New to My Mouse's Shelves: My Scholastic book catalogs are dangerous. This last time, my daughter circled all but one or two books in the catalog she brought home. I was very clear with her that we could not buy all the books, but that I would buy her some of them.
Princess! Fairy! Ballerina! by Bethanie Deeny Murguia
Trolls: It's Hug Time by Barbara Layman
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote by Bonnie Worth, illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu
Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles by Jane O'Connor
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy by Adam Wallace, illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Aliens Love Dinopants by Claire Freeman and Ben Cort
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Catrow
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson
Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Joanne Lew Vriethoff
Princess! Fairy! Ballerina! by Bethanie Deeny Murguia
Trolls: It's Hug Time by Barbara Layman
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote by Bonnie Worth, illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu
Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles by Jane O'Connor
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy by Adam Wallace, illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Aliens Love Dinopants by Claire Freeman and Ben Cort
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Catrow
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson
Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Joanne Lew Vriethoff
Sparkle Words Game (Disney Princess edition)
I am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
I am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
February In Review: February was a pathetic reading month for me, but that's nothing new. I always seem to read less books in February. I finished three-just-for-me books, one of which was an audio book. The rest are children's books, many of which I read multiple times throughout the month.
Solely For Me:
Solely For Me:
- The Devil Takes the Bride by Julia London, narrated by Rosalyn Landor (Audio- Historical Romance)
- A Death By Any Other Name by Tessa Arlen (3rd Book in The Lady Monfort mystery series, set in Edwardian England)
- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
- The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang & Alina Chau
- My Underpants Rule by Kate Power
- Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin, Jr.
- I Said No! A Kid-To-Kid Guide to Keeping Your Private Parts Private by Kimberly King and Sue Rama
- Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss
- Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
- The Journey by Francesca Sanna
- The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins
- The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss
- What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss
- Frozen by Victoria Saxon
- Max the Brave by Ed Vere
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
- Goldilicious by Victoria Kann
- Play With Me by Eloise Wilkin
- Bugs Bunny: Too Many Carrots by Jean Lewis
What I Am Reading: I did manage to finish my February TBR List book--but not until this month. I am just about to start The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, and am looking forward to it. I love a good mystery, and the tie in to the Vietnam War, has me extra interested given my dad's service during that same war.
What I Am Listening To: I am back to being in between audio books at the moment, and haven't yet decided what I'm in the mood to listen to. I am on a roll though! I've already listened to three audiobooks this year, half of what I listened to in the total of 2016.
What I Am Watching: The Voice is back! I am not one for reality television, but I have come to like this show more than I care to admit. I enjoy the positivity and banter between the judges. My daughter tells me one day she will be on The Voice. Both as a contestant and a judge. Maybe at the same time, she says.
What I Am Watching: The Voice is back! I am not one for reality television, but I have come to like this show more than I care to admit. I enjoy the positivity and banter between the judges. My daughter tells me one day she will be on The Voice. Both as a contestant and a judge. Maybe at the same time, she says.
What's Going On Off the Blog: A lot. I ended up subbing in for another mom on a cookie sale booth last weekend at the last minute, and then spent the rest of the day with Mouse at her booth. Between Girl Scout meetings, work, homework, and soccer, it has been a busy week. I am behind on responding to comments and blog visiting with so little time to be online. Next week will be even busier with family coming into town and last minute birthday preparations to take care of. I will be taking a short break from blogging as a result.
Tell me about what you have been up to! What are you reading, listening to and watching? How was your week? Do you have anything planned for this coming week?
This Week In Reading Mews:
Tell me about what you have been up to! What are you reading, listening to and watching? How was your week? Do you have anything planned for this coming week?
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Every Friday Coffee Addicted Writer from Coffee Addicted Writer poses a question which participants respond on their own blogs within the week (Friday through Thursday). They then share their links at the main site and visit other participants blogs.
When you start reading a novel, do you prefer to be plunged right into the action, or do you prefer a slower, more descriptive introduction to the plot and characters?
