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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.
I am easing back into work at the office. This week seemed light but productive.
Our dogs chase the bunnies that live under the shed in our son's backyard.
Several times I had to make sure there was noise to give the bunnies warning to run before we let the dogs out.
Imagine the surprise when our son discovered this two days after we left:
This was right under where our car had been parked for two weeks!
Hubby and I are back to muttering along at home. Staying indoors out of the 90 degree days.
I enjoyed the two books I finished - one audio and one ebook. I posted three reviews and my usual memes.
I visited 16 blogs again last week.
Shout Out this week to Rather Too Fond of Books. Haley says: "I spend more time reading books and talking about books than almost anything else so it only seemed right for me to set up a book blog! I started this blog properly in August 2015 and I’m enjoying it so much. I love having a platform to share all the great books I’ve read."
Don't forget- Audible is offering free children's titles during these days at home.
Audiobooks.com is also offering free listens for children.
These were last week's posts:
- NG2020- #NetGalley Book Review: #The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water by Zen Cho; Action and Adventure, Asian Myth, Fantasy; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0.
- Author2020- Book Review: Death Of An Aristocrat (A Lucy Anne Trotter Mystery) by Anya Wylde; Cozy Mystery, Regency, Woman Sleuth; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0.
- Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway July 24, 2020. Open Worldwide. Ending 7/30/2020.
- Author2020- Audio Book Review: The Bomb Squad: Clash of the Patriots by Neil Perry Gordon; Espionage Thriller, Historical Fiction, WWI; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.
- Sharing Beyond Books #400 Comment Giveaway July 25, 2020. Open Worldwide. Ending 8/8/2020.
Finished Reading:
1. Audible/Smartphone (ATBR)
Written in Red
A Novel of the Others
By: Anne Bishop
Narrated by: Alexandra Harris
Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 03-05-13
This is very good so now I will be into this series.
Source: 4/28/19 Audible Whisper Sync title for $7.95 less $5.00 Credit so it cost me only $2.95.
Click on book title for full description.
Written in Red
A Novel of the Others
By: Anne Bishop
Narrated by: Alexandra Harris
Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 03-05-13
This is very good so now I will be into this series.
Source: 4/28/19 Audible Whisper Sync title for $7.95 less $5.00 Credit so it cost me only $2.95.
Click on book title for full description.
2. eBook/Kindle (NG2020)
The Queen Bee and Me
Gillian McDunn
Release date March 3, 2020.
This is a good MG story.
Source: Title from the publisher and NetGalley 2020.
Click on book title for full description.
Currently Reading:
1. Audible/Smartphone (ATBR)
Thunderhead
Arc of a Scythe
By: Neal Shusterman
Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 01-09-18
I am midway and enjoying the second book
in this series.
Source: 12/16/19 Audible 2nd Settlement Credit.
Publisher's Summary
Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times best seller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.
The Thunderhead cannot interfere in the affairs of the Scythedom. All it can do is observe — it does not like what it sees.
A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. His story is told in whispers across the continent.
As Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the "new order". But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change.
Will the Thunderhead intervene?
Or will it simply watch as this perfect world begins to unravel?
©2018 Neal Shusterman (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
Thunderhead
Arc of a Scythe
By: Neal Shusterman
Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 01-09-18
I am midway and enjoying the second book
in this series.
Source: 12/16/19 Audible 2nd Settlement Credit.
Publisher's Summary
Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times best seller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.
The Thunderhead cannot interfere in the affairs of the Scythedom. All it can do is observe — it does not like what it sees.
A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. His story is told in whispers across the continent.
As Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the "new order". But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change.
Will the Thunderhead intervene?
Or will it simply watch as this perfect world begins to unravel?
©2018 Neal Shusterman (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
2. eBook/Kindle (NG2019)
The Wolf at the End of the World
by Douglas Smith
I am 30% into this shapeshifter Native Canadian story and it is very engaging!
Source: Title from the publisher and NetGalley 2019.
Click on book title for full description.
3. Audible/Smartphone (ATBR)
You Need a Budget
The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
By: Jesse Mecham
Narrated by: Jesse Mecham
Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
Release date: 12-26-17
I chose this to squeeze in as my nonfiction book for July.
Source: 9/9/18 Audible Daily Deal $1.95.
Publisher's Summary
For most people, budgeting conjures up the same feelings as, say, prison and dieting. But your initial instinct couldn't be further from the truth. You just haven't budgeted the right way.
You Need a Budget will teach you four simple rules to completely revolutionize the way you think about managing your money. With a budget, you'll break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, get out of debt, and save more money. A liberating, enabling, empowering budget will actually make you feel more free, not more restricted. The YNAB philosophy is centered around these four rules:
Give every dollar a job. Take your cash, checking, and saving accounts and assign jobs to that money. Begin now with what you have on hand. Then follow your plan. Pick your priorities, and make sure your dollars are helping you move closer to the things you care about most.
Embrace your true expenses. Look ahead and identify the larger, less frequent expenses that tend to sneak up on you. Break those expenses into manageable monthly amounts. Consider insurance premiums, birthdays, holidays, charitable giving, car repairs, etc. This practice evens out your cash outflows, decreases your stress, and helps you make better decisions.
Roll with the punches. Accept the fact that life always changes and you'll likely always go over budget somewhere. If an unexpected expense comes up and you need to change your budget, just change it. The YNAB philosophy not only tolerates changing your budget but encourages it.
Age your money. The goal of this rule is to increase the time between the moment you earn money and the moment you spend that money. In other words, if you're going to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, you need to learn to live on money you earned a month or two months or even three months ago.
