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Episode 138
April 11, 2024
On the Needles 2:37
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OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819– DONE!!
Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern– DONE!!
Lather by Hunter Hammerson, Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton in Basil and Limeade– DONE!!
Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu
Blast from the past: my fastest purchase-to-caston project Michele hat
Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust (and sandstone)
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower–
Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Cortney’s possible project:
Yoke Sweater/Tartan Inspiration by Biscotte Yarns
On the Easel 14:58
“Open to Suggestion” sketchbook practice
Tiny Art Show at SFPL
On the Table 29:11
Fried rice and bee sting pizza from Hot Sheet by Olga Massov & Sanaë Lemoine
B Side Pizza in NYC (Killer Bee is the pizza we had. Bee Sting is a cocktail. Here anyway. The cookbook pizza is the bee sting)
Shrimp & hot honey from Big Bites
On the Nightstand 40:16
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What you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming May 16
To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters
In the Quick by Kate Hope Day (audio)
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine (lebanon)
Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Bay Area Yarn Crawl
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Episode 137– Bay Area Yarn Crawl!
March 28, 2024
On the Nightstand 1:53
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Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Karr Roberts
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire
W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton (audio)
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xóchitl González
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
On the Table 11:50
Seriously, all the repeats. Banana butterscotch pie, corned beef (salt and vinegar cabbage), pizza beans, peanut broccoli & protein
Matcha and Strawberry Creme Twunkie OMG the strawberry creme!!!
On the Easel 23:59
Irving Penn (thru july 21) and Fashioning San Francisco (thru Aug 11) at the DeYoung Museum
On the Needles 27:00
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AVFKW indigo dyeing class
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Generic Shenanigans
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Episode 136
March 14, 2024
Happy Pie Day!
On the Needles 4:56
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ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern
Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Miss Babs Yowza in Slate and Temptress
On the Easel 24:29
Secret secret!
Woven seagrass chair
Lots of sewing and mending
On the Table 25:42
The Recipe with Kenji and Deb review
Shallot & Black Pepper stir fry by ali slagle
- Shallot, veggie, tempeh, ginger/pepper/soy/sherry vinegar
Cortney’s cooking rut. Using Dinner; Changing the Game by Melissa Clark for inspiration
On the Nightstand 35:01
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One Woman Show by Christine Coulson
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
One Day by David Nicholls
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan, trans by Alison Anderson
One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
All the chickens are free range
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Episode 135
February 29/March 2, 2024
On the Needles 1:53
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Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio– DONE!!
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) – DONE!!
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern
Slinky Slinky Sly Sweater by Caitlin Shepherd in Miss Babs Katahdin in Beanstalk and Malabrigo Lettuce.
On the Easel 14:20
Quarter 1 project
Big florals for Open Studios
STILL Flower Drawing on-line workshops
On the Table 16:20
Sweet Potato Fries X Food Imperialism from Material Girls Podcast scholarly podcast about pop culture
Yossy Arefi’s chocolate skillet cookie with walnuts & cherries
Alfredo e Pepe Recipe - by Ali Slagle
Peanut Chicken with Sauteed Vegetables
Chicken Marsala with gnocchi from Smitten Kitchen Everyday
Snacking Bakes Review! 27:39
On the Nightstand 43:28
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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa, trans by Eric Ozawa
Trust by Hernan Diaz (audio)
Reykjavík: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jonasson and Katrin Jakobsdottir, trans by Victoria Cribb
Going Zero by Anthony McCarten (audio)
The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai (transl. Jesse Kirkwood)
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
It's kind of great
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Episode 134
February 15, 2024
On the Needles 0.48
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Cortney’s knit! Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonnie Marie Burns in Madeline Tosh Chunky in Thunderstorm. DONE DONE DONE!!!
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
Bikey Beanie by Andrea Rangel, Knit Picks Swish DK in dove heather and black – DONE!
- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary
- KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary
On the Easel 13:30
Quarter 1 project
Field Guide project–keep an eye here for updates.
On the Table 20:30
IN THE ROTATION: French Onion Turkey Burgers
crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen
Creamy cauliflower from Vegetable Kingdom
Ditto on the Smitten crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen
White Beans ala Delfina Restaurant with Royal Corona White Bean from Rancho Gordo
Shrimp “My Way” from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything (I absolutely peel the shrimp for this entree).
On the Nightstand 32:26
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V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (audio)
Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha (mercenary librarians #1)
Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher (audio)
Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (audio)
Weather by Jenny Offill
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
The Butcher’s Daughter by Victoria Glendinning
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Double Super Bowl
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Episode 133
February 1, 2024
BIG thanks to Sally, Sonia, Nathan, & Meghan for episode 132!
On the Needles 2:15
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819
On the Easel 15:47
Quarter 1 project
Nate’s BIG painting, lessons learned?
On the Table 21:03
Smitten Kitchen Seattle Lecture series She and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt have podcast coming soon!
roasted squash and tofu with ginger – smitten kitchen
Served with baby bok/cabbage salad with mustard vinaigrette (DALS winter salads)
Ginger-scallion broccoli soup from ali slagle/40 ingredients forever
Spiced tomato soup with horseradish cream from San Francisco Chronicle
https://tasty.co/recipe/slow-cooker-coconut-curry
Ice cream cake
Chocolate Cherry Macaroons - by Susan Spungen
Red Salad (raw purple cabbage, raw beets, red onion, with capers & creme fraiche)
Soft Pretzels from Sally’s Baking Addiction (& them made temple lunch sandwiches with them!)
Protein Mac & Cheese (needs tweaks; I’ll report back soon)
On the Nightstand 33:17
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Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley
The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
Improbable Meet Cute series from Amazon Prime
A Power Unbound (the last binding #3) by Freya Marske
The Innocent Sleep by Seanan McGuire
The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss
Mammoths at the Gates by Nigh Vo
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera
Day by Michael Cunningham
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer
The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Embarrassment of Riches
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Episode 132
January 19, 2024
On the Needles 0:52
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With Sally who works at Imagiknit!
Joni cotton t-shirt by Natasja Hornby
Gardsra “Garden Fairy” cardigan in Malabrigo & Knitting for Olive mohair
Churchmouse Saddle Shoulder sweater in Saxony cashmere by juniper moon
Rad Plaid Cowl by Andrea Mowry
September slipover by Petite Knit in Lang Mohair
On the Easel 19:21
With Sonia Brittain–IG link
Sketchbooks, daily art, abstracts, portraits, landscapes.
“There’s a niche for everybody in art.”
Rose Wylie, just one of many good articles about her.
Craves variety in her art process.
Joy of Drawing–Floral class with Sonia
On the Table 40:39
With Nathan, short & sweet.
Experimenting with potatoes, more bison.
Meatballs–audio message.
On the Nightstand 44:35
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With Meghan Butler
Green Apple Books, Blackbird Books
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Ezra Klein interview with B. Kingsolver
Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
The world we make by NK Jemisin
Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
The Overstory by Richard Powers
Erin
Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer
You are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Buckle Your Seatbelt
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Episode 131
January 4, 2024
On the Needles 2:14
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)-- DONE!!
Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021) – so close!!
Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House– DONE!!
Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE! And DONE!
Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE!
Montage Hat by Helen Stewart, Three Irish Girls Springvale DK in Atlantis– DONE!
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
15,639 yards in 43 projects view details
On the Easel 21:08
Field Guide series?
Nate’s big painting
Q1 project
Calendar SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased one!
23 Podcast paintings
~100 other paintings and sketches for 2023
On the Table 26:41
Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta Recipe - NYT Cooking
Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin from the Wimpy Vegetarian
Whipped feta with honey from Dinner a Love Story
- The one I used is for paid subscribers only but this one from It’s Not Complicated is pretty close
Gado gado– Ali Slagle idea, peanut sauce from East by Meera Sodha
Flourless Sea Salt brownies from Skinnytaste Simple
New empanada press
2023 WINS: temple lunches, teaching my boys how to cook, leaning into lentils, kale, & quinoa.
On the Nightstand 35:49
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Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey
Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman
U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton (audio)
The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu (audio)
System Collapse by Martha Wells
So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Second Best by David Foenkinos, trans by Megan Jones
Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler
Menewood by Nicola Griffith
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (audio)
Goodreads: 190 books
The Book of More Delights by Ross Gay
Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan
Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin
Cacophony of Bone; Circle of a Year by Kerri ni Dochartaigh
I keep track in my analog planner–84 books in 2023!
On the Horizon 1:03:46
On the Needles
2023
Knitting
- 3 sweaters with yarn from pre-2022 stash
- 3 full sweaters: 2022, 2023 x2 (stitches)
- Top: 2022
- Baby sweater: 2023
- Charity– hats and knitted knockers ✔
- Quarterly knit from deep stash ✔
- 1st: joshua tree beanie, yoth yarn 2015 (feb)
- 2nd: socks, yarntini stripe 2009 (may)
- 3rd: sockhead slouch, swoonish walker twist 2010 (aug)
- 4th: montage hat, 3IG springvale dk 2010 (dec)
Kits
- Cross stitch
- Bracelet
- Xmas- figures or 12 days
2024
Repeat knitting stuff– pre2022 sweaters
Kits
- Cross stitch
- Bracelet
- Xmas- figures or 12 days
On the Easel
2023
23 podcast illustrations
Over 100 sketches, paintings, etc.
Gallery stuff didn’t sell, but I’ll keep trying.
2024
Big Q1 project
Field guides?
Follow mu curiosity
& hopefully a fall Open Studio!
On the Table
2023
New ingredients: preserved lemon? ✔ What else?
Make homemade gnocchi ✔
Temple lunches were a success.
Taught the boys some cooking basics.
2024
Entertaining
Using recipes from substack
Keep exploring kale, lentils, quinoa, and beans (aka fiber & plant protein)
Continue temple lunches!
On the Nightstand
2023
Storygraph challenges: 5/10 reads the world, 7/10 genre
- Argentina: Eartheater
- Trinidad & Tobago: Mermaid of Black Conch
- Columbia: Love in the Time of Cholera
- Nigeria: A Spell of Good Things
- Norway: Aliss by the Fire
- Contemporary Fiction with disability: Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow
- Fantasy novel by AOC: The world we make
- Mystery by woman: world of curiosities
- Non fiction start up: Place at the Nayarit
- Sapphic romance: a restless Truth
- Kids book: Echo
West Portal Books Irish Book Subscription
- Foster by Claire Keegan
- Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
- Kala by Colin Walsh
I actually aimed to read a little less if it meant painting more.
2024
Storygraph again
Irish bookclub again
Tacoma library extreme reader challenge (Cortney loves the structure of this list!)
Also, it’s okay to DNF a book.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
So Fancy
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Episode 130
December 7, 2023
On the Needles 0.46
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
- named after the art of basket weaving art from the Portuguese village Ilha.
Easy Satan Devil Horns by Kitty McKay, Madelinetosh Tosh Sport in Scarlet– DONE!!
Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)
Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021)
Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira
Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress
Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House
On the Easel 12:23
Gouachevember wrap
Birds in December with Blueshine Art
On the Table 18:47
vegetarian cassoulet – smitten kitchen
- Leeks, carrots, celery, white beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, breadcrumbs
Quinoa Tacos (EASY Crockpot Recipe!) - Chelsea's Messy Apron
- Quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning
Julia Turshen class– easy “deviled” eggs
- Cranberry Whiskey Sours (also no or low alcohol)
- Spiced Mulled Wine
- Pork + Pineapple Bites (SJ)
- Smoky White Bean & Pimentón Dip (SJ)
- Kinda Deviled Eggs (SV)
Stromboli with no-nitrate meats, roasted bell pepper, & cheese & pre-made Lamonica dough.
Quinoa Crunch with Zatar seasoning
Stewed Garam Masala Lentils with Buttery Shrimp
Creamy Coconut Curried Green Lentils
Greek Chicken loaf based on this inspiration
On the Nightstand 36:03
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10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett
The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict
A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino, trans by Giles Murphy (audio)
The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang
The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Shark Heart; a love story by Emily Habeck
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Going hard for green beans
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Episode 129
Friday, November 24, 2023
On the Needles 1:48
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall– DONE!!
Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
Explicate by Hunter Hammerson, Hue Loco Merino Sock in Blue laced red wyandotte–DONE!!
On the Easel 14:51
Calendar prep check here for shop updates
On the Table 21:15
Crispy Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Caroline Chambers
Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe
Ad hoc chicken pot pie with the BEST crust! (used icy cold vodka instead of water).
Carmelized Shallot gravy
Yellow Curry Chickenturned into Handpies with leftover crust from above.
Cocktail from Episode 61
New cocktail! We’re calling it The Franciscan.
I part Orange Curacao, 1 part Gin, splash of ginger allspice simple syrup*, garnish with cara cara orange.
*Ginger Allspice Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped. Combine in saucepan & bring to boil. Cook till sugar is melted. Remove from heat & let steep for 30-60 minutes. Strain into a jar, cover & refrigerate.
And an epic quantity of green beans!
On the Nightstand 36:36
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T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton (audio)
Malice by Keigo Higashino, trans by Alexander O. Smith (audio)
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)
Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)
Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, trans by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (this link goes to a different version)
Under the Smokestrewn Sky by A. Deborah Baker/seanan McGuire
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
The Keeper’s Six by Kate Elliott
48:00
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum
August Blue by Deborah Levy
Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop, trans by Sam Taylor
Aliss at the Fire by Jon Fosse, trans by Damion Searls
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Mrs. Porter Calling by AJ Pearce
The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar
All Wrapped Up 1:09:19
Needles
Weather or Knot Scarf Kit – The Yarnery
Faux suede tags, handmade, this is the back
Knitting cady yarn bowl Uncommon Goods
CABLE KNIT LEATHER BANDS FOR APPLE WATCH birdie parker
Budget version counter
Handmade: knitting tags
Easel
Caran D’ache Bi-color set of colored pencils (unfortunately, I cannot find the set I have. Here’s an example).
Klee Marble Pencil Set from LACMA
Talens Art Creations sketchbook
Hahnemuhle Bamboo (lightweight paper) sketchbook
Handmade: sketchbook ideas
Table
Snacking Bakes by Yossi Arefi
Substack subscription
State baking dish, serving dish, platter, historic map trays
Diaspora & Co spices also, check Whole Foods
Big Sur Elote Salt or Maldon bucket!
Handmade: giftable spice blends
Nightstand
Everyman’s Pocket Classics: Scottish Stories, Garden , New York, Detective
Literary women book locket necklace
Tequila Mockingbird (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition): Cocktails with a Literary Twist
Museum Book Shops: MFA Boston, SFMoma, DeYoung/Legion, The Met, etc.
The Simple Art of Rice by Danica Novgorodoff and Joseph Johnson
Here We Go Again by Tiffani Thiessen
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (boo! Not out till April!--sorry friends).
Day by Michael Cunningham
America’s Test Kitchen 2023 & others.
Handmade: bookmarks!