A book by Woody Guthrie that’s being published in 2013? Yes. Woody is known for his popular folk songs and passed away in the 1960’s. This novel was written by the same man in 1947 and finally made it’s public debut this year. I hadn’t been aware that he was also a writer, but it’s a […]
Books
Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life
There is no doubt that Disney is a huge corporate entity, but behind this big business machine are people. Disney wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the contributions of individuals who put their hearts and creative energy into it. Remembering Roy E. Disney is a memoir written by David Bossert. He chronicles the life of […]
The World is Round by Gertrude Stein
Happy 75th birthday to The World is Round! This classic book includes the beautiful prose of Gertrude Stein along with rose pink pages and lovely illustrations by Clement Hurd that are from the original book. At the time that it was first published, the book felt fresh and avant garde. 75 years later, it still does. This […]
Under the Wire: Marie Colvin’s Final Assignment by Paul Conroy
Under the Wire is the amazing true story of war correspondent Marie Colvin and photographer Paul Conroy. This assignment in Syria ended up being the last one for Marie. Paul was seriously wounded, but he made it out alive. Here in the safety and comfort of our homes, we see images and read about what’s […]
Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking
My family loves Indian food. The fresh ingredients and spices make the food look and taste good. Usually, I choose to go out for authentic Indian food since my skills are lacking. With Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking, I’ve got the confidence to try making restaurant quality Indian dishes at home. Alamelu Vairavan has done an excellent […]
Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter by Melissa Francis
When I first saw the cover of this book, I recognized the sweet face and beautiful big eyes immediately. I’ve read the entire Little House series several times and watched each episode of the TV series multiple times. While I’m familiar with the cute little Melissa Francis who played Cassandra Ingalls on the TV show, […]