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Star rating for One Italian summer
Average Rating:
3.4 stars
Notes:
Not my favorite of her books, but love the author.
Description:
"A moving and unforgettable exploration of the powerful bond between mother and daughter set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast ... When Katy's mother dies, she is left reeling. Carol wasn't just Katy's mom, but her best friend and first phone call. To make matters worse, the mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: two weeks in Positano. Katy has been waiting years for Carol to take her, and now she is faced with embarking on the adventure alone....
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Star rating for Oona out of order
Average Rating:
4.1 stars
Description:
"Time Traveler's Wife meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in a wondrous novel exploring the burdens of time, the endurance of love, and the timelessness of family. Just because life might be out of order, doesn't mean it's broken. It's new years eve 1982, and Oona Lockhart has her whole life before her. At the stroke of midnight she will turn nineteen, and the year ahead promises to be one of consequence. Should she go to London to study economics,...
Book cover for "Reclaimed quilts"
Star rating for Reclaimed quilts
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
"Build a one-of-a-kind quilted wardrobe with vintage quilts! Join Kat and Dale in exploring the world of one-of-kind, work-of-art garments and building a stunning wardrobe. Ten projects are included inside that span from simple accessories, like totes and small bags, to full outfits, including jackets, and dresses"--
Book cover for "Salt, fat, acid, heat"
Star rating for Salt, fat, acid, heat
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Notes:
Life-changing!
Description:
"Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will make you a better cook" (Bon Apetit). Millions of readers and cooks of all levels have radically transformed their skillset thanks to this indispensable cookbook from the chef NPR called "the next Julia Child."

Transform how you prep, cook, and think about food with this visionary master class in cooking by Samin Nosrat that distills decades of professional experience into just four...
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"Elevate your sewing with this comprehensive how-to guide! This comprehensive book for sewists who want to up their game features more than 30 different techniques to learn that will elevate your stitch work! From changing design lines to honeycomb smocking, you'll find clear and easy instruction for each technique, with illustration or photo step-outs to guide you as you work. Included is a stitch dictionary for couture work and unique embroidery...
Book cover for "She's not sorry"
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Average Rating:
3.5 stars
Description:
Everyone has secrets, but not everyone has remorse... A terrible accident. Meghan Michaels is trying to find balance between being a single mom and working full time as an ICU nurse, when a patient named Caitlin arrives in her ward with a traumatic brain injury. They say she jumped from a bridge and plunged over twenty feet to the train tracks below. A shocking revelation. When a witness comes forward with new details about Caitlin's fall, it calls...
Book cover for "The skinnytaste cookbook"
Star rating for The skinnytaste cookbook
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
A collection of 150 amazing recipes (125 all-new dishes and 25 must-have favorites ) from the Skinnytaste blogger Gina Homolka.
Book cover for "Skinnytaste meal prep"
Star rating for Skinnytaste meal prep
Average Rating:
3.6 stars
Notes:
Healthy options made delicious!
Description:
"Whether you're looking to lose weight or just eat a little healthier, meal prepping and cooking in advance helps you stay on track with your diet, saves time on busy weeknights, and is great for your budget. [This book] delivers more than 120 healthy, diverse recipes that turn simple, easy-to-find ingredients into flavor-packed meals and snacks you'll have ready at your fingertips for the week ahead and beyond"--Publisher marketing.
Book cover for "The total money makeover"
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This book changed my family tree!
Description:
This new edition of The Total Money Makeover includes new content that will help you tackle marriage conflict, college debt, and so much more. You'll be able to design a plan for paying off all debt (from cars to houses and everything in between), recognize the ten most dangerous money myths, and secure a big, fast nest egg for emergencies and retirement.
Book cover for "Vern Yip's design wise"
Star rating for Vern Yip's design wise
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Average Rating:
1.7 stars
Notes:
Love this book - It's a great reference!