Tuesday, January 6, 2009

The 2009 100-Book Challenge


I have joined the 100+ Reading Challenge and will be updating this post throughout the year to list the books I've read in 2009. All of my books will be obtained through my public library, unless otherwise noted.

1. The Gentle Art of Domesticity: Stitching, Baking, Nature, Art and the Comforts of Home by Jane Brocket
2. Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann
3. Cruel Intent by J.A. Jance
4. The Judgment by D.W. Buffa
5. Pepper Pike by Les Roberts
6. Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman
7. Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
8. Essential Knits for Kids by Debbie Bliss
9. A Matter of Justice by Charles Todd
10. A Private Patient by P.D. James
11. Bright Futures by Stuart M. Kaminsky
12. The Runner by Thomas Perry
13. A Demon in My View by Ruth Rendell
14. Mermaid by Margaret Millar
15. The Fallen Curtain: Stories by Ruth Rendell
16. Divine Justice by David Baldacci
17. Death in Paradise by Kate Flora
18. A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell
19. Lethel Legacy by Linda Fairstein
20. Birds of Prey by J.A. Jance
21. All the Colors of Darkness by Peter Robinson
22. Night and Day by Robert B. Parker
23. You're Invited!: Quilts and Homes to Inspire by Barb Adams and Alma Allen
24. The Legacy by D.W. Buffa
25. Rhapsody in Green edited by Roy C. Dicks
26. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off by Cookie A.
27. Birds of Oregon by Roger Burrows and Jeff Gilligan
28. Knitting socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
29. The Opinionated Knitter: Elizabeth Zimmermann Newsletters 1958-1968 by Elizabeth Zimmermann with additional text by Meg Swansen
30. A Thin Dark Line by Tami Hoag
31. The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook by Lynne Vogel
32. Red Bird by Mary Oliver
33. The 8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
34. Run for Your Life by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
35. Going West!:Quilts and Community, introduction by Roderick Kiracofe with contributions by Sandi Fox
36. The Associate by John Grisham
37. The Boxer and the Spy by Robert B. Parker
38. A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger
39. Wicked Prey by John Sandford
40. Quilting Designs from the Past: 300+ Designs from 1810-1940 by Jenny Carr Kinney
41. Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting by Lorna Miser
42. Aurora: An American experience in Quilt, Community, and Craft by Jane Kirkpatrick
43. The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman
44. Family Practice by Charlene Weir
45. Making History : Quilts & Fabric from 1890-1970 by Barbara Brackman
46. Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts : 20 designs by Kaffe Fassett
47. Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life by Jenna Woginrich
48. Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots by Sarah Fielke
49. Swimsuit by James Patterson
50. Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth by Lynne Zacek Bassett, editor
51. Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren
52. Fiber Gathering by Joanne Seiff
53. Finding Our Tongues: Mothers, Infants and the Origins of Language by Dean Falk
54. Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces by Robert Shaw
55. The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner
56. Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
57. Fire and Ice by J. A. Jance
58. The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
59. The Osage Rose by Tom Holm
60. Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie
61. A Plague of Secrets by John Lescroart
62. The First Cut by Peter Robinson
63. True Detectives by Jonathan Kellerman
64. Dead of Winter by Rennie Airth
65. True Detectives by Jonathan Kellerman
66. Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen
67. Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave by Ann Budd & Anne Merrow
68. 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs
69. The Language of things: Understanding the World of Desirable Objects by Deyan Sudjic
70. A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd
71. Minnesota Quilts: Creating Connections with Our Past by Minnesota Quilt Project
72. The Mitten Book by Inger and Ingrid Gottfridsson
73. LA Requiem by Robert Crais
74. The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Isles
75. Free Fall by Robert Crais
76. The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais
77. Hardball by Sara Paretsky
78. Cats on Quilts by Sandi Fox
79. The Big Book of Socks: The Ultimate Beyond-the-Basics Guide to Knitting Socks by Kathleen Taylor
80. Quilt Romance by Kaffe Fassett
81. Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts by Pam & Nicky Lintott
82. Rough Country by John Sandford
83. The Professional by Robert Parker
84. Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly
85. The Monster in the Box by Ruth Rendell
86. Evidence by Jonathan Kellerman
87. The Library: An Illustrated History by Stuart A.P. Murphy
88. The Reason for Crows: A Story of Kateri Tekakwitha by Diane Glancy
89. Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
90. The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber by Clara Parkes
91. The Knitters Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying yarn by Clara Parkes
92. A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
93. Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosely
94. Evidence of murder by Lisa Black
95. Takeover by Lisa Black
96. How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal by Claudia Nice
97. Wolf to the Slaughter by Ruth Rendell
98. Ontario's Heritage Quilts by Marilyn I. Walker
99. American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1870-1940 edited by Marin F. Hanson and Patricia Cox Crews
100. American quilts: Nature, Art, and History by Robert Shaw

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Spring Bulbs


I planted some narcissus bulbs and an amaryllis. This is a photo of the narcissus bulbs. The shadow to the side is of the Christmas tree, stripped of all its decorations.

One of Our Christmas Guests


This is Gavin and Jessica's dog, Jake. He visited us on Christmas Day and greatly enjoyed playing with the toy we gave him. Jake is a funny and fun little dog.

Christmas, Disassembled


I took down the Christmas decorations for this year and they are now all neatly packed away in boxes, awaiting next year's festivities. I enjoy looking at the cards from friends and family once more, the ornaments made by the boys from when they were small, and those John and I made for our first married Christmas. They will lie, safely in the boxes in the cupboards, until we're ready to enjoy them once again.