Quick Cotton Flower Coaster Crochet Pattern
I’ve been obsessed with crocheted daisies and sunflowers lately. I have about five different trial and error versions of daisies on my desk and I finally figured out a pattern that I love that has stitches that are easy to work with. Of course, making a cute circular motif isn’t enough… I had to figure out what to actually do with it. I polled my Instagram audience and most people wanted to see a functional item. So here it is! A quick and easy crochet daisy or crochet sunflower coaster pattern. Just use the appropriate colors for the flower of your choice. I think it’ll be a really great colorful flower coaster too!
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight – 4), held double stranded, approx. 25 yards total
Colors used in daisy pattern: Apple Green, White, Curry
Colors used in sunflower pattern: Apple Green, Curry, Brown
Hook: K, 6.5 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge does not matter
Finished Size 4.25” across
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
2dc-cl two double crochet cluster
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Yarn is held double stranded so that this coaster works up quickly.
2dc cluster: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch (three loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (two loops on the hook), yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch (four loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (three loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
Magic Ring
Create magic ring.
Body
Round 1, flower center color: ch 2 (does not count as st), dc 12 sts into the magic ring, join next color, pull magic ring tight, sl st into the top of the first dc – 12 sts.
Round 2, flower petal color: ch 3 (counts as st), 1 dc into the same st, ch 1, 2dc cluster into next st, ch 1, repeat pattern (2dc cluster into next st, ch 1) until end of round, sl st into the top of the first dc, fasten off and cut yarn – 24 sts
Round 3, edge color: join yarn in any chain space of the previous round, ch 2 (counts as st), 2dc into the same space, 3 dc into the next space, repeat pattern (3dc into each chain space) until end of round, sl st into the top of the first dc – 36 sts
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Simple Chunky Ice Cream Cozy Crochet Pattern
Need a project that works up super fast? This ice cream cozy using super bulky weight yarn will be your best friend.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Super Bulky – 6), approx. 18 yards total, Color used in photo above: Arctic Ice
Hook: M, 9 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge 2” x 2” = hdc 4 sts x 3 rows
Finished Size 4.5” lying flat x 3.25” tall on pint
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Pattern uses half double crochet throughout, except for Round 2. Round 2 uses double crochet stitch to create the correct sizing for the bottom of ice cream pint.
The final product is flipped inside out for ridged appearance.
Magic Ring: Create magic ring.
Body
Round 1: ch 1, hdc 8 sts into the magic ring, pull magic ring tight, sl st into the top of the first hdc – 8 sts.
Round 2: ch 1, 2 dc into the same st, 2 dc into each st until end of round, sl st into the top of the first dc – 16 sts
Rounds 3 to 8: ch1, hdc into each st, continue until end of round, sl st into top of first hdc – 16 sts per row
For a taller cozy, continue as many rounds as desired.
Finish
Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.
Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle. Turn the completed cozy inside out for ridged appearance.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Ripple Swirl Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
My favorite thing to crochet is a baby blanket. And after trying about a dozen different patterns, I always come back to this ripple stitch pattern. It was one of the first “complex” patterns I learned to crochet and basically what motivated me to learn crochet in the first place. I’ve made this colorful swirly style by mixing one solid yarn with one cake yarn. Two worsted weight yarns worked together gives you a nice bulky weight to work with and finish your project quickly.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.
Materials
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Medium Weight – 4), White, approx. 575 yards ; Caron Cupcakes (Light Weight – 3), Mint Smoothie, approx. 575 yards
You can substitute any two worsted weight yarns together.
Hook: N,10mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge 4” x 4” = 8 sts x 4 rows
Finished Size 36” x 36”
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches together
in inches
st(s) stitch(es)
yo yarn over
inc increase
* or ** repeat whatever follows the * or **
Notes
Two strands of yarn are held together throughout (one strand of Caron Simply Soft and one strand of Caron Cupcakes).
When you reach the end of the ball of yarn, join a new ball using preferred method (e.g. magic knot).
Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as dc.
