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Banned Books - January Wrap Up: 1984, Bridge to Terabithia, To Kill A Mockingbird #24BB
updated
Here is an affiliate link to the drum I purchased so you can take a look if you are interested and want a better look: amzn.to/3BFY0sh
And the one I purchased a few weeks ago which is much less expensive, if you are just looking for something to get started: amzn.to/3NqKH1E
Also, here's a link to my video where I talk about the other drum and other things I do when I'm not reading: youtu.be/B-n2osNqiI4
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"A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving
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Happy Tag Tuesday and thanks for watching!
Channels mentioned:
@GenreBooks23
@BookChatWithPat8668
@bookstalgic
@someothercharacter
@FacelessBookReviews
@Littlebiglibrary
@ellenmadebookclub
@Uncommon_Reader
@RaynorReadsStuff
I was tagged by Gavin @GenreBooks23 the original tag is from @TheBookPonderer
1. What kinds of Booktube content makes you feel good or gives you encouragement?
2. How has Booktube motivated you or encouraged you to do something you might not have done otherwise?
3. How has Booktube inspired you to put more positivity out into the world?
4. What is your favourite comment to hear someone say about you or your channel?
5. What are some unexpected happy surprises of Booktube?
6. What is a positive outcome you’ve gotten from making videos?
7. Which Booktubers make you laugh?
8. Which Booktubers warm your heart and make you feel all happy inside?
9. Who are some of your favorite commenters who don't have their own channel?
10. What is something new you can do to put more positive energy out into Booktube?
Great tag! If you are reading this - YOU are tagged!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (my version)
adapted from Mayim's Vegan Table Cookbook
Ingredient's
Nonstick cooking spray (I just use parchment paper)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) vegan margarine (I used butter)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
Egg replacer to equal 1 egg (I used 1/4 cup applesauce, other suggestions are 1/4 cup mashed banana, vegan egg replacement products or an actual egg, if you don't mind non-vegan cookies)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch of ground nutmeg
pinch of mace (I did not use nor have I ever used, it is optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (I did not add any additional salt, I try to stay low sodium as much as I can)
1 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips (I used regular chocolate chips, but unfortunately that part of the video got mistakenly edited out - SORRY!)
350 degree oven
Use a large bowl to mix margarine and sugars until creamy. Add the pumpkin and mix. Add the egg replacer and mix, then vanilla and stir well.
Stir together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spoon or spatula. (for some reason, I did not get this part on video - but I did add 1 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips)
Spoon the batter in 1/3 cup measures onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between the cookies. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. (I had to go about 17 -18 minutes to achieve a nice color and fully baked cookie). Let the cookies rest on the pan for 1 minute after removing from the oven and then cool on wire rack. Enjoy with coffee, tea, cocoa or your favorite hot beverage! Happy Fall!
Affiliate link to this cookbook:
amzn.to/3U8rNQJ
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The Original Evolution of a Booktube Tag!
This tag was created by Jack @spreadbookjoy who wrote this about this tag:
"I am celebrating 4 years on Booktube by contemplating my evolution as a booktuber with an original tag! There are only 4 prompts which you can interpret in any way you choose. My interpretations of the prompts are here to help you:"
(1) EXTINCTION: Are there things you used to do on your channel that you no longer do?
(2) ADAPTATION: What things have you done on your channel or as a result of being on booktube that you never thought you would do?
(3) EVOLUTION: how has booktube changed you and what do you aspire to do on your channel in future?
(4) BONUS PROMPT: Impart your words of wisdom to all of the fledgling booktubers out there!
(5) TAG SOME PEOPLE! If you are watching this video and you would like to do this tag, please consider yourself tagged.
It's a fun tag and we should all as Booktubers, take a look at ourselves from time to time!
