Saturday, March 28, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #208 Sunday Post #205 Sunday Salon #199

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? I had a decent week. I was able to walk outside twice this week, which was such a blessing. Thursday was super nice and my boss decided we both needed a half day to enjoy the sunshine. I went to the lake beach that is nearby, walked, then settled in to read my book. I was there an hour and a half, in the 75 degree weather, and it was glorious! Also, the highlight of my week. We are going through a lot of hard and found out Thursday afternoon another member of the family has cancer. We are waiting to hear if it has spread or is confined. This weekend is on the cold/rainy side again, so it is mostly chores and cleaning on our radar. Do you have anything fun planned?

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your  shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! And audiobooks. The Stacking the Shelves meme is hosted at Reading Reality.

Net Galley: None

Library Treasures: None

Bought: None

Book Mail: 

  
Joy of Heaven and 1&2 Thessalonians: Hope in the Midst of Trials are both review books from Baker Book house.
I gave a donation to Proverbs 31 Ministries and got this book for "free." Come Close to Jesus by Lysa Terkeurst
Hart of Noel and these stickers and bookmark are an author gift from Chautona Havig. I have all the other books of this series (Bookstrings) and she said "I really need to send you Hart of Noel" and she did! I had already read it, and I love that it is a true gift, with no obligations attached to it (another bright spot in my week).

Kindle Freebies: None

Other updates:

I finished 5 books this week. One I stopped about a hundred pages from the end, I just wasn't enjoying it. I finished an audiobook on the way home from work yesterday, it's review will be up tomorrow.

What you might have missed on the blog this week:

Book Review: The Indebted Earl by Erica Vetsch

Top Ten Tuesday: 2026 Spring Pile of Possibilities

Book Review: Jesus Listens for Lent and Easter by Sarah Young

Book Review: Cross Words by Chautona Havig

 
I am also linking up with the Sunday Post. The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted at Caffeinated Reviewer. I will also be joining Deb at Readerbuzz for the Sunday Salon.

What books have you added to your physical or virtual bookshelves? I would love to hear from you. Click on the icons below to join in on the fun. Have a great weekend! 

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40 comments:

  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzMarch 28, 2026 at 8:53 AM

    I'm sorry that you are going through a lot of hard stuff right now. Ugh. Here's to having the strength and persistence to push through to the other side.

    And what a delight to spend a half day enjoying the sunshine at a lake beach!

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    1. CindyMarch 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM

      Deb, thank you. It really was the brightest spot in my week being able to be outside and enjoy the sunshine!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM

    Sending hugs.
    rsrue.blogspot.com

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  3. NickyMarch 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM

    Aww, that gift from the author is sweet.

    Your Thursday sounds lovely -- how nice of your boss to give you the half day, too. It's always nice to recognise these blessings! But I'm sending good wishes for your family with the rough time you've been going through, too.

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  4. MeezanMarch 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your family member. Glad you've been able to find some joy in the midst of it all. I hope you get good news about their prognosis.:)

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  5. EmilyMarch 29, 2026 at 3:21 AM

    Sending love. It's such a hard time.

    Nice that you could enjoy the weather.

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/stacking-the-shelves-childrens-book-edition/

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  6. Trin CarlMarch 29, 2026 at 10:31 AM

    I love the idea of going to a lake beach. I was outdoors in 40 degree weather, not too bad for minnesota, and loved being on the playground for some reason.

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    1. CindyMarch 29, 2026 at 2:35 PM

      Trin, maybe a throw back to easier times as a child? I love playgrounds, lol!

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  7. Sarah March 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM

    I'm so sorry you're going through hard. I am SO glad you got that day by the lake beach. That sounds amazing.

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  8. sjhigbeeMarch 29, 2026 at 12:14 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of the health problems in your family right now and hope the news is good. It's at times like these that days on the beach really matter. Like you, if I'm not enjoying a book, I stop reading - there's far too many good ones out there to want to continue trudging through something I'm not enjoying. Hoping this coming week is a kinder one:).

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  9. OliviaMarch 29, 2026 at 12:24 PM

    Reading on the beach sounds delightful! I hope your relative caught the cancer early.

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    1. CindyMarch 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks Olivia! We will know in a few weeks.

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  10. JoAnnMarch 29, 2026 at 1:18 PM

    That sunny half day off sounds perfect - what an unexpected pleasure! I hope your family member gets good news this week.

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  11. Karis DeHavenMarch 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM

    I'm so glad you got a little break on Thursday with such lovely weather! I hope you hear good news about your family member this week <3

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    1. CindyMarch 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks Karis. We won't know for a few weeks. He has a PET scan on April 9th to see if its spread.

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    2. Karis DeHavenMarch 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM

      Waiting on news like that is so hard!

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    3. CindyMarch 30, 2026 at 12:46 PM

      Karis, it really is.

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  12. Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutMarch 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM

    What a generous gift from your boss, I’m glad it gave you some respite.

    Wishing you a better week

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  13. thathappyreaderMarch 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM

    Oh Cindy I am so sorry to hear this. Life can be so joyful but other times so difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

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  14. bibliophilebreeMarch 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM

    Sitting at the beach and reading sounds like a lovely time! Sorry to hear about your family member.

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  15. Anne@HeadFullofBooksMarch 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM

    Inspiring reading choices for this week, Holy Week!

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    1. CindyMarch 30, 2026 at 12:47 PM

      Anne, I would like to say I planned that, LOL!

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  16. Cheryl MalandrinosMarch 29, 2026 at 11:08 PM

    Sorry to hear about your family member. Seems like God gave you a glorious day to help deal with the news. I will keep this all up in prayer. Thessalonians sounds like a good choice right now. Thinking of you.

    https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2026/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_29.html

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  17. crackercrumblifeMarch 30, 2026 at 8:36 AM

    You have so much going on. Prayers for you and your family.

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  18. the bookwormMarch 30, 2026 at 9:44 AM

    I'm sending positive thoughts to your family member.

    Pretty lake photos! Enjoy your book mail this week.

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  19. MiaismineMarch 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM

    How wonderful that you had some down time in such beautiful surroundings. Prayed for your precious family member! Hugs to you!

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    1. CindyMarch 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM

      Thanks Patricia! We will take all the hugs we can get.

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