There comes a time when children transition from those think children's books to chapter books to novels. Then the challenge is finding a novel they like to read, that captures their imagination and keeps them engaged. Josepf Bastian does just this in Excerpts From an Unknown Guidebook. In Excerpt From an Unknown Guidebook starts with a young man, Aaron. The story follows Aaron and his friend, Jake, as they discover Aaron's grandfather's secret mission and supernatural abilities based in ...
Zingerman’s Bakehouse by Amy Emberling and Frank Carollo
If you love to bake or have a baker on your list this holiday season you'll want to check out Zingerman's Bakehouse by Amy Emberling and Frank Carollo. Zingerman's Bakehouse is perfect for all level of bakers. This book is filled with 65 of the best recipes from Zingerman's. The best recipes that once could only be found at Zingerman's you can now make in your own kitchen to impress your guest with. This is great for those of use that are nowhere near Zingerman's Bakehouse. There are a ...
4 Tips to Avoid Septic System Disaster this Holiday Season
It's the holidays! More likely than not, you will be having family and friends over to celebrate over the next few weeks. I know in our home, once Halloween hits it feels like a constant parade of people in and out of our home. I also know what it is like to have septic system issues during the holidays as well. Nobody wants that. So today, I'm going to share some tips on how to avoid septic system issues with the help of Roto-Rooter. Pump Your Septic System Regularly In our town, you ...
The Hunter’s Way by Craig Raleigh
Books make great holiday gifts. Especially when you pick out a book you just know the recipient will love. The Hunter's Way: A Guide to the Heart and Soul of Hunting by Craig Raleigh is the perfect book for any hunter. The Hunter's Way is Craig Raleigh's meditative and philosophical journey into the soul of a hunter. Divided into four parts that mirror the hunting experience - the background, the preparation, the hunt, and the harvest - it addresses the paradox of hunting as ...
Bring Home Pixar Short Films Collection 3 Today
One of my favorite parts of seeing a new Disney Pixar movie is the short film that comes before the movie. They teach a lesson, are entertaining and touching. It's one reason I always make sure we get to the theater early so we don't miss it. Well, Collection 3 was released on Blu-Ray and DVD today! And this collection has some of my absolute favorites from over the last few years. Piper My favorite is Piper! Remember that plucky little seagull? This was the short before Finding Dory. A ...
Together Forever by Jody Hedlund
Jody Hedlund has brought us another novel to enjoy, Together Forever, a continuation of her Orphan Train series. This time, middle sister Marianne Neumann is the main character of the story. Marianne is just 19 years old and she hopes that by becoming a placing agent for the Children's Aid Society she will be able to find her younger sister, Sophie. As Marianne sets out on her first placement mission to Illinois, she has no idea how this is going to change her. Change her in ways she ...
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