First off, I just want to wish all of you mother's out there a belated Happy Mother's Day and I hope you all had a fabulous one!
My weekend, which I thought would be kind of relaxing, ended up being rather busy and productive which was great! We have been having a great string of sunny weather here for the past couple of weeks (wonderful!!) so on Friday after work I felt the urge to go buy some new summer clothes! Saturday I had another round of acupuncture and got my hair done. Then Rob and I did our first batch of wedding favors (homemade soap). We think they turned out great! Sunday I tried Zumba with a girlfriend for the first time. Have you ever done this before? Holey moley that is one serious workout but I would totally do it again. So much fun! Then we did some wedding crafts. A great weekend all in all!
Now it's Monday again!
This week, I got two books in the mail. I don't want to brag but I feel like I've been doing a good job trimming my mailbox lately and I hope I keep that trend up! My bookcases I know thank me.
From Harper:
1. Flight from Berlin by David John
2. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
What did you get?!
Yay for Beautiful Ruins -- so excited about that one!
ReplyDeleteI went to Zumba for about six months and really loved it, though I've completely fallen off the wagon at this point! Hopefully I'll summon up the enthusiasm to get back to classes at some point!
Yeah Zumba is pretty intense and I hope to go again!
Deletewhat a beautiful cover for beautiful ruins! your weekend sounded fun and super productive!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new books! Flight from Berlin has peaked my interest.
ReplyDeleteI need some new clothes but I am not a good shopper. Both of your books look great!
ReplyDeleteI have to some clothes shopping for the summer as well and finally getting in the mood since we have been having some great weather finally. I don't think your bragging about the books you got. I love seeing mailbox posts because I discover so many great books this way. Enjoy and congrats on your upcoming wedding :)
ReplyDeleteThese are two good additions to your library. I especially love books set in other countries. Beautiful Ruins is one I'll have to track down!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! your reading week.
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Sounds like you had a fun weekend! Good luck with the wedding favors & happy reading!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your books! I really enjoyed Jess Walter's last novel and am looking forward to this one!
ReplyDeleteFlight From Berlin sounds fantastic! Enjoy your new reads!!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading :) and have a great week
ReplyDeleteI've heard that Zumba is lots of fun and a really great workout! Enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteBeauitful Ruins is on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteIn my mailbox this week is the Cozy mystery series by Jenn Mckinlay-Books can be Deciving first in the series
And drum roll please
The fabulous Carmel California based mystery series
by Elaine Flinn-The Molly Doyle Mysteries. Good enough to call in sick for!
Congrats on your wedding and being so smart to make your own favors and DIY wedding. I enjoy hearing about your progress. Keep us updated.
Zumba I cannot stand the horrible music and I suffer from migraines so it is not for me. It seemed to me like a really young crowd at my zumba which was annoying. I prefer to take my current book to the tredmill, put headphones in and block out the chatter while diving into my book.
Both books look good to me. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI got Flight From Berlin, too, so I can't wait for your thoughts. I made homemade soap for my sister's wedding shower, and it was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of Beautiful Ruins. Enjoy the books.
ReplyDeleteI loved Jess Walter's last book so I look forward to your thoughts on Beautiful Ruins!
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