I'm not usually a huge fan of "haul" posts, but since this is a blog about reading and knitting, I thought I'd do a post on my Christmas book gifts, what I will be reading over the next few months.
(One of my relatives asked, "Why do you need so many books? You have a Kindle, don't you?" And it's true, but I love having hard copies, particularly of history books. As I told my sister, as a History Master's Degree student, I'm building a library here!)
My Christmas book haul included:
Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie.
This book was one of my favorites growing up. My father had an interest in Russian history, particularly the fall of the Romanov dynasty, and I read his copy to tatters (sorry, Dad). I'm so excited to have my own copy.
This book was one of my favorites growing up. My father had an interest in Russian history, particularly the fall of the Romanov dynasty, and I read his copy to tatters (sorry, Dad). I'm so excited to have my own copy.
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie
Loving Nicholas and Alexandra as I do, I was excited to hear that Massie's latest book on Catherine the Great was almost universally praised. I can't wait to read it.
Henry VIII: The King and His Court by Alison Weir
Alison Weir! My goal to amass an entire collection of her books continues. I've read her Six Wives of Henry VIII, but I've never read a book strictly on the life and reign of Henry himself. I'm looking forward to this one.
Faith and Treason: The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Antonia Fraser
Thus far, my only experience with Antonia Fraser involved her biography of Marie Antoinette, but this intrigued me. Also, David and I were married on Guy Fawkes Day, November 5th, so the date and events pique my interest.
World Without End by Ken Follett
The Pillars of the Earth was quite possibly my favorite book that I read in 2011. I am so excited to read the sequel!
In addition to the histories/historical fiction, I also received two knitting books:
The Knitter's Life List by Gwen Steege
This isn't a book that I had heard of before; my father read a review of it in the paper and thought it would be good for me. I've only leafed through it thus far, but it's pretty amazing -- sort of a knitter's checklist of things to learn, places to go, people to meet.
This isn't a book that I had heard of before; my father read a review of it in the paper and thought it would be good for me. I've only leafed through it thus far, but it's pretty amazing -- sort of a knitter's checklist of things to learn, places to go, people to meet.
Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns by Nancy Bush
This is one of those "inspiration" books of patterns that I'm scared to death to try. But the pictures are so beautiful, and I'm going to force myself to knit some of these beauties!
So there are four days left until the new year. Four days, and I have one book to read. What did I pick?
Nicholas and Alexandra. My mom thinks I'm crazy, but I've read it before, I love it, and as of this morning I am on...page 74 of 527. No sweat. I can do it!
This is one of those "inspiration" books of patterns that I'm scared to death to try. But the pictures are so beautiful, and I'm going to force myself to knit some of these beauties!
So there are four days left until the new year. Four days, and I have one book to read. What did I pick?
Nicholas and Alexandra. My mom thinks I'm crazy, but I've read it before, I love it, and as of this morning I am on...page 74 of 527. No sweat. I can do it!
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