Weekend Wrap-up is where I share my new books, as well as what happened here at (un)Conventional Bookviews and elsewhere in the blogoshpere. I’m linking up with the usual suspects, AKA Team Tynga’s Reviews and Caffeinated Reviewer.
STS #200
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality is all about the latest additions to my library – virtual or actual, with books that are bought, borrowed, won or ARCs I will (probably) be reading soon. Without further ado, here’s what I added to my bloated shelves this past week:
The Sunday Post #150 – Weekend Wrap-up
Kim @ The Caffeinated Reviewer, is our hostess with the mostest for the weekly Sunday Post where I’m wrapping things up. It is the perfect opportunity to share what happened here on my own blog, as well as some of the happenings elsewhere in the Blogosphere.
The beginning of this week was really nice! The weather was good, I did some work to prepare for the new school-year, and my kids were all under one roof. On Thursday, my mom arrived, and as always, it’s great to have her here! She’s staying only for the weekend, so it’s short but sweet!
On Friday, we received devastating news about a death in the family. A fatal motorcycle accident swiftly took the life of a beautiful and sweet spirit, and it is really hard to think about. It feels so surreal, and at the same time, we know it’s true. Lori Jo was my husband’s brother’s ex-wife, she and her fiancé were both killed, and she left her two sons and the rest of her family shocked with grief. Her heart, her smile, and her joie de vivre will live on, but right now, I think we’re all shadowed in sadness 🙁
- [17 Aug] Thirsty Thursday and Hungry Hearts #127 – The Other Girl
- [18 Aug] Safe and Sexy #24 – Irresistible You
- [19 Aug] Weekend Wrap-up #200 – mix of work and vacation
- [14 Aug] Wicked Bite by ★★★★½
- [15 Aug] Wish You Were Here by ★★★★★
- [16 Aug] The Other Girl by ★★★★★
- [20 Aug] Irresistible You by ★★★★½
- [24 Aug] Thirsty Thursday and Hungry Hearts #128 – A Tragic Kind of Wonderful
- [25 Aug] Safe and Sexy #25 – Hello Forever
- [26 Aug] Weekend Wrap-up #201 – Summer is Over
- [21 Aug] Wicked Kiss by ★★★★½
- [22 Aug] Hello Forever by ★★★★★
- [23 Aug] A Tragic Kind of Wonderful by ★★★★★
Did you get some good books last week? What have you been up to this past week? Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’re enjoying your weekend, and that next week will be filled with awesome!
About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
Glad you had a lovely and quiet week getting ready for school and visiting with your mom. What a tough loss to your family. She sounds like a lovely lady and will be deeply missed.
Have a good week, Lexxie!
It’s always nice to have a visit from my mom 🙂
She sure will be missed, by so many! It’s always hard when someone young and strong passes away so suddenly 🙁
Your new ARCs look great, SO tempting. I hope you enjoy them.
Ohh, I’m so sorry to hear about your brother’s ex-wife’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts. ❤️
I have, of course, already read some of them 😉
Thank you, Geybie!
Oh my gosh! That’s so sad! I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts!
Oh wow, nice new reads! Some new to me ones in there, but I see The Hunt! I’m still eagerly awaiting my copy to arrive, which hopefully won’t be too much longer! I love Chloe’s books! I like this series so far too! But omg, I sooooo cannot wait for her Chicagloand Vampires spinoff! Blanking on the name already because it was awhile ago that I heard it! April I believe! Eek!
Hope you enjoy the new reads and have a great week ahead!
My STS will be up tomorrow, so be sure to stop by then!
Have a GREAT day!
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Thank you Jessica 🙂
I look forward to reading The Hunt, too! I really do enjoy this series 🙂 I didn’t know there was a Chicagoland spinoff! I actually stopped reading that series, though, after book 8 or 9…
Have a great weekend.
Oh Lexxie I’m so sorry to hear your terrible news. Those poor kids must be in pieces. It never seems fair to me that good people are taken so young and rapists and paedophiles seem to live long lives. Life can be pretty cruel. You are all in my thoughts *hugs*
They are! And one of the kids is here in Switzerland, while all the rest of the family is in Canada… he and his father are leaving to get back home tomorrow 🙁
Thank you for the hugs!
Twitter: ailynk
Life is cruel, a reminder why we must always cherish loved ones. I hope you guys are keeping well in spite of that
We are still OK, Ailyn, but it sure is a reminder that life is unpredictable!
So sorry about your loss. It is great that you have family around you. Enjoy your time with your mother.
I loved The Other Girl…and I’m curious about Wish You Were Here.
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Thank you Laurel-Rain 🙁
Wish You Were Here was amazing, I loved it so much!
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Glad you got to visit with your Mom and look at all those lovely books! 🙂 Sorry to hear about the death in the family. {{HUGS}}
Thanks Stormi {{{HUGS}}}
So sorry for your loss Lexxie, something tragic like that always makes you realise what’s important in life. Hugs.
