The It’s Monday! What Are You Reading meme is hosted at BookDate
I’m also linking to The Sunday Post @ Caffeinated Reviewer
And the Sunday Salon @ ReaderBuzz
Life…
So Netflix Australia added Seasons 1-10 of The Big Bang Theory last week, guess what we’ve been doing…it even lured my kids from their bedrooms (after midday of course – it is the school holidays), turning the bingewatch into a family event, which happily didn’t require us to leave the house, or spend money… I call that a win!
Sigh, I will miss this show!
——————————————-
What I’ve Read Since I last Posted…
The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted by Robert Hillman
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
The Blue Rose by Kate Forsyth
———————————————
New Posts
Review: The Chain by Adrian McKinty
Review: The Heart Keeper by Alex Dahl
Review: Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Review: The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted by Robert Hillman
Weekend Cooking: Cozy Culinary Mysteries
———————————————
What I’m Reading This Week
Undertaker Nina Sherwood is full of good advice. For example, never wear lip gloss when you’re scattering ashes. Nina is your average 30-year-old with a steady job, a nice home – and dead bodies in her basement. As an undertaker, she often prefers the company of the dead to the living – they’re obliging, good listeners and take secrets to the grave.
Nina is on a one-woman mission to persuade her peers that passing on is just another part of life. But the residents of Primrose Hill are adamant that a funeral parlour is the last thing they need… and they will stop at nothing to close down her dearly beloved shop.
When Nina’s ‘big break’ funeral turns out to be a prank, it seems like it’s the final nail in the coffin for her new business. That is, until a (tall, dark and) mysterious investor shows up out of the blue, and she decides to take a leap of faith.
Because, after all, it’s her funeral…
The perfect antidote to all books about weddings, this book will make you laugh until you cry, perfect for fans of Zara Stoneley’s Bridesmaids, Four Weddings and a Funeral and The Good Place.
+++++++
Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Survivors.
1953, the South of France. The fragile peace between the West and Soviet Russia hangs on a knife edge. And one family has been torn apart by secrets and conflicting allegiances.
Eloïse Caussade is a courageous young Frenchwoman, raised on a bull farm near Arles in the Camargue. She idolises her older brother, André, and when he leaves to become an Intelligence Officer working for the CIA in Paris to help protect France, she soon follows him. Having exchanged the strict confines of her father’s farm for a life of freedom in Paris, her world comes alive.
But everything changes when André is injured – a direct result of Eloise’s actions. Unable to work, André returns to his father’s farm, but Eloïse’s sense of guilt and responsibility for his injuries sets her on the trail of the person who attempted to kill him.
Eloïse finds her hometown in a state of unrest and conflict. Those who are angry at the construction of the American airbase nearby, with its lethal nuclear armaments, confront those who support it, and anger flares into violence, stirred up by Soviet agents. Throughout all this unrest, Eloïse is still relentlessly hunting down the man who betrayed her brother and his country, and she is learning to look at those she loves and at herself with different eyes. She no longer knows who she can trust. Who is working for Soviet Intelligence and who is not? And what side do her own family lie on?
++++++
It’s the summer of 1982. The Man from Snowy River is a box office hit and Paul Hogan is on the TV.
In a seaside suburb of NSW, housewife Theresa Howard takes up swimming. She wants to get fit; she also wants a few precious minutes to herself. So at sunrise each day she strikes out past the waves.
From the same beach, the widowed Marie swims. With her husband gone, bathing is the one constant in her new life.
After finding herself in a desperate situation, 26-year-old Leanne only has herself to rely on. She became a nurse to help others, even as she resists help herself.
Elaine has recently moved from England. Far from home without her adult sons, her closest friend is a gin bottle.
In the waters of Shelly Bay, these four women find each other. They will survive shark sightings, bluebottle stings and heartbreak; they will laugh so hard they swallow water, and they will plunge their tears into the ocean’s salt. They will find solace and companionship in their friendship circle, and learn that love takes many forms.
———————————————
Thanks for stopping by!
Oh no!!!!! Big Bang Theory coming to an end. I hate to say it, but it kind of went to the way side the moment each of the characters started getting hitched, although I’d still go back and watch all the episodes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So many books and so little time! I’m a fan of the Big Bang too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your books look good. I would love to see The Big Bang Theory from the beginning. Thanks for sharing, and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sophie Green’s looks great for summertime. Happy reading.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Big Bang Theory was one of the best shows ever, I’m watching the reruns too! I’m adding The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle to my list!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Guardian of Lies does look good!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I never watched The Big Bang Theory but you never know! Fun though that those teens have joined you. Enjoy your reading this week.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t watch much tv but I think I might try The Big Bang Theory on a binge sometime. Have a great reading week!
