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What I’m Reading – October 2026

What I’m Reading Now

My Friends by Fredrik Backman – I just started this one, so I haven’t formed an opinion yet.

What I Recently Finished

  • A Bookshop Christmas by Rachel Burton
  • When We Were Widows by Annette Chavez Macias
  • Grave Talk by Nick Spalding
  • Fury in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #63)
  • Book Club at Butterfly Inn by Kate Wentworth (Butterfly Lane #2)
  • Nobody’s Perfect by Sally Kilpatrick
  • Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

What I Added to my TBR

  • Perfect in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #64)
  • The Lovebirds by Katherine Center
  • Treasures on Butterfly Lane by Kate Wentworth (Butterfly Lane #3)
  • No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Belief Required by Brittney Hartley
  • Four: A Divergent Story Collection by Veronica Roth (Divergent #0.1-0.4)
  • Maurice by E.M. Forster

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 162 books on my TBR. Of these, 154 are fiction and 8 are nonfiction.
  • I have read 67 books so far in 2026. I had reset my goal for the year from 100 to 50, so I have met my goal!
  • I have finished 3 nonfiction books so far this year. My goal is 6.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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What I’m Reading – September 2026

What I’m Reading Now

A Bookshop Christmas by Rachel Burton – I am about halfway through this sweet holiday romance.

What I Recently Finished

Fiction

  • The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory (The Wedding Date #1)
  • Common Goal by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #4)
  • Role Model by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #5)
  • The Long Game by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #6)
  • A Good Indian Girl by Mansi Shah
  • Season’s Change by Cait Nary (Trade Season #1)
  • The Year of What If by Phaedra Patrick
  • We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

Nonfiction

  • How I Changed My Mind About Evolution: Evangelicals Reflect on Faith and Science, edited by Kathryn Applegate and J.B. Stump
  • The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

What I Added to my TBR

  • The Little Shop of Merry and Bright by Jenny Bayliss
  • Tales from the Territory by Travis Baldree
  • Emily Wilde’s History of Dark Faerie by Heather Fawcett (Emily Wilde #4)

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 167 books on my TBR. Of these, 160 are fiction and 7 are nonfiction.
  • I have read 59 books so far in 2026. I had reset my goal for the year from 100 to 50, so I have met my goal!
  • I have finished 3 nonfiction books so far this year. My goal is 6.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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What I’m Reading – August 2026

What I’m Reading Now

Common Goal by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #4) – I am flying through this series of hockey romances.

What I Recently Finished

  • The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance by Jemar Tisby
  • Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (For the Love of Austen #2)
  • Anne of Avenue A by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (For the Love of Austen #3)
  • Nantucket Second Chances by Pamela Kelley
  • A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber
  • Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin
  • One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
  • Game Changer by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #1)
  • Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #2)
  • Tough Guy by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #3)
  • Halloween with Ilya by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #2.4) – short story
  • My Dinner with Hayden by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #2.5) – short story
  • Merry Christmas, Scott & Kip by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #1.5) – short story

What I Added to my TBR

  • Role Model by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #5)
  • The Long Game by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #6)
  • Unrivaled by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #7)
  • Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
  • The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
  • The Day Our Lives Collided by Laura Pearson
  • Romancing Mr. Tilney by Sara Marks (21st Century Austen #7)
  • I Still Love You by Sara Marks (21st Century Austen #8)

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 174 books on my TBR. Of these, 9 are nonfiction and 165 are fiction.
  • I have read 49 books so far in 2026. I had reset my goal for the year from 100 to 50, so I am almost there!
  • I have finished 1 nonfiction book so far this year. My goal is 6.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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Week in Review: July 26, 2026

I met with my psychiatrist this week, and we decided I would come off the new med I have been trying out. We are going to give it a few weeks with just the two I was already taking and see how I feel. I am hopeful that things will be okay; it would be nice not to have to try any other meds. I am also very hopeful that I will be less tired soon.

