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.
Life.
The holidays are over, and now it’s back to the usual routine. I can’t complain too much — it was nice to have a couple of slower, quieter weeks to regroup, relax, and read!
What did I read during the last week?
Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan: Fascinating non-fiction. My review is here. (And no, I will never ever ever want to climb a mountain!)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: My first 5-star read for 2020! I loved this book so much. My review is here.
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman: I finished my audiobook re-read! The audio version is really suspenseful and enjoyable, and now I’d dying to dive into the 3rd book in the trilogy… but I know I should finish up a few ARCs first so I don’t fall behind so early in the year. Must. Control. My. Impulses.
Pop culture:
My son and I binged season 4 of The Expanse this week. Wow – fabulous season. It’s kind of funny watching it now that it’s moved to Amazon Prime, freed from TV restrictions, and hearing all the characters suddenly dropping f-bombs. I’m so grateful to Amazon for picking the show up after it was cancelled on Syfy. It’s an excellent adaptation, and I can’t wait for the next season!
Fresh Catch:
No new physical books this week… although I did take advantage of all sorts of year-end price drops to add yet more books to my Kindle!
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Welcome to the Pine Away Motel and Cabins by Katarina Bivald: This small town slice-of-life isn’t quite catching my attention yet, but since I enjoyed the author’s previous book, I’m sticking with it and giving it a shot.
Now playing via audiobook:
The Book of Dust (La Belle Sauvage) by Philip Pullman: Time for another re-read! I’ve forgotten most of the detail already from this book, so I need a refresher before starting The Secret Commonwealth.
Ongoing reads:
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck: My book group’s classic read! We’re reading and discussing two chapters per week. I think I’m enjoying this book more than most of my book group friends are — it’s just so funny!
So many books, so little time…
Evelyn hugo was such a good read for me too. That’s a great way to start off the new year. Have a good week 🙂
Thanks — hope you have a great week too!
I have not started The Expanse, but thanks for reminding me it’s on Amazon Prime. I need to watch it!
It’s so good! In fact, I’m pretty tempted to go back to the beginning and start all over again!
Enjoy your reading! The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo is so good!
(www.evelynreads.com)
I loved it so much! I’m trying to get everyone I know to read it now 🙂 Have a great week!
After Tortilla Flat (which I should read) try Tortilla Curtain by TC Boyle.
Are they related?
Curtain is modern and kind of a Grapes of Wrath of Mexicans. I just think it would be an interesting pairing. I may buy a copy of Flats and read the pairing too.
Lovely thought 2 start 2020
Happy New year to you and your family again
Happy New Year to you as well!
V v happy New year to you and your family
I like both your choice of books and tv this week 🙂
Happy New Year 🥳
Happy New Year to you too! Have a great week!