Monday, May 26, 2014
Happy Memorial Day 2014
Enjoy the day but take time to remember and give thanks to those who gave their lives for freedom.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Mailbox Monday May 26, 2014
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: Leslie of Under My Apple Tree, Serena of Savvy Verse & Wit and Vicki of I'd Rather Be at the Beach.
Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
I resisted selecting any new review books again this week as I still have a line up.
I purchased one box set, picked up two free audios form SYNC, and many free ebooks.
(I still have many author requests to consider and reply to.)
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?
None
None
I couldn't quite resist this set and it benefits a good cause:
I downloaded the second week set of SYNC YA Audios- available May 22- May 29.
Plus I downloaded another 55 or so free Kindle titles. Titles found linked through Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.
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: Leslie of Under My Apple Tree, Serena of Savvy Verse & Wit and Vicki of I'd Rather Be at the Beach.
Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
I resisted selecting any new review books again this week as I still have a line up.
I purchased one box set, picked up two free audios form SYNC, and many free ebooks.
(I still have many author requests to consider and reply to.)
Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?
Review Titles
None
Won
None
Purchased
I couldn't quite resist this set and it benefits a good cause:
A Sweet Life Boxed Set (Fourteen Contemporary Romances by Bestselling Authors to Benefit Diabetes Research)
| Andre, Bella, Freethy, Barbara, Graham, Heather, Mallery, Susan, Novak, Brenda, Phillips, Carly, Van Dyken, Rachel, Wiggs, Susan, Holmes, Steena, Hawkeye, Lauren , Kent, Julia, Porter, Jane, Thayne, RaeAnne, Jennifer Probst | May 23, 2014 | ||||||||||||
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Free
I downloaded the second week set of SYNC YA Audios- available May 22- May 29.
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
Oedipus the King by Sophocles
Plus I downloaded another 55 or so free Kindle titles. Titles found linked through Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.
It's Monday! What are You Reading? May 26, 2014
This meme starts at Book Journey!
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.
Another semi-busy week and we were sorry to see our kids fly out to there new base.
I received the new computer and switch but now have to find a time to install them into the system.
I enjoyed my reading, finishing three books. I posted two reviews and the usual memes. :-)
I visited a little early in the week but didn't get back later.
Thanks as always to all the nice people who visit me.
These were last week's posts:
1. Audible/MP3
Tricked: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 4
Written by: Kevin Hearne
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Another fun installment. I will post a review this week.
Click on book title for full description.
2. eBook/Kindle
The Escape (Survivor's Club)
by Mary Balogh
This is delightful!
I will post my review this week.
I may well offer a giveaway so others can enjoy!
Click on book title for full description.
3. Audio
Erian's Lair #2
by Troy Lee Henderson
This is a sweet story and fun listen.
I will post the review this week.
Simon Hill has been away studying for the past two years. When his parents die suddenly, he returns home to find that he and his two young brothers, Darien and Edwin, have been evicted from their farm. Simon convinces his brothers to join him in an effort to find Erian, the daughter of Eathed, an old dragon who once befriended Simon. The three brothers enlist the aid of Deandra leBec, a dragon hunter whose father was killed by a dragon and setoff to find Erian. [A Novella] -–Book 2 of The Hill Brothers Trilogy.
eTreasures Publishing New Release:
No new releases this week.
Enter the bi-monthly drawings at eTreasures Publishing Facebook page.
Current giveaway link: Prairie Lily by Georgina Sellwood
Check for the new giveaway every two weeks.
Currently reading:
2. Print
The Windflower
by Laura London
I have reached page 410 so I should finish this week.
Click on book title for full description.
3. Audio
Earth Abides: The 60th Anniversary Edition
by George R. Stewart
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Connie Willis
I had never read this Sci Fi Classic
and am excited to listen to it.
Publisher's Summary
A disease of unparalleled destructive force has sprung up almost simultaneously in every corner of the globe, all but destroying the human race. One survivor, strangely immune to the effects of the epidemic, ventures forward to experience a world without man. What he ultimately discovers will prove far more astonishing than anything he'd either dreaded or hoped for.
NOTE: This 60th anniversary edition of Earth Abides includes a special introduction written and read by Hugo Award-winning writer Connie Willis.
