Book Reviews – Lisa s Everyday Life

Christmas Every Day

November 15, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Life-affirming, joyful and tender. Beth Moran has written the perfect Christmas story to brighten up even the darkest Winter’s evening.’ Zoe Folbigg, author of The Note When Jenny inherits her estranged grandmother’s cottage in Sherwood Forest, she has nothing to lose - no money, no job, no friends, no family to speak of, and zero self-respect. [...]

Home for Holiday, Library Card Pick

Silent Knit,Deadly Knit

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday Life1 Comment

Friday\s Holiday Book Review's : When murder silences the Christmas cheer in charming Arborville, New Jersey, Pamela and her Knit and Nibble pals must unravel the most bone-chilling mystery this side of the North Pole . . .Pamela has been in merry spirits since her artsy daughter Penny returned home from college for the holidays. [...]

Book Spotlight, Sunday Morning Coffee

Amish Front Porch Stories

November 10, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

It's time for Sunday morning coffee with Mom as we share what we have read this week....Lisa Come and sit awhile as you enjoy 18 fictional short stories of love, joy, and the peace found in Amish country. Amish Country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a [...]

Cookbooks, My Kitchen

Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker

November 7, 2019November 6, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

https://www.amazon.com/Nicki-Sizemore/e/B016V8MOEY/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 Countless home cooks remain loyal users of their slow cookers for preparing satisfying, low-maintenance meals. But the tried-and-true slow cooker recipe repertoire is about to change, with author Nicki Sizemore’s fresh spin on slow-cooked meals. Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker is filled with slow-simmered main dishes, plus 35 recipes for sauces and sides, that replace [...]

At the Library

Hounds of the Basket Stitch

November 6, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

My today's Book Review : The Black Sheep Knitters come to the aid of two sisters—one a victim and one a suspect . . . Maggie Messina knows that knitting is not only enjoyable, it also calms both the mind and soul. She’s happy to visit two sisters, Holly and Rose Piper, and teach them [...]

Book Spotlight, Home for Holiday

Apple Cider Slaying

November 1, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Apple Cider Slaying (A Cider Shop Mystery Book 1) Apples are at the core of the family business run by Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe. But this year’s crop is unseasonably ripe with murder . . .ONE ROTTEN APPLE Blossom Valley, West Virginia, is home to Smythe Orchards, Winnie and her Granny’s beloved [...]

At the Library, Book Spotlight

Why We Quilt

October 24, 2019by Lisa's * Everyday Life4 Comments

In this tribute to today’s vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer showcases a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of contemporary makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires and imbues their craft with meaning. From temperance quilts to the AIDS quilt, there’s a rich history of individuals and communities [...]