The Other Side of Down

The Other Side of Down

By: David Archuleta
Reviewed by: Tina R., 15
Rating: It was amazing!


Beautiful. David's voice is simply perfect. After winning American Idol, some people basically forgot about this talented singer. With this album, he gained several new and old fans.

Not only is each song catchy, the lyrics are meaningful and will instantly put you in a good mood. Plus, after spending a couple hours with David at the airport and after a couple of his concerts, I can say that he is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. What greater reason to listen to his music!?


Recommended to: Everyone (American Idol Fans!)

Teenage Dream

Teenage Dream

By: Katy Perry
Reviewed by: Tina R., 15
Rating: It was amazing!


In my opinion, this is her best album so far. These tracks range from sweet ballads to dance type of songs. The lyrics cover a range of topics and parts in her life. In addition to great music, the album has the bonus of having a sweet scent!


Recommended to: People who love music, especially pop

Lauren Conrad Style

Lauren Conrad Style


By: Lauren Conrad
Reviewed by: Tina R., 15
Rating: Really liked it


Lauren Conrad is mostly known for her realty tv shows and acting roles. Recently, she has written a couple books, and Style is one of her most recent. In this book, Lauren writes about her fashion tips. These range from makeup, nails, basics of fashion, shoes, etc. Some of the tips and things mentioned are common sense, but most were worthy. I'd reccomend checking this book out as a book to read on the weekend or before a shopping spree!


Recommended to: People who love fashion!

Speak Now

Speak Now

By: Taylor Swift
Reviewed by: Tina R., 15
Rating: It was amazing!


AMAZING!!!! AMAZING!!!! AMAZING!!!!
Taylor does it again! all of her fans can count on her to come out with another album of great songs. Each one of these tracks is worth listening to on repeat. Those of you that thought her previous music sounded somewhat immature, this album really shows how much she has matured. Also, each song has a hidden phrase. Look on the inside of the album cover, the lyrics are written out with capital letters here and there. But the letters together to see who or what the song was written about!


Recommended to: Everyone!

Teenage Dream

Teenage Dream

By: Katy Perry
Reviewed by: awesomeVia, 16
Rating: It was alright...


his is Katy Perry's second and most recent album, Teenage Dream. I personally feel neutral to this album because while most of the songs have a catchy tune to it, her songwriting skills are lacking.

"California Gurls" is a salute to the California girls and I like it because I am a California Girl. I like "Teenage Dream" for its catchy lyrics but the songwriting of it is a bit lacking. "Firework" sends a good message for all to spark the inner light inside you and be confident! "ET" is very electronic and is very catchy. "The One who Got Away" has a sweet tune and is also addictive. "Not like the Movies" is interesting and is one of the few ballads from this album.

Some of her lyrics do not make any sense at all but somehow, Katy Perry still manages to make the songs addictive.


Recommended to: Teenage girls, Katy Perry Fans, etc...

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

By: Jacqeline Kelly
Reviewed by: Meeeee, 14
Rating: It was amazing!


It's summer 1899 in Texas, Calpurnia is the only girl in a family of boys, her mother tries to teach her cooking, piano and sewing and knitting, but she is far more interested in what is behind the library doors, or why there are yellow grasshoppers and green grasshoppers in that summer, with the help of her grandfather, Walter Tate, she slowly begins to be interested in naturalism.


Recommended to: anyone who wants to read it

Angels and Demons

Angels and Demons

By: Dan Brown
Reviewed by: Karthik, 13
Rating: Really liked it


Angels and demons is the preview to The Da vici code. The book starts as all of the books do, with an unexpected contact from someone Robert Langdon doesn't know. Also as usual there is a heroin who our star becomes smitten with bla bla bla.... The really cool part of the this story is the mind-bending twists (yes that's right there are many of them). If you read the da vinci code then you know that near the end the true villain is some one you would never suspect. Similarly in Angels and Demons Mr.Brown makes you thoroughly suspect one character while it is a whole different character all together. These twists make the storyline very suspenseful. When Robert Langdon does indeed get on the case, based in Vatican City, the story is like one long treasure chase, but the tresure is not gold.... Not by a long shot.


Recommended to: anyone

All the Right Reasons

All the Right Reasons


By: Nickelback
Reviewed by: awesomeVia, 16
Rating: Really liked it


Even though I hve reviewed Nickelback's newer album Dark Horse (2009), I am reviewing their previous album, All the Right Reasons (2005).

To me, I loved this album. They have many songs I can relate to which is why Nickelback is one of my most favorite bands. The song "Photograph" is about memories seen through a photo and I can relate to that. Some songs like "Far Away" (about not seeing the person you love for so long) amd "Savin' Me" (save me from my bad personality) are about love and I think they portray it well. "Rockstar" (about their quest for fortune and fame) approximately describes my desire for fortune for fame minus the drugs. "If Everyone Cared" is about life in general and it does make sense.

I think this album is better than their current album because of the quality of the songs.


Recommended to: Everyone including fans of Nickelback

The Outsiders

The Outsiders


By: S.E. Hinton
Reviewed by: Karthik, 13
Rating: Really liked it


The outsiders is the story of several kids from different backgrounds and social clicks that really feels for what many children experience today. It is in the first person and is narrated by a boy named Ponyboy Curtis. The book shows life from his perspective and in doing so really connects with the situation. The books connection to the characters and smooth flowing and capturing plot make this book a must read for anyone who has ever been a kid.And for the less bookish there is also a movie.


Recommended to: anyone

The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code


By: Dan Brown
Reviewed by: Karthik, 13
Rating: It was amazing!


The Da Vinci Code is the second book of this series by Dan Brown but can be read first second or last, because the author so well puts the specific scenario into place. Also even strong readers will find this book challenging and make them slow down and savor it.Furthermore this book is very intellectual and delves into codes, secret societies, and even a some hardcore action .These reasons coupled with the magnificent storyline make the Da Vinci Code an awesome book.


Recommended to: Anybody