Today I'm sharing the progress on my main squeeze knitting project, a whimsical bookshop in my town, a review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, and my secret to knitting and reading at the same time. Let's get cozy! ❤ PS: For those of you wondering, no. I'm not turning this into a "book tube" channel...I'm just enjoying reading and sharing it with y'all.
I must confess, when you first began talking about reading again, I rolled my eyes. 🙄and I wasn’t pleased with myself for this response. So I took some time to think this over. An avid reader my whole life ( the fam jokes no one remembers a time I didn’t read) complications from chemo (7 years ago) have kept me from reading anything but short articles and snipits of text. The focus is just too taxing. So it wasn’t you, it was me. Definitely me. I really appreciate you taking the time and making the effort to talk about your reading efforts, how you’re focusing on all the aspects of reading, ie GoodNotes. It’s a wonderful topic to bring into a public conversation. And koodos to you for doing this. I’ve reacquainted myself with my Kindle and brought in magazine and short stories to see how I do. I’m reading every day now since you’ve started your series. Kindle excitedly to updates me on my “reading” streak and I like it. I like it a lot. So convert my 🙄 eye roll into 🥹glistening eyes. Thank you. 😊
This is great. I prefer audiobooks while I knit. I knit a lot of lacework and sometimes I can't even watch TV while I knit or I make mistakes. Audiobooks are a perfect solution.
I used to read and knit all the time! Don't know why I stopped, probably because it's so much easier to put on a show or video. But I got out my book stand and my kindle fits right on it!
I am thrilled you’re combining my two favorite things, reading and knitting! Love your practical findings on gadgets to help reading while knitting. So helpful! Also, went to get What Moves the Dead and found it’s currently free with kindle unlimited for those who use that. Excited to start it! Thanks for the fantastic content!
Love the color of your raglan! You could try picking up stitches by inserting your needle between the knit stitches rather than in the center/top of each stitch. Not sure if this totally solves the issue at the edge but I have done this once before and it looked way better than other projects and the designer (kutovakika) does this a lot for her sweaters where stitches are picked up!
❤Love that your video includes the town bag❣️ Your son’s teacher is so talented. What a nice gift. The Grainline Town bag pattern is so easy to follow. I have been making the project bags recently they are so special. Enjoyably , I was blessed to find an original Fringe Supply bag in a thrift shop in my local Kalamazoo, Michigan. SO GIDDY THAT THAT BAG FOUND ME ❤😊
You’re the best! My Book Seat just arrived! Perfect! From your description I wasn’t sure just how it would work, but just incredible in many ways, so THANKS❣️My taste in reading is very different but some of your offerings have peaked my interest. I’ll share one of my all time favorite audiobooks, “West With The Night” a true story, by Beryl Markham. She grew up in Kenya & was the first person to fly solo from England to America. The descriptions are incredible as was her life. Happy knitting, happy reading!
Love the shoutout to the teachers! She sounds amazing 😊 I also love your hair journey! I’ve been watching since your pixie cut and i know how big the struggle can be. Looked/looks amazing at every length.
I bought a Bookseat based on your video, and you were right! It's fantastic 👏, I have arthritis in both hands, so holding a hard cover book isn't easy. I also love to knit and read, but the pillow stack wasn't working out as well as it did in the past. Soooo glad I found one! Thanks so much!
Love that you discovered the book seat……my daughter and I have had them for years! They are so versatile….. they can hold e-readers/tablets etc too. Love knitting and reading combining.
This was a great podcast. I love knitting and books!! I have been on Goodreads for years!! Would have to say, Ravelry and Goodreads, and. RUclips are my favorites. I love knitting and listening to RUclips Podcasts. Your sweater is coming along nicely. Hope everyone is feeling much better
LOVE the Veronica Speedwell series -- she and Stoker are delightful, and the historical details mixed with the wit and gumption of our heroine are just so fun. Excited for you!
I LOVE T Kingfisher! She is my favorite author at the moment. I'm currently reading her Clockwork Boys series. Deep but understandable characters, unique world-building, clear prose... I've loved every book she's written!
Loved your book talk. I no longer read books, I read on my Kindle or listen to audio. Reading and knitting is easy with my Kindle. I loved your book stand. I think it could also be helpful if you are knitting out of a pattern book.
I love T. Kingfisher!!! I have read four or five of her books in this year alone. Also highly recommend her fantasy novels, especially Paladin’s which includes some knitting.
