I'm participating in Feed My Reader Friday hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews. These memes allow book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books
they've received, and different posts and events at their blogs.
This was such a looooooong week. Not only did I have a lot going on at work and personally but then the Boston Marathon bombing happened. I live in a Boston suburb and knew someone running there; he was okay, thank goodness. On Thursday, the suspects shot a cop and on Friday morning, some cities were locked down. Several of my co-workers including my boss were in those cities and couldn't get to work, and one was a close friend of the murdered cop. I am very glad that it's over now and we can get to healing and rebuilding.
The Week In Review
Reviews: Alpha and Omega Cry Wolf: Volume 2 by Patricia Briggs, et al (Graphic novel, Urban Fantasy, Romance)
Prophecy Girl by Cecily White (YA, Urban Fantasy)
Excerpts: Eighty-Eight Keys by Catherine Lavender (New Adult, Romance, Suspense)
Flirting with Disaster by Ruthie Knox (Romance)
Spotlight: Moonlit by Jadie Jones (YA, Urban Fantasy)
Memes: Cat Thursday - Bad day? Sunday Book Share #32
Giveaways: A $50 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble, ends April 25th.
Over $1000 in Amazon Gift Cards from author Stephanie Lisa Tara, ends April 25th.
$50 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash, ends April 28th
$5 eGift Card to the eBook retailer of the winner's choice, ends April 29th
A 7 inch Kindle Fire OR $100 Amazon Gift Card OR $100 Paypal Cash, ends May 5th
Kindle Fire from author Stephanie Lisa Tara, ends May 31st, 2013
Odd and Unusual Phrases Leading to the Blog - "images petite models adult explicit", "when you wish upon a fish book"; still popular, "how to catch a cat" and also still popular for reasons unknown to me, "and seclusion". What is up with that one?
The Week Coming Up
Blog Tours - Review & Giveaway of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Heather Long (Romance)
Review of Murder at Rosamunde's Gate by Susanna Calkin (Historical mystery)
Cover Reveal for Breaking the Reins by Juliana Haygert (Romance, New Adult)
Blog Tours - Review & Giveaway of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Heather Long (Romance)
Review of Murder at Rosamunde's Gate by Susanna Calkin (Historical mystery)
Cover Reveal for Breaking the Reins by Juliana Haygert (Romance, New Adult)
BOOKS
Review - Kindle
I'll review this during Children's Book Week next month; I'm reading it now.
Review - Print
Kindle Freebies
After several weeks of behaving myself with the freebies, last week I indulged again. Oh well, they're free and take minimal space. :D
Don't forget to leave a link so I can visit. May you have a peaceful, book-filled week.
Kindle Freebies
After several weeks of behaving myself with the freebies, last week I indulged again. Oh well, they're free and take minimal space. :D
Don't forget to leave a link so I can visit. May you have a peaceful, book-filled week.
I'm glad you and your runner friend are okay. That was a crazy 24 hrs fri.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of any of those books. Don't you just love Kindle freebies though? lol My Sunday Post
Thank you.
DeleteYes, I do indeed love those Kindle Freebies. :D
The Mist Torn Witches looks interesting, and I totally have been trying to slow down on the freebies...but, I think I'm addicted *shrugs* Could be worse things to be addicted too, I suppose. :D Have a fantastic week!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the Witches book looks very promising, and you're right, there are much worse things to be addicted to for sure.
DeleteOh sweetheart, I'm sorry you've been caught by all this and my condolences to your friend :(
ReplyDeleteI am secretly craving your paperback pile - it's got so many shiny lovelies! I really want them myself, especially the Havoc Machine and The Bronze Gods.
Enjoy!
LOL Somehow, I thought you might like my print pile. :D :D If you were closer, we could share. Oh well.
DeleteIt was a hellish week and more so for my co-worker. I don't understand people like that. :(
What a terrible and stressful week for you indeed. I hope you take time to heal. Your paperback pile is very nice and got to love those Amazon freebies.
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks Grace :)
DeleteHaven't heard of these books yet, but I hope you enjoy reading them all :)
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DeleteWow, you had a busy week! I think I need to slow down some, it's getting a bit to crazy around me. ;) But looks like some great new books too. I so want A.A. Aguirres book! :D
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to stop by, I posted a Sunday Post as well...
http://melissa-melsworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-post-8.html
Heh, you were posting here at about the same time I was at your blog. :D
DeleteLots of people want the Aguirre book :) I'm looking forward to it.
It is definitely going to take time for healing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new books, and your week ahead.
Thanks for stopping by
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Thank you :)
DeleteDark Wolf looks good. So sorry for the tough week, I can't even imagine.
ReplyDeletehope you enjoy your books. Brandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog
Thanks :)
DeleteIt was an awful week and hopefully everyone can get start the recovering process. Terrible!
ReplyDeleteI hope this week is good for you.
Thanks Yvonne :)
DeleteI'm glad your friend the runner is all right. Such a horrific event, and the subsequent manhunt and lockdowns have to have been stressful, too. Our thoughts are with you; I wish you (and all those in greater Boston) healing and peace.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your books this week! I always find reading very restorative when I'm stressed.
Thank you Lark!
DeleteYes, reading has been helpful. Books are my haven.
I'm enjoying the turtle book so far except for all the stuff the copy editor missed.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely have to check out your tour psot for Bronze Gods. :)
It was a rough week but I'm hoping life will get back to normal now. Thanks.
How scary. My son is a runner, and a whole group of his friends were there and had just passed the finish line when it happened. Some of them are still a little shook up from it. All of it is so sad.
ReplyDeleteWell, you definitely got some interesting looking book this week. Hope you enjoy them. :)
Oh my, I'm glad they are okay. I can imagine they're still shook up. That's not something they'll soon forget.
DeleteI am glad your friend is unhurt.
ReplyDeleteGreat Freebies! I entered a couple of your giveaways.
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Thank you, and thanks for the follow too. Good luck in the giveaways!
DeleteHappy reading Bea!
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Have a great week!
Thanks, you too!
DeleteWow!! Lots of awesomeness up there!! Enjoy them all!!
ReplyDeleteThanx for visiting my StS and Sunday Post!
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