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Snow Days and Good Books

January 19, 2008 By Rhoda 30 Comments

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Look what old man Winter brought our way today! I know this is not a new thing to many of you, but those of us who grew up in the South aren’t very used to seeing the white stuff around here. It’s a novelty for sure. From the news reports, just about the whole state got some flurries and a few inches, as well as Georgia.
So, of course I had to document it for the records. This is definitely the first snow we’ve had since we moved here 2 years ago and we were trying to remember the last snow we got in the Southeast. I know it’s been a few years. After a mild start to our Winter, we weren’t sure we would get any blustery weather this year. It’s cold…and a great day to stay inside and snuggle down with some good books.
You can see it’s not very much snow really, but the kids all around us sure had fun playing in it. This is our frontyard after it stopped snowing.
The kids next door managed to put together a pretty awesome snowman, in spite of the rather sparse amount of snow we have on the ground. I don’t think it will last long.
So, I’m really glad I took the opportunity to stop by the library and pick up some books to read last week. This kind of weather is just the best for cozying up in a chair or on the sofa with lots of books around. From fiction to non-fiction, decorating to beauty, I think I’ll be set for a couple of weeks reading material.

Jodi Picoult was recommended to me, so I’m trying her out for the first time, as was Anne George, who writes the Southern Sisters novels. Anyone read those? They are set in the South (this first one I picked up is in Birmingham) and it’s quite entertaining to read a novel that names all the places in the city you live, like Vulcan, Mountain Brook, Red Mountain. Entertaining mystery with Southern camp thrown in, I think I’ll enjoy them.

Natalee Holloway was a Mountain Brook girl from Birmingham, so I picked up this book that her dad wrote. She disappeared just a few months before we moved to Birmingham & this case drew me in from the beginning. It has been such a tragedy that her disappearance has never been solved and I have always felt badly for her parents. It is such a shame that the Aruban government did not get to the bottom of this case!

Flea Market Style, Southern Style, and a Lynette Jennings (remember her?) book! Oh yeah, I think I’ll be busy for awhile. I’ve read about The Beauty Bible author online, so this one sounds interesting too. All about beauty products and who doesn’t need more tips in that area?

OH! And wait til you see the new diningroom light fixture I found on Friday in Homewood! It is absolutely perfect, a great deal & I just got it hung up there today. I can’t wait to tell you all about it…it is gorgeous! Yes, I have been a busy girl!

I’m so looking forward to reading more books this year. When you’re working, there’s hardly time to do that and I dearly love to read. I can see a hot cup of chocolate and a throw in my future! Are you reading anything good this month?

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  1. Jen says

    January 20, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    I enjoy checking out cook books at the library. I just returned 2 of Paula Deen’s Celebration books with great recipes and entertaining ideas. Also Taste of Home All Time favorite Casseroles……I need to check some more out….maybe I can get the chance to tomorrow.

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  2. Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio says

    January 20, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Love the snow too! We have about 5 inches and we don’t get snow that often here in NC either. About an hour north of us always seems to get it…

    There is nothing better than reading on a snowing day…
    Penny

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  3. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Hi,

    What a nice array of books. I used to love watching Lynnette Jennings show. I read My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi…oh my what a book. I love her writing style. I don’t know Ann George…will have to check her out.

    Sorry I can’t get excited about snow…living in the NE 🙁 but I’m glad you had fun with it !!

    Take care,
    Kathy 🙂

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  4. [email protected] Could Ask for Anything More says

    January 21, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    We had a lot of fun with the snow this weekend…and a lot of snowmen living in our neighborhood as well! I love Jodi Picoult – I love her! I hope you enjoy her books, too.

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  5. Carrie says

    January 22, 2008 at 12:45 am

    Getting snow must be a special treat when it isn’t a regular thing as it is here in New England.
    Right now I am enjoying Under the Tuscan Sun by Francis Mayes. I also just read French Tea by Carole Manchester. I’ll write about it soon on my blog.
    Carrie

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  6. ValleyGirl says

    January 22, 2008 at 11:02 am

    Haha, you’re welcome for the snow!!

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  7. Zoey says

    January 22, 2008 at 11:48 am

    Hi Rhoda,
    Your book selection looks like a great way to spend a weekend!

    Is that a new Lynette Jennings book? I have been wondering what happened to Lynette. I used to love her show.

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  8. Linda says

    January 27, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Hi Rhoda,

    Thanks for the great snow pix. It reminds me of my days growing up in NY (Long Island). I know how rare it is for there to be snow in AL — wow! I live in CA now, and rain is about all we ever see, so thanks for the memories.

    I just finished reading a book written by a Southern writer, Vera Jane Cook, called Dancing Backward in Paradise that I thoroughly enjoyed! The story is set in Tennessee and New York in the 60’s,and is about a young girl’s journey to find herself.

    It’s a really good read — hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

    Cheers,
    Linda

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  9. Vonda says

    January 30, 2008 at 4:20 am

    Wow Snow in Alabama huh??? Now let me just tell ya Rhoda the snowman is cute but a bit too skinny don’t you think??? But hey I know y’all don’t get much snow in AL at all so whatever you get is good! -V

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  10. Pattie T. says

    August 10, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    I absolutely ADORE the Southern Sisters books by Anne George. I still mourn the death of that wonderful woman who gave such life to these two characters. If you’ve not listened to them on audio, do so. The reader is wonderful and has both Mary Alice and Patricia Anne down pat.

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