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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #211 Sunday Post #208 Sunday Salon #202

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? This week was hard! I am on day 13 of a vertigo flare-up. I tried to get into my doctor's office for it this week and I was told to go to the emergency room. I was so frustrated (and yes I cried)! Thankfully my sister is a PA and asked if we had a Vestibular clinic here. I had no idea what that was but they specialize in vertigo and balance issues. I was able to get them on the phone and they said I had to get a hearing test and then they could get me in. I got a hearing test that same day (Tuesday) and saw the specialist on Friday. Basically it can be several things, the most likely culprit is a crystal (stone) in the ear that is in the wrong place, and in my case in the back of the ear canal, so I have to see a physical therapist for some exercises to see if that is indeed the case. If not, the next step will be a neurologist. I go for PT on Thursday and I am hoping that will be able to figure out the problem. I am thankful that I have been in functioning vertigo and not debilitating vertigo most of the week.

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: 

 
 
 

Bought: None

Book Mail: Two of my January Pre-orders came in, only have one more that will come in July

 

Kindle Freebies: None

Other updates:

I finished four books this week and DNF'd two. I am excited about my library treasures this week and my book mail, and not just because I haven't had any books out from the library in over a month (reading my own books)! I read my first Megan Walker book last week and I couldn't wait to read more, and now I can. I am trying not to start any new series (impossible), but her books are all stand alone, so I can read them in-between other books. Some Bright Someday is the 2nd of a series. I listened to the first one on audio last month and this one and the third one are sadly not available as audio, so I had to wait for this one to come in. My library doesn't have the third book, but I can get it on Kindle unlimited. So last week I mentioned an Instagram Post  about a lady who feeds her family on $300 a month (they are a family of 4, but her kiddos are still young)! So that was my inspiration for these cookbooks. 

What you might have missed on the blog this week:

Book Review: Claire Holloway is Winging It by Angela Ruth Strong

Top Ten Tuesday: C is for Cool books or something like that

Book Review: Counterfeit Truth by Crystal Caudill

Book Review: No More Boring Bible Study by Faith Womack

Reread: Pixels and Paint by Kristi Ann Hunter

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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53 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM

    I hope your vertigo issues are soon resolved!

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  2. AnonymousMay 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM

    That’s from mae at maefood.blogspot.com … don’t know why it came out anoymous

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  3. AshleyMay 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM

    Geez, I hope the vertigo issues lessen for you. Those Megan Walker books look good! I have been wanting to look up better recipes myself.
    I hope you have a good week and thank you for checking out my post!

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    1. CindyMay 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM

      Thanks Ashley! I hope you will check Megan Walker's books out!

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  4. HarveeMay 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM

    I add more to the reading list than I read, so I'm woefully behind! Have a good reading week.

    PT has worked for me for many issues, so I hope it helps resolve your vertigo. Good luck with it.

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    1. CindyMay 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM

      Harvee, I totally understand that, LOL! Have a good week!

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  5. Sara's Reading NookMay 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM

    So cool you've got hold of a plant based cookbook! I've been vegan since 2014, it's amazing what you delicious food you can make. Have a wonderful week ahead!

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    1. CindyMay 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM

      Sara, we are not vegan, but I do have a lot of food allergies/intolerances, so we do try to eat more plant based dishes.

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    2. Sara's Reading NookMay 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM

      Definitely, I hope you can find some great recipes in there! Happy cooking.

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    3. CindyMay 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM

      Thanks, me too!

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  6. MeezanMay 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM

    I had never heard of a vestibular clinic either, but that is good to know. I'm glad you were able to get in and see someone for the vertigo this past week and that your sister pointed you in the right direction. I hope you get relief from it with physical therapy. Hope you have a good-feeling week! :)

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  7. Jinjer-The Intrepid AngelenoMay 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM

    I hope the therapy knocks that vertigo out!!!

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  8. Sarah May 10, 2026 at 7:56 AM

    I hope your vertigo gets better and the PT helps. My mom had it and the PT was super helpful.

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    1. CindyMay 10, 2026 at 9:44 AM

      Sarah, thanks for sharing that! It gives me hope.

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  9. Karis DeHavenMay 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM

    That sounds so frustrating, Cindy! I hope the vertigo settles down and you can get some answers from the PT. I'm so glad you got some exciting library treasures and book mail amongst all the frustration, though!

