2016

Posted in The Monday Check-In by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

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.

What did I read last week?

Crosstalk by Connie Willis: A fun read, but I’m not 100% sold on it. My review is here; I’d give it a solid 3.5 stars.

The Wrath & the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh: Done! I’ll post some thought after I finish book #2.

In audiobooks:

Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart: Just finished, and I loved it! The story itself is terrific, and the audiobook narration was pretty much perfect. My review is here.

Fresh Catch:

I’m so excited about my one new book from this past week! I have a flight coming up next weekend, and I’m saving this one to enjoy on the plane.

Pop culture goodness:

Check out my post about my favorite new TV shows this fall, here.

What will I be reading during the coming week?

Currently in my hands:

The Rose & the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh: I’m getting close to the end of the 2nd book in this duology. Not sure yet what I’ll read next… so many options!

Now playing via audiobook:

The Dispatcher by John Scalzi: Just starting. This was a free download from Audible, and since I’m a Scalzi fan and really like Zachary Quinto, it definitely seems worth a try. At just over 2 hours, this should be a quick listen.

Ongoing reads:

With my book group (2 chapters per week of each):

Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon
A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway

Via the Serial Reader app (read about it here):

Moby Dick by Herman Melville: — Making progress. I’m now at 70%, so the end is finally within sight!

So many books, so little time…

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3Oct2016

The Monday Check-In ~ 10/3/2016

Posted in The Monday Check-In by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

In real life:

First of all, for all my Jewish friends out there:

Wishing one and all a sweet and happy new year!

In other real-life developments, I ended up going out of town to deal with some family things, and barely had time to crack a book. I do actually have a couple of days off work because of the Rosh HaShanah holiday, and I’m planning to sit in the sun with a good book or two and just RELAX.

A bloggy apology:

Because I was away and dealing with all sorts of intense things, I really had no time or energy to follow up on my blog posts, respond to comments, or check out other people’s blogs this past week. I’m still planning to try to catch up — but please know that I really appreciate each and every blog visit and comment!!

What did I read last week?

I managed to finish just one book this past week — but it was a good one!

The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman: Woo hoo! I finished the trilogy! See my series wrap-up post here.

Fresh Catch:

I won a book! Thanks to Bonnie at For the Love of Words, I’m now the proud owner of a gorgeous hardcover copy of Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart.

Pop culture goodness:

Poldark is back!

Need I say more?

What will I be reading during the coming week?