This is the perfect guide for anyone who is interested in learning how to draw. The book is comprised of 50 beginner friendly exercises that are designed to teach readers about the basic principals of drawing. Each exercise is fun…
This is the updated version of bestselling book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. The original title showed that baking delicious homemade bread could not only be quick, but also easy and accessible for everyone. The updated version of…
Judith Baker Montano is an award winning needlework artist and author of several books. In this book Montano applies artistic principles to her projects and demonstrates a variety of embroidery techniques that can be used to create beautiful landscapes. One…
This is a wonderful guidebook for anyone who is interested in exploring Minnesota’s Northwoods, specifically the areas around Bemidji, Duluth, and Brainerd. It offers travel tips, highlights a variety of activities and provides itineraries based on interest and season. This…
Absolutely one of my favorite reads this year. This is a beautiful, poignant exploration of the human experience of bittersweetness and its place in our lives. I felt so kindred with Susan's ideas, so validated in my emotional experiences. This…
Sweety Pies is a delightfully delicious collection of pie recipes gathered from the women in the author’s life. Each recipe is accompanied by a story about the woman known for making the pie. “Patty Pinner's recipes are just as good…
Maggie’s clear and cutting poetry grapples with motherhood, divorce, grief, nature, and healing. As an Ohio poet, her Midwestern heart shone through to my own. I loved this most recent collection, her observations and growth through heartbreak and change in…
In The Library Book, Susan Orlean tells the fascinating story of the fire at the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986. It's a crime mystery blended with the cultural history of Los Angeles as well as a behind-the-scenes look at…
Absolutely fascinating memoir. I couldn't put it down. I hadn't heard of Judith Heumann and her work before reading this and I learned so much about her and the movements and legislation she helped shape. Highly recommend! Borrow Being Heumann: Book…
Discussing topics such as how the Sweet Valley Confidential book would have been better written by fans of the series and what it's like to be a first time professor, this is a great collection of funny and thoughtful essays…