Christmas on Interstate 80 by John Bensink
Starts out with Bonnie, the mom of 3 grown and moved out kids and she's decorating her house from top and bottom and then some.
Reminds me of me in a past life and even parts in the present as I go around tipping people for the services they provide, while on the road.
She's doomed-none of them will come home for Christmas, lame excuses, so she heads out, to maybe see them but gets turned down so he invents her own journey.
Love where it takes her as we've been to similar jaunts in our lifetime together. She's all alone Love after she leaves voice messages she turns her phone off.
Really enjoy the locations she travels to as we just recently had visited one that I'd love to see and enjoy again some day. Awesome memories as she's experiencing.
What struck me the most was usage of words-never seen/heard them lumped together like that but you knew exactly what they meant without an explanation.
Christmas decorations are so descriptive you can picture yourself there watering eyes as the colors are so bright and vibrant. Whole book is very detailed, would be a great movie!
Love where this story goes and wish there was more to it. Will be searching for more works by this author because of the terminology used-wicked good!
Dying for Love by Cara Putnam B01MTCK9BF
Story starts out with Ciara Turner and she's on time for the meeting with the judge as she enters, she knows she is early as not even his secretary is there.
The other lawyer shows up, David Evans and he finds his mentor, Judge Bantor lying on the floor as they both attempt to safe the judges life.
They had dated when they were clerks but moved on in opposing directions.
They work together with clues as to the judge's freshman son
She can only always count of God to be on her side... Love that she has her girlfriends to watch out for her. He's got a secret he needs to share with her...
Excerpt from another books is included. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
I received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Instant Pot Cookbook: 500 Amazing Instant Pot Recipes For Fast & Healthy Meals by Karen L. Thomas
This book starts out with Table of contents broken up into categories of meals and an introduction about how easy the one pot is to use.
Parts of the pot and how it all works are discussed. Has FAQ also. Recipes start with a title and total time, servings.
List of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, etc.
Directions and there are no pictures. There is no nutritional information.
Lot of variations on an item and not really impressed with this cookbook, lacking so much that other books have.
Meal Prep: The Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Meal Prep and Clean Eating, Easy to Cook Recipes for a Perfect Body (Weight Loss, Meal Planning, Low Carb Diet, Plan Ahead Meals, Meal Plan, Batch Cooking) by Gareth Jaiden
Table of contents then an introduction about meal prepping: what and why it's important,
Lots of tips along the way. Has menus for 4 weeks, day by day meals with snacks.
Each recipe includes a summary of the dish, variations and color photo. Servings, serving size and nutritional information that includes calories, total fat, sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, fiber, sugar, protein and smart points.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar, etc.
Directions are included also. Really good ideas.
Quick and Easy Recipes: 34 Healthy & Tasty Meals for Busy Moms To Feed The Whole Family! by Olivia Rogers
Starts with table of contents and recipes are not in any specific order. and introduction.
Each recipe starts with a title and short summary. List of ingredients and you should have no problem substituting for canned products: fresh vegetables and low fat products, low sodium and low sugar.
Directions and tips are included. There is no nutritional information and some have servings.
There are no pictures. Like corn muffins and zucchini muffins recipes.
Baked Chicken Recipes by Sharon Guzman
Book starts with a table of contents and an introduction.
Recipe starts with a title, list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc.
Directions in how to prepare are included.
There are no pictures. There is no nutritional information.
Don't care for the fact that a new recipe does not start on a fresh page-makes it harder to find the recipe.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Multiplication Math Skills Challenge (Math Challenge Series Book 1) by Math4Math Games
I have always struggled with some parts of math and like how this one is set up for one just learning.
Lots of practice. Different levels of difficulty and many lessons along the way. There is a section on how to use the book that is most helpful also.
And a child can gain happy smiley faces for completing each problem and level.
Shows examples of how to solve the problems. Each level starts at question 1 and goes to 40. Each is multiple choice before it moves on to the next one.
After 4 questions it has a link to check your answers. And a link to continue on to the next set of questions.
They do get harder as the level rises.
Lionel's Christmas Adventure by Paul R. Hewlett
This is a mid grade book about Lionel and how others pick on him but he has friends. He has a hard time talking to the girl as most boys do.
Some bigger boys pick on him but he's able to run away and they never catch him. He and his friend Skip head to The Hill to sled down all day long. Skip's parents want Lionel to join them for Christmas Eve day as they go help others in the community and learn what's it like to bring a smile to their faces and the real meaning of Christmas.
He only wants a turbo 500 sled but even putting food on the table is hard enough. Lionel was not looking forward to the day before Christmas but when it came he really enjoyed himself.
He does get a gift and it's most treasured, not really the one he wanted...
