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.
I’m back! I was away for the past two weeks — partially for vacation time in Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park, but mainly for my daughter’s wedding!
The wedding was beautiful, and so perfectly suited to my daughter and her husband! It was down to earth and full of love, and simply wonderful. Plus, it gave me the chance to see family and friends from far away, which was a lovely bonus.
It’s hard to get back to real life and the daily routine!
What did I read during the last week?
Once I got home (and finished unpacking), I posted a wrap-up of everything I read and listened to over the past few weeks. I finished a long-term book group book (Mansfield Park), read a few novels, and listened to a lot of audio shorts! My wrap-up post is here.
Pop culture & TV:
Not a thing! I haven’t watched any TV or movies for the past two weeks! I’m sure I have a lot of catching up to do.
Fresh Catch:
I made a total impulse buy at a Boulder bookstore! I wandered in just to browse, and the cover of this book caught my eye right away. I’d never heard of it before, but it sounds great, and I couldn’t resist.
The table centerpieces at the wedding were piles of books tied with twine, which guests could then take home at the end of the night. I grabbed this one — so pretty!
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison: I needed something light for the plane ride home, and this was a great choice! I’m about halfway through. Very enjoyable.
Now playing via audiobook:
The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennnifer Weiner: My library hold just came in! I’m excited to be starting this audiobook — I always enjoy this author’s stories and characters.
Ongoing reads:
One longer-term reading commitment right now (but another will be starting next week!):
- The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien: My book group’s newest reading journey, two chapters per week. (I missed a bit while I was away — struggling to catch up!) Progress: 36%. Up next: Chapters 9 and 10.
What will you be reading this week?
So many books, so little time…
Bookshelf Fantasies 
I’m glad you had such a wonderful time with family, and how exciting that your daughter is married😁 I love the idea of books as wedding favors! Have a good week.
Thank you! The book centerpieces were so perfect (and so perfectly my daughter!)
LOVE that Fair Folk cover.
Me too! I saw it right up front as soon as I walked into the bookstore, and I just had to have it! I’m trying to get through a couple more ARCs first, but that’ll be my next book after that!
I’m so glad your daughter’s wedding was so wonderful and that you had time away from real life to relax. 😀
Thank you! The wedding was really special — and it definitely felt like a treat to be away from real life for two whole weeks!
Glad you had a good time at the wedding xx
Thank you!
What a great centerpiece idea! 📚
It worked so well! And really suited my daughter perfectly.
Congrats to your daughter and her husband! I’m reading The Devils by Joe Abercrombie this week.
Thank you! I’ve heard good things about Joe Abercrombie but haven’t read anything by him — hope you’re enjoying it!
I am enjoying it for the most part. I loved it at first, but there are some things near the end that are bugging me. But overall, it’s been fun.
Congrats to your daughter and her husband! That’s such a clever idea for a centrepiece… will be stashing that away for future reference! 😊
Thank you! Yes, the centerpieces were really clever, and suited my daughter perfectly!
Congrats to your daughter and her husband! Rocky Mtn National Park is beautiful – what a great way to spend a vacation!
Thank you! The park was really amazing, and we did some terrific shorts hikes while there. Loved every moment!
Congratulations on the wonderful wedding and I want to know a lot more about all of those books, they look so good.
Thanks! I lucked into reading some really good books over the last two weeks, despite how distracted I was by everything going on!