Episode 134
February 15,  2024
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Cortney’s knit! Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonnie Marie Burns in Madeline Tosh Chunky in Thunderstorm. DONE DONE DONE!!!
Joyful sweater finishing
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) 
 
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
 
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
 
OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
 
Bikey Beanie by Andrea Rangel, Knit Picks Swish DK in dove heather and black – DONE!
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary
KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary

 
 
 
 
On the Easel 13:30
Quarter 1 project
Field Guide project–keep an eye here for updates.
Cortney’s next sweater?
On the Table 20:30
IN THE ROTATION: French Onion Turkey Burgers
crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen  
Creamy cauliflower from Vegetable Kingdom
 
Ditto on the Smitten crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen
White Beans ala Delfina Restaurant with Royal Corona White Bean from Rancho Gordo
Shrimp “My Way” from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything (I absolutely peel the shrimp for this entree).
 
On the Nightstand 32:26
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V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (audio)
Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha (mercenary librarians #1)
Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher (audio)
Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (audio)
Weather by Jenny Offill 
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins 
 
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
The Butcher’s Daughter by Victoria Glendinning

It's kind of great

Episode 133
February 1, 2024
 
BIG thanks to Sally, Sonia, Nathan, & Meghan for episode 132!
On the Needles 2:15
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
 
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
 
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
 
OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819
On the Easel 15:47
Field Guides series
Quarter 1 project
Nate’s BIG painting, lessons learned?
On the Table 21:03
 
Smitten Kitchen Seattle Lecture series She and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt have podcast coming soon!
 
roasted squash and tofu with ginger – smitten kitchen
Served with baby bok/cabbage salad with mustard vinaigrette (DALS winter salads)
 
Ginger-scallion broccoli soup from ali slagle/40 ingredients forever
 
Spiced tomato soup with horseradish cream from San Francisco Chronicle



https://tasty.co/recipe/slow-cooker-coconut-curry
 
Ice cream cake
 
Chocolate Cherry Macaroons - by Susan Spungen
 
Red Salad (raw purple cabbage, raw beets, red onion, with capers & creme fraiche)
Soft Pretzels from Sally’s Baking Addiction (& them made temple lunch sandwiches with them!)
Protein Mac & Cheese (needs tweaks; I’ll report back soon)
On the Nightstand 33:17
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Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley 
The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman 
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens 
Improbable Meet Cute series from Amazon Prime 
A Power Unbound (the last binding #3) by Freya Marske
The Innocent Sleep by Seanan McGuire 
The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss
Mammoths at the Gates by Nigh Vo
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera  
Day by Michael Cunningham 
On Beauty by Zadie Smith 
 
The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer
The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Double Super Bowl

Episode 132 
January 19, 2024
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With Sally who works at Imagiknit! 
Joni cotton t-shirt by Natasja Hornby
Gardsra “Garden Fairy” cardigan in Malabrigo & Knitting for Olive mohair
Churchmouse Saddle Shoulder sweater in Saxony cashmere by juniper moon
Rad Plaid Cowl by Andrea Mowry
Espresso scarf
September slipover by Petite Knit in Lang Mohair
On the Easel 19:21
With Sonia Brittain–IG link
Sonia Brittain on YouTube
Sonia Brittain on Patreon
Sketchbooks, daily art, abstracts, portraits, landscapes.
Justin Mortimer
“There’s a niche for everybody in art.”
Rose Wylie, just one of many good articles about her.
Craves variety in her art process.
Joy of Drawing–Floral class with Sonia
On the Table 40:39
With Nathan, short & sweet.
Experimenting with potatoes, more bison.
Meatballs–audio message.
Kodiak power cakes
 
On the Nightstand 44:35
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With Meghan Butler
SFPL
Green Apple Books, Blackbird Books
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Ezra Klein interview with B. Kingsolver
Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
The world we make by NK Jemisin 
Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
Roxane Gay newsletter
The Overstory by Richard Powers
Erin 
Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer
You are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg

Embarrassment of Riches

Episode 131
January 4, 2024
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
 
Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)-- DONE!!
 
Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021) – so close!! 
Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House– DONE!!
Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE! And DONE!
Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE!
Montage Hat by Helen Stewart, Three Irish Girls Springvale DK in Atlantis– DONE!
 
