Books Read in 2006

Books are listed from the most enjoyable or useful to the least.

Fiction

1. Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery
2. Anne of Avonlea by L M Montgomery
3. Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy
   A suspenseful thriller centered on a Minneapolis-based software company by the same name.
4. Anne of the Island by LM Montgomery
   Third in the charming series by LM Montgomery
5. Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger
   NE MN-set mystery, book two of the Cork O'Connor series.
6. Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger
   A Cork O'Conner mystery set in north eastern Minnesota near the Boundary Waters.
7. Orchid Beach by Stuart Woods
   First in the Holly Barker series. Highly recommended by mom.
8. The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
   The first library book club selection for 2006.
9. Blood Orchid by Stuart Woods
   Third in Woods' Orchid series.
10. Blackwater by Kerstin Ekman
    A Swedish award-winning mystery about a long to unravel case and how it impacted several lives in different ways. Very unusual!
11. Mercy Falls by William Kent Kreuger
    The fifth Cork O'Conner mystery set in northeastern Minnesota and Chicago.
12. The Delaney Christmas Carol by Iris Johansen, Kay Hooper, Fayrene Preston
    An unusual book made up of three different stories, each written by a different author, but all the stories deal with the same family, The Delaneys, but in drastically different time periods.
13. Blood Hollow by William Kent Krueger
    The 4th in the NE MN set Cork O\'Conner series. I called it, but then doubted my call until close to the real conclusion.
14. Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger
15. Anne of Windy Poplars by LM Montgomery
    Fourth in the Anne of Green Gables series by LM Montgomery.
16. Broken Prey by John Sandford
    The capture of a serial murderer near Austin, MN who poses his victims.
17. Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
    A culinary-based mystery set in a fictious mountain town west of Denver, Colorado.
18. Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson
    Another culinary mystery set in a fictious mountain town to the west of Denver, Colorado.
19. Orchid Blues by Stuart Woods
    2nd in the Holly Barker novels.
20. The Last Suppers by Diane Mott Davidson
    Fourth in the culinary mysteries headed by Colorado caterer, Goldy Bear.
21. Still Waters by Tami Hoag
    Her first published novel.
22. Summer\'s Child by Luanne Rice
    First of two novels set in a small seaside town in south eastern Canada featuring a woman fleeing from an abusive situation with a daught with heart defects.
23. Summer Light by Luanne Rice
    A story of a single mother and her gifted daughter melting the heart of a hardened professional hockey player.
24. Killer Pancake by Diane Mott Davidson
    The fifth Goldy the caterer in Colorado culinary mystery.
25. Sacred and Profane by Faye Kellerman
    2nd in the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series. Peter had second thoughts about converting and Rina moves to New York.
26. The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson
    6th in the Goldy Bear Catering Company culinary mystery series.
27. Milk and Honey by Faye Kellerman
    The third Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus mystery/romance novel.
28. The Christmas Tree by Julie Salamon
    A novella about how a special tree made its way to Rockerfeller Center one year.
29. Tough Cookie by Diane Mott Davidson
    The ninth Goldy Bear Catering mystery novel.
30. The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde
    Book three in Ffords'a Thursday Next series.
31. Naked Prey by John Sandford
    The 14th book in the Prey series, this time set in northwestern MN.
32. The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg
33. Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman
    First in the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus suspence/romance series.
34. The Cereal Murders by Diane Mott Davidson
    Third in the culinary mystery series featuring Coloradoan Goldy Bear.
35. On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
    The first novel in a coffeehouse mystery series.
36. Gunpowder Green by Laura Childs
    The second novel in a tea shop mystery series. My first one to read from the series though.
37. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
    The first Hannah Swensen, Minnesota baker extrordinaire, mystery.
38. The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson
    Seventh in the culinary mystery series featuring Coloradoan caterer Goldy Bear.
39. Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanna Fluke
    The second small-town Minnesota baker mystery featuring Hannah Swensen.
40. Prime Cut by Diane Mott Davidson
    Another Goldy Bear catering mystery in Colorado.
41. The English Breakfast Murder by Laura Childs
    The fourth Tea Shop mystery featuring Theodosia of Charleston.
42. Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle
    The third coffeehouse mystery novely featuring Clare Cosi.
43. Holy Skirts by Rene Steinke
    A ficticious telling of the life of artist Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, primarily during the years of the World Wars.
44. Shirley, Goodness and Mercy by Debbie Macomber
    A holiday story about three somewhat mischievious angels and their orders to turn around an old winemaker.
45. Grand Opening by John Hassler
    A story of small town politics spurred by religious differences between Lutherans and Catholics in 1940's Minnesota.
46. A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber
    A follow-up to A Shop on Blossom Street, knitting-centered novels about women's friendships. Very much uses the same formula of previous book. Enjoyable, but a bit repetitive. Read books well spaced apart!
47. Shades of Earl Grey by Laura Childs
    Third in the Tea House mysteries.
48. A Cry for Self-Help by Jacqueline Girdner
    The eigth Kate Jasper mystery, set in California. First still in print and available at local library.

Non-Fiction

1. The Swedish Table by Helene Henderson
2. The Olive and the Caper
   A great greek cookbook that includes lots of culture informatoin in addition to the recipes.
3. Photocraft: Cool Things to Do with the Pictures You Love by Caroline Herter, Laurie Frankel, Laura Lovett
4. Inspired Cabled Knits by Fiona Ellis
5. Big Girl Knits
6. Sewing for Plus Sizes: Creating Clothes that Fit and Flatter by Barbara Deckert
   A very informative book with lots of info on upsizing patterns, though it felt a bit beyond my current level.
7. Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts by Marcy Tilton
   A good info course on skirts, including ways to change waistbands and adjust for swayback or bellies.
8. Digital Photo Art: Transform Your Images with Traditional & Contemporary Art Techniques by Theresa Airey
9. Complete guide to embroidery stitches: photographs, diagrams, and instructions for over 260 stitches by Jennifer Cambell
10. Elegant stitches: an illustrated stitch guide and source book of inspiration by Judith Baker Montano
11. The Joy of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying by Corby Kummer
12. Visual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals, Creative Manifestos and Altered Books by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
13. Scandinavian Feasts: Celebrating Traditions throughout the Year by Beatrice Ojakangas
14. Swedish Christmas in America by Lundgren and Catarina Astrom
15. Digital Art Studio by Schminke et. al.
16. Making glorious gifts from your garden by Marie Browning
17. The Complete Book of Greek Cooking
    Not very good for the vegetarian, but probably an okay cookbook.
18. The Coffee Companion by Dennis Boyer
19. Making your own gourmet coffee drinks : espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, and more! by Mathew Tekulsky
20. Starbucks Passion for Coffee by Dave Olsen; original recipes by John Phillip Carroll and Lora Brody