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Prime Days are here! Oct 8th and 9th:
Here's a link to some nice Kindles that are on sale: amzn.to/3Bxl3W9
amzn.to/4dAWh4U
amzn.to/4epHbAl
For more info about the Book Bundler opening to the public:
thebookbundler.com/pages/book-sale-information-and-bundlepalooza
Interested in BOTM: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
Want to buy Raina a biscuit: buymeacoffee.com/beyond.books
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
Link to my "book haul" video (the last for 2024?): youtu.be/5RGJlP0cRyQ
Links to channels mentioned in this video:
@WillowTalksBooks
@ellenmadebookclub
Other links:
Article about Stephen King book ban in Florida: newsweek.com/stephen-king-books-banned-florida-full-list-1947910
Statement from Miracle-Gro company regarding Aerogardens:
aerogarden.com/home
Amazon Affiliate Links for books mentioned in this video:
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving: amzn.to/4eodAXY
Managing and Other Lies: A Queer Horror Collection by Willow Heath: amzn.to/4dskquk
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky: amzn.to/4gRr3sX
Beartown by Fredrik Backman: amzn.to/3Y9ovz4
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King: amzn.to/4eKFxce
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman: amzn.to/3NdemeC
BOTM: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
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Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
colonialwilliamsburg.org/explore/?from=navdiscover
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Many of the books I review or discuss on my channel are available through Book of the Month. Here is a link to learn more: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
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TRIGGER WARNING: One of these books is about child sexual assault. It is about a pedophile. If you are sensitive to this issue, please consider not watching that portion of the video. I will give a verbal warning in the video before I start discussing this particular book.
Books mentioned in this video, with Amazon Associate links:
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving: amzn.to/47Q5RiM
Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker: amzn.to/4eorV6H
Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter: amzn.to/4eN7Jvh
Widow's Cove by Paul Rooney: amzn.to/4gEkzxs
A Month in the Country by JL Carr: amzn.to/3zJjOmb
Conversations with a Pedophile, In the Interest of Our Children by Amy Hammel-Zabin: amzn.to/4ep8vPc
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This is a nice, little tag and I was tagged by Mimi @itsmimiduong
The Questions:
5 5-star recent reads
4 auto-buy authors
3 favorite genres
2 favorite places to read
1 book you promise to read really soon
If you watching this video, please consider yourself tagged and take it on! It's a good one!
Amazon Affiliates Links for products mentioned in this video:
TPS Plant Food: amzn.to/3N9urSd
Aerogarden Harvest (6 pod) amzn.to/47GI9pn
Aerogarden Bounty (9 pod) amzn.to/3N1KbXy
Cascading Petunias Seed Pod Kit amzn.to/3TNAPCr
No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall amzn.to/3zEmb9V
A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall (available 2.4.25) amzn.to/3XLvME1
Deep, Deep Snow by Brian Freeman amzn.to/3ZIzbG6
Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall amzn.to/47M22es
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer amzn.to/3zEi1Pf
The Prophets by Robert Jones, JR amzn.to/3TKgf5Y
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris amzn.to/4gEKXY9
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The Beauty in Books Tag!
I was tagged by Stuart @stuartgriffin1001
youtu.be/vJmlYB6vmQ0?si=bBgZR17YNGzmeaIh
This tag was created by Ruben @ToReadersItMayConcern and Emily@TheLinguistsLibrary
The Prompts:
1. Beauty in concept
2. Beauty in opening line(s)
3. Beauty in character
4. Beauty amidst pain
5. Beauty in incompleteness
6. Beauty in place
7. Beauty in time
8. Beauty in catharsis
9. Tag others:
Daniela@Uncommon_Reader
Ellen@ellenmadebookclub
Amy@AmywithaY70
Merrick@TheBookThing
Freddie@SluggishReader
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Links to videos and channels mentioned:
Paperback Journey - Moby Dick Review: youtu.be/5rFvngq0-4M?si=DabBIpqT7-8aBUBZ
Ghost Town Living: youtube.com/@GhostTownLiving?si=nJ3gMWLTW5v2ihps
My review of The Women: youtu.be/eE0vTiQ-zg8
The Virginia Clay Festival: youtu.be/twG6mPGH0BM
Books mentioned, Amazon Affiliate Links:
To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee: amzn.to/4ezt374
Little Bee by Chris Cleeve:amzn.to/3ZD4EJI
Enemies in the Orchard, Dana Vanderlugt: amzn.to/3TDeYxD
Ghost Town Living by Brent Underwood: amzn.to/3MV52eX
The Only Kayak: amzn.to/3BeuV7f
The Rythym of the Wild by Kim Heacox: amzn.to/3TBFbws
The Women by Kristen Hannah: amzn.to/4efRhDL
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: amzn.to/3TFYRzl
My Goodreads Page: goodreads.com/friend/i?feature=friend-invite-url&invite_token=OTQwZGFlYjYtOGZhMS00ZjhjLThmMGUtYzZhMGQzNTU0OTVk
BOTM Link: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmailcom
First I'll start by showing you what's outside - demonstration tents, food trucks and music. Then I'll show you around inside where there are so many amazing potters selling their finished pieces.
