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SDA Book Club 2025: A Year In Review

Thank you readers for another lovely year of SDA’s Book Club! In 2025 we had eleven great reviews by Faith Hagenhofer, Vivien Zepf, and Lauren Sinner. We’re really excited about the lineup we have coming in 2026 and hope you keep reading. Here’s a combined list of all of our reviews from the year in one place. Comment below your favorite fiber & textiles book of 2025! 


The Mushroom Color Atlas by Julie Beeler | reviewed by Lauren Sinner


Fashion & Motherhood edited by Laura Snelgrove | reviewed by Vivien Zepf


The Valkyries’ Loom by Michele Hayeur Smith | reviewed by Faith Hagenhofer


Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross | reviewed by Vivien Zepf


Nature’s Colorways edited by Linda Ligon and Anne Merrow | reviewed by Faith Hagenhofer


Textiles on Film by Becky Peterson | reviewed by Vivien Zepf


Mauka to Makai edited by Marenka Thompson-Odlum | reviewed by Faith Hagenhofer


On Mending by Celia Pym | reviewed by Vivien Zepf


Mixed Media Textile Art by Ann Goddard | reviewed by Faith Hagenhofer


The Red Dress by Kirstie Macleod and voices from the embroidery project | reviewed by Vivien Zepf


Rag Manifesto by Rachael Matthews | reviewed by Faith Hagenhofer


Thank you to all our reviewers for their hard work and thoughtful writing throughout the year. Do you have a recommendation for a recent fiber-related book you think should be included in SDA’s Book Club? Email SDA’s Managing Editor, Lauren Sinner, to let her know. 

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