My Monday tradition, including a look back and a look ahead — what I read last week, what new books came my way, and what books are keeping me busy right now. Plus a smattering of other stuff too.
What did I read last week?
I read some great books — but just haven’t been in the mood to sit down and write reviews for all of them. But here’s a quick look at my past week:
Warleggan by Winston Graham: Book #4 of the fabulous Poldark series, which I read just in time for the season finale of the PBS show. I’d planned to only read enough of the series to keep up with the show… but now I’m dying to know what happens next.
The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon: This YA novel is sweet, fast-paced, and deeply emotional, as we spend one fateful day with two 17-year-olds who meet, fall in love, and then are forced to part. Definitely recommended. My review is here.
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J. K. Rowling: I read this after seeing the movie, and now I need to see the movie again!
Pop culture goodness:
There’s nothing like Thanksgiving week for seeing movies — my kids and I saw two:
… and …
We loved them both!
Fresh Catch:
All sorts of goodies!
I caved and bought myself the next two books in the Poldark series:
The Outlander novella Virgins was released in the UK as a slim hardcover (available in the US as an e-book or part of an anthology only). Naturally, I decided I deserved a present — from me to me.
To top it all off, the library’s used bookstore had a Thanksgiving week sale for members, and I just couldn’t stay away.
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid: I’ve only read the first couple of chapters, which are HEART-BREAKING. I hope the whole thing won’t be this sad. I don’t think I can stand to have puffy eyes all week!
Now playing via audiobook:
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman: I started this one last week, and should be finished by the end of this week. Enjoyable, although somehow it feels very familiar.
Ongoing reads:
My ongoing reads with my book group (2 chapters per week of each):
- Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon
- A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway
So many books, so little time…
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Bookshelf Fantasies 
I can’t wait to see Moana!
It was great!
Can’t wait to see your thoughts on Forever, Interrupted. I have it sitting in my elibrary but I haven’t read it yet!
I’ve gotten about halfway through Forever, Interrupted by now — and it’s really good!
That’s awesome! It looks like it would be really good!