©1949, renewed 1976 by George R. Stewart; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.
4. Print
The Crossing, Last Cavaliers Series #1
by Gilbert Morris
This is our Ladies' Book Club read for June 7.
Product Description
In the years leading up to the Civil War, widower Daniel Tremayne leaves his wife's Cheyenne family and returns to the Virginia Amish settlement where he grew up. He joins the church and remarries, but his son Yancy has trouble conforming to civilized life and the rules of the church. He continues roaming the woods and hunting. When the war begins, he jumps into the fray, despite the community's pacifism. He is soon a lieutenant under General Stonewall Jackson. When Yancy rescues a Union soldier at Bull Run, he meets the man's sister, Lorena. Will Yancy finally find a home for his heart?
I will also probably start another ebook but haven't decided which.
I am still up to date on my daily Bible reading. I have disciplined myself each morning to read my Bible passage before I pick up print, Kindle or mp3. I am really enjoying the reading.
Line Edits: Slight delay as we have staff changes. We are now finalizing formatting for two ebook re-releases, as well as working on two non-fiction releases and a print release.
This month I have more review books than from my own TBR. :-)
I completed two reviews and have three pending for this coming week.
May Scheduled -
Nothing specifically scheduled
NetGalley - May Picks:
The Trouble With Harry by Katie MacAlister (SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca)
Half a King by Joe Abercrombie (Random House Publishing Group - Del Rey Spectra)
SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Wolf by Don Mann A SEAL Team Six Novel (Mulholland Books)
Authors
From Story Bundle - If you missed the romance bundle there is still a sci fi bundle available until 5/28
Where Dreams Are Born by M. L. Buchman (reading)
Simply Irresistible by Kristine Grayson
Huntress For Hire by Terry Spear
Peter's Christmas by M. L. Buchman
The Death of Davy Moss by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Shades of Moonlight by Karen L. McKee
Still many requests to field and reply to.
AudioBook Jukebox (I will be making more requests.)
From TBR Collection - TBD
Won Book - TBD
Free Kindle/Nook or Smashwords - TBD
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.
Another semi-busy week and we were sorry to see our kids fly out to there new base.
I received the new computer and switch but now have to find a time to install them into the system.
I enjoyed my reading, finishing three books. I posted two reviews and the usual memes. :-)
I visited a little early in the week but didn't get back later.
Thanks as always to all the nice people who visit me.
These were last week's posts:
- Book Review: Blind Man's Bluff (Stone Gap Mountain) by Kay Stockham; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
- Book Review: Thunder Mountain by Dean Wesley; Time Travel, Romance; my rating 4.0.
- Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway May 23, 2014. Open Worldwide. Ends 5/29/14.
- Sharing Beyond Books #152 Comment Giveaway 5/24/14; Open Worldwide. Ends 5/31/14.
1. Audible/MP3
Tricked: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 4
Written by: Kevin Hearne
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Another fun installment. I will post a review this week.
Click on book title for full description.
2. eBook/Kindle
The Escape (Survivor's Club)
by Mary Balogh
This is delightful!
I will post my review this week.
I may well offer a giveaway so others can enjoy!
Click on book title for full description.
3. Audio
Erian's Lair #2
by Troy Lee Henderson
This is a sweet story and fun listen.
I will post the review this week.
Simon Hill has been away studying for the past two years. When his parents die suddenly, he returns home to find that he and his two young brothers, Darien and Edwin, have been evicted from their farm. Simon convinces his brothers to join him in an effort to find Erian, the daughter of Eathed, an old dragon who once befriended Simon. The three brothers enlist the aid of Deandra leBec, a dragon hunter whose father was killed by a dragon and setoff to find Erian. [A Novella] -–Book 2 of The Hill Brothers Trilogy.
eTreasures Publishing New Release:
No new releases this week.
Enter the bi-monthly drawings at eTreasures Publishing Facebook page.
Current giveaway link: Prairie Lily by Georgina Sellwood
Check for the new giveaway every two weeks.
Currently reading:
1. eBook/Kindle
Where Dreams Are Born (Angelo's Hearth)
by M.L. Buchman
I am loving this and suspect I will be sad when it is over.