It depends on the book really--and my mood. Sometimes I need a fast paced novel to grab me right from the start and keep me on the roller coaster right up to the very end. Especially when I am a bundle of worry, anxiety or just cannot stop my brain from being in overdrive. A fast paced novel that can get me speeding into the action from the first page is the only thing that can do the trick. Then other times I prefer a novel that will ease me in and let me take in the writing and setting and settle into the novel at a more slower pace. It allows me to slow my mind down and breathe for a little while. Slow starts are tricky though. Too slow a start, and I will lose interest fast. Since I became a parent and my reading time dropped considerably, I am much more picky about books with slower starts. I have read plenty though that have turned into favorites though. Even slower starts can hook me in pretty quickly. Not every book needs to rush in right from the start to get my attention.
In other words, where it goes wrong: Too quick a start can be confusing and jarring. Or set my expectations too high. Too slow a start can be boring. When done right, both can make for excellent--or at least good--reads. Of course, in between both, a balance of the two is good too.
In other words, where it goes wrong: Too quick a start can be confusing and jarring. Or set my expectations too high. Too slow a start can be boring. When done right, both can make for excellent--or at least good--reads. Of course, in between both, a balance of the two is good too.
What about you? which kind of start in a book do you prefer? Slow or Fast?
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Every Sunday, Kendra Allen of Reads and Treats comes up with a theme for a Sunday list of 5 things (because making lists are fun!) and asks participants to share.
Today's 5 Things on Sunday theme is Words to Describe My Week.
1. Long. By the end of Tuesday, I was convinced it must really be Thursday because how much longer could the week be?!
2. Busy. Very. Busy. And next week will be even more busy. I got this! (I hope.)
3. Relief. I survived February. Now to get through March.
4. Disappointed. I wasn't able to finish the two books I was in the middle of before the end of the month. I had so little reading time, even during my lunch breaks.
5. Anticipation and Anxious. Next week/weekend is a big one for us, and I'm both looking forward to it, and dreading it.
What words would you use to describe your week?
Every Sunday, Kendra Allen of Reads and Treats comes up with a theme for a Sunday list of 5 things (because making lists are fun!) and asks participants to share.
Today's 5 Things on Sunday theme is Words to Describe My Week.
1. Long. By the end of Tuesday, I was convinced it must really be Thursday because how much longer could the week be?!
2. Busy. Very. Busy. And next week will be even more busy. I got this! (I hope.)
3. Relief. I survived February. Now to get through March.
4. Disappointed. I wasn't able to finish the two books I was in the middle of before the end of the month. I had so little reading time, even during my lunch breaks.
5. Anticipation and Anxious. Next week/weekend is a big one for us, and I'm both looking forward to it, and dreading it.
What words would you use to describe your week?
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Thank you for helping me decide what book from my TBR collection I should read next:
My TBR List is a meme hosted by the awesome Michelle at Because Reading. It’s a fun way to choose a book from your TBR pile to read. The 1st Sunday of every month, I will list 3 books I am considering reading and take a poll as to which you think I should read. I will read the winner that month, and my review will follow. While I will attempt to post my review that same month, I make no promises--it may go up the following month.
Like February, March will be an extremely busy month for me and so I thought I would stick with something light. My craving for bookish cozies continues and this month's choices reflect that. I can't wait to see which one you will choose for me to read.
The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala by Laura DiSilverio sounds deliciously atmospheric. Amy-Faye and her fellow readaholic book club members are putting on the Celebration of Gothic Novels, only it doesn't turn out quite the way they intended when a body turns up at their costume party.
Toured to Death by Hy Conrad features mother and daughter team Amy and Fanny Abel whose mystery tour involving a fictional murder the guests must solve becomes all too real when their script writer is found dead in his apartment. A lot is at stake, and there is a murder to be solved.
The Book Club Murders by Leslie Nagel stars Charley Carpenter, owner of Old Hat Vintage Fashions, who joins the Agatha's Book Club in an effort to win over customers in the small town she calls home. What she doesn't expect is the murder of two of the club's members in styles eerily like murders fashioned after books on the club's mystery book list.
Thank you for voting!
I hope you all have a great week. Happy Reading!
The Sunday Post is hosted by the wonderful Kimba, the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and gives us all a chance to recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about.
© 2017, Wendy Runyon of Musings of a Bookish Kitty. All Rights Reserved. If you're reading this on a site other than Musings of a Bookish Kitty or Wendy's feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.
Ha ha I remember circling just about all the selections too i those scholastic catalogs! Love the cat in the box BTW! Sounds like you did have a busy week.
