Recommend an Old Style Book?

freda

Remember to order what you can from your library!

catznine

Any of the Shirley Goode books are worth having, out of print now but I have seen them in charity shops.

thriftlady_2

I'm a huge fan of the Tightwad Gazette. It's the only book in my collection that is about money-saving in general, the others I would recommend are all cookery books, I love cooking too:) (thriftmonster and I maybe related ).

I love the More with Less Cookbook that she mentions (if you've been on Amazon it might have been recommended to you),also Feed Your Family for £5 a Day by Bernadine Lawrence. It's out of print but there may be copies on Amazon, and I think £5 is probably a bit ambitious today although blackbelt moneysavers may disagree.Another good one is The Pauper's Cookbook by Jocasta Innes and also The Wartime Kitchen by Marguerite Patten which comprise 3 books.HTH

black-saturn

I used 'Your money or your life' by Alvin Hall in the days before Martin came along. He was the predesessor (sp?) to Martin and did a series of programmes like Martin's. It was what helped me get out of debt and get my finances in shape.

I also use a book called the Victory Cookbook by Margaret Patten a lot as already mentioned in this thread.

Churchmouse

Oh thriftlady, I've been waiting for you to post:rotfl:

It's time you cost someone else money. Seriously, i love your recommendations, and have found them VERY helpful!

thriftmonster

One I use a fair bit as well is "Budget Gourmet" by Geraldine Holt but it's definitely out of print. Also the little BeRo books that you get from their website are good for baking

Smashing_Blouse

The Greatest In The World Household Tips -Vicky Burford

moggins

I'm staying away from this thread as I always get accused of leading someone astray

rosy

moggins wrote:

I'm staying away from this thread as I always get accused of leading someone astray

Speaking as someone who bought the new english kitchen and .. ahem.. another dozen ( at least ) cookery books because of moggins' recommendation recently I can only say thank you very much for the "astray leading" - I know I spent a fair bit but what superb value ( and the new english kitchen is a really enlightening book).

Rachel021967

Alvin Hall's book has been updated. It's a very good read. It's best to borrow a copy from your library to see if it's suitable for you before parting with your cash. "Paying Your Mortgage off in two years" is also a good book. It has a chapter on analysing the type of spender and/or saver that you are so that you can understand your relationship with money.