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 hope you had a great week. It was return to the grind this week. I started my Monday drive to the office. I think I picked the right day. The mornings are always about an hour there because it's early, but I made pretty good time home in the afternoon as well (a little over an hour). Trains were more or less on time for the other two days, so at least I didn't have any commuting drama. The weather was nice. We had a few mornings above freezing and beautiful afternoons. It's supposed to stay nice until later this week, so I will be enjoying the higher temperatures while I can.
I had Friday off because I had to get my yearly physical. The doctor knows what a medical avoider I am, so she got me to do my first Shingles shot while I was there. My arm is still swollen today. That shot is no joke.
On the Blog
Stacking the Shelves
I got a bunch of invites this week. I may download If You Were Here. I always enjoy Johnson's books.
Purchased/Free
- Stockholm Diaries, Caroline by Rebecca Hunter
Invites
- Double Happiness by Heather Eng
- The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake by Mara Rutherford
- The Night King's Court by Elisa A. Bonnin
- If You Were Here by Abigail Johnson
Read Last Week
No five-star reads this week, but I had two that stood out from the rest. Twice was a very interesting story about a man who could relive a moment in his life but only twice. I love the idea of second chances, but this book also used that magic in interesting ways and made me think about how I would use those opportunities. I also really enjoyed Checking It Twice. My love for holiday romances runs deep, and once again, there was a great family who made this one merry and bright, and I loved the way they fully embraced the heroine who was usually on her own for the holidays. Fun and sweet.
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Books
- Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah - ★★★★
- Twice by Mitch Albom - ★★★★ 1/2
- Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm - ★★★★
- Still Into You by Erin Connor - ★★★★
Audiobooks
- Checking It Twice by Kendall Ryan - ★★★★ 1/2
- Much Ado About A Latte by Kathleen Fuller - ★★★★
Currently Reading
- A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan
- Superstar by Kate Meader
To Be Read
- The Friendship Fling by Georgia Stone
- The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
- Honey Bee Mine by Sarah T. Dubb
Let us know in the comments!
I’m glad the commute has been tolerable for you.
ReplyDeleteI’m about to start This Book Made Me Think of You so I’ll come back to read your review
Wishing you a happy reading week
I am excited you are reading that book. It was so lovely.
DeleteI am glad your commute went well! And I hope to have warmer weather next week to finally take my car to do grocery shopping and to be able to go to the fitness club! Happy Sunday sam!
ReplyDeleteYou cannot drive your car if it's too cold? I hope it warms up for you then.
DeleteYes, the shingles vaccination is no joke! It was worse than the Covid ones, to me and my husband! I felt like I had the flu for at least two days! Still, I'd much rather have the effects of those shots than shingles! You can get shingles in places you DO NOT want them! Eyes for one and other parts...I've heard stories! Hope you enjoy A Merry Little Lie. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I had was a sore arm (still sore), so I suppose I am lucky. Though I heard the second dose is worse. Better than shingles . I am about 3/4 through Merry Little Lie. This family is precious even if they keep many secrets.
DeleteI'm glad there were no problems on the commute.
ReplyDeleteOnly get congested when I near my neck of the woods. It's terrible up here.
DeleteI had to go to the office this past week and was pleasantly surprised by my easy morning commute! I'm also enjoying this warmer weather!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you are heading north or south, but you are lucky.
DeleteI feel your pain of an office trip! This week I had to drive to a meeting at one of our corporate locations, about a 3-hour drive from my house. It made for a 12-hour day!
ReplyDeleteThat's my day three times a week. I leave before 5 am and get home by 5 pm. It's a long day for sure.
DeleteAww, I love the happy sheep. I'm glad your commute is going well.
ReplyDeleteI want some sheep. They are so cute.
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