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.
The Zoo, Some Ghosts, A Date, and Always Books
Last week was pretty fun! I managed to get to the zoo again, and it was great because the weather was nice. I went on the weekend and there was a lot of people so it was pretty lively. I wasn’t able to see the polar bears and the otters as much as I wanted because it was so crowded and everyone else were vying to see them. And they were mostly kids, or adults with kids, so I didn’t think it was a good idea to push them out of my way. 😂 I’m thinking I might try to go again on a weekday when there are fewer people around.
For food, I made some wontons and soy sauce chicken. They were both so yummy, but seriously, the wontons might be more work than they’re worth. I like them better fried and crispy so I might just do the fillings meatball style and leave off the wonton wrappers the next time I want wonton soup.
On Wednesday, we went to see the new Ghostbusters movie, which I loved because it’s a Ghostbusters movie, but some people have said it’s not that good and the storyline needs work. Thinking about it after, I agree it could’ve been better, but I still enjoyed it because it’s the Ghostbusters and I’m just easy to entertain.
We also finished watching Fallout Season 1. I love where it ended but I’m also very eagerly awaiting a Season 2 because there are still a lot of questions I need answered.
I haven’t had time to watch Renegade Nell or 911 since the last Sunday Post, but I’m not in a hurry either. There are a few movies I’d like to catch up on before getting into binge mode with another series, maybe. I’ve been trying to read Anna Karenina and I’m thinking of watching the movie first so that it might make it easier for me to follow the book. We’ll see.
All the happy things:
- I got to go to the zoo again!
- Movie and dating with the husband. We had lots of fun, it’s been a while since we spent the whole day out on a date. No special occasion, it was quite spontaneous.
- I managed to get a lot of reading done!
- I was able to go to the library twice this week and spend a couple of hours there each time for uninterrupted reading! I hope to do more of it next week.
- I might be getting better at this cooking thing.
- I’m up to date on my Goodreads and The Storygraph! Until I read more, that is.
The Books
Books I read last week:
- Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent – I finished this last weekend after I published the Sunday Post, so I’m adding it for this weekend’s Sunday Post.
- The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden – I loved the Winternight series and while the subject matter for this one is completely different, I felt the same vibes. I love the otherworldly, mystical feel of it.
- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – Finished! The check-in is next weekend but I didn’t want to wait. I figure it’s still going to be fresh in my mind when we get to the discussion, and I can’t wait to hear what everyone else thinks!
- Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham – This is a graphic novel. I picked it up Friday morning just to flip through the pages and see what it’s about and ended up finishing it in an hour or so. I enjoyed it very much!
Books I’m reading:
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini – This is for my in-person book club’s BOTM. We’re meeting this upcoming weekend so I gotta get it read this week!
- Slewfoot by Brom – I got it on audiobook right after finishing The Count of Monte Cristo. I’ve been curious about it because I’ve heard good things, but I’ve read The Child Thief by the same author and really didn’t like it. I’m giving the author a second chance with this book and I’m managing my expectations. Hopefully I’ll end up liking it, but I’m also ready to DNF and move on, if not.
Last Week on The Blog
- Book Review | The Way Forward by Yung Pueblo
- Book Review | Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
- Book Review | Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
- Top Ten Tuesday | Characters I’d Like to Go on Vacation With
- Book Review | Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
- Time Travel Thursday | April 18 | The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
This Week
I’m focusing on The Kite Runner, and after that I want to read The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie because it’s the BOTM for my online book club. I’m still unsure about Slewfoot, so the sooner I get into it or DNF, the faster I can move forward. I already have a couple of nonfiction audiobooks ready just in case I DNF. I’ve also got several reviews to write for the books I finished, and I need to update my reading challenges as well.
How was your week? I hope you had a great week last week, and I hope you have a great one again this week!
We love going to the zoo! We homeschool and yes, weekdays are so much better to go on. Lol.
We are enjoying Fallout as well!! And I really want to read The Warm Hands of Ghosts. It looks really good.
