Schools in session. Why not read a classic?  Do we read differently today what we read at 18?

 The moon is down [large print]  by John Steinbeck

        Northanger Abbey [large print] by Jane Austen

      O pioneers!: [large print] by Willa Cather

      To have and have not [large print] by Ernest Hemingway

AUSTENtatious crochet: 36 contemporary designs from the world of Jane Austen by Melissa Horozewski; photography by Chris Hynes — Are you a fan of Jane Austen? This book provides patterns for a wealth of crochet designs inspired by all six of Austen's classic novels. Also included is background information on the roles of fashion and needlework in Austen's time. Included are romantic sweaters, delicate necklaces, cozy afghans, and many more projects to keep your hands busy while you listen to Jane's works or watch on DVD.