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 June already! Bring on summer sunshine and blue skies!

I had a nice week last week — after a long holiday weekend, I took one more day off mid-week to spend time with an old friend visiting the area. It was lovely to reconnect and have time to catch up, and we also hit some local tourist spots and went to a beautiful Matisse exhibit.

Bookish odds and ends:

Each week, there seems to be some new and exciting book release news! Tor just shared this cover reveal and release date:

The Double Dorothy by Olivia Waite, 3rd installment in the Dorothy Gentleman series of sci-fi novellas, will be released in March 2027.

What did I read during the last week?

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan: Terrific summer fiction. My review is here.

Obstetrix by Naomi Kristzer: Chilling, tense story set in a near-future world. My review is here.

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell: My book group’s pick for May. Highly recommended. My review is here.

Take Me with You by Steven Rowley: Finished Sunday afternoon — watch for my review later this week!

Pop culture & TV:

I’m completely hooked on For All Mankind! I’d originally thought I’d take a break after the first season… but once I got to the final episode, I couldn’t do anything but keep going. I’m just past the halfway point of season 2… and unless something really changes, I’m guessing I’ll want to binge straight through until I catch up with the newest season (#5)!

Fresh Catch:

No new books this week.

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

Frenchman’s Creek by Daphne du Maurier: My newest Classics Club Spin book! Just getting started. I’m excited to have the spin as motivation to finally read this book.

Now playing via audiobook:

I have quite decided what I feel like listening to next… but I think it’ll be one of these two options:

Let’s see where my mood takes me!

Ongoing reads:

The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe: My book group’s newest classic read. We’re reading and discussing two chapters per week. Progress: 26%. Coming up this week: Volume 2, chapters 2 and 3.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare: I’m reading a little bit at a time; about to start Act II.

What will you be reading this week?

So many books, so little time…