It’s nice when you can have weekdays off instead of the weekends, I’ve gotten used to it over the years and I try very hard to avoid the crowds! The Warm Hands of Ghosts was great, I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
We’ve been watching Fallout but I’m not really a fan… I’m mostly watching because my husband is. 🙂
The zoo during the week, and not during school holidays, is definitely best time to visit!
I’m definitely scheduling a visit to the zoo again on a weekday really soon!
I haven’t been to a zoo in years, and it’s something I should do soon! Going during the week is probably a good idea, also early mornings are best for seeing the animals, I think? I’ve made some dishes lately that were so labor intensive but so delicious too. It’s hard to decide whether to make them again, lol. Have a good week!
I enjoy the occasional labor intensive dish, but you’re right, it’s so hard to decide whether to make them again. You have to be in the right mood with enough energy for it!
I can relate to having an impromptu date with your husband – we’ve recently found ourselves going out and instead of rushing around doing chores, we’ve bunked off to wander along a river, or dawdle over a coffee together. It’s golden:)). Have a great week.
It’s wonderful to be able to have the occasional spontaneous date, or just enjoy the little things together! ❤️
I am a bit behind on logging books and I need to do a couple of reviews, especially since I am almost finished with two books. The zoo and the date sound fun. Have a great week!
I’m a little obsessive about reviewing books not too long after I finish them or else I’ll forget a lot of details, but sometimes I just want to devour them and not worry about logging them!
My boyfriend and I have been wanting to start Fallout but haven’t had the time yet! We’ve been seeing so many great reviews on it!
It’s been a long time since I’ve read it, but I remember loving The Kite Runner. I hope you enjoy it!
I hope you and your boyfriend enjoy Fallout when you get to it! I’m about 25% into The Kite Runner now and it’s heartwrenching!
Your cooking looks great! We love the zoo and that’s somewhere we often go when on vacation in different places. We have been to the Calgary Zoo and zoos in Washington, Utah, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, California and Hawaii. Yes we really like zoos!
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Wow, that’s amazing! I’d love to do that one day!
A great sounding week! I love the zoo. I haven’t been in ages. I would love to have seen a Polar Bear and wouldn’t have left until I did 😂 at a zoo nearish me (well an hour or so drive away so we haven’t done it for a while!) there are Moon Bears. I love seeing them and make the family wait and watch out for them. A couple of times they have been asleep but the rest they were outside 😂
I want to see the new Ghostbusters film but have to wait until it is on Netflix. Renegade Nell is also on my list – maybe this week 🤔
Have a great week!
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I would’ve waited but by the time everyone dispersed, the polar bears had moved to a different part of their enclosure. Next time!
It’s been a long while since I’ve been to the zoo.
Your date sounds fun 🙂
Wishing you a great reading week
Thank you! I wish the same for you!
I’ve been wondeirng about The Warm Hands of Ghosts and whether I’d like it — glad to see you did!
And man, I love zoos.
I hope you’ll love The Warm Hands of Ghosts!
The zoo trip sounds exciting! My friends and I planned to go last month too, but we weren’t able to push through because we were all busy. Now it’s WAY too hot for us to go. 😂😭
I saw the new Ghostbusters movie, too! The story was pretty shallow imo, but the humor was A+. Overall still a pretty entertaining movie.
I hope this week is just as exciting for you! <3
I agree about Ghostbusters, the story was kind of shallow! I hope you and your friends get to go to the zoo some other time!
MMm, wonton soup. Such a comfort food for me! Yours looks yummy. 🙂
Thank you! Wonton soup is delicious! But I prefer it when someone else is making it for me! 😂
I’ve been wanting to take a day off and go to the zoo. Must plan that before it gets too hot. I loved the Kite Runner, but it made my cry on the metro! But in a good way. So impactful. Have a good week!
Jill
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You’ve inspired me to go spend a day with my husband. Now I just need to find the perfect movie and the perfect place to eat!