Inside of a Dog: It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (June 23, 2025)

Monday, June 23, 2025

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (June 23, 2025)

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 an interesting week. I had a doctor's appointment which led to me being able to stop scheduling annual visits with that specialist which was a good thing.

We finally turned on our air conditioning on Saturday for the first time this season which was also a good thing since it has been so humid. The temperatures weren't that hot by southern standards. Our high temperature yesterday was 86 but the humidity was even higher. All around us are extreme temperature warnings. Here in Duluth, on the shores of the world's biggest air conditioner, we will have warm temperatures but not extreme. Since the average annual temperature of Lake Superior is 8.6C (47.5F), winds coming from over the lake are cool enough to moderate our temperatures.

Right now, on Sunday morning, it is 59F with light fog. We are heading for a high of 77F.

I had an interesting reading week too. At one time mid-week, I was reading four books. Two were review copies and two were audiobooks. Since I was reading a couple of chapters and then switching to another book, I felt like I was making no progress. I usually have one print and one audiobook going at the same time which I can manage as long as the plots aren't too similar. Four was stressing me out. I did manage to finish all of them by the end of the week though.

I did a little cheering and jumping around my living room which amused and baffled my brother when I was invited to read Framed in Death by J. D. Robb. I do so love that series. I also added a couple more review books to my stack.

I was pleased when Chirp offered The Last Hamilton by Jenn Bregman for $2.99. I had had a review copy but couldn't read it. My eARC started at chapter 3. By the time I realized that I was too late to download another copy from NetGalley since the book had already been archived. Now I'll be able to read it (when I have an opening on my calendar.)

I have made it to my July 15 review book releases. Counting them, I still have 11 July releases to read and review.

For my audiobooks, I have switched away from the In Death series for a while to read a science fiction mystery series by Catherine Asaro. The sixth in the series will be released in October.

I have one or two medical appointments this week. Both are for blood tests. I hope I can convince them to do both sets of tests from the blood drawn at my first appointment which will save me a trip. Otherwise, it should be a quiet week.

Read Last Week

The Myth Maker by Alie Dumas Heidt (Review, July 8) -- Despite the cover, this is a contemporary police procedural. My review will be posted on July 2.
Abandoned in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook reread) -- 54th in the In Death series
Desperation in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook reread) -- 55th in the In Death series

Rage by Linda Castillo (Review, July 8) -- Latest in the Kate Burkholder mystery series. My review will be posted on July 3.
The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths (Review, July 8) -- First in a new series of time traveling cold crimes police officers. My review will be posted on July 3.
Undercity by Catherine Asaro (Audiobook reread) -- First in a science fiction mystery series. I reviewed this one here.

The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone (Audiobook, Mine since March 17) -- This nonfiction biography of a woman who was important in the development of the USA's intelligence service (particularly codebreaking) was a fascinating story. My review will be posted on July 8.
Heir of Light by Michelle Sagara (Mine since May 27) -- This second book in the Academia Chronicles was an engaging epic fantasy filled with politics and mythical creatures. My review will be posted on July 5.
The Bronze Skies by Catherine Asaro (Audiobook Reread) -- science fiction mystery. I reviewed this one here.

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