too frustrating to use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras (Black); Brand: Sony; Review: Overall, I was unimpressed with this lens. I recently tried out a Sony camera, and took several pictures, and the pictures from this lens seem to be washed out and blurry. That being said, I can't necessarily blame it on the lens, but it seemed to happen most when I used this lens. Otherwise, it was a fairly fast lens, and seem to be well built for a low-end consumer model.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Google Nexus 9 0P82100-16-BLK 8.9-Inch, 16 GB Flash Memory Tablet (Black); Brand: HTC; Review: I have always had high hopes for Nexus, but I must admit that the Nexus 9 is an extreme disappointment; especially for such a premium price. The build quality does not seem to be as nice as the Nexus 7, in my opinion. On the unit that I received, there's extreme backlight bleeding. Another issue is, after just 10 minutes of use, the unit gets hot in your hands, & I mean hot! I expected so much more from this device. While I like the Nexus 10, it was heavy, and had a horrible battery life. The Nexus 7 2012 was well built and solid performer, but the Nexus 7 (2013) ended up becoming my favorite tablet, once I got a unit that actually work well. the Nexus 9 on the other hand, is a huge disappointment. It is not worth the price that I paid, and I don't believe that these heating issues are simply software related. Not to mention, I fully charged the unit, and it says I have 3 hours of battery life left.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ASUS C300 13.3 Inch Chromebook (Intel Celeron, 4GB, 32GB SSD, Black); Brand: Asus; Review: I absolutely love my Asus Chromebook, but despite being charged 100%, this does not hold a charge and dies after a few days even if it was powered down. This is very inconvenient, especially if you charge it specifically so you can use it in a day or two, and then by the time you go to use it, it doesn't turn on because the battery's already drained. This is likely just a bad unit, but I had to share my experience with it. Chromebooks are definitely worth the money, and are far better than expected when I got my first phone book. Despite being disappointed with this unit, I still believe it is great and I will adjust my review if I get a working one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insten 3 PORT HDMI SWITCHER SPLITTER SWITCH FOR HDTV 1080P High Speed HDMI Specification; Brand: INSTEN; Review: It took me a long time to get this, but so far, it has worked well for what it it does. I don't see the need to buy something more expensive, and this fits my need of using 1 HDMI slot, and turning it into 3, without reducing the quality of the signal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorola Moto 360 Modern Timepiece Smart Watch - Black Leather 00418NARTL; Brand: Motorola; Review: This looks great, feels good, and fits well (I have large hands/wrist). In my opinion, it's the best smartwatch for the value. I purchased this when it first came out, and though I liked it, I didn't feel it was something that would be as useful for me, and I returned it. When the prices dropped, I gave it a second chance, and found it far more useful this time around. First, and foremost, I want an easy way of viewing the time, without taking the phone out of my pocket. Back in the day's of holsters, it was easy to pull out a phone, but as phones get bigger, it makes the task cumbersome, and the few times I have dropped my phone, was when I was trying to pull it out quickly. The notifications on here are great. I see who is calling, answer it from my watch, then grab my phone. This makes false alarms (sales calls, etc). at home, something in the past. It's also great for alarms, daily reminders, etc. At times the notifications are a distraction, but can easily be disabled from the settings menu, which is best adjusted when you have nothing else to do, because the settings menu takes time time to get used to. Either way, if you are reading this, you want it, so just go for it, I'm sure you won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aduro U-Grip Tablet Stand Holder Adjustable Multi-Angle Universal Desk Mount Compatible with iPad and All Tablets (Black/Red); Brand: Aduro; Review: This seems to be a hit or miss with reviewers. As others have suggested, this does not align properly, so you can't actually stand this in the correct stable horizontal or vertical positions. If it aligned correctly, I would probably give this 5 stars for the price; though I would have preferred if the handle was longer for travel with bigger tablets (Nexus 9).