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
 
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower
 
 
15,639 yards in 43 projects view details
 
On the Easel 21:08
Field Guide series?
Nate’s big painting
Q1 project
Calendar SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased one!
 
23 Podcast paintings
~100 other paintings and sketches for 2023
 
On the Table 26:41
 
Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta Recipe - NYT Cooking
 
Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin from the Wimpy Vegetarian
 
Whipped feta with honey from Dinner a Love Story
The one I used is for paid subscribers only but this one from It’s Not Complicated is pretty close

 
Gado gado– Ali Slagle idea, peanut sauce from East by Meera Sodha
 
 
Flourless Sea Salt brownies from Skinnytaste Simple
New empanada press
2023 WINS: temple lunches, teaching my boys how to cook, leaning into lentils, kale, &amp; quinoa.
On the Nightstand 35:49
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Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey 
Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman
U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton (audio)
The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu (audio)
System Collapse by Martha Wells
So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Second Best by David Foenkinos, trans by Megan Jones 
Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler
Menewood by Nicola Griffith
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (audio)
 
Goodreads: 190 books
 
The Book of More Delights by Ross Gay
Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan
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Buckle Your Seatbelt

Episode 130
December 7, 2023
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
named after the art of basket weaving art from the Portuguese village Ilha.

 
Easy Satan Devil Horns by Kitty McKay, Madelinetosh Tosh Sport in Scarlet– DONE!!
Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)
 
Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021) 
Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira 
Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress
Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House
 
 
On the Easel 12:23
Botticelli’s Drawings!
Gouachevember wrap
Birds in December with Blueshine Art
2024 Calendar
On the Table 18:47
vegetarian cassoulet – smitten kitchen
Leeks, carrots, celery, white beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, breadcrumbs

 
Quinoa Tacos (EASY Crockpot Recipe!) - Chelsea's Messy Apron
Quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning

 
Julia Turshen class– easy “deviled” eggs
 Cranberry Whiskey Sours (also no or low alcohol)
 Spiced Mulled Wine
 Pork + Pineapple Bites (SJ)
 Smoky White Bean & Pimentón Dip (SJ)
 Kinda Deviled Eggs (SV)

 
Stromboli with no-nitrate meats, roasted bell pepper, & cheese & pre-made Lamonica dough.
Quinoa Crunch with Zatar seasoning
Northern Spy’s Kale Salad
Stewed Garam Masala Lentils with Buttery Shrimp
Creamy Coconut Curried Green Lentils
Greek Chicken loaf based on this inspiration
On the Nightstand 36:03
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10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall 
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone 
The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett 
The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict 
A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino, trans by Giles Murphy (audio)
The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang 
The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal 
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim 
 
Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Shark Heart; a love story by Emily Habeck
 

So Fancy

Episode 129
Friday, November 24, 2023
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Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall– DONE!!
 
Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)
 
Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio
 
Explicate by Hunter Hammerson, Hue Loco Merino Sock in Blue laced red wyandotte–DONE!!
 
On the Easel 14:51
Gouachevember
Calendar prep check here for shop updates
On the Table 21:15
Monster Cookies | Cup of Jo
 
Crispy Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Caroline Chambers
 
Paper Plane
Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe
 
Ad hoc chicken pot pie with the BEST crust! (used icy cold vodka instead of water).
Carmelized Shallot gravy 
Yellow Curry Chickenturned into Handpies with leftover crust from above.
Cocktail from Episode 61
New cocktail! We’re calling it The Franciscan.
I part Orange Curacao, 1 part Gin, splash of ginger allspice simple syrup*, garnish with cara cara orange.
*Ginger Allspice Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped. Combine in saucepan &amp; bring to boil. Cook till sugar is melted. Remove from heat &amp; let steep for 30-60 minutes. Strain into a jar, cover &amp; refrigerate.
And an epic quantity of green beans!
On the Nightstand 36:36
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Goodreads best of 2023 voting
 
T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton (audio)
Malice by Keigo Higashino, trans by Alexander O. Smith (audio)
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)
Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)
Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, trans by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (this link goes to a different version)
Under the Smokestrewn Sky by A. Deborah Baker/seanan McGuire
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen 
The Keeper’s Six by Kate Elliott 
 
