Laura (lauralkeet)'s 2023 Books - Part 10
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1lauralkeet
Alys enjoying a recent visit to our local winery
Welcome to my thread! I'm Laura, 61, retired. My husband Chris and I live in an 18th century farmhouse in northern Virginia, with our 8-year-old terrier mix, Alys, who has a place of honor at the top of my threads. We keep ourselves busy with gardening and various home projects. Besides reading, I spend a lot of time knitting and weaving. I occasionally post photos of my work here; if you’re so inclined you can enjoy more “fun with fiber” on my thread in the Needlearts group.
2023 is my fifteenth year in the 75 Book Challenge Group, which I can hardly believe. I love this group! I'm more interested in the quality of my reading than the quantity, so this year I have abandoned the infamous ticker. I read mostly contemporary fiction, with the odd classic or memoir thrown in. I enjoy reading where my mood takes me, but this year I want to be a little more intentional in seeking out nonfiction and prize winners or nominees.
Books Featured on This Thread
(Go here to see all books read this year)
50. coming soon ...
2lauralkeet
Series Progress
Active series as of October 1 (updated quarterly):
A snapshot of my active series sorted on the "progress" column.
Series completed/current in 2023:
* Inspector Gamache
* Ruth Galloway
* Thursday Murder Club
Series started in 2023:
* Kurt Wallander (resumed after a long hiatus)
* Kinsey Millhone
* Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James
Series abandoned in 2023:
* Lymond Chronicles
Active series as of October 1 (updated quarterly):
A snapshot of my active series sorted on the "progress" column.
Series completed/current in 2023:
* Inspector Gamache
* Ruth Galloway
* Thursday Murder Club
Series started in 2023:
* Kurt Wallander (resumed after a long hiatus)
* Kinsey Millhone
* Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James
Series abandoned in 2023:
* Lymond Chronicles
4lauralkeet
Welcome to October!
Yesterday was productive in a low-key way. I spent a bit of time in the veg garden clearing out the last of the tomato bed, putting away the stakes that held up the vines, and then sowing a cover crop. It wasn't a particularly difficult job, and it was nice to be outside on a sunny day.
Other Saturday news:
* Crafting: nothing
* Reading: Mad Honey, in which I reached the anticipated plot twist, which was a bit surprising even though it wasn't surprising. I know that doesn't make sense but I can't explain without spoilers so here goes: SinceJennifer Finney Boylan is co-author I expected a transgender storyline , it was just a matter of how and when it would appear.
* Viewing: Gardeners World, in which Monty Don planted garlic among his many other tasks. Which leads me to ...
Today's agenda:
It's a lazy Sunday so far, but I'm hoping to plant our garlic today, using the best cloves from the garlic we grew this year. I might also tackle some pruning at the side entrance to our house, which is also our everyday entrance. The spirea flanking the stairs has gotten a bit out of hand, and we also have some dead things in pots that, shall we say, detract from the overall appearance. I expect I'll do some knitting while watching TV tonight, probably the Fair Isle hat, but I'd also like to start Tyler's Christmas stocking today.
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PRIDE, STARE, METER, BERET
Yesterday was productive in a low-key way. I spent a bit of time in the veg garden clearing out the last of the tomato bed, putting away the stakes that held up the vines, and then sowing a cover crop. It wasn't a particularly difficult job, and it was nice to be outside on a sunny day.
Other Saturday news:
* Crafting: nothing
* Reading: Mad Honey, in which I reached the anticipated plot twist, which was a bit surprising even though it wasn't surprising. I know that doesn't make sense but I can't explain without spoilers so here goes: Since
* Viewing: Gardeners World, in which Monty Don planted garlic among his many other tasks. Which leads me to ...
Today's agenda:
It's a lazy Sunday so far, but I'm hoping to plant our garlic today, using the best cloves from the garlic we grew this year. I might also tackle some pruning at the side entrance to our house, which is also our everyday entrance. The spirea flanking the stairs has gotten a bit out of hand, and we also have some dead things in pots that, shall we say, detract from the overall appearance. I expect I'll do some knitting while watching TV tonight, probably the Fair Isle hat, but I'd also like to start Tyler's Christmas stocking today.
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5figsfromthistle
Happy new one!
>4 lauralkeet: I enjoy watching Monty Don's shows. Have fun with the garlic planting! Based on the season where I live, it will be the end of October when I plant mine.
>4 lauralkeet: I enjoy watching Monty Don's shows. Have fun with the garlic planting! Based on the season where I live, it will be the end of October when I plant mine.
7msf59
Happy Sunday, Laura. Happy New Thread. I like the Alys topper. I will also watch your final thoughts on Somebody's Fool. I enjoyed the first 2.
