Hi all! Time for another Sunday/Monday Post, where I will be linking up to:
Sunday Post
Sunday Salon
Stacking the Shelves
It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
The big news around here is that I spent the day at Six Flags Magic Mountain. It's in the town I live in, but I haven't been in over 10 years. I decided to get an annual pass again when they put them on sale early this month. It's good through the end of 2025. I just need to go a couple of times, and it will have paid for itself. I did pay for the add on so it is good at all their parks. Since they just merged, that's quite a few parks, including Knotts Berry Farm, which I haven't been to in decades. So look for me to go to that park at some point in after the new year. Probably wasn't really worth the money I spent on the ability to go to other parks, but we'll see.
Weather was in the 70's all week. It started to warm up today to the low 80's. Honestly, it was warmer than I was expecting in the park. We're supposed to be in the 90's again starting tomorrow. Glad that summer is not quite over yet.
This Past Week on the Blog:
This Coming Week on the Blog:
Book Haul:
First up is The Professor's Nightmare and Other Stories by John Gaspard. I'm not sure why, but this author has switched from writing novels with his magician main character, Eli Marks, to releasing novella collections with the characters. Not that I'm complaining since I still enjoying catching up with the characters.
Next up, I was gifted a copy of A Matter of Life and Depths, the second Cruising Sisters Mystery from K.B. Jackson. I loved the first one when I read it a couple of weeks ago, so I'm looking forward to diving into this book.
I also got my ARC of Irish Soda Bread Murder. This is another novella collection, but this time it's from three different authors - Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhard, and Liz Ireland. This is the second St. Patrick's Day themed collection from the authors. I love Liz's Mrs. Claus series (see my review from Wednesday this week), so that's the reason I'll be reading this book. Hopefully, the other two stories are enjoyable as well. The book comes out at the end of December, but I'll probably make it my first book review of January.
I had a snag with my preorder of The Sherlock Society by James Ponti, but it finally arrived this week. This is the first in a new series from him, and I'm looking forward to meeting these new characters. Yes, it's a middle grade series, but I love his Spy Cities series, so I'm expecting to enjoy this one as well.
What I'm Currently Reading:
I did spend the day at Magic Mountain by myself. Which is prime reading time, right? What else are you going to do while standing in line? I read about 3/4 of A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay. I really enjoyed it. But now I have one more book I need to review. Fortunately, I'm not planning to review it this week.
Up next will be Pretty Lentil Liars. I told you I couldn't wait to dive into it. These are usually quick reads, so I might even be able to finish it up on Monday. We'll have to see.
That's it for me. Have a great week.
Ohhhh THAT's where you live? For some reason I thought you were down in the OC. When I was little we lived on Avenida Ignacio in Valencia. I love Six Flags but haven't been in ages. I want to go on that roller coaster that the seats are hanging off the edge and I think they flip around and stuff?
ReplyDeleteI knew if anyone would know where I was, it would be you. :)
DeleteI think you are talking about X2. I was disappointed I wasn't able to do that one this time. I started out heading that way, and it was down. By the time I circled about around the park, I was ready to leave and didn't want to wait in any lines any more. But I love it!
Yasssss that's the one! X2! I had just seen a video of it on TikTok last week so that's why it was fresh on my mind when you mentioned Six Flags.
DeleteSo many good cozies are out. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a brillant idea to get a pass for Magic Mountain as it will have you going more often. It sounds fun! Your weather sounds amazing. Bet it's low humidity too, unlike Florida :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember Knotts Berry Farm and Magic Mountain as kid. 50 years ago now - eke! Good for you for indulging yourself! The Fatal Food Festival series sounds like a blast to read.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Magic Mountain in about 10 years either. I love the idea of you reading in line... very good use of your time.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t been to Knott’s Berry Farm in decades. I think it’s time again. Have a great week Mark!
ReplyDeleteLines are great places to get some reading in! Our weather was cooler this past week as well, but warmer again this weekend. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI remember going to Six Flags Over Texas in Dallas when I was about ten with my family and my cousins, and we had a blast. Six Flags (the corporation, I think) bought Astroworld and I went there as a teenager and young adult as often as I could. I'm not sure if either of those are still there.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love it that you got in some reading time while waiting in line!
I went to Knotts Berry Farm decades ago as well. The Fatal Food Festival Series is another one I really want to read. I have the first one. Really need to make time for it. Have a great week! :)
ReplyDeleteI went to Knotts Berry Farm years ago. All those parks are so much fun. Enjoy your pass. I hope you enjoy your reading and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI have heard so much about Six Flags but I've never been. It's definitely on my bucket list. Annual passes are the best! I got an annual pass to the zoo last year and it's been amazing and so worth it, but it's expiring soon and I'm thinking of looking at other options. We'll see! Enjoy your annual pass through the end of 2025! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are embracing your inner child. When my kids were teenagers I bought season passes to the nearby water park and I'd sit and soak in the sun or float down the water river by myself and felt like I was a kid again.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun bunch of new books! Hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteSummer's definitely over here, but I'm okay with that as long as I get a few crisp, non-rainy days to ride my bike, haha.
Your new books all sound great. Passes to amusement parks sound good too. And reading while waiting in line -- genius! Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe park ticket sounds worth it and if you make the most of it would be great outings. Like your reading in line! I haven't read the J McKinlay library cosy series but think I'd like it.
ReplyDeleteTheme parks and novellas are two things I have gotten back into in my 40's.
ReplyDeleteJill
https://www.allthebooksihaventread.com/
The great thing about reading and responding to peoples posts late, is that I get to actually read their reviews! Now I want to read Wonton Terror. I should probably start with the first in the series though.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street way back when I was eightish. I was really into Seuss for a while until the librarian convinced me to try novels.
I had to look up Six Flags Magic Mountain. I had this idea in my mind it was like a natural park full of trees and wild animals. Apparently this is not what it is.
ReplyDeleteI love James Ponti's City Spies series, so I've added The Sherlock Society to my list, and put a hold on it.