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lightdow LD-160 Ultra High Power Dimmable 160 LED Bulb Video Light for Canon Nikon Sony DSLR Camera; Brand: Lightdow; Review: Very lightweight, and very bright. I got this on a lightning deal, and as it was very inexpensive, I thought it would be a great tool to add to my collection. It definitely will be helpful in getting much better video, as a light is extremely bright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HTC RE 16.0MP Waterproof Digital Camera (Orange); Brand: HTC; Review: I really like this camera. It's very convenient, and very simple to use. It also takes excellent pictures. Unfortunately, like others have said, the camera starts developing cracks over time, and the battery life becomes completely unusable after a while. Whereas I used to get lots of battery life, now I don't get more than a few minutes. HTC support has been completely unresponsive. I have only on this for about 6 months, and I have probably only used it around 10-12 times.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PNY Elite Performance 16GB High Speed SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Up to 90MB/sec Flash Card - P-SDH16U1H-GE; Brand: PNY; Review: Major failure during a photo-shoot because of this card. It worked fine, though seemed to write slow, but when I got home, all of the photos were ruined with banding, etc. I regret the purchase, and would never purchase anything from PNY again. This cost me so much considering I was on an 9 hour photo-shoot!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pixel Wired Remote Shutter Release Control compatible with NIKON MC-DC2, for NIKON Nikon D7000 D5100 D5000 D3200 D3100 D90.; Brand: PIXEL; Review: Worked great on my Nikon for almost a year, but now the button sticks and is wearing out. You get what you pay for, but if you need a cheaper remote, this works well at first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Opteka 85mm f/1.8 Aspherical Telephoto Portrait Lens for Nikon D5, D4s, D4, D3x, Df, D810, D800, D750, D610, D500,; Brand: Opteka; Review: I was torn between this, and the Nikon lens that is 5X this price. I was concerned about manual focus, but not anymore. It is easy on my D7200, and most of my photos have been in focus. I would recommend this to anyone wanting more glass on a budget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linco Lincostore 2000 Watt Photo Studio Lighting Kit With 3 Color Muslin Backdrop Stand Photography Flora X Fluorescent 4-Socket Light; Brand: Linco; Review: Overall, I am satisfied with these lights. I'm not impressed with the quality, but. the price is right and if you're careful they will last. Once I had everything set up, I was able to get some good pictures, but was disappointed because customer service never responded to my issues at first, but rectified it afterwards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HP Pavilion 21.5-Inch IPS LED HDMI VGA Monitor (22cwa); Brand: HP; Review: I purchased two of these because of the price. These work great, look good; in fact, the colors look fine for most tasks. I am using on a Chromebook, which is mainly for writing, but they still look great, no ghosting, and work for what I need these for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Huawei Watch Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Mesh Band (U.S. Warranty); Brand: Huawei; Review: I am an ex-Moto360 user... I was excited for Android Wear long before it came out, but that quickly fizzled away. I sat back, and ignored all of the various releases until this was on a deal over Black Friday. If I had knowing how good it was, I would have got this when it came out. Android pay is flawless, heart rate monitor works well, step counter is great, and overall, a very refined and impressive smart watch. Best of all, the battery lasts 2 to 3 days, with regular use. This is the Android Wear watch you were waiting for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rixos Premium Belek; City: Belek Serik District Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Reading some previous(poorer) reviews I cant believe we stayed at the same hotel! We totally loved it and will definitely go back. Room was lovely, asked for a quiet room - so got the 5th floor where there was no noise, and didnt see any children up there. All service was excellent, if you treat people well you get treated the same, simple. all food was great, whether it be a la carte or the buffet - couldnt fault it I could go on and on about this hotel, but to just sum it up, everything about it was great. If I had to find any negative points (which I struggle to do) it would be that the booking of the a la cate restaurants could be a bit simpler. British room card holders all seem to have problems using the booking computer system, so we had to queue on a daily basis in the business centre. but even this wasnt a huge issue as we got in every restaurant we wanted anyway. Thats the only bad thing I can think of. So go, enjoy, and dont spend time looking for faults.. they arent there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks; City: Ellesmere Port Cheshire England; Review: Went here for the cheshire oaks shopping deal, however bit disapointing in that the 10% off is only in selected stores and not all shops at cheshire oaks, so dont expect money off everything, as we hardly used our card as everywhere we went they were not in this 10% off