The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
What happened this week?
This week was still a bit bleh and had days I struggled through, but I think in general it was a bit better than last week. So that’s good. I also struggled a bit concentrating on work at times, but still got the most important things done. I put a new sign-up post live for a blog tour, send out the media kit for next week’s tour and got my hours assistant work done.
We had to go to the dentist this week and luckily all was well, so that was good news. I also cleaned out the freezer this week, which really was necessary and I am happy to have it clean again. I baked American pancakes and roasted chick peas again last weekend. I plan to type out some recipes soon as I have 3 I still want to type out, just need to find the time and motivation. I even already made pictures for all of them I think, so I only have to type out the recipes and schedule them.
I also had my first 5 star read of the year listening to Jumper’s Hope by Carol Van Natta. And I also read in Graves Below by her, which was great. I think I averted a reading slump as my current reads are pretty good too. Although I can’t fully get into my new audiobook Chase the Dark yet, while the world building is interesting I haven’t warmed up to the characters and the narrator makes Piper sound a bit whiny sometimes.
What did I read this week?
In Graves Below was a great read, I really liked these characters and their romance and had a blast reading this. I loved Jumper’s Hope and the audio version was just awesome.
What did I cook for dinner this week?
- Cajun Pasta
- Lentils stew
- Lukewarm Couscous salad
This week I blogged about:
– Review: Overload Flux by Carol Van Natta – Audiobook
– Review: Witchslapped in Westerham by Dionne Lister
– Review: Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
What to expect next week on the blog:
– Review: Over The Falls by Jordan Ford
– Review: The Lion Mistress Book 1 by R.A. Steffan
Tours open for sign-up on Lola’s Blog Tours:
Review Opportunities:
– The Beast of Black Pond by Nancy Gray
– Building Your Empowered Steps by LM Preston
– Behesians by Isaiyan Morrison
– Empty Eyes by Nancy Gray
– Golden Skies by Juan Zapata
– Poseidon’s Academy by Sarah A Vogler
– The Firefly by Nancy Gray
– The Krampus by Nancy Gray
Check the full list of open review opportunities here.
Cover Reveals:
There are no cover reveals open for sign-up at the moment
Tours:
– Book Blitz: Winner Takes All by Laurie Winter – 21 till 27 January
– Book Blitz: The Tempted Series by B Truly – 28 January till 10 February
– Blog Tour: The Jade Rebellion by Alanna Mackenzie – 18 February till 3 March – New!
Book Haul:
I bought both of these. Don’t Bait Me is the third book in a series I like (although I still need to read book 2, oops). And Mimic was only 99 cents for for all 9 episodes, I thought this series sounded interesting before, but wasn’t sure if I wanted to buy it, but with this price for the whole series I decided to pick it up.
To bad about the blah mood. Glad you were able to work through and stay out of a reading slump with a couple good books. Yay for having an all clear at the dentist. 🙂
I’ve got a couple book series that I don’t find the narrator is a good match and I prefer them in print. I read Chase the Dark a while ago and I can’t remember what I thought of the heroine. I don’t think I considered her whiny so your probably right about the narrator.
I look forward to seeing your recipes. Mimic looks good. I’ll have to check into that one.
Have a good week, Lola!
Sophia Rose recently posted…To Read or Not to Read … Read! – January 2019
I am glad I managed to avoid a reading slump and happy that I got an all clear at the dentist.
I think I might go with the ebook version for Chase the dark. I think the narration just ins’t working for me, but it’s hard to tell as I haven’t listened to many books yet.
I was excited to see all 9 Mimic books for only 99 cents as I had been curious about that series.
I think it’s the time of year for feeling blah Lola, I feel it too. Mostly because I keep getting sick. Yay for your first five star read though, it’s great to get one early in the year. I’ve had mine too 🙂 Hope you have a good week.
I haven’t been sick yet luckily. I am trying to go outside a bit more, hopefully that helps. It was nice to have a 5 star read already. Neat you already had one too already.
Those winter blues are hard to shake. I always feel a bit better if the sun comes out. A 5 star reads helps too! LOL
Laura Thomas recently posted…What’s New On My Book Shelf #296 and The Sunday Post
I am trying to go outside a bit more often and hopefully that helps.
I hope next week will be happy, Lola, and both bleh! At least you got your work done, and your dinners sound delicious!
Your new books look really good, too. I hope you’ll enjoy them.
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookworms recently posted…Review: Playing for Keeps – Jill Shalvis
This week was a bit better, so that’s good :).
I hope you feel better next week! Also, I’m happy everything went well at the dentist and that you enjoyed your reads 🙂
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This week was a bit better. I am glad everything went well at the dentist.
Bleh days are going around but hopefully things will get better.
I’m desperate for the ‘Happy’ in happy New Year to actually kick in!
Enjoy your haul. 🙂
Nicci @ Sunny Buzzy Books recently posted…Weekly Update #44
Thanks! I hope so, this week was a bit better.
Winter weather sure can bring in the bleh days that’s for sure. I’m glad you averted a reading slump with a great book! My problem is not with the reading, it’s with the reviewing. Enjoy your new books!
Lorna recently posted…Audiobook Review: The Spectral City by Leanna Renee Hieber
Maybe it’s the winter weather. I am trying to go outside a bit more hoping that will help. I am glad I managed to avert my reading slump at least.
I always fear going to the dentist but most of the time he does not find anything bad so pfew! Funny you menton cleaning the freezer because that’s just what I’ve done yesterday! I hope your week will be great!
I had a lot of cavities a few years ago, so I keep fearing that happens again. I am glad nothing was wrong this time. What a coincidence you just cleaned your freezer too.
You got good news at the dentist so that’s really good news.
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It sure was good news 🙂
I’ve been in a very blah mood as well. Hopefully it passes for the both of us. I’m glad the dentist went well! I personally hate going to the dentist both for myself and my little ones. I hope next week treats you better!
Tina @ As Told By Tina recently posted…This Week On: That Dreadful Reading Slump
Sorry to hear you also have been in a blah mood :(. I hope it passes soon. I hate going to the dentist, so I was really happy it went well.
It’s a hard time of year with the low light levels and short days, isn’t it? Though it sounds like you got plenty of work down and cleaning the freezer is a chore that always feels good once it’s been done:). I hope the coming week is less meh, Lola!
I am hoping that’s it and that with spring it gets better. I am trying to go outside a bit more and get some sun. I am glad to have the freezer cleaned out, it really needed to be done and it feels good to have that done.
I agree with the blah – I think it’s the cold and cloudy, rainy and dark early season. At least now it’s light until 5pm. I have felt like I have no energy for weeks.
I’m so glad you had a 5 star read you really enjoyed. That makes every week better!
Anne – Books of My Heart recently posted…Thrifty Thursday: Hold Your Breath by Katie Ruggle
It might be the cold and dark weather indeed. I am happy it stay light a bit longer now.
It sounds like a productive week. Congrats on your first 5-star read! I had my first 5-star of 2019, too. Have a great week!
Aj @ Read All The Things! recently posted…The Sunday Post #182
It was a productive week at least and I am happy with my 5 star read. What was your first 5 star read?
Sorry to read you’ve been feeling blah.. I get the feeling though! Hopefully this week will be better! 😉
I’m glad you had a 5 star read. Those always make me feel better.
Have a great week and happy reading.
Maureen @ Maureen’s Books recently posted…Review ‘Blind Date Bet’ by Nicole Flockton
I hope this week will be better. Thanks!
I was happy with the 5 star read 🙂
Yay, I’m glad you found a 5-star already! Bummed to hear you’re not enjoying Chase the Dark though :-/ I haven’t listened to the audio, so idk if that makes a difference in how the characters come across. I hope you have a good week this week 🙂
Kristen @ Metaphors and Moonlight recently posted…Book Review: Captain (Never Land Book 1) by Artie Sievers
It was a re-read and I already almost gave it a 5 star last time. I think it might be the narrator that isn’t working for me, so maybe I’ll just try the ebook instead.
Sorry to hear things have been blah. I hate that. But hopefully some sunny skies will help with that! I just finished an audiobook so I now I have to find a new one. I hope I like the new one. It’s always tough at the beginning of a story to get into the world-building and characters.
S. J. Pajonas recently posted…Sunday Update – January 20, 2019
I hope so. This week we had some sunny skies and I tried going outside a bit more to catch the light.
I am not sure whether it’s the story, the characters or the narration that isn’t quite working for me in my current audiobook, so I might just pick another one.