I Break for Books.

 Here are some of the lovely books I've been reading lately! My sewing machine decided to take a break for a while (hopefully it's rested long enough--I need it!).

 On the other hand, I don't really Want to do anything other than tear through more Flavia de Luce books (pictured below, written by Alan Bradley, absolutely marvelous). Flavia is an 11-year-old chemist/sleuth, and a fascinating mix of genius/child, loving/undemonstrative (no hugs in the de Luce family!), self-assured/easily driven to doubt by her tormenting sisters. Plus, her family lives in an old mansion that they may lose at any moment, being in fact fairly poor. Read Flavia!

Also, Mums visited for a day and we went on a bike ride, watched/participated in a latte art competition, and went to Friday morning coffee cupping at Topeca roastery! Yay! Great visit!

And finally, because periodically I have to make ice cream recommendations, here is today's: Haagen-Dazs' Sea Salt Caramel Gelato. Oh. My. Word. Grab a Flavia de Luce book, a pint of this, and you Will have the best day of your life.