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Week in READview:
Real life:
So I posted a couple weeks ago about why I have been MIA. Things have started to settle down around here (besides a pandemic) My dad is still in the hospital, he is having a hard time and is just recovering very slowly. His memory is a little off and has us very worried. I haven’t seen him since March 14th. I just really miss him.
I GOT A SPOT AT SHOP AT HOME! I was so excited. It has been weeks since we were able to get a spot. They even had everything we needed. I was so relieved because it was the first time we didn’t have to go into the store. My husband did run to the local butcher and got us a bunch of meat which we needed. Overall Saturday was an awesome day and at this point I will take these little victories in a time of craziness.
Blogging & Reading:
So the blog has been quiet for a few months and let me tell you why. In Jan the blog started running super slow and I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it. My host and I did a bunch of stuff trying to figure it out, he even changed my server twice with no success. Last weekend we finally figured we would turn off ALL plug-in since I had turned most of them off. The only one I was scared to remove was the Blogger to WordPress….guess which one was the issue. Blogger to WordPress, as soon as I turned it off, the blog now runs perfect. After 4 months, we finally figured it out and I can get back to my regularly scheduled blogging. Which I plan to do this weekend.
Reading has been going ok, I did the 24 hour Read-a-thon and was able to finish one book and I have been reading, playing the sims and listening to podcast, as well as binge watching Degrassi: The Next Generation. I really do think that quarantine is my lifestyle, I do go outside but I am totally ok with staying home. lol
I plan to get back to doing the Sunday Post at least when I know I have stuff to share. If I don’t I might skip it but for now I plan to come back once a week. I really did miss you all!!! I have a lot to catch up on. 🙂
On the Blog:
What you missed:
- [27 Apr] Registering for 2020 Reading Assignment Challenge SUMMER Semester #2020HW ~ Michelle
- [28 Apr] Mine to Hold by Cynthia Eden ★★★★
- [29 Apr] Waiting on Wednesday ~ Classic Gothic Suspense Novel #wow #Booklover
- [30 Apr] #FitReaders ~ Recommitting for May 2020
- [1 May] Challenge Kickoff! ~ May 2020, Can You Read a Series in a Month? #Seriesinamonth
- [2 May] #MyTBRL ~ May 2020 ~ The Jordan Marie Edition #booklover
- [3 May] Sunday Post with Berls | COVID Quarantine Week 7
- [3 May] The Sunday Post ~ Slowly coming back 🙂 ~ Week in READview!
What you might see this week:
- Monthly Book Report
- My TBR List Winner
- Waiting on Wednesday Post
Books:
What I grabbed:
So tell me what have you been reading and up to this week?
Hope you all have a fantastic week!!!
Happy Reading
ox
Well I’m super behind visiting and what a difference a week can make, huh? Sending you lots of love and hugs! Oh and I am so not a quarantine person. I wonder if I would be if we didn’t have Dante, since I could just work, read, blog, watch TV, work out and sleep. It would be easier, but I still don’t think it would be my cup of tea.
Love you friend!! So many hugs!
Hope you get to see your Dad soon, as that is so hard. Glad you got the blog sorted, I have that plugin too, but haven’t noticed any speed issues, but will keep it in mind if they do happen. And Degrassi…that brings back memories for me! Haven’t watched Next Generation though.
Thank you,
A lot of people do but I am not sure why I was having such a hard time with it.
I loved the original Degrassi but something about the Next Generation, I loved more.
Wow, that cover for the Elysium Girls 🙂 Enjoy your latest batch.
Before it came out I knew I needed to get the book not only for the synopsis but that cover. It’s as gorgeous in person as it is in the picture
I am sorry about your dad, not being able to see him must be awful. Sending all best wishes your way and his as well. hang in there! And glad t hear about Shop at Home! That sounds good. I’ve thought about trying to do something like that- it’s nerve wracking going to the stores. Little victories for sure. the world is crazy right now.
Glad the blog thing got figured out!
I’m kind of okay with quarantine too lol. It doesn’t both me as much as it does some people. Take care and be well this week.
Thank you, it was like really bad timing.
It really is the little things that keep me sane. lol
I am glad I was able to get it fixed, I missed blogging and I basically bailed on even attempting to get organized which I am now scrambling to do.
