Staff Picks: Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima

Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil
by Ananda Lima

After meeting the devil at a Halloween party in 1999, the main character in Ananda Lima’s debut short story collection feels the presence of the fallen angel at key moments in her life for the following two decades. 

Nonfiction Book Recommendations: My Organic Life by Nora Pouillon

My Organic Life: How a Pioneering Chef Helped Shape the Way We Eat Today
by Nora Pouillon 

Did you know that sales of organic goods still represent only six percent of all food sold in U.S? Have you ever wondered why organic foods are less popular than other food choices? Are these foods better for our bodies and environment? There is an ongoing debate about whether these foods are healthy or not. 

If you want to explore the history of organic foods with a personal touch, then this book is a must read as it is a personal memoir of an author who is quite expressive about her love for organic foods.