Capyboppy is the engaging and humourous story of the Peet family’s unusual pet — a capybara. When young Bill wanted a boa constrictor, the family objected strenuously, so a compromise was made and Bill got a capybara instead. The antics of Capyboppy in his younger days are hilarious, and his effect on the other family… Continue reading Cappyboppy
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The Keto Cookbook: Innovative Delicious Meals for Staying on the Ketogenic Diet
I would love to give this book five stars. I really would. But I’m a professional editor, and whoever copyedited this book needs to give the publishers their money back. For example, in every single place where the author refers to the aisle of a supermarket, it’s an “isle.” And that’s not the only misspelling… Continue reading The Keto Cookbook: Innovative Delicious Meals for Staying on the Ketogenic Diet
Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity, by Kathy Ireland
While there is some good information in here, I really was expecting better, especially as a I am a fan of Kathy Ireland. Being widely read in the field of parenting literature, perhaps I am jaded — or overexposed. Perhaps for a new mom of a younger generation, this book would be useful as a… Continue reading Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity, by Kathy Ireland
Glory Road: The Journeys of 10 African-Americans into Reformed Christianity, by Anthony J. Carter
Glory Road is compilation of autobiographical sketches by ten prominent African-American pastors, focusing specifically on their journey from the traditional Black Church into Reform Theology, which is widely viewed as “white people’s religion.” Some of these stories necessarily encompass the difficult faith journeys of their congregations, as the pastor’s shift in theological base took them… Continue reading Glory Road: The Journeys of 10 African-Americans into Reformed Christianity, by Anthony J. Carter
The Debt to Pleasure: A Novel, by John Lanchester
I had in mind a project for a novel which would begin in the usual manner … except that gradually the characters’ identities would begin to slip and to blur, and so would the geographical surroundings. …Only the style of the book would remain consistent …. gradually … the work would become more troubling …… Continue reading The Debt to Pleasure: A Novel, by John Lanchester
The Spider and the Fly, by Mary Howitt
Here is a really creative re-telling of the 1800s poem “Will you come into my parlour, said the spider to the fly.” The artwork (by DeTerlizzi) is fantastic…dark, but very detailed and full of forewarning of the fate that the little fly, dressed like a flapper of the ’20s, is sure to suffer if she… Continue reading The Spider and the Fly, by Mary Howitt
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office, by Lois P. Frankel
This book has been all that I hoped for and more. The book, in a nutshell, basically says that to get ahead in life, in career, in everything, women need to stop acting like little girls. Replete with examples from Ms. Frankel’s consulting clients, this book gives practical, no-holds-barred evaluations of such behaviours as feeding… Continue reading Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office, by Lois P. Frankel
Cooking for All It’s Worth, by Jay Jacobs
For the serious cook who doesn’t want to waste the tiniest morsel of good food, this book is a treasure-trove. For the capable cook who needs to stretch his food budget as far as possible, this book is a godsend. For the neophyte cook who wants to learn to make the most of everything in… Continue reading Cooking for All It’s Worth, by Jay Jacobs
Cross Creek Cookery, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
This is one of my favourite memoir cookbooks. The stories mingle humour, nostalgia, and snapshots of history. The recipes sound marvellous, and the ones I’ve tried have fulfilled that promise. Chef Huston’s Lemons Chiffon Pie and Evadne’s Gingerbread are my personal favourites. And the story of the man digging turtle-eggs who was caught by a… Continue reading Cross Creek Cookery, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Is My Child Overtired?, by Will Wilkoff
This book is of great importance and relevance to all parents. The section on the sleep needs of teens is highly informative, as is chapter 12, “It Takes a Well-Rested Parent….” Studies show that most children and a large number of adults are sleep-deprived. Sleep deprivation causes irritability, health problems, and difficulty making decisions, among… Continue reading Is My Child Overtired?, by Will Wilkoff