No doubt about it, I do love books about horses. :-)

To start with, however, I'll do one that could also in the 'You Read What?' pile. (See the January 3, 2015 post). I almost never read romances so it had to be a most unusual one .... not only that, my mom called Village Books and asked for a suggestion for a book for me for Christmas one long ago year now, and, knowing I loved Anne McCaffrey's books, they set this one aside. I still have the note left in the book saying "Shhh!!! This is a gift, don't tell!" The book in question is The Lady, and yes, it is a romance, but it's set on a horse farm, with lots of equine activities going on. A good book, and a good memory.

While Wesley Dennis was my favorite illustrator of Marguerite Henry's books, she did work with other artists and they are featured (along with Dennis) in The Illustrated Marguerite Henry with Wesley Dennis, Robert Lougheed, Lynd Ward and Rich Rudish. All the artwork is beautiful (and it's not just of horses)!

Most of my friends have animals in their lives and we all know what an impact they can make. Every so often there is one that is extra special and for Annette Israel, that was a Belgian draft horse she named Ren. He was an old horse when she bought him, but their five years together had many magical moments. Horsepower: a Memoir is a loving tribute to that time.

Reading Hermit With Dog