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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #217 Sunday Post #214 Sunday Salon #208

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? I am doing okay. It was another long week with multiple appointments. Wednesday morning I had an appointment with the neurologist to discuss the results of my table tilt test. Despite me calling Tuesday and being told she had my results, she did not, which wasted 3 hours of mine and my husband's day. She said she would message me as soon as the results came in, but didn't. My results were there Wednesday afternoon and I am
still anxiously awaiting her to interrupt them for me. This weekend is my birthday, so my daughter is here for the day. We are planning some family games and just hanging out, ordering dinner in. My boss gave me cash for my birthday and I spent a little time at Bath and Body Works yesterday, splurging! I will post a picture below of the candle I bought. If the weather cooperates (and the smoke from Canada clears) we will be out walking/hiking today and tomorrow morning.

Friday, July 17, 2026

The Bitter End Birding Society

Title: The Bitter End Birding Society

Author: Amanda Cox

Source: own

My Review:

Okay, this one is one hundred percent for those who love birds and bird-watching. But it's also for those of us who crave a good story.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

To Have and To Fold

Title: To Have and To Fold

Series: Love Stories in Sheet Cake, Texas #5

Author: Emma St. Clair

Source: E-ARC and bought paperback

My Review:

I am so sad that this series is over. I love the Graham family and loved all their stories. I highly recommend reading the series in order. It will make you appreciate this story so much more. I have been looking forward to Tank's story.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

TTT-Books I need to Read by New to Me Authors

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic isBooks I Want to Read by New to Me Authors (Share books from your to-read list that are written by authors you’ve never read before.) Once again, this is going to be a topic that is hard to narrow down for me. I made a list, I think in 2024, and have barely read any of the authors from it. Plus, I have a gazillion on my TBR that I have never read before, including ones on my own shelves 🤦‍♀️. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Monday, July 13, 2026

Oh, Say Can You See

Title: Oh, Say Can You See 

Series: Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights

Author: J. P. Sterling

Narrators: Kasey Miracle and Kyle Snyder

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Oh, Say Can You See is the first book I have read by J.P. Sterling. It is also the first in the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights series. I enjoyed the audio narration by Kasey Miracle and Kyle Snyder.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

It's All Under Control

Title: It's All Under Control

Author: Jennifer Dukes Lee

Source: own

My Review:

In a world where everything seems to be out of control, how timely to read It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee. Did my perspective suddenly shift, and now I feel like everything is under control? No. But I am thankful for all the nuggets of wisdom the author has packed into this book.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #216 Sunday Post #213 Sunday Salon #207

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? I am doing okay. It was a long week with multiple appointments. I came out of my first appointment (Monday morning, before work), feeling fat and stupid. Wednesday was an eye appointment, hoping to get answers for some of my vision problems I have been having (light sensitivity and stuff), but no answers. However, everything looked great, and I am thankful for that.