It's the weekend, so it's time for another Sunday/Monday Post. As usual, I will be linking up to:
Sunday Post
Sunday Salon
Stacking the Shelves
Mailbox Monday
It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
As you may have noticed, I skipped this post last week. I have a very good excuse, too. I was out of town with family. Heck, I even left my lap top at home.
My family all met up near Palm Springs. We spent time at a trailer park we found decades ago, and I mean that literally. We found it while I was still living at home. It's got more mobile homes now than it used, too, and some of the family stayed in one of those while some of us stayed in Mom and Dad's trailer. The group included my parents, my brother and his family, and my uncle and aunt. We swam every day in the nice warm pools they have there. And we played shuffled board and pickleball. At night, we played games. We did go into Palm Springs for a few hours one afternoon. It was a very nice, relaxing time.
This past week, I've been back at work. Month end close started on Friday, so I had quite a few things to catch up on when I got back, but I think we are in good shape. As long as there aren't any surprises.
Saturday, I spent a few hours at Six Flags Magic Mountain. First time I'd been this year. Was fun to walk around and ride a few of the rides. And I was productive since I wrote two reviews while I was in line.
Anyone else use email drafts on their phone to work on reviews? It's not my favorite way to write them, but it's a nice option when I can't be on my laptop and have some reviews I want to get written. I just give them a more careful edit before I post them. That's what I was doing while waiting in line for the rides.
Pun of the Week:
This Past Week on the Blog:
This Coming Week on the Blog:
Book Haul:
Let's start with my Kindle deal for the last two weeks. I'd bought books one, three, and four in the Ainsley McGregor series from Candace Havens last fall, but then the second went on sale. It appears that A Case for the Yarn Maker is still only 99 cents as of my typing this Saturday afternoon, so it isn't too late for you to snag it, too. (And the first is currently free.)
I also got a preorder - The Library Game by Gigi Pandian. This is the fourth book in her Secret Staircase series, and I'm looking forward to diving in soonish. Not quite sure when that will be, but it really is near the top of my to be read pile.
Then, I bought a couple of next books in series I have already started. The Girl with the Dragonfruit Tattoo is the final Trouble in Paradise! series from Carrie Doyle. As sad as it is that the series only lasted three books, it is nice when I finish a series I've started. That might jump this one up my to be read list.
I also got Death Comes to Marlow, the second Marlow Murder Club Mystery from Robert Thorogood. I loved the first in the series, and I believe the BBC/PBS series is getting a second season. I'm assuming it is based on this book, so I hope to read the book first this time.
What I'm Currently Reading:
As I'm typing this, I'm almost half way through Egg Drop Dead, the fifth Noodle Shop Mystery from Vivien Chien. I'm hooked. In fact, I'm about to sit down and read for a bit, so by the time you read this, I'll be further along.
If all goes according to play, I will be finishing that book up on Sunday. So Monday, I will be starting a new book. The dilemma is, what? I'm leaning toward Death on the Golden Mile by Caleb Wygal. This is the third in his series set in Myrtle Beach. I'm leaning even more toward it because I just discovered it's been a year since I read book two. I was thinking it was more recent than that. So sounds like it is time for a return trip.
That's it for me. Hope you have a great week.
I've never written anything of any length on my phone. I will have to look that process up. Maybe I will give it a try! And it's been a long time since I've been to an amusement park, and I've never been to any of the Disneys---maybe I should give it a try, too.
ReplyDeleteI don't like using my phone for reviews either. Yay for family time, have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun sounding vacation in Palm Springs. To say you stay at a trailer park makes it sound tacky but the details make it sound so fun! Welcome back.
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I enjoy Palm Springs every time I go. I'm glad to hear you had such a great visit. Every time you mention games I tell myself I am going to host a game night then the time gets away from me.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed that you can write a review on your phone, and while standing in line at that! I need to be at my desktop computer if I'm going to write a review that makes sense (which is what I always strive for...lol). I have a notes app on my phone where I jot down notes after watching a movie if I can't immediately write my review. For physical books I do the same as movies, but with my Kindle I just highlight and jot down notes on the device. Have a great week! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the dragonfruit tattoo one - that sounds great fun! #Bookdate
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get away, Mark. Great books this week. I really want to read the Marlow Murder Club Mystery books. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your week!
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Sounds like a great trip to Palm Springs. Your amusement park trip sounded good too. I seldom use my phone for anything but the occasional text. I couldn't image writing anything of length on it. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun trip with family! I love when a trip comes together like that! I really need to continue the Noodle Shop Mystery series. I read and really enjoyed the first book but haven't picked up the second one yet. Have a great week!
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