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mabug01
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There's Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder – published December 21, 2010

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  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    Requested from library :)
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    Picked up the book. Anyone reading it yet?
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Finished 'a total waste of makeup' by same author. Waiting for email from library that it is there.
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    Just finished, The Supreme Macaroni Company. The third and I think the final book in the Valentine Roncalli story. I liked the first two (Very Valentine and Brava Valentine but I was sorry I read the third it had a very sad conclusion.

    So I am ready to tackle our February book. Lenore, did you like A Total Waste of Makeup?
  • mabug01
    mabug01 Posts: 1,273 Member
    Oh!, would love to read the Macaroni book, but am disappointed to hear it has a sad ending.

    I, too, read A Total Waste of Makeup. It was a cute and quick read. I'm now reading a David Stone book which is a bit too violent, but it's all I have right now because I donated all of my paperbacks as part of my downsizing effort and I don't have a library membership in this county.
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    A total waste of makeup was cute but a liitle drawn out
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    Hi Diamond Gals,

    M - I am so sorry I gave my opinion about Macaroni. You should find out what happens to Valentine. Don't let my low threshold for discomfort get in the way. I am reading the Feb. book and it is going quickly.

    I started reading Kate Morton and became obsessed and have now read 3, As you know I am not the big mystery person. But read a book by Julia Spencer-Fleming and loved it. The main character is a Female Episcopal priest who is a former army helicopter pilot who does the detecting. It is a series.

    I think next month is my turn. I know it is a little early but... Mary since you don't have access to the library I thought I would put out my March reading ideas. And give you time to find them in a used book store :flowerforyou: Lenore, I am sure they are available in the library but my first suggestion is popular and may be a bit of a wait.

    !) Wild - From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail by Cheryl Strayed.
    OR
    2) Open House by Elizabeth Berg (She is kind of guilty pleasure of mine. She writes about women and is an easy read.) It is
    my other book club's selection/

    Ladies check them out.

    Have a good day.
    M
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Ok i will look for Wild. Happy valentines day Diamonders!
  • mabug01
    mabug01 Posts: 1,273 Member
    I hadn't heard about Kate Morton before. The titles of her books sound intriguing. I'm going to check her out. I've read 3 of the Julia Spencer-Fleming books about the priest; I like them. I'm reading them in publication order so I can follow along with the friendship between her and the chief of police (unmarried woman; married man). I also found 2 Barbara Kingsolver books at the used book store the other day, so they are on my nightstand, too. Oh, and I want to see the movie Winter Tale. I wonder if that's based on a book?

    I'll go by the trusty used book store tomorrow and check out the 2 titles you suggested.

    Happy V-day
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    Happy Valentine's Day Diamondettes. Have some dark chocolate! And if so inclined red wine.

    I am going to read Julia Spencer-Fleming in order too. Yes, the friendship will be interesting to follow.

    What Kingsolver books did you find? The Prodigal Summer is only novel I have not read and I found it at library sale! It goes on my nightstand. Finishing our Feb read and then will begin latest Nancy Horan book. Grandkids this weekend and close friends from Washington State visiting next week. Reading on back burner. Better not do that as I will be cooking on all burners.

    You have a great book store in Petaluma.

    Great weekend.
    M.
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Oooo dark choc ...done
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    L:Hope you enjoyed your chocolate snack.

    I finished the book. I want a charm :wink: .

    Will give opinion when we are all done.
  • mabug01
    mabug01 Posts: 1,273 Member
    I've picked up Wild. It looks really good; I'll hike vicariously through her experiences. I wish I could find something that would calm down the inflammation in my knees so I could actually hike again.

    The Kingsolver books I found are Pigs in Heaven and the Bean Trees. I haven't started them yet. I'm still working on The Venetian Judgment, which is almost a waste of time but the author occasionally shows some sparks of creativity in his descriptions so I'm staying with it.
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    I am glad you found Wild. Hope Leonore has success...Then we can be ready with our March read :flowerforyou: My knees would not allow such a trek but love the idea of personal discovery.

    You found two perfect books to start reading BK. Pigs in Heaven is the sequel to Bean Trees. I have not read them in 8+ yrs. and would again , if you want to in April. I just remember really liking Taylor Greer.

    I found CAKE, light and fluffy. It was a good bedtime read...not too much to challenge. But it was fun. Are either of you going to read the sequel??

    I hope you get a surprise ending in The Venetian Judgment and it's worth your time. I am reading the latest historical novel by Nancy Horan. Liked her first book about Frank Lloyd Wright. This one is about R.L. Stevenson. Want to finish the newest Anna Quindlan before Wild. (She is one of my favorites like BK)

    I have a break before my Washington friends arrive tomorrow. Got to get organized after the little dynamos left the house :explode:

    Have a good rest of the week DGals.
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    Good Morning Sparkly Ladies,

    March is around the corner. Have we finished our cake? Have we agreed on a choice for the next month? :flowerforyou:
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Havent finished cake yet but will get done by March. Igot a little sidetracked with cabernet by the same author. I am game for whatever you choose for March.
  • mabug01
    mabug01 Posts: 1,273 Member
    Hi Diamond Gals,

    I've been a little out of touch because I'm packing for the trip back to Florida. I'm flying out on Saturday to Ft Lauderdale, then I have to drive to St Pete to pick up my cat the next day.

    Did everyone get a chance to find Wild? I did, and I think that's our March choice, unless someone was unable to find it.

    February just flew by. Happy reading!

    Mary
  • steppingstones
    steppingstones Posts: 569 Member
    I don't know where the month has gone.

    M - Enjoy your trip.

    I found Wild.

    L- No pressure finish your read, Glad you are enjoying Gruenenfelder reads.

    We can make it the mid March Reading Challenge.
    M
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Hi Diamond Gals
    I am all for reading "Wild" just totally forgot we agreed on that 2 weeks ago!!
    I will look for it . I really am behind but I will catch up and read ":Cake" this weekend.

    Have a good trip and 2 of us will be Floridians for a couple of days anyway. I am
    in Jacksonville. BTW...

    Lenore:glasses:

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