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 been an eventful week — first Passover (really nice Seder with friends), then lots of progress on a home-repair/remodel project (yay for a new shower and a repaired staircase!), and a weekend with decent enough weather to get outside and enjoy.

What did I read during the last week?

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger: Finished late last week, and just got around to posting a review, here.

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth: An immersive thriller, really well told. My review is here.

Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie by Jackie Lau: A funny, fast-paced take on the fake-dating trope. My review is here.

Pop culture & TV:

It dawned on my that I never got around to watching the final season (#3) of A Discovery of Witches. I loved the books way back when, but every single episode, I struggle to keep my eyes open. It’s just so sloooooooow. But, I’m powering through — it’s a good refresher before I finally read Time’s Convert and get ready for Deborah Harkness’s upcoming new release (The Black Bird Oracle) this summer.

Fresh Catch:

I couldn’t resist treating myself to this pretty hardcover, to go with my other books in the Stitch in Time series.

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

Disturbing the Dead (A Rip Through Time, #3) by Kelley Armstrong: This author is so consistently great! I’m excited to be starting the newest book in her excellent Victorian/time travel series.

Now playing via audiobook:

Soul Taken (Mercy Thompson, #13) by Patricia Briggs: I’m loving this audiobook re-read! Should be done in the next few days.

Ongoing reads:

My longer-term reading commitments:

• Daniel Deronda by George Eliot: My book group’s current classic read. We’re reading and discussing two chapters per week. Progress: 86%.
• Damn Rebel Bitches: The Women of the ’45 by Maggie Craig: Coming soon! Over at Outlander Book Club, we’ll be starting a group read of this non-fiction book at the end of this week, discussing one chapter each Friday. Interested? Contact me for more info!
• Howards End by E. M. Forster: My Classics Club Spin book. I’m reading it via Serial Reader, and really loving it so far. Progress: 21%.

What will you be reading this week?

So many books, so little time…