I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Sunday Salon (TSS) hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz where participants recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about. I am also linking It's Monday! What Are you Reading? hosted by Kathryn of Book Date where readers talk about what they have been, are and will be reading.
Thank you for the kind words and condolences over the deaths of my grandmother and great-aunt. My aunt continues to heal after her recent illness, and my mom's surgery this past week went well. She is home recovering now.
Mouse auditioned for a part in an upcoming school musical and is pleased with the role she was chosen for. She will be playing Rachel Walker Revere, Paul Revere's wife. This weekend she, along with some of the other students from her dance studio, performed at a local Easter event. They had a lot of fun even in this heat we've been having--although it made for a long day having to return to the studio for classes and Mary Poppins and Cinderella rehearsals.
Last Read
This past week, I read Four Aunties and a Wedding (Aunties #2) by Jesse Q. Sutanto. It was full of laughs like the first book in the series.
Reading Now
I enjoyed the first book of the Evenfall Witches B&B by Auralee Wallace and eagerly dived into the second, When the Crow's Away, which I am reading now.
Up Next
Thank you to everyone who voted in this month's TBR List poll. It was another close one with the top two books tied up for most of the week. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman edged out a win with one vote over The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams with 13 votes. The Final Girl Support Group came in third place with 9 votes. I do plan to read all three books at some point--but next up is Anxious People!
Thank you for voting! What will you be reading next?
My TBR List is hosted by the awesome Michelle at Because Reading. It’s a fun way to choose a book from your TBR pile to read. The 1st Saturday of every month, I will list 3 books I am considering reading and let you vote for my next read during that month. My review will follow (unfortunately, not likely in the same month, but eventually--that's all I can promise).
I hope you have a great weekend and week! Happy reading!
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Sounds like Mouse is keeping you busy. I love live theater, so I hope it goes well for her (and you).
ReplyDeleteMy vote didn't win, but I hope you do enjoy the winner.
Mark - Thank you! Hopefully I will get to all the books, even if not right away. :-)
DeleteSo pleased to hear your mum's operation went well and that your aunt continues to heal. Take care and happy reading. 😊
ReplyDeleteJessica - Thank you!
DeleteI hope you will enjoy Anxious People!! I think it will be a good fit and escape for you at the moment.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
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Mareli - Thank you! I am looking forward to starting Anxious People soon.
DeleteI liked Four Aunties but have yet to get into the follow up Aunties book.
ReplyDeleteHarvee - I enjoyed the second book and hope you will too.
DeleteGlad to hear that your mom and your aunt are doing well, Wendy. Looks like Mouse is busy with her performances and I'm sure she's having lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteHope you've a great weekend and happy reading!
Melody - Thank you. It's slow going for my mom, but she is hanging in there. It does seem like Mouse has a lot going on, especially right now!
DeleteSorry again for your losses, but having your mother and aunt on the mend is wonderful news. Your little girl is keeping so busy with all those extra classes and clubs-- good for her! Must be a pleasure after doing online classes for so long.
ReplyDeleteI voted for another book to win because I thought it was better for you to read a lightweight humorous book right now, but Backman is a great author so you should like it. I'm still interested in the Four Aunties books and might be on the lookout for them soon. Have a good week!
Mia - Thank you! My mom and aunt are continuing to heal, thankfully. Mouse is so glad to be back to everything in-person again. I am thinking of picking up the Bromance book after I finish Anxious People. :-)
DeleteSo sorry for your loss! Glad to hear you mom is doing good and your aunt is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteKids do keep us busy. I get like two weeks before cheer starts up again. I feel like I am always moving. lol
Have a great week, Wendy! Happy Reading! xx
Michelle - Thank you for your kind thoughts.
DeleteYes, I feel like that too--always on the go! I hope you get a chance to catch your breath before it starts up again.
I am glad to know that your mom's surgery went well and that your daughter is pleased with the role she has been chosen for! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSophie - Thank you!
DeleteCongrats on Mouse's new role in the school musical, I hope she has a blast!
ReplyDeleteEustacia - Thank you!
DeleteGlad to learn your mum and aunt are doing well.
ReplyDeleteAnxious People takes a bit to warm up, but persist because you will be rewarded.
Wishing you a great reading week
Shelleyrae - Thank you!
DeleteYah, I couldn't decide between AP and Final Girls so I voted for Final Girls, BUT I am equally happy that Anxious People won because I'm curious to get your take on it. My BFF in Germany wasn't impressed and it seems like you either love it or hate it. I hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteJinjer - Thank you, I hope I will too. I do want to read Final Girls still and look forward to getting to it at some point.
DeleteMouse certainly is having a good time with all her theater. Happy reading!
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Anne - She enjoys it. :-) The school musical is a 5th grade tradition and all the students are involved.
DeleteI just started Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone. Have a good rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteCindy - I hope you are enjoying The Great Alone.
DeleteCongrats to Mouse on her part for the play! It sounds like an important part.
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested in eventually reading Four Aunties and a Wedding. I'll look for it.
So glad Anxious People won.
Deb - Thank you!
DeleteI'm glad to hear your mom's surgery went well and that your aunt is recovering. Congrats to Mouse on her role and I'm glad she had fun in the outdoor play. :) I hope you and your family and surviving right now after your losses. {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week.
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Jenni Elyse - Thank you!
DeleteSo glad your aunt and mother are improving and yay for Mouse! I really enjoyed When the Crow's Away. I like the direction the series is heading. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteKatherine - Thank you! Same to you.
DeleteI'm glad things are improving. Your Mouse will play Paul Revere's wife? That would be a cool play to watch. I watched Sons of Liberty - three long DVDs in a mini series and I LOVED Paul Revere's character.
ReplyDeleteTina - She's really excited about the school musical. I am not sure what it will be about other than the Revolutionary War.
DeleteI'm glad your aunt is doing better and your Mom is better after surgery. It sounds like mouse is super talented!! Good for her for getting the part of Paul Revere's wife.
ReplyDeleteWendy - Thank you!
DeleteThat's great news! And can you believe Easter is this week? Yikes...
ReplyDeleteI hope your next week is a nice one!
Greg - I think I have everything I need for Easter now--or it's on its way and should be here soon. I'm always cutting it close!
DeleteAnxious People is good. Quirky, but good. Stick with it if it feels odd in the beginning. Have a great week! I am glad your family members are recovering.
ReplyDeleteHelen - I will, thank you!
DeleteFour Aunties and a Wedding sounds fun. I hope you enjoy Anxious People.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Thank you!
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. I'm glad your mom is doing better.
ReplyDeleteMary - Thank you.
DeleteI got stuck on chapter one of Four aunties....I hate when books take too long to get to the major conflict that will carry the plot through the rest of the book. Call me impatient.
ReplyDeleteHarvee - There was a lot of build up in the beginning but it pays off and ties in with later events in the book. But I know what you mean. Sometimes I have no patience for books that don't seem to get off the ground right away either. A lot depends on my mood.
DeleteSo good to read your aunt is continuing to heal and your mum is home and doing well after her surgery. Mouse seems to be quite a star in the making, how I would have loved to have had the opportunity to do the things she does.
ReplyDeleteWhat sounds like some great books in the offering, how striking is the cover of When the Crow's Away! Whilst I'm pretty sure The Bromance Book Club got my vote, I eagerly look forward to your thoughts on Anxious People.
I know I am a bit late reading this, but I am glad your mom's surgery went well, and I hope she is well on her way to recovery. Mouse seems to be having the time of her life and keeping you busy. I hope you love Anxious People, Wendy and that you had a wonderful Easter weekend.
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