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August 17, 2024
The Sunday Post: Catch-Up Week, Getting into the Fall Mood, and Comfort Watching
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.
Catch-Up Week, Getting into the Fall Mood, and Comfort WatchingHey Book Blogger Friends! How was your week?
I’m behind on posts and comments here and on social media so I’m going to take the upcoming week to catch up. I’m still feeling a bit flustered and burned out but I have some plans to remedy that this coming week.
It’s been so rainy lately I’ve been feeling ready for cozy fall days. I’m still not ready to give up warm, summer days but my watchlist and book choices are starting to take a turn toward the spooky season.
I’ve been rewatching Gilmore Girls lately because I’m stuck on what to watch next. I’m having mixed feelings this re-watch and don’t love it as much as I used to.
Last Week on the Blog:
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 12 August 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 14 August 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 19 August 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 21 August 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Second-Chance Romances I Love
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Beast of the North Woods (rescheduled)
Library Libby Audiobook:
Probably Smut Book Club Box:
August 12, 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish and currently hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl.
Top Ten Tuesday: Planes, Trains, and AutomobilesThis week’s TTT is all about books whose plots involve travel or feature modes of transportation on the cover/title. Inspired while watching Murder on the Orient Express, I decided to see how many Agatha Christie Books I could find to fit this prompt.
1. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
2. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
3. Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie
4. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
5. The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie
6. The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
7. Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie 
8. Murder is Easy by Agatha Christie
9. Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie
10. Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie
I did it! 10 Agatha Christie novels with trains, planes, cars, and ships/boats on the cover! What books did you pick for this week’s prompts?
August 11, 2024
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 12 August 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 14 August 2024
This week I’m linking up to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date and WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words!
#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
WWW Wednesday was created by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was taken over by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate answer the 3 W’s:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
I spent most of last week volunteering and attending a festival so I definitely had more audiobook time vs physical/ebook time.
Currently Reading:Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
I’m about halfway through this one and really enjoying it! I think Phyllida would have been a good match for Poirot!
Recently Finished:The Guest List by Lucy Foley
I enjoyed my reread of this one. It’s a good read, probably my second favorite of Lucy Foley’s after The Hunting Party… or maybe tied for second with The Midnight Feast!
Return to Wyldcliffe Heights by Carol Goodman
I loved this one! It had a creepy story-within-a-story and it kept me hooked, needing to find out what was going to happen next. The twists were twisty, the setting was sufficiently spooky, and this author is clearly becoming a favorite.
Reading Next:Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop by Emmeline Duncan
I’ve been looking forward to this one ever since I read about it in the author’s newsletter earlier this year. It’s the perfect book to kick off the spooky season early! I just borrowed the audiobook from the library’s Hoopla.
What are you reading and loving this week?
August 10, 2024
The Sunday Post: Short Weeks, Symco, and Self-Care
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.
Short Weeks, Symco, and Self-CareHey Book Blogger Friends! How was your week?
I had a 3-day work week which was great since I’ve been feeling really drained from work lately and needed an extra few days off for rest, self-care, and relaxation.
Thursday I had volunteer hours at the festival/car show my family volunteers at each year, the Symco Weekender, and I had a great time helping with registration! Friday I just walked around and enjoyed the show.
Selfie with our car (my sister’s technically… it was our mom’s. Friday was also the one year anniversary of her passing)As I mentioned, I’ve been feeling pretty burned out lately… and a little depressed if I let a crack in my social-media-everything-is-sunny-persona show. Yesterday I took a day to just rest and have a movie day. Today I’m planning a hike and lunch out and then I have one more day off. Hopefully I’ll go back to work feeling better.
Last Week on the Blog: It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 5 August, 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 7 August 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Favorite Books from Ten Series
Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Crescent Moon Tearoom
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 12 August 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 14 August 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Beast of the North Woods
None this week!
August 6, 2024
Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Crescent Moon Tearoom
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.
The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski
Cozy Mystery, Fantasy, Witches
eBook, Paperback, Audiobook, 336 Pages
October 1, 2024 by Atria Books
Blurb:A cozy and uplifting debut novel about three clairvoyant sisters who face an unexpected twist of Fate at the bottom of their own delicate porcelain cups.
Ever since the untimely death of their parents, Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley have made a business of threading together the stories that rest in the swirls of ginger, cloves, and cardamom at the bottom of their customers’ cups. Their days at the teashop are filled with talk of butterflies and good fortune intertwined with the sound of cinnamon shortbread being snapped by laced fingers.
That is, until the Council of Witches comes calling with news that the city Diviner has lost her powers, and the sisters suddenly find themselves being pulled in different directions. As Anne’s magic begins to develop beyond that of her sisters’, Beatrix’s writing attracts the attention of a publisher, and Violet is enchanted by the song of the circus—and perhaps a mischievous trapeze artist threatening to sweep her off her feet. It seems a family curse that threatens to separate the sisters is taking effect.
With dwindling time to rewrite their future and help three other witches challenge their own destinies, the Quigleys set out to bargain with Fate. But in focusing so closely on saving each other, will they lose sight of themselves?
Why I Want to Read This Book:I’m ready for the fall, cozy, witchy reads and this one sounds like it will be the perfect comfort read to pick up while I’m on my New England road trip at the end of September/early October. Plus the cover is gorgeous!
Will you be checking this book out? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to?
