Last week I wished for silence and that’s pretty much what I’ve got. Well, at least as I’m writing this on Saturday. I’ve spent the day reading, knitting, baking bread, and now blogging. Pretty much what I look for when it comes to silence.
The week was mostly work, which I’m dreadfully behind on. I took half a day off to talk to my surgeon on Tuesday. We scheduled surgery for January. There’s a 20% chance he won’t be able to do what is needed. If that happens, I’ll have to see a thoracic surgeon for a much more invasive operation. Still, the most disturbing thing I read in his after visit summary. He said I looked my age! I’ll be 55 this month. Did his mother teach him nothing?
Last Week On The Blog
The Sunday Post #11: Seeking Silence:
Ten Gift Ideas for Book Lovers 2024. Book lovers rejoice! If you’re looking for unique, thoughtful gifts that enhance the reading experience, this curated list is for you. From cozy must-haves to clever gadgets, each item has been hand-picked with bibliophiles in mind. Which one will capture your imagination and spark your curiosity?
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Book Review: Taken at Christmas by Jodie Bailey. When widowed single mother Mia Galloway becomes the target of a dangerous threat, she turns to her late husband’s best friend, Hayden McGrath, for help. As danger looms and emotions intensify, Mia and Hayden must confront their shared grief and growing feelings. Is their love strong enough to survive the danger?
Last Week On Bookstagram
A Year of Flowers Giveaway and Book Tour. I partnered with JustReads! for this one. (1) winner will receive a print copy of the book and a $20 gift card to Baker Book House! Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on December 9, 2024. Click the photo above for all the details on how to enter.
This Week On The Blog
12/10/2024 Top Ten Tuesday. It’s late, my writing brain is not on. I’ll come up with a bookish list of some sort by the 10th. And it won’t be only Amish romances. But it will be clean, closed-door romances. Maybe a little Amish.
12/12/2024 How & Why I’m Changing How I Book Blog in 2025. Blogging after a ten-year hiatus is like starting over—but with a twist. Join me as I share why long-form book reviews are out, mini wrap-ups are in, and why I’m adding cozy updates on cooking and knitting. This candid reflection blends books, hobbies, and life’s quirks—because blogging is better when it’s personal.
12/13/2024 Rescued at Christmas Book Review & Giveaway. When Devon Fairchild heads to Maple Glen to fulfill a promise, she plans to leave within the week. But an injury lands her in firefighter Finn McAllister’s care, surrounded by holiday warmth she never expected. Will she risk her guarded heart for love, or will fear send her running again?
12/01/2024 The Sunday Post: weekly wrap-up of life updates, bookish chatter, and blog highlights. Dive into last week’s posts, get a sneak peek at what’s coming, and explore clean, closed-door romances. It’s your perfect Sunday read to stay in the know and inspired!
New Arrivals
This is another JustReads! Publicity Tours find. Yes, I may have a problem. But I really like getting the signed copies. The authors always write the sweetest messages.
Tell me something good.
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