It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's a great post to organise yourself. It's an opportunity to visit and comment, and er... add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
And so we march on into the middle of July. I had a quiet week you know. The usual - reading, sewing, visiting, ignoring the housework, shopping. All routine and mostly enjoyable. On Saturday I sat outside in the sunshine - now that's unusual because it is the middle of winter - but it was so still, sunny and warm.
Last Wednesday I went out to a craft night at a friend's house. She lives a bit more out in the country/beach area so some night driving along dark lanes. I dislike night driving and more so in places I am not too sure of with twisty lanes. Anyway I live to tell another tale, read another book!
Today I am off to visit my newest little great nephew. He was meant to be born this month but was born two months early. He has done really well and I very excited to meet him today at his Grandma's house where he is visiting with his mother today.
This is another great niece - a two year old, reading to her dolls with her Nana's glasses (my sister) on. Upside down mind you. Nana needs her glasses when she reads to Elise! Gotta love such an early reader!
This week I finished reading The Choice by Edith Eger. I can only wonder why I hadn't heard of her before, but I have now and I am so inspired and blown away by her story.
What I read last week:
From the library... enjoyed it once I got into it, it turned in a strange little way that didn't totally grab me but happy I read it... and it then turned out I could tick of a category in a challenge I am doing. Won't say what because I think better to come across it not expecting it.
From my Listening Liked it but didn't love it. Was good starting off but then it dragged and got a bit repetitive, liked her most recent book far better.
From the review pile This Australian author always delights me with her unique voice and different take on things.
From the non fiction pile and going on my list of top reads for 2018. What an outstanding book - a memoir of an amazing person.
What I am reading at present:
From the library....And recommended by both Debbie from The Reading Frenzy and Mary from Book Fan.
For my listening ... haven't started it yet but will, I listened to the first one and I have seen so many good reviews from some of you for this one I just had to keep going with the trilogy into book 2.
Up next:
From the review pile...
Last Weeks Posts
I am with you on night driving in areas I don't know. Eek! Aw hope yall had a wonderful visit. So glad your nephew is doing well :)
ReplyDeleteYes! an early reader. Very cute picture. Don't like to drive at night in unfamiliar areas either.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe we're in mid July already! Glad you had a nice sunny day to enjoy though! And I hear you on night driving- that can be nerve wracking.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great visit with your great nephew, and a wonderful week!
Oh, I hate night driving, too, and especially in poorly lit areas.
ReplyDeleteI have a great-niece who just turned three. They are so cute at those young ages.
Enjoy your week, and you have some tempting books. I have As You Wish, just waiting to be read.
Adorable picture! Glad you got through your night drive safely. I know the feeling.
ReplyDeleteYour books are looking good. I'll take a look at The Choice.
Happy Reading!
Your niece is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the night driving. Ever since I had lasik, my night vision has been terrible. I only drive if I know exactly where I'm going!
ReplyDeleteThat picture is absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh I agree about night driving. The lights of oncoming traffic really bothers my vision. So I try not to. Love the pics. I hope your new great-nephew grows stronger each day - which it sounds like he's doing! Enjoy your reading this week :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on not liking driving at night in areas that I don't know. I have night blindness, so that really messes me up too! How exciting to meet your great nephew! Have a wonderful visit and a great week. Those books are all new to me.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good week. I'm not a fan of driving at night either, but it happens in my line of work. I made the hubby drive while we were in Hawaii because so many of the twisty roads have no guardrails.
ReplyDeleteCute picture of the little one. Good to get them reading early.
I've been wanting to read The Patchwork Bride. Thanks for the recommendation on The Choice. I'll need to check it out.
How adorable is your niece...love it. Enjoy meeting your newest nephew.
ReplyDeleteYour weather sounds how our winter was toward the end. ENJOY!!
THE PATCHWORK BRIDE looks good.
Have an enjoyable week.
Your great niece is so cute. I'm not a fan of night driving either.
ReplyDeleteYour books all look great. Enjoy! Have a great week!
Love those photos! So glad you made it home safe and sound,..I am not a fan of night driving either...we have tons of twisty turny roads here and lots of deer! Why are we blessed with so many piles of books? It is because we love to read. I love your stack organization! Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like Patchwork Bride as much as I did Kathryn and wow great pic :)
ReplyDeleteI'm just finishing Dark Rhapsody a dark romantic suspense with a lot of thriller in it a sequel to her The lost Concerto. I'll be featuring it on the blog Friday. I'm going to start today Cooper's Charm by Lori Foster and I'm listening to Red Sister by Mark Lawrence book one in his epic fantasy trilogy Happy Monday
I am glad to hear he is doing well when he was that early
ReplyDeleteThe picture of your great-niece is adorable! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I’m a pro at ignoring housework. Have a great week and have fun with your family!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
That picture of your great-niece reading with the glasses on is just too cute. I think that's a life long booklover there! I really enjoyed the 2nd in that Mariah Stewart trilogy though I didn't love it quite as much as the 1st one. I think I connected with that main character more and Des had some wishy washy moments that very slightly annoyed me. It was still really good and I'm so looking forward to the 3rd book. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAnother week of inspiration and fun as I read the links! Your books sound great! Congratulations on your new great nephew! That picture of your niece is a frameable one! Precious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute photo of your great niece reading to her dolls. Kudos to you driving on twisty roads in the dark. Nighttime driving always makes me nervous because everything looks different in the dark.
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