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.
So it has been 10 weeks in Florida this past Friday, and I have less than 2 more weeks before I head back home. I sure hope spring has sprung by the time I get home at the end of March. I had another lazy week, catching up on things. I spent time at the pool with friends and played bingo, winning again. I never win, so am surprised I won twice in two weeks. I took the train from Kissimmee to Winter Park with some friends and wandered around the historic area. It was Monday, so all the museums were closed, so I guess I have to go another day before I head home. I have been enjoying watching Leafs Hockey and they are doing pretty good. I have caught up on Young Sheldon and am into season 3 of Outer Banks. I also watched a couple of movies, Burlesque and A Perfect Pairing on Netflix. Neither won any awards, but I enjoyed them. That’s about it for now, except to say that I have had a lot more time to read and listen to books this week, now that I am alone.
So, what did I read or listen to this week: I did a lot more reading this week, as well as catching up on blog hopping. I was able to read or listen to 11 novels and audiobooks this week. Only 6 were on my TBR that I set last Monday, so definitely some mood reading this week. I have reviewed them all, am caught up for 2023. Clicking on the cover will take you to my review. Clicking on the cover 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 few books I want to read for Reading Ireland, then I have some audiobooks that I got from the library (backlist books) that are due back, so I will try to listen to some of them. I have one to read for March for my 12 Friends, 12 Books challenge as well, and an audiobook that I need to listen to before the most recent which I have as an ARC. I also have several audibooks from NG that I need to finish ASAP. I will probably read or listen to something not on this list, but here are a few possibilities.
There you have it, which of the reading next books do you think I should pick up first? Have you read any of them? What are you reading this week?
Carla Loves To Read 
March 16, 2023 at 8:34 pm
My goodness, girlfriend…how do you do it? I stand back amazed.
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March 16, 2023 at 8:58 pm
It was a quiet week, nothing to do but read and listen to book, Rae. I’m not complaining though.
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April 2, 2023 at 12:42 pm
No ‘mam. We all need some quiet times.
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March 15, 2023 at 10:39 am
Wow!! Look how much you got read last week Carla? Good luck trying to figure out what to read next!😂📚💜
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March 15, 2023 at 9:57 pm
I was happy with all I got read and/or listened to. I am almost caught up with reviews too. Woo Hoo. 😊📚💖
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March 14, 2023 at 6:40 pm
A Rebel’s Trust (Sara Blackard)
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March 13, 2023 at 9:58 pm
I read One True Loves a few years ago and loved it. I’m glad you’re still enjoying your time in Florida
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March 14, 2023 at 7:37 am
Thanks Wendy. I am on the downside with only 9 more days to go before I leave early in the morning next Friday to start the drive home.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Hi, another great post as always.
Iâm getting ready to update my Goodreads withâ¦
Books read during the last two weeks of February and the beginning of March.
Plum Island
DeMille, Nelson.
The Lionâs Game
DeMille, Nelson.
Night Fall
DeMille, Nelson.
The case of the baited hook
Gardner, Erle Stanley.
The case of the dangerous dowager
Gardner, Erle Stanley.
The spy who knew too much: an ex-CIA officer’s quest through a legacy of betrayal
Blum, Howard.
Perry Mason in the case of too many Murders.
Chastain, Thomas; Gardner, Erle Stanley.
The Maltese falcon
Hammett, Dashiell.
The glass key.
Hammett, Dashiell.
Still reading:
The Bourne identity
Ludlum, Robert.
Still reading:
Black ops. Books 1-4
Johnstone, William W.
To Be Read:
24 hours
Iles, Greg. And many many more!
About Patty L. Fletcher
Patty L. Fletcher lives in Kingsport Tennessee where she works full time as a Writer with the goal of bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled. She is Also a Social Media Marketing Assistant.
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March 13, 2023 at 8:01 pm
It looks like you are enjoying thrillers and espionage stories, Patty. I have never read a Greg Iles book, but I have heard good things about them. I hope you enjoy your upcoming stories. Have a wonderful week, Patty.
