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- The Sunday Post hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer
- Stacking the Shelves hosted by Reading Reality
- The Sunday Salon hosted by Readerbuzz
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Olivia Update 🐾
Olivia is the best company and this week was no exception. Although I was ill earlier in the week with a cold, she cuddled with me and has been incredibly sweet. She would curl up into a ball beside me each day and wouldn’t leave my side.
Olivia likes to go on evening tours in the apartment. I pick her up so she can see everything in the apartment that is eye-level for me (e.g., countertops, bookshelves, windows, etc.). She’s not a climber and is about 14.5 years young, so I like to ensure she doesn’t miss out on the sights!
Watch Olivia with our current read here.
Reading/Watching Update
Reading
CW = Content Warnings (if available)
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty. I am still reading and enjoying this short story collection.
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A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos with Hildegarde Serie (Translator). I am enjoying this one so far. This book is a buddy read with @officiallyreads!
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Recently Read
Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality by Bob Joseph and Cynthia F. Joseph. I thought this was a highly valuable read. I picked it up from the library and couldn’t stop flipping through it. I have requested 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act for further reading.
The next three books are eARCs received from NetGalley and their respective publishers this week. All opinions are my own. Reviews are to come for Hungry Ghost and Cat Family Christmas closer to their release date, but we suggest you keep all three titles on your radar.
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying. This book is an informative YA/contemporary/graphic novel focusing on mental health, eating disorders, and family relationships and influences. I’m so thankful to NetGalley and First Second Books for this title.
Release Date: April 25th, 2023
Review to come
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Cat Family Christmas by Lucy Brownridge and Eunyoung Seo (Illustrations). This children’s book is an engaging advent lift-the-flap book that displays over 140 doors to open. It shows the Cat Family decorating, baking, and preparing the house for the holiday. Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for this title.
Release Date: November 8th, 2022
Cat’s Don’t Like Christmas by Andy Wortlock and Nahum Ziersch (Illustrator). Olivia and I loved this one. Thank you to NetGalley and Splash Books for this title.
Click here to see the full review.
DNF
Olivia and I decided to DNF Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert. Although the story was decent, there was content we weren’t comfortable reading, so we decided to pass.
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Watching
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5. We just finished episode 7. At this point, I’m ready for The Testaments.
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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Catching up on this show next week.
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The Watcher. This show is about a family that moves into a stunning house in a new and “safe” community; however, soon after their arrival, they receive a suspicious letter from a stalker who is watching the family. Almost finished, and I have some theories!
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The Haunting of Bly Manor. I rewatched this series with Olivia and it was definitely worth the rewatch. There are so many easter eggs to find.
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This Week on the Blog
- Top Ten Portuguese Words I Love
- REVIEW | Cats Don’t Like Christmas
- REVIEW | Tacos for Two
- Review | Jackal
- The Sunday Post #13 & More!
Next Week on the Blog
- Book reviews
- Top Ten Tuesday
QOTD: What did you read this week? let us know!
I just started The Watcher and finished Ring of Power. Nice reading this week. Curious about the opp-up book. My grand would love it.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer recently posted…Sunday Post #547 What to wear?
I hope you enjoy The Watcher! Have a wonderful week!
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I’m so glad you had such excellent company when you weren’t feel well. Hope you are completely recovered.
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Thank you so much! Totally recovered now. Have a great week!
sarasreadingnook recently posted…The Sunday Post #14 and More!
Cats really are the best snuggle bunnies. Although Elza does however she pleases, never mind if I’m sick or not.
Quick question – Is Olivia named after Olivia from The Last House on Needless Street?? I’ve just finished that one and all I can say is – wow… I need to read it again!
We’ve just started watching The Watcher, I am enjoying it so far.
Hope you will have a good week and happy reading!
Elza Reads
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Hi Elza, thank you for your comment! Olivia is named so due to her green eyes – they’re very striking. And at the time reminded me of bright green olives.
I’m going to have to check out the book you mention.
Take care, and enjoy your week!
sarasreadingnook recently posted…The Sunday Post #14 and More!
I believe I have Hungry Ghost and glad of the reminder to get to it on NetGalley.
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I’m glad Olivia is such a good companion when you are sick. I would love to have a cat. Maybe I will again someday.
Cats Don’t Like Christmas sounds like a book I’d like. I’m a huge picture book reader.
I keep meaning to check out the new Lord of the Rings series. Thanks for the reminder.
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Sounds like a good week! I hope you have a great rest of the weekend and enjoy your books! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/10/stacking-shelves-46-sunday-post-43.html
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Olivia is so cute! I’m very curious about that Cats Don’t Like Christmas book. It looks fun 😻
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I’m glad you are feeling better, Olivia really is a beautiful grand dame.
Wishing you a great reading week
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I hope you feel better soon. I am at the end of a cold that has lasted just under 2 weeks – nightmare!
A good looking book haul – the cat books sound cute.
Have a good week next week.
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Thank you, I am feeling better. I hope you feel better soon as well!
Take care, and have a wonderful week.
sarasreadingnook recently posted…The Sunday Post #14 and More!
Izzy likes to go on a tour of our place too, especially my library where all the shelves have books and knicknacks, lol. She’s only 6, but she doesn’t jump. She does climb, but she can’t climb since we don’t leave things where she can climb on them. Cats are so funny and fun.
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Izzy sounds like such a cutie! Have a wonderful week, Jenni!
sarasreadingnook recently posted…The Sunday Post #14 and More!
I love to see Olivia. I didn’t realize she was 14 years old, she looks younger. Have a great week!
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Oh that’s so fun you take yourt kitty on an eye level tour. I imagine she loves it. 🙂 And I still need to get Licing Rez- it sounds great.
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Thank you! You know, I think she does! I cracked a window for her tour today and it included a sniff of the cool breeze.
I am looking forward to your thoughts on Night of the Living Rez. It’s somehow getting even better as I go.
Take care, and have a great week!
sarasreadingnook recently posted…The Sunday Post #14 and More!
I love a good anthology! And my cat is the same- she loves the open window! 🙂
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Awww…I bet she appreciates the higher view. Such a sweet kitty. Have a great week!
Thank you so much, Tessa!
sarasreadingnook recently posted…The Sunday Post #14 and More!
Am sorry to hear that you weren’t feeling well, but it sounds as if Olivia helped you out a great deal! She definitely sounds like an awesome kitty. I hope your week will go well!
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I loved The Haunting of Bly Manor. I need to give it a rewatch at some point.
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Olivia does seem like the best companion! Nice that you help her see the sites. I know our older cats had difficulty jumping too. I need to watch The Watcher! I heard it’s based on a true story. Eeeek!
Rachel @Waves of Fiction recently posted…Sunday Post #181
Olivia looks so cute and happy!
Hungry Ghost sounds interesting. I keep hearing a lot about The Watcher. I was reading about the real-life family it’s based on and their story is really disturbing!
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books recently posted…The Sunday Post #308 | October 23, 2022
Olivia is such a sweetie and so beautiful!
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I see lots of spookiness in your reading and watching list – perfect for October! Have a wonderful week ahead Sara!
Thank you so much, Jodie! You as well!
Olivia is a beauty!
Animals are such great comfort when we’re not feeling well and always good company!
Vicki recently posted…Sunday Salon: 10/23/22
Thank you, they absolutely are! Agreed!
Aaaaw Olivia is so cute and fluffy! I love animals and had a cat as a teenager. She was always asking to be petted!
Thank you!
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You had a full theme this week with your watching. 😉 But I mean, spooky is appropriate this week, so… it’s all on theme. Thanks so much for visiting my website this week.
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