Work is going well. I went into the office on Tuesday to train two new employees. They are not in customer service, so they just needed the basics to be able to use the computer system in their area. I was pretty tired by the end from talking so much, but we had a really productive day.

I got some sad news this week that my library will no longer be offering Hoopla, which is an app that allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks as well as movies. I have a bunch of books on my to read list that were only available through that method (as opposed to Libby or as a physical book), and I really wish they had given us more notice so I could have prioritized reading those titles. I picked the one I most wanted to read and am working on reading that before access is cut off at the end of this month.

I found out later that they are offering a new app called Cloud Library. I downloaded it and looked for a bunch of titles from my list, but didn’t find many. I don’t know if that means they haven’t added many titles yet or if they don’t have the types of books I like on that app. The new app does not offer movies, either. Most of the books I want to read are available on Libby, so I am really hoping nothing happens to that avenue for borrowing ebooks.

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What I’m Reading – July 2026

What I’m Reading Now

Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (For the Love of Austen #2) – I really enjoyed their first book, which was a retelling of Emma. This one is a retelling of Pride & Prejudice, and I like it so far.

What I Recently Finished

  • The Midnight Train by Matt Haig (The Midnight World #2)
  • The Final Target by Nora Roberts
  • The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick
  • Summer Island by Natalie Normann (Very Hygge Holiday #1)
  • Christmas Island by Natalie Normann (Very Hygge Holiday #2)

What I Added to my TBR

  • Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
  • Never Worry About Money Again: By Answering One Question by Jesse Mecham
  • Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 174 books on my TBR. Of these, 10 are nonfiction and 164 are fiction.
  • I have read 36 books so far in 2026. My original goal was 100, but there is no way I am reaching that at this point, so I have changed it to 50. My reading ebbs and flows depending on my mood and circumstances, so I’m fine with making that change.
  • I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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What I’m Reading – June 2026

What I’m Reading Now

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig (The Midnight World #2) – This is billed as a magical, time-traveling love story from the world of The Midnight Library (which I loved).

What I Recently Finished

  • Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev
  • The Wedding Setup by Sonali Dev (short story)
  • In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams (Rome Kentucky #4)
  • Lift Me Up by Milly Johnson (short story)
  • Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman (Alex Delaware #41)
  • The Anti-Heroes by Jen Lancaster
  • Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza (For the Love of Austen #1)

What I Added to my TBR

  • A Wind Turned Dark with Burning by Mercedes Lackey (Elemental Masters #19)
  • The General Hospital by Anne Buist (Menzies Mental Health #3)
  • The Slow Cooker Supper Club by Sue Heath
  • A Bookshop Summer by Stephanie Butland
  • Sari, Not Sari by Sonya Singh
  • Zoe Brennan, First Crush by Laura Lee Piper
  • The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez (Librarians in Love #1)
  • Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez (Librarians in Love #2)

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 177 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 169 are fiction.
  • I have read 31 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I still a bit behind. It’s okay if I don’t meet my goal, though. My reading ebbs and flows depending on my mood and circumstances.
  • I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
  • I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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What I’m Reading – May 2026

What I’m Reading Now

Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev – I have enjoyed several books by this author. This one is pretty good so far. It does have a dual timeline, and I am still trying to put together how the story from the past fits in with the present events. I have a vague idea but it hasn’t been revealed yet.

Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman (Alex Delaware #41) – I really like this series. When my turn came for it on Libby, I was in a bit of a reading slump and I only got to 80% before it got automatically returned. Now I am back on the waiting list to get it again so I can finish it. Update: I am still on the waiting list for this one!

