Welcome to The Weekend Post #167! 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 a hot and sunny week, but temperatures are finally dipping to a more comfortable level just in time for the Canadian Provincial Day holiday weekend. This week included a dentist appointment (hooray for clean teeth and no issues!) and a relaxing pedicure. I also accompanied Dad to a medical appointment and helped out with my parents whenever I could throughout the week. I hope you had a great week too!
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, & Libro.fm: I have one audiobook still pending.
Jill Jacobs has never been a Christmas person—not since her heart was broken on Christmas Day three years ago by her hometown love. Now a screenwriter living in L.A., she returns reluctantly to suburban Illinois for the holidays, only to wake up in what appears to be a real-life Heartfelt holiday movie. Her town is suddenly transformed into a festive wonderland filled with peppermint scents, cheerful neighbours, and familiar faces—including her ex, now flannel-clad and infuriatingly attractive, and her high school crush, who owns a bakery and embodies Christmas spirit. To escape this cinematic snow globe, Jill must follow the plot, which includes a holiday bake-off and a sugary-sweet romance—not necessarily with the one she wants—as her ex looks on. Fa la la la freaking la, indeed. Thanks to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the ARC of this audiobook.
In Someday, Now, Tembi Locke reflects on a transformative summer in Sicily as she navigates the emotional transition of her only daughter leaving for college. A lifelong seeker of connection and belonging—shaped by experiences as a child of divorce, adoptive mother, widow, and now wife in a blended family—Tembi finds herself drawn to the sea and the memories of her late husband’s homeland. Through personal reflection, mythological inspiration, and rich recordings from her travels, she explores grief, motherhood, and midlife reinvention while embracing the complexities of love, change, and blended family. This heartfelt audio memoir offers a companionable and evocative journey, perfect for fans of From Scratch. Thank you to Simon & Schuster Audio and Libro.fm for the ALC of this audiobook.
From The Library:Â None
From Audible: None. I have two books on my shelf ready to listen to.
What I’m Watching:
This week we discovered the Netflix show Building the Band and are really enjoying it. It’s a unique reality singing competition where talented vocalists are given the chance to form their ideal bands. Unlike other singing shows I’ve seen, this one focuses on collaboration as much as performance. It’s hosted by A.J. McLean and also features Nicole Scherzinger.
On The Blog This Week:
August 2025 TBR: The New Books I’m Most Looking Forward To
Our Last Vineyard Summer by Brooke Lea Foster – Historical Fiction Review of Women, Change & Home
Can’t Wait Wednesday #149: Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley
Book Review: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston – A Magical Realism Romance Worth Falling For
This Post: The Weekend Post #167
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
Book Review: Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings
Book Review: The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen
Can’t Wait Wednesday #168
It’s All About Travel for July 2025
Celebrity Book Club Picks for August 2025
The Weekend Post #168
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #167. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Tina
Someday, Now sounds great to me. I love getting suggestions through other book bloggers.
thathappyreader
I do too Tina!
Harvee
Enjoy the holiday weekend. I must wish my Toronto relatives a happy weekend holiday too.
I’m watching Netflix too – in lots of different languates like Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and of course English! Enjoy the holiday.
thathappyreader
Good for you Harvee! I’m not a fan of dubbing or subtitles so only English for me.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Yay for a break in the weather! I’ve got my eye on <iLChristmas People too. Have a great week, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
You too Jonetta!
Val
Oh fun, a Christmas title. I love to read those. I hope you enjoy all your new reads.
My dad is still doing poorly. Been visiting with him a lot and hoping for the best.
https://stuckinbooks.com/2025/08/02/stacking-the-shelves-8-2-25/
thathappyreader
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad Val. Take care.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
We’ve been suffering through some hot weather, too. It cooled off yesterday a bit—so yay!
I’m intrigued by Christmas People. I think I’ll see if our library has that one yet.
thathappyreader
I hope it does Deb!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Christmas People looks good! We had the heat in the beginning of the week, then some fake fall towards the end and right now which I’m enjoying. I get being there for your parents. I try to spend as much time with my mom since we lost my stepdad a year ago. I know it’s weird for her to be alone after almost 50 years with him. I hope you have a good week!
thathappyreader
You too Lisa.
Anne - Books of My Heart
That’s a good week. Our temperatures are cooler this week, almost for a week. But next weekend it’s back to the oven. We are mostly busy with physical therapy and have finished most other appointments. Enjoy your holiday!
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thank you Anne.
Cindy's Book Corner
Building the Band sounds intriguing! I like singing/reality shows. It sounds like a pretty good week overall, yay! Let them continue. I hope you enjoy the books you added to your shelves this week.
thathappyreader
Thanks Cindy. I inadvertently saw the winner when I was googling about the show so I’d advise not doing that!
Marg @ The Intrepid Reader
It seems early for Christmas titles, but I know that I have one on my TBR for next week too!
Have a great week!
thathappyreader
I won’t be reading it until shortly before pub day Marg. Most Christmas titles publish in September and October.
sjhigbee
Glad it isn’t too unbearably hot for you. And that you had a clean bill of health at the dentist! Christmas People looks like fun – I hope you enjoy it, Jodie:).
thathappyreader
Thank you Sarah.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
I always enjoy getting a pedicure. In fact, after VBS is over next week, I’m booking a haircut and pedicure on the same day. I will be needing a pampering. I’m glad your weather is cooling down, Jodie. It has been a hot summer. It’s nice to see a show that highlights collaboration instead of always competition. I hope next week is lovely for you.
thathappyreader
Thank you Carla. I hope your week is lovely as well.
Her Digital Coffee
It sounds like you had a great week! I’m looking forward to checking out the show on Netflix, it’s always nice to see the collaborative process. Have a wonderful week, Jodie!
thathappyreader
You too Winnie!