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.
Tuesday the 8th we had a playdate with some friends who came over to swim for a while. We were just wrapping up our playtime when it started to rain. Wednesday, Big Girl's friend and her mom came over. The kids swam for a little while, but Little Boy jumped off the diving board and landed on top of Big Boy who was under the water and knocked his loose tooth looser. That put an end to swimming, but the girls went inside to play for a while. I had my annual checkup with my doctor on Thursday so my parents watched the kids for me. My sister and neice came to visit from Gulf Shores so Friday evening we went to my parent's house to visit for a while, and Big Girl spent the night with them. Saturday, we had a family swim birthday for my sister-in-law, Holly. Monday and Tuesday were normal days for this last week. Wednesday, we hung out with my parents. I also had a hair appointment. Then Thursday, we had a playdate with my friend who lives in Texas and her kids. They are visiting her parents for a month this summer. Friday, we went to Husband's mom's house because his sister and her family came to visit. We swam, but Big Boy wasn't feeling well. I checked him when we got home, and he was running a fever of 103.1. He ran fever off and on. We had a chill day Saturday. The other two kids went back to Grammy's house to spend time with family, but I stayed home with my sick boy. It also rained all day so I actually spent most of the day reading which was really nice. I'm hoping he's on the mend now though.
Monday: Review of Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan (4.5 Stars)
Thursday: Review of The Lady Glass by Anneka R Walker
Friday: Homeschool Friday - I Survived The Chicago Fire, 1871
Monday: Review of The Design of Us by Sajni Patel (4 Stars)
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Turtle and Snake Go Camping
Monday: DNF Review of The Getaway List by Emma Lord
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Wednesday?
Thursday: 2024 Series Enders Reading Challenge - July Wrap Up
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Mouse Loves School
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Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, # 1)
By: Stephanie Garber
Publication: September 28, 2021 by Flatiron Books
408 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magic
Source: Personal Kindle Library
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Goodreads description--How far would you go for happily ever after?For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings... until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.
Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic but wicked Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.
But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game—and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after or the most exquisite tragedy...
'Til Heist Do Us Part
By: Sara Desai
Expected Publication: August 20, 2024 by Berkley
368 pages
Genre: Adult, Contemporary, India
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--Diamond necklaces, billionaires, Mafia bosses, and student loans—it’s all in a day’s work for Simi Chopra and her ragtag heist crew in the next romantic-comedy caper from Sara Desai.It’s been a year since Simi Chopra’s motley crew pulled off a high-wire diamond necklace heist with the help of sexy rogue Jack Danger. After living it up on the reward money, they're back where they started, struggling to pay their bills. So when a Chicago Mafia boss demands they return the jewels—plus interest, or else—they need to get the team back together…and fast.Unfortunately, Simi soon discovers that the necklace is in the hands of Jack's nemesis, a highly-skilled and supremely vengeful master thief who is not above a little blackmail to get even. (Did Jack really have to piss her off?) Now, the crew is forced into her working her con in order to get the necklace back. As if Simi needed any more complications while trying to rob a billionaire’s mansion, she and Jack are on the rocks, someone else is after her score, and a gorgeous detective is hot on her tail. Simi better be careful or she’ll end up in the less fun kind of handcuffs.
How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character
By: Stanton L Jones & Brenda B Jones
Publication: August 6, 2019 by NavPress
280 pages
Genre: Non-fiction, Self-Help, Christian, Parenting, Family
Source: Personal Library
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Goodreads description--One Million Copies Sold in Series!
Christian Book Award: ECPA Medallion of ExcellenceStan and Brenna Jones help parents establish a biblical view of sexuality in their homes. Building on a biblical foundation, they discuss how to talk with your children about sexual issues and when it’s appropriate to tell them what. With stark honesty and practical suggestions, they address Building a Christian understanding of sex and sexuality Developing a healthy dialogue with children about sexuality How and when to explain sexual intercourse Preparing for the physical changes of puberty Preparing for dating: dealing with romance and sexual attraction Encouraging a commitment to chastity What to do if you’re getting a late start telling your kids about sex Now revised and updated with helpful material on the dangers of pornography, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment
By: Lysa TerKeurst
Expected Publication: October 8, 2024 by Thomas Nelson
256 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Christian
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Goodreads description--New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shows you what to do with your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move forward with strength and resilience.Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different than they portray themselves to be. A spouse cheats on you. A family member betrays you. You're exhausted by other people's choices and starting to question your own discernment. And you're wondering, If God let this happen, can he even be trusted?
How can you live well and step into the future when you keep stumbling over trust issues? Lysa TerKeurst says it's not simply about finding better people to walk with. It's about developing the stability you long for within yourself and with God, so you don't become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship.
In I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Lysa shows you how to identify which of the eleven relational red flags are stirring up distrust, so you can pinpoint why you're feeling uneasy;stop having more faith in your fears coming true than God coming through for you by asking crucial "what if" questions to better process your doubts;recognize when a fractured relationship can be repaired by considering a reasonable list of characteristics necessary for rebuilding trust; andunderstand the physical, emotional, and neurological impact of the betrayals you've experienced and start healing from the inside out.
In a world where so many things feel alarming, this book will give you a peace that isn't dependent on unpredictable people, circumstances, and experiences. Instead, it offers practical and biblical ways to make real progress toward healthier perspectives, relationships, and a future you can authentically look forward to.
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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