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Four wonderful books you can’t miss
Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden by Reginald Arkell
If you’re yet to read a “novel of the garden”, pick up Old Herbaceous. Perfect for fans of P. G. Wodehouse, this is the story of Bert Pinnegar, an awkward orphan（孤儿）who spends his childhood days picking wildflowers and avoiding farmers, before slowly maturing into the famous head gardener “Old Herbaceous”.
The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan
If you dream of quitting the corporate world and starting a farm, The Rural Diaries should be your kind of book. This is actress Hilarie Burton Morgan’s bestselling story of leaving Hollywood for a different life after the birth of her son, buying a working farm in upstate New York to explore a slower way of living.
The Art of Frugal Hedonism by Annie Raser-Rowland and Adam Grubb
If you want to live a life with less consumerism and more low-cost experiences and pleasures, you should absolutely read The Art of Frugal Hedonism. It’s about letting go of society’s expectations, peer pressure, and the fear of missing out to rediscover the most simple and joyful ways of living.
Recipe for a Kinder Life by Annie Smithers
Part memoir（回忆录）, part recipe book, and part guide to caring for the land, this comforting and wholesome book is full of practical advice and wisdom collected from a life devoted to seasonal food, simplicity, and gentle living.
21. Who is the main character in Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden?
A. P. G. Wodehouse. B. Bert Pinnegar.
C. Hilarie Burton Morgan. D. Annie Smithers.
22. What kind of life does the book written by Burton Morgan describe?
A. A simple and slow life. B. A boring and tiring life.
C. A busy and luxurious life. D. A colorful and ambitious life.
23. Which book will offer a guide to spending less while enjoying more?
A. Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden. B. The Rural Diaries.
C. The Art of Frugal Hedonism. D. Recipe for a Kinder Life.
