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

One staff member was out to visit family this week. The rest of us had to settle in to keep up the work. Already we are making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as we have to juggle five schedules.

I got a new manicure for November on Friday.
Soft orange with glitter and a leaf design.

Our Florida weather remained in low 80s most of last week but the nights dropped to high 50s. This week we are supposed to get those cooler days in the 70s.

My reading week was good. I finished two audiobooks and one ebook (finally). I posted four reviews and my usual memes.
I visited 16 blogs again last week.
Shout Out this week to The Balanced Bibliophile. Sarah describes herself as "Wife, Mother, Bookworm, Book Blogger, Bookstagrammer." I like the picture on her contact page.

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:

• Sunday Post October 25, 2020/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday October 26, 2020.

• ATBR- Audible Book Review: Carniepunk: The Demon Barker of Wheat Street by Kevin Hearne; Genre: Short Story, Urban Fantasy; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 3.75. #Fraterfest.

• ATBR- Audible Book Review: Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu; Genre: Classic, Gothic, Horror, Vampire; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25 Narration 4.25. #Fraterfest.

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway October 30, 2020. Open Worldwide. Ending 11/5/2020.

• ATBR- Audio Book Review: Manners and Monsters by Tilly Wallace; Genre: Gaslamp Fantasy, Paranormal, Regency; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5. #Fraterfest.

• A2020- Audible Book Review: Zombie Fallout: Zero by Mark Tufo; Genre: Dark Fiction, Horror, Psychological, Teen and Young Adult; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0. #Fraterfest.

• Sharing Beyond Books #407 Comment Giveaway October 31, 2020. Open Worldwide. Ending 11/14/2020.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement November 1, 2020.

Finished Reading:

1. Audio/Smartphone (A2020)

Murder's a Witch
Written By: Danielle Garrett
Narrated By: Amanda Ronconi
Duration: 6 hours 49 minutes
This is a fun, easy mystery with paranormal characters.
Source: 10/2020 Audiobooks.com Mystery Audiobook Club.
Click on book title for full description.

2. eBook/Kindle (NGTBR)

The Uninvited: Book 8 in Krewe of Hunters series
by Heather Graham
I enjoyed the ghostly elements in this romantic suspense. Source: 2012 Netgalley.
Click on book title for full description.

3. Audible/Smartphone (A2020)

Primal
Lee Harden, Book 3
By: D. J. Molles
Narrated by: Christian Rummel
Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
I like this series and this was a quick listen.
Source: September 2020 Credit purchase.
Publisher's Summary
Lee Harden is out for blood. After a month, the cartel is looking over their shoulders and jumping at shadows, worried about the madmen in their backyard, who seem obsessed with little else but killing cartel members. Lee continues to claw his way towards revenge, searching for a target to strike at, or a person to destroy, that will force his enemies to reveal themselves. And nothing is going to stop him. Not even Abe.
In the United Eastern States, things are crumbling around Angela. Safe zones are dropping out of communication, and no one seems to have any faith in her since the fall of Fort Bragg. Carl Gilliard's methods of purging the dissenters grow harsher and harsher, and Angela is forced to run interference for him, denying allegations of misconduct. She needs to get them back to Fort Bragg to show that they aren't losing this war. But she's not sure they can get there before everything falls apart.
Working fast - and sometimes unsafely - to secure the route back to Fort Bragg, Sam Ryder and his squad make a grim discovery that might be the start of an evolutionary jump for the primals - and a threat to the survival of the human race.
In this thrilling and gritty third installment to the Lee Harden series, the only thing you can be certain of is that things are about to change. ©2019 D. J. Molles (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Currently Reading:
1. Print (Author2020)

The Prepared Investor: How to Prevent the Next Crisis from Affecting Your Financial Independence
by Christopher Manske
I am moving slowly but finding this interesting.
Source: I was pleased when the author offered this for my review.
Click on book title for full description.

