This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.
I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
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Some chit chat.
It’s been hectic around here recently. I just got hired to a new job and going through the orientation and training process. I’m excited and still a bit nervous until things feel more comfortable. I do like my co-workers and the position I got. It’s taking up more of my time so I’m sorry if I’ve been somewhat absent with visiting and commenting. Things will settle down shortly and I’ll be back on my game!
I did manage to read a few more books and finished watching Gilmore Girls and The Umbrella Academy. And I watched a favorite romance movie, The Notebook. I cried and cried. Such a wonderful story.
Why do I love books and movies that make me cry? Crying, the really deep down kind, is actually physically painful for me. It’s like I try so hard not to cry that it hurts. I was thinking about this and the different ways I cry. There’s the nostalgic, my eyes water a bit. There’s the slow building, my face gets warm, my chest gets tight, and the tears well up and overflow. Then there’s the real thing. I feel like I can’t breathe, the tears pour down my face, and my nose runs before sobs burst out. To think that this can be evoked by a powerful story, whether read or watched, is amazing! Do you love it when a story makes you cry?
Have a lovely Sunday everyone.
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My new books this week.
![Wolf Hunt by [Strand, Jeff]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51wLKN9W19L.jpg)
![Horror Movies: The Secret Life of Real Occult Demons, Paranormal Ghosts, and Supernatural Monsters (The Secret Life of Horror Movies: Part 1- Cursed Films) by [Gilbert, Lance]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41AWxiZc1hL._SY346_.jpg)
![Mosquito Man: An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller (World's Scariest Legends Book 1) by [Bates, Jeremy]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51OihKibFBL.jpg)
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![Miss Sylvia's Stolen Bible: Kari Jacobs Lawyer Sleuth Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 by [Harris, Harper]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519COehzzlL._SY346_.jpg)
![Arsenic in the Azaleas (Lovely Lethal Gardens Book 1) by [Mayer, Dale]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JOwgnaZ4L._SY346_.jpg)
![Lady Rample Steps Out (Lady Rample Mysteries Book 1) by [MacLeod, Shéa]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51chF3UVqeL._SY346_.jpg)
![My Perfect Life at Cornish Cottage: A funny and feel-good romantic comedy by [Crabb, S J]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51a9O-hw9bL._SY346_.jpg)
![The Blueprint (The Upgrade Book 1) by [Cross, Wesley]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516ABKcV6SL._SY346_.jpg)
![The Royal Dragoneers (Dragoneers Saga Book 1) by [Mathias, M. R.]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51a4b9ittBL._SY346_.jpg)
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Books reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read them.
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Other posts on my blog this week.
A Tale Of Two Houses ~ Blitz and Giveaway
What will it be? Pinot Red Or Dead? ~ Spotlight and Giveaway
Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Chutes And Ladder by Marc Jedel
Books From The Backlog #6 ~ The Deep
How it all began…. Blackwell ~ Review and Giveaway
Lowcountry Incantations by C.J. Geisel ~ Excerpt and Giveaway
Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Louisiana Latte by Rebecca Henry
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That’s such a great point, the differences in emotion relating to crying- I do tear up occasionally when something moves me, but the full body, end of the world crying lol that only happens rarely- it’s amazing to me how deeply we can feel that it does that to us, Pretty wild.
I like your mix of scary looking and cozier looking stuff. 🙂
What gets wild is when I actually sob. It sneaks up on me and forces itself out. My reading is all over the place at the moment. Children’s books, cozies, urban fantasy and horror. And some romance thrown in:)
Congrats on the new job! I love Gilmore Girls, and your new books are tempting. Thanks for sharing, and have a great week.
Thanks. It was time for a change as my last job was very physical and I’m not getting any younger. LOL
A new job!! Congrats!!! I’m really happy to hear you like the people there. What’s the new job then? I’m really curious 🙂
I plan to do a post about my new job once I get past the orientation and training. All will be revealed! LOL I think it will be a surprise for y’all.
Congrats on the new job! I do love when a book makes me cry, the most recent culprit was The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. I’m not a crier in real life, I wish I was as it’s a great way of releasing emotions. But at least I can release some pent up grief when watching a sad film or reading a sad book.
