News
We went to the library this week (for emotional support) and I grabbed A LOT of books. I'm going to pause on my ARC reads this week to tackle this stack before they're due back. A few of them are books I received for review on NetGalley ages ago and never got to, so I will still be making some progress on my goals.
Speaking of Valentine’s Day, my husband got me delicious cupcakes! We ate them all in a single day. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if you’re twisting my arm, I’d say the red velvet was best.
Previous Posts on the Blog
- Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1) by Kristen Ciccarelli
- Roses Are Red, Books Are Better - Top Ten Tuesday [21]
- Organizing Titles: A Reader's Dilemma
- The Sunday Post [83]
What I'm Currently Reading
Bride (Bride, #1) by Ali Hazelwood
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
What I Plan on Reading Next
What I'm Watching
If you haven't watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, I simply cannot recommend it enough! It's quickly becoming one of my favorite anime, and one I already know I will be rewatching again in the future. The story and characters are so, so good.
Challenge Updates
- Audiobook Challenge: 5 / 30
- Goodreads Challenge: 18 / 100
- Physical TBR: 1 / 25
- NetGalley: 32 / 50
- Discussion Post Challenge: 1 / 20
- Beat the Backlist Challenge: 13/50
I decided to also participate (unofficially) in the Beat the Backlist Challenge, so I added it to the list. I'm really happy with where I'm at goal-wise and have been enjoying most of my recent reads! I have a short work week this week, so I'm hoping that also means more time for books. ❤️
I hope you have a wonderful week! Happy reading!
Hooray for a thee day weekend! Looks like your working your way through Rachel Hawkins books, so I'll be eager to read your reviews.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a shame the way kids can act sometimes? Especially directed toward someone who was doing something sweet and thoughtful.
I've been meaning to catch up on her books for a while! I've seen mixed reviews for Reckless Girls, but I'm hoping I enjoy it. :)
Delete4th grade is a tough year for kids. 😔
Nice book haul. I hope you enjoy those books. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm really looking forward to them. ❤️
DeleteI know what you mean about having an extra day–I usually have a 1.5-day weekend (although this weekend I worked a full day on Saturday, so it was just a 1-day weekend), and I always savor whenever I have Saturday off! Big library book hauls are just the best, aren't they?!
ReplyDeleteYes! I love coming home with a stack of library books. Getting even one extra day — or half a day — makes such a difference. Normally I feel like I have to choose between getting things done or resting, but with an extra day I'm able to do both.
DeleteI loved those wonderful three-day weekends when I was working, too. I'm glad you got time to rest and relax.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to me that a child was teased because of homemade cards.
Me too! I took personal days and get a four day weekend this weekend. :)
Delete4th grade is a rough year for kids, but that's no excuse for them to treat each other poorly.
I love red velvet cake. So good.
ReplyDeleteGerman chocolate is my favorite, but red velvet is a close second!
DeleteYou are right: that extra day makes a load of difference.
ReplyDeleteHere is a bread recipe I am making tomorrow: https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/traditional-lagana-recipe-greek-shrove-monday-bread/
Enjoy your books and your cupcakes! Thanks for visiting my blog.
I baked bread this weekend also!
Delete"One student brought handmade cards, and another student made fun of them for it. Kids can be so mean sometimes. 😔"
ReplyDeleteGah. I hope you found a way to make the mean one understand that handmade cards are a form of art (or craft at least).
That's quite the stack of books! I love how you managed to weave your NG goals into your library haul 😉.
I spent all this week focusing on kindness since they clearly needed the reminder. And thank you! It worked out really well. :)
DeleteI'm with you on wishing we could have 3-day weekends more often! Also, those cupcakes look delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes were phenomenal! I would gladly stay a little later Monday - Thursday just to have Friday - Sunday off every week.
DeleteI’m sad to hear about the child being teased - there always seems to be one bad seed in every classroom. The cupcakes looked delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes made my day!
DeleteIt's not necessarily that there's a bad seed... kids today don't have any social emotional skills. They don't know how to handle conflict or express how they're feeling in a constructive way. They go home and sit in front of a screen and rarely engage with people face-to-face.
Love your library haul! Those are some great books. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you had a wonderful week.
DeleteYay for a three day weekend! I was sick, so it wasn't much for me. Kids can be mean! I hope that kid with the homemade cards didn't feel too upset by the teasing! Those cupcakes are so pretty. I loved Bride. Hope you do, too!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better! Being sick is the worst. You can't rest or get anything done. We were able to problem solve with the Valentine's Day cards and it all worked out in the end. :)
DeleteI finished Bride last night and loved it! I haven't read a book that fast in ages.
Three day weekends are the best! It'd be so nice if every weekend was like that! :D
ReplyDeleteRight?! A girl can dream. ;)
DeleteThree days weekend are the bests! Also I see that you grabbed Quicksilver!
ReplyDeleteThey are! And I did! I'm hoping to start it right after Reckless Girls.
DeleteThose cupcakes are beautiful. I loved Bride, I hope you enjoy it, too.
ReplyDeleteBride caught me by surprise and I loved it! I can't wait to grab the second book. I thought the ending set it up nicely. :)
DeleteYes! I am onboard with a 3/4 work schedule. I think I heard they tried that in Scotland (?). No additional hours, no cut in pay. Yes, we need that. Kids can be mean, but that kid will be appreciated one day
ReplyDeleteThat sounds amazing! I would gladly work extra Monday - Thursday just to have a longer weekend every week. Kids can be mean, but it was a learning opportunity for the class and I think they both gained something from the experience. It was unfortunate that it happened, but I'm hoping a lesson was learned.
DeleteNice library haul and the Valentine cupcakes look delish! I've wanted to make my own bread but haven't attempted to yet. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI have fallen in love with making bread! I just need more kitchen/counter space.
DeleteOmg those cupcakes!!! I want one
ReplyDeleteThey were AMAZING.
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