Thank you Trish. You are right, we have all told each other we love each other more than usual since Friday morning…
I’m glad you had a nice beginning of the week and were able to spend time with your mom.
I’m sorry to hear of the loss in your family, you are in my thoughts.
It was nice to see my mom – it always is! Thanks, Whitney.
So sorry to hear about the death in your family, Lexxie. A tragedy like that reminds us that every day is precious!
Thanks, Nicole. You are right! Every day is very precious.
Loss like that is a terrible thing. You will be in my prayers. I hope you enjoy all of your new books.
Grace @ Books of Love
It sure is, Grace. Thank you 🙂
How horrible to lose someone so suddenly – my thoughts go out to you.
It really is – so sudden, and instantaneous 🙁 I feel so, so sorry for her sons!
Oh no so sorry to hear that Lexxie! My thoguhts and prayers go out to your family.
Thank you Greg!
So sorry that your former sister in law passed away. That is always tragic news to receive. Try to enjoy your time with your mom and family!
You got some good books this week! Enjoy them!
Thanks Samantha 🙂
Twitter: limabean74
Awww, my friend, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! How heartbreaking! I will have you all in my thoughts and prayers!
I hope you had a great visit with your mom and it’s always nice to have everyone home under one roof. My kids will be away the last week of August and they haven’t left yet and I know I will miss them like crazy.
Have a wonder week, My friend! I will be thinking of you! Hugs!!! xoxox
Thank you Michelle!
It was very nice to have my mom here for a visit (she’s already on the plane on her way back home) and to have all the kids here 🙂
{{{HUGS}}}
Sorry to hear about the death in your family. I hope you are all doing alright.
I’m OK, Ronyell, but it’s hard to think about her right now…
Twitter: avalinahsbooks
Oh my gosh, sorry about the loss 🙁 it’s sad, both you and Kimba reporting something like this this week. Oh well, life 🙁 hope the reading is good at least!
Thank you Evelina <3
Twitter: teamwork
You have some great ARCs I need to check out. Sorry about your loss. Hope this week is better for you and all your family.
I sure do have some great ARCs this week, Megan. Thank you!
I’m so very sorry to hear about such a cruel loss – what a shock for you all… At least you were together this week-end and I hope your mother’s visit is a good one. I’m glad you got some preparation time for this coming term’s classes – I can’t believe the speed at which the holidays are passing! I hope this week brings some sunshine and peace, Lexxie.x
It really was a big shock, Sarah. I think a sudden death is always shocking 🙁
Only one more week of holiday before school starts again 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
I’m sorry for your loss– whether young or old, a sudden loss takes our breath away. Good thoughts sent your way, and to your extended family.
I like the sound of Half Past, and just put it on my wishlist on GR. I’ll have to check this author out further. Have a good week ahead.
You’re right, I think the suddenness is what is so shocking!
Victoria Helen Stone is a nom de plume for Victoria Dahl – but not in her usual genre. I can’t wait to read it!
So sorry to hear about the loss of a family member. I know that has got to be hard. Motorcycle accidents are always so terrible! 🙁
I hope you have a better week!
Stacy Renee @ Lazy Day Literature
Thank you Stacy! Motorcycle accidents are horrible, but at the same time, Lori Jo and Terry loved riding!
Sorry to hear about your families loss. Ya’ll will be in my thoughts.
I hope you have a better week ahead.
Happy readin’,
Jenea’s Book Obsession
Thank you Jenea! <3
I’m sorry to hear about your loss Lexxie. That’s just horrible! Sending you and your family a virtual hug! I hope you were still able to enjoy your weekend with your mother.
Have a good week and happy reading!
Thank you Maureen. And yes, I was still able to enjoy my time with my mom. I hadn’t seen my former sister-in-law in a long time, but we kept up with each other on Facebook.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you have a better week ahead.
I’m so sorry to hear your news, Lexxie. Devastating news does hit very hard. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, especially her two boys. *hugs*
Twitter: kimbacaffeinate
I am so sorry for your loss. This has just been a tough year and it’s harder when it happens like this. I loved the Hunt. I am so glad you snagged Close Contact. I might have missed it otherwise!
Twitter: Kissinbluekaren
How horrible! I am sorry to hear about your loss. These accidents make me question my own mortality and it reminds me that life is short. You never know when it will be the last day of your life or someone you love. Sorry especially for those boys, growing up without a parent is hard.
Your new books look really good. I especially like the look of The Hunt and Half Past. I am looking for ward to hearing your thoughts on those. Have a good week and happy reading! {{{BIG hugs}}}
So sorry about your sad news, Lexxie. She sounds like a lovely woman and so sad for her little ones. I live each day thankful to be alive and feel the same when I return home each day. Life is precious. I’m glad you had a full house with family this week.
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