Sunday Post December 3, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday December 4, 2023

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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 arrived home safely on Monday and it is bittersweet. I am glad to be home and in office to catch up on work. But I miss bein with the Illinois family.

We got the good report this week that the first two rounds of chemo have reduced my d-i-l primary tumor by 3cms. They will continue the four day sessions of chemo two more times and then take new scans again. If they can reduce the tumor next to her eye enough, the surgeon may be able to get to the remainder.

It is always sweet (and sad) to have my goodbye photo.

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. And continuing prayers for Israel and Gaza and all the innocents who are being impacted by the war.

I have felt a bit under the weather the end of this week. Our very rainy weather didn’t help. I stayed at home all weekend missing several activities. I hope I have more energy this next week. Temperatures are expected between 59 to 72 during the day, 31-52 at night.

I've finished two audios but posted no reviews again. I am busy working on law work to catch up so I'm not spending time on reviews. Not sure when I will start again. :-(

I visited 10 blogs again last week but still no new Shout Outs lined up.

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

• Sunday Post November 26, 2023/It's Monday! What are You Reading? Plus Mailbox Monday November 27, 2023.

• MBS September 2023 Reading List Wrap Up

• MBS October 2023 Reading List Wrap Up

• Sunday Words of Encouragement December 3, 2023 - Unlikely People.

Finished Reading:
1. Kindle App on Smartphone (eBTBR)

Harvest Wishes (Starlight Inn)
by Jessica Anne Renwick
This is a nice, easy second chance romance.
Source: 6/12/22 Free on Kindle.
Click on book title for full description.

2. Audible on Smartphone (A2023).

Existential
Crucible, Book 1
By: Ryan W. Aslesen
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
I liked the action facing alien beasts.
Source: 3/15/2023 Audible February Credit.
Click on book title for full description.

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

12 Rules for Life
An Antidote to Chaos
By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD - foreword
Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
My son encouraged me to read this and I am glad I did.
Source: May 15, 2022 Audible April Credit.
Publisher's summary
What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.
Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant, and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure, and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith, and human nature while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its listeners.
©2018 Jordan B. Peterson (P)2018 Random House Canada.

2. Audio on Smartphone (ATBR).

A Fistful of Evil
Written by Rebecca Chastain
Narrated by Elise Arsenault
Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
This has started out fun.
Source: 10/10/2019 Chirp purchase $.99.
PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Madison Fox just learned that her ability to see souls is more than a sight: It’s a weapon for fighting evil. The only problem is she doesn’t have a clue what she’s doing. On the positive side, her money problems are over and her coworker is smoking hot. On the negative side, evil creatures now actively hunt her, and deadly experiences are becoming the norm. When she thinks it couldn’t get worse, a powerful evil sets up shop at a local hotel’s video game convention, and it’s got its eye on more than the gaming geeks-it’s hungry for Madison’s soul. Madison needs to become an expert illuminant enforcer overnight to save her job, her region … and her life. A Fistful of Evil is a fresh new adult urban fantasy from the author of the well-loved Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles. For a wildly imaginative story packed full of supernatural horrors, kick-butt action, and laugh-out-loud moments, you won’t want to miss this series starter.

I am sure I will get to another audio and a new kindle book but I have not decided which ones yet.  I am inclined to some holiday reading but also want some mindless action. I will be reading a "V" and "Z" title this month and I have to find an "X" to finish my alphabet challenge.

December 3, 2023 - I am doing the daily readings of BibleProject plan: The Full Story - "From the beginning to the Amen". This week's reading has been in Luke.

I finished two books and posted no reviews, putting me further behind.  

NETGALLEY STATUS--
I have an older audio on my shelf I should listen to (soon).
I still have the two old NetGalley ebook titles.

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 used an Audiobooks.com credit for two for one Holiday Romance. 
I did purchase 7 books for sale at Audible - I will list them next week.
I have 36 Audible Plus titles picked up over the past two weeks. I am listing 12 this week.

No new Kindle title this week.
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?

Review Titles

NONE

Won

NONE

Purchased

12/1/2023 Two for One Credit Holiday Romance at Audiobooks.

Under the Texas Mistletoe: A Trio of Christmas Historical Romance Novellas
Written by: Karen Witemeyer
Narrated by: Barbara Mcculloh
Duration: 11 hours 32 minutes

Holiday Homecoming Secrets
Written By: Lynette Eason
Narrated By: Rachel Dulude
Duration: 5 Hours 57 Minutes

Free

I am listing 12 Audible Plus titles from 11/19 to 11/26/23.

Once Upon a Midnight Drow
Goth Drow, Book 1
By: Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Narrated by: Devon Sorvari
Length: 21 hrs and 48 mins

Murder in an English Village
By: Jessica Ellicott
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
Series: A Beryl and Edwina Mystery, Book 1
Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins

The Quake Cities
By: Mark Wheaton
Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan
Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Be My Ghost
Haunted Haven Mystery Series, Book 1
By: Carol J. Perry
Narrated by: C.S.E. Cooney
Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins

A Thousand Li: The First Step: A Cultivation Novel
Series: A Thousand Li Series, Book 1
By: Tao Wong
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Hella
By: David Gerrold
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins

Ninefox Gambit
Series: Machineries of Empire, Book 1
By: Yoon Ha Lee
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Raven Stratagem
Series: Machineries of Empire, Book 2
By: Yoon Ha Lee
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins

Judge Dredd
Year One: Omnibus
By: Matt Smith, Al Ewing, Michael Carroll
Narrated by: Jordan Harold
Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Into the Looking Glass
Series: Looking Glass, Book 1
By: John Ringo
Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins

Spells, Salt, & Steel, Season 1
Series: Spells, Salt, & Steel, Book 1
By: Gail Z. Martin, Larry N. Martin
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins

Ship of Smoke and Steel
Series: The Wells of Sorcery Trilogy, Book 1
By: Django Wexler
Narrated by: Catherine Ho
Length: 13 hrs and 56 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.