upcoming books vol. 4
september 23 - 29, 2024
trigger warnings: mental health, depression
Have you ever had such a problem that you couldn’t figure out how to fix it and you are trying everything? That’s the dilemma I’ve been faced with since this summer started. If you haven’t read my Introducing myself post, I’ve linked it below. It highlights my struggle with mental health because I have Borderline Personality Disorder.
This summer I’ve struggled with loneliness, depression, among other things that may be triggering to some. I have a LOT of pet peeves and the city I live in triggers many of them. Recently, I started journaling to get my frustrations and worries out and it is a game changer. I’ve been all over the internet looking for journal prompts to get the creative juices flowing.
I’ve been trying to find the best journal for myself and my mind. I like a pretty cover so I’ve been scouring the web looking for the best brand and design, as well as the best price. I recently bought a small notebook from my local Winners that was on sale for a great price and have started using that, but I know that same one won’t be there again when I go.
In doing all this, I think I’ve found what I’m needing.
I saw Beetlejuice Beetlejuice this weekend with my mom, daughter and her friend. We got the 4D seats, which was a thrill! They move and shake with the scenes of the movie and I highly recommend this experience, especially if you have kids. The movie itself was so good! It was campy and fun like the original and made me laugh out loud.
I also binge-watched The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Disney+ because those of us in Canada don’t get Hulu. All I can say is wow, if you haven’t watched this yet, I recommend it if you’re into trashy reality shows. At first I didn’t care for any of the women on there, but as I watched each episode, I realized there are definitely some I like more than others. I love reality tv and watch pretty much every Bravo show and this one is right in the same ballpark.
With it now officially fall, I’m hoping to make more fall treats. I try to make a different soup every week and this week’s soup I’m eyeing is this Italian Wedding Soup recipe. I also have my eye on this Puff Pastry Apple Galette, which is screaming fall to me. I’m thinking about making this Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew because holy moly this sounds soooo good.
I’m still making my way through Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. I mentioned this book in a previous newsletter. I got it through my Book of the Month subscription. It’s a pretty thick book so it’s taking me a bit to get through.
I also started working my way through the Point Horror novels from Scholastic. These books were horror for teens in the 90s and all had the Point Horror logo on the cover. I’ve only read a few so far, but I’m liking Christopher Pike’s and R.L Stine’s novels in the universe so far. They’re all completely unrelated so you can pick up any of them at any point.
Flipping the Script (Legacy Mechanics #1) - Willow Dixon
Countdown to Terror (Hardy Boys: Casefiles #28) - Franklin W. Dixon
Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Tween Empire - Ashley Spencer
Say You’ll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez
One-Star Romance - Laura Hankin
Fear the Flames (Fear the Flames #1) - Olivia Rose Darling
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon (Mead Mishaps #1) - Kimberly Lemming
A Marvellous Light (The Last Binding #1) - Freya Marske
The Witch Collector (Witch Walker #1) - Charissa Weaks
Best Hex Ever - Nadia El-Fassi
One Night, One Bite - Dria Andersen
Teacher Crush (Sweet Valley High #57) - Francine Pascal
Last Dance (Nancy Drew: Files #37) - Carolyn Keene
Kill Me Sweetly (Saint Brothers Book 2) - Davidson King
Jessica’s Bad Idea (Sweet Valley Twins and Friends #31) - Francine Pascal
Murder on the Line (Sweet Valley High Super Thriller #5) - Francine Pascal
Good Pucking Luck (The Jilted Exes’ Club #1) - Riley Hart
Killer House Party - Lily Anderson
Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty - Hillary Rodham Clinton
Good Boy (WAGs #1) - Sarina Bowen
Want Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous - Edited by Gillian Anderson
The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir - Kelly Bishop
All Signs Point to Malibu - Jennifer Snow
Book Nooks: Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays - Vanessa Dina
Love Story - Lindsey Kelk
The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook: 125 Ridiculously Good for You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day - Monique Volz
Pure Country: A Central Texas MM Romance - Kelly Fox
Whiskey Sour (Miami Nights and Club Lights #2) - Addison Beck
Taste of Surrender - Kimberly Knight
Twisted Fates (Tales From the Tarot) - Adam J. Ridley - Sept. 23
Or Best Offer (Acoustic and Electric #1) - Sundae Leighton - Sept. 23
Enchanted Hearts (Cauldron & Kisses) - Jacey Davis - Sept. 23
Conflicted (Hopeless Blessed #1) - Lark Taylor - Sept. 26
Gaming at Randy’s (Diner Days) - Duckie Mack - Sept. 26
No Justice for the Damned (Tales from the Tarot) - Hellie Heat - Sept. 26
Winning the Point Guard (GSU #4) - Laura John
Rabble: End Game (Villainous Things #5) - C. Rochelle - Sept. 26
Flipping the Script (Legacy Mechanics #1) - Willow Dixon - Sept. 26
Geist Fleisch (Haunted Hearts) - Christian Baines - Sept. 27
Oral Hex (Cauldrons & Kisses) - Salem Jack - Sept. 27
Oliver: An MM Romance - Felicity Snow - Sept. 27
Lover Boy: The Boys of Apartment 13 Book 2 - Brianna Flores - Sept. 29
Wrath of the Triple Goddess (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #7) - Rick Riordan - Sept. 24
Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire - Ashley Spencer - Sept. 24
Intermezzo - Sally Rooney - Sept. 24
If I Were You - Cesca Major - Sept. 24
The Slowest Burn - Sarah Chamberlain - Sept. 24
A Jingle Bell Mingle (A Christmas Notch #3) - Julie Murphy - Sept. 24
The Situationship - Abby Jimenez - Sept. 24
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year - Ally Carter - Sept. 24
That’s all for this week. Hope to see you here again,
Kirsten
