I recently finished reading this fun science fiction sequel: Antimatter Blues by Edward Ashton.
The previous book, Mickey 7, was one of my favorite reads last summer. And this one is an equally entertaining adventure.
My library haul for August:
The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull
Operation Pineapple Express by Scott Mann
Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin
A Rip in Time by Kelley Armstrong
Murder Road by Simone St. James
On the Wrong Track by Steve Hockensmith
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
Love Unscripted by Denise Hunter
5 things that made me glad last month:
- My sister's back surgery went well; we're hoping her nerve pain will subside as she continues to heal.
- The Paris Olympics started! (My favorite sporting event.)
- I took a fun jewelry class on enameling with my niece and made a cool & colorful necklace.
- Salt Lake City (my home town) was chosen to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034. (I've already started saving to buy tickets.)
- I've been listening to (and loving!) Pop Evil's album Skeletons, especially their song Worth It. There's such a great message in it: "You're the reason and the purpose; I promise you, you're worth it."
What about you? What's made you happy lately?
I hope you enjoy On the Wrong Track. Hockensmith's series is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteAll my best to your sister on her recovery. As you know, I, too, have someone who's undergone back surgery.
I'm glad they are able to fix so many back issues with less invasive surgeries these days. Pain like that is no fun. I hope Denis continues to be okay despite those loose screws in his back! And I'm really looking forward to reading On the Wrong Track. I loved the first book! :D
DeleteI've been glued to the Olympics which means I am stuck on Demon Copperhead for a week, but what fun! My grandfather rowed in the 1924 Olympics so it is fun to imagine him there (he did it for the free training meals unlike these dedicated athletes). I enjoyed that Sophie Irwin and plan to read A Rip in Time soon. I am still on the waiting list for the new Katherine Center.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool that your grandfather was in the 1924 Olympics in Paris! I always wanted to learn to row like that. And I'm looking forward to reading that Sophie Irwin. I hope you enjoy Center's new one. :D
DeleteLove the quote. Thanks for the book recommendation.
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Happy reading, Regine! :D
DeleteI'm glad your sister's surgery went well. That's a great library haul. I loved The Murder of My Aunt and A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting!
ReplyDeleteThe Murder of My Aunt is on my TBR list because of your review of it! It's just taken me awhile to finally read it. :D
DeleteIt seems like you’ve got a great variety from mystery and thriller to historical fiction and romance. Enjoy your reading adventures!
ReplyDeleteThank you! And thanks for commenting.
DeleteI need to check out Mickey 7. Glad to hear your sister's surgery went well. The jewelry class sounds fun. Hope you enjoy your library lends! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope they turn out to be good reads...and that I can find time to read them in between Olympic events and work starting up again in a few weeks. I think I checked out too many this month. ;D
DeleteThat's a great quote!
ReplyDeleteI liked it. Seeking out happiness and trying to stay positive is one of my goals this year.
DeleteI love Pop Evil and that is such a good song.
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with their music. I love all their songs! :D
DeleteBest wishes for recovery for your sister and I do hope it helps her nerve pain. Nerve pain is so difficult and frustrating. The jewelry class sounds fun! I have Murder Road on my TBR and I can't wait to read it. Enjoy your books and happy August!
ReplyDeleteWe're crossing our fingers and praying that the surgery takes away her pain. And I'm looking forward to reading Murder Road. I hope it's as good as some of her previous books. :D
DeleteI enjoyed A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting! I thought it was really fun. Hope you enjoy it as well!
ReplyDeleteThe Olympics have been disappointing for me this time just because I've been too busy to really enjoy them like I want to! Hope you get more time than I do to really watch these amazing sporting events.
You do really need a lot of time to settle in and enjoy the Olympics! I'm lucky that my job allows for that in the summer. And I'm glad to hear you liked the Sophie Irwin book so much. :D
DeleteI'm so glad your sister's surgery went well, and that so many things are making you happy. Looks like a great library haul. I hope you enjoy A Rip in Time -- I'm loving the series!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to reading A Rip in Time. I do love the way Kelley Armstrong writes. :D
DeleteLooks like you're own a roll...so much optimism and positive news is kind of rare these days. Keep smiling. The scifi book is one I'm going to take a look at - read Mickey 7 last year.
ReplyDeleteI have to really work at looking for the positive some days, but I want a life of gratitude and happiness, not one of negativity, you know? And I really enjoyed this sequel to Mickey 7. It has the same kind of humor in it.
DeleteIt looks like you have some great reading ahead of you! I'm glad your sister's surgery went well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ashley!
DeleteI'm glad this one continued the things you loved about the first one!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun read.
DeleteGood news about your sister's back surgery. I wish her a good recovery. You have quite a book haul for August ... and I've been enjoying the Olympics a lot too. Track and field will be awesome. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love watching all the track and field events, too. Probably because I ran track in high school. :D
DeleteSo glad your sister's surgery went well!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteMy daughter had back surgery for the second time last year and has recovered well, so I'm sending good healing vibes to your sister. The Murder of My Aunt is a really fun book! The track and field events have started in the Olympics so that's what's making me happy. And ice-cream. 😁
ReplyDeleteI appreciate those healing vibes!! And I'm looking forward to reading Murder of My Aunt. I've heard such good things about it. And ice cream is always a good idea...especially if it comes with chocolate. :D
DeleteI like the cover of Antimatter Blues. That's good your sister's surgery went well. That's cool about the Olympics being in your hometown in 2034.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Olympics were here in 2002 it was so amazing! I can't wait to be part of that spirit and atmosphere again.
DeleteI'm really enjoying the Olympics right now too!
ReplyDeleteThere have been so many great moments. And so much joy seeing our athletes compete and do so well. :D
DeleteI enjoyed Love Unscripted and hope you do as well! YAY for Utah hosting the winter Olympics is 2034. I have never been that far west, but maybe someday! I am loving watching the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteI love watching the Olympics, too! And when Salt Lake hosted the games in 2002 I got to go watch several events in person which was amazing. That Olympic atmosphere is so much fun. :D
DeleteThat sci fi series sounds very good. I liked Murder of My Aunt and A Rip Through Time. I hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteVery Cool that the Olympics will be in Salt Lake City in 10 years.
I am happy for your sister. What kind of back problem did she have?
She had some bulging disks and bone spurs that were pressing against her nerve, and nearly flattening it in some spots, so she was getting nerve pain down in her legs and feet. Not fun.
DeleteIt sounds like you had a good July! I am glad your sister's surgery went well. I hope her recovery goes smoothly and she is pain-free. We really enjoyed the Olympics and I was a little sad to see them come to an end. I don't know if we'll make it to any of the events in 2024, but it's exciting to think they'll be so close.
ReplyDeleteI'm always sad when the Olympics come to an end. Especially this time around, because Paris really did these Olympic games well. I'm excited for the LA games in 2028. (And really excited for the Salt Lake Games in 2034!)
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