Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes by Nobuko Kitasaka, author of three cookbooks and teacher of the art of table settings. The recipes and accompanying pictures are crisp, clean, and mouth-watering. This book can be found under the call number 641.5951 for cookbooks on China and adjacent areas.

Flora Nouveaux by Carla Wingett, founder of Idlewild Floral Co. in San Luis Obispo, California. Through the stunning colorful photographs, Wingett successfully shows how dried flower art can be truly inspiring. This book is great for flower enthusiasts and florists alike and can be found under the call number 745.92 for floral arts.

The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids by Melissa Maxwell, author and editor. This A-to-Z guide to mystical sea creatures covers these creatures found in cultures across the world. The entries are short, but the book does include a bibliography for readers who enjoy further study on these merfolk. This book can be found under the call number 398.21 for tales and lore of paranatural beings of human and semi human form.

Rewinding the ’80s by John Malahy, film lover and veteran staff member of Turner Classic Movies. From About Last Night… and The Adventures of Mark Twain to Year of the Dragon and Yentl, this guide covers classic films, music videos, actors, and directors, and just a love for 80s in general. This book can be found under the call number 791.4375 for multiple motion pictures.

By Stephanie Garn

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