Welcome to The Weekend Post #229! 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 lovely fall week weather-wise, with warm, sunny days and cooler, crisp mornings—exactly what I love about living here. The trees are putting on a gorgeous show, displaying their beautiful fall colours.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner last weekend, hosted by my sister. It was so nice to see everyone and spend some quality time together. Mom has been experiencing a little relief from her back and leg pain, which is encouraging, although we’re still waiting for her MRI. My hubby had another lightheaded spell this week. He hadn’t experienced one for several months, but this latest episode was a reminder of how important it is to get his cardiac MRI and electrophysiologist appointment scheduled so he can hopefully move forward with treatment.
On the reading front, I started Freida McFadden’s The Witch this week but had to set it aside about a third of the way through. It was simply too violent for me at this point in my life. Instead, I turned to Debbie Macomber’s A Date With Santa, which was just the change of pace I needed! My review of this festive read will be posting in early November.
Just a friendly reminder that voting for my Who Wears It Better post closes on October 23, so please cast your vote if you haven’t already! And if anyone else would like to join my 2026 Christmas Reading Challenge, there’s still plenty of time to participate. You can jump in at any time, and the challenge runs until December 31.
Recent Additions To My Bookshelf:
From Netgalley, Libro.fm, publishers or authors:
🇨🇦 Toronto attorney Dina Haq is determined to keep her failing marriage secret while attending her influencer sister’s extravagant South Asian wedding, but her plans are complicated when she comes face-to-face with Luqman “Lucky” Latif, the law school crush who disappeared from her life six years earlier. Lucky, now a successful contractor in Chicago after giving up his legal career to support his family, still carries the pain of what he believes was Dina’s rejection and subsequent marriage to his best friend. As wedding celebrations bring them together, old feelings resurface and the pair uncover long-hidden truths about Dina’s manipulative ex-husband and the misunderstandings that tore them apart. Forced to confront the past, Dina and Lucky must decide whether they can move beyond old heartbreak and take a chance on the future they once almost had together.
From The Library:
When career-focused single woman Sage Madison agrees to care for her five-year-old nephew, Ricky, she sets out to give him a memorable Christmas despite her own preference for premade cookies and artificial trees. With help from her friend Erica and colleague Ethan, who agrees to dress as Santa, Sage embraces the holiday spirit through festive adventures filled with ice skating, baking, and unexpected laughter. As Ethan’s kindness and growing bond with Ricky bring new joy into Sage’s life, an unexpected romance begins to blossom, prompting her to reconsider what truly matters. But when her old life threatens to disrupt their newfound happiness, Sage must decide whether she is ready to embrace the magic of Christmas and the possibility of love.
Future Releases Recently Added to My TBR:
Sydney Price is determined to build a successful career as a TV news reporter on her own merits, refusing to rely on her powerful stepfamily’s influence to secure a position at New York’s Glenmont Media. However, when a colleague dies under suspicious circumstances, Sydney begins investigating and uncovers disturbing connections involving her ex-boyfriend and her family’s closely guarded secrets. As a massive storm threatens Manhattan and a dangerous conspiracy unfolds, Sydney must navigate the cutthroat world of television news while racing to uncover the truth. With lies mounting and her family’s reputation at stake, she finds herself in a high-stakes race against time to expose the secrets threatening to destroy everything before she becomes the next victim. Thanks to Jonetta @ Blue Mood Cafe for bringing this book to my attention. It’s scheduled to be released January 1/27.
When Cora Agnelli is summoned to her famous artist father’s luxurious villa on the Italian island of Capri, she reluctantly reunites with her two estranged sisters after nearly a decade apart. Diana, the polished eldest sister, has built a successful life and family in America, while Kiki, the youngest, has become a glamorous social media star who is engaged and expecting a baby. As the sisters gather to discover why their wealthy, unpredictable father has called them home, his shocking announcement ignites old resentments, deepens family divisions, and leaves Cora questioning whom she can trust. But when Florian himself finds his life in jeopardy, the sisters’ reunion takes an unexpected turn that will change them all forever. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Capri, this heartfelt, tempestuous, and often humorous novel by Jojo Moyes explores sisterhood, family secrets, and the possibility of forgiveness and redemption. I learned about this book on Edelweiss+. It’s expected to be released on February 11/27.
What I’m Watching:
I watched the season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy and enjoyed it. What I’m very excited to start watching however is Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas which began on October 16. Anyone else joining in?
What Was On The Blog This Week:
Falling Into Us by Denise Hunter Review: A Heartwarming Small-Town Romance About Love and Family
Can’t Wait Wednesday #210: The Making of a Mad Woman by Kristy Cambron
The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel Review: A Beautiful Story of Love, Loss & Finding Your Way
From Page to Screen: Must-See October 2026 Book-to-Film Adaptations
This Post: The Weekend Post #229
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
Pre-publication Review of A Season of Secrets by Fern Michaels
Can’t Wait Wednesday #211
Book Review: Postmarked December by Jenny Hale
The Weekend Post #230
That’s a wrap on The Weekend Post #229. How was your week?
I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Thanks for the shoutout and the heads up about the Moyes release, Jodieđź’ś Wonderful that you had such a joyous Thanksgiving, too.
Have a great weekend!