Weekend Cooking: Rosettes

We're visiting my parents in northwest Wisconsin to celebrate Christmas/New Year's and my Mom brought out the rosettes. Man, talk about heaven. They are so dang melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

A rosette is a thin, cookie-like deep-fried pastry of Scandinavian (Swedish and Norwegian) origin. Rosettes are traditionally made during Christmas time. They are made using intricately designed rosette iron. The iron is heated to a very high temperature in oil, dipped into the batter, then re-immersed in the hot oil to create a crisp shell around the metal. The iron is immediately removed and the rosette is separated from the iron. Usually, the edges of the rosette are dipped into frosting or sugar. Rosette recipes are popular in the United States among families with Scandinavian ancestry.

I found a recipe in my Mom's old, well-loved copy of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book.

Rosettes from Betty Crocker's Cooky Book

1/2 c. Gold Medal Flour
1 Tbls. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 c. Water or milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbls. Vegetable oil
Confectioners' or cinnamon sugar

Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Blend dry ingredients together. Mix remaining ingredients together; stir in. Strain mixture. Heat rosette iron in hot fat (400 degrees) 3" deep in small saucepan. Tap off excess fat on absorbent paper. Deep into batter until 2/3 covered. Immerse in hot fat. Fry until delicately browned. Remove; tip upside-down to drain. Push off rosette.

Heat iron in fat again; repeat process. If iron is too cool batter will slip off; if iron is too hot, batter will stick. Stir batter each time before dipping in iron. Sprinkle rosettes with confectioners' or cinnamon sugar. (Best if only made a or two before served.) Store rosettes in single layers in wax paper-lined boxes. Makes 18 rosettes.

Note: If you use Gold Medal self-rising flour, omit salt.

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve,
Angela

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Thank You, Secret Santa!

I participated in a bookish Secret Santa Exchange hosted by The Broke and the Bookish this year for the first time. It was so much fun! I had a great time shopping for my recipient.

I wanted to share with you the items I received from my Santa. I have no idea who sent it, I only know that it was sent from Susanville, CA. I love my gifts so a big hearty THANK YOU and a giant bear hug across the internet :)

There was not one, but TWO books in the box! Both are nonfiction and sound like terrific reads. I've started Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, and so far I'm really enjoying it.

Driving Mr. Albert: A Trip Across America with Einstein's Brain by Michael Paterniti

Albert Einstein's brain floats in a Tupperware bowl in a gray duffel bag in the trunk of a Buick Skylark barreling across America. Driving the car is journalist Michael Paterniti. Sitting next to him is an eighty-four-year-old pathologist named Thomas Harvey, who performed the autopsy on Einstein in 1955 -- then simply removed the brain and took it home. And kept it for over forty years.

On a cold February day, the two men and the brain leave New Jersey and light out on I-70 for sunny California, where Einstein's perplexed granddaughter, Evelyn, awaits. And riding along as the imaginary fourth passenger is Einstein himself, an id-driven genius, the original galactic slacker with his head in the stars. Part travelogue, part memoir, part history, part biography, and part meditation, Driving Mr. Albert is one of the most unique road trips in modern literature.

and

Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen

Not long after Rhoda Janzen turned forty, her world turned upside down. It was bad enough that her husband of fifteen years left her for Bob, a guy he met on Gay.com, but that same week a car accident left her injured. Needing a place to rest and pick up the pieces of her life, Rhoda packed her bags, crossed the country, and returned to her quirky Mennonite family's home, where she was welcomed back with open arms and offbeat advice. (Rhoda's good-natured mother suggested she get over her heartbreak by dating her first cousin—he owned a tractor, see.)
Written with wry humor and huge personality—and tackling faith, love, family, and aging—Mennonite in a Little Black Dress is an immensely moving memoir of healing, certain to touch anyone who has ever had to look homeward in order to move ahead.

Also in the box were three fantastic bookmarks and some beautiful hand-made note cards and bookplates.

Many thanks to The Broke and The Bookish for hosting. I look forward to participating again next year.

Did you receive any bookish gifts this year? I'd love to hear about them.