48:00
Starter Villain by John Scalzi 
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum 
August Blue by Deborah Levy 
Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop, trans by Sam Taylor 
Aliss at the Fire by Jon Fosse, trans by Damion Searls 
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 
 
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Mrs. Porter Calling by AJ Pearce
The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar
All Wrapped Up 1:09:19
Needles
 
Weather or Knot Scarf Kit – The Yarnery
 
Faux suede tags, handmade, this is the back
 
Knitting cady yarn bowl Uncommon Goods
 
CABLE KNIT LEATHER BANDS FOR APPLE WATCH birdi

Going hard for green beans

Episode 128
November 1, 2023
 
Renaming birds
On the Needles 2:16
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Snow Matter What December gnome mkal is available
Knitvent 2023 by Helen Stewart
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Diamonds in the Light by Lisa K. Ross/Paper Daisy Creations, Candy Skein Creations Yummy Fingering in Goonies Grub– DONE!!



Possible Sweaters
Casual by Katrin Schneider
Vuolle by Meiju K-P
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Calluna by Fiona Alice  final pompom 🙁
On the Easel 11:42
Gouachevember!
Rabbit Rabbit Art Show Nov 1-Dec 10 at Faye’s Video
Calendar prep
On the Table 18:59
 
Cumin beans with Tomatillo from I Dream of Dinner
Chipotle Tomato Baked Rice, also from I Dream of Dinner
 
Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe (With Video)
Black bean and acorn/butternut squash tacos from Weekday Vegetarian
 
Eating and reading
 
Yellow Curry Chicken and ….Gnocchi
Peanut Butter & Choc Chip cookies from 100 Cookies
*time to do a spice cupboard, pantry, fridge/freezer clean out
On the Nightstand 32:57
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S is for Silence by Sue Grafton (audio)
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams 
What You are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, trans by Alison Watts
The Fraud by Zadie Smith
 
National Kidney Foundation Author’s Luncheon:
Lauren Groff, Anita Gail Jones, Lee Child, Mac Barnett & Sean Harris
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
 

Serious Fusion

Episode 127
October 26, 2023
On the Needles 1:11
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Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Diamonds in the Light by Lisa K. Ross/Paper Daisy Creations, Candy Skein Creations Yummy Fingering in Goonies Grub
 
Suspicion Shawl by Forbidden Fiber Co., Forbidden Fiber Fortitude Fingering– DONE!!
 
Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns
On the Easel 12:58
Rabbit Show!
Gouachevember
Flora & Fauna series
On the Table  16:33
Roasted butternut squash with quinoa crunch from Veg Forward
 
Spicy Stir-fry chicken and Brussels sprouts
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry
Interview with Nate! 22:21
From the college kid interview:
Ninja air-fryer
Ninja Bullet blender
On the Nightstand 32:10
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R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton (audio)
Sleep No More by Seanan McGuire
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree (Viv the orc)
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister (audio)
Outer Sunset by Mark Ernest Pothier (jim finley)
Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang
 
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

Using Big Words

Episode 126
Friday, October 13, 2023
 
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
On the Needles 1:58
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Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin– DONE!!
 
Buggiflooer Beanie by Alison Rendell, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift– DONE!!
 
Diamonds in the Light by Lisa K. Ross/Paper Daisy Creations, Candy Skein Creations Yummy Fingering in Goonies Grub
 
Suspicion Shawl by Forbidden Fiber Co., Forbidden Fiber Fortitude Fingering
On the Easel 12:33
Stickers and *new* account for Gouachevember.
Flora & Fauna series?
Rabbit piece, work-in-progress
On the Table 23:56
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/french-apple-cake.html#tabrecipe
 
Japanese Sweet Potatoes and Roasted and Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad from Veg Forward
 
Ali Slagle’s 40 Ingredients Forever: Bruschetta Beans (with Brown Butter)
 
One-pot lasagne from Sailor Bailey
Kale with Curry & Coconut from America’s Test Kitchen Vegetarian
Kale Salad with feta & pepitas from Veg Forward
 
On the Nightstand 35:26
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Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton (audio)
A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie (audio)
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter 
Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Gran
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kat Atkinson
 
Maeve in America by Maeve Higgins
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross



Podiversary! On Reflection 55:42
Sock madness, dissent cardigan, alaska cowls 
Calendars and chapbooks, underwear
Grace’s chicken, keep on cooking, SKED, turkey chimichanga, seasonal pilaus
Addie la rue, gamache, mirror and the light, The River, Hamnet
Plan!  But be flexible
 
Dissent Cardi, Dark Academia sweater
New image groups for podcast advertising
Angry Grandma Pizza
Demon Copperhead & The Overstory
That it holds me accountable to moving forward, trying new things, looking for great books, and frequent chats with Monica.

