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 are busy with title contracts coming in and legal work to do.
Saturday I was in Panama City and we found a new car for my daughter.Here is an image of my GFWC Marianna Woman's Club group
that helped at Chipola Area Habitat For Humanity.
Some of us painted and others put cabinets together.
I helped with a coat of paint in one and a half bedrooms.
Not my usual activity.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.
Definitely prayers for Israel this week!
Fall made itself clearly felt this morning with a brisk 56 degrees for church time. We are scheduled to have only half this coming week in the 80s during the days and nights will be cool, 60s all the way to 44.
I visited 14 blogs last week.
Shout out this week to BOOKISH BRON. Bron is an Australian book blogger and reviewer who says she is "an obsessive reader and bibliophile".
Audiobooks.com is still sharing some free listens for children.
- ATBR: Audio Book Review: What If It's True? by Charles Martin; Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Religious & Inspirational, Christian Living; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5.
- eB2023: Book Review: Jingled (A Charlie Cooper Christmas Short Story) by Deany Ray; Genre: Christmas, Two-Hour Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0.
- ATBR: Audible Book Review: Not Alone by Craig A. Falconer; Genre: Aliens, First Contact, Science Fiction; My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.25; Narration 4.5.
1. Kindle App on Smartphone (eBTBR)
Her Kind of Sheriff
by Ellen Knightley
This is a pleasant historical western romance.
Source: November 2022 Bookfunnel download from Newsletter.
Click on book title for full description.
Her Kind of Sheriff
by Ellen Knightley
This is a pleasant historical western romance.
Source: November 2022 Bookfunnel download from Newsletter.
Click on book title for full description.
2. Audio App on Smartphone (ATBR)
Deadbreak
Author Jorge Sanchez
Narrator: James Fouhey
Duration: 10 h 59 min
This is a well written zombie survival story.
Source: 10/30/2021 Audiobooks.com Two For One Credit Horror Audiobooks.
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
Oh boy, this is definitely horror, scary stuff.
I am in Book 2.
Source: 2/28/2013 free Kindle.
Click on book title for full description.
Outage Boxed Set: Books 1-3
(Outage Horror Suspense Series)
by T.W. Piperbrook
Oh boy, this is definitely horror, scary stuff.
I am in Book 2.
Source: 2/28/2013 free Kindle.
Click on book title for full description.
2. Audible Smartphone (ATBR)
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
This is fun listening although I'm not sure I wouldn't have enjoyed it more split up. I have under 2 hours to finish.
Source: March 2022 Free Audible Plus.
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
I will be signing up for #Fraterfest 2023 that starts 10/12. I plan to include this as one of the books. I'm still planning the rest of the list.
3. NetGalley App on Smartphone (NG2023)
The Messiest Monster on Mill Street
by Sarah Sparks
This looks so cute and perfect for #Fraterfest!
Source: October 2023 NetGalley.
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!
The Messiest Monster on Mill Street
by Sarah Sparks
This looks so cute and perfect for #Fraterfest!
Source: October 2023 NetGalley.
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!
October 8, 2023 - I am doing the daily readings of BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". My readings are now in Romans which is a wonderful book recognizing God and the sacrifice of His son, Jesus.
I started a 7 day study: Bolder - The Audacious Faith of Imperfect People.
I finished two books and posted three reviews. I remain caught up.
NETGALLEY STATUS--
I added one title which I will be reading later this week.
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 Fraterfest.
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.
Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
One new review title from NetGalley.
No Purchases.
No Purchases.
I picked up another Audible Plus titles but am not listing them now.
One new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?
The Messiest Monster on Mill Street.
10/7/2023 Kindle title from Bookbub email:
Killing it in Paris: A heart-stopping thriller mystery set in Paris (The Claire Baskerville Mysteries Book 5)Susan Kiernan-Lewis
One new title added to Kindle library. Free titles might be found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.
One new Kindle titles this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?
Review Titles
One from NetGalley - See Current Reading for The Messiest Monster on Mill Street.
Purchased
NONE
Free
I did download several "horror" titles from Audible Plus Catalog but I am too tired to list them tonight. Maybe next week.10/7/2023 Kindle title from Bookbub email:
One new title added to Kindle library. Free titles might be found at Bookbub, Book Adrenaline, Ereader News Today, Inspired Reads, or Kindle ebooks.
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