Today is Christmas Eve, but it's also Unraveled Wednesday on a Tuesday for me. I won't be posting tomorrow, but Unraveled Wednesday is kind of an anchor to my week, so I hate to miss it even though there isn't an official linkup this week.
I'm just knitting (slowly) on John's Westerly hat. It definitely won't be done before tomorrow but that's okay. He will most likely say I've knit him enough hats and I'm quite enjoying the cables, so it will be done when it's done. I also wound the Tunis yarn that I'm going to use for some fingerless mitts for myself.
I finished a couple of books this week; the first was At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon. I read some of the Mitford series several decades ago, but a dear friend is reading them and I thought I might also welcome a return to Mitford. Reading this provided a brief respite from the real world (which sadly is not much like Mitford), but it's nice to think that a place and people like this can exist, even if it's fiction and not quite real life. Three and a half stars.
The second one was Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow. Presumed Innocent is one of my favorite
courtroom dramas, and one that I have re-read several times. I've read
several of Turow's other books, but I jumped at the chance to request Presumed Guilty
from Edelweiss as soon as I read that Turow had written another sequel
featuring Rusty Sabich. Rusty is now 76 years old and chooses to defend
his romantic partner's adopted Black son after he is accused of
murdering his drug-addicted girlfriend. Rusty knows this could be a
lose-lose situation, but Turow is one of the best at writing high stakes
legal dramas. This long novel wasn't quite as gripping as the original Presumed Innocent,
but I was still anxious to get through all 544 pages of suspense to
reach the conclusion; the suspense continues even after the conclusion
of the trial.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Grand Central
Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book. It will be
published on January 14, 2025.
I hope you're all able to relax and enjoy whatever making and reading you've got going on this week. I'm wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Kwanzaa Blessings, a tasty National Eggnog Day (that's today!), or whatever you're celebrating. I hope it's merry and peaceful.
You're knitting some bright cheery colors Bonny! That hat looks squishy and warm! And I love yarn that says it comes from sheep who do sheep-y things! Presumed Guilty sounds great! (I never read Presumed Innocent but I saw the series on Apple and it was fantastic!) Have the best holiday's Bonny and thank you so much for your consistent support for Unraveled Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've got some engaging knitting to do, and I always think the best kind of knitting is one that is enjoyed both during the process and after. Did you notice that you're knitting in Christmas colors?
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely Christmas, and if eggnog is your thing, I hope you enjoy celebrating National Eggnog day as well!
I love that hat, it looks so smooshy! And fingerless mitts sound great right now. I was wearing some yesterday and thinking I could use another pair. Have a Happy Christmas and enjoy your family time!
ReplyDeleteWinter is long. There is plenty of time for hat wearing if it doesn't get finished today (or tomorrow).
ReplyDeleteI think I've read all the Mitford books. It's a nice respite from the real world. If only all our problems were so easily solved as they are in Mitford.
Happy Christmas Eve!
ReplyDeleteI love red hats in winter. I was just thinking that I need one and a pair of mittens to match.
I went to the library this week and have a pile of books I can't wait to get to. All my obligations will be done after tonight and then I'm going to curl up on the couch and read the rest of the week away.
It's probably more of a maroon color in real life, but still in the same family. I'm glad you have a pile of books to look forward to and I hope you enjoy your week of reading!
DeleteMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I finished a hat for myself and I'm going to start a pair of fingerless mitts to match. I've been terrible about posting any of my knitting or stitching projects this year, maybe I'll get caught up in January!
I read the Mitford books years ago and they really did present a simpler time. I'm currently reading Time of the Child and am loving it!
This is a good time of year to knit yourself a hat and mittens! I have Time of the Child waiting for me but i wanted to reread This is Happiness first. I'm glad to hear that it's as wonderful as I hoped. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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