scheme. Cant complain really though, cos cheshire oaks is always full of bargains anyway.. hotel really nice, the price was well worth the evening carvery meal and excellent breakfaast provided. bar area OK, drinks predicatably hotel high-prices. lounge area little bit "tired" the settees old and grubby, needs a refurb. Room was very nice, great TV and facilities. Bed seemed OK when you got in it, but in the morning we both woke up with a bad back! this would probably put us off using Holiday Inn again as didnt get a good nights sleep. all in all though, for what we paid with meals included it was fine. staff very good, especially the barman and breakfast serving staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSATORI Resort Barut Sorgun; City: Sorgun Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Lots of good and not so good bits to this new hotel. Probably due to early teething issues, wish I had left it a year or 2 before going, at the moment it's a bit character-less. That said the room was lovely, and the buffet food fab. They need to replace the man on the griddle area... SO slow. He would cook about 4 steaks or chicken wings at once when he could see a queue of about 20 people waiting, it was painful! And he was so tight with his food, always giving one small scrap,of meat until he was forced to dish up a bit more. Give this job to one of the other lovely lads in the restaurant this chap would be better suited to back'of house not front of house! Ala carte booking system ridiculous. Only managed to get in one the whole week... Italian. It was gorgeous. I was second in the queue when booking, even then it said only 6 places left.. How is that?? This needs sorting, I missed out on the fish and Turkish ones, which I'm sure would have been just as impressive as the Italian. Room was lovely, everything worked, and was very spacious. Only comment here is the cleaning a bit hit and miss, and maid didn't bother replacing tea/coffee/creamer. Just minor really, but in a five star i expect the best with no flaws. Entertainment was great... Usually hotel ents are rubbish, but this was great. We were treated to the likes of abba night, Michael Jackson tribute, 2 brilliant late night comedians, classical musical singer, take that night.... The in-house ent team could really sing, and did a great job of the abba night. The "host" Natasha rubbish, said same few sentences every night, no personality. She needs some coaching off Bram the cruise director in Thomson ships, he knows how to talk to an audience. Would i go back? No. I can't wait to try sensatori Tenerife. I think that one will give the wow factor that is sadly missing from turkey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gran Melia Palacio de Isora Resort Spa; City: Alcala Guia de Isora Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: This is the second in the sensatori range we have stayed at, and I think that this isn't really a sensatori, it's just a name tagged on. It's the gran Melia..... Really nice... But it's still the gran Melia. Lovely rooms,(don't waste money on upgrades, they are lovely and spacious without incurring extra costs), lovely communal areas, pool areas etc. if I have to pick some faults they would be: Entertainment lousy. It might be the time of year and they aren't investing in decent acts in January. We had the usual round of mediocre Thomson entertainment team singing the usual over-used Abba Tribute, west End musical tribute etc, very dull, especially when they churn it out at the other sensatori resorts too. Our "special flown in for one night only" was an ok opera singer and Frank Sinatra (get in the modern real world thomson!!). At our previous sensatori (Turkey)we had comedians flown in, and a Michael Jackson tribute which were superb. Even if it's not high season yet that still no reason to fob us off with rubbish boring acts... The show lounge was almost empty, and people were getting up and walking out. Note to Thomson.... We paid our money for our hols just like if we had come any other month, so step,up the entertainment, it's dire. Self service restraunt was very limited, hardly a vast array of food. Quite often once it had gone it was gone and did not get replaced. OK for breakfast or a quick lunch, but don't eat dinner here. The Oasis and Ocean were nice, but as there was only two (non payables) to chose between I was glad we were there only a week and not two or it could have got really hard work with their fairly limited menus. Other than those two moans it was very enjoyable, would probably go again but in higher season.