Lip Balm: Make Your Own Lip Balm With These 35 Quick & Easy Recipes! by Kitty Moore
Book starts out with a table of contents and an introduction.
Each recipe includes a color photo, title and materials needed. along with directions.
Not sure where you get pre made containers but the recipe look easy enough if you can also locate the ingredients.
Thought they'd be using more household, on hand products.
Ads for DIY crafts are included throughout the book.
Other works by the author are highlighted in the book.
The Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck
Love hearing how this book came about and how he achieved writing it.
Starts in very old days of 1700's and the book explains who founded the area and who lived in the house through the centuries til Monroe's move in.
Love explanations of words as they appear, informative.
Enjoy the different households and the things that are important to them in this town.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Because It's Christmas by Kathryn Shay
Have read many of the authors books and have enjoyed them.
Starts out with Lacey and she's there to visit with her brother in prison as she tries to rehab him before he gets out.
He was the one who helped their grandfather when he had the heart attack...
Seth Taylor is the one who put him in prison. She's a writer for the paper and Seth is the school principal.
Story also follows Seth and how he wants to run the school. Lacey has her own ideas and has voiced them in the paper.
Story also follows Kevin and his stay in prison and what he goes through...
Lots of action and drama and sensual scenes. Secrets that come to light....controversy and compromises and negotiations.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end and an excerpt from the next in the series.
Free copy via Kindle.
The Diggers by Margaret Wise Brown
Audio book but I can just image the pictures.
Children's book about the holes the diggers leave.
One hole is done by a mole, a dog, a worm, rabbit, a pirate, and a man.
There's another made by a machine that a man runs. Talks about where the hole started and where it went through and ended up.
Cute story, love this author's works.
Received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Helpful meals from Freezer. Cookbook: 25 super recipes for freezing by David Hill
Book starts out with a free gift, table of contents with meals divided into categories and an introduction.
Each recipe includes a title and brief summary of the dish, Prep time, servings and list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc.
Directions are included and tells you how long to freeze it for and how to prepare along with a color photo.
There is no nutritional information.
English phrases making it a bit difficult with some recipes to understand what they mean by the measurement.
Not really impressed because there is so much jarred and canned products used rather than fresh.
Other works by the author are linkable at the end.
The sunshine sisters by Jane Green
Have read other books by the author and have enjoyed them.
This one is about 3 sisters and their mother who's sick. Starts at present day then goes back to 1970's then 2000 then back again.
To me it's so mixed up and hard to keep track of who os who. There are three sisters and the best part for me is when they are summoned home from their jobs and family.
Their mother is very ill and she tells them a secret she's held close for a long time.
The sisters are once again together, something that's not happened since they were young.
Good story and I've though of doing same thing, my husband and myself if our circumstances get to that point. It's legal in OR already.
Wish each of the sisters had gotten their own book because I like to get to know my characters.
Liked mixture of careers and relationships but I couldn't tell you who was who at any given point.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
50 Delicious Muffin Recipes – Quick and Easy Recipes To Try Today (Breakfast Ideas – The Breakfast Recipes Cookbook Collection 1) by Pamela Kazmierczak
Book starts out with a table of contents intro and the recipes in no particular order.
There are traditional and healthy recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title and list of ingredient what you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc
Directions and included. There are no pictures. There is no nutritional information.
Quite the variety of flavors and ingredients to choose from.
Thanksgiving Instant Pot Cookbook: 250 Stress-Free Recipes for Happy Holidays by Steven D. Shaw
Book starts out with a table of contents broken up into main categories. Free gift included.
Introduction about how to cut down the time of cooking everything for the feast by using the instant pot.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc.
Direction and there is no picture.
Nutritional info does not tell you how much a serving is but has calories, fat-NOT broken up into good or bad, fiber, carbs and protein. There is no sodium levels.
I would use some of the recipes in our everyday cooking, not just for a holiday.
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: Healthy And Delicious Mediterranean Diet Recipes by David Williams
Book starts out with a table of contents and an introduction about the recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title list of ingredients and directions. There are no pictures. There is no nutritional information.
You should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc.
Not a lot of recipes but enough to make components of a meal.
Instant Pot Cookbook: Superfast Pressure Cooker Meals by Tina B.Baker
Book starts with offer of a free gift if you sign up. Table of contents which includes understand your pot, terminology and which is best for you.
Recipes are broken up into different categories.
My model only a year old does not have some of the settings mentioned. charts available for different food groups, amount of water and time in minutes.
Confusing because you can't cook everything on rice mode...
Each recipe comes with a title, prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc.
