Welcome to this week's Sunday/Monday Post, where I will be linking up to:
Sunday Post
Sunday Salon
Stacking the Shelves
Mailbox Monday
It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
What was I up to this week? What wasn't I up to this week?
Monday started with a physical therapy appointment. I saw a different person this time. She was encouraging with my progress, and gave me some new exercises to make even more progress. I was very happy about that.
Thursday night, my small group through church met for dinner, which was nice. The normal hosts hosted us, and grilled some burgers, which were delicious. We got lucky since at one point they were predicting rain on Thursdays. We got some rain on Wednesday, and not much else. Even the rain they were predicting for Saturday fell through.
Friday night, I went to see Pod Meets World Live in downtown LA. This podcast is a rewatch podcast where three of the stars of the 90's sitcom Boy Meets World go through the show. I've been enjoying it. I'd skipped out on two earlier chances to go in the area, but I decided to go to this one. The actor who played Mr. Feeney was there as well. Plus, as special guests, were the two hosts of How Rude Tanneritos, a rewatch podcast for Full House that I've also been enjoying. I had a blast. I think I was laughing almost the entire two hours.
Blog Spam Comments on the Week:
Yes, you read that right. Comments. I woke up Wednesday morning to three spam comments from two different accounts on one blog post. The two from the same account were identical, but these other two were nearly so. They were so close, I had to laugh. And then save them to share.
Here's the first:
Brilliantly presented! Your post is both insightful and thought-provoking. Appreciate you sharing your valuable perspective.
And the second:
Thank you for the interesting and thought-provoking perspectives presented in your blog posts.
I mean, two people found my blog post brilliant and thought-provoking. I feel so honored.
Got to love spam comments. They are so good for the ego.
This Last Week on the Blog:
This Coming Week on the Blog:
Sunday - Sunday/Monday Post
Monday - Book Review: Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge
Tuesday - TV Show Review: Loki - Season 2
Wednesday - Book Review: Dead Man's Hand by Penny Warner
Thursday - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday - Ornament Review: Baker Mickey
Saturday - Weekly TV Thoughts
Book Haul:
Just three books to tell you about this week.
Up first is
"Y" is for Yesterday, the final Kinsey Millhone Mystery from Sue Grafton. I got this as an audio book from my local library. This is a series I've been working on for a while, and it's hard to believe I'm going to finish it.
Then I snagged a couple of Kindle freebies. As of my writing, it looks like they are both still free.
The first was
Dead Letters by Sheila Lowe, the eighth in her Claudia Rose Forensic Handwriting Mysteries. I've only read the first, and I don't have the second. But I've got books six and eight now. Guess I need to get book two and read it soon.
The final book is
Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells by Bruce Hammack. It was recommended in an author newsletter this week, and I decided to snag it. We've got a blind PI main character, so it will definitely be something different. We will see when I get to it.
What I'm Currently Reading:
If you've been paying attention to my Book Haul the last couple of weeks, these are going to look very familiar.
Let's start with
"Y" is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton. I'm almost to the half way point in the book, which is great since I'm hoping to finish it when I drive up to visit my family for Thanksgiving. It's a long audiobook, so I need to get a good jump on it. I have some traditional things I listen to on the way home from Thanksgiving to kick off the Christmas season, so I don't want to have this book take up the entire drive home.
Meanwhile, I'm currently between books. Earlier today, I finished up
Over My Dead Blog by Sarah E. Burr. This is the first book blogger mystery, and I enjoyed it. I'll be reviewing it after Thanksgiving, so I've got a bit of time to get my review written.
I had hoped to start
The Body in the Cornfield today, but I'm being very lazy. (Had hoped to get a couple of reviews written, too, but I don't think that's going to happen.) This is the second in Catherine Dilt's Rose Creek Mysteries. I loved the first, and I'm really looking forward to reading this book.
I think that wraps things up here. If you are in the US, have a happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a fantastic week.
I think I only read a few letters into the Sue Grafton series... maybe ABC? I'm impressed that you are almost through the alphabet!
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Sounds like you had a good week overall! Over My Dead Blog sounds interesting! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWow, grats on nearly finishing the Kinsey Millhone books! I had to read the first one when I was doing my degree (I did a course on the development of the crime genre), and I never picked up the rest, but sometimes I get curious...
ReplyDeleteDead Letters look like it will be a good read. Have a wonderful week, Mark 😊
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you enjoyed your weekend out.
ReplyDeleteI’ve loved the Kinsey Milhone series, it’s a shame that the last one will never be written.
I’m curious about Jingle Bells Rifle Shells.
Wishing you a great week.
Wishing you safe travels and a fun holiday!
ReplyDeleteI loved the Kinsey Milhone books. I hope you enjoy it.
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Those spam comments are funny. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
I had a lot of spam on my blog this week too. It was someone telling me about a lot of medical jargon stuff, so weird! I used to read the Sue Grafton books, but it's been years since I have read one. I hope you enjoy these and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI usually delete spam comments, as I think they want you to click to the ads in their links.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your PT is going well, and you're doing some fun things. Have a great Thanksgiving, and enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Over My Dead Blog. I've been thinking of listening to the How Rude podcast. I used to watch Full House, but haven't seen it in a while. Wishing you an interesting and thought-provoking week! :)
ReplyDeleteI get so many spam comments. I know that bots leave the comments, but I wonder if spammers get what they want out of spamming. Do people actually click the links they leave? I never have.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday with your family! You got me thinking that maybe I'll read Sue Grafton's X book to help finish my alphabet challenge.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your PT is helping. I love listening to audiobooks on roadtrips. Hope you enjoy your audio and your visit with your parents! Have a lovely Thanksgiving, Mark!
ReplyDeleteI think I must be the only reader who wasn’t that impressed with Grafton’s alphabet books. I read one years ago and never bothered looking for another. It’d be a funny old world if we all had the same tastes
ReplyDeleteHere’s hoping you enjoy your special holiday with your family
Sounds like a fun, busy week. I have read a few in Grafton's series but it was years ago. It is nice to finally finish a series though. I feel like I have too many going right now. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteYour books look good. I want to read Over My Dead Blog. Hope you have a great week! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThe rewatch podcasts sound a lot of fun and anything that has you continuously laughing for a couple of hours has to be really good.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have a thought-provoking blog. And share fun books too. Have a great Thanksgiving and Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI so wanted to love Grafton's series, but was disappointed by A. Maybe I should try B at least?
ReplyDeleteOh the podcast sounds so fun! I love rewatch Podcasts though I haven't listened to the two you mentioned. I'm obsessed with the Office Ladies though! I need to pick up the Sheila Lowe book. I read several in that series years ago and really enjoyed them. I hope you're having a wonderful week and have a happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever read Y in the Sue Grafton series. It seems sad that she never completed Z. I liked this series very much.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Mark!
Mmm grilled burgers!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had fun. Podcasts centered around music and TV are enjoyable. Great books this week. Hope you had a lovely week. Thanks for visiting my blog on Monday.
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