I am certain that I am part racoon. I see shiny objects and I have to grab them. My partner in crime and I had a blast this weekend hitting up a few of my favorite thrift stores. We spent two hour in one store alone. That might seem a bit excessive, but the store is packed with awesome items and very fun people. The customers must have been regulars because a lot of them were socializing like they new each other, and any new people were quickly invited into the group. Not in an annoying way. You didn’t have to join the conversation, but if you wanted to you could. This made it very fun to shop, so spending two hours in the place was easy. I was obsessed with picking up Christmas ornaments, new and old. Once we were done shopping we spread our loot on a couch in the store and negotiated a price. $20. For a huge pile of treasures!!! Yes please!
Atlantis Stolen (Sam Reilly Book 3)
by Christopher Cartwright
Genre: Action & Adventure | Men’s Adventure
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A civilization stolen from the history books.
A billionaire’s obsession to unlock its secrets.
A brotherhood determined to hide the truth.
And time is running out.
Only a handful of people know what destroyed the ancient Atlanteans, whose very existence is a secret that they will kill to protect. Unfortunately, the very same catastrophe that destroyed that once proud civilization is drawing near once more.
The question is, can marine biologist Sam Reilly discover the truth in time to prevent it?
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Feels Like Home (Hope Falls Book 1)
by Melanie Shawn
Genre: Romance
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For Amanda Jacobs, dealing with the pain of losing her beloved Dad is the toughest thing she’s ever gone through, and it comes with a lot of complications, as well – like taking over the family business, Mountain Ridge Outdoor Adventures. It makes her miss the simplicity of being a teenager, when she was surrounded by her amazing friends, The Fabulous Four, and she was madly in love with her Dad’s right hand man, Justin Barnes. His sexy smiles and deep brown eyes had made her heart race in a way she’s never felt before or since. When the Fabulous Four unexpectedly show up on her doorstep to support her through this complicated time, things seem to be looking up for Amanda. But that’s not the only surprise visit in store for her…
Justin Barnes left Hope Falls ten years ago, in the dead of night, and didn’t think he’d ever set foot there again. That was just fine with him, except for one little complication: Amanda Jacobs. He had fallen in love with her unruly blonde curls and sparkling sapphire eyes, but she had been a teenager then, five years younger than he – too young for him to act on his attraction. Still, he’d missed her every single day of those ten years. When Justin receives a phone call that his former mentor has passed away, he knows he has to return to Hope Falls. Justin just has one question – will the girl that once adored him have grown into a woman that can’t stand him? Or will she still be the only thing in the world that feels like home?
**Author’s Note: Each Hope Falls full-length novel can be read as a stand-alone**
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55
by Mark Janas
Genre: Science Fiction
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Brian is surrounded by family and friends at his 54th birthday party. He has an important job & contributes to society. He’s the picture of health at a time when life expectancy has been extended by 40 years or more. But New America says his time is up. Set in Raleigh, North Carolina in a dystopian New America, “55” presents ageism in its cruelest form. Anyone over the age of 55 is deemed to be a drain on society because they consume too many resources and do not contribute enough. Brian lived through the devastating famine that precipitated the rise of the new society, and he raised his family under the new rules. The luxuries of his former life, such as the ability to have a family pet, are now reserved only for the ruling class, who are allowed to live nearly indefinitely because of advances in the pharmaceutical industry. Brian’s daughter, a rising political star in New America’s drone program, is thriving in the new society. But she can do little to save Brian and appears to simply use him to advance her own career. Resigned to his fate, Brian carries out the duties required of him in the final year at his job, including training a young protege eager to advance. Brian’s work involves the testing of the government-mandated microchips that are required to function in every aspect of life, including buying food, attending school, and going to the doctor. He soon discovers a new sinister use for the microchips and is determined to sabotage the project and save himself at the same time, all while dealing with his daughter and her powerful allies. Brian’s cause is more important than he realizes, with the potential to impact the entire world. But, all is not as it seems. The circumstances that brought the former United States to its knees were no accident, and Brian’s daughter is in a position to set them all in motion again. Brian finds his own allies in the lawless “bush country,” as well as the truth about New America.
