It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (September 17): 09/17/18

Hosted by Kathryn of Book Date.

My husband is out of town this week so all the home and parenting duties will be mine this week. Both kids have busy schedules so I have no idea how much reading I'll get done.

I made no progress on the hummingbird painting. I didn't even touch it. Maybe this week?

What I read:

• Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle; personal collection (audiobook)
• The Million by Karl Schroeder; personal collection
• Lavender lies: a China Bayles mystery by Susan Wittig Albert; library book
• A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge by Josh Neufeld; personal collection
• Giant Days: Extra Credit by John Allison; personal collection

What I'm reading:

• Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien; personal collection
• Running With Lions by Julian Winters; personal collection
• Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum; personal collection / research
• The Great Shelby Holmes and the Coldest Case by Elizabeth Eulberg; personal collection

Up Soon:

• Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova; personal collection / research
• An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon; library book / research
• The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part Two by Michael Dante DiMartino and Irene Koh (Artist); personal collection
• Once Upon a Spine by Kate Carlisle

Posts:

• 9FFCC66: Orphans traveling off road through time

Reviews Posted

• Bob by Wendy Mass; library book / research
• Don't Cry for Me, Hot Pastrami by Sharon Kahn
• Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes by Mary E. Lambert; library book
• Lemons by Melissa Savage; library book
• The River at Night by Erica Ferencik; library book / research
• Runaways: Battleworld by Noelle Stevenson
• Young Frances by Hartley Lin; personal collection (graphic novel)

Comments  (22)

Comment #1: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 00:10:55

Katie @ Read-at-Home Mom

Looks like an interesting mix of books! Thanks for your review of Bob. I've been curious about it, and I think you've convinced me to give it a try when I have a chance.

Comment #2: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 21:52:00

Pussreboots

Bob is delightful. I hope you read it.

Comment #3: Monday, September, 17, 2018 at 03:26:32

Greg

I've been seeing The Million around, and it looks pretty good?

Comment #4: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 21:55:00

Pussreboots

I think you will like The Million. I found it a quick and delightful read.

Comment #5: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:07:53

Cheryl Malandrinos

Sure sounds like you'll be busy. Years ago, my hubby used to go to London for a week and it was just me and the girls. Fun, but sometimes overwhelming.

Lots of great books in your stacks. Once Upon a Spine and The Great Shelby Homes catch my eye.

Hope you have a great week.

Comment #6: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 21:57:00

Pussreboots

Once Upon a Spine is my next priority as it's due at the library in the week.

Comment #7: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 11:51:30

Aymee

Ah, Korra! I recently splurged and bought both The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra on Blu-Ray. Started on TLA last week and forgot how much I'd loved this show.

You have some good looking reads coming up, too. I love cozies so I'll be anxious to hear how you liked those.

My list!

Comment #8: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 21:57:00

Pussreboots

The comics are fun too. On the cozy front, I just finished Death by Dumpling and it was a fun read.

Comment #9: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 12:14:52

Kathy Martin

Good luck with single parenting this week. Maybe waiting time can be reading time as you haul the kids around. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

Comment #10: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 22:05:00

Pussreboots

The kids are fine. They're pretty easy.

Comment #11: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 12:42:50

Mystica

All your books are new for me. Have a nice week.

Comment #12: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 22:07:00

Pussreboots

Same to you.

Comment #13: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 16:28:59

Jolene Wilson

I loved Bob too. Such a great book. Death by Dumpling looks fun!

Comment #14: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 22:09:00

Pussreboots

I just finished Death by Dumpling. It was a fun read.

Comment #15: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 17:46:51

Yvonne

I have wanted to read the Sharon Kahn books for awhile. They look good. I hope you'll be able to get some painting and/or reading in this week.

Comment #16: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 22:10:00

Pussreboots

The Sharon Kahn books are ok. You might as well try one to see if they're for you.

Comment #17: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 18:05:36

Laurel-Rain Snow

The cozies look really good. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.

Comment #18: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 22:13:00

Pussreboots

Death by Dumpling was good. Hopefully the others will be too.

Comment #19: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 18:36:43

Aj @ Read All The Things!

I love that cover with the Chinese food on it. Good luck with your painting. Have a great week!

Comment #20: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 22:15:00

Pussreboots

Death by Dumpling is a great start to a new series.

Comment #21: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 18:29:15

Erin @ Cracker Crumbs

Always a bit more hectic when flying solo! I hope you find some time to read. :)

I read The River at Night for one of my online bookclubs (Hike Like a Woman). I am curious what your research is? I am intrigued!

Comment #22: Monday, September 24, 2018 at 18:11:00

Pussreboots

I'm doing a broad spectrum survey the American road narrative. I'm looking beyond the "classic" road trip stories for examples of how the road narrative tropes influence other genres. My essays are published once a week and are collected under the "road essays" tab up top. The books reviewed are also up there and are grouped by similar narrative elements. An explanation of what criteria I'm using is here.