Thank you! I’m enjoying the change in jobs. I don’t cry much in real life. Usually it s because I am very angry and I try not to go there:) That’s why it surprises me when I cry over books and movies!
Congratulations on the new job. Only a few movies and books have made the real cry for me. For sure read some books that made my eyes watering a bit. Have a great week.
Thank you! I seem to cry more now then I used to. Must be turning into a softie:)
Funny I was signed in under WordPress.
I still have signed in under my old wordpress blog sometimes. LOL
I love The Notebook and have wanted to see The Umbrella Academy! Was it good? The Secret Life of Horror Movies looks interesting! I love scary movies!
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The Umbrella Academy hooked me from the start. Now the wait begins for the next season. LOL And I too love scary movies so the book should be fun!
Notebook never fails to make me cry. Good movies always make me cry though I rarely cry when it comes to books. And kudos on your new job. I hope you have a great week ahead.
Some scenes in books are so strongly written and visual that I can’t not cry. I love when an author can do that! Thanks. My new job is so much easier than my old one and I enjoy it:)
Oooh! The Secret Life of Horror Movies looks awesome!! Enjoy!
Doesn’t it! It was free on Amazon when I came across it. Might still be. Click on the cover to check if you’re interested:)
Ooh Laura I didn’t know you got a new job! Congrats! And don’t stress about blog hopping my weeks are hectic right now and I often come back home very late and so exhausted that I struggle blog hopping or replying to comments too! Now yes I love crying. Not for something in real life (because that usually means bad news and no one likes bad news) but watching a movie, reading a book or even listening to music. I feel calmer after 😉
Once I get settled into my job and quit being nervous about it, things will quickly become routine and I can focus easily again. It happened so quickly. I submitted my application on line Tuesday night and got called in for an interview Wednesday morning. They offered me the job then! The struggle is doing training and working out the notice at my old job. They both work around the scheduling and that helps. I could have waited to start, but figured I wouldn’t be without a paycheck if I tried to do both. LOL
I’ve got a ton of Jeff Strand books that I need to get reading! This is one of the books lurking on my e-reader! Good luck with the new job!
I had my eye on another of his books but then I spotted this one. I thought it sounded good and there’s a second book if I enjoy Wolf Hunt. And I think you might enjoy some of these characters!
Good luck with you’re new job! I love to cry too, I notice if I go a long time without crying I start to feel stressed. It really is cathartic and makes me feel mentally stable after I cry😁 Plus when a book makes me cry it’s really rare and I almost always give those books 5 stars!
Thank you:) I do feel better after a good cry too. And if an author can make me cry, it says something good about their writing!
The Secret Life of Horror Movies looks fun! Glad you’re enjoying your new job. It can take it out of you when you’re just learning the ropes, but it will soon become second nature for you!
I’ve been quiet too, sorry about that. Poorly dog. I’ve been trying to fulfil all my work obligations first, and not had time for much blogging – then I caught up with all my missed posts in one day lol Such is life. Hope you’re having a restful weekend xx
I thought the book would be fun. Hope to get to it soon. I’m sure things will become routine in the new job fairly quickly. It’s not hard and I enjoy it.
Congrats on your new job. Good luck!
I actually don’t like movies that make me cry or if they’re too depressing. I tend to stay away from those.
Hope you have a great week!
Thank you. I’m enjoying it. Sometimes a small scene can catch me unprepared and make me cry. I don’t think I could take a book or movie that made me cry the entire way through. I’d need some laughs:)
I never saw the notebook, I am not a fan of movies that make me cry.
Congrats on the job! I am sure it will be crazy but so exciting! 🙂
I hope this week is awesome for you Laura! Happy Reading!
The Notebook made me laugh and cry. Such a tender story. And thanks, The new job is going well and I’m happy I got it!
Interesting points about crying. I also like books and movie that make me cry, it’s because they leave huge emotional impact on me.
Don’t stress yourself too much about lacking when it comes to visiting blogs and leaving comments. You will get back to usual, it is normal to be behind sometimes…
An emotional impact. That’s what I meant! If a story can make me feel, I don’t forget it:) I’m already getting to know a lot about my job duties so I see myself settling back into my routine soon. Thanks:)
Congrats on the new job. I get nervous when starting something new too. Until the newness and insecurity wears off I’m usually kind of a mess.
