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5 | A delightful read that captures the many flavors of France | I read Ann Mah's "Mastering the Art of French Eating" on the heels of [[ASIN:0062088068 The Perfect Meal: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France]] and [[ASIN:1605984418 Coquilles, Calva and Crème: Exploring France's Culinary Heritage: A Love Affair wtih Real French Food]]; I spent three weeks touring France last fall, ... | [] | 0670025992 | 0670025992 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,379,981,945,000 | 17 | false |
5 | Chocoholics rejoice! | Bev Shaffer's "Chocolate Desserts to Die For!" (the fourth book in her "To Die For!" series), features more than a hundred recipes for chocolate-infused baked goods, confections, puddings, frozen desserts and drinks rounded out with chocolate trivia, tips, tastings and emerging trends. As if that weren't tempting enoug... | [] | 1455617008 | 1455617008 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,379,192,503,000 | 1 | false |
5 | "Sassy Cookies" is sure to spice up your baking! | Throw out what you thought you knew about flavor pairings; Luane Kohnke's "Sassy Cookies" will take your taste buds on an extraordinary flavor journey through sweet, spicy, and savory ideas inspired by Latin America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to recipes starring cayenne and cherry, chocolate and ginger, goat cheese... | [] | 1455617695 | 1455617695 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,379,182,213,000 | 3 | false |
5 | No cookie, strudel, brownie, pie, cake, tart or treat left behind! | Lisa Stander-Horel and Tim Horel's "Nosh on This" (an update of last year's self-published "Gluten Free Canteen's Book of Nosh: Baking for Jewish Holidays & More") is a veritable treasure trove of delicious Jewish-American baked goods like mandelbrot, hamantashen, rugelach, babka, and macaroons rounded out with cupcake... | [] | 1615190864 | 1615190864 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,379,078,042,000 | 27 | true |
5 | Just like babcia used to make! | My babcia (grandmother) hailed from Zwierzyniec, Poland, and my great-grandmother happened to be a cook for wealthy Polish families. I fondly remember my grandmother making delicious sweet yeast breads (raisin, cheese, poppyseed and nut), plum dumplings with a sour cream sauce, crepes with raisins, coffeecakes, and che... | [
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3 | A lot of great info, but the text-heavy layout makes for difficult reading | I've done a lot of travel around Europe and Japan and have relied upon a wide variety of guidebooks including Fodors, Moon, Eyewitness Travel, Rick Steves and Lonely Planet. Accurate and timely cultural info is one of the first things I look for, along with detailed descriptions of local cuisine, off-the-beaten path su... | [] | 1742203027 | 1742203027 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,374,629,315,000 | 2 | false |
5 | May you enjoy your food in a thousand healths! | I've had the honor of teaching numerous Iraqi students over the last several years, and they were always eager to share their culture and food with me. I was interested in learning more about Iraqi cuisine, so I was overjoyed to finally receive my copy of the beautiful second edition of Delights from the Garden of Eden... | [
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5 | Rooster sauce to the rescue - veggie cuisine just got kicked up a notch! | Sriracha has become the latest darling of the culinary world...this addictive blend of chiles, vinegar and garlic is giving traditional hot sauce a run for its money on tables across the country. Hot on the heels of [[ASIN:1607740036 The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 "Rooster Sauce" Recipes that Pack a Punch]], Veggie-Lover's ... | [
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5 | A beautiful book with simple, fresh preparations and a deep respect for tradition | I had the good fortune to spend six months in Central Japan in 2010-2011; during my stay, I took four Japanese cooking classes in three different cities focusing on traditional cooking methods and regional specialties, including a class led by Elizabeth Andoh (author of [[ASIN:1580085199 Washoku: Recipes from the Japan... | [] | 1449418295 | 1449418295 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,371,388,117,000 | 27 | false |
4 | Murder and mayhem in St. Denis | I read the first [[ASIN:030745469X Bruno, Chief of Police: A Novel of the French Countryside]] before a trip to Périgord last year, and fell in love with the village of St. Denis, the countryside, the regional gourmet delights, and most of all Bruno himself, a military vet scarred by his time in Bosnia who alway... | [] | 0385349521 | 0385349521 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,370,726,643,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Heartbreakingly profound account of the Wave | I was stationed in Central Japan on March 11, 2011. At first we felt the 2.0 earthquake (we were in a prefecture where small earthquakes are extremely common) and laughed it off until we turned on the TV and sat in mesmerized horror at the brutality of the Wave. Many of my Japan Air Self-Defense Force wingmen were imme... | [] | 0307907317 | 0307907317 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,370,134,028,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Sacrifice fat, not flavor! | "Comfort food" can mean many things to many people. In "Comfort Food Makeovers," America's Test Kitchen has once again delivered a winner that has slashed calories and fat from many of our favorite comfort foods without sacrificing taste, texture, or flavor. They manage this by making smart substitutions of lower-fat (... | [] | 193649342X | 193649342X | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,368,662,927,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A range of recipes and difficulty levels, but on the slim side | I was looking for more ways to fire up my Weber grill, and was excited when I was offered "100 Grilling Recipes You Can't Live Without." The book begins with a VERY brief discussion on two-level grilling, gas vs. charcoal, time and temperature, and tips for success, then plunges right into the recipes. You'll find a sa... | [] | 1558328017 | 1558328017 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,368,661,360,000 | 2 | false |
