Happy February, Friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. We had beautiful weather this weekend and I’m only sad that I didn’t get to be outdoors because I had errands to get done and before I knew it the weekend was over. I think we’ll have a few more beautiful days ahead but definitely makes me wonder what happened to winter?

Anyway, we did go out to the bookstore for a break on Saturday and it was packed. For a while there I thought we were never going to get a table but we managed to snag one and then it was time to check out some magazines.

Again I can’t help but think how sad it is that so many of my favorite magazines have stopped publication. Along with Somerset Studios which I loved to look through I glanced through the latest copy of Daphne’s Diary and there was an article about a bike tour through the lovely Mosel Valley in Germany. We have not been there but let me tell you, this got me thinking and dreaming.

In book news I’m focusing on three books for now but I have a library hold waiting for me. Yes, a library hold. I think it’s been at least three months since I went to the library so I’m excited to go visit this week.

I hope you have a great week ahead. What are you looking forward to this week?

After the holidays January always seems like such a long month doesn’t it? Overall it was great on the work and personal front with the little blip of getting a cold but I’m finally over that so all is good. Now on the book front, I managed to read six books and currently have several ongoing. Here’s what I read:

Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
The Chain by Adrian McKinty
Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quiñonez
The Last Book Party by Karen Dukess
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves
See Me by Nicholas Sparks

My favorite was Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quiñonez which made me feel just as if I was walking along the streets of Spanish Harlem. My least favorite was See Me which had some ridiculous characters making ridiculous decisions. I’ve never read a Sparks book and the only reason I read this one was because someone recommended to me but I can say I won’t be checking out another by this author.

Aside from books, I’ve been crafting and working on bookbinding, art journaling and a few other artsy things. One of the highlights in January was going to an Austin Classical Guitar concert. This one was quite special because the concert included two guitars, a violinist and a bass player.

There are some exciting things to look forward to next month and I’ll tell you about those soon. For now, I’m just looking forward to more good books and a bookstore visit very soon. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and here’s to a great month ahead!