Hannah's Picks

The Belle of Belgrave Square (Belles of London #2) By Mimi Matthews Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593337158
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Published: Berkley - October 11th, 2022

My favorite romance of the past year.  A war hero with a dark reputation, a heroine with a lifetime of family abuse, and their tender relationship.  Swoon-worthy.


Breadsong: How Baking Changed Our Lives By Kitty Tait, Al Tait Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9781635578041
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Published: Bloomsbury Publishing - May 24th, 2022

A wonderful look at the power of baking, family, and community.  I was inspired to expand my bread-baking horizon beyond challah.

 


Wilding: Returning Nature to Our Farm By Isabella Tree, Eric Schlosser (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Isabella Tree, Eric Schlosser (Introduction by)
$22.95
ISBN: 9781681373713
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Published: New York Review Books - September 17th, 2019

Isabella Tree details the efforts of her husband to transform the 3500 acres of Knepp Castle Estate into sustainable terrain that supports wildlife and humanity.  


The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen By Isaac Blum Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593525821
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Published: Philomel Books - September 13th, 2022

A rare YA novel with a sympathetic and accurate representation of the Orthodox community.  Hooray, it has a more nuanced ending than that of Romeo and Juliet.


Squire By Nadia Shammas, Sara Alfageeh (Illustrator), Sara Alfageeh Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780062945846
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Published: Quill Tree Books - March 8th, 2022

A clear-eyed portrayal of colonialism, friendship, and loyalty.  This should be on school curricula, as well as required reading for diplomats.  


A Duet for Home By Karina Yan Glaser Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780544876408
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Published: Clarion Books - April 5th, 2022

Two sixth-graders, June and Tyrell, meet in a homeless shelter in Harlem and they bond over their love of classical music and their decision to fight City Hall over the changing protocols on resettling families.