Sunday Post October 29, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday October 30, 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.

It looks like I will continue to work remotely for November. My d-i-l next round of four days, 9 hours a day, chemo is outpatient starting 11/8. I can help with the driving and the week after. Then I may as well stay to share Thanksgiving before returning home in December.

Please excuse the photo as it includes a word I don't use much myself.
However, the circumstances were too good not to share.
If you are familiar with a site called WOOT, they run specials when you can buy a BOC or "bag of crap" because it is a crap shoot what you will get.
My son recently got one with some very good items in it including this bag which has to make you laugh --- and wish you could follow the instructions.

My continuing prayers include prayers for more unity in all nations, a calmer social atmosphere, and for revival. We are also continuing prayers for family and church.
I am praying that people would study the history of the Israel and Palistine nations more before they do all this protesting and particularly I pray that no one would seek the annihilation of another people. Prayers for Israel and Gaza and all the innocents who are being impacted by the war.

The weather here was beautiful until last night. Rain Saturday brought in the cold front so we went from a lovely 73 to 45 in a short time. It stayed rainy and cold all day. I didn't bring really cold weather clothes so I hope it doesn't get much colder.

I only finished one audio and I have an ebook and audio I hope to finish before the end of the month. I managed to post two reviews, my Sunday Encouragement post and last weeks' Sunday/Monday post
I hope to post my September Wrap Up early this coming week.

I visited 15 blogs last week but still no Shout out lined up. (The time went to posting all the incoming books below.)

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

• Sunday Post October 22, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday October 23, 2023.

• ATBR: Audible Book Review: Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Army of Golems: An Unconventional Heroes Publisher's Pack by L.G. Estrella; Genre: Humorous Fantasy; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5.

• NG2023: #NetGalley Book Review: The Messiest Monster on Mill Street by Sarah Sparks; Genre: Children’s, Personal Growth; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement October 29, 2023 - Discrimination and the Church.

Finished Reading:
1. Audible on Smartphone (ATBR).

Nights of the Living Dead
An Anthology
By: Jonathan Maberry - editor, George A. Romero - editor, Gabrielle de Cuir - director
Narrated by: full cast
Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
I enjoyed many of the stories. Some were too full of bad language.
Source: July 2021 Audible Plus Catalog.
Click on book title for full description.

Currently Reading:

1. Kindle App on Smartphone (eBTBR)

Outage Boxed Set: Books 1-3
(Outage Horror Suspense Series)
by T.W. Piperbrook
I am still working on this horror story.
I am into Book 3.
Source: 2/28/2013 free Kindle.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audio on Smartphone (ATBR).

Trick or Treat Murder
Author Leslie Meier
Narrator: Karen White
Duration: 7 h 17 min
This is my Halloween listen. I am not quite half way.
Source: 10/1/2022 VIP Audiobooks.com.
Summary
The locals in Tinker’s Cove are busy planning haunted-house parties and ghostly galas, and Lucy Stone is whipping up orange-frosted cupcakes, recycling tutus for her daughters’ costumes, helping her son with his pre-teen rebellion, and breast-feeding her brand-new baby. But amid the fun, something really scary is going on: An arsonist is loose, and when the latest fire claims the life of the owner of the town’s oldest house, arson turns into murder. While the townsfolk work to transform a dilapidated mansion into a haunted house for the All-Ghouls festival, the hunt for the culprit heats up. Trick-or-treat turns deadly as digging in all the wrong places puts Lucy too close to a shocking discovery that could send all her best-laid plans up in smoke...

3. Audible on Smartphone (ATBR).

Upland Autumn: Birds, Dogs, and Shotgun Shells
By: William G. Tapply
Narrated by: Clay Teunis
I decided to read my Autumn title before it gets any colder,
since it is  already beginning to feel like winter to me.
Source: November 2020 Audible Plus.
Publisher's summary
Tales of New England bird hunting by an acclaimed novelist and sportsman.
In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener.
With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots. These are hard-charging tales of success and disappointment, anticipation, and triumph - familiar feelings to any experienced hunter. Tapply combines passion, wisdom, and wit in the nearly twenty stories presented in Upland Autumn. With rich prose and Tapply’s strong eye for detail, this book is a fine testament to bird hunting, bird hunters, and the rugged country that they tread each and every season. For those who love to hunt and those who simply love great outdoor writing, this is Upland Autumn.
©2009 William G. Tapply (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

October 29, 2023 - I am doing the daily readings of BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". My reading this week was in Galatians - a wonderful book that reiterates we are saved by faith and not what we can do ourselves.

