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[electricland]

Potterwatch: 111 of 4056. Still in transit. I bet it'll show up this evening, when I'm on my way to the cottage.

It is HOT. Yesterday was one of those weird oppressive days when it just seems to get hotter and more miserable as the day goes on. We went to Designer Discount Fabrics and I got some more swatches -- I think I'm zeroing in on a few fabrics, but these things take time. Actually, if I could just combine two of the swatches I got yesterday (the background of one with the accent colours and pattern of the other) it would be perfect for my window seat. I suppose they might have such a thing, they do seem to have most things.

John came over after Doctor Who and we loaded up the truck for a dump run -- the pile in the back is a little lower now, but we still need at least one more run and likely two. Tilde and I tidied (well, I tidied, and Tilde sat at my feet and hoped for treats which were not forthcoming because I am mean like that) while they were gone. As Jen says, it's sad that the Tour de France is over but on the other hand it's quite nice to have our lives back.

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[raithen.livejournal.com]

these things take time.

you are funny.

also, do not go into the hotel business ;).

and the cottage? On Tuesday? are you taking holidays? ie: I feel out of touch again. ;) Email me at gmail with an UpDate ;).

[electricland.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I could pick fabric for a hotel MUCH more easily than for me! Being as how I wouldn't personally have to wake up to it every morning. ;)

and no holidays, just an overnight trip. V. nice though!

[mr-weasel.livejournal.com]

Potterwatch: 111 of 4056. Still in transit. I bet it'll show up this evening, when I'm on my way to the cottage.

I just discovered this feature of the Toronto Public Library this summer.

It's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I'm working my way through China Mieville's books right now. Harry can wait until later.

I'm almost done the book I'm reading now. Any suggestions? I'll read most things as long as they're written well.

[electricland.livejournal.com]

Isn't it the best?

I am the worst person ever for book recs. Which is odd, given how many of them I read. Let me think about it. Have you read Sarah Monette and Naomi Novik yet?

[mr-weasel.livejournal.com]

Have you read Sarah Monette and Naomi Novik yet?

No, I have not. What kind of genre do these auuthors write in? What books do you recommend I start with?

[electricland.livejournal.com]

I've mostly been reading science fiction and fantasy -- both of those are fantasy. Sarah Monette, start with Melusine. Naomi Novik, start with His Majesty's Dragon (assuming that Napoleonic wars/Patrick O'Brien with dragons appeals to you).

[electricland.livejournal.com]

Other stuff I've enjoyed lately (for a given value of "lately"): Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora. Holly Black. Tim Powers (esp. The Drawing of the Dark and Last Call). Nalo Hopkinson (I loved The New Moon's Arms). Scott Westerfeld. Cherie Priest. I hope some of these at least are new to you!

[mr-weasel.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That gives me a nice big list of things to read. Yay!

[electricland.livejournal.com]

Yay!

Oh, and John Scalzi -- start with Old Man's War (first in a series, but stand-alone) or alternatively The Android's Dream (different universe, stand-alone). He's fun.

Hope you enjoy some or all!