What a crazy weekend! I had my first therapy appointment, a much-needed therapeutic massage, and finally got my Dutch tattoo. And football started, which means my Sundays will now be spent at my mom’s, watching the games with my family and I couldn’t be happier about that.
Last week, I only finished one book but that’s okay! My reading definitely seems to have slowed down in recent weeks, but I’m not concerned about it. I’m still reading every day and finding fulfillment in it, and it’s kinda nice to not read at such a frenetic pace right now. Perhaps it will pick back up, or perhaps this will be my new normal for a while. Who knows!
Book Finished
Title: Sleigh Bells in the Snow
Author: Sarah Morgan
Published: 2013
Format: Library e-book
Rating: ★★★★☆
Plot Summary: Kayla arrives at Snow Crystal, a ski resort in Vermont, with one mission: to help this struggling business find its footing and start booking guests again. And then she meets Jackson, the owner of the resort, and sparks fly.
My Thoughts: This was the most perfect contemporary romance novel, filled with lovable characters and the plot reminded me of a Hallmark Christmas movie. (Right down to a “stop the car!” scene at the end, haha.) The setting was so charming and it’s absolutely a book I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun, sexy romance that will leave you feeling oh-so-happy.
Book Abandoned
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante – Eh, I ended up abandoning this book. I was enjoying the story, but I also kept thinking about all the other books I could be reading and I wasn’t engaged enough to care about how the plot unfolded. One of those “good for you, not for me” books.
What I’m Reading This Week
- A Million Junes by Emily Henry – I am so close to finishing this audiobook! Only a few hours left. I’ve really enjoyed it, though, and I’m so curious to hear how it ends!
- Persuasion by Jane Austen – Slowly working my way through this classic novel. I have about 100 pages left, so I should be able to finish it sometime this week. The writing is so dense, ah!
- Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski – What a title, eh? This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for a while, and I finally decided to pick it up this month. It’s been transformative in helping me to feel more normal and setting a foundation for what sexual desire truly means for women. I may even write a blog post about it if I have enough courage to do so!
- Taking Fire by Cindy Gerard – My romance for the week! Cindy Gerard is always a sure bet for a great, fast-paced read.
What are you reading?
I meant to respond to your comment about your first therapy appointment going well and then didn’t get around to it! I am so so so happy to hear that your appointment went well and that you guys clicked! yay! I think you will love therapy. It’s so nice to talk to an impartial 3rd party. They don’t have any sort of agenda besides helping you so it’s easier to take their advice on things. Plus it’s just nice to be able to sit down and unload/talk about what is bothering you without feeling guilty about monopolizing the conversation!
I finished “The Dinner List” this weekend which was a light, easy read. Now I’m starting “The Wedding Date” which is another easy, breezy type of read. I need some lighter books these days after a string of heavier books this summer. Plus I’ve been extra tired lately and when I am tired, I really need my reading life to be light and easy!
I’m the same way as you, when I’m tired or in a busy season, I need light reads that don’t require a ton of brain capacity. Just something to take my mind off things in a fun way!
What a weekend! I hope your first appointment went well! And I LOVE the Dutch tattoo!
I am still reading Aurora! It has so many new-to-me words I have to pause a lot to look them up!