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The Gift of Gathering

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The Gift of Gathering by Bre Doucette
Format:  Book
Who it’s for:  Adults

Bre Doucette (rooms for rent blog), has crafted an elegant yet simple book, designed to make any gathering of family and friends beautiful and enjoyable.  The book is arranged by seasons, and each season has an appropriate tablescape, which provides a perfect setting for conversation and a pleasant meal.  Each centerpiece includes natural elements, such as fresh greenery and flowers, pebbles and driftwood, and herbs in clay pots.  Instructions are given for each arrangement, and seasonal recipes are interspersed throughout, encouraging the reader to create their own gift of gathering.

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A Way to Garden: a Hands-on Primer for Every Season

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A Way to Garden: a Hands-on Primer for Every Season by Margaret Roach
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Adults

Margaret Roach is a well-known and respected expert who has been gardening for decades.  This book is an update of the 1998 edition, and contains excellent instructions for the home gardener, with emphasis on the importance of native plants and the dangers of invasive ones.  Breathtaking photos of her gardens add to the beauty and appeal of this book.

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Joy’s Simple Food Remedies: Tasty Cures for Whatever’s Ailing You

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Title: Joy’s Simple Food Remedies: Tasty Cures for Whatever’s Ailing You by Joy Bauer
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Adults

The purpose of this book is to offer healthy food suggestions to alleviate the distress of everyday common ailments.  Each chapter addresses a complaint and gives a detailed explanation of what causes it and how to combat it.  Five foods are highlighted that can offer relief, and the science of each and why it can help is explained.  Recipes for each food follows, with clear instructions and excellent photographs. There are sixty recipes designed to help with aches and pains, increase energy, and reduce anxiety and stress.

Joy Bauer is a well-known leading health authority.  She is a nutrition consultant for the Today Show, Woman’s Day magazine, and the New York City Ballet.  She has written twelve best-selling books.

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The Book of Books

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The Book of Books by Jessica Allen
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Adults

The Book of Books is the companion volume to the highly acclaimed PBS series, the Great American Read.

It is a visually stunning book with two full pages devoted to each title.  One page displays the cover of the first edition of the book, the author’s picture, and pages from the book or other interesting details.  The next page explains what inspired the author to write the book, what it is about, and biographical information about the author.

This is an absorbing book, a trip down memory lane, and a wonderful tribute to America’s greatest 100 novels.

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