Kathy's Picks
Kathy has worked here since 1985. she's become "one with the woodwork," as she puts it. Kathy is a Traverse City history buff and is likely to point you in the right direction for advice on titles of this kind.
JUNE 2022
If you loved The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek you'll love the story of The Book Woman's Daughter, Honey Lovett. When her mother and father are imprisoned, Honey realizes she must fight to stay free or risk being sent away for good. If Honey wants to bring the freedom books provide to the families who need it most, she's going to have to fight for her place and learn that the extraordinary women who run the hills and hollers can make all the difference in the world.
MARCH 2022
This riveting novel tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerously heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. In this novel two courageous women are trying to navigate how to be true to your homeland and yourself at the same time.
JANUARY 2022
The Last Thing He Told Me is a gripping mystery about a woman who thinks she's found the the love of her life -- and then he disappears. With lots of plot twists and family drama, this mystery is sure to shock you with its last heartbreaking turn.
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? This is it! The recipes in this book are delicious and don't require alot of prep or fuss -- exactly what cooking should be! There's something for everybody without being complicated or difficult.
SEPTEMBER 2021
This uplifting memoir of Eddie Jaku's tribute to those who lost their lives to the 3rd Reich. Remarkably, Eddie survived and made a promise to smile every day as a thanks for his precious gift, as well as to honor those who died. Today, Eddie is 100 years old and calls himself "The Happiest Man".
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APRIL 2021
I loved reading this book. Learning what they both went through in life is amazing. I’ve always been a Willie Nelson fan and now this gave me a whole new perspective on him and Bobbie.
MARCH 2021
Steve Doocy and his wife Kathy believe the kitchen and the family dinner table should be happy places where memories are made and shared. The Happy in a Hurry Cookbook includes recipes covering a variety of occasions and favorite foods, from holidays, casseroles, and one pot meals to chicken, pasta, and desserts, as well as a whole chapter devoted to the ultimate comfort ingredient: potatoes. Steve and Kathy also share their clever Happy in a Hurry Hacks, which save prep and cooking time and can be used no matter what recipes you're using. Best of all, they include more hilarious and heartwarming stories from the Doocy family and some well known friends.
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NOVEMBER 2020
100+ sweets for a simply magical holiday! Whether you're partial to cute cutouts of the kids, old time spritz or simply no-bake sweets that are ready in a snap, you'll find them in this delightful cookbook. There's even a chapter for the top ten cookies of all time, as well as tips for shipping cookies to assemble the perfect cookie plate.
OCTOBER 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020
Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are true legends and country music icons, and very much sisters of the heart. Full of laughter and tears, this eye opening, heart warming memoir paints a picture of two stubborn, spirited country gals who'd be damned if they let men or convention tell them how to be.
JANUARY 2021
Every Saturday I look forward to reading the column "Lovina's Amish Kitchen" in the Record Eagle. Lovina Eicher invites the reader into her life on an Amish farm, sharing stories of home life, events happening in her Amish community as well as recipes. In Amish Family Recipes, Lovina Eicher shares more than one hundred mouthwatering recipes. Colorful photographs of easy-to-prepare dishes and pictures of life in an Amish household reveal a people committed to faith, family, community, and simplicity.
AUGUST 2021
Ride of Her Life is the true story of Annie Willard, a Maine farmer who decided to see the Pacific Ocean with her dog and a cast off horse. It's a truly amazing adventure and hard to put down!
OCTOBER 2021
Amanda Kloots reflects on love, loss and life with her husband Nick Cordera whose public battle with COVID 19 made world headlines.This book offers a vision of courage for anyone coping with overwhelming loss, with a reminder that sometimes celebrating life today is the only path through tomorrow's darkness.
FEBRUARY 2022
A New York City wedding planner for the tony Manhattan elite and her popular congressman brother deal with their Puerto Rican roots and an absent mother who reappears in the wake of hurricane Maria. Despite their alluring public lives, behind closed doors things are far less rosy. Sure, Olga can orchestrate the love stories of the 1%, but she can't seem to find her own until she is forced to confront the effects of long held family secrets.