Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Book Nook: Books for a Variety of Interests

 Are you looking for books to celebrate upcoming holidays or birthdays? Books make great gifts and sometimes you can find books on interests that you didn't even know existed - but are so appropriate for the recipient (or for yourself). Here's a round-up of a variety of books, along with highlights of any that I've had the opportunity to review.

Lego with Dad: Creatively Awesome Brick Projects for Parents and Kids to Build Together - I had previously reviewed this. The instructions are clear and fun, and there were some new projects even for a family like ours that has been building together for a long time.

See It with a Small Telescope: 101 Cosmic Wonders Including Planets, Moons, Comets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters and More

The Kamado Smoker and Grill Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for the World's Best Barbecue 

The Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for the Most Flavorful and Delicious Barbecue 

The Infrared Grill Master: Recipes and Techniques for Perfectly Seared, Deliciously Smokey BBQ Every Time 

The Flippin' Awesome Backyard Griddle Cookbook: Tasty Recipes, Pro Tips and Bold Ideas for Outdoor Flat Top Grillin' 

Wild Yeast: The French Baker's Guide to Making Your Own Starter for Delicious Bread, Pizza, Desserts, and More! 

The Unofficial ALDI Cookbook: Delicious Recipes Made with Fan Favorites from the Award-Winning Grocery Store - I previously reviewed this. Even if you don't shop at Aldi this has some great, easy and tasty recipes. If you do shop at Aldi, it offers a lot of ways to elevate the products they sell with some easy tweaks!

The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook: 10th Anniversary Edition: 150 Delicious Recipes Using Favorite Ingredients from the Greatest Grocery Store in the World (Unofficial Trader Joe's Cookbooks) 

The iPhone Photography Book: How to Get Professional-Looking Images Using the Camera You Always Have With You 

Dogtography: A Knock-Your-Socks-Off Guide to Capturing the Best Dog Photos on Earth - this was a really fun book to review, especially since our dog is old enough to be well-trained but young enough to till be really eager for new things. The book was incredibly helpful at capturing some fun shots of her!

Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn

Light on The Landscape: Photographs and Lessons from a Life in Photography - my husband is a photographer, so he really liked this book. The quality of the photographs compared with the prose made a really enjoyable reading experience.

The Digital Photography Book: The step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look like the pros’ - this was great for my daughter, who has started to get into photography but doesn't really know where to start. This gave her a lot of techniques and pointers to get started and prompts to help her find shots and think like a photographer.

Dusk to Dawn: A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night - this was an absolutely beautiful book. Although my husband is already pretty good at night-time photography, this book was enjoyable even for him as an experienced photographer. It would be a great guide for a beginner too.

Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Technique of Photographing Birds and Their Behavior 

The Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes: 1,001+ Punny Jokes Your Pops Will Love Telling Over and Over and Over…  -

Can Holding in a Fart Kill You?: Over 150 Curious Questions and Intriguing Answers (Fascinating Bathroom Readers) 

The Bowery Boys: Adventures in Old New York: An Unconventional Exploration of Manhattan's Historic Neighborhoods, Secret Spots and Colorful Characters 

The Big Book of Spy Trivia: Spy Stories, Secret Agent Facts, and Espionage Skills from History's Greatest Covert Missions 

The Big Book of Infectious Disease Trivia: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the World's Worst Pandemics, Epidemics, and Diseases 

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