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.
What a week. Insanely busy at work, and then crazy hectic at home too. So… my reading time got squished down to almost nothing, leaving me frustrated. Boo.
What did I read during the last week?
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: I actually finished this the previous weekend, but just posted my review this week.
That Ain’t Witchcraft by Seanan McGuire: The 8th book in the super-fun InCryptid series! My review is here.
In audiobooks:
I finshed the Beka Cooper trilogy by Tamora Pierce! Loved these books so much. My series wrap-up post is here.
Also, I listened to…
The Test by Sylvain Neuvel: The audiobook version of this novella is short (2 hours, 12 minutes). I can’t say I was bored, but I thought overall that this work of speculative fiction lacked true depth, and the key plot twist is just too obvious. Not a bad way to kill a couple of hours, but certainly nowhere near the greatness of the Themis Files books.
Pop culture goodness:
What a week for theater! I ended up seeing two terrific performances this week:
What a fun production! The costumes are so eye-poppingly colorful, and the choreography was a treat too.
But the true highlight for me was seeing…
HAMILTON!!! This was my 2nd time seeing the show, and if possible, I loved it even more the 2nd time around. I saw it Saturday night, and have been walking around with a dopey grin ever since, singing my own off-key version of the songs and feeling some serious afterglow.
Oh, and I got this shirt, which makes me very happy.
Yes, I absolutely needed a Hamilton in San Francisco shirt!
Fresh Catch:
I picked up a print copy of the book I’m reading via Serial Reader, to make it easier when I need to go back and check details.
AND… it’s always a treat to get an email from Goodreads about winning a giveaway! I won a Kindle edition of this book this week:
Gorgeous cover, right? And the premise sounds amazing. Since the book doesn’t come out until September, I’ll probably hold off a bit before reading it — but I’m so excited to have a copy of my own!
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
I’m bouncing between a few books right now:
- Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid: So excited to be starting this book finally.
- Here by Richard McGuire: A graphic novel recommended to me by a friend.
- Gmorning, Gnight! … because I’m high on Lin-Manuel Miranda right now.
Now playing via audiobook:
Lucky Suit by Lauren Blakely: Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that this does not look like my sort of listen. Still, it was an Audible freebie last month, it’s under 2 1/2 hours, and what the heck? Might as well go with something quick and light before committing to one of the longer listens in my library.
Ongoing reads:
Two ongoing reads with my book group, plus one more on my own just for kicks:
- A Plague of Zombies by Diana Gabaldon: Continuing our journey through all of the Lord John books and stories.
- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston: Our group classic read.
- The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens: I’m reading this classic via the Serial Reader app. So good! I’m now at 40%.
So many books, so little time…
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.
Bookshelf Fantasies 