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Book Review: Perfume by Megan Volpert
The best perfume book I’ve ever read. And I’ve read quite a few of them over the years. Perfume by Megan Volpert satisfied so much of what I want in perfume writing: part autobiographical (how do we even talk about … Continue reading
Book Review: Scent and Subversion
Madame Rochas perfume ad, (image from the book Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman.) I like this so much better than an ad with a celebrity. What do you think?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re interested in some insightful reading this summer, check … Continue reading
The Lovely Bones
If you’ve seen the movie, then you’ll know what to expect – this is a great story about a girl who dies and keeps an eye on her family from up in heaven. She tells you how they cope with … Continue reading
The Emperor of Scent
If you’re someone that’s into perfumes, then this is absolutely required reading. The book is about scientist Luca Turin who is a biologist, and really into perfumes. He discovers a new way of how we smell (that is, how the … Continue reading
Martha Stewart Living Cookbook – The New Classics
More than 1200 recipes in one book; that’s what Martha Stewart Living New Classics Cookbook says you’ll get. It’s amazing the range that this huge tome provides and rest assured there’s a nearly fool-proof recipe for almost everything. The New … Continue reading
Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas
I read this book while I was on vacation this December, and it’s definitely one that has stayed with me. Might be a good one to pick up while you’re at home! Order online and don’t go out if you … Continue reading
A Book For the Cookie Lover
I’ve had this book for over 10 years and it’s still a favourite. Life’s not fair; so many cookie recipes and not enough time! If you’re a cookie-lover like me, you have to pick up Martha Stewart Cookies. It’s a … Continue reading
Book Review: A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates
It’s summer time, and whenever the weather improves, I go back to reading more than just the news. I think it’s something about the slower pace of life that summer brings that inspires me to really want to get off … Continue reading