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category-features tag-2book-multi genres-cookbooks genres-crafts-hobbies-home genres-food-drink genres-lifestyles genres-nonfiction"> <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="182" class="elementor elementor-182 e-loop-item e-loop-item-209842 post-209842 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-features tag-2book-multi genres-cookbooks genres-crafts-hobbies-home genres-food-drink genres-lifestyles genres-nonfiction" data-elementor-post-type="elementor_library" data-custom-edit-handle="1"> <div class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46b0932 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="46b0932" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/food-drink/" style="color: #71b99c">Food & Drink</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/crafts-hobbies-home/" style="color: #71b99c">Crafts, Hobbies & Home</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/cookbooks/" style="color: #71b99c">Cookbooks</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/features/4-books-host-dinner-party/">4 books to help you ace your next (or first!) dinner party</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Feature by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/alice-cary/">Alice Cary</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2>★ <strong> The Hostess Handbook</strong></h2> <p>According to Maria Zizka (<a href="https://www.bookpage.com/features/23957-lifestyles-may-2019-lifestyles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Newlywed Table</em></a>), the three pillars of party planning are “the desire to host, some reliably excellent go-to recipes, and a bit of party know-how.” You’ll get a hefty dose of all three in <strong>The Hostess Handbook: A Modern Guide to Entertaining</strong>. It’s filled with a wide variety of truly enticing recipes that will make you want to start cooking, including vegetarian summer rolls with peanut sauce, saffron couscous with cauliflower, chickpeas and pomegranate, and—wait for it—churro doughnuts with chocolate glaze. These are included in a variety of menus, ranging from a Sunday supper to a holiday dinner party. Zizka also advises on flower arranging, expelling lingering fishy smells and—importantly—navigating dietary restrictions of guests.</p> <p>Zizka’s writing style is entertaining in itself, as well as informative. The flavor of salt-and-vinegar potato-peel chips with chive dip is as if “a regular potato chip went on vacation to a tiny British coastal village and had a fling with a fisherman.” Along with numerous elegant recipes, Zizka offers helpful basics, such as a list of 10 Simple Nearly No-Cook Appetizers, including my personal favorite: “potato chips served in a pretty bowl.” As Lewin notes, “They never disappoint.”</p> <h2><strong>Big Night</strong></h2> <p>Katherine Lewin is the sort of entertainment goddess everyone needs. An introvert who sometimes recharges with short naps while hosting, Lewin owns a dinner party essentials shop in New York City. She shares boatloads of tips in <strong>Big Night: Dinners, Parties & Dinner Parties</strong>, a guide to making “any night you choose . . . a little more special,” whether it’s an elegant gathering or casual weekday meal. Four chapters—one for each season—include 85 recipes along with bartending, preparation and pairing suggestions galore, presented with photos and graphics that pop.</p> <p>Lewin notes, “You know it’s a party when pigs arrive in blankets,” so she includes a sweet-salty “grown-up” recipe for the eponymous appetizer. Her recipe titles alone will make readers smile, with names like A Noodle Soup to Get People Excited and A Big Chopped Salad (to Go With Takeout Pizza). Lewin’s encouraging humor shines through on every page, giving would-be hosts the confidence to plan their own big night.</p> <h2><strong>Swing By!</strong></h2> <p>If you really want to step up your entertaining game, dig into <strong>Swing By! Entertaining Recipes and the New Art of Gathering</strong>. Stephanie Nass has been called the “millennial Martha Stewart,” and this is by far the largest, lushest, most over-the-top of these entertaining books. Nass, who earned the nickname “Chefanie” as a child and uses it as her brand name today, caught the entertaining bug early: “All my life,” she writes, “I have been at greatest peace in the middle of a party.” The book’s winsome cover features Nass perched atop a dinner table, dressed in a drapey pantsuit that matches the place settings.</p> <p>Thumbing through these colorful pages will make you feel as though you’ve been to a fun, fabulous fete. Innovative takes on standards, like her King Midas Pizza with edible gold leaf, shine. Nass is a gifted baker, and her show-stopping chocolate-meringue cake will surely inspire readers to muster their culinary courage.</p> <h2>★ <strong> Victorian Parlour Games</strong></h2> <p>Liven up any gathering with <strong>Victorian Parlour Games: A Modern Host’s Guide to Classic Fun for Everyone</strong>. Ned Wolfe’s charming treatise is chock-full of easy-to-play games “that have stood the test of time for good reason.” Featuring competition games like Smells, Endless Story and German Whist, its compact size makes it an ideal stocking stuffer or hostess gift. Did you know, for instance, that it’s Blind Man’s <em>Buff</em>, not Bluff? Or that the game Hot Boiled Beans and Bacon was featured in both <em>The Big Bang Theory</em> and Charles Dickens’ <em>The Mystery of Edwin Drood</em>?</p> <p>These amusements are suitable for a variety of ages and occasions, from children’s birthday parties (Musical Chairs and a variation, Musical Potatoes), long car trips (Crambo), family get-togethers (pillow fights, with rules) and romantic evenings (kissing games!). Don’t miss Wolfe’s colorful cautions—including “nothing ruins a game night quite like a visit to the hospital.”</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Whether you’re an accomplished or aspiring dinner party host, these books brim with ideas that will add sizzle to your soirees.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/features/4-books-host-dinner-party/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span 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With reading recs from noted authors and a look at Little Free Libraries, <strong>Book Nooks</strong> is a bibliophile’s best friend.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hidden Libraries</strong></h2> <p>DC Helmuth’s<strong> Hidden Libraries: The World’s Most Unusual Book Depositories</strong> is a perfectly on-point present for any reader, but especially one who loves to travel. This wide-ranging title profiles 50 remarkable libraries in locations across the globe. Staff stories, fascinating facts, spectacular imagery and a foreword from critic and librarian Nancy Pearl make it a winning tribute to the mission of libraries everywhere.</p> <p><strong>Hidden Libraries</strong> surveys a range of amazing physical spaces. The Kurkku Fields’ Underground Library in Kisarazu, Japan, is a book-lined grotto covered in grass, while the cocoon-shaped Heydar Aliyev International Airport Library near Baku, Azerbaijan, projects sheer architectural awesomeness. Examples of inspired resourcefulness regarding book circulation abound: In China, the Shenzhen library system distributes titles via vending machine. And Helmuth doesn’t dismiss even the most miniature of libraries. A handsome wooden cabinet filled with colorful books, the Little Free Library at the South Pole—startling against Antarctica’s unrelieved whiteness—seems to defy its frozen surroundings. Big or small, grand or humble, each library serves as a singular point of enrichment and connection, and Helmuth’s stirring volume honors these efforts.