Sunday Post | Cold, Cats, Cookies

Posted January 13, 2024 by Haze in Sunday Post, Weekly Book Memes / 30 Comments

Welcome to the Sunday Post, a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer to share weekly news and updates on what we’ve been up to on our blog, with our books, and book-related happenings. 

Cold, Cats, Cookies

I was in a funk this week. I didn’t have my usual energy this week and spent a couple of days being moody and just laying in bed reading (might be I was just using the moodiness as an excuse to stay in bed and read, but you have no proof).

To be fair, it was a really cold week, with temperatures going down to -36 Celcius, so it’s just much more comfy to hide under the covers than try to do anything else. Even the cats were so cold, all three cuddled up together, which they very rarely do! Also, to be clear, I didn’t have a cold. It was just really cold, and I had a mood.

I did bake some cookies though, which took a lot of time because I made 4x the recipe, but it was yummy and totally worth it! And we got some heat from the oven too, so win-win!

On the reading front, I finished The September House and The Librarian Spy, so yay! I also posted my notes and reactions for The September House that I wrote in my e-reader as I was reading. It’s password-protected and spoiler-filled, but if you’ve read it and are interested in my notes, password is “SPOILME0002”.

I also finally got Light Bringer by Pierce Brown on audiobook. It’s the sixth book in the Red Rising series, and I’ve been so anxious reading about characters that I’ve loved since the first book. Things haven’t been going their way for a while, and I’m just really afraid for them. If this was the final book, I would be expecting a good resolution, but there’s going to be a seventh book, so I’m not sure if we’re going to be left hanging again.

For nonfiction, I’ve started reading The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner and it’s really kicking my ass, to be honest. I’m reading it very slowly, and it’s bringing up a lot of difficult topics. I’m sure it’s good for me to work through them, but I’m not sure if I’m ready for it right now.

Last Week on The Blog

This Week

I’m pretty sure I can finish Light Bringer this week. I’m not so sure about The Dance of Anger, I’m contemplating if I want to leave it for another time, but even if I decide to continue, I will be going slow, so it’s going to take me a while.

I also just got The Switch by Beth O’ Leary on audiobook, and I got a physical copy of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries from the library, so they are on the list right after Light Bringer. I’m feeling pretty happy because I’m doing well with actually reading the books I listed on my Winter TBR a few weeks ago. Let’s hope I keep it up!

How was your week? I hope you had a great week last week, and I hope you have a great one again this week!

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30 responses to “Sunday Post | Cold, Cats, Cookies”

    • Haze

      Yup, I’m staying underneath the blankets and I don’t plan to step foot outside unless necessary. I’m looking forward to Emily Wilde too! I hope you enjoy it too!

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    • Haze

      Oh yeah, one of the cats definitely has a mood. The other two are okay, but Loki is not happy and doesn’t leave the blankets unless it’s time for food!

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  4. sjhigbee

    Oh my goodness – what a lot of snow! I don’t blame you for staying in bed. Personally – I’d put The Dance of Anger to one side if it’s causing you difficulties. These days, I’m really careful what I read when Life isn’t playing fair. I need to catch up with the Red Rising series – I think I stopped at the fourth book… Have a good week:).

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    • Haze

      Yeah, I’ve been reading less true crime and sad stories now, when I used to love them. The Red Rising series is so good, and I’m really loving it. It’s just all that anxiety and worry about the characters!

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    • Haze

      I hope the weather isn’t too bad where you are so that going to work won’t suck so much. I hope you have a wonderful week regardless!

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  8. Kathryn

    This is about the 5th blog in winter that I have been to just now all saying how cold it is! Bed and reading sounds perfect. One reason I love making lists is that I am more likely to read the books so well done on your Winter TBR.

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    • Haze

      Well, I don’t wanna be that person, but I think the temperature here is the coldest out of everyone else’s winter. So there! Lol! And thanks, I feel like I stick to things better when I’ve got a list too! Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  9. Jenni Elyse

    Moods are real. I can totally relate. I’m glad you were able to stay in bed and read and that your cats stayed cozy warm. -36 Celsius is no joke! We often get below zero in January, but I don’t think it’s ever been that cold. The coldest I remember is -20F or -29C. I hope it warms up this week!

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  12. Victoria

    -36 Oh my goodness. It’s -22 Celcius here in Chicago, IL and with the wind, it feels like -32 Celcius. I think I read or heard that the second half of January (in the Northern Hemisphere) is the most depressing time of the year. Your mood makes sense. I hope this week feels better for you! I have heard so many good things about the Red Risings series. I’m reading Between Mischief & Magic, it’s fun!

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    • Haze

      Thank you! Between Mischief & Magic looks fun! I hope you enjoy the Red Rising series if you decide to read it. It just keeps getting better with each book, but it’s really heart wrenching too!

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  14. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard

    Sometimes you just need a day or two to stay curled up with cats and blankets and books. And cookies. Sounds heavenly!

    It’s not nearly as cold here in Virginia… but it’s definitely colder this weekend than it has been so far this winter, with lows in the teens and highs below 35. It’s even snowing today, which is nice.

    Have a good week, and enjoy your next books!

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    • Haze

      Yes! I’m going to take the positive and focus on the cats, cookies, and books! I do love the snow, I just don’t like the cold that comes with it. I hope you have a great week too!

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