Hi Tayler, I am not sure if I've commented this in your last video, but wondered if you knew about the Libby app and how that connects to your local library catalogue, so you get ebooks and audiobooks on your phone/tablet/computer. I also read a LOT, so I'm glad these two hobbies of mine are colliding in your channel ahah I will say you have a variety of booktube channels available, not all on YA, promise! Some of the ones I follow are Mike's Book Reviews, Better Than Food. Elliot Brooks and Anna Wallace Johnson.
I found an article about how to get rid of that ridge when picking up stitches. I’ll post it in the KTKAL today. You need to pick up your stitches from the other side of the neckline while still having the garment right side facing. Who knew!?!? So much great knowledge being learned.
First of all, I hope your boys are feeling better and that you and your hubby didn’t catch the bug! Thanks for sharing your KTKAL, I am still adding to the yoke at this moment. I am having fun with deciding how I want the sweater to develop. I wish I could read and knit, I just have to see what my hands are doing!! Thanks again for an uplifting chat!
Reading and knitting and a sweet local book store ❤❤❤ you are talking to me 🥰 I have a little book store here in Summerville Sc my dogs even know the walking path to get there lol
Another tool for holding a book open is a book weight. It looks like a dumbbell with a flat side. I have knit and read for years. You are correct that it needs to be “mindless” knitting. I would knit while waiting for my husband at his VA doctors appointments. All of the veterans think I’m a genius!😂😂 Also I get a brain jolt when you mention Gladys. That was my mom’s name. Thank you for your enthusiasm for knitting and reading and inadvertently reminding me of my mom.
re: ridge on neckline. I have knit a sweater with a judy's magic cast on, these stitches are then used for the neck instead of picking up stitches. Just a suggestion 😬✌
Yay! I'm caught up now! My book interest list is growing as you present more books. I realized that I don't think I've read Edgar Allen Poe, so I'm gonna add him to my "Gotta read" list. Thanks for sharing!
I love reading and knitting - been working on a basic sweater and reading the latest Veronica Speedwell. Such a fan of the whole series! My favourite things to knit while reading are socks or I guess really any small simple project. I usually prop the book up on my lap while sitting in bed or in a chair with a foot stool.
I’m a book and fiber nerd..retired from public, bookmobile, and secondary library..eeek..in Oregon. Bookstores yes ma’am! I live in colorado now. I’m currently rereading Jack Finney and all things time travel. I love twilight zone and gothic (have a wooden Poe bookmark) and Stephen king…also Japanese authors like murikami and old school manga. Classics: dickens, collins, Austen, Twain… I think you’re the best my dear. I feel right at home sitting at your lunch table. I’m working on a Lullaby lap blanket in Noro and a Cobblestone cowl in linen and Cotton Gima. Also a couple little sweaters for my granddaughters. So glad I found you!! Stay bubbly!!🎉
Ohhh thank you for sharing that whimsical book shop! I can't wait to go check it out! And this is the first time I've heard of BookTube! I may take a wander through some of those videos! 📚👍
I read A Curious Beginning a few years ago and enjoyed it! It’s funny hearing it pop up here. Enjoy your content - reading and knitting plus tea? Haha! I’m here for it.
You probably have, because it's an oldie, but have you read Sleep Pale Sister by Joanne Harris? I think it was her first novel. Before she got into Chocolat style magic realism. Is gothic. I love. Would very much enjoy your opinion. Even if you don't like it at all. 😂 Very fun podcast episode! Hope the tummy bug is well and truly GONE by now. 💕
I absolutely loooove the Gentlemen Bastards series by Scott Lynch! From what you've described about what you enjoy I think you'd be into them too. The first one is sort of like Oliver Twist but with subtle magic
I always go to the Writers Block when I go to my Bar and Restaurants convention in March. I go and decompress from the Hustle and Bustle of the strip. I wish this bookstore was in Southern California. I am happy you discovered it!
The book seat may just bump something off my wish list. That toggle! Glad to hear the boys are on the mend and crossing fingers you + your hubby don't get it. Currently working on a sweater that's stockinette stitch. Occasionally I try to not look. Crochet without looking is easier for me - crocheted a mosaic bedspread while watching hockey games on tv. Really enjoy the book suggestions as I've recently rediscovered my library. BTW must thank you again for recommending CJ Sansom's Shardlake series. I've read the first three and they keep getting better each time. The books are also making their way through my extended family. Can't wait to start the 4th.
