Only the Beginning

1/30

(And I'm not talking about NaBloPoMo, which does, indeed, begin today.)

I almost hate to even post this photo, but here we go . . . 

You see, I've only just gotten past the short row section of the neckline of this sweater.  Which means . . . I've got a whole lot more knitting to do here.  (In other words, you're going to get really sick really soon of seeing this sweater-in-progress.)

So we'll just move on to books.  

(But first, I do want to just mention that this is a really fabulous harvest-gold-y color of yarn -- Joyful from Briar Rose Fibers -- as lovely to knit with as it is to look at.)

Okay.  Back to books.

I'm still listening to The Weight of Ink, although way past the half-way point of this quite long book.  It's excellent, and I wish I could listen to it all day long.  I did take a bit of a break from it over the weekend to listen to Sebastian Barry's latest - Days Without End.  (Because Overdrive will Wait for No Reader!)  I really loved Days Without End.  In fact, I pretty much DID listen to it all day long.  In print, I'm still reading Lisette's List (which, although quite good, just can't hold a candle to either of the other two).  I must pick up my pace, though.  Because Overdrive.  And that Waiting-for-No-Reader thing.  Y'know?

How about YOU?  What are you reading?  And what are you raveling/unraveling these days?

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Today's post is part of Unraveled Wednesdays.  See what other bloggers are talking about over at Kat's.  
(And welcome to NaBloPoMo.)

Comments

[Juliann]

I am hoping to cast on a vest for our tiny person because I think I can get it finished in a month. My book list is long and I am stalled on what to read next but maybe I can ease into a new read after the weekend ahead. The next few days are all about the wedding.

[Bonny]

I love your Overdrive slogan; they really should use it as it's so true! And I also love your yarn and can't imagine getting tired of seeing that gorgeous sweater-in-progress. If it's any consolation, just tell yourself that at least you haven't posted week after week of the same blue Hitchhiker, waiting for the gradient to appear!

[Carole]

Overdrive auto returns can be circumvented with a book on a tablet but it's trickier with audio. I'm knitting socks and reading See What I Have Done. I feel like I have a hangover from 4 3 2 1.

[margene]

Don't underestimate the sweater in progress updates. I love hearing about what's happening even when it's the same project week after week. You're going to be hearing more from me on my same ol', just sayin'. :) Love that color of gold! I'm reading Manhattan Beach. Historical Fiction may not be my favorite category, but I'm withholding judgement for awhile longer.

[AsKatKnits]

I am verklempt over that glowing Briar Rose yarn! GORGEOUS and no one dyes quite like Chris does! I hear you on that Overdrive waits for no reader! Must.read.faster!

[Patty]

I know I've had books arrive in my inbox this week and I can't even begin to think about getting to them! Fortunately I'm #141 on the Little Lies train! "-) I just love the color of that sweater!

[Debbie]

I don't think I'd get tired of seeing your sweater progress...that yarn is a beautiful color! I am slogging my way through the middle of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness and it sure requires fortitude, I don't remember The God of Small Things being this weighed down with minutia! When I need a break, I read some of Mary Oliver's Upstream.

[Cheryl S.]

ooh - that sweater is going to be so pretty!

[Vera]

Love the Harvest Gold - beautiful! I'm letting 4.3.2.1. go...too little time for books that put me to sleep. Started The Professor and the Housekeeper last night and so far I love it (numbers nerd that I am). Sadly, no knitting since a week ago...I feel edgy because of that.

[Honore´]

Yellow/Gold...my favorite color, any shade so I look forward to seeing this one progress. I have a poncho very similar in hue and it's near - but not -done...it's been on the needles for way too long...only because of operator* slowness... Thanks to your excellent 'reviews', my list of books to read in 2017 is growing.

Cheers~
* aka moi!

[Vicki]

Oooh, that sweater is going to be great!! I can picture you wearing it. :)

[Gale Zucker (she shoots sheep shots)]

I promise you I will not get sick of looking at that sweater progress. What a color!

[Mary]

(what Gale said) - but seriously, I can't wait to see 4 in progress shots this month! Katie is looking for a read-along book with me and I suggested Weight of Ink. We'll see... and you've made me think I should give Days without End another try. I started it earlier this year and it was just too bleak. Maybe listening would help - I do love Barry's writing. Cheers to another NaBloPoMo!!