Seriously, I don’t know anyone who would refuse a free eBook. Although I prefer holding a book in my hand and using my old collage book-marker, sometimes a girl has to do what a girls got to do when she runs out. These sites have several great free ebooks, and some have good eBook bargains.
I hope this winter will breeze by now, and I will have access to some great new books. I plan to download a few on my iPad for my next trip!
Click and read away!




I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.