ReplyDeleteHope your week ahead is good! I voted for Toured to Death because I love the cover, although The Book Club Murders sounds great!
Greg - Parker loves boxes. :-) Thank you for voting! Toured to Death does sound really good, and I am looking forward to reading that one. I started The Book Club Murders yesterday and am enjoying it.
DeleteI miss those Scholastic catalogs, haha. But wow, it does seems like you've had a busy week with lots more to come!
ReplyDeleteI don't like being dropped right into the action in a book as it confuses me. I need a chance to orient myself. But what you said about getting right to the action if you're a ball of worry, I hadn't thought about that. But I agree, I still like a chance to orient myself for at least a few pages, but yeah, sometimes fast-paced books are all I can focus on when I'm stressed or worried.
Kristen - Too much action too soon in a book can be too confusing. (Look at all those "too's"!) I think I like those Scholastic Catalogs way more than I should still! Haha
DeleteI used to LOVE getting book orders in school. My son wasn't as into picking them, but I enjoyed picking them for him. :D Hope you have a better reading month.
ReplyDeleteChristy - It is fun picking out books for her. I need to let her have more of a say. LOL Of course, one could argue she really does want them all since she circled them all. ;-)
DeleteI'm fine with both slow and fast starts as long as it suits the story :p
ReplyDeleteEustacia - Yes! That's it exactly. It really depends on what suits the book best.
DeleteI love the looks of Mouse’s new books. Children’s book just look so pretty and colorful. And how awesome that she likes to read too!
ReplyDeleteIt really sounds like you’ve had a busy week and an even busier week to come. Good luck with everything! ;)
My week has been pretty busy too.. Thankfully I only have to work 9 more days.. And then I will have a week off from work. Can’t wait!
Have a great week and happy reading!
Maureen - Children's covers are often so happy-making. :-) I survived the first half of March. Whew! I hope you enjoyed your week off of work!
DeleteI love all the kids books. I can't wait to check them out to see if I could get any for the kids in work for storytime. I hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteMegan @reading away the days
Megan - We still haven't managed to read them all. Soon. :-)
DeleteLove your comment on reading some children's books multiple times during the past month! LOL! I guess that actually do happen.... I've never heard of The Lady Montfort mysteries, BUT I am definitely having a look at it right now. *just opened Goodreads*. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope you will have a good week, here's my Sunday Post: http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2017/03/the-sunday-post-headlines-and-failure_5.html
Mareli - We often re-read the children's books. My daughter definitely has her favorites! I hope you do give Tessa Arlen's series a try! It's a good one.
DeleteOh those Scholastic catalogs - remember those. And also remember my daughter circling a few more books than we could afford. Ha! You guys are making great memories and I know your life is so busy right now, but one day it won't be quite like that. Hope this next week goes smoothly and remember my mantra for this year - 'just breathe'. LOL
ReplyDeleteKay - I keep reminding myself there's such a thing as a library. LOL
DeleteI wanted all the books when I was little too! It's hard to make up your mind when there are so many good books in that catalog...lol. Hope you have a great week!!
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Week in Review
Stormi - What's worse though is that I order the books online and so there are even more choices there . . . Haha
DeleteAt least you can be happy Mouse loves books! My kids are like that too, and I love it. My five-year-old can barely read but she piles her bed with books at night after I tell her to go to sleep- it's a grand excuse to stay awake five, ten, twenty minutes longer that I don't argue with much. Have you ever read Alice the Fairy to her? (David Shannon) it's great!
ReplyDeleteJeane - We haven't yet read Alice the Fairy, but I would like to. The other day Mouse swore to me she hated reading, but once we started she didn't want to stop. That happens a lot around here . . . :-)
DeleteLove your Blog Hop answer.
ReplyDeleteI normally like to plunge right in, but now you and a few bloggers have made me think about that. Perhaps it does depend on the genre.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Great to see you in the blog hop list.
Happy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Blog Hop Answer
Elizabeth - Thank you! The genre can make a difference with whether a slow start or a plunge right in works best, I think. I hope you are enjoying your month so far!
DeleteDo book orders happen every month because you are going to need a bigger house if you order like that all the time. lol All I remember of book orders when I was a kid was that is where my set of Madeleine L'Engle books came from. And I still have them. :) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteKelly - We get book orders about every two to three months. This was from our third catalog since the beginning of the year. I am guilty of buying too many, even when I try to cut her list down. I really need to limit her to two or three.
