Welcome to The Weekend Post #152! 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:
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating this weekend! It’s been a beautiful week here in Vancouver—warm, sunny days have brought the tulips into full bloom and the maple trees are now lush with fresh leaves. We’ve also started planting our cool-weather vegetables in the garden, which always feels like the true start of spring.
We’ve enjoyed a couple of days staycationing at home and have had a wonderful time just soaking it all in. This weekend, my sister is hosting our family Easter dinner, and we’re really looking forward to spending time together.
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, Edelweiss+ & Libro.fm: None
From The Library:Â None.
From Audible:
When Hazel is evicted from her Upper East Side apartment and issued an ultimatum by her publisher to meet her next book deadline or be dropped, she impulsively buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen. Hoping the small-town charm will reignite her creativity and entertain her remaining loyal readers, Hazel arrives to find a struggling community. However, inspiration strikes in the form of Cam, her rugged and grumpy contractor, whose animal-loving, community-driven family further draws her in. While it’s all supposed to be research for her book, Hazel soon finds herself questioning what could possibly go wrong—or right—about falling for her new surroundings and the people in it.
Ellie never expected to fall in love while interrailing through Europe, but three electrifying days in Lisbon with Ash changed everything—until he vanished when they were supposed to meet again in Spain. Six years later, she’s built a quiet life as a gardener on a grand Welsh estate, only for Ash to crash back into her world, bringing with him the heartbreaking truth of why he never showed. Despite the years apart, their connection still burns, forcing Ellie to confront her past, her feelings, and the impossible choice that could change everything.
What I’m Watching:
I was happy to hear that Stanley Tucci has a new series about Italy which begins May 18. Tucci In Italy will be shown on the National Geographic channel as well as on Disney +. Any other fans of his previous show Searching For Italy?
On The Blog This Week:
Spring Cleaning My Bookshelf: Backlist Books I’m Reading Now
Book Review: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Can’t Wait Wednesday #134: Other People’s Summers by Sarah Morgan
Book Review: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
From Page To Screen: Book Adaptations for April 2025
This Post: The Weekend Post #152
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
Must-Read Books by Canadian Authors Coming Spring 2025
Book Review: Born For This by Caitlin Devlin
Can’t Wait Wednesday #135
Book Review: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
Book Review: Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery
The Weekend Post #153
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #152. How was your week?Â
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Vicki
Story Of My Life sounds good. My mom’s name was Hazel.
thathappyreader
There’s something for you to relate to Vicki!
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
I had not heard that Stanley Tucci has a new series on eating in Italy. Hurray!
Enjoy your time with your family on Sunday.
thathappyreader
Thank you Deb!
Olivia
Stanley Tucci’s new show sounds good. Thanks for letting us know about it!
thathappyreader
My pleasure Olivia!
Becki
What if I Never Get Over You sounds very good! And I keep seeing things I want to watch, but I don’t watch tv. LOL
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Becki!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Happy Easter! You have a beautiful spring happening.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thanks Anne.
Cindy's Book Corner
Happy Easter! Family time sounds like a great way to spend the day. I hope you have a great week!
thathappyreader
Thanks Cindy! You too.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
Happy Easter, Jodie. It sounds like spring has sprung in Vancouver. We are still having ups and downs in out temperatures. I am hoping to do an Easter egg hunt with the grandkids tomorrow so I hope it doesn’t rain. I am looking forward to that Paige Toon book, but am waiting to get it until I listen to some of the others on my shelf. I hope you have a wonderful week.
thathappyreader
Thank you Carla. You too!
Marg @ The Intrepid Reader
I am super excited about the new Stanley Tucci series! Might have to watch the other two in anticipation! It is a show that I tend to watch if I see it on the TV guide, even if I start half way through an episode!
Have a great week!
thathappyreader
You too Marg!
Victoria
Glad to hear the weather is nice in Vancouver! The book blurb made me chuckle haven’t we all gotten bought a house sight unseen. I’m sure it will be a fun read!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Victoria.
Her Digital Coffee
I’m glad you’re having such nice weather in Vancouver! I hope you had a great Easter and enjoyed dinner with your family. Have a wonderful week Jodie!
thathappyreader
You too Winnie!