Literary Friday, ya’ll…

Well this week has just been a week. I may be eyeing a bottle of wine.

I had a job interview for a position that I really wanted earlier this week. The benefits for the job were SO good. I interviewed and I thought the interview went well enough ( I can never really tell)- and then the next day, I found out that they decided to hire someone else. I’m not going to lie- I felt very frustrated by the news. Trying to keep a positive outlook, though.

1. ICYMI reviews at Traveling With T: Eight Perfect Murders, A Faint Cold Fear, and One for the Books,

2. Happy Halloween to me… Cheers, witches 🙂

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Happy Halloween to me! I haven’t really been drinking since I got diagnosed with diabetes- not that I was a big drinker to begin with ( total lightweight!) . . But tonight I had supper with my parents & since I wasn’t driving- I decided to treat myself to a cocktail 🍹 . . What are you doing for Halloween?

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3. These crazy girls.

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Last Sunday, I spent the day with these 2 crazy girls at Bull Bottom Farms. Pumpkins, sunflowers 🌻 & cotton for photo opps. Rope swings & slides. Lots of fresh air. . . And of course- these 2 girls have to take some photos with their tongues sticking out. 🤣

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4. #FridayReads: Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent. This family is DYSFUNCTIONAL.

5. You know I’ve been doing a lot of walking (and I’m now trying to regain the title of Elliptical Trainer Queen). But a few days ago, I took a break. Not a long break- just around 3-4 days. My body needed it. I needed it.

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My walking view. Can I be honest? I’ve been lazy AF for the past few days- skipping out on walking. It’s been cold here ( well maybe not as cold as other places or what it will get) but I’ve really been struggling getting out of bed in the morning. And for the first day or so, I felt bad about skipping my workout. And then- I decided that sometimes your body needs a break. And while I did get back on the walking train today- I enjoyed the mornings laying in a toasty warm bed with a good book. And the morning it rained ☔️? Bliss. I just gave myself permission to take time off. . . Do you take breaks from exercising? . . #rockstar1023getshealthy

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6. Reviews and ‘grams from around the world: mrsboomreads reveals the cover of The Stranger in the Mirror, danythebookworm_ talks about When I Was You, nyjudester is reading The Broken Girls, writerrhiannon is talking about Code Name Helene, & k2reader is sharing the cover of The Stranger in the Mirror.

7. Do you have a fave Jenn McKinlay book?

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A few weeks ago, I purchased the latest Library Lovers book! I love, love, love @mckinlayjenn’s Library Lovers series. It’s so fun & cute & it involves a library- so how can you not love it?! Time & time again I wish Lindsey would come & replace the librarian at my local library. . . This is great book in the series- but I wouldn’t read it unless you have read at least a few in the series already. Because to truly appreciate One For the Books- you gotta know these characters! . . Do you have a favorite Jenn McKinlay book? . . #travelingwithtbookreviews #travelingwithtreads #genxbookstagrammers #oneworldreaders #readreadread📚 #jennmckinlay #jennmckinlaybooks #booksofinsta #booksofinstagram #msbookstagrammers #mississippibookstagrammers

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8. I voted this week!

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I voted. Took about 15 minutes- which is about 5-7 minutes longer than normal. . . Now to go for a long walk…

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9. Have you read Eight Perfect Murders?

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{ @williammorrowbooks partner} How many Peter Swanson fans out there on Bookstagram? I have to say that the first book I read by him- The Kind Worth Killing- was fan-freakin-tastic. And I still recommend it to people these days. . . But Eight Perfect Murders? Well, it was missing something. It had a great sounding plot, cool cover & those deckle edges I like. . . But I just didn’t LOVE this book like I anticipated. . . What did you think of Eight Perfect Murders? . . #travelingwithtreads #travelingwithtbookreviews #eightperfectmurders #peterswanson #wmtastemakers #readreadread📚 #oneworldbooks #genxbookstagrammers #mississippibookstagrammers #msbookstagrammers

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What are you reading this weekend?

Happy Reading and Bookishly Yours,

T @ Traveling With T

2 thoughts on “Literary Friday, ya’ll…”

shelleyrae @ Book'd Out says:

I don’t drink wine, but I’ll share a cocktail with you.
Sorry you missed out on the job, hoping that better is to come for you

Wishing you a great reading week

November 7, 2020 at 3:26 am
- travelingwitht says:
  
  Thank you!!!!! I keep hoping something will pop up that is great. Fingers crossed!
  
  November 13, 2020 at 8:47 pm