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Not too much to report from this last week. It was month end close at work, so I was pretty busy. But we got things done, which is always a great feeling.
I start out by heading to my local Hallmark store. It was Ornament Debut, when they release the second half of their ornaments for the year. Okay, so there are still a few to come, but about 95% of their ornaments are out for the year. I went in, picked up the three ornaments on my wishlist, and bought a few more relatively quickly. The pictures what I got, including a couple of freebees, but ornaments I was actually excited to get this time around.
Why was I so fast? I wanted to head out to the lake. It was a gorgeous day for paddling. Hardly any wind and still warm. It will soon be windy and cool, so I had to take advantage of it while I could.
But I couldn't be there too late since it was game day with my friends. And I said I wasn't going to go until they kicked me out. Well, they didn't really kick me out, but I was in the last group to leave, and it was about 11 when I left. Obviously, it was a good time.
This Past Week on the Blog:
This Coming Week on the Blog:
Sunday - Disney Pin Review: it's a small world - Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction
Monday - Book Review: The Plot and the Pendulum by Jenn McKinnley
Tuesday - Movie Review: A Quiet Place Part 2
Wednesday - Book Review: Murder on Pleasant Avenue by Victoria Thompson
Thursday - Ornament Review: Sandal the Snowman #1
Friday - Book Review: Live, Local, and Dead by Nikki Knight
Saturday - Weekly TV Thoughts
Book Haul:
The books I bought on sale were: Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Block, Lyin' Eyes by Julie Mulhern, and The Alchemist's Illusion by Gigi Pandian.
And the ARCs for review are: A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril, A Book Club to Die For by Dorothy St. James, and Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen.
What I'm Currently Reading:
Actually, I'm currently reading A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril since the book tour I'm reviewing it for is coming up next week. Yikes, I'd better get reading. I just started it Friday night, and considering how little time I had for reading Saturday, I didn't get much read. Hopefully, I'll get more reading in on Sunday.
Have a good week.
Our weather is also getting more and more toward the cold side, with temperatures near freezing almost every night. Soon: no more local tomatoes.
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The ornament search sounds fun. Our Hallmark store closed during the pandemic, and we really miss it. And it's great you got in time for paddling.
ReplyDeleteYou have been working hard, so you deserve a few extra books. Good luck with your book for review that needs to be read and reviewed this coming week.
I do some of my posting late but never that late. Sleep is too important 😂 glad that you got a paddle in. Those ornaments look great. Once my son stops destroying things I look forward to getting more ornaments...
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Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/10/09/sunday-salon-24/
I love Christmas ornaments!! I tend to try and get them after Christmas when they are on clearance ;) We have a ton of Disney ornaments, we always buy our kids a new one each year when we decorate the Christmas tree. I hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteA Christmas Candy Killing looks like a lot of fun for the holidays. The blog tours are fun, but I've taken on too many. Have to cut back. Here's my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2022/10/08/sundaypost-catching-up/
ReplyDeleteWe used to have a Hallmark store in the mall but it shut down. People don't shop in person enough to keep businesses going anymore, at least around here. I always loved looking at the various cards and ornaments.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of getting friends together for a game night. I think I'll wait until my daughter goes back to NY.
ReplyDeleteNice that you were able to get out and about and visit friends last week. You have been busy!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of buying unusual Christmas ornaments, I love them. I think I'll pass on that movie!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to find time to do everything we want right? Time for friends, a hobby (your paddling sounds excellent!), time to read, time to blog, oh yeah, and where's work, eating, and sleeping? Just not enough hours in the day. I often stay up late on the weekends to blog ahead for the week since I work full time and it's hard to do much during the week.
ReplyDeleteGreat jump on the ornaments - can't believe it's time to start thinking Christmas already. I just put up my fall wreath and pumpkins! :)
Hope you have a terrific week and find time to curl up with one of those good books.
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/sunday-post-19
Sounds like a fun weekend! I always like being on the water too.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you ever have to rationalize collecting more books to this crowd, LOL. We all understand and are right there with you! I hope you enjoy your new books and have a great week.
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Sorry to hear that work is keeping you so busy. I love being retired! I read and reviewed A Christmas Candy Killing and A Book Club to Die For. I hope you enjoy them. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI notice another Julie Mulhern book that I haven't yet read. Adding it to my wish list. Enjoy your week, and here are my WEEKLY UPDATES
ReplyDeleteThe weather is starting to get cold here too. Time to start wearing sweaters and scarves.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
I hope the paddling weather lasts a long while. I am glad you were able to get out to the lake. Your new books all look good! I need to go through my home shelves to make room for my new books. There's something to be said for e-books and how easy they are to store! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI love the ornaments. I'd really love to do a Disney only tree but haven't figured out where I can put one yet! A Christmas Candy Killing looks like such a good read and I really want to read more Gigi Pandian. Have a great week!
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Glad to see you had such a nice weekend. I also have some of these on my NetGalley to read list as well, A Christmas Candy Killing and A Bookclub to Die for. Enjoy your reads.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a busy and good week and you got a nice selection of ornaments. Nice book haul too. I like the Alchemist addition. I plan to read more in that series. Hope you have another good week and Happy Reading!
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DeletePeril in Paris looks good, especially set in that city.
ReplyDeleteThe ornaments are cute, and I’m glad you had a fun time with friends.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great reading week
Nice book haul!
ReplyDeleteI have liked some books by Pandian, but was disappointed by her latest
Looks like you got a great haul of books.
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