Comments on: And the winner is…

By: Jessica Quirk

Jessica Quirk — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:39:16 +0000

I second the recommendation for Michael Pollan’s books. I’ve just finished listening to 3 of them. I also loved Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (which got me started on the local eating/organic mindset). I just finished reading The Forger’s Spell by Edward Dolnick. I didn’t expect to love it but I did. The subtitle is: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century
http://www.amazon.com/Forgers-Spell-Vermeer-Greatest-Twentieth/dp/0060825413

By: Shirra (KnitForBrains on Ravelry)

Shirra (KnitForBrains on Ravelry) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:04:34 +0000

I’m doing a lot of reading of the books that my kids love. The older 2 are fairly voracious so it’s tough to keep up with both. Right now they’ve got me going between two series that I really like:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan – (first book is The Lightening Thief) Ancient Greek gods, modern day heroes, and a protagonists that you can’t help love. The writing is stellar and it’s a fantastic series for boys. This blurb does it absolutely no justice.

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Claire – (first book is City of Bones) If I try to describe it, it will sound horrible. Also, I’m not done with the first book yet. If you know someone who liked Twilight, this will replace that in their hearts and show them what good writing can be!

By: Benita

Benita — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:50 +0000

I am reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Color Works by Deb Menz and Sunset in the West by Edith Pargeter (who also wrote as Ellis Peters and wrote the Brother Cadfael mystery series, which are one of my favorites to read over and over again).

By: Lisa K.

Lisa K. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:37:29 +0000

I just picked up Full Dark House yesterday. I can’t wait to get into it. In terms of mysteries, I love the Kurt Wallander books – another Swedish series and the Denise Mina (Scottish) series.

By: Lady Radagast

Lady Radagast — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:34:44 +0000

Right now I’ve just finished reading James Herriot’s “The Lord God Made Them All,” the fourth book in his memoirs.

I’m in the middle of “Pride & Prejudice & Zombies,” which is absolutely amazing. I loved Pride & Prejudice and you can’t really go wrong with zombies, soo…win win!

By: Ann Wiesner

Ann Wiesner — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:27:38 +0000

I’m reading Heart and Soul, about the lives of the people who open and run a heart clinic in Ireland. It feels old school even though it’s set in current times. I’m enjoying it…not too heavy a lift and entertaining. I have “The Help” on deck.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:20:11 +0000

I wish I could go to the fair! That’s all I really have to say.

Well, except have fun this weekend! You deserve it!

By: Tracy Wells

Tracy Wells — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:03:31 +0000

I’m currently reading a history of London cemeteries called Necropolis: London and Its Dead by Catharine Arnold. It sounds a bit ghoulish, I know, but it’s really fascinating to find out how Londoners used to take care of their dead (or not….)

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:47:12 +0000

I JUST finished (literally 5 minutes ago!) American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld. Love her writing, and surprisingly loved this book. (it’s loosely based on the life of Laura Bush.)

By: Felix

Felix — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:25:18 +0000

I am reading ‘Map Addict’ by Mike Parker, about the history of maps and – most notably – of the Ordnance Survey. It’s a surprisingly engaging read and it is making me want to splurge all my yarn money on maps.

Also: a short history of the wool trade; dry, old, academic… but informative.