The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
Monday started off well, but as I was cooking dinner, Baby Boy put a blanket over his head--goofing off--and ran smack into the cabinet. His eyebrow was cut open, and my mother-in-law and I took him to the ER to get stitches. He was a brave boy and ended up with 3 stitches. Tuesday, we had to return library books (which we hadn't really even read), and the kids quickly picked out new ones. Our public park is right beside the library so I rewarded the kids with a trip to the park even though I was cringing the whole time with Baby Boy's stitched up eyebrow. All went well and we returned home. Wednesday, he was a sneaky boy and decided to pull out two of his stitches. I wasn't sure since we'd just gotten them done less than 48 hours before and I went ahead and took him back to the ER to make sure we didn't need to restitch him. That was a wasted trip, wasted two hours, and extremely challenging trying to entertain him on a hall bed for the entire time we were there. His wound was healing nicely and didn't need to be restitched. Thursday, I had a dentist appointment so my parents watched the kids while I ran off to that. And then we hung out with them until I needed to get home for Baby Boy's nap. Come Friday, Baby Boy pulled out his last stitch. Friday was finally a normal day. We went for a walk.
Monday: Review of A Companion for the Count (Claivoir Castle, # 2) by Sally Britton (4 Stars)
Monday: Review of Give Me a Sign by Anna Sorinto
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday?
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Of Jasmine and Roses
By: Jill E Warner
Publication: November 14, 2023
256 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--Orphaned as a child, Anna Beasley was raised alongside her titled cousin in the high Society of the ton. But part-Indian Anna knows better than anyone that appearances trump social grace, even to those who raised her. After the loss of both her inheritance and her adoptive family’s support, work as a governess seems to be Anna’s only path forward . . . until she meets a man who is completely unattainable, and she feels seen and accepted for the first time. Aspiring politician William Thaxton had no intention of falling in love with a governess. But from his first embarrassing encounter with Anna, he knew she was exceptional. As William gets to know Anna better, he can’t help falling in love with her, despite the infuriating stumbling block that her social status presents. As they navigate intolerance, cruelty, and William’s own ambitions, William and Anna must prove that love knows no boundaries and that the heart doesn’t play by Society’s rules.
Tree. Table. Book.
By: Lois Lowry
Publication: April 1, 2024 by Clarion Books
208 pages
Genre: Middle Grade, Historical Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--The latest compelling work from the master storytellerEveryone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything. It looks like her son is going to come and get her and steal her away forever. Young Sophie isn’t having that. Not one bit. So she sets out to help elder Sophie’s memory, with the aid of her neighborhood friends Ralphie and Oliver. But when she opens the floodgates of elder Sophie’s memories, she winds up listening to stories that will illustrate just how much there is to know about her dear friend, stories of war, hunger, cruelty, and ultimately love.
My First Prayer and Gratitude Journal: Daily Blessings and Bible Verses for Kids
By: Pia Imperial
Publication: January 9, 2024 by Grosset & Dunlap
80 pages
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, Religious, Christian, Devotional & Prayer
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--The perfect first journal for young ones beginning their journey of faith.Complete with devotional prayers and daily bible verses, this thoughtfully designed journal encourages kids to be grateful for all the blessings in their life.
A Lady's Promise
By: Ranee S. Clark
Publication: September 5, 2023
200 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--For orphaned New York socialite Isabella De Vries, finding a husband has become imperative. After unsuccessfully navigating four Seasons, it’s time to enlist the help of an old family friend to find her a suitable match. She trusts Preston implicitly, but his solution is both unconventional and he himself will marry Isabella in name alone so that she may be the sole beneficiary of his inheritance when he succumbs to the disease that will soon take his life. His plan solves everyone’s Isabella will be cared for, and his inheritance will be protected from his irresponsible younger brother, Prince. There is no love left between Prince Baxter and his older brother. When he hears that Preston is going to marry Isabella, Prince knows he will have to charm his way into friendship with Isabella if he wants to see any portion of the inheritance money. His plot, however, quickly crumples to pieces as he and Isabella establish a genuine connection―and he makes the mistake of falling in love with her.
The Love Tank: A Book About Empathy, Kindness, and Self-Awareness
By: Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
Publication: July 25, 2023
32 pages
Genre: Children's Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--How can we give our children an understanding of the value of love, kindness, empathy, and compassion? It's challenging to explain the importance of giving and receiving love. Why do some people behave hurtfully? How can we respond with kindness and compassion? The Love Tank guides children in imagining a superpower container inside their bodies that fills up with love. The book explains what can happen when someone's love tank is full--or empty, and how we can help others to fill their love tank.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
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