Tuesday 28 June 2022

A Baker's Dozen

 

Thirteen library books! Isn't that rather a lot for one person to have on the shelf at once? [with my Norfolk Library Card I can actually borrow up to 15] How did I come to have so many stacked on the bedroom chest of drawers...
Well, first there was the visit of the Mobile Library to the village, and I was helping my neighbour with her walking frame, as she hasn't been since pre-Covid, and As she was taking her time, I borrowed a few. Then we were in Dereham, collecting my sewing machine from being serviced, and the best carpark is just behind the library. And while Bob was sorting out his books, I borrowed a few more. Then we were in another Norfolk town, and the library there was open, so I popped in, and came out with 3 more. And finally, one book in the pile is actually on Bob's ticket - he read it and thought I'd enjoy it! Top to bottom then...
  1. Trace Elements by Donna Leon a crime novel involving the words of a woman dying in an Venetian Hospice [yes, that is Bob's book]
  2. Not Dead Yet by Peter James - another case for Brighton-based detective Roy Grace [recent series on ITV]
  3. Zero Waste Cooking For Dummies - from the Dummies series
  4. The Whole Vegetable by Sophie Gordon -"sustainable recipes for a happier planet"
  5. OTK Shelf Love-  Home cooking ideas from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
  6. Letter by Clare Youngs  I love Clare's craft books - she is so talented in many areas, and makes you believe that you can achieve these great results too
  7. The 30 minute Diabetic Cookbook  by Katie & Giancarlo Caldesi. A husband and wife team - I liked the idea of fast, healthy low carb recipes
  8. Le Pain Quotidien Cookbook by Alain Coumont & Jean-Pierre Gabriel. We discovered PQ on a family holiday to Brussels in 2000. Delicious food!
  9. Batch Cooking by Keda Black. Maybe not as necessary now we are not out at work every day, or bringing up a family. But meal planning is always a good idea.
  10. Stitching by Fiona Goble. I need some more inspiration for the Postcard Project
  11. My First Sewing Machine Book by Emma Hardy35 easy projects for children aged 7 years+. Just in case Rosie feels creative this summer!
  12. Quilts In Burano by Kaffe Fassett - his 22nd colourful craft book, set on an island in the Venetian Archipelago [no mention of death or crime, I hope!]
  13. Dressing The Queen, the Jubilee Wardrobe by Angela Kelly. Grabbed this on a whim, and then discovered it was written for the 2012 Jubilee! 
That is six cookery books, five craft books, and two crime novels. This should keep me going for a bit! Some will be flick-through-and-return-quickly, others [I hope] will include inspiration and ideas to note down, and two are stories to send me off to sleep!
Some reviews may follow!

19 comments:

  1. Venice again, as you commented on my blog post yesterday. I see your Donna Leon book and the Kaffe Fassett book and raise you Donna Leon's Taste of Venice which I am reading as a break between murders!

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    1. You and Sue (below) are clearly way ahead of me with the Donna Leon books

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  2. If you like the Donna Leon there are many more to read. I can't decide about Peter James - to read or to see on TV as they appear.
    We can have 20 books in Suffolk and the library van is round Thursday after missing a month so there are rather a lot for me to collect!

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    1. I've read a few PJ books in the past - not in order - and I suspect that some plots have been "tweaked" for the TV production

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  3. I have just read Angela Kelly's book, and will be interested to hear what you think.

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  4. Now that is a GOOD Stack of books, and I like the mix of genres you've got. Lots to dip into to suit whatever mood you're in :-)

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  5. Leaving a library with a stack of books is like carrying off treasure trove! I've read some of Donna Leon's books and enjoyed them.

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    1. Am I the only one to have missed her books?

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  6. I like the sound of the Queen one and I hope you review the Zero Waste for Dummies one.x

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  7. That's a good selection of books! Looking forward to your reviews. :)

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  8. I love Fiona Goble's knitting patterns, will hope Stitching gets across the pond.

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    1. I had not heard of her till I picked up this book. Her website looks interesting

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  9. That's a lovely selection of books.

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