Friday, October 03, 2025

Reading and Other Adventures This Week

Richard Osman, The Impossible Fortune.
I was really looking forward to this new book about the Thursday Murder Club.
Sadly, I did not find it nearly as enjoyable as the earlier ones in the series.

Another episode of the Great British Baking Show — here are some of the participants.

Early October Treats

 
We have never before bought Halloween candy so early! It’s very good and might not last until
the Trick-or-Treaters get here. We will probably have to buy more. I do like Snickers bars.

Spaghetti casserole with lots of cheesy crumb topping.

On the Street



Walking through downtown… bicycle chaos and…

A mural for Sami’s Monday Murals.

Warm sunny weather is lasting into October. No frost so far.


New Plants in my Window


Blog post © 2025 mae sander

11 comments:

DVArtist said...

Yep, halloween everywhere and I love it. Great selection of candy. LOL My daughter gave me her recipe of spaghetti casserole and I just couldn't make it her way. This looks so darn good. You new plants are beautiful.

Helen's Book Blog said...

My neighborhood is just starting to get some Halloween decorations, which really means it's Fall. I am so bummed that you didn't really enjoy the new Richard Osman book; I have so enjoyed this series!

Iris Flavia said...

Hmm, the spaghetti! Oh, and all the creepy stuff - fun time of the year!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I have not been able to check out even the first Richard Osman book. It is THAT popular here. I can't even put it on hold for at least three months, I was told.

I haven't seen any Halloween decorations, but I plan to check out the neighborhood next weekend.

My favorite in that candy dish is anything Reese's or Kit Kat.

Looks like your new succulents are doing quite well.

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said...

I would never dare to buy Halloween candy this early; it would never last until the end of the month. You can have all the Snickers and I'll take the peanut butter cups.

Climate change might not be so bad for all of you up north. It may send us moving up that way...Canada sure looks good right now.

My name is Erika. said...

I'm reading the new Thursday Murder Club right now. About a 1/3 of the way through. It's good to be back with these characters again. I wonder what you didn't enjoy about it, but I guess authors are allowed to be off a bit. And it's a good thing you have some chocolate treats because as I watched this episode I craved chocolate. Perhaps you did too Mae. Happy weekend.

Jeanie said...

That looks like a good Halloween combo package. I don't get it till I have to -- or at least, not open it. Rick's favorite is Snickers -- I like them too. But never seen yellow Snickers. I like Mounds best!

Miaismine said...

I'm sorry The Impossible Fortune was a dissappointment. Hopefully your next read will be better! Oh yes, those Snicker bars are the best! I've not made a Spaghetti casserole but it looks delicious! You certainly have a green thumb!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I have that book on hold at the library, sorry to hear you did not enjoy the book. The casserole looks yummy. Halloween candy would not last in my house. Pretty flowers and plants. Have a great weekend.

Cindy said...

I have not bought Halloween candy and I am not likely to. We won't be handing out any this year. I hope you have a great week!

Mae Travels said...

@Cindy — You sound as if you really dislike Halloween. Did you have a bad experience?