last books of 2008

[discountchiapet]

63. Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman: A really good collection of short stories from Neil Gaiman. There's a short intro in the front that gives the background on each story. It's really interesting to find out the background behind each one.

64. The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly: From brdgt. A coming of age story about a young boy that has lost his mother and must adjust to a new life. He gets sucked into the world of fairy tales and the only way to survive is to grow up and navigate through with his morals.

65. Fables Vol. 11: War and Pieces by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham: The actual war takes place. I wish it was longer.

66. The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter: Super good reinterpretations of fairy tales. Chilling, haunting, and short.

67. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling: Cute addition to the Harry Potter world.

68. Top Chef: The Cookbook by The Creators of Top Chef and Tom Colicchio: I got it in a set with a new pan. It's interesting though. They have super high concept food.

69. Hot Damn and Hell Yeah / The Dirty South Cookbook By Ryan Splint: Interesting southern vegan cookbook. Not for the nitpicky though, since there are a few animal ingredients (broth and honey, what's up with that?) and it's very casually written. (Like, take 6 carrots . . . or 8 if you feel like it)

70. French: Lonely Planet Phrasebook by Michael Janes and Lonely Planet Phrasebooks: Best tiny little phrasebook I found at the bookstore.

Comments

[notmarcie.livejournal.com]

I have the Hot Damn/Dirty South and I always sub rice syrup for honey. I have met several US vegans who do eat honey but not sugar so figured it was due to that. My favourite recipe is the sweet potato burritos. And the chilli is good too. I'd never thought to put cinnamon in a chilli before and now I always do.

[discountchiapet.livejournal.com]

oooh! Thanks for the tips! I will definitely try those out.