Ahtee's Reads

I adore books. My day job is in a book store and books have been a huge part in my life. My family always had tons and tons of books around and going to the book store was always something my parents approved of. Here's a list of books I hope to read this month:

Business: A list of books I'm reading to help me get one step closer to my dream of living off of my own small business.

Made to Stick: by Chip Heath and Dan Heath- What makes a product "sticky?" The Heath brothers talk about the art of making ideas unforgettable.

Built to Love: by Peter Boatwright and Jonathan CaganWhat do your products need in order to make a sale? Emotional fulfillment.

Good to Great- by Jim Collins- Collins explores how good organizations and business can become ones that produce great results.

Boss of You: by Emira Mears and Lauren Bacon- The subtitle (which is what made me pick up this book) reads "Everything a woman needs to know to start, run, and maintain her own business."

Pleasure: Stories I'm hoping to read this month that just tickle my fancy.

Snow Queen's Shadow: by Jim C. Hines- One of my favorite authors. This is the conclusion of his Princess Novels. I kind of don't want to read it because it means the end of the series BUT I HAVE TO! Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty are a kind of Charlie's Angels. How could you not love this series?

First Lord's Fury: by Jim Butcher- Another final book to a series. GAH! What will I read after??? This is one I'm doing in audio and it's fantastic. The first book is called "Furies of Calderon." Imagine everyone uses magic and you're the only one who can't. That's the pitch that got me into this series.

Firethorn: by Sarah Micklem- An orphan (the best stories are centered around orphans) with amazing powers falls in love with a with a king's nobleman. Amazon says "Blood, insightful, emotionally wrenching, and beautifully written..."

Ghost Story: by Jim Butcher- The 13th book in the Dresden Files series. This is Harry Potter for adults. Want another good audio book to listen to? Pick up this series. All of them are a fun ride. And James Marsters (from Buffy) reads it. Releases July 26. Might not get to read it til next month. *pout*

I'll probably post blogs on each book (hopefully I'll read all of them). What are you guys reading this month?

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Lisa has a FANTASTIC bracelet featured with her links. Looks like something a pirate would put together as they found bits of treasure in their travels.

Beads, Beads, Beads- Beautiful wedding jewelry!

Be-Jeweled by Jana- Jana's charm will be going to someone who needs some positive energy. I want to send something as well...

Bonnin Designs- Such a fun idea for spoons!

Cynthia Thornton of Green Girl Studios- LOVE. But... what is an owl munny anyway? :P

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry- My favorite thing about this bracelet is the splash of orange that stands out beautifully with the purple!

Deez Newz- So many earrings! And they're all so cute! I love the brass washer earrings.

Gardanne Glass Lampwork Beads and Artisan Jewelry- Bead Giveaway! And they're BEAUTIFUL!

JustATish Designs- My birthstone never looked so good!

Lorelei's Blog- A girly one from Lorelei

mariedodd- The little bird necklace is so cute! And such a wonderful quote.

maryhardingjewelry bead blog- I have to try this stitch. Its so pretty!

Missficklemedia.com- I'm going to make a poster with these quotes on it. They really helped me from falling into depression completely on Saturday.

Pearl and Pebble- That little focal is just darling. And the balance of the colors in the piece works so well!

Smadar's Treasure- STUNNING wire bracelet. Makes me want to try wire wrapping again...

Sundown Bead Designs Rhetoric- Using up the stash with "Bumps in the Road"

The Blue Between- Good GOD those are beautiful "Tiger beads!!!"

The Cerebral Dilettante- Bringing some warmth to winter with her summer necklace.

This Girl Beads- I love the look of beaded flowers.

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

ammjewelry- I LOVE copper and Millie uses it perfectly in this wonderful bracelet.

Be~Jeweled by jana- Jana’s necklace and earrings set is just lovely. And you know what? There’s a FRIED marble in it.

A Bead a Day- The electric sparkly beads in the bracelet… heck, the bracelet itself, would also make me smile, Lisa. So pretty.

The Beaded Carpet- Mikki’s entry for “Your Designs Rock” by Rings & Things- A breathtakingly beautiful choker.

Beads, Beads, Beads- Katrin’s color for the month was blue and she used it well!

The Blue Between- Fossil inspired beads by Pam. Little fossils captured in glass.

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry- Dawno uses up her stash and features a silver leaf she has been hiding from us! :P

JustATish Designs- Again, I love copper. Inspiration hits and a pendant is born.

Lampwork Diva aka Cindy Gimbrone- I think Cindy’s necklace is one I would wear with a little black dress…

Lorelei's Blog- If I had a week off, I don’t think I’d be as productive as Lorelei. I’d probably just sleep all week… Such pretty pieces!

Pearl and Pebble- A fantastic entry to Art Bead Scene’s February Challenge. I love that vintage button clasp!

Sue Beads- Sue tries her hand at enameling. So pretty… It takes courage to show our works in progress and first attempts.

Summers Studio- Leann, I’m also ready for spring! I love the sakura beads!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton- Andrew’s cute caterpillar bracelet’s a winner!

Zuleykha's polymer clay- Zuleykha found some ADORABLE raspberry beads! They really do look good enough to eat! O_O