A big virtual hug to all of you who stopped by to wish me a happy bloggiversary. Seriously, you guys know how to make a Bookgirl feel special. I know I’ve been slacking off in my blog visiting and posting but it’s because I’m in Dallas this week and have been busy with bookbinding and family stuff. I look forward to catching up with you guys to see what you’ve been reading and what I need to add to my wish list.
And, I haven’t forgotten that I need to announce a couple of winners of my handmade journals but I’m saving that for tomorrow so stay tuned. Speaking of handmade books, I finally finished my big book I was working on a couple of months ago. My camera equipment is in Austin though so I’ll post pictures over the weekend. Of course, I’m working on another project and this time it’s a woven boards binding technique. I’ll keep you posted on how that one comes along. I’ve already seen some finished journals with this binding and they are pretty.
Remember I said I’d probably go visit the library when I was back in Dallas? Well, I did. I spent a good part of the evening sitting in one of those comfy couches and with a hazelnut latte in hand. Ah, that was very nice.
I also picked up some books and even an audio book. Yes, I’m giving audio books another chance. I am going to try and listen to it when I’m busy at my craft table making journals. Here’s what I got:
- The Collaborator of Bethlehem by Matt Beynon Rees
- Billy Boyle by James Benn
- Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler (audio)
- The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton (for the Slaves discussion)
I’m off now to get started on one of these books.
I can’t wait to see your handmade books, Iliana! It has been some time since you posted your projects. 😉
Hazelnut latte sounds great, and enjoy your latest acquisitions! 🙂
I didn’t think I would like audios either but, I have been listening to them in the car and I love it. I always go for the thriller or bio. They always keep my attention. Bring on the pictures.
I’ve tried them on a couple of car trips. The last one had such an annoying reader that I’ve not tried them again. I should give it another chance…perfect entertainment for crafting or sewing.
jenclair I agree the reader has to be good.
I remembered reading Glimpses of the Moon in college, along with T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land and James Joyce’s Ulysses, two pillars of Modernism. I thought to a certain extent The Glimpses of the Moon influenced Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Now I’ll have to search for these books in the den! 😉
Hope you enjoy the cupcakes!
You’ll love BILLY BOYLE. I’ve read that and its sequel, THE FIRST WAVE, and I believe the third is coming out this fall.
Melody – I know, I’ve been slacking off talking about those as well right? ha,ha. The hazelnut latte is my favorite. Granted right now it’s usually iced coffee I’m drinking as I can’t seem to cool off in this heat! 🙂
Jennifer – Oh I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them! The one time I tried an audio book it was a non-fiction and I think that was the problem. It was just so dry and I felt like I needed to take notes! This time I got a mystery so I’m hoping it’ll be much more interesting to listen to.
jenclair – Usually I’m listening to music when I do bookbinding but I figure as I’m always behind on my reading this may actually help! ha,ha… Who am I kidding, I’ll always be behind! Oh and I’ll have to pay attention to the reader.
Matt – Are you going to join us for the Slaves discussion? Oh you should! I’ve never read any Wharton before so I’m very excited to finally discover her. So far the book is great. The cupcakes were yummy 🙂
Karen Olson – Forgot to tell you that I’m super excited to hear about your new series you are working on. I hope you’ll share more details soon! And, I think I’ll enjoy Billy Boyle too. Yay.