"Hush, I can't multiply and talk at the same time."

[epiphyta]

If you have not yet had the pleasure of reading Becky Chambers' A Psalm for the Wild-Built, take yourself to your local library and ask to borrow their copy. The dedication is "For anyone who could use a break". Nothing bad happens in this book. The closest it comes to anything scary is someone losing a handhold and skidding a little ways down a

Comments

[fufaraw]

Sounds like a lovely, productive day, which is lovely to hear about! I must investigate both the books, and the Instant Pot stroganoff!

[epiphyta]

YOU DID A BIG MEARA! YAAAAY!

Yes, you should read both books, and I will link you to the recipe when I am at my computer tomorrow. It is laaate and I am just now going to bed. But I can sleep in tomorrow, yes?

(I ate an entire bunch of roasted asparagus by myself. I regret nothing.)

[kazzy_cee]

I love it when you find someone that’s as enthusiastic as you are about something! Thanks for the book rec I shall look and see if I can find it here.

[epiphyta]

Oh, I do hope you can! It is truly a comfort, and I can see myself returning to it often.

[pondhopper]

Sounds like a must add to my kindle. And aren't chance random meetings with kindred spirits wonderful things? I so love your descriotion of your conversation with the bookshop man.
Mmmm...stroganoff!

[epiphyta]

I think you would really enjoy the book; there is a sequel due out early next year.

It was sooooooo good.

[shirebound]

"Seriously, how have we not been lifelong friends?"

As Elrond said, "You may find friends upon your way when you least look for it." How delightful.

[epiphyta]

It was such a treat to have someone responding so positively to my enthusiasm. :)

[cairistiona7]

My library actually has that book, so I've tagged it for future reading. I have quite a few books built up waiting for me, despite trying to rein myself in with adding more. There's just so many good books out there!

[epiphyta]

Isn't it wonderful to know we'll never run out of things to read? P. does rather tease me about having three concurrent library memberships; I replied that my being able to borrow books means we're not going to need a separate truck for them when we move. :D