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.
It’s hard to focus on reading and blogging when real-life feels like something out of a sci-fi novel. So while reading is always my favorite distraction, I was actually too distracted to do more than a bit of reading this week.
What did I read during the last week?
The Deep by Alma Katsu: I’d been so looking forward to this book… but unfortunately, just didn’t enjoy it very much. My review is here.
The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt by Andrea Bobotis: My book group’s pick for March — which I actually managed to finish before our discussion date! My review is here.
Pop culture — Outlander, season 5:
Hey, hey — go me! I actually watched Outlander early enough on Sunday that I was able to write up my reaction post the same day! So, here’s the latest:
Episode 505, “Perpetual Adoration” (3/15/2020) – here
And here are my posts for the earlier episodes:
Episode 504, “The Company We Keep” (aired 3/8/2020) – here.
Episode 503, “Free Will” (aired 3/1/2020) – here.
Episode 502, “Between Two Fires” (aired 2/23/2020) – here.
Episode 501, “The Fiery Cross” (aired 2/16/2020) – here.
Other TV watching:
I finished my Gilmore Girls binge! Whew. What a ride! And I have feelings about it all, which I’ll attempt to write up sometime this week. I’m going to take a little pause before watching A Year in the Life… I think I need to allow a little time to pass.
Fresh Catch:
No new books this week… unless you count the few new Kindle books I scooped up!
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Hearts of Oak by Eddie Robson: Just started late Sunday — it sounds weird and wonderful, and I love the cover!
Now playing via audiobook:
Becoming by Michelle Obama: Excellent! I have just a few hours of listening left.
Ongoing reads:
The Space Between by Diana Gabaldon: The latest in Outlander Book Club’s group read-alongs. A very fun re-read.
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes: My book group’s newest classic read is now underway. We’re reading and discussing two chapters per week.
So many books, so little time…
Bookshelf Fantasies 
I’ve been struggling to concentrate on reading too, I hope things level out soon so we can all get back to normal! I just finished a book last night so I may start Hearts of Oak next😁
A book I’m dying for arrives tomorrow (the new Mercy Thompson book), so I’m hoping Hearts of Oak moves quickly. 🙂 I wonder overall how much what’s going on is affecting people’s ability to read. I’m guessing a lot!