Sparkle in my day

Episode 125
September 28, 2023
On the Needles 1:33
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Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin
 
Buggiflooer Beanie by Alison Rendell, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift
On the Easel 12:06
Cortney’s sewing–Top Down Center Out pants fitting class with The Crooked Hem. Technique designed by Ruth at Ithaca Maven.
 
Bird Prize! Accordioned birds of Scotland for our CCRR Summer Bingo Bird prize winner.
Gouache on paper. 7.5X20”
Rabbit painting has a missing piece…
On the Table 14:30
Eat Your Books
 
Pepperoni pizza gnocchi from Simply Genius (the linked recipe is from the New York Times and doesn't actually contain pepperoni but I bet you can figure it out!)
 
Gojuchang omelet → frittata from I Dream of Dinner
 
Hominy and tomatillo casserole from How to Cook Everything
 
Japanese Sweet Potato with Nori from Veg Forward
On the Nightstand 27:06
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Becky Chambers Psalm for the wild-built, Prayer for the Crown-Shy
Ruth Ozeki Tale for the Time Being
 
V.E. Schwab event for The Fragile Threads of Power
 
Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen, trans by Megan Turney
Yellowface by RF Kuang (audio) 
Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Food Critic by Ruth Reichl (audio)
The One by Julia Argy
Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
 
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet

Match Made in Heaven

Episode 124
September 15, 2023
On the Needles 2:08
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Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher, Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG (Worsted) in Once and For All– DONE!!
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B. Anderson, Nicole C. Mendez Soft Sock DK in Favorite time of the Year– DONE and DONE!!
 
Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin
On the Easel 16:32
Sewing: deManta clutch diy for myself
3X3 miniature typewriter for SFPL branch Tiny Art Show
Still lifes in process
On the Table 22:00
Salt and pepper eggplant or more complete version
 
Evaporated milk swap–FAIL.
Mini Shrimp Tostadas–guac, roasted shrimp on a tortilla chip!
Veg Forward Review 28:01
Veg Forward: Super-Delicious Recipes that put Produce at the Center of Your Plate by Susan Spungen
 
Monica tried: BBQ tofu, roasted tomato vinaigrette, zucchini carpaccio, Everything Sauce, Tahini Peach Cobbler, cauliflower tacos with salsa macha, heirloom tomato tart, green beans with toasted buckwheat, grilled cabbage with spicy thai-inspired dressing
 
Cortney tried: Buttermilk dressing, Sungold Spaghetti Carbonara, Peach & Almond Galette (best crust ever!), the excellent Smoky Corn Salad, Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom Risotto cakes (go with Mozzarella), delicious Pinkalicious Pasta!
 
On the list for fall/winter: pull-apart Foccacia, Heirloom Tomato Tart, Cauliflower Tacos, Apple Brown Butter Buckle, Okonomiyaki, & Smashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Nori.
On the Nightstand 48:11
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O is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton (audio)
P is for Peril by Sue Grafton (audio)
Open Throat by Henry Hoke (audio)
The Emissary by Yoko Tawada, trans by Margaret Mitsutani (audio)
This Other Eden by Paul Hastings 
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo 
Watch Us Shine by Marisa de los Santos 
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
The Last Ranger by Peter Heller 
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
 
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith
Exiles by Jane Harper
 
Bingo 1:11:06
All done!  
 
Monica: BLACKOUT!

Not a Hot Mess

Episode 123
September 1, 2023
On the Needles 2:50
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Sad about end of bingo?  Pigskin Party starts Sept 7!
 
Westknits shawl kal
December gnome along
 
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, Swoonish/the yarn side Walker/the yarn side Twist in Road to Home (2010)-- DONE!!
 
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom– DONE!!
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher, Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG (Worsted) in Once and For All
On the Easel 18:12
Needles: vest remake, diy dye disaster…
 
September Doodle-a-Day by Ellolovey
Peachtober by Furry Little Peach
Gouachevember by Daria Penta (Cortneysf co-hosting!)
 
