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Those Darn Squirrel and the Cat Next Door – By Adam Rubin, Illustrated Daniel Salmieri So, this is definitely a different genre of book for more, seemingly out of character BUT I actually love children’s books. They make me laugh and make the best gifts (especially when paired with a great quilt). I can imagine […]
Read MoreExtra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Mueller Why yes it is! Who knew? Another, albeit non-fiction this time, in the run of foodie books. Tom shares more detail and depth about olive oil than you might have ever thought possible. Not quite as scandalous as say, blood diamonds (Yikes!), […]
Read MoreComfort Food by Kate Jacobs Before I jump in, please note that this is not the novel of same name by Kitty Thomas – that comes with the warning on Good Reads, and I quote, “This is a story about “actual” slavery. If reading an erotic story without safewords makes you uncomfortable, this is not […]
Read More“I’m a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no.” Do you know who, in addition to Hilary Clinton, Nicole Kidman, Tyra Banks, Jane Goodall and Condoleezza Rice were named Women of […]
Read MoreWe the Animals (J Torres) – Airport intrigue purchase. Composing this review took me longer than actually reading the book, my flight was longer too. Why? Well it is short, first 8 pages are more glowing reviews and comments (really.) and it is written in a run-on sentence, stream on conscious way that pulls you in […]
Read MoreBroken for You (S. Kallos): Combines some of my fave things – Holocaust stories, crafts, upcycling, Seattle, cowboys, metaphors, importance of family & reminds that it’s never too late. Intricate story with wonderfully developed characters; each of their stories woven into a great read with no loose ends. Con – if f-bomb offends you, it […]
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