books

Here is where I'm going to put up a bunch of books I've read and liked, or have heard are good. It's divided into sections by subject. The ones that are starred (*) are ones that I've read and recommend. The ones with the plus sign (+) are ones that I've read and liked enough to put on the list, but aren't great. (under construction)

Crafts
Making Japanese Lamps and Lanterns by Edward R. Turner
Gel Candles: 40 Creative Projects by C. Kaila Westerman
Melt & Pour Soapmaking by Marie Browning
Gel Candles by Chris Rankin*
Melt and Mold Soap Crafting by C. Kaila Westerman*

HTML/Web design
The Non-Designer's Web Book by Williams and Tollett*
Photoshop 7 Down and Dirty Tricks by Scott Kelby*
Web Design Tools and Techniques by Peter Kentie*
Web Design Essentials (Professional Studio Techniques) by Maria Giudice
Web Redesign: Workflow That Works by Kelly Goto

Gardening
Hip Houseplants by Orlando Hamilton*

Sewing/Knitting
Knitting Pretty by Kris Percival*
Making Handbags: Retro, Chic, Luxurious by Ellen Goldstein-Lynch+
Cheap Frills: Fabulous Facelifts for Your Clothes by Jennifer Knapp*
Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter by Judith L. Swartz
Handmade Bags by Terence Terry
Fast Fun Fashion: 101 Ways to Customize Your Clothes by Petra Boase
Hollywood Knits: 30 Original Suss Designs by Suss Cousins

Fiction
The King of Torts by John Grisham
The Winner by David Baldacci*

Science Fiction
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card*
Deep Six by Jack McDevitt+
Hominids by Robert Sawyer*

Non-fiction
To America by Stephen Ambrose+
Aquagenesis by Richard Ellis*

Misc.
Pad: The Guide to Ultra-Living by Matt Maranian
The New Macrame by Katie Dumont+
Wall Street Wizard: Sound Ideas from a Savvy Teen Investor by Jay Liebowitz
Natural Beauty from the Garden: More Than 200 Do-It-Yourself Beauty Recipes and Garden Ideas by Janice Cox*
Hey, Day! Super-Amazing, Funk-da-crazing, Ultra-glazing Things to Do, Make and Ponder Every Day of the Year by Clea Hantman, Keva Marie+
Making Journals by Hand: 20 Creative Projects for Keeping Your Thoughts by Jason Thompson*