It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (November 24, 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 excellent week. We don't have any snow yet. That might change as a couple of inches of the heavy, wet stuff is predicted for this week just in time to mess up Thanksgiving travel. Luckily, I am already at my destination. Bill took the turkey out of the freezer and put it into the garage refrigerator to thaw today. He has Tuesday off to shop for any other Thanksgiving needs. I think we actually have everything already, but it won't hurt to check.

After reading Challenges, I was inspired to dive back into the Honor Harrington world. Counting all the peripheral series, there are over 40 books set in the world. And I have all of them in either print, Kindle or audiobook. And some of them in all three formats. I reread the first five stories. The first four were on my Kindle and the fifth was a combination Kindle/audiobook. I think that's enough for now and plan to switch to something else.

I recently got some of James White's Hospital Station stories as Chirp Audiobooks. I read them many, many years ago. I think it's time to see if they have stood the test of time. 

My time of free reading is almost over. I'll be diving into my January review stack starting the last week in December. I have almost completed the reviews for my December calendar already and should be looking at those review books later this week. 

I haven't picked my audiobook for this week, but I am leaning towards Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop. I enjoyed my review copy. The advantage is that I can listen and don't feel obligated to write a review since I reviewed the ARC so recently. 

Read Last Week

• The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Kindle, mine since August 6, 2025) -- Second book in the Black Cobra Quartet of historical mystery romances. My review will be posted on December 3.
• Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths (Kindle, mine since July 8, 2025) -- The third Harbinder Kaur contemporary mystery. My review will be posted on December 6.
• Challenges by David Weber (Kindle, mine since November 4, 2025) -- Eighth collection of novellas set in the Honor Harrington universe. My review will be posted on December 10.

• The Night Island by Jayne Ann Krentz (Chirp Audiobook, mine since November 11, 2025) -- Second book in the Lost Night Files trilogy. My review will be posted on December 18.
• On Basilisk Station by David Weber (Kindle, mine since March 2, 2008) -- First book in the Honor Harrington series of space operas. My review will be posted on December 11.
• The Honor of the Queen by David Weber (Kindle, mine since March 2, 2008) -- Second book in the Honor Harrington series. My review will be posted on December 17.

• Shattering Dawn by Jayne Ann Krentz (Audiobook, mine since November 11, 2025) -- Conclusion to the Lost Night Files trilogy. My review will be posted on December 23.
• Field of Dishonor by David Weber (Kindle, mine since July 6, 2020) -- 4th in the Honor Harrington series. My review will be posted on December 25.
• The Short Victorious War by David Weber (Kindle, mine since November 20, 2025) -- 3rd in the Honor Harrington series. My review will be posted on December 24.

• Flag in Exile by David Weber (Mine since July 6, 2020) -- Reread of the 5th book in the Honor Harrington series. 
• The Price of Lemon Cake by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle, Mine since August 6, 2025) -- Novella in the Below Stairs mystery series. 
• Mrs. Holloway's Christmas Pudding by Jennifer Ashley (Kindle, Mine since August 6, 2025) -- Novella in the Below Stairs mystery series. 

Currently

• Secrets of the Lost Ledgers by C. J. Archer (Kindle, mine since January 26, 2025)

Next Week

• Baltimore Blues by Laura Lippman (Kindle, mine since January 27, 2025)
• All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Kindle, mine since August 6, 2025)
• The Cyprian by Mercedes Lackey (Review, December 30)

Reviews Posted

• Black Tie and Tails by Wen Spencer (Audiobook)
• Charmed by Nora Roberts (Audiobook)
• Murder at Cottonwood Creek by Clara McKenna (Review copy)

• The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews (Review copy)
• Vows and Villainy by Elizabeth Penney (Review copy)
• To Kill a Badger by Shelly Laurenston (Mine)

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

Review:

• The Ghost Women by Jennifer Murphy (Review, February 24)
• Storm Warning by James Byrne (Review, May 26)

Bought:

• The Short Victorious War by David Weber (Kindle, $6.99)
• Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop (Kindle, $11.99 after Kindle Rewards)
• Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop (Audible Credit)

• Jolene by Mercedes Lackey (Kindle, $8.99)
• The Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley by Mercedes Lackey (Kindle, $8.99)
• Grand Passion by Jayne Ann Krentz (Kindle Daily Deal, $.99)

• Death at Inishmore Castle by Lucy Connelly (BookBub, $.99)
• Hart's Ridge by Kay Bratt (BookBub, Free)
• The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson (BookBub, $2.99)

What was your week like?