The Vintage Book Addicts Blog

Julia Child, not just a bestselling author and chef. Julia Child was much more than a bestselling cookbook writer and chef. She was also a breast cancer survivor, a TV trailblazer, and a government spy throughout her life.

1- Spy During World War II

We live in a world of distraction.

Do your everyday reading habits consist of Facebook updates, texts from friends, or the recipe in your favorite cookbook for your next meal?  Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, particularly when life gets busy. If you've become one of the many people who doesn't make a habit of reading daily, you might be missing out on vital exercise for your brain.

The words antique, vintage, and retro are often used when shopping at antique festivals, second-hand stores, and flea markets. Dealers selling old pieces have been known to use "antique' to add more value to the item they are selling.

Learning what these terms mean can only help you in the bargaining process. This article can help you add an elusive piece you have been looking for to your shelves at a fair price.

Its August, your garden, the farmer's markets, and roadside stands are bursting with yummy fresh fruits and vegetables. 

If you're like our household, you are eating BLT with fresh tomatoes lettuce and corn on the cob once a day.

Why was Van Gogh missing an ear?

One interesting fact about Vincent Van Gogh, he cut off his ear.  Although many say it was an act to show affection, it was indeed to show his an

Our local birds are migrating back. We enjoy watching them at our feeders, learning their quirks, how they relate to other birds, squirrels, and chipmunks who find their way to your feeders.