Well we finally got our first real snow of the season. It hit early Friday morning and by around 8am we had about 3-4 inches. Luckily I had already planned on taking the day off as my birthday holiday so I got to stay home with the pups and introduce Apollo to his first snow!
By the way, thanks to everyone who has wished me a happy birthday here and on Instagram. Just to clear it up because I've done a fine job of confusing people. My birthday is actually in January but my agency allows us to take a paid day off in celebration up to 30 days afterward. Nice perk and I enjoyed not having to go out in the snow.
So I did some reading and some watching this week. We ended up watching the first episode of the new season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. It's weird to say the least. We also watched the Super Bowl last Sunday and while I didn't really have a favorite in the game, I enjoyed seeing a close game with Kansas City winning.
I also got some reading done and am glad to say The Stand is almost finished. I feel like I've been reading it longer than the time it took them from the start of their journey until the end. I will be so glad for that book to end. I think Stormi agrees so look for our final thoughts on Thurdays. I'll also be starting a thrilled this weekend for a Book Tour, and read a very interested YA thriller, Are You Watching, which I will be reviewing Sunday.
I only snagged a few books from Netgalley this week but I did get a great package in the mail. I was contacted by Eric J. Guignard about some books he has written and edited for Dark Moon Books and he was kind enough to send me a few. Lots of horror filled goodness awaits!
I also added the following via Netgalley. The Truth Hurts is a domestic thriller, Deal With the Devil is a book I've been seeing EVERYWHERE, and of course I couldn't resist The Last Dog.
So how was your week? Did you watch anything good or add any exciting books???
Wow, you guys got quite a bit of snow! Looks like Apollo had a lot of fun :) And I'm glad you got to take a day to enjoy yourself, as a nice belated bday treat :) Hope you enjoy your new reads!
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It was a nice day and a lot of fun to get up early, get Mr. Barb off to work and then read.
DeleteAw, Apollos's first snow! And happy birthday!! Hope you had a great one. We got a little snow too but luckily not too much.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Thanks Greg. Now we are being exposed to constant rain - like 4 days worth!
DeleteAww! Apollo looks so cute in the snow! Dexter loves it also. He cracks me up when he runs in the snow because he's so short.
ReplyDeleteThat package of books and swag is fantastic. The pictures screams horror! :)
I can't remember if I wished you a happy birthday on FB or not so if not I did it on instagram! Had me all confused, lol. Auggie says Happy Belated Birthday too.
I need to look up Deal with the Devil, love the cover!
Have a wonderful week Barb! Happy Reading!
Thanks for the birthday wishes and tell Auggie how much I appreciate them. I love short legged dogs in snow! They are so cute.
DeleteMy bday was Thursday and ended up with a surprise 3 day weekend because of the snow. I haven't watched the first season of Sabrina yet, but it's on my watch list. Happy belated!
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Happy Belated. Snow days can be a lot of fun from time to time.
DeleteApollo looks so cute in the snow😁 That's cool that your company gives you a paid birthday holiday! I'm excited about Deal with the Devil too, and I can't wait to read your wrap up of The Stand!
ReplyDeleteYea it is a nice perk. Don't be too excited for me review. I have a feeling I should have read the shorter version of it.
DeleteOoh! I LOVE that your company allows that! What an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Thanks Erica.
DeleteWow, that looks like a great package! :) I just got Deal with the Devil from Netgalley myself -- I've been hearing about it for a while and it sounds awesome.
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It seems to be everywhere so I'm hoping it's really good.
DeleteI am glad you could take off from work so you didn't have to get out in the snow! I am so ready to be done with The Stand! I am so jealous I want Deal with the Devil! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! And me too about The Stand as well.
DeleteApollo looks so cute out in the snow-good to hear that he learned to enjoy it! We're in the middle of a two day storm and snow is being predicted for this week. Not ideal when waiting for a furniture delivery!
ReplyDeleteIt really sounds like you've had some wacky weather this year!
DeleteApollo's first snow!! How awesome that you get a birthday day off. Yaaaay! Eric is the best. I can't see the primer in your picture... is that the Kaaron Warren one?! I love those stories. So weird and imaginative.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a great guy. It's the Jeffrey Ford one. I've read something else by him so his name jumped out at me.
DeleteIt's great to have a day at home. I hope Apollo enjoyed the new weather. I've also seen a Deal with the Devil and I want it. I've also seen The Truth Hurts a bit in today's stacking posts. I hope you have a great week and enjoy your new reads!
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Always more books than time. Hope you are having a wonderful week! I saw the cover of the Cold Nose Warm Heart sequel the other day. The books may be "meh" but they know how to do a cover!
DeleteI did think your birthday was earlier in the year. Don't you love those special days off from work! Apollo looks so cute in the snow:) We are having warm weather here and I'm enjoying having the door open and airing out the house.
ReplyDeleteI want warm weather - send it my way!
DeleteI love that picture of your pup in the snow. It's so lovely the first time they experience snow.
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It is. At first he wouldn't move in it. That didn't last long.
DeleteThat's an awesome package. I keep meaning to watch The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, but I haven't gotten into it yet. I did start watching You this week, and so far I'm liking it.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
It's good but odd. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteHappy late birthday :) I was very disappointed in that first episode of Sabrina. I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't that. I hope things improve.
ReplyDeleteThat first episode was VERY strange.
DeleteUgh, we got snow, too, and I didn't want it, and thank goodness it's gone already. xD I'm not a snow person, but my own puppers all absolutely loved it. For our newest one, it was our first time seeing her experience snow, so that was fun. I'm sure she's seen it before, but she was still very impressed.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, you get a day off from your job for your birthday?! I'm jealous. D: I had to work on mine. xD I didn't even get cake LOL.
I've got an ARC of Deal with the Devil, too, and I'm so excited to read it! It looks like it'll be great.
Dead with the Devil does sound great. I didn't get cake but got a giant sugar cookie with icing. With only 2 people in our house, it's hard to justify a whole cake. I'm not a snow fan too unless I can stay inside and watch it. I do think it's pretty until someone walks through it and then it looks messy :)
Deleteomg Apolo is just way too adorable for my poor heart! I want to hug him so badly! Happy Belated Birthday! I CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE FINISHING THE STAND! That's like reading the bible! Well.. actually I can if someone can read such a mammoth book that's you :)
ReplyDeleteApollo would like a hug - for a few seconds. He's definitely not an affectionate dog.
Deleteoh wow I wonder what happened to all my comments. Hope they are for moderation since I'm sure I commented here as well.
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