The House Swap

The House Swap
Author: Rebecca Fleet
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0525558845

"A fantastic thriller--dead-on domestic noir, full of tension and surprises. I loved it." -Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Line She may not know exactly who is in her house. But she knows why they are there. Be careful who you let in… A house swap becomes the eerie backdrop to a crumbling marriage, a long-buried affair, and the fatal consequences that unfold When Caroline and Francis receive an offer to house swap--from their city apartment to a house in a leafy, upscale London suburb--they jump at the chance for a week away from home, their son, and the tensions that have pushed their marriage to the brink. As the couple settles in, the old problems that permeate their marriage--his unhealthy behaviors, her indiscretions--start bubbling to the surface. But while they attempt to mend their relationship, their neighbor, an intense young woman, is showing a little too much interest in their activities. Meanwhile, Caroline slowly begins to uncover some signs of life in the stark house--signs of her life. The flowers in the bathroom or the music might seem innocent to anyone else--but to her they are clues. It seems the person they have swapped with is someone who knows her, someone who knows the secrets she's desperate to forget. . . . Be careful who you let in. . .

The House Swap: A Funny and Utterly Gorgeous Feel-good Romance

The House Swap: A Funny and Utterly Gorgeous Feel-good Romance
Author: Jo Lovett
Publisher: Bookouture
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2021-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781800195080

Island house off coast of Maine, with private beach, sea views and the occasional farmyard animal, seeks super swanky Central London penthouse overlooking Holland Park, complete with concierge service and spurned ex-lovers... When thirty-somethings Cassie and James find each other on a home swap website, it feels meant to be. City hotshot James needs a bolthole after a relationship goes sour and Cassie needs to leave the comfort of her little island to research her new book. Soon, James is living in Cassie's cute but ramshackle beachside cottage, and Cassie's living in James's luxurious London apartment. It's the perfect solution. Except James didn't imagine he'd be sharing his home with eleven chickens and three alpacas, not to mention the unusually friendly neighbours, who seem to find any excuse to drop by. And Cassie is less than impressed when James's ex-girlfriend turns up at his door (more than once), demanding to know where he's gone. The more Cassie and James talk, the more the tension between them mounts. But as the insults fly so do the sparks, and when the time finally comes to swap back, Cassie and James find they aren't quite ready to give each other up. But there's more than just distance between them - and when Cassie makes a surprising discovery, the pair are forced to confront their feelings and decide what kind of life they really want. An utterly heart-warming love story that will make you laugh and cry, fans of One Day in December, The Hating Game and The Flatshare will fall head over heels for The House Swap. What readers are saying about The House Swap: 'I really loved this book. It's funny, endearing, sweet, and just makes you feel good. It's the kind of book you can read and smile... isn't that what we all need right now? Something comforting and fun. I can't wait to read more by Jo Lovett!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book. I read it all in one sitting, I could not put it down... The characters are so relatable and lovable. I felt everything they were feeling... The writing was so amazing you really do feel everything. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This was a super cute book!... incredibly fun... kept me hooked the entire time!' Brinns Books 'I absolutely adored The House Swap... A delightful, warm hug of a book. I loved it... Perfect comfort reading.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Such an adorable read... I loved every second... you can't help but smile while you read this book.' NetGalley reviewer 'A fun Rom-com with heart. Fun and sexy... had me hanging on every word!' Goodreads reviewer 'An unexpected delight. I smiled my whole way through reading it.' @EricasLittleLibrary 'I absolutely loved this... A definite to add to your reading list.' NetGalley reviewer 'A light breezy read that is a welcome relief from the heavy atmosphere of reality.' Book Reads by Prairie Girl 'Just loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The whole time I was reading this book, I was thinking "I wish I had an extra copy to give to my mum to read too". It was just so cute!' Goodreads reviewer 'Hilarious!' Goodrea

The Zero-Waste Chef

The Zero-Waste Chef
Author: Anne-Marie Bonneau
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0735239789

*SHORTLISTED for the 2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Award* *SHORTLISTED for the 2022 Taste Canada Award for Single-Subject Cookbooks* A sustainable lifestyle starts in the kitchen with these use-what-you-have, spend-less-money recipes and tips, from the friendly voice behind @ZeroWasteChef. In her decade of living with as little plastic, food waste, and stuff as possible, Anne-Marie Bonneau, who blogs under the moniker Zero-Waste Chef, has preached that "zero-waste" is above all an intention, not a hard-and-fast rule. Because, sure, one person eliminating all their waste is great, but thousands of people doing 20 percent better will have a much bigger impact. And you likely already have all the tools you need to begin. In her debut book, Bonneau gives readers the facts to motivate them to do better, the simple (and usually free) fixes to ease them into wasting less, and finally, the recipes and strategies to turn them into self-reliant, money-saving cooks and makers. Rescue a hunk of bread from being sent to the landfill by making Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, or revive some sad greens to make a pesto. Save 10 dollars (and the plastic tub) at the supermarket with Yes Whey, You Can Make Ricotta Cheese, then use the cheese in a galette and the leftover whey to make sourdough tortillas. With 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes for cooking with scraps, creating fermented staples, and using up all your groceries before they go bad--including end-of-recipe notes on what to do with your ingredients next--Bonneau lays out an attainable vision for a zero-waste kitchen.

