The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ 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.
Don’t forget to look at my giveaways on the right sidebar. Giveaways for Series on Saturday and the Read-along copy of Veiled end Sunday at midnight.
Another week of packing / sorting / throwing and some medical appointments. Tuesday we went to the new house to check if the seller had made agreed upon repairs. They had finished almost all of them. It was a good chance to take a look at things again.
Wednesday night was quilting and I had volunteered to bring Chicken Tortilla Soup. We continued to work on a baby quilt for my niece’s girl. Friday I helped a friend move in the morning, Then I went back out to the new place to do some more measuring and made a list of things I want done. Monday, I have people coming out there to see things so they can give me a quote.
Saturday, I did a bunch of yard work. The weather was just great all day around 80, sunny and so pleasant. I swept the garage and took apart a metal shelving unit in the garage. Most of the things on the shelves were empty boxes. Some were boxes for things we don’t even have anymore. Others I might use for this move, like for my laser printer but then I’ll recycle the box because my printer is already at least 5 years old. By the time I move again I’ll probably have a new printer. Then I did some blogging and packing. I have to say I have found things I was looking for while packing. I’m trying to get a bit ahead on the blog because July will be harder with moving.
I’m not looking forward to the heat wave coming this week, 90s (30C) Only a couple days are supposed to have some rain, unlike this past week or so with about 5 days having rain.
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week: (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
Oh How I love the publishers who work with me! Thank you so much Harper Audio, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Ace Roc / Berkley Publishing.
(If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
Nothing.
Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
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Anne
- 🎧 A Killing on the Hill by Robert Dugoni @robertdugoni #BrillianceAudio #LoveAudiobooks #KindleUnlimited🎧 - April 25, 2024
- Murder in Rose Hill by Victoria Thompson @gaslightvt @BerkleyPub - April 23, 2024
- Sunday Series: Joe Pickett by CJ Box @cjboxauthor #DavidChandler @RecordedBooks#SundaySeries #LoveAudiobooks - April 21, 2024
We have cooler temps than you, but rain, rain and more rain. It looks like more and more rain for this week.
Have a great week
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Thanks! You have a wonderful week. Right around 90 is average temps for now. I had to move during the hottest time of the year. UGH. Yesterday was so gorgeous and I was outside for hours.
Oh some nice books for you there! I hope you’ll enjoy them all! Happy reading!
Yes I am so excited with my haul each week. I am the luckiest reader with the most wonderful publishers.
Glad the repairs are getting done and things are moving along nicely! I’ve been seeing Fix Her Up around lately—looks so cute!
It looked so good I had to request it. Yes the work for the move keeps going. It really feels great as I get each thing accomplished but am I doing stuff fast enough?
Happy reading, those look like good summer reads. mmmmm Chicken Tortilla Soup .
Yes I haven’t given up on reading (or quilting) to move. I think it’s going ok, but time will tell. I am so glad to have an entire month overlap to move. I love Chicken tortilla soup. It’s one of my favorites. I don’t put the cheese or chips in it; I just have them available in case people want to use them. I like to dip my chips in it for a few bites.
Well Anne I hope it won’t get too hot there because packing and moving already makes you sweat! Enjoy your new books!
I know! I’m worried about moving when it’s hottest here. But both places have AC. I did end up showering twice yesterday though. Once when I got up and once after spending about 6 hours in the yard and garage. I love the feeling of accomplishment though. I still seem to be reading about the same but sleeping a bit less as its summer (more hours of light) and I’m energized with plans.
You’re making great progress it seems with getting ready for the move and glad to hear the repairs are getting done, too. Your quilting night sounds fun and neat how the project you picked will be a gift.
No worries if you slow down online or with your blog during your move. Something has to give sometimes. 🙂
Nice haul, there. I picked up the new Juno Rushdan, too, and I’ve seen people really enjoying the Fix Up one. Hopefully the heat won’t clobber you too badly.
Have a good week, Anne!
Nearly every quilt I make is a gift, particularly the baby quilts. I have to get stuff ready today for Wednesday because the schedule is busy during this week, as usual really.
Thanks, I am a bit worried about the heat but it was just as warm in MN during summer and actually more humid. Odd. One of the reasons I picked here to live is the smaller range of temperatures. Being between mountains and oceans seems to moderate them.
I think there is a chance of rain every day here this week. Last week we avoided the rain though. It was nice to be able to get outside with the dogs!
Well summer is like that in many places. In Florida, ( I used to go there for work a bit) it seemed to rain nearly every day for an hour or so in the afternoon. It has rained here almost every day over the last week or so but only a short time each day, often at night. There’s a chance here most days but only 2 days where it’s more than 50% chance.
I loved being outside yesterday even though I was a filthy mess after the yard / garage. Dust and cobwebs in the garage, so many.
I has been a lot cooler than normal here. I think this week is suppose to get warmer but I have no idea what to wear anymore! lol
I do hope you will share the quilt when it is done! I love quilts, I just don’t know how to make them!
Have a great week, Anne! Happy Reading! xx
Yes I will share. The top is almost done. I’m going to work on that today as I ran into a problem and needed more fabric. Something in my planning (2 years ago) I can’t remember now. I’m going to pick out fabric for a special baby boy quilt I’ll be making next. 🙂
I just keep doing my stuff regardless of the weather. Although I do try to plan yard work and grilling for days with less rain and heat.
You must be so excited to be so close to moving in. It’s always fun y that we find those things we’ve been looking for when we have to sort for moving. It’s been around 90 here and very sticky. A good excuse to take a break and jump in the pool. LOL
Two weeks until closing and we can start actually moving! I’m excited about the much better kitchen and new appliances. I love organizing everything. Yes it’s great finding things. I found a box of heavy duty extension cords in the garage yesterday. I’ve bought like 3 more over the 4 years here since I couldn’t find them. *face palm* I kind of gave up here since I knew we were renting and would move. Now I am energized to put things in place where they will work. We’ve never used the pool here but the new neighborhood has a fabulous one so if it’s hot we may use it. We do also have the YMCA (indoors for year round swimming). Yay for the pool!
