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November 25, 2010

I'm reading four books at the same time! (For good reason)

 
Dancing With Butterflies by Reyna Grande: I'm reading the paperback version. It's about a folklorico dance group and all the drama that goes on behind the scenes. This also qualifies as crafty lit. It has a character who sews the costumes that the dancers wear, and Reyna goes into great detail about the regions of the dresses, the types of ribbon and fabric, and of course the passion that goes into each stitch. I find myself rushing through my duties during the day just so I can get  back to reading. DWB is that good!


Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan: This is the sequel to Waiting to Exhale. I have this one going on my iPhone Kindle and I'm about half way through. I read this when I'm waiting in the car for the kids to get out of school, or when I'm waiting in line at the groceries, doctor's office, etc. I have to admit, I'm kind of crushed about this story so far. The last book ended so hopeful and positive and in this book all of that is blown to pieces. The characters I loved take a turn south.  I'm not giving up hope, I'm hooked and actually look forward to those waiting times so I can keep reading!


 
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender: Audiobook. This is because every night I have to drive 30-40 minutes to pick up DeAngelo from his job (he's still working on getting his license). Many times it is late at night and I need something to keep me alert and focused. So far this book is doing just that. It's about a young girl who can taste people's emotions through the food they make. I'm curious to see how this goes!


 Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris: I can proudly say I consider Amy one of my crafty homegirls. Girl knows how to work a bottle of TG (Tacky Glue) like no one I've ever seen! AND she even included my tissue paper flowers in her book, included me in the back credits and sent me a signed copy. So, yah, I'm devoted like crazy and I soak up this one in the craft room when I'm waiting for paint or glue to dry, or in between projects. I also take it into the family room so I can read it in between TV commercials!

I hope to have all these books finished soon, because I have more books I want to read, like Alisa Valdes' Three Kings: A Christmas Dating Story.  Another goal for this month is to have at least one family member read one of MY books. I kind of twisted my sister's arm to get her to promise to read Waking Up in the Land of Glitter by December 31, 2010. She swore she would, I'll keep you posted!

Peace, love, and glitter!
Kathy :-)
P.S. Check out my new novel!

3 comments:

  1. Barb Smith9:33 PM

    I am so glad to know I'm not the only one that keeps 2, 3, or even 4 or 5 books going at once. I have 4 going right now, too...an audiobook, an art journaling book, a novel, and a just for fun chick-lit, too. Ah, what would life be without books, right?
    Happy Thanksgiving, Kathy...thanks for keeping me inspired each day of the year.
    Peace & Love,
    ~Barb~

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  2. Moody Gladys1:03 PM

    What?!? your very own hermana have not read your book!!! I just finished reading your book, Waking up in the land of Glitter today! I love it! I was not a glitter person and it's so messy. But after reading and looking at the book cover,the glitter is starting to grow on me! I am going to let my younger daughter to play with it and I know she's a creative little person. oh speaking of the GLITTER, in your book you mentioned to visited your website to fill out the form and give the code word "GLITTER" where is the form? i m sure it 's gone while supplies last. I can't wait to read your next novel book! Peace out, Latina Crafty G from Washington DC

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  3. Amber6:33 PM

    Thank you so much for posting about The Particular Sadness of Lemon cake. The book sounded fantastic so i read it and it was great!

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