February 7, 2012
The following are lists of books releasing the weeks of February 6th and February 13th that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers.
Editorial Content for Kindred SoulsContributorsReviewer (text)Carole Turner
Billy is an 88-year-old grandfather who lives with his family on the farm where he grew up. He and his 10-year-old grandson, Jake, have a special bond so Billy calls them "kindred souls." Every day, Billy and Jake take a walk around the farm, and Billy teaches Jake about nature as he explains when the hummingbirds will leave and why a cow often gives birth during a rainstorm. There remains a bit of structure of the original sod house where Billy grew up. The old man and the young boy pass by it every day. Read More TeaserJake’s grandfather, Billy, hears the talk of birds, is 88 years old, and is going to live forever. Even when Billy gets sick, Jake knows that everything will go on as always. But there’s one thing Billy wants: to rebuild the sod house where he grew up. Can Jake give him this one special thing? PromoJake’s grandfather, Billy, hears the talk of birds, is 88 years old, and is going to live forever. Even when Billy gets sick, Jake knows that everything will go on as always. But there’s one thing Billy wants: to rebuild the sod house where he grew up. Can Jake give him this one special thing? February 3, 2012For the record, Iceland cannot be known for their cakes. Last weekend’s Icelandic Jólakaka I made to celebrate Greg’s birthday was a disaster. I layered in chocolate pudding to try to improve it (see the photo above), and let’s just say the pudding was fine. Maybe we converted the measures wrong. Maybe I beat the batter too much, but I think for pastry we think of the French or the Italians, not the people of Iceland.
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