Our review of : Folks, This Ain’t Normal

The Last Castle tells the story of love, loss, and American royalty in the nation’s largest home. Denise Kiernan draws on extensive research to describe how owner William Randolph Hearst transformed his San Simeon estate into a sprawling palace filled with antiques and works of art. She also recounts the tragic events that befell Hearst’s [...]

Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she shares how southern hospitality and a love of good food, drink, and dipping toes into all that life has to offer have led her to create the kind of lifestyle most women only dream about. In Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South [...]

This book tells the story of caffeine and its role in shaping the modern world. From coffee plantations in Ethiopia to soft drink companies in America, author Michael Pollan explores how caffeine has been used – and sometimes abused – by humans throughout history. Along the way, he provides interesting insights into the effects of [...]

If you’re interested in becoming more self-sufficient, Mini Farming is the perfect guidebook for you. Written by Brett L. Markham, an avid urban homesteader and small farmer, this comprehensive manual will teach you how to grow your own food on a limited amount of land. Whether you live in an apartment or have a backyard [...]

Declutter Like a Mother is the ultimate guide to decluttering your home and your life. Author Allie Casazza provides a step-by-step plan for organizing and streamlining every area of your life, from closets and cupboards to finances and family schedules. With Casazza’s advice, you can finally get rid of the clutter that’s been stressing you [...]

The Omnivore’s Dilemma is a natural history of four meals. It examines the question of what we should eat from all angles, exploring everything from the ecology and economics of food production to the biology and nutrition of our bodies. The book offers an insightful look at the modern American diet and its effects on [...]

All Creatures Great and Small is the heartwarming memoirs of James Herriot, a veterinarian who dedicates his life to healing animals. From Yorkshire in England to the rural farms across Europe, James shares anecdotes about the many animals he has treated during his career – from cats and dogs to horses and cows. Warm, funny, [...]

If you have ADHD, Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition – Revised and Updated is the book for you. Written by Susan C. Pinsky, a professional organizer who specializes in working with people who have ADHD, this book provides tips and tools to help you take charge of your life and get organized. [...]

“My Life in France” is a book by Julia Child that tells the story of her life in Paris. In it, she discusses everything from her love for French food to her experiences during World War II. The book offers an interesting look at French culture and provides some great recipes too! For who is [...]

In Funny Farm, author Laurie Zaleski tells the story of her unexpected life as the caretaker of a 600-animal rescue farm. With no farming experience whatsoever, she found herself taking in all kinds of rescued animals—from chickens and pigs to llamas and peacocks. Filled with charming stories and hilarious photos, this book offers an entertaining [...]

In his memoir, Taste: My Life Through Food, Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci eloquently recounts the role food has played in his life. From growing up in an Italian-American family where meals were a focal point of gatherings to becoming a successful chef and restaurateur, Tucci explores the ways that food has both connected him with [...]

This book is about the author’s journey to connect with horses through science and spirituality. It chronicles her work with horse sanctuaries around the world, as well as her own personal experiences working with these animals. The author shares what she has learned about how horses interact spiritually with humans, and provides tips for building [...]