How to Spell Chanukah…And Other Holiday Dilemmas: 18 Writers Celebrate 8 Nights of Lights by Emily Franklin (Algonquin Books) is $1.99
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Ring in the holiday with eighteen writers who extol, excoriate, and expand our understanding of this most merry of Jewish festivals as they offer up funny, irreverent, and, yes, even nostalgic takes on a holiday that holds a special place in Jewish hearts . . . and stomachs.
Pieces by Jonathan Tropper, Jennifer Gilmore, Steve Almond, Joanna Smith Rakoff, Adam Langer, and others address pressing issues: what is the weight gain associated with eating 432 latkes in eight nights? Offer joyous gratitude: “What a holiday! No pestilence, no slavery, no locusts, no cattle disease, or atonement. Thank God.” And afford tender truths: “You are reminded of your real gifts: a family you get to come home to.”
Whether your family tradition included a Christmas tree or a Chanukah bush, whether the fights among your siblings rivaled the battles of the Maccabees, or even if you haven’t a clue who the Maccabees were, this little book illustrates the joys, frustrations, and small miracles of the season.
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The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith (Algonquin Books) is $1.99
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In The Christmas Letters, three generations of women reveal their stories of love and marriage in the letters they write to family and friends during the holidays. It’s a down-home Christmas story about tradition, family, and the shared experiences of women.
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A Beautiful Bowl of Soup: The Best Vegetarian Recipes by William Meppem (Chronicle Books) is $2.99
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No, there is no chicken stock in this soup. What you’ll find here is page after glorious page of the loveliest, most delicious soups and stews – each and every one entirely vegetarian. Brimming with international flavors, Paulette Mitchell’s easy-to-follow recipes are paired with unique accompaniments, garnishes, and toppings that add tremendous visual appeal.
Witness hearty Pumpkin Stew baked and served in a pumpkin shell; classic onion soup updated with crunchy goat cheese toasts; and Spicy Sweet PotatoAncho Bisque swirled with bright Roasted Red Pepper Cream. From Mediterranean Saffron Stew to Greek Spinach and Orzo Soup, these colorful dishes are simple enough for every day, yet sophisticated enough for elegant dinner parties.
Instructions for making tasty vegetable stock from scratch, a selection of delicious vegan soups, and a helpful “tips” section make this gorgeous cookbook an important addition to any kitchen where good food and good health are on the menu.
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To Have and to Kill: A Wedding Cake Mystery by Mary Jane Clark (HarperCollins) is $0.99
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New York Times bestselling author Mary Jane Clark delights readers with her tasty new mystery
To Have and to Kill
Piper Donovan never imagined that decorating wedding cakes could be so dangerous! A struggling actress with no immediate prospects and a recently broken engagement, Piper moves back in with her parents to take stock of her life. She steps tentatively into the family bakery business and finds herself agreeing to create a wedding cake for the acclaimed star of a daytime television drama. But soon someone close to the bride-to-be is horribly murdered and it seems that that someone is ruthlessly determined to stop the wedding.
With the help of her former neighbor, Jack, a handsome FBI agent with a soft spot for the gorgeous cake-maker, Piper moves closer to the truth. And as she narrows in on a suspect, she realizes that it’s hotter in the kitchen than she may be able to handle. . . .
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More Chrismas-sy bargains:
The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne (Center Street/Hachette) is $2.99
Touched by Angels (Angels Everywhere) by Debbie Macomber (HarperCollins) is $2.99
The Trouble with Angels by Debbie Macomber (Voyager/HarperCollins) is $2.99
Five Golden Rings: A Christmas Collection by Sophie Barnes, Karen Erickson, Rena Gregory and Sandra Jones (HarperCollins) is $0.99
Mistletoe, Merriment, And Murder (Ellie Avery Mysteries) by Sara Rosett (Kensington Books) is $2.99
Darn Good Cowboy Christmas (Spikes & Spurs) by Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca) is $0.99
Almost a Christmas Bride (Harlequin Special Edition) by Susan Crosby is $1.99
I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Fern Michaels (Zebra Books) is $1.99