I finished one book and posted two reviews.  I am now behind only with 11 reviews to post. I plan to do short reviews for the Fraterfest books.

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I have an older audio on my shelf I should listen to soon.
I still have the two old NetGalley ebook titles, one is horror so I hope to read it after I finish my current ebook.

Other Sources: I have a dozen or so books that I received from Facebook links and newsletter sign-ups, not specific review requests. plus many titles through InstaFreebie over the past few years.

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 selected my Audiobooks.com VIP choice and used a 2 for 1 credit this week.
I found books on sale everywhere: two at Audible (Daily Deal and sale); 7 at Chirp; and 3 more at Audiobooks.com. 

I also picked up more Audible Plus titles which I will link in next week.
No new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Purchased

10/28/2023 Audiobooks.com Two for One Credit.

For Whom the Book Tolls
SERIES: #1 of Antique Bookshop Mystery
WRITTEN BY: Laura Gail Black
NARRATED BY: Susan Boyce
DURATION: 8 hours 5 minutes
(Love this cover and title)

All Bets Are Off
SERIES: #2 of The Samantha True Mysteries
WRITTEN BY: Kristi Rose
NARRATED BY: Jennifer Stoneking
DURATION 8 hours 57 minutes
(I enjoyed book 1.)

10/29/2023 Daily Deal at Audible $1.99.

The Vanishing Hour
By: Seraphina Nova Glass
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
(Looks like a good thriller.)


10/29/2023 On Sale at Audible $4.99.

You Have Been Judged
Series: Judge, Jury, & Executioner, Book 1
By: Craig Martelle, Michael Anderle
Narrated by: Chloe Cannon
Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
(I like these authors and the blurb.)

10/29/2023 Chirp 7 books for $18.93.

Station Eleven
Written by Emily St. John Mandel
Narrated by Kirsten Potter
Run Time 10h 41min
$20.00 $4.99
(A dystopian I have wanted for a while.)

The Christmas Dress
Written by Courtney Cole
Narrated by Bailey Carr
Run Time 8h 24min
$24.99 $4.99
(This sounds like a nice Christmas read.)

Thornyhold
Written by Mary Stewart
Narrated by Jilly Bond
Run Time 7h 16min
$24.99 $3.99
(I started my avid reading with this author.)

Oath of Office (a Luke Stone Thriller—Book #2)
Written by Jack Mars
Narrated by K.C. Kelly
Run Time 8h 33min
$4.99 $1.99
(I got book 1 for free and it looks like a style story I will like.)

Deadly Delivery
Written by Hope Callaghan
Narrated by Naomi Rose-Mock
Run Time 4h
$14.99 $0.99
(I am planning ahead for next year's Fraterfest.)

Paranormals of Avynwood: Volume I
Written by Michelle Dare
Narrated by Sarah L. Colton & Troy Duran
Run Time 34h 10min
$25.00 $0.99
(I like paranormals and this has a variety.)

The Scrying Game
Written by Christine Zane Thomas
Narrated by Janina Edwards
Run Time 4h 54min
$8.99 $0.99
(This looks like another good title for next October.)

10/29/2023 3 books on sale at Audiobooks.com, 2 for $1.00 and the 3rd for $4.99

Black Star - Book 1
Series: #1 Of Black Star
Written By: Joakim Ersgård, Jesper Ersgård
Narrated By: William Hope
Duration 9 Hours 12 Minutes
(I've eyed this series a few times and thought I'd try it for $1.00)

Black Star - Book 2
Series: #2 Of Black Star
Written By: Joakim Ersgård, Jesper Ersgård
Narrated By: William Hope
Duration 9 Hours 17 Minutes

Witch Of The Federation I
Series: #1 Of Federal Histories
Written By: Michael Anderle
Narrated By: Jesse Vilinsky
Duration 19 Hours 26 Minutes
(I like the sound of this.)

Free

10/28/2023 Audiobooks.com VIP free selection.