Chain: Chain 73 (To change size of blanket, chain in multiples of 14 and add 3)
Body
Row 1: dc in 4th chain from the hook, dc in each of the next 4 chains, *dc2tog over the next 2 chains, dc2tog over the next 2 chains, dc in each of the next 4 chains, 2 dc in the next 2 chains, dc in each of the next 4 chains – repeat from * until one chain remains, 2 dc in last chain, turn – 70 sts
Row 2 to 36: Ch 3, dc into the same stitch, dc in each of the next 4 stitches, *dc2tog over the next 2 stitches, dc2tog over the next 2 stitches, dc in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next 2 stitches, dc in each of the next 4 stitches – repeat from * until one stitch remains, 2 dc in last stitch (Note: the last 2 dc is worked into the top of the chain 3), turn – 70 sts
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.
Simple Cotton Blend Ice Cream Cozy Crochet Pattern
Want to keep your hands from freezing while you’re eating your ice cream? Yea, me too. With all my quick patterns, here’s another one for an ice cream cozy. The technique uses the magic circle for the bottom and then a simple half double crochet for the body. And the ridged look comes from flipping your whole project inside out when you’re done.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (Light Weight – 3), held double stranded, approx. 65 yards total; Color used in pattern: Mai Tai
Hook: K, 6.5 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Finished Size 4.5” lying flat x 3.25” tall
Gauge 2” x 2” = 6 sts x 5 rows
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Yarn is held double stranded so that this cozy works up quickly.
Chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Ring: Create magic ring.
Body
Round 1: ch 1, hdc 8 sts into the magic ring, pull magic ring tight, sl st into the top of the first hdc – 8 sts.
Round 2: ch 1, 2 hdc into the same st, 2 hdc into each st until end of round, sl st into the top of the first hdc – 16 sts
Round 3: ch 2, dc into the same st, 2 dc into the next st, continue until end of round, sl st into the top of the first dc – 24 sts
Rounds 4 to 10: ch1, hdc into each st, continue until end of round, sl st into top of first hdc – 24 sts per row
For a taller cozy, continue as many rounds as desired.
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle. Turn the completed cozy inside out for ridged appearance.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Super Easy Scrunchie Crochet Pattern
Hello! I love a quick win crochet project. Scrunchies fall into a quick project no matter what you do with it, but I aim to make it even quicker. Like, under 15 minutes quick. With double strands of yarn and a big crochet hook, you’ll be able to crank out tons of these to sell in your shop.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: WeCrochet Brava Worsted, in two colors, approx. 13 yards each; Pink Scrunchie: Cotton Candy and Rouge; Blue Scrunchie: Cornflower and Peacock; Substitute with any Medium Weight yarn
Hook: N, 10 mm (Link to Clover Amour hook)
Yarn Needle
Hair elastic
Scissors
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Yarn held double-stranded throughout.
Pattern
Attach to hair elastic: Create a slip knot. Slip stitch to hair elastic
Body: Chain 3. Dc into center of hair elastic. Ch 1. Repeat dc, ch1 until you have a total of 40 dc in the hair elastic (the initial chain 3 does not count as a dc). Sl st into the top of the first dc.
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern step.
Quick Pencil Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern
Looking for the fastest teacher appreciation gift ever? I’ve got you covered here with a super quick pencil cup cozy. Holding yarn double-stranded is practically my signature technique. The reason why I like doing this over using bulky yarn to start with is that it’s so much easier to find worsted weight yarn in the colors that you need. And then your yarn stash is way more versatile because you can go ahead and use the same yarn for worsted weight projects. Today we’ll make this cup cozy so fast, you can gift them to every teacher you know.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Worsted Weight – 4), held double stranded, approx. 25 yards yellow, 10 yards silver, 5 yards pink – substitute with any brand yarn; Color used in pattern: Sunshine; Silver; Soft Pink
Hook: L, 8 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge 2” x 2” = 4 sts x 4 rows
Finished Size 4” lying flat x 4”
Abbreviations
ch chain
hdc half double crochet
hdc blo half double crochet back loops only
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Yarn is held double stranded so that it works up quickly.
Chain one at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch.
Chain: Start with yellow. Chain 18. Slip stitch into first chain. Do not twist the chain. (To change width of cozy, increase/decrease in multiples of one).
