Extras

by Scott Westerfeld

This is a futuristic teen novel, the 4th in a series. I reviewed the second book here. The scene is several hundred years in the future. Interesting.

Before and After Decorating

from Better Homes and Gardens

This was an excellent book with great photos and many helpful ideas.

A Bride of the Plains

by Baroness Orczy (author of The Scarlet Pimpernel)

A lost letter results in Elsa thinking that her beloved Andor is dead. He returns the evening before her marriage to another man, but Elsa has pledged her word and refuses to cancel the wedding.

This historical romance was written in 1915 and is set in Hungary. Most of Baroness Orczy's books are out of print, but I love them and pick up second-hand copies when I can find them.

Style on a Shoestring

by Andy Paige

Former fit model Andy Paige teaches you what styles and colours will look best on you and how to find clothes and accessories at bargain prices.

Speed Decorating

: A pro stager's tips and trade secrets for a fabulous home in a week or less

by Jill Vegas

This book goes through each room in a typical house and describes ideas for making it look as good as possible as quickly as possible.

The Paper Garden

: Mrs. Delany begins her life's work at 72

by Molly Peacock

This is the story of a woman in the 18th century who invented a kind of paper collage in later life and went on to create many impressive works of art. The author draws parallels to her own life in several areas. She also tries to make connections between some of the artwork and different periods of Mrs. Delany's life, but I think these comparisons fall rather flat. However, I did find the story interesting.

Radical Homemakers

by Shannon Hayes

Benefits and reasons for consuming and living on less. This is a rather long book to read but it is interesting and I found it worthwhile.