3 | For the advanced (and adventurous) home cook | For a world-renowned cooking school with an illustrious history, "In the Kitchen With Cordon Bleu" can feel like a book club publication. As other reviewers have mentioned, the book itself feels somewhat cheap, with an ill-fitting cover that doesn't quite cover the edges of the pages. The book contains recipes from eac... | [] | 1133282822 | 1133282822 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,368,582,942,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A lifesaver in the guise of a "cookbook" | Let it be said that I ordered the book based on its cover; as an ESL/EFL language specialist and diehard foodie and cookbook collector (my collection of cookbooks numbers over 200 and growing), I loved the concept of a literacy "cookbook" complete with "doggie bag" sidebars and chapters arranged by "basic ingredients,"... | [] | 1118288165 | 1118288165 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,365,956,565,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The "incredible edible egg" in all its guises | "How to Boil an Egg" is the follow-up to the lovely [[ASIN:0714844659 Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery]], the first collection of recipes from Rose Bakery. This latest installment is dedicated to turning the egg ("nature's humble hero") into breakfast, lunch, or tea. The title itself is tongu... | [
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4 | A haunting YA novel about the cost of war | Packed with symbolism, Operation Oleander is a riveting read and one that doesn't sugarcoat the realities of deployment and its impact on soldiers, their families, and communities.<br /><br />I'd ordered Operation Oleander just as the recent news story broke a suicide bomber attacking a convoy of US soldiers, diplomats... | [] | 0547244371 | 0547244371 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,365,807,797,000 | 3 | false |
4 | "Arabian Nights" will infuse your kitchen with the captivating aromas of the Middle East | Over the past several years, I've taught hundreds of students from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and UAE, and they were eager to share their native cuisine with me; we would frequently have Saudi coffee breaks with homemade pastries courtesy of their wives, or talk about the finer points of making kabsa or hunting for desert t... | [] | 0804841020 | 0804841020 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,364,122,092,000 | 12 | false |
4 | Leans much more towards French flavors than Japanese ones, but a good resource for patisserie | I was stationed in Japan for six months in 2011, and during that time, I had the opportunity to sample numerous gorgeous (and delicious) French pastries and breads, including Maison Kayser. The Japanese are particularly fond of genoise(sponge cakes), particularly cream-and-fruit-filled cake rolls, as well as macarons, ... | [] | 9814398047 | 9814398047 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,363,954,452,000 | 47 | false |
3 | Am I missing something here? | I hadn't read the first books in the series ([[ASIN:1400077087 Portuguese Irregular Verbs: A Professor Dr von Igelfeld Entertainment Novel (1)]], [[ASIN:B000XUAE6C The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs: A Professor Dr von Igelfeld Entertainment Novel (2) (Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld)]], [[ASIN:B000XUDGJO At the ... | [] | 0307279898 | 0307279898 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,363,527,749,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Delicious, easy-to-make Scandinavian treats | Much like its predecessor [[ASIN:1589808975 Scandinavian Classic Baking]], "Scandinavian Classic Desserts" will open up your kitchen to the tastes and smells of Scandinavia, a journey that will include cardamom-scented pound cakes, creamy baked puddings, jewel-like cookies and mini-tarts, and a variety of desserts mad... | [
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4 | Mexican home cooking demystified | Pati Jinich, a native of Mexico City, proves a most engaging guide to homestyle Mexican dishes from street foods to colonial gems, Middle Eastern influences to comfort foods from across Mexico: you'll find references to Guadalajara, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Michoacán, the Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City. Her PBS show Pati's... | [
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4 | A nice companion piece to the French and Italian Slow Cooker books; shines for desserts | I own both of Michele's [[ASIN:054700303X The Italian Slow Cooker]] and [[ASIN:0547508042 The French Slow Cooker]] books, and they are in frequent rotation in my [[ASIN:B0026A7GRM Hamilton Beach Premiere Cookware 5-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker]] for their winning combination of authentic flavors and relatively easy prep.<br /... | [
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5 | Easy, tasty vegetarian dishes from the shelves of Trader Joe's | My city just got our first Trader Joe's last November, and I've been looking for easy, tasty ways to use the many intriguing finds I'd brought home (masala simmer sauce, mango ginger chutney, spice blends, frozen veggies, etc.). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see that Cooking with Trader Joe's Cookbook: Vegetarian ... | [
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4 | A great companion to "Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker" | I first heard of Robin Robertson from her yuba-wrapped vegetarian haggis in [[ASIN:1558322566 Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are]]. Now Robin has released a slow-cooker book catering to vegans, but you certainly don't have to be vegan (or ... | [] | 1558327908 | 1558327908 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,354,487,931,000 | 18 | false |
4 | A great addition for quick and easy vegetarian/vegan dishes | Our first Trader Joe's recently opened, so I am thrilled to be able to review "The I Love Trader Joe's Vegetarian Cookbook!" I've long been a fan of Trader Joe's pantry staples, particularly their rice and grain blends, and was looking for new ways to put these pantry staples to use in my kitchen. (If you don't live ... | [] | 1612431097 | 1612431097 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,353,161,860,000 | 4 | false |
