December Is Read a New Book Month!

The first thing that attracted me to this book was the first line of the sub-title: "Discover a Simpler Greener Christmas." More specifically the word "Simpler" got my attention. I am all about making the Christmas season simple.

I have long believed that the holiday season has gotten WAY out of hand. It seems that society in general has forgotten what this time of year is all about. It is not about getting presents or spending money; I think it is about our core beliefs and family. I don't care if you are Christian, Jewish or whatever just remember why one should rejoice.

(Whew, glad that is out of the way! I am feeling so much better.)

The next thing that made me decide to bring this book home was the selection of beautiful photographs of the craft projects. Also, I said to myself, "Hey, I can do some of these projects."

The patterns are simple. Sheherazade Goldsmith is the editor of this great book. She is from Great Britain, so some of the terms in the recipes or instructions were new to this resident of the South, but that should not deter anyone from trying anything in this book. In fact, I am dying to try the recipe for the luscious, dark gingerbread. I will when I figure out what "sugar syrup" is.

Give a gift to yourself, your family and friends AND the Earth by getting A Greener Christmas.

I cannot ignore the inspiration for this webpage: Susan Wittig Albert.

I am putting this 2011 China Bayles novel on my nightstand. Ms. Albert NEVER disapoints.

Make her your new author/new book choice, too.

I had just about given up on the Jack Reacher series. So glad I did not. Will report on this novel when I am finished with it--which will not be long!