Happy reading and I'll talk to you soon,

Angela

I Wish You a Very Merry Christmas

God loves us so much that he gave us one of the greatest joys ever, his own son. Let us promise to love and honor him always. Have a Splendid Christmas.

I thank God for you every day,
Angela

Weekend Cooking: Christmas Cornflake Wreaths

I love to make these at Christmastime because they're simple (albeit a bit messy) to make and they don't require many ingredients.

1/2 c. butter (don't use low fat or tub margarine, too much water content)
32 lg. marshmallows*
1/4 tsp. green food coloring (I always end up using more for the color I want)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3-1/2 c. cornflakes

Make as rice krispie treats essentially. Melt butter and marshmallows over low heat in saucepan. When melted, add coloring and vanilla. Fold in cornflakes until well coated. Drop on waxed or parchment paper and form into individual wreaths or one big wreath and decorate while mixture is still warm.

*Marshmallow conversion

10 minis = 1 lg
1c. mini = 10 lg

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Love you guys and talk to you very soon,
Angela

Angelina Jolie in Talks to Direct Film Adaptation of Unbroken

In book news, Angelina Jolie is in talks to direct the film version of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand for Universal Pictures and Walden Media.

Hillenbrand, the author of the bestseller Seabiscuit knocked it out of the park again in 2010 with Unbroken which enjoyed a secure spot for 108 straight weeks high on the New York Times bestseller list.

The biography chronicles the story of 1936 Olympic distance runner Louis Zamperini's experience as a Japanese prisoner of war during WWII. Here's the full synopsis and some readalikes.

This will be Jolie's second time wearing the Director Hat. She directed her first, In the Land of Blood and Honey last year.

"I read Laura Hillenbrand's brilliant book, and I was so moved by Louis Zamperini's heroic story, I immediately began to fight for the opportunity to make this film," she said in a statement. (Where does she find time to read, I wonder?)

How well do you think Jolie will do in her direction of this adaptation? Do you think she'll stay true to the book? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Talk to you soon,
Angela

Bookish Ornaments for the Tree

The hubs LOVES Christmas. The madness begins the day after Thanksgiving when he tunes all of the radio dials to the local station that begins playing 24/7 Christmas music.

He's meticulous with the tree lights and has passed the obsession on to the children. The Baby Girl can find the one burned-out bulb in a string of bazillion lights like nobody's business. The picture doesn't do his hard work justice.

While sitting here with the tree lit and looking at my mix and match ornaments, I smile. Hubby and I were married in January, and for my bridal shower the guests were asked to bring a Christmas ornament. Some are fragile glass and intricate, and some are whimsical and fun. I really love them all and think it was a terrific idea.

St. Nick has gotten the kids a new ornament every year since the year they were born. The styles varied depending on how broke "he" was. That is, every year until this year. St. Nick FORGOT THE STINKIN' ORNAMENTS!!! 22 years of remembering...

Anyway, here are some really cute bookish ornaments I found on etsy.

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Set of 5 Handmade Book Page Snowflake Ornaments from Bookalicious.

Each ornament is made from a shatter-resistant ball, and features hand-cut snowflakes made of pages from a vintage copy of "Le Morte D'Arthur". As a result of cutting each snowflake by hand, the snowflakes are all unique, just as in nature. Each ornament is topped with a gold bow.

These jewel toned ornaments are a beautiful addition to any tree. They also make a wonderful gift for book lovers of all ages.

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 I love this little bitty vintage Night Before Christmas book available from AppelJar.

Hallmark Cards put this little mini book together in 1971. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Hardbound with a dust jacket - it has a nice red silky cloth ribbon tied through the center with a ribbon loop at the top, allowing you to hang this in the Christmas tree. Or not. The ribbon is tied on, but not attached. Many illustration, most in color.

So, hang it on the tree or let your big DOLL hold it - perfect size for dolls :)

The book says:
Hallmark Editions
The Night Before Christmas
by Clement C. Moore
This edition features reproductions of illustrations by Thomas Nast
Furnished by Brown University Library to whom grateful acknowledgement is given
1971 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
Printed in the U.S.A.

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 Pride and Prejudice ornament from inspirationsbyfaith.

