Monday, September 26, 2016

Monday Musings

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Check out this library haul! I didn't intend to have seven holds ready at one time, but just look at all these beauties!

My week: It was another pretty quiet week here. One afternoon I put out my fall decorations while sipping a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, which was a pleasant couple of hours. And we went to the beach on Friday afternoon. I feel like I hardly saw Jarrod all week until Friday -- he was working some insane hours because of an exercise his work was doing (military speak for practice disaster) and I think I spent about an hour a day with him for like 10 days in a row. The next two weeks he'll be working 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., so our schedule will be flip-flopping again, but at least he'll be home for dinner!

Reading: I had a great reading week! I finished my advance copy of "The Other Einstein," which I'd just started last Monday. (It comes out October 18; review to come soon!) It's a fictionalized look at Albert Einstein's first wife, Mileva Maric, who may have made more of a contribution to Einstein's work than we'd ever imagined -- and regardless was an interesting woman in her own right.

Then I read the first book in Janet Evanovich's new series (review). Her books are always fast, easy and fun, and this one was no exception. I liked it enough that I'll continue the series. And then I blew through the amazing sci-fi/thriller/love story "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch. I looooved it.

And now I'm a about 100 pages into "The Royal We" by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. I've been meaning to read this one for a while; it's on my must-read-in-2016 list. I'm loving it so far -- it's funny, it's well-written and it's just a delightful read!





Knitting: I had a terrible disaster with my Earnest cardigan this week when I realized my gauge was off and it was coming out way too small. I cried. And then I stuffed it in a coffee table drawer in hopes the knitting fairy might come by one night, wave her wand, and fix this insurmountable problem for me. At the moment I'm working on a new little project that came at just the right time, a stuffed hummingbird for a friend from the library where I worked in Ohio. (I miss that job -- and my co-workers -- so much!)

Watching: I have an abysmal record of choosing new fall shows to watch, but it appears I actually did well this year! I watched the first episodes of  "This is Us" and "Designated Survivor" and really enjoyed them both! And "Designated Survivor" is one Jarrod and I can watch together, which is always a bonus.

Buying: I did some online shopping this week! I ordered some really cool wrought-iron pumpkin stands (with owls on them), a Denver Broncos t-shirt, and I finally took the plunge on an adorable mug from Etsy that says, "Oh for (picture of a fox) sake!" I'd been eyeing it forever but really didn't want to pay that much for a coffee mug, but I had a rough day this week and was in need of a pick-me-up. I love foxes, and the phrase "for fuck's sake" comes out of my mouth at least once a day, so it's perfect!

Looking forward to: Getting my hair cut later today! I've let it grow out the past several months, and there are some things I like about having it longer, but I know it'll feel so nice to chop a bunch off and have it back to my usual shoulder length.


I'm linking up with Kathryn of Book Date for It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

16 comments:

  1. I'm glad you loved Dark Matter...I did, too. I'm curious about the Einstein book; I'm intrigued with smart people. Thanks for sharing your week.

    http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/09/nothing-but-picture-books.html

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    1. "The Other Einstein" is definitely about a smart person, but it's also about how her husband -- Albert -- sort of overshadowed and eventually stomped all over her smarts.

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  2. Doesn't it always seem like all the holds always come in at the same time? At least you are getting through them pretty quickly. I have Dark Matter out right now but truthfully don't know when I will get to it. I've got so many review books waiting in the wings. I may bite the bullet and just buy it for my Kindle so I'll have it when I want it. The cup sounds adorable. Make sure to post a pic when it arrives. Hope you have a great week!

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    1. I hope you're able to get to "Dark Matter"! It's a super-fast read; you'll have it done in no time.

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  3. The Other Einstein looks like one I might enjoy, but I'd probably want to read a biography of the man himself first.

    The library haul looks great. I hope you will like His Majesty's Dragon - it's one of my favourite alternative history novels.

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    1. I adored "His Majesty's Dragon"! I can't wait to continue the series.

      "The Other Einstein" is mostly about Albert Einstein's wife, but reading a biography of him first might not be a bad idea. He comes off as a total chauvinistic, egotistical jerk in the book, and I'm not sure how accurate that is.

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  4. The Other Einstein sounds quite promising, and The Royal We interests me as well.

    Happy Reading - here's my list: http://justasecondblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/what-im-reading-september-26-2016.html

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    1. I really enjoyed both -- I was actually surprised how well I liked "The Royal We." It had much more depth than I expected.

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  5. Dark Matter is getting a great response, it is definitely on my Wishlist. Fall decorations.... fun.

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    1. Oh, "Dark Matter" was fabulous. A total mind-bender, and a super-fast read, too.

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  6. The Other Einstein sounds fascinating. Also - that mug sounds kind of amazing. I'm such a sucker for mugs - they're decorative and practical, or so I tell myself ;)

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    1. The mug came and it's everything I hoped for and more! It makes me smile every time I see it.

      I hope you like "The Other Einstein" if you read it. It wasn't exactly a cheerful read, but it reminded me just how lucky I am to be a woman living in the 21st century!

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  7. I thought Curious Minds got the new series off to a good start. My holds always come all at once too.

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    1. Agreed! It was a fun read and I'll definitely continue the series.

      It seems to be feast or famine for me at the library. I've only got 1 1/2 more library books left and it'd be a great time for a hold to come in but... nope, nothing! And back when I didn't need ANY holds, here came 7 of them!

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  8. I love the sound of fall decorations - how fun. We don't really do anything exciting like that in Australia. I will have to check back for your review of The Other Einstein, I am keen to hear your thoughts. I have seen a fair bit of Dark Matter, glad to hear you loved it. Have a great week!
    Amanda @ Mrs B's Book Reviews

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    1. "Dark Matter" was SUCH a good, edge-of-your-seat read!

      Fall is my favorite season and I love making the house feel cozy and festive. I guess it's getting to be springtime for you!

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