DeleteAdorable cat in the box! I've snapped photos of cats in bags, too. They love the coziness, I think.
ReplyDeleteI also adore Fancy Nancy, and a few years ago, bought a Fancy Nancy doll at Barnes & Noble. Ever since, she has sat atop a pile of books on my Baker's Rack.
I loved The Handmaid's Tale enough to read it twice.
Have a great week, and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
Laurel-Rain - I think I have an old one of Parker in an old work bag of mine. :-) I swear he waits for me to empty a box sometimes just so he can jump in.
DeleteMouse got another Fancy Nancy book for her birthday. She was so excited. :-)
Mouse's new books look awesome! I especially love Henry's Freedom Box! It was one of my most favorite children's books! Let's hope that March is a better reading month for you!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my Sunday Post!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog and join in this week’s Book Photo Sundays!
Ronyell - We haven't yet had a chance to read Henry's Freedom Box. I have heard such good things about it. March certainly has been busy so far. I'm looking forward to a slower second half. :-)
DeleteI love all of Mouse's new books! I hope she enjoys them!
ReplyDeleteI picked the book club murder, I liked the synopsis of that one!
Have a great week, Wendy! Happy Reading!
Michelle - I think she will. Most of them anyway. :-) Thanks for voting! I'm in the middle of the Book Club Murder right now and loving it.
DeleteMaybe I am getting older, but these days I mostly prefer books that ease me into the story slowly. I like it when a book takes time to set the tone, set up a story, etc. I think that I feel this way no matter what kind of story I am reading.
ReplyDeleteI am also glad that February is over as it is getting closer to Spring.
Brian - I can understand that. It's nice to take time to orient oneself to the characters and story being told. I was much more patient with those types of books before I had my daughter than I am now. But ultimately, it depends on my mood and the book nowadays.
DeleteGotta love the Scholastic book catalogs! It looks like she picked some good ones, the covers are so cute.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blogging break, I know, there just aren't enough hours in the day for it all.
Naida - She has good taste in books. :-) Except maybe for those sticker books. LOL
DeleteGood point of setting high expectations only to be let down further into the book! However, that can happen in both styles of introductions. Actually, I find it more so in the slower start introductions. Lush and descriptive prose in the beginning is common but that could be the only time the author uses that level of detail.
ReplyDeleteMood is definitely a factor as well! The other day I was trying to read "Vaseline Buddha" by Jung Young Moon while I was tired and feeling a bit grumpy. The beginning was so slow and the premise of the book was still not clear by the twentieth page that I ultimately gave up on it for the time being.
Great post! Have a lovely week. :)
Edel - That is very true. Sometimes our expectations are built too high or bent in a different direction early on in a book--regardless of a slow or fast start--and it can have an impact on our enjoyment of the overall book. Occasionally I am pleasantly surprised and other times . . . not so much.
DeleteYour crazy busy week sounds like mine! There's just not enough hours in a day. Yeah those Scholastic catalogs ARE dangerous. Thank goodness by kids are past that age. I reviewed I Am Jackie Robinson in January. What a great book! I think the whole series is super.
ReplyDeleteLaura - We definitely need more hours in the day--and at night so we can get more sleep without wasting time during the day! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed I Am Jackie Robinson!
DeleteOh my kids love the Scholastic flyers. They want them all but we limit to two each. I don't necessarily need tons of action to start a book but I want to be hooked right away. I went for the Book Club Murders - Hope you enjoy the winner! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGrace - I should limit the amount we buy since I've got so many years ahead of me of these catalogs. I'm just so excited she gets them. LOL Thank you for voting! The Book Club Murders is good so far.
DeleteI always loved those Scholastic book catalog when I was in school! She made some great choices! I voted for Readaholics and the Gothic Gala.
ReplyDeleteSarah - She has good taste in books, I think. :-) I really want to read Readaholics and the Gothic Gala. It sounds like so much fun. Hopefully I can get to that one this month too.
DeleteThat's great you bought some new books for your daughter. That picture of that cat is too cute!
ReplyDeleteI voted for Toured to Death as it sounds good. I haven't read many cozies with a sleuthing team yet so far. But the other two sound good too. I've been reading a lot of cozies lately.
Lola - She has a nice sized library all her own now. LOL Thank you for voting! I am looking forward to reading Toured to Death.
