Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday
Recent snaps taken while out in my neighborhood:
This kitty was not inclined to visit with me.
Picked up 37 U.S. pennies on the sidewalk and road; someone tossed them out a car window, I'm thinking.
Mom and Pop cardinals, on the wires.
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Recent audiobooks:
The English Masterpiece: A Novel
Author: Katherine Reay
Narrator: Fiona Hardingham
Published: June 10, 2025
Goodreads blurb: Set in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece.
Love me a good art mystery, and this one was extra fun.
Love's Academic Series Book #3
The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire: A Cosy Romantasy of Magical Disasters and Reluctant Hearts
Author: India Holton
Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden
Published: April 21, 2026
Goodreads blurb: When two history professors and best friends are forced to fake hate to protect their reputations, chaos ensues, in the next rollicking historical-fantasy rom-com from beloved author India Holton.
Well, for some reason, I missed that this was a series, and simply jumped in. Happy to be in the deep-end of the pool with magical items, intrigue, and playful dialogue, and have Books #1 & #2 queued to listen to.
The Book Series
Book #1: The Plot, narrated by Kirby Heyborne
Published: May 11, 2021
Book #2: The Sequel, narrated by Julia Whelan
Author: Jean Hanff Korelitz
Published: October 1, 2024
Goodreads blurb: Book #1: A psychologically suspenseful novel about a story too good not to steal, and the writer who steals it.
Book #2: An antihero to root for while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing in this deliciously fun and suspenseful read.
One of the most unique and tantalizing plotlines that I've encountered, and simply discovered it because it's a book about books. Love being swept along to places I wasn't anticipating, and there is a lot of that in these two books.
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I guess someone figured since we weren't making any more pennies they might as well take what they have and just throw them away. You'll have to save them as a souvenir. Who knows in 10 years they might be valuable.
ReplyDeleteLynn is right, save the pennies!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the angels threw you some luck, V😸😸Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of pennies to toss. Clean them up and keeps them. Good luck for sure.
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing the kitties on your walks.
Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Scritches to the kitties. ♥
Kitties and pennies are both fun finds, especially since the aren't making pennies any more!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of the cardinals on the wires ~ those pennies will probably become a collector's item ~ neat books to read too ~
ReplyDeleteHugs ^_^
Man, they have been out gathering yucks for quite a while. I'm surprised the kitties are not too willing to make friends.
ReplyDeletemaybe a bank heist 💵💰‼️‼️ take that same route N see if you find some tens and twenties 😸😸🐾💚
ReplyDeleteNice bunch of pennies. I always stop to pick up pennies even if I risk getting run over. xO
ReplyDeleteI bet you'll win that kitty over eventually!
ReplyDeleteI agree. :D
DeleteWhen I first saw your blog title I thought it said penisses from heaven which are always a mixed bag
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteA kitty, some pennies, and two cardinals ... all the fixings for a book. Or a song!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to see in a neighborhood if you just look around.
ReplyDeleteEvery book you read sounds like a good one, I wish I could retire and have more time to read.
Maybe dollars will be thrown next...
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