I created a new logo for The Sunday Post that I feel fits my aesthetic better and is more representative of a blog. While I don’t put this directly on the post, you can see it on the homepage because I set it as my featured image. The other reason this is important is because I have a Pinterest Share This button at the bottom of each post. If someone finds a post they like, the featured image is the image that is pinned. That’s also why I use my original photography on my book reviews. The exception to the original photography is on the tour posts but I’m thinking about changing that going forward.
Monday was the surgery I kept talking about but abruptly stopped. I just want this to be more of a positive space. But I do want to give you all an update since I already told you about it. The surgery was successful. Yeah! I wound up staying two nights instead of one and I have an allergic reaction to the prep that they put on my abdomen (I have five very tiny incisions) but nothing everything is good. And, yes, I did take my Kindle and read before and after the surgery. I read two books despite the pain and the constant interruptions from nurses. Once I was home both fur babies think it’s their duty to take care of me so there is much fighting over who gets to lay down by me. Such good kitties! Currently Reading: Decisions, decisions.
Last Week On The Blog
The Sunday Post #17: My Diet Coach: Last week’s Sunday Post is a cozy escape from the winter chill! While icy weather kept me indoors (thank goodness for remote work), Jeffrey, my furry “diet coach,” held his post by the fridge, keeping temptation at bay. A sweet shoutout from Terri Wilson had me LOL-ing. Curious about my current read or last week’s highlights? Grab a warm drink and let’s chat books, cats, and snowy days! ️
2025 Bookish Goals. Challenges? Me? I’ve always avoided the pressure, but this year, I realized something—I’m already doing some of this stuff anyway! So why not make it official? From tackling my TBR pile to judging books by their covers, I’ve picked challenges that fit my vibe and my spreadsheet game. Plus, I’ve dreamed up a few fun ones (hello, Amish romance champ). If you’re curious about my 2025 reading goals or are thinking of joining a challenge or two, this post is for you!
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Book Review: With This Ring by Amy Clipston. Small-town charm, a bridal shop, and a second chance at love—this romance will have your heart skating with joy! Dakota’s broken heart meets Hudson’s stubborn ways in a story packed with chemistry, emotional twists, and irresistible side characters. Will they leave the past behind for a happily ever after? If you love sweet, small-town romances with all the feels, this is a must-read!
Book Review: Her Forbidden Christmas Match by Emma Miller. Looking for a heartwarming read that captures the magic of the holidays year-round? Her Forbidden Christmas Match by Emma Miller offers a fresh take on Amish romance with characters who challenge tradition and navigate faith, love, and second chances. With a bold heroine, an endearing father-daughter duo, and unexpected twists, this book will leave you captivated from start to finish. Whether you’re in the festive spirit or just craving a compelling story, this is one to add to your TBR for Christmas—or any season! Check out the review to learn more.
Last Week On Bookstagram
What I Left for You Giveaway and Book Tour. I partnered with JustReads! for this. (1) winner will receive a print copy of the book and a $15 Amazon Gift Card! GGiveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on January 21, 2025. Click the photo above for all the details on how to enter.
This Week On The Blog
- The Ten Most Recent Additions to My Kindle Library
- Book Review: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White
- Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Forget Me Not by Julieann Dove
- The Sunday Post
New Arrivals
- The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannies Biscuits by Wanda E Brunstetter & Martha Bolton
- The Hunted Heir by Jayna Breigh
- A Home for His Amish Children by Virginia Wise. Virginia sent me the ARC via email unprompted when she saw her book on my My Most Anticipated New Releases. She also invited me to be a member of her ARC team, which I, of course, accepted. I’ll be reading this today.
- Dead Wrong (Agatha’s Amish B&B) by Vannetta Chapman. Currently Free on Kindle.
- Love from Afar by Penny Zeller. Currently Free on Amazon Unlimited
Yarn Tales
On Saturday, January 11th, I attended A Cozy Crafternoon hosted by Lisa at Boondock Ramblings and Erin at Cracker Crumb Life. It was so much fun and there was great discussion while we all worked on our separate crafts. I’m looking forward to the next session.
I worked on my Chevron knit blanket this week. Not a ton of progress, especially since I had ripped back a bunch of work I had done on the 11th. I still had no idea how I dropped a stitch so far down but it was just easier to rip it back and start over than try to repair it.
Yesterday I organized myself to start on my cross stitch Spellbound coasters. I haven’t cross stitched since I was a teen so I binged a bunch of YouTube videos to refamiliarize myself.
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