Inside of a Dog: It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (April 20, 2026)

It's Monday, What Are You Reading? is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

Want to See What I Added to My Stack? links to Stacking the Shelves hosted by Marlene at Reading Reality.

Other Than Reading...

This was another one of those Spring weeks in Northern Minnesota. We hit a high of 73 degrees on Thursday and then Saturday's high was 36. We had some strong thunderstorms roll through of Friday but only got .3 inches of rain. Lots of the snow, except in the shady sheltered areas, melted this week.

My lab visit on Monday was a bust. They didn't have what was needed for one of the scheduled tests. Since I already had another lab appointment on the calendar for April 21, they postponed all of the tests to do on that date. I was hoping they could do them all on the 13th, but I'll have to go on the 21st instead. Luckily, the lab is only a couple of miles from my house. It is much more convenient than going downtown and needing to park in a ramp.

Thursday's test was downtown, so I recruited my brother to drive me there. That test went well. I think, if I'm interpreting the report correctly, that we are still in a watch and see period with no immediate follow-up needed.

Otherwise, my week was quiet. I read and listened a lot. I did add two more books to my review stack and am starting to accumulate September books. I turned down a number of requests this week for May and June releases since I already have enough review books for those months. I might finish the last of my 11 May releases this week. Then I can start on my 14 June releases.

The Braves are playing excellent baseball right now and I'm enjoying watching their broadcasts. There is nothing else I'm watching on television right now. Audiobooks and Kindle books are more interesting to me than television programs.

Read Last Week

Cast in Blood by Michelle Sagara (Review, April 28) -- 19th in the Chronicles of Elantra fantasy series. My review will be posted on April 23.
The Anniversary by Alex Finlay (Review, May 12) -- Another excellent thriller by a favorite author. My review will be posted on May 6.
Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner (Audiobook, Mine since April 1) -- Tessa Leoni thriller which also is part of the D. D. Warren series. My review will be posted on May 1.

Owlflight by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (Chirp Audiobook, Mine since March 15) -- A fantasy coming-of-age story starring Darian, a young orphan who runs away to the Hawkbrothers. My review will be posted on May 5.
The Cupid Dilemma by April Asher (Review, May 12) -- Spicy contemporary romance that is also a paranormal romance. My review will be posted on May 7.
Rules of the Game by Nora Roberts (Kindle & Audiobook, Mine since April 1) -- Classic contemporary romance between a professional baseball player and the woman who is directing some commercials. My review will be posted on May 8.

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner (Kindle & Audiobook, Mine since March 20) -- 11th D. D. Warren. Twisty thriller that includes characters from other earlier books. My review will be posted on May 7.
An Ordinary Sort of Evil by Kelley Armstrong (Review, May 19) -- Fifth Ripped Through Time novel. My review will be posted on May 12.
Owlsight by Mercedes Lackey (Chirp Audiobook, Mine since March 15) -- Second book in the Owl Mage Trilogy brings in young healer Keisha to add to Darian and the Hawkbrothers. My review will be posted on May 12.

Currently

Bark of Night by David Rosenfelt (Kindle, Mine since June 1, 2021)
Owlknight by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (Chirp Audiobook, Mine since March 15)

Next Week