diff --git a/src/content/blog/2024-02-14-vibe-check-17.md b/src/content/blog/2024-02-14-vibe-check-17.md index 288da8d..6b8a8f8 100644 --- a/src/content/blog/2024-02-14-vibe-check-17.md +++ b/src/content/blog/2024-02-14-vibe-check-17.md @@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ Despite being the dead of winter, I spent more hours on my bike (with Strava run I've also got back into my winter reading rhythm, mostly with physical books. This month I finished: -- The House in the Cerulean Sea, by KJ Kline. A cute queer romance story, very drinkable, won't read again but I'm glad I did. -- The Shadow Cabinet, by Juno Dawson. The sequel to my favourite book of 2023, perhaps too drinkable. I'm excited to see where the series goes, and for the historic prequel novel slated for later this year. Everybody who reads fantasy should read this series. -- The Dog of the North, by Elizabeth McKenzie. I'm not sure if the "slice of life" descriptor is new, or just new-to-me, but this book fits that. It takes place over only a couple of (unusually eventful) weeks in a woman's life in California. It was a nominee for the Women's Prize last year, and I think the subtler notes were lost on my burned-out tastebuds. I am glad I read it, but found myself thinking "okay" a lot. Like when someone tells your their dreams. +- [The House in the Cerulean Sea](https://www.tjklunebooks.com/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea), by TJ Klune. A cute queer romance story, very drinkable, won't read again but I'm glad I did. +- [The Shadow Cabinet](https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Juno-Dawson/The-Shadow-Cabinet/27455797), by Juno Dawson. The sequel to my favourite book of 2023, perhaps too drinkable. I'm excited to see where the series goes, and for the historic prequel novel slated for later this year. Everybody who reads fantasy should read this series. +- [The Dog of the North](https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Elizabeth-McKenzie/The-Dog-of-the-North/28770729), by Elizabeth McKenzie. I'm not sure if the "slice of life" descriptor is new, or just new-to-me, but this book fits that. It takes place over only a couple of (unusually eventful) weeks in a woman's life in California. It was a nominee for the Women's Prize last year, and I think the subtler notes were lost on my burned-out tastebuds. I am glad I read it, but found myself thinking "okay" a lot. Like when someone tells your their dreams. Basically all of my creative energy has gone into the design and construction of my wedding suit. Both the waistcoat and trousers are now to be hand-finished (largely buttons buttonholes). I finished constructing a shirt but ultimately find myself unsatisfied with the cut, so I'm re-cutting another garment. I suspect I'll have a day shirt and an evening shirt. It'll be a long day so I reckon I'll be glad. Jacket/Coat progress has stalled behind these other garments, but I'd rather not split my focus.