Anne – Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
LikeLiked by 1 person
Binge watching as a family event- I wish I could figure out how to make that happen haha! Maybe I need to try The Big Bang Theory. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m eager to read Bookshop of the Broken Hearted. I need to take a look at your review.
Big Bang is so much fun. One of these days I’m going to start at the beginning and watch the whole thing over again.
I hope you have a great week!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aw, I love that you guys are binge watching as a family.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Five Wakes and a Wedding sounds good. My week in review
LikeLiked by 1 person
After my 2nd child was born, I binged however many series’ of TBBT that there was back then often while he was feeding/not sleeping etc and I absolutely loved it. Was exactly the sort of thing I needed. I’ve missed a lot of the more recent eps so I’ll have to do some catching up and then finish it off.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Big bang Theory has always been a favourite in my household too. I’m interested in reading The Shelley Bay ladies Swimming Circle.
LikeLiked by 1 person
5 Wakes and a Wedding sounds great!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad your family got to binge watch The Big Bang Theory together. It sounds like a fun family event 🙂
Have a wonderful reading week!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I used to watch Big Bang Theory and loved it – and then just lost touch with it, so I need to catch up! What a lovely family binge-watching event, though:)). I love the look of Five Wakes and a Wedding – have a great week, Shelleyrae:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
How fun binge-watching Big Bang Theory! My son & I watched every episode together. 🙂 Your upcoming books look great. Five Wakes & a Wedding seems really charming. Looking forward to your review. Have a great week!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Five Wakes and a Wedding sounds like fun. I’ve never actually watched more than a moment of two of The Big Bang Theory. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve gotten so I prefer binge watching. It just all seems to come together better when you can watch several episodes at a time. Plus, anything that lures kids out of their rooms is a good thing.
LikeLike
I love binge watching because everything just seems to come together better. Plus anything that gets your kids out of the room is a very good thing
LikeLike
I almost prefer binge watching shows these days. It all comes together so much better that way. Plus, if it gets kids out of their rooms that’s always a good thing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve never watched Big Bang, but maybe some day. Glad you guys enjoyed it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love bingewatching with others! Enjoy your new reads! I hope you’ll have a wonderful week!
LikeLike
I love Big Bang Theory! I’m on the last season – sad for it to end. I’ve heard some buzz about The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted, heading over to your review now to see if the buzz is true. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
We enjoyed the Big Bang Theory also. Family fun time without spending money is definitely a BIG win 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Colletta
LikeLiked by 1 person
The books you’re reading need to go on my wish list. I hope you enjoy all of them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It looks like you have a lot of good books coming up this week! I hope you love them all! I haven’t seen The Big Bang Theory, but heard it’s a really good TV show! Have a great week and Happy Reading Shelley!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve been binge watching The Big Bang Theory, too! I didn’t start the show until just recently so I’m lucky to get so many episodes to watch. Love it! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
The finale of Big Bang Theory made me cry!! It was just so perfect. It’s awesome that it was able to lure your kids out in the open. 😉
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wish Netflix US had The Big Bang Theory! I have been binging all 10 seasons of Friends….repeatedly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ladies Swimming Circle sounds really good to me. I’m going to see if I can find a copy.
LikeLike
Shoot, I don’t think it’s available over here …
LikeLike
You should be able to order an ebook from Amazon but it won’t be available til the end of the month.
You might be able to order a print copy from Book Depository eventually,
LikeLike
We have the show running on a certain tv station all day during the weekend or holidays. It is crazy. And I have to admit that I am only watching it occasionally. I am probably one of the very few people in the world who isn´t a huge fan.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Five Wakes and A Wedding looks so funny! I have to check it out for sure.
Genesis @ Whispering Chapters
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m really going to miss The Big Bang Theory too. I don’t watch a lot of TV but that was definitely a favorite.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will miss Big Bang too! We’ve been binge watching Victoria, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Stranger Things. Interesting mix!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Five Wakes and a Wedding sounds soo good! I hope you enjoy!!
~Kendra @ Kendra Loves Books
LikeLiked by 1 person
That sounds great – a family TV marathon! I live in the US but got behind on Big Bang Theory the last few seasons, so I need to catch up. We usually watch Modern Family (another hilarious show!) when all 4 of us are around but caught up on that last night so maybe we will go back and watch BBT now!
Looks like you’ve had a nice variety of books going lately, too – enjoy them this week!
Sue
2019 Big Book Summer Challenge
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Big Bang series is very much missed in my home too. 😩
I hope you had a wonderful week. 🌞
LikeLiked by 1 person