Well, yes, I could stand to lose more than a few el-bees, but I am talking about a book diet! I have been stuffing my fat face with new books lately and it is leaving me very little $$ for yarn (or food, or gas, or…). Here is a sampling of the books I have on order:
Numero Uno:
This delectable book is due out in October and was written by my blog friend Romi Hill. I couldn’t diss her by bypassing her book, now could I?
The next sweet lil morsel is brand new and co-authored by someone I know IN PERSON: Kari Cornell. Kari is a member of the knitters guild and will be talking about this book at our meeting on Tuesday, May 20.
Again, would it not be rude to diss a member of the guild?
Okay, another luscious tidbit (tres cher, like high quality sushi) is this acquisition:
And like sushi, an acquired taste — there are some German patterns, translated into Japanese with a few English pages thrown in for reference! I feel like I’m in a WWII movie. There is a pattern that I am very interested in which I will describe in a later post, I’m sure ;). Yvonne asked for the source of this book: I bought it from Lacis ($67 plus handling).
This is bad, very bad! Each book contains potential projects and another trip deeper down the rabbit hole. My bookcase is overflowing. Where will it end?
Now, many of you are probably thinking: why doesn’t Susan just go to the library like all frugal/smart people do? One phrase stops me in my tracks: OOP — out of print! 
G-r-r-r-r-r! So many great knitting books go OOP and become a) unavailable and b) highly sought after.
I decided to take my dad’s advice: buy every copy they have before the hoarders get them!
Susan,Where did you get the “Knitted Lace Design” book? Would love to get one! I don’t like borrowing a book I might like either-I want it permanently in my hot fists.
Yvonne
Comment by Yvonne Eyer — May 14, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
I have been loading up the bookshelves, too. Ain’t it grand? It may be midnight when I’m trying to find some particular pattern – don’t have a library in my neighborhood that’s open that late. Not so sure I’d want to get out of my jammies to go searching either.
Comment by Pam/2muchfun — May 14, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
Nope! Never think of the library since the one closest to me has a pitiful selection of books and it usually means doing an inter-library loan. The Retro Knits just went on my list!
Comment by Marina — May 15, 2008 @ 6:04 am
I don’t have room for any more books, but Romi’s jewelry book looks fabulous. I suspect it’s out of my league, though.
Comment by surly — May 15, 2008 @ 8:27 am
Lovely selections, all, but I’m choosing to go Retro! Thank you so much 🙂
Comment by Karen B. — May 15, 2008 @ 8:36 am
Susan- They are all terrific titles, and hey, you must support your peeps.
No dissage allowed.
Comment by Lorraine — May 15, 2008 @ 9:03 am
I love your dad’s quote! (awesome!) – I am interested in that retro book too – I have one of the patterns pictured on the cover (the original) – vintage stuff has always intrigued me…
I don’t think you are going overboard… it’s all about learning and education – (yours AND ours!) – and so much is learned by your investments… we’re all thankful of all that you pass onto us – your knowledge and inspiration…
so spend away… if you have to eat leftovers one night for the glory of having a book, I’m all for it! (that’s how I roll, anyway!)
hugs!
Comment by Kyle Kunnecke — May 15, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
I would love to be able to get certain books from the library. However, what do you do if the library never buys it? Also, I found out that a library system in the highest-income county in Virginia has a policy of not keeping a book on its shelf if no one has checked it out in two years. They sell it at a library book sale. Think of the books you pull off the shelf most often, and how many of them are far more than two years old. That’s why I buy books, just like you do.
Comment by Sue T. — May 15, 2008 @ 7:13 pm
I just received the Retro Knit book in the mail today and it is fabulous!!! I actually plan on writing the authors via publisher, asking them to expand on the patterns and do another book. I love vintage patterns. This book is well done with original photos of the original publications. The added tips, yarn alternatives and sizes are also great. This belongs in every knitters library. There is something for everyone in this book.
Comment by kellistarr — May 16, 2008 @ 1:42 am
Holy smoly – that is the grand slam of book posts – I now need to order EACH of those books IMMEDIATELY.
Wahey!
Comment by Soo — May 16, 2008 @ 6:57 am
I too need to go on a book diet; but I still say it’s better for me than many other addictions. So the book diet is not likely to occur anytime real soon. Sigh….
I’d love to see the lace book but that price is a bit steep for me right now. But I know if I don;t get it now, it will go out of print and then the price will really go up! I can’t wait to see what projects you do from it. I’m sure you’ll inspire me.
Comment by Evie — May 16, 2008 @ 11:30 am
I love books, too. 🙂 Thanks for ordering mine! 😀
Comment by Romi — May 16, 2008 @ 2:24 pm