It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (April 22, 2024)

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...

I had a nice week last week. I made it to my dentist's appointment through snow flurries. The snow was melting as it hit the ground and not causing any problems. I also went out to lunch at Big Daddy's - a local hamburger joint - which happens to be next door to my dentist. 

I give my brother a gift certificate for a pizza of the month from our favorite local pizza place for Christmas. We used April's coupon on Saturday. I did fix a salad to go along with the pizza to add a little healthy food to the meal. 

I have only one book left to listen to in my In Death Rereadathon and then it is the long wait until September for the newest release. I may get to it this week, but I may save it for later. I'm trying to listen to the Lady Sherlock series since the newest book will be published June 25. I have a pending request for the ARC at NetGalley and am still hoping for approval to read it. I also want to continue to listen to a series of science fiction books I read earlier. The new one in that series is being released July 2. 

I am reading a book from my TBR mountain right now. I've had it since 2010 and it is a bit of a slow read. I don't read as many paranormal romances as I used to and am having trouble getting back into the genre. I need to finish it or abandon it TODAY.

Next week is free of any sort of appointment. I should have a lot of time for reading and listening -- and watching my Atlanta Braves play baseball.

Read Last Week

• The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Mine) -- Begins a series of contemporary mysteries with geriatric detectives. My review will be posted on April 25.
• Encore in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 56
• The Phoenix Code by Catherine Asaro (Mine) -- Contemporary science fiction about cybernetics and artificial intelligence with a nice romance too. My review will be posted on April 27.

• Star Struck by Marjorie McCown (Review; May 7) -- Second contemporary mystery set in Hollywood and starring a movie costumer. My review will be posted on April 30.
• People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle (Review; May 7) -- A new mystery/romance set on Harmony. My review will be posted on May 2.
• Undercity by Catherine Asaro (Audiobook Reread) -- This science fiction mystery is set in the author's Skolian universe. My review will be posted on April 30.

• Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen (Audiobook) -- First in the Molly Murphy historical mystery series. My review will be posted on May 2.
• A Lonesome Place for Dying by Nolan Chase (Review; May 7) -- Debut contemporary mystery. My review will be posted on May 1.
• Payback in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 57

Currently

• Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast (mine since January 12, 2010)
• The Bronze Skies by Catherine Asaro (Audiobook Reread)

Next Week

• Locked in Pursuit by Ashley Weaver (Review; May 14)
• Disturbing the Dead by Kelly Armstrong (Review; May 7)
• Blood Red Summer by Eryk Pruitt (Review; May 14)

• Cockatiels at Seven by Donna Andrews
• Lights, Camera, Bones by Carolyn Haines (Review; May 21)
• Miss Moriarty, I Presume? by Sherry Thomas (Audiobook Reread)

Reviews Posted

• At the Edge of the Woods by Victoria Houston (Review copy)
• Murder in Rose Hill by Victoria Thompson (Review copy)
• The Mayfair Dagger by Ava January (Review copy)

• Next of Kin by Samantha Jayne Allen (Review copy)
• The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George (Review copy)
• Four-Alarm Homicide by Diane Kelly (Review copy)

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

Review:

• A Deceptive Composition by Anna Lee Huber (Review; June 18)
• The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell (Review; August 6)

Bought:

• The Study of Poisons by Maria V. Snyder (Kindle, Kindle Rewards)
• The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder (Kindle, Kindle Rewards)

• Miss Moriarty, I Presume? by Sherry Thomas (Audible Credit)
• The Vanished Seas by Catherine Asaro (Audible Credit)
• The Jigsaw Assassin by Catherine Asaro (Audible Credit)

• The Fixer by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle Daily Deal, $1.99) -- Reread
• When She Dreams by Amanda Quick (Kindle Daily Deal, $4.99) -- Reread

What was your week like?