It's well and truly feeling like summer here these days - highs in the mid-80s to low-90s and wind. I am not a hot-weather girl AT ALL, so this kind of weather finds me retreating inside with a book, iced tea and crafting projects. I don't know if I'm just on half-speed because of the… Continue reading Weekending – June 11, 2021
Book Review: Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock #1)
This is a new-to-me paranormal/urban fantasy series by Faith Hunter. Note there are several prequels/short novellas published that chronologically happen ahead of this full-length book, but this was the first full book of the series and the first one I've read. Synopsis from Goodreads: Jane Yellowrock is the last of her kind—a skinwalker of Cherokee… Continue reading Book Review: Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock #1)
Year of Projects: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
In my ongoing quest to pare down the stash (all stashed things - yarn, fiber, books - and just stuff), I've decided to participate in the upcoming Year of Projects group on Ravelry. I like the concept of this challenge because you can tailor it to what your own goals are, and stashbusting is definitely… Continue reading Year of Projects: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
FO: Waikoloa Beach Shawl
I've got a finished knitting project to share today. This was a quick and satisfying knit - another great design from Romi Hill, the Waikoloa Beach Shawl (part of her 9 Shawls for Changing Times collection). The original was knit with a lovely kit of 3 colors from Brooke over at Sincere Sheep, but I… Continue reading FO: Waikoloa Beach Shawl
Book Review: All the Better Part of Me
All the Better Part of Me by Molly Ringle is a LGBTQ+ read, a friends-to-lovers romance, and a quick light read. This is the first book in my #20booksofsummer and the first of two June #tbrknockoutchallenge reads. Goodreads Synopsis: It's an inconvenient time for Sinter Blackwell to realize he's bisexual. He's a 25-year-old American actor… Continue reading Book Review: All the Better Part of Me
Book Review: A Court of Silver Flames
A Court of Silver Flames is the 5th book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. In this book, the focus shifts from Feyre and Rhysand, who have been the main characters in the previous books, to Feyre's older sister, Nesta, and Cassian, Rhysand's general of the Night Court. A note about the… Continue reading Book Review: A Court of Silver Flames
WIP Wednesday – June 2, 2021
For WIP Wednesday this week, I'm going to add in my current reading list as well - so here it goes.... everything I'm in the middle of right now. KNITTING: 1. I cast on for Romi Hill's Waikoloa Beach shawl for my Harry Potter group Quidditch match #3 for the spring term. I'm using a… Continue reading WIP Wednesday – June 2, 2021
20 Books of Summer – 2021
I've decided to jump into the 20 Books of Summer challenge that Cathy over at 746Books.com is hosting. My TBR list has kind of blown up recently. There are so many fantastic books out there I really want to read, so between the ones I have lurking on my Kindle, and the box of books… Continue reading 20 Books of Summer – 2021
Book Review: Dreams Lie Beneath
I reviewed both the audiobook and print copies of this book. Thank you to Netgalley and Quill Tree Books for gifting me an ARC of these items in exchange for an honest review. This is a spoiler-free review. Title: Dreams Lie BeneathAuthor: Rebecca RossGenre: YA Fantasy (this is firmly YA and not NA) Synopsis: A… Continue reading Book Review: Dreams Lie Beneath
Fair Isle Friday – May 27, 2021
I finished up my Da Crofter's Kep hat for this week's Fair Isle Friday. I pulled a palette of woodsy colors - bark brown, leaf green, mushroom and blue sky - from my stash of Jamieson and Smith's jumper-weight yarns (mostly - there's one Jameson's in there too). I am basically happy with this, and… Continue reading Fair Isle Friday – May 27, 2021
