Our review of : Spark Joy

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

This book is a collection of short stories by James Herriot, about his life as a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England. The stories are charming and heartwarming, and offer a unique glimpse into the lives of animals and their owners. For who is this book for ? This book is for someone who loves stories about [...]

The Rooted Life is a book about growing your own food and cultivating health and wholeness through that process. The author, Justin Rhodes, provides helpful information on everything from choosing the right vegetables to grow to dealing with pests and diseases. He also offers inspiring stories of how gardening has transformed his life both physically [...]

In this touching and highly anticipated memoir, Dean Koontz tells the story of Trixie, his big little dog who was by his side for ten joy-filled years. From her earliest days as a bouncy puppy to her last romp in the park, Trixie brought laughter and love into Dean’s life and he into hers. She [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Eat a Peach is a memoir by David Chang. The book tells the story of Chang’s life, from his childhood in New York City to his rise as one of the world’s most celebrated chefs. Along the way, he offers insights into cuisine and cooking, family and fatherhood, and coming-of-age in America. For who is [...]

Erin French was living the dream–she had a successful career as a food photographer in New York City. But when she lost her job, Erin found herself at a crossroads. She could stay in the city and try to rebuild her life or move back home to rural Vermont and start over from scratch. Determined [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]