Directions are included also some nutritional values but it doesn't state how big a serving size is: calories, fat-NOT broken up into good or bad,
carbs, fiber and protein, NO sodium values listed.
There are no pictures. Didn't see anything new that I've not already seen after having used our pot for over a year.
Christmas Friends (A Story About Friendship): Christmas Bedtime Story Picture Book for Kids by Uncle Amon
Another great colorful children's story from Uncle Amon. Starts with a free gift. and then story about friends.
Santa and Shiver the snowman and Riley the Reindeer walk around the North Pole admiring all the color and decorations.
Lots of magic happens to bring two people together so they can be friends.
HENRY HOCKEYSTICKS: A DAY ON THE POND by Brian Johnson
This colorful rhyming children's book is about the day on the pond. Problem is some pages it is hard to read what the words say because they are dark on a darker background.
Love hockey terminology and all the action in the pictures showing what's going on.
So many other things happen while they are on the pond.
Full hockey moon-priceless!
Sweet Dreams, Little Monster (bedtime stories, children's stories, baby, monsters Book 1) by Caroline Bennett
Colorful children's book that rhymes on each page as it depicts what's written.
Routine getting ready for bed. Silly monsters they are, playful.
Favorite bedtime stories are discussed as they are favorites and a summary of them before they go to bed.
Cute story.
The Meaning of Christmas: Learning the Significance of Christmas Symbols by D.L. Madson
Story of how each item we use to symbolize the holiday also carries the true meaning for our religion.
Each symbol of the holiday has its own page and summary.
My favorite is holly because of the colors it represents.
Great story for young and old.
Easy and Healthy Weeknight Meals for Two: 50 Great Dinner Ideas. Clean Eating Cookbook. Fast and Easy Dinners. (simple delicious meals, cookbook for two, ... with meat, cookbooks for two people) by Ivan Grant
This book starts out with a table of contents and recipes are no in any particular order or category.
An introduction about why the author wrote the book. Fundamental tips of clean eating and what to include in your diet. Shopping list for fridge and freezer items along with grains, nuts, oils, condiments, fruits and equipment to be used in the recipes.
Each recipe has a title, color photo, servings, prep and total time. List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar, etc.
Directions how to make are included. There are some nutritional information: calories, carbs, sat. fat-no listing for good fats, fiber, protein and sodium. Doesn't state if measurements for are one serving or for two.
Don't care for canned products either, why not use fresh and eliminate the sodium?
Don't care also that in the same recipe the measurements are in US and some in English, kg rather than pounds-keep it one language or other don't mix them.
Has a listing at the end what foods fall into which category that are good for you to be using.
snow picture book for kids by angela lake
Children's colorful book but the print is so tiny you can hardly even read it. I'd have to use my magnifying glass.
Grey snowy day and nobody likes to be outside. Focuses on a farmer and policemen and the animals and children.
Next day is a different story as the snow has stopped falling.
Icy’s Christmas Dream: The Story of Believing (Children’s Christmas Storybook) (Bedtime Stories) by Arnie Lightning
Colorful children's story about Christmas wishes. Story starts with a friendly snowman named Icy and he has his own dream, a special wish.
Others hear his wish and tease him about wanting a penguin.
Santa hears of the wish and talks to the wishing stars...Poinsettia the penguin was lonely and all by himself. Santa can make things happen.
Believe in Santa is the message. Author bio at the end. Cute story.
Baked Chicago's Simply Decadent Brownies Cookbook by Harvey Morris
This book starts out with a table of contents and recipes don't fit into category and in no special order.
An introduction as to how the author came to bake.
Each recipe includes a title, color photo and list of ingredients and how to make.
There is no nutritional information. There are servings mentioned in the recipe towards the end.
What I like are the little tips (brownie points) at the end of some recipes giving huge help for the recipes.
Might attempt to make one recipe if company shows up during the holiday as there is too much fat with butter and too sweet with sugar and never mind about sodium level for us to have due to our healthy dietary needs.
Not all recipes have a color photo. Author bio at the end.
A Christmas Wish Come True: Christmas Story Picture Book for Kids (Children Christmas Books) by Uncle Amon
This very colorful children's book starts with a table of contents, free gift and the story.
Story starts out with how others around the wold are getting ready for Christmas.
Baking cookies, trimming the tree with lights and ornaments.
At the North Pole Santa is alerted to a special gift a new person in the neighborhood wants-a new friend.
Santa plans to match make the two who want a new friend....
Kids are sure surprised when they open their gifts... Cute story.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: 150 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes to Live a Healthy Lifestyle
Book starts out with table of contents and a free gift and introduction.
Recipes are broken up into main meals, side dishes, meats, seafood and fish, etc.
Each recipe starts with a title and short summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook time.
