Sunday Post/Salon #15

 

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 had a pretty quiet week. Tuesday, I went to my local used bookstores and bought a couple of books. Thursday, I had a video game night with some friends - we played PEAK for a bit - I am very bad at climbing the mountain, but I still had a fun time. I currently have no plans for Saturday and Sunday, hoping to read and clean.

What I Read:

I had a solo Novella Readathon last Sunday and I ended up finishing 3 Novellas during that time: The Unsolved Murder of Kevin Walsh by KJ Sweet (3 Stars), A Game of Hearts by Tigris Eden (3 Stars) and Rooting For Kiran by Meghan Monarch (3.5 Stars) - mini reviews coming soon. I also was in the mood for a graphic novel after that, so I picked up Dungeon Club #1: Roll Call (3 Stars). I started We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter last week and I am just under the halfway mark and I kind of feel like DNFing this one - I am just not enjoying it. I have also been working on Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer.  

What I Checked Out From The Library:

I had nothing to return so I skipped my weekly library trip.

Books I Bought:

There is a used bookstore in my town that I visit quite regularly and I can normally find pretty good books there but this week I struck gold (in my opinion at least). I found a copy of Soul Searching by Lyla Sage which I believe has been out for just over a month and I found signed special edition copies of the first 3 books in Clio Evan's Three Fates Mafia Series. It's funny how something as simple as finding books can make my week.

Last week on the blog:

This week on the blog - subject to change:

  • Featured Author: Leta Blake Q & A
  • Top Ten Tuesday: Outside Of My Comfort Zone?
  • The Farmhouse Review
  • Down The TBR Hole #15
  • Ravenous ARC Review

Comments

  1. HarveeNovember 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM

    We have a few good used book stores that I donate to often. The prices of the nearest one are a bit high, but they seem popular enough.

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  2. NickyNovember 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM

    Hope you have a good week!

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  3. CindyNovember 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM

    That does sound like a lovely haul. Anytime I get a book, no matter where it is from, makes my day!

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  4. YvonneNovember 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM

    I like reading novellas. They are a nice break between bigger books. I hope you have a good week!

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  5. sjhigbeeNovember 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM

    I love the notion of a solo readathon. I love the sound of sitting down and reading with other folks - but I somehow never get around to them. And novellas can be tricky to get right, I think. Too many authors either try to cram in too much, or get the pacing wrong. Have a great week:).

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  6. Tammy SparksNovember 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM

    Used bookstores are the best. I don't have one where I live now and I miss them!

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  7. B.J. BurgessNovember 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM

    Happy Sunday!

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  8. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseNovember 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM

    Love that you have a used bookstore you can utilize. Hope your week goes well!

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  9. OliviaNovember 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM

    Most of my books are digital now, but I used to love used book stores. It always felt like a treasure hunt. Yay for finding your gems!

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  10. shelleyrae @ book'd outNovember 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM

    What a great second hand score!

    Wishing you a lovely reading week

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  11. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzNovember 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM

    For me there is nothing like unexpectedly finding a nice copy of a book I am eager to read.

    Enjoy!

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  12. LoriNovember 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM

    Used book stores are so much fun. Sometimes you find real treasures.
    Have a great week!

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  13. Jen TwimomNovember 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM

    Happy Monday. I hope you have a good week.

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