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.

Three cheers for a three-day weekend! After an intense workweek, I really needed this long weekend. And really, I mostly did nothing! We had some friends stop by, spent some time outdoors, worked on odds and ends around the house… all very low-key, and that’s just what I wanted.

What did I read during the last week?

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest: An audiobook romance that focuses on booklovers — what’s not to enjoy? My review is here.

Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate: Historical fiction with timelines in 1909 and 1990. Interesting, although I didn’t get particularly emotionally involved. My review is here.

Pop culture & TV:

Lots of sampling of different shows this week, no new binges. I caught up on the first two episodes of Interview with the Vampire (season 2) — not overly impressed so far this season, but let’s see if it gets better. Survivor season 46 wrapped up, and I posted some thoughts here.

Fresh Catch:

No new books this week.

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center: A yummy delight. Almost done! Should have a review up in the next few days.

Now playing via audiobook:

The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley: The sequel to The Guncle, which I loved! The author is the audiobook narrator, and he’s terrific. What fun!

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: 94%. We’re getting close to the end — just three more weeks to go!
• Damn Rebel Bitches: The Women of the ’45 by Maggie Craig: Over at Outlander Book Club, we’ve started a group read of this non-fiction book, discussing one chapter each Friday. Progress: 13%.

What will you be reading this week?

So many books, so little time…