Compromise Cake is a beautiful book that is both memoir and cookbook. You’ll want to read it, try out the recipes and it just may inspire you to go on a similar journey with your own mother’s recipes. After her mother passed, Nancy Spiller went through her mom’s old recipe box. This brought back childhood […]
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The Emperor’s Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales
This beautiful book is wonderful for kids who like to use and expand their imaginations. I can remember reading similar books when I was a child. It really helped me develop a lifelong love of reading. The Emperor’s Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales is a collection of 12 classic tales from around the world. As […]
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 […]
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, […]
Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]