Are you ready to step back in time for a mysterious and intriguing fictional story? The Miniaturist is the debut novel from British author, Jessie Burton. She studied speech and drama at Oxford and has worked as an actress. She sets the story up well and describes each scene vividly, so you’ll want to continue […]
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Legends of Oz
Are you a Wizard of Oz fan? I can still remember the first time I saw it in black and white on our little family TV. I really wanted to like it and I’m sure I pretended I did when my friends were all talking about it at elementary school the next day, but I […]
The Boxtrolls Media Trip: Stop Motion Animation #TheBoxtrolls
Are you and your family getting excited for the September release of The Boxtrolls? Stop motion animation has come a long way since I was a child. I still enjoy those old TV episodes of Gumby & Pokey and Davey and Goliath. They seemed more realistic than regular cartoons since the 3D characters were actually moving frame […]
The Story of Land and Sea by Katy Simpson Smith
The Story of Land and Sea will take you on a journey back in history and into the hearts and minds of others. The fascinating novel drew me in quickly. The novel takes us back to the time period around the Revolutionary War with the personal stories of a father and daughter, master and slave […]
Melissa’s Hatch Chile Cookbook and Chiles
Are you ready for Hatch Chile season? These flavorful chiles from New Mexico are only available for a short time each year. You can use them when they are fresh and they can be roasted and frozen to use throughout the year. Hatch chiles have a wonderful chile taste and are available mild, medium and […]
Paleo Ice Cream Recipe Book
Do you follow a paleo diet or are you trying to eat a healthier diet? Ice cream is often a food that is often given up as part of a healthy living plan, but, really, who wants to do that? In Paleo Ice Cream, you’ll learn how to make dairy-free ice cream that is rich, […]