Weekly Wrap-Up | 5-20-23

May 20, 2023 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 9 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

last week I wasn’t able to write one of these up since we woke up early to drive an hour and a half so my husband could run in a 5k. We stayed in town with his dad and step-mom for the weekend too. It was a nice little break.

Since then this week has moved by quickly. I’ve got some reading done and finally got a 5 star read in which was a reread for me!

It’s less than 3 weeks that we head to Minnesota for my youngest brother’s wedding. It will be an 11 hour drive and I am kind of dreading it although I know it will be fine. We will be gone for a week and a half but I haven’t seen them in a few years so I am excited. The weeks are going to fly by!

I hope you all have been having a great weekend. ❤️

XOXO by Axie Oh (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Final Offer by Lauren Asher ⭐⭐⭐⭐

(Since WWW Wednesday)

Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton (arc)
Queen Charlote by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes (🎧)
Prep School Confidential by Kara Taylor
The Burning God (The Poppy War #3) by R.F. Kuang

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Weekly Wrap-Up | 3-5-23

March 5, 2023 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 17 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was pretty good and eventful due to all of the storms!

The storms that came in Friday were pretty intense but didn’t effect our area much. My husband’s dad who lives an hour and a half away lost power for over 12 hours and a tree. Luckily, the tree didn’t land on anything. It’s the time we start worrying about tornados once again! I’m just happy everything was okay.

Due to the storm, we had some smaller branches and trees to take care of so yesterday we spent a few hours cleaning up. It was a lot of work but we got it all done and then had fun on the four wheeler since it was such a nice day out! It seriously felt like spring and I am so excited for the warmer weather.

My husband and I also celebrated our 9 year anniversary yesterday even though it was on Friday since he had to work late. I can’t believe next year it will hit a decade! Time sure flies by.

I did manage to get some reading done this week but it has been pretty slow going for the beginning of March. I would like to get through the 7 arcs for May that I have. Hopefully I can make it happen!

Out of the Ashes by Kara Thomas (arc) ⭐⭐⭐💫
The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Naruto Vol. 25 by Masashi Kishimoto (manga) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

(All Read Since WWW Wednesday)

Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith (🎧)
While Time Remains: A North Korean Defector’s Search for Freedom in America by Yeonmi Park
The Last Word by Katy Birchall (arc)

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Weekly Update | 2-25-23

February 25, 2023 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 15 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was pretty average.

The weather has been all over the place! We’ve had sunny days and then cold days. It’s a bit on the colder side at 50 degrees but it’s better than where my parents live in MN, haha. I got some errands done and did a lot of reading. I don’t think there is much else to say!

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(since WWW Wednesday)

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (arc and buddy read with Julie!)
I am about 40% through this one and we both agree it is different than what we expected but in a good way! I’m really enjoying it and I know that it will be an emotional read because it already is.
Bear With Me Now by Katie Shepard (arc)
I have only read a bit so far but I am really excited to continue with it.

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Weekly Update | 2-18-23

February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 8 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was pretty average.

The weather was pretty wild though since we went through winter temps to a high of 77 one day and then back to cold with the next day filled with tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms!

Our little tiny chicks are growing like weeds and soon enough they won’t be so small anymore. At least we will have more coming in the summer. My daughter loves to go out and see them everyday. We have also been going and feeding the big chicks with a bit of scratch grain and they love to eat out of her hand.

My reading has been lacking besides with audiobooks. I just haven’t had the drive to actually sit down and read so it’s been slow going, haha. I’m hoping to at least get to a few more arcs this month.

The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Naurto Vol. 23 by Masashi Kishimoto ⭐⭐⭐
The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui ⭐⭐⭐⭐
An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐
Sunbeams in the Sky Vol. 1 by Monika Kaname (arc) ⭐⭐
Under the Naga Tail by Mae Bunseng Taing ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐

Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken (arc)
The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan
Isha, Unscripted by Sajni Patel (🎧)

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Weekly Update | 2-5-23

February 5, 2023 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 10 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was pretty busy!

My husband and I bought new computers and trying to set them up has been a hassle because we have data internet and then my old computer crapped out. I’m glad I at least grabbed things off of it. I also went to the dentist for some pain and need a bite guard. I go to get my teeth cleaned this coming Thursday and the doctors tomorrow. We had cold weather for the last few days and luckily it’s back to be warmer now.