Ooo good! You can totally do it and the practice will help immensely. Before you know it, you'll be knitting and watching something and not even paying attention to what you're doing. 😘
I really love when you pull in other hobbies on this channel! Obviously knitting is the “bread and butter” here and we found you here because we all love to hear about it… but I think it’s great to address that sometimes hobbies/interests come in waves and sometimes that also means we may have to spend less time on one to have time to enjoy another. I find that when I am hitting a wall in knitting with motivation or frusturated with a project, that picking up sewing or reading or crochet helps me come back so much more renewed… and likewise with all the other hobbies! Unfortunately no matter how hard I try I CANNOT read and knit. I mean I’m working on a Sophie shawl and am realizing I can’t even accurately count increases with a row counter when watching RUclips and knitting 😂 but as soon as I finish this video I will at least try to find an audiobook to listen to while knitting this week. It’s never been my favorite way to consume literature, but… gotta habit stack somehow lol. Though the book pillow and clip may be the key I’ve been missing… Such an admirer of you as a creator and your channel and can’t wait for the next video!
Thank you so much for saying this. It means a lot and you’re so right. We need to allow for other creative dalliances. ☺️ Also, I just saw The Cloisters today at the bookstore. I’m glad to know guy enjoyed it! And Circe is one of my faves. ❤️❤️
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My boyfriend and I read together all the time the way you mentioned 😊 It's so nice to discover other couples do it too ❤ We read Jane Eyre and a few other books this way, and currently we're in a pause but should retake George Martin's A song of ice and fire soon
Oh I looove that series! I just got the second one. And T Kingfisher is wonderful. I haven’t read that book, but I read A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking. I believe it’s a YA but so enjoyable. I laughed out loud. Also, I truly enjoy your channel. As a crocheter and a novice knitter, I have learned quite a bit from your channel.
A new book my brother found for me is the Mimicking of Known Successes. Mystery with some romance. Set in the future but has definite gothic Victorian vibes. It’s a quick read and I’m on the waitlist for the next one from this author.
I have definitely been bookin' it lately (Jules Verne...need I explain? Lol) also working on a pair of granny square pants and a vintage doily for my room, so that Book Seat would be fantastic for my evening craft time, or even while traveling and I don't want to endlessly scroll in the car. I love that book store too, Anne Shirley would say "there is definite scope for the imagination here!" Love your videos Taylor!!
I’m loving the book reviews interlaced with knitting content, esp since I love your taste in books. I too read books while knitting all the time, so I love that you’re spreading the joy of doing this! In the gothic fantasy realm, check out Johannes Cabal the necromancer, I think you’d enjoy it (the audiobook is well narrated if you’d rather listen to it too).
Just put "Three bags full" on hold at my library on your recommendation - it sounded like something I'd be into - and have plans to read Arcanos Unraveled. Thanks for the suggestions!
I picked it up last week because of your video and read it while stash busting the wip pile. I agree, it was fine and very cinematic? It was good. But now that it's been a week, that's all I got too 😂 thanks for the recommendation, I was stuck in a reading slump
With regards to A Curious Beginning: You dare us to read the first chapter and not read the 2nd … I dare you to read the first book and not read The. Entire. Series. Holy Hannah they are brilliant! I have been addicted to these books for the past several months. I “read” while I’m walking the dogs and the audio version is just as good. Love, love, love - can’t recommend highly enough if you enjoy a strong willed, no nonsense female character (Stoker isn’t bad either 😉).
Books sound fabulous! Will definitely need to check out the book seat! As for the sweater, you mentioned the collar seam when picking up stitches. I am wondering if a provisional cast on would help. Though not sure how it would work when increasing by casting on stitches but short rows might work for shoulder shaping if you provisionally cast on the number of stitches for the collar. Hmmm, I'd have to play with that but it's an idea. Have a wonderful day!
Love your book reviews your descriptive takes me back to Ken Follet trilogy’s which I loved. My trouble these days my arthritic hands make it difficult to turn pages but I do not enjoy reading on a kindle and an audio book I struggle with the narrator.
I read Billy Summers, too. Very different from most of King’s works. I also enjoyed it, but I generally enjoy his writing. I think you are going to enjoy the Veronica Speedwell mystery series. I read a few, but took a break. They started to feel a bit formulaic. I enjoyed them so I’m hoping taking a break and going back will bring back the original enjoyment.
