Sunday, October 20, 2024

Sunday Post - 10/20/24

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 we had a spontaneous short school day so that we could take a field trip to the movie theater. We'd finished reading The Wild Robot on Sunday night, and we wanted to see it in the theater. That was fun. It was Little Boy's first time to the theater. Tuesday, we normally spend part of the day with my parents, but they were out of town. So we had a lazy morning. We did grocery pickup. And then we did a little school. Both Big Kids had ball games Tuesday night. Husband and Little Boy went to Big Girl's game. She got a triple that went to the fence. So proud of her. They won 10-3. Big Boy's team won his game too 18-4. Wednesday was a normal day, not much to report. Thursday, we had co-op, but I woke up with no voice. And then both big kids had their last games of the fall ball season. Little Girl's team won, but Little Boy's team lost. I think they both improved over the season, but I don't expect us to play fall ball next year. Friday was a normal, but rough day. Little Girl was extra emotional. If she wasn't 8 at the time, I would have thought she was a teenager dealing with crazy hormones. Big Boy was struggling to focus on his necessary school work. Husband has been working every spare minute to finish renovating his friend's house after their renters wrecked it. Thankfully that project is nearing completion. I think everyone is about ready for that to be done. They had a clean up day over there. Today is Big Girl's 9th birthday! I can't believe she's this big!

THE PAST WEEK

Monday: All Things Halloween Review of These Twisted Bonds (These Hollow Vows, # 2) by Lexi Ryan (4 Stars)
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Midnights with You by Clare Osongco
Thursday: All Things Halloween Review of Nymph Totem by Brittni Chenelle (3 Stars)
Friday: All Things Halloween Reivew of The Court that Bleeds Gold (The Gold Weaver, # 1) by Zara Storm (3.5 Stars)

UPCOMING THIS WEEK:

Monday: All Things Halloween Review of Kingdom Cold (Kingdom Cold, # 1) by Brittni Chenelle
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday?
Thursday: All Things Halloween Review of Vows and Ruins (Legends of Thezmarr, # 2) by Helen Scheuerer
Friday: All Things Halloween Review of Empress of Fae (Blood of a Fae, # 3) by Briar Boleyn
Saturday: All Things Halloween Review of Knight of the Goddess (Blood of a Fae, # 4) by Briar Boleyn

My annual "All Things Halloween" event is going on. This is my month-long event where I feature reviews from Halloween-y genres (fantasy, paranormal, supernatural, sci-fi, horror, mystery, thriller, and suspense). Over the last few years I've had mostly fantasy books as I just haven't been in the mood for much horror, but still...these are books that can get you in the mood for Halloween.

Don’t forget to link up for the 2024 Series Enders Reading Challenge! You have until December 15th, 2024 to sign up. Each month there will be a giveaway for those participating with an end of the year giveaway too! Click on the picture below or the link above to find out more!

NEW BOOKS:

Tale of the Heart Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos, # 4)

By: Nisha J Tuli

Expected Publication: November 26, 2024 by Forever

672 pages

Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Fae

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Goodreads description--After Lor makes the biggest mistake of her life, she finds herself on the run from the Aurora King and decides it's time to end this, once and for all. But when a new enemy emerges to claim her freedom, the entire fate of Ouranos comes to rest on her shoulders.

As the land continues to rebel, Lor must admit she is the key to saving the continent, whether she likes it or not. To fight for Nadir, she must lie, steal, and do whatever it takes to hunt down the remaining arks. Growing more and more desperate, she worries her actions are turning her into something she doesn't recognize, dooming her to repeat her grandmother's mistakes.

When the Aurora King finally comes for her, Lor ventures into the Underworld's shadowy depths, where, once again, she finds herself at the heart of another deadly test. Only this time, she’s competing for everyone's future, not just a crown.

The only thing Lor ever wanted was to be free, but she may soon find she was always destined for a cage.

Is She Really Going Out with Him?

By: Sophie Cousens

Expected Publication: November 19, 2024 by G.P. Putnam's Sons

368 pages

Genre: Adult, Contemporary

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Goodreads description--A hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker.

Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she’d rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. In a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.

From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, and even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?

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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