It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (June 12, 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...

I had a nice quiet week. The weather was mostly good. Saturday was cloudy, windy, and misty all day. It was okay because we need the rain, and I don't depend on weekends to get outside tasks done. One advantage of retirement is that I can do outdoor tasks whenever the weather is good. 

I enjoyed my reading this week which was a nice combination of books from TBR mountain and new review copies. I read my 200th book of the year this week too. I am currently reading the last June release from my review stack. I'll begin the July stack soon because I have four books releasing on July 4 and eight others releasing later in the month. 

I do want to read the final book in the Outcast Season quartet by Rachel Caine since I've had it since 2012 and it would be nice to finish a series. I also want to read The Queen's Price by Anne Bishop to get caught up on the Black Jewels series. 

I have most of my July reading calendar planned. Most of the slots are being filled by review books, but I have tried to slot in some really old titles too. I looked for old Kindle books to fill in the calendar since I have 130 unread Kindle books from 2009 which was the year I bought my first Kindle. I do still have to choose my audiobooks for the month but have lots of choose from and plan to go on impulse. 

I should be able to read a lot this week. I have an appointment to see a Pulmonologist on Wednesday but the rest of the week is appointment free. 

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.)

• Play for Me by Libby Hubscher (Review; June 20) -- Fun contemporary romance where a fired MLB trainer finds herself working at a private school that focuses on the Arts and meets a grouchy orchestra director. My review will be posted on June 17.
• Marked by Moonlight by Sharie Kohler (Mine since March 9, 2008) -- Wimpy HS English teacher is bitten by a werewolf and needs the help of a werewolf hunter to kill the alpha who bit her or stay a werewolf for the rest of her life. My review will be posted on June 14.
• Dead Man's Wake by Paul Doiron (Review; June 27) -- The 14th Mike Bowditch mystery was entertaining and complex and worked well for me even though I haven't read any of the earlier books in the series. My review will be posted on June 20.

• This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart (Chirp Audiobook) -- First listen of a book I read many years ago. Entertaining romantic suspense set in Greece. My review will be posted on June 27.
• Misfortune Cookie by Vivien Chen (Review; June 27) -- Lana Lee visits California to attend a restaurant convention and visit her aunt. She ends up solving the murder of her aunt's friend with the help of her sister and her aunt. My review will be posted on June 20.
• Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective by Katie Siegel (Review; June 27) -- A former child detective suffers growing pains as she becomes an adult and wonders what is next for her career and life. Engaging characters and entertaining plot. My review will be posted on June 21.

Currently

• Some Like It Hawk by Donna Andrews (Chirp Audiobook)
• Fatal Fudge Swirl by Meri Allen (Review; June 27)

Next Week

• Unbroken by Rachel Caine (Mine since 2012)
• The Queen's Price by Anne Bishop (Mine)
• The Dane of My Existence by Jessica Martin (Review; July 4)

• Flop Dead Gorgeous by David Rosenfelt (Review; July 4)
• The Housekeepers by Alex Hay (Review; July 4)
• Salvage Right by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller (Review; July 4)

Reviews Posted

• A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths
• Swan for the Money by Donna Andrews
• Beyond Heaving Bosoms by Saran Wendell & Candy Tan

• Unseen by Rachel Caine
• Come the Night by Susan Krinard
• Trapper Road by Rachel Caine & Carrie Ryan

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

Review:

• The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter (August 8)
• Case of the Bleus by Korina Moss (September 26)

• Forgotten Trail by Claire Kells (November 7)
• The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins (January 9, 2024)

Bought:

• The Miser's Dream by John Gaspard (Audible Plus)
• The Stone Circle by Elly Griffiths (Kindle; added audiobook for $2.99) -- Ruth Galloway book 11
• The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths (Kindle; added the audiobook for $2.99) -- Ruth Galloway book 12

• The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths (Kindle; Added the Audiobook for $2.99) -- Ruth Galloway book 13
• The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths (Kindle) -- Ruth Galloway book 14
• The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths (Kindle) -- Ruth Galloway book 15

• Flop Dead Gorgeous by David Rosenfelt (Hardcover gift from the publisher)
• The Small Rain by Madeleine L'Engle (Kindle Daily Deal, used Kindle Reward points to get this one free)
• A Severed Wasp by Madeleine L'Engle (Kindle for $2.99)

• Lightning Strike by Catherine Asaro (Kindle Daily Deal)
• Covert Evidence by Rachel Grant (BookBub for $.99; added the audiobook for $1.99)

What was your week like?