So, Chronicle Books is hosting an awesome holiday contest that I definitely could not pass up. $500 in books? Of my choosing? Someone catch me, I’m fainting! Well, anyway, here is my list:
The “I Want To Travel To Everywhere” Category:
- Paris Out of Hand: A Wayward Guide by Karen Elizabeth Gordon
- City Walks Architecture: Paris by Michael Herrman
- IDEO Eyes Open: London A Field Guide for the Curious by Fred Dust and IDEO
- Paris Changing Revisiting Eugène Atget’s Paris: Princeton Architectural Press by Christopher Rauschenberg
- Sandra Gustafson’s Great Eats Paris 11th Edition by Sandra Gustafson
- Cities of Europe Correspondence Cards by Laura Tarrish
- Thirty-Six Views of the Eiffel Tower by Henri Rivière
The “I Want To Be A Craft Person” Category:
- Curiosities: Vintage-Inspired Adornments for Gift and Correspondence
- Silhouette Art: Papers, Instructions, and Patterns for Making Modern Heirlooms by Vana Chupp
- Handmade Hellos: Fresh Greeting Card Projects from First-Rate Crafters by Eunice Moyle
The “Teach Me To Knit In More Than Just A Straight Line” Category:
- Knit Knack Kit: Simple Instructions and Tools for 25 Terrific Knitting Projects by Kris Percival
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Winter Knits Kit: Instructions and Tools for 25 Cozy Cold-Weather Projects
- Winter Knits Kit: Instructions and Tools for 25 Cozy Cold-Weather Projects by Sara Lucas
- Cozy Crochet: Learn to Make 26 Fun Projects From Fashion to Home Decor by Melissa Leapman
- Knitting Pretty: Simple Instructions for 30 Fabulous Projects by Kris Percival
- Cozy Crochet Kit: Simple Instructions and Tools for 25 Terrific Crochet Projects by Melissa Leapman
- Picture Perfect Knits: Step-by-Step Intarsia with More than 50 Inspiring Patterns by Laura Birek
- Felted Knits Kit: Instructions and Tools for 15 Fabulous Knitting Projects by Sara Lucas
The “I’m The Baker In The Family” Category:
- Blackbird Bakery Gluten-Free: 75 Recipes for Irresistible Gluten-Free Desserts and Pastries by Karen Morgan
- Southern Pies: A Gracious Plenty of Pie Recipes, from Lemon Chess to Chocolate Pecan by Nancie McDermott
- Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson
- D.I.Y. Delicious: Recipes and Ideas for Simple Food from Scratch by Vanessa Barrington
The “Because They’re Awesome” Category:
- Lotta Jansdotter’s Handmade Living A Fresh Take on Scandinavian Style by Lotta Jansdotter
So, that’s my list. You might be wondering why none of these are YA literature. Well, I have plenty of YA literature. (No more shelf space!) I would love to further my other hobbies which, as you may be able to tell, include travel, crafting, knitting, and baking!
My total comes out to: $497.05
You too could win all these books! If you comment and I win, one lucky commenter will win the entire list!