Sunday Post April 16, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday April 17, 2023

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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.

Our new employee is doing very well and brings a positive attitude to the office.
Heather seems to be doing much better this week. The ob/gyn has suggested some changes in medication and a review in a month or so after some testings.

Our GFWC Marianna Woman's Club got to usher at 75 Years of Chipola Music at our local college theater at the end of the week. It was a great program with several of my church family, including our pastor, joining in the Alumni Choir.
(I'm third from left (at the table) with glasses on my short hair.)

My continuing prayers include prayers for more unity in all nations, a calmer social atmosphere, and for revival.
I am still praying for God's clear direction on the business end.

We had several storms last week but otherwise the weather seemed good. (I was inside a lot so maybe didn't notice so much.) The temps this week are predicted to be pretty nice: low at night 44; high during day 87.

I finished two audios this past week and posted three reviews, a Tour feature, and my memes.

I visited only 14 blogs last week.
Shout out this week to THE EDGE OF PRECIPICE. Rachel is "passionate about books and movies" (and married to a cowboy!

Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.

• Sunday Post April 9, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday April 10, 2023.

• IRead BookTours - The Registration.
  

• ATour2023: IRead Book Tour Audio Book Review: The Registration by Madison Lawson; Genre: Dystopian, Psychological; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 3.75; Narration 4.0.
  

• ATBR: Audible Book Review: Purgatory's Shore, Artillerymen, Book 1 by Taylor Anderson; Genre: Alternate History, Military History; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.5.
  

• Author2023: Book Review: The Rapture: 23 Biblical Answers To The Question: When Is It? by Joshua J. Watson; Genre:Eschatology, Christian Prophesy; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0.

• Sharing Beyond Books #457 Comment Giveaway April 15, 2023. Open Worldwide. Ending 5/20/2023.
  

• Sunday Words of Encouragement April 16, 2023 - A Spiritual House.

Finished Reading:
1. Audio Smartphone (ATBR)

To Whisper Her Name
By: Tamera Alexander
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
Series: A Belle Meade Plantation Novel, Book 1
Length: 17 hrs and 8 mins
This is a  lovely, character driven Civil War romance and I will get more books by this author.
Source: February 2018 Audible Sale $5.95.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)

Werewolf Cop
By: Andrew Klavan Narrated
by: Andrew Klavan
Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
Release date: 03-24-15
This is a dark story but has a positive ending.
Source: 10/31/2020 Audible Two for One Credit Sale.
Click on book title for full description.

Currently Reading:
1. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)

Renegades
Expeditionary Force, Book 7
By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
I enjoy this series with the snarky AI and the pirate crew who manage to pull off miracles. I have less than 6 hours left.
Source: 7/31/2022 July Audible Credit.
Publisher's Summary
The battle-scarred star carrier Flying Dutchman is finally on her way back to Earth, after an exceptionally successful series of missions that have once again saved the world. The ship needs a serious refit, and her exhausted crew just wants a break from constant clandestine warfare against a vicious and superior enemy. Wishes come true, right? Not for the Merry Band of Pirates.
Includes special bonus note from the author.
©2018 Craig Alanson (P)2019 Podium Publishing

2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)

The Fifth Victim
The Cherokee Pointe Series, Book 1
By: Beverly Barton
Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
I thought a romantic suspense would be good and it is a number title.
Source: 6/10/2021 Free from Audible Plus.
Publisher's Summary
Some things shouldn't be seen....
Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee. Deep in the Smoky Mountains, the victim lies, sacrificed on a makeshift altar - the gruesome work of a killer who has evaded the authorities in state after state. FBI agent Dallas Sloan knows the scene all too well - just as he knows the killings won't stop until there are four more bodies.
Some warnings won't be heeded....
Genny Madoc's "sixth sense" has brought many of Cherokee Pointe's residents to her isolated log cabin, looking for help. But now it's Genny who needs help from the disturbing visions she sees - images that are getting stronger and more violent day by day.
Some fears can't be stopped....
Thrown together by necessity, drawn to each other by desire, Dallas and Genny must band together, searching the darkest heart of a town's hidden secrets before a twisted killer can complete a sinister plan that will make one of them the fifth victim.
©2018 Beverly Barton (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

I will get to a third book and I will decide when I get there.

April 16, 2023 - I continue to enjoy another BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen".
I didn't do an extra study last week. I hope to select one this week. Maybe a NetGalley title.

I finished two audio titles and reviewed three so I remain up to date.

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I still have two audio and one newer ebook on my NetGalley shelf.
I still have the two old NetGalley ebook titles.

I have one author review in my queue that I need to start reading on my computer. (I need to look back and see which one this is.)
(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 review titles and no wins last week.
I picked one free Audible Plus Catalog audio book.
I got one free Kindle title last week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Won

NONE

Purchased

4/16/2023 Selected two Audible Credit picks for March.
The first sounds like fun and the second is a series continuance. I like both authors.

The Wizard's Butler
The Wizard's Butler, Book 1
By: Nathan Lowell
Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins

Cold as Hell
Black Badge Series, Book 1
By: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
Narrated by: Roger Clark
Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins

Free

4/11/2023 Audible Plus Catalog

Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong
By: Eric Barker
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

4/10/2023 Free Kindle (from author newsletter):

Finding his Heart's Destination: A Historical Western Romance Book
Aurora Hanson




One new title added to Kindle library. 
Free titles might be found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.