Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean: Simple Recipes for the Home Cook by cook and social media influencer, Daen Lia. Lia has transformed otherwise intimidating recipes into an accessible format. From homemade focaccia bread flaked with rosemary to crispy chicken thighs to making your own pastas, these savory dishes will be sure to entice the home cook. This book can be found under the call number 641.5918 for Mediterranean cooking.

Onigiri Rice and Miso Soup: The Perfect Pairing by Japanese registered dietician and food consultant, Megume Fujii. Fujii has presented rice and soup dishes in an easy and very intentional way so they are not overwhelming. There are many varieties of onigiri, with and without fish, as well as miso soups. This book can be found under the call number 641.5952 for Japanese cooking.

The Essential Book of Succulents: A Guide to the 250 Best Varieties for Beginners by horticulturist and founder of Flora Kuroda Gardening, Kentaro Kuroda. Kuroda has written an easy-to-understand guide on growing your very own succulent. The section on cultivation, pruning, and stem cutting, is especially helpful and useful if you want to propagate a certain succulent. This book can be found under the call number 635.9525 for desert and succulent plants.

Pendulum Craft: Your Guide to Using, Choosing and & Understanding Pendulums by artist, writer, and witch, Fox Taylor. Taylor explores the craft through the history of this metaphysical tool. This book is for anyone interested in the metaphysical, the history, or just entertainment. This book can be found under the call number 133.3 for divinatory arts.

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