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 […]
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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, […]
The Beatles in 100 Objects by Brian Southall
The Beatles. The one and only. Whether you are a diehard fan or just someone who grew up sometime during the last 5 decades, The Beatles have been a part of our lives. Their impact includes the music, but goes far beyond that. Brian Southall has put together an interesting and entertaining book that will […]
Her Dear and Loving Husband by Meredith Allard
I’m always up for a spooky story and, of course, it seems especially appropriate with Halloween right around the corner. Her Dear and Loving Husband is the first book in a trilogy, which can be described as a paranormal, historical fiction romance and mystery. Fans of any of those genres will be drawn into the […]