…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!
September 21st, 2005 at 1:26 pm
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!
September 21st, 2005 at 2:20 pm
oooh, i want in on a book swap! i have to do more swaps… i love that kind of thing.
mav
your package looks very fun. looking forward to hearing about your travels!!
September 21st, 2005 at 6:08 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?
September 21st, 2005 at 6:10 pm
The second book by Wally Lamb that I mentioned is called I Know This Much Is True. Brain fart. Sorry!
September 22nd, 2005 at 9:39 am
Mmmm, fat witch brownies……….What a yummy package…
September 22nd, 2005 at 11:21 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.
September 22nd, 2005 at 12:24 pm
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.
September 22nd, 2005 at 5:50 pm
I love that painting! What a wonderful surprise for Cara. Wendy, you are so sweet and so talented. : )
December 1st, 2005 at 2:02 am
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