I'm participating in The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer; Showcase Sunday hosted by Books, Biscuits and Tea; 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.
Last week was another busy week, with way too much going on but some of it was fun so that helped. I've had a lot going on personally, professionally, and blog-wise and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now. I'm booking the blog for September and October! O_o Time management is not one of my better skills. Still, overall life is good; I just have to keep reminding myself of that. :D
The Week In Review
Interview: Jean Fullerton, historical fiction
Cover Reveals: Hunted by D.B. Reynolds (PNR)
News: New Romance Anthology Helps Animal Shelter Help Rebuild Moore Oklahoma's School Libraries May's Reading Challenges Wrap Up
Memes: Cat Thursday - Editor Cat is NOT Amused Quote-Tastic #5 Drink Beer and Cook a Cow Sunday Book Share #39
Giveaways:
2 Melissa and Doug Giant Plush Stuffed Sea Turtles, ends June 12th.
15 copies, 1 per winner, of Stephanie Lisa Tara's Turtle Book, ends June 12th.
2 paperback copies of A Brother's Honor by Brenda Jackson, US & CA, ends June 14th
15 copies, 1 per winner, of Stephanie Lisa Tara's Turtle Book, ends June 12th.
2 paperback copies of A Brother's Honor by Brenda Jackson, US & CA, ends June 14th
Odd and interesting search phrases that led to the blog: "erotica book excerpt", yeah, I've had a few of those :D ; "skillingstead life on the preservation", I'm clueless about this one; "dear diary cat", and "dear cat diary" are related to a Cat Thursday post and of course "how to catch a cat" remains popular.
Upcoming Week
Blog Tours - Guest Post by mystery author Peg Cochran (today)
Excerpt from Wounded Angel by Stacy Gail
Read-a-Long: How (Not) to Kiss a Toad (Cindy Eller Cupcakes #1) by Elizabeth A Reeves
Read-A-Long: Brown and The End of the Line by J.A. Campbell
Interview with Tiffany Allee
Book Blitz for A Celtic Tapestry Anthology
Trailer Reveal for Irish Kisses by JoAnne Kenrick
Book Blitz and Giveaway for the Rylee Adamson series by Shannon Mayer
Reviews - Review of Flirting with Disaster by Ruthie Knox
BOOKS
Library
Review Consideration - Print
Review - Kindle
Kindle Freebies
Dang, it was a good book week. I need another challenge to get some books read! :D Remember to leave a link to your post in the comments and I'll come visit.
Nice book haul! I grabbed those kindle freebies already and they're still waiting to be read on my Kindle. I know whatcha mean by having a busy week. Here's hoping this week coming is a little slower for ya :)
ReplyDeleteCome see my Sunday Post :)
Have a great week!
- Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
I'm planning on slowing down in July, August, and September. I need some downtime. :D
DeleteKindle freebies are awesome!
Don't you just love Kindle Freebies!? Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteSugar & Snark's STS
I do indeed and thanks!
DeleteI'm astounded that you get all those awesome freebies and STILL find time to get books read from the library!!! Every time I bring books home from the library they site on my desk and then end up overdue :(
ReplyDeleteSo many awesome, FUN books you got this week!! And I don't even understand "skillingstead"??? :D
Have a great week!!
Yeah I have no clue on the "skillingstead" :D
DeleteMy library books are frequently overdue, after I've renewed them the max number of times. But, they get priority over freebies because I can read those anytime and only have a few weeks to read the library books.
fantastic books this week! you have a lot of happy reading hours ahead of you :)
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-michelle
Thanks :)
DeleteGweneth ever after looks good, hope oyu enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteGreat book this week. :) I hope things settle down for you. Enjoy your new books. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteJenea @ Books Live Forever's Sunday's Post
Thanks; I hope you have a good week also. :)
DeleteGreat haul! Enjoy them all! Here's my Sunday Post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/06/sundays-weekly-book-recap-21-bea-2013.html
ReplyDeleteThank You!
DeleteI see some intriguing titles...enjoy! And thanks for sharing...here's MY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting. :)
DeleteI can completely relate to needing better time management skills...but you are so right about all the good parts brightening us up! That's why I tried to focus on that this week in my post! Hope things settle down a bit for you so you can enjoy all your new reads! Keep focusing on the positive!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my Added to the Bookshelf post!
♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
I tend to be a pessimist but I'm trying to focus more on the positive; there's only so much whining that can be tolerated. :D
DeleteHave a good week. :)
Viral Nation and Bowled Over both look really good! Nice haul this week =D I also wanted to mention that I ADORE your blog layout your header is just too cute (I'm also a cat lover).
ReplyDeleteEmily @ Falling For YA
New follower!
Thank You!
DeleteThe blog design, including the header, was done by Rachel at Parajunkee Design. I love it. :)
You are busy. I need to take notes and learn. Have a great day!
ReplyDelete:D :D As I said, I need to improve my time management skills, but thanks. :)
DeleteGreat assortment of books. I hope you enjoy them all. Come see what I got at Inside of a Dog and Ms. Martin Teaches Media. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Now to carve out time to read them all.
DeleteAwesome haul. A Thousand Names cover kind of reminds me of Morgan Rhodes Falling Kingdoms cover. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteGrace
I don't know that book, I'll have to check it out on goodreads.
DeleteThanks for visiting.
You're right, there is a definite similarity.
DeleteI hope things calm down for you a little... I know what you mean about "way too much going on," but at least some of it was enjoyable. And what a great haul! I picked up Moonlit, too. The King Arthur book is new to me; I'm a big King Arthur fan, so I'll have to keep an eye out for it.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I always like reading the search terms you post!
Thank you for stopping by my Sunday Post earlier. You were the first commenter!
I've had my eye on Moonlit since I did a promo post for it a while back so I was delighted to see it available as a freebie.
DeleteI'm trying to scale back for the summer so things should calm down soon. I hope. :D
Heh, I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the search terms. They can be fun to read but I wasn't sure if anyone else thought so.
I sure know what you mean about needing better time management. I'm not handling all that well myself.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, looks like you have great books on your shelf and I, too, love those Kindle freebies!
Have a great week!
Thanks, you have a great week too. :)
DeleteBowled over looks good! You always find cool kindle freebies. There are two read-a-thons I have signed up for in July on my sidebar. Happy reading and stay cool!The Sunday Post
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Summer Lovin'; the timing of that one works for me. :) Thanks.
DeleteThings look very busy around here!! Sorry... but I did get stuck on that cover for Double her Fantasy...
ReplyDeleteThanx for visiting my StS and Sunday Post!
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
Perfectly understandable. :D :D The cover caught my eye too. :D
DeleteThe Thousand Names does sound interesting so, fingers crossed. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy reading to you also!
Wicked Fire is poor timing for me, only two days in the work week, but I'll look at Candace's. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I'm "jelly" over The Thousand Names. Hope you enjoy it, as well as all the rest of those great goodies.
ReplyDeleteOMG, how did I miss your epic haul last week, Bea?!! that is seriously amazing! please tell me if you enjoy Viral Nation because I have my eye on this book. Enjoy!!!
ReplyDelete:D : D It was a good week. Now I need uninterrupted time to read.
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