Excellent choices for your books! I love the Veronica speedwell books, they are very fun. And T Kingfisher is one of my faves. I devoured her books last year, you should look into her Paladin series
You might like Our Hideous Progeny by C. E. McGill. It's a Frankenstein-ish story. My husband loved it, his mom loved it and it has 4 stars on Goodreads. Thanks for the tip about the book seat!
Your sweater is coming along beautifully! Love the color too. Here in Nashville we have the wonderful Parnassus Books, owned by a favorite author (and good human being), Ann Patchett. Not a gothic book, but I can recommend “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver - it’s a wink and nod to Dickens David Copperfield. Stay well!!
Hello from the Greater Montreal area! Thank you for sharing the book seat, I will certainly look into that. You mentioned during your previous episode that you were interested in fiction, fantasy but also in historical novels. You might want to have a look The Chronicles of St. Marys. I have listened to all 32 books and short stories on Audible, and I love it! The historical facts have been well researched, and are varied from book to book. The characters are interesting; there is adventure, action, suspense, and a bit of romance. It is well written and Jodi Taylor has infused it with a sarcastic British sense of humour, admirably narrated by Zara Ramm. Well worth the price!
I find that the secret to reading and knitting is either to read from a kindle or to have a plate heavy enough to keep the pages in place ( and hope it doesn’t get tidied up for you )
Hi Taylor, I’m definitely going to try reading and knitting. Just wondering what pattern was used for your wonderful knitting bag as I’d love to make it x
Such a fab mix of knitting and books! Thanks for all your recommendations. You got me thinking - have you read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - gothic Circus! I read it in one sitting - my all time fav!!!
Today I'm sharing the progress on my main squeeze knitting project, a whimsical bookshop in my town, a review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, and my secret to knitting and reading at the same time. Let's get cozy! ❤
PS: For those of you wondering, no. I'm not turning this into a "book tube" channel...I'm just enjoying reading and sharing it with y'all.
I must confess, when you first began talking about reading again, I rolled my eyes. 🙄and I wasn’t pleased with myself for this response. So I took some time to think this over. An avid reader my whole life ( the fam jokes no one remembers a time I didn’t read) complications from chemo (7 years ago) have kept me from reading anything but short articles and snipits of text. The focus is just too taxing. So it wasn’t you, it was me. Definitely me. I really appreciate you taking the time and making the effort to talk about your reading efforts, how you’re focusing on all the aspects of reading, ie GoodNotes. It’s a wonderful topic to bring into a public conversation. And koodos to you for doing this. I’ve reacquainted myself with my Kindle and brought in magazine and short stories to see how I do. I’m reading every day now since you’ve started your series. Kindle excitedly to updates me on my “reading” streak and I like it. I like it a lot. So convert my 🙄 eye roll into 🥹glistening eyes. Thank you. 😊
Total thumbs up for the sweet kindergarten teacher!!❤
Yep! No! Two! One thumbs up for being a kindergarten teacher and one for making the bag!
This is great. I prefer audiobooks while I knit. I knit a lot of lacework and sometimes I can't even watch TV while I knit or I make mistakes. Audiobooks are a perfect solution.
I'm loving the book ideas mixed in with the podcast. It's combining my two favourite things - books and yarn!
Try knitting while listening to audio books. They are great.
Knitting and watching RUclips when ‘lo and behold there’s a new video on your channel! Lucky me. 😁
Love this Tina. Hope you enjoyed it!
@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS, enjoyed it very much!
that bag is awesome! what a wonderful gift
I used to read and knit all the time! Don't know why I stopped, probably because it's so much easier to put on a show or video. But I got out my book stand and my kindle fits right on it!
I am thrilled you’re combining my two favorite things, reading and knitting! Love your practical findings on gadgets to help reading while knitting. So helpful! Also, went to get What Moves the Dead and found it’s currently free with kindle unlimited for those who use that. Excited to start it!
Thanks for the fantastic content!
Loving the books and reading content! Nothing better than yarn and books ❤
That's a cool book store! Vegas has the coolest places.
Love the color of your raglan! You could try picking up stitches by inserting your needle between the knit stitches rather than in the center/top of each stitch. Not sure if this totally solves the issue at the edge but I have done this once before and it looked way better than other projects and the designer (kutovakika) does this a lot for her sweaters where stitches are picked up!
