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Book Reviews September 2018

ALI ON ALI
Muhammad Ali was a champion, a poet, a prophet. Sports Illustratedcalled him “the greatest athlete of the 20th century.” He got there with his fists, his actions and his words. Compiled and written …

Book Reviews August 2018

VEGAN STRONG
With growing concern for animal welfare, along with looming environmental and health crises, more and more people are considering the vegan lifestyle. While being vegan is easy, change can be a little scary, so …

Book Reviews July 2018

SEWING SCHOOL QUILTS
The best-selling authors of the Sewing School series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué and quilts.Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8-12, Amie Petronis …

Book Reviews June 2018

TOMMY BAHAMA: FLAVORS OF THE SOUTHERN COAST
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Tommy Bahama invites you to share a proud history with the sunny Southern regions, having opened its first restaurant and bar in 1996 …

Book Reviews May 2018

 

SERIOUSLY GOOD FREEZER MEALS
In Seriously Good Freezer Meals, Karrie Truman shares 150 recipes and photos that will change the way you think about freezer cooking. You won’t find your mother or grandmother’s freezer meals here …

Book Reviews April 2018

COOK SHARE EAT VEGAN
With an emphasis on great flavors and fresh, seasonal dishes that don’t rely on substitutes or hard-to-source ingredients, author Áine Carter’s style of cooking will appeal to everyone, from vegan-cooking enthusiasts to …

Book Reviews March 2018

SUCCESS WITH SUCCULENTS
Loved for their unique beauty and lower maintenance requirements, Success with Succulents shows you how to get the most out of your desert dwellers. These plants are wildly popular in homes the world …

Book Reviews February 2018

Texas Modern
Texas Modern gives readers an up-close look into the Lone Star State’s innovative contemporary architecture and design scenes by showcasing a stunning range of modern homes. Set out with beautiful full-color photography and laden …

Book Reviews January 2018

RESCUED
In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs in his new book Rescued. Sharing …

Book Reviews December 2017

WHY YOU EAT WHAT YOU EAT
In Why You Eat What You Eat, acclaimed neuroscientist Rachel Herz examines the sensory, psychological, neuroscientific, and physiological factors that influence our eating habits. Herz uncovers the fascinating and surprising …

Book Reviews November 2017

CHRISTMAS AT CARNTON
Christmas at Carnton,by Tamera Alexander, is a novel set amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy. A wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas — and …

Book Reviews October 2017

THE POWER OF EIGHT
Discover how to tap into your extraordinary human capacity for connection and healing, using astonishing new findings about the miraculous power of group intention and its boomerang effect, in The Power of …

Book Reviews September 2017


THE GRUMPY GARDENER
Gardeners from across the country have turned to Southern Living Senior Garden Editor Steven Bender, “The Grumpy Gardener,” for his keen knowledge and gardening know-how with equal doses sarcasm and sidesplitting humor for …

Book Reviews August 2017

MILLER’S ANTIQUES HANDBOOK & PRICE GUIDE
Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer …

Book Reviews July 2017

THE LOW-FODMAP SOLUTION
FODMAPs – Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols – are all carbohydrates that are poorly digested in the intestine, which in turn causes IBS. In The Low-FODMOP Solution, Cinzia Cuneo provides a diet …

Book Reviews June 2017

THE COMMUNITY GARDENING HANDBOOK
Community gardens are “cropping” up all over, allowing neighbors to work together, grow together, and reap the delicious rewards of their labor together. As more people become interested in grow­ing their own …

Book Reviews May 2017

WILL IT SKILLET?
Discover a new world of cast-iron cooking. From Dan Shumski, Will It Skillet? serves up 53 surprising, delicious, and ingenious recipes for the cast-iron skillet. Savor the simplicity of Toast with Olive Oil …

Book Reviews April 2017

BECOMING A PEACEFUL MOM
Peaceful mom. It hardly seems that the words could go together. Yet the peace you crave can be yours in every season of raising children. Whether you have teenagers or toddlers, being …

Book Reviews March 2017

MY LIFE IN DESIGN
Few individuals in the last century have had such a wide-reaching influence on the way we live our lives than Sir Terence Conran – from how we decorate our homes to our …

Book Reviews February 2017

A RAINBOW OF SMOOTHIE BOWLS
A Rainbow of Smoothie Bowls, by Leigh Weingus, is a cookbook that features more than 100 amazing creations and 40+ gorgeous, full-color photos. Page by page, this book serves up flavorful …

Book Reviews January 2017

THE FASHION OF FILM
The Fashion of Film, by fashion historian Amber Butchart, takes a journey through the last 100 years of cinema style and its influence on the catwalks. With beautiful imagery and thoroughly researched …

Book Reviews December 2016

GET CROSS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Keeping calm for the holidays just got a little easier with the release of The New York Times Keep Merry and Crossword On. St. Martin’s Press, home to the classic New …

Share the Magic of the Holidays with “Christmas Gift Books”

VIOLET ROSE AND THE VERY SNOWY WINTER STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK
When Mia has an accident in the snow, Violet accompanies her to the hospital. Happily, Mia is soon on the mend, but Violet notices that the …

Book Reviews November 2016

WINE IN TIME
In her new book, The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson makes it possible to learn the really important details about wine in a single day. In this pithy, approachable, comprehensive guide, Robinson shares …