Reading and Such Like
Jul. 7th, 2021 01:30 pmI just took a bunch of books back the the library, unread. I kind of hate that? But, at the same time, I will sometimes just order whatever is on the awards lists and see what strikes my fancy. Some were obviously not what I was in the mood for at the moment.
Of the things still in my pile, I just don't know what I want. I am having a bit of reading ennui. Maybe I should poll everyone and see what you all think I should read next of the various things that I have around.
I have no idea if this will work, but I'd love some help deciding.
Otherwise, I did try to take my computer into Best Buy today, but they are mostly doing by-appointment-only still and so the guy that started to help me got interrupted by the people, who, you know, went through the right channels. So, I quietly packed my things up, bought a web cam, just to see if I couldn't get that to work in the mean time, and made plans to make an appointment to return via proper protocols.
Then, I picked up my CSA, which is in full swing now, because I got:
And I still have a bit of stuff left from last week??? Anyway, this is one of my joys of CSAs. I like trying to figure out how to use up all of this stuff in a week!
So... what are you all reading and/or consuming? Anything worth reporting?
Of the things still in my pile, I just don't know what I want. I am having a bit of reading ennui. Maybe I should poll everyone and see what you all think I should read next of the various things that I have around.
Poll #25902 What Should Lyda Read Next?
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What Should Lyda Read Next?
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THE DOWN DAYS by Ilze Hugo (SF)
0 (0.0%)
THE ORDER OF THE PURE MOON REFLECTED ON WATER by Zen Cho (fantasy)
6 (40.0%)
UNCONQUERABLE SUN by Kate Elliott (space opera)
6 (40.0%)
THE LEFT-HANDED BOOKSELLERS by Garth Nix (YA, urban fantasy)
4 (26.7%)
EVERYONE ON THE MOON IS ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL by Julian K Jarboe (short story collection)
1 (6.7%)
ELATSO by Darcie Little Badger (YA, urban fantasy)
6 (40.0%)
I have no idea if this will work, but I'd love some help deciding.
Otherwise, I did try to take my computer into Best Buy today, but they are mostly doing by-appointment-only still and so the guy that started to help me got interrupted by the people, who, you know, went through the right channels. So, I quietly packed my things up, bought a web cam, just to see if I couldn't get that to work in the mean time, and made plans to make an appointment to return via proper protocols.
Then, I picked up my CSA, which is in full swing now, because I got:
- Beets - 1 bunch
- Collard Greens - 1 bunch
- Red Radish - 1 bunch
- Kohlrabi - 1 count
- Pickling Cucumber - 1 lb
- Zucchini - 1 lb
- Kale - 1 bunch
- Lettuce - 1 bunch
- Scallions - 1 bunch
- Rhubarb - 1 bunch
- Basil - 1 bunch
- Parsley - 1 bunch
- Dill - 1 bunch
And I still have a bit of stuff left from last week??? Anyway, this is one of my joys of CSAs. I like trying to figure out how to use up all of this stuff in a week!
So... what are you all reading and/or consuming? Anything worth reporting?