I'm participating in The Sunday Post, hosted by the Caffeinated Book Reviewer; Showcase Sunday hosted by Books, Biscuits and Tea; Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews, Bought Borrowed and Bagged, hosted by TalkSupe, and Library Loot co-hosted by The Captive Reader and Silly Little Mischief. All of these memes give book bloggers the chance to share print
and digital books
they've received, and the posts and events at their blogs.
I took some time off last week to go see my dad. He's sliding downhill but rallied while I was there and seemed happy to see me. He has Alzheimers, among other health problems, so his recognizing me is a big deal. The week ended with my birthday and I'm doing a giveaway to celebrate; be sure to enter.
The Week In Review
Reviews: Kitty's Big Trouble by Carrie Vaughn (Bea)
Organized for Murder by Ritter Ames (Bea)
Excerpts: Hawthorne by Sarah Ballance
Sweet Callahan Homecoming by Tina Leonard
Spotlight: Seduced by the Game, a charity hockey romance anthology
Organized for Murder by Ritter Ames (Bea)
Excerpts: Hawthorne by Sarah Ballance
Sweet Callahan Homecoming by Tina Leonard
Spotlight: Seduced by the Game, a charity hockey romance anthology
Odd, interesting, or funny search phrases leading to the blog: A mix of old and new last week - "threesome", "how to catch a cat", "nora roberts dark witch trilogy release dates", "nora roberts new releases", "zero day novel summary", and "c.s. lewis memes"
Giveaways:
Winners choice of an e-copy of Organized for Murder or Counterfeit Conspiracies by Ritter Ames, ends April 14th
Organizing goodies and a hard copy of Organized for Murder by Ritter Ames, ends April 15th
Book of the winners choosing, up $10US, from Amazon, ends April 19th.
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value), ends April 30th
$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash from author Sarah Ballance, ends April 30th
Organizing goodies and a hard copy of Organized for Murder by Ritter Ames, ends April 15th
Book of the winners choosing, up $10US, from Amazon, ends April 19th.
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value), ends April 30th
$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash from author Sarah Ballance, ends April 30th
BOOKS! - click on the cover to go the book's goodreads page
Purchased
Gifted
The cookie was a thank you gift from author Carol P. Roman for reviewing her books and the print of Beast from the Jane Yellowrock books was a birthday gift from author Faith Hunter. I'm on her street team.
Purchased
Gifted
The cookie was a thank you gift from author Carol P. Roman for reviewing her books and the print of Beast from the Jane Yellowrock books was a birthday gift from author Faith Hunter. I'm on her street team.
Review Consideration
Kindle Freebies
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.
One of my favorite books is Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson. I now have a new book to look forward to reading. Thanks Bea.
ReplyDeleteI always love when people post the words that get people to their blogs... I have look at mine several time and they are just never funny like everyone's. I see you are joining the ARC reading challenge that I am hosting. I hope you have a lot of fun!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Hope it was nice... Sorry to hear about your dad, Alzheimer's is terrible.
ReplyDeleteYou got some interesting looking books this week, I think Dog Gone, Back Soon sounds cute.
War for The Oaks is gorgeous, great example of one of the first books in UF at a time. Sad about your dad, hugs, darling. Hope you have a nice quiet week, regardless.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday again ! I looooooove the sweet treat you were sent, it's so cute ! I sympathize for your dad, my mom is developing Alzheimer too... The cover of War for the oaks is beautiful in a retro way :) Have a great week, hun !
ReplyDeleteIt's really hard when someone you love has Alzheimer's. On a brighter note, happy birthday! :) Have a great week :) my sunday post: http://wp.me/p3v5T1-nU
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! :) I'm sure it was nice to see your dad doing a bit better near your birthday. Happy reading and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! My grandmother has Alzheimer's too, so I totally get what you mean by recognizing someone being a big deal. I see my grandmother so rarely because I live abroad, so she probably won't remember me anymore when I go back during the summer...
ReplyDeleteHappy reading and have a good Sunday!
Alzheimer's is a cruel disease…. sorry your dad and you have to cope with it and I can imagine what big deal it was that he recognised you, so enjoy every minute of it as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of the author Carol P Roman for sending the treats, what a lovely touch!
Have a great week and Happy Reading.
My Sunday Post is here
Happy birthday! And I'm glad you had a good visit with your dad.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your books...I don't recognize any of them, but they do look enticing.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
I'm glad you got to spend some time with your and Dad and you had a good birthday too. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteJenea @ Books Live Forever's Sunday Post
I am so happy you got to spend time with your Dad that is great. Alzheimers is a tough illness.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
The School of Good and Evil I got the 1st one for xmas from my family and it's calling my name and then I got the 2nd one from Edelwiess I need a weekend to sit an just read. SO looking forward to reading them :) I hope you enjoy it :)
Have a great week!
Happy Birthday! What a great present that your dad is doing better. I hope he continues to rally. I love the Nerd books. I need to finish reading them. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bea! I am so glad your Dad had moments of clarity and recognized you. *hugs* Nice haul this week..now go, go have a most excellent birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday. Bea! Wishing you a great year and many special moments with your dad.
ReplyDeleteAll of your books--both review consideration and freebies--look appealing to me! Enjoy!
My Sunday recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/04/weekly-book-recap-62.html
Happy Birthday! :) I really hope you enjoyed it and I hope you'll have many more amazing moments with your dad.
ReplyDeleteYou've got some amazing books and I hope you'll enjoy them. Great post :)
Tanja @ Ja čitam, a ti?
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you're having a blast this weekend or at least enjoying your birthday cake :D
ReplyDeleteSchool of Good & Evil's cover art is really cute!
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I really like the cover art for School of Good and Evil. Its always good to spend time with family.
ReplyDeleteGrace
I love your books.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to spend some time with your dad. *sends hugs and positive thoughts your way*
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot about the Vicki Lewis Thompson books but haven't read any yet--I'll have to move them up the tbr!
I hope you had a great bday. Have a great week and happy reading!
Another Week, Another Sunday Post
I'm sorry to hear about your dad, but glad you saw him and spent some time with him.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
I read the first nerd book by Vicki Lewis Thompson. I have to go back to that series.
Have a great week!
Hope you had a wonderful Birthday. :) And looks like some amazing new books there! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how hard that is. But on a happier note- happy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteMy Weekly Wrap Up Post
Happy Reading!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Awesome print from Faith Hunter!! I love that author - I follow her from her Rogue Mage days.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you had a good visit with your dad. That is really phenomenal he knew you were there!!! And Happy Birthday, girlie :D Hope you have a terrific one!!
It's awesome to hear that your Dad picked up after your arrival! Always makes you feel good! Enjoy your new reads and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanx for visiting My Weekly Wrap-Up!
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace