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Episode 164
May 8, 2025
On the Needles 1:13
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths– DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Handmaiden Fine Yarn Camelspin in tourmaline– DONE!!
April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019
On the Easel/Wheel 10:12
Ceramics challenges and semi-wins
BIG florals: lilac, anemone, irises!
On the Table 19:53
Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe
Potato, Asparagus and Parmesan Soup from Eat Voraciously
Tofu Steaks with mushroom gravy from Susan Spungen
Souvla Chicken Salad on repeat
On the Nightstand 28:31
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Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Runaway Horses by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, trans by Gregory Dowling
The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore
Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith
Piglet by Lottie Hazell (audio)
Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Episode 163
April 28, 2025
On the Needles 1:08
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NoCKRs retreat!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks– DONE!!
Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits– DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
Professor Fungi gnome mkal by Sarah Schira, Canon Handdyes John merino sock in Lamplighter, Plucky Knitter Trusty Fingering in Heartbreaker, Yarn Love Juliet Sock in pizzazz– DONE!!
On the Easel 3:15
White Flower Farm, Laurel Ridge Daffodils, Alexander Calder, Denver Botanic Garden
On the Table 22:55
Miso Brown Sugar Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Yossy Arefi (Have a Little Something)
Gnocchi mac and cheese from Washington Post Eat Voraciously
Ep 5: Grilled Cheese of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
Miso Butter Glazed Turnips and Black Rice from Tenderheart
Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream cheese frosting
Spring Risotto with Ramps, asparagus, garlic, and parmesan
On the Nightstand 33:10
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Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Kissed a Sad Goodbye by Deborah Crombie (audio, duncan #6)
The Traitor by Ava Glass (audio) emma makepeace #2
Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham
My Mother’s Boyfriends by Sarah Schoech
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley
Mid-read on: Paris in Ruins by Sebastian Smee
The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
A Guide to Bearded Irises by Kelly D. Norris
Daffodils by Naomi Slade
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Episode 162
April 10, 2025
On the Needles 1:27
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Silver Jade–DONE!!
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks
Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink – DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
Cortney’s Pocket Story!
On the Easel 18:37
100-Day wrap up
Upcoming: Daffodil Week! Watch IG for snippets.
On the Table 24:44
Mango paneer curry dals/meera sodha
Maple roasted carrots & double chickpeas hetty liu mckinnon
Sheet pan gnocchi with spinach, sausage/beans and creamy pesto julia turshen
Cooking from Keepers by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion
Fusilli with Broccolini (used sourdough fusilli and ground turkey).
Morning Chicken (with creamer potatoes and asparagus in one tray).
MUG cake! With my fave strawberry protein powder.
On the Nightstand 36:43
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Glow of the Everflame (kindred’s curse saga #2) by Penn Cole
The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia #1) by Carissa Broadbent
rose/house by Arkady Martine
Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera
Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, trans by Lin King
Ok, now the tragedies:
Penance by Kristin Koval
Still Life with Remorse by Maira Kalman
We Loved it All by Lydia Millet
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Episode 161
March 27, 2025
On the Nightstand 1:19
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All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (audio)
Mourn Not Your Dead by Deborah Crombie (audio) #4
Dreaming of the Bones by Deborah Crombie (audio) #5
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire #10
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
North Woods by Daniel Mason
On the Table 26:29
https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/lemon-meringue-martini
Spring Pilau from Meera Sodha’s East
(Artichoke Sauce from Jenny Rosenstrach)
Mägo review: SouthAmerican Fine Dining
On the Easel 42:38
California Art Supply– new paint! Michael Harding Handmade Artists Oil Colours and Borciani * Bonazzi brushes.
Prepping for Daffodil week.
And quietly completing my Secret 100 Day sketchbook!
On the Needles 46:57
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Silver Jade
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink
Yarn Crawl!
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Episode 160
March 13, 2025
Themed merchandise is the way to my heart
Full Circle
On the Needles 2:36
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Bay Area Yarn Crawl (not Rav link)
Sock Madness season
Mystery gnome (not Rav link)
Would you rather kal (not Rav link)
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium– DONE!!
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink
On the Easel 10:08
Cortney tours the Smithsonian Museums! National Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum, Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery, Hirshhorn, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American Art, and back to the National Gallery of Art + East wing.
Wedding bouquet gift for Ellen.
Upcoming: Daffodil Week!