Beautiful clear glass ornament filled with dainty hand-cut and curled strips of the classic novel by Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. Ivory satin ribbon hanger is included to complete this lovely shabby chic ornament. Lighting causes the ornament to throw a lacy shadow, which is quite pretty. (Stand not included. Other sizes and sets available.)

Size: 2.75 x 2 inch bulb

Special book requests and custom orders are welcomed. Simply message me for details.

We are excited to share that this ornament was featured on the front page of the National Post's "Homes" section both in print and online. http://life.nationalpost.com/2011/11/25/novel-ideas/

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 FifthRealmPress has a neat selection of these little book ornaments.

Just in time for the holiday season! Our new mini book ornament, A Visit From St. Nicholas or as it is more popularly know 'Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore. This mini book is bound using the case binding method. Covered in red and gold cloth this book lends a festive old time Christmas feel. Securely fastened to the spine of the book is a lovely gold ribbon so you can hang this book on your Christmas tree. The book included artwork from the 1862 reprint of the poem. Measuring just 2 inches wide and 3 inches long this mini book can fit almost anywhere. Perfect for gifts and for stocking stuffers!

History:

A Visit From St. Nicholas (the original name) was first printed in the Sentinel magazine on December 23, 1823 anonymously. It was reprinted many times with no author name and then in 1844 Clement Clarke Moore claimed ownership and included the poem an anthology of his works. Later the poem was renamed the more familiar 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

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 I love this upcycled Children Reading ornament from GabbleHatch. Absolutely adorable!

This one-of-a-kind handcrafted decorative ornament is upcycled from a vintage 1940's children's reader. It is made with the actual illustration from the original book (not a scan or a copy!) of a group of children discussing a book - an early book group, perhaps...?

This would make a great gift for a teacher or librarian, or for anyone who loves vintage illustrations!

The ornament is approx. 3" x 3" (7.5cm x 7.5cm), and includes a heavy, black steel wire for hanging. If you would like to set the ornament on a mantel, windowsill, table or other surface, you can simply bend the wire down behind the ornament (as shown in the second photo).

The illustration is carefully and securely mounted on a miniature canvas and finished with multiple coats of an acid-free sealant.

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How about this for the comic book lover from GothicGlassStudios?

The Superman, Johnny Canuck, Nelvana, Captain Canuck stamps were issued by the Canadian Post Corporation in 1996 to celebrate the history of the greatest comic book heroes and the Golden-Age of Comics, starting with the 1938 debut of Superman.

One side of the glass pendant features Superman and the other side features Johnny Canuck.

These genuine canceled stamps have been delicately placed between two quality pieces of glass without using any adhesive so as not to ruin the value of the stamp for a future collector.

This 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch square, lightweight glass pendant is neatly hand-crafted using foil and solder.

This unique pendant can be easily attached to a cord and worn as a necklace or it can hang from your window, a car rear view mirror or as a tree ornament.

As with any fine jewelry, these pendants are best not exposed to or submerged in water or overly moist conditions. Clean only with a dry cloth.

Each jewelry piece comes decoratively packaged and ready for gift giving.

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 Keeping with the comic book superhero theme...Gosh these are cute! You can get these from the CreativeButterflyXOX shop.

The ornament is a hand painted wood peg doll, it has a little hook in it's heads with a string attached, all ready and set to hang on your Christmas tree, or wherever else you would like to hang them.

The prefect gift this year for any comic book fan!!!

HOW TO ORDER:

in the note to seller at checkout please provide me with the following information:

(1) Which one superhero would you like?

Please note if no preference is left for a superhero choice in the "note to seller" at checkout, then you will receive the same superheros as shown in listing photo number 1.


***Made to order - Please allow 5 to 10 business days to create + shipping time to your location****

****Please read my holiday deadlines for shipping before placing a holiday order needed in time for christmas, this can be found in my shop polices and my shop announcement.*****

>>Comes gift wrapped and shipped in bubble wrapped protected packaging with love and care.<<

Ornament set has been hand painted and sealed using non-toxic materials. The sealer is non-yellowing and is water resistant, with a light glass like shimmer (very pretty.)

