Do you have any that really guided you into this lifestyle?
I have a lot of personal self help books that I have on hand and have used over and over in the past many years. In my opinion, they are all reference books. I reread them all over and over.
Probably my favorite of all times is The Tightwad Gazette. I have all 3 volumes from the original printing, and they are flagged, highlighted, and underlined to the max!! These were my first books on the subject - all bought at yard sales for less than $1 each! I used to get her newsletters monthly, and decided to just get the books.
Many of my other favorites are ALL books from Living on a Dime, books written by Jeff Yeager (I have 2), The DIY Pantry, and Meals in a Jar.
I absolutely adore ANY books that are The Gooseberry Patch. Most are cookbooks, but they also have all kinds of handy and crafty ideas in them. I love my Amish cookbook - it also contains many useful tips, and my Mom's old cookbook.
Many cookbooks are NOT just cookbooks - they contain a wealth of information that we need every day.
Two books I keep on hand for all homesteading issues are Country Wisdom and Know-How and The Encyclopedia of Country Living. I have had these two books for years and years. You name it, and they explain how to do it!
I also have ALL of my Dad's Organic Gardening magazines from the 60's and 70's!!! Oh yes, we were both pack-rats!
I am continually getting books at the library with helpful hints, gardening ideas, herb uses, etc. I just find these things so extremely interesting and I absolutely LOVE to learn new things.
I also have several books in my personal library on health and herbal and self care. You just never know when you might need these things.
I have many, many more books than I have not listed, but these are my favorite go-to books.
What do you like to read and keep on hand?
I'd love to hear what self help books others read and use - so I can extend my own library. I like to get books cheaply, but a self help book is something I will make an investment into - because it will be used for years!
I know that with the internet, many people have given up on buying and reading actual books. I have a tablet and have many books downloaded on it, but have yet to really read any of them. I LOVE BOOKS! I want to hold it in my hands and turn the pages while I learn!
Sound crazy??? Maybe - but I don't care. I guess I am old fashioned.
PLEASE share with us some of the go-to books you all use.
I am always game for a new read! How about you?
You made me laugh when you said "I want to hold it in my hands and turn the pages"! My husband rags me about that ALL THE TIME. I have a Kindle (no internet on that). I agree that some reference books are worth getting - but the price of books has gone up so drastically that it isn't worth it to pay $15.00+ for a paperback novel you are going to read once. I remember when paperbacks were 15 or 25 cents.
ReplyDeleteI am not one to by novels at book stores. I get those at the library or for pennies at yard sales (even those have gone up). I agree I would never pay $15 for something I would read once.
DeleteI have thought about a Kindle - just don't think it's for me yet.
Glad I made you chuckle!!!!
You and I have the same tastes in frugal living types of books. I have many of the books that you mentioned on my bookshelves. Have you ever read any of Cynthia Yates books on frugal living? My favorite is 1001 Bright Ideas to Stretch You Dollars. She also has another on Creative Gift Giving that I also love and refer back to again and again. Her writing style is filled with stories and she does talk about her Christian faith in the books too. She has written several other books but these are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou and I have the same tastes in frugal living types of books. I have many of the books that you mentioned on my bookshelves. Have you ever read any of Cynthia Yates books on frugal living? My favorite is 1001 Bright Ideas to Stretch You Dollars. She also has another on Creative Gift Giving that I also love and refer back to again and again. Her writing style is filled with stories and she does talk about her Christian faith in the books too. She has written several other books but these are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie. No I haven't read that author. Sounds like something I sure will look for at the library. Thanks for the tip.
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