I’ll say this is a solid choice for people who are already fairly comfortable in the kitchen (not for beginners!), but who want to experiment a little bit under the guidance of a kind of expert madman.
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Category: Book Reviews
The Big Texas Cookbook by the ed. of Texas Monthly
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in the regional cuisines of Texas, whether you’re up for trying some new recipes in your own kitchen or whether you’re the type who just likes to read foodie books for fun.
Continue readingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
I would recommend this book to… gosh, I’m tempted to say everyone!
Continue readingAnna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina is widely considered one of the best novels out of Russia, if not one of the best novels regardless of national origin, of all time… so, of course it had to go on my list for Classics Club.
Continue readingRising by Elizabeth Rush
This is not an easy book. The ultimate message seems to be meant to be one of hope, of the possibility of building a resilient future in the face of this intensifying cataclysm. To be honest, though, to me the book is just bleak.
Continue readingHow Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn
This could be a good choice for the to-read list of anyone who is interested in stories of everyday life in a late-19th century rural village turned industrial town, or Welsh history more generally, or really anyone who’s into really long, detailed coming-of-age stories.
Continue readingRebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Holy mixed feelings, Batman!
Continue readingCeremony by Leslie Marmon Silko
I’m glad to have had the experience of reading Ceremony, despite my initial difficulties with its fractured narrative. The overall message is one of healing and hope, a reminder of the interconnectedness of all humans, and a tribute to the powers of storytelling and subversive traditions.
Continue readingThe Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
The Disney animated version of this story was one of my absolute favorite things as a child; for several years, I was a being OBSESSED.
Continue readingHow the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
I will confess that since I started writing this review, I’ve had “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” stuck in my head on a loop; I’m not mad about it, and I rather hope it’s happening to you, too.
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