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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Sunday Post March 10, 2019/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday March 11, 2019

Sunday Post #318 Chairs, Compliance, and Storms
I am linking with Sunday Post at Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading now at The Book Date (at Wordpress).
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 a mostly quiet week.
I continue to work on files and consults in office while helping with real estate closings for the title office.
I sent an email with photos and report to the recommended engineer and architect. I hope to hear from them soon.
Hubby is struggling through the rehab.
Azaleas are busy blooming and our temps hit 81 today. Strange to have sunlight until 7pm.

My reading seemed slow but I had two long books (450pgs and 26 hour audio). I finished 2 ebooks. I posted four reviews and my usual memes.

I only got to 18 blogs last week. I'll try harder this week.
Shout Out this week to Recipes and a Read. This blog's tagline is: "Come for the read. Stay for the food."
Thank you to all the nice people who visit me.

These were last week's posts:
  • ATBR- Audible Book Review: Blackmoore by Julianne Dondalson; Historical Regency, Romance; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall, Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
  • A2019- Audible Book Review: Escape from Bythos by Phil Tucker; Dark Fantasy; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
  • NG2019- #NetGalley Book Review: The PVC Pipe Book by Chris Peterson; Crafts, D-I-Y, Home; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0.

Finished Reading:
1. Print (PTBR-LBC)
A Bride Most Begrudging - By: Deeanne Gist


A Bride Most Begrudging
by Deeanne Gist
This has wonderful history and an engaging romance.
Source: Christianbook.com for Ladies book club.
Click on book title for full description.



2. eBook/Kindle (ebTBR)



January Breeze, February Embers, March Whispers
(Elderberry Croft #1)
by Becky Doughty
All three of these are lovely stories.
This is for my 'Monthly' Goal reading.
Source: Kindle Free TBR 2015.
Click on book title for full description.



Currently Reading:
1. Audible/Smartphone/MP3 (Author)



Age of Expansion: A Kurtherian Gambit Series
Ghost Squadron Boxed Set, Books 1-4
By: Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
Length: 26 hrs and 6 mins
This is fun entertainment. I have about 7 hours to go.
Source: 2019 Audible credit from Author.
Click on book title for full description.



2. eBook/Kindle (Author)
Indian Paintbrush (Carson Chronicles Book 3) by [Heldt, John A.]


Indian Paintbrush (Carson Chronicles Book 3)
by John A. Heldt
I am starting this again.
Source: 12/18 Author review request.
Click on book title for full description.



3. Audible/Smartphone/MP3 (Author)
The Double-A Western Detective Agency audiobook cover art


The Double-A Western Detective Agency
A Holmes on the Range Mystery
By: Steve Hockensmith
Narrated by: John McLain
Series: Holmes on the Range, Book 6
Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
I will start this audio next.
Source: Received March 2019 from the author for review.
Publisher's Summary
Big Red and Old Red Amlingmeyer’s dream has come true: The Sherlock Holmes-worshiping cowboy brothers are finally in business as professional detectives. But their fledgling A.A. Western Detective Agency faces a few challenges. Their partner, Col. Crowe, is almost as cantankerous and secretive as Old Red himself. The colonel’s daughter, Diana, insists on tagging along for the Amlingmeyers’ first assignment. And that assignment lands them smack dab in the middle of a range war - with Big Red and Old Red expected to shoot it out with rustlers rather than rustle up clues and solve a mystery.
When the violence claims an unexpected victim, however, the Amlingmeyers are called upon to holster their guns (for a moment) and use their “Holmesifying” skills to track down the killer. But someone else is tracking them...someone who seems to set one ambush after another for the brothers. Will the Double-A Western Detective Agency’s first case also be its last?
©2018 Steve Hockensmith (P)2019 Steve Hockensmith


March 10, 2019 - I am staying up to date with the One Year Bible plan reading through You Version App.
I completed a 4 day Lent reading plan: Unlikely Lenten Preachers: Devotions From Time Of Grace
I'll be picking another study this week.
[You can check out audio of the One Year Bible Plan on the companion commentary online.]


I completed two books and posted four reviews. That puts me current with 2 reviews to post.
I need to catch up adding newer reviews to NetGalley, Goodreads, Amazon and Audible again. (Not counting the older reviews.)
I added one title so my NetGalley shelf is still at 11 unread from December to date plus 4 old titles (2012!) that I might get read this year. I still have three remaining author ebook titles in queue. 
Still many through InstaFreebie and many new author requests I haven't replied to.


