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This week was about fabric books.

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Welcome to book review thirty-two of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils—coffee, books, and puzzles.

Bread, Coffee, Magic: A Cozy Paranormal Women’s Fiction Story
Author Jessica Rosenberg
Published in September 2022
The publisher is Blue Octopus Press
Available in eBook (319 pages), Audiobook, and Paperback
Metaphysical Fantasy eBook | Magical Fantasy | Contemporary Women’s Fiction

This is book two of four. I’m going to go back and read book one because I enjoyed this one, and I would like to see what book one shares. You can find my full review on Goodreads.

If we were having coffee, I would share that we are having two chairs plus a sofa reupholstered. We picked two fabrics. I love fabric books. My grandparents ran an upholstery business out of their basement, and I spent hours down there looking at and touching fabrics. Anyway, the pieces of furniture we are having refinished are older. So, they are solid wood frames that seem to last forever. We figured it is money well spent. We spent too long searching for a sturdy sofa, only to get a mediocre one. I’m not sure if you have noticed that I have something of a fetish for older furniture.

If we were having coffee, I would share that I am reading a children’s novel called The Maze of Bones from The 39 Clues series. It has been a fun read so far: a powerful family; the family’s power is hidden around the world; members of the family are given a choice to take a sum of money or follow the clues on a treasure hunt.

Here is the coffee bean grinder. How was your week?

By Shari Marshall – 2025

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9 thoughts on “This week was about fabric books.”

  1. How exciting to have your furniture reupholstered. I also love old furniture, unfortunately my daughter hates them, otherwise my home would be filled with them. There’s a long tradition of making pine wood furniture in our area (we are surrounded by pine forests). In the old days it was common to have a wooden kitchen couch, and they were often like a piece of art. Before moving to the US I had one that my grandpa made, unfortunately I no longer have it.

    My week’s been great so far. I hope your weekend is fabulous!

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    1. Hi Maria.

      I’m not sure my children share the same love for old furniture that I do. Regardless, I had them outside sanding down an old dresser with me and when I finished re-staining, painting, and putting new knobs on it there was so discussion about whose room it should go in (mine of course). So, maybe they will come around.

      Happy Saturday.

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  2. My boys and I read the 39 Clues series together and really enjoyed. I think refinishing older furniture is definitely worth it as they just do not make sturdy long-lasting pieces like they used to.

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    1. Maze of Bones was from my son’s bookshelf, but he hasn’t read it. So, I’m trying to encourage him to give it a try. I know he will enjoy the same as I did.

      Thanks for stopping in, Joanne.

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  3. It’s great that you’re having your furniture reupholstered. Old furniture do seem to last longer than newer ones and you’re reducing waste. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.

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    1. Reducing waste is a wonderful benefit. I have also refinished two old dressers and a stand. I have an old writing desk to re-do and what I will call an antique record player. This play is big and clunky. Part of the top lifts to reveal the record player, a cassette player, and an 8-track.

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  4. I like old furniture as well – it is usually better made and has a lot more character. I am sure after having them reupholstered they will be better than anything you can get for a reasonable price new.

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