On the Table 19:31
Flour + Water (San Francisco) pasta tasting menu
Sushi Taro (Dupont Circle. Washington D.C.) tasting menu
Preserve (Annapolis)
Zesty Artichoke Sauce from Everyday Vegetarian
On the Nightstand 30:47
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The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
Battle Royal and Codename Charming by Lucy Parker
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang (audio)
Nobody Walks by Mick Herron (audio)
Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie (audio)
The Collaborators by Michael Idov
Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar
The River has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant
Eco-Lit, selections from National Museum of Natural History plus a few of my own! This list will likely grow…
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Episode 159
February 27, 2025
On the Needles 1:27
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Baby hat, doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks– DONE!!
Bankhead hat by Susie Gorlay, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in Midnight Sea–DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak)-- DONE!!
On the Easel 10:15
Half-way of the Secret 100-Day!
Klaus Mäkelä & Yuja Wang | Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major
On the Table 18:28
Julia Turshen signing with Nina LaCour
Mustard ponzu chicken and broccoli from Ali Slagle substack
Boyfriend salmon from Justine Cooks
Smitten Kitchen Marsala Meatballs
A diy potato & leek crostada with hasty pie crust
On the Nightstand 29:15
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The Secret Hours by Mick Herron (audio)
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (audio)
All Fours by Miranda July
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Episode 158
February 13, 2025
On the Needles 1:56
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Hoodola by Laura Nelkin, Lady Dye Yarns DK in Notorious, Yarn Love Amy March DK in Beneath the Waves– DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Echevaria– DONE!!
January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks– DONE!!
February Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in Love Bug and others– DONE!!
Baby hat, doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak)
Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). (Wintery Knitting!)
On the Easel 18:18
Secret 100 Day Project, flip through coming soon
Finished one Winter sketchbook, a Pith sketchbook.
“Blue Series” drawings
Florals, plus a field trip to the new SF Flower Market
On the Table 22:57
First recipe test for America’s Test kitchen!
Sesame-feta meatballs with burst tomatoes
- Shallot, egg, bread,FETA BRINE, cumin, lamb
- Meatballs, shallot, cherry tomato, feta cubes
chicken thighs + fries - by Julia Turshen
- Yogurt marinade chicken thighs
- yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, garlic, za’atar
- ½ for marinade, ½ for drizzle
Valentine Care Packages
“Winter” tacos with shrimp and slaw from A Dish for All Seasons
On the Nightstand 37:31
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Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (audio).
Sword Crossed by Freya Marke
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey
Onyx storm by Rebecca Yarros
Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis
How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
Flower Philosophy by Anna Potter
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Episode 157
January 30, 2025
On the Needles 1:37
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January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks
Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)-- DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Echevaria
Hoodola by Laura Nelkin, Lady Dye Yarns DK in Notorious, Yarn Love Amy March DK in Beneath the Waves
Cortney’s needles: sewing-related content
On the Easel 13:24
Secret 100 Day Project
Special pet portrait
Mary Cassatt exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum
On the Table 17:22
Hoisin Beef/Mushroom Stew by Julia Turshen
Sweet and Savory Rice Noodles with Roasted Mushrooms from SF Chronicle
BBQ Carrots and Beans from Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry
Turnip Chard Soup from Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry
NYT Chicken and artichoke Stew
Winter Pilau from East by Meera Sodha (winter veg cooking)
On the Nightstand 27:57
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Arca by G.R. Macallister
All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie (audio, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James #2)
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett
The Rivals by Jane Pek (Claudia Lin #2)
Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (audio)
Door to Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn, trans by Melody Shaw
All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Episode 156
January 16, 2025
On the Needles 2:02
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Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)-- DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation– January DONE!!
Fingering yarn cozy by Melina Brell, Fibernymph Dyeworks Mountain Tweed in a Game for all Seasons– DONE!!
My Favorite Things Dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, KnitPicks Dishie in Blue– DONE!!
Tawashi Knot by Marte Fagervik, Rico Design Creative Bubble in Gold– DONE!!
January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks
Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)
Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). (Wintery Knitting!)
On the Easel 23:00
Secret 100 Day project with Daria & Marcy.