To improve the pick up at the back neckline, you can use a provisional cast on.xx
❤Love that your video includes the town bag❣️ Your son’s teacher is so talented. What a nice gift.
The Grainline Town bag pattern is so easy to follow.
I have been making the project bags recently they are so special. Enjoyably , I was blessed to find an original Fringe Supply bag in a thrift shop in my local Kalamazoo, Michigan. SO GIDDY THAT THAT BAG FOUND ME ❤😊
I haven't reach the level where I can knit without looking but it's amazing that you can combine it with reading 😊
My favorite T Kingfisher book is nettle and bone with Thornhedge coming in a close second
You’re the best! My Book Seat just arrived! Perfect! From your description I wasn’t sure just how it would work, but just incredible in many ways, so THANKS❣️My taste in reading is very different but some of your offerings have peaked my interest. I’ll share one of my all time favorite audiobooks, “West With The Night” a true story, by Beryl Markham. She grew up in Kenya & was the first person to fly solo from England to America. The descriptions are incredible as was her life. Happy knitting, happy reading!
I have the same book support! My husband gave it to me last Christmas. :) Very useful indeed.
Love the shoutout to the teachers! She sounds amazing 😊 I also love your hair journey! I’ve been watching since your pixie cut and i know how big the struggle can be. Looked/looks amazing at every length.
I bought a Bookseat based on your video, and you were right! It's fantastic 👏, I have arthritis in both hands, so holding a hard cover book isn't easy. I also love to knit and read, but the pillow stack wasn't working out as well as it did in the past. Soooo glad I found one! Thanks so much!
I love T. Kingfisher and what moves the dead was great!
Love that you discovered the book seat……my daughter and I have had them for years! They are so versatile….. they can hold e-readers/tablets etc too. Love knitting and reading combining.
I saw one at my local bookstore and considered picking one up because I love to knit and read but it’s difficult with a paper book!
This was a great podcast. I love knitting and books!! I have been on Goodreads for years!! Would have to say, Ravelry and Goodreads, and. RUclips are my favorites. I love knitting and listening to RUclips Podcasts. Your sweater is coming along nicely. Hope everyone is feeling much better
LOVE the Veronica Speedwell series -- she and Stoker are delightful, and the historical details mixed with the wit and gumption of our heroine are just so fun. Excited for you!
So glad you decided to talk more about books! ❤ Yes, definitely a good thing that you've now combined books and knitting.
When you are starting, you leave a circular needle in while doing the 1st row. Saw it done several months ago, learning RUclips somewhere.
I LOVE T Kingfisher! She is my favorite author at the moment. I'm currently reading her Clockwork Boys series. Deep but understandable characters, unique world-building, clear prose... I've loved every book she's written!
Oh yay! I’m really looking forward to reading more by her. Thank you Janet!
T. Kingfisher is the pen name of the artist/illustrator Ursula Vernon. She wrote and illustrated the graphic novel series "Digger."
Loved your book talk. I no longer read books, I read on my Kindle or listen to audio. Reading and knitting is easy with my Kindle. I loved your book stand. I think it could also be helpful if you are knitting out of a pattern book.
Music for the bookstore portion was appropriate. Do you think they need a jazz piano there?
I am a teacher,( high school history), knitter and also sew my own clothes. Hooray for renaissance women!
I’m going to school to be an art teacher, sew my own clothes and knit and spin. I love it!
That is amazing!!
My hat is off to you. ❤️❤️
You should totally add Mexican Gothic to your TBR. It's amazingly gothic... thus the title, I suppose!
I love T. Kingfisher!!! I have read four or five of her books in this year alone. Also highly recommend her fantasy novels, especially Paladin’s which includes some knitting.
Hi Tayler, I am not sure if I've commented this in your last video, but wondered if you knew about the Libby app and how that connects to your local library catalogue, so you get ebooks and audiobooks on your phone/tablet/computer. I also read a LOT, so I'm glad these two hobbies of mine are colliding in your channel ahah I will say you have a variety of booktube channels available, not all on YA, promise! Some of the ones I follow are Mike's Book Reviews, Better Than Food. Elliot Brooks and Anna Wallace Johnson.
Wow, I have Libby but didn’t realize I could get audiobooks. Thanks for the tip
@@cindymswyo yeah, I live on Libby ahah it will of course depend on your library's catalogue.
What a lovely gift!!!! So special❤
I found an article about how to get rid of that ridge when picking up stitches. I’ll post it in the KTKAL today. You need to pick up your stitches from the other side of the neckline while still having the garment right side facing. Who knew!?!? So much great knowledge being learned.
