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JULY 2023
Mouth-Watering Cookbooks for Outdoor Dining 10
by Heather Thomas
Sleeping under the stars? A portable barbecue, or firepit are all you need these tasty outdoor meals. Breakfast
by Tori Finch
Make your meals portable with these recipes for year-round picnicking beach grill-outs to romantic blanket
Set up your own outdoor kitchen! chef Eric Warner cooks almost all his wood fire, and here he shares his
by Southern Living
BBQ is a way of life in the South, and compiles advice from champion pitmasters. included!
Plant-based diners need not feel left some cauliflower steak, broccoli burgers, with over 60 vegetarian recipes.
portable stove, need to indulge in Breakfast included!
Korean-born chef Bill Kim brings traditional Korean cooking to a North American audience, from barbecued meats to kimchi and more.
by Derrick Riches
these themed occasions, from blanket dates.
Award-winning his meals over tips and tricks.
and this grill guide pitmasters. Sauces
left out! Grill up burgers, and more
Inspired by cuisine from Turkey to Japan to the American South, this recipe book compiles a variety of options for grilling on a stick.
No meat? No problem! Make whole meals outdoors with the help of these vegan recipes, without skimping on taste.
Tour the cuisines of Southeast Asia with these outdoor recipes and indulge in unique spice and flavour.
by Lisa Adams
No outdoor feast is complete without the ooeygooey goodness of melted marshmallow and chocolate!
No matter how hectic your schedule you can still find time for yourself. simple tools you can use to recharge energy levels and improve productivity.
Movement creates joy and a sense of belonging. Straightforward enlightening, this book inspires incorporate physical activity into routine.
by Jennifer Williamson
Getting a good night’s rest is your wellness. This manual shows lifestyle changes you can make the quality of your sleep.
In this eye-opening book, the explains how the food choices can boost brain functions and to better mental health.
schedule is, yourself. Discover recharge your productivity.
by Gemma Ogston
Cooking is a great way to improve your overall well-being. This practical guide shares delicious and healthy recipes to help nurture your body and mind.
by Melissa Urban
Straightforward and inspires readers to into their daily
crucial for shows what make to enhance
Food the author choices you make and contribute
One way to care for yourself is to understand and prioritize your needs. This impactful manual provides useful strategies to help set healthy boundaries in different aspects of life.
by Meik Wiking
There is no place like home. Packed with actionable tips, this insightful guide shows how the design of your home can impact your mood and bring happiness.
by Susanne White
Caregiving can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Find out how to stay emotionally balanced and thrive while taking care of a loved one.
Ease into summer with this diverse collection a mix of realistic, fantasy, science fiction, stories from popular authors like Stephanie Brandy Colbert, and Jennifer E. Smith.
After a disastrous senior year, Iris’s parents China for the summer to stay with family her mistakes. A glitzy and glamorous, about a teenage girl struggling to find
In this fun and engaging romance, Sam to find herself working as a counselor camp where she was bullied as a kid, improve when she falls for fellow counselor
With the help of her summer crush, Brooks, learns to step out of her comfort zone agrees to fill in as lead singer for his band summer romance that hits all the right
Biracial teen River is spending the summer reserve to learn about her Ojibwe heritage, mistake that upsets her community could bonds she’s made. A compelling story and belonging.
Summer Nights
collection featuring fiction, and horror
Stephanie Perkins, Smith.
parents send her to family and reflect on glamorous, fast-paced story find herself.
Sam isn’t happy counselor at the summer but things start to counselor Gavin.
An unexpected encounter on a post-graduation cruise with her family leads to love for Lenore in this charming romance that touches on serious topics like race, mental health, and familial expectations with sensitivity and humour.
A summer with her grandmother wasn’t what Aria planned, but her friendship with Steph, her grandmother’s gardener, leads her on a journey of selfdiscovery in this richly detailed coming-of-age tale.
In this heartwarming, character-driven romance, former best friends Fallon and Chloe haven’t spoken since their hookup last year ended in disaster. When they find themselves working together this summer, could there be a second chance for romance?
