Where have I been?
Well, things have been a been stressful here at katiesbooks HQ the last few weeks. I apologise for the sad lack of posts. Here’s what I’ve been reading and making:
Reading:
I’ve had trouble finding things I can really get into. I had high hopes for Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight”, but man, I was displeased. I was right in there until I learned that this was going to be about a grand conflict between vampires and warewolves, and that the heroine would have romantic interests on both sides of the conflict. Haven’t I read this before??? Now my real question is, what is the ur-text for this narrative? Who thought it up first?
Thank God for Naomi Novik, though. “Empire of Ivory” is a total joy. That’s got me occupied for now, and I have my next Maisie Dobbs and Kushiel’s Legacy books waiting in the wings. I’ve also got a good-looking Mary Stewart romantic thriller. A steady diet of reading pleasure!
Crafts:
Work on the log cabin throw goes on apace. I slacked off a little last week, but I’m back in action now. I’m a few rows shy of halfway through my second of three bands, and it’s getting huge! It’s already a generous lap-warmer while I’m knitting.
I’m also well into the leg of my first sock. I’m knitting it cuff-down on two circular needles, and it is a small miracle. To see what is obviously a nascent sock coming off my needles is something I’m still marveling at. May this be the first of many!
I have materials for some Christmas crafts that are taking some time to get off the ground. Maybe this weekend while M is studying…