Didn’t I just write a month in review post? This month went by so quickly. Anyway, I’m closing out the month feeling a bit more refreshed and excited. Must be the week off I had from work. Ha.
I spent my time working on crafty projects, visited Austin Creative Reuse (such a fun place) and spent time reading and napping. Oh and a visit to the library to renew my library card. Must always have an active library card, right? Believe it or not, no books were borrowed this time.
For May I finished four books: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane, A Line in the Sand by Kevin Powers, The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave and The 6:41 to Paris by Jean-Phillippe Blondel; translated by Allison Anderson. My favorites were Small Mercies and The 6:41 to Paris.
Now to think about June and some of the things I have in mind. There’s Cathy’s 20 Books of Summer challenge which I am joining but still putting together my list of potential reads so stay tuned for that. I’m also looking forward to a bookbinding class I’m taking at the Austin Book Arts Center. I’ve been doing a lot of crafting this year but not as much bookbinding (yet!). Along with this class, I’ve also signed up for a monthly online bookbinding workshop and my best friend gave me a book on bookbinding projects. I think all signs point to more book making in my future and I’m ready for it! I’ll tell you more about all of that in another post.
Anyway, here’s to lots of great reads next month! Let me know what you are looking forward to this summer.
I can’t believe June is here! Have fun with the bookbinding class. I’ve seen the 20 Books of Summer challenge around blogland and it looks like a good one. I’m tempted to join. Enjoy your weekend 🙂 Time off work is the best,
May did seem to go by fast, didn’t it? I took some much needed time off work too. I wish you luck with the 20 Books of Summer challenge. I’ve sworn off challenges this year, but otherwise it does sound tempting! Have a great weekend!
Bookworm – I know right? This year has really flown by. Hope you think about the challenge and jump in. I’m actually doing the revised “10 books” challenge. Hope you have a great weekend too!
Literary Feline – I wish I could slow time, especially when taking some needed time off 🙂 Hope yours was really good too! I definitely don’t sign up for lots of reading challenges like I used to so I understand.
I love the idea of Austin’s Creative Reuse! I wish we had something similar in our area. I donate my creative extra stuff to Providence House, which is a great cause, and I know that both children and adults can find something to play with, but I’d love to be able to check out other people’s donations.
I’m interested in your bookbinding class so please let us know how it goes. It sounds fun. I also liked the Small Mercies novel — Mary Pat was a tough character! Enjoy your week.
That Creative Reuse place looks amazing! What a great idea. We have a home supply reuse place here but no creative reuse. So cool!
I’m glad you were able to take some time off and relax! I love the 20 Books of Summer reading challenge, but it will be a while before I start reading from my list since I have two library books that I really want to read first. Maybe I’ll just start the challenge on the first day of summer (and end it on the last day). I think I’ve extended it to the day before autumn in previous years.
Jen Mullen – ACR is such a great place. I went around several time sand probably could have done several more rounds and found more things! Plus it’s a great way to donate items that you no longer use and are just taking up space!
Susan – Will do! I have another session this week and will finish my press. So excited. Wasn’t Mary Pat one of the toughest characters ever? I was surprised by the ending too!
Stefanie – It is such a cool place. We also have one for home supplies but I haven’t been to it yet. It is such a great idea and way to reduce waste.
Lesley – I loved having the time off even though I was still answering emails/calls. Oh well, at least I did have dedicated time to just do some fun stuff. Have fun with the challenge. I’m really excited about it too!