Oil painting
On the Table 27:12
Justine Cooks by Justine Doiron
- Parmesan Crusted Olives/Butter Beans
- Black Rice, Blistered Greens and Herby Tonnato
- Grilled Corn and Tomatoes with Vegan Tonnato Sauce Recipe - Sean Baker
- Crispy Rice in Sungold-Miso Broth
- Cinnamon Romesco Chickpeas and Charred Greens
Russian Tea Cakes for Cocktail Club
My “italian stew” no tomatos this time, added spinach.
Sauteed chard with garlic. (Wintery cooking!)
Citrus peel syrup? Stay tuned. (Wintery cooking!)
On the Nightstand 37:59
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Three by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri (audio, Burning Kingdoms trilogy)
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
A Better Man by Louise Penny
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Spetys (winter reading!)
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Episode 155
January 2, 2025!
On the Needles 1:14
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Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower: –DONE!!
Wildcat Warmth Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove Heather and Eggplant– DONE!!
Gnana’s Visit by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnana’s House ( C1 Raspberry Jam, C2 Flint, C3 Tinsel, C4 Marshmallow) plus Dream in Color Smooshy in Green Light from previous kit– DONE!!
Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schira, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas, KnitPicks Stroll fingering in Strawberry– DONE!!
Twinkle Toes Saxe Point Socks by Andrea Rangel, Gauge Dyeworks fingering in Twinkle–DONE!!
Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation
Cortney is working on the Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink).
On the Easel 15:17
New secret 100-Day project with Daria and Marcy.
On the Table 21:42
upside-down cranberry cake – smitten kitchen
Broccoli Cheddar Beans with Crispy Cheddar Panko by Carolina Gelen
Swiss Chicken Cutlets
Crisp Green Salad with Caramelized Citrus Dressing by Carolina Gelen
Cocktail Club Gingerbread cake–VERY forward on the molasses.
Christmas for 26 people.
Some family favorites.
New favorite: Chicken with garlic & shallots (shallots added to this recipe).
On the Nightstand 39:28
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The City in Glass by Nghi Vo
Real Tigers, Spook Street, London Rules, Joe Country, Slough House, Bad Actors by Mick Herron (audio)
The Examiner by Janice Hallett
A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Huruki Murakami, trans by Philip Gabriel
Noel Nook:
Slay Bells Ring by Nancy Robards Thompson (maddie and jenna)
Brightly Shining by Ingvild H. Rishøi, trans by Caroline Waight
A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (sunny and issac)
Season of Love, For Never and Always, Hers for the Weekend by Helena Greer
The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake (Brighton & Charlotte)
One Week in January by Carson Ellis
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
Glass Houses by Louise Penny
Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
On the Horizon 1:02:37
Yearly goals
2025
Monica’s 2024 Wrap-up/2025 Goals:
Needles: 17,674 yards in 33 projects, knit 2 sweaters with pre 2022 yarn. Coming up: Succulents blanket CAL, Colorwork cuff club
Table: Started Cocktail Club for entertaining goal. Coming up: Great British bake off bakes
Read 175 books, completed most of Storygraph Reads the World and Tacoma Extreme Reader Challenges. Coming up: Repeat Read the World and Tacoma Extreme!
Cortney’s 2024 Wrap-up/2025 Goals:
Needles: finished the Mondo Cable Cardi & WORE it!!
Aiming to: work more regularly on the Pressed Flower pullover, make/mend a garment each season. HOW: use a Make9 grid to inspire and achieve.
Easel: painted a book cover series for Nancy Robards Thompson via Tulle Publishing.
Completed several “pretend” Field Guides.
Did some plein air painting.
Completed a secret 100-Day project with Daria.
Gouachevember!
Scenic Route calendar.
Aiming to: paint a seasonal landscape/botanical, try a seasonal color palette, Fill a sketchbook each season. HOW: keep ref material at the ready, visit new flower mart, check museum on-line catalogues for “famous” seasonal landscapes…
Table: Cocktail Club is very inspiring! Teaching the boys how to prepare their favorites is heart-warming.
Aiming to: seek out seasonal recipes, go to Farmer’s market with seasonal list, look at favorite restaurant seasonal menus. Local, seasonal cookbooks!
Nightstand: read 68 fiction, many other art & cook books. “Found” my favorite genre: environmental lit.
Aiming to: read a little more. Seasonally! What Should I Read Next seasonal reading episode
HOW: use the big library lists, esp Tacoma Public Library Extreme Reader resources.
Also: Cortney’s winter playlist on Spotify.