Now leaving etsy to do some more window shopping...

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Isn't this an adorable ornament of children reading? It's from Zazzle.

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Again from Zazzle. Love it.


 Man, I could do this all day. But I have to go for now. Thanks for window-shopping with me. Have you seen any terrifically bookish Christmas ornaments? Please share below with a link.


Talk to you soon,
Angela

My Prayers for Newtown, CT

 
My heart is breaking for the families of Newtown, CT. I can't even imagine the pain that the parents who have lost their children are feeling. The Christmas gifts so thoughtfully and lovingly purchased that will never be opened by the intended recipients.


Names and ages of the 26 people gunned down at a Connecticut elementary school Friday in the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history: My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the community and families. May God ease their pain.

Charlotte Bacon, 6

Daniel Barden, 7

Rachel Davino, 29

Olivia Engel, 6

Josephine Gay, 7

Ana Marquez-Greene, 6

Dylan Hockley, 6

Dawn Hochsprung, 47

Madeleine Hsu, 6

Catherine Hubbard, 6

Chase Kowalski, 7

Jesse Lewis, 6

James Mattioli, 6

Grace McDonnell, 7

Anne Marie Murphy, 52

Emilie Parker, 6

Jack Pinto, 6

Noah Pozner, 6

Caroline Previdi, 6

Jessica Rekos, 6

Avielle Richman, 6

Lauren Rousseau, 30

Mary Sherlach, 56

Victoria Soto,27

Benjamin Wheeler, 6

Allison Wyatt, 6

Source: Connecticut State Police

You can read a little bit about  some of those whose young lives were cut far to short from the Associated Press.

My tears are dripping from my face faster than I can type as I read the coverage from the Huffington Post of the funerals for Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto that were held today.


Dear Lord please grant comfort and peace to those mourning such a terrible loss. Amen.

Weekend Cooking: Rachael Ray's Year in Meals

I got a new cookbook in the mail this week. I'm assuming it's from a Secret Santa because I didn't order it, but I'm in love and very grateful. It's Rachael Ray's newest cookbook that she wrote with her husband, John Cusimano. They did all of their own photography for this project.

She kept a diary for a year and wrote down what she cooked for her family and friends. Some the recipes are fancier with more exotic items than what we're accustomed to her fixing on her talk show and her 30 Minute Meals. There are little notes throughout that are a fun peek into their lives. They even take us with them to Italy!

The book is billed as an "Atria Smart Book." QR codes are scattered throughout that connect you to bonus videos. You can also visit here to access this content.


Then...

When you flip the book over, there are more than 100 drink recipes from her husband.

Have I mentioned that I love this book? I do.

I would have made something from it to share with you today, but it's my birthday. I already planned on ingesting a box of Lactaid so that I can eat my weight in pizza. I've mentioned before how much I love bacon (here and here come to mind), and Papa Murphy's has a Bacon, Bacon, Bacon pizza right now.

But I'm sure you'll hear from me about this cookbook again. Very soon.

Here's the trailer from Rachael.






 Have a terrific weekend,
Angela

Weekend Cooking, hosted by Beth Fish Reads, is open to anyone who has any kind of food-related post to share: Book (novel, nonfiction) reviews, cookbook reviews, movie reviews, recipes, random thoughts, gadgets, quotations, beer, wine, photographs. If your post is even vaguely foodie, feel free to grab the button and link up anytime over the weekend.

The Oprah Effect and Publishing. She Still Has It.

It’s no secret that Oprah is the ultimate bookseller. All of her Book Club selections, beginning with The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard in 1996, have become instant bestsellers.

Marilyn Johnson, who wrote Oprah Winfrey: A Life in Books, on Winfrey as an evangelist for books in Life magazine in 1997, has said: "You have to understand that Oprah is in awe of the writers she loves, in the same way that people revere her. She's like a writer's groupie."

Oprah has made publishers a TON of money, but most importantly she made reading accessible again for millions. She let people (primarily women) know that it was ok to take a bit of time for themselves to relax and join in an adult conversation about something they had in common.

