A snowy day is good for reading!

I think a snowy day at the log cabin is reason enough to cozy up with a good book! Maybe it's age, but I now tend to gravitate toward non-fiction books, usually stories involving involving nature, wildlife, survival and travel as well as every log home book I can get my hands on. A while back I had asked everyone for some book recommendations that would be good to read at the cabin - I've been slowly knocking down the list. I think Jessica at Five Pines had recommended the "Indian Creek Chronicles" to me. I loved that book - it was a funny but warm story about a 19 year old college student working at the dept. of Fish & Game.
Have you come across any new books that you've read recently and would recommend?




This is our lake. Our cabin is off in the distance.



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I just finished a new book that came out based upon the journals of Dick Proenneke - "More Readings from One Man's Wilderness." I put the link for this on the sidebar. Excellent book if you like stories about self sufficiency, simple life and the great outdoors of Alaska. Now I'm picking up Walden (again!) by Thoreau.

Also, it's nice to grab a warm, purring cat to read with. I think he likes when I read to him...












But I bet Marvin is still thinking about that feathered owl I took away from him!

A book for the log cabin nook

I've created my own little nook in the log cabin for reading. I have my comfy chair with a pillow, a stuffed moose to sit on my lap when the cat won't, a window with a great view and an inspirational painting hanging above me. I need a fuzzy blanket for the winter and some good reading material. What are your top 3 favorite books you would recommend for "log cabin" reading?
P.S. I've read the Gift of Deer, Alone in the Wilderness and the Woodswoman books.
P.S. I am guessing the following people will have some great input:

• Bobbi at Bobbi's Book Nook will have some great ideas. Her site offers very insightful reviews of a wide variety of books.
• My buddy (I think Rob) at The Cottage Chronicles. He is a great resource and reviewer on so many things such as getting rid of mice, hooking up a cottage water system and great links to furniture and so much more. His site is a must see if you own a cottage or cabin.
• Wendy at "It's Just Me." She's a pro at poll questions so I figure she must have some great answers too. The pressure's on Wendy!
• Jen at Unglazed - she's funny and just seems to know so many things!
• Jessica at Five Pines. She always finds the coolest things (such as weird objects and antique aprons) so I figure she knows about some cool books too.
• Sandy at Birds, Bees, Bugs and Blossoms. She's very artsy so I'm counting on her for some "artsy" recommendations!
• Michelle at New Beginnings - she has a passion for life!

If you visit any of my blogging friends above, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

This was painted by Greg's cousin. Greg's brother Alfonso purchased and framed this as a gift for us. I treasure it greatly!