The Numbers
SERIES:#6 of The Thomas Prescott Series
WRITTEN BY: Nick Pirog
NARRATED BY: Johnny Heller
DURATION 9 hours 32 minutes
(Says #6 but also says its the prequel so I thought I'd try it.)

10/29/2023 Chirp Free.

Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller—Book #1)
Written by Jack Mars
Narrated by K.C. Kelly
Run Time 9h 7min
(A free thriller.)


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

Sunday Words of Encouragement October 29, 2023 "Discrimination and the Church"

I am still in Illinois and we go to church at 11am so the children can enjoy time in Kid's Church. I may be sharing some messages from past notes that I can prepare ahead of time.

Over the past several months our Sunday School teacher has been teaching from the Book of James. He titled his lesson from James 2 “Discrimination and the Church.”

Starting at James 1:26 to James 2:9, the teacher noted that favoritism breaks the royal law to love others as ourselves. Showing favoritism is sin. James 2:9. James is preaching with an evangelist’s heart, not a pastor's heart. He tells us all that we must be careful not to judge by outward appearance.

When we judge others, we may be judges with evil motives. James 2:4. But we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. James 2:8.

Each person has a gift they bring to the whole body. Romans 12:3-8. We must learn to intentionally accept others. Cloak yourself with tender hearted mercy and make allowance for others’ faults. Colossians 3:10-15.

Often it takes extra effort to know others, like in small groups and times of fellowship.
Apostle Paul tells us “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10.

The church should be one body with no division, no distinction. We are to take care of the full body [of believers]. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Love strengthens the church.
What the world needs now is love.... God says I am love. It is one of the best known characteristics of God. And remember that “Love” is an action. Romans 12:9-16.

I found this song video that is wonderful. That's What Love Looks Like

Verses for Today:
James 2:1-9
1 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?
8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.


Lord, it is not always a natural inclination, so please guide me to Love others in an active way.

#NetGalley Book Review: The Messiest Monster on Mill Street by Sarah Sparks

This is a cute story and was a nice gentler book for #Fraterfest!
The Messiest Monster on Mill Street
by Sarah Sparks

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CH1TJNSW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ViaNova Productions, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2023
Genre: Children’s, Personal Growth
My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0.

Description
Max's messes are legendary—paint on the walls, spills on the floor, crumbs in his fur, and toys scattered everywhere. Max never intended to be messy; there was simply too much to do and too much fun to be had. Until one day, his mess becomes an uncontrollable monster of its own!
With lively illustrations and playful rhymes, each book in the Monsters on Mill Street series follows an energetic and lovable monster on an adventure filled with chaos and unexpected challenges. Every child will recognize a piece of themselves in Max and the colorful cast of characters on Mill Street.
But wait, there’s more! Because the Monsters on Mill Street series is specifically designed to assist children in developing executive functioning and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, it’s a treasure trove for parents, grandparents, and educators who are looking to inspire young readers and empower them to overcome life’s challenges.
Your child will enjoy these books so much, they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Review:
Max is a very messy Monster. He just is too busy to pay attention to the mess he leaves around him. Until the day the mess overwhelms even him. Then he learns a bit of self-control.

This is a cute story with wonderful illustrations. The story does a good job of sharing a normal life problem and shows how one can take control to lessen the mess. I wasn’t fully convinced that it changed Max but it still has a good strong message to share with children to help them be aware of picking up after themselves. I would share this with my grandchildren and recommend it to be shared with children everywhere.

Source: October 2023 NetGalley. This qualifies for 2023NetGalley goal.

Audible Book Review: Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Army of Golems: An Unconventional Heroes Publisher's Pack by L.G. Estrella

This is fun listening although I'm not sure I wouldn't have enjoyed it more split up.

Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Army of Golems: An Unconventional Heroes Publisher's Pack
By: L. G. Estrella
Narrated by: Fred Berman

Series: Unconventional Heroes, Book 1-2
Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 05-26-20
Publisher: Podium Audio
Genre: Humorous Fantasy
My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5.

