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Myriad Part 8
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Canlit FoodbookCanlit Foodbook by Margaret Eleanor Atwood
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $1.54
Unique piece of recipes and writing selections from various Canadian authors! Includes poetry and prose. Very cool book, compiled by the brilliant Margaret Atwood
Peanuts Lunchtime CookbookPeanuts Lunchtime Cookbook by Charles M. Schulz
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $10.80
Adorable cookbook, with delicious recipes and funny comics of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gallery. Great collection
I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With GarfieldI'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield by Jim Davis
Buy new: $14.21 / Used from: $0.40
Cute and humorous book of wonderful and simple recipes! Includes hilarious comics of Garfield
The Sopranos Family Cookbook: As Compiled by Artie BuccoThe Sopranos Family Cookbook: As Compiled by Artie Bucco by Allen Rucker
Buy new: $12.97 / Used from: $4.98
Join this infamous family (just briefly) for samples of their amazing cooking! Wickedly delicious volume, including interviews with each cook in the Soprano family and beautiful photographs of scenery, markets and food
Secrets of The M*A*S*H Mess: The Lost Recipes of Private IgorSecrets of The M*A*S*H Mess: The Lost Recipes of Private Igor by Jeff Maxwell
Buy used from: $66.68
Scrumptious and spicy recipes, straight from the mess kitchen of one of the most endearing armies. Includes small photos and adorable quotes from the hit show
Death Swatch: A Scrapbooking Mystery (Scrapbooking Mysteries)Death Swatch: A Scrapbooking Mystery (Scrapbooking Mysteries) by Laura Childs
Buy new: $18.68 / Used from: $2.80
A creepy mystery, surrounding a murder during Mardi Gras and the one woman who can solve it. Intriguing book, featuring New Orleans recipes and scrapbooking tips at the end
Paper, Scissors, Death: A Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft MysteryPaper, Scissors, Death: A Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft Mystery by Joanna Campbell Slan
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.11
Another chilling book, in which a woman must solve her husband's murder and find a way to survive after his loss. Captivating mystery, which also includes scrapbooking activities and tips
Things To Do With Dad: Lots Of Fun For Everyone (101 Things to Do With... (Scholastic))Things To Do With Dad: Lots Of Fun For Everyone (101 Things to Do With... (Scholastic)) by Scholastic
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.15
Great book of fun activities to do with your dad! Wonderful little collection for spending time with family
Fresh Grounded Faith: Devotions to Awaken Your SpiritFresh Grounded Faith: Devotions to Awaken Your Spirit by Jennifer Rothschild
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $8.02
Clever and sweet book of devotions! Includes Scripture and spaces to fill out for reflections.
Music of His Promises, The: Listening to God with Love, Trust, and ObedienceMusic of His Promises, The: Listening to God with Love, Trust, and Obedience by Elisabeth Elliot
Buy new: $15.00 / Used from: $12.74
Remarkable little book by one of God's strongest women, featuring entries of wisdom and insight. Lovely piece
Passionate Housewives Desperate for GodPassionate Housewives Desperate for God by Jennie Chancey
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $9.00
Wonderfully written book about the sacred task of wives and the love, faith and work that goes into their lives. Includes reflections about women's purpose and a great fictional story as well. Beautiful piece! There are some inaccurate comments about egalitarianism, which I suggest the reader disregard
A Matter of Good HousekeepingA Matter of Good Housekeeping by Lydia Sherman
A beautiful book, which gives both useful tips about housekeeping and great spiritual advice to women keeping homes. Purely lovely
Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern CookScreen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook by Martha Hall Foose
Buy new: $21.45 / Used from: $18.95
Mouth-watering southern recipes and charming stories from the cook herself fill this delightful book. Recommended
Waiting to SingWaiting to Sing by DK Publishing
Buy used from: $0.01
Haunting and poetically written book, about a young boy who grieves deeply for his lost mother. Sooner or later, he and his father must learn how to let their hearts sing again, whether in grief or joy..
Gosford Park: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script Series)Gosford Park: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script Series) by Julian Fellowes
Buy new: $22.37 / Used from: $2.99
This clever script reads like a play: a wonderful cast of characters is thrust into a complex story of dry comedy, human psychology, and ultimately murder. Great read
Cathy's Book: If Found Call (650) 266-8233Cathy's Book: If Found Call (650) 266-8233 by Sean Stewart
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.01
In this thrilling and creative book, a young woman finds herself on the trail of a mysterious boyfriend whose secret life leads her into danger. Written in the form of her diary, with wonderful doodles and interactive features included
Cathy's Key: If Found 650-266-8202Cathy's Key: If Found 650-266-8202 by Sean Stewart
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $0.01
The cool sequel, in which Cathy's boyfriend leaves on a quest and Cathy is left on her own to fight a stalker, solve a mystery and evade a creepy girl who wants her identity. More awesome interactive features included in an evidence pack attached to the book
Cathy's RingCathy's Ring by Sean Stewart
Buy new: $12.92 / Used from: $0.01
The final adventurous installment, in which Cathy plans to flee town when a circle of killers close in and the final battle with her boyfriend's enemies seems imminent. The strong writing here is accompanied by the awesome extra features, including removable clues, phone numbers, secret codes and more
Lost in the LabyrinthLost in the Labyrinth by Patrice Kindl
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
This powerful book respins the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Xenodice, younger sister of Ariadne, tells the story of Ariadne's lover and the threat he may pose to her dear brother, a secretly harmless and hidden creature that appears half-bull and half human.. Wonderful and ultimately tragic tale
QuiverQuiver by Stephanie Spinner
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Captivating and beautifully written retelling of Atalanta, the woman of Greek myth who could outrun any man, thus condemning them to death by her father's orders. She wasn't expecting, however, the golden apples of Aphrodite and sudden love for one of the men she competes with.. Atalanta herself narrates this strong tale.
