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SHOBA NARAYAN: Monsoon Diary: A Memoir With Recipes
Once I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down as I was transported to India through food and humor. Shoba also took recipes and simplified them for the non-chef, but don't read the book for the recipes...read the book for her humorous thoughts on life! (*****)

Erin Hart: Haunted Ground
Excellent mystery by a first time author, Erin Hart! She weaves a tale that doesn't send my stomach over the edge with adrenaline, but has enough to keep me wanting more. See blog, "Haunted Ground" for more details. (*****)

Bill Peet: The Wump World
Excellent Book for Kids and Grownups! It has a bit of sad-positive ending. (*****)

Alice Pope: 2004 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market)
This is probably the only sourcebook for writers and illustrators that's got everything listed. (*****)