Our review of : How to Keep House While Drowning

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is a how-to guide for freeing yourself and your family from the burden of clutter. Written by Margareta Magnusson, an elderly Swedish woman who has prepped her entire family for death cleaning, the book offers simple tips for decluttering your home and organizing your affairs. Whether you’re preparing [...]

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 [...]

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is a cookbook unlike any other. It explores the four elements of good cooking and how they work together to create delicious food. Through Samin Nosrat’s simple yet insightful explanations and stunningly photographed recipes, anyone can learn to make thoughtful and flavorful meals with just a few ingredients. For who is [...]

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 ? [...]

This book is a history of private life, written by Bill Bryson. It tells the story of how we have lived in our homes over the centuries, and examines the changes that have taken place in domestic life as society has changed. From ancient Greece to contemporary America, Bryson charts the evolution of home design [...]

This stunning, comprehensive oral biography of Anthony Bourdain features more than 100 firsthand interviews with Bourdain’s colleagues, friends, and family members. Bourdain was a larger-than-life figure who both loved and loathed the public eye. Woolever has captured revealing and poignant insights into his life and work from those who knew him best—including longtime friend Eric [...]

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 [...]

Hooked is a memoir by Sutton Foster that tells the story of her struggle with alcoholism and how crafting saved her life. Foster recounts how, in the wake of several personal tragedies, she turned to alcohol for solace only to find herself spiraling further and further down into addiction. It wasn’t until she discovered fiber [...]

In Medium Raw, Anthony Bourdain offers a blistering indictment of the modern culinary world and its practitioners. He blasts celebrity chefs for their lack of integrity and originality. And he’s equally harsh on corporate restaurateurs who sacrifice quality in order to serve prefabricated food that tastes the same in Milwaukee as it does in Minneapolis. [...]

If you’re looking to reduce inflammation and improve your immune system, the Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners is the perfect place to start. This 3 week meal plan provides 84 recipes that are specifically designed to help ease inflammation and boost your defenses. Best of all, each recipe is simple and easy to follow so you [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]