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guy s Thatched Hamlet; City: Bilsborrow Lancashire England; Review: Been coming here on and off for years, and it's still good. Stick with their Italian food, their attemps at British or food like steak etc not great.... Stick with what they are best at and known for - pizza and pasta dishes can't be beaten. Overall, always good quality, good portion sizes, and good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlantica Caldera Palace Resort Spa; City: Hersonissos Crete; Review: having been to Turkey and Tenerife Sensatori which I LOVED, Crete really let me down and has put me off Sensatori brand. I think they are just playing on the name sensatori with this Crete hotel and it is no where near the quality or has the ambiance or luxury atmosphere the other two have. Food: went to FiveThai which was lovely, but it was closed for three of the 7 days we were there so we only got to go in it once..... Not good enough... Don't close your best restaurant. Hated the Red Saffron (bland) and Tex Mex went twice, first time presented with a raw burger, and second time had the worst steak ever. Buffett was OK, but I don't call it a luxury 5star experience trudging around balancing plates, I want to be waited on during my hard earned hols. So this felt a bit Butlins. also the wine both rose and white were dreadful. And it's ridiculous that in a morning at breakfast they refused to give me a bottle of water as its only free to hand out at lunch and dinner!!!! Entertainment: the team were generally very good, especially Kenny who is superb. But again after being there for 7 nights its poor that we only had two proper acts on stage, and the rest of the time it was a show cobbled together by the tea,. Thank goodness they were half decent singers as we had to see them a LOT. Hotel needs to up the budget a bit and bring more quality acts on. Sick of the usual, see them at every hotel, ABBA nights!!!! Service: hotel staff great from porters to reception to waiting staff etc. not sure why there are so many sensatori reps about as they are not very helpful. I had an issue and had to sort it myself directly with the hotel staff as sensatori didn't seem concerned. So to sum up, loved Crete and the Greeks, but this hotel has disappointed me. It cost a fortune and I don't believe it lived up to its five star claims. try Sensatori Tenerife and you will see what I mean.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pestana Royal All Inclusive; City: Funchal Madeira Madeira Islands; Review: So disappointed with this hotel...where do I start? Why bother putting tea/coffee making facilities in the room when they don't replenish them after day 1... pointless Buffet was DIRE. We ended up eating out at lunch time and dinner as we couldn't face that drab/limited choice/3star fayre. I can't believe this is supposed to be 5 star dining.... the wine was dreadful and the food (one person cooking a bit of pork or chicken each evening at ONE food station and that's as exciting as it got) The bar in the lounge - queueing up in a massive line to get served second rate drinks- it was more like a 1950's British holiday camp than a five star. Entertainment - poor. One night the entertainment was a karaoke night that only one person seemed to want to join in. Not exactly west end style shows! Pool bar - again overworked staff and not enough of them. Bob Marley music playing ALL day (were we in Jamaica?) it was like torture. All in all I really think we wasted our hard earned cash. We spent most days out in the beautiful town of Funchal. We were out most nights. Couldn't get in the Asian a la carte - so why advertise it if we can't get a booking? To sum up - don't bother with this hotel until they get their act together. Charging £800plus per person. And if they have only not long opened as a hotel where did they get their five stars from,did they award themselves?!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Park Cliffe Camping Caravan Estate; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Stayed at this site previously and it was great, couldn’t fault it. But on our most recent visit we noticed that although this claims to be a family camp site they had let groups of younger adults on who could be noisy. The warden did not appear to do their walkabout on Friday night (very windy and pouring with rain) so the site was very noisy even after midnight. We do like this campsite but the management need to make sure they adhere to their own rules on this supposedly family friendly site; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Amazonia - PC; Brand: by
ValuSoft; Review: I am new to computer games, and have tried out several styles on the free online sites. The "match 3" type seems to be the most interesting to me, in figuring out the strategies, testing my reaction speed, and my patience. I ordered Amazonia, based on other reviewers responses, and have enjoyed playing it over and over again. It is slightly different visually as the blocks are hexagon shape, resulting in more angles to shift around. As one reviewer commented, there is a stage at which it can get sluggish, with only one piece moving at a time, but I have figured out a way to get around that. It is bright, colorful, tells a basic story, gives rewards, and keeps this Granny's mind active. For a small investment, I have enjoyed hours of entertainment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of Margrave Manor; Brand: by
