Sunday Post February 12, 2017/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 13, 2017

I am linking with Sunday Post at Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading now at The Book Date.
Thank you to Sheila for the years that she handled this meme.
Thank you to Kathryn for taking up the baton.

What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

Once again I had a quiet week which was good since I have still been working under a little cold fog. I just kept plugging away.
Hubby got antibiotics on Friday so he is starting to feel better. He is wearing his LifeVest now to get the monitoring that his doctor wants.
We had some strong winds this week but otherwise the weather has been good.

Reading was good but again I only finished two books: one ebook and one audible. I posted two reviews (never got the third up this week) on the blog and posted all of my usual memes.

I am enjoying my visiting again 25+ blogs last week.
My shout out this week goes to Savvy Verse & Wit. Serena does a wonderful job spotlighting poetry and hosting poetry tours.
Thank you to all the nice people who visit me.

These were last week's posts:

• Sunday Post February 5, 2017/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 6, 2017.

• Book Spotlight: A Fine Year for Murder by Lauren Carr.

• Guest Post: Story Ideas Ripped from the Headlines PLUS #Giveaway. Ending 2/11/2017.

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway February 10, 2017. Open Worldwide. Ending 2/16/2017.

• ABJ- Audio Book Review: Goliath by Steve Alten; Military Thriller; my rating 4.25.

• AA- Audible Book Review: Audible Review: It Takes a Thief to Catch a Sunrise by Rob J. Hayes; Fantasy, Steampunk, Romance; my rating 4.5.

• Sharing Beyond Books #290 Comment Giveaway February 11, 2017. Open Worldwide. Ending 2/18/2017.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement February 12, 2017.

Finished Reading:
1. eBook/Kindle (NG TBR)

From London with Love: Rebellious Brides
by Diana Quincy
This is an engaging Regency Romance; released 2/7/17.
Received through NetGalley.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audible (TBR)

Linesman
Written by: S. K. Dunstall
Narrated by: Brian Hutchison
I REALLY liked this and am anxious to get to the second book as soon as I finish two listens that have deadlines.
(TBR Audible.)
Click on book title for full description.

Currently reading:
1. eBook/Kindle (NG)

Someone to Hold (A Westcott Novel)
by Mary Balogh
This started a bit down but at mid way I am enjoying the characters and their situations. Received from NetGalley.
Released 2/7/17.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audible (TBR)

The Soldier's Secret
Written by: Heather Osborne
Narrated by: Kristyl Dawn Tift
I am two+ hours in and enjoying this.
I received this from AudaVoxx for review as a new member gift.
Publisher's Summary
A picture of pure shock and curiosity, Emma placed her empty glass down, "Surely, you are not suggesting I dress as a man and enlist in the Union Army!"
"That is precisely what I am suggesting."
In an era when women are adornments, northerner Emma Mansfield finds it challenging to fit the mold. It becomes an impossible task when her country is torn apart by civil war. Knowing she must take action, Emma finds herself in the midst of danger and intrigue when she takes up the guise of a young artillery soldier for the Union Army. Desperately trying to find out if her two brothers are alive, Emma must maintain her anonymity as she fights for survival.
Please note: this is historical romance. I have represented the historical facts to the best of my ability and done countless hours of research. However, I have taken some liberties and creatively interpreted some items to make the story more entertaining. I hope you enjoy this work of fiction.
©2015 Heather Osborne (P)2015 Heather Osborne

3. eBook/Kindle (Author)

Glenfiddich Inn
by Alan Geik
I am looking forward to reading this book received  from the author.
One hundred years ago August 1915, the Great War was beginning its second year. Nobody thought the initial battles would last long-and yet it soon evolved into the most devastating, horrific war known to man. It would continue in its senseless brutality for two more years—ultimately dragging the United States into it.
It’s America in 1915—
The still distant Great War in Europe creates unexpected opportunities for the Morrison and Townsend families in Boston while, at the same time, they watch with dread as the ferocious conflict reaches across the ocean.
William Morrison’s boss, the bank president Joe Finnerty, is also a relentless con man. Whether it’s elaborate stock frauds, war profiteering or just dipping into a widow’s trust account—Finnerty’s ever-cheery amorality both captivates and repels William.
William’s wife, Margaret is also captivated—but for her it is with wireless voice transmissions. It’s called “radio,” and while she is certain it will soon transmit a voice, even music, for as much as several miles, she is dismayed by its use on the battlefields of Europe.
Margaret’s sportswriter brother Byron Townsend covers the Boston Red Sox and its simpleton teenage sensation, Babe Ruth. He believes the World War will be the defining event of his generation and he intends to go to the front lines as a journalist.
Byron’s wife, Helen, shares Margaret’s passion for radio. They form a strong bond in their quest for independence—a bond that will be severely tested by love affairs and patriotism.
But after a German torpedo sinks the ocean liner, the RMS Lusitania, no one’s life will ever be the same again.

February 5, 2017 - I am up to date with the One Year Bible; reading along with my husband and others from our church. I hope to take more time this year, staying on the day and listening to the companion commentary online.

I completed two new books and posted two reviews. That keeps me at four due.
I now have 17 NetGalley Titles and 12+ author titles in my queue.

We're working on another title to go up on the eTreasure's NetGalley page this week.

Welcome to Mailbox Monday.

Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. This Meme started with Marcia at A Girl and Her Books (fka The Printed Page) and after a tour of hosts has returned to its permanent home at Mailbox Monday. Thanks to the ladies sharing hosting duties: Leslie of Under My Apple Tree, Serena of Savvy Verse & Wit and (yours truly). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

I received three review audio books this week.
I resisted the Audible Daily Deals but picked up two $.99 Kindle titles.
I picked up a good number of free kindle titles again. (Note these are in my Amazon library, NOT on my Kindle until I download and transfer them.)

Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

I received three Audiobooks for review:
I received this from AudaVoxx for review as a new member gift.

The Soldier's Secret
Written by: Heather Osborne
Narrated by: Kristyl Dawn Tift
See full description above under Currently Reading.

Received for tour through iReads Book Tours; review on March 16.

A Fine Year for Murder 
by Lauren Carr

Received from eStories.
The Detainee
Written By Peter Liney
Genre: Dystopia
"The island is the end of all hope - until 'Big Guy' Clancy finds a blind woman living in a secret underground warren, and discovers a reason to fight."
This sounded good to me and is not available on Audible.

Won

NONE

Purchased

I picked up two Kindle $.99 deals:


Navigator (Books 1 - 4): Complete Series
SD Tanner
"The Navigator series is a fast paced, action-based story following the people who will need to become a tight knit team if they're to defeat an enemy capable of taking over the world."
This looked like a nice sci fi bargain at $.99.

A Promise in Defiance: A Christian Historical Western Romance 
Set in Colorado (Romance in the Rockies Book 3)
Heather Blanton 
Christian Western
Problem is I will need to buy Books 1 and 2 also.

Free

I only added 52 free Kindle titles to my library this week. Titles found linked through Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Ignite Your Book, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.