And just when we thought we were done - we discovered a Little Free Library! Well, we had to take a look at that, of course. So in all, it was fun day and I hope you enjoy the video!
For more info: virginiaclayfestival.com
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
To join BOTM, use this handy link: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
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Amazon Associate Links for items discussed in this video:
ORORA 12 inch Tongue Drum (13 note, Key of C) : amzn.to/4d8KCdb
Tongue Drum Music Books for Beginners: amzn.to/4epasuz
amzn.to/4e8PYq3
Aerogarden (Harvest): amzn.to/4e7X7ai
Microgreens Kit: amzn.to/4db81L1
Aerogarden (Bounty): amzn.to/3MORim4
Tongue Drum History and Background: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_tongue_drum
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Adventurer's Assemble!
John @DisquietandDragons-lh3zm created this tag. I was tagged by
Pat @BookChatWithPat8668
The prompts for this tag are:
1.Nom Nom Nom - Choose a companion or adventurers that will ensure you eat well on your quest.
2. I know this one - Choose a companion or adventurers to help you win a pub/tavern quiz.
3. Keep it secret, keep it safe - Choose a companion or adventurers that will stay loyal and trustworthy until the very end.
4. Got your back - Choose a companion or adventurers that will help you out in a fight.
5. Man's best friend - Choose a companion or adventurers that are not human.
6. Tag other booktubers:
Hannah @HannahsBooks
Daniela @Uncommon_Reader
Ellen @ellenmadebookclub
Scott @someothercharacter
Jae @FacelessBookReviews
Related videos you may enjoy:
youtu.be/5RGJlP0cRyQ
youtu.be/LBTU0qwFxTw
youtu.be/4r7MXoOqMVg
youtu.be/MIxZaDLokhE
youtu.be/eE0vTiQ-zg8
Books and authors mentioned in this video:
"Food to Die For" - Patricia Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta series - Patricia Cornwell
The Deadly Sins Series - Laurence Sanders
"The Lion Women of Tehran" - Marjan Kamali
"The Women: Kristen Hannah
"Suspect" - Robert Crais
"remarkable Bright Creatures" - Shelby Van Pelt
Links to other videos mentioned here:
youtu.be/9BHW7FlJ0ug
youtu.be/5BpdXLmg654?si=FNDI92qXWS2iwctV
youtu.be/9aAIr_SlytM
youtu.be/LBTU0qwFxTw?si=87lfyiCOQsRAAj70
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
Books Mentioned in this video:
Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby
A Place to Stand by Jimmy Santiago Baca
"My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry" by Fredrik Backman
Madhouse at the End of the Earth Julian Sancton
She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb
Black Boy by Richard Wright
A Very Virginia Christmas by Willford Kale
This is the Cozy Coffee Mug Tag, an original tag created by Jen @literarylove123
Jen's original tag video @literarylove123
• The Cozy Coffee Mug Book Tag | An Ori...
Pat's video: youtu.be/yfF3GY59Ezw?si=iPO17nEmmWmd0was
Daniela's video: youtu.be/YIu8L58WyIA?si=P2ig8LndVNXMtLxC
Cozy Coffee Mug Book Tag
Prompts:
1.Hex the Patriarchy: Share your favorite women authors.
2. Never Underestimate a Woman Who Reads Stephen King Books: Share your favorite fictional women characters.
3. Edgar Allan Poe: Share your favorite Gothic book or story.
4. Swiftea: Name your auto-buy authors.
5. Camp Crystal Lake: Share a book that makes you feel nostalgic.
6. Happy Halloween: Share a holiday-themed book that you recommend.
7. This Mug Contains Magic: Share a book you enjoyed that is outside of your comfort zone/typical genre.
8. Tag some bookish friends.
I tag anyone who is watching this video who would like to do this tag!
