I'm happy to join Kat and fellow Unravelers for Unraveled Wednesday because I finally have a completed Peachy Keen Hitchhiker that I'm quite happy with.
The raspberry cordial socks are almost done except for one last toe decrease. I'm making myself finish them before I start something that's hopefully a bit more exciting, and that I hope will be as lovely as my last project.
I finished several books last week: What an Owl Knows (excellent five-star nonfiction for me), and another five-star book, Absolution by Alice McDermott. This novel tells a story about "inconsequential good", set in Saigon in 1963. I wasn't sure it was going to be my sort of book, but it is a marvel. These books will be published on June 13 and November 7, respectively. I also read a quirky and meandering tale, The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt. It will be published on July 4 and was three stars for me. Lastly, I listened to Tasha: A Son's Memoir by Brian Morton. He tells the story of his mother's lively life, her slow descent into dementia, and all the difficulties that her family ran into trying to make sure Tasha was well-taken care of. Sad but still hopeful, I gave it four stars.
What are you making and reading this week?
Your Hitchhiker is beautiful, Bonny! I love the colors... they are perfect for these waning days of spring! But your reading this week! I bow to your reading prowess! I have added a number to my TBR list! (I'd request a Absolution, but I have had an avalanche of Netgalley approvals that are eagerly waiting for me to begin!)
ReplyDeleteYou've knit yet another gorgeous Hitchhiker -- I can't believe you've made 25 of them! I just went to Netgalley to request Absolution; anything that is a "marvel" is something I want to read!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous Hitchhiker, Bonny. Maybe (just maybe. . . ) my favorite of your Hitchhikers. I love the soft colors -- and the eyelets provide a perfect symmetry to an assymterical design. XO (And I adored Absolution. It was so good.) XO
ReplyDeleteI started a hitchhiker because of you :) Yours is spectacularly gorgeous and love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteYour Hitchhiker is stupendous Bonny! And it's a marvel that you've made 25!! That may make you the Hitchhiker Queen! This one is particularly beautiful. Bravo on your reading. I already had the Owl book on my TBR list (thinking that might be a good listen for Fletch and me) and I have now added Absolution. Thanks for the recommendations. My making and reading are both slow this week thanks to work, but they are steadily going on!
ReplyDeleteIt is incredibly pretty and I hope cosy too.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Cathy!
DeleteOoh, yay! Congrats on another lovely Hitchhiker!! And 25... cheers!
ReplyDeleteThis might be your prettiest hitchhiker yet. Do I say that every time, though? It's like a gallon of sherbet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty hitchhiker. I like that little row of eyelets along the bottom edge. Wear it with joy this spring.
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