Body:
Yellow: Round 1: ch 1, hdc in all stitches until end of chain, sl st into the top of the first hdc at the start of row – 18 sts
Rounds 2 to 5: ch 1, hdc into the same st, hdc into each st until end of row, sl st into the top of the first hdc at the start of row – 18 sts
Silver: Round 6: join silver color of yarn, ch 1, hdc into the same st, hdc into each st until end of row, sl st into the top of the first hdc at the start of row – 18 sts
Round 7: ch 1, hdc into the back loop of same st, hdc blo into each st until end of row, sl st into the top of the first hdc at the start of row – 18 sts
Pink: Round 8: join pink color of yarn, ch 1, hdc into the back loop of same st, hdc blo into each st until end of row, sl st into the top of the first hdc at the start of row – 18 sts
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Watermelon Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern
Is it Summer yet? Not quite, but we can pretend with these watermelon-y cup cozy. Holding yarn double-stranded is practically my signature technique. The reason why I like doing this over using bulky yarn to start with is that it’s so much easier to find worsted weight yarn in the colors that you need. And then your yarn stash is way more versatile because you can go ahead and use the same yarn for worsted weight projects.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: WeCrochet Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight – 4), held double stranded, approx. 50 yards total; Colors used in pattern: Rouge, Mint, Tranquil
Hook: L, 8 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge 2” x 2” = 4 sts x 4 rows
Finished Size 4” lying flat x 4”
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Yarn is held double stranded so that it works up quickly.
Chain one at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch.
Chain: Chain 18. Slip stitch into first chain. Do not twist the chain. (To change width of cozy, increase/decrease in multiples of two).
Body
Round 1: ch 1, sc in the first chain, dc in the next chain, repeat sc, dc in all stitches until end of chain, sl st into the top of the first sc at the start of row – 18 sts
Round 2: ch 1, dc into the same st, *sc into the next st (which should be a dc from the previous row), dc into the next st (which should be a sc from the previous row) – repeat from * until end of row (the last st should be sc into the top of the last dc from the previous row), sl st to join to top of first dc – 18 sts
Round 3: ch 1, sc into the same st, *dc into the next st (which should be a sc from the previous row), sc into the next st (which should be a dc from the previous row) – repeat from * until end of row (the last st should be sc into the top of the last dc from the previous row), sl st to join to top of first dc – 18 sts
Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 until total of 6 rows.
Round 7: Change color to mint, ch 1, hdc into the same st, hdc into each st – 18 sts
Round 8: Change color to darker green, ch 1, hdc into the same st, hdc into each st – 18 sts
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Book Review: Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
With all the hype that the Netflix series has gotten, I knew I had to read the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn. After reading them, I can definitely see why someone decided they needed to re-create it on screen.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (2000)
Book 1 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Daphne Bridgerton is in her second Season of the Marriage Mart and looking for a suitable husband. She’s been friend-zoned by all the reasonable candidates and only gets proposed to by old guys or the idiotic Nigel Berbrooke. Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, is back in London after his father’s death. The Ambitious Mamas have identified Simon as an oh-so-very-eligible catch for their daughters and he wants to avoid them. Simon and Daphne decide to fake-court so that Simon will appear unavailable and Daphne will appear more desirable. But of course they’re actually attracted to each other. Problem is that Simon has no desire to marry or have children (because of his own experiences with his father). They get caught in a compromising position and need to marry anyway. Expect angst with poor communication between our two leads, the absolute worst motherly “talk” about how babies are made, and a trigger warning about non-consensual relations between our couple. Starts as a fake-relationship trope, but it doesn’t last that long.
This novel is the basis for the first season of the Netflix series Bridgerton. The book focuses on the plot between the main couple of the story, with very little insight to the other characters. In the Netflix series, they punched up the drama by adding subplots for many of the other characters, and also added characters not seen in this novel. I agree with this artistic choice because it increases the pacing of the story and adds different characters for the audience to identify with. The series also kept a lot of the best moments of the book and the fun, humorous bits. Worth reading and worth watching.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (2000)
Book 2 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Viscount Anthony Bridgerton has decided that it’s time to find a wife. He’s not looking for a love match; he’s looking for someone who can conduct herself and serve as the next Viscountess Bridgerton. He has identified Edwina Sheffield as this Season’s diamond and aims to court her. The problem? Edwina’s older sister Kate is well-known as Edwina’s gatekeeper and she’s fully aware of Anthony’s not-so-gentlemanly reputation. Anthony and Kate have a contentious relationship as he attempts to court Edwina. Though there is that idea that passionate arguments may lead to other types of passionate encounters… Probably considered an enemies-to-lovers story. Ultimately, Edwina isn’t as smitten as we think, Nigel Berbrooke continues to be an idiot, somehow a bee sting can cause a compromising situation, and everyone important has a tragic backstory.
