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Sunday, December 10, 2017

The Sunday Post #126


The Sunday Post is hosted by The Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, and share news. It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? is hosted by Book Date. I get to tell you what I’ve read recently.




On The Blog Last Week







On The Blog This Week


  • On Monday I review Escape from Eden by Elisa Nader.
  • On Wednesday I review The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.
  • On Thursday I tell you what makes me DNF a book.
  • On Saturday there’s a book haul.





In My Reading Life


Last week, I finished The Psychopath Test: A Journey through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson. Then I read Agents of Dreamland by Caitlín R. Kiernan. Right now, I’m rereading A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab.








In The Rest Of My Life


Five things that made me happy last week:

  1. I found out that I’m getting a phone for Christmas.
  2. Chocolate and pizza.
  3. I went running in the snow and decided that freezing in winter is way better than sweating in summer.
  4. Christmas music.
  5. The Great American Baking Show is back! It finally feels like Christmas.





Take care of yourselves and be kind to each other! See you around the blogosphere.














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39 comments:

  1. ClaireDecember 10, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Yay, A Darker Shade of Magic! I love that series but it's been a while since I read it... maybe time to pick it back up again and refresh, especially since winter break is just around the corner? And running in the winter is always a struggle for me, haha, it's always hard to start in the freezing cold. One thing I often think about, though: if you're cold the running will make you warm, but if it's hot, it's not getting any cooler.
    Thanks for sharing!

    claire @ clairefy

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  2. NinaDecember 10, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    Chocolate and pizza, that's life, isn't it? Love both, have not been eating pizza for a month now. What! I know! I truly miss it.

    Running in the snow? I still need to get used to running in winter. Where I lived it was always summer and I loved running! But back in the Netherlands, I haven't run since October. The reason? It's too cold! I really need to get used to the cold again and then I'm going to run again. I miss it.

    Have a great week!

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  3. NinaDecember 10, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    Sorry, wanted to ask for any tips/advice?

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    1. Aj @ Read All The Things!December 13, 2017 at 7:48 AM

      I’m not sure if I have tips for running in the snow because I’m very much an amateur runner. I just forced myself to do it and tried not to fall on the ice. I’m glad I didn’t dress too warm because I got really hot, even in the snow.

      Aj @ Read All The Things!

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  4. Tracy December 10, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Ooooh, Agents of Dreamland looks really interesting and I'm curious to see what you think of A Darker Shade of Magic. I've been interested in reading that one for awhile now! And hurray for a new phone! Have a great week :D

    Here's my Weekly Recap!

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  5. TâniaDecember 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    I need to read A Darker Shade of Magic soon. Not only because I bought the special edition (now I have two editions of the same book), but also because I'm writing my dissertation on V.E. Schwab.

    Happy readings & Wishes of a great week.
    Tânia @MyLovelySecret

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  6. Elliptical ManDecember 10, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    I do like chocolate and pizza. A bit too much perhaps.

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  7. UnknownDecember 10, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    Isn't it more fun knowing what you're going to get for Christmas? The Man brought in a huge box yesterday. Sitting on the floor it almost reaches my hip. I'm dying to know what's inside!! I hope you enjoy that phone when you get it. I grew up in the heat of Texas, so I've always been good with it, but in the last two years it has gotten to me. I've never been one for the cold, and we don't hardly ever get snow. But we did a few days ago!

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  8. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionDecember 10, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    Now I have to go watch The American Baking Show---so much fun!!

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  9. AnonymousDecember 10, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    Your list of what made you happy this weeks makes ME happy! Enjoy your week.

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  10. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)December 10, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    Mmm...I want some chocolate and pizza too!

    Here’s my Sunday Post !

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog and join in this week’s Book Photo Sundays!

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  11. Mallory @ SheisBookishDecember 10, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    Chocolate and pizza sound so good right about now. I'm terrified to run in the snow out of a fear ice :) Have a great week, AJ!

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  12. The Book DiscipleDecember 10, 2017 at 4:54 PM

    I always think freezing is better than sweating through summer! But, I also do NOT run. Seriously, I would hurt myself and others that way! Hope you have a great week!

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  13. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzDecember 10, 2017 at 5:09 PM

    I love your list of things you are grateful for. I hope to do that every day in 2018. Enjoy the cooler weather.

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  14. AnnaDecember 10, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    I much prefer sweating in summer to freezing in winter! I don't run but with biking I can take the humidity and the heat but when it's cold outside it's hard to convince myself to leave my nice warm apartment.

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  15. GregDecember 10, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    Ooh Agents of dreamland looks good! And chocolate and pizza. I had both today! We had company yesterday so chocolates were still out = me eating them lol. So it's been a good day. :)

    Christmas music makes everything better too.

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  16. Anne @ The Reading LifeDecember 10, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    I recently just got a new phone too (it's my first smart phone ever). Have a great week!

