Sunday Post September 17, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday September 18, 2023

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.

We continue to work away at the office working on new files and closing out older ones. All three of my staff are new since April. They are cross training in skills for the office and they are doing well. I'm pleased and thankful.

Last week I had a sweet picture from my backyard.
This week is a not so sweet picture from my TV/family room.
A week or so ago I found a small piece of snakeskin when emptying my vacuum dirt.
I thought it was just a small snake until my son spotted this under a chair in the back of the room.

In case you can't see it real well, here is another picture.
My Shark robotic vacuum apparently only got a piece of the tale.

So, clearly  I'm not so happy to have this type of visitor, especially in my house!
This is next to a fire wood door that goes outside.
I have to get some 'snake away' out around the house.

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.
Adding prayers this week for those suffering from damage and outages from Cyclone Lee.

I think our weather is shifting cooler a bit. This coming week is predicted to have highs of 87 and evening lows of 60.

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

I visited only 12 blogs last week. I'll try to do better.
Shout out this week to BOOK BY BOOK.  Sue has a busy book blog and says she enjoys "travel, the outdoors, and reading."

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

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

• ATBR: Audio Book Review: The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland; Genre: Action & Adventure, Dragons, Fantasy, Growing Up; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.0; Narration 4.0.

• ATBR: Audio Book Review: Hunted, A Seventeen Series Novel Book 1, by AD Starrling ; Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.25.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement September 17, 2023 - Encouragement by Refuge.

Finished Reading:
1. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)

The Dragon and the George
By: Gordon R. Dickson
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Series: Dragon Knight, Book 1
Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
This is a good dragon, magic adventure.
Source: September 2020 Audible Plus Catalog.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audio Smartphone (ATBR)

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking
Author T. Kingfisher
Narrator: Patricia Santomasso
Duration: 8 h 30 min
I totally enjoyed this charming story of a 14 year old magical baker.
Source: May 5, 2022 Two for One Deal Credit use at Audiobooks.com.
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 am at 80% and will finish this week.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)

299 Days
The Preparation, Book 1
By: Glen Tate
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
I picked this as a 'prepper' book and a book for my number challenge.
Source: 3-3-2022 Audible Sale Purchase $3.74; (Regular Price: $24.95).
Publisher's summary
Meet Grant Matson: lawyer, father, suburbanite husband who awakens to the fragility of modern society and embarks on a personal journey that introduces him to a world of self-reliance and liberation. 299 Days: The Preparation, the first audiobook in the 299 Days series, depicts the inner struggles Grant must face as he exists in a social system he recognizes as unsustainable and on the verge of collapse, but one in which he has built his life around. What begins as a return to his roots, self-sufficiency and independence, becomes a full blown move to prepare for what may come.
Engaging, insightful, and a bit suspenseful, follow Grant's transition from a self-perceived "sheeple" to a full-blown "prepper". Will his fears come true? Is he an extremist? What if nothing happens? What if something does?
©2012 Glen Tate (P)2014 Sellerman and Sweeney, LLC

3. Audio Smartphone (ATBR)

What If It's True?
by Charles Martin
Narrated by Charles Martin
Run Time 9h 55min
I picked this for my nonfiction book this month.
Source: December 2020 Chirp $4.99.
Publisher Description
See the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller imagination to present the Bible as a novel to help you engage with your faith in new ways.
Years ago, Charles Martin cracked open his Bible and began wrestling with a few fundamental questions: What if every single word of Scripture is absolutely true and I can trust it? How do I respond? Something in me should change, but what? How? This book is the result of that exploration.
In What If It’s True? Martin brings key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus to life through his descriptive, novelistic words. This unique book:
Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for Jesus. Covers topics including rejection, sexual sin, generational curses, and forgiveness. Draws on Old and New Testament references as well as cultural background information includes a prayer at the end of each chapter
Martin shares key moments from his own journey as a disciple—and bondservant—of Christ and a mentor to others. The result is an exploration of truth that will help you not just think differently but live differently—starting today.
Includes a song written by Charles Martin’s son, only available in the audiobook edition. Appendices that include topical verses from Scripture are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

September 17, 2023 - I am doing the daily readings of BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". This week my readings have moved into the New Testament with Matthew- full of good life lessons!

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

NETGALLEY STATUS--
No change- 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 picked my August 2 Credits from Audible.

I found 3 Audible Plus titles last week and three more this week.
No new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Won

NONE

Purchased

9/17/2023 Two August Audible Credits. These are both authors/series I like.

The Josiah Manifesto
By: Jonathan Cahn
Narrated by: Lawrence Richardson
Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Lake Silence
By: Anne Bishop
Narrated by: Alexandra Harris
Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins

Free

9/3-10/2023 Audible Plus Catalog

Jonathan Cahn Prophetic: The Mystery Of Barbie, Ishtar, and Smashed Babies!
Aug 15 2023 Podcast
Length: 26 mins




I have books one and two in this series and found these free too.

Revelation
The Holy War Series, Book 3
By: Rick Partlow
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Armageddon
The Holy War Series, Book 4
By: Rick Partlow
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins


9/11-16/2023 Audible Plus Catalog - I liked the book by this author and found these free.

Paladin's Grace
Saint of Steel Series # 1
By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Joel Richards
Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Swordheart
By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins

Bryony and Roses
By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins


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