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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”

In the wake of the attacks at Fort Hood, the Boston Marathon, and in Paris, here is a riveting, panoramic look at “homegrown” Islamist terrorism, from 9/11 to the present Since 9/11, some 300 Americans–born and raised in Minnesota, Alabama, New Jersey, and elsewhere–have been indicted or convicted of terrorism charges. Some have taken theContinue reading “United States of Jihad by Peter Bergen”

This is your year of self-discovery, a journey to create a life filled with grace, meaning, zest, peace, and joy. With warmth and wisdom from a lifetime of spiritual seeking, inspirational force Agapi Stassinopoulos guides you through fifty-two weeks of letting go of what doesn t work for you and finding what does. You llContinue reading “Wake Up To The Joy of You by Agapi Stassinopoulos”

I can’t believe how quickly this year has flown by. I can’t believe how many books I haven’t read this year. I wanted to read 52 (at minimum!) but only managed to read 30. It’s a been a source of anxiety and stress for me — I run a book review blog, for heaven’s sake.Continue reading “Where has 2016 gone?”

First — how the hell is it November already? This year has flown by. They say it only gets worse as you get older — and I believe it. This year has been a crazy year — full of major life changes, challenges and risks. LBR has definitely suffered as a result, but I’m lookingContinue reading “Brace Yourself: NaNoWriMo Is Coming”

From the two-time New York Times best-selling author ofthe Against All Grain series, comes 125 recipes for grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free comfort food recipes for holidays and special occasions. When people adopt a new diet for health or personal reasons, it’s the parties, holidays, and events with strong food traditions they worry about most. In Celebrations,Continue reading “Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain Celebrations: A Year of Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes for Every Occasion by Danielle Walker”

A collection of 100 Basque recipes from Alex Raij and Eder Montero, the acclaimed chef-owners of New York City restaurants Txikito, La Vara, and El Quinto Pino. Few cuisines have captured more diners’ imaginations, or inspired more chefs and restaurants around the world than that of Spain. And within the Spanish culinary pantheon, Basque cookingContinue reading “The Basque Book by Alexandra Raij, Eder Montero, Rebecca Flint Marx”

Over the past few months, I’ve taken a break from doing all of the things to focus more on myself and my family. There have been ups and downs and lots of crazy thrown in, and when slowly adding things back in… I realized that my heart is no longer in blogging. I’ve been half-assingContinue reading “Big News!”

I’m simultaneously pissed and thrilled that I read 113 books this year. Pissed because I didn’t nail my original goal of 150, thrilled because 113 is an impressive stack of books. According to Goodreads, I read 40,509 pages. I read about 810 words a minute, according to super official free online reading speed tests. ThereContinue reading “You read how much? My 2016 year in review”