5 | A must-have reference for serious home bakers / aspiring pastry chefs | The Professional Pastry Chef by Bo Friberg is a must-have reference for all serious bakers / pastry chefs. It appears frequently as part of baking / pastry arts curriculums for good reason: Chef Bo clearly explains techniques and plating suggestions with a healthy (and entertaining) dash of food science along the way. ... | [] | 0471359254 | 0471359254 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,351,372,724,000 | 2 | false |
4 | A delightful treasure trove of Christmas cheer | I discovered Debbie Macomber through her [[ASIN:0373892136 Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook]], which was in our small local library in Central Japan. After returning home from six months with no kitchen (and having spent the previous Christmas overseas), I was thrilled to see her Christmas cookbook, and made numer... | [] | 037389239X | 037389239X | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,351,339,311,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A great collection of sweet and savory pies with some unique twists | I own several pie-centric cookbooks like [[ASIN:0764576348 Bubby's Homemade Pies]], so I was curious to see what new twists Not-So-Humble Pies would offer. Those updates start in the first chapter, with a pepper jack pastry crust, lemon and lavender short crust pastry, and a cream cheese pastry crust. You'll find new t... | [] | 1440532915 | 1440532915 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,351,038,923,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Fantastic overview of the many charms of Paris | I used Frommer's Paris 2012 as my primary source for planning my two free days in Paris, and it made for headache-free navigation of the metro and various sites. Unlike Frommer's Day-by-Day France guide, the Frommer's Paris 2012 guide is clearly laid out in an uncluttered, easy-to-read format that will make planning yo... | [] | 1118045971 | 1118045971 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,349,445,258,000 | 1 | false |
4 | It's easy cooking greens (apologies to Kermit :-) | One of my favorite things to buy every week is organic kale and mustard greens, but other than my standby recipe for kale chips or using it in soups, I wasn't really sure how to show it off to its best advantage. Enter Nava Atlas's "Wild About Greens," which will give you 125 vegan recipes for kale, collards, mustard g... | [] | 1402785887 | 1402785887 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,345,113,565,000 | 35 | false |
5 | Fabulous reference for vegans and non-vegans alike! | My first introduction to Nava Atlas was when a friend gave me a copy of [[ASIN:0963024353 Vegetariana: A Rich Harvest of Wit, Lore, and Recipes]] several years ago. While I was browsing at a local bookstore recently, I ran across Vegan Holiday Kitchen and was drawn in by the gorgeous photos and recipes; I was particula... | [] | 1402780052 | 1402780052 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,343,483,079,000 | 19 | false |
3 | Some glaring omissions, but overall a decent starting point | I had the pleasure of working in Japan for six months last year, and traveled quite frequently on the weekends, including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Itsukushima, Takayama, and Toba. Like with any guidebook, it's impossible to fit *every* attraction, historical site, restaurant, etc. into a single volume, but Fromme... | [] | 0470908262 | 0470908262 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,340,473,481,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A fascinating read, but not very user-friendly for actual cooking... | Recent titles like [[ASIN:B005OLAVO0 Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journals, Scraps of Paper, and Grandmother's Kitchen]], [[ASIN:B003RCJPSQ Heirloom Cooking With the Brass Sisters: Recipes You Remember and Love]], [[ASIN:1933615184 Ame... | [] | 1440318271 | 1440318271 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,340,464,797,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Amazing flavor profiles that are relatively simple to assemble...in short, a knockout! | I wasn't familiar with Michael Natkin before receiving Herbivoracious in a recent Vine newsletter, but I'm definitely a convert! Herbivoracious is taken from Michael's blog of the same name. His passion for great food has led him on several internships and positions in various kitchens. A vegetarian since the age of e... | [] | 1558327452 | 1558327452 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,338,333,715,000 | 5 | false |
4 | A great resource for learning (or teaching) about educational technology | I've been an avid consumer of educational technology my whole life, and a professional ed tech / SMART Certified Trainer for the last several years. I was thrilled to get a copy of Doug Johnson's "The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide" to see if it would be helpful for my training symposiums. Geared at a K-... | [] | 1118024559 | 1118024559 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,337,542,055,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Bon Appetit! | For years I used my old reliable Rival Crockpot with pretty consistent results. Yes, it was easy to use. Yes, it was nice to have a hot meal when I got home from work. Eventually I stopped using it because the food was predictable and the presentation (important to me) was less than desirable. Recently I purchased ... | [] | 0547508042 | 0547508042 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,334,861,846,000 | 8 | false |
