Oooh, I can't wait to see which ones you're looking forward to, Kay!

Yes, I'm sure all of us are affected with stress and anxiety these days, even if we don't necessarily recognize it in ourselves. Maintaining a steady blood sugar is a constant battle and it's definitely affected by emotional state, sleep patterns, even the weather.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Kay!

Ha ha. I get that urge a lot! I'm a TTT rebel :)

Oh, good, I'm glad you've heard good things about MANGOS. I like Berry's books a lot, so I'm excited to check out WISHES AND WELLINGTONS. It does sound super fun, doesn't it?

Thanks for stopping by, Sammie!

It sounds like a good one, doesn't it? I hope we both enjoy it when we read it.

Thanks for coming by, Ivana!

Back in pre-pandemic days, I always got up at 6 to make sure the kids got off. COVID has changed that and made me too lazy to get up that early!

My daughter is a big social butterfly, so she has really missed in-person school. She had a great day there yesterday and wishes she could go five days a week.

I've been on a little ban, too. I'm trying to borrow more from the library, even if it means I have to be patient with super long waiting lists.

Thanks for stopping by, Tracy!

Doesn't it? I'm sure getting unexpected results in a DNA test would be really traumatic in real life, but it certainly makes for interesting fiction!

Thanks for coming by, Hady!

Ha ha. You're welcome! If you're on NetGalley, you can request THE LAKEHOUSE there. I hope we both enjoy it.

Thanks for stopping by, Savannah!

Ha ha. It seems like I do more of my own topics these days than the scheduled ones!

A LADY'S GUIDE does sound super fun, doesn't it?

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lark!

Pretty covers + intriguing premises = happy me!

Thanks for stopping by, Laura!

Me, too. The plot summaries I could find were pretty vague. Sounds like it's mostly about friendship, but I am curious about what's going on with the girl's memory. That intrigues me.

Thanks for coming by, Nicole!

Same! I loved INTO THIN AIR and Mt. Everest has intrigued me ever since. I haven't read any fictional Everest books yet, so I'm excited for this one. ABOVE ALL ELSE is available for request on NetGalley, I believe.

Thanks for stopping by, Jen!

If you have NetGalley, go request it!

Thanks for coming by, Tammy!

I enjoy looking through publishers' catalogs and websites to find out what's up and coming, although it's not like I don't have enough old books to read! Ha ha.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Helen!

Me, too! I'll get to them all eventually :)

Thanks for stopping by, Laura!

Me, too! I love the cover and I'm intrigued by the plot summary. It sounds like a great book, all-around.

Thanks for coming by, NickiMags!

Doesn't it? I think it will be a perfect Halloween. Light, fun, and a little scary :)

Thanks for stopping by, Louise!

Yeah, I just wasn't feeling book covers this week. Sometimes I'm all about the assigned weekly topic, some not.

Thanks for coming by, Marianne!

But you always find so many exciting other topics. I always look forward to your lists.

Family drama makes for great fiction. In real life? I avoid it like the plague! Ha ha.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Sam!

So true! That's exactly how I feel about MG fiction, too :)

Thanks for stopping by, Diana!

I think so, too. I always enjoy a good thriller.

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Bummer! Is it because of where you live? That stinks since NG is such a good way to get new books for free.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Mystica!