It’s been a stormy weekend which translates into perfect weather for reading and crafting. Before we left on vacation I had started several bookbinding projects and so aside from organizing my studio, I had to remember exactly what I had left started. Did that paper go with those boards? What color thread went with what book? You get the picture.
I didn’t finish everything but I had a fun time working on new books, doing some art journaling and stuff like that. I actually started working on some journaling tags which I think are kind of fun so I’ll have to show you a picture of those next time.
Now, with regards to the books. I have five books going on. Want to see?
So, a bit of variety but so far I’m enjoying all my reads and best of all, most of these count towards my reading challenges. I should be done with A Certain Slant of Light soon as well as The Crying Tree. By the way, thank you everyone who’s left a comment for the giveaway. That’s still open so jump in on that.
It’s still not too late so I think I’m going back to the studio to play around with paper a bit more.
I’ll have to look up A Certain Slant of Light; I’m unfamiliar with it, but I love the title. Matrimony is a good one. I’m betting The Woman in White is an RIP IV read, yes? Have fun reading and playing with paper!
Matrimony is a spectacular read. It really lived up to its hype. Looks like a great pile of books you’ve got going on there. I have been wanting to read The Woman in White for awhile and am hoping to do so for the RIP IV challenge.
A Certain Slant of Light sounds really interesting and I would never have taken it for a YA read. Also interested to hear what you think about Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict.
Sounds like you had a good weekend of crafting!
I thought Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict was a lot of fun.
Crying Tree looks good – I just recently added it to my wish list.
Bookfool, aka Nancy – It’s great isn’t it? I didn’t realize it was in reference to an Emily Dickinson poem! Yep, Woman in White is for the RIP challenge – so perfect 🙂
Stephanie – You are right. I’m not very far into it but it’s good and I hate to admit but after all the hype surrounding it I was expecting to be letdown. So far I like it a lot!
christine – I know right? I guess it’s a bit more of an adult YA but I do like a good ghost story and this one is definitely about ghosts!
Carrie K. – I’ve had a couple of chuckles with it already! Crying Tree is very good – makes you think!
I hae read Matrimony by Joshua Henkin! ! !
That’s a good one actually, i hope you enjoy that… Lucky i came today to your blog.. or i would have completely missed the giveaway!!
I finally decided yesterday to sign up for a subscription to an audio book download site and Wilkie Collins was one of the first authors I checked on. The Bears and I are going to have a wonderful winter curled up round the fire with tea and scones listening to all his chilling tales. it makes the thought of winter almost acceptable.
I keep seeing Woman in White; Wilkins around. I have to read this one; i hear it’s terrific. thanks
Veens – Did you enjoy it? I’m about half way into it now and I am really liking it.
Table Talk – Snuggle up close to the bears when you are enjoying the book! 🙂
diane – I’ve been reading it for a while so it is a bit of slow going but I think it just has to be. Very atmospheric!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on The Woman in White – I finished it yesterday and loved it 😀
What great reading you have there! Isn’t The Woman in White just wonderful?
Excellent selection! I see several I have or really want to read.
Nymeth – It’s taking me quite a while to get through the story but it’s so good! I don’t mind at all 🙂
Dorothy W. – It really is. I can’t believe I waited so long to finally discover it!
Andi – Have you read A Certain Slant of Light. I think you’d really like that one. YA, ghosts, teen angst, very good.
Love the stack of books!
I just found your lovely blog by way of Matt’s recommendation. I knew he wouldn’t steer me wrong. I look forward to following your postings over the next days, weeks, and months to come.
Oooh, I’ve had A Certain Slant of Light in my book watch list for ages! I can’t wait to read what you thought of that one. And I’ve had my eye on Confessions, too (there’s a new sequel out now, I believe). I wonder what you’ll think of that one, too, and if I should add it to the list. Happy Reading!
Molly – Thank you so much for stopping in! Isn’t this BBAW thing great? Such a wonderful chance to meet other bookworms 🙂 Looking forward to visiting your blog too!
Lesley – I finished and will have a review up soon. It was interesting and with some good, creepy moments! And, yes, I believe there’s a sequel to the Confessions book. So far this book is cute!
I can’t imagine reading 5 books at once. How do you keep them all straight? I really liked Woman in White, but haven’t read any of the others. The Crying Tree interests me.
All the books you have going look great! Look forward to some of those reviews. 🙂
booklogged – Normally I only have three or four but I went a bit overboard this time didn’t I? 🙂 As long as they are quite different – different genres, etc. it works 🙂
Carl V. – Coming soon 🙂