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 are about sharing the print
and digital books received and/or posts and events on the blog.
So my week off did not go as planned. Instead of helping at Habitat, I came down with a sinus infection and asthma flare. I didn't get around to visiting many posts or blogs last week, my apologies. I hope to do better this week. I spent the past week dozing but not sleeping, thank you, steroids :(, reading, vegging, and watching TV. I'm slowly getting better, actually feeling human again as of Saturday. Goof has kept me company but gives me disgusted looks when my coughing spasms interfere with his sleeping on my lap. Because I do it just to bother him, of course. smh
The Week In Review
Reviews: Chu's First Day of School by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Adam Rex (Bea)
Burning Love by Cassandra Carr (Bea)
Mean Streak by Sandra Brown (Bea)
Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride by Kate Hardy (Steph)
Clam Wake by Mary Daheim (Bea)
Interviews: Lisa Marie Rice
Excerpts: Burning Love by Cassandra Carr
Hard To Hold On To by Laura Kaye
Burning Love by Cassandra Carr (Bea)
Mean Streak by Sandra Brown (Bea)
Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride by Kate Hardy (Steph)
Clam Wake by Mary Daheim (Bea)
Interviews: Lisa Marie Rice
Excerpts: Burning Love by Cassandra Carr
Hard To Hold On To by Laura Kaye
Memes: Sunday Book Share #102 Cat Thursday - Mama Kitty and Baby Bunny The Friday 56 #38 - The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott
Odd, interesting, or funny search phrases leading to the blog: Some interesting new ones: "sparkys book nook soul surfer", "book aunt: november 2011 - blogspot.com", "paranormal book reviewer wanted", "cat i love you", and "little sweet sex".
Giveaways: 1 print copy of Clam Wake by Mary Daheim to a US reader, ends August 25th
10 autographed copies of Mean Streak by Sandra Brown, open internationally, ends August 31st
Winner’s choice of a Kindle Fire HDX or $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 Paypal Cash! Ends August 31st
10 autographed copies of Mean Streak by Sandra Brown, open internationally, ends August 31st
Winner’s choice of a Kindle Fire HDX or $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 Paypal Cash! Ends August 31st
BOOKS! - click on the cover to go the book's goodreads page
Purchased
Purchased
Review for Bea's Book Nook
I've been reading McCrumb for 30 years so I was delighted to be asked to participate in the October blog tour for this book.
Review for Romance at Random
I've been reading McCrumb for 30 years so I was delighted to be asked to participate in the October blog tour for this book.
Review for Romance at Random
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.
Most of these are new to me save the Sarah Morgan one. I like the cover for Malachim.
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Looks like you will be busy with some delightful looking books. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear last week didn't go as planned, hope you're feeling better. That's funny about Goof, they put up with us as long as we don't inconvenience them too much! LOL.
ReplyDeleteNice Cat thursday video!
Steroids yuck! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteAll your books are new to me, hope they are great reads. Have a good week, with lots of sleep hopefully :)
I'm glad you're feeling better :) Ah Goof is really a cat, he likes his comfort ! "Organized for homicide" is a great title lol ! Have a better week, take care :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're much better now!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Past looks interesting for me. Will check it out on Goodreads :)
Hope you are feeling a bit better now, Bea! Unfortunately when you work hard, every time you stop you illnesses catch up with you :( Your freebie looks lovely and so as the rest of books, enjoy all, sweetheart! x
ReplyDeleteGet well soon, Bea. And are you doing volunteer work for Habitat, is that Habitat for Humanity? That's great! Have a great and healthy week ahead!
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Ugh, sinus infection? I hope you get better soon...that sounds like an absolutely sucky way to spend the week. The Buried looks mildly freaky and totally awesome!
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So sorry about your sinus infection and asthma. I have bad sinus also and it really knocks you out.
ReplyDeleteHow dare you cough when Goof is sleeping so peacefully Lol. Animals are so funny, my dog sleeps on my in the most awkward positions and when I get up he looks all mad at me :)
Feel Better Bea!!! Have a great week and Happy Reading!
The buried is new to me but sounds good. Hope you enjoy and have a great upcoming week.
ReplyDeleteAww no, hope you feel better soon! Taking steroids is the worst. Your books are new to me, hope you love them all :) Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteDidn't realize that there's a new book in Ritter Ames's series. Will have to look for it. Glad you're on the mend. Hope you have a better week coming up.
ReplyDeleteMy Sunday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/08/weekly-book-recap-79.html
That's rough! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon, Bea, and enjoy your reads!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED Nora Bonesteel's Christmas Past. It was really lovely. I was worried because the last book I read by McCrumb was the NASCAR book which I didn't care for but it was really great. Glad you're feeling better! I hate being sick and asthma makes any kind of chest cold so much worse. I hope you enjoy the Sarah Morgan series. Great books this week!
ReplyDeleteAwe, I hope you are feeling better. You did get some great book though. :)
ReplyDeleteJenea @ Books Live Forever's Sunday Post
Hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're starting to feel better Bridget!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm sorry you weren't feeling well. I hope you are better now.
ReplyDeleteHope this is a better week for you!
Wow Bea, some weeks I think you can never catch a break! Hope you are doing a lot better! Enjoy your new reads!
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Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
I hope you're feeling better Bea and that you enjoy your new reads.
ReplyDeleteSharon @ Sharon's Book Nook!
Thanks for visiting my Sunday Post.
Sorry to hear about your week, but at least you're feeling human again. And Goof made me laugh. Our beasts do the same thing, like we're here to serve them. Well, maybe the kids are, but I am the pack leader, so...no. LOL
ReplyDeleteLot of great looking books for review. :)
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http://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/the-sunday-postits-monday-what-are-you-reading/
I love some mystery books,The Buried looks interesting!
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