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Monday, September 11, 2023

Sunday Post September 10, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday September 11, 2023

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.



I feel a little out of touch with the office since I have been home with family.
I enjoyed having my son, my sister and b-i-l in town the past four days. We worked hard around the house doing small repairs, pressure cleaning, and painting. The jobs that were done made a big difference in appearance. We filled my garbage can and three more big bags to go, plus five new boxes to go to yard sale. I have several empty cupboards! 

If I do move from my current house I will miss scenes like this baby nursing from her mother in my backyard.

My continuing prayers include prayers for more unity in all nations, a calmer social atmosphere, and for revival. We are also continuing prays for family and church.
Prayers this week for the families in Morocco.

Our weather has been mostly sunny and hot- high 80s and 90s.  At least the evenings have been in the low 70s. These temperatures will continue this coming week.

I finished two audios and posted three reviews and my memes.

I visited 14 blogs again last week.
Shout out this week to ECHOS OF BOOKS.  Ryna is a book enthusiast who also has a passion for photography, coffee, and blogging.

Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.
  • ATBR: Audio Book Review: Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon; Genre: Christian Romance, Contemporary; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5.
  • ATBR: Audible Book Review: Contact Front, Drop Trooper, Book 1 by Rick Partlow; Genre: First Contact, Military, Space; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.
Finished Reading:
1. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)


The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)
Series: #1 of Wings of Fire
Written by: Tui T. Sutherland
Narrated by: Shannon McManus
Duration 8 hours 32 minutes
I enjoyed this dragon story which had good lessons for children although there was violence.
Source: 7/5/2018 won with 7 other titles from Audiobook.com through Beth Fish Reads.

Click on book title for full description.



2. Audio Smartphone (ATBR)
Book cover for Hunted by AD Starrling


Hunted
A Seventeen Series Novel Book 1
By AD Starrling
This wasn't quite what I expected. It is full of action and I liked it.
Source 2019 Chirp.

Click on book title for full description.



Currently Reading:
1. Kindle App on Smartphone (A2023)


Con Crazy
by Addison J. Chapple, Danny Kravitz, Eliza Marsh
I have made progress slowly. I am 45% in and still waiting to see the full con.

Click on book title for full description.





2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
The Dragon and the George  By  cover art


The Dragon and the George
By: Gordon R. Dickson
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Series: Dragon Knight, Book 1
I've been wanting to read a "dragon" story and I picked this from my TBR shelf.
Source: September 2020 Audible Plus Catalog.

Publisher's summary
Through no fault of his own, the once human Jim Eckert had become a dragon. Unfortunately, his beloved Angie had remained human. But in this magical land anything could happen.
To make matter worse, Angie had been taken prisoner by an evil dragon and was held captive in the impenetrable Loathly Tower. So in this land where humans were edible and beasts were magical - where spells worked and logic didn't-- Jim Eckert had a big, strange problem.
©1976 Gordon R. Dickson. ©2004 the Estate of Gordon R. Dickson (P)2014 Audible Inc.



3. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, T. Kingfisher


A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
Author T. Kingfisher
Narrator: Patricia Santomasso
Duration: 8 h 30 min
I wanted something a little fun to listen to and this looks fun. Source: May 5, 2022 Two for One Deal Credit use at Audiobooks.com.

Publisher's summary
Fourteen-year-old Mona isn't like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can't control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter, and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt's bakery making gingerbread men dance.
But Mona's life is turned upside down when she finds a dead body on the bakery floor. An assassin is stalking the streets of Mona's city, preying on magic folk, and it appears that Mona is his next target. And in an embattled city suddenly bereft of wizards, the assassin may be the least of Mona's worries....
©2020 T. Kingfisher (P)2021 Tantor



September 10, 2023
- I am doing the daily readings of BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". This week the readings have been in 2 Chronicles following the kings of Israel and Judah.


I finished two audios and posted three reviews so I remain up to date.

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I have an older audio on my shelf I should listen to soon.
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 new review titles this week.
I found 3 Audible Plus titles but I will show them next week.
No new Kindle titles this week.

Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles
NONE

Won
NONE

Purchased

NONE

Free
I did have some Audible Plus titles but I will list them next week as it is late when I am getting to finish this post.

No new title added to Kindle library.  Free titles might be found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.

7 comments:

  1. Such a cute pic of the faun and her mother. It is my mom's birthday today; she would have been in her 100s. Have a good week.

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  2. Sounds like you had a busy week. I wouldn't want to move from scenes like that in my backyard either. That is so sweet. Have a wonderful week, Martha ☕📚🍁🌞💛

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  3. Sounds like you got a lot done. What a precious picture!

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  4. Transitions are hard, but think on it, pray on it, and I will join you in praying for guidance. A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking sounds fun. Hope you enjoy your books.

    https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2023/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_10.html

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  5. Aww, look at the deer! We have lots of baby deer around here too. They're adorable. It sounds like you had a very productive week.

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  6. So great to clear some things out. Wonderful of family to help. Have a good week, Martha. Loved the pic!
    Mary @Bookfan

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