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.

A busy week went by in a blur! I took one day off to hang out with family on my son’s birthday, but otherwise had lots to do with work and errands, and it all whooshed by.

What did I read during the last week?

Cotillion by Georgette Heyer: Such fun. My review is here.

Fangirl (manga, vol. 3) by Rainbow Rowell: An enjoyable, quick read.

What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda Corbett: Light, sweet romance — no real surprises, but a nice easy read for a summer’s day. My review is here.

Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean: Five beautiful stars! Review to follow.

One DNF:

I read 20% before quitting. By that point, I’d expect to have an idea about the point of the book or really, even a clue as to what it’s about… but nope. I decided I didn’t care enough to stick with it.

Pop culture & TV:

I watched a few book-to-screen adaptations this week, and wrote up some thoughts, here. I could use a good binge, but haven’t quite decided what to start next.

Fresh Catch:

No new books this week. But, I did receive this super-cute two-sided keychain that was part of a preorder campaign for Wolfsong by TJ Klune (which, it’s probably obvious by now, I loved to pieces):

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino: This was a free Prime Reads choice for August, and I decided to give it a try. I’m at about 25%, and so far, I’m enjoying it!

Now playing via audiobook:

I don’t know!! I finished my last audiobook (Mika in Real Life) Sunday afternoon, and haven’t had a chance to start something new yet. I had a false start (listened to one chapter of a new book and decided it wasn’t for me), and now I’m on the fence between a classic I’ve been meaning to read for ages now and a re-read of a book that’s part of a series I want to get back to. The choices are:

What to do, what to do???

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 154 and 155 (of 155). Final week!
• Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons: My book group’s classic read — we’re reading and discussing two chapters per week, ending late August. Progress: 77%

So many books, so little time…