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discountchiapetI've been so slow to update what I've been reading lately! I've been on a really good roll with books lately. I've liked just about everything that I've read recently.
5. Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine: I really liked this book. Every recipe has a picture, which I love. The recipes are arranged by seasons so that you can always pick something fresh and at the right time of year. We've tried a few and they are good. I would reccomend this if you didn't already have a subscription to Everyday Food or just want the best of in one spot. There's also a helpful basics section in the back.
6. The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube by Michelle Goodman: This is a really good book for women trying to decide what to do with their lives. It's about different ways to make your dreams and hobbies actualities and gives you easy ways to plan, do research, and find what's right for you outside of corporate America. I really liked it. Of course, I still don't know what to do! hahaha, so it's good if you have an idea of what your interests are, but just need to figure out how to get there.
7. Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave by Ann Budd and Anne Merrow: One word, BEAUTIFUL! I pretty much bought it for one pattern, because it was almost the same price as buying a back issue of Interweave plus the cost of shipping. It's has 19 old designs and 6 new ones. So if you are a subscriber to Interweave, it might not be worth it to you. Or it might if you want all the patterns in one place. I like that it is coil bound so that the pages lay flat, and it's easy to photocopy if you like to make notes on patterns as you knit like I do. There are a lot of great patterns in here that I can't wait to try out though.
8. No Touch Monkey!: And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too Late by Ayun Halliday: This book was freaking hilarious. It spans the various travels that Ayun has over her life so far. It's hippy, funny, sad, and wonderful.
9. Offbeat Bride: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides by Ariel Meadow Stallings: This was the perfect bridal book for me. It was mainly about Ariel's wedding with profiles of other offbeat brides, such as my friend Susan! It was about how to make your day special and about you and not the wedding industrial complex. It's not a planner, but there are a bunch of helpful tips.
10. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (the Book) by Jon Stewart: Hilarity in the guise of an old high school government book. It's from the people that make the Daily Show, how could it possibly be bad?
11. Girls on the Verge: Debutante Dips, Drive-bys, and Other Initiations by Vendela Vida: I liked the premise of the book, modern female initiation rites, but I often found the writer's tone to be super condescending. She goes from sorority rushes, gangs, quinceañeras, debutante balls, witches, young brides, and for some weird reason Burning Man. (I just don't think of that as a female initiation.) It's kinda trite and glosses over real reasons for rituals and tends to make fun of the participants. I thought that was rude.
12. The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg: I bought this ages ago, but just never had the inclination to pick it up. It's about the Sandman aka Dream. The first volume deals with his entrapment by some British mystics, escape, and return to power. I thought it was really good and I can't wait to read the rest of them.
13. The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan: I loved this book. It was equally educating, terrifying, and horrifying. He writes about the agricultural industry and what it takes to get food on our tables. From huge industrial farm complexes, organic farms, and hunting and gathering. I really like Michael Pollan's writing style. It really changed the way that I look at food. I want to really make an effort to eat organic and local. I already don't eat that much meat or dairy but I could do better. I'm really encouraging everyone to read this.
14. D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself by Ellen Lupton (Editor): It's a design book about tons of things ranging from logos, tee shirts, business cards, CDs, and more. It's a good jumping point if you are looking to design your own stuff, which I am for work.
5. Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine: I really liked this book. Every recipe has a picture, which I love. The recipes are arranged by seasons so that you can always pick something fresh and at the right time of year. We've tried a few and they are good. I would reccomend this if you didn't already have a subscription to Everyday Food or just want the best of in one spot. There's also a helpful basics section in the back.
6. The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube by Michelle Goodman: This is a really good book for women trying to decide what to do with their lives. It's about different ways to make your dreams and hobbies actualities and gives you easy ways to plan, do research, and find what's right for you outside of corporate America. I really liked it. Of course, I still don't know what to do! hahaha, so it's good if you have an idea of what your interests are, but just need to figure out how to get there.
7. Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave by Ann Budd and Anne Merrow: One word, BEAUTIFUL! I pretty much bought it for one pattern, because it was almost the same price as buying a back issue of Interweave plus the cost of shipping. It's has 19 old designs and 6 new ones. So if you are a subscriber to Interweave, it might not be worth it to you. Or it might if you want all the patterns in one place. I like that it is coil bound so that the pages lay flat, and it's easy to photocopy if you like to make notes on patterns as you knit like I do. There are a lot of great patterns in here that I can't wait to try out though.
8. No Touch Monkey!: And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too Late by Ayun Halliday: This book was freaking hilarious. It spans the various travels that Ayun has over her life so far. It's hippy, funny, sad, and wonderful.
9. Offbeat Bride: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides by Ariel Meadow Stallings: This was the perfect bridal book for me. It was mainly about Ariel's wedding with profiles of other offbeat brides, such as my friend Susan! It was about how to make your day special and about you and not the wedding industrial complex. It's not a planner, but there are a bunch of helpful tips.
10. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (the Book) by Jon Stewart: Hilarity in the guise of an old high school government book. It's from the people that make the Daily Show, how could it possibly be bad?
11. Girls on the Verge: Debutante Dips, Drive-bys, and Other Initiations by Vendela Vida: I liked the premise of the book, modern female initiation rites, but I often found the writer's tone to be super condescending. She goes from sorority rushes, gangs, quinceañeras, debutante balls, witches, young brides, and for some weird reason Burning Man. (I just don't think of that as a female initiation.) It's kinda trite and glosses over real reasons for rituals and tends to make fun of the participants. I thought that was rude.
12. The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg: I bought this ages ago, but just never had the inclination to pick it up. It's about the Sandman aka Dream. The first volume deals with his entrapment by some British mystics, escape, and return to power. I thought it was really good and I can't wait to read the rest of them.
13. The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan: I loved this book. It was equally educating, terrifying, and horrifying. He writes about the agricultural industry and what it takes to get food on our tables. From huge industrial farm complexes, organic farms, and hunting and gathering. I really like Michael Pollan's writing style. It really changed the way that I look at food. I want to really make an effort to eat organic and local. I already don't eat that much meat or dairy but I could do better. I'm really encouraging everyone to read this.
14. D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself by Ellen Lupton (Editor): It's a design book about tons of things ranging from logos, tee shirts, business cards, CDs, and more. It's a good jumping point if you are looking to design your own stuff, which I am for work.
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