Duchess Reads
Books ignite our imaginations. They inspire us like few other art forms because they are immersive. And personal. Whether you grew up with Nancy Drew, Charlotte's Web, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and/or Harry Potter, books are the foundation of learning about life. They feed our curiosity. There’s that visceral subtle epiphany that we feel when a book captures a feeling we have…
Here, we can share books that thrill us; impact our life, offer an escape, and influence our way of looking at the world.
This is not a book club!
We’re not going to share in one book, collectively. No. In no small part, because I’m a voracious reader (and writer), I’ll share my diverse book reviews and opinions ~ and invite you to share yours. Together, let’s empower more reading. More sharing of good stories of all kinds that make us mad, joyful, curious, sad, and loved…
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”
-Cicero
Books and Author Contributions by Leeann Lavin
The Art of the Garnish by Leeann Lavin
The Hamptons and Long Island Homegrown Cookbook by Leeann Lavin (Author), Lindsay Morris (Photographer), Jennifer Calais Smith (Photographer)
Public Garden Management by Donald Rakow (Author), Sharon Lee (Author), Peter H. Raven (Foreword)
Savoring Gotham by Andrew F. Smith (Editor), Garrett Oliver (Foreword)
Cottages and Mansions of the Jersey Shore Hardcover by Caroline Seebohm & Peter Cook
Forward to Alive and Cooking by Maryann De Leo (Author), Nancy Addison (Author)
It was a good year for bibliophiles—here are 47 stimulating book suggestions from my Goodreads Challenge, featuring reviews that thrill, teach, and surprise like a cinematic trailer for the year's best reads.