It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (August 05): 08/05/19

Hosted by Kathryn of Book Date.

Last week my husband was out of town on business. It was just me and the teens. On Sunday, my first day solo parenting, I did something to my back and now a week later it's still sore. Not to the point that I can't function but it is annoying.

On Tuesday Tortuga had to get here teeth cleaned. As she is a feisty cat, she ended up needing full anesthesia. That meant a night at the vet's to recover. She's home and in good spirits, though she did spend Wednesday and Thursday moping.

In other news, the Sketchbook Project book I did back in spring is finally scanned and is up for viewing on line. Also if you happen to be in California in September, the book will be part of the traveling show. It will be at:

The Other Art Fair - LA
Sep 5 - Sep 8

Artists & Fleas - Venice
Sep 14

Off the Grid (Fort Mason) - SF
Sep 20

San Francisco Center for the Book
Sep 22

I've now put twelve hours into my "Let's Eat" painting. I'm pretty much done with the cat and the turkey. I need to finish the mid ground, add in the thing they are both interested in, and finally put in the foreground plants. I want to get it done by the end of the month, as it's a birthday present for my oldest.

What I read:

• Full Steam Ahead, Felix by Kate Moore; personal collection
• Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm; personal collection
• Gideon Falls, Volume 2: Original Sins by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino; personal collection / research
• Swing it, Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm; personal collection
• The Future is Blue by Catherynne M. Valente; personal collection
• Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse; personal collection

What I'm reading:

• The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir by Jenifer Lewis; personal collection
• If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann; personal collection
• Kneaded to Death by Winnie Archer; personal collection
• All of Us with Wings by Michelle Ruiz Keil; personal collection / research

Up Soon:

• Everything I Know About You by Barbara Dee; personal collection
• Avatar: The Last Airbender: Imbalance, Part Two by Faith Erin Hicks; personal collection
• When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri; personal collection
• Booking the Crook by Laurie Cass

Comments  (26)

Comment #1: Thursday, August 01, 2019 at 07:12:57

Julie

hose are really funny turtles))

Comment #2: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:15:00

Pussreboots

Thanks. They were fun to make.

Comment #3: Sunday, August 04, 2019 at 06:02:02

Nicci @ Sunny Buzzy Books

I like How To Catch A Star! That was one I used to read with my son when he was little.

The paper plate turtles look cool! May be a holiday crafts idea while the kids are off school!

Comment #4: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:16:00

Pussreboots

How to Catch a Star was part of our mask making exercise at camp. The turtles were also fun to make.

Comment #5: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 01:30:00

Cheryl Malandrinos

I'm sorry to hear about your back. I'll be praying you get relief from the pain.

Love the colors in "Let's Eat." Such a wonderful painting.

Hope you enjoy all your books. Kneaded to Death and Booking the Crook caught my eye.

Comment #6: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:19:00

Pussreboots

My back is pretty much back to normal. Let's Eat was fun to paint. I've just finished it and will be sharing the results next Monday. I'll be starting both cozies soon.

Comment #7: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 09:02:42

Tina

Glad to see I'm not the only multi book reader!

Comment #8: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:22:00

Pussreboots

I think you'll find many multi-book readers ono this meme.

Comment #9: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 09:34:35

Beth F

You've made great progress on your art! Hope your back is doing better.

Comment #10: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:24:00

Pussreboots

My back is pretty much back to normal. I'll be posting the finished "Let's Eat" on Monday.

Comment #11: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 12:57:28

Kathy Martin

I hope your back is feeling better now. Interesting assortment of books as usual. Enjoy this week's. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

Comment #12: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:26:00

Pussreboots

I'm feeling better, thanks. I'll get the books reviewed soon.

Comment #13: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 13:02:50

Ellen Pilch

Booking the Crook looks good. I am glad Tortuga is OK.

Comment #14: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:28:00

Pussreboots

Tortuga is back to her old self, thanks. I'll be starting Booking the Crook soon.

Comment #15: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 15:38:01

Kathryn

That painting of cat and turkey is amazing. Sorry about your back, doing that would really slow you down.

Comment #16: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:30:00

Pussreboots

I finished the painting today. I'll share it on Monday. My back is feeling better, thanks.

Comment #17: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 19:10:47

Shelleyrae @ Book�d Out

I�m sorry to hear about your sore back, I can empathise! I hope it feels better soon. Your painting is looking terrific.

Have a great reading week

Comment #18: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:31:00

Pussreboots

I'm feeling better. The painting is done and I'll share it on Monday.

Comment #19: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 21:11:20

Yvonne

I'm sorry to hear about your back. I hope you are feeling better.

Comment #20: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:33:00

Pussreboots

I am feeling better. Thanks!

Comment #21: Monday, August 05, 2019 at 22:58:15

Greg

Oh no- hope your back feels better soon.

Booking the Crook, love those punny titles. :)

Comment #22: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:34:00

Pussreboots

I'm a sucker for punny titles. I'm feeling better.

Comment #23: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 15:11:50

Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life

Oh no, sorry to hear about your back! I hope you are feeling better soon!

Comment #24: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:40:00

Pussreboots

I'm better, thanks!

Comment #25: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 16:25:51

Wendi Lee

I really want to read If It Makes You Happy, hope you like it! And wow, your painting is amazing!

Comment #26: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 21:43:00

Pussreboots

I'm starting that book tonight. I'll get it reviewed as soon as I can. The painting is finished and I'll share it on Monday. Or you can look me up on IG.