It's the weekend! That must mean it is time for another Sunday/Monday Post. As usual, I'll be linking up to:
Sunday Post
Sunday Salon
Stacking the Shelves
Mailbox Monday
It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
Not too much of excitement this week. It was the start of quarter end close at work, so it was busy. But, I fortunately got some of my work earlier than normal, which made the week much more manageable. I was definitely happy about that.
I know last week, I was happy because I thought my shoulder was healed. Turned out to not be the case. It's better, but it's not healed up yet. I've found that running seems to really help it. I ran yesterday, and it isn't bugging me at all today. We'll see how it does tomorrow. But it kept me from paddle boarding yet again Saturday.
We are finally seeing the sun here in "sunny" southern California. After almost a week of straight cloud cover, it finally came out Friday. Saturday was sunny and hit the lower 80's. Unfortunately, we will be dipping back into cooler temps again Monday.
Blog Spam Comment of the Week:
I've got another blog spam comment for you this week. Yes, it's similar to ones we've all gotten, but I find them so over the top in their praise I can't help but share:
Much needed information! The writer wrote a special blog for us and this blog is stunning.
This time, the comment is on one of my culinary cozy mystery reviews. I can see how that was much needed information. And finding out my blog is stunning made me feel so special. Or the entire comment made me laugh so hard.
This Past Week on the Blog:
This Coming Week on the Blog:
Sunday - Movie Review: A Deadly Tango
Monday - Ornament Review: Tourist Mickey
Tuesday - Book Review: Hot Pot Murder by Jennifer J. Chow
Wednesday - Movie Review: Spider-Man - Into the Spider-Verse
Thursday - Book Review: Murder on Madison Square by Victoria Thompson
Friday - Friday Post
Saturday - Weekly TV Thoughts
Book Haul:
I've got another big haul to tell you about, so get comfortable.
The rest of the books are all books I've gotten for review. From the publisher, I got the fourth Mrs. Claus Mystery, Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys by Liz Ireland. This series is a mix of fantasy and cozy mystery. Add in a generous dose of humor, and you can see why I would enjoy it so much. It comes out at the end of September, and I already can't wait to read it.
But first, I'll be reading the next three books. Up first will be Gone but Not Forgotten by C. Michele Dorsey. This is a stand alone by an author I always enjoy, so when she asked if I wanted to read it, I jumped at the chance.
I also accepted The Body in the Cattails by Catherine Dilts directly from the author. This is the first in a new series from her, and I'm curious to see what she's doing with these new characters. It definitely sounds like it is going to be a little different for a cozy, but in a good way.
Finally, I joined a book tour for A Sense for Murder, the sixth Sally Solari Mystery from Leslie Karst. I've always enjoyed this series, so I'm looking forward to seeing what happens to the characters next.
What I'm Currently Reading:
It won't be long before I start another book, however. Before I crawl into bed, I'll pick up my next June eARC, A Stolen Child by Sarah Stewart Taylor. This will be more serious in tone, and I'm curious to see where the series is going to go.
Have a great week!
I hope your shoulder is full healed soon! It’s so interesting that running helps. We’ve had some great weather here in Wisconsin this past week. I have On Spine of Death by Tamara Barry to read and it looks so good.
ReplyDeleteThose blog comments are awesome. :) And glad the sun is back. After weeks of fairly cool temps and clouds we've been in the 90's here for days. Pretty miserable.
ReplyDeleteI hope your shoulder heals up. It's winter here, so we're getting colder weather now.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your shoulder. Sometimes those things can be so pesky for so long! Interesting that you are burning through your booklist so fast. My neighbor just brought me a very long book, so I'm set for a while.
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It's rough to be experiencing shoulder pain, and I wonder if there is anything you can do to make things better. It's good that running seems to help, and I can see that paddleboarding probably would make things worse.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to get some time today to try a couple of books I brought home from the library yesterday. And I'm eager to read The Covenant of Water which I bought.
Hopes and prayers for complete healing. I've been remarking a lot on how cold it's been considering we're in June now.
ReplyDeleteYour haul looks great. I hope your shoulder continues to improve. Here are my WEEKLY UPDATES
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear your shoulder is still troubling you, and I hope it heals soon, and fully. (Maybe it's time to get it looked at?)
ReplyDeleteOur May was cooler than usual, here on the other side of the country, but the warmer temperatures seem to be settling in now. It will be in the 80s pretty much all week. Given that it comes with humidity, I'd really rather have the cooler weather!
Looks like you have some fun books coming up. Enjoy!
Nice book haul! I hope you enjoy them all when you get a chance to read them. I hope your shoulder is better soon and you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry your shoulder is still giving you trouble. Unfortunately, those types of injuries seem to take a long while to heal. I am glad running seems to help.
ReplyDeleteI don't live too close to the water, but the marine layer settled in here too for quite a few days. I am glad the last few days have been clearer and sunny.
Oh! Liz Ireland's series is fun! I have only read the first book in her Mrs. Claus series and need to catch up.
I hope you have a great week, Mark!
Sorry to hear your shoulder isn't totally healed; be gentle with it as shoulders are not something to mess with (as I am sure you already know). Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Obviously the writer of that comment REALLY wanted to read a review of the book. I'm glad you could help them in their time of need and that they found your blog so stunning. We're cooler today and in the upcoming week, too, and I could not be happier. We were around 90 degrees late last week - way too hot for me! (I'm the annoying snow lover who begs for snow in the winter.) I hope you can get back to paddle boarding soon. It's good that you can still exercise in some way in the meantime. Have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your shoulder is feeling a bit better and hope it keeps going in that direction! Shoulder injuries are so frustrating. I finished the Murder Off the Books last week and really enjoyed it! I'm sure you will too. Have a great week and thanks for the stunning blog (I love these comments!).
ReplyDeleteAs I’m struggling with a shoulder issue right now I sympathise, regular heat packs might help?
ReplyDeleteYour cozy’s all sound delightful
Wishing you a great reading week
I used to get those spam comments but not recently. They usually are from a website that is selling or promoting something.
ReplyDeleteHope your shoulder pain is gone for good soon. The cozies all look good!
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Murder Off the Books sounds fun, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe spam comments are humorous to say the least. The Kim Davis book looks good. I'll have to check that one out. I'm impressed that you are halfway through your June books already. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your shoulder isn't healed. Take care of yourself. You have lots of good books on your stack. I'm still reading June releases. Seems like I have a bunch releasing June 27. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe spam comments always crack me up. I publish and respond seriously to them
ReplyDeleteSpam comments are always so ridiculous. At least you're having fun with them.
ReplyDeleteGreat haul this week. Hope you enjoy them.
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Interesting that running would help your shoulder. I've had shoulder issues off and on for a few year, and running sounds much more pleasant that more physical therapy. Much needed information! :)
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Hope the shoulder continues to heal. The blog spam is funny - again.
ReplyDeleteYour new books tempt me to hunt out all sorts of new cozy authors. Have a good week and Happy Reading!