Sunday, March 2, 2014

Sunday Book Share #78

 

 I'm participating in The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer; Showcase Sunday hosted by Books, Biscuits and Tea; Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews, and Library Loot co-hosted by The Captive Reader and Silly Little Mischief that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. All of these memes give book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books they've received, and posts and events at their blogs.

Last week was a mix of stressful and good. The good - my wrist and asthma flare are much improved, no significant snow, my family is doing well, and I received a surprise package from a PR firm I work with; the bad - I was in a minor car accident, an acquaintance died of a heart attack and she was only 30!, and health insurance problems. Also, another snow storm coming tomorrow. :(
It was a busy week on the blog last week, take a look!

The Week In Review

 
Odd, interesting, or funny search phrases leading to the blog: Some new ones - "oscar bingo 2014", "meme cat food bread", "reasons for banning slaughterhouse", "astraea press submissions", "book where turtle saves duckling", and "city of mirrors", plus the usual "how to catch a cat" and "threesomes".

News: February Challenge Wrap Up
COYER - Clean Out Your E-Reader March 2014
Take Control of Your TBR Pile March 2014 Challenge

Giveaways:


BOOKS! - click on the cover to go the book's goodreads page

I had an excellent book week but oy, my TBR pile. :(It's a good thing I'm doing the TBR pile challenge this month so I can whittle it down.

Gift

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13546926-the-care-and-feeding-of-stray-vampires

A friend sent me this after I told her how much I enjoyed book two; this is book one in the series. I'm continuing my habit of not starting at the beginning. :D


 Purchased


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7067643-cowboy-cravings

Review

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18242896-the-here-and-now
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20891630-organized-for-murderhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20628337-it-s-always-been-you

Organized for Murder is for a blog tour in April and It's Always Been You is for a tour next week.

Review Consideration

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18166890-turnedhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18249335-eyes-closed-tight

Kindle Freebies

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20891370-teas-homecominghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17185748-the-descent-series
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19063084-breeding-groundhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17452567-the-housewife-assassin-s-handbook
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15985207-when-lightning-strikeshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16149634-killer-cupcakes?ac=1


Did you add any books to your shelves or e-readers last week? Leave a link to your Sunday Post so I can visit you during the week.
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25 comments:

  1. Grace FonsecaMarch 2, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    I got the Jessica Scott book as well. Awesome haul. Enjoy your new books.

    Grace

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  2. LoveOfBooksMarch 2, 2014 at 1:06 AM

    Well, hell ... that's quite a week. I'm glad the accident was only minor, though. Enjoy you books, Bea. I hope next week is ALL good for you.

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  3. GregMarch 2, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Sorry to hear about the car accident, hope everything is OK now. Enjoy your new reads!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    I also have Turned by Virna dePaul on my for-review list :) I already started reading it and it's mysterious and compelling enough that I will definitely be reading and reviewing it. :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    So sorry about your acquaintance - these things are usually inherited problems. Hope you are ok! Book wise, I've seen The Housewife Assassin's Handbook somewhere else and thought it sounds like a fun read. Breeding Ground could interest me as well.
    Have a great week and Happy Reading!
    My Sunday post is here

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  6. Kristin @ Addicted to HEAMarch 2, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Brenda Novak is a freebie? Wow! That must not happen often! I didn't have a busy week myself b/c I've got to knock down my TBR, too, with the challenge :D

    I'm sorry about all the craziness of your life last week - at least there was good to balance the bad!

    Hope this week is quieter for you!!! My Sunday Post

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  7. Michelle@Because ReadingMarch 2, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    I do hope you are better after the accident and I am so sorry about your acquaintance, so young :(
    You must be close to me since we are also getting a snow storm today not to bad but it's enough to be a pain in the neck for the morning drive to work!

    Great Haul!
    Have a great week and happy reading

    Michelle

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  8. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Wow, you have had a rough week. Sorry about your car accident and your acquaintance too. Hope this is a better week for you.

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's Sunday Post

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 2, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    So sorry about your friend...what a week!

    Hope you enjoy your reading....I have the Housewife Assassin's Handbook...hope you enjoy it.

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  10. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 2, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    I like the look of Organized for Murder...will have to check out the tour. Hope you have a better week coming up.

    My Weekly Recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/03/weekly-book-recap-56.html

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  11. Virna DePaulMarch 2, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Great books you have there! Thanks for considering Turned for a review! :)

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  12. A Voracious ReaderMarch 2, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Sorry about the bad in your week! {{{hugs}}} I hope next week has nothing but good in it.

    Great haul and oh! Virna DePaul! I ran to see if it was on NetGalley and it is! Woot! :)

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  13. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsMarch 2, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    What an awesome haul you got this week, Bea! I love the Whiskey Creek series, I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

    The Here and Now looks awesome :) I need to check that one out ;) I have enjoyed a thriller/suspense series by Maggie Shayne, but the one you have is new to me.

    I hope you'll get your health insurance trouble sorted out. And how shocking about your acquaintance! *hugs*

    Thanks for stopping by earlier. Happy reading.

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventnional Bookviews

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  14. kara-karina@Nocturnal Book ReviewsMarch 2, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    I got there at last! :))) What a shame about the bad stuff happening this week, sweetheart - we need only good stuff from now on *huggles* Lovely book haul nevertheless, hope you enjoy it!

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  15. Katherine PMarch 2, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Great haul! I've read the first Whiskey Creek novella from Brenda Novak and liked it so hopefully the full length book will be good!

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  16. brandileigh2003March 2, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Great group of books, hope you enjoy and have a good week

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  17. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Hey, Bea. Looks like you've had wonderful week.

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  18. YvonneMarch 2, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your acquaintance.

    We're expecting snow tonight or tomorrow, too, but I'm hoping it passes us by. They've already lowered the snow accumulation predictions for here. We went from a foot and a half to three inches, so I'm really not sure what's coming our way. LOL

    I have Organized for Murder for review, too, and that looks really good. All the books on your list look good. Enjoy!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I'm sorry about all the bad news. But the good news is that you've got a great book haul to take your mind off your troubles. :) I'm also participating in the TBR Pile Challenge. Good luck!

    Stopping by from The Sunday Post. New Bloglovin' and Twitter follower.

    Jessica @ Tales Between the Pages

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  20. Josie BrownMarch 2, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Much appreciate the shout-out! Am honored to have made your list!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Nice haul this week and I hope you're ok and that this week is a better one for you.
    Take care *hugs*
    Sharon

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  22. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    I love Molly Harper! She never fails to make me laugh.

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  23. JillynMarch 3, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you're feeling better. Have a great week. My STS

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  24. Vicky @ A Backpack Full of AdventuresMarch 3, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Oh, I'll need to check out The Here and Now - I love Ann Brashares! Hope you enjoy all your new books :)

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  25. Naomi HopMarch 3, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I hope you are ok Bea.... my clumsy ass is nothing compared to what you have been through this week. It is sad to know someone who died at such a young age.
    hope you have a better week this week and enjoy your new reads!

    Thanx for visiting My Weekly Wrap-Up!
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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