So I hope you all have had a great week and a wonderful weekend. Much of our time this weekend has been spent redoing the privacy fence in our backyard. Mr. Barb hired a guy to do it but his helper didn't show up so Mr. Barb has been busy assisting. It's looking good though. The dogs don't like strangers around though so that's been tough on them.
We watched a few movies this week. First up was "Da 5 Bloods" on Netflix and I enjoyed it a lot more than I anticipated. I can see me watching it again sometime. We also watched "Ghosts of War" which was a really decent horror flick. There was a twist at the end I had no idea was coming so it's worth checking out just for that. We finished up the movies with "You Should Have Left" with Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried. It was strange but not horrible. I do love Kevin Bacon and it definitely gave me "Stir of Echos" vibes. Oh and I almost forgot I finished "13 Reasons Why." I found the fourth season kind to be lacking something and I don't know that it was needed. I just have a hard time grasping those teenagers having such problems. I was worried about finding the right prom test and how to get my trumpet case on the bus comfortably, not about committing a murder or covering one up.
I kind of hit a reading slump this week and I can blame a book which you'll see reviewed at the end of the month. It should not have taken me as long to read it as it did but hey, I finally finished it this afternoon so I hope my mojo returns. It's not like I considered DNF'ing it, it just drug. I have a few books I want to get finished before the end of the month. They include the following:
I also did a curbside pickup at one of my local libraries as some holds came in. I'm really excited to get to all of these...I just need more time right? #bookwormproblems
So there you have it. How was your week? Let me know what you're reading and watching! And Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there.
Mexican Gothic has me super curious. And I've been debating whether to watch Reasons- I still have to watch S3. It does crack me up how the problems are so much heavier than real life stuff I encountered in high school lol- like you said, covering up murders! Maybe it just gets more out there as it goes along- kinda like Riverdale haha!
ReplyDeleteYea but at least with Riverdale, I think they kind of play up how outrageous they are. That is not the case with 13 Reasons Why. I'm glad I watched Season 4 but I'm also glad it's done.
DeleteI'm currently reading Mexican Gothic and really enjoy it. I just love how her books are all so different, and just her incredible imagination.
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I'm glad you're enjoying it. I have high hopes for this one.
DeleteI went to Goodreads to make sure I had When We Were Magic shelved, and I forgot to come back! 😵
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear you all are okay and the wuppers are protecting their territory! 💪
I am still loving the cover of Mexican Gothic, and N.K. Jemisin is on the top of my TBR for next year. 👍✨
Have a wonderful new week! 💜
Hey it's easy to get lost in Goodreads. Yep, Apollo is going to be one great watchdog. I've heard some good things about Jemisin but this is my first.
DeleteHope you get your fence done. ;) I want to watch the one with Kevin Bacon, watching the trailer I def got Stir of Echo vibes...lol. Hope you like Changeless!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and happy reading!
Stormi
I think I'll like it but I need to know what Macon does that angered you :) Yep, glad the fence is finally up!
DeleteNow I'm curious about the book you had a tough time with...I've got way too many books left in my June pile and not enough days to read them all. So what else is new, right?
ReplyDeleteI totally understand that feeling. I think the book might surprise you. I ended up liking it but for such a shorter book it took me forever to get through and I really was just "meh" about the whole thing.
DeleteI have a curbside pickup date tomorrow at my library for another round of library books. Sadly, my copy of Girls Save the World hasn't come in yet. Looks like I'll have to wait a little longer to read that one. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that many of us are able to access our libraries in some manner or another. I bet they are thrilled as well.
DeleteI've read When We Were Magic, it was a lot different from what I thought, but good. Hope you enjoy it. You've got some others I'm interested in as well.
ReplyDeleteLisa Loves Literature
The cover grabs my attention (must be the colors on it). I'm curious to get to it now.
DeleteI'm a big fan of Kevin Bacon as an actor. He doesn't get the credit he deserves. I with the Scottish Government would release us from lockdown so we can get our fences done. And if that brat from down the road doesn't stop screaming to wind up her neighbour's dog, I'm going to spray her with the hose!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, spray her! I want all the details. I have enjoyed about everything Bacon has been in and I do think he's highly underrated.
DeleteI DNFd one this week which is not common for me. Nice you are getting some projects done and now getting library books.
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay well!
Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
Yea, summer always brings one major project or another. Hope you have a great week!
DeleteDa 5 Bloods is on my radar too -- been reading some great reviews for it! I am curious as to which book put you in your slump bc those you posted about all rlook really good!
ReplyDeleteI think you'll be surprised. And yes, watch Da 5 Bloods. I'm curious to see what you think and I do think you'll like it a lot.
DeleteI'm glad to hear you liked Da 5 Bloods. I've been leaning toward watching it so I will probably give it a go.
ReplyDeleteIt was really such a good movie. So glad we decided to give it a go.
DeleteI'll have to check out that Kevin Bacon film - I loved Stir of Echoes.
ReplyDeleteAnd I've just starting Mexican Gothic and enjoying it so far. It's immediately drawn me in.
Lynn :D