Thank you. Love knitting and reading ❤️🧶📚
Okay, knitting, Poe, and King? Such a good combination! Loved this podcast ❤
Right!? Thank you!
First of all, I hope your boys are feeling better and that you and your hubby didn’t catch the bug! Thanks for sharing your KTKAL, I am still adding to the yoke at this moment. I am having fun with deciding how I want the sweater to develop. I wish I could read and knit, I just have to see what my hands are doing!! Thanks again for an uplifting chat!
Reading and knitting and a sweet local book store ❤❤❤ you are talking to me 🥰 I have a little book store here in Summerville Sc my dogs even know the walking path to get there lol
Thank you! Thank you! Loved the book seat.
Hi Tayler. What a neat book store! ❤ I wish I could read and knit at the same time lol.
That bookseat looks amazing!
Great video
Another tool for holding a book open is a book weight. It looks like a dumbbell with a flat side. I have knit and read for years. You are correct that it needs to be “mindless” knitting. I would knit while waiting for my husband at his VA doctors appointments. All of the veterans think I’m a genius!😂😂
Also I get a brain jolt when you mention Gladys. That was my mom’s name.
Thank you for your enthusiasm for knitting and reading and inadvertently reminding me of my mom.
re: ridge on neckline. I have knit a sweater with a judy's magic cast on, these stitches are then used for the neck instead of picking up stitches. Just a suggestion 😬✌
I was going to suggest this and was checking comments to see if someone else had put it out there!! 💚
Yay! I'm caught up now! My book interest list is growing as you present more books. I realized that I don't think I've read Edgar Allen Poe, so I'm gonna add him to my "Gotta read" list. Thanks for sharing!
I love hearing honest book reviews, I’m in a reading slump at the moment but you’re inspiring me to pick a book up again ❤
Oh I’m so glad! It feels so good to have my nose back in books again. ❤️
I love reading and knitting - been working on a basic sweater and reading the latest Veronica Speedwell. Such a fan of the whole series!
My favourite things to knit while reading are socks or I guess really any small simple project. I usually prop the book up on my lap while sitting in bed or in a chair with a foot stool.
I recently read my first T. Kingfisher book, A House With Good Bones. It was excellent!
I’m a book and fiber nerd..retired from public, bookmobile, and secondary library..eeek..in Oregon. Bookstores yes ma’am! I live in colorado now.
I’m currently rereading Jack Finney and all things time travel. I love twilight zone and gothic (have a wooden Poe bookmark) and Stephen king…also Japanese authors like murikami and old school manga. Classics: dickens, collins, Austen, Twain…
I think you’re the best my dear. I feel right at home sitting at your lunch table.
I’m working on a Lullaby lap blanket in Noro and a Cobblestone cowl in linen and Cotton Gima. Also a couple little sweaters for my granddaughters.
So glad I found you!!
Stay bubbly!!🎉
Newish viewer from UK here. Loving your podcast. That beanbag bookseat is genius!
I am looking forward to reading A Curious Beginning. Thank you.😊
Ohhh thank you for sharing that whimsical book shop! I can't wait to go check it out! And this is the first time I've heard of BookTube! I may take a wander through some of those videos! 📚👍
I read A Curious Beginning a few years ago and enjoyed it! It’s funny hearing it pop up here. Enjoy your content - reading and knitting plus tea? Haha! I’m here for it.
T Kingfisher is one of my VERY favorite Authors!!!!!!! 100% can not recommend her book A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking enough!!!!!!
Thank you!! The Neckline Bucks me too- trying to avoid it whenevwr i can. Your designs Are wonderful and thoughtful into every detail
Thank you so much Jen! ❤️
t kingfisher is a favorite! have fun!
Based on your suggestion, I got the audiobook version of What Angels Fear. Finished in just a couple of days. Excellent read.
You probably have, because it's an oldie, but have you read Sleep Pale Sister by Joanne Harris? I think it was her first novel. Before she got into Chocolat style magic realism. Is gothic. I love. Would very much enjoy your opinion. Even if you don't like it at all. 😂
Very fun podcast episode! Hope the tummy bug is well and truly GONE by now.