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    1. CindyMay 10, 2026 at 9:44 AM

      Thanks Karis, the little things matter for our happiness, LOL!

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  10. Joy's Book BlogMay 10, 2026 at 9:55 AM

    The vertigo sounds miserable. I hope the PT can help you sort it out quickly.

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  11. Ashley SappMay 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    I hope your vertigo gets better quick! Hopefully the therapy will help. 🙏🏻

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  12. NickyMay 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM

    Ooof, sympathies on the vertigo. I get BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) sometimes, and am very glad my mother's a doctor and taught me to do the Epley maneouvre to settle things -- it usually works in a couple of tries for me, thankfully. I hope you find something that helps soon!

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  13. YvonneMay 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM

    I'm so sorry you are still suffering from vertigo. I hope the specialist and therapy will help you. Good luck with all of it.

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  14. LarkMay 10, 2026 at 1:49 PM

    Functional vertigo is still NOT fun. I'm so sorry. Hope the PT helps. Good luck this week! :D

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    1. CindyMay 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM

      Thanks Lark! I agree, I am ready to get back to all my normal activities!

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  15. Patricia in New MexicoMay 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM

    I hope you recover soon! My husband had vertigo and saw physical therapist. Ever since then he is not had another attack. Praying for you.

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  16. AnonymousMay 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM

    Sending healing wishes to you. Thinking of you today.
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  17. bibliophilebreeMay 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM

    Hope vertigo leaves you alone soon! Have a good week!

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  18. crackercrumblifeMay 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM

    That sounds awful Cindy! I hope you can get some relief soon. I actually was just looking at a therapy place near us that offers vestibular therapy! I was researching a different type of therapy for Wyatt but I noticed that they also offered that.

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    1. CindyMay 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM

      Erin, I hope the therapy you are researching for Wyatt is helpful as well!

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  19. Anne@HeadFullofBooksMay 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM

    I am glad for an update on your health issue and irritated with a medical system that makes us jump through so many hoops when we are clearly miserable. Keeping fingers cross and prayers coming that all will get resolved soon.

    My brief Sunday Salon: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/sunday-salon-mothers-day-2026.html

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    1. ShellieJMay 10, 2026 at 11:29 PM

      You are soooo right about the hoop jumping!

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    2. CindyMay 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM

      Thanks Anne, it has been so frustrating, but I also learned a long time ago we have to be advocates for our own health. No one knows our bodies as well as we do, nor does anyone cares as much as we do!

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  20. thathappyreaderMay 10, 2026 at 8:06 PM

    Oh Cindy how awful! I hope they can correct this soon. I couldn’t read when I had vertigo but I’m glad it doesn’t affect you. Try and have a good week.

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    1. CindyMay 11, 2026 at 12:29 PM

      Jodie, it was affecting my reading, but I was doing it anyway, LOL! It would just make me more nauseous. Now, it's mainly in the morning and night.

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  21. ShellieJMay 10, 2026 at 11:28 PM

    Oh my! You know I completely understand. For different reasons but just the frustration and having to wait and see specialists etc. I’m so sorry 😞 hoping you get answers soon. Try to rest, your blog friends will still be here even if you need a break ❤️❤️

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  22. Linda StollMay 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM

    Cindy, I hope that this week is a better one and they can figure out how to help you with that dizziness. Be kind to yourself, girl.

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  23. Hena TayebMay 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM

    So sorry to your vertigo. My husband had it a few years ago and his doc told him about an exercise, the video was on youtube and it helped him so much.

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    1. CindyMay 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM

      Hena, with where it is at, they do not want me to try that exercise, it could make it worse. PT will work with me so I don't do something wrong.

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  24. OliviaMay 12, 2026 at 4:20 AM

    Vertigo is the worst! I so hope that the cause is an ear stone that PT can put back in its proper place.

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  25. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenMay 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM

    So sorry to hear about your health troubles of late. I don't know very much about vertigo, but read quite a bit of information after I read your post and - YIKES!! Hopefully you have an answer for the cause soon, friend.

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    1. CindyMay 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM

      Thanks Sarah, it's certainly not easy! Today is more of a struggle than other days, it's such an odd thing. The PT guy said it could be migraine related as well, and after today, I believe him. I have had such a bad headache, so the vertigo has been around all day. So odd how things can affect the body.

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