What I Recently Finished

  • Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
  • Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra (The March Sisters #1)
  • Beth and Amy by Virginia Kantra (The March Sisters #2)
  • Revenge Prey by John Sandford (Lucas Davenport #36)
  • Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (When in Rome #3)
  • Lessons at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan (School by the Sea #3)
  • Studies at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan (School by the Sea #4)
  • Everybody’s Favorite Guy by Katherine Center (short story)

What I Added to my TBR

  • Allegiant by Veronica Roth (Divergent #3)
  • The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth (The Sixth Faction #1)
  • Start at the End by Emmy Grey
  • The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
  • Pictures of You by Emma Grey

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 184 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 176 are fiction.
  • I have read 24 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I am 8 books behind. It’s okay if I don’t meet my goal, though. My reading ebbs and flows depending on my mood and circumstances.
  • I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
  • I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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What I’m Reading – April 2026

What I’m Reading Now

Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld – this is a collection of short stories. I am not sure how I feel about it so far. It seems to be designed to expose the hidden parts of ourselves and our beliefs about ourselves and others.

Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman (Alex Delaware #41) – I really like this series. When my turn came for it on Libby, I was in a bit of a reading slump and I only got to 80% before it got automatically returned. Now I am back on the waiting list to get it again so I can finish it.

What I Recently Finished

  • Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #62)
  • Storm Peak by John A. Flanagan (Jesse Parker Mystery #1)
  • Avalanche Pass by John A. Flanagan (Jesse Parker Mystery #2)

What I Added to my TBR

  • Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith by Rachel Held Evans
  • The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
  • The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley by Lindz McLeod (Austentatious #2)
  • The Fake Matchmaker by Sonya Singh
  • Everyone’s Favorite Guy by Katherine Center

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

  • I currently have 187 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 179 are fiction.
  • I have read 16 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I am 9 books behind. I do occasionally have times where I read less than my usual, so I’m sure it will pick up later in the year.
  • I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
  • I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:
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Week in Review: March 22, 2026

This has been a pretty good week. Peanut Butter turned 13 on Monday. He is still pretty healthy, despite his age, which I am thankful for.

In health news, I had my three-month check-in with the orthodontist, and he was pleased at how much movement has happened with my teeth so far. He gave me trays 13-25, so I will see him again in another three months.

I got to spend time with two good friends this week. Renee came over Friday evening and we ate together and played a bit of puzzle chess and then watched a few episodes of Best Medicine. She is a fan of Doc Martin, so I wanted her to see the new American version of the show, and she liked it. Then Kim came over Saturday for lunch and a movie. We get together every other weekend and take turns hosting. We had a nice time.

I haven’t been reading as much lately as I usually do. I have only finished two books in March, both of which were mysteries. I was about 80% done with a third one and then it automatically returned to Libby and I had to put it on hold again! I am currently about 40% done with another one; this one is on my Kindle so I don’t have to worry about it going away, lol.

Michael seems to be doing pretty well at his job. He feels like he has a good handle on the daily tasks. He has had a few awkward interactions with people, but we talk through them and I try to give him suggestions on how to handle them in the future. I know I have my own share of social issues, but I do have the benefit of a few more years of experiences to draw on.

All in all, a pretty good week!

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What I’m Reading – March 2026

What I’m Reading Now

Storm Peak by John A. Flanagan (Jesse Parker Mystery #1) – I have read all of the young adult fantasy books by this author and decided I wanted to read his mysteries, of which there are 2. I am really enjoying it so far.

What I Recently Finished

  • The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Cerulean Chronicles #1)
  • Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (Cerulean Chronicles #2)
  • The Devil You Know by Freida McFadden (Dr. Jane McGill #2)
  • All the Broken Places by M. Jean Pike
  • Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #1)

What I Added to my TBR

  • The Final Target by Nora Roberts
  • Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts
  • Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden
  • Destination Funeral by Paige Harbison
  • The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore by Laura Pearson (Mabel Beaumont #2)
  • The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery
  • A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #2)
  • Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #3)
  • Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #4)

TBR Stats/Updates

  • I currently have 190 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 182 are fiction.
  • I have read 13 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I am a little bit behind.
  • I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
  • I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
  • Here are some more stats from StoryGraph: