On My Nightstand August 30, 2025

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kitty says hi

I’m slowly getting used to the new schedule around here, but glad for the long weekend. Here’s hoping we can catch our breath a bit. I have three books picked out for the long weekend. Let’s see if I can make it happen.

Quote of the week:

“My goal is to make it into the arms of my Savior without having to install another app.”
— The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani

storm clouds form but we still have no rain

On My Nightstand This Week

Kindle - The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani - Almost done with this one. A great end of summer read.

Audiobook - There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquib - I got mixed up and thought this was a different book when I downloaded it. Now that I’ve adjusted though I’m enjoying it.

Paper Book - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry - Emily Henry is a summer must read for me.

Butterfly baby on my porch wall

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On My Nightstand August 23, 2025

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visits from a dragonfly

There was a lot going on this week, and it just flew by. Both kids had orientation this week on top of sports practices and scrimmages. I work in DC so that’s been interesting. There are painters at the house. And the weather is weird due to Erin. I have liked my books, but not loved anything. I’m not sure if that’s my mood or the books I’ve been picking.

Quote of the week:

“The years came and went like the fingerling waves inside the lagoon, tickling the stilt roots of the mangroves, then stepping away.”
— A Tortise For The Queen of Tonga by Julia Whitty

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On My Nightstand This Week

Kindle - The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani - I love Trigiani’s books, and am looking forward to starting this tonight.

Audiobook - The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen - I started this book on Kindle but was having trouble getting through it. So far it’s going better on audio.

Paper Book - Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr - I’m about halfway through this one and enjoying it. I’m excited to find a new series to read.

summer sunsets

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