My Toni Morrison videos: youtu.be/0Vif6XQS7lQ?si=2V1XfTEhS25MFOQA
youtu.be/xUoWU5eOuyA?si=HNPZlQKq8uz9Zvx3
Review of "The Women" by Kristen Hannah: youtu.be/eE0vTiQ-zg8
Pottery Series: youtu.be/vH63nnmwMmk
youtu.be/15ESzljhWXg
youtu.be/EvxDeOO_duA
Other Authors and Books Mentioned:
DAVID ROSENFELT - Dachshund Through the Snow
Jeffrey Ford "Ahab Returns"
Helen Hoang "The Kiss Quotient"
D. Alexander Ward "Beneath Ash and Bone"
Contact me at beyond.books4242@gmail.com
Channels mentioned in this video: @BookChatWithPat8668
Links to my other videos mentioned in this one:
youtu.be/X1_g65q6HaE?si=b326ox_8JNxKlkf6
youtu.be/4r7MXoOqMVg?si=rTponAdiuWIVD3pz
youtu.be/pkqGaLPjZ2o?si=J6wGI51YniVqBHyY
youtu.be/EAjWsif3J0Y
Books mentioned in this video:
Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter
Widow's Cove by Paul Rooney
Loved and Missed by Suzie Boyt
A Month in the Country by JL Carr
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Enter Ghost – Isabella Hammad
North Woods – Daniel Mason
The Bee Sting – Paul Murray
The Rachel Incident – Caroline O’Donoghue
Tom Lake – Ann Patchett
Wellness – Nathan Hill
Here is a link to the video where I planted these seeds:youtu.be/4r7MXoOqMVg
For more info from the American Library Association: ala.org/bbooks
ALA List of Young Adult Material: ala.org/sites/default/files/yalsa/content/professionaltools/yabookshelf.pdf
A link to my banned book review of "Diary of Anne Frank": youtu.be/af2kPD6Yk3U
A link to my banned book review of "Looking for Alaska" youtu.be/-3Ww5t18KSI
My banned book playlist ("I'm With The Banned") youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgglpoqiC_FpYvyOtvg6iANgb5Iztw_0
This is one of our beautiful Virginia Parks! It was a lovely day - perfect for a canoe ride out on the lake. I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day Weekend.
Sorry Raina is not a part of this video. She is not a boating kind of gal! I will be sure she gets a featured part in my next video (as will she!)
Thanks for watching my channel. Don't forget to subscribe - if you haven't already! - give me the thumbs up, like and comment! Although this is mainly a "bookish" channel, I'm always glad to have viewers of all kinds!
See more Aerogarden videos here:
youtu.be/cXCcW8j6_zo
youtu.be/Di46tjE1AzU
youtu.be/OVF1AWJbjm0
youtu.be/3h9iZzVf5_k
Playlist of Gardening videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgglpoqiC_HkfbgTviWJhdlv4i6EysdN
Contact me at: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
I read this as a Buddy Read with Daniela @Uncommon_Reader
Here is link to her video as well: youtu.be/QoRmakejNeI
To learn more about the the Great Coffee Drama of 2024, check these videos out:
youtu.be/fp3oQ-T4NBU?si=L89NojhZ7y5tjYYJ
youtu.be/I2FUUA7wreA?si=dmEzYIbdwvZPczTU
youtu.be/PR6WOT8Kjn8?si=c2d63n83sFXk7Aze
I also referred to the following videos of mine:
youtu.be/u6Rg_XtMXSs?si=yka6jCqDmJnkPbkv
youtu.be/mIkIvWhr7Dw?si=KTPsw0XeWWBOFgmI
youtu.be/RT-_vi7p4KY
youtu.be/Zp5RriHR6T4
youtu.be/PAKdMSESkfA
And the following channel:
@MariaClaraeJP@MarilynMayaMendoza
These are the books I talked about:
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
A Spell for Disappearing, a short story by Abby Geni which first appeared in The Body Farm
and finally, Devotions by Mary Oliver
A self-guided nature walk exploring our woodlands, home to a collection of native plants and a birding “hotspot” with over 40 bird species that can be observed seasonally. Open dawn to dusk.
See wildflowers in bloom and enjoy the forest on this short (1.4 mi) trail that lies between the two Golden Horseshoe golf courses. Access is from the Griffin Hotel parking lot or the Green Course club.
colonialwilliamsburg.org/locations/bassett-trace-nature-trail
CORRECTION: I misspoke in the video - this trail terminates (or starts) at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Course - NOT the Williamsburg Country Club.
