On My Nightstand April 26, 2025

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We’re just back from our spring break trip to Western North Carolina. It was sad to see how much damage was done by Helene, but hopeful to see the recovery efforts. It was a great trip- we were outside most of the time hiking, riding bikes, or just reading on the porch.

Now we’re back and trying to hold on until the end of the school year. Every minute is packed this time of year, but it’s all fun stuff so I’m trying to enjoy. If only I could kick this cold I seem to have picked up somewhere.

Quote of the week

“I wondered exactly where that research had been done. Presumably the University of Unsupported Hunches, where I was guessing she was a tenured professor.”
— Back After This by Linda Holmes

On My Nightstand This Week

Kindle - The Rushworth Family Plot by Claudia Gray - Never got to this one last week. I’m looking forward to it though.

Audiobook - The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie - For a challenge- we’re reading these books in order. I’m not into this one as much as the others, but it may just be my mood.

Paper Book - The Earth Cries Out by Gary Gardner - I think I read the first chapter then forgot to pack it for vacation. Time to dive back in.

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On My Nightstand April 19, 2025

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I’ve been working on a little project. In 2027 I turn 50, and I wanted to put a list of books together that I should re-read before then. The result is 50 Before 50. I have a little under two years. Fingers crossed!

Happy Easter if you’re celebrating. It’s my favorite holiday all year. We’ll be eating out and doing some hiking.

Quote of the week

“You want me to host a show where somebody teaches me how to get a boyfriend. And it’s going to be sponsored by eating alone, drinking alone, dying alone, and cat toys.”
— Back After This by Linda Holmes

On My Nightstand This Week

Kindle - The Rushworth Family Plot by Claudia Gray - Very excited to have an ARC of this!

Audiobook - The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Borgh by Molly Greeley - I guess I’m on kind of a Jane Austen inspired books kick.

Paper Book - The Earth Cries Out by Gary Gardner - I have been meaning to read this forever. I am determined to read it this month for Earth Day.

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REVIEW: Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld

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This collection of short stories was classic Sittenfeld. If you read Prep fifteen years ago and loved it read this collection. I'm usually not the biggest fan of short stories, but these ones were so well crafted I didn't even mind. I was so happy for the nostalgia of the Prep follow up at the end too. This was a lot of fun.

Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld is coming out on Feb. 25, 2025. I received an uncorrected proof from the publisher and Net Galley. All opinions are my own.

February 2025 TBR

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