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 was a whirlwind of a week — my daughter came to town for a visit, and it went by much too quickly!

What did I read during the last week?

The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay: Terrifying and impossible to put down. My review is here.

With Love, From Cold World by Alicia Thompson: Sweet, engaging read about an opposites-attract romance. My review is here.

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree: I loved this book! My review is here.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers: I listened to the audiobooks of these two novellas this past week. Beautifully written, funny, gentle sci-fi about the meaning of life and personhood. Highly recommended.

Pop culture & TV:

I just got around to starting the newest season of The Witcher (season 3). I’ve only watched one episode so far, and feel like I need a major refresher on what happened in season 2.

Fresh Catch:

No new purchased books this week, but I did pick up a library hold that just came in:

(I’m not sure that I remember where volume 3 left off, but I’ll give it a try anyway.)

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye: I wasn’t sure I was in the mood to start this one… but it sucked me right in and I read about 60% in one day.

Now playing via audiobook:

The Celebrants by Steven Rowley: This audiobook (narrated by the author) grabbed me immediately. I wish I had more listening time each day!

Ongoing reads:

My longer-term reading commitments:

• Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon: Over at Outlander Book Club, we’re doing a group read of BEES, reading and discussing two chapters per week. Coming up this week: Chapters 148 and 149 (of 155).
• Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons: My book group’s classic read — we’re reading and discussing two chapters per week, ending late summer. Progress: 57%

So many books, so little time…