Books read Jan 27

The dangerous summer  by Hemingway_ Ernest
Spain and the bull fights where he was commissioned to write an article but so much more got in his way...
A matador and his brother in law who returns to the bullfights after retiring where they pit one another and try to do more serious hand to hand fighting so the crowds will like them more...
Includes glossary of bull fighting terms. Described in detail all the events behind the scenes you'd not see as a tourist.
Like understandings the procedures that precede the bull fight and during and after and what significance different parts of the bulls parts are cut after the fight.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

The Book With No Pictures by B. J. Novak
Audio book is about how a book and one's imagination can make this the most interesting book you'll ever read.
Like the rules that dictate how the words will be read and how, wicked funny and silly.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

How to make love to the same person for the rest of your life_ and still love it!  by O'Connor_ Dagmar
Gives examples of trying new things and what will work for you and what won't work.  And what works one day might not work another day.
Changes in age do matter also. Lots of studies done.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Crochet Guide For Beginners by Kathy Long
Really liked this book because it not only tells you how to do the various stitches but shows you in diagrams.
Lots of advice for beginners about yarns, hooks, etc.  Needle charts included. No patterns but great resource book.
A KEEPER!

Backyard Organic Gardening by Prescott Marshall
Has good information about how to start, size, and what you will be planting and getting the dirt ready.
Found it just right for a beginner where we've had a garden for over 10 years now it's old and we have our routines even though we experiment with different plants every year.

The Barn Owls by Johnston_ Tony - Ray_ Deborah Kogan
Children's story which I listened to and the pages are colorful.
Owls have lived near barn for hundreds of years near wheat fields. Talks of what they eat for food as the day goes by and night comes.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Gus & Me, The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar by Richards_ Keith
cute interesting story of Keith Richards and his grandfather who introduced him to his first guitar.
Memories of their visits to the grandfather's house....
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

 

A cookbook for the leisure years, with dividends for you of money, time, and energy by MacDonald_ Phyllis
Book from 1967 but has common sense and advice to save money, time and energy.
Tips on making bigger meals so they can be frozen and used at a later time. Tips on what can be frozen.
Lots of recipes that will appeal to you and most times you can substitute for a healthier choice.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Ellis Island, a novel by Stewart Fred Mustard
Enjoyed this book because it follows many who were forced to come to the USA because of what was occurring in their countries.
Liked following the career they carved out of necessity and where it led them towards their goals of living the American dream.
Appreciated hearing about Ellis Island and screening for glaucoma and how the diagnosis effected many.
interesting there is a connection to the cottages in Newport, RI.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Julian Lennon by D. L. Mabery
Story of his father and how he's tape Julian when he was young without him knowing it. They did get to jam just not often.
His career today with the Beatles.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Out of this furnace by Bell_ Thomas
Starts out  in 1880's and with the travel by foot George Kracha travels from NY to PA. He had other family members who could get him a job at the railroad...
His wife is sent over and she gets pregnant often and they live in a shanty.
Unions form so men can get paid what they are worth...interesting to hear of their struggles and how they overcome poverty and lack of work at times...
Generations of the family and how they lived and died.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Holiday magic by Michaels_ Fern
4 authors and their holiday magic novels.
Holiday Magic by Fern Michaels
Stephanie opens the ski shop where she works as she lights candles, has drinks ready and hot donuts for early shoppers the day after Thanksgiving.
She and her boss, Patrick have dated a few times and he's not ready to go further.  She has 2 daughters that she has struggled to raise after leaving her abusive spouse years ago .
Her daughters go missing during the blizzard and things come apart...
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A Very Merry Christmas by Cathy Lamb
Christmas show during production and after. She knows no man will ever want her from the accident when she was a teen.
Or will they?  One was witness to her accident and never held it against her...
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A very Maui Christmas by Mary Carter
She's lost her chef job at the restaurant and her family wants her to be the maid at their house at Christmas. She wins a trip to Maui but she's not sure why her whole family is there...
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A Cedar Key Christmas by Terri DuLong
The community want to stop an elder man from going to a nursing home. Some family show up and they are up in an uproar over the circumstances.
Lots of people, confusing at times if you've never read the series. People from all ages is a plus as they are all going through their own problems.
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Enjoyed all the books from different parts of the world with one theme-Christmas magic.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Herbs and Spices: Natural Health Benefits by Anil Jaya
Love this book because with the way we eat now-no salt we rely on spices at every meal.
What I liked about this book is it lists many aspects of the spice we hadn't realized.
Each spice is broken up into sections: summary of what the spice is, cultivating the spice, nutrient and medical value also with how to use it in foods and what it will go best with.
Easy to look up a spice as they are alphabetically arranged. Not sure why a different author name is listed.
A KEEPER!

Riddles: For Kids & Family (Riddles For Kids, Books For Kids
What I like about this book is the answers are also available at the click of your finger-you don't have to go to the very back of the book for them.
Broken up into easy, medium or hard riddles. Some of them are so obvious but they are not.
Great for kids and adults alike.

30 Delicious Dump Cake Recipes
Book starts out with why it's called a dump cake and what to expect. Also a lot of substitutions if you are on a healthier diet plan.
Found one recipe that I thought we might be able to make-gran apple cake.
Each recipe has servings, list of ingredients-that include a packaged cake mix and usually a fruit or berry in a can with its syrup along with a large amount of butter.
Directions are listed, numbered step by step. Gives suggestion how to serve it.
Also variations if possible are listed. No nutritional information and no pictures.