A little room to grow
A growing collection of good things, quiet thoughts and plants with names.
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No feed. Just a good wander.
Books & Writing
Reading lists, notebooks and stories in progress. Come on in. There is room for you here.
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The Cloud Bakery
Something good is rising, even if you cannot see it yet.
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A guesthouse with a courtyard, a good book and absolutely no rush.
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Dog-eared, well-loved
A reading list, a spare chair and a very strong opinion about bookmarks.
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Something blooming
Seasonal stems, loose bunches wrapped in yesterday's paper, and a bucket of whatever the market had too much of.
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Come as you are
Small classes, borrowed mats and a timetable that starts gently. First class is on the house.
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5 casas to wander through. Sponsored placements are always labeled. Casas marked “Starter casa” were made by the Mini Casa studio to show what a neighborhood can feel like.
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People, publications and resources we picked for each interest. Each one links to their own site.
- Book reviews and discoveryFind your next book through readers whose tastes you understandBooklist Queen · Amazon » Amazon Book Review · Reedsy Blog
- Romance and romantasyFind romance and romantasy recommendations that match your reading moodSmart Bitches Trashy Books · Natasha is a Book Junkie · Romance Rehab
- Fantasy and science fictionFind a speculative world you want to spend time inFantasy Book Critic Blog · Fantasy Faction · Locus Magazine
- Mystery and thrillersFind your next mystery without giving away the revealMystery Writers of America · The Cozy Mystery List Blog · Mystery Fanfare
- Literary fiction and criticismFind literary conversations that deepen what you are readingLiterary Hub · the Literary Saloon · Off the Beaten Shelf
- Young adult and childrenFind books for a young reader's interests and reading stageKirkus Reviews » Children · The Brown Bookshelf Blog · Kids' Book Review
- Nonfiction and historyChoose nonfiction that helps you explore a question more deeplyShe Seeks Nonfiction Blog · Celebrate Science · Become a Writer Today Blog
- Writing craftFind a writing exercise or explanation for the page in front of youKill Zone · Writers Helping Writers Blog · Writer's Digest
- Publishing and author businessUnderstand the next step between a manuscript and its readersJane Friedman Blog · David Gaughran · Smashwords
- BookTube and reader communitiesFind book people whose conversations make you want to readMerphy Napier · Elliot Brooks · BooksandLala
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Where this neighborhood leads
- Find your next graphic novelComics & Collectibles
- Read the story, then watch the adaptationFilm & Television
- Build a reading shelf around a questionScience & Learning
- Turn a writing practice into a businessWork & Business
- Explore interactive stories and game worldsGaming & Fandom
- Explore songwriting and music writingMusic & Audio
- Build a family reading ritualParenting & Family
- Use reading and journaling as a personal practiceMindful Living & Wellbeing
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250 casitas, ready to move in.
250 crafted casitas, each with a personality you can make your own.
Good Company
A shared little work cottage with a pencil chimney, a smiling coffee mug and a bell for good company.
Casita · Professional · Free
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Corner Café
A corner cafe on a little sidewalk tile, with two outdoor seats and a cat who knows your usual.
Casita · Food · $7 once
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The Observatory
A brass telescope, a biscuit-shaped constellation and a curious keeper on a little stargazing island.
Casita · Professional · $7 once
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Paper Trail
A letterpress cottage with a book roof, an overworked paper ghost and letters to deliver.
Casita · Personal · Free
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