Reading more books-can I reach 40 in February??

Feb 22-28, 2009

Inkdeath- by Cornelia Caroline Funke- audiobook- on a scale of 1-5 this is at least a 10!! Love the series, loved this book, It's one I will be re-reading again and again.

A drink of deadly wine-by Kate Charles--4--this author may move soon to my favorite writers list but I'll have to read a couple more to see if the quality is consistent. I like ecclesiastical mysteries because the well-defined background is a good medium for displaying interesting characters and situations. An excellent book.

Waltz with Bashir : a Lebanon war story- by Ari Folman- Graphic novel-4

Book #34---The museum of lost wonder-by Jeff Hoke- 5--this is a wonderful book- one to buy and play with over and over. It would be fun to explore with kids and other adults. Illustrations, handouts, quotations-overall a lovely book!

Book #35--The snares of death--by Kate Charles--3.75--I do like ecclesiastical mysteries- there just seems to be more scope for portraying all kinds of characters against the prejudices of different sects

52 books in 52 weeks (continued)

Or maybe 252 books in 52 weeks? It is possible

*Feb 15-21

27) Queen of sorcery- by David Eddings - audiobook--**4.5**-- *this is a multiple re-read for me-quintessential fantasy in the vein of Lord of the Rings*
28) Lee Child- The Hard Way-- **4** *my first Jack Reacher book and I liked it-he's ex CIA helping out people- nice plot twists*
29) Kate Morgenroth- They Did it with Love--**4.5**- *another new author for me-on the surface just another womens' book club mystery-- but there are some real depths to this one*
30) Michael Palmer- The Second Opinion-- **3.5**-- a medical mystery with interesting insights into Asperger's-easy and enjoyable read

52 books in 52 weeks- Feb 2009

I read 18 books in January and I am aiming for at least 20 in Feb!
These are all reviewed at least briefly on my World Cat listings. Ratings below are from 1 (not recommended) to 5 (loved it)

*Feb 1-7

The lake of dead languages-by Carol Goodman--4

Mounting fears--by Stuart Woods-- 3.25

Fleece Navidad--by Maggie Sefton--2

The Listerdale mystery and eleven other stories- by Agatha Christie (audiobook)- 3

Show no fear--by Perri O'Shaughnessy -- 3

The seduction of water--by Carol Goodman-- 4.5
Queen of sorcery- by David Eddings - audiobook–4.5– this is a multiple re-read for me

*Feb 8-14

101 designer one-skein wonders-- by Judith Durant-- 3

No sheep for you : knit happy with cotton, silk, linen, hemp, bamboo, and other delights-by Amy R Singer-- 3.5

Castle of wizardry- by David Eddings (audiobook)-- 4.5

The price of butcher's meat-by Reginald Hill- 3

52 books in 52 weeks

Yes- I am going to do it! Although starting late to document my reading for 2009, I have already read at least 10 books in January so I am well ahead of the curve. I really want to see how many more books than 100 I usually read in a year so this will be a good way to track that!
These are all reviewed at least briefly on my World Cat listings. Ratings below are from 1 (not recommended) to 5 (loved it)

Favorites were PD James- The Private Patient and Louise Penny- A Rule Against Murder

BOOKS READ IN JANUARY 2009 (18)

*Jan 4-10, 2009

	Plum lucky by Janet Evanovich- 4 The book thief- by Markus Zusak-- 4+

The book of lost things by John Connolly- 4+

*Jan 11-17, 2009

A face at the window by Sarah Graves- 3

What angels fear by C S Harris- 3.5

Where serpents sleep : a Sebastian St. Cyr mystery- by C S Harris- 4

Plum spooky-by Janet Evanovich-- 4 Pawn of prophecy- by David Eddings- REREAD for the 5th time--+++ comfort book Scarpetta-by Patricia Daniels Cornwell--3.5 Mrs. Malory and a time to die : a Sheila Malory mystery by Hazel Holt- 3 Fire and ice by Julie Garwood--1.5

*Jan 18-24, 2009

When gods die : a Sebastian St. Cyr mystery by C S Harris--3.5

The private patient by P D James--5

A matter of justice by Charles Todd-- 3.5

*Jan 25-31, 2009

A Christmas grace a novel by Anne Perry--4

A rule against murder by Louise Penny--5++

Under the radar by Fern Michaels- 3 (beach or airplane read)

Wolf to the slaughter- by Ruth Rendell-- 3

KNITTING BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY

I am going to start keeping brief blurbs about knitting books I read at the library and own-to give me an idea of what they cover and how Imight use them in the future. These are totally personal views based on my current knitting and crochet needs.

READY SET KNIT CABLES-Cari Hammett-2007. 20 cable designs and ten projects. The book will stand up like a flip chart. Lots of good photos- text as well as charts so you can use either. Very useful for designing your own scarves, sweaters, bags, etc.

Ravelympics-halfway through the preemie caps

here's a montage of some of them, modeled by my daughter's Pooh collection

Ravelympics- knit and crochet

I have signed up for the Ravelympics-a contest to see how much knitting and crochet I can get done during the Olympics. Cast on at 5 am on Friday, August 8, 2008 and finish by 6:55 am on Sunday August 24-in time with the official ceremonies. My goals are 21 prremie baby hats (4 done so far); a sweater; two scarves; one pair of fingerless gloves and finishing 2 afghans and one pair of fingerless gloves. Here are some pictures of the preemie hats- it's very hard to find models!