Received as part of the Romance books from StoryBundle
Book Description
Publication Date: November 7, 2013
One calendar. Twelve lighthouses. Two hearts.
Cassidy Knowles stands on the wind-torn bluff and clutches the calendar of lighthouses. The last gift from her father, with a dozen letters for a final year-long journey “together.” From vineyard roots, Cassidy has climbed up the food-and-wine critic ladder, leaving her rural roots far behind.
Russell Davis, #28 on the latest “most eligible” list, the last guy on the planet Cassidy wants. Fine with him. He has no desire for the driven, urban-fashionista, never-touch-nature Cassidy Knowles. He sets his dream by a calendar of lighthouses. The genesis of a sailing a journey. A journey that keeps leading him to the last woman he’d ever want.
Where can two hearts chart the same course? In the warmth around Angelo’s Hearth.
Where Dreams Are Born (Angelo's Hearth)
by M.L. Buchman
I am loving this and suspect I will be sad when it is over.
Received as part of the Romance books from StoryBundle
Book Description
Publication Date: November 7, 2013
One calendar. Twelve lighthouses. Two hearts.
Cassidy Knowles stands on the wind-torn bluff and clutches the calendar of lighthouses. The last gift from her father, with a dozen letters for a final year-long journey “together.” From vineyard roots, Cassidy has climbed up the food-and-wine critic ladder, leaving her rural roots far behind.
Russell Davis, #28 on the latest “most eligible” list, the last guy on the planet Cassidy wants. Fine with him. He has no desire for the driven, urban-fashionista, never-touch-nature Cassidy Knowles. He sets his dream by a calendar of lighthouses. The genesis of a sailing a journey. A journey that keeps leading him to the last woman he’d ever want.
Where can two hearts chart the same course? In the warmth around Angelo’s Hearth.
2. Print
The Windflower
by Laura London
I have reached page 410 so I should finish this week.
Click on book title for full description.
3. Audio
Earth Abides: The 60th Anniversary Edition
by George R. Stewart
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Connie Willis
I had never read this Sci Fi Classic
and am excited to listen to it.
Publisher's Summary
A disease of unparalleled destructive force has sprung up almost simultaneously in every corner of the globe, all but destroying the human race. One survivor, strangely immune to the effects of the epidemic, ventures forward to experience a world without man. What he ultimately discovers will prove far more astonishing than anything he'd either dreaded or hoped for.
NOTE: This 60th anniversary edition of Earth Abides includes a special introduction written and read by Hugo Award-winning writer Connie Willis.
©1949, renewed 1976 by George R. Stewart; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.
4. Print
The Crossing, Last Cavaliers Series #1
by Gilbert Morris
This is our Ladies' Book Club read for June 7.
Product Description
In the years leading up to the Civil War, widower Daniel Tremayne leaves his wife's Cheyenne family and returns to the Virginia Amish settlement where he grew up. He joins the church and remarries, but his son Yancy has trouble conforming to civilized life and the rules of the church. He continues roaming the woods and hunting. When the war begins, he jumps into the fray, despite the community's pacifism. He is soon a lieutenant under General Stonewall Jackson. When Yancy rescues a Union soldier at Bull Run, he meets the man's sister, Lorena. Will Yancy finally find a home for his heart?
I will also probably start another ebook but haven't decided which.
I am still up to date on my daily Bible reading. I have disciplined myself each morning to read my Bible passage before I pick up print, Kindle or mp3. I am really enjoying the reading.
Line Edits: Slight delay as we have staff changes. We are now finalizing formatting for two ebook re-releases, as well as working on two non-fiction releases and a print release.
I completed two reviews and have three pending for this coming week.
May Scheduled -
Nothing specifically scheduled
NetGalley - May Picks:
The Trouble With Harry by Katie MacAlister (SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca)
Half a King by Joe Abercrombie (Random House Publishing Group - Del Rey Spectra)
SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Wolf by Don Mann A SEAL Team Six Novel (Mulholland Books)
Authors
From Story Bundle - If you missed the romance bundle there is still a sci fi bundle available until 5/28
Where Dreams Are Born by M. L. Buchman (reading)
Simply Irresistible by Kristine Grayson
Huntress For Hire by Terry Spear
Peter's Christmas by M. L. Buchman
The Death of Davy Moss by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Shades of Moonlight by Karen L. McKee
Still many requests to field and reply to.
