Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico

by Mely Martínez

#TheMexicanHomeKitchen #NetGalley

Pub date: September 15, 2020

This is a lovely cookbook that is full of delicious sounding recipes. The author begins this title with sections on The Mexican Pantry, Tools and Equipment, Roasting Vegetables and both Corn and Flour Tortillas. Then come the many recipes in categories including soups, mains, salsas and sides, and desserts and drinks.

It’s hard to pick just one from each category as there are so many but here is a sampling. There are Pozole Rojo, Picadillo, Salsa Verde Rostizada, Arroz con Leche and Cafe de Olla.

Those who already love or who would like to explore Mexican flavors at home, will enjoy this cookbook. The photographs are gorgeous and the recipes are clear.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

by Shannon Q. McDonald

#RemembertoSmilebook #NetGalley

This book has delightfully cheerful illustrations. It is very much a book for our time as it normalizes wearing face masks. The text is rhyming with many different fun masks featured. This title is a wonderful resource for parents of young children. Let’s hope that it will help everyone to keep a mask on!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen

#TheLittleMermaid #NetGalley The story of the Little Mermaid is well known but, depending on your source, the story can end in one of two ways. The story as conceived by Andersen does not have the Disney happy ending. This title provides a full and detailed long version of the tale. What I like best about this version though are the illustrations. They are truly gorgeous! The artist is well known in Europe although this is the first time that I have seen her magical work. If you want a beautiful version of a classic tale, this book is so worth buying. I loved it. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Poetry

by Barbara Kingsolver

Pub Date 22 Sep 2020

#HowtoFlyInTenThousandEasyLessons #NetGalley

I have read and enjoyed novels by Barbara Kingsolver and so was both excited and intrigued to see that she was publishing a book of poems. I read about this volume in an interview with the author that said her poetry was personal and could not have been put out into the world earlier in her life.

The poems themselves cover many topics. The first section, aptly in view of the title of this collection, is all about how to…how to Have a Child, Cure Sweet Potatoes, Survive This and more. There are a number of other sections as well.

The poems can, of course, be read in any order. I loved many of them. There is a life wisdom that Ms. Kingsolver has acquired and shares; take part in it. Read this title.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

A lot of choices today. I have reviewed Girls Like Us, The Heir Affair and the Debbie Macombers. Hope you find something that interests you.

Sissinghurst: The Dream Garden

by Tim Richardson

#SissinghurstTheDreamGarden #NetGalley Garden lovers will rejoice in this title about a very well known and gorgeous English garden.  After an informative forward and introduction, the book is organized according to the varied sections of the extensive plantings.  The text is interesting and the photos invite readers right in.  I very much enjoyed my armchair time in the peaceful nature of this beautiful place. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this beautiful book in exchange for an honest review.  I plan to purchase the book when it comes out so that I can enjoy it in its physical form.

A Novel of Jazz Age Paris

by Annabel Abbs

#TheJoyceGirl #NetGalley I love how the best historical fiction is both immersive and informative. That is certainly the case for Abbs’s debut novel, The Joyce Girl. Many readers are familiar with the names of James and Nora Joyce, even if they have never successfully made it through one of Joyce’s novels. They may be less familiar with Joyce’s daughter, Lucia, the subject of this book. Lucia wanted to dance and worked very hard at her craft. However, her father’s need for her help as he lost his eyesight was also great. What happened to Lucia? Where does her relationship with Beckett go? What is it like to be treated by Jung? If these questions, characters and time period appeal to you, give The Joyce Girl a read. Many thanks to NetGalley for this title . All opinions are my own.

Hope you see something that you might enjoy here.