Mumbo Jumbo; Review: This is my first try at Hidden Object games, and it is just challenging enough to keep this 70-something brain busy. I like the idea of different room settings, and the visual style of the Victorian mansion. There is just enough similar but different, and new objects showing up later in the game, to keep me thinking. Some things have "British" names which could be a stumbling block for people. There is the variety of puzzle pages to assemble, and also spot the differences panels, along with the hidden object pages. It moves at an easy pace, six rooms to a round, with new clues to keep the story moving. The one glitch I found was that in the Freeplay mode, you can only improve your score so far, even though it lets you replay rooms as often as you wish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fintastic Fishdom 3 Game Collection; Brand: by
21 Rocks; Review: After playing this online for free, I decided to order the three game set. I love the sounds, and the graphics, and the fact that you can win money to customize your choice of three aquariums! Match 3 is my favorite style of casual game, and this one continues to increase in difficulty just enough to keep me interested. And unlike some other match 3 games which seem to be completely random luck, this one takes skill and strategy. My older eyes appreciate the bright and clear icons, and I am looking forward to loading the next version, as well as the Hidden Object game as well. Suitable for all ages, grandkids to grannies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Match: The Genie's Journey (Jewel Case); Brand: by
Elephant Entertainment; Review: I only play this game when I have lots of patience, time, and no other distractions. In the regular play mode, the timer is too fast for my taste, with too many reshuffles that reduce your time, in order to find a move on the board. In the timeless mode, it always brings you back to the very beginning, and then you have to play through all the levels to get to where it is challenging. I turned off the sound because the "critter" noises and prompts were too distracting, and I found the songs a bit corny. I also wish there was a way to bypass the so-called bonus rounds. Overall, in my limited experience with match 3 games, I much prefer the "Fishdom" series, "Amazonia", "Shape Matcher" series, or "Rise of Atlantis".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 7 Wonders of the Ancient World 2 - PC; Brand: by
Mumbo Jumbo; Review: This Match-3 game is fast becoming a new favorite for this granny. The icons are colorful and clear, the ancient architectural sites are interesting, and I love having my own cheering squad in the form of the workers who haul away the building blocks. I usually try to get versions of games that have an untimed option, however this one did not, and the size of the board does increase on higher levels, as well as the broken spaces, and double thick blocks which have to be cleared, which adds to difficulty. That said, I have not been overly frustrated with the game, and have run all the way through a couple of times already.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Logan Inn; City: Chapmanville West Virginia; Review: The service was top notch from the time we walked in until we checked out. They were friendly and very helpful. Told us about things to see send do while we were in town. The rooms were great and clean. I think the thing I liked best about the stay was how helpful and friendly they were.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn Amarillo Airport Grand Street; City: Amarillo Texas; Review: I really hate to talk bad about any business. But this rated right up there with one of the worst night I have ever spent in a hotel. The room was clean and a nice room to sleep in. It was just across the street from a place yo eat. BUT the windows in this room were so loose that every time the Eindhoven blew it sucked the window out and slammed it back in. I tucked paper in it to keep it from moving.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Jupiter; City: Jupiter Florida; Review: It was very clean,the staff were great. It is in walking distance to a store and restaurants. They have a nice pool and also a laundry room that comes in real handy. The covered drive thru at the door made it nice when it was raining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Downtown Nashville West Trinity Lane; City: Nashville Davidson County Tenne; Review: We made send paid for a nights stay online. We just wanted a place to get a few hours clerk and move on. When we hot out of the car we thought we were in a garage dump. This place stunk so bad you wanted to puke. Once we hot in our room it smelled ok. BUT the bed was so hard you could walk on it without it sinking. We both have bad back so neither one of us got more than three hours sleep. So if someone offers you a free night there RUN.