The Do-Over by Suzanne Parks (arc) ⭐⭐
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim (🎧) ⭐⭐
Perelandra by C.S. Lewis (🎧) ⭐⭐

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Weekly Update | 12-4-22

December 4, 2022 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 11 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was pretty slow so there isn’t much to report, lol. I’ve just been reading and playing the new expansion for World of Warcraft!

Death Checked Out by Leah Dobrinska (arc) ⭐⭐⭐
Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐✨
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross (arc) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Weekly Update |10-30-22

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 12 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was pretty slow but also felt like it went by fast. Yesterday we went to get pizza since it’s what we usually do as a family around Halloween. It’s a holiday we don’t celebrate and so we do something together so my daughter doesn’t feel like she is being left out of something. It’s now going on as a 6 year tradition, haha.

We went to the library and I picked up some books as well. They have been two I have been eyeing so we will see if I like them!

No reading has been had this weekend but with 40 books under my belt for the month (manga included) I don’t feel bad, lol.

I hope you all have been having a great weekend! Enjoy the photos of my pumpkin and an amradillo!

Empire of Exiles by Erin M. Evans (arc) ⭐⭐⭐
Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany (🎧) ⭐⭐
The Frost Goblin by Abi Elphinstone (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Riley’s Ghost by John David Anderson (🎧) ⭐⭐
The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford (arc) ⭐⭐

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Weekly Update | 10-23-22

October 23, 2022 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 15 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week has been pretty busy but we got to see family yesterday so that was nice! We also ate a lot because one side took us out for breakfast and the other for lunch, ha. I won’t complain though because free food!

I haven’t read anything over the weekend but that usually happens and it’s nice to get to spend time with people. Plus, I had to go admire the chickens as it was so nice outside! I even have them carving my pumpkin for me.

Other than that, everything is about the same.

I hope you all have been enjoying your weekend!

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter (KU) ⭐⭐⭐
The Secrets We Keep by Cassie Gustafson (arc) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese (arc) ⭐⭐⭐
A Wilderness of Stars by Shea Ernshaw (arc) ⭐⭐
The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1-6 by Natsu Hyuuga (manga) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐✨
Out of My League by Sarah Sutton (KU) ⭐⭐⭐✨

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Weekly Update | 10-16-22

October 16, 2022 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 12 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

I haven’t done one of these in awhile, haha.

This week was the usual, school and chickens. We got a bigger coop for them and since they are still adjusting it takes more to get them to roost at night. It’s a process but its all good. I love some chicken therapy!

I’ve actually read a lot and I finished the tbr I wrote up at the end of September! I am ahead of myself since I wanted it all read by November 1st. It feels good to finally feel like I am getting caught up after the move in May.

Other than that, nothing much is going on here.

I hope you all have had a great weekend! ❤

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Married by Fate by Jenny Hickman (KU) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove by Rati Mehrotra (arc) ⭐⭐⭐
The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1 by Natsu Hyuuga (manga) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Those Not-So-Sweet Boys Vol. 7 by Yoko Nogiri (manga) ⭐⭐⭐
Love Me, Love Me Not Vol. 11 & 12 by Io Sakisaka (manga) ⭐⭐⭐
My Happy Marriage Vol. 1 by Akumi Agitogi (manga) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Salt and Sugar by Rebecca Carvalho (arc) ⭐⭐
Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston (arc) ⭐⭐⭐
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson (arc) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
She’s Gone by David Bell (arc) ⭐⭐⭐
A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (arc) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Weekly Update | 8-21-22

August 21, 2022 ~ Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette ~ 13 Comments

Hello Lovely Bookworms!

This week was filled with school and chickens!

School has been going great for my first grader. I think we are finding our groove for the homeschooling program and she seems to be enjoying it. She still isn’t a fan of language arts but I told her she can’t be a good reader like me without it. 😂

The chicken coop got cleaned out yesterday and their run is now mowed. It’s a lot of work! But, they bring joy and I could sit out there for an hour and just watch them. It’s the simple things isn’t it?

Other than that, reading has been going well. I’m not quite where I wanted to be with my September arcs though. I still have six left but at least they are for the last half of the month.

I hope you all have been having a great weekend!

Funny Feelings by Tarah Dewitt ⭐⭐
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Defend the Dawn (Defy the Night #2) by Brigid Kemmerer (arc) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the Weeds (Lovelight #2) by B.K. Borison (arc/🎧) ⭐⭐
Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin (🎧) ⭐⭐
The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart #2) by Stephanie Garber (arc) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Empty Smiles (Small Spaces #4) by Katherine Arden (🎧) ⭐⭐⭐⭐