4 | A sweet taste of a vanishing world... | "Inside the Jewish Bakery," written by two Jewish veteran bakers, lovingly captures a tantalizing slice of the vanished world of the heyday of Jewish bakeries in the United States. Sprinkled throughout are vintage black-and-white photos from Eastern Europe and 20th century Jewish bakeries in New York. The first section... | [] | 1933822236 | 1933822236 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,333,224,623,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Good, but didn't hold up as well as "Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side" | "Jessica Rules the Dark Side" picks up where [[ASIN:0547259409 Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side]] left off (sort of). In the interim between the two novels, author Beth Fantaskey posted online chapters detailing the preparations for Jessica's wedding to Lucius in Romania. Sadly, much of the romantic spark bet... | [] | 0547393091 | 0547393091 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,332,018,403,000 | 0 | false |
5 | C'est fantastique! | When I first saw [[ASIN:1558327495 The Bonne Femme Cookbook: Simple, Splendid Food That French Women Cook Every Day]] in my Vine newsletter, I was thinking it was somehow related to [[ASIN:0375710515 French Women Don't Get Fat]] (it's not). Much to my pleasant surprise, this charming cookbook is filled with the (simpli... | [] | 1558327495 | 1558327495 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,332,003,402,000 | 3 | false |
4 | A nice addition to "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day," but not as versatile | When [[ASIN:0312362919 Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking]] first came out, it revolutionized my bread baking. Before, I would use my Cuisinart bread machine once or twice a month, but with "Artisan Bread in 5," I would bake at least once a week using the book's no-knead ... | [] | 0312649940 | 0312649940 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,332,001,512,000 | 10 | false |
5 | Demystify baking with delicious results | I first heard about "The Fearless Baker" through Sur La Table's "Fearless Baker" cooking classes, and was intrigued. I'd expected the recipes to stick to simple (read: bland) beginner's recipes like sugar cookies, but far from it: you'll find exotic touches like cardamom shortbread (cardamom is a popular seasoning in S... | [] | 0316074284 | 0316074284 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,329,596,601,000 | 12 | false |
5 | Bring an authentic taste of Tuscany to your table | I recently spent three weeks in Northern Italy, including Tuscany (Siena, Volterra, Pisa, and Florence). Along the way, I had the opportunity to sample regional Tuscan specialties at numerous osterias, including several Slow Food restaurants. Upon returning home, I was looking for a cookbook that would capture the magi... | [] | 1449402380 | 1449402380 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,323,048,333,000 | 5 | false |
4 | A handy, well-designed collection of both baking classics and new favorites | I have about 50 baking books ranging the gamut from heritage recipes like [[ASIN:1579125883 Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journals, Scraps of Paper, and Grandmother's Kitchen]] to regional baking of Italy, France, Turkey, and Mexico. Wh... | [] | 0898218462 | 0898218462 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,322,152,861,000 | 4 | false |
5 | A witty and delicious combination... | In the Small Kitchen follows the adventures of Cara and Phoebe, two twentysomethings who are longtime friends and foodies. After college, the two remained fast friends and budding chefs, dealing with the post-college reality of juggling a full-time job with entertaining. Said entertaining relied largely on improvisatio... | [] | 0061998249 | 0061998249 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,316,396,624,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Good starting point for Northern Italy | I used this book to research potential attractions for an upcoming trip to Italy (Stresa, Milan, Venice, Cinque Terre), although not as a primary guide (for that, I split duties between [[ASIN:1598806580 Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2011]] and [[ASIN:0756669537 Florence and Tuscany (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)]] sinc... | [] | 1400005329 | 1400005329 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,316,313,870,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Quick and easy vegetarian recipes that are heavy on processed products | I became vegetarian during grad school. Living in the dorm, I didn't have direct access to a kitchen, either. This necessitated frequent trips to the local co-op / organic store. Student's Vegetarian Cookbook for Dummies is perfect for this scenario: busy student, not much time (or space) to cook. Many of the included ... | [] | 0470942916 | 0470942916 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,316,292,444,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Homestyle Japanese cooking demystified | Debra Samuels, a longtime resident of Japan, demystifies Japanese homestyle cooking in "My Japanese Table." Included are such favorites as sushi (including hand-rolled sushi and chirashi-zushi), skewers (grilled mixed veggie and tofu, chicken), donburi (one-dish meat and rice bowls), okonomiyaki (cabbage and egg "panca... | [
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5 | A gorgeous cookbook that inspires appreciation | I was stationed in Japan for six months, and while there, I took four Japanese cooking classes. I purchased Kansha from Amazon Japan in December 2010, and enjoyed leafing through the many intriguing vegan recipes inspired by traditional Japanese Buddhism (because of my living arrangements in Japan, I didn't have a kitc... | [
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5 | An authentically delicious overview of Mexican desserts | Mexico's dulces (sweets) are a blend of indigenous ingredients melded with European traditions, and in "My Sweet Mexico," Mexican native Fany Gerson brings these sweet indulgences to vivid life. A Culinary Institute of America alumna and the granddaughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants, Fany is no stranger to the melding... | [] | 1580089941 | 1580089941 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,309,727,802,000 | 7 | false |