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Near Miss: A cozy British mystery (The Edinburgh Murders Book 1)
by Traude Ailinger
Genre: Mystery | Crime Fiction
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A fun, twisty woman sleuth mystery set in Edinburgh!
Fashion writer Amy Thornton has the fright of her life when she narrowly avoids being hit by a car.
The driver was being chased, and swerved to miss her only at the last second. He ends up in hospital.
Wanting to thank the man or, more likely, wanting to stick her curious nose in, Amy charms her way into his ward to find out more.
Thinking she has uncovered a heinous plot she goes to the authorities. Yet her sleuthing does not impress no-nonsense Detective Inspector Russell McCord, who is reluctant to follow up on her wild speculations and won’t, it seems, be charmed so easily.
But that changes when two dead bodies turn up, connected to the crash. Now Amy may become key to solving the affair.
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The Man in the Tent: My Life under Canvas – Getting Started in Spain
by Tony Beardsall
Genre: Travel
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THE MAN IN THE TENT – MY LIFE UNDER CANVAS: GETTING STARTED IN SPAIN is the continuation of Tony Beardsall’s light-hearted account of the outdoor life which he commenced at the age of fifty-one. In this stand-alone volume he describes his first months on Spanish soil, from his mobile first winter in eastern Andalusia, through a more static period in the north of Malaga, to further travels in search of the perfect place to settle down, in a tent, of course.Readers of THE MAN IN THE TENT – MY LIFE UNDER CANVAS: THE FIRST FOUR YEARS will be familiar with Tony’s modus operandi, but a short summary of it in the new book renders it unessential reading for those only interested in the Spanish part of his story.Part Three is now also available.
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Charcuterie Board Cookbook: the Art on the Table: 130 Inspiring Recipes to Transform your Board into a Masterpiece.
by Luisa Florence
Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine
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Want to learn how to compose a perfect cutting board, as if it were a work of art? Do you want to impress your guests by creating a masterpiece of cold cuts, cheeses, fruits, spreads and more?
Nowadays, a charcuterie board is often served as an appetizer on restaurant menus, indicating that many people enjoy it. Its farm-totable concept aligns with today’s healthy eating trends, making its natural beauty suitable for a variety of situations – another reason you should try it at your next date. They are a fantastic conversation starter and meeting area for
visitors, in addition to being a great way to exhibit and enjoy the vast assortment of smoked, salted, and cured meats from the world of charcuterie.
We usually bring a charcuterie board to events and parties to break the ice and open the conversation. When people share their ideas and feelings over food, they feel at ease and connected.
There are several ways to set up a Charcuterie board, and in some situations, specific traditions bind its forms. However, Luisa Florence prefer to assemble her Charcuterie board in the simplest and best way possible by organizing her ingredients around three factors: flavors, tastes, and ease of eating at the table. For the auctor, the objective is to have these three aspects complement each other while remaining true to the Charcuterie board concept.
Another important thing: these boards won’t cost you hundreds of dollars… even if you have a big family at home or lots of friends coming over!
This book will teach you how to build perfect charcuterie setups. There are 130 recipes in all, ranging in size from small to large, for a variety of events.
Here is just a fraction of what’s inside
• Preserves, Spreads, Dips, bites, breads and Condiments: how to create art in your table
• Nuts, Olives, and Pickles: Quick little appetizers to be ready when friends arrive unexpectedly
• Small, Medium, Large Boards: make sure you don’t leave food on the table or run out too soon
• Morning, afternoon, and evening board (perfect combo for any time of the day)
• Special occasions: How to prepare a Charcuterie Board for any occasion
• How to balance your Charcuterie Board with sweets: the right combo of sweet and salty
• And much more…
Our objective for the book is that it will not only guide you through the world of charcuterie and assist you in putting together a beautiful and delectable board, but it will also encourage you to form even deeper bonds with friends and family over a magnificent spread. After all, the art of charcuterie is all about that.
Are you ready to make your delicious Charcuterie Boards? If you’re ready to release your creative, adventurous, and fun side, then my Charcuterie Boards are for you.
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