Reading Review

Death of a Blue Movie Star - Jeffrey Deaver

This was among a collection of over two hundred books I picked up for free on the classifieds.

It's not really what I expected from this author but I think it came before his more well known novels.

It's a good, easy read, crime novel following a wannabe film producer who is tracking down a serial killer. It has the usual mix of suspense, twists, and interesting characters.

Tom Brown's School Days - Thomas Hughes

Another of my children's classics, this one took a long time to get into. It follows (as the title suggests), Tom Brown's adventures during his school years.

There are some good parts - tales of fights and friendships and some terrible bits - a much too long description of an early rugby game.

The book is basically written as a 'Guide to Life' for Victorian schoolboys so I was never going to be 100% happy with the read but it wasn't all bad and I'm glad it's off the list.

Talk before Sleep - Elizabeth Berg

Another of the 200+ collection, this book was a much more feminine read. It follows the heartbreaking story of a woman supporting her best friend through the final stages of terminal cancer. It looks back on their open and honest friendship.

I devoured it in three sittings and loved it despite the depressing content. It was a story of true friends, I'm glad I came across it.

September Goals

Here's what I want to do this month:

• Make a dress
• Start a calligraphy course
• Two new recipes (healthier eating)
• Two letters
• Finish my photography course

Recipe: Naan Bread

Ingredients:

• 450g flour
• 1tsp sugar
• 5g salt
• 7g dry yeast
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 350g plain yoghurt
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the butter into a dough and rest for 30 mins.

2. Roll out the dough into individual naans and let rest in a warmed oven for another 30 mins.

3. Spread the butter on and bake at 180℃ for 30 mins, spraying regularly with water.

Make it Monday - Knitted Cushion Cover

 This week I finally finished the second and final ongoing project from my knitting course - a cushion cover to match the patchwork blanket. I love it!

I've been knitting a piece each week. They are all different but look fab together.

Once the pieces were sewn together, I crocheted three borders and sewed them together, inserting the cushion before sewing up the final side.

That is my knitting course complete. Now I should have time to go back and try a few of the bigger projects.

Weekly Wisdom

I'd like to see the beauty in this new me so that I can learn to love her.

The Saturday Update

We had an unusual and very fast week.

As planned, we went to the theatre on Sunday which was good family entertainment. Looking forward to more from the culture department this season.

On Monday we drove Nico to work so he could try cycling home, which he has enjoyed all week. We did an early shop. When I took Isabella to dance class this time she didn't enjoy it and doesn't want to go again.

We had brunch with the yoga mums on Tuesday before driving up to my in-laws for a couple of nights. The brunch was lovely - it's so crazy seeing how fast the babies are growing.

Our visit with family was lovely, though we missed Nico. The kids were the centre of attention and loved it.

Yesterday was spent running erands and getting chores done after baby swim with more to finish up today before I take Isabella to her friend's birthday party this afternoon. Hopefully a somewhat quieter week coming up!

Links!

Questions about dying.

May have to try this next.

Practical furniture app.

Always look for the helpers.

Love this travel idea.

What a fab 100 day project.

Some good marriage tips.

Success!