4 | "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..." | Sally Ketchum longs to escape the narrow-minded neighbors of the East Texas dirt farm where she grew up. After the death of her barnstormer boyfriend Tex, Sally decides to apply for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) program based at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Just traveling to Sweetwater brings several n... | [] | 1590135709 | 1590135709 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,308,425,042,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Lacks the edge of earlier entries in the series... | Meghan Chase is heiress to a legacy she never dreamed of only a year ago. A half-mortal and the daughter of Oberon, king of the Summer Court, Meghan finds herself at the middle of an epic faerie battle against the encroaching Iron Fey; technology proves fatal to faerie magic, but as a half-breed, only Meghan can withst... | [] | 0373210183 | 0373210183 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,307,583,087,000 | 14 | false |
5 | Three Mysteries for the Price of One | This is the sixth book in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series. This time, however, Gamache is not in the quaint village of Three Pines but rather in Quebec City, where he has gone to try and recover from an horrific incident in his recent past. Louise Penny's description of Old Quebec in winter paints a perfect... | [] | 0312377045 | 0312377045 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,304,197,049,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A breathtaking race through Siena's dark secrets | Siena, Tuscany, is famous for its Palio, a yearly event where ten of the city's seventeen Contrade compete in a brutal, blink-and-you-miss-it horse race. This tradition dates back to the 17th century in its present form. The Daughter of Siena is set in 1723, where Pia Tolomei, descendent of Queen Cleopatra, is told tha... | [] | 0312609582 | 0312609582 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,303,640,148,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Tempe's 12th adventure finds her back in peak form | 206 Bones is the 12th installment of spunky forensic anthropologist Temperance "Tempe" Brennan, who splits her time between La Belle Province (Quebec) and North Carolina working to identify victims' remains. In 206 Bones, Tempe gets to return to her old stomping grounds of Chicago. As in other Tempe novels, there are s... | [] | 0743294394 | 0743294394 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,294,610,441,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Baked to the future... | Bakery owners Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito's dream was simple: they wanted to create a classic American bakery. Their flagship Baked store opened in Red Hook, Brooklyn in 2005, and the second opened in Charleston in 2009. In their first cookbook [[ASIN:1584797215 Baked: New Frontiers in Baking]], Matt and Renato foc... | [] | 1584798505 | 1584798505 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,286,796,801,000 | 7 | false |
4 | Retro-inspired country Christmas is a walk down memory lane... | "The Farm Chicks Christmas" by Serena Thompson is the follow-up to 2009's [[ASIN:1588168662 The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen: Live Well, Laugh Often, Cook Much]]. The first Farm Chicks book was a countrified cookbook peppered liberally with stories and reminiscences by Serena and Teri, antiques-inspired craft ideas (a re... | [] | 1588165213 | 1588165213 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,286,707,933,000 | 28 | false |
4 | Treat your tastebuds to a European vacation... | Rick Rodgers, author of the delightful tome [[ASIN:0609604538 Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague]], returns to the subject of European-style coffee and baked goods in "Coffee and Cake." The first forty pages or so are devoted to an excellent, in-depth coffee pri... | [] | 0061938327 | 0061938327 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,286,541,307,000 | 5 | false |
3 | A spiritually-minded counterpart to other paranormal / supernatural YA novels... | Angels are currently hot stuff in YA...just look at the success of [[ASIN:1416989420 Hush, Hush]] and [[ASIN:0385739133 Fallen]], or even earlier works like [[ASIN:1842556290 Angel]]. "Halo" is the first in a trilogy, to be followed by "Hades" and "Heaven." Unlike the "bad boy" fallen angel stories that are currently a... | [] | 0312656262 | 0312656262 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,283,741,172,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A gripping, if sometimes uneven, read | "Intertwined" tells the story of Haden Stone, a young man with an unusual problem: he has four human souls trapped inside his head. Each of these souls possesses a unique talent: Julian raises the dead, Elijah tells the future, Eve can time travel, and Caleb is the brash, impulsive one who can possess other humans. Ade... | [] | 0373210124 | 0373210124 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,283,646,961,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Beware the haunted moors... | "Immortal" is a contemporary Gothic novel that, well, tries too hard to be a Gothic novel by throwing in just about every convention in the genre (gloomy setting, Gothic architecture, omens, supernatural events, evil, controlling villains, check). Evie Johnson is sent to Wyldcliffe Abbey School after her grandmother su... | [] | 0061375837 | 0061375837 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,283,301,446,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Easy vegetarian recipes the whole family will love | "Good Housekeeping Family Vegetarian Cooking: 225 Recipes Everyone Will Love" will appeal to a wide audience, from transitioning vegetarians (Chapter Nine is devoted to "the Flexible Vegetarian") to vegans (vegan recipes are clearly marked with a "v", and many recipes include sidebars on how to make a given recipe vega... | [] | 1588167925 | 1588167925 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,282,867,195,000 | 12 | false |
