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.
It’s Cool, That’s What I Tell ‘Em
Last week was cooler and we’ve started getting out the sweaters! This week is going to be more of the same. I’m really looking forward to autumn!
On the running front; I only went a couple of times this past week, but in my defense, it was mostly because husband and I went on a hike on Sunday and my muscles were sore for a couple of days! I made up for it by doing extra yoga exercises later in the week though! We’re planning to hike again this weekend if we can.
Other than that, I’ve been mostly just moaning and groaning about my sore muscles while totally exploiting them as the reason I can’t do anything except sit around and read my books! Bonus: school has officially started so I have more time to laze about in secret while husband is at work. 😂
All the happy things:
- Now that the weather is cooler, we’ve been enjoying more delicious soups! I made hot and sour soup on Monday, and the husband made bak kut teh on Thursday.
- I love my husband very much, but I also really enjoy having the house all to myself more often now while he’s at work!
- I’m really happy about that hike, even with the sore muscles. I want to do more!
- The book community with all the buddy reads is making me really happy. I’ve been there for about a month now and getting to know the people there better. It’s been really fun and welcoming, and I’m also having such wonderful discussions about the books we read.
The Books
Books I read last week:
- The Girl from Rawblood by Catriona Ward – I love the vibes, but I hated the audiobook production! I’ve heard a lot about this author and wanted to try her books, but I think next time I’ll stick to a print copy.
- I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman – This was an unexpected favorite. It’s very speculative and I both love and hate the uncertainty. I feel it’s a great philosophical exploration though and it’s really giving me lots to think about.
- The Girl from the Other Side Volume 8 by Nagabe – Continuing with the series. I think this is one of my favorite volumes out of the ones I’ve read so far!
- Born A Crime by Trevor Noah – This was so good! I love Trevor Noah and now I think I love him more. I love the way he tells his stories; they are so eloquent, funny, and emotional all at once!
Book(s) I’m reading:
- Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare – I needed something light and romantic for a palate cleanser. I feel like I’ve been reading a lot of heavy books recently. And now that it’s close to Halloween season, there are darker books to come!
- One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig – Apparently this book has been talked about a lot in social media spaces, but I haven’t heard of it before. I signed up for the buddy read blind and I’ve only just started reading.
Last Week on The Blog
- Top Ten Tuesday | Books That Provide a Much-Needed Escape
- Book Review | Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Book Review | The Girl From Rawblood by Catriona Ward
- Book Review | I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
- Book Review | Born A Crime by Trevor Noah
This Week
I’m almost finished with Goddess of the Hunt, and then I’ll be able to focus on One Dark Window. I’ve got a lot of darker reads in the queue but I might end up reading a few romances in between just to lighten the mood.
How was your week? I hope you had a great week last week, and I hope you have a great one again this week!
If your muscle are sore, you definitely need to rest up. And reading is the best way to do that. I completely agree.
Hope this weekend’s hike was great.
Thank you! I rested up from last weekend’s workout but am now sore from this weekend’s workout. 😂 The cycle continues.
I have a recipe for hot and sour soup but think it will suit me in the cooler months too. Just love the flavors. Have a good week.
Hot and sour soup is delicious! I hope you get to have lots of it in the cooler months!
My husband and I listened to Trevor Noah’s audiobook, Born A Crime. What an amazing person. To come through such trying circumstances with such grace is incredible.
So true! I have so much respect for him!
I enjoyed Born a Crime. Glad you are enjoying some good books and buddy reads. I enjoy more soup when he weather gets cooler. We are still pretty nice but it is going to rain almost daily this week, at least part of the day, which is also good for soup.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
I love rainy days when I’m nice and comfortable indoors! With warm soup! I hope you’ll enjoy your rainy days too!
Your week sounds nice and cozy. Hiking, books, and soup! Plus you had some cooler weather. Nice! Here we have more days that are hot–boooooo! Despite the heat, I made a big pot of chili today. I’m trying to channel autumn. You can’t go wrong with a Tessa Dare book!
Oooh, I love chili! I’ve never made it but I’ve loved it every time I try it. Tessa Dare is the GOAT of romances!
You’re making me so tempted to join in with buddy read stuff! I’m glad you’re having so much fun.
Omigosh, I would love for you to join us for the buddy reads! It’s on a discord server, and I guess I should warn you that it can get really addictive! If you’re interested, I’ll get an invite link for you!
I’ve been making a lot of soup too. I need to try hot and sour- I love it!
Jill
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