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I absolutely loooove the Gentlemen Bastards series by Scott Lynch! From what you've described about what you enjoy I think you'd be into them too. The first one is sort of like Oliver Twist but with subtle magic
I always go to the Writers Block when I go to my Bar and Restaurants convention in March. I go and decompress from the Hustle and Bustle of the strip. I wish this bookstore was in Southern California. I am happy you discovered it!
Oh cool! It’s such a great space. I look so forward to going back this week. ❤️❤️
The book seat may just bump something off my wish list. That toggle!
Glad to hear the boys are on the mend and crossing fingers you + your hubby don't get it.
Currently working on a sweater that's stockinette stitch. Occasionally I try to not look. Crochet without looking is easier for me - crocheted a mosaic bedspread while watching hockey games on tv.
Really enjoy the book suggestions as I've recently rediscovered my library. BTW must thank you again for recommending CJ Sansom's Shardlake series. I've read the first three and they keep getting better each time. The books are also making their way through my extended family. Can't wait to start the 4th.
I am also a huge Poe fan.
I love the books and knitting combo! I'c currently reading a Cyber Punk mystery. and re- reading Dune.
I practiced knitting without looking at my hands while watching this video! I need to tackle that before reading while knitting!
Ooo good! You can totally do it and the practice will help immensely. Before you know it, you'll be knitting and watching something and not even paying attention to what you're doing. 😘
Audiobook + knitting ♥
I really love when you pull in other hobbies on this channel! Obviously knitting is the “bread and butter” here and we found you here because we all love to hear about it… but I think it’s great to address that sometimes hobbies/interests come in waves and sometimes that also means we may have to spend less time on one to have time to enjoy another. I find that when I am hitting a wall in knitting with motivation or frusturated with a project, that picking up sewing or reading or crochet helps me come back so much more renewed… and likewise with all the other hobbies!
Unfortunately no matter how hard I try I CANNOT read and knit. I mean I’m working on a Sophie shawl and am realizing I can’t even accurately count increases with a row counter when watching RUclips and knitting 😂 but as soon as I finish this video I will at least try to find an audiobook to listen to while knitting this week. It’s never been my favorite way to consume literature, but… gotta habit stack somehow lol. Though the book pillow and clip may be the key I’ve been missing…
Such an admirer of you as a creator and your channel and can’t wait for the next video!
Also I just read The Cloisters and Circe and enjoyed both!
Thank you so much for saying this. It means a lot and you’re so right. We need to allow for other creative dalliances. ☺️
Also, I just saw The Cloisters today at the bookstore. I’m glad to know guy enjoyed it! And Circe is one of my faves. ❤️❤️
My boyfriend and I read together all the time the way you mentioned 😊 It's so nice to discover other couples do it too ❤ We read Jane Eyre and a few other books this way, and currently we're in a pause but should retake George Martin's A song of ice and fire soon
This bookstore reminds me of one in Tokyo. You really do need to take your family to Japan!
Oh I looove that series! I just got the second one. And T Kingfisher is wonderful. I haven’t read that book, but I read A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking. I believe it’s a YA but so enjoyable. I laughed out loud.
Also, I truly enjoy your channel. As a crocheter and a novice knitter, I have learned quite a bit from your channel.
Hey Taylor, I am reading „Ordinary Monsters“, and I love it🩶 Thanks for your recommendation✌🏽
Some of my favorite books are by T. Kingfisher. That one was one of my least favorites, though. The Twisted Ones and The Hollow Places are the best.
I loved the Hollow Places so much!
A new book my brother found for me is the Mimicking of Known Successes. Mystery with some romance. Set in the future but has definite gothic Victorian vibes. It’s a quick read and I’m on the waitlist for the next one from this author.
Just finished The Boys In The Boat. I gave it 5 stars. It was amazing.
I have definitely been bookin' it lately (Jules Verne...need I explain? Lol) also working on a pair of granny square pants and a vintage doily for my room, so that Book Seat would be fantastic for my evening craft time, or even while traveling and I don't want to endlessly scroll in the car. I love that book store too, Anne Shirley would say "there is definite scope for the imagination here!" Love your videos Taylor!!
If you like kind of creepy I highly recommend Seanan McGuire’s Home for Wayward Children series.
I ADORE that series!
I’m loving the book reviews interlaced with knitting content, esp since I love your taste in books. I too read books while knitting all the time, so I love that you’re spreading the joy of doing this! In the gothic fantasy realm, check out Johannes Cabal the necromancer, I think you’d enjoy it (the audiobook is well narrated if you’d rather listen to it too).