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  17. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightDecember 10, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Yum, chocolate and pizza! But hopefully not together??? Lol. I have to disagree with #3 though. I hate the cold! I just want the hot weather back already D-: Have a great week!

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  18. vvb32 readsDecember 10, 2017 at 9:59 PM

    Yes, Christmas music ;-) Happy reading.

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  19. chucklesthescotDecember 11, 2017 at 1:38 AM

    Christmas music has the opposite effect on me-it drives me mad! Yes to chocolate and pizza-I had both this week but seperate of course...

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  20. Emma LitttlefieldDecember 11, 2017 at 2:48 AM

    I don't know if I'd want to know what I was getting for Christmas - though assuming this is something you wanted. I have been running recently but wasn't sure I wanted to do it in the snow - isn't it slippy?

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  21. Tanya @ Girl Plus BooksDecember 11, 2017 at 4:01 AM

    Hooray for the new phone! (Although I think I'd rather be surprised. LOL) And I am so with you on the weather. I'd much rather be cold than hot!

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  22. sjhigbeeDecember 11, 2017 at 4:40 AM

    I read a Darker Shade of Magic and really enjoyed it - I hope you are too. Go you for getting a new phone for Christmas - MUCH better to know what you're getting than an unwanted surprise, say I! Have a great week and good luck with the freezing runs - brrrr...

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  23. Beth FDecember 11, 2017 at 6:07 AM

    I totally with you on winter vs. summer. Yay on the new phone.

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  24. AnonymousDecember 11, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    That's awesome that you are getting a new phone. Chocolate and pizza makes me happy too. I choose winter over summer too. I wish it would snow, we had a little bit yesterday morning but by the afternoon it was all gone. Hope you have a great week!

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  25. Kathy MartinDecember 11, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    A Darker Shade of Magic is still on my TBR mountain. I hope to get to it in 2018. One advantage might be that the sequels will be readily available. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  26. TestDecember 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Chocolate and pizza always make me happy too. On Saturday, I treated myself to garlic knots and pizza, and let me tell you best choice ever. I keep hearing about The Great American Baking Show - I'll have to try it one of these days! Have a great week! :)

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  27. pussrebootsDecember 11, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    I also prefer the cold of winter to the heat of summer. Come see what I'm reading.

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  28. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerDecember 11, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    I will be curious to see what you think of Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. I love pizza. Number one comfort food to be sure! Hope your week is a good one :)

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  29. Samantha@WLABBDecember 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    When I was in high school, I ran track and cross country, and I remember liking running outside in the winter. Oooh, a new phone. What kind? I hope you love it!

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  30. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieDecember 11, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    My husband is a newbie runner and he's been running in the snow/cold! I am not a runner, and I was amazed, especially when he said it wasn't too bad!

    I'm going to have to check out your book hauls! I can't get enough of other people's book hauls lately. Lol.

    And I haven't watched the American Baking show - just Britain's. I guess I need to start watching our own!

    Have a great week!

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  31. Zeee @ I Heart RomanceDecember 11, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    Running in snow? That would be awesome! Here in LA it is still super hot... gaaahhhh

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  32. GatheringBooksDecember 11, 2017 at 11:24 PM

    Oooh. You have a new toy (phone!) - The Psychopath Test looks really interesting for me.

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  33. YvonneDecember 12, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    Chocolate and pizza? Yum! That would make me happy :) Have a great week!

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  34. Maureen's BooksDecember 12, 2017 at 6:25 AM

    Chocolate!! Sigh.. I’ve always loved chocolate but lately I’ve been wanting nothing but chocolate. Crazy really!! And Christmas music while eating some chocolate is the best right?! :D
    Happy Reading!

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  35. Katherine PDecember 12, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    The Psychopath Test looks so interesting! I've heard great things about V.E. Schwab's books though I have yet to try any. Soon hopefully! I'm not sure I can agree with you about running in snow being better than sweating but than I'm notorious for being a total wimp when it comes to cold! Have a great week!

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  36. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraDecember 12, 2017 at 4:31 PM

    Enjoy your re-read of ADSOM. Thats one of my favorite series. Ooh, congrats on getting a new phone for Christmas. That would make me happy too :)

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  37. Kristin @ Addicted to HEADecember 12, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    My husband runs in the snow and I think y'all are nuts! There's no good time to run (bleeeecccchhh...). I actually did a 5k once and I'm good. I admire runners! I LOVED ADSOM and I should probably re-read it before I start the second one. Such an awesome series!!!! LOVE IT.

    And yes, I wish we were all nicer to each other... hugs!!!

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  38. Carole's Random LifeDecember 14, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    I think running would kill me. Seriously kill me. I can't say that I really enjoy walking the dogs more in the cold than the heat. Both are pretty miserable. Yay for the new phone!

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