I've always been a big fan of the for Dummies travel books. A friend of mine gave me a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas a couple years ago. Both are published by Frommers. I've recently been browsing the Frommer's website and found the following information ( Read more... )

18. Kitchen Con: Writing on the Restaurant Racket - Trevor White
A critique of the restaurant culture. Decent enough but the best thing about it was the interview with Anthony Bourdain.

19. Origin in Death - J.D. Robb
20. Survivor in Death - J.D. Robb
Yet more adventures of Lieutenant Eve Dallas.

21. Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and ( Read more... )

Nearly June and you'd think I hadn't read a single book all year! Naturally, that's not even close to the truth. :)

1. Unknown - Rachel Caine
Loved this second installment in the Outcast Season series, lots of action, great story.

2. Classic Showbiz Clangers - David Mortimer ( Read more... )

Andy is gone to Chapters Pinecrest in search of their new Kobo eReader. All Chapters and affiliated stores have sold out this week except for 2 left at Pinecrest and 2 in Barrhaven. Wouldn't ask anyone to bus to Barrhaven from here for anything except maybe life or death. Even then... busing to Barrhaven is a pain if you're in a hurry - and he is ( Read more... )

41. Tattoo This Madness In - Daniel Allen Cox
Interesting look at teenage rebellion.

42. Inda - Sherwood Smith
Definitely page-turner. I love the detailed world she's created. I really need the next one in this series!

43. Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Memoirs of a Literary Forger - Lee Israel ( Read more... )

Apparently so, since we're resetting the store for the holidays. Lots of work. I put in close to 11 hours yesterday, I think. I know my manager said he was staying late. Considering the buses, he probably worked until around 4 this morning - a 15 hour day. Wonder how much was left for today's staff to do. Massive price changes are the worst part. ( Read more... )

31. Movie Mavericks: Trivia from the Filmmaking Fringes - Jon Sandys
Fun to play with at work when things are slow. Some of us know the most obscure things about the movies on our shelves. :)

32. Are You Really Going to Eat That?: Reflections of a Culinary Thrill Seeker - Robb Walsh
Lots of good food writing, a few recipes included.

33. ( Read more... )

Much catching up to do. I'll break it over multiple posts to as not to have it one long list. :)

21. Ten Big Ones - Janet Evanovich
22. Eleven on Top - Janet Evanovich
23. Lean Mean Thirteen - Janet Evanovich
24. Plum Lucky - Janet Evanovich
Fun to read, quick, light on crime, heavier on the drama.

25. Trading Up - Candace Bushnell ( Read more... )

15. First Among Sequels - Jasper Fforde
Another Book World novel. Delightful as always.

16. My New Orleans - edited by Rosmary James
New Orleanians write, honouring their home.

17. Twilight - Stephenie Meyer ( Read more... )

7. Magic of Madness - Justine Larbalestier
YA fantasy. I need to add the next in this trilogy to my 'to read' list.

8. Never Hitchhike on the Road Less Travelled - William Thomas
Amusing collection of travel adventures.

9. Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine
YA lit. It was fun but I'll probably not keep it in my collection.

10. The Year of ( Read more... )