AudioBook Jukebox (I will be making more requests.)
From TBR Collection - TBD
Won Book - TBD
Free Kindle/Nook or Smashwords - TBD
Sunday Words of Encouragement May 25, 2014
This morning we celebrated the ministry of our associate, youth pastor and his family as they are leaving our church after twelve years. They have been faithful and loved as they ministered to our youth and children and as his wife ministered through music, playing piano and organ. Pastor D. recently completed his doctorate in theology. Although he does not yet have a new position, he feels that God has called him to move. He compared that to Abraham being willing to begin the journey even though he did not know God's full plans.
The parents thanked the congregation for the strong support, example and growth they have provided over the years. This Pastor D. likened to the Philippians and the joy they brought to Paul in his ministry. Even as Paul was in prison in Rome he remembered the support he received with joy. Phil 1:3-8. Pastor D. reminded us that this would be a change not only for his family but for our church family. He is confident that God has a great plan for both. As Paul said in verse 6: “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
I appreciated the prayer he shared from Paul's letter to the Philippians which I share below.
9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
Thank you Lord for those who are faithful in their service to you. Please bless Pastor D and his family as they respond to your call. Please guide our congregation to abound in love and knowledge to do Your will for service to Your glory.
The parents thanked the congregation for the strong support, example and growth they have provided over the years. This Pastor D. likened to the Philippians and the joy they brought to Paul in his ministry. Even as Paul was in prison in Rome he remembered the support he received with joy. Phil 1:3-8. Pastor D. reminded us that this would be a change not only for his family but for our church family. He is confident that God has a great plan for both. As Paul said in verse 6: “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
I appreciated the prayer he shared from Paul's letter to the Philippians which I share below.
This song is taken from Philippians 1:6.
Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV)9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
Thank you Lord for those who are faithful in their service to you. Please bless Pastor D and his family as they respond to your call. Please guide our congregation to abound in love and knowledge to do Your will for service to Your glory.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Sharing Beyond Books #152 Comment Giveaway May 24, 2014
Hello again on Saturday night and Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books, SBB!
Ahhh- another long week.
Thanks to everyone who commented last week.
Fifteen out of 20 people indicate they did, could or would choose a home on that has room for bookshelves.
Five people said no, but one of those, Mary P, said she would take all her bookshelves with her.
Q1. Elizabeth L asks: What are your favorite (sweet and savory) snacks??
Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a book choice or GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! We still have a supply of questions but from the same people so hopefully others will send more in -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify to use.
Your turn to share:
Q1. Elizabeth L asks: What are your favorite (sweet and savory) snacks??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Valentine and "Love" books, the Christmas Giveaway Books (this is the new link), or the June 2013 Newly Updated ARC/Review List.
SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on either of the two questions above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday May 31, 2014 at 5 PM central.
Ahhh- another long week.
Thanks to everyone who commented last week.
Fifteen out of 20 people indicate they did, could or would choose a home on that has room for bookshelves.
Five people said no, but one of those, Mary P, said she would take all her bookshelves with her.
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The Winner from SBB #151 comments is: #17 Nikki who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the ARC/Review titles, Christmas titles or Love titles - all linked near the end of the post. Please let me know your choice by completing the (new) WINNER FORM.
WEEK #152 (One Question.)
Q1. Elizabeth L asks: What are your favorite (sweet and savory) snacks??
A: I thought this might have been asked before but it is not on my spreadsheet. During my recent treatments my tastes were effected and I ate less - of everything. However I did discover that while driving back from court houses I like to eat small snack bags. My favorite salty snack is still Cheetoes with Frito Corn Chips close behind.
Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a book choice or GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! We still have a supply of questions but from the same people so hopefully others will send more in -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify to use.
Your turn to share:
Q1. Elizabeth L asks: What are your favorite (sweet and savory) snacks??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Valentine and "Love" books, the Christmas Giveaway Books (this is the new link), or the June 2013 Newly Updated ARC/Review List.
SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on either of the two questions above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday May 31, 2014 at 5 PM central.
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