Brooks, Avery zone when she band in this sweet right notes.
by Lillie Vale
When rivals Kavya Joshi and Ian Jun decide to compete in a series of summer challenges, Kavya is determined to win. But as the competition heats up, so does the chemistry between Kavya and Ian in this enemies-tolovers romance.
summer on the heritage, but a could threaten the story about identity
Jessi finds herself torn between brothers Rowan and Luke as the three of them try to cope with the boys’ mother’s terminal illness in this emotional page-turner.
Three girls arrive at summer camp out, empty lodge. When they find they realize they must work together killer.
In this chilling tale, campfire stories life at a remote mountain cabin.
The Story cousins are ready to spend at their estranged grandmother’s find it empty in this fast-paced, twisty
A group of terminally ill teens meet exchange spooky stories in this teen (the basis for the recent Netflix series!).
High schooler Jake can see ghosts, problem—until he meets Sawyer, ghost who wants to use Jake to wreak
camp to find a burntfind a dead body, together to outwit a stories start coming to
Eulalie Island is a beautiful paradise for Addie, but soon she finds herself under the island’s mysterious pull as she works to uncover its dark secrets.
In this gory carnival ride of a novel with a retro feel but modern themes, town mascot Frendo the Clown slashes his way through Kettle Springs.
spend the summer house only to twisty thriller.
meet every night to teen horror classic series!). Livingston
ghosts, which isn’t a Sawyer, a malevolent wreak havoc.
Jade Nguyen travels to Vietnam where her father is fixing up a haunted French colonial house in this eerie tale about the lingering effects of imperialism.
Racial tensions and the supernatural blend in this timely tale of an interracial family, with plenty of references to urban legends and internet horror.
For fun, pulpy horror, visit Fear Street’s iconic town of Shadyside! Who is the mysterious new girl, and is she as perfect as she seems?
by Robert N. Munsch
Can you imagine having a huge breakfast? Find out what happens goes into the woods to catch a
What do you do when you get hair? With comical artwork and book will make kids roll with laughter.
Bear is excited to go to bed after he be able to get some sleep while neighbor is wide awake?
Do you know how the game Rock, Scissors was created? Enjoy this about three great warriors who challenger.
by Jimmy Kimmel
No one and nothing can make She is too serious. What? Do you it? Well, let’s see.
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gum stuck in your and funny text, this laughter.
Rupert the mouse wants to create a wordless picture book, but his talkative friends keep ruining it with their words. Is there a way to make them be quiet?
Larry the elephant enjoys living in a tree, but his neighbors don’t seem to be happy with the idea. A cheerful story with an important message.
after a long day. Will while his next-door
Rock, Paper, this super fun read who go in search of a
Chip the dog is here to share some important life lessons on what to eat and what not to eat. Silly and entertaining, this is a perfect read for dog lovers.
Caring for your lion is not hard if you follow all the instructions. A delightful read with vibrant illustrations and humorous text.
this goose smile. you think you can do
Daddy can’t wait to get rid of the dandelion that’s threatening his perfect lawn. Things get worse when the flower becomes his daughter’s best friend.
Have fun outside all year round this inspirational book full of discovering nature, whether it’s park or your own backyard. Activities a range of interests and abilities, this a book the whole family can
by Nancy Honovich
Whether you’re hiking through relaxing at the lake, or spending your own backyard, you’ll find activities and projects to keep year in this informative book Geographic.
If you are new to camping, this you! Learn how to choose a campsite, pitch a tent, build a fire, and, have fun!
The conversational tone and style illustrations make this book introduction to the many species in our neighbourhoods.
Outside round with ideas for it’s your local Activities cover abilities, making can enjoy. through a forest, spending time in find tons of fun keep you busy all from National
by Niki Ahrens
Make your own compass, learn how to keep ants away from your picnic, discover how worms choose where to burrow, and more with this book filled with simple science experiments.
by Clare Beaton
Make a bird mobile, leaf prints, a floral crown, and other nature-inspired crafts with this beautifully illustrated book perfect for young children.
this book is for campsite, above all,
look up! cartoonbook a fun species of birds
This fun-filled book encourages kids to explore the world around them, from beachcombing to identifying animal tracks, and includes tons of nature-inspired projects to keep kids busy for hours.
Become a bug detective as you discover slugs, spiders, earthworms, and other creepy crawlers, then learn how to make an insect hotel.
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