Book Review | Firefly Island

Firefly Island

Title: Firefly Island Author: Lisa Wingate My Review:  Firefly Island takes us into the life of Mallory Hale; the girl from DC, who fits into life on Capitol Hill effortlessly. Things change for her when she takes on the role of wife, mother, and new resident of Moses Lake, Texas. She is thrown into ranch life… read more »

Gwyneth Paltrow Opens Up about Allergies and her Cook Book It’s All Good #IronMan3Event

Gwyneth Paltrow Opens Up about Allergies and her Cook Book It's All Good #IronMan3Event

I learned a few things I didn’t know about Gwyneth Paltrow when she spoke to us last month at the Sheraton Universal to promote her new film, Iron Man 3. Being an actress keeps Gwyneth plenty busy, but she’s also a wife, mother of two, and author. Based on what I knew of her and… read more »

Book Review & Giveaway | Ultimate Dinosaurs (Can)

Ultimate Dinosaurs

Title: Ultimate Dinosaurs Author: DK Publishing About the Book: A visual exploration of the monsters who once ruled the Earth, Ultimate Dinosaurs explores the prehistoric world through photographic galleries complemented by lively, informative text, making it a delightful reference tool for children and adults alike. Travel along a conveyor belt to see a prehistoric timeline, piece… read more »

Book Review | Easy Indian Cooking

Indian Scrambled Eggs

Title: Easy Indian Cooking Author: Suneeta Vaswani  About the Book: Indian food is an incredibly exciting cuisine, and with this new edition of Suneeta’s bestselling first cookbook, it’s easier to make than ever. All of the dishes are richly flavored but are not complicated to create at home. You’ll be absolutely delighted and amazed by the… read more »

Book Review & Giveaway | Ballrooms & Ugly Poodles (US & Can)

Ballrooms & Ugly Poodles

I worked in the corporate healthcare world for many years and our home office was in Palm Beach, Florida. Therefore, I was very excited to read Ballrooms & Ugly Poodles by author, Katie Schnack and I can honestly say I laughed knowingly throughout this entire book…..it was divinely hilarious! This “semi-tall tale” is an entertaining… read more »

Book Review | The Love Shack

The Love Shack

Title: The Love Shack (Beach House No. 9) Author: Christie Ridgway My Review: The Love Shack is the final book in the Beach House No. 9 Series. I can easily say that it was my favorite of the three books. I think part of that might be from the eagerness I felt to finally figure out what… read more »

Book Review & Giveaway | The Poppy Lady (US)

The Poppy Lady

My husband and I think that it is important to teach our children to be respectful of the men and women who protect our nation in the armed forces. While talking about war with young children can be a sensitive topic, it is made much easier with excellent books like The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle… read more »

Book Review | Triple Slow Cooker Entertaining

Triple Slow Cooker Entertaining

Title: Triple Slow Cooker Entertaining: 100 Plus Recipes and 30 Party Plans Author: Kathy Moore & Roxanne Wyss About the Book: Stress-free party planning — the slow cooker does the work for you! Let’s have a party! In the past, those simple words might have invoked anxiety, but no more! Thanks to the innovative triple slow… read more »

April Releases from Howard Books

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I love reading outside in the spring time….the kids are playing happily in the field and I can relax in my lawn chair for an hour each afternoon with a good book. This month, I am enjoying two wonderful reads from Howard Books and you are sure to want to add these titles to your… read more »