Just Because...: On The Bookshelf...

Friday, November 10, 2006

On The Bookshelf...

I am an avid reader, all starting with my reading Little House on the Prairie books when I was just a wee lass with my flashlight because my parents would insist I had to go to bed early but I had other plans. I would often find myself reading during recess prompting one nun to punish me and call my parents because I felt that the life of Cleopatra or St. Therese was way more interesting than some of the kids in my class.

Nowadays, I love to read and use my Barnes & Noble membership well - I just don't have time to read. I'm notorious for going into Barnes & Noble every couple of weeks, stocking up on my magazines that I refuse to subscribe to (Billboard, a few tabloids, etc.) and perusing the tables and finding books that interest me.

Here are a few books that are on my bookshelf/reading list for when I have a few moments here and there.

How to Be a Budget Fashionista: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Fabulous for Less by Kathryn Finney

IF YOU DON'T HAVE THIS BOOK - What Are You Waiting For!?!?!? Seriously - fabulous read and I'm sure as soon as I'm through, I'll be not only implementing the tips, but using this as a reference book. It's not that expensive - so hurry up, click, buy and visit Kathryn's site at www.budgetfashionista.com

Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life: A Kick-Butt Approach to a Better Life by Larry Winget

This guy is hilarious on A&E's Big Spender. After I'm done with this book, I might think about sending a couple of these to people on my list. Names not mentioned to protect the guilty. He takes grief from no one and I can see why.

Make Money, Not Excuses: Wake Up, Take Charge, and Overcome Your Financial Fears Forever by Jean Chatzky

Did you see her on Oprah's Debt Diet - this chick is relentless. I'm thinking if I actually pay attention, I might get my savings account back into action again and have less shoe boxes clogging up my chaise. To me, finances/numbers = headache. She actually writes where I can understand the issues at hand. I’m a quarter of the way through and so far, I'm catching on.

Marie Antoinette, The Journey by Antonia Fraser

I'm a history buff so for me to get a book that a movie is based upon, I'm shocked at myself. I've always been curious about this chick so we'll see how it goes. I'm sure this will be one of those books for the plane or when I'm not in the mood to get serious re: finances, etc. or, as I term "Fluff book".

Way too many books on my to-do list. Watch, I'll probably add more this weekend…

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