4 | Elegant, yet sometimes hollow | In "Linger," the sequel to [[ASIN:0545123275 Shiver]], ex-werewolf Sam tentatively embraces his lost boyhood (manhood?) after being cured of his curse. As the spring thaw brings the first fragile crocuses to Mercy Falls, Minnesota, he rediscovers the trappings of humanity that he was forced to shed during the endless w... | [] | 0545123283 | 0545123283 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,281,491,240,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Beautifully written tale of suspense, with a dash of the supernatural... | Avery Hood's parents were brutally murdered in the woods outside their house, and the only thing she remembers seeing is inhuman flashes of silver. Homeschooled and raised in the forest surrounding her ramshackle house, Avery is sent to live with Renee, her paternal grandmother. The two have been estranged for many yea... | [] | 1599905108 | 1599905108 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,281,003,148,000 | 5 | false |
4 | A great way to add a little "sabor latino" to your next meal! | Venezuelan-American cookbook author Terry Hope Romero ([[ASIN:156924264X Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook]]) makes Latin food vegan-friendly in Viva Vegan! This collection of 200 vegan recipes includes offerings from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. You'll find updated favorites like toston... | [] | 0738212733 | 0738212733 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,279,932,586,000 | 22 | false |
5 | Inspiring, rip-roaring biography that's 110% Sierra Hotel! | Fighter pilot Robin Olds was born with flying in his blood. His father Robert Olds was a captain in the Army Air Corps, and houseguests included the likes of Hap Arnold, Tooey Spaatz, Fiorello La Guardia, and other WWI pilots. When Robin's mother died when he was four, he asked his father if she was in heaven with all ... | [] | 0312560230 | 0312560230 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,279,066,698,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Meh. I'm losing patience with the direction the series is taking... | I became a fan of the Vampire Academy books for their unique take on the vampire canon: Richelle Mead's vampires are either living vampires, the magic-wielding Moroi, or Strigoi, vampires that have become evil by killing humans. The Moroi are protected by dhampirs, half-human, half-vampire guardians. Their universe is ... | [] | 1595142509 | 1595142509 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,278,853,198,000 | 5 | false |
4 | A gripping read | Jennifer Lynn Barnes' "Raised by Wolves" is a fast-paced look at Were pack life from the view of an outsider. Bronwyn Alessia St. Vincent Clare (Bryn for short) is a tough-as-nails teenager raised by a pack of werewolves. Unlike them, she's fully human, but alpha male Callum has Marked her as his and taken her under hi... | [] | 1606840592 | 1606840592 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,278,202,501,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Colorful, in-depth, good maps...in short, there's something here for everyone | I checked out Fodor's Paris 2010 because I may be going to France later this year. It's been eight years since my last visit to Paris, and I was looking for up-to-date information on Paris's arrondissements, markets, and cultural activities. Fodor's guide begins on an upbeat note by dismissing the "rude Parisian" myth,... | [] | 1400008387 | 1400008387 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,276,461,571,000 | 1 | false |
4 | "You have Asperger's. Asperger's doesn't have you." Can I get an amen? | Rudy Simone's "Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome" is a wonderful starting point for all Aspergirls, whether you're an Aspergirl yourself or you have an Apergirl in your life. This thoughtfully-written guide examines the oft-overlooked Aspergirl, who's been clinically ignored in favor of male Aspies ... | [] | 1849058261 | 1849058261 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,276,345,529,000 | 8 | false |
3 | Needs a lot of supplements as-is; online learning center not worth the extra cost | I took my first GRE in 2003 after completing my BA. I'm considering applying to a PhD program, and all the schools I looked at require a GRE score from the last five years or so, so I needed to go back to square one. I'm extremely weak in math skills (this was my weak point on my first GRE), and I was hoping that the K... | [] | 1607142848 | 1607142848 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,275,242,056,000 | 6 | false |
3 | A good starting point, but you'll need to combine it with other resources | Lonely Planet's "Discover Italy" offers up 424 pages of insights into Italy...and due to the wealth of Italian culture and must-sees, it feels like LP's barely scratched the surface. The front and back inside covers offer up thoughtful legends, business hours, conversion tables (although the exchange rate is obviously ... | [] | 1741799953 | 1741799953 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,274,058,650,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A gorgeous blend of French cuisine and Southern cooking...Coca Cola meeets Camembert. | Virginia Willis's Bon Appetit, Y'All is a magical blend of Southern charm and French cuisine. Virginia compiles three generations of Southern recipes from her grandmother Meme, her mama, and herself (trained at culinary schools in France, Virginia's recipes reflect traditional French cuisine in gratins, soufflés... | [] | 1580088538 | 1580088538 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,269,301,609,000 | 3 | false |
5 | The haunting legacy of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot tells the fascinating, tragic story of Henrietta Lacks, who contributed to some of science's biggest advancements in the 20th century, including the polio vaccine and cancer and AIDS research. Her stored cancer cells, known as HeLa cells, are used daily around the world in various fields of medical resea... | [] | 1400052173 | 1400052173 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,269,212,451,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Is "Need" a Twilight clone? Yes and no. | After Zara's beloved stepfather dies in front of her and she falls into a months-long depression, she's sent to stay with her grandmother in rural Maine. Moving from sunny Charleston, Zara resents being sent to the icy backwater, until she meets the sexy bad boy Nick. The gorgeous jock also happens to drive some shiny ... | [] | 1599904535 | 1599904535 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,268,785,337,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Bianca and Lucas face life as fugitives in "Hourglass" | The "Evernight" novels ([[ASIN:0061284440 Evernight (Evernight, Book 1)]], [[ASIN:0061284467 Stargazer (Evernight)]], Hourglass and Afterlife) focus on seventeen-year-old Bianca, half-vampire, half-human who's in love with Lucas, a fearsome Black Cross vampire killer. In the third novel, Hourglass, the mysteries of Bia... | [] | 0061284416 | 0061284416 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,266,971,388,000 | 9 | false |
