Fam. How is it May already? Seriously, where is 2023 going? Next thing we all know, it will be summer – mind. blown.

I had a good – albeit busy – reading week last week! At the beginning of the week, I set a goal to read at least 100 pages of East of Eden every night (except for Wednesday and Thursday – both of which were busy with kid activities and appointments; on those days I thought 50 pages would be a good result). I was able to stick to my goal and read consistently all week, with the result that I finished the book on Friday as planned. (It was amazing; more to come on that soon – I’ll have a full review up for The Classics Club in the next couple of weeks.) I have three more books to read on my Classics Club list, but as all three are whoppers, I wanted a palate cleanser of some shorter – or at least faster to read – books before I dive into the next doorstopper. So over Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning I read Seed to Dust, which wasn’t exactly short (at 395 pages – although it was shorter than East of Eden) but was a fast read nonetheless, and very engaging. On Sunday afternoon and evening, I curled up with the latest issue of Slightly Foxed – always a pleasure – and finally opened up one of my library books, Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors – I’m only one chapter in, but excited to dig into this one, which has been on my list for ages now.

Last but certainly not least, Nugget and I continue our march through the Harry Potter books, and on Friday night we wrapped up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We’re now two chapters into Goblet of Fire, and not slowing down. It’s such fun to share Harry’s world with the littles.

Reading plans for the week – it’s looking like another busy one, if not quite as busy as last week. I’ll be happy to get through my current read. And then – I’ll have to wait and see. I do have the sequel to Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors (Recipe for Persuasion) checked out of the library, and another book on hold (Curtain, by Agatha Christie), which I plan to pick up today – so one of those might be in order, or I may dive into my next Classics Club read; I’m planning on The Three Musketeers this month.

Major milestone for Peanut this weekend – her first Encampment! For those who were not Girl Scouts, or don’t remember, Encampment is a jam-packed weekend of fun where multiple Girl Scout troops get together at camp for a few days. Peanut’s troop did not participate last year or the year before (pandemic! ugh!) and I was so excited for her to experience this event, which was one of the highlights of my year as a Girl Scout. She had a great time – tie-dyed a t-shirt, made s’mores over a campfire, and shared secrets with her three cabinmates. She’s growing up, you guys! Hold me!

What are you reading this week?