Reading for 2018 - February

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My reading for February was a little better.

Kindle  - This month I managed to read and/or discard 4 more titles than I added, so some progress.

17. The Amish Bishop's Daughter by Samantha Price – Amish romance about a girl who finally manages to get away from her parents’ expectations with the man who’s been there all along.

18. Rose Red (Everland) by Caroline Lee – Historical romance in the Everland series (plays on fairy tale tropes) that I really enjoyed with a writer heroine who finds herself with a strange wounded man in the barn.

19. Crave by Sierra Cartwright – Fairly basic erotica focused on D/s relationship.

20. Every Tongue Got to Confess by Zora Neale Hurston – Collection of African-American Southern folktales, pretty interesting.

21. Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand – A somewhat paranormal story that I don’t think deserved the Shirley Jackson award.

22. Ramen at Home: Easy Japanese Cookbook by Brian MacDuckston – A cookbook/guide to Japanese-style ramen.  Not the packets, obviously.

23. The Waste-Wise Kitchen Companion Jean B. MacLeod – Guide for getting the most out of your food and storing leftovers.  Interesting but not showstopping.

24. The Chinese Shawl by Patricia Wentworth – Another great mystery by Patricia Wentworth featuring an outsider relative dealing with her dysfunctional family.

25. Bigger Pockets: How To Rent Your House by Brandon Turner – Guide with some tips for renting out your house.

26.The Vital Principle by Amy Corwin – Regency novel (the romance is pretty understated, and I think continues in another book) that was okay. 

27. Briar Rose (Everland) by Caroline Lee – Historical romance take on Sleeping Beauty.

28. Reach You (Second Chances 5) by Mari Carr – A romance where the girl loses the weight and gets the…guys.  The weight loss aspect is dealt with realistically, which I liked (and she doesn’t lose the weight for the men).

29. To Protect and Serve by Staci Stallings – Christian romance focusing on a firefighter with a damaged past.

30. Fred Fenton on the Track by Allen Chapman – Early 20^th century “boys series” book.  Picked up to replace my physical copy.

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5. The Home Cook by Alex Guarnaschelli – Christmas gift from my father that is very nicely photographed with some recipes I definitely want to try.

6. Dark in Death by JD Robb – The latest in the Eve Dallas series.  Enjoyable (with some in jokes about writers and their fans) but the series does need a shakeup.           

7. Tipsy Texan by David Alan – A book about Texas cocktails and alcohol produced in Texas.  I have a shopping list now.

8. Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View by Various Authors – 40 stories of minor/lesser characters in the movies.  Some (Biggs Darklighter, Nera Kase, Qui-Gon Jinn and an Imperial officer) were pretty good, and some were pretty forgettable.

9. BSC #81 Kristy and Mr.Mom by Ann Martin – Watson has a heart attack, and the sitters have to deal with a parent who dumps extra kids on them.

10. Witch Week by Diana Wynne Jones – Read this one with Adrianna and remembered why it’s a classic.  She loved it too.

11. Little Rabbit and the Meanest Mother on Earth by Klise/Klise – Cute kids book about the Meanest Mother on Earth (she makes Little Rabbit CLEAN HIS ROOM instead of going to the circus).

12. Downton Abbey: A Celebration by Jessica Fellowes – Lavish photo coffee table book about the show, characters, and the actual setting. I finally finished the show, so I could read it.

8 books read and 8 books discarded BUT I did add 2 books to the pile (the JD Robb exception and someone sent me a book), so the pile is down to 183.  Progress!