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BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS: THE ULTIMATE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

Motor Books

Richie Unterberger

We always enjoy a stunning coffeetable book that blends music, culture, and iconic artists together. In Bob Marley and The Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History dropped this month to dig into the life and legacy of this man and his band. Even after 40 years of Marley's death, he and his band continue to be the most famous reggae artists of all time!

Throughout the book are stunning images from various points of their career which allows you to see their life as well as the times that they lived in. We see how they went from a Jamaican ska act to international superstars while navigating being in their country that was going through its own awakening at that time.

The book illustrates how they popularized their genre, the influence of the Rastafari movement, Marley's socially conscious lyrics and how he became a symbol of pride and justice.

You'll learn about the history of the band up to Marley's death in 1981 and how his influence continues today. Images of performances, off-stage photography, rare memorabilia and commentary from noted music jounalists. This book also talks about the 2024 Bob Marley biopic, One Love which is in theaters on Valentine's Day.

THE HEIRESS

St Martin's Press

Rachel Hawkins

When North Carolina's richest woman dies in The Heiress, she is also the most notorious woman! Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore, as a child was kidnapped as well as becoming a widower four times over!

She lorded over her tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Upon her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants nothing to do with the house, money or remaining relatives. He lives his own life as an English teacher in Colorado with his wife Jules. When his uncle dies, he is pulled back to his mess life. He begins to question the rumors of his mother's kidnapping when she was a girl as well as what happened to the husbands. A bigger question is why she chose to adopt him as well! Finding out about this information means more to him than a will and understanding the long reaching arms of what family means and how everyone is connected to one another is essential.

THE HEIRLOOMED KITCHEN: MADE FROM SCRATCH RECIPES TO GATHER AROUND FOR GENERATIONS

Gibbs Smith

Ashley Schoenith

In The Heirloomed Kitchen: Made-from-Scratch Recipes to Gather Around for Generations we are privy to a curated cookbook of nostalgic-style photography that shows heirloom cookware, vessels, and utensils and recipes that are passed down from mother to child and grandchild.

With over 100 recipes there are a number of family recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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THE OTHER MOTHERS

Gallery Books

Katherine Faulkner

In The Other Mothers, we'll get our thrills in with this novel which takes us to an exclusive London community where we see how murder, class, and motherhood converge in this thriller.

A nanny is found dead and Tash, a new mom realizes that this could be a way for her to start her career as a freelance journalist. In addition to the need for a fresh start, she's also looking for new friends that are also mothers as she settles into this new phase of her life.

She finds a group that embody the lives and sense of self that she sees for herself ultimately. They welcome her into their circle that's filled with wealth, connections, and ease that is a striking contrast to her cramped living where she is concerned with mounting bills.

When another death takes place, she realizes that the community that she is engaging with is not exactly what it seems. Is there another reason why she was so quickly admitted into this group? Do they have dangerous motives?

HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE BEES

Revell

Amanda Cox

Beckett Walsh is a beekeeper who loves her life working alongside her father in He Should Have Told the Bees. But it is the unexpected death of her father that upsets her world. She realizes that she will have to deal with a new part owner of the family that wants to sell their property.

Callie Petersonfinds herself in a precarious position and just learned that she is named in a trust by someone that she doesn't know. She has a number of financial issues and maybe gaining access to the funds from the trust could hekp her situation.

Their worlds will collide in an unexpected way and maybe, it will lead to a bestter future for both of them unexpectedly.

MAKE IT JAPANESE: SIMPLE RECIPES FOR EVERYONE

Clarkson Potter

Rise McClenn

When it's time to create a meal for a special ocassion or simply to pair with your favorite program, Make It Japanese: Simple Recipes For Everyone which will assist you in making Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

Each recipe comes with great imagery. You'll find traditional dishes with a twist as well as classics that will become your go-to that you can enjoy anytime.

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