It’s finally Friday! We have NO plans this Saturday or Sunday and it’s glorious. I’ll hopefully be reading a lot and deciding what to bake next on my Baking Bucket List. Irish soda bread maybe? I’m linking up with Jana Says and Modern Mrs Darcy for their mini book reviews this month.
My husband made me a bookshelf!
This week’s Reading Roundup!
Work Book (for lunch time reading):
Lighthouse Beach by Shelley Noble – I received this book from TLC Book tours and am posting a review next week over on Literary Quicksand. It’s a classic summer beach read about two old friends who reconnect after one ditches her wedding. At this point it’s dragging a bit, but I’m hoping the story will pick up as I get closer to the end.
House Books:
The Circle by Dave Eggars – I found this book for $1 at a library book sale! I’m always excited when I can read the novel before watching the movie. Technology, surveillance, and privacy are all explored in this one.
Kindle Books (reading on Scribd):
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas – It’s taken less than a week to read the first two books in this series! I’m utterly hooked, abandoning everything so I can read it whenever I have a spare minute. The character arcs are well-written and enticing in A Court of Mist and Fury.
Audio Books (listening on Scribd):
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride by Cary Elwes – Hearing Cary narrate his memories from the set is an absolute delight. I am thrilled to discover the cast and crew enjoyed making this film as much as I love watching it.
By Invitation Only by Dorothea Benton Frank – We just visited Charleston, so I picked this one as soon as I realized it’s set in the Low Country. Two mothers of a young couple getting married, one a farmer in SC and one a city wife, interact at the engagement parties for their children. I’m about halfway through and not enjoying it quite as much as I hoped.
From Around the Web:
10 Audiobooks for Road Trips – The Novel Endeavor shares her favorite audiobooks for your next summer road trip.
TV Show Younger’s Marriage Vacation – Is anyone else addicted to the TV Land show, Younger? It’s stars Sutton Foster as a woman who lies about her age to get a job at a publishing company. In a brilliant marketing ploy, one of the books from the show is actually being published!! This list discusses all the connections between the actual book and the show.
Frozen Food for the Win! – Jay converted me to frozen veggies and we use them in practically every dinner now. I love that they’re just as nutritious as fresh produce and are ridiculously easy to throw in the microwave.
Check out Reading RoundUp #41 for more of my recent reads!
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42 Comments
Allison @ My Novel Life
June 8, 2018 at 9:51 amI’m so jealous of your bookshelf. It’s beautiful! There are few things better than finding a good book deal! I don’t think the movie, The Circle, did very well. Hopefully the book is much better (it usually is).
Rachel Kamery
June 9, 2018 at 7:29 amThank you! It’s wonderful to have piles of books off the floor (where they were previously stored haha!)
Angela
June 8, 2018 at 11:07 amYour bookshelf is so pretty! Kudos to your husband! I saw the movie The Circle and thought it was kind of weird, I think it may be quite different from the book. Have a great weekend!
Aryn
June 8, 2018 at 1:14 pmDorothea Benton Frank used to be an automatic pre-order for me, but her last 3 books have been really disappointing. Pretty sure I didn’t even finish last summer’s….
Rachel Kamery
June 9, 2018 at 7:29 amHmm would you recommend any of her earlier books then?
Jordan Rose
June 8, 2018 at 10:01 pmI loved A Court of Mist and Fury as well! I love all the books in that trilogy, but that one is always going to be my favorite. I’m so glad you’re enjoying As You Wish! I got my hands on a copy a couple weeks ago and have wanted to dive, but I was somewhat hesitant because sometimes behind-the-scenes books aren’t great so I’m happy this one is good! Your bookshelf is so gorgeous!
Rachel Kamery
June 9, 2018 at 7:25 amI’m excited for Book 3, but I have a feeling Book 2 will be my favorite as well. I can’t imagine anything topping it! Hopefully you enjoy As You Wish. Let me know what you think!
Elizabeth | Half-Baked Bettie
June 9, 2018 at 1:43 amThe older I get, the bigger my smile when I say I have absolutely no plans for the weekend… 🙂
I got The Circle out from the library a few months ago (along with like 7 other books), but I ran out of time to read it before it had to be returned. I refuse to watch the movie until I’ve read the book, haha! I’ll have to give it another go, but I definitely want to tackle As You Wish first. Ah, young Cary Elwes… how I enjoy looking at thee.
Happy weekend!
Elizabeth
Rachel Kamery
June 9, 2018 at 7:24 amYes!! That’s exactly how we feel about weekends. I actually still haven’t started reading The Circle (I just keep picking up other books instead), but since it’s my book I don’t have to worry about returning it. Phew. Enjoy your weekend too!
Akaleistar
June 9, 2018 at 8:26 pmA Court of Mist and Fury is good, but the second book is my favorite from the series 🙂
Kathy Martin
June 11, 2018 at 9:30 amYou are reading and listening to a nice variety of books. I’m a one-book-at-a-time person and couldn’t do it myself. I sometimes get confused when I only have one plot to keep track of. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Pussreboots
June 11, 2018 at 6:37 pmMaybe I should read that Princess Bride book now that my daughter’s drama club is done performing The Princess Bride. My weekly updates
Aj @ Read All The Things!
June 11, 2018 at 6:58 pmAwesome bookshelf. I hope you had a good weekend and got lots of reading and baking done. Have a great week.
