My reading has slowed down a bit as has my audiobook listening.
I have found it hard to find either thing that grabs my attention.
Although I say that, I have become slightly obsessed with Kristan Higgins.
After finishing Now That You Mention It, I immediately picked up On Second Thought.
Ainsley O’Leary is so ready to get married—she’s even found the engagement ring her boyfriend has stashed away. What she doesn’t anticipate is being blindsided by a breakup he chronicles in a blog…which (of course) goes viral. Devastated and humiliated, Ainsley turns to her older half sister, Kate, who’s struggling with a sudden loss of her own.
Kate’s always been the poised, self-assured sister, but becoming a newlywed—and a widow—in the space of four months overwhelms her. Though the sisters were never close, she starts to confide in Ainsley, especially when she learns her late husband was keeping a secret from her.
Despite the murky blended-family dynamic that’s always separated them, Ainsley’s and Kate’s heartaches bind their summer together when they come to terms with the inevitable imperfection of relationships and family—and the possibility of one day finding love again.
~Good Reads
I loved this book!
I requested another Kristan Higgins book and it just came via Overdrive today-Yay!
I then read a library cozy mystery, A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay.
Delivering books to the housebound residents of the Thumb Islands, just a short boat ride from the town of Briar Creek, library director Lindsey Norris has befriended two elderly brothers, Stewart and Peter Rosen. She enjoys visiting them in their treasure-filled, ramshackle Victorian on Star Island until she discovers that Peter has been killed and Stewart is missing. Now she’s determined to solve a murder and find Stewart before he suffers his brother’s fate.
~Good Reads
Although this was book #6 in a series (that I haven’t read), I easily was caught up on the back story.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading others in the series.
I haven’t listened to an audiobook since Man Hands (which was very funny!).
I have listened to a lot of podcasts:
- Armchair Expert
- Dr. Death
- Serial season 3
I hope to have an audio book grab my attention soon.
Have a good week!
Joining Book Date and The Caffeinated Reader
I’ve only read a couple by Kristan Higgins and should look for more. The cozy also sounds good. I like that you can jump into the series and not be lost. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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I was happy to see there are more in this series after the one I read! I don’t think I will go back and read 1-5.
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Those books seem really great! I think I might add ‘On Second Thought’ to my TBR. I don’t listen to podcasts often but am intrigued by Dr. Death.
Hope you have a great week! 😊
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I’m in the medical field so I found Dr. Death fascinating. I just finished Dirty John (by the same people). I hope you like On Second Thought 😊
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I love Kristan Higgins and have read most but not all of her books. I like the ones that veer toward women’s fiction. A cozy series around books is always the kind I go for when I read a cozy. (Mostly)
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I just discovered Kristan Higgins!
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I’ve only read Now That You Mention It but I enjoyed it. I would like to read more of her books, time permitting. My weekly update
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I’m trying not to read her continuously 😉
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I love Higgins but she usually manages to make me ugly cry and have a book hangover!
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Lol!! I agree-she hits all the emotions
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I don’t know if I am familiar with Higgins or not. Guess I’ll have to check her out now. 🙂
sherry @ fundinmental Sunday Memes
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I wasn’t familiar with her and am so glad I discovered her!!
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Kristan is a go to author for me!
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