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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 1d

I started 2025 with a goal to read 12 books. Today I finished my 50th book!! 😁🎉
This was such a good duology! I recommend it if you like kingdoms, magic, and love.

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 7d

Finished book #49 for 2025. I've now read five Emily Henry Books, I shall rank them....

1. Book Lovers
2. Funny Story
3. Happy Place
4. Beach Read
5. People We Meet on Vacation (I had to look up what this book was about to even remember what it was, and I just read it in June... 😬)

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 13d

This was a wonderful read that involves magic, romance, castles, and kings. Enchanted cards and magical infections drive Elspeth, Ravyn, and their crew, as they try to banish the dark mist that poisons their kingdom, while secretly fighting family and friends in the process.

Book 2 next!

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 14d

Howdy, everyone. Have you survived the horrors of the week? Tell me what you've done to take your mind off all of *gestures wildly* this mess, or say hi to my friend here. Don't worry, he's harmless.

#jumpingspider #nature #stressed

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 15d

My favorite yarn has a 20% tariff.

*Sigh*

#crochet

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 25d

A bee on sedum. What more could a gal want?

#nature #bee #flowers #sedum

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · 26d

On to my 45th book of 2025! First time reading Molly Harper, and so far it's a light, enjoyable read, which is surprising since it centers a lot on death and ghosts. The first kiss came on without a lot of fuss too, so that wins some extra points for me!

Can't wait to read the rest!

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Sep 1

A colorful, upcycled jar to add a bit of joy! Now what to put in it? Crochet hooks? Pens? Scissors? TREATS?! 🧶

#crochet #joy #colorful

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Aug 18

I admit that this book wasn't doing it for me at first. It felt very juvenile...

But my friend told me to push through, because it got better - and she was RIGHT!

She also said the next five books are fantastic. So far, 1/3 of the way through #2 (Don't Hex and Drive), she's right again!

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Futurama's God is the only one I'll take, if I must take one.

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Aug 9

Just finished book #37! It was so, so good. It was cozy and sweet. All about found family, and learning to love and accept yourself again after big changes. Ugh, so good.

Definitely in my top five books of the year. Without question.

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jul 22

I can't start this one yet (currently reading two other books 🫣), but I am so excited it arrived!

The cover art is beautiful. 😍

#booksky

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jul 18

Happy Friday!

Love,
Anthony Anole

#friday #lizard #anole #findjoy

Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jul 5

Found some friends today.

#garden #bees

Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Oh, I do like Carl Hiaasen! I'll have to give this one a read, especially if Florida Man has a rough go of it...

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jul 2

I can't find it in me to post books or crochet right now because everything is making me like this lately.

Hope you're all taking care of your mental health right now.

Maybe share your favorite read of the year so far? Mine has been Rules of Redemption by T.A. White! 📖

#booksky #fucktrump #wtf

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Wil Wheaton @wilwheaton.net · Jul 1

This is a concentration camp.

Call it Alligator Auschwitz, because that's what it is.

This is America. Never forget and never forgive the people who allowed this to happen.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · Jul 1

Alligator Alcatraz from within

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 20

This guy was very upset that I almost hit him with the mower. I hope someday he will forgive me. 🥺

#toad #nature

Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you so much! 😁

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 18

Tickseed is showing off! 😍

#plants #garden #gardening

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 18

I've been reading so much that I haven't put any time into my blanket project. Only five more sections to go. I CAN DO THIS!!

#crochet 🧶

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 17

Obsessed with these Eggplant flowers. 😍

#garden #gardening #plants #flowers

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 16

Wild Bergamot (aka Bee Balm). This plant goes absolutely wild if left to its own devices. So beautiful, and the bees love it!

#garden #nature #bees #beebalm #gardening #plants #flowers

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 15

Book #34 for 2025!

My next three books after this will be the rest of the series. Highly recommend if you like a strong female lead, sci-fi, and multiple POVs.

#booksky #booklover #thefirebirdchronicles

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Nikki Mack @yawnsandyarn.bsky.social · Jun 15

I think you're right. Things are feeling more heated by the day.