Well, when we had reached the end of the scheduled events for Monday at around 7pm, we sat down and did nothing. Until the book club meeting at 7.30.
A couple of us joined by zoom, and the book under discussion was The Twyford Chronicle, by Janice Hallett. It is a thriller (with quite a bit crime), and so many twists in the narrative and plot that I almost gave up. I finished it this morning over breakfast and I think I've vaguely worked out what happened...
We are now reading 'Unsettled Ground' by Clare Fuller.
It's going to be my turn to choose; we have moved to a system where we take turns to suggest three or books before the next meeting and people suggest, comment, and choose which they prefer. Scary... some of the group like more 'challenging' books whereas I make a point of avoiding anything with the words 'searing', 'tragic', 'heart-rending' 'terrifying' or similar in the blurb.
(Blurbs for 'Unsettled Ground' use words like 'powerful,searing...' oh me oh my)
Which reminds me, 'blurb' was a solution to Wordle the other day. Is 'blurb' a proper word these days?
Here's a really terrifying sight;
Look at the size of this! The stitching area will be 19.5 inches by 9.5 inches. Ang bought the fabric, 11-count Aida, and I am working out the overall design;
Measure twice, sew once? Once it has been divided into smaller spaces it might look less daunting.
You will be fine! It looks huge because you need a generous border to allow for handling, stitching , mounting etc. Once it's done, the embroidered section will be a matching size to the Postcard Project. It may look terrifying and daunting now, but soon it will be a heartwarming and life affirming wonder.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes "blurb" is a "proper" word - for a decade or more its been used in the literacy scheme, and primary school children need to know what it means.
If it is your turn to suggest, does that mean you have to name 3 books you've already read?
Have a good day
The books can be ones I've read, or ones I haven't that look interesting. I think I'll do a mixture. I like reading quite a lot of the Persephone Books catalogue, which specialises in early 20th century women authors. But thinking of the other group members, something more contemporary might go down better! (I'll certainly keep quiet about my Trisha Ashley soppy and predictable romantic slush addiction!)
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