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Forage & Feast is a delightful and eye-opening journey into the wild world of foraging and plant-based cooking. Author Chrissy Tracey is the perfect guide, blending her expertise as an experienced forager and vegan chef with an obvious passion for connecting with nature through food. From the very first pages, Tracey's vibrant writing immerses you in the peaceful pleasure of wandering fields and forests in search of nature's edible bounty. Her descriptions are richly detailed yet accessible, demystifying the foraging process. Helpful identification tips and gorgeous photography allow even novices to safely navigate each highlighted plant and fungi. But Forage & Feast is more than just a guidebook - it's also a sumptuous recipe collection organized by season. Tracey showcases the versatility of foraged ingredients across 85 vegan recipes that are creative yet approachable. Dishes like Chanterelle Katsu Sandwiches and Sassafras Root Beer Floats had my mouth watering f...

  Holly Jackson has done it again with her gripping new thriller The Reappearance of Rachel Price. From the opening pages, she hooks the reader into the mysterious disappearance and shocking return of Rachel Price, seen through the eyes of her daughter Bel. The premise is tantalizing - a woman vanishes without a trace, only to reappear 16 years later with a harrowing story of what happened during her absence. But is she telling the truth? Jackson keeps the reader guessing throughout, parceling out reveals and new questions in equal measure. Bel makes for a capable and sympathetic protagonist as she tries to unravel what really happened to her mother while cameras roll for a true crime documentary. Jackson deftly explores the strained family dynamics and fallout from Rachel's disappearance. She ratchets up the tension through alternating periods and well-timed plot twists. While the final revelation didn't quite live up to the masterful setup for me, it was still an immensely sa...

With her empowering new book "Invest Like a Girl," Dr. Jessica Spangler provides women everywhere with an accessible entry point into the wealth-building power of investing. Blending sound financial advice with supportive encouragement, Spangler delivers a comprehensive guide tailored to helping women overcome common obstacles and take control of their financial futures. Spangler, an experienced finance professional, packs the book with key definitions and practical tools for investment success while still maintaining an engaging voice. From clearly outlining how to calculate net worth to providing personalized quizzes and worksheets, Spangler creates a judgment-free zone where readers can safely enrich their financial literacy. Vital topics like managing risk, diversification through assets like stocks and bonds, and goal planning allow women to create fully customized strategies matching their needs and risk profiles. While market volatility and the gender pay gap unfortuna...

  This graphic novel adaptation of the first book in Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small Quartet is an engaging and enjoyable read. It brings to life the story of Keladry of Mindelan, the first girl openly training to be a knight after King Jonathan changed the rules to allow females. The illustrations by Craig Phillips wonderfully capture the characters and magical world that Tamora Pierce has created.  Kel's determination and resilience in the face of bullying and discrimination from some of the other pages and squires shine through. You can't help but root for her as she strives to prove herself and achieve her dream of becoming a knight. The illustrations of the fight scenes with the huge metal-killing devices known as the Yamanis are exciting and intense. Overall, the graphic novel format enhances this coming-of-age tale set in a medieval-like fantasy realm. The story is easy to follow for both old and new fans. It moves along at a brisk pace, balancing action-packe...