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Linky Wednesday - it got long. I'm loving it.

A photo of this morning's sunrise. It's been unusually cold (it was 1 degree when I took this) but the colours are stunning. 

Last week I announced we were in for the long haul, and this week I am both knitting and reading the same things as last week. I've made good progress on The Weight of Ink. It's a dual timeline book, focusing on the Jewish community of Interregnum London and some 21st century scholars. It's got philosophy and feminism and a touch of romance (or love, or something). It's not a quick read, but I am loving being immersed in this world.


I have started listening to a review copy of Group Living and Other Recipes by Lola Milholland. It's a memoir of her life, and so far it is interesting and entertaining and thoughtful.


Next up is either the NetGalley review book Becoming Marlow Fin, or the next Albert Campion mystery, depending when I finish my current read. I'm certainly not in a rush though.

In knitting, the Pressed Flowers shawl is going very well - I'm on the border and have about 30 (very long) rows to go. So much fun, and I'm really happy about how it is looking.


To read my all my book reviews, and to see everything I knit, you can find me on Ravelry as Sharondoubleknit and on GoodReads as Sharondblk. 

I'm joining in with Kat from As Kat Knits for Unravelled Wednesday (although I think Kat is having in internet break after the news in America this week) and Kat from the Bookdate for It's Monday, What Are You Reading.  This week I'm also linking up with Sam from Taking on a World of Words for WWW Wednesday where we talk about what we are currently reading, what we have just finished and what we are going to read next.

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  1. Kathy Martin09 July, 2024

    Your books sound interesting. I tend to choose shorter books but once in a while a 600-pager does sneak its way in. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  2. Cheriee Weichel09 July, 2024

    I loved The Weight of Ink! I'm impressed with your shawl. I am contemplating making one for myself, but am not skilled enough to do colour work at the same time!

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    1. PRSB10 July, 2024

      It's mosaic, so only one colour at a time. Much easier than it looks.

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