Mystica
June 12, 2018 at 3:14 amI like the mix of reads here. Enjoy them all.
Anne Hoekman
June 12, 2018 at 7:08 amI’ve heard that As You Wish is a fun one, and it really does sound delightful on Audiobook! I’m going to have to see if my library has that available… And in non-book thoughts: I love the idea of a baking bucket list! Totally doing that 🙂
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 8:03 pmYou should definitely give a baking bucket list a try! I’m always curious what other people would put on their list 🙂
Confuzzled Bev
June 12, 2018 at 7:15 amYour bookshelf is so pretty!
I keep seeing The Circle in bookshops and the cover intrigues me but for some reason I’ve never checked to see what the book is about.
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 8:03 pmThe book has honestly been sitting on my couch for a week now, waiting to be picked up. I finally started reading it last night and I’m intrigued so far!
ShootingStarsMag
June 12, 2018 at 8:14 amI’ve seen the movie of The Circle and it was pretty good. I’m curious about the book though – hope you enjoy it! It’s such an interesting premise. I’d really like to read As You Wish at some point too.
-Lauren
Megan @ The Hungry Bookworm
June 12, 2018 at 9:13 amI know this isn’t about your books, really, but the frozen peas article is so interesting! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 8:01 pmI agree!! I love the Kitchn for their food related news.
kristen
June 12, 2018 at 9:37 ami really enjoyed the book by Cary Elwes – such an enjoyable experience, and watching the movie again after finding out a lot about the behind the scenes was so fun. i have the Court trilogy on my shelves at home, waiting for a random long weekend where i have nothing planned so i can binge read, because i know i will! that’s what happened with the throne of glass books, i read all of them that were out in like a week. i wish that series was finished because i have basically forgotten all of it lol
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 8:00 pmI love that plan! I’m interested in starting the Throne of Glass books next, but I’m worried they won’t be as good! I’m glad to hear you liked them.
SMD
June 12, 2018 at 9:48 amI’m a fan of the older Dorothea Benton Frank books. Not so much the new ones.
Thanks for joining us!
Ana
June 12, 2018 at 10:45 amThat bookshelf is so cool! My husband and I just have books all over the place.
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 7:59 pmI should take a picture of the books still on the floor! I also have an entire dresser in our spare room filled with books. Whatever works : )
Tanya @ A Mindful Migration
June 12, 2018 at 11:16 amNice bookshelf! I love “real” books but hate that they take up so much space. I really wanted to love the Sarah J. Maas books but couldn’t get into them unfortunately. I generally don’t like audiobooks but As You Wish would be amazing since Cary narrates it himself.
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 7:59 pmSpace has certainly become quite a problem – hence why we still have lots of books on the floor…
Heather
June 12, 2018 at 12:37 pmI loved As you Wish and really enjoyed re-watching the movie after I finished listening to the book. SO good!
Rachel Kamery
June 12, 2018 at 7:58 pmYes! I’m planning to rewatch the movie very soon. I’m especially eager to watch for Westley’s broken toe hahaha. Poor guy.
Jana @ Jana Says
June 12, 2018 at 3:14 pmI enjoyed As You Wish. I read it, not listened, and it was such a lovely tribute to that movie.
Nancy @ NY Foodie Family
June 12, 2018 at 10:16 pmI was surprised at how much I enjoyed The Circle…..but didn’t like the ending. I saw the movie but as usual, I liked the book better. A Court of Thorns and Roses has been on my to read list forever. I’ve heard such good things about this series.
Lauren
June 13, 2018 at 9:27 amI really liked The Circle, and I’m dying to read As You Wish!
Kasey Holloway
June 13, 2018 at 1:48 pmI saw the movie The Circle without knowing it was a book and really loved it, so I’m sure the book is even better! I’ve also heard good things about the Court of Thorns series. Right now I just dived into The Ember in the Ashes series and I am really enjoying to so far! I’m so happy to have found your blog through the linkup! 🙂
Amy
June 13, 2018 at 7:48 pmWhat did you think of “The Circle” novel? I found it under the Christmas tree when it was released & really enjoyed it – so many things to ponder, especially as technology & social media continue to evolve.
Rachel Kamery
June 15, 2018 at 7:44 pmI’m about 1/4 of the way through now and it’s fascinating but a bit eerie. I can definitely see some of these technological privacy invasions happening and I’m not a fan ha! It’s a good read so far though.
Alison - Puppies and Pretties
June 14, 2018 at 11:12 pmI recently bought A Court of Mist and Fury and your review has me excited to read those books! That series might be the next one I pick up after I finish my current series read.
Rachel Kamery
June 15, 2018 at 7:40 pmWoohoo! What series are you currently reading?
Elena
June 15, 2018 at 5:35 pmThat bookshelf!! Wow, that is so impressive that your husband made that!! A
Stacie @SincerelyStacie
June 15, 2018 at 7:20 pmOooo I’ll have to look for the As You Wish on audio. It’s been on my list, but I hadn’t thought to check for audio. Thanks for the tip!
Rachel Kamery
June 15, 2018 at 7:39 pmHope you can find it!
Marilu
June 18, 2018 at 4:41 pmI found The Circle book to be sooo good, but I thought the movie was not great (just a warning!).
P.S. I love that blue-grey shade of your bookshelf – lovely!