It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (December 22, 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 nice week in the lead-up to Christmas. We had three days this week where the high temperature was above freezing. Tuesday's high was 43 degrees. This led to a lot of melting. Our solar panels are partially exposed for the first time since November 24. Later in the week the temperatures plummeted. When my brother and I went out Saturday the temperature was -5F and a really icy wind was blowing. 

Thursday, we had misty rain in the morning and a flash freeze in the afternoon. My housecleaner stopped by at three only to tell me that she was heading home because of the really icy roads. By the time my brother got home from work in the evening, the ice was gone, and the winds had blown the roads dry. My cleaner will try to come again Monday or Tuesday.

This week will be pretty quiet. I do have to get up rather early to go in for some bloodwork on Monday. Otherwise, I don't have any plans. Our Christmas should be quiet with our traditional ham dinner. My brother bought the ingredients on Saturday since he works every day now until Christmas. We stocked up on Christmas cookies and candies when we were out on Saturday too. 

I hope to get a chance to read the last of my January review copies this week. I may get sidetracked by audiobooks though. 

Read Last Week

• Imitation in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- 17th in the In Death series
• Divided in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- 18th in the In Death series
• Detour by Jeff Rake & Rob Hart (Review, January 13) -- Science fiction with ensemble cast. Marred by major cliffhanger ending. My review will be posted on January 8.

• Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews (Audiobook, mine since December 5, 2025) -- 23rd in the Meg Langslow humorous mystery series. My review will be posted on January 13.
• Inside Man by John McMahon (Review, January 13) -- Sequel to HEAD CASES. Neurodivergent FBI Agent works on a gun smuggling case which also involves serial killers and possible terrorist attack. My review will be posted on January 8.
• The River Knows by Amanda Quick (Chirp Audiobook, mine since October 3, 2025) -- Historical romantic suspense set in the Victorian era. My review will be posted on January 13.

• Enchanted by Nora Roberts (Chirp Audiobook, Mine since May 12, 2025) -- Finale to the Donovan Legacy series of paranormal romances. My review will be posted on January 15.
• Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (Audiobook Reread)
• Hidden Talents by Jayne Ann Krentz (Audiobook, Mine since December 18, 2025) -- Classic JAK contemporary romantic suspense. My review will be posted on January 29.

Currently

• Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt (Kindle, mine since September 29, 2023)
• White Hot by Ilona Andrews (Audiobook reread)

Next Week

• The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Kindle, mine since August 6, 2025)
• Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill (Kindle, mine since November 28, 2025)
• A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle L. Cullen (Review, January 27)

• Bone of Contention by Kristi Rose (Chirp Audiobook, Mine since February 11, 2025)
• Tell-Tale Treats by Jennifer J. Chow (Review, January 27)
• Such a Perfect Family by Nalini Singh (Review, January 27)

Reviews Posted

• The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
• Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
• Sleep No More by Jayne Ann Krentz

• The Night Island by Jayne Ann Krentz
• The Honor of the Queen by David Weber
• All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 

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

Review:

• The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera (Review, February 10)
• The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst (Review, March 31)
• Beach Thriller by Jamie Day (Review, June 9)

Bought:

• Cast in Atonement by Michelle Sagara 
• Kirkyards & Kindness by Kelley Armstrong
• Hidden Talents by Jayne Ann Krentz (BookBub ($.99) & Audiobook add-on ($4.50))

What was your week like?