Review: Worry Lines: You’re Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances

Worry Lines: You're Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances
Worry Lines: You’re Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances by Worry Lines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Even though I’ve never followed this account on any social platform, I really loved reading these comics. It’s amazing how some relatively simple drawings can have such profound messages/impact. This, to me, is the real power of art: to be able to say so much with so little. I highly recommend these.

with gratitude to edelweiss and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: The 30-Day Embroidery Challenge: A Day-by-Day Guide to Learn New Stitches and Create Beautiful Designs

The 30-Day Embroidery Challenge: A Day-by-Day Guide to Learn New Stitches and Create Beautiful Designs
The 30-Day Embroidery Challenge: A Day-by-Day Guide to Learn New Stitches and Create Beautiful Designs by Jessica Anderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you want a gentle and really beautiful book on how to learn embroidery and commit to practicing regularly, this book is a fun way to learn and make a project out of it so you can learn all the different stitches and create some simple and beautiful patters. I loved it.

with gratitude to Quarry Books, Quarto and edelweiss for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

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The Joy of Art – January 26, 2024 at 07:56AM

 

Don’t you wonder sometimes what might have happened if you tried?

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The Joy of Art – January 25, 2024 at 08:26AM

 

Why sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. (One of my favorite quotes from Alice in wonderland)

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The Joy of Art – January 24, 2024 at 09:37AM

 

So much more was said in the unsaid.

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The Joy of Art – January 23, 2024 at 10:53AM

 

And life went on. It wasn’t the same, but it went on.

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The Joy of Art – January 22, 2024 at 08:20AM

 

The quieter you become the more you are able to hear.

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Review: One of the Good Guys

One of the Good Guys
One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. I liked the premise of the book and I certainly agree that women deal with so much bullshit even from men who think they are “not that kind of men” and yet the book was neither enjoyable nor very interesting to read for me. The characters weren’t likable, which, fair, maybe was the point but I also had a hard time engaging with the story. I did listen to it on audio and maybe that impacted my experience. I will think about it for some time which in its own way is the sign of a good book…

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Review: Thirteen

Thirteen
Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Despite feeling so-so about his first book, I picked this up anyway because the reviews were so strong and I liked this one way way more than the others so far. Clever and well plotted.

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Review: First Lie Wins

First Lie Wins
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this was fast-paced, twisty, fun and a solid thriller.

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Review: The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You

The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You
The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You by Lisa Congdon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Lisa Congdon, love this set, love her artwork. love love love.

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Review: Heartstopper: Volume Five

Heartstopper: Volume Five
Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

it looks like this series will end with the next book. I love these books and how sweet they are, i am looking forward to what Oseman creates next too!

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