A look at my current spinning and knitting, including two scarves for Christmas gifts and a pair of socks for me.
Self-care and community care
In which I talk about how we care for ourselves and each other through whatever challenges lie ahead. (Thanks and credit to C. Milan for the newsletter that sparked this post.)
Sunday Post – 12/01/2024
Got my shingles vaccine, celebrated Thanksgiving quietly, and started a new project.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
Happy Thanksgiving!
In which I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, and share the blessings I am thankful for.
A Bookwyrm’s Thanksgiving
There are so many bookish people and things I am thankful for!
Sunday Post – 11/24/2024
I visited a dear friend, baked banana bread, and spent too much time on social media.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading, reviews, and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
The Oldest Books on My TBR
The oldest books on my TBR list, by date of first publication.
Ivory Vikings, by Nancy Marie Brown (audiobook review)
I love history, especially British and European history, but the Vikings and their era have never been one of my main areas of interest. I knew comparatively little of the history of Viking Norway, Denmark, Greenland, and (most importantly for this book) Iceland. But Nancy Marie Brown’s Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made Them held my interest from start to finish.
Sunday Post – 11/17/2024
I’m feeling almost back to normal (physically, anyway.) I quit X and moved to Bluesky.
Also, a look back at this week’s writing, reading, reviews, and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
12 Books with Destinations in the Title
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is “Destination Titles”. I have picked 12 of my 5-star books that include a real or fictional destination in the title.
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