Blog problems are so stressful! I’ve spent many hours on Google, trying to fix confusing, broken stuff. I’m glad your blog is working better. Have a great week!
Some stuff I couldn’t do myself and needed my host to do but he was taking his time to fix it which was driving me crazy. Thankfully it’s looking good now so, fingers crossed!
I’m sorry about what’s happening with your dad. I hope he recovers enough to be released from the hospital soon.
I’m with you on the food delivery slots! I have a click and collect booked for this week and a delivery slot for 30th May and I’m super happy! It’s definitely the little things that keep us sane at the moment.
Miracle Creek Christmas is one I grabbed too! Looking forward to adding it to the festive reading pile later in the year.
Thank you!
I am hoping to get another one in like two weeks. It was just so nice not to have to go to the store.
Miracle Creek looks so cute, like a hallmark movie. I plan to read it closer to release day.
I hope your dad continues to improve and has a good recovery. I can only imagine how scary this must be for you all. I am glad your blog issues have been resolved. That must be such a relief.
I am loving that cover for Kingdom of Back! Ooo! A holiday romance! All your new books sound good. I hope you enjoy them all.
I hope you have a good week, Michelle. Sending prayers for your dad.
Thank you, I hate not being able to see him.
The Holiday Romance I couldn’t pass up it reminded me of a hallmark movie. I can’t wait to get into it but i plan to wait until it gets closer to the release date. 🙂
I’m really sorry to hear about your dad! I’m hoping you’ll get to see him soon. 🙁
I’m glad you figured out which plugin was slowing down your site! It’s the small things. 🙂
I hope you have a great May!
I am hoping so too. I just want to see him
I hate when it’s something I overlooked but I never thought it would be that.
Glad you back! Sorry to hear about your dad. I can’t imagine going through all that during a pandemic. Hopefully he gets better soon. Memory problems scare the tar out of me. So frightening!
I wouldn’t have thought to check that plug in either! Interesting that it was the one causing the issues!! Did you use it because you migrated from blogger to WP?
Thank you! I am just worried so much about him since he went in one way and is now completely different. It’s freaking us out because we can’t be there for him.
Yes I migrated about 3 or 4 years ago. So I honestly don’t think I needed the plug-in anymore .
I hope you’ll be able to see your dad soon, Michelle! this confinement is so hard! I hope his memory will be back to normal soon, and that he’ll keep getting better.
Sending you much love and hugs. I miss you so much!!
It was like such bad timing. I wish we could just see him.
***HUGS***
oh I hate technical problems I can’t figure out. I don’t even know what that plugin is. But I’m glad you’re back and it will be better for you now. It is SO darn exciting when you get something you need these days. I have been extremely fortunate with shopping services and Walmart pickup. I have always done a monthly Amazon order and so those things have kept coming mostly. No pasta and no wipes.
Thank you for doing the COYER and the ReadaSeries challenges to keep us having fun and connected. You are the best!
Take care, be kind and sensible.
Anne – Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
Anne – Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
I hate them when they take so long to figure out. Since I was on blogger first I needed that plugin to transfer my stuff over here to wordpress but now after 3 years I don’t really need it anymore and that was for sure the issue.
Things are getting a little better with groceries, So I am hoping the next few weeks it will get better.
I missed you!!!!! So glad you figured out what was wrong with your blog so you can post more now!!!!! *HUGS* I was so excited to see your post today…lol. You have gotten a nice selection of books! 🙂 I haven’t ever tried shopping online and picking up I am sure it beats wearing a mask…blah.
Stay safe an happy reading!
Stormi ox
Lol *hugs back* I am so happy we figured it out, The slowness was driving me metal.
I had/Have so many post I have been wanting to do and now I finally can! lol
I am really trying not to get a lot of books but I can’t help it.
yes pick up is easier I always feel like I can’t breath with that mask on.
I am so happy that you figured that out, nothing worse than a slow site. Have a great week !
It was so bad, just to do one simple post took about half an hour or more. It was making me crazy.
OOh nice new reads! Some new to me ones here! I have Kingdom of Back in my TBR though! I hope you enjoy al the new lovelies!
Here’s my StS
Have a GREAT day!
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Thank you! I love new books, with everything going on I totally deserve them lol