I am on the tale end of a full week ( with bookend weekends) off. Normally if I take time off its because I am going somewhere or have a big commitment, like Camp.
Not this time.
For the first time in as long as I can remember, I just spent 9 days at home working on house projects, doing things I have wanted to do – but just have not had the time. I absolutely loved it. Waking up around 6:30 every morning, coffee, creating, clearing of the head… I left the house only for groceries and supplies for my projects.
And… there was audio.
As I look at the titles of what I chose to listen to this past week I am a bit concerned… lol. They all have an air of mystery to them, great suspense – but nothing over the top heavy or creepy. They were great listens while I painted my kitchen cabinets, cleaned out cupboards and closets, repurposed furniture, and tackled the job of painting the entire lower level of my home.
A few teasers before I write reviews…
A Woman Alone by Nina Laurin: Read with my book club, nominated by Paula. Cecelia, along with her husband and daughter have recently moved into a neighborhood of smart homes. Homes that are the wave of the future – they do nearly everything for you, know your favorite tv shows, when you work and come home, when you need to wake, sleep, cook your dinner and know how you like your coffee. The concept is to feel completely safe, but Cecelia does not. There are things she notices that others do not… and she begins to fear for her life.
The Girls Weekend by Jody Gehrman: Chosen by me, while browsing through Audible. June and Sadie have been for the most part life-long rivals all along hanging together in the same group of friends. Competing back in their school days from everything from best grades, accomplishments, and yes, even the guy. Now, many years later a Girls Weekend has been planned at Sadie’s home to celebrate their friends upcoming baby. Reluctantly, June decided to join at the last minute, after all it would be nice to see the other girls. What starts out as a weekend get together quickly turns into something else… a missing host… a smashed phone… and a lot of blood. Leaving all the girls as suspects and every one of them with a reason to kill.
The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb: A long time fan of Wendy and her books, this was an easy choice. Brynn Wilder is due for a break. After a tough year, Brynn takes a break by staying in a boarding house in a town called Wharton, near Lake Superior. Brynn meets some wonderful long term guests including a man who more than catches her eye. But all is not as it seems in this quiet town as Brynn is soon to find out. One of the rooms is closed to the public and as the tragedy unfolds… Brynn begins to feel that somehow she is connected – drawn in through her dreams, and quite possibly her nightmares.
All three have been quite enjoyable and the time off during this strange year – priceless. Highly recommend if you can find a way to take a mini break and shut the world out (at least a little bit) its well worth the reset. Full reviews coming. š
Ready to go!
Book Journey 
I like the sound of all three. A time of just getting away from it all is needed and with the added benefit of getting projects done-priceless!
I know! I could use two more weeks of this š
These books all look so good! I am especially intrigued by A Woman Alone.
I love hanging out in my apartment…I don’t feel locked down when I am there, since I am surrounded by my books, movies, and even some dolls.
Enjoy your week!
It was so good Laurel! My book club will be discussing it this week, I can not wait to hear their thoughts and it will be a good discussion about technology too!
Thank you for adding to my tbr those look right up my alley! Can you tell me how you painted your cupboards? What type of paint etc?
Hey Tapgurl – I actually used spray paint. They are older cupboards and I don’t want to redo the whole kitchen. I found info on line and went for it. I used Rustoleum which is what they recommended, I took the front faces off and sprayed them in my garage – both sides. 2 years ago I painted them white with white paint but it showed every little fingerprint, dust, etc…
All (3) of these books are new to me and, so intriguing. I wouldn’t know which one to start with. Glad you had a good week on home projects. I washed windows and purchased new curtains – felt so good. Have a good week.
Thank you! They were all so good!
Ooh that third one sounds right up my alley! I’ve added it to my list to investigate!
I think the third one is up your alley, Amanda! Wendy Wedd is a Minnesota author and sticks to that gothic supernatural theme.
I, too have added these 3 to my TBR stack and look forward to each one of them!! I’m also anxious to hear what your Books Burger & Brews people think of Best Day Ever!! It was a new author for me and I really enjoyed it, shared it with my book club!! Thanks for the recommends (as always!!)
Yes! Me too! It is a lighter version of the book, YOU. Super intrigued!
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