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Haley Sparks's avatar

OMG it was me who recommended Cherry Baby! I feel so special that you actually followed through with the recommendation (I LOVE recommending books and when people actually read them, it makes me so happy!) I’m glad it sounds you like you enjoyed(?) it for the most part, although I do understand why your thoughts around it are somewhat scattered. I feel like the interpretation of the book’s portrayal around weight/weight loss/etc is deeply personal to each reader. Either way, I’m so happy you read it! :)

This is weird because I don’t “know” you, but another book I think you would enjoy is Like Family by Erin O’White. I may have even recommended it in your comments section before, I can’t remember. It’s about three families in upstate New York—my favorite family, Ruth and her wife Wyn, live on a farm that sounded absolutely magical.

Haley Sparks's avatar

Also, I recently filled out a survey Leslie Stephens made for feedback about her Substack and one of the questions asked you to list 2 other Substack newsletters you really enjoy—I wrote yours as one of my answers :)

Sarah Jacobson's avatar

aw, haley! i'm so honored, on both fronts! and i will def add "like family" to my libby list! thank you for the rec--i did enjoy cherry baby very much.

K8's avatar

Been washing my berries extra well too lol

Jess's avatar

This newsletter was so joyful. Thank you for sharing

Sarah Hanneman's avatar

Ok this newsletter is making me want to try my hand at dill cheddar scones! I have a thriving dill plant that is just begging to be used! Also love the bright pop of red of your birks and that suit - so good!

Katie Jean's avatar

Oooooh can’t wait to listen to the caro podcast! Also just ordered a LOF suit. That color looks amazing on you!!!

Susi Kleiman's avatar

I always enjoy your book and podcast recs. I’m not a huge podcast listener and I think part of the reason is that I get too overwhelmed by all of the choices out there. So your recs always come in handy.

I’m currently reading The Five Star Weekend and have not watched the show yet. When I saw it advertised I decided to read the book first and then watch the show. Almost finished and can’t wait to dive into the show. 💕

Christina Twist's avatar

Loved the photo diary and the links about fitness habits and European attitudes towards a body being just a body. Have a great week!

Jen's avatar

You know, I've been thinking about those youths drinking amidst the smoke, and when you figure that their entire existence has been in "unprecedented. times," I wonder if this is just one more unprecedented thing and they're so immune to it, they just carry on, business as usual.

As for me, I walk outside and think "is the neighbor having a bonfire?! It's 7am!" Haha.

Sarah Jacobson's avatar

i think you hit the nail on the head here!

Alexis's avatar

Love the left on Friday bathing suit! It looks amazing on you and those scones look incredible. Thanks as always for such great recs :)

Sarah Jacobson's avatar

hi! package of goodies is headed your way! DM me your mailing address, please :)

Mattie's avatar

Those red birks are Iconique!

Lindsey's avatar

🙌 love the bathing suite! It’s adorable and I’m long overdue for a new one, this is a top contender!

Beth Cole's avatar

This is my first month as a paid member! Enjoying the extra content.

Derry's avatar

Thank you for sharing this recipe! Dill is my favorite herb! My husband calls it my cheat code and jokes the other day about getting a dill cologne!

Sarah T's avatar

I am jealous of the amount of beautiful berries in your life!

Sarah Jacobson's avatar

farmer's market, baby!! and good friends (of my moms, ha)

Ashley Petrylak's avatar

Those scones look amazing! Going on the To Make list for sure! :)

Rachael's avatar

Going to give those scones a go!! Yum! 😊