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This was the last week of school for my daughter. I signed her up for a summer swim class. I am also thinking of signing her up for gymnastics and horseback riding. I want to keep her busy and active this summer.
Last weekend we visited Safari Park and Sea World and had a great time! We also visited the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego, which I have been interested in visiting for a while now. I loved it!
They have a ton of signed books, fun bookish items (like bookish socks, shirts, scarves, pins, journals, etc.). They have mini book reviews posted underneath books they want to spotlight, and have frequent readings by beloved authors.
I saw Rachel Vincent's Fury there and started reading it in the store. The story sucked my right in, and I realized I wanted the book. However, I saw it was part of the Menagerie Trilogy. So, I'm going to need to read the books that came before it. Have any of you read the series?
While we were there I bought myself and my mom each a shirt that has the store logo on the front and says Eat. Read. Sleep. on the back. I love it!!! I also bought myself and my mom cute little notepads (I love stuff like that,) and my daughter 3 books.
Since my family didn't get to celebrate my 40th with me, they had a celebration at my Mom's house on Saturday night.
Last Week on the Blog:
*Hope and Other Punchlines by Julie Buxbaum (Blog Tour)
*The Missing Season by Gillian French (Release Day Blitz)
*The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (WOW)
*Entangled Publishing Binge-Worthy Series Sale (Book Event)
*The Missing Season by Gillian French (Release Day Blitz)
*The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (WOW)
*Entangled Publishing Binge-Worthy Series Sale (Book Event)
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Glad you had a wonderful time! It's been awhile since I last went to a bookstore.
ReplyDeleteHere’s my Sunday Post!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog and join in this week’s Book Photo Sundays
You're missing out! The bookstore is one of my favorite places to unwind, browse, and indulge in a good cup of coffee.
DeleteThat bookshop sounds fab. I'm addicted to stationery and all things bookish.
ReplyDeleteIt was like heaven! I didn't want to leave Trish!
DeleteCan I have your daughter's summer? All that stuff sounds like so much fun. Lucky kid! Great pictures! Love the one with lily pads. It's kind of nice to have a second celebration, and the cake was really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam! We had a wonderful time! The cake tasted as good as it looked too! My sister decorated it.
DeleteIt looks like you all had a lot of fun and your cake was sooo pretty. My husband's 40th is this week and now I'm like I need to get a pretty cake. I was just going to make my own and in no way am I cake designer! LOL Have a great week!!
ReplyDelete~Kendra @ Kendra Loves Books
Thank You Kendra! We had a wonderful time. Happy 40th to your hubby!
DeleteGlad you had a great 40th! Summer holidays dont start for us until the end of July. :(
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys have a really awesome summer Nicci!
DeleteYou already know I got Sapphire Flames, too, and I am so excited for it!
ReplyDeleteI have read the first two Menagerie stories, and I really enjoyed them. I guess I need to get my hands on Fury now, too :D
Good luck making sure your daughter will be busy this summer ;)
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Thanks Lexi! I'm excited to dive in to Menagerie. I hoping to start the trilogy next month!
DeleteMysterious Galaxy Bookstore does look fantastic! Thanks for sharing those amazing pictures with us too, Lindy, it looks like you all had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week.
You're Welcome! It was a pretty awesome bookstore! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteLooks like you had a fantastic week! Safari Park and Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore sounds like a lot of fun. What a beautiful cake and flowers!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous you got a copy of Sapphire Flames! I was rejected on Edelweiss (it's hit and miss for me on that site, boo!) but I then noticed it was up on Netgalley and I requested it there. I'm crossing my fingers that I get approved. :)
We had a good time! I hope you get approved Rachel! *crosses fingers* Tha nks for stopping by Rachel!
DeleteSummer vacation sounds so inviting currently. And I understand why you want to put her as many classes as you can. I hope you have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteGayathri @ Elgee Writes
Thanks Gayathri! You too :)
DeleteOhmygoodness all of that sounds so fun! And Aww your family is so cute for doing that. Enjoy your new goodies!
ReplyDeleteGenesis @ Whispering Chapters
It was a lot of fun, and I loved the birthday surprise. Thanks Genesis!
DeleteIt looks like you all had a lot of fun. How was Ayesha at Last? I'm looking forward to picking that one up.
ReplyDeleteIt was such an amazing story! I highly recommend it!
DeleteI've read Menagerie and liked it, I still need to read the next one. And Mysterious galaxy sounds awesome- I hope to visit it one day if I'm in the area.
ReplyDeleteI'm adding Menagerie to my TBR for sure! Thanks for the feedback! You should definitely check out the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore if you're in the area. You'll love it!
DeleteLove the pics! Looks like a good time.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved Menagerie and the sequel Spectacle and cannot wait to read Fury. Highly recommend!
It was a great time! Thanks for the recommendation! I'm excited to add this series to my TBR.
DeleteThe closest bookshop to me is now a three hour drive away, I miss browsing in one. I’ve read the first two of the Menagerie series, both of which I enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteHave a great reading week
Oh that's a bummer! Three hours is a pretty long drive to get to the bookstore :( I'm glad you liked the Menagerie Series! It's going on my TBR!
DeleteI am loving all the photos. Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Happy 40th my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank You Kim!
DeleteYour trip to the safari park and bookstore sound so fun. I would get cute gifts like that, too. Your fortieth cake looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteHey, we're twinsies on the haul this week for Natalie Tan and Ayesha!
Have a great week, Lindy!
Ayesha was so good! I know you're going to love it! Thanks Sophia! I hope you have a great week too :)
DeleteI've read the whole Menagerie series. Yes, start at the beginning. It is also excellent on audio. Gabra Zackman is one of my favorite narrators. I listened in preparation for NOLAStorycon in 2016 and got the audiobook at the library.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great week! Enjoy your new reads and your summer activities.
Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
Thanks Anne! I'm looking forward to the Menagerie series! I'm so glad you liked it!
DeleteSounds like you've had an amazing past couple weeks. So happy you got to have to have a good birthday and past couple weeks. Your daughter looks like she had a good time while at the zoo. I haven't heard of that bookstore, but it sounds like Anderson's near Chicago, ever been there?
ReplyDeleteSharrice @Reese's Reviews
Thanks Reese! Yeah, we planned a fun summer and have a ton going on. I've never been to Chicago, but I just love independent book stores like Mysterious Galaxy/Anderson's!
DeleteWOW! Sounds like you had so much fun!! I love checking out cool indie bookstores when I travel. Happy belated Birthday!! ❤️ Natalie Tan is one I enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dani! Yes, Indie bookstores are awesome :)
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