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Knights Inn Ashland; City: Ashland Kentucky; Review: We bought and paid for this room online. It was late in the evening when we got in. The bed was hard which made for little sleep. The carpet was nasty the recliner chair was broke with wood falling out of it. There were so many holes in the wall that just have filling in them that it was ridiculous.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Logan; City: Logan West Virginia; Review: The people at this hotel were the friendliest that we have ever came across. The hotel is close to the Hatfield and McCoy trails and Best places to eat. The room has a small kitchen that makes it great for an extended stay. Morrisos drive in is less than a mile away with great hotdogs,chicken dinners,hamburgers and fish sandwiches.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village; City: Cape Coral Florida; Review: This is a very clean and friendly place. The staff bend over backwards to see that we were satisfied. The pool was clean and well taken care of. The bell hops were very helpful and friendly. Parking was a breeze and the security great at their jobs. Can’t wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palm Island Resort; City: Cape Haze Florida; Review: The condo was the cleanest I have been in. The was spacious with everything you would need. The people are the friendliest I have had the pleasure of meeting. The food at the Rum Bay Restaurant is some of the best food ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Costume Culture Women's 80's Petticoat Skirt; Brand: Costume Culture; Review: I bought this for a Boy George concert I'm no longer going to. It fit as expected although I won't be wearing it anywhere anytime soon. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 7 For All Mankind Women's "A" Pocket Short Inseam Flare Jean in Nouveau New York Dark; Brand: ; Review: I love the quality of 7 Jeans and the fabrics were great! I've had pairs in the past that have lasted forever. However, for me personally they did not fit. At no fault of the manufacturer I'm sure. I normally wear a 24 but I ordered a size larger and they are way too big on my waist and hips and a bit snug on my butt. That's also because I have measurements that make things fitting me properly very difficult. They are 37, 24, 32, 21, 13. Which is only bust, waist, hip, thigh, calf and doesn't account for butt. :/ I am also 110 lbs and 5'3". I'm either going to order a 24 in a different style or just start making my own. I don't want to give the product a poor rating because as I said it is hard to find anything that fits me correctly and the quality is great. Maybe someone here can recommend a style that would be great with the measurements I mentioned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Long Gaucho Boho Flare Elephant Wide Leg Chic Sophisticated Casual Sassy Pants; Brand: ; Review: I ordered both a small and medium since my waist is 24 but my butt and hip is 38. The medium fit to my liking. The small I will be returning. I would order these again. They are super comfortable and flowing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie Tang Trendy Solid Fitted Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Blouse Top; Brand: Maggie Tang; Review: Fit me perfect without being see through. And hugged my curves like I like. It is hard to find things for my body type that can do this to my liking. I have measurements of 37 breast, 24 waist, 32 lower hip, &38 hip and butt. Fits like a dream. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie Tang Trendy Solid Fitted Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Blouse Top; Brand: Maggie Tang; Review: Fit me perfect without being see through. And hugged my curves like I like. It is hard to find things for my body type that can do this to my liking. I have measurements of 37 breast, 24 waist, 32 lower hip, &38 hip and butt. Fits like a dream. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Update International MC-30 CL17402 Malt Cup, 30 oz, Stainless Steel; Brand: Update International; Review: Like; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MAVEA 1009652 Marella XL 8-Cup Water Filtration Pitcher, Purple; Brand: Mavea; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oster DuraCeramic Electric Skillet CKSTSKFM12W-ECO, 12-Inch, Black/Creme; Brand: Oster; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Update International Wood handle Serrator, 7-Inch, Stainless Steel; Brand: Update International; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set of 2 Ikea Betydlig Wall or Ceiling Curtain Rod Brackets Steel Silver Adjustable; Brand: IKEA; Review: I use this for the massive large windows in by hi-rise apt. I use for ceiling hanging. Works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Bend Stainless Steel Straws Extra LONG fits 30 oz & 20 oz Yeti Tumbler Rambler Cups; Brand: CocoStraw; Review: great, will buy more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALLHEARTDESIRES 18inch Silver Sparkling Sequins Decorative Throw Pillowcase Cushion Cover Home Office Decoration; Brand: ALLHEARTDESIRES; Review: Pretty; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |