It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 2, 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 week had lots of baseball. I found myself enjoying the World Series games which were all exciting. I was pleased for the Milwaukee Brewers who won the World series for the first time in many, many years. 

Otherwise, the week was a quiet one. I have been slowly chipping away at my November review copies and need to concentrate on that again this week. I don't recall ever being so far behind on my reading calendar. I have no cushion right now which makes me anxious. 

I am looking forward to Election Day on Tuesday when, hopefully, all the political commentary will go away from my Facebook feed. I also have an annual visit to my gastroenterologist on Friday. Otherwise, the week is mine. 

I did buy a book for Nonfiction November written by three brothers who are active on social media and are gadflies highlighting abuses by the current administration. 

October Report

I read 38 books in October. Twenty-six were mine and twelve were review copies. Of the 26, I listened to 23 audiobooks for a total of almost 256 hours. Eighteen of my books this month were rereads. Eight came off my TBR pile. Among the audiobooks were the whole 16 book Vorkosigan series. 

I added 31 books to my LibraryThing account including five audiobooks and eleven review copies. Eleven of the new additions are still marked TBR. For 2026, I have 24 books still marked TBR.

Here is my State of the Stack post. 

Read Last Week

• You, Me, & the Conspiracy by Emma Barry (Review, November 10) -- Two historians are on the run from a shadow organization that have run the US since its founding. My review will be posted on November 3.
• Murder of a Merry Gentleman by Celeste Connally (Review, November 10) -- Fourth Lady Petra Investigates takes place during Christmas time and includes the murder of a man who has come to Almacks in search of a wife. My review will be posted on November 3.
• Thunderbird Ranch by Laura Griffin (Review, November 10) -- A woman comes with her new fiancé to be introduced to his family and finds a body and lots of secrets. My review will be posted on November 4.

• The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair by Kelly Oliver (Kindle & Audiobook, Mine since October 6) -- Another Detection Club historical mystery. My review will be posted on November 19.
• The Ghost and Mrs. Holloway by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle novella, Mine since October 29) -- The intrepid Mrs. Holloway is asked by a friend to determine if a house is haunted. 
• Bad Company by Sara Paretsky (Review, November 10) -- A retired CIA agent is called back to service when a photo appears blaming her for troubles in the country where she was posted the longest. She has to elude her own agency to find out what is happening. My review will be posted on November 5.

• The Shadow Friends by Tess Gerritsen (Audiobook, Mine since October 26) -- The third adventures of a group of retired CIA agents. My review will be posted on November 20.
• Crowbones by Anne Bishop (Audiobook reread) -- This one takes place around Halloween.

Currently

• Angels & Demons by Dan Brown (Audiobook, Mine since October 24)
• Fall for a Fairytale by Isabelle Taylor (Review, November 10)

Next Week

• Infinite Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver (Review, November 10)
• The Riddle Maker by Bruce Borgos (Review, November 17)
• The Killing Time by Elly Griffiths (Review, November 17)

• Birth of the Witch by Nora Roberts (Review, November 17)
• The Fey Duology by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller (Kindle, Mine since July 1)
• Lily Starling and the Storm Riders by Christian Hurst (Kinde, Mine since May 13)

Reviews Posted

• Knave of Diamonds by Laurie R. King (Audiobook)
• Midnight in the House of Commons by Charles Finch (Review copy)
• A Glimmer of Death by Laurell K. Hamilton (Review copy)

• The Trial of Magdalena Overmorrow by Caitriona Moran (Review copy)
• Sunflower Season by Danica Nava (Review copy)
• Loki's Wolves by K. L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr (Mine)

Want to See What I Added to My Stack Last Week?

Review:

• Emily Wilde's History of Dark Faerie by Heather Fawcett (Review, January 19)
• The Spring by Melissa Larsen (Review, April 13)

Bought:

• WTF America?! by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Micelas (Kindle)
• The Ghost and Mrs. Holloway by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle)

What was your week like?