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.
Other updates:
I finished five books and DNFed one this week. I am constantly asked how I finish so many books a week. Well, I listen to audiobooks when I commute to work, and take my morning walks. Currently I am finishing about one a week. Then, I have several nonfiction books going at the same time, and they take me weeks to finish, but because I am in several, I might finish one this week, and one next week. I also read at least an hour before bedtime. There is typically not a day that goes by that I don't read/listen at least 2 hours out of my day. That is progress that adds up. I am currently in the middle of reading seven books, five are nonfiction (two are commentaries, and they take months to go through). On another note, I am not technically participating in the Classics Spin Challenge, but the number spun was 18, and The Sovereignty of God is 18 on my list, so I am going to attempt to read it by October (posting here so I am accountable, LOL!).
What you might have missed on the blog this week:
Book Review: Hope for Tomorrow by Elizabeth Maddrey
TTT: Book Series Catchup
Book Review: Cool Beans by Erynn Mangum
Book Review: The Way It Should Be by Christina Suzann Nelson
Book Review: Latte Daze by Erynn Mangum
Oof, always a shame when something comes to an end like that, re: the book club. Hope you do indeed have some restful recovery time this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicky!
DeleteI love that you shared how you read. I struggle not to compare myself to others but I am always curious about how some manage their time to finish books. I agree that just committing to reading an hour a day really adds up. As do those audiobooks!
ReplyDeleteShellie, we all have seasons where we can read more. When my mom passed I barely read a page in 2 weeks. Reading is important to me and I make time for it. It is hard to compare, there are people who read way more than I do, and I question it as well, LOL! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh that is so sad about your book club Cindy. I hope you have a less stressful week and a restorative long weekend away.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodie, I appreciate it!
DeleteYay for a unofficial Classics Club spin! That's fun. It's wonderful that you can be grateful for three years of a book club. People ask me all the time how I read so many books in a year, and I generally tell them that I set aside my evening time for reading when I was working, and now that I'm retired, I read whenever I have a spare ten minutes to settle into a chair.
ReplyDeleteDeb, exactly! And, all those moments add up :)
DeleteOh no. I am sorry to hear that about your book club, and that you had a stressful week. That stinks.
ReplyDeleteThe Lumberjack book looks really cute!
Erine, doesn't it?! I am looking forward to it.
DeleteI am sorry to hear about your book club and the stressful week. Hopefully next week is much better for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah!
DeleteI’m sorry your book club came to an end after three years, but it sounds like you have some good memories from it to hold onto. I hope your weekend gives you a chance to relax and recover after such a stressful week. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat!
DeleteBummer about the book club drama :( The older I get, the harder it is to meet up with friends - book club is one of the few constants I have...
ReplyDeleteBecki, same, that and Bible Study, it was a huge blow. I will be grieving that for a while.
DeleteI just bought a couple copies of A Grief Observed. Yes, I lost my cat, but that wasn't why I bought it. A friend lost her mom and I know I will need to face grief with the loss of my parents one day so I wanted some support for them. It came in handy that the cat died right afterward but I believe this is more about the grief of losing a human loved one.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the book club. Drama seems to be common in a lot of groups lately.
Lisa, yes, Lewis lost his wife, so his grief is different from the loss of a parent, or pet, but I am sure you will still find some things that will bring you company. It is nice when someone can express exactly what you have been struggling to put into words.
DeleteNorth Carolina this time of year must be very nice. Have a nice trip!
ReplyDeleteThanks Harvee, I am hoping for lots of sunshine!
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear your book club dissolved! I hope you can find/start another one if that's what you would like to do :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Karis, for sure not at this point! Too raw.
DeleteUgh... I'm sorry to hear about your book club.
ReplyDeleteThanks JoAnn!
DeleteSorry to hear about the demise of your book club and that last week was so stressful. I hope this one is an easier, nicer week for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lark!
DeleteSo glad you had fun at the concerts. Sorry to hear about the stress and the book club ending. Maybe you will find another one. I've never read A Grief Observed, but I've heard it is wonderful. Hope you have a blessed week.
ReplyDeletehttps://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2026/08/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and.html
Thanks Cheryl. I started this one 3ish years ago, it will be a while before I do anything with a book club again.
DeleteOoh! Murders in the Rue Morgue is on my classics list. I am eager to hear what you think. Enjoy your trip to your in-laws.
ReplyDeleteThanks Olivia!
DeleteSorry to hear about your book club dramas. It maybe a good thing that the group has dissolved!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Marg, thanks!
DeleteOh cool, The Murders in the Rue Morgue!
ReplyDeleteEmma, LOL, I wonder where I heard about it from?!
DeleteSo sorry to hear about the dissolution of your book club in dramatic circumstances - and I completely understand how raw you're feeling. I found myself unable to go to a writing group I'd been attending due to my health, so for at least 6 months I made sure that I had an extra special treat planned for that evening. It helped a bit... I hope you're having a good week).
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteDrama At Book Club would be a great title for a book!
ReplyDeleteJinjer, LOL, yes it would!
Delete