English Next

English Next
Author:
Publisher: Hueber Verlag
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2011
Genre:
ISBN: 3190029350

Quilt Club

Quilt Club
Author: Paula Barnes
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683561805

If you love vintage quilts and admire how they contain an incredible variety of fabrics, this book is for you. Gather your quilting friends and create your own Quilt Club. Together you can make super scrappy quilts the easy way! Sharing quilt blocks with friends is like adding extra helpings of scrappiness and happiness to your next project. Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robinson, owners of the pattern company Red Crinoline Quilts, are known for their stunning quilts that often replicate patterns from the 1800s. Their instructions are geared toward today's quilters, tools, and methods, so you can easily re-create the vintage look. Gain expert tips on setting up a block exchange so you and your friends can take advantage of everyone's fabric stashes. Make quilts with the help of your friends, or sew on your own. Instructions are suited to both options! Get ready to fill your home with spectacular scrap quilts reminiscent of days gone by.

Wonder Year

Wonder Year
Author: Julie Frieder
Publisher: LifeTree Media
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1637560257

Learn how to pack up the family for a life-changing, long-term journey filled with education and adventure. Winner of three Independent Book and Publisher Awards! If you’ve ever dreamed about an epic family adventure and heading out on the road for a few months or more, Wonder Year is for you. Part inspiration and part how-to, this book demystifies the seemingly outrageous prospect of embarking on a long-term family trip and using the world as a classroom for your kids—a trailblazing approach known as worldschooling. Packed with practical information, Wonder Year offers invaluable guidance to help transform your dream into a well-planned reality for your family. Woven throughout the book are evocative travelogues and photos from families sharing worldschooling experiences. Paddling a wild and scenic Oregon river, stargazing in New Mexico, and visiting World War II sites in France are just a few of the colorful stories that will no doubt stir you to envision your own journey. This book will show you how to: Explore funding options for long-term family travel—be it a summer, semester, year, or more Choose where to go and navigate the logistics of getting there Discover alternative education methods for teaching your kids on the road Travel responsibly and sustainably Identify ways to earn income while traveling Stay healthy and safe along the way Tap into a global community of worldschoolers and family adventurers You’ll learn that extended family travel is more attractive and attainable than ever before, and remote living and learning are not actually remote at all. Wonder Year will help you slow down, simplify, and wonder at all the world has to offer.

See the World on Any Budget

See the World on Any Budget
Author: Nathaniel Lambert
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2014-08-23
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781500562366

The objective of See the World on Any Budget is to share helpful tips and strategies for traveling the world on any budget. The author shares specific travel tips that will save you money on your next trip as well as personal experiences to show you how to get the most out of a family vacation, business trip, or a last minute getaway. The book is divided into three parts. Part I describes how to save money on transportation by airplane, car, public transportation and bike. Part II provides strategies for saving big on lodging and includes information on the pros and cons of several housing options including hotel, home-based bed and breakfasts, couchsurfing, hostels, social network, and house swapping. Finally, Part III offers other money saving tips regarding sightseeing, meals, souvenirs, and more. Ultimately, true wealth comes in creating memories for yourself and with those you love and See the World on Any Budget will show you can make this affordable.

Cookie Swap!

Cookie Swap!
Author: Lauren Chattman
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2024-10-08
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1523528133

Celebrate the seasonal joy of the Cookie Swap with a this mouthwatering Cookbook and Guide that includes delectable full-color photographs. Cookie swaps are joyful, social, and not just for Christmas. Any occasion can be cause for gathering friends and family around a cookie table—in fact, wedding cookie tables are a longstanding tradition in some parts of the United States and Europe. Equal parts guide and cookbook, Cookie Swap! Is packed with theme ideas, planning information, and tips for tackling the cookie swap math—plus more than 50 delectable, failproof recipes for cookies both classic and innovative, from Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies to Flaky Cardamom Palmiers and Matcha Sandwich Cookies with Almond Cream. With a bright, modern, playful package, it’s an ideal gift for every home baker and cookie obsessive.

Before I Knew You

Before I Knew You
Author: Amanda Brookfield
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2011-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0141039949

An English couple is looking to save a marriage; an American couple are just starting out. A look at love and the darker side of relationships.

Tropical Swap

Tropical Swap
Author: Laurence Shames
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Home exchanging
ISBN: 9781507815403

Meg and Peter Kaplan soon discover that their Key West house swap is a panic attack waiting to happen instead of a dream come true.