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I feel like I'm hitting a stride with reading, so I hope I can keep it up. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/07/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-7184751125460777745Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-07-10T09:00:00.114-04:00Random MusingsSo far, 2026 has been off to a slow start for me, reading wise. So much so that I adjusted my reading goal! That being said, these are the best books of 2026 I've read so far. This is strictly based on 5 ⭐ratings. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/07/2026-first-half-standouts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-5699318954726264183Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-07-08T09:00:00.119-04:00Monthly Rewind* AudiobookUh not sure what happened in June, but I only read 6 books.   Pick of the MonthRest of the Month***The Favorites was my surprise of the month. I didn't know what to expect but it was definitely a standout for me. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/07/monthly-rewind-june-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-3999773718593875187Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:48:43 +00002026-06-14T15:48:43.698-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 5/31/2026 & 6/7/2026:Finished:DNF:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: Dolly all the Time might be my favorite Annabel Monaghan book to date and that's saying a lot because I love all her books. I'm sure Liberty Street is a great historical fiction novel but the pacing of it was just too slow for me. Yes, I'm late to the God of the Woods love but I'm really enjoying the http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/06/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-1558658638275614057Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-06-05T09:00:00.121-04:00Monthly Rewind* AudiobookI was hoping to get through more books than April but it seems like 10 was all I got in! Which considering I had to help my daughter move home for the summer and graduation, I'll take it!  Pick of the MonthRest of the Month ****http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/06/monthly-rewind-may-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-6716092656855232950Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-05-31T09:00:00.114-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 5/24/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: I'm not very far into my new audiobook, A Mother Always Knows, but it's going to be a great thriller with a bit of creepy thrown in for fun. Good Joy, Bad Joy is a wonderful story about never being too old to find out who you are and try new things. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/05/sunday-skim_01239724958.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-7519891598014540244Sun, 24 May 2026 17:46:14 +00002026-05-24T13:46:14.668-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 5/3/2026; 5/10/2026 and 5/17/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: May is such a super busy month but even more so this year because our youngest graduated from high school. Not only that but his baseball season has been crazy the last few weeks as well. I'm looking forward to a summer without travel baseball but I do know I will miss it as well. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/05/sunday-skim_0638575411.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-4648139562809534746Mon, 11 May 2026 00:03:00 +00002026-05-10T20:03:22.780-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 5/3/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: I still made it to post on Sunday! Go me! If you are celebrating Mother's Day, I hope it was wonderful. If today is hard for you, I hope you found something to smile about. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/05/sunday-skim_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-1114460661514898189Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-05-04T09:00:00.122-04:00Monthly Rewind* AudiobookDefinitely a better reading month, with 11! Still a lot going on this month with baseball season in full swing.  ****I read a variety of books this month but the one that stood out to me the most was Your Soulmail is Attached. It was a great concept and written so well. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/05/monthly-rewind-april-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-2881041993382995254Sun, 03 May 2026 18:03:00 +00002026-05-03T14:03:53.710-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 4/19/2026 and 4/26/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: I'm a sucker for anything Cleopatra and the audiobook is read by Lady Danbury herself; so sold. The Proving Ground is the best Mickey Haller book yet and so timely with AI being a topic everywhere. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/05/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-386232106580056685Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-04-19T09:00:00.120-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 4/12/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: Allison Winn Scotch has another winner in her long list of novels with The Insomniacs. Part mystery and part study of interpersonal relationships, everyone will find something they like about it. I'm still trying to gather my thoughts about Your Soulmail is Attached because it was spectacular and gives plenty of food for thought. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/04/sunday-skim_0602227903.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-5020841690750675101Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-04-17T09:00:00.153-04:00Allison Winn ScotchContemporary FictionJulie's ReviewsMystery Author: Allison Winn Scotch Series: None Publication Date:  April 14, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Pages: 400 Obtained: publisher via Netgalley Genre:  Contemporary Fiction, Mystery Rating: 4.5/5 Bottom Line: A mystery with a lot of heart and about how strangers can become friends/family Grab, Just get it at the library, or Remove from your TBR list? GrabSummary: In the city http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/04/julies-review-insomniacs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-5334825521181110556Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +00002026-04-12T10:11:08.369-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 4/5/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: Look for a release week review for The Insomniacs by Allison Winn Scotch.  