Back to Reading
I recently decided to go back to reading. At least reading more than I was. I’m so glad ebooks are so easy to obtain.
Back to Reading on a Nook
Years ago Barnes & Noble decided to try and compete with Bezos and the Kindle and came out with their ereader, the Nook. Obviously B&N didn’t succeed in their efforts, but I still own my Nook Simple-Touch Glowlight.
The library of books I purchased over the years is still there too and I even have the Nook app on my iPad. There are a couple of downsides to reading on the Nook or the Nook app. My Nook can’t connect any longer to the internet. Therefore, it can’t sync and keep my place in a book on multiple devices. I also can’t purchase additional ebooks on the Nook any longer. Although I can purchase epub books and load them onto the Nook via USB cable from my computer.
Currently Reading
It was Stephen King who brought me back to reading again. His sci-fi/historical fiction book, 11/22/63 was in my Nook library. I had already read it, but it was so long ago, that I’m very much enjoying it again. I’m almost finished with it.
A non-fiber friend also recommended a crochet murder mystery book that I had never heard of.
Half Double Murder by Marshall Thornton is both fiber-related and LGBTQIA+, so I purchased the ebook. I haven’t started it yet, but I’ll let you know as soon as I have an opinion.
All in all, it’s good to be reading again.
Current Knitting
I was able to finish the third demo swatch for my steek/zipper Expert Table at the retreat in next month.
This one also has two steek sections, so I have a total of five demo swatches so far. I’m hoping to make a few more so as many guys get to cut knitted fabric and try their hand at sewing in a zipper.
I wanted to recommend a series I’ve been listening to on audiobook: The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren. I picked it up because of the knitting, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I’m enjoying it. It’s a cozy mystery with just enough paranormal fun, and the knitting shop and knitting community are woven throughout the stories. It is a series.
One of the things I love is that it’s the kind of book you can actually knit along with while you listen. It’s become one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon.
I don’t know if cozy mysteries are usually your thing, I thought I’d mention it. If you give it a try, I’d be curious to hear what you think.
Welcome back to reading, Joe! Not that you asked, though you’ve trusted my recommendations in the recent past, you must read this: The Tuxedo Society by the brilliant comic writer Paul Rudnick. It is a spoof of spy and adventure film genres within a gay context. It’s what used to be called a page-turner with laugh out loud humor and cliffhanger sequences. It’s a vacation in a book. Once you discover Rudnick’s way with a story, you’ll want to then read his masterwork, Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style. It’s the story of a forty-plus unlikely relationship of two gifted men.
Okay, I’ll stop now!
I really enjoyed The Lavender House by Lev Ac Rosen and the 3 that followed. it was especially eye opening for me as to how the gay community was treated in the 50’s ; As a plus, they are good stories.
Yes, Corinne! The series is beautifully written and researched; I wholeheartedly endorse the Rosen series.
I saw an Istex pattern in the Stranded group on Ravelry today, free for a limited time, called Bru which may be well-suited to your zipper workshop. Worth a look.