An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (2001)
Book 3 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Want to talk about a tragic backstory? Let’s talk about Sophie Beckett. Sophie is the illegitimate daughter of the Earl of Penwood whom she lives with as his ward. The Earl marries, his wife and her two daughters move in, he dies, and Sophie becomes an unpaid maid. One night, she sneaks off to a masquerade ball, where she dances with Benedict Bridgerton. She runs away at midnight, leaving him with her glove. Benedict tries to track down the owner of the glove and inquires at Penwood House; when Lady Penwood realizes that Sophie attended the ball, she throws Sophie out. Cut to a few years later, Benedict has been pining over the mysterious Silver Lady he met at the masquerade. He’s at a house party with a bunch of drunken louts and plans to tell his host he’s leaving, when he comes across a group of them assaulting a young woman. He rescues her and they leave. The woman? It’s Sophie. She recognizes him, but he doesn’t recognize her at all. The rest of the story follows their growing (continued?) attraction for each other, issues with their social class differences, her dodgy back story (apparently she speaks too eloquently to be a servant), and meeting up with the other Bridgertons.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (2002)
Book 4 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Colin Bridgerton is back in England after many years of extensive travel. He has no idea what he is meant to do with his life; Anthony is the head of the family, Benedict is an artist, and Colin is… adrift. Penelope Featherington is coming to terms with the unlikelihood that she will ever marry; she’s 28-years-old and has never had any marriage proposals. At least now, she can sit down and eat eclairs with all the other spinsters and chaperones. As Colin and Penelope constantly cross paths (she is best friends with his sister Eloise, after all), he starts to notice her in a way he hadn’t before. This one is the story where the girl pines for the boy for years, the boy doesn’t see her in a romantic way, the boy finally figures out he’s attracted to the girl, and they both get to be happy. Of the Bridgerton books I’ve read up to this point, this one is my favorite. There are so many scenes in this book that made me smile or laugh. As a fellow wallflower, I adore Penelope Featherington. I also love the way Colin takes on Penelope’s mother. Oh, and this is the book when we finally unmask Lady Whistledown, London’s most notorious gossip columnist.
To Sir Phillip, with Love by Julia Quinn (2003)
Book 5 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Eloise Bridgerton has been a proud spinster. Who needs to marry anyway? She’s got her family, her hobbies, her freedom, and her best friend Penelope to share in spinsterhood. Except… well… we’ve read about Penelope in the previous book. And all of a sudden, Eloise is alone. She has been exchanging letters with Phillip Crane for the past year (after the death of his wife, Eloise’s cousin, Marina), and his last one was a request to meet to see if they would be suitable for marriage. It sounded crazy when she read it… but maybe she should take him up on it. Eloise impulsively runs off to Phillip’s house to meet him and neither are what the other expects. He thought she’d be a desperate spinster (she’s not), and she had no idea that he had two kids (they’re terribly unruly and he’s mostly looking for their new mother). But still, they muddle through to see if they’d suit. And the Bridgerton brothers show up at some point for much needed hilarity and heartfelt talks. Expect the usual breaking down of emotional barriers and getting through to an unsociable and taciturn man, taming unruly children through attention and affection, and all that happily ever after stuff.