Ingredients and directions are included. There are no pictures.
Nutritional information has calories, fat-NOT broken up up into good or bad, carbs, sugars and protein.
Should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: liquid eggs rather than whole eggs, low fat and low sodium products, etc.
Lots of spices, herbs and fresh vegetables.
Christmas Cookbook: Delicious Family Holiday Recipes by Hannie P. Scott
Book starts with a table of contents, free gift and abbreviations and conversions.
Categories are broken up into meals and side dishes and others.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs. Directions but no pictures and no nutritional information.
Slow cooker, oven, griddles are used among others so be sure to read instructions before you start making the dishes.
Lots of peppermint type candies and fudge. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
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Family Dinner Cookbook: A Variety of 180+ Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes by Olivia Rogers
Two different cookbooks, argh
Book starts with a table of contents and what the book will teach you. Recipes are not in any particular order.
Each recipe starts with a title, color photo, summary of the dish and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, etc.
Tells you how to make the dish and also comes with a healthy tip.
There is no nutritional information. There is no servings information available.
Offer of a free copy link during the book recipes.
500 Christmas Desserts: Ultimate Christmas Cookbook (Cookies, Cakes, Muffins and more) by Adriano Rizzi
Book starts with a table of contents and items are not in any particular order. Starts right in with the recipes.
Most use special ingredients that you might find it hard to locate in your regular grocery store. Also some items are from England.
Each recipe includes a title, prep and cook time and servings. Has a level of expertise also.
List of ingredients and I'm not sure if you can substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar...
First recipe for example has 15 ingredients-long time to gather it all up, never mind getting it ready to be mixed.
Directions are included. There are NO pictures. There is no nutritional information.
I could pick one recipe for our guests-we'd never be able to even splurge to have a taste. Lots of alcohol and ingredients my dictionary can't even find.
Icing sugar I guess would be US 10x sugar? So much of the ingredients are store bought rather than fresh.
Wonder what a picnic chocolate bar is, hmmm.
The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw
Have read other works by this author and have enjoyed them.
She, swordfish captain and the 5 man crew leave the dock heading to Grand Banks, Newfoundland area.
Love learning about the technical things and new things I've yet to know about: birds and why they are used.
Love how they get along with one another under all circumstances.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
I Love Healthy Food: 120 Delicious Recipes of Wholesome Meals (Tasty and Healthy Book 3) by Jennifer Tate
Book starts with a free gift and table of contents with many categories to select from.
Introduction and what is considered healthy along with color photos. Cooking measurement conversion along with liquid volume measurements.
Each category starts out with a color photo brief summary. Each recipe includes a title, prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healtier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, etc.
Directions are included and nutritional information has calories, fat-NOT broken up into good or bad, carbs, and protein. There is no sodium levels.
I'd also substitute for the canned and jarred products and use fresh.
Lots of variety to choose from, should have no problem finding something you like. Desserts and drinks available.
Meal plans for 7 days.
List of tools needed and what they can help you do in the kitchen.
Christmas Crochet: 15 Beautiful Christmas Crochet Patterns To Give Your Home A Christmas Look: (Christmas Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Accessories) by Julianne Link
Starts with a table of contents and a short intro. Each pattern comes with a title and color photo. Equipment you will need and directions in how to make.
They would not take hardly any time at all to make a few a day.
Very precise directions and easy to follow.
A KEEPER!
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 550 Recipes for Any Budget. Simple And Quality Guide For Beginners And Advanced by Jessica Taylor
Table of contents and an introduction about the instant one pot.
Each recipe comes with a title, some have initials after it denoting vegan, easy and simple, etc.
Has prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, etc.
Directions on how to make are included.
There are NO pictures.
There is no nutritional information.
Didn't see anything new that doesn't really come with the instruction manuals and what I've read online already.
Nana's Family Cookbook: Our Most Loved Family Recipes by Hannie P. Scott
Book starts out with table of contents and recipes are broken up into meal categories.
A short introduction, abbreviations used, conversions used.
Each recipe starts with a title and servings and a short summary of the dish.
Ingredients are listed and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, etc.
Directions are included. There are NO pictures. There is no nutritional information.
Didn't really see anything I'd want to make as some are fried in oils or use pre packaged ingredients.
Trash To Treasure (3rd Edition): 90 Crafts That Will Reuse Old Junk To Make New & Usable Treasures! by Kitty Moore
This book starts with a free gift. Has a table of contents and pictures of the items are on others pages, NOT in the book.
Has a short intro and table of contents where most of the items are using a dresser or drawers from the dresser. It's great you can repurpose items.
Lots of good ideas. Wish they had diagrams or pictures so you could see what it looks like.
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