Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with
- 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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General Update
Hello everyone!
I hope you have been having a great few months! Over here in the Northern Hemisphere, we have been experiencing the joys of summer.
Recently, I’ve been putting a lot of effort into making my apartment more comfortable and organized. My balcony garden is flourishing, and I’ve been working on improving my reading room, although it’s been a bit of a slow process. I’m currently searching for a new sofa and some artwork to enhance the area. Additionally, we intend to install glass doors on my academic bookshelf, with the bottom shelf serving as storage.
With all the busyness, reading has unfortunately taken a backseat. As for my blog, I have fallen behind on my reviews. I have several physical and e-ARCs that I still need to complete. However, there is some progress to report! I feel refreshed and am able to read again. In fact, I just finished a novel for the first time in months and have already scheduled the review for my blog. I still have two more reviews to write. I hope to keep the momentum moving forward!
Olivia Update 🐾
Olivia is really enjoying the warmer weather and feeling happy and content! We’re spending more time reading together, which is great. With some extra free time coming up soon, she’s looking forward to more cuddles.
Currently Reading
I want to express my gratitude to @readforeverpub and @annierainsbooks for sending me a gifted a gifted copy of The Good Luck Cafe. Also, a big thank you to Penguin Random House for providing me with a gifted copy and an e-galley via NetGalley of The Isles of the Gods. Thank you to Penguin Random House for providing me with a review copy of Together We Rot via NetGalley.
Next Week on the Blog
QOTD: What book will you start next? Let us know!
It’s always a good feeling to finish a book, not to mention the reviews, when we get behind! Hope you’re having a good weekend! 🙂
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Greg, thank you! I wish you a fantastic weekend, too.
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I’m only 15 pages into Murder at the Majestic Hotel by Clara McKenna, so I’ll count that as the book I’m reading next.
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I hope you enjoy it!
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Well done on finishing a book and getting the review done! Sometimes we just have to celebrate the small things!
Have a great week!
I agree! Have a great week ahead!
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Your apartment looks lovely! And Together We Rot looks good, I will have to add it to my list!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am absolutely loving the book. It’s set to come out later this year and I can’t wait for everyone to read it.
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Your balcony looks great. I’m glad you found your reading mojo again. It happens when real life takes over, but it’s a good feeling when you can do what you love to do.
Enjoy your books and have a great week!
Yvonne, thank you! I hope you also have a great week ahead and enjoy it!
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Your balcony looks beautiful! I enjoyed The Good Luck Cafe and hope you are too!
Hi Jodie, thank you for your comment! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed The Good Luck Cafe. It’s always nice to have a comforting read.
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The balcony looks amazing!
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Thank you, Samantha!
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Your outside area looks lovely. I’m glad you are able to enjoy the space you live in this summer.
It’s great that you have finished a book and written a review. The Good Luck Cafe looks like a perfect summer read.
Deb, thank you for your kind comment! I enjoyed reading The Good Luck Café this summer. I’m excited to share my thoughts on the book.
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Your balcony looks lovely! I would like to replace our old couch but for now I think a new sofa cover will have to do. My cat Gracie likes to cuddle with me when I read too. Nina, not so much. Although she likes to sit near by. I hope you enjoy your reading and have a great week!
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It’s so adorable that Gracie enjoys cuddling, and it’s great that Nina likes being around during your reading sessions. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead!
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Welcome back, Sara—it’s great to see you again! Breaks from reading are definitely a natural thing, and it sounds like you made the most of yours—your balcony garden looks beautiful, and the other home improvements sound exciting too! Thanks so much for the great post!
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Your balcony looks like a calming place to sit and relax. It’s beautiful!
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Your appartment just looks gorgeous!
Nice to hear you’re feeling refreshing and enjoying the summer! I’ve enjoyed Annie Raines in the past so I’d probably enjoy The Good Luck Cafe. Love the cover.
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Your balcony looks lovely and I’m jealous that you HAVE a balcony and that you have such an amazing view!
Hope we get to see your reading room when it’s done!
I’m glad Miss Olivia is getting in some good reading cuddles.
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