book review – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

Cozy Comforts

As Fall weather has begun teasing us at the end of August, I’m trying to get another sweater done before the season really starts. I’m using a pattern from a magazine featuring 90’s style knits (with just a few creative changes). Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree has me in the mood for a bigContinue reading “Cozy Comforts”

First Book of February

I had planned on getting back to rereading some Anita Blake books, but I just wasn’t feeling it following the last two books I read. Even with the 10-20 books I have ready and waiting, I went to the library. I had heard about Homegoing while listening to a podcast (either Gaslit or Code SwitchContinue reading “First Book of February”

New Favorite

I started When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill at the end of last year, but it wasn’t really a winter holiday read. I set it aside knowing I’d come back to it. I had other books that felt a bit more pressing and I wanted to be able to really enjoy the rest ofContinue reading “New Favorite”

Practical Magic Review

I almost didn’t buy this book. It was the first one I picked up on one of my rare trips to Barnes & Noble by myself. I then found another book and then another. I wandered a bit holding all three, debating on the cost, my desire for more books, and the plethora of unreadContinue reading “Practical Magic Review”

Murder Mystery Mood

Finished Brownies and Broomsticks today. I really appreciated the more down to earth approach to magic and spellwork. I especially liked the connection between quantum physics and magic. My only real issue is that there are two fellas equally interested in the protagonist and that scenario always makes me uncomfortable. She handles it well, though,Continue reading “Murder Mystery Mood”

Post Apocalyptic Red Riding Hood

I finally finished this one and it did not disappoint. This was the kind of adventure that kept me reading on, trying to figure out the pieces. I admit to taking breaks. These end of the world stories often sweep me up and, considering the world’s and this country’s current condition, it could be aContinue reading “Post Apocalyptic Red Riding Hood”

Rabbits Review

That was one wild ride. My mom finished it before I did and so we haven’t really talked much about it yet to make sure I didn’t accidentally get any spoilers. The only thing she said was that she wasn’t sure how she felt about the ending. Now that I have finished it, I understandContinue reading “Rabbits Review”