Posted by Maureen McMurrayIt’s nearly summer, which means that it’s time to grab a book and head to the beach. Kim and Betsy asked our listeners for their summer reading suggestions, and you delivered! Here is a complete list of the suggestions we received via phone, email and Twitter -- everything from classics like Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” to recent bestsellers like Sue Monk Kidd’s “The Secret Life of Bees.”
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Posted by Mario Bosquez
The final selection for "Living Today's" summer book club is "Rosewater and Soda Bread."
It's a novel by Marsha Mehran that tells a fascinating story of three sisters from Iran who escaped during the revolution in the late 1970s and settled in a small Irish town.
This novel is the follow-up to Mehran's first book, "Pomegranate Soup," and involves intrigue, romance, and a touch of a mystic mystery.
Posted by Mario Bosquez
The "Living Today" Summer Book Club continues with a selection that is entertaining and teaches us about where our everyday fruits -- and even more exotic fruits -- come from!
"The Fruit Hunters," by Adam Leith Gollner, is about the author's search for the world's most exotic fruits, including mangoes that have a pina colada flavor and fruits that taste like peanut butter. There's even a miracle fruit that makes everything you eat taste completely different!
The book also teaches us where our most commonly purchased fruits originate, how they are prepared for market, and how organic, heirloom varieties have the flavors that are unforgettably delicious.
From Florida to the jungles of Borneo, "The Fruit Hunters" is a fantastic summer read and the book's author, Adam Leith Gollner, will be joining me on "Living Today" on August 8 to discuss his book and globe-trotting adventures!
What is your favorite summer book so far?
Posted by Mario BosquezWe just launched a summer book club on “Living Today.” And in case you’re wondering why:
During this warm season, I love reading books about decorating, food, and gardening. I usually give my book recommendation to my friends and now I’m sharing them with our listeners.
My first suggestion is "Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm during the Great Depression" by Mildred Armstrong Kalish.
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