Welcome to The Weekend Post #207! 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 the long weekend here in Canada — the unofficial start of summer on the West Coast. After an unusually warm stretch, the weather has settled back into more seasonal temperatures. We’ve had a few days of spotty showers, which have been wonderful for the gardens and especially the grass, since we won’t be able to water lawns this summer due to restrictions.
I had a lovely Mother’s Day weekend last week. After a quick shop and lunch with my mom, sister, and niece, my son treated me to a beautiful dinner to end the day.
This week, I accompanied Mom to her cardiologist appointment, and it was such a relief to hear that she remains stable. We also had our replacement kitchen faucet arrive and installed on Thursday — it’s amazing how much difference proper water pressure makes!
I spent a good portion of the week wrestling with my WordPress theme, which suddenly stopped allowing me to do things I’ve managed easily for years. After several frustrating weeks, I was nearly ready to switch themes when, quite unexpectedly, everything started working again. I’m very grateful, as the thought of migrating to a new theme was not appealing.
Recent Additions To My Bookshelf:
From Publishers, Netgalley or Libro.fm:
After losing her prestigious restaurant manager job in Paris, thirty-seven-year-old Sabrina Sorensen returns to California for her sister’s engagement party, only to face family criticism about her seemingly directionless life. Unknown to them, Sabrina has secretly spent fifteen years working toward her true goal of becoming a Michelin Guide inspector, a dream now threatened by her sudden unemployment. Overwhelmed and uncertain about her future, she retreats to Burbank Airport, questioning whether her sacrifices have been worth it. There, an unexpected encounter offers her the extraordinary chance to revisit pivotal moments from her past—both romantic and professional—forcing Sabrina to confront the choices that shaped her life and decide whether to continue pursuing ambition or embrace the possibility of love and a different future.
From The Library:Â None
From Audible:
After a devastating setback in her career, burnt-out NICU nurse Daisy Stevens escapes to Cape Carolina, North Carolina, hoping for a quieter life and a fresh start. Meanwhile, high school baseball coach Mason Thaysden, still grappling with the loss of his professional dreams after a career-ending injury, discovers an abandoned baby on Daisy’s first day in town, drawing them together and deeply affecting their close-knit community. As Daisy grows attached to the child and begins confronting her own past, she forms bonds with Mason, his eccentric Aunt Tilley, and the welcoming townspeople. But when a shocking revelation threatens to unravel long-held secrets and divide Cape Carolina, Daisy, Mason, and Tilley must face difficult truths and learn how love, healing, and community can guide them toward where they truly belong.
What I’m Watching:
Now that all the series I normally watch are on summer hiatus, I’ve been binge-watching ER. I’m currently on Season 7, and saying the show is intense right now would be an understatement.
There’s also a new series on TLC called The Face Doctors, which follows surgeons performing facial reconstruction for patients affected by cancer, viral infections, or devastating injuries. It certainly won’t be for everyone, but as a nurse who has witnessed firsthand the impact of facial tumours, I find the subject deeply compelling.
On The Blog This Week:
Why Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Is One of My All-Time Favourite Romances: Review
Review: Lift Me Up by Milly Johnson — A Short Story Filled with Heart and Inspiration
Can’t Wait Wednesday #188: Getting Away With Murder by Shari Lapena
Nantucket Summer House by Pamela Kelley Review: Romance, Reality TV & Coastal Charm
Who Wears It Better in May 2026?
This Post: The Weekend Post #207
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
20 Books of Summer 2026 Challenge
Pub Day Review: The Shippers by Katherine Center
Can’t Wait Wednesday #189
From Page to Screen: Book Adaptations for May 2026
The Weekend Post #208
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #207. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Very glad you worked out your WP issues. That would be a nightmare for me if I had to reconsider my theme *shudder*
I think you’ll love Summer State of Mind. I’m watching my true crime shows this morning. Have a wonderful week, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
You too Jonetta!
Cindy's Book Corner
I can’t believe it is already time for the 20 books of summer! This year seems to be flying by. I hope you have a great week!
thathappyreader
I agree with you Cindy – it is flying by. Have a great week!
Sara
Happy long weekend! We are celebrating by relaxing and doing some lawn work as long as it doesn’t rain too much! Haha.
All the best to your mom, I’m happy to hear that she’s remaining stable. Wonderful you are able to support her in her cardio visits.
I think I might check out The Face Doctors. I’m a Pathologists’ Assistant/Scientist and I’ve worked at a hospital where a lot of our surgical specimens were head and neck excisions received from facial reconstructive surgeries. Thanks for the recommendation.
thathappyreader
I bet you’d enjoy the series Sara. Let me know your thoughts if you watch it.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
I’m glad you had a great Mother’s Day! I will be posting soon about the 20 Books of Summer. I still have not heard whether or not Sue will be doing Big Books of Summer though. We have been watching ER lately, too.
thathappyreader
Good luck to you in the challenge Deb.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
It is very annoying when all of a sudden the website quits doing what it’s always done. But nice when it just fixes itself like that, lol. Sounds like it was a good week, glad your mom is staying stable, that’s a relief I’m sure! Hope this is a good week as well!
thathappyreader
Thanks Lisa.
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
I am so glad to hear that your mom had a good news appointment!
Ugh my WordPress is being weird too. I am somehow missing the little toolbar at the top of my blog that allows me to see comments and to write a new post. I have no idea where it went!
thathappyreader
Oh no Erin. The updates seem to cause weird things to happen sometimes.
Her Digital Coffee
I’m glad the theme is working out, Jodie! The thought of having to play around or even switch to a new theme is so stressful and time consuming, especially if you didn’t plan for it. I hope you have an amazing week!
thathappyreader
You too Winnie.
Becki
Sounds like some enjoyable reads this week, and glad you got the blog to keep working! I need things to stay just like they are, or I’m lost and feeling stupid – my completely least favorite feeling.
thathappyreader
Thanks Becki! I feel the same way.
thathappyreader
I tried to respond to your blog’s post but it seems your website is down. Sorry.