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge</strong></h2> <p>With its quick-witted heroine Rory Gilmore, a voracious reader with dreams of attending Harvard, <em>Gilmore Girls</em> could very well be classified as a TV show for bookworms. The series, which aired from 2000 to 2007, made numerous allusions (339, to be exact) to books of all genres—titles favored by Rory and her friends. In <strong>The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge: The Official Guide to All the Books</strong>, Erika Berlin explores the novels, plays and poetry cited on the show, providing episode information and details on who read what. </p> <p>Inspired by Buzzfeed’s 2014 list of all the books mentioned in <em>Gilmore Girls</em>, Berlin’s breezy volume takes a nostalgic look back at Rory’s world while sharing reading recommendations (<em>Frankenstein, The Poems of Emily Dickinson, One Hundred Years of Solitude, </em>the list goes on<em>) </em>and invaluable book-related advice, including approaches for becoming a more focused reader and easy ways to impose order on a chaotic book collection. Filled with photos from the show, this book is a sunny retrospective and a buoyant tribute to the reading life.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Buried Deep and Other Stories</strong></h2> <p>For the fantasy fan, there’s no better gift than<strong> Buried Deep and Other Stories</strong> by Naomi Novik, bestselling author of the Scholomance trilogy, <em><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/features/5-books-worth-the-hype/">Uprooted</a></em> and <em>Spinning Silver</em>. As this collection proves, Novik is a natural conjurer whose stories—rich with allusion and detail—feel effortlessly authentic. Each provides an escape into an alternative world that’s wholly realized. </p> <p>“Dragons & Decorum”—a fantastical recasting of <em>Pride and Prejudice</em>, set in the Regency England of Novik’s Temeraire series<em>—</em>finds Elizabeth Bennet riding a winged dragon named Wollstonecraft. In “The Long Way Round,” Novik offers a taste of her next work (tentatively titled <em>Folly</em>) and introduces spirited protagonist Intessa Roh. “Vici,” another Temeraire tale, but this time set in ancient Rome, chronicles the unexpected camaraderie that arises between Marc Antony and a valiant dragon. Introductions from Novik accompany the anthology’s 13 stories, and readers will relish the context they give to her work. This is a transportive collection from an author who maps her narrative milieus with extraordinary precision.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Man in Black and Other Stories</strong></h2> <p>Crime fiction maven Elly Griffiths is known as a prolific writer, having penned the Ruth Galloway, Harbinder Kaur and Brighton mysteries series. But did anyone suspect she was writing short stories on the side? That’s right—Griffiths has long played around with short-form work, and her intriguing new volume, <strong>The Man in Black and Other Stories</strong>, spotlights this aspect of her artistry. </p> <p>The atmospheric anthology brings together 19 pieces, in which, fans will be delighted to learn, Griffiths expands the backstories of some of her most popular characters. The volume’s eponymous story is a spooky sketch set just before Halloween that features Ruth Galloway. “Harbinger” tracks Harbinder Kaur’s all-too-eventful first day at Shoreham Criminal Investigation Department. And in “Ruth Galloway and the Ghost of Max Mephisto,” all three of Griffiths’ sleuths converge, as it were. Ingeniously plotted and leavened with humor, the pieces are brief but satisfying. 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</span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f673bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="f673bfe" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"> <div class="genres-tax"><a class="taxo-genres-link isParent" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/crafts-hobbies-home/" style="color: #71b99c">Crafts, Hobbies & Home</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-water-smart-garden-noelle-johnson-book-review/">The Water-Smart Garden</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Arizona horticulturalist Noelle Johnson, sometimes known as the “AZ plant lady,” shares her expertise and longtime passion for gardening in a hot, dry climate in this informative guide to gardening in our changing climate. <strong>The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today’s Climate . . . and Tomorrow’s</strong>, of course, is not simply for those living in or near the desert, but also has practical use for gardeners elsewhere. As Johnson notes at the outset, “shrinking water supplies also are occurring in more temperate regions.” </p> <p>Johnson’s clear, accessible text begins with some basic information about how plants use water. Throughout, she aims to assuage concerns that a waterwise garden only consists of rocks and cacti. She includes chapters on plant choices, building drought-resistant soil and watering efficiently—in other words, giving gardeners essential tools and techniques to plan, make changes and maintain a sustainable garden. Johnson’s chapter on capturing rainfall and passive water harvesting is especially useful, as precipitation patterns shift. Tips, graphics and photographs demonstrate how to maximize available water throughout the year. </p> <p>Not much of a gardener? <strong>The Water-Smart Garden</strong> will also be a great choice for those who don’t wish to spend much time or money on their yard and want to keep water bills low. Johnson’s book includes charts to help gardeners and homeowners choose the best trees, shrubs, vines and plants for their region. Simply put, if you’re a gardener concerned about the climate, this book is for you.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Noelle Johnson’s book includes charts to help gardeners and homeowners choose the best trees, shrubs, vines and plants for their region.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-water-smart-garden-noelle-johnson-book-review/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span 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Hobbies & Home</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/garden-wonderland-leslie-bennett-julie-chai-book-review/">Garden Wonderland</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>In the innovative <strong>Garden Wonderland: Creating Life-Changing Outdoor Spaces for Beauty, Harvest, Meaning, and Joy</strong>, garden designer Leslie Bennett teams up with writer and editor Julie Chai to explore how to create outdoor spaces that nurture family, friends and community. </p> <p>At the outset, the authors suggest that readers grab a blank notepad to jot down ideas and goals as they go along. And that’s wise advice, as this book is replete with helpful tips as well as the fundamentals. Part 1 focuses on the practical, which will be appreciated by those new to gardening or garden design. The authors share four principles that ground their approach to gardening: making plants part of your daily life; surrounding yourself with beauty; making space for connection; and fortifying your sense of belonging. Most importantly, they stress that rather than conforming to someone else’s idea of what a garden should be, individuals and families should create spaces that work for them. Bennett and Chai also discuss considerations such as space allotment, seating arrangements and sun exposure. There’s also helpful information on design concepts, with tips about selecting plants for foliage and color.</p> <p>The second part of the book focuses on inspiration. This section features garden “wonderlands” that celebrate edible and floral landscapes, along with gardens designed to serve as gathering places or to spotlight cultural heritages. Full color photographs throughout show gardens, plants, and the individuals and families who treasure them. 