Just put "Three bags full" on hold at my library on your recommendation - it sounded like something I'd be into - and have plans to read Arcanos Unraveled. Thanks for the suggestions!
I picked it up last week because of your video and read it while stash busting the wip pile. I agree, it was fine and very cinematic? It was good. But now that it's been a week, that's all I got too 😂 thanks for the recommendation, I was stuck in a reading slump
Copper Cat Books is a great used book store in Henderson!
With regards to A Curious Beginning: You dare us to read the first chapter and not read the 2nd … I dare you to read the first book and not read The. Entire. Series. Holy Hannah they are brilliant! I have been addicted to these books for the past several months. I “read” while I’m walking the dogs and the audio version is just as good. Love, love, love - can’t recommend highly enough if you enjoy a strong willed, no nonsense female character (Stoker isn’t bad either 😉).
Just here to agree! I’m obsessed with the series 🥰 I’ve listened to the audio for all of them, and it’s wonderfully narrated.
Books sound fabulous! Will definitely need to check out the book seat! As for the sweater, you mentioned the collar seam when picking up stitches. I am wondering if a provisional cast on would help. Though not sure how it would work when increasing by casting on stitches but short rows might work for shoulder shaping if you provisionally cast on the number of stitches for the collar. Hmmm, I'd have to play with that but it's an idea. Have a wonderful day!
Love your book reviews your descriptive takes me back to Ken Follet trilogy’s which I loved. My trouble these days my arthritic hands make it difficult to turn pages but I do not enjoy reading on a kindle and an audio book I struggle with the narrator.
I read Billy Summers, too. Very different from most of King’s works. I also enjoyed it, but I generally enjoy his writing. I think you are going to enjoy the Veronica Speedwell mystery series. I read a few, but took a break. They started to feel a bit formulaic. I enjoyed them so I’m hoping taking a break and going back will bring back the original enjoyment.
Excellent choices for your books! I love the Veronica speedwell books, they are very fun. And T Kingfisher is one of my faves. I devoured her books last year, you should look into her Paladin series
I have learned that if I am reading a large print book , I can do the read and knit thing with ease.
I read What Moves the Dead and it hasn't left my mind since. It is amazing and I wish I had a physical copy. It is a bit creepy
The Writer's Block needs a bunch of Emotional Support Chickens.
Indeed it does!
Can chicken live alone?
You might like Our Hideous Progeny by C. E. McGill. It's a Frankenstein-ish story. My husband loved it, his mom loved it and it has 4 stars on Goodreads. Thanks for the tip about the book seat!
How fun!! We had a similar place called Seaport Village’s Upstart Crow Bookstore & Coffee House…sadly I’m not sure if it’s still there
Gosh, that sounds lovely. I feel like bookstores are becoming my new yarn stores. lol!
Your sweater is coming along beautifully! Love the color too.
Here in Nashville we have the wonderful Parnassus Books, owned by a favorite author (and good human being), Ann Patchett.
Not a gothic book, but I can recommend “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver - it’s a wink and nod to Dickens David Copperfield.
Stay well!!
My book world does clide with my knit world. What a good idea with the clip. I waste to much knit time looking for a show!
Plant Based Bride is a great book tuber who doesn't focus on YA, and her tastes seem to align with yours so I'd check her out!
Hello from the Greater Montreal area! Thank you for sharing the book seat, I will certainly look into that. You mentioned during your previous episode that you were interested in fiction, fantasy but also in historical novels. You might want to have a look The Chronicles of St. Marys. I have listened to all 32 books and short stories on Audible, and I love it! The historical facts have been well researched, and are varied from book to book. The characters are interesting; there is adventure, action, suspense, and a bit of romance. It is well written and Jodi Taylor has infused it with a sarcastic British sense of humour, admirably narrated by Zara Ramm. Well worth the price!
I find that the secret to reading and knitting is either to read from a kindle or to have a plate heavy enough to keep the pages in place ( and hope it doesn’t get tidied up for you )
I just finished the adventures of Amina al shirafi and it was so good!
Tayler, are you a writer? You review books like a writer, and you have a good eye for reviewing.
Hi Taylor, I’m definitely going to try reading and knitting. Just wondering what pattern was used for your wonderful knitting bag as I’d love to make it x
Such a fab mix of knitting and books! Thanks for all your recommendations. You got me thinking - have you read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - gothic Circus! I read it in one sitting - my all time fav!!!