Monday, October 31, 2011

A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

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This is the book that, after years of thinking I detested history, convinced me I actually love it. Beautifully constructed, each chapter b...
Saturday, October 29, 2011

How to Cook Without a Book by Pam Anderson

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Cynical about the titles of books, it was a long time after I heard about this before I read it. Then I bought it. Because it really does ...
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Rascal the Dragon by Paul Jennings

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This is the first in a series of books that I have found perfect for beginning readers. Repetition in just the right doses; an amusing stor...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Zita the Space Girl by Ben Hatke

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This is a book I heard of through the grapevine - and I loved it, loved it, loved it. It seems that where comic books are available, childr...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

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As a perennial sucker for stories about superheroes or people with special magic or talents, I found this a delightful book about children w...
Monday, October 24, 2011

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

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I have an entire shelf of cookbooks, and there are several that I use regularly. But this is the book I send my kids to for all those basic...
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Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein

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Such a classic, there's very little I can add that's useful. That said, I am putting down here what I often forget and wish to reme...