Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's another wonderful version of that old Thanksgiving song many of us (of a certain age) sang in grade school. Over the River and Through the Wood: the New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day, by L. Maria Child and illustrated by Matt Tavares includes several verses I don't remember, but I sang them anyway. :-)

Does it really have to be a turkey for the Thanksgiving dinner? Isn't the key word thanksgiving? Not This Turkey! by Jessica Steinberg, with pictures by Amanda Pike puts a wonderful spin on the turkey tradition.

Here's another delightful spin, this time on an old favorite Thanksgiving song: Over the River: a Turkey's Tale by Derek Anderson (based on the song by Lydia Maria Child). Here, it's a turkey family that is headed to grandmother's house for dinner. Fun!

For a seasonal cozy mystery, try Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier. It's part of the Lucy Stone Mystery Series, an early one, actually, the publishing date is 2000. Lucy is looking forward to Thanksgiving. Her son (and his roommate) will be coming home for the first time since he left for college, and, with just eight for dinner, she has the perfect amount of silverware, plates, and so forth. Of course, this can't happen! Her son arrives with two extra people (and girls!), her husband invites a couple who need a place to go while repairs are being done to their house. And then the body is found and any chance of a quiet holiday vanish. As always, Meier provides a nice, easy to read mystery. Perfect for a crazy day when you want an escape.

And, lastly, for any of you who like to cook: Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well, by Sam Sifton. From pots and pans to clean up and leftovers, it's all here (I think, remember I don't cook much!) The author is going for 'tasty' here, so lots of butter (this is not the day to consider calories or cholesterol), and no salad! It's all about how things taste together. Interesting, even for this non-cook. :-)

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