We Live and Breathe Books: Sundays with Sam

Sundays with Sam is a combination of Sunday Post hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

My Week in Review

A new month! Oddly enough, time is flying which, I guess, is a good thing. I got an email from Adventures by Disney "encouraging" me to take advantage of the new "temporary adjustment" change in place from all trips through October 2020. Essentially, I think they will be canceling my trip, and rather than let me wait for a refund, they are allowing me to change the trip. The money was paid a while back, so I am ok with booking something else, but how do I know if I will be able to go on that trip? We were talking about a March 2021 excursion to Arizona and Utah that they do. It sounds amazing, and there are so many states in the US I have not seen, but the talk of when we will have a vaccine is anywhere from this fall to next spring. Will this trip be cancelled too? It's a bit disheartening, but with this trip off the table, I officially have no more 2020 plans to worry about.

Animal Crossing had a new update. It brought by the dream suite (which I have no code for) and fireworks. I am looking forward to the fireworks show tonight and to designing my own. Nothing too eventful on my island though I caught these two doing a duet of KK Metal which was stupendious!

And here are a compilation of some reader moments I captured.

Though my neighbors seem to be big readers, they apparently are never reading their book club books

Not a pet video but soooo cute

"actually, full disclosure, this is my first rodeo"

📹: Imgur user anlyin pic.twitter.com/8RbXZDAEqE
— Paul Bronks (@SlenderSherbet) July 30, 2020

Who doesn't dream of being met at the airport in this fashion

this is what happiness looks like
(petersage007 IG) pic.twitter.com/qRfI4iCBRB
— Humor And Animals (@humorandanimals) July 29, 2020

Need them both....NOW!

From @atlas_scottish_fold: “When you find your doppelgänger who happens to be the most adorable teddy named Basik. You hold them tight and give them the biggest squeeze... 🧸” #catsofinstagram pic.twitter.com/DGdG9Jhnnb
— Cats of Instagram (@catsofinstagram) July 21, 2020

Let's Discuss!

Lydia wonders what do we do about Harry Potter
Amber reminisces about blogging trends of yesteryear
Noura shares a read-a-thon, if you are looking for one for August

On the Blog:

Monday: #AmReading - Paris is Always a Good Idea, Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop
Tuesday: TTT - I Got the Music in Me
Wednesday: CWW - Sources Say, Shut Out
Thursday: #AmReading - Six Angry Girls, The Scam List

STACKING THE SHELVES

Edelweiss/NetGalley

The Boy Toy by Nicola Marsh

What I Read Last Week

This was a real up and down week. I set aside a book, not knowing if it was me or the book. I found the parts I read cute and amusing, but it felt so slow going. I probably will finish it at some point, but I also DNFed 4 books. Needless to say, I am thrilled that there was a 5-star book this week, yet not surprised it was the new Kristina Forest, because I adore her so much.

Books

The Con Code by Shana Silver - ★★★★
Now That I've Found You by Kristina Forrest - ★★★★★
Shut Out by Kody Keplinger - ★★★★
Filthy English by Ilsa Madden-Mills - ★★★★
Save Steve by Jenni Hendricks, Ted Caplan - ★★★★

Audiobooks

One Night That Changes Everything by Lauren Barnholdt - ★★★ 1/2
Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart - ★★★★
This is Falling by Ginger Scott - ★★★★
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - ★★★★

What I Am Currently Reading

Look at me, reading not one by two of my old CWW picks. I am always glad when I actually read those spotlighted book and even happier when they live up to my expectations. Fingers crossed!