This is The Book Buds' Second Original Tag. They have recently revived this tag. I was tagged by Pat@BookChatWithPat8668 . Here's what they had to say about this tag: The Book Buds Tag! (Original) Our 2nd Original Tag!! So excited! We’re ALL Book Buds here on booktube, so let’s have some fun with our buds and see who has the strength of character to help us out in some unusual circumstances! If you do this tag, please tag @bookbuds2103 so they can check out your answers. Remember: you can answer with people who have already done the tag, even with the original Book Buds creators! Just have fun with it!
Questions:
1. You’re stuck on a deserted island and can only bring one booktuber bud, but ALL their books would come with them - who do you want to be stuck with?
2. You accidentally rob a bookstore with a booktuber bud by walking out with 100 books. You spend a year behind bars with them, BUT now you can read and do videos together. Who do you get locked up with?
3. You magically get trapped in a murder mystery you are reading. Another booktuber bud joins you to solve the mystery! – Who do you want to join you?
4. You magically get trapped in a fantasy novel fighting dragons and casting spells. Which booktuber bud do you choose to bring in with you to save the day?
5. You are stuck in the cloud of sadness, hitting a reading funk, and feeling totally uninspired. Which booktuber bud can pick you up with their positivity?
6. Your arms are in cast for two months and a booktuber bud is going to edit all your videos for you. - Who edits them and why?
7. You press a button and instantly have read ALL the books that a booktuber bud has already read. - Which bud would you pick and why?
There is no need to tag additional people, because you basically just tagged everyone that you mentioned! Let YOUR Book Buds know you mentioned them and let’s see what they do with this tag! If you are watching this tag video and you would like to do it too, please consider yourself tagged.
Channels mentioned:
@DezmondZ
@TheGrapeJellyLibrary
@BookChatWithPat8668
@RaynorReadsStuff
@readandre-read
@HannahsBooks
@MIDDLEoftheBookMARCH
@MarilynMayaMendoza
@itsmimiduong
@KellyLovesBooksandMovies
@CriminOllyBlog
@Uncommon_Reader
@TheBookThing
@someothercharacter
@Maeve_Ever_Books
@PageTurnersWithKatja
@M-J
@BookBuds
@Littlebiglibrary
@FacelessBookReviews
@bookstalgic
@ellenmadebookclub
Sorry about Raina not being very visible. She's been "in a mood" all day and I think she is ready to ask for another week off. Stardom seems to have gone to her head, so for now - I will apologize for her and hope her outlook (and work ethic) improves soon!
Books mentioned in this video:
"First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" Shelby Van Pelt
Check out BOTM for yourself, right here:
mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
I read this book last month as part of the @ellenmadebookclub and this month I would like to answer some viewer questions as well as my own and Ellen's regarding the story.
Here are Ellen's answers to the questions:
youtu.be/5BpdXLmg654?si=U0azt2N1IPqmBVpp
And a link to her other Book Club Discussions for July:
youtu.be/CMnIlEHFhzw?si=gSooUni8Cmt3OyQN
TRIGGER WARNING: This book has themes of suicide. Please research other, more full reviews of this book for further information, if you are sensitive to this issue.
Freedom Park has a rich historical background dating back to the 1650s. This park is the site of an 18th Century cemetery, the Revolutionary War Battle of Spencer’s Ordinary (1781) and a 17th Century domicile which is revealing much archaeological research of the early colonial period (1680-1730). Freedom Park was also home to one of the nation's earliest Free Black Settlements in America from 1803-1850. Three historically accurate recreated cabins are located in the park, and are furnished with items authentic to the period.
This 600-acre forested retreat also features approximately 2 miles of multiuse trails, including a 1-mile ADA accessible paved trail, and more than 20 miles of mountain bike trails winding through historical sites, forests and along creeks and open meadows. The bike trails are designed, built, and maintained by the Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association.
The Williamsburg Botanical Garden is also located at Freedom Park. Members of the Garden developed and maintain the area which features more than 800 species of native vegetation. The Garden also offers monthly educational programs, and special events throughout the year.
I was tagged by Marilyn too. And also, Pat @BookChatWithPat8668
Marilyn created her first original book tag to complement her first read-a-thon celebrating four years on Booktube and her 74th birthday in August.
