The Bookwyrm's Hoard – Page 9 – Book reviews, bookish news, and more

Sunday Post – 8/31/2025

I applied for my Real ID, finished up some stuff for work, and spend a quiet week while Mr. Bookwyrm was away.

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

What the End of “De Minimus” Means for Booklovers

The suspension of “de minimus” will bring higher prices and delivery delays to US purchasers of book-related merch.

Sunday Post – 8/24/2025

In which I attend a book group chat, fail to bring the necessary documents to my Real ID appointment, and attend a funeral.

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

In News & Notes this week: A drop in pleasure reading; book censorship news; Google’s AI Gemini Storybook app; Hugo Award winners (and announcer controversy), and a lot of interesting articles and opinion posts.

Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom, by Syne Mitchell

An essential and comprehensive resource for rigid heddle loom weavers at every level from beginner to advanced.

WIP Wednesday – 8/20/2025

A look at my current spinning, knitting, and weaving projects, a.k.a. “works in progress” or WIPs.

10 Really Long (and Good) Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday post takes a look at ten very long books in the fantasy and sci-fi genres.

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping, by Sangu Mandanna

What a lovely, warm hug of a book! Cozy, heartwarming, and enchanting (but never saccharine or twee), A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping centers around found family, love, acceptance, healing, and the strength of rebuilding yourself after disaster.

Sunday Post – 8/17/2025

I attended a board meeting, sent out a newsletter, scheduled an appointment for my Real ID, and learned to weave. Also, a look back at this week’s reading, reviews, and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!

Sweep of the Blade, by Ilona Andrews (Graphic Audio edition)

I absolutely loved the first three books in the Innkeeper Chronicles, so given that this book changes focus to a new pair of main characters, I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t like it as much. But I needn’t have worried. I was every bit as swept up in this story as I was in the first three.