Sunday Book Share #176

 I'm participating in The Sunday Post, hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer; Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews; and Bought Borrowed and Bagged, hosted by TalkSupe. It's a chance to share the print and digital books we've received and posts and events on the blog.

Wow, it's been six months since my last Sunday Post. Life has been kicking my butt with work keeping me busy, and with health, family, financial, and car troubles. Things are still not calm but they're calmer. Additionally, with my work schedule, I just couldn't maintain the blogging schedule that I had. Blogging wasn't fun anymore, but a chore. So, I cut way back, took an extended break. Jax, Steph, and I have all had a lot going on and the blog took a backseat to real life.

I'm slowly easing back into blogging but it will still be erratic. Who knows when the next Sunday Post will be? It won't be every week. I've given up doing memes every week. Instead I'll do them as I have the time and interest. Reviews and other posts will go up as time allows. My backlog of review copies is just pitiful. They built up over the past six months. When I had the time and energy to read, I was more likely to grab a book from my personal TBR pile than the review TBR pile. I may or may not write and post reviews for some of those. We'll see. Right now, I need to keep the schedule fluid and loose. That's meant among other things cutting back on tours, though not quitting them. I am being choosier about what I sign up for. 

I'm not going to cover six months of posts and books acquired, few though they've been. I'll share the past week and a few highlights of the past six months.

ETA: You all are wonderful, such sweet comments. I admit, I wondered what kind of reception I'd get, if anyone would stop by or post. WOW, did you all blow me away with your kind words and welcome back. Thanks! <3

Maybe the best thing that's happened lately is that Jax and I FINALLY met!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, after knowing each other for almost ten years, we finally met in real life. We originally met at Kelley Armstrong's now defunct message board. Another friend from the board was visiting the Boston MA area where I live so Jax flew in for a long weekend (she went to college in Boston and has other friends in the area). 

That's Jax and I in the middle (I'm the redhead); the other two are friends from Kelley's. The guy is author CC Adams while the woman on the far right is Hunter (her board name). We had dinner at Legal Seafood in Boston. It was a fantastic weekend and it was so awesome to finally meet Laura. She even spent a night at my condo with the cats and I. <3 <3  

The other good thing that happened is that I have a new car. The Corolla died one winter morning on my way to work. Happily, the only damage was to some branches on a bush when I drove off the road and onto a sidewalk (the brakes went and I couldn't stop the car). It took time to find a new car and the final purchase was not what I was looking for but I love it. 

My new baby - a 2006 X3 SUV, with 100,00 miles and in great condition. It has a sunroof which I LOVE!!!!

Don't worry, that's not my car's actual license plate. I've since put on the actual plates

And now, the Week In Review

Reviews: The Demons We See by Krista D.Ball (Bea)
The Long Night by Jessica Scott (Bea)

News and Discussion:
Calling All Readers and Authors: Help A School, Donate Books!

Odd, interesting, or funny search phrases leading to the blog: Nothing too interesting. All of them were variations on my blog name or new releases for Nora Roberts/JD Robb.

Giveaways: 3 copies of Jordan’s Return by Samantha Chase
10 copies of HOLD YOUR BREATH by Katie Ruggle

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

Purchased

Review 

Review Consideration

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, time willing, during the week.

Thanks for visiting and happy reading! :)