There are some people who cannot read more than one book or knit more than one project at a time - and for as much as I admire them, I am not one of those people. I read what my mood dictates - which often results in a collection of books on my nightstand and around the house. Remember Bossypants? I'm still reading it. I'm also still reading the King of Elfland's Daughter. And the book on my nightstand that I've picked up most frequently this week is called Monsoon Diary.
This is a wonderful book - especially for you armchair travelers. It's a memoir about the author's life growing up in Southern India and moving to the US as a young adult. At the end of each chapter, there's a vegetarian recipe for a dish that was central to her chapter. I love the author's voice and I can't wait to try those recipes - they all sound amazing.
Thankfully, I've been more disciplined on the knitting front - I'm still working on my Radian Yoke top and I'm just about ready to separate my sleeve stitches. I'm slowing down a bit now that I have so many stitches in a round, but I still manage to get a couple of rounds done in each day. I'm working with a linen blend yarn and it's making a lovely fabric - I can't wait to see what it's like when it's blocked.
xox
(Joining Ginny at Small Things for her weekly Yarn Along.)
I have many books and projects as well! You are definitely not alone!
ReplyDeleteI do the same... reading lots of different things!! sounds interesting; can't wait to see the finished top!
ReplyDeletesame thing here on the book front....sometimes I'm just in a mood for something light/sometimes not.....only problem...I often stop a book for quite awhile, then have to start over; I know I've read before quite a ways in the book I'm reading now....and really just hoping it wasn't one I totally finished! oops.! (don't remember the ending, though! if I did!)
ReplyDeletelove the grey---linen, sounds like a lovely knit...I'm hoping to rav to check it out RIGHT NOW!!!
I would really enjoy that book, I think. I'm the same, I usually have two or three books going at any given time. And Bossypants - meh. It was okay but I was a little disappointed, honestly. Don't hurry. :)
ReplyDeleteI've always been skeptical of books that mix a story with recipes, it is a weird combination, but maybe I should give this one a try. I love the color and texture of the yarn that you are using, it is definitely a less common color, very natural.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn. I can't wait to see the progress! I usually have more than one book going at a time. I'm having a hard time right now because I'm not working so I'm only reading one book. That is weird for me!
ReplyDeletebeautiful project! I love the yarn so thin :) The book sounds like something I would love to read, thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteadding to the reading list! Love your style :)
ReplyDeleteOh I'm with you on the bookfront. Five books on my bedside table. Loving them all x
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