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class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>For anyone who’s ever perused a bulb catalog and been overwhelmed trying to choose among the many varieties of daffodils, tulips or amaryllises, this book by British garden designer and author Lucy Bellamy is for you. With bright, full-color photographs by Jason Ingram, <strong>A Year in Bloom: Flowering Bulbs for Every Season</strong> takes the guesswork out of selecting bulbs that will brighten your yard year-round. </p> <p><strong>A Year in Bloom</strong> is clear and well-organized. Bellamy provides a helpful introduction, then introduces her featured 150 bulbs by season, beginning with late winter/early spring. Bellamy’s text and selections are especially helpful for gardeners seeking to adapt to climate change and focus on sustainability. For instance, she notes a new emphasis on bulbs that are perennial over single-use hybrids. The selections here also recognize the desire of many gardeners to support pollinators and encourage biodiversity. </p> <p>As a former editor of <em>Gardens Illustrated</em> magazine, Bellamy made her selections by calling on her network of international garden designers, landscape architects and head gardeners. These recommendations add depth and interest to the text. For instance, in recommending the snowdrop called “E.A. Bowles,” Bellamy consulted British nurseryman Joe Sharmon, known as “Mr. Snowdrop.” Bellamy includes a complete list of those who nominated their favorites in the back matter, along with an indexed list of bulbs by function, conveying which are best for shade, for planting in pots, naturalizing, for cut flowers, etc.</p> <p>Planting bulbs usually means planning ahead. <strong>A Year in Bloom</strong> is a practical, beautiful handbook that will find a place in any gardener’s library.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Planting bulbs usually means planning ahead. <b>A Year in Bloom</b> is a practical, beautiful handbook that will find a place in any gardener’s library.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 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Hobbies & Home</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-water-smart-garden-noelle-johnson-book-review/">The Water-Smart Garden</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Arizona horticulturalist Noelle Johnson, sometimes known as the “AZ plant lady,” shares her expertise and longtime passion for gardening in a hot, dry climate in this informative guide to gardening in our changing climate. <strong>The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today’s Climate . . . and Tomorrow’s</strong>, of course, is not simply for those living in or near the desert, but also has practical use for gardeners elsewhere. As Johnson notes at the outset, “shrinking water supplies also are occurring in more temperate regions.” </p> <p>Johnson’s clear, accessible text begins with some basic information about how plants use water. Throughout, she aims to assuage concerns that a waterwise garden only consists of rocks and cacti. She includes chapters on plant choices, building drought-resistant soil and watering efficiently—in other words, giving gardeners essential tools and techniques to plan, make changes and maintain a sustainable garden. Johnson’s chapter on capturing rainfall and passive water harvesting is especially useful, as precipitation patterns shift. Tips, graphics and photographs demonstrate how to maximize available water throughout the year. </p> <p>Not much of a gardener? <strong>The Water-Smart Garden</strong> will also be a great choice for those who don’t wish to spend much time or money on their yard and want to keep water bills low. Johnson’s book includes charts to help gardeners and homeowners choose the best trees, shrubs, vines and plants for their region. Simply put, if you’re a gardener concerned about the climate, this book is for you.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Noelle Johnson’s book includes charts to help gardeners and homeowners choose the best trees, shrubs, vines and plants for their region.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-water-smart-garden-noelle-johnson-book-review/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span 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elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Based in Melbourne, Australia, permaculture expert Connie Cao brings a joyful exuberance to her book about growing and enjoying Asian vegetables, herbs and fruits. Whether you’re an expert or new to Asian culinary traditions, Cao’s enthusiasm is contagious. Cao is the daughter of immigrants from Shanghai, who moved to Australia in 1988, and she grew up watching her dad tend his garden. Cao notes, “The thing that got me into gardening is the magic that happens from seed to food.”<strong> Your Asian Veggie Patch: A Guide to Growing and Cooking Delicious Asian Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits</strong> provides an excellent introduction for anyone wishing to experience that magic for themselves.</p> <p>Cao’s well-organized, easy-to-follow book provides guidance on growing, harvesting and cooking Asian veggies. Many of the recipes that appear were inspired by her own family’s traditions. Cao is trained in permaculture, and also includes principles and practices of this sustainable, regenerative approach to gardening and agriculture.</p> <p>Cao has an easy, conversational style. In Part 1, she covers many gardening basics, including a page on plant families that is especially helpful for gaining a better understanding of vegetables and herbs. Part 2 features plant profiles organized by season. For instance, Asian mustards come first in cool-season veggies, while vegetables like eggplant and long beans appear in the warm-season section. Each plant’s profile includes photographs that show how to plant, grow, harvest and cook it. </p> <p>Interested but not sure where to start? Browse through all the gorgeous, mouthwatering pictures of finished dishes in this delightful book: You won’t go wrong picking any of these options to grow and cook yourself.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Connie Cao’s well-organized, easy-to-follow book provides guidance on growing, harvesting and cooking Asian veggies.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" 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href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>In the innovative <strong>Garden Wonderland: Creating Life-Changing Outdoor Spaces for Beauty, Harvest, Meaning, and Joy</strong>, garden designer Leslie Bennett teams up with writer and editor Julie Chai to explore how to create outdoor spaces that nurture family, friends and community. </p> <p>At the outset, the authors suggest that readers grab a blank notepad to jot down ideas and goals as they go along. And that’s wise advice, as this book is replete with helpful tips as well as the fundamentals. Part 1 focuses on the practical, which will be appreciated by those new to gardening or garden design. The authors share four principles that ground their approach to gardening: making plants part of your daily life; surrounding yourself with beauty; making space for connection; and fortifying your sense of belonging. Most importantly, they stress that rather than conforming to someone else’s idea of what a garden should be, individuals and families should create spaces that work for them. Bennett and Chai also discuss considerations such as space allotment, seating arrangements and sun exposure. There’s also helpful information on design concepts, with tips about selecting plants for foliage and color.</p> <p>The second part of the book focuses on inspiration. This section features garden “wonderlands” that celebrate edible and floral landscapes, along with gardens designed to serve as gathering places or to spotlight cultural heritages. Full color photographs throughout show gardens, plants, and the individuals and families who treasure them. With its seamless integration of gardening principles with advanced design ideas, <strong>Garden Wonderland</strong> is the perfect gift for new gardeners—or anyone in need of a little inspiration.  </p> <p></p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">With its seamless integration of gardening principles with advanced design ideas, <b>Garden Wonderland</b> is the perfect gift for new gardeners—or anyone in need of a little inspiration.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link 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class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3552549 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/crafts-hobbies-home/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Crafts, Hobbies & Home</a>, <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Nonfiction</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f673bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="f673bfe" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"> <div class="genres-tax"><a class="taxo-genres-link isParent" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/crafts-hobbies-home/" style="color: #71b99c">Crafts, Hobbies & Home</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/story-of-perfume-elisabeth-de-feydeau-book-review/">The Story of Perfume</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/laura-hutson-hunterbookpage-contributor-com/">Laura Hutson Hunter</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=laura-hutson-hunter" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Laura Hutson Hunter</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><strong>The Story of Perfume: A Lavishly Illustrated Guide</strong> successfully pulls off one of my favorite literary tricks: It takes something extremely specific—in this case, perfume—and gets so immersed in it that all manner of connections among seemingly disparate worlds begin to take shape. From ancient Greek mythology to traditional Indian medicine, from the French Revolution to the sexual revolution, from Salvador Dali to Christian Dior, perfume was there through it all. And although fragrance is an area of study that is traditionally skipped by scholarly treatment, historian Élisabeth de Feydeau takes her subject seriously. <strong>The Story of Perfume</strong> is much more scholastic than you might expect. For example, the chapter “The First Iconic Perfumes” includes an entry about the 16th-century French king Francis I, whose edict to treat gunshot wounds with an elixir made from aromatic plants became so popular among the general public that it helped forge a path for legendary perfume house Guerlain. The stories Feydeau tells are fascinating, and they’re matched with a slew of equally compelling visual elements, like an ancient Roman fresco that depicts a seated woman decanting perfume, photographs of fragrant herbs and more elaborately detailed glass bottles than I was able to count. This is a great reference for fragrance lovers, but might also be an unexpected supplement for students of history—from ancient times through the Industrial Revolution, in particular.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><b>The Story of Perfume</b> is a sumptuous reference for fragrance lovers and an unexpected supplement for students of history.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" 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class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>For anyone who’s ever perused a bulb catalog and been overwhelmed trying to choose among the many varieties of daffodils, tulips or amaryllises, this book by British garden designer and author Lucy Bellamy is for you. With bright, full-color photographs by Jason Ingram, <strong>A Year in Bloom: Flowering Bulbs for Every Season</strong> takes the guesswork out of selecting bulbs that will brighten your yard year-round. </p> <p><strong>A Year in Bloom</strong> is clear and well-organized. Bellamy provides a helpful introduction, then introduces her featured 150 bulbs by season, beginning with late winter/early spring. Bellamy’s text and selections are especially helpful for gardeners seeking to adapt to climate change and focus on sustainability. For instance, she notes a new emphasis on bulbs that are perennial over single-use hybrids. The selections here also recognize the desire of many gardeners to support pollinators and encourage biodiversity. </p> <p>As a former editor of <em>Gardens Illustrated</em> magazine, Bellamy made her selections by calling on her network of international garden designers, landscape architects and head gardeners. 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Bowles,” Bellamy consulted British nurseryman Joe Sharmon, known as “Mr. Snowdrop.” Bellamy includes a complete list of those who nominated their favorites in the back matter, along with an indexed list of bulbs by function, conveying which are best for shade, for planting in pots, naturalizing, for cut flowers, etc.</p> <p>Planting bulbs usually means planning ahead. <strong>A Year in Bloom</strong> is a practical, beautiful handbook that will find a place in any gardener’s library.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Planting bulbs usually means planning ahead. <b>A Year in Bloom</b> is a practical, beautiful handbook that will find a place in any gardener’s library.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 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href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Nonfiction</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f673bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="f673bfe" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"> <div class="genres-tax"><a class="taxo-genres-link isParent" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nature/" style="color: #71b99c">Nature</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/memoir/" style="color: #71b99c">Memoir</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/environment/" style="color: #71b99c">Environment</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/crafts-hobbies-home/" style="color: #71b99c">Crafts, Hobbies & Home</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/features/nature-gifts-2024/">4 gift books for nature lovers</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Feature by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/the-editors-of-bookpage/">the editors of BookPage</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-209512 size-medium" src="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121908/nightmagic-250x378.jpg" alt="Night Magic book jacket by Leigh Ann Henion" width="250" height="378" srcset="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121908/nightmagic-250x378.jpg 250w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121908/nightmagic-728x1100.jpg 728w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121908/nightmagic-125x189.jpg 125w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121908/nightmagic-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121908/nightmagic.jpg 795w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Night Magic</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leigh Ann Henion is the bestselling author of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer’s Search for Wonder in the Natural World</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2015), a lyrical memoir of seeking a fulfilling life. Her second book, </span><b>Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, is just as personal and personable, this time focusing on the wisdom she has found in darkness. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are, unfortunately, obsessed with illuminating the night. Henion explains that 99% of people in the U.S. live under the influence of “skyglow—diffuse, artificial brightening of the night sky,” and she shares data about how light pollution causes health problems for humans and destroys ecosystems and the migratory patterns of birds. “Darkness is often presented as a void of doom rather than a force of nature that nourishes lives, including our own,” she writes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Henion’s nocturnal investigation takes her to Appalachia for synchronous lightning bugs, Ohio for a moth festival and soggy, foggy Grandfather Mountain for glowworms. She hunts for migrating salamanders with a professor and his class, and she describes the harm that streetlights cause to owl habitats. She meets with specialists and scientists, and in her cheerful, thoughtful style, she shares all she learns about bats, bioluminescent mushrooms and more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Readers who choose to follow </span><b>Night Magic</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> into the dark may find the courage to turn off that backyard floodlight, allow their eyes to adjust and see something spectacular.</span></p> <p class="has-text-align-left"><em>—Cat Acree</em></p> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-209503 size-medium" src="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121705/backyardbirdchronicles-250x340.jpg" alt="Book jacket image for The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan" width="250" height="340" srcset="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121705/backyardbirdchronicles-250x340.jpg 250w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121705/backyardbirdchronicles-750x1021.jpg 750w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121705/backyardbirdchronicles-125x170.jpg 125w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121705/backyardbirdchronicles-768x1045.jpg 768w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28121705/backyardbirdchronicles.jpg 882w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-backyard-bird-chronicles-amy-tan-book-review/">★ The Backyard Bird Chronicles</a></strong></h2> <p>It’s been over a decade since Amy Tan published her last novel, but there’s a good reason for that. In 2016, while hard at work on her next literary endeavor, Tan found her psyche and creative drive overwhelmed by the political turmoil consuming the country. When writing fiction failed to provide refuge, Tan sought it elsewhere: Making good on a long-held promise to learn to draw, she began taking nature journaling classes and found herself captivated by the birds she observed. Soon, the hobby turned into a full-on obsession, leading Tan to transform her backyard into an ideal sanctuary for local birds so she could document and sketch the fauna that visited her yard.</p> <p>Written in her hallmark heartfelt and lively prose, <strong>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</strong> curates excerpts from Tan’s personal birding journals from 2017 to 2022, sharing anecdotes about her hunt for the perfect squirrel-proof seeds and feeders, the awe she felt sighting her first great horned owl, and the comedy of baby birds learning to feed. Each entry is complemented with Tan’s own drawings. </p> <p>Tan’s childlike wonder at the birds she observes is contagious, but the book goes beyond a compendium of avian observations: You’ll also find introspection and rumination on universal questions about mortality, empathy, racism and our connection (and responsibility) to nature. Because her journals were written without any intention of publication, there is something truly exhilarating about the candor of Tan’s thoughts; her unguarded presence on the page sparkles with cleverness and compassion. It is the rare reader who will be immune to her unbridled enthusiasm and her message that sometimes life’s sweetest pleasures are its simplest.</p> <p><strong>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</strong> showcases a master novelist in a new light. These pages will be a buoyant balm to the soul for inquisitive readers. </p> <p class="has-text-align-left"><em>—Stephenie Harrison</em></p> <blockquote> <p><a href="https://bookpage.com/interviews/amy-tan-interview-backyard-bird-chronicles/">Read our interview with Amy Tan about <em>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</em>.</a></p> </blockquote> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-209523 size-medium" src="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28122151/atlasobscurawildlife-250x369.jpg" alt="Book jacket of Atlas Obscura: Wild Life by Cara Giamo and Joshua Foer" width="250" height="369" srcset="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28122151/atlasobscurawildlife-250x369.jpg 250w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28122151/atlasobscurawildlife-746x1100.jpg 746w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28122151/atlasobscurawildlife-125x184.jpg 125w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28122151/atlasobscurawildlife-768x1133.jpg 768w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28122151/atlasobscurawildlife.jpg 814w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Atlas Obscura: Wild Life</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlas Obscura got its start as a community-driven website about the weirdest destinations around the globe, but it has expanded into a podcast and books such as the bestselling </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlas Obscura</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gastro Obscura</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The latest book, </span><b>Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Living Wonders</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Cara Giaimo and Joshua Foer, is a monumental tour through the world’s most interesting organisms, with heaping piles of facts, stories, photographs and illustrations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Divided into chapters based on habitat, the book begins with a section on humans that emphasizes the positive aspects of our relationship with Earth. “We are of course bound to [plants, animals and organisms] with every breath of air and every bite of food. But we also learn from the species around us, using our observations of them to build new understandings of how life on Earth has been, is, and could be,” the authors write. This sets a curious and optimistic tone for the book, which is true to the overall Atlas Obscura vibe.</span></p> <p><b>Wild Life</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is for people who say things like “Nature is metal!” when a lion kills a gazelle and are thrilled about the fact that platypuses glow under black light. Did you know that slime molds were able to replicate the Tokyo railway system? Did you know that moss balls travel as a pack in the Eurasian tundra, and no one knows why?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Along with facts about more than 500 organisms, the book also includes Q&As with such people as a grass weaver, a walrus watcher and “a crow-human conflict mediator,” suggesting that our own lives can be almost as wild as those of these incredible creatures.</span></p> <p class="has-text-align-left"><em>—Cat Acree</em></p> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-209449 size-medium" src="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28120422/leafcloudcrow-250x333.jpg" alt="Book jacket of Leaf, Cloud, Crow by Margaret Renkl" width="250" height="333" srcset="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28120422/leafcloudcrow-250x333.jpg 250w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28120422/leafcloudcrow-750x1000.jpg 750w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28120422/leafcloudcrow-125x167.jpg 125w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28120422/leafcloudcrow-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/28120422/leafcloudcrow.