Hi everyone and welcome to Monday Matters #80! Most of us hate to see Monday come, but I’m one for making it a bit more fun. Each week I take a look at new book releases, books on TV or film, recent author interviews and more! Life’s too short to hate Mondays so let’s start the week off right! I’m also joining It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? hosted by The Book Date which is a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. Let’s go!
What I Read Last Week:
This Week I Hope to Read:
5 Books Publishing This Week:
*Click on the book’s cover to see the book’s synopsis on Goodreads or my review if available.
Recent Author Interviews:
NPR’s Book of the Day interviewed Sarah Cooper (Foolish)
Upcoming Author Interviews (Can Play Back Later):
Murder By The Book interview Vera Kurian (A Step Past Darkness) on February 12 at 12:00 PM PT
Murder By The Book interview Lyn Liao Butler (What Is Mine) on February 12 at 4:00 PM PT
Books On TV Or Film:
*Thanks to Bookreporter.com for this information.
In Theatres:
Madame Web
Release Date: February 14th (wide)
Based on: The Marvel Comics character of the same name
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
Release Date: February 14th (limited)
Based on: The Winnie-the-Pooh books by A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard
On TV:
Film Releases:
An American in Austen
Air Date: Saturday, February 17th at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel
Based on: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen
Ongoing Series:
“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” (8-episode limited series)
Air Dates: Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT on FX
Based on: CAPOTE’S WOMEN: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer
“Son of a Critch”
Air Dates: Thursdays at 8pm ET/PT on The CW
Based on: SON OF A CRITCH: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir, by Mark Critch
“Masters of the Air” (9-episode miniseries)
Release Dates: Fridays on Apple TV+
Based on: MASTERS OF THE AIR: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany, by Donald L. Miller
On DVD:
The Canterville Ghost
DVD Release Date: February 13th
Based on: The short story “The Canterville Ghost” by Oscar Wilde
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
DVD Release Date: February 13th
Based on: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES: A Hunger Games Novel by Suzanne Collins
The Marvels
DVD Release Date: February 13th
Based on: Marvel Comics featuring the characters Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel
Priscilla
DVD Release Date: February 13th
Based on: ELVIS AND ME: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N’ Roll, by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, with Sandra Harmon
I hope that you’ve enjoyed Monday Matters #80 and have a wonderful week ahead!
Jody
Great post today, Jodie. I hope you have a fantastic week 🤗🫶
thathappyreader
Thanks Jody! You too!
hena
I have the First Lie Wins on my TBR list. Hadn’t heard of the other books so thanks for sharing. Did you watch The Feud? I wan thinking of checking it out.
thathappyreader
I have not seen The Feud. It’s only on the Disney + streaming service here in Canada and I don’t subscribe. Thanks for reading Hena!
Kathy M Martin
Nice looking books. I have read a lot by Susan Mallery but am behind on her latest releases. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
thathappyreader
She’s one of my favourite authors Kathy!
Her Digital Coffee
I’m so excited for your review of First Lie Wins! I’m hoping to start it this week too. Thanks for sharing Jodie!
thathappyreader
Oh I look forward to your review too Winnie!
Kathryn Trask
I love the newly published books section. I have the Susan Elizabeth Phillips book preordered. I might read the Susan Mallery book but will only get that from the library.
thathappyreader
I try to get galleys or borrow from the library too Kathryn. Phillips writes a little too steamy for me but I do enjoy her books otherwise.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I really want to read that Tessa Bailey one! I almost went to see the Madame Web movie last night, then remembered it was Valentine’s Day and I didn’t want to be out alone at a movie with couples out.
thathappyreader
I hope that you enjoy them both Lisa!
Carla
I watched An American in Austen on Saturday and it was fun.
thathappyreader
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it Carla!