Kristen Rabe, Book Reviewer

Book Review

Menopause

by Kristen Rabe

This practical, comprehensive health book addresses every imaginable subject related to menopause, including the timing of menopause and perimenopause; biological and hormonal shifts during the transition; basic signs and symptoms; hot... Read More

Book Review

Making It Up

by Kristen Rabe

Practical tips for imaginative play sessions fill "Making It Up", former theater teacher Christopher Mannino’s fun, inspiring parenting guide. Mannino’s method is simple: he recommends that parents schedule daily ten-minute playtimes... Read More

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The Ramadan Kitchen

by Kristen Rabe

Highlighting cycles of fasting and feasting, Ilhan Mohamed Abdi’s creative, enchanting cookbook features an enticing mix of new and traditional Middle Eastern recipes. Born in Somalia and raised in London, Abdi produces an alluring... Read More

Book Review

The New Cafe Beaujolais Cookbook

by Kristen Rabe

Featuring lush photography and innovative recipes, Chef Julian Lopez’s "The New Cafe Beaujolais Cookbook" captures the history and ambiance of a popular Northern California restaurant. Highlighting the café’s fifty-year history, the... Read More

Book Review

The Sound of Feathers

by Kristen Rabe

Emphasizing the importance of quiet observations of the natural world, Kathryn Gillespie’s probing, meditative nature book "The Sound of Feathers" is about human encounters with animals. The thoughtful essays address the ethics of... Read More

Book Review

Peace in the West

by Kristen Rabe

Stunning photography and thoughtful commentary highlight this tribute to interior designer William Peace, whose “rustic luxury” style reflects the history and landscapes of the West. This beautiful book features ten of Peace’s... Read More

Book Review

Lambs in Winter

by Kristen Rabe

Alexis Lathem’s enchanting essay collection "Lambs in Winter" celebrates simplified living on the small farm where Lathem raises sheep and cultivates vegetables with her husband. Their rural three acres in Vermont structure their... Read More

Book Review

Wild on Purpose

by Kristen Rabe

Sean Gerrity’s memoir "Wild on Purpose" takes a fascinating insider’s look at an influential nonprofit organization focused on preserving and “rewilding” millions of acres of American prairie. An American Prairie founder, Gerrity... Read More

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