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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Sunday Post March 20, 2022/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday March 21 2022

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.

The week was busy. I felt my trial on Friday went well but we will need to return for another hour or so for the Defendant's last witness.

Hubby seemed better this week although he still spends a few hours up in the middle of the night. He made it to Sunday School and church services, then huffed and puffed at the grocery store rather than giving me a list. (Men can be stubborn.).  

No new photo but I had one come up in memory from March 2018.
Sometimes I wish we still had our little chickens.

I continue to pray for the people and situation in Ukraine and for world leaders.
We had tornado warnings and heavy rains again Friday and Saturday. 
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The temp low this coming week is expected to be 43 with a high on Tuesday of 80. Should be a nice week. 

I was happy with my reading and listening last week.  I finished two audiobooks and my eBook. I posted two reviews and my usual memes.

I visited 18 blogs last week.
Shout Out this week to I'M SHELF-ISH. Tracee describes her reading and blog: "I have been an avid reader my whole life and found that blogging about authors and the books I read has revealed a whole community of people just like me...crazy for books!"
Audible offerings for free children's titles ended June 30.
Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.

These were last week's posts:
  • ATBR: Audio Book Review: Gone to Dust by Matt Goldman; Genre: Detective Stories, Mystery, Private Investigator; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.25..
Finished Reading:
1. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)


The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Written by: Kelly Barnhill
Narrated by: Christina Moore
Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
How wonderfully entertaining - and championing Hope!!
Source: February 2017 Audible Credit.

Click on book title for full description.



2. eBook/Kindle App on Smartphone (Author2021)
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The Fair (Time Box #2)
by John A. Heldt
Finished this with lots of suspense in the last 15%.
Source: June 20, 2021 received from the author.

Click on book title for full description.




3. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
Zero Tolerance  By  cover art


Zero Tolerance
By: Jonathan Maberry
Narrated by: Ray Porter
Series: Joe Ledger, Book 1.1
Length: 44 mins
I pulled up a short title as I am still behind in book count. And this continues a series I am interested in.
Source: December 2021 free on Audible Plus Catalog.

Publisher's Summary
This sequel to Patient Zero brings Joe Ledger back into action.
Zero Tolerance picks up a few weeks after the close of Maberry’s action-thriller Patient Zero. Dropping back into the world of former Baltimore cop Joe Ledger, the Department of Military Sciences, and flesh-eating zombies, fans of the series will finally see the tying up of a few loose ends.
©2010 Jonathan Maberry (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.



Currently Reading:
1. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)


On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
The Wingfeather Saga, Book 1
By: Andrew Peterson
Narrated by: Andrew Peterson
Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 01-05-21
Our grandchildren are reading this series
so I decided to listen and be able to share.
Source: 2/14/2021 January Audible Credit.

Publisher's Summary
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.
Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.
Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish and families can listen to together.
This audiobook includes a PDF of maps, illustrations, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Andrew Peterson (P)2020 Listening Library



2. eBook/Kindle App on Smartphone (Author2021)
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Chinook (Miranda Chase NTSB #6)
by M.L. Buchman
I like action so I am hoping this will move along well.
Source: March 2021 from Author (through BookFunnel).

When the fastest and most powerful helicopters in the US Army’s fleet start falling out of the sky, Miranda Chase and her team of NTSB crash investigators are called in.
One crash leads to another and they are fast entangled in a Chinese conspiracy to start a war. Only Miranda’s team can stop the trade war from becoming a real one.


There may be another audio which I will pick when I finish the Wingfeather title.

March 20, 2022 - These videos are really good - they help me retain more and help explain plot narrative as well as the underlying story of Jesus. Bible Reading Plan: BibleProject | One Story that Leads to Jesus. I know it won't match my Hubby's reading but I wanted some different insights/devotions and I am enjoying the devotion video project. I am enjoying keeping up with my reading each day.
No new study although I will probably start looking at an Easter Study soon.


