It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (January 19, 2026)

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 winter week. We hit a high temperature of 38F on the 12th and 37 on the 13th. We also got 7 inches on new snow over the course of the week. However, our warm days are ending. High temperatures next week are going to be staying below zero. Naturally, this is the week when I need to get out for my annual eye exam. 

The eye exam is the only thing on my schedule for the week. I am looking forward to staying in and reading and listening. My brother's schedule for the week means no new recipes until possibly the weekend. Last week's recipes both went over well. The No Peek Beef reminded me of stew without the vegetables. The Italian Sausage soup was so good that my brother demanded I write down the recipe so that he has the option of making it again. I found that recipe on Facebook. The website where it resides makes me jump through too many hoops before being able to print. I just went to the site and followed the recipe there. 

Since there was an Amazon Double Points day this week, I broke my book buying ban to get a couple of books I had on my "Books I'm Waiting For" collection at Amazon. I added them to my reading calendar for March. I don't have any books from 2026 yet that are adding to the "I have no idea when I'll read them" TBR. I also added nine more review copies which have release dates spanning from March to August. 

With my first DNF Review book of the year, I slotted in a thriller from my 2025 TBR stack which leaves "only" 221 books to read someday. 

Read Last Week

• Innocent in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 24
• Creation in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 25
• Maybe This Once by Sophie Sullivan (Review, February 10) -- Contemporary romance set in Northern Michigan. My review will be posted on February 3.

• Strangers in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 26
• Enola Holmes and the Clanging Coffin by Nancy Springer (Review, February 10) -- Young Enola Holmes finds her next case when she rescues a young woman who has been buried alive. My review will be posted on February 3.
• Salvation in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 27

• Promises in Death by J. D. Robb (Audiobook Reread) -- In Death Book 28
• Antihero by Gregg Hurwitz (Review, February 10) -- Newest in the Orphan X thriller series. My review will be posted on February 4.
• From a High Tower by Mercedes Lackey (Audiobook, Mine since September 28, 2021) -- Tenth book in the Elemental Masters series. Riff on Rapunzel set in Victorian Times. My review will be posted on February 6.

DNF

• Strange Animals by Jarod K. Anderson (Review, February 10) -- First DNF of 2026. I abandoned this one at 21%. The writing style and subject matter weren't catching my attention. 

Currently

• One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner (Kindle, Mine since July 8, 2025) -- Calendar spot replacement for DNF review copy
• The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera (Review, February 10)
• Agent of Change by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller (Author read along) -- No progress this week since the author was ill and is finishing the draft of her newest book.

Next Week

• Half City by Kate Golden (Review, February 17)
• The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Audiobook, Mine since December 267, 2025)
• First Sign of Danger by Kelley Armstrong (Review, February 17)

• Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove (Review, February 17)
• The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold (Audiobook, Mine since October 14, 2025)
• Jolene by Mercedes Lackey (Kindle, Mine since November 18, 2025)

Reviews Posted

• Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews (Audiobook, Mine)
• The River Knows by Amanda Quick (Audiobook, Mine)
• Enchanted by Nora Roberts (Audiobook, Mine)

• Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt (Mine)
• The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Audiobook, Mine)
• Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill (Audiobook, Mine)

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

Review:

• Missing by E. A. Jackson (Review, March 17)
• The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle by C. L. Miller (Review, March 17)
• The Barn Identity by Diane Kelly (Review, March 31)

• How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin (Review, April 28)
• A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray (Review, June 23)
• Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan (Review, June 23)

• Dead Men Don't Play Fetch by David Rosenfelt (Review, July 7)
• Brimstone Hollow by Archer Sullivan (Review, August 11)
• For Services Rendered by Will Thomas (Review, August 18)

Bought:

• No One Knew by Kendra Elliot (Kindle and Audiobook Add-On, Gift Cards and $5.18)
• Fire Must Burn by Allison Montclair (Kindle, Kindle Rewards, Gift Card)
• Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer (Kindle & Audiobook, Gift Card and $5.33)

What was your week like?