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I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. Officially, it is a book of essays preceding wonderful recipes, but it reads more like a sweet novel or a…
This was an easy, entertaining read about hunger and acquisition during the dot.com bubble of a little over a decade ago. There are possibly too many
You blog readers have probably figured out that I like bright colors, which is why I enjoyed this book by a leading watercolorist in Britain.
I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. It is different than anything I have ever read. It is a story of redemption, so there are a few
This enormous book is not the type I often undertake. I read it in order to be able to discuss it with my daughter who was also reading it, and I’m so glad I did!
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This interesting book was incredibly well written and I highly recommend it. I loved the depiction of the 1890’s in Chicago, and the breathlessly exotic excursion to the South Seas.
This is the first book in the Strokes of Genius: the Best of Drawing series. I came across it when hunting in my library for
I had heard raves about this book and was disappointed; I give it only three stars. It may be a realistic portrayal of hard lives, but I need a book to…
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I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. It is quirky, honest and fresh, and so rich in metaphor to be almost like reading poetry.
– This is a young adult book about the relationship of Charles Darwin with his wife Emma. It highlights his wrestling with the implications of his theory in light of his wife’s faith. The two viewpoints are contrasted as opposites, but somehow within the marriage both supported by love. Their brood of ten children, seven … Read more
– This series of cookbooks is wonderful. I love the saturated color on every page, and the bird’s eye view photography of the ingredients as well as each and every step. If you are looking for a cookbook for someone who resonates with pictures more than text, this is your solution. My library had the … Read more
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I’ve looked at and read many of these survey art books. This one that I got from my library is considerably better than most.
– I don’t often review cookbooks, but this specialty one just on scallops is exceptional in every way. I’ve renewed it so many times from the library, now I’m accruing fines just to keep it around for a few more days! I often order scallops from restaurants when I have the opportunity, and this book … Read more
This book has been on my to-be-read list for many years, and I’m glad I finally got around to it. It is an allegory that explores pursuing one’s own unique destiny, or as this book refers to it, your own “personal legend.” There is a lot here about examining and being led by the … Read more
This incredible novel was perfect for reading by candlelight while our power was out over Halloween. By far the most imaginative and unique book I have read in a long time, I give it five stars.
I really enjoyed this thoroughly researched historical fiction which depicted the circumstances surrounding the first Native American’s matriculation through Harvard College in the 1660’s. Told in period language and utilizing the native tongue in many places, as well as Latin, it was particularly good to listen to on CD. I would recommend this engrossing read, … Read more