upcoming releases vol. 6: october 7 - 13
and more about my mental health
It’s been a really great week for me. I hope it has been for you. I had my therapist appointment this week (I meet with my therapist bi-weekly online) and I had her laughing which always feels like a win. We have a plan to dive into the relationship I have with my mother (which scares me to do), but I’m thinking about it in a positive light. The relationship I have with my mother is complex due to my mental health and gets toxic at times, but a lot of the time is good. We have our ups and downs like any other relationship, but for me, she’s my person but I feel like I’m not that for her. It stresses me out and I get jealous of other people in our lives that take her attention away from me. Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex disorder and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
Watching:
I just finished watching Abbott Elementary. I had never watched it but have seen many clips online from it and it seemed right up my alley. After watching it, I can safely say it is. It’s got pining, comedy, and breaking the fourth wall, which I love when shows do. The humor is also very dry which I love.
I just started Emily in Paris season 4 on Netflix and am halfway through the season. I have THOUGHTS! I couldn’t stand Alfie in the third season and I hope he goes away soon. Someone give me hope this happens.
My daughter and I also watched the original Halloween and Friday the 13th. We’ve been watching a lot of horror movies that she’s never seen now that she’s a bit older and is interested in them.
Currently Reading:
I finally started reading Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. I haven’t gotten far enough in it to tell you what my thoughts are but I’ve seen mixed reviews on my Goodreads feed from others. Some have really enjoyed it and some have said it’s meh.
I’m also currently reading Possessive Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank in eBook format. It’s an extremely steamy book so far and I’m loving the tension between the MCs.
It’s a Love Story - Annabel Monaghan
Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion - Tom Beaujour
I Shall Never Fall in Love - Hari Conner
Bloodguard (Old Erth #1) - Cecy Robson
The Striker (Gods of the Game #1) - Ana Huang
Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England’s Greatest Warrior King - Dan Jones
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions - John Grisham
Guilty Secrets (River Heights #2) - Carolyn Keene
Enchantra (Wicked Games #2) - Kaylie Smith
Boy Trouble (Sweet Valley High #61) - Francine Pascal
All books in the Christmas Falls: Season 2 series
According to Mark - Penelope Lively
Rome and Jules - Tara Lain
Aisle Be the Groom (Bristlecone Springs #1) - Sage Abbott
The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror - Tori Bovalino
Carnival of the Lost - Ashlyn Drewek
Without further ado, here is this week’s list of upcoming releases.
Arcanum (Tales from the Tarot) - Ashlyn Drewek - Oct. 7
The Night Belongs to Lovers (Haunted Hearts) - Ryan Lawrence - Oct. 7
Half Past Hex (Cauldrons & Kisses) - Toby Wise - Oct. 7
His Secret - Isabel Lucero - Oct. 7
Possession (Leather & Chrome #4) - Kiki Clark - Oct. 10
Composed at Randy’s (Diner Days) - Zile Elliven - Oct. 10
The Devil’s Dilemma (Tales from the Tarot) - Alex J. Adams - Oct. 10
Frat Ghost Wingman (Haunted Hearts) - Finn Dixon - Oct. 11
How to Summon a Memory (Cauldrons & Kisses) - Morgan Lysand - Oct. 11
Carnival of the Lost - Ashlyn Drewek - Oct. 11
Haunt Your Heart Out - Amber Roberts - Oct. 8
Christmas Sweater Weather - Jacqueline Snowe - Oct. 8
Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts - Oliver Burkeman - Oct. 8
Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems, 1961 - 2003 - Margaret Atwood - Oct. 8
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir - Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough - Oct. 8
Let me know what books you’re looking forward to. I’m always on the lookout for book recs.
Hope to see you here again,
Kirsten