Category: Books
A psychological thriller is defined as a story that emphasizes the delusional or unstable mental states of its characters. An unreliable narrator is a given in this type of book. Almost always there is a surprise ending you don't see coming. Ever since Daphne DeMaurier's Rebecca (and probably before!), authors have been writing psychological thrillers. […]
It has recently been pointed out to me that I have not had a book review post in awhile. I plan to rectify that, as I have read a ton of books so far this year. I am up to 60 books since January, which is way too many to review. Keeping that in mind, […]
Have you been caught up in the Bullet Journal craze? In a nutshell, bullet journalling is all about tracking your habits, making lists, planning for the future, and writing down anything that is important to you. It is a combination of keeping a journal or diary, plus a calendar of your activities. It combines creativity, […]
I have a few new books to share. I have not read them yet, but all three are getting rave reviews. I know many of you are big Kristin Hannah fans, and enjoyed The Nightingale, which came out a year or so ago. This new book of hers, The Great Alone, has a very different […]
This is my favorite spot in the house for reading, when I can shoo Ozzie off my chair. I know many of you enjoy my book reviews, so I thought I would share with you my favorite books of 2017. I read 93 books this year, most of them a pretty solid three stars out […]
I have been wanting to revisit some favorite classic books, and perhaps even read a new classic or two that I may have forgotten about over the years. I have a very nice library of books which I have collected and treasured since the early 60's. One book on my shelf was Jane Eyre. I […]
I've been enjoying a change in the weather, and it seems the perfect way to do that is to put on a cozy sweater and curl up with a book. I've read a ton of books since I last posted a book review, and most of them have been kind of "meh". On a scale […]
I must have made all these 9 patch blocks for a reason, right? Then I took a blogging/sewing break, spent hours with Eva at the pool, and went to Ireland and England to visit my son, and completely forgot what the heck the point of these blocks was. Do you ever do that? Well, I'm […]
I have a funny story to share. While my husband was having his surgery last week, I stayed with my father in the Bay Area. He is an avid reader and consistently gets new books from the family on every possible gift giving occasion. He ran out of space on his ample bookshelves some […]
Who doesn't love a little nine patch block? These are 3 1/2 inches unfinished and will surround an appliqué block. I got the idea from a new book I purchased with some of that birthday bounty that came my way. Simple Friendships, a collaboration by Kim Diehl and Jo Morton. Now, you sure can't go […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