3 | A slow-paced look at Spanish court life. | Reading the description of "The Creation of Eve," I was excited about reading another historical Renaissance art fiction novel similar to [[ASIN:0812968972 The Birth of Venus: A Novel]] or the recent Vine pick [[ASIN:0312606362 The Botticelli Secret]]. Despite the premise of a talented female artist who studied under M... | [] | 0399156100 | 0399156100 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,266,880,165,000 | 3 | false |
5 | An approachable taste of the South, served with a side of warm memories | Martha Hall Foose's "Screen Doors and Sweet Tea" is a lovely look at Southern culture and its cuisine. Many of the recipes are linked to Mississippi and Louisiana, but most are common across the South (okra, fried chicken, cheese straws, pot likker greens, cornbread). Each recipe is prefaced by a short story about its ... | [] | 0307351408 | 0307351408 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,266,668,642,000 | 9 | false |
4 | A taste of Olde Virginia... | When I was in elementary school, we would drive 800 miles to Colonial Williamsburg for spring break every year. I fell in love with the 18th-century costumes, architecture, ornate silverwork, and Baroque music. We dined at several of Colonial Williamsburg's taverns: Shields, King's Arms, and Christiana Campbell's.<br /... | [] | 0609602861 | 0609602861 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,265,073,481,000 | 20 | false |
5 | A gripping story of survival and redemption | Ben Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear is the gripping tale of Cole Matthews, juvenile delinquent who's about to be sentenced to jail time for assaulting a fellow student. Tough-as-nails Cole feels like the world is out to get him and it's his right to smash senseless all who defy him; his alcoholic father beats him, and... | [] | 0060734000 | 0060734000 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,262,438,453,000 | 3 | false |
5 | An intensely emotional rollercoaster | Shadow Kiss is the third in the Vampire Academy series that focuses on Rose Hathaway, future guardian to Lissa, the last in a line of Dragomir royalty. Rose is dhampir, the offspring of a human and vampire. Lissa is Moroi, a mortal vampire with magical powers (the Strigoi are evil immortal vampires that kill to survive... | [] | 1595141979 | 1595141979 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,260,662,774,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Faithful adaptation of Worrisome Heart | Melody Gardot's impressive jazz debut Worrisome Heart channels the retro piano jazz of Diana Krall and Holly Cole while remaining uniquely original. I loved the album, but wasn't sure how the sheet music would translate.<br /><br />Published by Alfred Music, Worrisome Heart features nine of the ten album tracks (the al... | [] | 0739057413 | 0739057413 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,257,511,851,000 | 7 | false |
4 | How far would you go for the perfect violin? | In Claire Kilroy's "Tenderwire," protagonist Eva Tyne, an aspiring solo violinist, is confronted with her deepest desire: to possess a newly-discovered Strad offered at a fraction of its market value. As the novel opens, Eva, who relocated from Ireland to pursue her musical dreams, has a painful debut which results in ... | [] | 015603204X | 015603204X | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,257,159,319,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Beautiful (cook)book, but not something I'd use often. | I'd previously reviewed Tess Kiros's [[ASIN:0740781529 Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes]], and in anticipation of a trip to Venice next year, I was anxious to explore her "Venezia: Food and Dreams." As another reviewer pointed out, this is a beautiful *coffee table* book; gilt edges, two black ribbon boo... | [] | 0740785168 | 0740785168 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,256,989,781,000 | 10 | false |
4 | Kid-friendly recipes with lots of practical advice but few step-by-step photos | Cindy Mushet, author of the award-winning [[ASIN:0740773348 The Art and Soul of Baking]], tackles kids' baking in "Baking Kids Love." The sturdy spiral-bound book stays flat and features lots of practical tips (tie back long hair, wear closed-toe shoes, clean as you go) and photos (although the photos are not step-by-s... | [] | 0740783459 | 0740783459 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,255,224,952,000 | 1 | false |
4 | As light and sparkly as a glass of Prosecco; a perfect summer read | Cat Connelly lives a perfectly safe - if boring - existence. The daughter of an Irish father and an Italian mother, she's spent her life being who she thought others wanted her to be: organized, responsible, and always there to cook, clean, or dole out money in a bind. She works at a New York accounting firm for the m... | [] | 0446538302 | 0446538302 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,253,796,627,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Kitty's hot on the trail | Kitty Pangborn, shamus's assistant to Dex Theroux ([[ASIN:0312377703 Death Was the Other Woman: A Mystery]]), gets to meet the man of her silver screen dreams while on a case: Hollywood leading man Laird Wyndham is accused of murder, and it's up to Kitty, Dex, and Mustard (their driver and "procurement" specialist) to ... | [] | 0312383398 | 0312383398 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,251,849,258,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Despite loving the original, I just couldn't get into it | I loved Nancy Haddock's [[ASIN:042521995X La Vida Vampire (Oldest City Vampire, Book 1)]]; the heroine Cesca is a very hip, snarky gal who loves surfing and home decorating, works as a ghost tour guide, and oh, happens to be a vampire who hates blood (it makes her queasy, and she'll only drink caramel macchiato-flavore... | [] | 0425227545 | 0425227545 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,251,847,862,000 | 5 | false |
