Plumfield Moms

The Fabulous Fannie Farmer: Kitchen Scientist and America’s Cook

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
As an admirer of Emma Bland Smith’s delightful Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards, I was eager to dive into this delicious offering, The Fabulous Fannie Farmer. It does not disappoint. This inspiring story, paired with sweet and engaging illustrations, invites readers of all ages to explore the life of a remarkable woman who revolutionized the way we think about cooking. Read the full review

The Father Christmas Letters

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
Published posthumously by Christopher Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien never really meant these for public consumption. Written annually to his children in the guise of Father Christmas or Polar Bear, Tolkien regaled his children with tales from the North Pole and the challenges that old Father Christmas had in keeping his not so helpful polar bear in line... Read the full review

The Fiddler's Gun

Reviewed by Sara Masarik
The Fiddler’s Gun is an exhilarating story that takes the reader on a sweeping hero adventure at sea. What makes the adventure so fantastic, however, is that we are rooting for a Dickensian orphan girl who has just killed British soldiers and is running away to sea leaving behind the only thing she loves... Read the full review