Every year, hundreds of new cookbooks are released. Are they all worthwhile? Of course not! But hidden among the throng are always a few great books, ones that you will refer to again and again… or at least gaze longingly at and drool upon. Here are some of my favorites from this year’s crop. […]
The beauty of being a book lover? Everyone’s got a different list of favorites—there’s no shortage of suggestions from friends and family. Since Thanksgiving is mere weeks away, you may be looking for a few books to bury your nose in when the fam starts talking politics, the election, how to bake the bird … […]
In the Internet age and in the wake of Harvard’s largest cheating scandal in history, teaching our children to be ethical is a job parents could use a little help in tackling.
Books typically are better when the reading isn’t required. The next time your high schooler leaves their backpack open, reach in and grab their reading list. Chances are, there are several “must reads” for them that will be equally enjoyable for you—and you’ll have a chance at some parent-child bonding at the same time. […]
Books typically are better when the reading isn’t required. The next time your high schooler leaves their backpack open, reach in and grab their reading list. Chances are, there are several “must reads” for them that will be equally enjoyable for you—and you’ll have a chance at some parent-child bonding at the same time. To […]
The political scene is heating up. If you’re about to jump into the fray, think about reading one of these books to get you in the mood for the fall races. Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy Simon & Schuster, $32 A fascinating look at the deeply rewarding […]
I have more than 30 parenting books sitting on my shelves at home. Nary a one on self-improvement. This is not because I think I am perfect—far from it. I just never have the time to focus on me. When I learned of the e-book release of life coach Marla Majewski’s “The Girl I Used […]
With the kids back to school, you may find yourself with an extra hour (OK, 15 minutes!) of “me” time. Why not take a travel adventure on your own? Here are several great suggestions to inspire a little daydreaming and maybe even a call to your travel agent. Wild: From Lost to Found on the […]
Have you already buzzed through a pile of summer reading and need more suggestions?
Summer’s a fabulous time to read a great book.
