An Easy Guide to Plant-Forward Eating, With 75+ Recipes
by Marisa Moore
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This review is based on a sample of this title. I look forward to seeing the whole book.
There are so many cookbooks out there. A couple of things make this one stand out for me. One, it is written by a registered dietician. Two, it is plant forward and looks toward both the health and enjoyment of those who use the recipes. Of those, there will be 75 in all. The book also provides a good deal of guidance separate from the recipes themselves.
Looking to be healthier? Want your food to taste good? Then give this title a look.
Many thanks to NetGalley and National Geographic for this title. All opinions are my own.
Before Covid I had never read a book by Ms. Novak. I started with One Perfect Summer and just kept going, also reading Summer on the Island, The Bookstore on the Beach, and When I Found You. All of these were enjoyable women’s fiction titles; each had a good setting storyline and characters. So, of course, I was eager to read this new book by the author.
The story takes place in a seaside community. Three friends grew up there. Ivy stayed and runs the library. Cam stayed; he became a talented architect. Ariana worked in New York in the publishing industry; she comes back to spend time with her grandmother.
The three all know of a tragic event that occurred when they were in high school. A girl went missing. What will be stirred up as events from the past spill into the present?
This book is a bit more of a mystery but retains many elements of the author’s talent for writing women’s fiction. I enjoyed this novel but did think that it had a bit of a slow start.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
I am always delighted to spend time with the characters in Anne Perry’s series of historical novels,. This time, the book features Daniel Pitt who is newly married to Miriam fford Croft. Regular readers of the series will enjoy watching the two in this new phase in their relationship, while those who are just meeting Daniel and Miriam for the first time will quickly catch on.
A bit of background…Thomas and Charlotte Pitt are Daniel’s parents; they have a series of their own. Sir Thomas is involved at the highest levels of government as head of Special Branch. In this entry, his work and Daniel’s will intersect.
Malcolm Vayne has an apt surname. As is often the case in my opinion, Perry creates characters in her historical fiction that resonate in our presents. Here, I would say that Vayne has some of the qualities of a Madoff or Trump. Vayne is unscrupulous yet somewhat charismatic and he supports causes such as women’s suffrage. At the same time, he is involved in complex financial schemes.
There is not a dead body until 3/5ths into the novel. This is undoubtedly deliberate on Perry’s part as she unwinds her plot slowly. Will justice be done? What does the title, The Fourth Enemy, mean? Find out in this book.
I like that Perry believes in strong women who perhaps were unusual for their time. For instance, Miriam is a forensic pathologist in the story which takes place in the early 1900s. Earlier, Charlotte was less “ladylike” than her peers. I also enjoy how characters from other series make appearances. Here there are Thomas and also a character from the Elena Standish series. Others from the Daniel Pitt stories are also here including Miriam’s father who recently gave up his law practice and Ian Frobisher, a school friend of Daniel’s who is in the police force. There is also a new law practitioner in the chambers. He has a most difficult case to prosecute.
I have read Anne Perry’s books from the very beginning and always look forward to her newest titles. No surprise that i am recommending this one.
Publishers Weekly states: Four decades after her debut, Perry shows no sign of losing steam.
I concur.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this book. All opinions are my own.
Editorial Reviews
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“[Anne] Perry’s courtroom drama . . . increases in intensity as the author craftily captures the reader’s attention. The richly atmospheric tale brings the summer of 1912 to detail-rich life, from Titanic headlines to Miriam’s bright-red Speedster.”—Booklist
“Set in 1912, bestseller Perry’s strong sixth Daniel Pitt novel (after 2021’s Three Debts Paid) finds London barrister Daniel facing major changes in his professional life. . . . The author cleverly makes the most of a plotline not centered on a crime of violence. Four decades after her debut, Perry shows no sign of losing steam.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Barrister Daniel Pitt is thrown into the prosecution of a powerful man accused of a swindle that will remind readers of much more recent times than 1912. . . . [The Fourth Enemy is] familiar fare well served in Perry’s plush, comfortable prose.”—Kirkus Reviews
You will know almost immediately if this book is of interest. For those who are planning to take an SAT and feel the need to practice, this will certainly be a welcome title. It focuses on the new digital version of the exam.
Included is information on this test version along with sample questions. Going digital is a moment of change for the College Board. As an example of this changes, it is noted that there will no longer be extended reading passages. Those who are taking the test will certainly want to know about Multistage Adaptive Testing and other topics covered in the introduction such asthe scoring.
There are sample questions with detailed explanations of the correct answer and why that answer is the best choice. The section on distractors is interesting and helpful.
So, to be ready if planning to take this version of the test which will be offered starting in fall 2023, give this title a look.
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National Geographic offers early readers samples of forthcoming books. From what I can see, the finished book looks as if it will be a good one.
Many know the name Gordon Ramsay. In this title, that accompanies a TV show, he tastes the cuisine of many countries including locations in Peru, Morocco, Laos, New Zealand, Hawaii, South Africa, Norway, Tasmania, India, Louisiana, Croatia, Iceland, Portugal, Maine, Michigan, The Great Smoky Mountains, Texas , Puerto Rico, Mexico, Wales and England. Wow! A lot of territory and foods to explore.
I think that adventurous chefs and travelers will enjoy this title. In the sample, in addition to the recipes, there was a lot of information on the location. There are many beautiful photos as well. The first recipe that I saw was for Ras El Hanout or Braised Beef Short Ribs. There were other delicious sounding recipes as well. I would love to see the full title.
Meanwhile, many thanks to NetGalley and National Geographic for this sample. All opinions are my own.
Speak like a native, from beginner to bilingual, and accelerate your Spanish painlessly in a fun, enjoyable and engaging way.
by ALITA MANUEL
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I don’t know that I will be able to actually speak Spanish in thirty days but, with the help of this book, I will certainly get started. In these pages, one begins with Alphabets and Pronunciations, then moves on to Numbers, Informal and Formal Greetings, Slang, Articles and Adjectives, Commonly Used Verbs, Hotel Vocabulary, Personal Data and so much more.
This is a fun and good introduction to the Spanish language. I look forward to improving my skills.
Many thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this title. All opinions are my own.
Anyone who has watched Mary Berry on TV knows that she is one talented baker. She has been at it for longer than many readers have even been alive. Plus, Ms. Berry makes it look so doable. All fans of Mary will be thrilled to see that a new edition of her Baking Bible is being published in May.
Inside this beautifully illustrated book are over 250 recipes. Some of the categories covered are classic cakes, celebration cakes, baking for children, tarts and pastries, buns and scones, and many others. Just a few of the recipes are those for a chocolate mirror cake, an amazing castle cake that a child is sure to love, and orange and chocolate fork shortbread cookies. At over 400 pages, this book has enough recipes for a lifetime.
Also included at the beginning of the book is a great deal of helpful formation. Read about equipment, baking terminology, ingredients, tips, and conversion tables and then get to work.
Looking for a Mother’s Day or other occasion gift, even a gift ot one’s self? Keep this in mind. It is terrific.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
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