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Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!! The cold weather has set in, and winter has showed its teeth in Michigan finally. Saturday we huddled inside keeping warm and being lazy, which was quite fun. I made soup, we read, we watched television - it was a good day. Today we ventured out a little, meeting my stepmom for coffee, then later on tonight, we are going to my brother's for dinner with him and his family. I am looking forward to it.
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Currently Reading:
I am in the middle of two books right now, and I expect to finish them in just a day or two.
The Bear and the Nightingale (Netgalley): I am loving this book! I am halfway through and I think about it when I am not reading it. Although, I do think it is contributing to my feeling so cold...
Landline by Rainbow Rowell: I love Rainbow Rowell, and this book hasn't disappointed so far. I can't figure out yet how it will end! Always a good thing. It's a good book to balance out The Bear and the Nightingale.
Next up:
A Darkness Absolute (Netgalley): I can't wait to start this! I loved City of the Lost, and I am really excited to see where Armstrong goes with this series.
Posted Last Week:
Currently Watching:
We just finished Longmire, now we have the long wait until next season...nooooo! I am also watching a few lighthearted shows - Drop Dead Diva, and Fresh Off The Boat. We are also watching Veronica Mars, which we love!! I didn't watch it when it first came out and it's fun to revisit that time frame. Lol. We are also going to start watching Sherlock very soon. As for reality shows, we are watching Top Chef and Alone. One of the contestants on Alone has a fantastic looking shelter. I kind of want her to build it in my backyard for me just to hang out and read in! Wyatt likes to watch a little Daniel Tiger in the morning, or to change it up, The Backyardigans.
I've recently watched the first season of Veronica Mars for the first time and was quite surprised how much I liked it!
ReplyDeleteThat was exactly how I felt!! Lol. I love Kristen Bell.
DeleteShe was quite amazing in this. I didn't know her beforehand.
DeleteOMGosh, Backyardigans? My girls used to watch that; we loved the opening song, so catchy.
ReplyDeleteIt really is! On days we watch Backyardigans, I sing the little songs all day long!
DeleteThat is amazing how Wyatt sleeps in until 8 a.m. My girls used to wake up early when they were small. Now they're like slugs because they tend to go to bed late on the weekends. The tween stays up reading every night. My little one can sleep 11 hours from when her head hits the pillow.
DeleteYeah it's freezing here now- can winter be over?? Sounds like a great Saturday. I did venture out to the mall briefly and with the blowing and drifting snow- not fun. Ooh A darkness Absolute- I can't WAIT to hear how that is (and to read it)- loved City of Lost.
ReplyDeleteI love The Backyardigans (Tiki Beach!!) but don't tell anyone. :)
It is hurt your face cold! Ah Michigan.
DeleteI know right!! I am so excited for A Darkness Absolute. As soon as I finish one of these two books, I am starting it.
I won't tell. Lol. Especially considering I sing along with them..
We are still having a bit of Lake effect snow, hopefully it will stop tomorrow! Looking forward to A Darkness Absolute too! I've got a few more episodes of Longmire, slowed down watching 'cause I don't want it to be over!
ReplyDeleteWe did the same thing, really slowed down as we started to run out of episodes. Then we waited at least a week before diving into that last one. Now, I am sad. I miss Walt and Henry and Cady and the rest.
DeleteOooh, A Darkness Absolute looks very intriguing. Thanks for showing this book, I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteMy It's Monday! What Are You Reading? post for this week.
I can't speak for that book yet, but the first in the series was really good!
DeleteOoo... Glad you're enjoying Landline. It's the only book I've read by Rainbow Rowell, and I absolutely adore it; I'm aiming to reread it later on this year.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
I wasn't sure at first how I would like it! Elements of time travel sometimes don't sit right with me - but I am loving it in this book. :)
DeleteYour weekend sounds a lot like ours, right down to the soup! It looks like it will warm up a little here as the week progresses, but I'm hoping we head south before that. I've only read one Rainbow Rowell book (Eleanor & Park) and really liked it. Seems like a lot of people are thanking about The Bear & the Nightingale now.
ReplyDeleteSoup is just the perfect cold weather food. Plus, I just love soup! I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to it. Lol.
DeleteI was surprised to see Landline in the the regular fiction area of my library and not YA - I didn't realize that it was intended for adults. It's pretty good! I really liked Eleanor and Park too.
The Bear and the Nightingale is so far, very good. I have hit that part of the book where if you were just kind of reading it before, now you have to read it, if that makes sense. I am so drawn into the story and characters and I feel bad, I almost can't wait for naptime today so that I can read it. Lol.
I love the cover for "The Bear and the Nightingale" and I'll be interested to hear what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteI read A Darkness Absolute last week and really enjoyed it. I hope you do too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI really want to read the Bear and the Nigtingale! I've heard lots of good things about it!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my It’s Monday! What are you Reading? Post!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I enjoyed Landline...and I LOVE Longmire. Very eager for another season.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week, and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
The Bear and The Nightingale looks good.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful new reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It's Monday, What Are You Reading
Everyone seems to really be enjoying The Bear and the Nightingale.
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