It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (August 11, 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 a very ordinary week. I spent it reading and listening. There were also baseball games to watch. 

Next week looks to be filled with reading review copies. My brother has a schedule this week that will have him working during dinner hours all week. I'm on my own for dinners and need to do some planning and cooking. 

Read Last Week

• If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia (Review, September 2) -- Nice romance. My review will be posted on August 27.
• Framed in Death by J. D. Robb (Review, September 2) -- Latest In Death is a police prodedural more than a mystery as Eve and company track down a serial killer. My review will be posted on August 28.
• River's End by Nora Roberts (Audiobook, mine since September 15, 2021) -- Romantic suspense standalone. My review will be posted on September 2.

• The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Kindle, mine since October 27, 2009) -- Historical romance set in 1820 England. My review will be posted on August 30.
• Payback in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook reread) -- In Death book 57
• The Deepest Cut by P. J. Tracy (Review, September 9) -- The Monkeewrench gang returns after a ten year absence. Nice to revisit the characters in this fast-paced thriller. My review will be posted on September 2.

• Random in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook reread) -- In Death book 58
• The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Audiobook, mine since December 19, 2024) -- YA mystery thriller with exceptional teens working for the FBI. My review will be posted on September 6.
• Taken in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook) -- In Death novella 37.5. A riff on Hansel and Gretel.

Currently

• Flash Point by Tracey Devlyn (Mine since July 24)
• All This Could Be Yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Review, September 9)
• Balance of Trade by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller (Audiobook Reread)

Next Week

• A Murderous Business by Cathy Pegau (Review, September 16)
• The Princess and the P. I. by Nikki Payne (Review, September 16)
• Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh (Review, September 16)

• No Rest for the Wicked by Rachel Louise Adams (Review, September 16)
• The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi (Review, September 16)
• A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan (Mine since July 23)

Reviews Posted

• Picking Up the Pieces by J. R. Abbott (Review copy)
• A Silence in Belgrave Square by Jennifer Ashley (Review copy)
• Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver (Review copy)

• The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan (Review copy)
• Knife in the Back by Karen Rose (Review copy)
• Puma by Jorrie Spencer (Mine)

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

Review:

Bought:

• The Price of Lemon Cake by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle)
• Mrs. Holloway's Christmas Pudding by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle)
• A Moveable Feast by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle)

• The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Kindle)
• The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Kindle)
• The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Kindle)

• Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle)
• The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle)

• Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle)
• All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle)

• The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman (Kindle, Kindle Rewards)
• Million Dollar Demon by Kim Harrison (Kindle, BookBub, $1.99)
• Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle, Kindle Rewards)

What was your week like?