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About Stephanie Perry

Stephanie P. is a writer, editor, and blogger. Her secret shame is dystopian YA fiction. You can find her wherever the books and food are.

Reading List: Asperger’s/Autism Romance

Did you know there’s a small but growing Asperger’s/autism romance subgenre? For neurotypical readers, it's a great way to get inside someone else's mind and learn more about how people with Asperger's and autism tick. And the love stories range from sweet coming-of-age stories to the sexy and scandalous! For a new twist on romance, try these books featuring romances with characters who have Asperger's and autism. The Kiss Quotient  Author: Helen Hoang   To Stella Lane, math explains everything about desire: Her job is to create the algorithms that predict online shoppers’ purchases. But while her math obsession has made her rich, it’s also left her [...]

2023-04-07T11:58:01-07:00December 15th, 2014|

Best Holiday Craft Books of 2014 (Plus One on De-Cluttering)

The weather is bad, the days are short, and that means it’s time to stay inside and do crafts! Here’s a selection of new craft books full of ideas for kids, adults, and cats. Decorate for the holidays, create personalized homemade gifts, and whip up enough baked goods to last until New Year’s Day. Keep the kids busy during school break with some parent-child projects. And if you find yourself overwhelmed by all the STUFF piling up around the house, check out the last item on our list: a bestselling guide to de-cluttering (you know, so you can clear a [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:29-07:00December 10th, 2014|

Bookish Baking: Super-Easy Peanut Butter Brownies

Every home cook should have a few go-to desserts on hand in case of emergencies — especially during the holidays. Here’s one of mine! If you keep a box of brownie mix on hand (I like Ghiradelli), all you need is basic pantry staples like peanut butter and sugar to whip up a fancy-looking swirled brownie in under an hour. This is one of the few occasions where I’ll unapologetically admit to baking from a mix, because brownie mixes turn out just as good as, if not better than, scratch. Pop this in the oven while you shower, and by [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:29-07:00December 8th, 2014|
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