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The Villain Virus (NERDS, #4)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Flinch takes center stage in this fourth book in a middle grade series. Part James Bond spoof part adventure, it's another fun ride as everyone on earth starts trying to take it over. And the team survive a new school and figure out why everyone is turning evil and how to stop it? I've loved all of these books so far and can't wait for next year's entry already.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-villain-virus-by-michael.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Andy K (10826 KP) created a poll

Mar 18, 2018  
Poll
 Anonymous
Now that The Shape of Water has been named Best Picture of 2017, what is your favorite Best Picture Winner of the 21st century so far?

2017 - The Shape of Water

2 votes

2016 - Moonlight

1 votes

2015 - Spotlight

0 votes

2014 - Birdman

0 votes

2013 - 12 Years a Slave

1 votes

2012 - Argo

1 votes

2011 - The Artist

0 votes

2010 - The King's Speech

0 votes

2009 - The Hurt Locker

0 votes

2008 - Slumdog Millionaire

2 votes

2007 - No Country For Old Men

3 votes

2006 - The Departed

1 votes

2005 - Crash

0 votes

2004 - Million Dollar Baby

1 votes

2003 - The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King

5 votes

2002 - Chicago

0 votes

2001 - A Beautiful Mind

3 votes

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Star Wars Canto Bight
Star Wars Canto Bight
John Jackson Miller, Mira Grant, Saladin Ahmed, Rae Carson | 2018 | Film & TV, Science Fiction/Fantasy
7
7.5 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
The best part of the book is the Sommelier
Mira Grant's "The Wine in Dreams" is about a sommelier who learns the lengths to which a person will go for a product representing a fantasy. This is by far and away the best story in the book. it's 4 short stories that interweave in this specific city in the star wars universe, which is essentially Las Vegas turned up to 11. If you love the star wars universe, it'll tickle that fancy, if you're not the stories are still interesting. I enjoyed it.
  
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
9
7.9 (67 Ratings)
Book Rating
By far and away Dan Brown's best work (3 more)
The Puzzles
the emotional ride
the subjects and locations
This is a great thriller
I just really liked this book, I've read it too long ago to go into many details. But I intend to revisit it someday, and that means something as i usually don't revisit books. I like to consume and move forward, knowing that the next great story is waiting for me to reveal it.kind of like this book does with each puzzle, on to the next one.
  
AI
Alien Infection
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I kept wanting to look at the author's name again, to be sure I wasn't actually reading an old Heinlein novel updated with some 21st century concepts like throwaway cell phones. That's not a bad thing, depending on how far along Mr. Bain is in his own career, I suppose. I'm not really familiar with him, as I believe this is the first of his novels that I've read. In any case, it was a fun read, if a wee bit predictable to those of us who have read the master's works.
  
Red Dwarf Omnibus
Red Dwarf Omnibus
Grant Naylor | 1992 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Similarity to tv show storylines. Far more detail & impossible storylines. (0 more)
Erm. It’s not 1000 pages..? (0 more)
Never fails
Having been a fan of the tv show as long as I can remember, I have read this, comprising Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers and Better Than Life, dozens and dozens of times - and can quote great chunks.
Lister is slobbier than ever.
Rimmer is even more of an irritating worm.

The universe, time, death and reality are all their playthings - and I can only begin to imagine what Lister’s isolation on those peculiar worlds would be like.
  
Goodreads: Book Reviews
Goodreads: Book Reviews
Book, Social Networking
10
8.8 (453 Ratings)
App Rating
Best App to Track Reading & Personal Library Management
This is by far one of my favorite apps on my phone. I love using the app to keep track of books that I have read and books that I own. I also love the integration that the app has with my Kindle. It makes it easy for me to keep track of the books I have read and also to find new books that I am interested in. If you are a reader, you need to be on Goodreads.
  
A Lot Like Love (2005)
A Lot Like Love (2005)
2005 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
7
7.8 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Good story about fate
A decent little romantic film, although labeled a Rom-com most of the time it feels more of a drama with a lot of light hearted moments than truly laugh out loud scenes. It did remind me of Serendipity quite a bit, would have to admit that is by far the better film. One of the best of the genre in my opinion.
Still this has a good cast and it was an enjoyable to watch, without being the typical hollywood Rom-com most of the time. Definitely worth checking out.
  
Furiosity by Monster Truck
Furiosity by Monster Truck
2013 | Metal
9
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Album Rating
Bluesy (2 more)
Dirty!
Old school
Nothing (0 more)
Old school southern blues rock
As far as bluesy southern metal albums go, this is a corker.

Sweet Mountain River is my favourite song on he album as it is such a dirty blues song. I love it.

It’s a great album for driving to and also for part of your summer soundtrack.

The vocals are exceptional and the tightness of the keys, guitars and drums make it a well produced album.

If you like bluesy metal bands like Clutch, Black Stone Cherry, etc. then you will love these guys.
  
The Hitchhiker&#039;s Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams | 2017 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.5 (186 Ratings)
Book Rating
Easy to read (2 more)
Interesting concept
Funny
Far too short (0 more)
Loved this book. So easy to get into and made me laugh out loud quite a few times! My only problem is how short it is! I know there are sequels which are just as good, but I still would love to read more of it. Would definitely recommend to anyone who doesn’t have much time to read or anyone who just wants a good laugh. It’s been years since I last read it, I think it might be time to read it again!