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.

Another busy workweek… not much to say about that! I feel like I didn’t have much down time, although I did manage to squeeze in some reading and got outdoors a bit, and even got my laundry done… gotta see the positive whenever possible!

What did I read during the last week?

The Innocent Sleep (October Daye, #18) by Seanan McGuire: Have I mentioned lately how much I love this series? Of course I have! My review of this upcoming new release is here.

Wonder by R. J. Palacio: I’m very late to the party, but after reading this author’s graphic novel White Bird, I finally picked up a copy of Wonder, and loved it. I’m hoping to get a chance to watch the movie this week.

The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner: I loved this story, and the main character is terrific! My review is here.

Over at my book group, we finished our group read of Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons. Such an entertaining, quirky read! I’m going to try to find time to check out the movie version this week.

Pop culture & TV:

I made no progress with The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (season 2 – Netflix) this week. I’m really enjoying the show, but got distracted by too many other things.

Virgin River is back! I’ve watched about half of the new season (season 5) so far. Oh, it’s just as corny and weirdly-paced as ever, but I can’t stop watching!

Fresh Catch:

I realized that I just haven’t been buying physical books much lately. I tend to read almost exclusively on my Kindle, since it’s portable and I always have it handy (either the device itself or my mobile app). So, no new hardcover or paperback books this week, although I did add a few more ebooks to my collection:

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

Dreambound by Dan Frey: I actually finished this book late Sunday. So good! I really couldn’t put it down. Review to follow later this week.

Now playing via audiobook:

All the Dead Shall Weep (Gunnie Rose, #5) by Charlaine Harris: I got hooked on this series earlier in the year, and I’m so excited to be starting this new release.

Ongoing reads:

None at the moment!

My book group has two long-term reading projects (one a classic, one Outlander-related) starting late September/early October, but right now, we have a bit of a break — which is fine! It gives me more time to catch up on the thousands of other books I want to read.

So many books, so little time…