It’s funny that I’m nervous on the way to the job, but not once I walk in. I guess I’m in focus mode then. LOL
I hope the new job is great for you! Don’t worry we will be here and understand. We all have various things which eat up time periodically.
Yay for new books! I love the Notebook; I cry every time. I prefer books which make me feel ALL kinds of emotions. There’s both happy and sad tears, as well as fury and excitement, lust and love.
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I always feel like I’m missing something when I’m not visible on the internet. LOL I love books that make me feel a wide range of emotions. I’m kind of partial to those scary ones. LOL If an author can scare me, they have real accomplished something.
Congrats on the new job! I’m not sure that I have emotions, so I’ve never read a book or seen a movie that made me cry. I hope you have a great week!
Thank you:) I never used to feel a movie or book as much as I do now. Could be I’m reading so many genre besides horror now too.
Oooo good luck on your new job, that’s exciting! Surprisingly I can’t cry when it comes to books that I read – I’ll feel the urge to cry, but no tears will come out no matter how powerful it is. I love it when books do that though, I tend to remember those for years after because of the powerful emotions that it evokes from me.
Thanks! I sometimes cry unexpectedly. It sneaks up on me. I remember those stories long afterwards too:)
I need to grab Mosquito Man. I’ve had my eyes on it and forgot it came out. Great news on the new job!
I had to grab it. It is so me! LOL
No, I prefer humor and wit, but that’s just me. I’m sure crying through books is satisfying to you in the same way!
I like to laugh, to cry, to fear and to get outraged. If an author can evoke a strong emotion out of me, they have done their job very well:)
That is so true about the crying. Congrats on the new job it can be nerve-wracking and exciting all at the same time!
I need to be careful when reading or watching a tear jerker at night. My eyes can look a wreck the next morning otherwise. LOL
Yeah for a new job. I am sure you will be settled in soon. I agree about crying. The Notebook is one of those that makes me cry. So good and so sad!
I don’t cry easily so it means something when an author can bring me to tears:) And my job is fun and I’ve already picked up most of it:)
So many fantastic new books for you to read! Those cozies look fantastic. Happy reading! 🙂
Now to find the time to read them!
Congrats on the new job! I just started a new one in February. Starting is always nerve wracking, but I’m sure you will do great. Good luck!
I’m still a bit nervous until I’ve handled all of my duties while working alone but I’m liking it!
I hope you’re enjoying your new job!!
It’s new and fun. It was time for a change:)
oooh a new job is always scary and fun at the same time! I hope you settle in well… I am always surprised by the books that make me cry… It’s rarely the ones I expect and at moments that just ring so true! ❤️
I am settling in. Thanks:) I too get surprised by some of the books that make me cry. I’m not expecting it and then the tears are flowing.
Congrats on the new job, I hope it goes well!
It’s going very well and I’m having fun. Thanks!
Congrats on the new job. I hope things settle down for you really soon. They say it is really good for you to cry, but I’m the same way and try really hard not to and it does get painful sometimes. Good luck with that.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I’m learning and having fun. It was hard to leave my other job. I’d been there 15 years, but it was time.
Congratulations on the new job and that’s great that you like your coworkers. The adjustment period is always a bit of a challenge but it sounds like it’s going to be great! I’m the opposite on books/movies that make me cry. I try and avoid that as much as possible. Hope you’re having a great week!
Thanks! I’m starting to get the hang of things:) Crying isn’t something I plan on. Sometimes a scene is so powerful, it just happens. Those stories I always remember.
Congrats on the new job!
I really need to give The Umbrella Academy a watch.
Hope you’re having a good week!
Thank you. I ended up really liking The Umbrella Academy. Excited to see what happens as they left me hanging, of course. LOL
Congrats on the new job! Hope you enjoy it! I am total opposite of you I try and stay away from any book or movie I think might make me ugly cry!! 🙂
Thanks, Stormi! I don’t intentionally go looking for them. They seem to find me. LOL