Publisher's summary
Contains Books 1 and 2 of the Unconventional Heroes series.
Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf, book 1:
Two necromancers, a bureaucrat, and an elf - it sounds like the start of a bad joke, only the joke is on Timmy.
Timothy Walter Bolton - better known as Timmy - has spent most of his life as a necromancer. When he isn't terrorising his enemies, he's plotting inside his castle, which is built on top of lightless chasms filled with nameless horrors and beings of a generally malevolent and megalomaniacal nature. But after one of his latest creations, a zombie hydra-dragon-bear, tries to eat him, he decides that maybe it's time to find a new, less dangerous, career.
But that's easier said than done. He's a wanted criminal with no shortage of powerful (and crazy) enemies, and he has a bone or two to pick with the Everton Council of Mages.
It's a good thing that he's got some help: an obnoxious 10-year-old apprentice who thinks that pink glasses are appropriate for a budding necromancer and a bumbling bureaucrat who may or may not make it through their first real fight without puking his guts up. Wonderful.

Two Necromancers, an Army of Golems, and a Demon Lord, book 2:
Two necromancers, an army of golems, and a demon lord - it sounds like a recipe for trouble, and for Timmy, it definitely is.
To earn his pardon and avoid horrible torture and/or gruesome execution, Timmy has to complete every mission the Council throws his way, most of which seem to involve extremely scary things trying to kill him. At least he’s got help - sort of. His help consists of an apprentice with designs on his castle (and her plans may or may not involve overthrowing him), a bureaucrat whose two greatest skills are fainting in the face of trouble and using people (usually Timmy) as human shields, and an elf with the world's worst case of pyromania and enough magic to level a mountain.
Somehow, Timmy's got to get this bunch of unconventional heroes to work together. Trouble is coming, and it's trouble of the kind that only a necromancer like Timmy could possibly find himself in the middle of.
©2014 L. G. Estrella (P)2020 Podium Audio

Review:
Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf, book 1:
Timmy is supposed to be a harsh Necromancer, but he is really sort of a good guy. Not that he doesn’t battle, terrorize, and kill his enemies…but they are really the bad guys. And he does live in a cursed castle with an army of created servants and a rat colony, not to mention the indescribable monsters living under the castle. And as a wizard who has to dig a lot in the dirt it is a bit alarming at first when others learn that Timmy’s weapon of choice is a magical shovel rather than a good sword. As a successful Necromancer he has learned to think on his feet and to create living - or animated dead – creatures who help him. He loves blending new creations although not all of them work out.

Timmy has taken on a 10-year-old apprentice, Katie, who was abandoned by her parents and community when she brought her dead puppy back to life. Eventually Katie will learn all that Timmy can teach her and then she will kill him and take over the castle. But that is still a long time away.

Timmy has been ousted from the wizardly community but there is a way he can have his past crimes pardoned and get back in good standing. He just has to meet certain conditions and succeed in some assigned quests as directed by the Council of Mages. What’s a Necromancer to do when his tomb raiding jobs are limited and he needs funds to maintain his experiments and his killer ninja rat colony who eat, unlike his zombie armies.

Timmy and Katie agree to work for the Mages and they set off on their first assignment with an unimpressive, bumbling bureaucrat from the Council who is apt to faint or hide when trouble comes. They must convince a powerful, malevolent, fire throwing elf to join them, or they must capture her. Either choice may prove fatal.

Two Necromancers, an Army of Golems, and a Demon Lord, book 2:
After successfully completing their first mission, Timmy and Kate, have returned to the castle accompanied by Avraniel, the still angry and fiery elf, and the bumbling bureaucrat, Gerald. Soon they are assigned the next mission which sets them off to face an army of golems controlled by a demon lord. And there is a massive dragon involved too. Golems and dragons and demons, oh my! What fun – but not without edge of death experiences for the unlikely heroes.

These stories are creative and entertaining. I will certainly want to continue the adventures. Although I appreciate getting two books included in the volumes, I may listen to one at a time as 13 hours of magical dangers and death defying escapes seemed a bit too much at one sitting. I highly recommend this to fans of fun, magical adventures.

Audio notes: Fred Berman is a skilled narrator who adds to the enjoyment of this work. He provides distinct voices and shares the humor of the characters. I enjoyed the audio presentation.

Source: March 2022 Free Audible Plus. This qualifies for 2023TBR, 2023Audiobook, and my 2023Numbers goals.

Sunday Post October 22, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday October 23, 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.

