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
Happy Sunday! I was happy to see last week end. I have been really tired because our volumes are out of control at work. I don't think it's going to be slowing down, so I will just have to hang in there. Speaking of work, my accommodation is coming to an end. I have off Monday, but Tuesday, I will be back at work. My mother is still in the cast and my father just had another round of chemo, so I am hoping for the best while I am gone. I do welcome the routine though. I like schedules and routine. It helps with my anxiety. My mother is retired and has no sort of schedule which means I had no sort of schedule for the past 2 months. It was hard and put me off balance.
Yesterday, we went to a memorial for my old neighbor from Brooklyn who was a dear friend of my parents. She passed away in May but didn't want a funeral, so they did the memorial instead. It was nice to see so many people I grew up with from the old neighborhood, and it was amazing how many people attended the service (over 100!). I was impressed with my muscle memory too. The church workout never leaves you. I always knew when to sit, stand, and kneel.
Other than that, it's been summer, so I hate the weather. I think I am the rare person that wishes for overcast days, but think about how much cooler it could be. I love sunny skies...when it's cold, but not now.
I keep trying to find new sneakers. I hate ordering online and the ones I have for working out are no longer sold. I am hoping for the best. As for new shoes, I ordered another pair of Birkenstocks. They are the only shoes that don't aggravate my foot. I ordered the London which is a closed shoe which will be good for the fall. I have two pairs of clogs already (lined and unlined) and am eyeing the ones with a back strap. Though, if the London works out, they also sell it lined which could be a good option for the cooler weather. I have to paced myself since Birkenstocks are not cheap.
On the Blog
Let's Discuss
- Brianna explains why she reviews books
- Carol shares her collaborative list of must read books for summer
- The Daily Nerd talks Romantasy
Stacking the Shelves
I won't lie, when I got that email from Sarina Bowen saying her new book was Read Now on Netgalley, I ran, I did not walk, to download it. Looks great! I bought a book from my TBR that was on sale. The Friendship Fling has good reviews and sounds like a lot of fun. I always need fun in my life. The other three books were invited. An Academic Affair is appeals to me and with it being a November release, I do have room in my schedule.
Purchased
- The Friendship Fling by Georgia Stone
Netgalley/Edelweiss
- Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen
Invites
- The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead
- All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
- An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister
Read Last Week
This was an amazing reading week. Not one. Not two. But THREE five star books.
I was not surprised that The Seven O'Clock Club scored high with me because of my love for grief and loss books, but this one had a fantastic twist that really tugged at my heartstrings. The new Shalvis was a big win as well, but again, no surprise because I adore her books. What did surprise me was how much I enjoyed Half a Chance. This is an older book that I listened to for my New Hampshire prompt. It was sweet and touching, and the author did a beautiful job with some very sensitive topics. This was a gem.
Find all my reviews on Goodreads
Books
- The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland - ★★★★★
- The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg - ★★★★
- Kiss Me That Way by Laura Trentham - ★★★★
- He Falls First by Jill Shalvis - ★★★★★
- For the Record by Emma Lord - ★★★★
Audiobooks
- One Night Two Souls Went Walking by Ellen Cooney - ★★★★
- Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord - ★★★★★
Currently Reading
- Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler
- Summer on Lilac Island by Lindsay Macmillan
To Be Read
- The Healing Season of Pottery by Yeon Somin
- The Pick Up by Hanah Doyle
- Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe
- Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer
Let us know in the comments!
Good luck going back to the office next week! I like the routine as well. And working from home has some great advantages, but I struggle because there are distractions and I struggle with the work-stop-work-stop back and forth. Glad you enjoyed the Shalvis book, its coming up on my TBR!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you love the Shalvis. It more closely resembled old Shalivs. More sex than her recent books.
DeleteSounds like there were some pros and cons being at home. Good that you didn't have to deal with the commutes, but being cooped up isn't great either. I'm not a fan of the really hot days either, but it does mean flowers and vegetables in my garden so there is that. The Birkenstock sandals have been really popular and I think they have some really cute styles. Hope you find some that aren't too pricey. Yay for loving The Seven O'clock Club! Yes, it was some twist!
ReplyDeleteDo Birkenstocks that aren't pricy exist? I ordered ones that are $175, but I have purchased and returned so many pairs of shoes because of my foot issues. I don't need a lot of shoes, so it's fine.
DeleteYou are not alone. I hate this time of year. I would much rather have overcast, cooler days.
ReplyDeleteIt has to be brutal by you.
DeleteIt's so funny, going to the office for me is so out of my routine, it always messes me up for the day! I feel out of sorts and like I can get nothing done!
ReplyDeleteI always worked in office, so it's more the norm for me. My mother's schedule was so erratic. It was hard to work around it. I don't normally have distractions at home but with both mom and dad ailing, I had to do a lot more.
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