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How do summer weeks get away from me? Yard work and doggie walks were the highlights of the week. Didn’t read too much this week either.

The anniversary of my mother’s death was 7-4 so there was those emotions. She was older and had too many health issues but it still shocked me. It’s been three years now. It’s hard having her gone. Summer is the worst because of Mother’s day and then her birthday is in June. I miss her.

What I read this week

I didn’t read anything new this week. I reread a couple of old favorites. When there is too much on my mine, I can’t focus on a new story. But I need the comfort of reading. So I reread. This week I read a couple from Dark series by Christine Feehan. I like the newer ones in this series. From about Dark Crime to the end. The best ones start at Dark Illusion. Do you ever have times when reading anything new is just too much too much?

From the Blog this week

Royal Mayhem by Samantha Jayne Grubey – Excerpt & Giveaway

Royal MayhemSamantha Jayne GrubeyPublication date: April 15th 2026Genres: New Adult, Romance Part one of a duet. Melinda Brown doesn’t want much in life, graduate university and survive. Prince Alexander has everything, surrounded be riches and spoilt to the core. Everything he’s ever wanted has been at the tip of his finger due to his prestigious…

Nocturne by Tricia D. Wagner – Excerpt & Giveaway

NocturneTricia D. WagnerPublication date: April 14th 2026Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult In NOCTURNE, sixteen-year-old Livi learns the truth of who she is—a Siren, her people known only to legends. She must learn to master her powers of influence, strength, and destruction to stop a warmongering Admiral from drafting her best friends, capturing and killing her people,…

Broken Wings by Miloa Scape – Kickstarter & Giveaway

Broken WingsMiloa ScapePublication date: April 7th 2026Genres: Fantasy, Steampunk When a city begins to fall, the truth rises. On her tenth birthday, Marty Oakley expects comfort and celebration, not a city tearing itself apart. As Velarisca trembles and steam-powered defenses spiral out of control, Marty flees through chaos with her father, only to discover he…

New Books this week

No new books this week. Didn’t spend much time on the blog so I wasn’t looking at books too much.

What’s new on your shelf? Hope you had a great week!


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13 responses to “Stacking the Shelves 7-5-25”

  1. agreatreviewer Avatar
    agreatreviewer

    Aww! Cute doggies! Love that they can walk together like that! We had two big dogs but never took them walking together, not sure it would’ve gone as smoothly as this! Lol.

    I didn’t add much to my TBR this week either shockingly! Lol. Which was kind of nice since it’s getting a wee bit out of control! Lol.

    My StS will be up tomorrow, stop by then if you can!

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower 🙂

  2. Jodie | That Happy Reader Avatar

    Self care is so important. I also find it hard to concentrate on books at times and take a break when I need to. I’m thinking of you during these difficult times.

    1. Valerie Fink Avatar

      Thank you.

  3. Emily Jane Avatar

    Sending love. It must be hard. I hope that you get to read this week.

    1. Valerie Fink Avatar

      Thank you.

  4. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz Avatar

    My mom has been gone for the last fourteen years, and I still miss her every day.

    Love seeing the doggie walk!

  5. buffywnabe Avatar

    I like how nicely they walk together! And I love both of their tails are white. So cute! Those anniversaries are so hard. It was the first anniversary in May of my stepfather’s death, and even having been a year, it is hard. I’m trying to be there for my mom as much as possible, I know she’s missing him a lot. Hope you have a good week as well! Thanks for visiting me earlier.

  6. Cindy Davis Avatar

    The weeks seem to be going quicker. I didn’t add anything to the stack this week either. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  7. yvonne473 Avatar

    The days really do seem to go by very quickly. Tomorrow will be 10 years since my father has been gone and it’s still hard. Many hugs to you.

    1. Valerie Fink Avatar

      Thank you.

  8. Angela (Angel's Book Nook) Avatar

    Self care is important. Summer is flying bye. I love the mini video of your walk. Sweet puppies.

  9. Marg Avatar

    Love seeing your doggos walking together!

    Be kind to yourself over the coming days and weeks!

  10. allthebookblognamesaretaken Avatar

    I need to read every day; like you, it is comforting to me. If I don’t read I feel all out of sorts and weird.

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