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Sunday Post – 7/27/2025

The week has been dominated by work, but I managed to spin every day. I’m not sleeping well, but I reread a lot of books!

Also, a look back at this week’s reading and reviews, plus the weekly book haul.

Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer

In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer shares stories of her life as child, mother, teacher; of the plants and animals around us; and of creation itself. These beautifully written essays mingle her own experiences, indigenous wisdom, and scientific knowledge in luminous, evocative prose.

Sunday Post – 7/20/2025

Indexing and spinning took up much of my week, but I also went to a recital honoring my friend and musical mentor.

Plus, a look back at this week’s reading and the weekly book haul!

Sunday Post – 7/13/2025

Spinning, fiber guild, and work took up most of my week.

Also, a look back at this week’s reading, reviews, and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!

Library Love Challenge 2025: Mid-Year Check-In

I’m signing up for the 2025 Library Love Challenge.

Carry On, by Celia Lake

I really love this quiet, thoughtful, slow-paced (but never dull) novel. Technically, it is a historical fantasy romance, but the romance is only one facet of the relationship between the main characters, and only one facet of the plot. There’s also a bit of a mystery threaded throughout, although the book isn’t quite a mystery novel, either.

Ten Books I Want to Reread Soon(ish)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/meme now hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. The meme was originally the brainchild of The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s topic is Ten Books I’d Like to Reread Soon. Ten Books I Want to Reread Soon(ish) If you follow my blog at all, you… Read more »