Florasaurus, tattoos, & dog portraits
On the Table 24:48
Lemongrass coconut corn bisque (love and lemons)
Tahini chickpea soup (Love &Lemons)l
pesto potato salad with green beans – smitten kitchen
 
Simple Rosti
Baked stuffed pork chops with panko & parmesan.
Boring cream cheese cookies
Rice salad with components from America’s Test Kitchen Complete Veg Cookbook
 
On the Nightstand 34:34
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The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn 
N is for Noose by Sue Grafton (audio)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (audio) tova, cameron
A Heart So White by Javier Marías, trans by Margaret Jull Costa
Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein
Silver Nitrate by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia montserrat, tristan
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
The Absent One by Jussi Adler Olsen
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
** The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
(This turned out to be problematic due to Alexie’s personal behavior. Still an excellent YA novel, with relevance and humor).
Bingo 1:03:05
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Wip dark academia
Cort rec Remarkably Bright Creatures
Bird book Study for Obedience
 
Cortney’s Bingo:
Blackout!
Pickled Bell Peppers ( very pickle-y!!)
Award winner, but tricky The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Win win win win win

Episode 122
August 17, 2023
On the Needles 1:28
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Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast– DONE!!
 
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, Swoonish/the yarn side Walker/the yarn side Twist in Road to Home (2010)
On the Easel 11:25
Reupholstered my dining room chair!!
 
Bird Prize for #ccrrsummerbingo2023
Still life series
Photo shoots around the Bay Area
On the Table 17:10
 
Microwave corn!
Weeknight chicken wings from Smitten Kitchen Keepers
Ricotta gnocchi and pistachio pesto from Smitten Kitchen Keepers
Zucchini carpaccio from Veg Forward– bingo farmers market
 
Easy baked honey mustard chicken
Strawberry Creme Fraiche bars from 100 Cookies
Angry Grandma Pizza party from Smitten Kitchen Keepers
 
And recipes for the big kid.
 
On the Nightstand 31:26
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M is for Malice by Sue Grafton (audio)
Alias Emma by Ava Glass (audio)
Kala by Colin Walsh
 
Irish Book Subscription | Bookshop West Portal
 
Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith
A Place of Greater Safety by Hillary Mantel 
 
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Bingo 50:48
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Gnocchi! Made from scratch
Zucchini carpaccio from the farmer’s market
 
Cortney’s Bingo:
Smoky Corn Salad from Veg Forward
Local food: Harley Goat Farm cheese, and Archangeli artichoke bread.

A Very Anatomical Problem

Episode 121
 
August 7, 2023
On the Needles 1:26
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Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- DONE!! 
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall
 
Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
On the Easel 14:02
Nenuphar Jacket for the trip
Rabbit Rabbit Show for Faye’s Video/Bench Gallery in October
Travel sketching
On the Table 15:49
Wisconsin old fashioned!
 
Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Casserole with Black Beans | The Wimpy Vegetarian
 
Easiest Summer Dinner: Soup and a Sandwich | Cup of Jo (for the Vegetarian Reuben)
 
Peach corn salad and watermelon arugula salad from Love and Lemons Simple Feel Food Good
 
Switzerland/Romania mentions: 
Best pretzel sandwich ever–pretzel with herbed cream cheese, roast beef, egg salad, lettuce & tomato. 
Rӧsti
“Fitness plate”
Pickled everything
Kürtőskalács-chimney cake
Sarmale-cabbage rolls
Vișinată-sour cherrry, brandy & sugar



On the Nightstand 33:06
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Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe by Laurence Bergreen (audio)
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny & Murder by David Grann (audio)
The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
K is for Killer by Sue Grafton (audio) 
L is for Lawless by Sue Grafton (audio)
A Killing of Innocents by Deborah Crombie (audio) 
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton
Who is Maud Dixon? By Alexandra Andrews
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
 
You Could Make this Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves
Gone Like Yesterday by Janelle M. Williams
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning



Bingo 56:41
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Craft bird & remake project: little birdie vanilla is the new black socks (#10)
 
Cortney’s Bingo:
Monica rec with Ann Cleeves
BIPOC read Gone Like Yesterday
Vacation reading & sketching

In which we return from flinging

Episode 120
 
July 17, 2023
On the Needles 1:45
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Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) – DONE!!
 
