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September 21, 2005
...book swap...
I was involved in a book swap organized by Amy at beautyjoyfood (who gives such great info on southern food - the history, the lore and it is done in these beautiful story entries!).
I was really nervous about participating because all of the people involved were food people (then there was extra pressure, because I noticed that there were thirteen people and I felt like the odd man out). So nervous in fact that I was the first to send my book.
I swapped with the very lucky Cara (whose blog is brand new!), whose was lucky because she got two book partners!
I was wracking my brain for something that I could give that no one else could. And then like a smack on the head I thought fat witch brownies, and a little painting. So I created 'the baker' for Cara and sent her one of my favorite books in the world! I talked about it here.
Cara sent me She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb. I have been waiting to read it, because I have a couple plane flights in the next couple of weeks and I love to have a good book that I can just get lost in!
Here is a little photo of what I sent Cara:
sorry about the blurry photo - I tell you I was nervous!
Posted by wendy at September 21, 2005 12:03 PM
Comments
it looks like an absolutely lovely package!
that wally lamb book is intense... i read it on a plane to europe! it's a perfect plane ride! :) you are coming out here... yay for me!
Posted by: lisa s at September 21, 2005 01:26 PM
oooh, i want in on a book swap! i have to do more swaps... i love that kind of thing.
your package looks very fun. looking forward to hearing about your travels!! :) mav
Posted by: maria at September 21, 2005 02:20 PM
She's Come Undone is a WONDERFUL book. I loved it. Also, if you dig that book, try To Know This Much Is True, also by Wally Lamb. You'd swear Mr. Lamb was a chick after reading SCU. You scored girlfriend!
Hey, I think I might like to commission you to do a painting for me. Do you do commissions?
Posted by: ladylinoleum at September 21, 2005 06:08 PM
The second book by Wally Lamb that I mentioned is called I Know This Much Is True. Brain fart. Sorry!
Posted by: ladylinoleum at September 21, 2005 06:10 PM
Mmmm, fat witch brownies..........What a yummy package...
Posted by: johanna at September 22, 2005 09:39 AM
I hope you like the book, I loved it and his seconed one I Know This Much Is True. He also has a book that has storys from women inmates. He teaches a writing class at a prison up north( I forget where) I have never read the book, but you can "search inside" at amazon. It seem VERY intersting.
Posted by: Cara at September 22, 2005 11:21 AM
That painting is great. I need to remember to sign up for Amy's next book swap, I think I missed this one by a week. :)
Posted by: Samantha at September 22, 2005 12:24 PM
I love that painting! What a wonderful surprise for Cara. Wendy, you are so sweet and so talented. : )
Posted by: farmgirl at September 22, 2005 05:50 PM
How did you like she's come undone? I read it YEARS ago...I think I was in high school, but maybe early college. I loved it so much....I felt very akin to it, I guess because of the weight issues! I need to re read it again. another great boy writing about girls author and book is "Girl" by Blake Nelson
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671897071/qid=1133420445/sr=8-4/ref=pd_bbs_4/002-7832655-4745640?n=507846&s=books&v=glance
Posted by: joy madison at December 1, 2005 02:02 AM