Books 10 and 11 for 2014

The Tangled Red Thread is the story of an adopted girl's quest for "normal", to find her birth parents and learn why she was given up as a newborn, and then to find as many other relatives as she can.  Other main points are the story of her marriage and a herd of wild girls.  My favourite part is the dream about her father she has before her wedding - but no spoilers. You - anyone who is reading this blog - should buy it and read it, it's a good book.


The Higher Taste is a cookbook/study of Hare Krishna vegetarianism.  I was filling a bag at the used book sale for $10, and this was a small book, perfect for filling a hole. But, after I got it home and started reading it I did enjoy it.  I even carried it in my purse - perfect size for that! - and read it while I was waiting places.  It makes a lot of sense in the reasons for vegetarianism, and the recipes sound tasty.  It being free and all, I tore out the pages with recipes I wanted to try, so my copy is pretty much trashed now.  I'm always on the watch for good vegetarian recipes, and this book did not disappoint.