Welcome to The Weekend Post #171! 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 Labour Day weekend! It’s been another busy week with lots of appointments, as both of my parents had visits scheduled. We’ve now got caretakers in place to give us some extra support, though, as anyone who’s been through it knows, that brings its own little challenges too. I’m still spending a few hours each day with my parents, helping out where I can. It can be tiring at times, but honestly, I feel really blessed to be able to do this for them.
The weather has stayed hot, and it looks like we’ll have more of the same next week. There’s a chance of a shower or two over the weekend—we could definitely use the rain.
Books I’ve Added to My Shelves This Week:
From Publishers, Netgalley, & Libro.fm: I have one audiobook still pending.
From The Library: None that I have accepted. I am trying to catch up on my audible purchases from earlier in the summer.
From Audible: None
What I’m Watching:
Thanks to Carla @ carlalovestoread.wordpress.com, I’ve started watching The Good Karma Hospital on Prime. It follows Ruby Walker, a junior doctor from the UK who heads to South India in search of a fresh start. We are really enjoying it. Thanks for the recommendation Carla!
On The Blog This Week:
September 2025 TBR: The New Books I’m Most Looking Forward To
Can’t Wait Wednesday #153: Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer
How to Win at Travel Review – Brian Kelly’s Guide to Points, Miles, and Smarter Travel
Book Review: The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye — A Story Of Kindness and Hope
This Post: The Weekend Post #171
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
August 2025 Wrap Up
Review: How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
Can’t Wait Wednesday #154
Review: Mansion Beach by Meg Mitchell Moore
Celebrity Book Club Picks for September 2025
The Weekend Post #172
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #171. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Roxanne
I hope you and your parents are doing well, Jodie!
thathappyreader
I appreciate that Roxanne. I hope all is well with you.
Cindy's Book Corner
Yay for getting help lined up for your parents! It has started cooling off here in Ohio, last night dropped into the forties and it is supposed to today as well. I think we are in fake fall, but not sure, LOL! I hope you enjoy your weekend!
thathappyreader
Thank you Cindy.
Vicki
Thanks for mentioning The Good Karma Hospital, I’ve added it to my list.
thathappyreader
I hope you enjoy it Vicki.
Marg @ The Intrepid Reader
It’s good to get some help where you can!
Have a great week!
thathappyreader
Thank you Marg.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
I’m glad you have some additional support. Caretaking is very hard work.
I am off to bookmark The Good Karma Hospital. Thanks for sharing it!
thathappyreader
Thank you Deb.
Becki
I haven’t heard of The Good Karma Hospital so far. Might need to check that out. Hope you get the rain you need!
thathappyreader
Thanks Becki.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
I was my mother’s caretaker for eight months and know the rewards and trials. Sending positive thoughts your way and kudos to you for honoring your parents, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
Thank you Jonetta.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’m so impressed with your care for your parents. Take care of yourself too. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thank you Anne.
Joy Weese Moll
I’m glad that you’ve been able to get some help with your parents. My parents died in their 60s before significant health problems that required much family help. I can find some gratitude that they didn’t have to experience declining health and that I didn’t have to deal with it. As you note, though, I would have considered it a blessing to deal with care to have them around longer.
thathappyreader
Thank you Joy.
JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing
I’m glad you’ve got more help lined up for your parents.I’ll have to check oout The Good Karma Hospital!
thathappyreader
Thank you JoAnn.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I agree that even though it can be time assuming to be so busy helping parents, it is a nice feeling to be able to do that. I’m glad I live so close to my mom and can help her and spend so much time with her. Have a good week!
thathappyreader
Thank you Lisa.
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
We just set up some extra supports for my mother as well. It was a difficult decision and process but we needed the help, and now I feel relief that she is being taken better care of. It’s a tough thing to go through!
thathappyreader
It absolutely is a challenging situation Erin.
Her Digital Coffee
I’m glad to hear that you have some extra support, Jodie. I hope you enjoyed Labour Day Weekend and have a smooth week ahead!
thathappyreader
Thank you Winnie.