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.
Work stays busy. I had busy days and evenings with two board meetings (Monday and Thursday), a wedding (Saturday), and an organization St. Patrick's Potluck lunch on Sunday.
Heather has completed her divorce and I hope that will help reduce stress for her.
One of my staff won't be in tomorrow because she is hand feeding newly born goats. Isn't it great to live in a rural community!
I recently participated in a photo session called Beautifully You.
One of my pictures was made with the blog in mind!
(The T-shirt reads: Love My Book Club!)My continuing prayers include prayers for more unity in all nations and a calmer social atmosphere. We have opened new prayer lists to include the youth revivals going on and for the young generations that will lead in the future. New prayers this week for safety for those 'enjoying' spring break.
I've had the heat on most of the week at night. I'm glad I'm not up north. Our temp tonight is 31 then it will start to warm up again. 30s again. I'm glad I didn't pack all the winter night clothes away. High during the days will get to 84.
I visited 17 blogs last week.
Shout out this week to SEEKING A LITTLE TRUTH. CyberKitten says "I have a burning need to know stuff and I love asking awkward questions."
Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.
- NG2022: #NetGalley Audio Book Review: Murder at an Irish Castle (Irish Castle Mystery #1) by Ellie Brannigan; Genre: Cozy Mystery, Irish, Thriller & Suspense; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
- ATBR: Audible Book Reviews: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim; Genre: Fairy Tale & Folklore Adaptations, Teen & Young Adult; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
- Sharing Beyond Books #456 Comment Giveaway March 18, 2023. Open Worldwide Ends April 15, 2023.
Finished Reading:
1. NetGalley Audio Smartphone (2022NGA)
Good Dog, Bad Cop
by David Rosenfelt
The K Team #4
Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
I enjoyed this entry in the K Team series.
Source: 2023 NetGalley.
Click on book title for full description.
2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
Junkyard Pirate
By: Jamie McFarlane
Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
Series: Junkyard Pirate, Book 1 (4 books)
Length: 10 hrs
This was fun even if you have to stretch belief.
Source: July 2021 Audible $5.00 Sale (Regular Price: $19.95).
Click on book title for full description.
Junkyard Pirate
By: Jamie McFarlane
Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
Series: Junkyard Pirate, Book 1 (4 books)
Length: 10 hrs
This was fun even if you have to stretch belief.
Source: July 2021 Audible $5.00 Sale (Regular Price: $19.95).
Click on book title for full description.
3. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
One Heart to Win
By: Johanna Lindsey
Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
Series: Callahan-Warren, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
I mostly enjoyed this western romance.
Source: 9/1/2021 Audible Plus Catalog.
Publisher's Summary
Johanna Lindsey, the number-one New York Times best-selling author, presents a passionate novel of hidden identities, family secrets, and love that transcends a 50-year feud set in the 1880s in the majestic ranchland of the Montana territory.
Some young ladies marry for money and social standing, a few lucky ones marry for love - but Tiffany Warren is marrying to end a feud. Honoring her mother’s promise, Tiffany reluctantly travels west to meet her estranged father and his enemy’s eldest son, rancher Hunter Callahan. Once the Warrens and the Callahans are united by marriage, both clans will stop squabbling over a disputed strip of land.
In the chaos of a train robbery Tiffany seizes a golden opportunity. By assuming the identity of her father’s new housekeeper she can live with the father she never knew and assess his true character, as well as that of the neighboring cowboy to whom she is betrothed. But, too late, Tiffany discovers that the rivalry between the Warrens and the Callahans has escalated when the Callahans steal the Warrens’ housekeeper as soon as she steps off the train!
Now, Tiffany, who is pretending to be Jennifer Fleming, finds herself living in the enemy camp, under the same roof as her fiancé. All too soon she learns her intended is a handsome, sweet-talking charmer whom she has to fight off because he can’t keep his eyes - or his hands - off Jennifer. After Tiffany’s charade is exposed she refuses to marry Hunter to end the feud. As Hunter goes about claiming his rightful bride-to-be, he knows that although he loves two women - proper, elegant Tiffany as well as spunky, passionate Jennifer - he has only one heart to win.
©2013 Johanna Lindsey (P)2013 AudioGO
Currently Reading:
1. NetGalley Audio Smartphone (2022NGA)
The Deadlands: Hunted
by Skye Melki-Wegner
Narrated by: John Pirhalla
Series: The Deadlands, Book 1
Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins v
This reminds me of Land Before Time and I am enjoying it.
Source: 2023 NetGalley.
Publisher's Summary
Wings of Fire meets Jurassic Park in this action-adventure middle grade debut series about five outcasts—and former enemies—who are the only hope to save their warring kingdoms from impending doom.
"My favorite middle grade book of the year.”—New York Times-bestselling author Amie Kaufman
Battle rages between the dinosaur kingdoms of Cretacea.
When the Fallen Star struck, it brought death and despair, ash and toxic rain. But some dinosaurs survived . . . and were changed. Their minds grew alert. They learned to speak. To dream. To wage war.
As the two remaining dinosaur kingdoms fight for territory, Eleri, the disgraced son of a prince, is exiled from his home for saving an enemy soldier. Banished to the merciless Deadlands, a terrifying desert full of tar pits, poisonous gas, and ruthless carnivores, he must join forces with a group of questionable allies—including the enemy soldier he saved—to avoid becoming prey.
When Eleri and his fellow exiles discover the horrific truth behind the war, the unlikely heroes must do all they can to save their kingdoms from a lurking predator. . . and a secret plot that might destroy them all.
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.
©2023 Skye Melki-Wegner (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
The Deadlands: Hunted
by Skye Melki-Wegner
Narrated by: John Pirhalla
Series: The Deadlands, Book 1
Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins v
This reminds me of Land Before Time and I am enjoying it.
Source: 2023 NetGalley.
Publisher's Summary
Wings of Fire meets Jurassic Park in this action-adventure middle grade debut series about five outcasts—and former enemies—who are the only hope to save their warring kingdoms from impending doom.
"My favorite middle grade book of the year.”—New York Times-bestselling author Amie Kaufman
Battle rages between the dinosaur kingdoms of Cretacea.
When the Fallen Star struck, it brought death and despair, ash and toxic rain. But some dinosaurs survived . . . and were changed. Their minds grew alert. They learned to speak. To dream. To wage war.
As the two remaining dinosaur kingdoms fight for territory, Eleri, the disgraced son of a prince, is exiled from his home for saving an enemy soldier. Banished to the merciless Deadlands, a terrifying desert full of tar pits, poisonous gas, and ruthless carnivores, he must join forces with a group of questionable allies—including the enemy soldier he saved—to avoid becoming prey.
When Eleri and his fellow exiles discover the horrific truth behind the war, the unlikely heroes must do all they can to save their kingdoms from a lurking predator. . . and a secret plot that might destroy them all.
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.
©2023 Skye Melki-Wegner (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
A Useful Woman
A Rosalind Thorne Mystery, Book 1
By: Darcie Wilde
Narrated by: Sarah Nichols
Series: Rosalind Thorne Mysteries, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
This is a "U" title that I think I will enjoy.
Source: December 2021 Audible Plus Catalog.
Publisher's Summary
Inspired by the novels of Jane Austen, this new mystery series set in 19th-century London introduces the charming and resourceful Rosalind Thorne, a woman privy to the secrets of high society - including who among them is capable of murder.
The daughter of a baronet and minor heiress, Rosalind Thorne was nearly ruined after her father abandoned the family. To survive in the only world she knew, she began to manage the affairs of some of London society's most influential women, who rely on her wit and discretion. So when artistocratic wastrel Jasper Aimesworth is found dead in London's most exclusive ballroom, Almack's, Rosalind must use her skills and connections to uncover the killer from a list of suspects that includes Almack's powerful patronesses and her former suitor Devon Winterbourne, now Lord Casselmain.
Torn between her old love and a growing attraction to a compelling Bow Street runner, Rosalind must unravel the mysteries surrounding Jasper's death, and the mysteries of her own heart as well.
©2016 Darcie Wilde (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Again, I am pretty sure I will get to a third book but I haven't chosen yet.
March 19, 2023 - I am enjoying this new plan on YouVersion. I totally enjoy watching the devotion videos so I am doing another BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". I have never done a Chronological reading before.
I am 10 days in a 15 day plan: Preparing Your Heart for Easter.
I finished three audio titles and reviewed two so I am at four reviews due.
NETGALLEY STATUS--
I am listening to another NetGalley audio so that leaves two audios on my shelf.
I still have the two old ebook titles.
I have one author review in my queue that I need to start reading on my computer.
(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 newest to the team, Emma at Words and Peace. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
No new review books last week.
I selected my two February Audible Credit titles.
I picked 3 more free Audible Plus Catalog audio books.
No free kindle titles last week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?
Review Titles
NONE
Won
NONE
Purchased
3/15/2023 Audible Two February Credits: 
By: Andy Weir
Narrated by: Ray Porter
Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
Crucible, Book 1
By: Ryan W. Aslesen
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
Free
3/13/2023 Three Audible Plus Titles:
By: Craig Robertson
Narrated by: Scott Aiello
Series: Time Wars Last Forever, Book 1-2
Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
Gaslight Mystery, Book 1
By: Victoria Thompson
Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
Series: Gaslight Murders, Book 1
Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
Galaxy's Edge Series, Book 0.7
By: Jason Anspach, Michelle C. Meyers
Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
Series: Galaxy's Edge Series, Book 0.7
Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
No new titles added to Kindle library. Free titles often found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.
Love your photo - very elegant. Hope you will get some time to breathe and rest and enjoy some more reading.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great picture!
ReplyDeleteI loved Project Hail Mary and I have heard amazing things about the audiobook, so much so that I've thought about rereading it on audio. Have a great week and happy reading!
Project Hail Mary is so good, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fabulous photo. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI wish Heather the best. She needs so happiness and relaxation in her life.
Your books sound great. A Useful Woman caught my eye. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog last week.