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.
Harmonic Pleasure, by Celia Lake
I loved this latest Albion novel from Celia Lake, which features music, magic, history, and romance in 1920s London.
Books to Get You Out of a Reading Slump
When I’m in a reading slump, I usually find rereading a familiar, well-loved book or series is the best way to pull myself out of it and get back into reading. With that in mind, here are some books I think would get almost anyone out of a slump, simply because they are so fun, well-written, and/or enthralling.
Sunday Post – 8/10/2025
Despite a scare, my eyes are just fine. I turned in an index, and enjoyed the monthly fiber guild meeting. Also, a look back at this week’s reading, and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
Monthly Wrap-Up — July 2025
A quick look at what I read, what I reviewed, and the state of my challenges and resolutions.
WIP Wednesday and Tour de Fleece Wrap-Up – 08/06/2025
A look at my current spinning and knitting projects or “works in progress” — plus a finished skein of yarn and a finished pair of socks.
Sunday Post – 8/03/2025
Tour de Fleece is over, and work descended upon me with a thud. Also, a look back at this week’s reading, plus the weekly book haul!
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.
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