Books!
My week has been a productive reading week, other than that I feel like I can't get a grip on the housework. Our house is not filthy just messy, and I have been trying to get it in some sort of order, but it feels like every time I turn around there is another mess. I'm tired of it. It is difficult though with us living in such a small house and the kids tend to be less than helpful. Plus, we have been battling various sicknesses since the end of last year. It seems like we just get over something and someone brings home something different. I have heard from a few people there are a lot of viruses going around this year. I am thinking that if I clean in a more organized fashion then I will see visible progress which will help me stay motivated. But enough of that I am hoping to have a date night with my husband this weekend so we can have some one on one time together. It seems like both of us is always running from one thing to another. There is a Mexican resturant in town that opened up recently and they have the best food, so I am hoping we can go there. Also I have a movie theater gift card that I have been meaning to use and I a hoping to see this:
It looks like so much fun. I can't wait!
This week I read: 1 historical romance, 1 mystery/thriller, 1 historical mystery, and 1 Sci-Fi.
Holmes, Marple, & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly of the city; from priceless art theft, a high-stakes kidnapping, and a decades-old unsolved murder, to a gruesome subterranean prison, and corruption and bribery at the highest levels of power. ~Goodreads Description
I will admit it was the title of the book that caught my attention first. I had a fun time reading this one. It was a quick and easy read with enjoyable characters. Nothing is too deep, or complicated. I would have liked to have learned more about the three main characters as they were fairly interesting people with mysterious pasts. This was almost like a series of short stories as there were multiple cases they were trying to solve at the same time. Also feels like the beginning of a series and if it is I will definitely read the next one. (Warning for attempted suicide)
Unfairly Caught by Bethany Delleman
I love a good alternate take on Mansfield Park. I have never been a big fan of the ending with Fanny and Edmund together, they feel more like brother and sister than sweethearts. I do love it when I discover a book that finds a way for Fanny and Henry to find their happily ever after together. Especially when it is a well-written story, like Unfairly Caught. I loved the way the author brought about Fanny and Henry's change of heart and how they came to a better understanding of each other. By the end, you truly believe they are in love. All in all, a great book.
Doctor Who and the Daleks by David Whitaker
I inherited this book from my dad, and I ended up really enjoying it even though the First Doctor isn't my favorite. It is an illustrated version of the book Doctor Who and the Daleks. The art is sooooooooooooo well done, I loved it so much. Plus, the story of the first time the Doctor met the Daleks was really well written. I have always enjoyed the Tardis team of Susan, Ian, and Barbara so I loved getting an alternate version of how they met. A great book and I highly recommend it for any fan of Doctor Who.
A Picture of Murder by T.E. Kinsey
This was another delightful addition to the Lady Hardcastle series. Lady Hardcastle and Florence continue to be the most enchanting partnership. I love their banter and how fond they are of each other. The mystery was a good one it had me flummoxed for a while until almost the end when I finally began to cotton on to what exactly happened. The books in this series are always a good time and I look forward to the next one.
Reading Challenges 2024:
Mount TBR: A Picture of Murder, Unfairly Caught, Doctor Who and the Daleks
Cloak & Dagger: Holmes, Marple, and Poe
Let's Tour the United States: Unfairly Caught, A Picture of Murder
Do you guys have any exciting plans for this weekend?
It looks like so much fun. I can't wait!
Click to viewThis week I read: 1 historical romance, 1 mystery/thriller, 1 historical mystery, and 1 Sci-Fi.
Holmes, Marple, & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly of the city; from priceless art theft, a high-stakes kidnapping, and a decades-old unsolved murder, to a gruesome subterranean prison, and corruption and bribery at the highest levels of power. ~Goodreads Description
I will admit it was the title of the book that caught my attention first. I had a fun time reading this one. It was a quick and easy read with enjoyable characters. Nothing is too deep, or complicated. I would have liked to have learned more about the three main characters as they were fairly interesting people with mysterious pasts. This was almost like a series of short stories as there were multiple cases they were trying to solve at the same time. Also feels like the beginning of a series and if it is I will definitely read the next one. (Warning for attempted suicide)
Unfairly Caught by Bethany Delleman
I love a good alternate take on Mansfield Park. I have never been a big fan of the ending with Fanny and Edmund together, they feel more like brother and sister than sweethearts. I do love it when I discover a book that finds a way for Fanny and Henry to find their happily ever after together. Especially when it is a well-written story, like Unfairly Caught. I loved the way the author brought about Fanny and Henry's change of heart and how they came to a better understanding of each other. By the end, you truly believe they are in love. All in all, a great book.
Doctor Who and the Daleks by David Whitaker
I inherited this book from my dad, and I ended up really enjoying it even though the First Doctor isn't my favorite. It is an illustrated version of the book Doctor Who and the Daleks. The art is sooooooooooooo well done, I loved it so much. Plus, the story of the first time the Doctor met the Daleks was really well written. I have always enjoyed the Tardis team of Susan, Ian, and Barbara so I loved getting an alternate version of how they met. A great book and I highly recommend it for any fan of Doctor Who.
A Picture of Murder by T.E. Kinsey
This was another delightful addition to the Lady Hardcastle series. Lady Hardcastle and Florence continue to be the most enchanting partnership. I love their banter and how fond they are of each other. The mystery was a good one it had me flummoxed for a while until almost the end when I finally began to cotton on to what exactly happened. The books in this series are always a good time and I look forward to the next one.
Reading Challenges 2024:
Mount TBR: A Picture of Murder, Unfairly Caught, Doctor Who and the Daleks
Cloak & Dagger: Holmes, Marple, and Poe
Let's Tour the United States: Unfairly Caught, A Picture of Murder
Do you guys have any exciting plans for this weekend?