Verity’s family split off from a secret society that had sworn to kill all Cryptids a few generations ago – they realized a lot of the Cryptids are worth protecting. So they have an interesting reputation in the communities that know that all these strange beings exist. Very is currently living in NYC, moonlighting as […]
Discount Armageddon – Seanan McGuire Read More »
I swear the sleeves on sweaters using this yarn are cursed. I was really trucking along on this (the Moments sweater) – had finished the boring parts of the body, and decide to dive into the sleeves. I was starting to picture myself wearing it this Fall. Despite adding about four inches to the sleeve
I find myself with an interesting dilemma. I am not drowning in zucchini. Turns out the woodchuck loves the leaves. This is the very first flower it’s managed so far this summer (male of course). It also loves the greens of all kinds, of course, so those are pretty much doa this year. (At least
This is a grouping of short stories about Asil, one of the older werewolves that lives in the Marrok’s pack in Montana. A “concerned friend” sets him up on a series of blind dates, and chaos ensues. Asil’s with the Marrok because he can’t trust his wolf anymore, and believes himself to be a danger
Blind Date with a Werewolf – Patricia Briggs Read More »
I just grabbed an Ellen Datlow Humble Bundle that included the series of fairy tale anthologies she edited. I’d read some in the past, so absolutely had to jump on that deal. In an anthology like this, I usually find one story that is not at all to my taste, but I enjoyed every single
Silver Birch, Blood Moon – ed. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling Read More »
This book is the story of how fabrics have shaped our history. It’s a great book to dip in and out of – the author brings us from ancient history all the way up to the present day. There are of course sections on linen, silk and wool, which are all fascinating. The modern sections
The Golden Thread – Kassia St. Clair Read More »
This series is set in a Regency England with magic – powers can manifest at different levels, and the Extraordinaries are the most powerful. Elinor Pembroke’s father has made a study of the families that have produced these powers. Elinor herself is a disappointment, having never manifested a power. Until the morning she wakes up
Burning Bright – Melissa McShane Read More »
This book was decent – we’re now following the younger women who will eventually be the rulers of Khaeler. They’re not as powerful as Witch and her friends, but they do seem to be going through some of the same things that Jaenelle and the Coven went through as they came into their power. Complete
The Queen’s Price – Anne Bishop Read More »
The planet of Iskat is in charge of a small empire of planets on the edge of the larger known galaxy. They’re held together by arranged marriages. (Fortunately, the Emperor has a lot of grandchildren.) When Prince Taam, who’s married to Count Jainan of Thea, is killed in an accident, Prince Kiem is quickly lined
Winter’s Orbit – Everina Maxwell Read More »
Pattern: Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies Designs Yarn: KDD & Co Milarrochy Tweed in the Tarbet, Birkin, Stockiemuir, Cowslip, Eyebright, Garth, and Snapdragon colorways Needles: Size 3 and 4 circs and size 4 DPNs Peerie Flooers is done! This was a bit more a challenge than it probably should have been. I didn’t handle my
