It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? is a weekly event to list the books finished last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, but is now being hosted by Sheila from One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books.!
Can I get a do-over? A push on the reset button? Because if I thought last last week was bad? Last week was worse. In my dysfunctional family way, my “grandfather” passed away from lung cancer yesterday. He was so blessed to be at home, with his family and to go quietly and peacefully. I doubt you’ll be seeing me again this week.
I did manage to finish a couple of books last week. I finished Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl which is, seriously, one of the most excellent foodie memoirs I’ve ever read. Truly fantastic. I can’t wait to read the next one; Comfort Me With Apples and am glad I already read it!
I also finished The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason, which was, I am so sad to say, a huge disappointment. More on that later.
Oh, almost forgot. I managed to get halfway through Bumped by Megan McCafferty this weekend. I’m afraid this one might have too much hype already, but I’m trying to reserve judgment until I finish. I am almost finished with the audio of At Home by Bill Bryson which is still really good…but getting a bit long in the tooth. Bill apparently has a huge house.
One exciting this happened, just this morning in fact.
Carl announced One Upon a Time FIVE! Spring has officially arrived. Won’t you come join in the fun? I will post my choices soon. See you later this week if not next week and please, have a wonderful week.
So sorry to hear about your grandfather! You won't be interested in blogging this week, I guess and who can blame you! All the best to you and your family.
Oh Heather. *hugs hugs hugs*
So very sorry about your grandfather…mine also died of lung cancer but I was a senior in high school…many moons ago but I still miss him.
I've just finished reading The United States of Arugula and Ruth Reichl is one of the names that keeps showing up again and again and again. I'll be putting those two on my wishlish.
Take care of yourself this week
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. I've had to deal with my parent's deaths over the last few years and know that it is just SO HARD. Blesssings.
I am sorry to hear about your grandfather, Heather!
I'm soooo sorry to hear about your family passing. Definitely sending thoughts and prayers. Lung cancer can be so brutal, so I'm glad he was at home with family and comfort.
I didn't know about Carl's announcement! I'M SO EXCITED and definitely onboard for some reading. Last week was brutal here, so I'm pushing the reset button this week. Totally.
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Is he the one who raised you? I'm sending thoughts, prayers and hugs your way.
I am so sorry about your loss. Anything I have to say after that feels really petty.
I am glad you are participating in the challenge this year. Disappointed to hear that Colleen's newest was a disappointment. I didn't even realize she was back writing Gardella Chronicles books.
I am so sorry about your grandfather. Take care of yourself.
I'm so sorry Heather
Let me know if there's anything I can do for you sweetie or if you just need to talk…
I'm so sorry about your grandfather, Heather. *hugs*
Sorry to hear about your Grandfather.