When He was Wicked by Julia Quinn (2004)
Book 6 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. We’ve heard bits and pieces about Francesca Bridgerton in previous books, but now we finally get to focus on her story. She marries John Stirling (Earl of Kilmartin), but he tragically dies in his sleep, leaving her a widow at age 22. John’s cousin, Michael, is set to inherit the Earldom. However, he has been secretly in love with Francesca and cannot bear to take John’s place in all his duties. He flees the country. Meanwhile, Francesca has been the steward of the Kilmartin estate and mourns her husband; eventually, when she finds herself longing for a baby, Francesca decides to remarry. She still loves her husband, so she isn’t looking for someone to love. Michael returns from his travels and finds that his feelings for Francesca have not abated. And while Francesca used to see Michael as nothing more than a good friend, she starts to realize that he’s an attractive man. But is she dishonoring her husband by lusting after Michael? At this point, we start to see the timelines overlap among Colin’s, Eloise’s, and Francesca’s stories. I love to read about my favorite characters with different points of view that add to previous books. Colin’s interactions with Michael in this book are hilarious (and we get to read about him telling Michael about Penelope in this one, from Michael’s point of view).
It’s In His Kiss by Julia Quinn (2005)
Book 7 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Hyacinth Bridgerton is the youngest of the bunch; she’s outspoken and brash, and slightly tired of this whole finding a husband business. Gareth St. Clair has been dealing with his disappointing brute of a father by avoiding responsibility at all costs. His only endearing quality is how he dotes on his maternal grandmother, Lady Danbury. Since Hyacinth and Lady Danbury have struck up an odd friendship, Hyacinth and Gareth cross paths quite frequently. When Gareth receives his paternal grandmother’s diary, he needs help translating it since it is written in Italian. Lucky for him, Hyacinth reads Italian. Our two heroes work together to discover Grandma St. Clair’s secrets, grow closer together, and uncover some secrets from Gareth’s past.
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn (2006)
Book 8 of Bridgerton Series
Regency-era romance. Gregory Bridgerton has always believed in love. With seven siblings in disgustingly happy marriages, he’s seen the evidence of it. When he first sees Hermione Watson at his brother’s house party, he falls instantly in love with her. But so does every other man that sets sights on her. Lucy Abernathy is Hermione’s best friend and sees that Gregory stands out from the rest, so she decides to help him woo her friend. When it ultimately doesn’t work out with Hermione, Gregory and Lucy come to realize their feelings for each other. Unfortunately, Lucy is engaged to somebody else, and Lucy is pragmatic and practical about her duties and responsibilities. What will Gregory do to win over Lucy? And will Lucy follow her duty or her heart?
I’ve made some brush lettered printable bookmarks to go along with the couples from this book series. Get the download here.
Simple Cotton Blend Coaster Crochet Pattern
Do you have cups everywhere in your house? Yea, me too. I pretty much need a coaster in every flat surface to catch all the drips and keep my furniture clean. With this super quick pattern, you can whip up tons of these simple coasters. And then you can give them away to everyone you know.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Materials
Yarn: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (Light Weight – 3), held double stranded, approx. 25 yards total; Color used in pattern: Mai Tai
Hook: K, 6.5 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge does not matter
Finished Size 4.25” across
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Yarn is held double stranded so that this cozy works up quickly.
Chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Pattern uses double crochet throughout.
Magic Ring: Create magic ring.
Body
Round 1: ch 2, dc 12 sts into the magic ring, pull magic ring tight, sl st into the top of the first dc – 12 sts.
Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc into the same st, 2 dc into each st until end of round, sl st into the top of the first dc – 24 sts
Round 3: ch 2, dc into the same st, 2 dc into the next st, repeat pattern (1 dc, 2 dc) until end of round, sl st into the top of the first dc – 36 sts
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Book Review: The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
I’ve finally decided to put my library card to work and read a bunch of novels this year. As I read them, I’d love to share them with you. So here it goes… quick little book summaries that hopefully get you interested in your own reading habits.
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon (2021)
Contemporary romance. Shay Goldstein has worked in public radio for a decade; she’s a show producer but has always dreamed of being on air. Dominic Yun is new to the station but thinks he knows everything because he went to grad school. When the station wants to start a new dating and relationship show hosted by a broken-up couple, Shay and Dominic are picked because of the witty arguing they do (even though they’ve never dated). As they learn how to be exes, Shay and Dominic learn more about each other… and get closer (duh, it’s a romance novel). Clever integration of podcast transcripts between chapters. Starts as enemies-to-lovers, but barely. Fun, flirty, banter. Definitely enjoyable to read – I could totally see this one turning into a movie that I’d love to watch.
Keeping the romance alive… I’ve made some brush lettered printable bookmarks to go along with the couple from this book. Get the download here.
