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Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life
Julianna Margulies has written an autobiography beginning with her ancestral background all the way to the present time. She appeared…
Dusk Night Dawn: on Revival And Courage
Anne Lamott adds to her repertoire with this latest title. She is one of my favorite authors; she’s very grounded…
Damascus Amid the War
As I was entering new books into the system, I flipped through this title after reading the “About the Author…
The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew and the Heart of the Middle East
Sandy Tolan offers a thorough history of the struggle between Jews and Arabs for control of Israel. Under the British…
Making Space, Clutter Free
I’ll admit it, I definitely need to learn some decluttering tips. And this book does suggest quite a few. Tracy…
How To Raise A Reader
This is an excellent resource for parents or any adult looking for a good children’s or teen book. It covers…
My Bookstore
I should mention the subtitle of this: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read and Shop. Edited by Ronald Rice…
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done In Less Time
The good news is that there is always hope for changing a “bad” habit. The bad news is that it…
Europe Through the Back Door
Rick Steves has been writing these guides to Europe for almost 30 years, and guidebooks in general for almost 40…
How To Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals
This is a delightful read; written by scientist and well-published author Sy Montgomery, How to Be a Good Creature affords…
Life Lessons: 125 Prayers and Meditations
Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, has written a small volume of prayers and meditations, 125 in all. Her…
l’appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home
After working thirteen years as a pastry chef for Chez Panisse, a French restaurant in Berkeley, California, David Lebovitz decides…