It's no secret that I love books. So a book about a fellow book-lover? Well, that's bound to be right up my alley. It helps, too, that Mary Ann Marlowe's Dating by the Book sounds like it has a captivating romance plot involving said book-lover. And if today's excerpt is any indication, that plot might... Continue Reading →
Book excerpt: Remaking Christmas, by Derra Snow
I think I might know what you're thinking: "Why is Miranda posting about a Christmas book in the middle of June?" It's because Remaking Christmas, by Derra Snow, just came out, and it's worth knowing about. I mean, all I've read so far is today's excerpt, and I'm already hooked. I couldn't stop smiling throughout... Continue Reading →
Merry marigolds
I planted my container garden a couple of weeks ago. Mostly I planted vegetables again, but, for the second year, I also planted a couple of pots of flowers. I have two types this time: marigolds and, if I remember correctly, something called super elfin. And I'm not going to lie, I bought that second... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones
How many go-to books do you have? I... seem to have far too many. Including today's recommendation: Howl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones. I've loved this book since I was a kid, and I've reread it every couple of years. I went back to it again a few weeks ago, when I was feeling... Continue Reading →
Monthly update: June 2019
Well, guys, it's June. That means a lot of things in my world, including: It's summer;The weather is wonderfully warm, if drier than we'd like;My regular work is extra busy; andThis year, it's time for a bit of a reset. Some of those things may very well be applicable in your world, too, and they're... Continue Reading →
