Anyone else spending more time in the air conditioning this week? We’ve had record highs here in Cleveland. We actually had a little rain this morning with a possible quick storm later and that makes my plants very happy.
This is the first summer since Gage was 4 that he’s had no summer camps. He is starting a new school in the fall and we’re doing some prep work with tutoring in the mornings. But we’re making time for excursions and time with friends in the afternoons so it’s been a nice mix.
I haven’t done a weekly check in for quite awhile. I’ve been trying to post more about books I’ve really liked and books from my Top 100 lists.
Top 100 series Myron Bolitar by Harlan Coben
Top 100 favorite series Prey series by John Sandford
Top 100 book Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Women Who Won: 70 Extraordinary Women Who Reshaped Politics by Ros Ball review
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James review
On the big screen
The Garfield Movie, 2024 was a surprise pick by Gage. He never watched the cartoons or read the comics but when I let him pick the movie we’d take grandma to this week this was the one. It was cute. I laughed out loud quite a few times.
On the smaller screen
We watched the 3rd season of Bridgerton. I’m a Lady Whistledown fan so I was happy for it.
The Gentlemen, 2024, on Netflix was not exactly my genre of choice, but once started I found it quite addictive. I don’t know if there will be a season 2, but if there is, I’ll be there!
Project Runway, 20 All-Stars. I haven’t seen every season, mainly because I forget about them, but I had recorded these last fall and just realized it, lol. It was a fun binge. I didn’t think Tim Gunn could be replaced, but I like Christian and he brings his own flair and success to the show,
So, give me a book, show, or movie recommendation! I’ll pick one to try this week and report back 🙂
Stacy's Books 
Everyone is burdened by this heat wave! Here in Michigan we have been lucky so far — it’s hot but not ghastly. Have a good week: I hope you cool off.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
It’s storming right now so we’re down to a balmy 77 lol.
It’s interesting to me to hear people complain about the heat wave across America…the temps reported are our normal ones for this time of the year!
We’ve missed your weekly check-ins. I do like the idea of reporting in on your favorite reads. Les at Coastal Horizons does a little something like that in which she reprints old reviews and sometimes rereads and rethinks books from the past.
We Ohioans are not made for 98 degree heat, lol! I’m trying to get back to some consistency. I’ve been spending wayyy too much time on my phone.
Yep, we’re in the heat wave, too. For exercise, I either walk very early in the morning or do a workout off of YouTube so that I can stay in the air conditioning.
Bridgerton Season 3 is next on my to-watch list. Glad you liked it!
We haven’t been to the movies in years. We just wait for them to become available to watch at home, LOL! I am curious about the Garfield movie, and Inside Out 2. The rain and cooler temps today was SO nice after the heat wave this week!
Stacy, like Deb and being from Texas, heat in the summer is normal. I will say that we have had a bit more humidity than normal because of the tropical storm in the gulf, but getting a bit more rain is wonderful too. I know that not all the country is used the 90’s. There’s a reason I like to walk on the indoor track at the rec center. Hope you guys have a good week. Take care!
Luckily we’re not under the heat dome — but it hit 80 one day recently. I still need to read Shadow of the Wind sometime. Always wanted to. We’re looking at the new Presumed Innocent series on AppleTv+. A bit grimy but a bit suspenseful too.