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This week felt less hectic than last week - like every minute wasn't filled with something to do - so that was a relief and a much-needed change. I took a planned day off on Friday (let's hear it for mental health days! :) and it felt so decadent to enjoy an extra day of downtime. I relaxed all morning - and read! - and did some Christmas shopping in the afternoon. It rained All. Day. Long. which was awesome because I love a good rainy day. Another bonus: I wore my rain boots all day and that always makes me happy. I splashed through every puddle I could find. It's the small things. :)
Author Lisa Jewell shared the six books she read in under 48 hours this year on BookBub. I'm assuming she means individually and not all six in 48 hours. LOL I just recently listened to The Third Wife on audio by Jewell so this article was pretty timely. I'm excited for her new release, Watching You, that comes out on the 26th.
Book Bub also shared a list of gift ideas for book lovers that was pretty cool. The library card socks are too cute!
And now I leave you with a little Love Actually musical goodness...
WHAT I READ IN THE LAST WEEK:
My reread of Maybe Someday was everything I wanted and needed. The first half of December was a slow - and slightly off reading period - and experiencing Ridge and Sydney's story again was so satisfying.
A reread of the novella featuring Warren and Bridgette was the obvious choice after Maybe Someday. Just as hilarious the second time around. I love Warren! :)
WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING:
After my rereads, I was primed and ready for this follow-up. I think CoHo previously had this available for free on Wattpad but I'm glad I waited 'til now to read it in book form instead of a chapter at a time. I'm at the 25% mark and am loving the multiple POVs (Sydney, Ridge, Maggie and Jake, so far).
WHAT I'M CURRENTLY LISTENING TO:
December seems to be the month of rereads for me! Which is odd because I so very rarely reread anything. But I do make an exception for the Marked Men series. I find it comforting to revisit this series and the characters I came to love. I'm about 90% through (my third time with the audio version) and it's like time spent with old friends. :)
KINDLE BOOKS
Waiting on the Sidelines #1-2
Nicci at Sunny Buzzy Books shared a cover reveal this week of the third book in a series releasing next month. Her description of the first two books, as well as the synopsis of the third, had me so hooked that I immediately one-clicked both Waiting on the Sidelines and Going Long. I actually already own two books by Ginger Scott but have not read them yet so I'm excited for these to be my introduction to her writing. Thanks for putting these on my radar, Nicci!
How was your week? Any new books? Any news to share?
I'd love to hear about it!
I always love a day off from work. I had this past Wednesday off, but my lack of motivation kept me from doing anything but reading. I read a whole book though. Winning! I read Maybe Someday and downloaded Maybe Now, but do not have Maybe Not. Is it necessary? I am not a huge novella person.
ReplyDeleteI always feel lame when I "waste" a day off by doing nothing, but at the same time I think sometimes we just need those days of total downtime. No errands, no chores... just R&R. I don't think you really have to read Maybe Not to read Maybe Now. It gives more insight into Warren and Bridgette but it's not really necessary.
DeleteLet's hear it for proper rainy days! We get too many rubbish grey ones in the UK :-)
ReplyDeleteI wish we had more of them... to be a native Floridian, I am far from a sun worshipper. :)
DeleteI love a good mental health day, I need to take more of those! I'm happy that last week wasn't as hectic for you, and I love a good rainy day too!
ReplyDeleteWe just had our annual viewing of Love Actually last week, it gets me every time.
This is Amber @ Du Livre btw! Broke my computer so I'm on the husband's comp!
Glad you clarified! Before I read to the bottom of your comment I was wracking my brain trying to figure out who Matt was. LOL I never seem to tire of Love Actually!
DeleteLove Actually is one of my favorite movies. It's adorable with Sam and I just LOVE Colin Firth. Plus it had Hugh Grant in it. What is not to love. Have an awesome week!
ReplyDeleteMary
Yes! So much to love about it... Colin Firth being a big factor. :) Him speaking Portuguese to Aurelia at the end was so precious!
DeleteAnd now I am imagining you in every puddle with your rain boots Tanya! How cute LOL Now enjoy Ginger and I so loved Rule!
