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Hello everyone! We had a mini-trip last week for Wyatt’s music camp, and I was so happy to have a good book to relax with at the end of each camp day. I definitely needed that down time. Lol.
What I Read:
So this book. I absolutely loved it – except for one thing at the end. I want to complain about it here a little but I don’t want spoilers for people. It turned this potential five star into a 4. But other than that, I loved it. I am still processing it a bit, so that is that all I will say for right now. But my review will be up soon. Maybe next week.
What I am Reading This Week:
This week is a heat wave – starting today with temps at 99 but feels like temps much higher thanks to humidity. Gross. Wyatt and I are going to camp out in the den with books and I will try not to think about our electric bill as we stay cool. I am apparently in a horror mood right now.
Posted Last Week:
Thursday Morning Coffee Catch Up
What We Are Watching:
Not too much. We are alternating between Yellowjackets and Edwardian Farm. Lol. We also started the movie Wait Until Dark with Audrey Hepburn last night.
And wow, short post today! I hope that whatever you do today, you do something that makes you smile!
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
I’m reading a student novel from 1920, a biography about a crime author, vintage crime, and a middle-grade novel. Talk about eclectic.
I’m also preparing for my next silent movie, but it’s a bit tough at the moment. Our temperatures are not as high as yours, but still way too high for me.
Stay cool!
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Thanks Cat!!
That is quite an eclectic mix lol!! I always love a middle grade book.
This weather is out of control. I just stepped outside, 7:30 am, and it was like fire out there already. A soggy wet fire.
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Both Cursed Bunny and Dark Waters catch my eye, but probably mostly for my wife, ahaha.
It’s been really hot here too, especially by British standards (or what British standards used to be), but today the temperature dropped hard, and even though it’s still pleasant out, it feels practically cold in comparison. Hope your weather gets a bit more bearable too!
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Lolol. Cursed Bunny sounds really good, but I also think parts of it might be too gross for me. Lol. We will see.
I am soooo ready for our temps to drop! I am glad that you are experiencing nice weather again!!
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Ha! Reading a story that started at camp while at a camp yourself! Stay cool!
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Lol! I did!!
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You have me very curious about God of the Woods. I’m still settling in and want to get back to regular reading time now but i am still adding to my list.
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I definitely recommend it! Hopefully you get some good reading time in soon.
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Hanging out in the den with books sounds like the perfect way to deal with a heat wave.
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We have heatwaves here. We don’t have fans or air con so it’s pretty rough. The air con in the car has broken too.
Interesting looking books. It’s annoying when a 5 star becomes 4.
Have a great week!
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Oo yes that would be rough!! No fans? And no, even in your car? I hope you are spending lots of time in museums and cool places.
It was! It was like just this one thing. Ugh
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Nope. The kids are not good with fans. The air con has broken 😭
Honestly there is nowhere to go. I have shut the curtains but it isn’t great. It has been slightly cooler today.
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Yes – it has been all books, movies, and painting around here lately. Lol.
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Dark Waters looks good! Yeah, the heat here has been miserable, so lots of time inside watching tv and reading!
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Yes, that has been us the past few days. Books, movies, and art. (Wyatt loves painting lol)
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Hmm, now I am curious about the end of that book. I hate it when the end spoils everything! Have a great week
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It was just so very irksome! I didn’t mind the entire ending – just like one thing, but it was enough to make me a bit upset. It is still a very good book!
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Oh that does sound miserable! What a shame about how the book ended? I hope you have a cooler, more comfortable week ahead.
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It’s pretty gross out there. Lol.
It was still a really good book, and I definitely recommend it. There was just one thing that irked me. And thank you!
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My favorite role in college was Audrey’s in the play “Wait Until Dark.” Those were the days! Sitting by the fan and trying hard not to moan after wishing for warm weather in winter!
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That is so cool!! You played Suzy? That had to have been such an interesting and challenging role! In winter I begin to wish for warmer weather, but not this warm. LOL.
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I don’t read horror but this week will be real life horror with the heat. Stay cool!
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Ugh yes for sure!! This weather!! 😦
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I hate when there is something in a book we read, and we want to share and discuss, but can’t because it might spoil it for someone else! I guess that is what is good about buddy reads? Have a great week!
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I am like itching to talk about it with someone!!! Lol.
I need more buddy reads in my life. Or a book club.
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Yes, so start one 🙂 That is what I did! We only meet once a month, but we have been meeting for 2 years.
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I should! I used to have a book club with my friends but we never really talked about the books. Lol. I need to find a more bookish book club, and then just hang out with my friends. Lol.
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I have that book on my TBR list. I can’t wait to watch Yellowjackets again. It’s so good but so out there. We watched The Beekeeper with Jason Statham. It’s a wild ride! I’m supposed to be refining my graduation tour as well as writing a blog post, but I’m procrastinating! We aren’t going to be as hot as you, but it’s going to be in the 90s with high humidity.
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It was really good. Hurry up and read it so I can talk to someone about it. LOL.
Yellowjackets is WILD! I have found I can’t binge it every night because of how dark it can be but dang it is really such a great show!
Lol. It is the weather to procrastinate. I have been so lazy these past few days. Stay cool and hydrated!
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I want to get a copy of The God Of The Woods but will wait to see what else you’re going to say about it. I also want to read Cursed Bunny because the title has me intrigued.
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I definitely recommend it! Despite there being a part of the book that irritated me, it was really well done and engrossing!
The Cursed Bunny is all short stories, and I hope to start it tomorrow. It is supposed to be sort of gross so we will see.
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I’m super curious about what brought the rating down with God of the Woods. It’s a book I’m interested in. I watched that Hepburn movie about a million years ago. I remember it being suspenseful! Have a great week, Erin!
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I am super eager to talk about this book. Lol. However this would be too much of a spoiler.
That was such a good movie! It was still very suspenseful and it was really neat how it all pretty much took place in that one apartment. It was really well done.
You too Rachel!
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Four stars is not a bad rating. Never heard of Wait Until Dark. Will has to check it out.
Have a great week.
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No I still really enjoyed it. There was just one thing that irritated me. Otherwise I liked it.
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It’s hot here, but not nearly the high temps you are getting. Reading inside is always the best way to go. I hope you enjoy your books and have a great week!
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Thanks Yvonne! We are planning on reading some more today, and Wyatt wants to paint. Just two more days!
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It’s so annoying when a book is going along beautifully and then just hits the wrong chord at the end.
A Music Camp mini-trip sounds delightful.
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There was one part and I felt so…disappointed. 😦
Music Camp was the best. Wyatt had so much fun!!!
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I hope that the weather cools down for you soon!
Have a great week!
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Thankfully the heat wave broke for us last night. Today is still warm and muggy, but nowhere near what we had been experiencing!
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I started The God of the Woods last night and was quickly sucked into the story! I love a book that doesn’t waste time and that makes me want to read all day! I look forward to your review, but I’ll wait until I’ve finished.
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It starts off with a bang doesn’t it? I was immediately drawn straight in as well!! When I got near the end I had to just keep reading.
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