2012 Book List

February 2012

6. Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery

(currently savoring)

I read this series as a kid. Now I am rereading them instead of mindlessly surfing the web.

5. Operations Manual for Machine Tool Technology by Clifford Oliver

(currently reading)

Another one of my textbooks for the precision machining class that I taking. I still can't believe that I get to learn about metal and tools for homework. Celeste you would love this class! I keep thinking about you.

4. Print Reading for Industry by Walter and Ryan Brown

(currently reading)

So far I've learned what the alphabet of lines and I'm loving it! Reading blueprints is like decoding a message. I learned to read Braille for the same reason- I just want to know what it says!

January

3. A wise man's fear by Patrick Rothfuss

(finished reading)

This is the second book of his trilogy (the third is being written as we speak). It is epic like Lord of the Rings. I love the characters and the plot twists. I look forward to the third book to be written.

2. The Creativity Book by Eric Maisel, Ph.D

(currently enjoying)

For a Christmas present friend from a fellow artist, Celeste gave me this book on weekly activities to encourage me to be a creative in everything that I do. I really am going to take the year to enjoy the processes instead of seeing how quickly I can master this skill.

1. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

(finished reading)

After reading The name of the Wind, it reminded me how much I love reading for fun, instead of obsessing over being "productive" every minute of the day, this includes reading "helpful" and "applicable" books. I have fond memories reading this series as a kid, so I'm revisiting those times.