Another week, another snow storm. I think this was our biggest one this season and I spent a fair amount of my week shoveling and checking for broken branches because of it. Nothing major as a result of this one, thankfully. Unfortunately I didn’t get too much reading done last week, but I did get … More 19 Mar 2023 | Sunday Synopsis

We got more snow this weekend, we have another big storm on it’s way, and we’re getting more snow on top of that next weekend. I’ve accepted it now. At least shoveling is a good workout. Nature’s strength training to add to my exercise routine. I went to a new-to-me library recently, one of my … More 12 Mar 2023 | Sunday Synopsis

Can we have spring weather now? When I left the house the other day it was snowing, and by the time I got home it had stopped snowing and completely frozen into a thick sheet of ice. We got more snow on top of that yesterday, and we’re getting plenty more this week too. If … More 26 Feb 2023 | Sunday Synopsis

Last week was vacation week, so we checked out some new-to-us local bookstores and cafés. One of them was a converted mill, and one of them had the most delicious chocolates. It was a fun week and we got a little break from the freezing cold snowy weather, which made it even nicer for going … More 19 Feb 2023 | Sunday Synopsis

It’s finally getting warmer (at least for now) but everything in my town is still covered in a layer of snow. It’s funny because basically every town around us has almost no snow left and we’re still hanging on to the last couple inches. I did some more shovelling this week to help certain spots … More 12 Feb 2023 | Sunday Synopsis

Hey friends. It’s been a couple weeks since I did a little update, and it feels like a lot has happened in that time. Since I last checked in two weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday. We spent it having a pretty big snow storm that took out our power for the majority of the … More 05 Feb 2023 | Sunday Synopsis

Last week we had another snow storm and it’s rather white and chilly out there now. I had some old wine glasses and terrariums that I wanted to put some plants in, but I haven’t had the best luck taking care of succulents and other tiny plants. Plus the room they were going to be … More Sunday Synopsis

Last week, I was home alone for most of the week. My partner had to travel for work, and I decided to use the time he was away to read through as much of my tbr as I could. Of course, that didn’t go as planned, but I did finish a few things that I … More Sunday Synopsis

Last week I hung a picture wall in my office, which I am quite pleased with. The Christmas decorations have been put away, and I’m chipping away at my to-do list for the month of chores around the house. I also visited my extended family and made some plans with friends for later in the … More The First Week | Sunday Synopsis

Happy New Year! Last week I squeezed in a couple final reads of the year, spent a few days away pet sitting, and came home in time to make a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner. Last Week I Finished Reading The Dragon’s Promiseby Elizabeth Lim The conclusion to the Six Crimson Cranes duology. I enjoyed … More Happy New Year | Sunday Synopsis

I finished reading all 24 Christmas books that I’m reviewing this month. Last week was mysteries, this week is romances. This experience really confirmed that I am not a romance reader, as the only one I truly enjoyed is incredibly tragic. I’ve found some good books and authors through this, and it’s been fun branching … More A Snowy Productive Week | Sunday Synopsis

I have a secret to share with you. After thinking about it for a long time, I started making YouTube videos a little while ago. For years I’ve inconsistently posted a variety of content on my channel. Now I’m shifting gears once again and making videos about books. If you want to see my silly … More Sunday Synopsis

The Christmas book reviews have begun! I posted three children’s books last week and I have a week full of general fiction reads starting today. Sorry if you’re not interested in holiday reads, but, as someone who’s not super into the holidays, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed most of them. I … More Sunday Synopsis

Last week was Thanksgiving and I don’t think I’ve ever felt so full. As someone with a generally small appetite, I may have been a bit too ambitious with my portions. But it was just so yummy I couldn’t help myself. It was also my high school reunion, so I went back to my hometown … More My 100th Book of the Year | Sunday Synopsis

Last week I took a bit of a slow week. I got a few errands and chores done, got most of the things we need for this week’s Thanksgiving dinner, but otherwise I spent my time reading and resting and preparing for the week coming up. I haven’t had a traditional Thanksgiving in a while, … More Sunday Synopsis

I’ve been feeling rather slumpy lately. Part of it is probably the recent arrival of holiday season, part of it is probably the gloomy weather we’ve been having here, and part of it is probably the number of disappointing or just okay reads I’ve been encountering lately. So last week I made it my goal … More Reading Through a Slump | Sunday Synopsis

Last week, I only finished one book, and it was a children’s book. My reading momentum has definitely slowed down recently, but my TBR has only gotten longer, of course. I’m trying to push through it and keep picking up books I’m excited about to get that momentum rolling again. I also got far too … More Sunday Synopsis

Last week, I finished a couple of books, made some small progress on a couple of others, and flopped on my 24 Hour Horror-A-Thon TBR, although I’m not super bummed about that. I took a bit of a slow week, watching some scary movies and toying with some creative ideas. My sleep schedule has not … More Halloween Weekend | Sunday Synopsis