August 5, 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Favorite Books from Ten Series
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish and currently hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl.
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Favorite Books from Ten SeriesThis week’s TTT is all about books within series that are our favorites. We all have those books from series that stand out to us from the rest, right?
1. Play by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive Series #2)
2. 15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher (Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery #3)
3. The Dark One by Nikki St Crowe (Vicious Lost Boys #2)
4. Reckless by Elsie Silver (Chestnut Springs #4) 
5. Flat White Fatality by Emmeline Duncan (Ground Rules Mystery #3)
6. Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait by Alison Weir (Six Tudor Queens Book #4)
7. Wait With Me by Amy Daws (Wait With Me #1) 
8. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot Mysteries #17)9. Nash by Jay Crownover (Marked Men #4)
10. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (Bridgerton #4)
What are some of your favorite books from within different series? Is there a reason you like them above others? Did any of mine make your list?
August 4, 2024
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 5 August, 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 7 August 2024
This week I’m linking up to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date and WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words!
#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
WWW Wednesday was created by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was taken over by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate answer the 3 W’s:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
It’s been a busy week at work so I haven’t had a ton of reading time. I’ve mostly been listening to audiobooks as I hike or work out at the gym.
Currently Reading:The Guest List by Lucy FoleyThis is a reread for me. I read The Guest List as an ARC but decided to reread it since I’ve read the rest of Lucy Foley’s backlist recently.
Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen CambridgeI haven’t had a ton of time to read this one but I’m enjoying it so far. A murder at the Queen of Mystery’s house? Oh, my!
Recently Finished:What Lies Between Us by John Marrs
This was definitely a great twisty thriller! I haven’t read anything else by this author but I definitely will now!
The Widow’s House by Carol Goodman
I enjoyed this one! It was part ghost story part gaslighting thriller and of course the main character was a writer which I always love.
Reading Next:Return to Wyldcliffe Heights by Carol GoodmanThe newest addition to my audiobook library, I’m excited to listen to this one! This author is quickly becoming a favorite.
What are you reading and loving this week?
August 3, 2024
The Sunday Post: Chapter 32 – It’s My Birthday!
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.
Chapter 32 – It’s My Birthday!Hey Book Blogger Friends! How was your week?
Today is my birthday, I’m 32 now. I’ve been on a mini-vacation in Door County, Wisconsin since Thursday and I’ve been having a very relaxing time!
At Anderson Dock in Ephraim Door County has a wonderful writing center in Juddville and I try to come up several times a year to get some writing done. This time I started my next novel.
I’ve also been enjoying some amazing food, hiking the state parks, visiting the maritime museum, and I also took a ghost trolley tour! During the ghost tour we were treated to a gorgeous Door County Sunset (see below)
Last Week on the Blog: It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 29 July 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 31 July 2024
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 5 August, 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 7 August 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Favorite Books from Ten Series
Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Crescent Moon Tearoom
July 30, 2024
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 29 July 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 31 July 2024
This week I’m linking up to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date and WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words!
#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
WWW Wednesday was created by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was taken over by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate answer the 3 W’s:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
It’s been a busy week at work so I haven’t had a ton of reading time. I’ve mostly been listening to audiobooks as I hike or work out at the gym.
Currently Reading:What Lies Between Us by John MarrsBoth of the main characters in this story are definitely unhinged! Something happened for Maggie to be locked away by Nina… but what was it? I’m about 40% in and loving it so far! It’s been on my audible wishlist for a while and I was excited when it moved into KU!
Recently Finished:One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
This one was a little too much like Survivor than And Then There Were None but the publisher knew comping it to my favorite Agatha Christie novel was enough clickbait for me. It was an okay read by not my favorite of recent reads.
Saint by Eva Simmons
Just when I thought dark romance wasn’t for me… holy f*ck! I devoured this book in a day and a half. I simply could not put it down. But it’s definitely not for everybody.
Reading Next:The Widow’s House by Carol GoodmanI’m still planning to listen to this one next followed by Carol’s new release, Return to Wyldcliffe Heights.
What are you reading and loving this week?
July 27, 2024
The Sunday Post: Booked Eau Claire, Haunted Ruins, and Shipwrecks
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.
Booked Eau Claire, Haunted Ruins, and ShipwrecksHey Book Blogger Friends! Sorry I missed you all last Sunday! We got hit by the global Windows issue at work and things were all chaos for a couple days.
I’ve had a somewhat exciting couple weeks. I found out that I’ll be an attending author at a new book convention in my home state in September 2025, Booked Eau Claire! I’m so excited!
This week I got out and did a little exploring! I took a day trip and went hiking in a county park next to ruins of an old hotel that burned 3 times between 1900-1930. They claim it’s haunted and that there are still skeletal remains inside.
Ruins of Maribel Caves Hotel, Maribel, WisconsinI also was able to walk through the remnants of the Lottie Cooper Shipwreck in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This wooden schooner went down with all hands lost in 1894.
Remains of the Lottie Cooper Shipwreck, Deland Park, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.Last Week on the Blog: It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 22 July 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 24 July 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Debut Novels I Enjoyed
Can’t Wait Wednesday: My Salty Mary
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 29 July 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 31 July 2024
Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Crescent Moon Tearoom
* I’m on vacation August 1-4!*
New Book Mail on My Shelves:Kindle Unlimited Borrow:
