Can you believe that we're nearing the end of August? You know that August is my most dreaded month and yet - it's nearly behind us. And this year the heat and humidity in New Hampshire has been manageable and I've had no complaints! Still - bring on the apples and pumpkins! The mums! The... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Swept Away by Books
Happy Wednesday, friends! First of all - I want to say thank you to everyone who left such encouraging and kind comments on post on Monday night. I feel so lucky to have found you all! Today I'm sharing the books that have swept me away this week. I have traveled to a small village... Continue Reading →
Friday | An almost finished sweater; plans for the next; and some reading
Happy Friday! I hope August has been treating you well so far. Today is forecasted to be sunny and warm but we are expecting more thunderstorms tomorrow night. I love how stormy this season has been and it's been perfect for curling up with movies* and knitting during the showers. I wish every summer was... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Looking for my Mojo
Happy Wednesday! Thank you for all the comments and encouragement on Monday. I'm hoping to have some extra computer time early tomorrow morning to respond to you all, but today I'm going to share what I've been reading lately. I am in such a rut and not much has been holding my attention, but a... Continue Reading →
Friday Joy | Are you surprised that it’s books & knitting again?
Good morning, friends! I hate that I missed posting on Wednesday but I had technical difficulties with WordPress and haven't been able to finish my Booker prize post. I'm hoping that I'll at least be able to finish this post without too much of an issue! I'll keep it short, just in case. This week... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Nearing the End of October!
Happy Wednesday, friends. There's only a handful of days left in October and I've been savoring these last few days before Halloween. The weather has been beautifully Halloween-y: rainy, cloudy, plenty of fog. The slippery leaves on the ground add an extra layer of eeriness! I have been so pleased by the fall this year.... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Booker Short List and Finished Reading
Happy Wednesday! This week has been wonderfully fall-like with rain all day on Monday and Tuesday. The rain has cleared out but the forecasted high is in the mid-70s. That's just about perfection! I haven't been able to squeeze in too much reading time since we chatted on Wednesday. Typically my late evenings are spent... Continue Reading →
August 2022 Reading
Despite my recent love letter to August, I am very happy to flip past it on my calendar. There were some wonderful moments in the garden and with family and friends, and still - you know me. I'm ready for fall and the cozy season. I'm especially ready to turn my attention towards activities in... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Finished in Late August; Booker Progress; Snapshot of my TBR
Today is the last day of August! Can you believe we've made it through such a difficult month and cozier weather is just around the corner? You already know that I cannot wait. Today's post is predictable: I'm sharing what I've read since last Wednesday and my goodness, it's an eclectic bunch of books. I... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Progress on the Booker Titles, Among Others
Hello to you! This has been a strange week because Colton's treatment center was closed on Monday and we had a nice long weekend with him at home. Now I feel like today is Tuesday, except it's not. Today is Wednesday, which is when I talk about books! I have a couple of finished Booker... Continue Reading →