Kathleen Rooney, an award-winning poet and a writing instructor at Emerson College, wrote how the Book Club, adored by its fans, deplored by its critics, has been at the center of arguments about cultural authority and literary taste since its inception in 1996 in Reading with Oprah: The Book Club that Changed America. Through close examination of Winfrey’s picks and personal interviews with book club authors and readers, Rooney demonstrates how the club that Barbara Kingsolver calls “one of the best possible uses of a television set” has, according to Wally Lamb, “gotten people of all ages to read, to read more, and to read widely.”

Last year, Nielsen BookScan published a list of the best selling titles in her book club over the past decade.

• A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle (3.37 million)

• A Million Little Pieces by James Frey (2.70 million)

• Night by Elie Wiesel (2.02 million)

• The Road by Cormac McCarthy (1.39 million)

• We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates (1.35 million)

• East of Eden by John Steinbeck (1.31 million)

• The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1.11 million)

• Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (817,000)

• Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio (794,000)

• The Story of  Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (770,000)

When Oprah left daytime talk, she said the Book Club would follow her to her fledgling cable network, OWN. Without offering details at the time, she vowed, "I'm going to try to develop a show for books and authors." I couldn't wait to see what she would come up with, being the business woman she is, I was sure it would be brilliant. But I wondered if it would still make the kind of impact her club on network TV had.

Enter Oprah's Book Club 2.0 that she started this year. Her newest Book Club thoroughly incorporates technology and social media to facilitate interaction among readers.

• The ebook versions of her selections include exclusive content, including Oprah's personal notes highlighted within the text. 

• Readers can follow @OprahsBookClub on Twitter and join in conversations with #OprahsBookClub. 

• With a virtual book club feature, friends can connect on GroupMe and can also discuss the book at Goodreads.

This ain't your Mama's book club. It's evolved, and all are invited.
Is she still selling books? Hell yeah, she is.

She announced her first pick, Cheryl Strayed's memoir, Wild, last May. It has sold around 500,000 copies. 

I might add, Wild made my Top Ten list in March.

This week Oprah announced her second pick, debut novel The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis. Another title that made it onto one of my Top Ten lists in September. Twelve Tribes was not scheduled for publication until January 2013, but if anybody can bump up a publication date, it's Oprah Winfrey. So the first edition of this book will carry the Oprah's Book Club 2.0 seal.

Oprah Announces Her Second Pick for Oprah's Book Club 2.0

This masterful debut novel was so astonishing that Oprah had to share it with the world. Watch to find out what Oprah loved so much about Ayana Mathis' The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.

Learn more about how you can participate in Oprah's Book Club 2.0.

Talk to you soon.

Happy reading,

Angela

Another Installment of Bookish Board Games

Need a couple of gift ideas for the bibliophile in your life? Ideas for wintery family nights? Here are a few bookish board games I spotted on my latest trip to Barnes and Noble with my daughter. Yes, she was mortified, yet again, when I took out my phone to snap photos of these gems. It probably wasn't just that I was taking pictures, but that I had to stage them so the overhead lights weren't all you could see reflecting off of the packaging.

A Game of Thrones Board Game 2nd edition

A Game of Thrones: the board game 2nd edition

Based on the best-selling novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition lets 3-6 players take control of the great houses of Westeros in an epic struggle to claim the Iron Throne. The updated second edition brings a host of enhancements to your A Game of Thrones experience. It incorporates elements from previous expansions, including ports, garrisons, Wildling cards, and Siege engines, while introducing welcome new innovations. Convenient player screens will hide your underhanded dealings from prying eyes, while new Tides of Battle cards convey the uncertainty of war. This, along with updated graphics and a clarified ruleset, means the time has never been better to claim the Iron Throne. For ages 14 and up.

The Lord of the Rings Adventure Board Game

 The Lord of the Rings Board Game

Experience the epic journey as you join the quest to save Middle-earth from the forces of evil. This action-packed game based on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy includes awe-inspiring images and characters taken directly from the three award-winning films.

One player is Sauron and controls his evil forces; the other players are The Fellowship, collecting weapons and other items for the quest, solving riddles and battling Sauron’s army. Will Sauron succeed and win the game? Or will the Fellowship succeed in the quest?

