Welcome to The Weekend Post #141! 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:
It was a lovely week – until Thursday, when the rain returned once again. Significant snowfall is expected over the weekend into Monday, marking our first snow of the winter. The only silver lining is that we will finally get to test the snow blower we bought on Black Friday. With colder temperatures ahead, there’s little hope of a quick melt.
This week, I had a wonderful visit with my Aunt and Uncle, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I also saw my family doctor for a routine visit, which went well. Since my Mom has a chronic heart condition that is hereditary, I’m being screened for it. My siblings and I each have a 50% chance of inheriting it, and my screening test is scheduled for early March. I’m praying we beat the odds and that none of us have it.
On Friday, my hubby and I received our COVID boosters. It was recommended that we wait for four months, as we both had the virus in early October.
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, Edelweiss+ & Libro.fm:
Former music rivals Mackenzie Waters and Sam Blaze once captivated audiences with their on-stage clashes, but behind the scenes, their fiery tension turned into something more – until both their bands and their connection fell apart. Two years later, Sam has left the rockstar life behind to raise his son, while Mackenzie, recovering from vocal surgery, sings under a pseudonym. With their careers at a standstill, they agree to collaborate on a joint comeback album, forcing them to set aside their rivalry and work together. But as old sparks reignite and new secrets emerge, they soon realize that the greatest hits may still be ahead of them.
As spring arrives in Starr’s Fall, Maggie seeks a fresh start with her shy teenage son, determined to make her dream of opening a board game cafe a reality. But when she finds herself drawn to Zach ”a charming, geeky, and unexpectedly supportive man with a reputation as a different kind of player” she worries she’s gambling with her heart. Adding to her hesitation, he’s also ten years younger. When Zach asks her out, Maggie is caught off guard by her own attraction to him. Now, she must decide if she’s willing to take a chance on love with one more roll of the dice. This is book two in the author’s Starr’s Fall series.
From The Library: None
From Audible:Â None.
What I’m Watching:
We recently watched Unstoppable on Prime Video and really enjoyed it. It’s the true story of Anthony Robles who won a national wrestling championship despite being born with one leg and a victim of domestic abuse. It stars Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez.
On The Blog This Week:
5 Must-Read Backlist Books to Keep You Cozy During Winter 2025!
Book Review: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
Can’t Wait Wednesday #123: We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
Book Review: The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy
This Post: The Weekend Post #141
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
It’s All About Travel – Where Books Have Taken Me in January 2025
Pre-Publication Book Review: Never Planned on You by Lindsay Hameroff
Can’t Wait Wednesday #124
Book Review: Eddie Winston is Looking For Love by Marianne Cronin
Celebrity Book Club Picks for February 2025
The Weekend Post #142
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #141. How was your week?Â
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Tina
That’s good you can get screened and checked for heart issues. For my family it’s cancer which appears to be genetic and all the women have had it. That said, early diagnosis is so important so medical issues can be tackled early.
Glad you had a few good books here. I like Kate Hewitt quite a bit.
thathappyreader
I have cancer in my family of origin and get screened for whatever I can Tina. I agree about early diagnosis for sure.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
I hope all goes well at your doctor’s appointment. It must be scary to know that you have a 50/50 chance of inheriting a genetic condition.
For the Record looks like fun!
thathappyreader
Thanks Deb. I am a bit nervous for sure.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
Wow, snow is surprising. Enjoy it. I hope your doctor’s appointment goes well, so great that you keep an eye on it. I didn’t know there was a new Starr’s Falls book was coming out. Thanks for the heads up, Jodie. I just started watching the newest season of the Lincoln Lawyer after watching seasons 2 to 5 of Yellowstone. I hope you have a great week, Jodie.
thathappyreader
You too Carla!
Snapdragon
Hope all goes well at your doctor’s appointment. Stay warm during the snow.
thathappyreader
Thank you!
Marg @ The Intrepid Reader
For the Record sounds like a lot of fun!
Have a great week!
thathappyreader
You too.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I was happy for the rain we got here because it helped get rid of almost all the rest of the snow left! That Emma Lord book is on my TBR. Have a great week!
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2025/02/02/weekly-wrap-up-209-february-2nd-2025/
thathappyreader
You too Lisa.
Yvonne @ It's All About Books
Looking forward to your bookish travel post!
thathappyreader
Thanks Yvonne!
Anne - Books of My Heart
I hear you since some things like high blood pressure and heart disease run in my family. It’s weird you are getting the snow and colder weather now. We had it all in January and now are back to more normal for February which means we are mostly above freezing even at night. I apologize for all the horrible American things happening.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thanks Anne. It is stressful times for sure and I’m definitely rethinking my vacation plans.
Cindy's Book Corner
Glad your doctor’s appointment went well and I hope none of you all end up with a heart condition. I love both book covers, purple is my favorite color. Have a good week!
thathappyreader
Thank you Cindy. You too.
JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing
Glad you had such a nice visit with your aunt and uncle. Hope all goes well with the screening tests… early detection is so important!
thathappyreader
Thank you JoAnn.
Vicki
My doctor gave me a Pneumonia shot months ago but I haven’t gotten a COVID shot yet.
I’d love to have a board game cafe near me. I LOVE board games!
I need to check out Celebrity Book Club Picks for February since I haven’t looked for it yet. Thanks for adding the link.
I hope you have a great week.
thathappyreader
No link for Celebrity Book Club picks as they haven’t been announced yet!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
Good luck with your test. I am currently in discussions about my heart issues (putting it diplomatically) with our GP surgery. I have family history and current symptoms that are affecting my everyday life, but they don’t seem interested in helping me.
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
thathappyreader
I’m sorry to hear that Emily. I hope they start to listen to you.
Aj @ Read All The Things!
I’m glad you had a good visit with your Aunt and Uncle. I hope the medical tests go well.
thathappyreader
Thank you AJ.
Literary Feline
Hopefully the snow blower will prove to be a treasure and work well for you! I hope the snow isn’t too bad. I am glad you had a nice visit with your aunt and uncle! For the Record looks cute! I’ll have to check that out. I hope you have a good week, Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thank you! You too!
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
I hope you get good news at your appointment.
I like the sound of Playing For Keeps in Starrs Fall, I’m adding to my WTR
thathappyreader
Thank you Shelleyrae.
Her Digital Coffee
I’m happy to hear that your doctor’s appointment went well, Jodie. I hope that you get good news for your screening. Wishing you a wonderful week!
thathappyreader
Thanks Winnie!
Carla
We never did get our Covid boosters this past year. We really should. Your new books look good. I hope you’ve had a great week!
thathappyreader
Thanks Carla.