Having been in the lingering grip of a reading slump for a while, March was one of the most successful months I’ve had for a while, in terms of both quantity and overall quality. With that said, here are links to the books I read & reviewed, followed by a quick look at the embroidery projects I completed.
Books read: 10
Yearly total: 26
The books I read in March
1. Summerwater by Sarah Moss
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2. Calling in Black by Nicholle Ramsey
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3. Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
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4. Gratitude by Delphine de Vigan, tr. by George Miller
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5. Acrobat by Nabaneeta Dev Sen, tr. by Nandana Sen
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6. Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
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7. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
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8. The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin
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9. The Natural Mother of the Child by Krys Malcolm Belc
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10. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
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Favourite of the month: Klara and the Sun
In terms of embroidery projects, I had a lot of fun throughout March working on some more original designs.
I wanted to start a little ongoing series of woodland creatures, which led to these hedgehog, fox, and rabbit designs.
The seascape came about when I decided to try and make something with a chunky, textural look; the autumnal tree was a gift for Mother’s Day; and frankly, it was only a matter of time before I made some kind of tribute to Carrie Fisher!
What was your favourite read in March?
Callum McLaughlin 
Judging from your ratings, March really was a great reading month! Love your new embroideries, the seascape is so pretty and the Carrie Fischer tribute is great fun. Do you come up with the designs yourself?
Thank you very much! 😊 Yes, I started out with pre-done designs but these are all originals 🧵
That’s amazing! I wish, I had some creative skills, but unfortunately that isn’t the case.
Always love to see your embroidery! I am SO looking forward to the new Willy Vlautin – I have it on pre-order.
Thank you! 😊 It was my first time reading Vlautin but I’d definitely read more now! I look forward to your thoughts.
Oh my, you have to read Don’t Skip Out On Me, it is stunning. Although I cried so much at the end…
Ooh, I’ll definitely add it to my list. Thanks for the recommendation!
Bring tissues…
Well done on the embroidery, it looks lovely!
Thank you very much! 😊
I love the little woodland creature embroideries!
Thank you so much! 😊
That’s some pile. I haven’t seen that Ishiguro before. OMG, you embroidery!! I love, love, love it.
Thank you very much! 😊