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Leaf, Cloud, Crow</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Margaret Renkl’s </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Comfort of Crows</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2023), the third book from the bestselling author, Tennessee naturalist and </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York Times</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> contributing writer, readers were invited into a weekly communion in her Nashville backyard, with 52 essays coinciding with brilliantly colorful collages by her brother, Billy Renkl. 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Sit quietly and let the world come to you.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From there, Renkl puts your powers of observation and evaluation to work. Organized by seasons, the journal begins in winter, during the week of December 21-27, when the user is encouraged to go find something in the natural world—a dead leaf will do—and then make a metaphor from it. From there we learn about birding, the pain and glory of seasonal changes, the willingness to be completely perplexed by something we’ve seen, and so on, each prompt coinciding with an excerpt from </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Comfort of Crows</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you despair at the loss of ecosystems and the damage that we have done to the wild world, Renkl’s words and the lessons she imparts are a balm. 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data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-heirloomist-shana-novak-book-review/">The Heirloomist</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/alice-cary/">Alice Cary</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=alice-cary" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Alice Cary</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>If you are the sort of person who can’t bear to part with sentimental objects—“That belonged to Mamaw!”—this book is for you. 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Daddy.”</p> <p><strong>The Heirloomist</strong> is meant to be shared with loved ones, especially those who harangue you to declutter. 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class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=yi-jiang" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Yi Jiang</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>How complicated can breakfast possibly get? In <strong>Zao Fan: Breakfast of China</strong>, Michael Zee writes that the enormity of Chinese cuisine is “both terrific and terrifying”—and what is usually the simplest, smallest meal of the day is no exception. Yet Zee demonstrates a knack seldom seen in English-language cookbooks for succinctly yet fully conveying the vastness and complexity of Chinese cuisine throughout the delightful recipes featured in <strong>Zao Fan</strong>. From fried Kazakh breads to savory tofu puddings, Zee provides in-depth yet accessible insight into a thorough swath of breakfast foods.</p> <p>Rarely does a writer’s passion for their subject matter leap as vividly as it does from these pages, which are chock-full of recollections of personal visits to restaurants and observations of traditional techniques. Zee accompanies the recipes with his own photos of the dishes in all their gorgeous mouthwatering glory—meat pies sizzling on a griddle, a bowl of Wuhan three-treasure rice, neat rows of Xinjiang-style baked lamb buns—which provide an authentic sense of immersion, as do his portraits of daily life in China. The neat, color-coded organization of the recipes into logical categories such as noodles and breads provides a remarkable sense of cohesion, making <strong>Zao Fan</strong> an absolute must for cooks across all skill levels.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><b>Zao Fan</b> collects traditional Chinese breakfast recipes in all their mouthwatering glory.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" 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href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/lifestyles/" style="color: #71b99c">Lifestyles</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/crafts-hobbies-home/" style="color: #71b99c">Crafts, Hobbies & Home</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-soul-of-gift-wrapping-megumi-lorna-inouye-book-review/">The Soul of Gift Wrapping</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/deborah-hopkinson/">Deborah Hopkinson</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=deborah-hopkinson" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Deborah Hopkinson</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>If Marie Kondo inspired you to change the way you fold T-shirts, then artist Megumi Lorna Inouye’s guide to creating beautiful gift-wrapping is for you. Inouye traces her passion for this art to memories of watching her mother care for the lovingly wrapped garments in her kimono chest. In Japan, Inouye tells us, wrapping is considered part of the gift itself, a way to show respect, gratitude and love. And if your skills are confined to sticking presents into a bag, never fear. With a focus on sustainability, Inouye provides step-by-step instructions for wrapping, often making use of recycled materials or natural objects: Even a broken, moss-covered branch can add beauty to a gift. The photographs here are as elegant as the text, and useful too. And while the book is aimed at adults, it’s possible to do most of these projects with kids. <strong>The Soul of Gift Wrapping: Creative Techniques for Expressing Gratitude, Inspired by the Japanese Art of Giving</strong> is more than a how-to guide: This gorgeous book is a reminder that gift giving can bring the givers themselves joy.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><b>The Soul of Gift Wrapping </b>is a gorgeous reminder that gift giving can bring the givers themselves joy.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div 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href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-soul-of-gift-wrapping-megumi-lorna-inouye-book-review/ "><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="302" height="460" src="https://t1.bookpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/22170326/soulgiftwrapping.jpg" class=" book_loop_thumb-img attachment-large size-large book-cover-border" alt="" loading="lazy"></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-201196" class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item ecs-post-loop post-201196 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-reviews tag-best-lifestyles-24 tag-mar24-upload genres-aging genres-lifestyles genres-memoir genres-nonfiction"> <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="182" class="elementor elementor-182 e-loop-item e-loop-item-201196 post-201196 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-reviews tag-best-lifestyles-24 tag-mar24-upload genres-aging genres-lifestyles genres-memoir genres-nonfiction" data-elementor-post-type="elementor_library" data-custom-edit-handle="1"> <div class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46b0932 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="46b0932" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75ad20fa loop-data" data-id="75ad20fa" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7e816cd elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="7e816cd" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3552549 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/aging/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Aging</a>, <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/lifestyles/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/memoir/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Memoir</a>, <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Nonfiction</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f673bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="f673bfe" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"> <div