Welcome to The Weekend Post #216! 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:
Thank you to everyone who sent their well wishes for my brother’s recent surgery. I’m happy to share that the surgery went well, and he is recovering nicely.
I had a few appointments this week, but otherwise it was a fairly typical week. I’ve also been following the news closely, as there is a potential airline strike looming that could significantly impact my upcoming travel plans. Hopefully, a new agreement can be reached soon, as a strike would likely mean having to cancel the trip.
The weather has been quite unpredictable this week, including a rare thunderstorm on Thursday night. We were grateful for the rain that came with it and welcomed the much-needed moisture.
Recent Additions To My Bookshelf:
It’s been several weeks now since I’ve seen any audiobooks that catch my eye on Netgalley or received any widgets I’ve wanted to accept. Thanksfully I’ve got a long list of books on my library holds.
From The Library:
Billie seems to have it all—a successful medical career in New York City and a promising future with her partner, Dean, who has just proposed—until an unexpected call from her high-school sweetheart, Mick, shatters her carefully built world. Returning to Wisconsin for the first time in years, Billie is forced to confront the love she left behind, the friendships that shaped her, and the life-altering choices that pulled her away from home. As past and present collide, she must reckon with who she used to be, who she has become, and what truly matters, in a deeply emotional story about second chances, enduring connections, and the transformative power of love.
What I’m Watching:
I’ve finishing watching Elle on Prime this week and enjoyed it. We’re also watching the new season of Big Brother which is a summer staple in our home. Anyone else watching?
On The Blog This Week:
Hot Girls Murder Club by Ashley Winstead Review: A Twisty Hollywood Thriller
Can’t Wait Wednesday #197: Mother Daughter Sister Stranger by Hank Phillippi Ryan
The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn Book Review: An Emotional Slow-Burn Romance
From Page to Screen: Must-See July 2026 Book-to-Film Adaptations
This Post: The Weekend Post #216
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
Publication Day Review of Destination Funeral by Paige Harbison
Can’t Wait Wednesday #198
Pre-Publication Review of The Good Parts by Evann Normandin
My Favourite Books in the First Half of 2026
The Weekend Post #217
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #216. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Olivia
I have missed commenting here for awhile. I am glad your brother is doing okay after his surgery. Ugh! Hoping your travel plans stay intact!
thathappyreader
Thank you Olivia!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Great news about your brother! Thanks for the feedback about Elle.
Have a wonderful week, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
Thanks Jonetta.
Yvonne @ It's All About Books
Glad to hear the surgery went well!
thathappyreader
Thank you!
Kat - Forever Book Lover
I’m so glad to hear your brother’s surgery went well, and I hope your travel plans work out without any disruptions. Enjoy all those library holds, and Happy Reading!
thathappyreader
Thank you Kat!
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
A bunch of my library holds came in this week, and now I need to get to reading them. I’m glad your brother’s surgery went well. I need to take a look at your review of The Paris Match.
thathappyreader
Thank you Deb. Paris is such a lovely setting for a book.
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
I’m glad to hear that your brother’s surgery went well! Fingers crossed that your flight is not cancelled!!
thathappyreader
Thanks Erin!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I’ve tried watching Big Brother but just don’t understand it. Sounds like a pretty good week though for you overall! Hope this one is good as well.
thathappyreader
Thanks Lisa.
Cindy's Book Corner
Yay for your brother’s surgery going well! I hope his recovery goes smoothly as well. We had rain yesterday and while it helped with the air quality, it didn’t quite get rid of everything. I hope you have a great week!
thathappyreader
Thank you Cindy! I’m sorry that the Canadian fire’s smoke is drifting your way.
Anne - Books of My Heart
Glad your brother is on the mend. Also I can appreciate rain as we are finally getting a few drops. The heat goes on. I hope the strike can be resolved and I wonder about increasing fuel prices worldwide also.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
Thanks Anne.
JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing
Glad your brother’s surgery went well, that must be such a relief. I hope you have a good week.
thathappyreader
Thank you.
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
Happy to learn your brother is recovering.
I do hope your travel plans aren’t scuppered by the strike.
Thanks for sharing your week, happy reading!
Her Digital Coffee
I’m so happy that Big Brother is back! I always look forward to it every summer. (Can you believe that Angela is back? Haha) I’m glad your brother is healing well. I hope things get sorted out with the airlines so you can go on your trip. Have a great week Jodie!
thathappyreader
Thanks Winnie! Angela is as crazy as ever too!
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
I’m glad to hear your brother is recovering well. I sure hope that they sort out the issue with Westjet and don’t strike. I was in your position with a flight to Cancun when the same issue arose with Air Transat and they settled, so fingers crossed. I have never watched Big Brother. I hope to watch The Amazing Race Canada this week.
thathappyreader
Thanks Carla.