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


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