Future Boy was definitely for us 80s kids and it was a super quick listen. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/04/sunday-skim_12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-5360362257218825237Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-04-05T09:00:00.129-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 3/29/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: A really good reading week for me given all the things going on. While the newest Finlay isn't my favorite, it's still a solid series and makes me laugh. Ms. Brenner always writes the best characters and relationships and Weekend Crashers was no different. Game On was a fitting end to a dark romance with a lot of depth. I've been http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/04/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-3191206226005532738Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-04-02T09:00:00.115-04:00Monthly Rewind* AudiobookHad a lot going on personally this month, so I read and listened to a total of 8 books. I've been on a slower start for 2026 and I'm trying to embrace it, but it's hard. 😞**My pick for the month is A Good Animal because for a shorter novel (286 pages) it packed a big punch for me. I love being brought into a world that at my age, I will not get to experience. The coming of age story http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/04/monthly-rewind-march-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-6976245287961081502Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-03-29T09:00:00.120-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 3/22/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: Typically on vacation I don't listen to a lot of audiobooks but we had a delay on our way back and I got through a good amount of Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line; I should be able to finish it early this week. A Good Animal was a fantastic novel about life on a farm and young love. It's a shorter novel but it does pack a punch.&http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-skim_0635480517.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-3919905901425427200Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +00002026-03-22T18:05:46.805-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 3/15/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: I am on vacation this week and the only book I brought is the behemoth of House of Sky and Breath. Well, okay I have my Kindle with me too, but it was really hard to not bring more than one physical book. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-skim_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-485577823628525009Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +00002026-03-15T12:57:49.640-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 3/7/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:DNF:Looking Forward To: http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-skim_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-8311208408235323243Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:13:00 +00002026-03-08T11:13:36.000-04:00Sunday SkimWeek 3/1/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: All the Glimmering Stars is a long novel aka audiobook and it's not an easy subject matter either, so it's taking me a bit plus the new Harry Styles album dropped on Friday and I listened to nothing else. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-skim_8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-7259587413693162596Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +00002026-03-02T09:00:00.111-05:00Monthly Rewind* AudiobookIt's been a while since I've done one of these but I thought I might go back to it. Maybe keep me a bit more accountable to post here. 😀 ****I really wasn't sure what to expect with Great Big Beautiful Life because there were mixed reviews but I LOVED it, was it different than a "typical" Emily Henry novel, yes but her writing style and love story were right on point. My http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/03/monthly-rewind-february-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-1725575729494614726Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +00002026-03-01T09:00:00.114-05:00Sunday SkimWeek 2/15/2026 and 2/22/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: I've been on a roll with Historical Fiction audiobooks, so I'm sticking with it for Mark Sullivan's 2024 release. I actually can't believe that it's been on my shelf for that long. Beatriz Williams and Kristin Harmel never fail and it holds true with their latest from 2025. http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-1559323527571130627Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +00002026-02-15T09:00:00.225-05:00Sunday SkimWeek 1/18/2026, 1/25/2026, 2/1/2026, 2/8/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: It's been a month of illness which means not a lot of reading and yet I did read some great books. I'm trying to mix in some TBR books with some galleys and newer releases, which has been fun. Audiobooks have been really helping with the backlist as well. I'm definitely excited about the tv show http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/02/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-2613555945168672251Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +00002026-01-18T09:00:00.123-05:00Week 12/28/2025; 1/4/2026; 1/11/2026:Finished:Currently Reading:Looking Forward To: Sometimes year-end reading can mean reading a lot or a little and for me the end of 2025 was filled with some activities which meant less reading. I'm making some good progress with my January TBR and my audiobook focus is to tackle some of my older Net Galley books that are lingering. I finished The http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/01/sunday-skim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365675166605528050.post-8919793182738325369Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +00002026-01-01T01:01:00.112-05:00Random MusingsHappy 2026! Looking forward to a great year of friends, family and of course books!http://girlsjustreading.blogspot.com/2026/01/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Julie)0