Sunday Post/Salon #10

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly or for a monthly wrap up.

The Sunday Salon (hosted by ReaderBuzz) is a place to link up and share what we have been doing during the week. It's a great opportunity to visit other blogs and join in the conversations going on there. 

What I Did:

I spent Monday in Tennessee with some friends, we worked on tasks for my friend's nonprofit and just hung out - it was a very nice weekend, and my heart is very full. Tuesday, I drove home and spent 9 hours in the car, so it wasn't a very exciting day. Thursday, I took my weekly trip to the library, and they had a couple holds for me. Wednesday and Friday were just normal workdays. Saturday, I worked and then I took a trip to a local indie author feature so that was awesome. If you are in Michigan and want more information on book events and signings taking place in the mitten state, I have a Facebook group  that focuses on finding and sharing said events. Sunday, I took a rest day for reading and relaxing at home. 

What I Read:

Because of my travelling and friend time, it was a very slow reading week for me. I read and LOVED The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O'Clover. I completely read Depression & Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim. I started Bitter Heat by Leta Blake, Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger and an ARC of Bellini Born by Siena Trap.
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What I Checked Out From The Library:

107 Days by Kamala Harris
Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione
Unnatural by Mia Sheridan
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Books I Bought:

I went to multiple indie bookstores and an Ollie's during my trip to Tennessee and bought WAY too many books. 
Face Off by Chelsea Curto
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
The Changeling by Victor Lavalle
Kiss The Girl by Zoraida Cordova
Heat Wave by TJ Klune
The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O'Clover
a friend of mine gifted me a poetry book: Depression & Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim
From the indie author feature, I bought:
Haunted Hotels of Michigan by Roxanne Rhoads
Relative Fiction by Alaina Rose
Vice and Viture by Wren Gray
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Reading Goals Update:

Last week on the blog:

This week on the blog - subject to change:

Wrong Place Wrong Time Review
Tell Me Something Tuesday: Show or Movie You Recommend
Recommendation List: Books That Made Me Cry
Bellini Born ARC Review
First Line Friday / Friday 56: People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young

Comments

  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzOctober 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM

    I went crazy downloading books from the library while preparing to go visit my g-kids week after this one. I honestly can't decide what to read next. lol!

    It is always fun for me to travel. It sounds like you enjoyed your travels, too.

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  2. Aj @ Read All The Things!October 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM

    I'm glad you had a good trip!

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  3. shelleyrae @ book'd outOctober 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM

    Enjoy your book haul!

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  4. CindyOctober 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM

    Audio books are what save me on long road trips! We were in TN last weekend and enjoyed it. Is there such a thing as buying TOO many books, LOL?!

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  5. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardOctober 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM

    Sounds like a very good week, even if you didn't have a lot of time to read! That's quite a book haul, and the indie author event must have been a lot of fun!

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  6. Jen TwimomOctober 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM

    Wait... are you in Michigan? Have I asked you this before? I keep thinking you are in Florida because that's where I met you. Forgive this old woman with a permanent brain fog... I'm glad you had a such a nice trip to Tennessee. Life it quiet here, which is good.

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  7. Anne@HeadFullofBooksOctober 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM

    Nine hours in the car would have been nine hours of audiobook listening for me. Did you do that? I love audiobooks and am always listening to one.

    My Sunday Salon: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2025/10/sunday-salon-little-of-this-and-that.html

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  8. Lisa MandinaOctober 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM

    Sounds like it was a nice week and you got some good books! I love long drives for listening to audiobooks. I will be doing that for a trip across my state in a couple weeks! Hope you have a nice week!

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  9. thathappyreaderOctober 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM

    You are crushing your reading goals for the year! Well done. I hope you have a great week.

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  10. Mae TravelsOctober 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM

    Your week sounds very excellent!

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  11. La La in the LibraryOctober 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM

    I enjoyed seeing the fall colors on you Top Ten Tuesday post, and your Down the TBR Hole post reminded me that I need to get back to doing that feature. 🍂

    Have a wonderful new week! 🍁

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  12. Rachel @Waves of FictionOctober 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM

    Happy to hear you loved The Heartbreak Hotel. I started it and wasn't in the mood so set it aside. I'll pick it back up eventually.

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  13. YvonneOctober 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM

    Enjoy your books and have a great week!

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  14. OliviaOctober 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    Nice that you got to help and hang out with your friend in Tennessee. Looks like you acquired a full list of interesting reads.

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  15. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerOctober 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM

    I love that you hit some bookstores on your road trip. That is awesome.

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