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project
 
Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast
 
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
 
On the Easel 13:08
Rosanna Diggs embroidery kits
 
Watercolor postcards
On the Table 16:10
slow-and-low dry rub oven chicken – smitten kitchen
 
broccoli slaw – smitten kitchen
 
corn chowder with chile, lime and cotija – smitten kitchen
 
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beet-risotto
 
https://www.loveandlemons.com/cookbook/
 
On the Nightstand 29:51
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Independent People by Halldór Laxness
Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig 
 
Girl of War Sarah Novic (audio)
Chasing a Croatian Girl by Cody McClain Brown
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason India Holton
Bingo 48:55
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Prize winner & friend rec– independent people
Craft summery– gemini tshirt
More bird cooking– low and slow chicken
Pizza my way– with salad on top– BINGO!
 
Kelly:
Debut author: Sara Novic
Different genre: Tea and Treason by India Holton
Vacation reading and cooking
Someplace you want to visit: books about Croatia
Bird-themed: House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

And I’m Kelly

Episode 119
July 6, 2023
On the Needles 1:19
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Tin can knits app
 
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project
Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast
On the Easel 13:11
First, some sewing–Poppy Blouse from Pattern Scout dress hack, sort of fail because of fabric choice.
Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt in black double-knit ponte.
 
Also of note, Spoonflower site with search trends.
 
In art news: a big commission on birch panel. Lots of florals. Sketching motion thanks to Emma Carlisle patreon.
On the Table 15:30
Colorado: bison meatballs, trout, elk tenderloin, heritage salad
 
Indecision chicken from Small Victories by Julia Turshen
 
Omelet asparagus & goat cheese from Food Lab
 
Strawberry shrub pickling liquid cocktail/mocktail
 
Chicken Burgers from Pioneer Woman
Paella Party with excellent olives and smoked red pepper salt from The Spanish Table.
Cocktails: paper airplane and bijoux
On the Nightstand 27:59
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The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss
Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni 
The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton 
Hard Truth by Nevada Barr (audio)
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Louise Heal Kawai
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
The Maid by Nita Prose 
Arch Conspirator by Veronica Roth
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith Paul 
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty (audio)
Community Board by Tara Conklin
Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Bingo 58:58
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New cocktail: strawberry shrub
Cook bird themed: omelette
Vacation crafting
1st of series: Amina al-Sirafi
 
Librarian rec with World of Wonders
Bird read: The Crane Husband
Cocktail: paper airplane
Re-make: poppy blouse/dress
Summery make?: linden sweatshirt since SF is deliciously cold.
 

Sparks and houses flying

Episode 118
Tuesday June 20, 2023
On the Needles 2:04
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Stephen West sock MKAL!  4 clues July 6-27
Shetland Wool Week hat! Sept 23- Oct 1, 2023
 
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom 
The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira, Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet in Miss Manners, Yarntini Sock in Match Point and Ginger Ice– DONE!!
Rocky Mountain Beanie by Nancy Bates– DONE!!
Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale)
On the Easel 12:42
New Heron tattoo, being inked on Friday!
Lots of floral paintings in the sketchbook
New pencil easels!!
 
On the Table 16:11
Pickled strawberries from Strawberries by Susan Spungen (!)
Stewed Chickpea with zucchini from Simply Julia
Back to saucy business– roasted tomato vinaigrette, dill sauce for socca
 
Angry Grandma Detroit-style (well, Sicilian, actually) pizza from Smitten Kitchen Keepers.
Fire Cracker Chicken from Masonfit.com
Breakfast for dinner
Lasagne dinner party
 
On the Nightstand 27:32
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The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
Last Heir to the Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton (audio)
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
The Lock-Up by John Banville
Happy Place by Emily Henry
True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Witch King by Martha Wells 
Gone Like Yesterday by Janelle M. Williams (audio)
Diary of a Void by Emi Yago (transl. David Boyd & Lucy North)
The Trackers by Charles Frazier
The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie
Bingo 53:20
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Pickled strawberries
Craft an accessory– rocky mountain hat
 
Cortney’s squares:
Debut author Diary of a Void
Pizza–my way!
Bird-themed craft: heron tattoo & incoming bird patch for travel sketch kit
Started new project: pencil easels
Finished a (7-year+) work-in-progress: 3 remaining upholstered chairs for patio

The Strawberry Report

Episode 117
June 8, 2023
On the Needles 4:58
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Gridlines by Susanne Sommer, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66– DONE!!
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom 
The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira, Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet in Miss Manners, Yarntini Sock in Match Point and Ginger Ice
On the Easel 12:43
June art focus & a little poetry?
 