Waiting for OdysseusWaiting for Odysseus by Clemence McLaren
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Haunting retelling of "The Odyssey", told through the eyes of four women who loved Odysseus: his wife Penelope, the witch Circe, his former nursemaid, and the goddess Athena who watched over and guided his journey. Moving book
StarfallStarfall by Michael Cadnum
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $0.01
Great retelling of Phaeton, the sun-god's child. When young Phaeton discovers he's the son of Apollo, he goes on a dangerous journey to prove his heritage which ultimately ends in tragedy. Thrilling book by a first class author
Achilles: A NovelAchilles: A Novel by Elizabeth Cook
Buy new: $8.64 / Used from: $0.33
This poetically written book tells the story of Achilles, from his dangerous childhood to his cruel adulthood. Beautiful and brutally honest tale
MedeaMedea by Christa Wolf
Buy used from: $2.50
Unique retelling, in which the notorious woman of Greek myth is not a murderess, but a cunning princess of political skills who fights her enemies well. Great and suspenseful book, told through different voices
Thrice BoundThrice Bound by Roberta Gellis
Buy used from: $7.99
Awesome retelling of the goddess Hekate, the only being in Greek mythology who could travel through earth, heaven and the underworld. In this book, she flees from her deadly father and vows to destroy his evil power, traveling through several magical planes. Wonderfully written
The FirebrandThe Firebrand by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.00
Masterful book about Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess of Greek myth who foretold the fall of her kingdom. This large volume recounts her magical youth and tells of the Trojan War through her eyes, as well as those of the other women who lived through it. Classic piece
I Heard The Owl Call My NameI Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven
Buy new: $8.76 / Used from: $4.99
Beautiful book, about a young vicar learning truth and love from Native Americans threatened by extinction. Haunting life lesson
A Wallflower ChristmasA Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Buy used from: $7.05
This short novel is lovely, telling the tale of two young people searching for love and four clever ladies who will help them find it. Sweet Christmas piece
Ransom My HeartRansom My Heart by Meg Cabot
Buy new: $10.79 / Used from: $0.19
Gorgeous and delightful romp! When a precocious young woman agrees to ransom a rich young man, she fails to foresee her plans going awry with that annoying condition called love. What's the human heart coming to, anyway? This book was written by none other than Princess Mia, of the "Princess Diaries" series :) Meg Cabot contributed too, a bit
MiseryMisery by Stephen King
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
One of King's most complex and haunting books, featuring a story within a story. In one of the stories, a beautiful young woman, Misery, is rediscovering life and all those touched by her heart. In the other story, the man who is writing about Misery is living a nightmare with a crazed woman who holds him prisoner and forces him to write for her
Silent Snow, Secret Snow (Young Picador)Silent Snow, Secret Snow (Young Picador) by Adele Geras
Buy used from: $1.08
During a seemingly peaceful winter, a family will face painful revelations and secrets about each other. Powerful little book, wonderfully written
Olive Kitteridge: FictionOlive Kitteridge: Fiction by Elizabeth Strout
Buy new: $8.40 / Used from: $3.99
This book is a novel written in the form of various stories about different people, connected to each other by blood or friendship. Fascinating, engaging look into human nature and complex hearts
The Chocolate Lovers' ClubThe Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carole Matthews
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $0.18
This novel is about four clever women who meet together and fight through bad siblings, broken marriages, rotten lovers and chocolate needs. Delicious and fun!
The Chocolate Lovers' DietThe Chocolate Lovers' Diet by Carole Matthews
Buy used from: $1.13
Scrumptious sequel to the above! The four ladies deal with more of life's mishaps, with chocolaty comfort the whole way. Delightful read
Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the TableComfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table by Ruth Reichl
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.50
This very cool book is a memoir of sorts from a genuine food critic, who shares her many tasty adventures and passion for food, love and life with wit and zest. Includes amazing recipes
The LettersThe Letters by Luanne Rice
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $0.01
Deeply moving and beautiful tale, of a separated couple rediscovering themselves (and each other) after tragically losing their son. The book is written in the form of their letters to each other.
Women of the Bible: Deborah's Story: A NovelWomen of the Bible: Deborah's Story: A Novel by Ann Burton
Buy used from: $0.96
Wonderful retelling of one of the strongest Biblical women. This passionate book follows Deborah's heart as she escapes life as a slave, discovers her own hidden gift, and leads an army to victory
BeautyBeauty by Susan Wilson
Buy used from: $0.01
A young artist, Alex, finds her life changing rapidly when she is commisioned and sent away from home to paint a portrait of a horribly deformed man. Even more changes are coming, when she finds herself falling deeply in love with this man... Lovely, poetic modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast
Return to magicReturn to magic by Clive Sansom
Buy used from: $66.24
This is a beautiful book of several fairytales, retold in poem form! These tales are rewoven with threads of magic and empathy