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The Rosie Project, Book

by Simsion, Graeme C.
Book, 2013. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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Added Apr 20, 2020

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This is a thoroughly delightful book! I found the characters quite lovable...Don, who is likely “on the spectrum,” is heartbreakingly sincere, and Rosie is as honest as she is flawed. The book is a lovely, if not altogether graceful, dance between the main characters. I was delighted to discover there are subsequent books following this one!

Maisie Dobbs, Book

by Winspear, Jacqueline
Book, 2004
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Added Feb 10, 2020

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This is the first book in a very enjoyable series! I've read the whole series and really enjoyed them. Set in England after the first World War, these books combine the best of historical fiction and mystery genres! Maisie is intelligent and sensitive as she navigates a field dominated by men. The supporting characters are as likable as Maisie.

Becoming, Unknown

by Obama, Michelle
Unknown, 2018. First edition.
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Added Jan 13, 2020

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I highly recommend listening to the audiobook version of "Becoming." Michelle Obama is the reader, and it is wonderful to listen to this book in her voice with her inflections and emphases. The fascinating story of a fascinating person of integrity. I enjoyed learning about her past and how it formed who she became and what was important to her. This book was so good, I looked forward to my commute!

The Creative Habit, BookLearn It and Use It for Life : A Practical Guide

by Tharp, Twyla
Book, 2006. First Simon & Schuster pbk. edition
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Added Aug 26, 2019

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This is valuable book for anyone who wants to express themselve creatively - in any medium...writing, dancing, making art...any creative endeavor. Each chapter is followed by exercises that help you to apply Tharp's wise input and learn more about your creative self at the same time. I especially enjoyed the chapter, Your Creative DNA. The exercises in this chapter helped me to really know myself as an artist and appreciate my unique creative approach and ability.

The Artist's Library, UnknownA Field Guide, From the Library as Incubator Project

by Damon-Moore, Laura C.
Unknown, 2014. First edition.
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Added Jul 01, 2019

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I really enjoyed the creative suggestions in this little book! It is all about getting to know your library and finding ways to use it as a creative space. It includes prompts and excercises for individuals as well as information about collaborating with the library for groups and organizations. Many of the exercises are about finding new ways to look at and/or approach your creative endeavors. They trigger new ways of thinking and new insights. A lovely book for any creative person to work through at their library!

Creative Strength Training, UnknownPrompts, Exercises and Personal Stories for Encouraging Artistic Genius

by Dunnewold, Jane
Unknown, 2016. First edition.
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Added Mar 11, 2019

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This book is for folks who want to encourage their inner creative. It’s a great book by a generous and inspiring teacher/artist. You start where you are right now, and following the suggestions in the book, you delve into your own creative spirit. There are writing activities intended to help you know yourself. You learn where you sabotage yourself and how to avoid that. You also learn what really clicks for you. While it is always a bit intimidating to start on a project like this, the author is so encouraging and forgiving that you find yourself taking baby steps that develop into a wonderful loping run!

The Hand-stitched Surface, UnknownSlow Stitching and Mixed-media Techniques for Fabric and Paper

by Krawczyk, Lynn
Unknown, 2017
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Added Jan 14, 2019

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If you are interested in hand-stitching and/or mixed media, you will likely enjoy this book. It gives a nice background and definition of slow stitching, and it includes a series of projects using a variety of techniques and materials. While I am not one to reproduce projects from books, each project includes something I will use in my own work!

Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook, UnknownTraditional Indian Dishes Made Easy & Fast

by Pitre, Urvashi
Unknown, 2017
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Added Dec 15, 2018

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This is a great book – especially if you are new to instant pots! The recipes we tried were much more successful than any other attempts we have made to cook Indian food. We made dishes that we actually liked as much as eating at our favorite Indian restaurant. Butter Chicken is a favorite – and really easy!

Call Me American, BookA Memoir

by Iftin, Abdi Nor
Book, 2018. First edition.
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Added Aug 25, 2018

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An extremely compelling read. This memoir of a young Somali man gives a gritty look at what it was like to grow up in a lawless world that is constantly at war. It also gives some insight into how “America” looks to Muslim people who exist in a dramatically different culture – as well as how difficult it was to immigrate to the US even before the Muslim ban. While it is at times difficult to read about his tremendous hardships and disappointments, Abdi’s hope and ambition are very uplifting.

The Book of Joy, BookLasting Happiness in A Changing World

by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
Book, 2016
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Added Jun 30, 2018

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The Book of Joy helped me to find ways to feel hopeful – while the world seems so unsettled and at times unkind. The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu are warm, loving, and very spiritual men who come from completely different spiritual traditions. And they are dear friends who laugh together and tease each other playfully. They came together for a week to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s birthday, and Douglas Abrams documented their visit in this powerful book. Compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude are strong themes throughout. These wonderful and very humble men – who have both suffered great injustices - exude joy and love. We are reminded that we all belong to each other and that no matter how bleak things look, there is always hope. Abrams provides valuable background and scientific information to augment the discussions. This is the most compelling book I have read in a long while.

Caroline, BookLittle House, Revisited

by Miller, Sarah
Book, 2017. First edition.
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Added Apr 06, 2018

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I loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books when I was a little girl, but I thought this book might be like watching movie sequels – often disappointing. However, it was recommended by a friend, so I gave it a shot, and I loved it! Authorized by the Little House Heritage Trust, this is the same Little House on the Prairie story – just written from Ma’s perspective instead of Laura’s, and it’s written for adults. The author does a wonderful job in keeping the same tone. Reading this book made me feel just the same way I felt when I read Little House as a girl. I was again fascinated by the self-sufficiency of the Ingalls family, and I really enjoyed getting to know Ma better. I could barely sit still when they lost control of the wagon crossing the creek and when they were fighting the prairie fire. I sort of want to describe this book as reading “candy” but it would be more accurate to say it’s like dipping a ginger cookie in hot coffee with cream – delicious and a comfort at the same time (but for grownups)!

The Hidden Life of Trees, BookWhat They Feel, How They Communicate : Discoveries From A Secret World

by Wohlleben, Peter
Book, 2016
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Added Mar 09, 2018

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Who knew how much complexity and variety there is in the life of a tree?! I learned so much reading The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben; now I want to take a walk in the woods to see what stories I can find by observing the trees. Growth pattern, tree groupings, and the subtleties of the bark can tell a lot - even in the heart of winter when I can’t see the leaves. It is fascinating to learn how trees communicate and how they react to changes in the world around them. I found the anthropomorphism of the book both charming and tiresome in turn. For example, at one point the author states that when the water supply was cut off the trees began “screaming.” They made an ultrasonic vibration which he interpreted this way, but who’s to say they weren’t whining or complaining? All in all, I really enjoyed this book!

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