Welcome to The Weekend Post #145! 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’s been a beautiful week after last weekend’s wild winds and heavy rain. Temperatures have risen dramatically, bringing us spring-like conditions. Crocuses are in full bloom, and in some areas, daffodils have started to appear as well. The long-term forecast suggests more of the same, so it seems winter is finally behind us—thankfully!
It’s been another quiet week. I’ve been switching up my exercise routine, and it feels great. I’m focusing more on cycling, strength training, and stretching, trying to stay ahead of any potential injuries. We’ll see how it goes!
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, Edelweiss+ & Libro.fm:
A year after the events of Fool Me Once, former Detective Sami Kierce is haunted by a long-buried secret from his past. In 2000, while backpacking in Spain, he woke up covered in blood beside the body of a woman named Anna, with no memory of what happened. Now, in 2025, disgraced and teaching night classes in New York, Kierce is shocked to see Anna—alive. When she flees upon making eye contact, he knows he must find her and unravel the mystery that has tormented him for decades. But as he digs deeper, he realizes that some secrets are better left buried.
From The Library:
Cecily Foster is passionate about podcasts, fiercely loyal to her friends, and devoted to her sister—but after a painful betrayal by a former colleague, she’s sworn off romance. When her unreliable boss finally offers her the chance to host her own show, she should be thrilled, but there’s a catch: the show must document her dating life, guided by influencer-turned-relationship coach Eliza Cassidy. Reluctant to put her love life on display, Cecily agrees only to protect a friend’s job. As she embarks on twenty blind dates, she finds herself drawn instead to Will, a photographer she bonded with over rescuing a lost dog. But with Eliza questioning her judgment and Will’s future uncertain, Cecily must decide whether to follow the advice of others or trust her own heart—and figure out how to pursue her dreams without losing herself in the process.
What I’m Watching:
With the Oscars happening this weekend and news of the Pope’s illness, it felt like the perfect time to watch Conclave, a Best Picture nominee. I really enjoyed it and found the insight into the process of selecting a new Pope fascinating. The film features a stellar cast, including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow. I watched it on Prime.
On The Blog This Week:
New Paperbacks You Won’t Want to Miss for Winter 2025
Book Review: The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
Can’t Wait Wednesday #127: Story of My Life by Lucy Score
Book Review: More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
This Post: The Weekend Post #145
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
It’s All About Travel for February 2025
Book Review: A Wedding in Lake Como by Jennifer Probst
Can’t Wait Wednesday #128
Book Review: Midnight in Paris by Gillian Harvey
Celebrity Book Club Picks for March 2025
The Weekend Post #146
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #145. How was your week?Â
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Carla
I’ve been enjoying the weather immensely. We even went to an outdoor mall on Thursday and spent three hours walking around. Good luck with your workout regimen! I’m still on restriction until April 1st. Ugh! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
thathappyreader
Thank you! I’m happy to hear you also have nice weather Carla.
Harvee44
I downloaded a Harlan Coben book. Haven’t read him in a while