On the Table 15:28
 
New cookbook review coming later this summer: Veg Forward by Susan Spungen
 
Fast tomato curry with eggs from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
 
Asparagus soup and Sugar snaps with ricotta from Weekday Vegetarians
 
https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/05/easy-strawberry-lemonade/
 
Strawberry Creme Fraiche Bars from 100 Cookies
  My gosh, these were SO GREAT!





Parmesan Crackers from Savory Baking
Duck-fat potatoes
Ricotta Meatballs from I Dream of Dinner
Temple lunch salads
On the Nightstand 29:51
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The Tudors in Love by Sarah Gristwood
The Queen’s Gambit by Elizabeth Freemantle (audio)
Gigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin 
A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins
I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton (audio)
Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (audio) 
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb 
Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan (audio)
The Fires by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, trans by Larissa Kyzer 
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld 
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas
 
Bingo 54:39
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Debut author: gigi listening
Someplace to visit: Iceland/the Fires
New project: gnome
POC: Symphony of Secrets 
 
Taught Nate to make granola
Read a different genre re: Fashionopolis
Baked Parmesan Crackers from scratch
Cooked bird-themed/duck-fat potatoes!

That’s always a joy

Episode 116
May 25, 2023
On the Needles 3:13
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No more stitches 🙁
4 day sweater KAL
Forbidden Fiber halloween Clue murder mystery countdown
 
Gramps by tincanknits, knit picks swish worsted in mimic and marble heather– DONE!!
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer   Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom 
On the Easel 19:13
Mood Fabric mentioned.
Pulp Fiction piece “Notes on Migration” is in transit!
Levi’s lake house.
June plans…Stay tuned!
On the Table 23:54
 
https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/05/smashed-chicken-meatball-sliders/
https://www.howsweeteats.com/2022/05/sticky-bbq-chicken-meatballs/
 
Asparagus tofu tangle from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle
Grilled asparagus scallion salad from Dinner: A Love Story
 
Cherry pear almond crisp from Julia Turshen
 
The regulars: turkey burgers, breaded chicken, chicken tacos, chocolate mousse.
 
Reading: Salad Freak by Jess Damuck
Mentioned: Whole Grain Mornings by Megan Gordon
 
On the Nightstand 32:58
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MMD summer reading guide
 
G is for Gumshoe by Sue Grafton (audio)
H is for Homicide by Sue Grafton (audio)
A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare 
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 
The Cloisters by Katy Hays 
The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland
Booth by Karen Joy Fowler
 
Bingo 54:35
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Hot Gothic Romp

Episode 115
May 11, 2023
On the Needles 1:39
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New gnome mkal coming! The More You Gnome on sale until June 1
Splash Pad Party sign ups open 
One more knocker, 4 total and i won a prize from Alpenglow Industries!
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (May 2009)-- DONE!!
Dogwood Blanket by tincanknits, KnitPicks swish worsted in rose heather– DONEish!
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom 
Gramps by tincanknits, knit picks swish worsted in mimic and marble heather
Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer   Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
On the Easel 15:38
Visited LACMA, and finally found the multi-colored Koh-I-Noor magic pencils!
Pulp Fiction show submission
Charvin landscape and seascape sets from Jerry’s Artarama in Houston.
On the Table 23:21
Coffe_and_yarn: melissa clarks dinner in one review
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How to Cook Everything Vegetarian corn chowder with snowcap beans because they taste like potatoes
 
Strawberry rhubarb cobbler
 
Sesame chicken meatballs from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle
 
Chicken & Potatoes with capers from Dinner in One by Melissa Clark 
Kolache from Houston
On the Nightstand 32:28
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D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton (audio)
E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton (audio)
F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton (audio)
Lady’s Code of Misconduct by Meredith Duran 
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 
The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin
 
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Cursed Bread by Sophie MacIntosh
Bingo 51:53
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