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.
I’m home! I flew back from the East Coast on Tuesday, took a couple of days to unpack, do laundry, and settle back into my normal life, and went right back to work (from home). I also got my first vaccine dose! I’m so grateful and relieved that everyone in my household has now had at least one shot. Brighter times ahead!
What did I read during the last week?
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales: A terrific YA novel. My review is here.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn: The Bridgerton books are perfect for airplane reading! My review of #4 is here.
Sweetshop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan: Such a sweet, fun audiobook! My review is here.
Pop culture & TV:
I watched all of Ginny & Georgia on Netflix — my reaction is here.
Also, I finally gave in and signed up for Disney+… and I’m now halfway through WandaVision (totally fun). My son is advocating for a Marvel movie watch-a-thon, starting with Iron Man and going through the MCU in release order. Gotta say, I’m not hating the idea!
Fresh Catch:
While I was away, all sorts of exciting new bookish delights arrived at my house. So much fun opening all the boxes! Here’s what I got:
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers: The upcoming new release by the author of A Witch in Time, which I loved.
Now playing via audiobook:
Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop by Jenny Colgan: I don’t usually go for Christmas books, but this is the follow-up to Sweetshop of Dreams — and I just wasn’t ready to leave the characters from Sweetshop behind when I finished the book.
Ongoing reads:
- Outlander Book Club is re-reading Outlander! We’re reading and discussing one chapter per week. This week: Chapter 40, “Absolution”.
- Our group classic read is part 2 of Don Quixote. Continuing onward, 3 chapters per week. Current status: 77%.
So many books, so little time…
Yay for the vaccine 🙂
Loved your review of Perfect on Paper, I was curious about it.
Ginny and Georgia is in my queue but I’m not itching to watch it.
Wishing you a great reading week
Thank you! Have a great week!
Welcome home and congrats on getting a vaccine! I have a copy of Later on the way😁
I have so many ARCs lined up right now that I’m not sure when I’ll get to Later… but I’m looking forward to it!
Enjoy your reading!
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Thanks! Have a great week!
I love the cover of the new Stephen King book, and always look forward to a new book from him too so will look out for your thoughts on that one.
I just bought book 5 of the Bridgerton series, Eloise’s story. Hope it’s going to be good.
I’m telling myself that I’m not allowed to start the next Bridgertons until I get through the ARCs piling up for April and May… but honestly, I’m not sure I can wait!