Sunday Post March 1, 2020/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday March 2, 2020

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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.

As usual this was a busy week. Heather was under the weather with fever and sore throat. She stayed home on Friday so I hope she will feel better by Monday. Hubby stayed home from church this morning after a fever last night. I sure wish my family and office could stay healthy!

Hubby thought he moved all the crocus bulbs to the back but he missed these that brightened the front walk this week.

More ups and downs with cooler temps dropping into 30s again, plus rain.

I enjoyed my week of reading and listening. I finished one audiobook and one ebook. I posted four reviews and my usual memes.

I visited 20 blogs last week.
Shout Out this week to Still Life With Cracker Crumb... Erin is married with a son after a long journey. She says "We love books and reading, and can be found at the library at least once a week!"
Thank you to all the nice people who visit me.

These were last week's posts:

• Sunday Post February 23, 2020/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday February 24, 2020.

• NG2019- #NetGalley Book Review: Reimagining Mr. Right by Wynter Daniels; Genre: Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0.

• AuthorTBR- Book Review: Accidental Activist: Justice for the Groveland Four by Josh Venkataraman and Barbara Venkataraman; Genre: Civics, Non-Fiction, Social Activist Biographies; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0.

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway February 28, 2020. Open Worldwide. Ending 3/5/2020.

• ATBR- Audible Book Review: Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse; Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Native American; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.

• ATBR- Audible Book Review: Jukebox Joyride by Jacob Stein, Jason Rabinowitz, The Pop Ups; Genre: Children, Kids, Ages 8-10; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement March 1, 2020.

Finished Reading:
1. Audio/Smartphone (ATBR)

Evil Eye
By: Madhuri Shekar
Narrated by: Nick Choksi, Harsh Nayaar, Annapurna Sriram, Bernard White, Rita Wolf
Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
Release date: 05-02-19
This is a quick story with an ironic twist.
Source May 2019 Free Audible Original.
Click on book title for full description.

2. eBook/Kindle (NG2019)

The Woman in the Veil
by Laura Joh Rowland
I really liked this Victorian mystery.
Source: NetGalley 2019.
Click on book title for full description.

Currently Reading:
1. Audio/Smartphone (ATBR)

Koban: Rise of the Kobani
Koban, Volume 3
By: Stephen W. Bennett
Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
Length: 28 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 10-12-14
I have been listening more than I expected because I like the action and plot in this series. I am down to 8 hours.
Source 2019 January Audible Credit Picks.
Click on book title for full description.

2. eBook/Kindle (NG2019)

I've Never Been This Old Before
(Released February 4, 2020
by Stan Toler
I started smiling with the first page. :-)
Source: NetGalley 2019.
Older, Wiser, Funnier!
Adjusting to middle age is a lot like getting into a hot bath. At first, it’s painful. Then, you get acclimated and it feels comfortable, but after a while you’re just lying there wondering how your skin got so pruned and why you’re too tired to get up.
Celebrate midlife and beyond with this joyful collection of wit and wisdom dedicated to both the serious and silly sides of aging. Bestselling author Stan Toler will help you face the inevitable march of time with a healthy sense of humor and a warm heart.
Packed with entertaining anecdotes, good advice from God’s Word, and smart suggestions for self-improvement, I’ve Never Been This Old Before will give you a fresh outlook on the second half of life and remind you that no matter your age, God isn’t through growing you.

3. Audible/Smartphone (ATBR)

Archangel One
Archangel One, Book 1
By: Evan Currie
Narrated by: Stephen Dexter
Series: Archangel One, Book 1
Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
I have book 2 through NetGalley so I thought I would listen to book 1 first.
Source: 2/29/2020 Audible with Unlimited selection.
Publisher's Summary
An elite squadron must go undercover behind enemy lines in this thrilling new space adventure from the author of the Odyssey One series.
Humanity has reached an uneasy truce with the Empire - but unless the allies bring the fight to the enemy, extinction is all but assured. In preparation for the inevitable next war, Commander Stephen Michaels is at the helm of the Archangel Squadron, and his orders are simple: go rogue.
Disguised as mercenaries, Commander Michaels and the Archangels seek valuable intelligence on their imposing foe. Their mission takes them deep into uncharted territory, where they make inroads with the Empire, fiercely guarding their true identities and purpose. Fighting for the enemy goes against everything they stand for, but these are desperate times.
As their deception increases, so does the risk. With the Empire’s deadliest secrets within reach, Commander Michaels and the Archangels accept a mission that will take them even deeper into the Imperial fold. They know all too well that one wrong step won’t just end their lives - it could end their entire civilization.
©2019 by Cleigh Currie. (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

I'm keeping track of my Alphabet here as I finish the books. The cross-outs aren't easy to see, so I made the completed letters blue.
NETGALLEY: A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W X  Y  Z
AUDIO:            A  B  C  D  E  F G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W X  Y  Z

March 1, 2020 - I am again enjoying the devotions and readings with the One Year Bible plan through You Version App. I considered changing but this is the reading group that is closest to my husband's reading so we can sometimes discuss the same passages.
I finished a short 3-day plan titled Choose How to Live Now I have started a 41 day Lent study: Lent: With One Voice.

I completed two books and posted four reviews which continues to keep me up to date.
My NetGalley shelf is still at 16, plus the four titles from 2012-13 which I still hope to read this year.
I have one new audio author title and one new author ebook.
Still many titles 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 received two new review titles, one author and one NetGalley.
I stumbled on a free Audible by J.K. Rowling and picked out a Kindle Unlimited that came with an audio.
I also picked up two Chirp titles and had to resist others.
I added only 3 free kindle titles this week. (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

Received from the Author for review.

Death of an Aristocrat
Lucy Anne Trotter Mystery Series
by Anya Wylde
I've enjoyed other titles from this author and look forward to this one!



NetGalley title:
Deal with the Devil: A Mercenary Librarians Novel
by Kit Rocha
“Deal with the Devil is Orphan Black meets the post-apocalyptic Avengers by USA Today and New York Times bestselling author duo Kit Rocha.”

Won

NONE

Purchased

2/25/2020 Chirp deal at $1.99.
HERO Force Box Set
Written by Amy Gamet
Narrated by Janelle Tedesco
Release Date: July 31, 2019
Publisher: Alpha Publishing
Run time: 11 hours and 38 minutes
This sounds like good military romance.

2/29/2020 Chirp deal at $3.99.
Wildfire at Midnight
Written by Mary Stewart
Narrated by Lucy Paterson

Release Date: July 26, 2018

Publisher: Hachette UK

Run time: 6 hours and 51 minutes

This author started me on romance when I was a teen (decades ago)!

Free

2/29/2020 Audible with Unlimited selection.
Archangel One
Archangel One, Book 1
By: Evan Currie
Narrated by: Stephen Dexter
Series: Archangel One, Book 1
Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
I have book 2 through NetGalley so I thought I would listen to book 1 first. See book description above under Current Reading.

2/29/2020 Free Audible
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Warwick Davis, Noma Dumezweni, Jason Isaacs, Jude Law, Evanna Lynch, Sally Mortemore, Bonnie Wright
Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
Release date: 03-31-20

I added only 3 free Kindle 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.