Sunday Post #357

  

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So things have been chaotic this week. Or maybe with all of social media amplifying things it just seems that way. The virus resurgence and crazy behavior though are alarming. I've included a few links below- feel free to ignore if your bad news quotient for the week has been exhausted- but the Science article especially has a lot of info about Covid. One takeaway: "Evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 is silently spreading in aerosols exhaled by highly contagious infected individuals with no symptoms." You might be like- duh- but I think the scary part is also the suggestion that distancing guidelines are based on really old studies- if aerosols are spreading farther than six feet then that's a problem. The upshot is that masks work and need to be worn. :) 

https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6498/1422?fbclid=IwAR10BuXWd2hqSOixI2FhCaUm21j6hdQ6ZLIXfGKB2pBVCyFVTYTXLG0RFWE

Here's an update to the story I mentioned last week about the cases that arose from some kids hitting the bars in East Lansing.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2020/06/27/harpers-bar-east-lansing-coronavirus-grosse-pointe/3268551001/ 

In better news the roses are blooming and there've been stray cats around. Always nice to see a new face! And I'm going camping in a couple weeks! I'm heading up to Traverse City area to spend a few days. There'll be plenty of social distancing, naturally, so I may be avoiding some of the more touristy areas, but I am hoping to visit my favorite bookstore up there- very cautiously, of course. 

Deadwind season two just appeared on Netflix so I'll be binging that. It's a Finnish show and definitely worth a watch. Most of the fireworks in the area have been canceled and there's not a lot happening, so other than a trip to the lakeshore I may get lots of Netflix-ing in over the weekend. 

Last thing. I've been playing Lord of the Rings Online this week after a long break and it's such a nice break from RL. 

Song of the week

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Murder in the dope racket.   

  

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This week is Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of the year. This was actually kind of tough as I've been slacking on my TBR'ing lately, including keeping track of new releases. I decided to go with a list of books I want to read next. There will be some overlap since Summer TBR was just a couple weeks ago, but I'm pressed for time so here is... my list of books I want to read SOON.       

 

Song of the Week #49

  

This week I'm listening to Govi. 

Sunday Post #356

  

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is hosted by Book Date  

What a gorgeous week! The weather here has been really nice (although it got stormy tonight). How has your week been? 

I'm really disappointed about how things are going with the virus right now. Everyone just seems to be out and about and mask wearing seems so... hit or miss? My neighbor who always has garage sales had one the last two days and I didn't see anyone wearing masks. Granted, it's outside, but still... people close together. Sigh... I was feeling really hopeful as things got better and we slowly started reopening, but... now it feels like March again? Also- we had this. 

https://eastlansinginfo.news/following-widespread-public-criticism-about-unmasked-crowds-harpers-closes-to-regroup/

https://twitter.com/rahmstorf/status/1275155452108644352

In more hopeful news I found this really inspiring.

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Mystery Blogger Award

I was tagged for the Mystery Blogger Award by Sarah at All The Book Blog Names Are Taken. Thanks Sarah!!!

Rules

1) Put the award logo on your blog 

2) Thank whoever nominated you and include a link to their blog. 

3) Mention the creator of the award and provide a link to their blog as well. (Maggie at okoto enigmas blog)

4) Tell your readers three things about yourself

5) Nominate 10-20 people

6) Notify your nominees

7) Ask your nominees any five questions of your choice, specifying one weird/ funny question. 

8) Share a link to you best post(s).

Three Things About Me

1) I could eat pizza daily. 

2) I sometimes have a book on my TBR for months, and then when it comes out- I change my mind.

3) I love mid 70's model Corvettes- black, silver or metallic blue.      

Sarah's questions

1) Is there any book you have collected multiple copies/ editions of, and if so what makes that particular book so special to you? 

 Yess I used to collect multiple editions of science fiction books. Whenever I was in a used bookstore if I saw a cool new edition or cover I hadn't seen before I'd snap it up...

2) If there any book or series you could rewrite the ending to, which one and why?   

I don't even know. Maybe A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin? I mean, it needs an ending, let alone a rewritten ending lolol, but some ending would be peachy.  

3) Do you prefer stand-alones or a series?  

I guess series. I love a good stand- alone or even a two- book series but honestly, a long series is the bomb.  

4) What is your favorite hobby outside of reading?  

Blogging I suppose? It must be since I do it so much. :)    

5) Are you more likely to pick up a newly released super- hyped book, or do you wait until the furor has died down before giving it a try?  

It depends. Sometimes I grab that bad boy (like, honestly, a new Karen McManus release I'm gonna be all over- right Sarah????) but otherwise sometimes I wait? It just depends on my mood since I am in the mood for different things. 

My Best Post

I think Why Dragons Are Like Cats. 

I Nominate

Whoever wants to do it!

My Questions

1) Pizza or Chinese food? 

2) If you could be a shifter what kind would you wanna be? 

3) If you could have the answer to one question- what would it be? 

4) Favorite season

5) Favorite fictional family or relationship