Welcome to Litsy!

The finished baby blanket. I couldn‘t get it to block as large as I wanted it to with the materials available to me (a stretch frame), but the spirals still stand out better than they did.

Nw, onward through A CHOIR OF LIES. The first Chantiverse novel, A CONSPIRACY OF TRUTHS, had a strong KJ Parker influence, and it‘ll be interesting to see if it carries into this one. Rowland‘s more recent books have rather different vibes. #audioknitting

These recent winners are also some of my favs! #newberywinners #bibliophile @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

My reading is getting quite interesting at this point of the year- novels for school, memoir for book club, and sci-fi & fantasy for relaxation! Enjoyed the tagged new release as a fan of the Normal Gossip podcast for my commute to work.

I‘ve never really given a thought about how all the books we read follow similar archetypes; precisely 7 as per this book.

In one way this book is exactly what it says it‘s about but in another way I feel it‘s lacking &too surface level. I feel the latter has more to do w/me than the book. I didn‘t know of McKinney or her podcast previously; I was drawn to this book b/c I‘m someone who simultaneously loves &hates gossip &was hoping for some insight into our obsession w/it at a more psychological &social science level. This largely discusses celebrities &reality tv.

Explore the deeply woven narratives of "Mother Night: Myths, Stories & Teachings for Learning to See in the Dark" recommended by Kara this Manuscript Monday. Immerse yourself in the stories that help us learn to see in darkness. Read more: https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-mother-night

#bookinterrupted #clarissapinkolaestes #womenwhorunwiththewolves #wildwomen #shadowwork #bookstoread #bookrecommendation

Do you have a story to tell? For over 25 years, The Moth has been bringing masterful storytellers to stages and radios across the country, and in this book they finally put their process of sourcing, shaping, and performing stories onto the page for all. How to Tell a Story reminded me why I believe in the power of stories to change the world, it made me more confident to tell my own, and it gave me the tools to tell my story and be heard.

“And there are tons of ways to make a story. You can write it. Draw it. Talk it. You can even combine ideas to make your story better.“

Creative book! I think kids would enjoy it. It's an easy read. It would be easy to tie this book to an activity in storytelling or writing. It talks about the versatility of stories.

The story ideas escape their jar. To get them back in, the class creates stories for the ideas.