Thursday, July 30, 2009
Another Great Trivia Book
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Let's Play
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Kitchen Linens Book
"We're shown how to apply a 1945 Butterick fabric transfer, and how to concoct Cousin Ann's crab pie. We're coached on how to glamorize breakfast, throw a tailgate, gather our friends for lunch, and entertain the extened family for Thanksgiving. We learn how to care for our linens; mix, match, and design with them; and, when necessary, reinvent them. In additon to showcasing her own vintage cloths and regaling us with personal commentary, Ellyanne shares the stories and cloth treasures she's gathered from friends and collectors around the country."
I know what you are thinking, I don't seem like the type to have such a penchant for antique linens, but indeed it is true. I love the colorful fabrics, and sundrenched hues in this book. Flip through it the next time you are in the Barrett Memorial Library.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Enormously Disturbing
This film will make you want to open your eyes to the food that we are eating.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
More Great Young Adult Books
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
True Mystery
Monday, July 13, 2009
The Truth About Diamonds
While scanning the shelves at the library a few days ago, I came across a familiar name, Nicole Richie. Now you might never have guessed it, but I am a huge "Simple Life" fan. I think it is one of the better reality shows to hit the airwaves, so think of my delite when I came across this book. I spent this last, rainy weekend engulfed in the drama that is this book.
The first time I stepped away from this book was at chapter 12, "The Mother of All Confrontations" and the book was finished before I put it down again.
The book, fiction with striking similarities to Richie's real life, is like reading an extended copy of any tabloid, light summer reading at it's best.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Please Mr. Jailor
This wonderful film, which I watched nearly a hundred times as a child, has recently come through the library again. This film has it all, car chaces, Rikki Lake, jailhouse dance sequences, tattoos, and of course Johnny Depp at his finest.
Cry-Baby is so full of excitement, I dont' want to ruin a thing. This is something you need to see for yourself, bound to be a family favorite.
Check it out today at Barrett Memorial Library.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wholesome Family Adventure
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Jewish American Princess Handbook
The first complete guide to this Meonite mystique. The Clothes, the Sotres and the Social Life.
"We're Not Spoiled, Just Selective."
This title includes essays on"
Cultivating Carats
Plastic Surgery Do's and Don'ts
The Care and Feeding of Fur
The Forbidden Fruits: Interfaith Dating
Jewish Mothers: How Much Guilt is Really Enough?
From Hair to Eternity, the Humidity Factor.
The Legacy of Spending Money. The Allowance:Gelt without Guilt. Proper Breeding. Six-Figure Dating. Shopping: Wholesale vs Retail. Collecting and Displaying Charge Cards. Scouting for schools (His not Yours). Majors for Husband Hunters. Theme Parties: bat Mitzvahs, Sweet Sixteen, Pledge Dances, sammies Shipwreck. TAB the All Occasion Beverage.