ReplyDeleteLOL I love a good rainy day! And my polka dot rain boots make me ridiculously happy. :)
DeleteGotta love mental health days! And splashing through puddles ;-) Oh man, I thought that meant 6 books all read within the same 48 hours, and I was super impressed lol. But some people can actually do that with readathons and stuff! I cannot lol. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSome people must be freaking speed readers! I never thought I was a slow reader but those people that read a book a day (or more)... color me impressed.
DeleteOh, mental health days are great. This is going to be a bit of a busy week, but hopefully I can get the rest of my Christmas shopping finished. Well, MOST of it. I know I'm giving at least one friend a gift after the holidays. haha
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
I have to get through this week and then I'll have the whole week of Christmas off. Gotta hang in there! :) Hope your week isn't too terribly busy, Lauren!
DeleteYay for extra time off and for a wonderful rainy day! I do love getting to re-read my favorites and audiobooks are a great way to do that. Loved Rule, and the Marked Men series too! :)
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought I would have liked the Marked Men series but here I am on my third re-read in three years. :)
DeleteHaha, that random is exactly how I’m feeling right now. Rainy days are a perfect excuse to sit around and read. And a perfect excuse to jump in puddles. I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
Yep, all the evryday anxiety gets ratcheted up this time of year. I love the holidays... but it's also stressful.
DeleteSplashing through puddles haha. It IS the small things, right? Good for you. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to Watching You as well- I've become something of a Lisa Jewell fan I guess over these last few years!
She's really switched up genres pretty dramatically. From romance/chick lit to mystery/thrillers. My sister was actually convinced there were *two* Lisa Jewell's and I had to insist it's the same person. Ha!
DeleteI've never read any Colleen Hoover, but maybe I should give her a chance.
ReplyDeleteDeanna Reads Books
She's my favorite. :) There's just something about her storytelling that I really connect with.
Delete6 books in 48 hours would be quite a feat! That totally made me laugh. Glad you're enjoying the followup to Maybe Someday---I need to get to that soon!
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
LOL Yeah, I had to read that a time or two to make sure I was getting it right. :)
DeleteI wish we received paid mental health days! I think people would be happier and more productive if they could just take a break when they needed to, and not have to worry about losing their jobs. The stress can be too much, and sometimes life is insane. Are you enjoying your Rule re-read? Still as good as the first time?
ReplyDeleteCheck out my 2018 End of the Year Giveaway! Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
Agree!! I really need to do better about taking a few days here and there. My husband is great at that but I always feel guilty for not being on the job and I end up hoarding my PTO... and then reach burn-out stage. Ugh. Not doing myself any favors! I vow to do better in 2019.
DeleteLoved my reread (well, re-listen) of Rule. I just never get tired of that series. I have Jet on hold now and can't wait to start it. :)
Yay for mental health days! It sounds like you had a relaxing and productive day, which is even more of a bonus. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
ReplyDeleteMy resolution for 2019 is to take more of those mental health days!
DeleteHurray for time off! I hope you had enough relaxation to last a while. I hope you're enjoying all the Colleen Hoover books. I know everyone seems to love those!
ReplyDeleteColleen Hoover just never seems to disappoint. She's my #1. :)
DeleteDays off are nice. I definitely am overdue for one.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week Tanya.
Hope you get some time off soon! :)
DeleteI haven't been rushed, exactly, but having to go to the post office has been hell on earth and I'm so glad I'm DONE. lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
The post office the week before Christmas?? Nooooo! Glad you survived it. LOL
DeleteI love your Friday! Splash those puddles! I have Maybe Someday on audio and just got Maybe Now as a freebie but I didn't realize there was a Maybe Not. I listened to Rule on audio and enjoyed it. I heard the rest of the series wasn't as good and I've never managed to go on to the 2nd one. Enjoy your reads and your holiday next week. Anne - Books of My Heart
ReplyDeleteOh yeay for Ginger Scott! I hope you like them! (Feeling the recommendation pressure, lol)
ReplyDeleteI love splashing through puddles in my boots... You're not wrong, it's the little things. :)