Baking with Dorie by Dorie Greenspan
2021
Dorie’s bakes are more complicated and less healthy than I care for, but it was nice to flip through.
Big Book of Baby Knits by Marie Claire
2021
I prefer my knitting patterns to be for circular needles and these are not. Cute babies, though.
Earth to Table Bakes by Bettina Schormann and Erin Schiestel
2021
Another book of fairly involved recipes geared toward people who like spending time in the kitchen, so, not me then.
Floating in the Deep End by Patti Davis
2021
More personal and focused on the emotional side of caregiving compared to many other books about dementia. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for insight into the caregiving experience.
Knitted Gifts for All Seasons by Wendy Bernard
2021
Ah, Wendy Bernard always produces such good work. Lots of really nice patterns here.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s by Joanne Koenig Coste
2003
A few parts are a bit dated, but overall it had a lot of good, practical information and ideas.
Lord Peter Views the Body by Dorothy L Sayers
1928
An entertaining selection of Lord Peter Wimsey short stories. Good for reading before bed.
The Tortoise and the Hare by Elizabeth Jenkins
1954
My favourite read of the month, by far. Imogen Gresham is initially unconcerned about her husband Evelyn’s growing relationship with their neighbour, Blanche, since Blanche is (gasp) 50 years old and not particularly physically attractive. Imogen’s denial persists until it’s too late and while part of me kept wanting to shake her to wake up and smell the coffee, another part of me thought Evelyn a pompous ass and no great loss, frankly. Really enjoyable.