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; and Bought Borrowed and Bagged, hosted by TalkSupe. All of these memes are about sharing the print
and digital books received and/or posts and events on the blog.
I had a busy, busy week with editing, beta reading, and promoting several of my author clients plus the day job. I got behind when I developed a multi-day stomach and intestinal bug, oh joy. The week ended on a high note with two Christmas parties on Saturday. In the afternoon, I went to author Penny Watson's holiday bash just outside of Boston. I got to meet her, Laura K. Curtis, and a bunch of new to me authors. In the evening my friend Elizabeth had her annual holiday get together. I am all partied out, lol. I iz old. :P Today, I have a ton of work to do for my other part-time job with BTSemag, and some reviews to write for the Nook.
The Week In Review
Reviews: The Naughty List by Lori Foster, Carly Phillips, Sugar Jamison, & Beth Ciotta (Bea)
Curves 'Em Right by Milly Taiden (Steph)
Interviews: Kelley Armstrong
Excerpts: A Bluestocking's Christmas by Lindsay Downs
The Eyes of Vengeance by Teri Riggs
Shadow Catcher by James R. Hannibal
Guest Posts:
How to Build Literacy, Support Community, & Make Magic Happen All in One Day by Jenny Milchman
Spotlights: Cozy Christmas Capers, A Cozy Mystery Anthology
A Bluestocking's Christmas by Lindsay Downs
News: A Month of Giving Thanks: Day 30 2015 Reading Challenges & My COYER Sign Up
Curves 'Em Right by Milly Taiden (Steph)
Interviews: Kelley Armstrong
Excerpts: A Bluestocking's Christmas by Lindsay Downs
The Eyes of Vengeance by Teri Riggs
Shadow Catcher by James R. Hannibal
Guest Posts:
How to Build Literacy, Support Community, & Make Magic Happen All in One Day by Jenny Milchman
Spotlights: Cozy Christmas Capers, A Cozy Mystery Anthology
A Bluestocking's Christmas by Lindsay Downs
News: A Month of Giving Thanks: Day 30 2015 Reading Challenges & My COYER Sign Up
Memes: Sunday Book Share #117 Quote-Tastic - The Naughty List by Lori Foster, Carly Phillips, Sugar Jamison, and Beth Ciotta Cat Thursday - How Do I Get Rid of Fido? The Friday 56 - The Night Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin & Milla Vane
Odd, interesting, or funny search phrases leading to the blog: Well, I'm not sure where this one came from: "i may not be handsome but quotes". The rest were the usual mix of cats and erotic excerpts. :D
BOOKS! - click on the cover to go the book's goodreads page
Another excellent book week. :)
Gifted
Ashlyn Chase was at Penny's author/reader holiday party and we chatted. As we chatted I realized I had 2 of her books on my Kindle. When I mentioned that, she generously pulled out a print copy of the book 3 in the series and gave it to me. Thank you Ms. Chase!
Purchased
These were all Kindle purchases.
I purchased a print copy of this from the author at Penny's author/reader holiday party and Ms. Blair signed and personalized it for me. :)
Another excellent book week. :)
Gifted
Ashlyn Chase was at Penny's author/reader holiday party and we chatted. As we chatted I realized I had 2 of her books on my Kindle. When I mentioned that, she generously pulled out a print copy of the book 3 in the series and gave it to me. Thank you Ms. Chase!
Purchased
These were all Kindle purchases.
I purchased a print copy of this from the author at Penny's author/reader holiday party and Ms. Blair signed and personalized it for me. :)
Review
I'm about halfway through the anthology and then I'll read Ball's book.
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.
Thanks
for visiting and happy reading! :)
Bea!
Ah, it sucks that you got sick but at least the week ended on a high note! We had a festival this weekend and I'm exhausted, so I totally understand how you feel right now. I love the cover for Vampire Next Door, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat series has some cute covers. I hope you had fun at your festival. :)
Delete'Tis the season to get sick, apparently- seems like everyone I know is sick right now or fighting off a cold. I've been lucky so far.... And isn't it funny how parties take a little more out of us than they used to? :)
ReplyDeleteCozy Christmas capers sounds nice.
Yeah, it does seem like a lot of people are sick lately. I hope you manage to avoid being sick!
DeleteLOL to that quote, what an odd one! I enjoyed a previous book by Elyssa Patrick so I'm going to snag that freebie now! Thanks for sharing it! Have a good week, hopefully bug free :)
ReplyDeleteIt made me laugh too. :D I hope you have a good week too, hopefully bug free!
DeleteI hope you're feeling better now, Bea!
ReplyDeleteYou got some very nice-looking books last week to keep you company, though... The cover for The Gift is yummy :)
Have a fantastic week and happy reading.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
Thanks Lexie. :)
DeleteThe Gift has a yummy cover indeed!
