It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (April 10, 2023)

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.

I will be combining my YA and adult reading and purchases on this one weekly roundup.

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 saw a bit more snow. We are in 3rd place for most snow in Duluth since records began in 1885. And we are so close to second place... There is still a chance to hit the record since Duluth can get snow into May. 

This week is supposed to be much warmer. It is 42F at 10AM as I'm writing this Sunday morning. Today the high could reach 51F with a possible 69F on Thursday. Now they are predicting flooding since the water will have nowhere to go since the ground is still frozen and covered with snow. I'm really glad to live on the top of a hill but still expect some water in our basement as the snow melts around our foundation.

This week I read a lot. I've been trying to read books that have been on TBR mountain for years and did read three "oldies" I've had since 2009 or earlier. I also took advantage of a double reward points day at Amazon to get Kindle copies of paperbacks that have been on my stack for years. 

This week I need to concentrate on review books. I like having a three-week cushion but I'm barely keeping up. I need to pause my In Death Rereadathon until May 1 so that I can rebuild my cushion. 

This week is my brother's birthday. We plan to go out to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate. I also have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday to see what my next steps will be in battling my chronic cough. I have to say I'm getting really tired of coughing. 

Otherwise, the week should be a quiet one. 

Read Last Week

If you can't wait until the review shows up on my blog, reviews are posted to LibraryThing and Goodreads as soon as I write them (usually right after I finish reading a book.)

• Obsession in Death by J. D. Robb (Reread; Book 40)
• Skin Deep by Mark Del Franco (Mine since July 30, 2009) -- Urban fantasy that introduces Druid Laura Blackstone as she tries to prevent a war between Earth and the Fae. My review will be posted on April 11.
• A Different Dawn by Isabella Maldonado (Audiobook) -- The second Nina Guerrara FBI thriller deals with a serial killer who has ties to her own mysterious past. My review will be posted on April 11.

• The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C. J. Archer (Mine; Audiobook) -- This historical fantasy set just after World War I stars a young woman newly come to London to try to discover her magical heritage and who finds herself in the middle of a mystery. My review will be posted on April 13.
• A Wealth of Deception by Trish Esden (Review; April 18) -- The second in the Scandal Mountain Antiques series has the main character discovering art fraud and finding herself in lots of danger. My review will be posted on April 12.
• Kris Longknife: Tenacious by Mike Shepherd (Mine) -- The 12th episode in the series has Kris discovering the alien invaders' home world, dealing with a rogue subordinate, and preparing to fight an overwhelming force of aliens who want to eliminate all life that isn't theirs. My review will be posted on April 13.

• Vanish by Tess Gerritson (Mine since November 4, 2006) -- This 5th in the Rizzoli & Isles thriller series was an excellent story with lots of suspense and interesting characters. My review will be posted on April 15.
• Secret Star by Nora Roberts (Mine; Audiobook) -- The finale in the Stars of Mithra trilogy had a great romance and lots of suspense. My review will be posted on April 18.
• Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd (Mine since July 10, 2007) -- The contemporary romantic fantasy begins a four book series. Each book is a romance and each couple has to battle an ancient curse. My review will be posted on April 18.

• Devoted in Death by J. D. Robb (Reread; Book 41)
• A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas (Audiobook) -- This is a reread of the second Lady Sherlock Victorian mystery. I read the review copy back in 2017. My review will be posted on April 25.

Currently

• The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst (Review; April 25)
• Brotherhood in Death by J. D. Robb (Reread; Book 42)

Next Week

• The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
• Murder on Beford Street by Victoria Thompson (Review; April 25)
• Deep Tide by Laura Griffin (Review; April 25)

• Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River by Emily J. Edwards (Review; May 2)
• The Bride Wore White by Amanda Quick (Review; May 2)
• Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (Review; May 2)

Reviews Posted

• The Fall by Christie Meierz
• Hawken's Heart by Suzanne Brockmann
• Just Another Day in Paradise by A. E. Maxwell

• Captive Star by Nora Roberts
• How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
• Final Jeopardy by Linda Fairstein

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

Review:

• The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman (Review; May 30)

Bought:

• Record of the Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers (Kindle Daily Deal; $1.99)
• Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco (Kindle copy to replace paperback)
• Touch the Darkness by Christina Dodd (Kindle copy to replace paperback)

• Into the Shadow by Christina Dodd (Kindle copy to replace paperback)
• Into the Flame by Christina Dodd (Kindle copy to replace paperback)
• Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd (Kindle copy to replace paperback)

• Vanish by Tess Gerritsen (Kindle copy to replace paperback)
• Night Train to Memphis by Elizabeth Peters (Kindle Daily Deal; $1.99)

What was your week like?