Feyre’s survival rests upon her ability to hunt and kill – the forest where she lives is a cold, bleak place in the long winter months. So when she spots a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she cannot resist fighting it for the flesh. But to do so, she must killContinue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas”
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Top Ten Tuesday: 12/19
Top Ten Books I Hope Santa Brings Harry Potter Juniper Boxed Set | Seriously, it’s gorgeous. I don’t have an actual physical set of Harry Potter books (THE HORROR!) but when I do, I’m investing in a beautiful set. Food52 Genius Recipes | If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with Food52. I justContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: 12/19”
Love Her Wild by Atticus
The first collection of poetry by Instagram sensation Atticus. Love Her Wild is a collection of new and beloved poems from Atticus, the young writer who has captured the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of avid followers on his Instagram account @atticuspoetry, including superstars like Karlie Kloss and Shay Mitchell. He was dubbed theContinue reading “Love Her Wild by Atticus”
Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques
From one of the most exciting young chefs in America today, a cookbook with more than 80 recipes that celebrate impeccable technique and bridge her Korean heritage, Michigan upbringing, Boston cooking years, and more. Kish won legions of fans, first by helming two of Barbara Lynch’s esteemed Boston restaurants, and then by battling her wayContinue reading “Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques”
Nourished: A Memoir of Food, Faith and Enduring Love by Lia Huber
A noted entrepreneur, food writer, and recipe developer serves up an evocative adventure story abouther quest to find healing, meaning, and a place at the table. Hunger comes to us in many forms, writes Lia Huber–we long to be satisfied not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Nourished invites readers on Huber’s world-roamingContinue reading “Nourished: A Memoir of Food, Faith and Enduring Love by Lia Huber”
A Well-Crafted Home: Inspiration and 60 Projects for Personalizing Your Space by Janet Crowther
A beautiful, practical book for both aspiring makers and seasoned crafters. Here are 60 projects for high-quality furniture, textiles, and accessories to enjoy all through the house–plus all the techniques you need for dyeing or sewing fabric, cutting leather, antiquing mirrors, working with wood, and much more. A Well-Crafted Home includes simple, creative details that will tailorContinue reading “A Well-Crafted Home: Inspiration and 60 Projects for Personalizing Your Space by Janet Crowther”
Morning Glory by Diana Peterfreund
Desperately in need of a job, yet still full of boundless optimism, Becky vows to land on her feet and stumbles into an opportunity at Daybreak, a floundering network morning news program in New York City. Abysmal ratings are only the tip of the iceberg: Executive producers seldom survive beyond the next commercial break, and theContinue reading “Morning Glory by Diana Peterfreund”
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
At some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romanticContinue reading “Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari”
Start Where You Are notecards by Meera Lee Patel
I branched out from my typical review request over at Blogging for Books — I got some notecards! I haven’t read Start Where You Are, but after seeing these beautiful pieces of art, I’ve added it to my list. Each notecard is different and features watercolor art. They include quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.,Continue reading “Start Where You Are notecards by Meera Lee Patel”
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. “F**k positivity,” Mark Manson says.Continue reading “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson”