Megan's Reviews

If you’re familiar with Etgar Keret’s short fiction, you already know he’s capable of magic and able to effortlessly bring the reader into a world where humor and melancholy quietly coexist. The Seven Good Years paints a bittersweet portrait of father–son relationships that we don’t often get to read about. It manages to hold onto humor despite war and loss being a constant background in the lives of three generations. Keret’s first nonfiction book in English does not disappoint.  —Megan

I loved Wendy’s first installment of these unique knitting stitches (Up, Down, All Around). The patterns are written for either flat or in-the-round, making it easy to design a new hat, scarf, or sweater around your new favorite stitch pattern. Remember, knitting isn’t just for winter; break out the cotton and linen and get your lace on for a fancy warm-weather tee!  —Megan

Get ready to meet your new best friends: charismatic and talented brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott. If you haven’t seen their popular home redesign show on HGTV, this book will be the perfect introduction to their magical world of designing a dream home on a budget. The Property Brothers, drawing on their years of experience, include tips and tricks for room design as well as advice about how to save money on the things you need to turn your house into your dream home. Consider this your new homeowner’s handbook.  —Megan

Ever think to yourself, “Man, I’d really like my garden to be low maintenance yet cater to the needs and desires of thousands of tiny friends, but where do I start?” Look no further than this super book! Complete with fun facts on bee-havior, instructions on building a beautiful bee condo that doubles as a garden sculpture, and of course, suggestions about which plants to choose for your new bee-topia garden, this book is fun and informative and will make you say, “Bring on the bees!” —Megan

I didn’t really know what makes a sandwich a Cambodian sandwich until I got a sneak peek into Num Pang, which already has my mouth watering. Num Pang has far more than just delicious sandwiches. There are chapters on setting up your pantry, on the different proteins and vegetables used in the recipes, on side dishes, sandwiches (of course), and even drinks! Blood orange lemonade, anyone?  —Megan

Get sucked in to these creepy, weird, wonderful, and strange whodunits brought together in this hidden gem of a book. If you love real-life tales that make you go "Whaaa?" then you will certainly enjoy this collection of stranger-than-fiction essays. From sociopathic serial impersonators to the hunt for the elusive giant squid, this book has something for everyone!

Tired of picking up digs at Sears? Get started on your custom wardrobe with the mix-and-match style of this cool pattern book. With basic overviews of different design elements, this book is the perfect intro for the budding dress designer. My first project will be the Zigzag Shirt Dress on page 125, no alterations needed. So cute!

Introduce yourself to the ever popular indoor gardening trend with this beautiful book. Owners of their own garden design shop, these authors will guide you on a whimsical journey of designing and caring for your very own potted, vertical, and tabletop plantings. Now hop on over to your favorite nursery and get to work!

This book is a compendium of beautiful quilt squares complete with written instructions, diagrams, and alternate color suggestions. Start one of the six sampler projects or enjoy the freedom to mix & match and quilt your way to a more colorful life. I SUPER ULTRA love this book!

This book is so sweet, I could feel the cavities developing as I flipped from Morning Glory Scones to Molten Chocolate Cookies to Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bundt Cake. If you can break away from the beautiful photographs of these mouthwatering recipes, you’ll find clearly written directions for making each of these delectable, delicious, drool-worthy treats. Choooocolaaate (Persimmon) Caaaake and others await your approval!  —Megan