In the memoir “Phoenix and Dragon: Escape from Việt Nam Gaining Freedom Maintaining Asian Core Values,” Idaho author Thu Le shares her story of being a young Buddhist girl in Vietnam sent by her mother to French Catholic school to escape the evil spirits that claimed her siblings’ lives in their war-torn country. Secretly attending […]
Extroverts get energy and adrenaline from being at a busy party. Introverts are the opposite. Being in a large crowd or a humming social event can make them feel drained, empty, and disconnected. It’s called the ‘introvert hangover,’ and they can be especially common this time of year with holiday parties and socializing at an […]
Book lovers prepare for a big weekend! On Sat. and Sun., Oct 8-9 the Ephemera Society is hosting the 2016 Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. So far, nearly 100 dealers are registered to exhibit. Dealers from across the United States, Canada, England and beyond offering for sale thousands of collectible […]
“Otard: Extra Old” is about the life of a brain named Otard. No one would have believed that there is such a thing as Otard, a world brain that manages human daily life. Otard cooks, cleans and sets off world events – all at his own will. Tired of misinformation, Otard hopes to clear his […]
Every story and every memory from my childhood is attached to food,” Dawn Lerman writes. Our relationship with food starts at a very young age: what and how we eat is often determined by our environment and our upbringing. Our eating habits and tastes are cultivated by our family members’ relationships to food, for better […]
In the United States, and for much of the world, the word, “enchilada” often evokes images of corn tortillas filled with cheese, chicken, or ground beef and smothered with ancho chile gravy and yellow cheese. But in Mexico, there is more than one way to make an enchilada. The tortillas can be served rolled, folded, […]
“Treasure at Lure Lake” by Shari L. Schwarz is an adventure into the life of Bryce. He finds a treasure map in his grandpa’s barn and he’s sure it will lead to something. Will disasters and secrets eventually re-unite him with his family? Enjoy this novel and be prepared for twists and turns that hopefully will […]
“Headlong into Fury” is Ron White’s first novel. Frank Kirkland dreamed about serving his country as a fighter pilot during World War II but was instead assigned as a bomber pilot–where the dangerous flying conditions proved to be less glamorous and more deadly. Join him on his journey as he shares his experiences and lessons […]
No more excuses! Author Caleb Warnock provides insightful instruction on how to make gardening fun, easy and stress-free in “Stress-Free Vegetable Gardening: Thriving Gardens with Minimal Effort” by Caleb Warnock. You will learn such things as how to silence popular gardening myths, avoid those obnoxious weeds, remove pests safely and without nasty chemicals and growing […]
Create a landscape that’s both beautiful and edible! “Gardening like a Ninja: A guide to Sneaking Delicious Edibles into your Landscape” by Angela England has everything you need to make your yard and your meals amazing! With a few simple adjustments, you can enhance your walkways, flower beds, front yards, and backyards with easy-to-care-for edible […]
