CPL's Book a Week Challenge discussion

Hello, everyone! It's been a few weeks and I apologize for that. How have you all been doing? What have you been reading? Tell me all about the books you've read over the last three weeks.

I've managed to read a decent number of books over the course of the last few weeks, partly because my family and I drove down to Mississippi to see my brother graduate (it's roughly a 14 hour car trip). I don't always do well with my reading goals in the car because I'm prone to stare out the window and daydream. But this time around I was able to focus and get through a few:

- The Shaping of Middle-Earth: My reread of the History of Middle-Earth continues. This volume always impresses me because it contains some of Tolkien's Old English translations of his work. Yes, Tolkien wrote stories in English, complete with his own invented language, and then translated it into Old English. It's an impressive feat.
- The Only Good Indians: Own voices horror that got rather nail biting at the end.
- Firefly: Life Signs: If I can't have another season, I'll take the books. I'm glad to finally have some answers about Inara, even if I think the book was a bit over the top.
- The Code for Love and Heartbreak: A YA retelling of Emma. I actually really enjoyed this even if not everyone lined up with their Austen counterparts.
- The Lost Apothecary: Historical fiction about a woman who sells poisons to help other women get out of bad situations and the modern woman on a quest to learn both more about the apothecary and to figure out her own life. I enjoy books that give you dual narratives (one set in the past and the other in the present) so this book was right up my alley.
- When a Scot Ties the Knot: My romance kick continues and this book was hilarious.
- Witch Hat Atelier Vol.1/2: This series is utterly adorable. And the art is gorgeous.
- Demon Slayer Vol.21: Note to self, don't read books that will make you cry while in the car. Your parents will get concerned.

Tell us about the books that you've been reading!

I've finished both Persuasion and Murder at the Vicarage. I've been working on my reading more of Agatha Christie, I might alternate between Poirot and Marple. I also read Farm to Trouble (not much farming involved as much as how to not lose the family farm), and The Summer of Impossibilities. I've got to read down my to be read stacks as well as the books I've checked out from the library (including Hoopla and Overdrive). Overdrive has Mr. Churchill's Secretary and I'm currently rereading that.

I just finished Heretics of Dune (Frank Herbert) and started Chapterhouse: Dune. For travel and walking, I'm listening to an audiobook recording of The Red Prophet (Orson Scott Card). I get motion sickness if I do anything but look out the window, so audio books are really nice even though I prefer to read text. : )

I am currently reading this month's Online Book Club pick, Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. Murder at the Vicarage