Weekly Mewsings: Happy Mother's Day!

I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Sunday Salon (TSS) hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz  where participants recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about. I am also linking It's Monday! What Are you Reading? hosted by Kathryn of Book Date where readers talk about what they have been, are and will be reading.

I am linking up Stacking the Shelves hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality a meme in which participants share what new books came their way recently.  

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and mother figures! It's very warm here in Southern California at the moment. Quite the shift from the rain and chilly weather from last weekend. The high yesterday was 101F, which is a bit too summer like for me. Maggie is still struggling with her cough but is feeling better otherwise. She spent last week building a rocket for her science class, which will be tested this week. State testing is behind her and the school year is winding down. 

I met with my Diverse Romance Book Club this past week to discuss This Could Be Us (Skyland #2) by Kennedy Ryan. The majority of us loved it, while one member didn't quite, but still enjoyed it. We had a lively discussion. I have enjoyed the first two books in the trilogy so much, I have the third book on pre-order.

Work has been keeping me busy. I am looking forward to a day of training next week--it'll be a little change of pace. At the moment I am catching up on laundry, one of many never ending chores. 

What have you been up to this weekend and past week?  

Currently Reading: 

Norwegian at Night by Derek D. Miller (audio)

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray (print)

The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susana Clarke (print)

What are you reading right now?

My TBR List was the idea of Michelle at Because Reading, and while Michelle has not been hosting this monthly event for some time now, it's one of my favorite traditions that I cannot bring myself to give up. It's just too much fun! The 1st Saturday of every month, I will list 3 books from my TBR pile I am considering reading and let you vote for my next read during that month. My review will follow (unfortunately, not likely in the same month, but eventually--that's all I can promise).

Thank you to everyone who voted in this month's TBR List Poll! This month's choices all have similar vibes and are translated works, both characteristics that appealed to me this month in deciding which to include in the poll. 

What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, translated by Alison Watts, was tied with We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, translated by E. Madison Shimoda, for most of the week, but, in the end, We'll Prescribe You a Cat won with 9 votes to What You Are Looking For is in the Libary's 7 votes. The DallerGut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee, was not too far behind with 6 votes. Both my mom and husband will be happy to see which book won. I may try to fit in all three books this month, depending on the time, but am looking forward to reading into We'll Prescribe You a Cat first. 

Thank you  again to everyone for voting in this month's TBR List poll! 

What are you reading next? 

New to my shelves this week (purchased and Mother's Day gifts):

Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology 

edited by Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

Monk and Robot by Becky Chambers

Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh

Loveless by Alice Oseman

Elatsoe (#1) by Darcie Little Badger

After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez

Wake, Siren: Ovid Resung by Nina MacLaughlin

Sun of Blood and Ruin (#1) by Mariely Lares

Lady Eve's Last Con by Rebecca Fraimow

Servant of Earth (Shards of Magic #1) by Sarah Hawley

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave (#5) by Elle Cosimano

Have you read any of these? If so, what did you think? 

Following in the footsteps of Deb of Readerbuzz, who shares three good things in her Sunday Salon posts, I thought I would try to do the same. With all the worries and stressors in life, I want to highlight some of the good, even the seemingly small stuff. 

1. Saturday we spent shopping for a semiformal dress and shoes to go with it for an upcoming 8th grade dance. Neither one of us is fond of clothes shopping (and much less shoe shopping), but we had a good afternoon, staying out of the heat and enjoying the air conditioning of the mall. Mouse found the perfect dress (on sale too!) and boots to match (also on sale).  And of course we visited Barnes and Noble since it was right there. 

2.  We had a nice brunch with my mom this morning for Mother's Day. I expected a long wait given the day, but it was not bad at all! After our meal, we visited our favorite indie bookstore, which was across the street.

3. Look at my beautiful Mother's Day flowers from my husband and daughter: 

I hope you have a great week! Let me know what you have been reading!

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