Non-Fiction
Factual writing, dealing with real life events, problems, learning, and more. It's not fiction!
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Book Review: The Carnivore Code Cookbook
I'm an open-minded person who will usually come around to a new point of view if I've been given compelling reasons to do so, and my own personal research harmonizes. But sometimes, a…
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Book Review: Best Recipes from the Farmer’s Wife Cookbook
Were you lucky enough to inherit your family's recipes? Or perhaps you didn't but are searching for your own foodie connection to the past. Either way, this collection of recipes from The Farmer's…
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Book Review: In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial
The subject matter is compelling, as it affects the lives of every woman who’s ever lived since the first witch was born. As a woman who’s experienced her unfair share of oppression, I…
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Book Review: Gender Pioneers: A Celebration of Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex Icons
I'm not sure I'd title this book a 'celebration'. To me it's more a 'recognition' of transgender, non-binary and intersex people that you may not have heard about before.
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Book Review: Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Women Who Protect the Earth by Rebel Girls My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors in one sitting. I kept telling…
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Book Review: Dessert Can Save the World
Dessert Can Save the World: Lessons, Secrets, and Recipes for a Stubbornly Joyful Existence by Christina TosiMy rating: 3 of 5 stars If you’re expecting a cookbook, you’re in for a surprise. Sure,…
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Book Review: Tomato Love
Tomato Love: 44 Mouthwatering Recipes for Salads, Sauces, Stews, and More by Joy Howard My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a country gardener who also cans and preserves my bounty, I’m always…
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Book Review: Plant Powered Mexican
Plant Powered Mexican: Fast, Fresh Recipes from a Mexican-American Kitchen by Kate Ramos My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mexican food has been my favorite since I was a toddler – no exaggeration!…
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Book Review: The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook
The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: Over 100 Fabulous Recipes to Use Eggs in Unexpected Ways by Lisa Steele My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lisa Steele knows her eggs – enough to confidently…
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Book Review: The Modern Tiffin
The Modern Tiffin: On-the-Go Vegan Dishes with a Global Flair by Priyanka NaikMy rating: 5 of 5 stars A wonderfully chatty and culturally informative cookbook. I’d recommend this to anyone wishing to learn…
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Book Review: Pies Are Awesome
With Thanksgiving in the United States just around the corner, many of you may be debating what to bring along for the annual family gathering.
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Book Review: Enough Already
This book is a biography, a self-help guide, a cookbook, and yes, if you were enthralled with Edward Van Halen too, it’s their never-ending love story, too.
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Book Review: Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Hearth and Home
Wisdom and Lore, or terrifying examples of "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?"
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Book Review: In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers
Much as my generation studied the events of December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked and we officially joined World War II, it's important that all Americans learn about the events of…
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Book Review: Blimey, I’m Knackered!
Blimey, I’m Knackered!: An American’s Survival Guide to British English by Marshall Hall My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love learning about other countries and cultures. Getting familiar with a country’s slang…
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Book Review: Hunt It, Clean It, Cook It, Eat It
Hunt It, Clean It, Cook It, Eat It by Haley HeathmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars “The Complete Field-to-Table Guide to Bagging More Game, Cleaning it Like a Pro, and Cooking Wild Game…
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Book Review: Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret by Helen Cathcart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Part of the six-book series, “The Royal House of Windsor”, Princess Margaret was penned in 1974 by the mysterious and reclusive Helen…
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Book Review: Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen
Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen by Brad Tolinski My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Conversations” is no exaggeration. Most of this book is comprised of transcripts taken from over fifty hours of…
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Book Review: Carefree Black Girls
A collection of essays that pivot around the hashtag #carefreeblackgirl which was first used by Zeba Blay in 2013.
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Book Review: Posts of a Mid-Century Kid
A charming ramble of childhood memories, interspersed with thoughts about present-day life.
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Book Review: Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking Cookbook for Kids: 60 easy and delicious recipes
Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking Cookbook for Kids and Teens by Skye Wade My rating: 4 of 5 stars Everyone should know how to cook. Any child that’s able to reach the kitchen countertop (stepstools…
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Book Review: Bookbinding and How to Bring Old Books Back to Life
Bookbinding and How to Bring Old Books Back to Life by Aimee SpillmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve always been a crafter, and a reader, so finding a book that promises to…
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Book Review: A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce by Massimo Montanari My rating: 4 of 5 stars I always enjoy learning about the origins of food and drinks that are usually taken for…
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Book Review: Low Carb Yum: Simple Keto Meals for Beginners
Low Carb Yum Simple Keto Meals for Beginners: 125+ Low Carb Recipes for Two or More by Lisa MarcAurele My rating: 5 of 5 stars In the past, I’ve shied away from the…
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Book Review: History is Delicious
History Is Delicious by Josh Lurie My rating: 5 of 5 stars History is Delicious will entertain any young person who enjoys food, while sneakily educating them. As a bonus, this book just…
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Book Review: Fridge Love
Fridge Love: Organize Your Refrigerator for a Healthier, Happier Life—with 100 Recipes by Kristen Hong My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you loved The Home Edit, How It Works and Alton Brown’s…
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Book Review: The Hands On French Cookbook
The Hands On French Cookbook: Connect with French through Simple, Healthy Cooking by Elisabeth de Châtillon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Qu’est-ce que c’est? A cookbook that would not only teach me…
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Book Review: Green with Milk and Sugar
Green with Milk and Sugar: When Japan Filled America’s Tea Cups by Robert Hellyer My rating: 3 of 5 stars Written in a decidedly academic style, this book may not appeal to the…
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Book Review: A Guide to Film and TV Cosplay
A Guide to Film and TV Cosplay by Holly Swinyard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fan conventions can be daunting, even for people like me who have been to more than a…
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Book Review: The Cookie Bible
Every cook's bookshelf should have at least one volume dedicated to cookies.
