The weather has been amazing lately, so getting my steps in has not been an issue. Also one night this week I was going to bed and saw I had exactly 11,111 steps. I don’t know why but that made me really happy. I am always amused by the little things.
I’m going to start listening to Jimmy Buffet’s A Salty Piece of Land this week. One last summer book I guess.
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The good news about changing schedules is that I usually get to walk in different places. (Yes every time I have to go somewhere I am thinking is there a place for me to walk or read?)
This week I’m listening to A Requiem For A Mouse by Miranda James. I can’t believe I’ve read so much of this series. They’re good palate cleansers.
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After the heat of July feeling like one long day it’s nice to wake up to something different most days in August so far. That said I can probably stop taking pictures of the clouds now.
I’m about to start listening to The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters for a book club. This is a new to me author so it could go either way!
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Once again I’ve been battling the weather on my walks, but what can you do in August?
I’m still listening to The Empire of Gold. It’s a long one!
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Now that it’s “only” in the 90’s I’ve been trying to branch out more. This week I visited a nearby park that is known for its boardwalks. It’s so dry, but I still saw a lot of critters.
I’ve been listening to the second to last Cat In The Stacks Book - Hiss Me Deadly by Miranda James. What will I do for a palate cleanser when this series is over?
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I had plenty of walking time last week in New Hampshire, now I’m trying to make my re-entry into normal life.
I’m listening to Watergate by Garrett Graff. Things were so different then.
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I’ve been trying to stick to shady spots for my walks, and also have been varying my routes to drop off books at various little free libraries. (Yes that is my copy of Murder Your Employer- I finally gave up. I’m sure this is a me problem since so many others have loved it, so I’m confident it will find a good home soon.)
I’m about to start listening to Babel by R.F. Kuang. I had a long wait for this one from the library. I hope it was worth it!
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The weather has been all over the place, but the long days make it easy to get out and walk. It’s amazing that anything can survive this stinking heat and humidity but I’ve seen all sorts of flowers and insects plus a fox this week.
I’m listening to Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. This is a re-read for me and I’m enjoying it.
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I had fun taking part in the #JIAM Audiobook Mini-Challenge with Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About.
I finished two of the three challenges I was trying for, and started another.
Love your Library (listen to 3 audiobooks from your local library)
The Exchange (Litsy Review)
Blacktop Wasteland (Litsy Review)
Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Litsy Review)
Going the Distance (listen to 3 audiobooks over 12 hours each)
The Challenger (Litsy Review)
Tackle your Audiobook TBR Pile (listen to 3 audiobooks you already own)
The Silence of the Library (Litsy Review)
A Lady’s Guide To Etiquette & Murder
Arsenic & Old Books (Litsy Review)
It’s been so hot here I’ve had to resort to taking 2-3 short walks a day instead of one long one. Everything is so dry. We need some rain soon! I read this morning that it’s been a month and that sounds about right.
I just started listening to Margo’s Got Money Troubles. This was one of my most anticipated summer reads so I’m really looking forward to it. I hope it lives up to expectations!
I’m looking forward to taking part in the #JIAM Audiobook Mini-Challenge with Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About to celebrate audiobook month in June.
There are a list of challenges to chose from- the three I’m going to try for are:
Love your Library (listen to 3 audiobooks from your local library)
Going the Distance (listen to 3 audiobooks over 12 hours each)
Tackle your Audiobook TBR Pile (listen to 3 audiobooks you already own)
We’re definitely making the turn towards summer here. With these busy end of school year days I appreciate the extra daylight hours for walking!
I’ve been listening to Year Of No Garbage by Eve Schaub. It’s a scary book! (But in an educational way.)
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It’s been a rainy week, but I managed to get my steps in. Better rain than the heat that’s coming soon!
I’ve been listening to another Cat In The Stacks book- Out of Circulation. I don’t know why I keep listening to these when the characters annoy me so much.
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I’ve been sick (again) this week, so not much walking, but I did get out a lot last weekend for various Earth Day events. Pretty pictures here only, but I do have a good one on my phone of my daughter and I pulling someone’s rejected dining room chair out of a stream.
After Demon Copperhead I’ve been making my way through some shorter books. Right now it’s Eight Bears by Gloria Dickie.
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I’ve been tiptoeing through the tulips this week on my walks. I’m trying to soak it all up. Any day now the weather will start trying to kill me again.
I’ve been making my way through Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s great on audio, but dang is anything going to happen in this book?
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We’re still in our honeymoon period here weather wise. It’s not too hot and flowers are everywhere. Summer’s coming though. Last night when I was walking I swallowed a bug.
After starting a stopping a number of audio books I finally settled on Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling.
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It’s peak cherry blossom week! It’s really cold and windy too though so I’m kind of being a wimp about walking. I’m still walking, but it’s under duress.
I’ve been listening to Give and Take by Adam Grant. It’s a re-read for me, but some situations have made me want to return to it.
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So a week and a half ago when I said I felt like I was coming down with something and I hoped it was just allergies…it wasn’t allergies. I am so sick of being sick! I’m better now though and I’m recommitted to my walks. Pollen aside this is just a wonderful time to walk in this area. Each day there’s something new blooming.
I’ve been listening to Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall. It’s a bit dated but still interesting.
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I was hoping for more winter, but it looks like spring is here. I’ve been doing long soccer walks and some woods cleanups. People keep inviting me to cleanups despite my habit of walking away looking for a good walking trail.
I’m about to start Julia 1984 on my next walk. I tried to listen to the original 1984 and bailed, so we’ll see how I do with this modern version.
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I spent some time in Charlottesville, VA over the long weekend. I walked more than I had in months which was a great feeling.
I’m about to start The Longest Line on the Map by Eric Rutkow. I’ve been in a bit of a slump so I’m hoping some good old geography will knock me out of it.
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