class="genres-tax"><a class="taxo-genres-link isParent" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/memoir/" style="color: #71b99c">Memoir</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/lifestyles/" style="color: #71b99c">Lifestyles</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/aging/" style="color: #71b99c">Aging</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/how-to-be-old-lyn-slater-book-review/">How to Be Old</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/susannah-felts/">Susannah Felts</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=susannah-felts" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Susannah Felts</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>In her 60s, Lyn Slater, a professor of social work, became internet-famous for her fashion sense. In her memoir, <strong>How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly From the Accidental Icon</strong>, she tells the story of riding that wave for a decade before deciding it was time for a move out of NYC and a life in writing. Now we can add Slater’s memoir to our essential texts that rethink aging in an image-centric world. Of her social media success, she writes, “Is it really about fashion embracing older consumers, or is it about valuing those individuals who have the capacity to adapt, remain relevant, and be comfortable with experimentation, reinvention, and an interest in culture and the world they live in? These are the folks who know what to make of a lucky accident when one happens to them. Perhaps it’s really not about age but about feeling starved by superficiality.” Mic drop.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">In her memoir, "accidental icon" and fashion influencer Lyn Slater rethinks aging in an image-centric world.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/how-to-be-old-lyn-slater-book-review/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-icon"> <svg 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style="color: #71b99c">Food & Drink</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/praisesong-for-kitchen-ghosts-crystal-wilkinson-book-review/">Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/susannah-felts/">Susannah Felts</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=susannah-felts" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Susannah Felts</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>“I am the keeper of the stories, the writer, the one who has carried the stories in my apron for so many years,” writes Crystal Wilkinson in her culinary memoir, <strong>Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks</strong>. Wilkinson, a Kentucky native and author of several books of fiction and poetry, shares here the recipes and memories of her Black Appalachian forebears, including her grandmother who raised her. “I am always reaching back,” she writes, recalling her grandmother’s jam cake or imagining the life of a distant ancestor, Aggy, an enslaved woman who married her white enslaver’s son. Cooking a mess of dandelion greens, Wilkinson deepens the connection to her kitchen ghosts and reflects on the lean times her family encountered during the scarcity of winter. She finds delight and abundance in recipes for caramel cake, blackberry cobbler, sweet sorghum cookies, biscuits and cornbread. “I’ve always felt a power larger than myself while cooking,” Wilkinson reflects. We’re lucky that she’s sharing the power with us through this tender and important book.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Crystal Wilkinson’s tender <b>Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts</b> collects the memories and recipes of her Black Appalachian forebears.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/praisesong-for-kitchen-ghosts-crystal-wilkinson-book-review/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> 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elementor-section-height-default" data-id="46b0932" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75ad20fa loop-data" data-id="75ad20fa" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7e816cd elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="7e816cd" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3552549 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/lifestyles/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Nonfiction</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f673bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="f673bfe" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"> <div class="genres-tax"><a class="taxo-genres-link isParent" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/lifestyles/" style="color: #71b99c">Lifestyles</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-105df504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="105df504" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/1000-words-jami-attenberg-book-review/">1000 Words</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-d26d0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="d26d0e4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"><span class="coauthor-descriptor">Review by </span> <span class="coauthor-byline"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/contributor/susannah-felts/">Susannah Felts</a></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43fdb172 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="43fdb172" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-7e1b6ce elementor-inline-item" itemprop="about"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms"> <span class="elementor-post-info__item-prefix">by </span> <span class="elementor-post-info__terms-list"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/?taxonomy=contributor&term=susannah-felts" class="elementor-post-info__terms-list-item">Susannah Felts</a> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9937e68 trim-txt elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="9937e68" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>If you want to write a book, you need to know the name Jami Attenberg. A bestselling novelist and memoirist, Attenberg has gathered more than 30,000 followers for her #1000wordsofsummer project over the past several years. It’s a two-week online accountability sprint, during which she sends quick pep talks—her own and those of author friends—to motivate legions of fellow scribes, who in turn lift each other up online. Her latest book, <strong>1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round</strong>, collects and distills that project into a motivational volume every writer should keep close at hand. Wise and frank words from heavy-hitters such as Ada Limon, Deesha Philyaw and Min Jin Lee, and from Attenberg herself, serve to drown out the harsh inner critic, the constant external static and the crushing doubt that threatens to derail any big creative undertaking. It’s like being at a writing retreat with some of the best contemporary authors on the planet.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-001fe5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="001fe5f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode">Bestselling novelist and memoirist Jamie Attenberg collects and distills her #1000wordsofsummer project in a wise and frank new book.</div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4c6ac7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4c6ac7a0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/reviews/1000-words-jami-attenberg-book-review/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span 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Inouye traces her passion for this art to memories of watching her mother care for the lovingly wrapped garments in her kimono chest. In Japan, Inouye tells us, wrapping is considered part of the gift itself, a way to show respect, gratitude and love. And if your skills are confined to sticking presents into a bag, never fear. With a focus on sustainability, Inouye provides step-by-step instructions for wrapping, often making use of recycled materials or natural objects: Even a broken, moss-covered branch can add beauty to a gift. The photographs here are as elegant as the text, and useful too. 