Saturday, 4 October 2025

The Sunday Post 1; It's Monday! What are you reading? 1

 



It’s been a minute (over a year) since I did a blog post, but I’ve decided I want to give my braincell some exercise, and writing is an excellent way for it to get its aerobics in.

 

Anyway.

The Sunday Post – a chance for a chat and a catch-up – is hosted by Kimberly, here: https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/ and It’s Monday! What are you reading? Is hosted by Kathryn, here: https://thebookdate.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-473/

 

Let’s see … I’m a bit rusty after so long. Some highlights:

  • Son of Mine turned 18 in May. Somehow there is a fully grown adult living in my house. We had a family potluck lunch on the Sunday after his birthday, which was greatly enjoyed by all.
  • I got a new car last month, a white Kia Sportage as my previous car – that I did love dearly – had been off the road for many months. So she was sold to a new owner.
  • I think that’s it as far as highlights go.

I’m currently reading a non-fiction book called The Royal Wardrobe by Rosie Harte, which is a non-fiction look at royal history – specifically British royal history – through the lens of fashion. Each chapter or so is about a different monarch, so it’s not a deep dive, but it is interesting.

 

One of my goals this year was to finish The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King, and I’m not sure if I’m going to get there, although I’m nearly halfway through Wolves of the Calla, which is book 5, so we shall see. I’m also reading In Memoriam by Alice Winn, about two young men who fall in love against the backdrop of World War I. I’m loving it so far, but given the setting I’m braced for sadness.

 

How about you? How was your week? What are you reading?














18 comments:

  1. Congrats on your new car! This week I'm reading Kiss the Girls, but I'm not as thrilled with it as I thought I would be.

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    1. Thank you!! I hope you have a great week, :)

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  2. Welcome back :) Congrats on your new car

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  3. Welcome back! I also had to take a break from the Sunday Post, but I'm back too.

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  4. Welcome back and congrats on the new car!

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  5. Welcome back, Maree! Isn't it crazy when your kids are now adults? Your book sounds fascinating. Hope you have a great week.

    https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2025/10/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and.html

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  6. Nice to hear from you after so long. The new car sounds great. Your books do too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  7. I am a huge fan of Stephen King and in the middle of reading all his works but I haven't started any of the Dark Tower series yet. I hear so much about them and I'm really anticipating them but who knows when I'll start. I hope you're enjoying your journey!!

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    1. It's a big undertaking but I am enjoying it. :)

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  8. Good to see you back! I look forward to reading more of your posts.

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  9. Congrats on the car, I love my Kia! I am about to have two full grown adults in my house come November. Time goes way too fast!
    I hope you have a great week, Maree! Welcome back and happy reading!

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  10. I have had my eye on In Memoriam but haven't been ready for that kind of sadness.

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