The Weekend Post #166: Weekly Highlights & More!

Welcome to The Weekend Post #166! 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:

It’s been another warm week—not too hot, but definitely dry. We haven’t had much rain in weeks, and the lawn is starting to show it. It’s also been a full week in other ways.

On Monday, I had my first appointment with a cardiologist. It went well. I’ve been diagnosed with a condition that will be monitored regularly, but for now, there’s no need for medication as my blood pressure is looking good. A follow-up echocardiogram has been scheduled for March 2026. He explained that sometimes measurements on an echo can be a bit off, so we’ll wait and see what the next one shows—but he’s not concerned at this point.

Tuesday was spent meeting with a healthcare professional to explore home support options for my parents. It was an informative and reassuring conversation.

On Wednesday, I accompanied my mom to her much-anticipated appointment with a specialized cardiologist. We learned a lot about her condition and met with a genetic counsellor, who arranged for her genetic testing. This information is important not only for my mom but also for me, my siblings, and even our children. It could also be relevant for her brother and his family.

The cardiologist is hopeful that a newly available medication could make a real difference for her. While it’s expensive and delivered directly to her home, it will be fully covered once her Fair Pharmacare deductible is met. He shared that for some patients, this drug has been life-changing, though most do see at least some improvement. She’ll have monthly echocardiograms for the first three months to monitor her response and fine-tune the dosage. We celebrated this hopeful news with a lovely lunch together.

Friday wrapped up the week with a little fun—my husband and I went out for an early dinner followed by some time at the casino before picking up our son, who had spent the week in Victoria.

Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:

From Publishers, Netgalley, & Libro.fm: I requested two more audiobooks from Netgalley this week so I now have three audiobooks pending.

Eva Kitt never imagined her journalism dreams would lead to hosting Sausage Talk, a quirky show interviewing B-list celebs over hot dogs. But when her on-air rant about her college ex, now-famous influencer Rylie Cooper, goes viral, she’s suddenly back in the spotlight. Rylie, who’s built his brand on combating toxic masculinity, proposes a public redemption arc: a series of dates with Eva, followed by honest debriefs on his channel to prove he’s changed. Eva reluctantly agrees—not to help him, but to boost her own career and expose him further. Yet as their staged outings turn unexpectedly genuine, Eva begins to question whether the man who once hurt her could now be the one to heal her. Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for this ARC.

From The Library: None

From Audible: None

What I’m Watching:

I’m really looking forward to the upcoming Netflix book-to-film adaptation of Julia Whelan’s My Oxford Year. Sofia Carson stars as an ambitious American student who heads to Oxford, England to pursue a lifelong dream—only to meet a charming local (Corey Mylchreest) who changes everything. Their unexpected connection transforms both their lives in ways they never imagined. The film premieres on August 1, and I can’t wait to see how this heartfelt story comes to life on screen.

On The Blog This Week:

Eight Debut Novels to Read for Summer 2025

Coastal Charm and Second Chances – The Sandy Page Bookshop by Hannah McKinnon Review

Can’t Wait Wednesday #148: Everything Is Probably Fine by Julia London

Book Review of The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani – A Story of Healing, Heritage, and Hope

This Post: The Weekend Post #166

Next Week On That Happy Reader:

Can’t Miss Book Releases for August 2025

Book Review: Our Last Vineyard Summer by Brooke Lea Foster

Can’t Wait Wednesday #149

Book Review: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

July 2025 Wrap Up

The Weekend Post #167

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That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #166. How was your week? 

I wish you a wonderful week ahead!