Come on now, if ever there was going to be a book written about the joy of cookies, you knew it had to be written by Cookie Monster.
Full of fun cookie tidbits (not crumbs, just information) and even a couple of Mr. Monster's favourite cookie recipes, this is a genuinely fun little book.
COOKIES! nom nom nom nom nom
(#17-2022)
Cute little manual for self-care - for cats and their humans. Full of reminders of ways to keep your mind peaceful and to look after yourself (first.)
(#16-2022)
Cute compilation of thoughts and images from vintage Little Golden Books representing what everyone needs to know about family. Love the images because they bring back memories of reading the old Little Goldens when I was young. And yes, they were already vintage then.
(#15-2022)
Rockton - mysterious, hidden town in the middle of the Yukon wilderness. Off-grid, off-radar and unfortunately off-track from its original mandate. Those living there are at the mercy of an unseen council who seem to enjoy playing God with the lives of their residents. The residents just want to survive their stay and continue their lives.
An inside look into the life of one of Hef's girlfriends. Before she was in the mansion, during and after; Holly's struggle to get away from the public perception, and how that public perception helped her find a life where she could finally figure out who she was meant to be.
The third biographical book by Valerie Bertinelli switches pace from her previous books to talk about life, loss and joy. This book isn't about a particular journey or struggle, but about all the journeys and struggles that make life what it is. And about learning how to be (and love) yourself today, despite societies expectations.
If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't) by Betty White
One of many books that Betty White took part in writing. This one is a collection of memories, a nostalgic memoir separated into bite-sized pieces with snappy subtitles. A quick read, and not a waste of time, but definitely showcases White's humour and reflections on her life and career.
Bertinelli's second autobiographical book - capturing her journey and struggle to beat her self-image issues, and a goal to fit into a bikini for the first time since her twenties.
Valerie Bertinelli shares her story up to losing weight as a Jenny Craig spokesperson. She talks about her time on One Day at a Time, through marrying Eddie Van Halen, divorcing him, having her son and the acting roles she played up to and between. Her struggles with self-image and societal/Hollywood expectations are central to her continuing story, which she shares herself in a way that helps to motivate and inspire her reader, even if it's not necessarily her intention.