I completed three books for review this week.
My NetGalley shelf is back to the three old ebook titles. I will probably end up letting A Place Called Armageddon go as DNF.
I am reading the last eBook title I had in queue.
(Plus a few that I received from facebook links and 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: Serena of Savvy Verse & Wit, me and new to the team, Velvet at vvb32reads. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

No new review books.
I added three Chirp titles this week and one Audible credit.
I have listed the last of my March 3 Audible sale purchases.

3 books added to my Kindle TBR library again.

Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles
NONE

Won
NONE

Purchased
3/18/2022 Audible February second Book Credit.
EMP Survival Box Set: Seven Cows, Ugly and Gaunt Audiobook By Mark Goodwin cover art
EMP Survival Box Set: Seven Cows, Ugly and Gaunt
A Post-Apocalyptic Saga of America's Worst Nightmare
By: Mark Goodwin

Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
Length: 28 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 03-19-18

3/14/2022 Purchases from Chirp.
Book cover for Silver Dollar Duke by Sally Britton with featured deal banner
Silver Dollar Duke
Written by Sally Britton
Narrated by Marian Hussey

Run Time 9h 37min
$1.99

Book cover for Tropical Punch by S.C. Jensen
Tropical Punch
Written by S.C. Jensen
Narrated by Jennifer Blom

Run Time 7h 14min
$.99

Book cover for Seeking Safety by T. L. Payne
Seeking Safety
Written by T. L. Payne
Narrated by Stacey Glemboski

Run Time 7h 37min
$.99



Here are the last two titles in Continuing series I purchased at Audible Sale 3/3/22:
The Ranch (A Legacy of Violence)  By  cover art
The Ranch (A Legacy of Violence)
The Legacy Series, Book 2
By: Sean Liscom
Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
$3.74 Regular Price: $24.95

Shift Omnibus Edition  By  cover art
Shift Omnibus Edition
Shift 1-3, Silo Saga
By: Hugh Howey
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
$3.74 Regular Price: $24.95

And I used One Audible February Credit for this continuing series:
Monster Hunter Guardian  By  cover art
Monster Hunter Guardian
Monster Hunter International, Book 7
By: Larry Correia, Sarah A. Hoyt

Narrated by: Bailey Carr
Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
$7.24 – USED CREDIT Regular Price: $24.95


Here are the last three of the 11 New-to-Me series purchased at Audible Sale on 3/3/22:
Tinker  By  cover art
Tinker
Elfhome, Book 1
By: Wen Spencer

Narrated by: Tanya Eby
Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
$3.74 Regular Price: $24.95

White Wasteland  By  cover art
White Wasteland
A Black Autumn Saga (White Wasteland Series, Book 1)
By: Jeff Kirkham, Jason Ross

Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
$3.74 Regular Price: $24.95

You Have the Right to Remain Innocent  By  cover art
You Have the Right to Remain Innocent
By: James Duane
Narrated by: James Duane

Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
$3.15 Regular Price: $10.49


Free
I added 3 free Kindle titles to my library this week.
Satoshi - The Girl Who Invented Bitcoin: A Thriller
Linus Ortelli, William Knapton


And Then She Vanished (The Joseph Bridgeman Series Book 1)
Nick Jones


Call me Dragon (Dragon Fires Rising Book 1)
Marc Secchia




3 Free titles again this week. Free titles often found at Bookbub, Bookfun, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.

7 comments:

  1. Enjoy your new books this week.

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  2. Glad to hear your husband is feeling better.

    Looks like a great group of books this week. I didn't understand the cover on The Fair until I looked up the event and book description. Sounds like a great story.

    Hope you enjoy your reading week and stay safe from nasty weather.

    https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2022/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_20.html

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  3. I’ve had the Shift trilogy on my TBR forever!

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  4. I hope your storms weren't destructive and you get some nice weather coming your way this week.

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  5. Aww, look at the chickens! My neighbor used to have chickens, but coyotes ate them all. :(

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  6. Sounds like a busy week and aww the little chicks!
    It's a crazy world we are living in :(

    Happy reading this week.

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  7. Adorable chickens! I'm glad your husband had a better week. Happy reading with your new books!

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