What are you up to this weekend? Around here, I’m celebrating a teenager’s birthday, finishing a good book or two, and hopefully watching the Silo season two finale. (I didn’t think this show sounded up my alley but I’m hooked!) We’re still covered in snow and ice around here, but temps are rising this weekend so maybe I’ll get to take Daisy on a nice long walk before the weekend is out.
I hope you have something to look forward to this weekend, and that this collection of interesting reads and favorite things helps ease you into that weekend frame of mind.
My favorite finds from around the web:
I offer gift links for articles whenever possible (you may still need to create an account with the publication); if there’s no gift link and you’re not a subscriber, check to see if your library carries the publication or use a service like Pocket.
New Memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert Coming This Fall. (Kirkus Reviews) Big book news.
The books that shaped me: Holly edition. (MMD) Get to know team member Holly through the books that influenced her over the years.
I just finished this fun San Francisco puzzle and I’m eyeing this Michael Storrings Cities Around the World Puzzle for my next one!
How To Be Organised in 2025. (The Wardrobe Edit) Incredibly thorough guide.
How to Build a Village. (What Do We Do Now That We’re Here?) Mindset, communication, and habit shifts for more connected living. “One thing that is true about most of these recommendations is that they go against the grain of modern life.”
From Sad Basics to Statement Pieces: The Women’s Capsule Wardrobe, Reborn. (Wall Street Journal gift link) Is a modern capsule all about the “joy pieces?” I love this idea!
On that note: this Boden striped button-down (0–20/22) sure captures the vibe of a joyful basic.
An Overnight Style Sensation, at 79. (New York Times gift link) What a dapper gentleman!
The Women on the Frontlines of the Los Angeles Wildfires. (Marie Claire) Heroes, all of them.
Am I the only one who sees this cute Hopeless Romantic sweatshirt (XS–4X, check out the whole line, it’s darling) and immediately connects it to most ardently from Pride and Prejudice (S–3XL)?
If you just need a peaceful minute, check out One Minute Park.
This Fennel, White Bean, and Potato Soup (Rancho Gordo) was a big hit at my house this week. (I wish I’d doubled the recipe! And I used limas because that’s what I had on hand.)
Why Can’t You Pack a Bag? (The New Yorker) “Overpacking has the effect of deferring decisions, shifting them from your house to your hotel room. When you understand this, you become more motivated in your packing: it’s senseless to add not just to your physical load but to your mental one.”
A Highly Subjective Ranking of the Best Girl Scout Cookies. (Food & Wine) Thin Mints forever! Although in a certain mood nothing beats a frozen Samoa. How does your ranking compare?
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My visit to Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town. Such a good trip.
14 wintry audiobooks to listen to on dreary days. It might seem counterintuitive but I try to get outside every day during the winter. My daily walk lifts my mood and it provides the perfect audiobook-listening time.
Have a great weekend!
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Re Wintry audiobooks (comments on the original post were closed), this month I listened to Beartown and Once Upon a Wardrobe (both on your list) but one I did not see on the list that I loved was Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Fairies.
That’s a great addition!
Anne, that soup looks amazing. Do you think it would work without the saffron?
Cara, my big caveat here is that I tend to play fast and loose with recipes in general but: I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! I happened to have saffron on hand, but if I hadn’t, I still would have tried the recipe, maybe with a little added turmeric or paprika.
2 things :
1. I really need Whats Saving my Life right now post PLEASE…tough week.
2. I could swear I saw a crispy tofu recipe (NY Times?)here but cannot find it…even when I did the search. on the site. Can someone please share or link to it? Thank you.
This recipe was a NYT Dinner Tonight pick this week. I’m not sure if this is what you are looking for, but it includes directions for crispy tofu. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023248-green-curry-glazed-tofu?unlocked_article_code=1.r04.CfRO.gNJgrQC4tCyi&smid=share-url
In regards to the packing article, this is the quote that rang most true at my time in life:
“These days, with two small kids, I rarely travel more than a few miles from my house, which is a bedlam of loose Legos and orphaned remote-control cars. When we do go somewhere as a family, my tidily packed bag is like a drop of rain in a sea of luggage.”
Reminded me of Marie Kondo saying she had given up on tidiness after having her kids: girl, I feel you and thank you so much for saying so.
Your new puzzles remind me that I have been meaning to ask you if you’ve ever been to Phoenix? I know how much you love city planning, so always think about you when our guests talk about how well-planned our highways are. (I like them because they’re pretty!! Here are a few pictures: https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/arizona-history/2022/03/12/arizona-freeway-art/7017643001/
No spoilers of course, but the season finale of SILO was so exciting and surprising!! I’m thrilled that it’s been renewed for seasons 3 & 4.
I’m not usually into dark dystopian shows but my husband convinced me to try Silo and I love it! Great story and Juliet is like a female McGyver.
The Silo Trilogy – Wool, Shift, & Dust by Hugh Howey is one of my favorite series & I have read them all through more than once. Howey’s writing style completely fires up my imagination. Thrilled it finally became a series! Check out the books. So good!
100% agreed on all points!
@Anne, have you read any of the trilogy? You must!!
I haven’t yet but you’re making me think I need to!
We are also recovering from snow and ice here, and it’s been brutally cold. Baked potato soup has been a go- to and I have also been keeping up with wildfires. Thanks for sharing that article in your rounds up.
This is not a wintery audiobook but an every season audiobook The Door to Door Bookstore. Thank you so much for this recommendation it is charming and heartwarming. I loved it.
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