9klobrien2
>1 lauralkeet: Don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned it, but your Alys is such a cutie-pie!
Happy new thread!
Karen O
Happy new thread!
Karen O
11RebaRelishesReading
You're reading two of my favorite recent books -- hope you're enjoying them and having a lovely weekend while you do :)
12lauralkeet
Hello everyone and thanks for visiting!
>5 figsfromthistle: I'm glad to see another Monty Don fan here. The show is such a regular part of our week that we always feel a bit out of sorts when the season ends.
>6 BLBera: Hi Beth! Alys loves people-watching and the winery can be a good place to do that.
>7 msf59: Hiya Mark! I'm looking forward to the Russo. Like you I enjoyed the first two books.
>8 katiekrug: Hiya Katie! It has indeed been a nice weekend, thanks.
>9 klobrien2: I shared your comment with Alys, and she says thank you very much Karen. 😀
>10 quondame: Thanks Susan.
>11 RebaRelishesReading: Thanks Reba, it's been a good weekend for reading. Mad Honey is actually due back at the library tomorrow but I won't be finished in time. I shouldn't be too late though, a) because I'm enjoying it and b) because I want to start Somebody's Fool.
>5 figsfromthistle: I'm glad to see another Monty Don fan here. The show is such a regular part of our week that we always feel a bit out of sorts when the season ends.
>6 BLBera: Hi Beth! Alys loves people-watching and the winery can be a good place to do that.
>7 msf59: Hiya Mark! I'm looking forward to the Russo. Like you I enjoyed the first two books.
>8 katiekrug: Hiya Katie! It has indeed been a nice weekend, thanks.
>9 klobrien2: I shared your comment with Alys, and she says thank you very much Karen. 😀
>10 quondame: Thanks Susan.
>11 RebaRelishesReading: Thanks Reba, it's been a good weekend for reading. Mad Honey is actually due back at the library tomorrow but I won't be finished in time. I shouldn't be too late though, a) because I'm enjoying it and b) because I want to start Somebody's Fool.
13PaulCranswick
Happy new thread, Laura.
14lauralkeet
Happy Monday!
Nice day yesterday. I planted the garlic. It felt weird to be planting something for next year when I'm mostly cleaning up the season that just finished. We won't harvest the garlic until July. Then I got out the pruning shears and gave our side entrance bushes a major haircut. Very satisfying.
Also:
* Crafting: I started Tyler's stocking and worked a decent chunk of the Fair Isle Hat
* Reading: More Mad Honey
* Viewing: In search of something mellow, we opted for the film adaptation of A Month in the Country, starring Colin Firth and Kenneth Branagh in their youth (it was made in 1987). I really liked the book and had watched the movie before, but it was a long time ago and Chris hadn't seen it.
Today's agenda:
I'm working a library shift this morning and then most likely crafting and reading. I don't have any pressing gardening tasks although it's always possible Chris will ask me to help out with something, which is fine especially because the weather is really nice right now.
I leave you with this, for your viewing pleasure:
Mexican football match halted by pitch-invading dog that steals the ball – video
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PLATE, RISER, BERRY, MERRY
Nice day yesterday. I planted the garlic. It felt weird to be planting something for next year when I'm mostly cleaning up the season that just finished. We won't harvest the garlic until July. Then I got out the pruning shears and gave our side entrance bushes a major haircut. Very satisfying.
Also:
* Crafting: I started Tyler's stocking and worked a decent chunk of the Fair Isle Hat
* Reading: More Mad Honey
* Viewing: In search of something mellow, we opted for the film adaptation of A Month in the Country, starring Colin Firth and Kenneth Branagh in their youth (it was made in 1987). I really liked the book and had watched the movie before, but it was a long time ago and Chris hadn't seen it.
Today's agenda:
I'm working a library shift this morning and then most likely crafting and reading. I don't have any pressing gardening tasks although it's always possible Chris will ask me to help out with something, which is fine especially because the weather is really nice right now.
I leave you with this, for your viewing pleasure:
Mexican football match halted by pitch-invading dog that steals the ball – video
Wordle 835 4/6
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15lauralkeet
>13 PaulCranswick: Missed you there, Paul. Sorry about that! *waves*
16RebaRelishesReading
>12 lauralkeet: Love your reading plan (of course - you know I loved both of those). I'm going to think of you sitting in your beautiful garden, or in your charming house, reading all day today :)
19SandyAMcPherson
>14 lauralkeet: Yes, really made me laugh: a whole field full of players+ refs and so forth and they didn't plan anything concerted.
Nice shiny new thread, too, Laura! Happy reads ahead.
Nice shiny new thread, too, Laura! Happy reads ahead.
