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Selling books outside (!) at the Dickens Universe, 2026!

Here's the Youtube of my presentation, "Serving the Community. The Junior League Cookbook, Historic Monographs, Programs and Guidebooks." Enjoy!

Here's the Youtube of my presentation, "Serving the Community. The Junior League Cookbook, Historic Monographs, Programs and Guidebooks." Exhibit runs until July 17 at the Book Club of Calif., SF. Enjoy! link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao9iMCE1kuY

the Cook's Bookcase's statement = We must stand up for each other!

the Cook's Bookcase is deeply concerned by the reports of immigration enforcement activity across the United States. When people are afraid to go to work, to school, to their medical appointments, grocery shopping - essentially go about their daily lives, it undermines a basic trust in Human Rights. We must stand up for each other!

the Cook's Bookcase is a LGBTQ+ ally = we're flying a new flag!

the Cook's Bookcase is a LGBTQ+ ally = so here's my change up today! After 17+ yrs of our USA flag!

Proud to be a member of the National Writers Union!

Proud to be a member of the National Writers Union!

Hooray! What a review by Ruth Reichl! "Dangerous"

Thank you Ruth Reichl - what a nice review!!

World Cookbook Fair, Gourmand International, Gourmand Awards, 2024!

So excited! My book about Kitchen Appliance Instruction Manuals is officially the winner (representing the USA) in the Special Awards Category! World Cookbook Fair - Gourmand International - Gourmand Awards 2024! [The collection of 180+ instruction manuals can now be seen at the Special Collections Library at the U of Michigan at Ann Arbor.]