So thank heavens we finally got a cool down this week. Last weekend was miserable, as predicted, and poor Cass felt like he was on house arrest. Since he lost Booker, he looks forward to walks all the time now and he just didn't understand the "It will fry your brains and feet Cass" comments I kept making. I did buy him a few extra toys and snacks for evening surprises since he was home bound. We watched the new "Hellboy" movie last weekend and while it was fine, in my opinion the others are better. I finished this season of "Big Little Lies" and while I liked it, I think Season 1 was better and will not be disappointed if they decide not to renew.
I have been reading and trying to figure out what's on the stack for August (at least in my head). I do have a few good books lined up for the weekend. "The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists" is a novella and I'm almost done with it. It made me realize I never reviewed the first book so look for that soon. "The Flatshare" is a book I've heard a lot about and I never dreamed my Overdrive hold would come in this soon. I've already started it and it's fun so far. But can I say I'm not a bit impressed with the cover.
Not a big haul this week but I did grab a few library books. I'm sure I don't have to explain why I grabbed "Riverdish." I hope to get to "The Wonder of Lost Causes" for Dog Days of Summer in August and I've heard good things about "Magic for Liars."
So basically that's it. Short (or shorter) and sweet this week. Hope you all have a lovely weekend and week ahead!
I was also glad it cooled down a little this week, since our AC broke, lol! Luckily it was a fast fix, but it would have been bad for those couple days if it had still been in the high 90s. Anyway, I am looking forward to checking out Magic for Liars. Awesome haul this week, despite it being smaller. I'm actually intrigued by Riverdish, I probably would have picked that up too if I'd seen it on a shelf at the library :D
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Oh no, broken AC! Riverdish looks really interesting.
DeleteI so wanted to like the new Hellboy, but it wasn't to be. I think the pacing went off for me at one point and it never recovered. I can't wait to hear what you think of The Flatshare -- I adored it so! And I hope you guys have a chance to cool down soon!
ReplyDeleteYes no that you mention it, there was a pacing issue. The Flatshare was awesome. And I even got my review up already. Man, I was on the ball with that one!
DeleteI really need to add Jonathan Janz to my reading list before the end of the year. There's a few new authors I want to try this year. My dad was a big Hellboy fan but he's worried that he won't like the new set up as it has very poor reviews.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people who liked the first ones didn't like this one.
DeleteI'm going to check out The Wonder of Lost Causes, it looks so familiar. Did you feature it in a Waiting on Wednesday post? Hope your weather stays cool!
ReplyDeleteI may have featured it but you're right, it does remind me of another book but I can't recall it.
DeleteI'm sooooo over the heat! Our electricity bill for our one bedroom townhouse was over $300 for last month! I'm so not looking forward to seeing the bill for August -.-
ReplyDeleteOur electricity is ok for now, it's the winter gas bill I dread.
DeleteEnjoy your new books! I think the heat is going up a bit, not as bad as earlier in July, but this last week was better. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
It's been hotter this week but not like we had a few weeks ago.
DeleteHope you like Castle of Sorrow more than I liked The Sorrow! :) I am kind of curious of Flatshare but yeah that cover needs work.
ReplyDeleteNot a likable cover at all.
DeleteHappy reading! And have a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lark!
DeleteYes! Thank goodness for a cool down. We had a couple of hot days sneak in, but for the most part it's been okay, especially at night. Hugs for Cass. ⛅
ReplyDeleteI wanted to read Magic for Liars, but for some reason I've come across more bad reviews than good, so I'll let you be my guinea pig. Ha ha. 🐹
Have a wonderful week. 🌞
Me too. I don't mind being your guinea pig.
DeleteI'm hoping to get a copy of Magic for Liars as well. I look forward to your thoughts on it!
ReplyDeleteMy library had it so at least if I don't like it, I'm not out anything.
DeleteI really liked the previous Hellboy movies. And I would love a bit of a cool down here. It's steamy hot and this isn't even the hottest part of summer yet!
ReplyDeleteI know. Makes me worry for August.
Deletestill hot in sunny florida. i don't mind, but i would like it to rain and water the grass...or i will have to. lol
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
We need some rain now. Our grass is turning an ugly shade of brown.
DeleteThe Wonder of Lost Causes looks good. I hope you get to read it for DDOS. I want to know how it is :)
ReplyDeleteIt's one I'm really trying to get to.
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