Sunday Post – 12/13/15

December 13, 2015 Sunday Post 16

The Sunday Post is hosted by the wonderful Kimba, the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news, recap the past week, take a look ahead, and showcase our new treasures – I mean books!

My Week

I’ve been with my dad and stepmother in Utah since Tuesday, having a low-key but enjoyable visit (other than a cold that crept up on me Thursday night; I haven’t shaken it yet.) Tomorrow I leave for New Mexico, where I’ll meet up with Robin at my mom and stepdad’s. Mr. Bookwyrm will join us there next weekend for a family Christmas – my sister and her family live in the same town. It’s going to be lovely!

 

Last Week on the Blog

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Upcoming on the Blog

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  • Mon. 12/14: The Rogue Not Taken (Sarah Maclean) – review
  • Tues. 12/15: My Top Ten Books of 2015 – Top Ten Tuesday
  • Wed. 12/16: The Heart of Christmas (anthology) – review
  • Thurs. 12/17: Christmas Gifts (Mary Balogh) – review
  • Fri. 12/18: TBD
  • Sat. 12/19: News & Notes – 12/19/15
  • Sun. 12/20: Sunday Post – 12/20/15

 

What I’m Reading/Watching

I’ve read a fair bit this week — travel, vacation, and a cold will do that to you! My favorite new-to-me book for the week is Sarah Maclean’s The Rogue Not Taken, but I also enjoyed Tessa Dare’s short novella, Lord Dashwood Missed Out. Both writers share a talent for blending humor and emotion. Much as I love Mary Balogh, I was a bit uncomfortable with parts of the first book in A Christmas Bride/Christmas Beau, but the second made up for it a bit. And I reread two Catherine Aird mysteries, Passing Strange and A Late Phoenix.  All the reading put me over the top in my Goodreads Reading Challenge – 182 books, 2 more than I planned to read, and I’ve still got 18 days to go.

 

New Additions to the Hoard

Cover links take you to Goodreads.

For Review

Many thanks to Kensington and Sourcebooks Landmark!

 

Purchased or Free for Kindle

 

I hope you have a terrific week,  and happy reading!

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16 Responses to “Sunday Post – 12/13/15”

  2. Literary Feline

    I’m sorry to hear you’ve been sick. 🙁 I do hope you are feeling better soon. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family as well. I can’t believe Christmas is just two weeks away!

    I look forward to reading your list of your top ten books. I haven’t even thought about that yet.

    Enjoy your week!
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    • Lark_Bookwyrm

      Thank you for the good wishes! I’m doing better and enjoying being with family. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season, too!

  3. Nise'

    Hope you are able to have a great visit with family even though you aren’t feeling well. I just finished my first Tessa Dare book and it won’t be my last.

    • Lark_Bookwyrm

      Thank you, Nise! I’m feeling better, except for a persistent sniffle, and it’s good to be with my family. But I can’t wait for Mr. Bookwyrm to get here! (He’s still at home, working. I miss him.)

  6. kimbacaffeinate

    Hope you are feeling better. I loved MacLean’s newest book and hope you did as well. Enjoy your new lovelies. Cannot wait to see your top ten. I do a top ten for new adult, adult, romance, young adult and audios…since I read and listen to so many genres. Have a wonderful week and rest!!
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    • Lark_Bookwyrm

      I thought about doing top ten lists by genre, but in the end I stuck with just new releases. Maybe next year I’ll do multiple top ten lists, because I do love the idea!

    • Lark_Bookwyrm

      Thank you, Tiffany! I’m starting to feel better, though I’m still really tired out. But it’s great to be spending time with Robin and my parents.