YNAB's four rules are the pillars of a tried-and-true system that gets you to engage with your money every day. It helps you change your behavior so that you're proactive and in control of your finances. It's not about stressing over last month's statement; instead, you're looking ahead and actively deciding how you want and need to build a life of meaning, not stress.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2017 YNAB Licensing LLC (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
You Need a Budget
The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
By: Jesse Mecham
Narrated by: Jesse Mecham
Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
Release date: 12-26-17
I chose this to squeeze in as my nonfiction book for July.
Source: 9/9/18 Audible Daily Deal $1.95.
Publisher's Summary
For most people, budgeting conjures up the same feelings as, say, prison and dieting. But your initial instinct couldn't be further from the truth. You just haven't budgeted the right way.
You Need a Budget will teach you four simple rules to completely revolutionize the way you think about managing your money. With a budget, you'll break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, get out of debt, and save more money. A liberating, enabling, empowering budget will actually make you feel more free, not more restricted. The YNAB philosophy is centered around these four rules:
Give every dollar a job. Take your cash, checking, and saving accounts and assign jobs to that money. Begin now with what you have on hand. Then follow your plan. Pick your priorities, and make sure your dollars are helping you move closer to the things you care about most.
Embrace your true expenses. Look ahead and identify the larger, less frequent expenses that tend to sneak up on you. Break those expenses into manageable monthly amounts. Consider insurance premiums, birthdays, holidays, charitable giving, car repairs, etc. This practice evens out your cash outflows, decreases your stress, and helps you make better decisions.
Roll with the punches. Accept the fact that life always changes and you'll likely always go over budget somewhere. If an unexpected expense comes up and you need to change your budget, just change it. The YNAB philosophy not only tolerates changing your budget but encourages it.
Age your money. The goal of this rule is to increase the time between the moment you earn money and the moment you spend that money. In other words, if you're going to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, you need to learn to live on money you earned a month or two months or even three months ago.
YNAB's four rules are the pillars of a tried-and-true system that gets you to engage with your money every day. It helps you change your behavior so that you're proactive and in control of your finances. It's not about stressing over last month's statement; instead, you're looking ahead and actively deciding how you want and need to build a life of meaning, not stress.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2017 YNAB Licensing LLC (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
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:
AUDIO:
July 26, 2020 - I am still working on getting caught up for daily reading. I need to be in the word every day. 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 am on the 5th day of a 7-day study: Good News: Encouragement for a World in Crisis.
I completed two books and posted three reviews. I am one review behind so a total of three this week should be good.
My NetGalley shelf is now at 2, plus the four titles from 2012-13 which I still hope to read this year.
I did pik a NetGalley download of an audiobook last week but it didn't download to my phone so it isn't available.
I'm resisting adding any more NetGalley titles until I get some of my review titles done. I still have one carry over author ebook and
Still many titles through InstaFreebie and many new author requests I haven't replied to.
Welcome to Mailbox Monday.
No new review books. (I picked a NetGalley audio but it didn't download on the app.)
I still have to check the email requests I have been receiving. {Sigh.}
I picked up another 2 for 1 credit deal at Audiobooks.com and I also borrowed the final week of SYNC audio titles. I had three books picked at Chirp but resisted as I have plenty already to listen to (and read).
I only added no 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
NONE
Won
NONE
Purchased
Two for One Credit Deal at Audiobooks.com
When You Are NearWritten By: Tracie Peterson
Narrated By: Pilar Witherspoon
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date: March 2019
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
You Dropped a Blonde On MeWritten By: Dakota Cassidy
Narrated By: Hollie Jackson
Publisher: Tantor Media
Date: June 2020
Duration: 11 hours 53 minutes
Free
I borrowed the two Audiobook SYNC files from Week 12.July 23 – July 29
KINDRED by Octavia E. Butler, narrated by Kim Staunton (Recorded Books)
BURN BABY BURN by Meg Medina, narrated by Marisol Ramirez (Candlewick on Brilliance Audio)
I picked up no free Kindle titles this week.
Free titles often found at Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Ignite Your Book, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.
The days pass by here too with lots of work but at the same time I cannot believe that July is almost over. I've hardly anyone here to discuss books with so the blog is important to me personally as well. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteThose bunnies are so cute. They must have felt safe under the car. Enjoy your reading week!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for sharing the baby bunnies video, how wonderful is it. Good to hear that you enjoyed Written in Red. It's so good on audio.
ReplyDeleteThey are so adorable, what are you going to do with them?
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great reading week, and cooler weather!
You are doing well at getting caught up! Have a great reading week.
ReplyDeleteI love reading budget books. There is always something new to learn. You are doing a great job on your Netgalley backlist. I have 5 to go and that's after adding two from publisher requests.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a banner year for bunnies. We seem to have a lot up in my area. I hope your DIL is recovering and getting lots of rest. Stay cool and have a good week!
ReplyDeleteoh i can confirm the others series by anne bishop is very addictive and it keeps getting better and better ( though a tad darker gradually as well) i do plan a reread tahts' tellings
ReplyDeleteCute bunny video. Enjoy your books and your grandchildren. Here are my WEEKLY UPDATES
ReplyDeleteENJOY your week and your books, Martha.
ReplyDeleteCute bunnies! I love The Others series and am so tempted to listen to it again. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteGreat books this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you: staying indoors when it's so hot.
Hope you have a great week.
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Aww, babies! We have tons of bunnies in our yard. I kind of hate them because they eat the grass and poop everywhere, but they are very cute.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!