Yacov Morad Teaches Us Simple Recipes for Delicious Homemade Liqueurs in ‘Beyond Grapes’ [REVIEW]

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Learn to make specialty liqueurs at home. (Photo courtesy Canva)

When we travel, we love discovering new vineyards, languishing in their tasting rooms, and sampling new wines. We’ve sipped traditional reds and whites in California, muscadine wines in Texas, and ice wines in Canada. But it wasn’t until we went to New Mexico that we tried pistachio wine! Until that point, we had no idea our favorite adult beverage could be made with anything other than grapes. But it was spectacular, and we couldn’t get enough of it. Now, Israel’s world-famous winemaker Yacov Morad totally blows our minds with Beyond Grapes, a book that proves you can make your own liqueur using any fruit, vegetable, or plant you want!

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Family Secrets Abound in Joseph Finder’s ‘House on Fire’ [REVIEW]

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When a man dies due to an overdose, is big pharma to blame? (Photo courtesy Canva)

Every family has its secrets, and in Joseph Finder’s House on Fire, a prestigious and powerful clan has more than its fair share. With their wealth on the line, they will do whatever it takes to keep the bodies buried, particularly when a private investigator starts snooping into their affairs after one of his best friends becomes a casualty of their unspeakable business practices. Will the PI sniff out the guilty party, or will his be the next body that turns up dead?

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Estranged Siblings Reconnect in Jenny Hale’s ‘Butterfly Sisters’ [Excerpt]

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A trip home helps a woman find out what she really wants in life. (Photo courtesy Canva)

In recent years, Jenny Hale has become one of our favorite writers. She consistently delivers heartfelt stories we readily recommend to everyone because they’re about family and small-town life. It’s no wonder her stories translate well into Hallmark Channel movies! Now, in her latest book, Butterfly Sisters, she tells a story about a woman who must return to her family’s cabin to face the loss of her beloved grandma, see her estranged sister, and reconnect with an old beau. We hope you enjoy this special excerpt from the book! —J&H

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Danielle Steel’s ‘Neighbors’ Is A Love Letter to San Francisco [REVIEW]

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When an earthquake rattles San Francisco, neighbors meet one another for the first time in Danielle Steel’s latest novel. (Photo courtesy Canva)

A reclusive film star has done her best to disappear into anonymity. When a natural disaster strikes, however, she feels compelled to open her gates and come out of hiding to lend others a helping hand. But her generosity will have lasting repercussions for both her and those she assists. Is she ready to face the world once again? Find out in Danielle Steel’s Neighbors.

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No One Can Be Completely Trusted in Matt Scott’s ‘Surviving the Lion’s Den’ [REVIEW]

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Politics is dangerous business. (Photo courtesy Canva)

A kidnapped CIA operative. An Iranian commander looking for intel. Two countries determined to overtake an American military base. Will they succeed, or will an unknown agent be able to uncover the truth? Find out in Matt Scott’s debut thriller, Surviving the Lion’s Den.

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