Prompts: 1.Who is your favorite phenomenal woman author?
2. What book features your favorite phenomenal woman character?
3. If you were creating a book prize, which book by a phenomenal woman author would you choose?
4. Tag some phenomenal women booktubers.
I tag:
@SarahsNightstand
@Uncommon_Reader
@BooksAndJams
@itsmimiduong
@insearchofwonder
Here's the basic recipe, but really - I made this up, so it's pretty fluid and I would love to hear about suggestions you may have -
1 block of firm Tofu (usually 12 oz) - drained well.
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup lime juice (or the juice of 1-2 fresh limes)
1 TBSP honey (or agave)
3 -4 cloves of garlic, minced (I used more, but I'm a Gar-li-holic)
Sprinkle of salt and pepper
Your favorite Hot Wing or Buffalo Sauce (my choice is Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce)
Cut tofu in small cubes. Each cube should be about 2 bites size. Whisk together oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Toss in Tofu pieces and toss bowl until they are well-coated. Put in fridge to marinate for 1 -2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400. Add sauce to tofu mixture to desired amount. Spread pieces out on cookie sheet covered with parchment and be sure to cover will all your delicious sauce. Bake for about 30 minutes, then remove from oven and turn tofu. Return to oven for about another 20 minutes or until somewhat crispy.
Enjoy with a little additional Buffalo Sauce, fresh lime spritz, sour cream, etc.....
These bits make a fun and surprising taco or burrito filling with lettuce, tomato, onions, etc..
Stay healthy!
Here's a link to a good article about the benefits of eating tofu. Nutritional information is sooooo confusing these days, but Cleveland Clinic is a source I would trust:
health.clevelandclinic.org/tofu-benefits
mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
Here is a link to Suncoast Animal Leagues' website:
suncoastanimalleague.org
This is the service that rescued Raina from Puerto Rico. Raina was at the Humane Society in San Juan for about 6 months. No one was interested in adopting Raina because she had heartworm and treatment is very expensive. Suncoast brought Raina to the CONUS and paid for her treatments! As you can see, Raina is a healthy, confident and happy dog now! All she needed was a chance and Suncoast provided that for her! If the feeling strikes, please consider making a donation to this wonderful organization! Anyone who lives in Pinellas County, FL will tell you, "Suncoast Animal Rescue is the Best of the Bay!"
This is a tag by @HeatherReads
I was tagged by Gina@TheLibraryMouseGina
and Pat @BookChatWithPat8668
And the prompts are:
1. A Funny Title? 2. A Shocking Title? 3. A Title that sounded like a line of poetry? 4. A Title Which Made Me ask Question? 5. A Heartwarming or Homely (or maybe Homey?) Title? 6. A Title with an Unusual Combination of Words? 7. A Fantastic or Magical Title? 8. A Title Which is a Contradiction or describes the Impossible? 9. Tag others:
Here's a link to my review of "Interesting Facts About Space" by Emily Austen:
youtu.be/h77i6tGF-AI
Other books I talked about, but never read:
"Leonard and Hungry Paul" by Ronin Hession
Nurse and Spy in the Union Army" Sarah Edmunds
"The Dog Next Door"
"The Light Between Oceans"
"Mother, Daughter, Traitor, Spy"
"Spelled"
"Way of the Peaceful Warrior"
Raina recommends "Nudges: On the Go" - delicious little snacks that smell wonderful and come in their own treat jar!
Books mentioned in this video:
"Stranger in a Strange Land" - Robert A. Heinlein
"Diary of a Young Girl" - Anne Frank
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" - Maya Angelou
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" - Shelby Van Pelt
"Devotions" Mary Oliver
"And Still I Rise" Maya Angelou
Channels mentioned:
@Uncommon_Reader
@MarilynMayaMendoza
@BookChatWithPat8668
Books mentioned in this video:
"Razorblade Tears" by SA Cosby
"The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann (no longer in the running for the Booktube Prize - made it to the Semi-finals, but not the final round)
"House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen
"A Man Called Ove" by Fredrick Backman
"Dog Songs" by Mary Oliver
"Devotions" Mary Oliver
"A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving
"Moby Dick" by Herman Melville
"Unbroken"Laura Hillenbrand
"Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Videos referenced in this video:
Review of Razorblade Tears: youtu.be/9aAIr_SlytM
Review of "House of Glass": youtu.be/FXvMnqBqoE4
Channels mentioned in this video:
