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.
It was back to school and routines after our vacation the week before. Monday was a normal school day. All three kids had ball games Monday night. I took Little Boy, and Husband had double duty. Big Girl got to play on the local high school field. The boys started playing in a regional week long midseason tournament. They both lost their pool games Monday and Thursday, but that just puts us in a lower bracket for the tournament. Tuesday we didn't have any activities. Normally we would go to my parent's house and hang out and get groceries, but our schedule had to be a little different this week. Wednesday, we had normal school. Little Boy did have to stay late for end of the year testing. It isn't too intense or anything, and he did well. Wednesday, Big Girl did have pitching practice. Thursday, we went to my parents. I dropped two off. And Big Boy had some testing done. We're trying to rule out some potential things like dyslexia and such. Anyway, we went back to my parent's house. And then all three kids had ball games again. I went to Big Girl's game and then to Big Boy's after that. Bracket games started Friday night. So we had two games instead of three. Little Boy's team lost by 1 and that shut down their chances for a bracket championship. Big Boy's team won. So we went on to play Saturday morning. Saturday morning's game was a shut out. They had their bats moving and defense was spot on. We spent the rest of the day doing various yard work things.
Monday: Review of Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy, # 2) by Callie Hart (4 Stars)
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Tempest (The Lyrian Sea, # 1) by Victoria Aveyard
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Be Kind
Monday: Reivew of Stranger Things Have Happened by Kasie West
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday
Friday: Homeschool Friday - The Bad Seed
A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams – A Historical Novel of the Woman Who Helped Shape America from the Shadows
By: Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie
Narrated By: Cassandra Campbell
Publication: May 5, 2026 by William Morrow Paperbacks
464 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction, American Revolution
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications from the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence—managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plague and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to “remember the ladies” in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally.
When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage—exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband’s presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans.
From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.
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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