Taking a Bit of a Break - Harmony Reads - Ep. 22

[@FadiaTR]

Thank you for a lovely season of Harmony Reads, I will miss it! I have Kim to thank for bringing Agatha Christie back into my life (hadn't read her books in at least 15 yrs) but I can't fault you for needing a break. My reading tends to slow down in the warmer months too and a hobby should never feel like a chore. Perhaps harmony reads can return in the cooler months as a small segment of the knitting podcast where only one book is discussed a week rotating who picks it between the 3 of you so it's not too much of a burden, or something to the like to keep it simple.

[@kimeckstrom2282]

I like this idea.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@user-vs8xc6gd2n]

Yes, we understand about Harmony Reads! I have been wondering how you all have been able to keep up week after week. And spring and outdoor activities are here!!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks!

[@clochemerle1]

Thank you for interesting discoveries, even of old classics.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

You are welcome!

[@dawnkanis42]

I'll miss you on the off Friday. I enjoy your book and knitting talks immensely. I completely understand the workload and time constraints. I have been wondering how you keep all those balls up in the air. Happy Summer!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Have a happy summer too!

[@kathleenallan321]

I get it. Summer is outside Time, for me, gardening and knitting outside. It is when the cooling comes and hibernating season approaches, that I turn to reading again. This has been enlightening and fun. You are all 3 such great company!!!❤

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

We had fun too. It really got me back to reading which I was missing.

[@Rita-Y]

Thank you for taking so much of your time reading and introducing me some new books for my shelf. I don’t know how you kept everything going!! Enjoy your well deserved break and see you if harmony reads returns. If not, that’s ok too. ❤

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks, Rita!

[@raschellejohnston6516]

I have enjoyed Harmony Reads so much! Thank you.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

You are welcome!

[@robinjohanson4916]

Thanks for a great show as always! I understand needing to take a break until the demands of summer are over. We look forward to hearing about summer reads in the autumn! Take care ladies! Always love your podcast!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks Robin!

[@violazborowski4378]

I will really miss this podcast. I have picked up some great books to read and really looked forward to listening to you-all. But thank you!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

You are welcome!

[@jeannesabido3038]

Will miss this but totally understand. Thanks for the series.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

You are welcome!

[@loriflaglor5686]

Thank you, ladies! You’re book insights and suggestions will be missed but, honestly, I could hardly keep up! Now I can work my way through my stack. Whew! 😉

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Have fun with your stack of books!

[@denised3994]

I certainly have a long "to read" list thanks to you ladies. Enjoy your summer!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Our pleasure!

[@sandracroley9784]

I'll miss Harmony Reads....but I understand 😊

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks for understanding!

[@lynntimmer1620]

Thank you for the sharing you've done. My reading includes three of your titles right now, two on audio and one hardcover. Count of MC, North and South, and Homecoming. 😊 I enjoyed two, so far, of the Lesley Crewe titles, and I'm grateful for that! Enjoy your summer reading! I love my public library! 📚

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Public libraries are the best!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Have a good summer break, for the reading podcast ! I'll miss the laughters and teasing, but I guess they will still be in the knitting podcast. 😉

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Oh yes that will all still be in the knitting podcast!

[@susanclapier6027]

I am already missing the reading podcasts. They have grown on me. I have yet to go back to the early episodes so it’s not over yet but I get how precious and overwhelming our limited time can be. Thanks so much for all you efforts and sharing!!!😊❤

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thank you for watching Susan!

[@denisevettraino7916]

That was FuN, ladies...as usual, you've made me laugh along with you and you've inspired to read some books I may never have chosen...I will miss these chats and your enthusiastic and honest reviews but I get it ! It was fun while it lasted...Enjoy the summer and I'll keep looking forward to the knitting podcast. Thanks ❣

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thank you Denise!

[@catnapper3923]

Finis! We are all at the mercy of what is called, vaguely, logarithms. I admire you so much for trying something new - Thank you thank you for the 22 reading episodes. See you on the knitting side, then. Xx

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Yes - at their mercy is exactly right. It is pretty annoying actually!

[@catnapper3923]

@@FleeceHarmonyPodcastmaybe we can have a RAL during a KAL - we could find a book readily available online (Google books? Or some such) and we can ALL read it together while we knit and have a natter. The logarithms should not boss us around! We will not be defeated! Xx

[@AidaBoza]

Thank you ladies, I always love your podcasts knitting and reading. Enjoy the summer and comeback in the fall 📚

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

We will see you on the knitting podcast as usual every two weeks!

[@deborahcopeland384]

I certainly understand you ladies needing some time to take care of busy lives. I just want to say how much I enjoy Harmony Reads. Many vlogs include a section about what they are reading. Mostly I end when that starts. Mostly because the genre of books and movies are just not my cup of tea. But you have been right up my alley. I have watched every episode. Have a good summer and I do hope you can find time to return. In the meantime I will continue to enjoy the regular Fleece and Harmony episodes.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks Deborah!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Thank you for the reading podcasts, I have found them really interesting. I think I will go back and re-read North and South as it is many years since I read it. Enjoy the summer and maybe there will be a way for you to return in the Autumn. 🇬🇧

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks Elaine!

[@debbie.mckenzie]

My comment connects to your remarks around 17:00. Hubs and I have been watching clips from The Best of Groucho on KZbin. He had a tv show (mid '50s) called You Bet Your Life. PLEASE look it up if you want a shock. He actually asks the ladies their ages, comments on their figures if they are sexy looking, AND makes fun of them if they are heavy. He also asked a muscular looking guy to take his shirt off. He also blows his stinky cigar smoke straight into the contestants' faces throughout the show. Aaah, the good ole days...?? Very often I catch myself thinking in blocks of 30 years. How in the heck am I old enough to do that?!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Yes it is hard to believe what was going on back then, compared to today.

[@serenagodmaire5602]

I absolutely loved reading the Birth House. I was on bed rest with my first child learning to knit and immersing myself in stories. I will miss your reading podcasts because you have shared so many interesting books that I would not have tried. Your recommendations were great and I am so thankful for the suggestions and introduction to new Canadian writers:

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

It was fun! One of the problems was that we all wanted to read the books that one or the other us already read!

[@lynnyamamoto33]

It’s good to heed your energy, and to take a break! Would you consider having Harmony Reads be shorter, and be a chapter in the knitting podcast? Since you already do chapters, people could skip if they aren’t interested in books. I have really enjoyed your book talks, and have read or added books to my TBR based upon your discussions. Happy summer reading!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

We haven't decided what we will do or if we will pursue it. We will see how we feel at the end of the summer.

[@AlyCatNat]

I very much enjoyed Harmony Reads and I hope this is not the end, but I hate to think of it being a chore for you all. See you all next week for the knitting, you have a great dynamic together.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks!

[@nanapoppag]

I understand your reasons for your hiatus but I am really going to miss your banter. I’m in Alberta and have never been your way. Would love to do it one day.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Come for the fibre festival!

[@osmia]

I've loved Harmony Reads sharing with us. If you do find a way to continue it in the fall, I'll be there with you

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Awww - thanks!

[@vindeljay]

I'm so like Simone with the romance part. I'm watching a FBI TV series at the moment, which would be good if the school kid "getting together" wasn't in it. I'm the same with books, skim through it.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Yes - the "getting together" in those shows is superfluous in this shows. Just give us the suspense and solve the crime!

[@deniseengel1451]

I have enjoyed the book discussion but if you do decide to continue it maybe once a month may be a better option.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks Denise!

[@lsdev4229]

It was great while it lasted...totally get it. Have to get the Kate Morton book for the Summer. Totally agree with you Simone about the Romantic thing. Although I did enjoy the Outlander series but I was much younger then. Can't even watch two people kiss now...ewwww.😂 see you next weekend Harmony knits. 🇨🇦🥰Sharon.

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Funny! LOL

[@ThePattiw]

aaah too bad. I did enjoy these book videos. Maybe you can do a little book report once a month or something in the Fall in the knitting videos?

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

We will see what happens by the end of the summer.

[@sallyrothstein8588]

Enjoy your summer off, but please consider starting a new channel for Harmony reads. I have read many of your suggestions, with a few on my to be read list. 💕

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

We are considering it. We will see in the fall.

[@cynthiabroadbent3836]

Sorry to see this podcast end, but I understand! You can always throw in a short book review/mention in your regular podcast if there is a book that really moved you :). We'd love to hear about it! Then, there's no pressure!

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Yes - that's what we may do!

[@tammihackley4349]

I with you Simone; the romantic stuff- ugh!! Not real life

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

😀

[@lindagates9150]

I was going to say something nasty about paul Gallico but i am trying he is extremely trying at times. He is the reason i read the last chapter before shelling out money for a book must admit there are wrirts like lois McMaster Bujold i dont even bother reading the blurb before i buy the book darn writers are getting old and dying. 🖖🧓👍🙄💖💓💗💚🌟🍀🌟🍀🌟💚

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

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