Well that was a 'no post' for me week - first in a long, long time.
I worked late Monday to get ready for travel; went to bed early on Tuesday so I would be rested. Then drove Wednesday and Thursday to get to Illinois. I worked from the hotel on Wednesday night and rested after I arrived on Thursday.  I give thanks that the drive was clear and not overly crowded.
I have spent weekend time with the kids.

I plan to work remotely as the office staff "holds the fort". The kids will be in school 8 to 3 so I will have that time on computer.

My d-i-l is doing fairly well after the first round of chemo. She has had some nausea but is up several times a day and starting to eat regularly. She does have pain both in the area of the tumors and in her back. 

Here is a pic with son and twins from school festival on Friday.

And here are the children and me riding in their home creation of Hogwarts Express.

My continuing prayers include prayers for more unity in all nations, a calmer social atmosphere, and for revival. We are also continuing prayers for family and church.
Prayers for Israel and all the innocents who will be impacted by this war.

The weather here has been lovely. Not too cold yet and I have the warmest room.  

I finished one ebook and three audios but only posted last weeks' Sunday/Monday post
I am behind posting my September Wrap Up and I am going to be short on time this coming week.

I visited 13 blogs last week.
No Shout out this week.

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

• Sunday Post October 15, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday October 16, 2023.

Finished Reading:
I finished #Fraterfest 2023 on 10/16 with 8 reads.

1. Audio App on Smartphone (ATBR) #Fraterfest #7

Gossip and Gorgons, Book 3 of Manners and Monsters Collection: A Regency paranormal mystery series
by Tilly Wallace
Narrated By: Marian Hussey
Duration: 23 hours 46 minutes
I enjoyed this and will look for the next books in the series.
Source: 11/1/2020 Audiobooks.com Credit Purchase.

2. Kindle App on Smartphone (ebTBR). #Fraterfest #8.

The Experience Machine
By Jason Werbeloff
Series: Obsidian Worlds #11
This was a fitting story for horror.
Source: October 25, 2019 free Kindle.

3. Audible on Smartphone (A2023).

Patient Zero
The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1
By: Jonathan Maberry
Narrated by: Ray Porter
Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
I read this right away as I enjoy Maberry's writing style. It was good timing to listen to for two days of driving.
Source: September 2023 Audible Credit pick.
Publisher's summary
From multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry comes a major new thriller that combines the best of the New York Times best-selling books World War Z by Max Brooks and James Rollins’ Sigma Force Series to kick off the start of a new series featuring Joe Ledger and the Department of Military Sciences.
When you have to kill the same terrorist twice in one week there’s either something wrong with your world or something wrong with your skills - and there’s nothing wrong with Joe Ledger’s skills. And that’s both a good and a bad thing. It’s good because he’s a Baltimore detective who has just been secretly recruited by the government to lead a new task force created to deal with the problems that Homeland Security can’t handle. This rapid-response group is called the Department of Military Sciences, or the DMS for short. It’s bad because his first mission is to help stop a group of terrorists from releasing a dreadful bioweapon that can turn ordinary people into zombies. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Jonathan Maberry is the New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award–winning author of Ghost Road Blues, the first of a trilogy of thrillers with a supernatural bite. A professional writer and writing teacher, he has sold more than 1.000 articles, 17 nonfiction books, six novels, and two plays.
©2009 Jonathan Maberry (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

4. Audio App on Smartphone (ATBR)

BOOK 2 "The Paramedic's Angel"
Extreme Medical Services Box Set Vol 1 - 3
Written by Jamie Davis
Narrated by Roberto Scarlato
(Run time: 20 hours and 16 minutes)
Book 2 Run time: 7 hours 7 min.
This is entertaining. I will read book 3 at some time.
Source: 4/23/2020 Chirp $2.99
Paramedic Dean Flynn is finally getting used to his Unusual ambulance patients, the creatures of myth and legend who live among us all. But with werewolves, vampires, fairies and more as his 911 patients, is he ready for an Unusual in his personal life?
Ashley Moore is not just an ER nurse, she is a heavenly angel on earth, sent to help Dean solve the mystery of the hate crime attacks on his patient community. The Cause is determined to undermine the Unusual community, scare them into a starting a race war, and expose them to their human neighbors.
Will Dean be able to juggle the professional challenges of serving his patients, the personal challenges of having an angel in his life, and still find those at the root of these crimes?