3 | A historically accurate, if slow, novel of convent life in Renaissance Italy | Sarah Dunant, author of [[ASIN:0812974042 In the Company of the Courtesan: A Novel]] and [[ASIN:0812968972 The Birth of Venus: A Novel]], brings us the lives of cloistered nuns in "Sacred Hearts." Set in 1570 Ferrara, "Sacred Hearts" follows the paths of two very different women: the gentle, inquisitive Suora Zuana, wh... | [] | 1400063825 | 1400063825 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,251,846,143,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Healthy soul food to nourish body and mind | Bryant Terry's "Vegan Soul Kitchen," on the heels of [[ASIN:1585424595 Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen]], attempts a healthy makeover of soul food staples like pickled watermelon rinds, cornbread, collard greens, peach cobbler, grits, coleslaw and potato salad, accompanied by extensive playlists taken from jaz... | [] | 0738212288 | 0738212288 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,249,089,771,000 | 7 | false |
5 | A lovely tale of matchmaking, true love and modern India | Hyder Ali, a retired clerk, is driving his patient wife crazy with his post-retirement boredom. They are a Muslim couple living in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), a coastal city in Andhra Pradesh in eastern India. His only son, Rehman, is a political activist dedicated to helping India's exploited, which gets him into trouble w... | [] | 0399155589 | 0399155589 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,246,641,327,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A quick read, but a disjointed and lightweight plot | Dead and Gone, the ninth installment in Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire series, is both a curse and a blessing. Let's start with the good news first: the blessing is that it's a quick, breezy read (I finished it in a couple of hours). The curse is that the plot is lightweight, many of the characters are throwaway, ... | [] | 0441017150 | 0441017150 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,246,357,473,000 | 8 | false |
4 | An engaging look at the immigrant experience | American Girl's newest doll Rebecca Rubin lives in 1914 New York. Her parents and grandmother are Jewish immigrants from Russia, but Rebecca and her four brothers and sisters were born and raised in the US. In "Meet Rebecca," we're introduced to Rebecca's family and Jewish home life. Rebecca's bubbe (grandmother) is ve... | [] | 1593695217 | 1593695217 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,246,271,603,000 | 5 | false |
5 | A fun combination of retro chic and elegant comfort food | The Farm Chicks are best friends Teri Edwards and Serena Thompson, who besides being busy stay-at-home moms also stage an annual antique show. Their self-described style is "farm girl meets Fifth Avenue," a blend of retro country-inspired chic and simple yet delicious cooking. Their story has been featured in Country L... | [] | 1588167291 | 1588167291 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,245,508,491,000 | 6 | true |
5 | A beautiful collection of seasonal recipes from Vera Bradley and friends | I first saw the Vera Bradley: Cooking with Friends cookbook on vacation in Michigan last year, and recently snapped up a copy at our local Vera Bradley store. I enjoyed it so much that I purchased additional copies as gifts. A collection of recipes from company founders, employees, and family friends, "Cooking With Fri... | [] | 1424312027 | 1424312027 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,245,506,402,000 | 9 | false |
5 | A feast for body and soul | Based on Jan Karon's Mitford series, the Mitford Cookbook is a rich collection of recipes featured in her Mitford novels. For those not familiar with the Mitford series, the stories revolve around Father Tim's parish in Mitford, North Carolina, and the townsfolk that he comes to know and love. Food plays a central role... | [] | B0017HZ0Y6 | 0670032395 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,245,504,975,000 | 16 | true |
5 | A beautiful, heartbreaking look at love and loss in prerevolutionary Iran | Mahbod Seraji's haunting "Rooftops of Tehran" is set in 1973 Tehran, in an exotic world where families gather on carpeted rooftops to escape the heat and humidity of the day, weaving stories and poems late into the starry nights. Seventeen-year-old Pasha Shahed is a bookworm who harbors a secret crush on his beautiful ... | [] | 045122681X | 045122681X | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,245,501,300,000 | 3 | false |
3 | A fleeting, delicate tale as light as rosewater | In "Rosewater and Soda Bread," Marsha Mehran's followup to [[ASIN:0812972481 Pomegranate Soup: A Novel]], the Aminpour sisters Marjan, Bahar, and Layla continue their adventures in West Ireland circa 1987, a year after they opened their Iranian restaurant Babylon Cafe. After fleeing personal tragedies in Revolutionary ... | [] | 081297249X | 081297249X | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,245,111,599,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Hip, quirky, romantic tale of film noir | Ever felt like there's a nagging voice in your head? Well, if you're Penelope Thornton-McClure, that "voice" is the very dead private dick Jack Shepard, who hasn't had a body since getting iced in 1949. Jack haunts Pen's bookstore Buy the Book and aids her in solving mysteries; in The Ghost and the Femme Fatale, the sm... | [] | 0425218384 | 0425218384 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,244,860,930,000 | 1 | false |
4 | La Dolce Vita isn't all it's cracked up to be... | Fashion-conscious Kelly expects her study abroad in Rome to turn her into a designer superstar, but fate has other plans in store. When Kelly and her friend Sheela land in Rome, they find out that a) they're NOT staying in some grand villa, b) the rooms are super-tiny, c) they're on the fifth floor (and NO elevator) an... | [] | 0142404144 | 0142404144 | AFW2PDT3AMT4X3PYQG7FJZH5FXFA | 1,243,722,563,000 | 0 | false |
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