A Veiled Deception caught my eye...hope you enjoy it and your other books too. Except for the nasty bug, sounds like you had a great week. Good luck catching up on your work...
ReplyDeleteMy Sunday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/12/weekly-book-recap-89.html
I did have a good week, despite the bug. :)
DeleteI'm so glad you were able to go to Penny's bash. She went out on the edge with organizing that, so it would mean a lot that you went!
ReplyDeleteMy post today: http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2014/12/blue-sunday-post.html
It's too bad you couldn't make it, it would have bee nice to meet.
DeleteYou did excellent this week. I hope you love all your new books. The freebies look really good. I guess I missed some of those.
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks Grace, have a good week.
DeleteI often see freebies that I missed at other blogs. It can be a challenge to keep track of them all.
I love Annette Blair's cozy mystery series and am jealous you got to meet her! Hope you're feeling better and that you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of her before but hadn't read anything by her. She was nice.
DeleteI love Annette Blair's series! There such fun and how awesome you got to meet her! Glad you had a good week despite the stomach bug. I can relate to the feeling old. I was standing up all day yesterday and I'm so sore today. When did that happen? Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhen did we get old? I'm not ready. :P
DeleteIf I like this one, I may check out her kitchen witch series. That looked cute.
Aw it's never fun being sick, but thats good it was over before the party and you had fun. I've read Ms. Chase (Strange Neighbors) they where good. I liked the covers that's what pulled me towards them. ^_^ I picked up some good books this week and am currently devouring Steel’s Edge (The Edge #4) by Ilona Andrews. Anything by Ilona is a must read! Have a great week Bea.
ReplyDeleteI was glad I was feeling much better yesterday; it would have been so disappointing to miss the party. I have the first 2 Strange Neighbors books on my Kindle and I'm lookng forward to reading this one. As I recall, the cover for the first one caught my eye and drew me in.
DeleteBeing sick is the worst, but I'm glad you were able to attend some events.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your haul...love the look of A Veiled Deception.
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Thanks Laurel!
DeleteOh my gosh. What a week! Hope you're all mended and feeling better!
ReplyDeleteIt was insane but I made it!
DeleteStomach Bugs are PURE EVIL! Demons made stomach bugs. I hate them! I am glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWho you have been busy and that is so awesome you went to an author xmas party. I wish they had those kind of things by me they always seem like a lot of fun.
Loving all the books you got this week, I hope you enjoy them all!
Have a great week Bea!
Oh yes, they are! Blergh.
DeleteThe author party was fun and there was such a nice mix of genres there. It was also amazing to discover how many authors there in the area!
You have a great week too. :)
That's sweet of Ms. Chase! Now you have no reason not to binge-read the series. Take it easy this week, Bea!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your better and had fun at the author party.. I love meeting authors and getting books signed. I usually discover some new ones too.
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely and exciting books this week. I see one or two, or three or....LOL I see several I want.
Here's my Sunday Post - http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/12/07/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-88-and-the-sunday-post/
I'm sorry you were sick. I hope you are better now.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fun time meeting authors. How exciting.
I hope you have a great week.
I'm so sorry to hear you weren't feeling well! Food poisoning maybe?
ReplyDeleteAre you liking the anthology, I have that on the stack now too :D
While it was snowing looks good. Hope that you enjoy and have a good week.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had fun this week despite being sick :) The Vampire Next Door look interesting BTW :)
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You have been busy... I know what it's like to Beta read!
ReplyDeleteYou've picked up some fun reads Bea. Enjoy them and have a great week!
Thanx for visiting My Weekly Wrap-Up!
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
That pesky bug is getting around to a lot of people lately. Hope your feeling better now. Enjoy all those new reads. :)
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Week In Review
I have beard a lot about that big... I think I have it but I am in denial :) Feel better,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've been sick but I hope that's all gone now. You're one busy party girl!! Have fun and enjoy your new reads.
ReplyDeleteSharon @ Sharon's Book Nook!
Haha yeah, I get partied out way easier now too. lol. Hope you have a good week and enjoy your books.
ReplyDeleteHey, I snatched the hostage bargain too ! Enjoy your book haul and have a great week ;)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you were sick but at least you got well in time to go to the parties! Enjoy A Veiled Deception; it's a great series starter and I really need to track down the rest of them. And what a great cover for the Ashlyn Chase book! I hadn't heard of that series, but I will be keeping my eye out for them.
ReplyDeleteI really need to get back to doing these memes again. Looks like a nice haul you got going on. Found of lot of kindle freebies.
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading
Ugh. I hear you on the stomach flu. That will knock anyone back. Do hope you are feeling better. Sounds like you are on the go-go with all things. :) Hope you have a great week!
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