It’s been a long week here. Unfortunately my wife’s grandfather died last weekend (not too unexpectedly), and the funeral had to happen very quickly, so we quickly dropped everything on Monday to sort things out to get my wife there on time. We managed it, which is all that matters, but I’m a little behind on comments and visiting people back thanks to the disruption and being away from home. I’ll catch up this weekend, since I’ll be back on my main PC!
In the meantime, here’s my usual weekly roundup, and I’m linking up with Reading Reality’s Stacking the Shelves, Caffeinated Reviewer’s The Sunday Post, and the Sunday Salon over at Readerbuzz.
Books acquired this week:
Not a lot this week, but my wife caved to my pouting and got me the final volume of the Scum Villain series, which I’ve already devoured:
While the story was already over in the preceding volume, the fourth volume is full of short stories and extras that flesh out the world, the other characters, and what becomes of Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe.
Posts from this week:
I was a bit irregular about my posting schedule, but I think I did post a review every day. I have to, to even start to keep up with my reading speed — to avoid getting an even bigger backlog, I might need to post two in a day sometimes! So here’s this week’s roundup:
- Fantasy novella: In the Shadow of the Fall, by Tobi Ogundiran (3/5 stars)
- Non-fiction history: Script & Scribble: The Rise and Fall of Handwriting, by Kitty Burns Florey (3/5 stars)
- Videogame artbook: Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers: The Art of Reflection – Histories Forsaken (3/5 stars)
- Non-fiction popular science: A City on Mars, by Zach & Kelly Weinersmith (4/5 stars)
- Classic crime: Fear Stalks the Village, by Ethel Lina White (4/5 stars)
- Chinese light novel: The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System vol 2, by MXTX (4/5 stars)
- Horror graphic novel: Road of Bones, by Rich Douek et al (3/5 stars)
And other posts:
What I’m reading:
I’ve made a little project this week of finishing books I was partway through, leading to me finally finishing We Could Be So Good (Cat Sebastian), Sailor’s Delight (Rose Lerner) and Murder on Milverton Square (G.B. Ralph). I’ve also finished reading The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System, having fallen rather in love with it.
For the weekend, I’m partway through Kelly and Zach Weinersmith’s Soon-ish, while also being tempted to start on Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries (Heather Fawcett).
Aaand a peek at the books I’ll be reviewing soon(ish):
Not bad going for a week’s reading, I think!
How’s everyone else been doing?
My condolences for your wife’s loss, and I hope he had a very rewarding life.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Thank you! I believe he did, and a long and happy marriage. He’s certainly remembered fondly.
Sending love to your family.
A good mix of books there. I hope you enjoy them.
Have a good rest of the weekend.
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/02/03/stacking-the-shelves-library-loot-17/
Thanks! The books coming up for review have all been read already, and I did have plenty of fun.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your wife’s grandfather. My condolences.
Glad you enjoyed Scum Villain!
Thank you!
Sorry for your wife’s loss of her grandfather. Good luck catching back up on all the things. Have a great week!
Thank you. It’s been a weird week, but we’ll get back to normal soon enough, I’m sure!
A death in the family death definitely throws everything for a loop, even when it’s expected. Sending virtual hugs to both of you — I know that it can be hard on the supportive spouse, too.
Thank you. It was definitely odd — I didn’t attend the funeral, so we were apart for a few days. It’s nice to be back in our usual routine, and have someone to talk to at bedtime, haha.
Even when we’re expecting it, death can be unexpected. My condolences. 🙁
Thank you, it’s appreciated.
Family comes first. We will be here when you have time.
Looks like you were able to escape into books, which is a great stress release, at least for me.
Thank you. I’m trying to catch up this evening, but it’s taking me a bit!
And yes, same! I always need to make time for books when I’m stressed.
My condolences on your wife’s loss
I finished the Weinersmith’s A City on Mars this past week, but haven’t had a chance to write the review yet.
Wishing you a great reading week
Thank you.
Hope you enjoyed it! I just finished Soonish, which I didn’t enjoy as much.
I’m sorry to hear about your wife’s grandfather. I hope the funeral was a good service, giving her a chance to say goodbye.
I hope you have a better week.
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Thank you. I think it was a good one.
I’m sorry to hear about your wife’s grandfather!
I can’t wait to read Emily Wilde. I’ve been meaning to but keep getting sidetracked, but I’m quite enthisiastic for it.
Thank you.
I really enjoyed it! I inhaled it, haha.
I am sorry to hear about your wife’s grandfather passing. I’m curious to read your thoughts on We Could Be So Good. I was looking at the synopsis for that one and it sounds really good. Murder on Milverton Square sounds good too. I hope you like Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries if you decide to pick it up. I hope to read the sequel soon. I hope you have a good week, Nicky!
Thank you.
I really liked We Could Be So Good! The relationship build up is lovely, and the way they figure out how to be pretty happy and secure no matter what.
It’s never an easy thing when a family member passes! I’m sorry for the loss. I guess your super power is pouting for your wife to cave in on Scum Villain! Hope you enjoy all your new reading additions.
Thank you!
And hahaha, yeah, my book-related pouting is definitely a superpower. XD
Sorry to hear this sad news!
Don’t stress about blogging! It will still be here when you are ready
Thank you. 🙂
Sorry about your wife’s grandfather. I hope this week is better for you!
Thank you! It’s going okay so far, at least…
I’m sorry to hear about your wife’s grandfather. It’s hard to lose a loved one, even if it wasn’t unexpected. I’m glad that you managed to get your wife there in time, and that you were able get things done amid the chaos. I hope you both have a better week ahead!
Thank you. So far so good…