Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Sunday Post #217





The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. I’m linking up with The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Readerbuzz, and Book Date. 

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The Sunday Post #217





On The Blog Last Week







On The Blog This Week


  • On Tuesday I talk about the best books for your book club.
  • On Thursday I do the Perfect Book Tag.





In My Reading Life


I’m writing this post on Friday morning because I’m doing the 24 in 48 Readathon this weekend. Hopefully I’m getting through a lot of Sherlock Holmes right now.

Last week, I finished The Sign Of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is the second Sherlock Holmes novel. Like many classics, it’s stuffed full of racism, but I found this book more compelling than the first one. There’s a missing treasure chest, a boat chase, and a very random love (?) story. I’m also happy to report that the narrative structure is less jarring than in the first book.




Right now, I’m reading The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. This one is a short story collection. So far, so good. I really liked the first two stories.






In The Rest Of My Life


Five things that made me happy last week:

  1. It was my birthday. I had chocolate cake, Chinese food, and complete social isolation.
  2. Since I’m not working and stuck in the house (thanks, deadly virus), I used the time to apply for a job I really want but am probably not qualified for. Cross your fingers.
  3. Miracle Workers: Dark Ages is saving my sanity right now. If you’re feeling bored and unmotivated like I am, check out this show. It’s stupidly hilarious.
  4. I survived two brutal at-home yoga classes. I like at-home yoga. No one can see me fall.
  5. I was able to renew my driver’s license online. I feel like I artfully avoided a day at the DMV. This is an accomplishment.





It’s Lonely In Here . . .













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






30 comments:

  1. Happy belated birthday and good luck with the job app!
    At home yoga is definitely my go-to! I definitely feel more relaxed practicing at home anyway. :)

    Have a virus-free week! Happy reading!

    Stacy Renee @ LazyDayLit

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  2. At home yoga. Are those youtube clips? or something else?

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  3. I am glad there was cake and yummy food for your birthday. My daughter told me, that women never feel they are qualified, and therefore, miss out on opportunities. While men, always think they are qualified. Apply - do it, do it, do it!!! You knew know.

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  4. I do like how staying home allows for more reading...and actually, being retired, my life hasn't changed that much. Except for going out. But I'm finding ways to adjust.

    Happy belated birthday.

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  5. I'm glad you were able to have cake for your birthday. It was my grandson's first birthday yesterday and we were only able to have a tiny get-together. Wyatt didn't care though. He had a good time.

    It has been difficult. Even things I thought might go on, like our birding outings outdoors, have now been cancelled. I miss the Y a lot. I don't even care if I fall in yoga in public. I am going to try doing the online videos the Y sent before they closed.

    Good luck with the job possibility.

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  6. I'm also reading Sherlock Holmes, mostly the short stories since they're short and I can focus at least on that short amount of reading. I just finished The Memoirs and now am on The Return. Happy belated birthday and good luck on your job hunt.

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  7. Happy Birthday, AJ! Chocolate cake sounds perfect :) I am sorry to hear that you are not currently working but good luck with getting the job you really want! I haven't read Holmes but I want to at some point. Have a happy and safe week!

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  8. Glad you had a great birthday and fingers crossed for the new job!

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  9. Hooray for yummy food and chocolate cake. I haven't tried any at-home yoga or any at-home exercise but I need to look into it. Good luck with the job prospect!

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  10. I’m glad you could at least enjoy takeout and cake 🎂
    Good luck with your job application.

    Wishing you a great reading week, be well!

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  11. Happy birthday, once again!! I loved "I had chocolate cake, Chinese food, and complete social isolation." Can't tell if that last one is supposed to be a good thing or a bad thing. LOL!

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  12. Happy Birthday - I hope the social isolation was more of a treat than a chore... And best of luck with the job offer and I hope you continue to enjoy Sherlock during your readathon - it's something I haven't yet had a chance to take part in, but it's certainly on my bucket list! Have a peaceful week, AJ:).

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  13. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes stories are my FAVORITE! I have read and reread the mysteries ever since I was a child. And happy belated birthday! Cake and Chinese food sounds like a perfect day. I also love at-home yoga so no one can see the weird faces I make lol.

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  14. Glad you had a great birthday! And wishing you the best for that job, I'm applying for everything I can find haha.

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

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  15. Crossing my fingers for your job AJ! And I am doing online yoga classes too what with the covid and all LOL

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  16. Happy birthday (late)! We did lots of sleeping this spring break week. I was feeling rather surreal although I like being at home all the time.

    Have a healthy week and enjoy some good reads!

    Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post   

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  17. Miracle Workers is probably my favorite show right now. So funny. Happy birthday and good luck on the job front!

    Natflix&Books

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  18. Happy Birthday! I love at home workouts on You Tube, tai chi and qigong are my favorites.

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  19. Happy birthday! Sounds like a good way to celebrate! I'm a big fan of at home yoga. I've done some at various studios and gyms but at home is way more fun. Have a great week!

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  20. "I had chocolate cake, Chinese food, and complete social isolation." That actually sounds about like the perfect day!Hope you had a great b- day!!

    It's always jarring to read older books and see all the racism and problematic elements. Like, really makes you wonder how people could just be so casual about that sort of thing. A different world, for sure.

    Be safe and take care this week!

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  21. Glad to hear you had a good birthday especially in the face of everything going on. Hope you get the job, and yay for avoiding the DMV! :)

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  22. Happy birthday. Friday was my husband's birthday. My daughter made brownies for him. My weekly update

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  23. Happy Birthday AJ! I hope it was a fantastic day, despite the state of everything. Fingers crossed for your dream job AND OMG, good on you for getting through yoga! It is a hard discipline!

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  24. Glad you had a happy birthday. I still remember a Sherlock Holmes inspired short story collection I read a couple years ago - For the Love of the Game, I think? Something like that. I wasn't a big Sherlock Holmes fan before, but it was a good book :) Take care of you and yours!

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  25. Happy Birthday! That all sounds yummy!
    Home Yoga is my favorite. I have no idea what I am doing and only me and the furbabies know. :)

    Take care and Stay Safe!

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  26. Happy Birthday! Sounds good to me - chocolate cake and Chinese food :) I should try home yoga. Sounds like fun. Have a great week and stay safe!

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  27. Good luck with the job application! I hate interacting with people in real life so this lockdown in the UK won't bother me at all. I have a warm home, food, books, dvds...that's about all I need!

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  28. I'm glad you had a good birthday <3 Crossing my fingers for your job application, you can do this!! <3
    Sending you all the love and positive vibes!

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  29. So glad to hear you're doing well! I also like at-home yoga. I can be totally clumsy and no one will see! :)

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  30. It sounds like you are making the most of the situation. Happy belated Birthday! I prefer not to go to the DMV either, but I'm required to get a Real ID before November (I'm hoping they'll change that date), and so am a little nervous about whether that will happen. I still have a few months to worry about that though . . . I hope you continue to stay well and safe.

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