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.
I had a busy week, and enjoyed getting out and spending time with family and friends. I went out for lunch with a couple that I hadn’t seen since before Christmas and we had a wonderful catch up. My sister and BIL were also there. I also had lunch with 3 friends, 2 of them I hadn’t seen since before Christmas and we had lots of laughs and played cards, it was so much fun. I went out to dinner with another group and we ate vegan. This was my first time and I really enjoyed it. I did lots of work outside, weather permitting, and am ready for the work on the redesign of my large garden to start this week. The chiropractor said I am good for now and don’t need to go back to see him, unless something happens, so I am off to golf this morning. I have watched lots of hockey and caught up on the final season of Young Sheldon, as well as the second season of ghosts. Along with all that, I read and listened to lots of great books.
So, what did I read or listen to last week? I was able to read or listen to 12 books/audiobooks. 8 were on my TBR that I set for the week, so I did pretty well sticking to it this week. I read 3 books for blog tours, and listened to several of audiobooks from Netgalley (backlist) and the library. I also picked up a couple from KU, although I have only read one so far. I have only reviewed 11 of these books, so have 1 review to catch up on for 2024. Clicking on the cover will take you to my review.
Reading Now: 1 book for a blog tour, and one from NG
What Will I Read Next? Maybe…..
I have three books to read/listen to for blog tours, two books from my physical shelves, some books on my Netgalley or Edelweiss shelf, 1 for my top ten lists, and a couple of books/audiobooks from the library. I still have a lot more middle grade/children’s fiction novels on my Netgalley backlist, so I want to read a couple of them, but haven’t done a good job getting to them. I know I will not read all of these over the next week, but these are the books I hope to choose from.
An ambitious TBR this week, but I’ve been reading/listening to 12 to 14 books for the last few weeks, so I might get to most of them unless I go off and mood read 😃. I have been listening to a lot of audiobooks while doing things around the house and riding the exercise bike. What did you read this week? What are your upcoming reading plans?
May 1, 2024 at 5:33 pm
Sounds like you had a busy, fun week. I also have The Boy Who Cried Bear on my list, but I’ve decided to finish the Rockton series first before continuing with this one.
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May 1, 2024 at 9:58 pm
I didn’t read the Rockton series, but I think I definitely will. I enjoyed it and hope to post my review this week.
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April 30, 2024 at 6:06 pm
I’m excited to hear about your new garden, Carla! You’ll have to share some photos. Nice to hear you had some good times catching up with friends! I enjoyed Summer Reading and The Boy Who Cried Bear. Looking forward to your thoughts!
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April 30, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Thanks, Rachel. My plan is to make it easier to take care of as I get older, so it will be smaller and only a few plants. The rest will be stone, but I can still put pots in it as well. I really enjoyed The Boy Who Cried Bear. Still trying to get to Summer Reading.
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April 30, 2024 at 1:13 am
Your garden redesign sounds exciting, Carla. Please take before and after photos. I hope you enjoyed your golf and that your body isn’t protesting. You have lots of lovely looking reads there, quite a few I’d like to pick up. enjoy!💕📚
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April 30, 2024 at 9:05 am
He says he will be here later this week because of the rain he got behind on his last job. I will definitely take some pictures. I enjoyed golf. I took a cart, so I didn’t have to pull my clubs and I feel fine. I will try walking next week. I hope I have added to your TBR shelf, Sandy. 😃📚💞🌷🏌️♀️
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April 30, 2024 at 6:14 pm
I did read somewhere that it is far better to push your clubs rather than pull them. Something to try, maybe. Glad you enjoyed your golf. 💕🤗
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April 29, 2024 at 9:22 pm
Glad to heat you had fun with friends! We’re getting ready to start our garden here too. We’ve finally had some nice weather. Happy reading!
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April 30, 2024 at 8:56 am
Thanks, Julie. Good luck with your garden.
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April 29, 2024 at 9:20 pm
Great week with books and friends! I have to smile at the title “hissy fit!” I haven’t heard that phrase in a while.
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April 30, 2024 at 8:55 am
I know, I love it. It used to be used often when I was younger.
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April 29, 2024 at 6:44 pm
I look forward to seeing your garden redesign.
And I like the look of The French Cookery School.
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April 29, 2024 at 6:47 pm
Thanks, Deb. I’m looking forward to seeing it. There will be less garden for me to take care of and more grass. Hopefully less weeds. 🤞
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April 29, 2024 at 4:44 pm
had to laugh at your little graphic at the end of your post as that’s exactly what i’m doing today. yeah, should be mopping floors.
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April 29, 2024 at 5:28 pm
🤣🤣🤣 Mine is actually a sinkful of dishes.
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April 29, 2024 at 4:37 pm
I like the list of your possibilities for the next book. Happy reading, Carla!
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April 29, 2024 at 5:27 pm
Thanks, Priscilla. It is so hard to decide.
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April 29, 2024 at 2:18 pm
How fun to spend time with family and friends. I spy a Courtney Walsh book. I want to read more of her books.
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April 29, 2024 at 2:51 pm
It was a great week, Sam. My friend gave it to me after reading it in Florida, so I want to read it now. I have enjoyed any of her books that I have read.
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April 29, 2024 at 1:58 pm
French Cookery School is one I’ve seen before and am interested in. I’ll look forward to your review.
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April 29, 2024 at 2:05 pm
I will be posting May 7, for the blog tour, Lisa.
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April 29, 2024 at 8:48 pm
Good I’ll be sure to read your review.
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April 29, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Looks like you had busy social week and had great time with friends and family. I hope this week turns out just as enjoyable.
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April 29, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Thanks, Yesha. It was wonderful.
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April 29, 2024 at 10:23 am
I’ve read one of the Enola Holmes books and want to read more. I also have She’s Not Sorry on my to read list.
Currently working on the 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
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April 29, 2024 at 1:39 pm
I’m curious to hear what you think of Evelyn Hugo. I haven’t read that one yet. I enjoy the Enola Holmes series, but have only read a few.
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April 29, 2024 at 9:24 am
I’m glad to hear your back is better and that you can start golfing again Carla! I love Mary Kay Andrews’ books and need to start reading her books from the backlist between her new books publishing. Have a great week!
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April 29, 2024 at 1:29 pm
Thanks, Jodie. I have a lot of her backlist to read as well.
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April 29, 2024 at 9:22 am
That’s definiitely an ambitious TBR for this week Carla. Good Luck with getting to all of those and writing those reviews too.
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April 29, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Thanks Janette, I hope I get them done. 🤞🤞
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April 29, 2024 at 8:44 am
I loved the Enola Holmes film – and while I didn’t know it was based on a book, it’s not surprise:). It sounds as if you’ve planned for a busy week after a lovely sociable one last week:)). I hope the gardening goes smoothly and you thoroughly enjoy all your reads and listens, Carla.
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April 29, 2024 at 1:25 pm
Thanks, Sarah. There are several books in the series, and I didn’t realize that until after I watched the first movie. They are fun and my library has them all on audiobook.
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April 30, 2024 at 6:28 am
Ooo… audiobook sounds like a lovely way to go!
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April 29, 2024 at 8:22 am
Huntress Moon? Loved it and the series!!! Enjoy everything, Carla💜
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April 29, 2024 at 8:24 am
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the series, Jo. I have it on my Netgalley Backlist and thought it was time to get to it. Maybe I will do a binge read/listen. I was able to find the second one on audio.
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April 29, 2024 at 8:15 am
Sounds like you had a great time catching up with family and friends Carla, as well as reading and listening to loads! :-D
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April 29, 2024 at 8:23 am
I did, it was a great week, Nicki.
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