Our review of : Good Clean Fun

In Sink Reflections, Marla Cilley – the FlyLady herself – shares her best-kept secrets for decluttering your home and living a more organized life. Drawing on her twenty years of experience helping people transform their homes and lives, Marla provides step-by-step instructions and worksheets to help you: Sort through overwhelming clutter Create simple systems that [...]

Anthony Bourdain, legendary chef and author of Kitchen Confidential turns his unsparing eye to the world’s most fascinating and far-flung destinations in this irreverent guidebook. From finding the best hole-in-the wall eats in Barcelona to getting drunk with nuns in Dublin, Bourdain offers a unique take on places you thought you knew (or always wanted [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Tom Vitale takes readers on a wild ride with Anthony Bourdain, from exotic locations around the world to the inner workings of his CNN show “Parts Unknown.” Along the way, Vitale provides insights into why Bourdain is television’s most popular travelogue host and unique food-culture adventurer. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

This book is a bite-sized history of France, presented through the lens of its food. From stories of revolution and war to tales of Enlightenment-era gastronomes, Stephane Henaut offers up a delicious slice of French history that will leave readers feeling both informed and hungry. For who is this book for ? This book is [...]

If you’re feeling frazzled and out of sorts, The Well-Gardened Mind might be just what the doctor ordered. Written by an experienced gardener, this book offers plenty of advice on how to restore your balance by incorporating nature into your everyday life. From growing vegetables in a container garden to taking a relaxing walk in [...]

The Art of Raising a Puppy is written by the Monks of New Skete, who are experts in dog training and puppy care. The book provides comprehensive advice on every stage of raising a healthy and well-behaved puppy, from choosing the right breed to housebreaking and obedience training. For who is this book for ? [...]

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 [...]

Zak George’s Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog is based on the principle that positive reinforcement is the key to training dogs of all ages, breeds, and mixes. In this book, you’ll find proven solutions to the most common training problems, from pottytraining issues and chewing problems to fearfulness and aggression. For who is this book [...]

The Other End of the Leash is a compelling book written by Patricia McConnell PhD that explores why we behave in certain ways around dogs. The author applies years of scientific research and personal experience to provide readers with a better understanding of dog behavior and how to develop closer relationships with their pets. This [...]

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 [...]