The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems
by Dixie Deerman
I decided to get this instead of Kitchen Sense this month. My coven has talked about the desire to do spellwork but none of us have much confidence in the area. When I found this book on zooba I decided to get it instead. From the reviews I've read it sounds like it will be a really good resource for me personally and for my coven.
Received: July 24, 2006

Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates *Cookbook*

Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates: Festive Meals for Holidays and Special Occasions
by The Moosewood Collective
Another cookbook! This is Cindi's current pick of the month, which is sure to be another amazing cookbook from the Moosewood Collective.
Received: July 14, 2006

Kitchen Sense *Cookbook*

Kitchen Sense: A Modern Guide to American Home Cooking
by Mitchell Davis
This is my current pick of the month. Mostly because it looked interesting and I am saving $25.05. We are enjoying collecting a wide array of cookbooks and books about cooking. We're hoping to have room in our new kitchen for a bookshelf dedicated to holding them.
Not yet received

Cry to Heaven
by Anne Rice
The next book in line though I actually should have read it before The Vampire Lestat. I attempted to read this quite awhile ago but at the time wasn't all that interested in reading her books that weren't part of the Vampire or Mayfair Witch series. I can't imagine that I won't like it since I've loved every book I've read so far.
Received: Unknown
Started: July 3, 2006
Completed:

Local Flavors *Cookbook*

Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets
by Deborah Madison
It came just in time for my birthday. It is a hardback cookbook with some amazing photographs. A great addition to our cookbook collection and wonderful excuse to finally go out to our local farmers market.
**Update** [7/4/06]
We used our new cookbook and made a really yummy sandwich simply called "A Big Tomato Sandwich". It was on ciabatta bread with a yummy herb vinaigrette, mozzarella cheese, a roasted bell pepper, and juicy ripe tomatoes. It was delicious! We will be sure to use this cookbook again and even plan to do most of our produce shopping at our local farmers market.
Received: June 26, 2006

The Vampire Lestat *Completed*

The Vampire Lestat
by Anne Rice
I am continuing on my journey through the novels of Anne Rice with this novel, The Vampire Lestat. I've read this book previously, I'm guessing around ten years ago. I also have the graphic novel version which I plan to read after I finish the novel.
**Update** [6/21/06]
Now I remember why I was so obsessed with this book when I was in high school. It's amazing. I love the detail in which it's written and the obvious theme of struggle with loosing faith in religion. The first time I read it was when I was really starting to question the religion I had been born into and organized religion in general. It's sad knowing that'll she'll never write another book about Lestat again.
**Update** [7/3/06]
I stayed up late just so I could finish. Though I've come to realize I placed the books in the wrong order. There are at least three other books I should have read first. Oh well. I'm glad I read it "early".
I don't love Lestat as much as I did the first time I read it but enjoy how she can so easily tell the story from two different perspectives [Interview with the Vampire vs. The Vampire Lestat].
My favorite part about this book is the Egyptian mythology and the beautifully writing history of the vampires. It was my first introduction to Egyptian mythology which later led me to fall in love with Isis and Osiris. This will always remain one of my favorite books and one of the most beautifully written stories.
Received: Unknown
Started: June 17, 2006
Completed: July 3, 2006