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<div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Author Interviews</h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2e6de245 elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-1 side-posts elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts" data-id="2e6de245" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"custom_columns":"1","custom_row_gap":{"unit":"px","size":20,"sizes":[]},"custom_columns_tablet":"1","custom_columns_mobile":"1","custom_row_gap_tablet":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]},"custom_row_gap_mobile":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]}}" data-widget_type="posts.custom"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="ecs-posts elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-grid elementor-posts--skin-custom" data-settings="{"current_page":1,"max_num_pages":"5","load_method":"","widget_id":"2e6de245","post_id":209842,"theme_id":72121,"change_url":false,"reinit_js":false}"> <article id="post-211983" class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item ecs-post-loop post-211983 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-interviews genres-black-history genres-history genres-nonfiction"> <div data-elementor-type="loop" data-elementor-id="148" class="elementor elementor-148 elementor-location-archive post-211983 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-interviews genres-black-history genres-history genres-nonfiction" data-elementor-post-type="elementor_library"> <div class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4251b408 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="4251b408" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container 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data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/interviews/imani-perry-interview-black-in-blues/">Imani Perry writes the blues</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2cbb8af elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="2cbb8af" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="shortcode.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-shortcode"> <div class="genres-tax"><a class="taxo-genres-link isParent" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/nonfiction/" style="color: #71b99c">Nonfiction</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/history/" style="color: #71b99c">History</a><a class="taxo-genres-link null" href="https://www.bookpage.com/genres/black-history/" style="color: #62ba97">Black History</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element 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class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-17561f74" data-id="17561f74" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-684fad33 more-info-close elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-absolute elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon" data-id="684fad33" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"_position":"absolute"}" data-widget_type="icon.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-icon-wrapper"> <div class="elementor-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-times"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-276e1b3a more-info-text-field elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="276e1b3a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <b>Black in Blues</b> grapples with the history of Black suffering, Black art and, ultimately, Black joy and resistance, all through the color blue. </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4efd460f elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4efd460f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/interviews/imani-perry-interview-black-in-blues/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-caret-right"></i> </span> <span class="elementor-button-text">read more</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-211985" class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item ecs-post-loop 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class="elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-77982753 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="77982753" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8c559b" data-id="a8c559b" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-10b528ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image" data-id="10b528ab" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-featured-image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <a href="https://www.bookpage.com/interviews/loretta-chase-knows-theres-nothing-sexier-than-good-banter/"> <img loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" 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600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2802a92c" data-id="2802a92c" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-3d6fd144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading" data-id="3d6fd144" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-title.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="https://www.bookpage.com/interviews/loretta-chase-knows-theres-nothing-sexier-than-good-banter/">Loretta Chase knows there’s nothing sexier than good banter</a></h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2cbb8af elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode" data-id="2cbb8af" data-element_type="widget" 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</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-dce-background-color="#FAFAFA" class="elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-76f90335 more-info-text elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="76f90335" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-17561f74" data-id="17561f74" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-684fad33 more-info-close elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-absolute elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon" data-id="684fad33" data-element_type="widget" data-settings="{"_position":"absolute"}" data-widget_type="icon.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-icon-wrapper"> <div class="elementor-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-times"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-276e1b3a more-info-text-field elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="276e1b3a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> The romance legend (author of the iconic <em>Lord of Scoundrels</em>) is back with <b>My Inconvenient Duke</b>. </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4efd460f elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="4efd460f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://www.bookpage.com/interviews/loretta-chase-knows-theres-nothing-sexier-than-good-banter/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-caret-right"></i> </span> <span class="elementor-button-text">read more</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-210892" class="elementor-post elementor-grid-item ecs-post-loop post-210892 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-interviews genres-fiction genres-literary-fiction genres-speculative-fiction"> <div data-elementor-type="loop" data-elementor-id="148" class="elementor elementor-148 elementor-location-archive post-210892 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-interviews genres-fiction genres-literary-fiction genres-speculative-fiction" data-elementor-post-type="elementor_library"> 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