Welcome to The Weekend Post #134! The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted at Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme. I will also be joining Deb at Readerbuzz for the Sunday Salon and Marlene of Reading Reality in her meme Stacking The Shelves.
My Week:
This past week has been mild and dry, but the weekend has turned wet and windy once again. Last weekend, my mom, sister, and I made a treasured family recipe for Swedish bread. My great-grandmother put her own twist on the traditional recipe by substituting ingredients, turning it into a once-a-year treat! Although it’s a tricky flatbread to make, we had a wonderful time tackling it together.
I managed to fit in several shopping trips this week, including one with my mum, sister, and niece—a tradition we keep every Christmas. I’m pleased to say I’ve officially finished my shopping! Next week, I plan to focus on baking and wrapping gifts.
This evening, my husband and I are meeting my sister and brother-in-law for dinner and a night at the casino. I’m really looking forward to it!
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, Edelweiss+ & Libro.fm:
If The Ring Fits is a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com about Adrian, a multi-millionaire investment banker, and Rowena, a STEM software engineer, who unexpectedly find themselves in a fake engagement. Adrian invents a fiancée to impress his CEO, while Rowena, recently unemployed, pregnant, and out of options, agrees to the ruse. Their rules are simple: pretend to be madly in love, keep their real lives separate, and absolutely don’t catch feelings. But as their charade brings them closer—especially with shared hotel rooms and no personal space—the line between fake and real begins to blur. What starts as a desperate pact evolves into a messy, complicated, and wonderful love story, proving that the worst days can lead to the best mistakes. Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC.
From The Library: None
What I’m Watching:
I’ve adored Vancouver’s own Michael Bublé for decades. His music and sparkling personality make him a truly treasured entertainer. So, I was thrilled to hear about his upcoming Christmas special, Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City, airing on December 16 on NBC. I’m sure it will feature his beautiful duet with Carly Pearce, Maybe This Christmas, which he recently premiered on The Voice.
Congratulations to Michael for being the winning coach this season on The Voice!
On The Blog This Week:
Book Review: Know Your Newlywed by Hillary Nussbaum and Heather Taylor
Can’t Wait Wednesday #118: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
Book Review: Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Sophie Cousens
Who Wears it Better in December 2024?
This Post: The Weekend Post #134
Next Week on That Happy Reader:
Monday Matters #123
Book Review: Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm by Kathryn Springer
Can’t Wait Wednesday #119
Book Review: Snow Going Back by Emma Tallon
Can’t Miss Book Releases for January 2025
The Weekend Post #135
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #134. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Jody
Wow, you had a busy week. I hope you have a great time tonight, Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thanks Jody!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Wonderful that you were able to spend so much quality time with family, Jodie💜 I’ve been a huge Michael Bublé fan for many years, since he first came on the music scene. He was outstanding on this season of The Voice. So glad he’s coming back.
Happy reading!
thathappyreader
Thanks Jonetta!
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
We were happy to get all of our shopping done yesterday. We also mailed everything off. Hurray. Now on to baking! I’m hoping to try a few new things including a Cinnamon Roll Snowflake.
thathappyreader
That sounds delicious Deb!
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
It sounds like you had a wonderful week full of family and social times. I also love Michael Bublé and was so sad that I couldn’t get tickets to see him when he was here performing at the casino. I also have that Camilla Isley book, I do enjoy her writing. Have a wonderful week, Jodie.
thathappyreader
You too Carla!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
Sounds like you had a lovely week. I love the sound of traditional baking.
Have fun wrapping everything!
Have a great week next week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/14/stacking-the-shelves-library-loot-27/
thathappyreader
Thanks Emily!
Carla
How lovely that you still have your great-grandmother’s recipe.
I’m not much of a shopper or holiday gift giver. I do all the cooking and give gifts throughout the year when I see or make something I think would be wonderful for that person.
thathappyreader
I love that we still have the recipe Carla!
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
I hope you had a great night out!
Wishing you a wonderful reading week
thathappyreader
You too Shelleyrae!
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
Your Swedish bread tradition sounds wonderful! I love recipes that are family traditions.
thathappyreader
I do too Erin!
Jinjer
This –> we had a wonderful time tackling it together.
And I love that you guys keep your Christmas shopping tradition going.
thathappyreader
Thanks Jinger!
Harvee
Thanks for the Buble video and song. Hope I can catch his show on Nec. 16 on NBC.
thathappyreader
I bet it will be rebroadcast if you miss it Harvee.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I love Michael Buble! Traveled to Chicago to see him the very first time I saw him before he started coming to Kansas City. I’ve never had any Swedish bread, will have to see if I can find some to try. We had rain all day yesterday it seemed even though the weatherman said only a little bit in the morning. I like Camilla Isley, but don’t know that I have time to fit that one in for a review, so will read it at another point I think. Hope you have a good week!
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2024/12/15/weekly-wrap-up-202-december-15th-2024/
thathappyreader
Our family recipe is different than the traditional one as it has a secret ingredient Lisa! 😉
Anne - Books of My Heart
What a great wee with family and finishing up your shopping. I love Michael Buble too! I make something called a Swedish Tea Ring that my daughter loves. It was in my old Betty Crocker cookbook. I don’t think particularly Swedish. It’s really just like a big cinnamon roll shaped in a ring. I use apples and nuts in it.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
I have that cookbook too (mine is 50 years old now!). I’ve made Swedish tea ring too – very similar to a cinnamon roll.
Vicki
I miss my Christmas Traditions with my mon. She was the best shopper I’ve ever known. She always found amazing things and deals.
thathappyreader
It sounds like you have lovely memories of your Mom Vicki.
Marg @ The Intrepid Reader
Oh, I hope that we will get to see that Buble special too!
Have a great week!
thathappyreader
You too Marg!
Olivia
Sounds like your Christmas preparations and festivities are going along beautifully!
thathappyreader
Let’s hope I’m ready in time Olivia!
Her Digital Coffee
It sounds like you had a wonderful week, Jodie. The Swedish bread sounds delicious and I’m glad you all had a great time making it!
thathappyreader
Thanks Winnie!