ellenmadebookclub
The Reader's Profile Tag was created by Hilary at Book Bustle @HilaryBGreen
I was tagged by Ellen @ellenmadebookclub
I also mentioned this channel: @BookChatWithPat8668
THE READER'S PROFILE TAG
1. What for you makes a good book?
2. What are you currently reading?
3. What's the last book you didn't finish and why?
4. What obscure book do you wish other people would read?
5. What's the longest book you've ever read?
6. If you could have a dinner party with five fictional characters, who would they be?
7. Five books you'd want if stranded on a desert island.
8. One book you could not put down.
9. Five books or authors you will never read.
10. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
Books mentioned in this video:
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman
Devotions: Poetry of Mary Oliver
Camino Series by John Grisham
Tao Te Ching
Gray's Anatomy
Kay Scarpetta Series by Patricia Cornwell
Link to review of Razorblade Tears: youtu.be/9aAIr_SlytM
Link to review of A Raisin in the Sun (banned book): youtu.be/DkoP421UHoI
Link to review of Beloved (banned book): youtu.be/0Vif6XQS7lQ
American Library Association Link: ala.org/bbooks
Link to Spark Notes for Beloved: sparknotes.com/lit/beloved
Another good resource: https://bannedbooks.library.cmu.edu/beloved-by-toni-morrison/
Handy links to my other videos featuring banned books: youtu.be/xUoWU5eOuyA
My Banned Book Playlist entitled, "I'm With The Banned": youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgglpoqiC_FpYvyOtvg6iANgb5Iztw_0
The original tag was created by @HarrietRosie13
Prompts:
1. Have you ever lied about reading a book?
2. Have you ever avoided a book because of controversy around the content/author/
3. Have you ever been sent a book for free and not disclosed it?
4. Have you ever bought a book with no intention of reading it?
5. Have you ever got caught up in Booktube drama?
6. Have you ever had a hate comment and did you respond?
7. Have you ever made a video just because you knew it would get views?
8. If you could go back to the beginning of your channel, would you do anything differently?
9. Are there any channels you wish you could be more like?
10. What's something you love about your channel?
11. Tag some people.
Check out @BookChatWithPat8668 (highly recommended!)
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Housekeeping and Shout Outs
03:40 Synopsis of Story
09:34 Why is it Banned
13:15 Opinion and Closing
15:20 One More Thing
For further info:
enotes.com/topics/raisin-in-the-sun/questions/why-was-a-raisin-in-the-sun-banned-2539406
interactive.wttw.com/dusable-to-obama/the-great-migration
chipublib.org/background-and-criticism-of-a-raisin-in-the-sun
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
I will begin working soon on a series called, "The Master Files: Beyond Breast Cancer". The series will consist of several short videos on such topics as "What to Know About Your Breast Cancer", "What About Nutrition?" "How to Prepare for Breast Cancer Surgery", "Who Will Be On My Treatment Team?", "What Can I Expect Post-Operatively?" "What to Buy as a Gift for Someone with Breast Cancer" and much more. I hope you never have to refer to any of these videos - for yourself or a loved one - but if you do, they are here for you!
Welcome to Beyond Books where I usually discuss books from Book of the Month Club and beyond. My videos include unboxings, reviews, TBR lists and anything else "book-related" or "beyond". Today we are beyond - in the great outdoors hunting for bad moles and good books. Please consider subscribing and remember the most important story is your own - craft it well and always go beyond.
Contact me at: beyond.books4242@gmail.com
I was tagged by @library_mouse - I'm not sure who actually started this tag. If you know, please comment below, so I can give the appropriate shout out!
Thanks for your interest in this video and if you haven't done this tag, then GO FOR IT! There are no prompts - just think about your own channel rules. Actually, a nice little bonus would be to talk about how often you think you've broken your rules! Ah, well....maybe next time!
If you want to learn more, here's a handy link: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
(Just tell them Reney and Raina sent you!)
Here is a link to a fun video where I talk about how Raina came into our lives:
youtu.be/2udLQ2vmMAo?si=PFLUxTK7YkNxGeoP