Reading, Listening & Watching

I haven’t don’t one of these since last year and I always love seeing what people are listening, reading and watching; so since we finally have seen a couple of new shows that have been decent, I thought I would do a round-up!  I’ve also read a few new books that I will touch on and a couple of podcasts that I throw into the mix from time to time.  I always love seeing what other people are watching and reading, so feel free to share your favorites in the comments for all of us to read!

Reading

The Paradise Problem

I absolutely loved this book and thought it was so entertaining even if it felt a little far fetched at times.  Sometimes romance books just fall short for me, but this one is steamy and fun!

Middle of the Night

When I first started this one, I thought I was going to like it; but it started going way out there and then got into the supernatural and it just lost me.  I did make myself finish it, but it was not a favorite of mine.

A Happier Life

I have enjoyed all of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s novels that she’s written throughout the years based in the South.  This book follows Keaton Smith who is desperate for a fresh start after a breakup and moves back to Beaufort, SC to help sell her Mom’s childhood home after her grandparents passing.  It’s a cute story on romance, family, love, a little mystery and the secrets we keep.  I would recommend picking this up for an easy read.

Sandwich

I listened to this audiobook and it was a really quick read.  This is a story about Rocky, a middle aged woman learning to let go.  Every year, Rocky’s family takes a summer vacation for a week to Cape Cod.  Rocky is now dealing with menopause and being a Mom to grown kids and aging parents as she is “sandwiched” in the middle.  The story flashes back to the past and touches on family secrets, motherhood, marriage and adult kids.  Honestly, it would probably be more relatable as a fifty something woman and I just wasn’t crazy about this one.

Listening

Let’s Be Honest by Kristin Cavallari

I enjoy listening to her podcasts! I think it brings me back to my love for her during Laguna Beach.  She touches on all different types of topics and is known for her complete honesty!  Pick and choose a few topics that look appealing to you and try it out!

Betrayal Weekly

I hadn’t listened to Betrayal in awhile and I came back around to it and found that they launched a weekly series.  The stories are all about Betrayal and this weekly series is just short one or two episode stories!

Watching

Presumed Innocent

If you aren’t watching this one, go start it tonight!! This is on Apple TV and both Matt and I loved it.  It’s a short series based on a novel and its a murder mystery that has lots of great twists and turns.

Simone Biles

This is her documentary on Netflix that I have been watching by myself and really enjoyed getting a behind the scenes look at her life between the last olympics 4 years ago and this one.  If you enjoyed watching Simone’s gymnastics in the Olympics, you may enjoy this documentary.

Bad Monkey

I am a huge Vince Vaughn fan and this is a new series on Apple TV that is a bit of a quirky, comedy and murder mystery.  They are releasing one new episode each week and they have 3 episodes out right now.  Matt and I are both enjoying it for something fun to watch.

Hacks

This is an HBO series that has 3 seasons out and another one on the way.  I think it was released in 2021, so we are a little late to the game on it.  But the episodes are short and they have some pretty good humor.  Its based in Las Vegas and Deborah Vance, a legendary stand up comedy diva, is about to lose her headliner spot at the Palmetto Casino and needs to re-invent her act to stay young and relevant.  That is where 25 year old Ava Daniels steps in to help her write new material and we get to watch the banter and cute chemistry between the two.

Monsieur Spade

This is a Netflix series starring Clive Owen who I really like.  Matt and I are both watching this and I would say he likes it a little more than I do.  Clive Owen plays Sam Spade, a private detective in France, as they investigate the murders of 6 nuns at a local convent.  There are some subtitles throughout the show, but not the entire thing.

Have you been watching anything great on TV lately??

I saw a new season of Emily in Paris was released, so I will probably start that next for my show I watch without Matt!