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2012 Christmas Books Roundup

To celebrate the Christmas season at FaithfulReader.com, we have assembled a collection of inspiring and heartwarming books to add to your wish list this year, or to give as gifts to someone special. Our featured titles include stories of family, friendship, romance, suspense, spirituality and personal growth, as well as helpful devotionals to keep your faith strong and remind you of the true meaning of Christmas during the hectic yet joyful month ahead. We hope our selections will bring inspiration, peace and guidance to you and your loved ones throughout the holidays and beyond.

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Woody Allen

What if nothing exists and we're all in somebody's dream? Or what's worse, what if only that fat guy in the third row exists?

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Woody Allen, WITHOUT FEATHERS

November 12, 2012

This month’s newsletter is a little delayed as we have been dealing with Hurricane Sandy here in the New York metropolitan area and we think many of you have been in the same boat. Thankfully everyone in our office was very lucky and no one suffered any major damage. And the office never lost power. There were a few days when it was a challenge to remember who had power, but no transit to the office and who had no power, but could get there.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Perfect valor is to behave, without witnesses, as one would act were all the world watching.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Taste of Home: Cookies: 623 Irresistible Delights by Taste of Home

Holiday Cookbooks, November 2012

This cookie compendium has twelve chapters of recipes, including Christmas favorites. Another on gifts or “big-batch baking” will help bakers who need cookies for exchanges or parties to find one for every occasion. Something for tastes from simple to elaborate can be found here from the popular magazine. Comments from Taste of Home readers who have tried the recipes help with the enormity of recipes and make this seem even more inviting for new bakers.

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Cake Pop Holidays by Bakerella

Holiday Cookbooks, November 2012

Twenty winter themed cake pops instructions are provided in this holiday collection from the extremely popular Bakerella blog author who has fueled the cake pop mania with her clever creations and cookbooks. Polar bears and snowflakes appear as well as some gingerbread houses and Christmas themed items. This book is pure fun and the pops and decorations are broken down into steps for all levels of creation. A great cookbook for children and adults to work on together or for a group of friends, readers will find plenty of interactive fun for parties or family nights.

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Very Vegan Christmas Cookies: 125 Festive and Flavorful Treats by Ellen Brown

Holiday Cookbooks, November 2012

Special dietary needs or allergies are commonplace now and hosts may need to know where to find appropriate recipes in a hurry. Searching online may be overwhelming. Make traditional or favorite holiday treats without milk or eggs with this beautiful cookbook filled with photos. Popular and possible for bakers at every level, cooks will be surprised at how easy it will be to have the holiday foods within the vegan diet guidelines. The author also has a GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY BAKING guide.

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Betty Crocker's Cooky Book by Eric Mulvany

Holiday Cookbooks, November 2012

Though it is now offered in a spiral bound edition, many will recognize this title from their family cabinets. The decades old guide to cookies has everything from classic to creative, and international offerings for holiday treats. A timeline of decade cookie trends adds nostalgia and history. Cream wafers from this cookbook are legendary, though tastebuds will enjoy recipes from all sections of Drop, Bar, Refrigerator, Rolled, Pressed and Molded Cookies. Tips on Cookies for Children and Cookies That Will Travel are especially fun for the holidays, though there are suggested Christmas cookies as well.

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Rose's Christmas Cookies by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Holiday Cookbooks, November 2012

The master baker author of THE CAKE BIBLE brings home bakers over 60 recipes and variations on classic Christmas cookies. From simple recipes to elaborate, the directions are accessible. Sprintz, shortbread, Springerle and gingerbread are all here for readers to master. “Smart Cookie” sidebars offer tips on ingredients and techniques with every recipe. This is a classic reference guide for those who like to bake cookies for the holidays.

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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman

Holiday Cookbooks, November 2012

In another book from a popular blogger, THE SMITTEN KITCHEN COOKBOOK also helps readers make great food without fuss. Perelman has blogged about her results from her tiny kitchen, and only uses higher end ingredients if she feels cooks cannot get a good result without them. The author’s premise that cooking should be a pleasure comes through the pages inviting even the most reluctant cooks to enjoy success for meals and events.

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