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Whimsical Stitches
by Lauren Espy
"Great collection of Amigurumi crochet items."
Posted November 15, 2019

WHIMSICAL STITCHES a Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns by Lauren Espy is a testimony to her grandmother and her own journey of sorts through this wonderful medium. Amigurumi is a unique art form where incredible items are created using scraps of yarn, string, filling, buttons, paper, etc Read more...

Princess Party
by Imagine That Publishing
"A SCRATCH & SKETCH ADVENTURE"
Posted November 15, 2019

PRINCESS PARTY is a scratch & sketch adventure book. If you are not familiar with the sketch books, they simple are blackened pages that reveal a rainbow color design when scratched with a wooden stylus. PRINCESS PARTY comes with many activities. First is a lovely adventure story starting at Read more...

Creative Haven Christmas Color by Number
by George Toufexis
"Beautiful adult color by number book"
Posted November 15, 2019

Simply put, CHRISTMAS COLOR BY NUMBER by George Toufexis is a gorgeous adult coloring book. CHRISTMAS COLOR BY NUMBER contains forty-six fabulously detailed holiday scenes on perforated unbacked pages. What that means for a newcomer to adult coloring books is that you can remove the design you wish Read more...

Dumpling Cats
by Sarah Sloyer
"Another great crochet fun book."
Posted November 15, 2019

DUMPLING CATS by Sarah Sloyer is just plain adorable. Written in a larger print that makes it so much easier to follow row by row details. The photos of various steps, along with that of the final product, make it easy to compare your work and progress. All and Read more...

Dumpling Pups
by Sarah Sloyer
"Dumpling Pups is just plain adorable."
Posted November 15, 2019

Without any doubt, in my mind, DUMPLING PUPS by Sarah Sloyer is just plain adorable. It is written in a larger print that makes it so much easier to follow row by row details. The photos of various steps, along with that of the final product, make it easy Read more...

Creative Haven Fanciful Sea Life Coloring Book
by Marjorie Sarnat
"Delightful adult coloring book to help relieve stress (and just have fun)"
Posted November 15, 2019

FANCIFUL SEA LIFE is part of the Creative Haven series of coloring books. FANCIFUL SEA LIFE coloring book contains thirty-one pages of beautiful aquatic scenes, rich in detail but less than some mandala designs. This makes FANCIFUL SEA LIFE an excellent choice for a younger artist as well Read more...

Knitted Animal Friends
by Louise Crowther
"Gorgeous knitted heirloom animals for any age"
Posted November 15, 2019

If I had to describe KNITTED ANIMAL FRIENDS by Louise Crowther in just two words they would be gorgeous heirlooms. KNITTED ANIMAL FRIENDS is a meticulously well thought out construction book on how to knit the most beautiful friendly animals. It includes detailed well written knitting instructions for thirteen Read more...

Crochet Animal Rugs
by Ira Rott
"Nifty collection of animal items to crochet for a baby or child room."
Posted November 15, 2019

Here's my criteria for purchasing a craft book. Any craft -- knitting, needlepoint, sewing or crocheting -- there has to be at least three projects that appeal to me right off the bat. Now that doesn't mean I wouldn't consider doing other items in the craft book -- it Read more...

Yarn Whirled
by Pat Olski
"Yarn Whirl crafting of the Royal Family"
Posted November 15, 2019

YARN WHIRLED THE ROYAL FAMILY follows the genealogy chart of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh and includes yarn whirled figures or dolls of each member. Each doll is clearly photographed making the details easy to copy and create.

Pat Olski has a series Read more...

Bookies
by Jonas Matthies
"Absolutely one of the best Amigurumi books."
Posted November 15, 2019

Talk about fun and whimsy. What an excellent way to get kids to read than make one of these terrific bookmarks, each one loaded with personality. The most difficult part will be to decide which to make first. Jonas Matthies is the creative genius behind BOOKIES, a menagerie of Read more...

Magical Unicorn Christmas Activity Book
by Sam Loman
"Learning disguised as fun."
Posted November 15, 2019

MAGICAL UNICORN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOK is ninety-six pages of stuff for kids to do from decorating a tree, matching games, word finders, even some math problems thrown in for good measure. MAGICAL UNICORN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOK reminds me of a scholastic magazine from when my own children were Read more...

Cuddly Crochet Critters
by Megan Kreiner
"Fabulous collection of crochet animals"
Posted November 15, 2019

CUDDLY CROCHET CRITTERS is a collection of amazing, smooshy, cuddly animals to crochet for that special child in your life. Any one of the twenty six – yes, that is 26 – animals would be such a fabulous gift for any kid. When checking out the cover I thought Read more...

Colton Baby Conspiracy
by Marie Ferrarella
"Breakout start to a great series."
Posted November 12, 2019

Well I’ve missed Marie Ferrarella. It’s been a while since I’ve had the fortune to read and catch up with what’s going on in this prolific writers mind. And COLTON BABY CONSPIRACY checks off so many favorites boxes. It’s Read more...

Restless Rancher
by Jennifer Ryan
"Sometimes you have to dig deep to find your life."
Posted November 11, 2019

In RESTLESS RANCHER, Jennifer Ryan reminds us – very starkly – that there are bad people in the world and at times they are relatives. In RESTLESS RANCHER we catch up with Austin Hubbard, whom we met briefly in the first book of the Read more...

Drive Me Wild
by Ana Jolene
"Rebuilding your life after some major missteps."
Posted November 7, 2019

Everyone has a past – some more easily forgotten than others. Some worked on diligently so as to hopefully learn from mistakes and hopefully not repeat them. For Deacon and Olivia leaving their past behind is a struggle. Deacon’s problem is his conscience which doesn’t Read more...

Lies in White Dresses
by Sofia Grant
"A rather interesting look into the reality of wedding vows and divorces..."
Posted November 7, 2019

LIES IN WHITE DRESSES by Sofia Grant starts out rather benign. The premise is simple: women in the 1940s and 1950s went to Reno Nevada for a quick divorce. Make no mistake, this was not an easy divorce. It cost Read more...

Cilka's Journey
by Heather Morris
"What steps would you take to survive the unthinkable?"
Posted October 5, 2019

CILKA’S JOURNEY by Heather Morris is her follow up masterpiece after The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Those that have read her first know what to expect from this talented author Read more...

Meant to Be Yours
by Susan Mallery
"Once again love is in the air in Happily Inc."
Posted October 5, 2019

MEANT TO BE YOURS is a marvelous journey into the world of weddings and love. The verbal sparring of the characters in Susan Mallery’s latest and greatest series is central to the story. Susan Mallery’s characters Read more...

The View from Alameda Island
by Robyn Carr
"A lovely story about finding new love and peace. . ."
Posted September 26, 2019

THE VIEW FROM ALAMEDA ISLAND by Robyn Carr is an emotional study of when things go awry. LIfe can be messy at times and of course, there are just moments when we take things for granted. How about when life Read more...

Christmas with a Cowboy
by Carolyn Brown
"A Christmas tale with a touch of the blarney."
Posted September 22, 2019

CHRISTMAS WITH A COWBOY is a rather simple story about a guy who figures he has years more to play the field before being ready to settle down. And then realizes his plans are about to be altered in a big way. CHRISTMAS WITH A COWBOY is another delightful Read more...

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Re: Heartache Falls (11:34am April 28, 2011):

Okay I'm hooked - definitely have three more books to add to my must read list. Dogs love us unconditionally - you can't really say that about anyone or anything else. My Maxwell will always have a special place in our hearts along with our Coco and Shani. Now we have a rescue grand doggie Annie who loves her little girl sooo much.