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March 14, 2023 at 6:45 am
Hi Carla, except for Science Fiction â Fantasy â Paranormal Romance these are my favorite kinds of books.
Greg Iles, is one of my favorites. He writes very interesting stories.
About Patty L. Fletcher
Patty L. Fletcher lives in Kingsport Tennessee where she works full time as a Writer with the goal of bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled. She is Also a Social Media Marketing Assistant.
Follow her at: https://pattysworlds.com/ https://pattysworlds.com/ for stories, book updates and more.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm
I think you have a good week of reading ahead. I hope you have lovely weather for your last two weeks in Florida.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:57 pm
Thanks Linda, It was cooler and rainy today, but my sister and BIL are here, so we played cards on the balcony.
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March 13, 2023 at 4:37 pm
Sounds like you’ve been having a good time in FL and have some good books ahead of you.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Yes and yes. My sister and BIL are here for a few days this week, so that makes the time go even faster.
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March 13, 2023 at 2:41 pm
I haven’t read any of the books, but it looks like a great list. I just have Susan Mallery’s book on my list. Hope you have another great week of reading.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:45 pm
Thanks Role. They were all enjoyable.
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March 13, 2023 at 2:03 pm
I continue to envy the downtime you’re getting out of your time in Florida! Make the most of it, Carla. I also see you’ve got some nice books lined up to be read. I hope they turn out as good as they sound! Happy reading!
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March 13, 2023 at 7:43 pm
Thanks, Lashaan. It is a tough life, but someone’s got to do it. 😁
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March 13, 2023 at 1:57 pm
Hi Carla, I have the Rachel Joyce book but I haven’t read it yet. I will wait and see what you say about it first. I am listening to a very interesting book called Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie (Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie is a literarily rich novel that explores the themes of love, coming of age, reading, education, censorship and beauty through the story of three teenagers, two boys and one girl, affected by China’s Cultural Revolution) as well as The Black Garden (poetry) by Frank Prem and doing a Beta Read for a fellow author.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:41 pm
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress sounds good. I do like books set in other countries as well as historical information. I posted my review of Maureen the other day, it is with the reviews of books with Mature Characters. You have a lot on the go, Robbie.
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March 14, 2023 at 2:46 am
I’ll look for it, thanks
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March 13, 2023 at 1:27 pm
I haven’t read any of these but Fredrik Backman’s books are on my soon-to-read list. I hope you can catch up with reviews by the weekend.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:37 pm
I am posting my review for The Winners in a little bit. I liked it, but is is a bit depressing. It was an interesting end to the Beartown trilogy.
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March 13, 2023 at 10:35 am
The Wedding Ranch was one I had a invite for, but alas, no time. I may still read it because it did look good. I hope you enjoy your final two weeks in FL.
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March 13, 2023 at 11:30 am
I just finished The Wedding Ranch. It is a typical Nancy Naigle book, a bit of a Christian focus, family based with a bit of angst. A cleanser after two Crime Thrillers for me.
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March 13, 2023 at 9:34 am
Cheers on the bingo win once again! I love TJR’s books so I would choose that one Carla! Have a wonderful week.
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March 13, 2023 at 11:29 am
Okay, I will start that one as soon as I finish the ones I am in the middle of. I have won bingo 4 times now. Yummy rum punch each time. Have a wonderful week as well, Jodie.
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March 13, 2023 at 9:19 am
I’m curious about the Taylor Jenkins Reid book after watching Daisy Jones and the Six this weekend.
Glad you’re having an enjoyable trip. I haven’t played bingo in forever!
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March 13, 2023 at 11:28 am
The TJR book was recommended by a friend for my challenge, so I shall see. This bingo is just fun by the pool. If you win you get an ice cream or a rum punch. I have won 4 times. Yummy.
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March 13, 2023 at 5:27 pm
Lol, good prizes 🙂
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