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! How is everyone doing today? I hope well. I am still in my rut. I can't quite figure out what it is, but every day has felt the a repeat of the previous day. At least it's cooled down a bit, and that is my signal that my favorite season is in the near future.
Like I said, this week was more of the same. Went to work, suffered though PT. I do have less pain when getting dressed which is evidence for my improved range of motion. That's a good thing. I have Friday off for some appointments and am looking forward to not going to work. Maybe that's my problem. I always feel like I need one day a month off, but alas, there are no holidays in August. Maybe this day will help me catch up because I have been feeling like I am forever behind in all things.
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Stacking the Shelves
I was over the moon with my Netgalley haul. I got approved for the new Ballard book which I am sure will be a hit for me, and the new Lia Riley was read now. I love the premise, so I can't wait to see what she did there. I also had to one-click Kristy Woodson Harvey's latest release. The price was right AND it's one of my most anticipated releases. The planets just aligned on that one. The invites are all authors I have read and enjoyed before, and I already had the Lizzie Shane book. That series has been solid for me, and I cannot wait to read the newest installment.
Netgalley/Edelweiss
- Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
- Puck & Prejudice by Lia Riley
Invites
- Make My Wish Come True by Rachel Lippencott and Alyson Derrick
- No One Does It Like You by Katie Shepard
- Like Cats & Dogs by Lizzie Shane
- A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Read Last Week
The week started a bit rocky for me with one book not being the hit I expected and another a DNF, but it also yielded a five star book. My favorite book this week was Eddie Winston is Looking for Love. Cronin's last book was so beautiful, but sad. Her follow up was a lot more gentle on my emotions. The main character, Eddie, was a treasure that must be protected at all costs. I adored this 90 year old who was looking to have his first kiss. There were circumstances that led to this point, but it definitely had nothing to do with his charm, wit, or heart of gold. I want everyone to meet and fall in love with him, too.
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Books
- Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell - ★★★★
- Once Upon a Puppy by Lizzie Shane - ★★★★ 1/2
- Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb - ★★★★ 1/2
- Eddie Winston is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin - ★★★★★
- The Irish Goodbye by Amy Ewing - ★★★★
Audiobooks
- Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson - ★★★★ 1/2
Currently Reading
I don't have much to say about Name Your Price yet, but James' books have been good for me, so I have high hopes.
Bookshop by the Sea is a fun second chance romance. Though they parted ways about a decade ago, it seems they never stopped loving each other. This reunion has been very healing for both of them, and I have finally reached the part of the story where they admit their feelings for the other have returned.
- Name Your Price by Holly James
- Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
To Be Read
I am currently working my way though September ARCs, and you know that that means....HOLIDAY BOOKS! I am actually pretty excited to break into those bad boys. Maybe they can get me out of my funk.
- Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland
- Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
- Lowcountry Lost by TI Lowe
- The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morganthaler
Let us know in the comments!
August is a tough month with no holidays. October too, since I don't get halloween off. Glad your range of motion is improving.
ReplyDeleteThere is a bank holiday in Oct, but I am the brokerage side, so we don't get off. I always take off for my birthday though, so that is my October day.
DeleteMaybe you feel like that because your holiday is coming closer? And suffering less thanks to PT is great Sam! Let's hope next week will feel more exciting for you.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, but I am definitely feeling like I am living in a time loop.
DeleteI hope you get out of your funk, Sam! It's a bummer when you feel a little off and can't quite put a finger on why. I get that way sometimes, too. Nice that your getting some cooler temps and that the PT seems to be working. I'm really interested in Hattie Big Sky seeing your rating. It sounds like something I'd enjoy. Hope things perk up for you, Sam!
ReplyDeleteI need something good to happen. That's what I need. It's all too wash, rinse, repeat right now. Hattie Big Sky was excellent. A lot of bloggers I follow rated it high that's why I gave it go. They were right.
DeleteUgh, I'm sorry you're in a bit of a funk! I hope your day off helps a bit, but I can totally empathize with you.
ReplyDeleteAt least I get a bit of catch up time. I sure feel like I am on a treadmill and cannot get ahead
DeleteI 100% feel your mood right now, Sam. It all feels more of the same and for a while now I've been feeling like I can't even get through a week without a day of WFH or I'll feel like I need a day off very badly! I hope that you can shake the funky feeling soon but at least you have your holiday to look forward to?
ReplyDeleteYay for a 5-star read! I had no idea Cronin had another book coming out but I'm now looking forward to it since I loved her last book (on your rec too)! 😄 I hope you have a good week ahead and discover some great reads!
Cronin's new book was so lovely! It's a lot lighter than the last (obviously) while still having so many of her trademarks. I loved it!
DeleteI'm glad your range of motion is better. When I had a proximal humerus fracture a few years ago, I didn't go to PT like they wanted and lost some range of motion in my shoulder.
ReplyDeleteThey say frozen shoulder can result from an injury that keeps you from moving it. I was not doing certain things because it hurt, but I should have been pushing through. It really is moving better though.
DeleteGlad it's cooled down a bit (here too, though still not enough for my tastes 😅) and the dreaded PT is working its magic!
ReplyDelete"Maybe that's my problem. I always feel like I need one day a month off, but alas, there are no holidays in August. Maybe this day will help me catch up because I have been feeling like I am forever behind in all things."
I know that feeling. And frankly, one day is nowhere near enough, especially with your commute (though you're still working from home too, right?). It's funny, because we do have a holiday right in the middle of August (the 15th), which is practically an excuse for most offices to stay closed for a week or two...
One day is NOT enough, but it will help. My next stretch is a my trip, but the other two vacations I am taking are staycations. I hope to end the year well organized and ahead of the game. What holiday would close the offices for that long?
DeleteHere's a Wikipedia entry (in English) about our mid-August festivity:
Deletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferragosto
I hope the day off will help! I certainly know the feeling of being behind on everything. Eddie Winston is Looking for Love sounds adorable!
ReplyDeleteEddie Winston was fantastic! I want to scream about this book to everyone.
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed Slow Dance. I might read that one because I usually like Rainbow Rowell's books.
ReplyDeleteIt was good, not great. It had this mood that seemed to hang over the whole story. Still good.
DeleteAugust is a long month with no holidays. I hope the extra day off helps. I've been feeling burned out and need to schedule some time off soon(ish).
ReplyDeleteThe two days working from home definitely helps, but I need a day to just to do nothing. I think it will be better when I finish my PT. I lose like two hours each visit to that.
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