Little Whale Cove
June 2026
We rarely see hot temps on the coast, but the above photo was taken on June 14th when we hit 80 degrees. We grabbed some cold drinks and headed out to the back deck before the sun disappeared behind the trees. It was wonderful to sit outside, soaking up the warmth of the sun, listening to the birds sing. Fortunately, the sunny weather stuck around for a family gathering later that week. My three brothers and some of their family members, as well as our granddaughter, came to visit over the course of a week. Good times!
My reading didn't seem to suffer from the busy month, and there were a few winners in the bunch. I'm eager to read more by Sally Hepworth and Liz Moore. I have one more of John Boyne's in my stacks for this summer's reading challenge, but I'll wait until August to start that one.
Books Read (click on the title for my review):
The House of Special Purpose by John Boyne (4/5)
Long Bright River by Liz Moore (4.5/5)
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth (4.5/5)
Upgrade by Blake Crouch (4/5)
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden (4/5)
Gave up on:
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Mink River by Brian Doyle
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Within Arm's Reach by Ann Napolitano
I'm sure these books have their merits, but I've grown too impatient to stick with a book that doesn't grab me early on.
Movies & TV Series:
Unfamiliar - We enjoyed this series about two former spies living in Berlin with their teenage daughter.
Sherlock - We decided to re-watch this series, but stopped after a few episodes because they were so familiar.
Lee - Also very, very good. I wasn't prepared to be so moved by the story. Kate Winslet is outstanding as Lee Miller.
Visitors:
My heart is full!
