I'm moving very slowly on my Chutes and Ladders socks because a) they're filled with cables and more importantly, b) because it's a new concept for me to learn. This is my first pair of toe up socks and I'll admit to being a little slow on the draw. That's OK. I want to get this new technique down pat.
As far as FOs go, I did manage to finish a fascinating book this weekend - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
I was swept away to the island of Guernsey in the 1940s for a time. I found the book enjoyable. Of course, the title was so catchy, it made me want to read more. I don't feel the Potato Peel Pie got its fair share of the story and wish it had played a larger role. Don't you agree?
I downloaded a sample of that book on my iPod... it's in my queue to read this summer!!
Glad you and many of your readers liked it!!
The socks are lookin' good!!
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 09:21
I agree, that book was a delight to read! And I've commented to so many that I learned about a different facet of WWII that I hadn't been aware of - all the while enjoying a charming book. :)
I highly recommend "The School of Essential Ingredients" as another charmer.
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 09:02
Toe ups are worth it! Good luck.
I"ve got so many books in my "to read" pile, I'll never finish!
Posted by: Sara | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 01:35
I LOVED that book so much!!!!!! I would love to read it again :-) Have you read Water for Elephants? Just read that and thought that was amazing too
Posted by: karli | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 16:21
The chutes and ladder socks are some of my faves to wear. Persevere - you'll be glad.
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 15:14
I also read this book recently and enjoyed it a lot. But I was hoping for a recipe that was spelled out a little more than the description of the pie. I liked the technique of telling the story through letters.
Posted by: Charlotte | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 14:34
I have this book in my "to read" list. I'm looking forward to it. Have a great day.
Posted by: Shelley | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 13:13
Oh I loved that book - I LOVED IT! What fabulous characters, fully rounded without being cliche. Didn't you want to live there and be friends with all of them?
Posted by: Julie | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 09:06
I too enjoyed this book...never realized Guernsey was occupied during WWII. You're right though I was half expecting they'd have the potato peel pie recipe.
Just started The Art of Racing in the Rain. Hope to finish it by our Friday seaming session.
Posted by: Estella | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 08:59