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 added one new children's' title from NetGalley.
I picked up two audio titles: one Audible Daily Deal and the other a free Audible Original.
I picked up 41 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 selected this at NetGalley:
Space Dragons by [Bennett, Robin]
Space Dragons
by Robin Bennett
This looks like fun.



Won
NONE

Purchased
3/6/19 Audible Daily Deal $3.95
A Willing Murder audiobook cover artA Willing Murder
By: Jude Deveraux
Narrated by: Susan Bennett
Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 09-18-18


Free
3/9/2019 Audible Original - Free
Wishes and Wellingtons audiobook cover artWishes and Wellingtons
By: Julie Berry
Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
Release date: 09-25-18

I added 41 free titles to my Kindle library.  Titles found linked through Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Ignite Your Book, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.
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15 comments:

  1. Kathryn TMarch 10, 2019 at 11:15 PM

    That is some listening in those audiobooks, I always find longer audiobooks great but sometimes that covers about equivalent of three books and it makes the numbers for the audiobook challenge a little more difficult to reach.

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  2. pussrebootsMarch 11, 2019 at 12:02 AM

    It sounds like you were busy. Take care. My weekly updates

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  3. Beth FMarch 11, 2019 at 7:00 AM

    I've heard a lot of good things about the Holmes on the Range series. Enjoy!

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  4. MaryMarch 11, 2019 at 7:05 AM

    With all you have on your plate I'm always impressed with what you manage to read. Have a good week, Martha!

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  5. bermudaonionMarch 11, 2019 at 7:30 AM

    I like the later daylight but will be off all week because of the time change.

    I hope the rehab is helping your husband even as he struggles with it.

    Enjoy your new books!

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 11, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    The Jude Deveraux book looks tempting. I have one of hers tucked away on my Kindle.

    Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  7. Kathy MartinMarch 11, 2019 at 12:10 PM

    Nice looking books. I envy you your weather. I'm am getting very tired of winter this year. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  8. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsMarch 12, 2019 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Martha,

    We have to wait until the end of March to get our daylight saving hour and although we have had the hottest February on record, the weather has taken a sudden downturn and we have storm after storm piling through, with torrential rain and hail, and gale to severe gale force winds. I wonder why it always happens at night, which makes sleep almost impossible!

    My reading is much slower than yours and I don't even have any excuse for it, so don't beat yourself up about it so much. So long as you enjoy the books you do read, that's all that matters.

    I'm sure I read a couple of Jude Deveraux's very early books, so I am tempted to see how well her writing crosses the genres into the world of mystery stories, especially as 'A Willing Murder' is the first book in a new series. It would have to be an ebook or the real thing for me though, as I am not a fan of audio books.

    Thanks for sharing and for the visit to Fiction Books this week and enjoy the beginning of your spring :)

    Yvonne xx

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  9. Veronica @ The Burgeoning BookshelfMarch 12, 2019 at 5:40 AM

    You've had a busy week. I love dragon stories and Space Dragons looks interesting.

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  10. ElizabethMarch 13, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    Busy week as always for you.

    Thanks for sharing, and I hope this week is good.

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  11. SerenaMarch 13, 2019 at 9:15 AM

    I'm in a slow reading mode these days, but I have finished a few audio books. I hope you enjoy your new reads.

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  12. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerMarch 15, 2019 at 10:57 AM

    You have blooming? How lovely. I cannot wait for signs of spring. Loving your new books. Glad to hear hubby's rehab is going well!

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  13. CherylMarch 17, 2019 at 8:44 PM

    I can't wait until my azaleas are ready to bloom. I grew up with them and they remind me of my grandparents, so I planted some when we moved here.

    The Double-A Western Detective Agency looks good. Mysteries are usually some of my favorites.

    Hope you had a nice week. Thanks for the visit.

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  14. MysticaMarch 18, 2019 at 10:22 PM

    I've had a busy week and this week till Wednesday is going to be the same. Enjoy all your reads. I do hope your husbands progress in the rehab is quick.

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  15. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)March 25, 2019 at 3:29 PM

    I do love Gist's books. She's wonderful.

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