2. eBook/Kindle (NG2020)

The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas
Jodi Thomas, Sharla Lovelace, Scarlett Dunn
I always enjoy Jodi Thomas and I look forward to meeting two new authors too.
Source: Received from NetGalley.
In these Texas-set stories of romance and adventure, the Civil War is over, Christmas is coming—and it’s time for three rugged fighters to become lovers . .
FATHER GOOSE
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jodi Thomas
Dispirited by war, when Trapper Hawkins accepts a job hauling five little rich girls to Dallas, all he cares about is the money. He doesn’t expect they’ll awaken his spirit—or that their intriguing nursemaid, Emery Adams, will awaken his heart. And when danger strikes as Christmas Eve nears, he definitely doesn’t expect Emery and the girls to risk their lives—for him . . .
THE MISTLETOE PROMISE * Sharla Lovelace
A catastrophic storm, an ailing herd, and a failing cattle ranch have left Texas rancher Josie Bancroft in danger of losing everything her father worked for. Still, she’d rather die than merge with her neighbor rancher Benjamin Mason, the man who broke her heart years ago, on Christmas Eve. As old sparks fly and secrets are revealed, however, Ben is determined to help Josie—and prove that this time around can be different. That the misunderstandings of Christmas past need not define their future . . .
CHRISTMAS ROAD * Scarlett Dunn
Yellow Fever has hit Clint Mitchum’s Texas hometown and taken his father and siblings, leaving Clint ever more cynical. Racing homeward to be by his mother’s side, Clint finds only a note from her, asking that he help her caregiver, a young woman named Amelia. Assuming his mother has passed, in his grief Clint ventures out to search for Amelia—and finds the best of gifts—just in time for Christmas . . .

3. Audible/Smartphone (A2020)

Actualized
The Configured Trilogy, Book 3
By: Jenetta Penner
Narrated by: Brittany Goodwin
Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
Release date: 12-17-19

I enjoyed book 1 and am returning to complete this trilogy.

Source: 2/13/2020 Author Code for Review title.
Publisher's Summary
It comes down to one choice: save the world or save the ones you love.
Listen to the exciting and emotional conclusion to The Configured Trilogy.
©2018 Jenetta Penner (P)2019 Jenetta Penner

I'm keeping track of my Alphabet here as I finish the books. These are the letters that remain:
NETGALLEY:  H  M  U X  Y and Z
AUDIO:             X  and  Z

November 1, 2020 - I continue enjoying reading first thing each morning, even this week while away.
I am still 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 didn't do an extra study again last week but I plan to do Thanksgiving plans in November. My first one is: 7 Days of Thanksgiving.

I completed three books, posted four reviews and I am up to date.
My NetGalley shelf is now at 3, which are the three remaining titles from 2012-13 which I still hope to read this year.
I have added no new author review titles this week. I still have one carry over author ebook left in my queue. (Plus a few that I received from newsletter sign-ups, not specific review requests.)
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.
No new review titles received this week.
Someday I'll check the email requests I have been receiving. {Sigh.}
I selected two for one Credit at Audible Thriller sale and bought one Daily Deal.
I used one credit purchase at Audiobooks.com while I wait to see their BOGO choices this month.
Two 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

Audible Two for One Credit Sale:

Departure
By: A.G. Riddle
Narrated by: Nicola Barber, Scott Aiello
Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 02-17-15

Werewolf Cop
By: Andrew Klavan Narrated
by: Andrew Klavan
Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
Release date: 03-24-15


11/1/2020 Audible Daily Deal $3.95.

The Lasaran
Aldebarian Alliance, Book 1
By: Dianne Duvall
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 04-21-20

11/1/2020 Audiobooks.com Credit Purchase:

Manners and Monsters Collection: A Regency paranormal mystery series
by Tilly Wallace
Narrated By: Marian Hussey
Duration: 23 hours 46 minutes
I had to use a credit before 11/3 and was glad to pick up all three books in this series after enjoying Manners and Monsters.

Free

Two free kindles this week, which I saw through MM at An Imperfect Christian Mom.

Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done Charlie Gilkey

Danger in Monrovia
(FREE MIDDLE GRADE MYSTERY ADVENTURE ACTION BOOK FOR KIDS AGES 7-15 CHILDREN) (Choose Your Own Way 1) Paul Moxham

Free titles often found at Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Ignite Your Book, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.