Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Cheryl Cornwell

The Gift of Rain is a beautifully executed treatise on loyalty, betrayal, and the redemptive power of forgiveness. Set in Penang during the 1930s, this novel recounts the youth of an aging Philip Hutton, the half-Chinese son of a powerful British family. After befriending the Japanese diplomat, Hayato Endo, who is also a covert agent, Philip embarks on a destructive journey of self-realization. As... read more>>>

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Cheryl Cornwell

This is a fabulous cookbook. The directions couldn't be easier to follow, or the recipes more delicious. I made the most scrumptuous pork loin roast with sage and garlic. Believe me, accompanied by diced potatoes this was one of the easiest (and to my boyfriend's delight) tastiest treats I've made in a long time. By approaching coooking from the standpoint that anyone, including yourself, can be a ... read more>>>

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Cheryl Cornwell

This is simply one of the most amazing books I've ever read. Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan paint a portrait of de Kooning not only as a man, but as an artist deserving of the title, American Master. Besides being expertly researched and brilliantly written, de Kooning: An American Master is highly accessible even to those of us with limited knowledge of the modern art world. By contrasting the art ... read more>>>