Lifelong followers as well as first-time fans will find this all-family game easy to play, enjoyably challenging and uniquely different each time it is played. The Lord of the Rings game can be played alone or can be integrated into the game based on the new film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, also from Pressman Toy.

For 2 to 10 players
For Ages: 8 to Adult

Harry Potter Chess

 Harry Potter Chess

The classic game of chess gets a magical twist! The figures in Harry Potter™ Wizard Chess are detailed miniature replicas of the life-size figures Harry and Ron battle in the film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Includes 32 chess pieces, a fold-out board and easy-to-use instructions.

For ages 8 and up.

LEGO The Hobbit: an unexpected journey

 LEGO The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

I couldn't find this game on the Barnes and Noble website, so this one links to Amazon.

Product Features:

1 buildable LEGO Dice

4 LEGO micro figures

389 LEGO pieces

Building instructions

Rules booklet

A memory game with a twist! A buildable and fun twist on a memory game for 2 to 4 players. The game is all about finding the missing Dwarves who have gotten lost in Hobbiton, using hints left by Gandalf the Grey and some Hobbits to help you search. If you are up to the challenge you can transform the board during the game, testing your memory skills to the max. Once the board is built it is easy to store and quick to take out to play again. Manufacturer recommended age: 7-15 years

That's all I have for now. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Talk to you soon,
Angela

Free eBook for December

The University of Chicago Press is offering, for free during the month of December, the e-book edition of Custerology: The Enduring Legacy of the Indian Wars and George Armstrong Custer by Michael A. Elliott.

On a hot summer day in 1876, George Armstrong Custer led the Seventh Cavalry to the most famous defeat in U.S. military history. Outnumbered and exhausted, the Seventh Cavalry lost more than half of its 400 men, and every soldier under Custer’s direct command was killed.

It’s easy to understand why this tremendous defeat shocked the American public at the time. But with Custerology, Michael A. Elliott tackles the far more complicated question of why the battle still haunts the American imagination today. Weaving vivid historical accounts of Custer at Little Bighorn with contemporary commemorations that range from battle reenactments to the unfinished Crazy Horse memorial, Elliott reveals a Custer and a West whose legacies are still vigorously contested. He takes readers to each of the important places of Custer’s life, from his Civil War home in Michigan to the site of his famous demise, and introduces us to Native American activists, Park Service rangers, and devoted history buffs along the way.  Elliott shows how Custer and the Indian Wars continue to be both a powerful symbol of America’s bloody past and a crucial key to understanding the nation’s multicultural present.

“[Elliott] is an approachable guide as he takes readers to battlefields where Custer fought American Indians . . . to the Michigan town of Monroe that Custer called home after he moved there at age 10 . . . to the Black Hills of South Dakota where Custer led an expedition that gave birth to a gold rush."—Steve Weinberg, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“By ‘Custerology,’ Elliott means the historical interpretation and commemoration of Custer and the Indian Wars in which he fought not only by those who honor Custer but by those who celebrate the Native American resistance that defeated him. The purpose of this book is to show how Custer and the Little Bighorn can be and have been commemorated for such contradictory purposes.”—Library Journal

 

“Michael Elliott’s Custerology is vivid, trenchant, engrossing, and important. The American soldier George Armstrong Custer has been the subject of very nearly incessant debate for almost a century and a half, and the debate is multicultural, multinational, and multimedia. Mr. Elliott's book provides by far the best overview, and no one interested in the long-haired soldier whom the Indians called Son of the Morning Star can afford to miss it.”—Larry McMurtry

Get your free copy here.

Happy reading,
Angela

It's Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day!

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Today marks the 3rd annual Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day started by suspense writer Jenny Milchman.

“Bookstores hold a place in the hearts and times of our community. They are places to discover an author, a story, a life. Nothing affords the conversation and interaction among books and book lovers that a bookstore does. In the future, whether you download your story or pluck a volume off a shelf, a bookstore will be able to accommodate. But in order for bookstores to flourish and thrive, we must expose future generations to the unique pleasures they offer”

Have a terrific weekend,
Angela