Sunday Post April 8, 2018/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday April 9, 2018

I am linking with Sunday Post at Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading now at The Book Date.

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.

We still had some staff members not fully healthy this week. I got some work done each day but still have more. I had to spend time preparing for two upcoming trials.
We are having rain with fluctuating weather. We have a new hen house with a baker's dozen of chicks which we are enjoying watching.

My listening was good if slower this week. I finished 1 ebook and 1 Audio title. I posted three reviews and my usual memes.

I only visited 25 blogs last week. I want to do better.
Shout Out this week for My Lovely Secret, a book blog with a cute new background (I love the kitties on the 4/1 recap).
Thank you to all the nice people who visit me.

These were last week's posts:

• Sunday Post April 1, 2018/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday April 2, 2018.

• MBS 2018 Take Control of Your TBR Pile Challenge Wrap-Up.

• ATBR- Audible Book Review: Fledgling by Nicole Conway; Dragons, Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.25.

• NGTBR-#NetGalley Book Review: The Edge of Memory by Maura Beth Brennan; Drama, Psychological Thriller, Suspense; my rating 4.0.

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway April 6, 2018. Open Worldwide. Ending 4/12/2018.

• eB2018- Audible Book Review: Book Review: Blackstone by Richard Falkirk; British Detectives, Historical, Mystery; my rating 4.25.

• Sharing Beyond Books #341 Comment Giveaway April 7, 2018.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement April 8, 2018.

Finished Reading:

1. Audio/MP3 (TBR)

The Mysterious Howling, Book 1
The Incorrigible Children Of Ashton Place
by Maryrose Wood
Read by Katherine Kellgren
Children Ages 8+ • 5.5 hrs. • Unabridged • © 2010
This really is a fun story.
Source: SYNC 2013 Download.
Click on book title for full description.

2. eBook/Kindle (Publisher 2018)

Dog Training the American Male
by Steve Alten
This romantic comedy has its moments.
Source: Ralina Shaw PR.
Click on book title for full description.

Currently Reading:

1. Audible/Smartphone (TBR)

Portrait in Death
In Death, book 16
By: J. D. Robb
I am about 3/4ths in, enjoying this.
Source: Audible 2016 sale purchase.
Click on book title for full description.

2. LBCPrint (TBR)

Know Your Bible: All 66 Books Explained and Applied
By: Paul Kent
This is our March read for Ladies Book Club.
Nice concise information.
We will discuss this 4/14. 
Source: 2017 Purchase at CBD.
Product Description
Know Your Bible is a concise, easy-to-understand guide to God's Word-giving you a helpful and memorable overview of all 66 books. For each Know Your Bible provides data on the author and time frame, a ten-word synopsis, a longer (50-100 word) summary, thoughts on what makes the book unique or unusual, a listing of key verses, and a "So, What?" section of practical application. It's a fantastic resource for individuals and ministries! Quotations are in NIV, ASV, and KJV.

3. eBook/Kindle (NGTBR)

Mind Game: A Novel (Eve Duncan)
by Iris Johansen
I haven't read this author (nor series) in a few years.
The beginning reminds me why I enjoyed her writing. 
Source: NetGalley 2017.
Mind Game takes Jane MacGuire back to Scotland where she continues her search for the treasure she’s been chasing for years. But now she’s being plagued by dreams of a girl in danger. Who is this girl, and what is she trying to tell Jane? And will Jane figure it out before it’s too late—for her and the mysterious young woman? Things are further complicated when Seth Caleb comes back into Jane’s life. This time he’s the one in trouble, and Jane will find herself pulled unexpectedly into his world as she fights to save him.
With the adventure, intrigue, and explosive energy that Iris Johansen fans love, Mind Game is a high-octane thriller that readers won’t be able to put down.

4. Audible/Smartphone (2018)

Aspire
By: Kevin Hall
Narrator: Patrick Lawlor
Duration: 5 hrs and 32 mins
I'll be listening to this for conference next week.
Source: Audible 2018 sale purchase.
Publisher's Summary
We live our lives word by word - to build our relationships, to convey our points of view, to object to wrongs done to us or to others, to comfort our children and our friends. We also use the wrong words - sometimes unknowingly - and get ourselves into situations we'd rather not be in.
As Stephen R. Covey points out in his introduction: "Words sell and words repel; Words lead and words impede; Words heal and words kill."
Kevin Hall discovered the deeper power inherent in words after a fateful encounter with a wise shopkeeper in Vienna. When that led to an introduction to an esteemed etymologist residing in a senior home, Hall embarked on a project that changed his life, and has since changed the lives of thousands. Discover the eleven words - as well as the secret word - that when used correctly, can light your path to the lifelong success you deserve.
©2009 Kevin Hall, Power of Words LLC (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

April 8, 2018 - I continue on track with my morning reading the One Year Bible plan on my new smartphone. It is a great way to start my day. You can check out the audio on the companion commentary online.

I completed 2 books and posted 3 reviews on the blog. That moves me to 3 current reviews.
I linked some titles during the week at Goodreads, Amazon and Audible.
My NetGalley shelf is at 14 and I still have one committed author title in queue and many through InstaFreebie. I have more new author requests but still haven't replied.

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 one review title.
I picked up two Audible daily deal titles but no Kindle deals this week.
However, as usual, I picked up lots more free kindle titles as usual. (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 this from the Author and Giveaway to be posted this month.
4/8 Author Gift for Review
Hunting in Bruges: Hunters' Guild, Book 1
by E.J. Stevens
Narrator: Melanie A. Mason, Anthony Bowling
Duration: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Won

NONE

Purchased

I picked up two Audible Deals again this week:
I realize they are both narrated by Bray whom I like. :-)
4/8 DD $2.95
The Deep Dark Descending
By: Allen Eskens
Narrated by: R. C. Bray
Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 10-03-17


4/3 DD $3.95
Infinite
By: Jeremy Robinson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 10-26-17

Purchase on sale 4/8:
I received this book in print to read for an upcoming conference. I misplaced the book so thought I would get the audio to listen to this week (see description above).
Aspire
By: Kevin Hall
Narrator: Patrick Lawlor
Duration: 5 hrs and 32 mins
Release date: 01-05-10

Free

I added 99 free titles to my Kindle 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.