Welcome to It’s Monday! What are you Reading? It’s hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.
My grandson gave me his cold and it hit me hard this week. Because of that, I did pretty much nothing but read, listen to audiobooks and watch Hallmark Christmas movies. I enjoyed that part of the week, but not the stuffed up, nose blowing, cough and sore throat part.
What I Read/Listened to this week: I was able to read or listen to 14 books this week. 😮 I read/listened to 8 that were not on the TBR I set last Monday, so I guess I was a mood reader this week. This week I read/listened to 11 novels, and 3 novellas, and have posted all my reviews. If you click on the cover, it will take you to my review.
What Am I Reading Now
What Will I Read Next? I’m not sure what I will read next, but my TBR has lots of choices. I have a couple of blog tours coming up, so need to read those books first. I am well into my 20 Books For Christmas (reading 18 so far) so will try and read a couple Christmas books as well as some ARCs. There are several novellas on this list, that I had hoped to read in November, but didn’t get to. I am also trying really hard to catch up on the D.I. Kim Stone series. Although I won’t read or listen to all of these books this week, I will try and choose from this list.
So that is my plan for this week, we shall see how well I stick to it.
What did you read over the past week and what are you reading next?
Carla Loves To Read 
December 8, 2022 at 11:07 am
Wow!! So many wonderful books read and look at all the Beauties you have to choose from! Good luck with that and happy reading Carla!☕📚🤗💜
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December 8, 2022 at 6:56 pm
Thanks Susan. That is the problem, I have so many to choose from, I often can’t make up my mind. What a problem to have, eh? 💖📚💞
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December 8, 2022 at 3:26 am
I hope you feel better soon and can catch up with review posts.
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December 8, 2022 at 7:37 am
I am almost back to normal now, thanks Yesha. I have lots to catch up in all areas of reading and life, so who knows. 🤷♀️
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December 6, 2022 at 11:51 pm
I hope you are soon feeling better, Carla. Don’t worry about the reviews. You will get them done eventually. ❤📚
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December 7, 2022 at 9:06 am
I am pretty much back to normal, Sandy. I still have a cough and stuffy nose, but a late autumn cold usually sticks around for quite a while if I get one. I can live with that. 🤧🤧
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December 8, 2022 at 2:09 am
Just be kind to yourself, my friend. ❤📚
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December 8, 2022 at 7:33 am
I am, thanks, Sandy. 🤗💖
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December 6, 2022 at 5:49 pm
Sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well, hope that you feel better ASAP! That Pets of Park Avenue cover is catching my eye, I might just have to add it to my TBR! (:
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December 6, 2022 at 6:09 pm
I am doing much better now, Erin. I just finished reading Pets of Park Avenue and definitely recommend it!
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December 6, 2022 at 2:46 pm
There must be something going around. My husband was sick, now I am. I was in bed all day yesterday and still feel pretty bad today. Glad to hear you’re on the mend, Carla
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December 6, 2022 at 6:02 pm
Thanks Julie and I wish you a quick recovery. Apparently there have been a couple of different viruses going around here, so I’m sure other areas are also dealing with similar issues.
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December 6, 2022 at 12:08 pm
Colds are no fun. At least you had all of these books. I hope you feel better soon.
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December 6, 2022 at 5:55 pm
Except for the cough, I am pretty much back to normal. Yes, I had lots to read to keep myself occupied, Deanna.
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December 6, 2022 at 10:38 am
Oh no Carla! I hope that you’re feeling better now. A Wish for Winter was one of my favourites for the holidays.
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December 6, 2022 at 5:51 pm
I still have a cough, but otherwise, I am back to normal. I absolutely loved it as well, Jodie.
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December 6, 2022 at 6:38 am
I mean will be ever really catch up 😂
I’ve been doing good not requesting on NG other than audios. I’ve committed to quite a few tours in January, but really plan to work my NG backlog starting in Feb. I think I have 60ish overdue 😩
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December 6, 2022 at 9:53 am
Well, being realistic, No, I will never catch up, and neither will many of my blogging friends.😁 Only 60? I am not even going to look at my backlist on NG. I will just enjoy.
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December 6, 2022 at 4:44 am
Wow so many good looking books Carla, hope you’re enjoying them!
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December 6, 2022 at 9:52 am
Thanks, Nicki. I am sticking to my list so far, but we shall see. I am enjoying the ones I am reading and listening to now.
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December 5, 2022 at 10:03 pm
I hope you feel better soon. Those little ones bring home all kinds of bugs!
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December 6, 2022 at 9:03 am
Thanks Wendy. I think we are all back to normal, so fingers crossed we make it to Christmas with no further bugs. 🤞😃🎄
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December 5, 2022 at 9:56 pm
You certainly challenge yourself. I’m glad you have good books to read while you recover.
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December 6, 2022 at 9:00 am
Thanks, Linda. Pretty much back to normal now, but today, I feel lazy. 😁☕📚
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December 5, 2022 at 9:51 pm
I hope you are feeling better, Carla. I have am behind in posting reviews, but most are written. I just need to clean them up and schedule them for posting. The Bookshop of Secrets caught my eye of your upcoming reads. It looks like you have a lot of good holiday themed ones ahead of you too! I hope you enjoy them all. Have a good week and take care of yourself!
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December 6, 2022 at 8:58 am
Thanks Wendy, I am feeling a lot better. I have really enjoyed all the Holiday reads this year and do have several more to come. You have a good week as well.
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December 5, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Carla you have reminded me that I MUST catch up with the Kim Stone series by Angela Marsons. The next one for me to read is #14 so I’m really far behind…
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December 5, 2022 at 8:33 pm
Yes, you got all caught up last year didn’t you, or was that two years ago? We both need to do it then.
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December 5, 2022 at 2:49 pm
I read the new Louise Penny and it wasn’t a great read for me….too dark. I need another uplit Christmas book to restore my reading mojo!
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December 5, 2022 at 8:35 pm
Have you read A Wish for Winter by Viola Shipman? It is uplifting and fun as well.
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December 5, 2022 at 8:47 pm
Thanks for the rec!
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December 5, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Wow! I am inspired to read more:) Do you finish one before you begin another? Glad you are feeling better:)
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December 5, 2022 at 8:36 pm
Thanks, feeling better every day. I usually have two on the go at a time, one audiobook, one book. I prefer to read than watch TV.
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December 5, 2022 at 2:29 pm
Amish Midwives (anthology)
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December 5, 2022 at 2:13 pm
Good grief Carla! I am in awe you did all of that with a cold. I have flu and I have done nothing! lol
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December 5, 2022 at 2:15 pm
I listened to lots of books while laying in bed or reclining this week. I am pretty much better today, just a cough now. I hope you feel better soon, Patty.
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December 5, 2022 at 2:16 pm
I am feeling a bit better today as well. Take it easy though!
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December 5, 2022 at 2:06 pm
I haven’t read those Snow books, but her books are always nice and heartwarming. Another amazing reading week for you!
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December 5, 2022 at 2:14 pm
A couple of them are novellas. It is a series that I have popped in and out of, so I am trying to finish it as one of my Finish The Series groups for that challenge.
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