In which we celebrate an anniversary and make (slow) progress on the house. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
News & Notes – 8/15/2026
John Crowley remembered, Dark Horse union, Indian book pirates, updating books, Hollywood courts fandom for marketing, a way to access more books on Libby, writers and AI, and more links in this issue! Plus a short story by John Wiswell.
The Faraway Inn, by Sarah Beth Durst
A wonderful, heartwarming, comforting read. The Faraway Inn offers a cozy, magical escape from the cares and troubles of ordinary life—for the reader as much as for the novel’s teenage heroine. (And there’s cake!)
Sunday Post – 8/09/2026
In which we sell our dining set, and I pack up the craft supplies.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus a really big weekly book haul!
Books with Dragons on the Cover
A Top Ten Tuesday collection of books featuring dragons on the covers.
Monthly Wrap-Up — July 2026
A quick look at what I read and/or reviewed in July 2026, and the state of my challenges and resolutions.
Sunday Post – 8/02/2026
In which our kitchen gets a glow-up, our oven decides it’s had enough, and we continue packing up our stuff. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul.
Sea of Charms, by Sarah Beth Durst
A heartwarming cozy fantasy set on the high seas, brimming with charm, hope, healing—and a touch of romance
Sunday Post – 7/26/2026
A busy week, with several good highlights and no major lows.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading, plus a pretty big book haul!
Sunday Post – 7/19/2026
More packing up the household, with an unexpected side trip. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
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