Currently Reading:

1. Kindle App on Smartphone (eBTBR)

Outage Boxed Set: Books 1-3
(Outage Horror Suspense Series)
by T.W. Piperbrook
I am still working on this is horror story.
I am close to the end of Book 2.
Source: 2/28/2013 free Kindle.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audible on Smartphone (ATBR).

Nights of the Living Dead
An Anthology
By: Jonathan Maberry - editor, George A. Romero - editor, Gabrielle de Cuir - director
Narrated by: full cast
Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
I saved this one for October reading and I am enjoying the stories.
(It also is a title for my time of day challenge.)
Source: July 2021 Audible Plus Catalog.
Publisher's summary
In 1968 the world experienced a brand-new kind of terror with the debut of George A. Romero's landmark film Night of the Living Dead. This was something new...and terrifying. Since then, zombies have invaded every aspect of popular culture.
But it all started on that dreadful night in a remote farmhouse.
Nights of the Living Dead returns to that night, to the outbreak, to where it all began. New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry teams up with the godfather of the living dead himself, George A. Romero, to present a collection of all-new tales set during the 48 hours of that legendary outbreak.
Nights of the Living Dead includes stories by some of today's most important writers: Brian Keene, Carrie Ryan, Chuck Wendig, Craig Engler, David J. Schow, David Wellington, Isaac Marion, Jay Bonansinga, Joe R. Lansdale, Joe McKinney, John Russo, John Skipp, Keith RA DeCandido, Max Brallier, Mike Carey, Mira Grant, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, and Sandra and Ryan Brown, plus original stories by Romero and Maberry.
Narrators include: Ray Porter, Stefan Rudnicki, Jonathan Maberry, Kasey Lansdale, Kristoffer Tabori, Rex Linn, Gabrielle de Cuir, Adenrele Ojo, Richard Gilliland, and Nicholas Guy Smith.
©2017 Jonathan Maberry and George A. Romero (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

I don't know what book will be next but maybe a lighter cozy mystery.

October 22, 2023 - I am doing the daily readings of BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". My readings Corinthians 2 with Paul encouraging all to belief in Christ and the promise of salvation.

I finished four more books and posted two reviews.  I am now behind with 12 reviews to post.

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I have an older audio on my shelf I should listen to soon.
I still have the two old NetGalley ebook titles, one is horror so I hope to read it after I finish my current ebook.

Other Sources: I have a dozen or so books that I received from Facebook links and newsletter sign-ups, not specific review requests. plus many titles through InstaFreebie over the past few years.

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 will be selected my Audible credits this week.

I have included the Audible Plus titles from a week ago.
No new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Purchased

10/17/2023 Two Audible Credits

Patient Zero
The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1
By: Jonathan Maberry
Narrated by: Ray Porter
Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
See more info above under Finished Reading.

He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure
He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 1
By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
Narrated by: Heath Miller
Length: 28 hrs and 56 mins

I've eyed this LitRPG for awhile.

Free

Audible Plus Titles between 10/8 and 10/16.
(I might have to purchase the first books in this series but I loved these titles.)

Murder in the Locked Library
Series: Book Retreat Mystery series, Book 4
By: Ellery Adams
Narrated by: Johanna Parker
Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Murder in the Reading Room
Series: Book Retreat Mystery, Book 5
By: Ellery Adams
Narrated by: Johanna Parker
Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Riders of the Purple Sage
The Restored Edition
By: Zane Grey
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Series: Riders of the Purple Sage, Book 1
Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Stories of the Golden West, Book 3
By: Jon Tuska, Louis L'Amour, Zane Grey, Max Brand
Narrated by: Christopher Lane, Tom Weiner
Series: Stories of the Golden West, Book 3
Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins


I know I saw Caught Dead Handed at The Book Date. Thanks, Kathryn!

Caught Dead Handed
Series: Witch City Mystery, Book 1
By: Carol J. Perry
Narrated by: C.S.E Cooney
Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Tails, You Lose
Series: Witch City Mystery, Book 2
By: Carol J. Perry
Narrated by: C. S. E. Cooney
Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins


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