Book of the Month – April 2015

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The-Husband's-SecretThe Husband’s Secret
by Liane Moriarty
Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret – something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive… Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all – she’s an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia – or each other – but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.

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Book of the Month – March 2015

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House-BrokenHouse Broken by Sonja Yoerg
For veterinarian Geneva Novak, animals can be easier to understand than people. They’re also easier to forgive. But when her mother, Helen, is injured in a vodka-fueled accident, it’s up to Geneva to give her the care she needs.
Since her teens, Geneva has kept her self-destructive mother at arm’s length. Now, with two slippery teenagers of her own at home, the last thing she wants is to add Helen to the mix. but Geneva’s husband convinces her that letting Helen live with them could be her golden chance to repair their relationship.
Geneva isn’t expecting her mother to change anytime soon, but she may finally get answers to the questions she’s been asking for so long. As the truth about her family unfolds, however, Geneva may find secrets too painful to bear and too terrible to forgive.

Reviews
“A contemporary story of the relationships between 3 generations of family members and their challenges told by the mother, daughter and granddaughter. Interesting storyline with a number of subplots of the different relationships within the family and how they deal with issues that arise. A good read, especially for it being the author’s first novel.” – Review by Janice

Book of the Month
Every month we will be featuring a new book to be showcased in our Book of the Month. Staff members and friends will be reading the book and posting their reviews. We’d love to hear what you thought of these books as well. Post your comments and let us know.

House Broken is available at London Drugs along with many other great titles and is on sale for the month of March.

Book of the Month – February 2015

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The_Secret_of_Magic2Secret of Magic
by Deborah Johnson
Regina Robichard works for Thurgood Marshall, who receives an unusual letter asking the NAACP to investigate the murder of a black war hero. It is signed by M.P.Calhoun, the most reclusive author in the country.
As a child, Regina was captivated by Calhoun’s The Secret of Magic, a novel in which white and black children played together in a magical forest. The book was a sensation, featured on the front page of the New York Times – and banned by all the cotton states. And then M.P. Calhoun disappeared.
With Thurgood’s permission, Regina heads down to Mississippi to find Calhoun and investigate the case. But as she navigates the muddy waters of racism, relationships, and her own tragic past, she finds that nothing in the South is as it seems.

Book of the Month
Every month we will be featuring a new book to be showcased in our Book of the Month. Staff members and friends will be reading the book and posting their reviews. We’d love to hear what you thought of these books as well. Post your comments and let us know.

Secret of Magic is available at London Drugs along with many other great titles and is on sale for the month of February.

Book of the Month – January 2015

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UnbrokenUnbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The inspiring true story of a man who lived through a series of catastrophes almost too incredible to be believed. In evocative, immediate descriptions, Hillenbrand unfurls the story of Louie Zamperini – a juvenile delinquent-turned-Olympic runner-turned-Army hero. During a routine search mission over the Pacific, Louie’s plane crashed into the ocean, and what happened to him over the next three years of his life is a story that will keep you glued to the pages, eagerly awaiting the next turn in the story and fearing it at the same time. You’ll cheer for the man who somehow maintained his selfhood and humanity despite the monumental degradations he suffered, and you’ll want to share this book with everyone you know.

Reviews
“Unbroken is an amazing story of a person’s ability to not only survive incredible hardships but to go on and thrive. It’s definitely not a story for the faint of heart as the story of Louis’ treatment during the 2nd World War is very harsh, but if you can get past that it’s an inspirational book that can give one insight into living through very difficult circumstances and the power of forgiveness.” – Review by Carolynn

Book of the Month
Every month we will be featuring a new book to be showcased in our Book of the Month. Staff members and friends will be reading the book and posting their reviews. We’d love to hear what you thought of these books as well. Post your comments and let us know.

Unbroken is available at London Drugs along with many other great titles and is on sale for the month of January.

On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…

(…and) a turkey cooked per-fect-ly.

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How to Cook the Perfect Turkey

Brined? Basted? Barbecued? Whatever your secret recipe, there are only two things you really need to remember: how long you need to defrost a frozen bird and how long you need to cook it to golden perfection. Here’s a handy calculator to get you started.

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On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…

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Clever Christmas Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier

  1. Put that crock pot to work: From hot chocolate to warm frozen carolers to prepping an Instagram-worthy (and easy!) breakfast for Christmas morning, it’s your secret weapon to a stress-free holiday.
  2. Finally, an end to the tangle: Wrap Christmas lights around a plastic coat hanger to prevent the annual frustration of detangling your lights.
  3. Lights, ornaments, action: Hang Christmas ornaments from your light fixtures to create a quick Christmas chandelier.

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7 Ways to Make Your Holiday Recycling the Smartest Ever

Christmas gift-giving and feasting often mean that the garbage bins are overflowing come the New Year. Make the holiday season a little easier on the planet with these smart recycling tips. (And don’t forget, you can recycle many surprising items at London Drugs—check out our comprehensive list.)

  1. Wrap with care: Much of the shiny or laminated giftwrap available is not recyclable. Pick greener options like reusable gift bags, newsprint or a commercially available recyclable option.
  2. Break it down: If presents are arriving by mail, be sure to break down the boxes right away to save space and make recycling easy.
  3. Process your paper: If you’re using paper plates, cups or napkins, make sure your options are recyclable or compostable. (Bonus: makes post-party clean-up a snap!)
  4. Make it easy: Put a recycling bin right by the tree to collect material on Christmas morning.
  5. Clean only as much as you need: Get the last tablespoon of peanut butter out of there, but you don’t need to run the jar through the dishwasher.
  6. Purge plastics carefully: Remember, many municipalities can’t recycle plastic bags or collect them separately. Be sure to check which plastics can go to the blue box, and which are a big no-no.
  7. There are other ways to recycle: Many gifts and toys can’t be recycled. Keep the giving spirit going – donate these unwanted items to a good cause.

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