I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Sunday Salon (TSS) hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz where participants 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. I am also linking It's Monday! What Are you Reading? hosted by Kathryn of Book Date where readers talk about what they have been, are and will be reading.
I am linking up Stacking the Shelves hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality a meme in which participants share what new books came their way recently.
I feel like the week got away from me. It's Sunday afternoon and this is the first I am sitting down to put together my weekend post. This past week, in addition to the usual activities, my daughter's school band performed a pre-festival concert to practice for the upcoming festival later this month. My husband, mom and I got front row seats, which means I was able to take some good photos for the photo album. I had another doctor's appointment, and so far the test results have been good. I am still waiting on one more. Mouse enjoyed a fun early birthday celebration with friends last weekend, and this weekend we had a small family celebration. In addition to dinner at her favorite restaurant, her one request was to visit two of the bookstores in town--an easy request to fill! She says thank you to everyone who sent her happy birthday wishes this past week. How was your week? What have you been up to?
This past week, I finished listening to the graphic audiobook of Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles #1) by Ilona Andrews, a book which was fun to re-visit. I also read and enjoyed Gone with a Witch (Witch Way Librarian #6) by Angela M. Sanders. I made a little more progress in my long-term reading of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. It is slow going, but I like it so far.
Thank you to everyone who voted in my March TBR List poll! In the end, Susan Mallery's The Summer Book Club came in with four (4) votes (perhaps it really is meant to be a summer read like the title suggests); The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins got nine (9) votes; and The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown won with sixteen (16) votes. I am looking forward to starting The Book of Doors in the next day or two!
My TBR List is hosted by Michelle at Because Reading. The 1st Saturday of every month, I will list 3 books from my TBR pile I am considering reading and let you vote for my next read during that month. My review will follow (unfortunately, not likely in the same month, but eventually--that's all I can promise).
It seems like a good week overall. I have started Book of Doors but paused for awhile now. It wasn't working with my mood. I enjoyed The Book That Wouldn't Burn. I'm just starting to read Pemberley - Sophia loves that series.
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Anne - Hopefully you can come back to Book of Doors and it will be better for you. I am enjoying it so far--although feel like I haven't been able to devote much time to reading it. Not as much as I would like anyway. I am glad to hear you liked The Book That Wouldn't Burn. I saw it on a display at my local independent bookstore and couldn't resist the temptation. I hope you are enjoying Pemberley! Thank you for visiting!
DeleteHow fun that your daughter got to have multiple birthday celebrations and a concert!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your medical tests are coming back with good news. Fingers crossed for the final one.
Helen - We're making her birthday a month long event. :-) Thank you for the well wishes and for stopping by!
DeleteYour daughter is having a great birthday this year. And how wonderful that she chose to visit two bookstores as part of the celebration.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your tests are coming back with good results. Sending good thoughts and prayers for a positive result for the final test!
Hmmm...The Book of Doors is the overwhelming favorite.
Deb - We're making the most of this milestone birthday. :-) Thank you for your kind thoughts and for visiting!
DeleteI hope you enjoy "There, There" by Tommy Orange. I recently reread it and then read his sequel, "Wandering Stars," which is equally good.
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Mae - I saw Wandering Stars in a window display and became curious about his work so thought I would start with his first book. I am glad to hear you liked both! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteSounds like things have been busy, but fun for the most part. Yes, visiting two bookstores - what a plan!! Ha! Will be watching for what you think about THE BOOK OF DOORS. I voted for that one and want to read it at some point.
ReplyDeleteKay - We have enjoyed the celebrating. :-) So far I am enjoying The Book of Doors. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteCan't wait to hear your thoughts on The Book of Doors. And I hope you have a great week! :D
ReplyDeleteLark - Thank you! I hope you are enjoying your week!
DeleteIt sounds like Mouse has had a lovely protracted birthday - how lovely that she wanted to visit a book shop - you've raised her well! And thank you for the shoutout regarding the Jane Austen's Dragons series:)). I do hope you enjoy them! I hope the coming week will be a tad less hectic!
ReplyDeleteSarah - She's enjoying herself, I think. :-) I look forward to reading the Jane Austen's Dragon series. I am glad you posted about them on your blog. They sound like so much fun! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI'm glad she had a good birthday. Sounds like a good week.
ReplyDeleteMary - It was a good week overall. :-) Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI read The Book That Wouldn’t Burn and really enjoyed it. There’s a twist near the end that I definitely did NOT see coming, which is a bit unusual for me.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading it! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI'm a big fan of making birthday celebrations last as long as possible! I hope she's having a fun time. House of Doors looks intriguing! I love that cover. I hope you're having a great week!
ReplyDeleteKatherine - She had a great birthday month. :-) Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI read There There by Tommy Orange and the ending is a bit intense! Many characters too. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSusan - I look forward to reading There There. Thank you for stopping by!
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