Poisons, knives, and bullets riddle the stories of Agatha Christie, but so does food, which she uses to invoke settings, to develop characters, and, of course, to commit murder. In this to-die-for cookbook - Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie, (Countryman; … [Read more...] about Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie
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Document Your Memories in a Beautiful Hardcover Journal by Jim Shore
Jim Shore, legendary artist and gift industry icon, is taking his signature designs to the world of journals. Quiet Fox Designs, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, is kicking off the new year with a new journal program featuring Shore’s iconic artwork. Shore’s stunning hardcover journals feature … [Read more...] about Document Your Memories in a Beautiful Hardcover Journal by Jim Shore
Express Yourself Joyful Journaling for Kids by Christine Boucher
2020 has been an unforgettable year. Thanks to the China virus, Covid-19, we've had our lives changed in ways that we've never thought possible. We now social distance, wear face coverings when we go out, continually wash our hands, do temperature checks three times a day, and we're home schooling … [Read more...] about Express Yourself Joyful Journaling for Kids by Christine Boucher
Nitro Circus Legends, Stories, and Epic Stunts Books
My 13 year old nephew loves the extreme sports and always watches the X -Games when its on TV. He personally enjoys skateboarding, rollerblading, snow boarding and mountain biking. He loves being in the great outdoors. * Complimentary book received for review. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Nitro Circus Legends, Stories, and Epic Stunts Books
Ripley’s Nitro Circus Best of Scooter and BMX Books
My 13 year old nephew enjoys skate boarding, riding his scooter, street bike and roller blading. These activities are really popular with boys age 12-18 in our area. He will spend hours participating in these activities and enjoys reading about them too. * Complimentary books received for review. … [Read more...] about Ripley’s Nitro Circus Best of Scooter and BMX Books
The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Rome by Elizabeth F. Heath
If you have a travel bucket list, I’m willing to bet that Rome is right up there at the top. The Eternal City’s history goes back thousands of years, with the architecture to show for it. But whether or not you board that plane to Italy, you can explore Rome through a brand-new book, The … [Read more...] about The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Rome by Elizabeth F. Heath
Anatolia, A Beautiful Cookbook with a Sense of Place
Food is an important part of any culture, and a culture as ancient as that of present-day Turkey has a culinary history that is simply amazing, as revealed in the new book called Anatolia: Adventures in Turkish Eating by Somer Sivrioglu and David Dale (Murdoch Books, February 2020). This gorgeous … [Read more...] about Anatolia, A Beautiful Cookbook with a Sense of Place
Hidden Places — An Unusual, Fun Travel Guide
Early in March, a new book will be published that promises to transport you to places you never dreamed existed. It’s Hidden Places by Sarah Baxter, illustrated by Amy Grimes (White Lion Publishing, March 3, 2020). Preorder your copy now, because you are definitely going to want to read this … [Read more...] about Hidden Places — An Unusual, Fun Travel Guide