DeleteI read The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala this month - very good!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the cat in the box picture.
Erin - I'm so glad you liked that one. Even though it didn't win, I really want to read it too.
DeleteI went with the Read-a-holics, love the cover, I will have to take a look at that series! Love the kitty in the box as well, I have a Tuxedo cat that always has to get in the boxes, or show me where things used to be if I move them, it's hilarious! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteShaunesay - I love that cover too! I was kind of hoping that one might win, but I am really enjoying The Book Club Murders. Cats and their boxes . . . Gotta love 'em. :-)
DeleteBook catalogues are always tempting. I know I want all of them, too. LOL.
ReplyDeleteHope you've a great reading month in March and that this month won't be so busy for you. Have a great week, Wendy!
Melody - Too tempting! It's hard to limit my daughter--and myself.
DeleteMouse hit the book jackpot! I loved those catalogs when I was in school. I didn't buy too many for my girls because we have always had a surplus of books around here. I voted for The Book Club Murders but thought that all sound good.
ReplyDeleteCarole - We already have plenty of books too, but that doesn't seem to stop me. LOL Thanks for voting!
DeleteI remember how thrilling the Scholastic Book Fair was when I was a kid! I would've taken home one of everything if I could've...! ;-)
ReplyDeleteJane - I told my husband the other night that I'm a bad example for our daughter when it comes to moderation in books buying. LOL
DeleteDid you buy all the books??? It looks like you bought all the books. :) I would buy all the books. Ha ha.
ReplyDeleteFebruary was a bit of a pathetic reading month for me too. Hopefully March is better for both of us?
As for the start of books - it does really depend on the book, but I like a book to grip me in some way from the very beginning. Whether it being an interesting setting or diving straight into the action or by beautiful world building. I don't really have a preference.
PS - You DO got this. ;)
Di - That's what my husband asked when he saw my daughter bringing home all those books. LOL I kind of went overboard. :-)
DeleteI hope you are having a better March in reading. The jury is still out for me on that one. I haven't been able to get much reading done these first two weeks of the month. :-(
And thank you for the vote of confidence!
Oh, Scholastic catalogues are great! And also dangerous - lol. Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteMaree - Dangerous is a good word for those catalogs! :-)
Delete:) Mouse already has a huge library! My kids always came home with Scholastic catalog and made long lists. Choosing the books was always a dilemma, and the girls would put their heads together trying to find books they both wanted to get the most out of their purchases.
ReplyDeleteJenclair - She does. In her room. In our home library. In my bedroom . . . Books everywhere. :-)
DeleteYour daughter is getting so big! I miss the children's book stage. I still have all their faves in a box for them to share with their kids when they have their own families.
ReplyDeleteThe busy weeks are hard. I didn't do girl scouts but I did boy scouts and the moms took turns teaching things for badges. I remember those days and selling all that popcorn. Never sold as well of the cookies.
I am busy too but in a different way these days. A lot of volunteer work which exhausts me but also makes me feel really good. My daughter starts high school in August. High school! I think my busy days will begin again because she wants to be in swim, theater and choir.
Ti - I'm still not quite believing she's six now. I don't know what I'm going to do with all her books when she's ready to move on to others. We have so little storage space. I won't let them all go though. Keep some of her favorites for her--maybe even on my own shelf.
DeleteYou always sound so busy! I am glad you are enjoying the volunteer work. I can't believe your daughter will be in high school this next school year. That's crazy.
I vote for The Book Club Murders! You have had an extremely busy week! I loved marveling over my collection of books from childhood. Mouse has a great start!
ReplyDeleteCharlie - Thank you for voting. It's a good one so far. :-)
DeleteCan't wait for my grandson to bring home the Scholastic book orders! I managed to avoid the cookie sales this year. I am a fan of The Voice too! My daughter's niece tried out, didn't make it, but plans to give it another try.
ReplyDeleteNise' - I couldn't avoid the cookie sales if I wanted to--given we were selling them. LOL I am glad it's over now. That's so cool that your daughter's niece tried out for The Voice! I hope she does try out again. I just love how positive and encouraging everyone seems to be on the show.
DeleteAaaah, Scholastic catalogs....that brings back memories.... Those were the BEST days, lol. Mouse ended up with quite a book haul, too! Those all look like VERY cute reads!
