It's Monday 9/25! What Are You Reading?

Super late with my post today after a very hectic morning - out the door early for fasting bloodwork, back home for a quick breakfast, then to PT and massage for my shoulder injury, then a stop at the grocery store and finally home! Whew. Unfortunately, that will be the norm for this week until later when we head to Oklahoma for my husband's 40th college reunion. That should be fun - besides his reunion, we'll be seeing one of my best friends from high school (oddly enough, we both married Oklahoma guys!) - and hopefully not too tiring for me. I'll get a little downtime while my husband is out golfing. And, hey, flying means LOTS of reading time, right?

Last week was busy, too, but we enjoyed our books - celebrating this spooky fall season (even though it has been 90 degrees here!). Here's what we've been reading:

• I finished a YA fantasy thriller, Hollow City by Ransom Riggs, the second book in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. I enjoyed the first book, and my son's girlfriend loaned me this one. It was just as good - fun, suspenseful, and with a sense of humor, too. I love how the author builds his story around real vintage photos he's found of creepy/weird stuff! Very creative.
• I was in that in-between stage - didn't want to start the longer book I'm planning to bring on the trip but not quite enough time to squeeze in another - so I chose a short (but still creepy) novel, In a Cold and Lonely Place by Sara J. Henry, an author I met at Booktopia in May. I bought this book for my husband, and he liked it. It's the story of a reporter in Lake Placid, NY, who is present when a body is found encased in the frozen lake, and it turns out to be someone she knows. I've just started it, but it already has a dark tension to it with plenty of suspense.
• On audio, I am listening to Masterminds: Payback, the third and final book of a middle-grade trilogy by Gordon Kormon. I loved the first book, Masterminds, and its sequel. It's a fast-paced thriller with sci fi elements, and book 3 is just as compelling.
• My husband, Ken, is reading The Son by Jo Nesbo, a stand-alone thriller not featuring his well-known Harry Hole character. He's really enjoying it.
• Jamie, 23, is reading an epic fantasy, Swords and Scoundrels by Julia Knight, book 1 of The Duelists trilogy, and enjoying it. He says it's similar to the Three Musketeers, with elements of steampunk and fantasy/magic mixed in. He's home today, and says he'll probably finish it tonight.

Last week's blog posts:

Movie Monday: Gold starring Matthew McConaughey, drama about gold prospecting

TV Tuesday: Fall TV We Are Looking Forward To

Fiction Review: The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler, about friendship through generations

Nonfiction Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo - some good advice but also a little nutty!

My Summary of Books Read in August

Saturday Snapshot: Lake Atsion, New Jersey Pinelands - pics from our camping/kayaking

What Are You Reading Monday is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date, so head over and check out her blog and join the Monday fun! You can also participate in a kid/teen/YA version hosted by Unleashing Readers.

What are you and your family reading this week?  

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Remember if you are participating in my Big Book Summer Challenge to leave links to your reviews on the challenge page (the second links list is for reviews, updates, and wrap-ups) to share them. I know many of you enjoyed your Big Books this summer! The Challenge is finished, but you can continue to link up your reviews and/or wrap-up posts through the end of September.