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 was a day of errand running. My dog had to go to the groomers. So I dropped him off that morning. Then picked him up after lunch. Big Girl had pitching lessons Monday afternoon. Tuesday, we went to my parent's house for the day. We did leave there a little earlier than normal because my dad needed to go to the store. Since I had to move my car for him, we just loaded up to go get my grocery pick up. Tuesday night is martial arts for my big kids. Wednesday, we spent most of the day inside. I had to do a good bit of computer work preparing for our upcoming homeschool year and ordering curriculum. Then Big Girl and I visited a different church. We got home a little later than I wanted to. Thursday, we had some friends come over to have a playdate and swim with us. They stayed until just after lunch. The Big Kids went to martial arts. They have just a little over a week before their next belt testing. Friday, Husband was off work and mowed the grass here and at his mom's. He also took the kids to buy fireworks. Saturday, we spent the day with his family celebrating the 250th year for America's birthday and remembering his dad who passed 11 years ago on the 4th.
Monday: Mini Review of A Bewildered Bachelor (The Gentlemen's Gamble, # ?) by Holli Jo Monroe (4 Stars)
Tuesday: Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of Q3/Q4 2026
Wednesday: Can't Wait for The Mirror of Infinite Endings (Once Upon a Broken Heart, # 3.5) by Stephanie Garber
Thursday: June 2026 EOM Wrap Up
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Jake's Brave Night (5 Stars)
Monday: Review of An Honorable Love (The Gentlemen's Gamble, # ?) by Audra Wells
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday
Breath as Prayer for Kids
By: Jennifer Tucker
Publication: November 10, 2026 by Tommy Nelson
32 pages
Genre: Children, Picture Book,
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--Help young children navigate emotions and find peace through prayer with this comforting guide written and illustrated by Jennifer Tucker, bestselling author and artist. When big feelings flare up, breath prayers prompt kids to self-regulate as they take a deep breath and recite simple prayers of love and encouragement.
Trust Fall
By: Lynn Painter
Expected Publication: September 29, 2026 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
416 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, Lynn Painter, comes a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl whose family inherits a fortune and moves to New York City, where she meets a big-city boy hiding an explosive secret.Julia is just a small-town girl from Nebraska who loves her peaceful life. But when her elderly next-door neighbor—who just happens to be a secret multi-millionaire—leaves everything to Julia and her family after his passing, Julia is swept away to live in a historic brownstone in New York City and attend an elite private school for the super-rich.
It should be a dream come true. Wrong. Julia doesn’t fit in at her new school; worse, she’s failing. Enter Damion, the mysterious and handsome tutor who will get Julia back on track. Except Damion has a secret. He is the great-nephew of the man who left everything to Julia’s family. Damion doesn’t buy for a second that the person who was like a father to him would leave his home to strangers. And he’s determined to prove it.
To uncover the truth, Damion schemes to earn Julia’s trust. Not an easy task with Julia unsure about this rich boy with a rebellious personality. But the more time Damion spends with Julia, the more his plan begins to backfire. Because he is falling for the enemy—and the enemy is falling for him.
As Damion and Julia figure out where they belong, can they see past their differences and act on their feelings, or will the trust Damion has worked so hard to gain fall apart?
Light Up My Life
By: Kasie West
Expected Publication: October 20, 2026 by Scholastic Press
336 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Christmas, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--Beloved YA romance author Kasie West (P.S. I Like You) returns with a charming, hilarious modern-day Romeo & Juliet story about two rival families, one Christmas house decorating competition, and a blossoming forbidden relationship. Perfect for fans of Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice and the forthcoming Mint To Be!Sixteen-year-old Jasmine Costas is a sensitive, shy artist who has spent her entire life going out of her way to avoid the bane of her existence, Ryan Moreno. On top of being an arrogant jerk, Ryan hails from the Moreno family, the Costas's next-door neighboors and longtime enemies. But this is Jasmine's older brother's last year of high school, so she's determined to make it the Best Christmas Ever. When it's announced that their town is holding an actual contest for Best Decorated House, Jasmine and her family are ready to wage an all-out war to claim the trophy. Until Jasmine and Ryan are accidentally locked in a pantry together during a holiday party, and she's forced to wonder if there's actually more to Ryan Moreno than meets the eye. And unfortunately, their chemistry is undeniable.A secret relationship blooms that threatens to completely upend the lives of their families as the Christmas decoration schemes and rivalries get wilder and more chaotic.
Jasmine and Ryan want to be together. Can they convince their families to patch things up and embrace the holiday spirit? This charming story from the master of romantic-comedy, beloved author Kasie West, is a spirited exploration of the chaos of change, and the enduring magic of Christmas.
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!
