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It’s been nearly 10 years since Hosseini’s dark horse debut hit, The Kite Runner, was published. He returns with (in his own words), “a multi-generational-family story as well, this time revolving around brothers and sisters, and the ways in which they love, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for each other.”
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Robinson takes on the issue of soldiers returning to the home front. Conrad enlisted after college, served his time without major incident, and comes home to his girlfriend and family. But he is unable to ease back into everyday life—and his bitterness turns into anger that might have serious consequences.
- 11 June 2013
'The Engagements' by J. Courtney Sullivan
In her third novel, Sullivan looks at the idea of marriage and how it has changed—or not—over the decades, tying her story in to the 1940s De Beers ad campaign that made the diamond engagement ring a touchstone of American culture.
- 18 June 2013
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Category Archives: recipes
Recipe of the week: Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Summer is in full swing, which means we’re craving super summery dishes. For inspiration, look no further than Martha’s American Food, Martha Stewart’s take on classic American meals. Oh, Martha. You always know how to make me hungry. Buttermilk Fried … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Easy Blueberry Tart
So, it’s the day after the 4th of July. We know you still have plenty of fireworks. You’re definitely not tired of wearing your American flag shirt (and/or pants, depending on your dedication.) Keep the celebration going with this totally … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Ree Drummond’s second cookbook The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier is our June Cookbook of the Month! Aren’t we glad the accidental country girl “traded her black heels for tractor wheels and found love, family and fame”? Save … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Classic Potato Salad
Martha Stewart has collected some of the best traditional dishes from all corners of the country in her new cookbook, Martha’s American Food. It’s packed with 190 of the best meals from five distinct American regions, and as cooking columnist … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Drip Beef
Our June Cookbook of the Month is really no surprise: Ree Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier is one of the biggest cookbooks this year! Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt loves how the “breezy, easy style informs these … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Plums in Brandied Coffee Syrup
Do you know what I love about the title of Alice Medrich’s Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts? The “sin” part of it is the ease, not the sugar. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt loves Medrich’s style, too: “To prove that desserts can … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Kitchen Sink Chopped Salad
Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt has spent a lot of time looking at “Mom” cookbooks, or as she calls them, “solving-the-everyday-need-to-feed-the-family” cookbooks. Our Cookbook of the Month, The Mom 100 Cookbook, is one of the best. Its 100 recipes tackle all … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Olive Oil Cake with Tangerine Marmalade
The Newlywed Cookbook by Sarah Copeland is the perfect mix of elegant design and down-to-earth usefulness, making it a great gift idea for new couples. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt says it’s “a lovely way to encourage culinary togetherness.” Pretty and … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Lazy Oven French Toast
Our May Cookbook of the Month is Katie Workman’s The Mom 100 Cookbook: 100 Recipes Every Mom Needs in Her Back Pocket. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what mom wouldn’t love a cookbook with “oomph, attitude and culinary … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Honey-Jalapeño Chicken Tenders
The Farm by Ian Knauer promises to “get the best food to the table in the least amount of time.” Well, isn’t that what we all want from our cookbooks? Knauer’s debut is organized by season to help you make the … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Ricotta
In my opinion, homemade food trumps packaged and frozen every time, and homemade food made with homemade ingredients is even better. Stock up on homemade staples with The Homemade Pantry from Alana Chernila! Imagine mixing this ricotta into a savory … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Nutella Crepes
Trot the globe gastronomically with our Cookbook of the Month, Jeffrey Saad’s Global Kitchen! Its recipes feature ingredients that “define the special pizzazz in the world’s most intensely flavored cuisines.” There are few things I love as much as I … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Breadsticks
It can be so hard to stay away from packaged food and all the weird, hidden chemicals that come with it. Wouldn’t you love to have a pantry filled with food you know is good? The Homemade Pantry is the … Continue reading
Recipe of the week: Ginger-Spiced Chicken Tikka Sandwich with Cumin-Tomato Mayo
There’s something about this time of year . . . while everyone else is battling allergies, I’ve come down with a serious case of wanderlust. If you’ve caught the travel bug like me, take a trip of the taste buds … Continue reading
