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Nancy’s Pantry Shelf

How to Cook Everything Vegan by Mark Bittman Available October 6, 2026, Publisher:: Harvest, hardcover, $40.00 336 pages, Series: How to Cook Everything Series, 100 color photographs 9 in H | 8 in W | 1.4 lb Wt Review by Nancy J. Rodwan You do not have to be vegan or contemplating going ve...

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Book Beat Journal: September 2026

Welcome to the September 2026 issue of the Book Beat Journal. This month, we invite you to explore a rich collection of literary and cultural highlights. Our features includes a look at upcoming author signings, a new book on Maxine Powell of Motown , a scholarly essay on the life and work of photog...

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