Katie Recommends
A tale weaving together climate change, personal struggle & change, and a thrilling nautical adventure. A must read for anyone who loves being outdoors.
Libertie is a girl growing up at the end of the Civil War as a free person in NY. A fictional story, I found myself rooting for her to find her voice and place in her world. She's layered, nuanced, and I loved following her journey into adulthood. This is the first historical fiction book I have picked up in years and would definitely recommend it.
Author Alyssa Cole takes on gentrification in this thrilling novel set in Brooklyn. Cole weaves together a fast paced story of community, current events, and an unexpected relationship. This reminded me of the movie Get Out.
Local food writer Beth Dooley moves from New Jersey to Minnesota and discovers all of the community based agriculture that contributes to our developing food, coop, and farmers market scene. Part memior, part local food study, Dooley write a book that is essential reading for Minnesotans.
Hong weaves her personal experience with the broader Asian American experience. Her essays are full of history, emotion, and humor. Folks who enjoy reading memiors, immigration stories, or witty personal anecdotes will love this collection.
I can imagine this book in every high school aross the US. There are so many complicated topics covered in this book, but all are presented in an approachable way that begs for conversation.
I loved starting my day with one of these short essays. Each one is full of heart, honesty, inspiration, and provdes a sense of belonging. This is a book many of us can use right now.
This book provides judgement free support and a science based look into alcohol on our minds & bodies. If you're re-examining your realtionship to alcohol, or are sober-curoius, I highly recommend this book.
As we learn more and more about the mind-gut connection, we realize how much a healthly gut plays in our daily lives. No medical degree required for this book; just great information presented in bite sized
pieces.
A thrilling, true story about a subject we love so dearly: coffee. I learned so much about coffee farming, the resurgence of Yemeni coffee, and the dedication of one man to a place he loves. I would recommend this book to EVERYONE who considers themself a coffee drinker.
For a book to hold my attention AND make me laugh out loud during this pandemic time?? YES. This book is one of the funniest books I've read with very relatable stories for Midwestern Millennials.
This is the most encouraging, no pressure, intuitive "how-to" book I've read. Although the author's intention is to help you plan a low-maintence garden that is good for the earth and your familiy, some of the lessons can easily be applied to your daily life, outside of the garden. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in gardening and landscaping.