Welcome to The Weekend Post #192! 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.
My Week:
It’s been a good week. My husband’s condition has improved since starting his new medication a week ago, and our doctor is keeping him on it for now. He still needs additional testing and a consultation with the cardiologist, but at least he’s able to live more comfortably while we wait.
I was also relieved to learn that my annual bloodwork came back completely normal. We managed to get out to the casino for the first time in over two months, and it felt great to get out and enjoy ourselves for a bit.
My son is moving this weekend, so I’ll be helping him get settled into his new home. I’m excited for him—he’s moving to an area he loves that offers everything he enjoys. We’ve had a lot of rain again this week, so I’m hoping it holds off while the move is underway.
Recent Additions To My Bookshelf:
From Publishers, Netgalley, & Libro.fm:
Eighty-one-year-old Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick has lived on her quiet, idyllic street for sixty years, known mostly as a nosy, curmudgeonly neighbour—but beneath that unassuming exterior lies a darkly hidden past. Once a little girl and now an old lady, Elsie has spent a lifetime concealing a troubling history, one marked by a curious pattern of people around her meeting untimely ends, proving that when it comes to murder, the most unlikely suspects are often the ones no one ever looks twice at.
From The Library:
Debbie Mullen has spent years offering wisdom and compassion through her “Dear Debbie” advice column, helping women deal with neglectful and abusive husbands. But when her own life begins to unravel—she loses her job, her daughters act out, and her husband’s secrets come to light—Debbie finally reaches her breaking point. Tired of always being the voice of reason, she decides it’s time to follow her own advice and take matters into her own hands, setting out on a path of revenge that no one sees coming.
From Audible: None
What I’m Watching:
We watched the Netflix documentary series Critical: Between Life and Death this week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The series follows London’s major trauma teams, including the air ambulance, and is exceptionally well made. It’s not suitable for those who struggle with graphic, real-life images, but as a nurse, I found it absolutely fascinating.
On The Blog This Week:
Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven – Book Review of Fame, Family, and 1960s America
Can’t Wait Wednesday #173: No Matter What by Cara Bastone
Book Review: Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin Explores Love, Loss, and Intellectual Freedom
This Post: The Weekend Post #192
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
Book Review: Otherwise Engaged by Susan Mallery
Can’t Wait Wednesday #174
Book Review: Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden
Celebrity Book Club Picks for February 2026
The Weekend Post #193
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #192. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Great news about you and your hubby, Jodie💜 I’ve got both Mad Mabel and Dear Debbie on audio! And, I just watched the new season of Bridgerton, Part 1 (loved it).
Have a great week!
thathappyreader
Thank you Jonetta!
Trish
Lots of good news this week, so happy to hear! I have added Critical to my list of shows to watch; it sounds fascinating.
thathappyreader
I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did Trish!
Ms. Yingling
I have a lot of friends who read Frieda McFadden, but I generally stick to middle grade books. I am intrigued by the embroidery scissors on the cover, though. Meet the Newmans sounded very intriguing– I’ll hop over and read your review!
thathappyreader
Thank you Ms. Yingling.
Anne@HeadFullofBooks
Oh-oh. I think I missed something about your husband’s health. I am glad he had found something to give him relief from symptoms.
My Sunday Salon: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2026/01/sunday-salon-songs-for-now.html
thathappyreader
Thank you Anne.
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
I’m glad your husband is more comfortable.
I really want to read Mad Mabel
Wishing you a happy reading week
thathappyreader
Thank you Shelleyrae.
Idea-ist @ GetLostinLit
Frieda McFadden became very popular quickly, I hope you enjoy her writing.
thathappyreader
I absolutely did! Thanks for reading.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Glad your husband is doing better! I hope they get it all figured out for him. Great that your tests came back good as well. I kind of feel like maybe I’m a Mabel in my neighborhood, or becoming one, lol. I’m not that old and have only lived here about 7 years, but I feel like I’m nosy about my new neighbors and cranky that they’re not as good as my last ones and that they keep doing things that irritate me. Hope you have a good week!
thathappyreader
I think I have Mabel qualities too Lisa 🤣
Cindy's Book Corner
Yay that your husband is doing better and your blood work was all good! And, yay for being able to go out and do something fun this week. My husband and I did on Friday as well, and it felt like such a rare treat! Have a great week!
thathappyreader
Thank you Cindy!
Anne - Books of My Heart
So glad your husband is doing better and that your results were clear. I hope the moving is going well.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thank you Anne.
JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing
Mad Mabel has been on my radar. Hope you like it!
thathappyreader
Thanks JoAnn!
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
So glad your husband’s condition has improved. And I’m glad your report was also good news.
Mad Mabel sounds intriguing. I’m looking forward to reading Dear Debbie.
thathappyreader
Thank you Deb. Enjoy the books!
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
I’m glad to hear that the Beta Blockers are helping your husband and he is doing better, and that your bloodwork came back clear. I am looking forward to Mad Mabel and I think I have Dear Debbie, but need to check. I watched the first 4 episodes of Season 4 of Bridgerton and am trying to catch up on Will Trent. I am enjoying them both. I hope you have a good week, Jodie.
thathappyreader
Thank you Carla.
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?
I’m glad your husband is improving! I also really need to pick up more Freida McFadden.
thathappyreader
Thank you Lindsi.
Jamie
I am glad your husband is more comfortable. I have never read Frieda McFadden, but Dear Debbie does sound interesting.
thathappyreader
I highly recommend it Jamie.
hena
So good to hear about your husband and that your tests also came back normal.
thathappyreader
Thank you Hena.
Her Digital Coffee
I’m so happy to hear that everyone’s had great news! I’m looking forward to your review for “Dear Debbie.” I hope you have a great week Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thank you Winnie. You too!