Where's Mom Now That I Need Her? Surviving Away from Home, by Kent P. Frandsen & Betty Rae Frandsen

So you've arrived at college and you're finally--FINALLY--out on your own and away from having to live under your parents' roof. (Yes!) You're feeling pretty good about yourself, pretty grown-up. Like you can conquer the world and nothing can stop you. You are THE MAN! (or woman)

Then, the inevitable: You need to do laundry... Or go grocery shopping for something besides ramen noodles... Or you get sick... Or have to sew a button on your favorite flannel... Or do any number of little things you previously took for granted because you never had to do them before. Suddenly, you're assaulted by one singular thought: "I Want My Mommy!" (Don't go denying it. Anyone who ever moved away from home has felt this at least once--I don't care how old or independent or tough you are)

What to do?

Enter Where's Mom Now That I Need Her? Surviving Away from Home, by Kent and Betty Rae Frandsen. 

Where's Mom? is a handy little book that contains everything you'll need to know about living on your own for the first time: Nutrition info and how to cook basic meals, doing laundry--the right way, basic first aid & when to see a doctor, safety tips, and more. Chances are you'll find the answer to your dilemma in here. This book is awesome and one of the best "on your own" books I've ever found.

And if not? Well, remember that Mom is always only a phone call (or Skype visit) away.

Where's Mom Now That I Need Her? can currently be found on our college display along with a ton of other helpful books about how to survive and thrive after graduation. --AJB

A Treat to Read

Culinary expert Cyril is head-over-heels in love with vegan hippie-chick Rose, but Rose is seriously crushing on Cyril's best friend, the handsome but none-too-brilliant Nick. Nice guy that he is, and resigning himself to the fact he's got no chance with his dream girl, Cyril agrees to help his buddy win Rose's heart. After all, if Cyril can't have her, better Nick than someone else, right? The two devise a master plan: Cyril will use his expertise in the kitchen to prepare delicious gourmet goodies for Rose, and Nick will take all the credit. The plan works...for a while. When the guys' cover is accidently blown thanks to a neighborhood canine, Rose is angry with them both. And with good reason (she's a girl who values honesty). Can Cyril save face and still win the girl? Or are both guys doomed to eternal bachelorhood?

Flavor of the Week may not be an epic adventure, but it is a lot of fun and well worth checking out. Includes 25 recipes for dishes that play a pivotal role in the story (try the Kitchen Sink Cookies. They're delish!). --AJB

Save This Book!

Featured on this week's Endangered Book Shelf is My Saucy Stuffed Ravioli: The Life of Angelica Cookson-Potts. This hilarious and uber-romantic follow up to My Cup Runneth Over finds our robust and adorkable heroine Angel and her family jet-setting to Italy for a much-needed vacation. Here, amid he gorgeous Italian countryside, Angel finds herself dealing with body drama, romance drama (does Sydney like her or not?), parent drama, and friend drama. And manages this all without losing her appetite. 'Cause who can resist that absolutely delish Italian cuisine? Includes recipes!

My Saucy Stuffed Ravioli is the third installment in the Angelica Cookson-Potts trilogy, of which each book is jam-packed with drama, romance, humor, and delicious recipes. Well worth checking out! --AJB