ReplyDeleteI just have to say this: I LOVE that pic of the cat in the box. Hey, that sounds like the title of a Dr. Seuss book! Lol.
It sounds like you and Mouse had a LOT of fun with the Girl Scout event! And I hope you guys sold a LOT of cookies!! :)
How nice that Mouse's birthday is coming up!! Please let me know exactly when it will be, so I can wish her a Happy Birthday!! And how very nice that all those folks will be coming to celebrate!!! You guys will have a BLAST!!!! YAAAAAY!!! :) :) :)
You have another great BBH answer this week! You and I basically agree that our moods play a part in whether we pick a book with a fast or slow start to read. But I like your emphasis on the importance of balance. When a book starts off TOO slowly, it can become boring in no time! Yet, when it starts off TOO fast, it can actually confuse the reader. GREAT point!! So that's where a skillful writer comes in!
As for your TBR pick, I LOVE the cover of "The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala"!! It's very "Halloweeny", lol. It also reminds me of the cover of another book I want to read -- "My Big, Fat Supernatural Wedding"! Not that the covers are alike, but the cover for "Gothic Gala" features an object that looks like a wedding cake. Plus, I LOVE the plot! So I voted for this one. Heck, I think I'll add it to my Goodreads shelves!!
Thanks for sharing all of your bookish and non-bookish news, Wendy!! Thanks as well for stopping by and commenting on my BBH post!! Have a FABULOUS week!!!!! HUGS TO YOU & MOUSE!!!! <3 <3 :) :)
Maria - I'm little better than Mouse when it comes to narrowing down which books to buy. LOL Parker sure does love his boxes. :-)
DeleteWe ended up selling a fair amount of cookies. Enough for Mouse to reach her goals. I'm glad we're done though. Although we still have plenty of cookies still to eat!
Mouse had a nice birthday. We spent a week celebrating and will probably get in a few more celebrations as well. My husband says no to all month, but I'm going to try. Haha
Thank you for voting. I was kind of hoping for The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala, but it wasn't meant to be. I do still want to read it. I'm really enjoying the winner though--The Book Club Murders.
I hope you are enjoying your month!
I loved looking through the Scholastic catalogs and ordering books. I hope your daughter enjoys her new books!
ReplyDeleteI have heard really good things about The Life We Bury and hope to read it with my book group someday. The mystery cozies on your TBR pile all sound really good to me.
Hope you have a great week!
Christina - She seems to be enjoying them. :-) At least the ones we have managed to read so far. The Life We Bury is really good so far. I'm not too far in, but enjoying it.
DeleteOh my, look at all those books! I love the Scholastic catalogs. I've started to gather a collection for my son as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd ahhh! It seems that every week lately Tuesday = Thursday in my brain. Thankfully it's Wednesday today, so there's that. Fingers crossed the weekend comes sooner!!!
Kendra - It's a good thing my daughter likes books. I think every child deserves a big collection of them if possible. :-)
DeleteThis week I have the days straight in my head, thank goodness. I'm so glad today is Thursday.
Great answer on the blog hop question. I am the same way with different genre's in books. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog hop. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteKatiria - Thank you! I hope you are enjoying your month so far. :-)
DeleteScholastic book orders always used to be my downfall. I always bought WAY too many books. LOL! I'm sure that your daughter will love all of these. I'm late but I hope you had a great week!!
ReplyDeleteSamantha - They evidently are STILL my downfall. Haha.
DeleteYou know, George the cat loves his Amazon boxes too. He's so disappointed when we recycle them because he likes playing hide and seek with the dogs.
ReplyDeleteScholastic catalogues are how I think I got hooked on reading- my mom would let me order a lot of books (but within reason) so I read all of them in order to get her to order more. Of course, because we had a magic-ban I wasn't allowed the fantasy novels I wanted, but I got everything else.
I hope you have a fantastic week and everything went well!
~Litha Nelle
Litha Nelle - I think Amazon boxes must be very comfortable. :-) My daughter and the cats sometimes fight over the boxes. She loves to decorate them and they love to sit in them.
DeleteI used to love those Scholastic catalogs. I have such fond memories of them too!
Look at all those awesome books! I remember loving the Scholastic book fair so much! The Tessa Arlen book sounds intersting.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely week!
Cyn - We have another book fair coming up! My husband's a little scared. LOL
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