Good luck with your move, Anne! That’s never fun but finding hidden treasures as you prepare is an upside.
Love your ARCs? Have a great week!
Thank you! I’m enjoying the work. I never mind hard work if I’m working towards something. That’s why dusting seems so pointless because a few days later it’s dusty again. I like cooking and laundry; they feel like I’m doing something.
sounds like you are busy but organized.
yes it’s working so far. I can’t quite fit everything I want into each day though
It’s been so hot here already 104 it’s just been too hot to be outside for long. Sounds like you are getting things organized though.
Whoa 104. I’m glad it doesn’t get that hot here, 90s is enough. That’s why I didn’t choose TX or FL to live. Organizing is fun and a continual process.
Ah the joy of moving. I hope when we do it next it is for the last time. We’ve been slowly trying to clean things out,
It didn’t work for me to slowly clear things out. Now with a purpose, it’s working. I am so happy to be a home owner again so I can fix things and make my own decisions. But if you can do it slowly – DO IT! My mom was good at that method.
Sounds like you got a lot accomplished this week. Always a good feeling. I feel for you with the heat wave. It’s been miserable. Well over 90 most days. I’ve been hearing good things about Tessa Bailey’s Fix Her Up. Hope you enjoy it!
Yes I have to keep doing what needs to be done. Hopefully we can both stay cool this week and get in some reading.
Packing is the worst. Hope you enjoy your new home! I cut back on Freebies because I realized I don’t read them…lol. I need to do a massive clean out of my kindle reads.
Have a great day and happy reading!
Stormi
I have to push myself to pack. But I am slowly doing it. Well I’m actually reading a freebie right now. That’s why I do my Thrifty Thursday feature. Also I do some for COYER. Mostly my freebies are the first book in a series of authors I know or want to try.
Fix Her Up and The Lemon Sisters look so good. I hope you enjoy your books. Have a great week!
You picked the ones I was waiting for from Harper / Harlequin. I’m excited to listen to them.
Glad you are making progress on your move. Take time to read and relax. It has been cool here, still waiting for summer to arrive and stay!
Cool is good. Not cold but cool. I am trying to alternate different kinds of packing, etc. Today I baked peanut butter cookies to use up some supplies. I haven’t baked in awhile. I also entered my new yarn purchases in Ravelry and stored them in their appropriate storage bins. Now I am off to do some sewing and prep for quilting group this week.
Reading about your week tired me so I can’t imagine how you’re feeling. I’m glad the house is coming along! I hope you enjoy Fix Her Up! I totally adored it!
Thank you! Oddly the more I do the more energized I get about making things happen. I’m feeling surprisingly good.
My husband has a thing for empty boxes, It’s almost as bad as my thing for books!
Have a great reading week, The Lemon Sisters looks like a great summer read
yeah, I think I did too but NO MORE. The extras are getting recycled or reused. I’m excited to hear Lemon sisters – Jill Shalvis is a long time favorite of mine.
I love Tortilla soup. Chili’s has a really good one that I enjoy. My mom quilts too! I love quilts. I have a beach themed one on my bed! I love Jill Shelves and am hoping to read, The Lemon Sisters! I hope you enjoy it. Have a great week Anne!
Thank you Lindy! The women who runs the quilting group has so many quilts, everywhere in her house. She’s really generous about sharing all her supplies with us. She is also amazing at using up her scrap pieces. I hope to be as efficient as her someday.
Sounds like the move is progressing quite nicely – how exciting. I hope the heat doesn’t become too much for you. We’re forecasted to have rain almost everyday this week but hopefully there will be no bad storms. I’m horrible at grabbing freebies too. I always think I’ll read them and I will someday and I don’t want it to pass and then want it. Looks like you got some good ones this week!
I just finished one of my freebies this morning. I don’t read them as fast as I should but I do read them, especially first in the series ones favorite authors give away.
Today is the first day back in the 90s so we will see. I’m wearing light colors, all cottons. I’m mostly inside with AC but getting in the car. UGH
I’m right there with you here in NC. I want last week’s perfect temps back! *cries* Good luck with all the packing. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the temps drop again for your move.
Thank you! Hopefully all of July will be abnormally cool and mostly dry except at night. lol
It sounds like you’re going to be very busy these coming weeks, Anne. I’m glad the sellers of your house have done the work they were supposed to do before you become the new owners. It’s a lot to make sure is working right so you’ll be happy once you’re there.
I loved The Lemon Sisters so much, and I hope you will, too.
I hope this week is treating you well 🙂
Thank you! Yes it will be too busy but it’s good. We are getting things accomplished. I want to read the Lemon sisters soon but I’m a bit behind with being so busy.
Sounds like a productive week, Anne! I’m not thrilled with the heat either. Out here in Southern California, it’s been heating up and it makes it harder to exercise.
I’ve heard good things about Fix Her Up. 🙂
I’m having my most productive weeks in years It feels so good to get things in shape. We have to watch ourselves with this heat though. Our exercise is all moving boxes and furniture and cleaning right now and yardwork. I do hope we can get in a swim sometime soon.
Good luck in the heat and moving!
Thank you! We are hanging in there.
I got Cry Pilot too! I hope you enjoy it. ❤️ And good work, sounds like you have everything under control for your move.
Thank you. We can hope.
Sounds like you had a really productive week. I hope the packing and the moving goes smoothly for you. Enjoy your new reads!
Thanks. I am not sure I am productive but I am getting some things done and I feel energized by it.