During my recent short vacation (to New Enland for anyone interested), I read a wonderful book that came out last spring: Homeward Bound by Emily Matchar.

The book is very well-written and easy to read, with lots of extended excerpts from the author's many interviews. Ms. Matchar looks at the rise of the DIY culture, from-scratch cooking, and the renewed emphasis on domestic arts.

She does a great job at looking at the strengths and dangers of this movement. It gave me a lot to think about. If you've read the book, let me know what you thought in the comments. I'd love to start a conversation.