I am linking with Sunday Post at
Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
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 had a good week. Some new suits filed and some catch up work.
I had forgotten I had this picture of our oldest granddaughter from the cruise 'play area'. She helped me get my steps in as we spent a couple of hours roaming the decks and checking things out.
The cold swooped in on Friday. We were cold even though it was only 40 degrees. Temperatures are supposed to warm up to the mid 70s this week.
I enjoyed another good week of reading/listening. I finished five books: three audios and two ebooks. I posted four reviews on the blog, one at Goodreads, and a Blitz with Giveaway. Plus I posted my usual memes.
I visited 20 blogs last week.
Shout Out this week to
Jackie's Bookbytes. "Jackie's Bookbytes is about blogging and writing reviews in connection with the books I read." I really enjoy her blog theme and colors.
Thank you to all the nice people who visit me.
These were last week's posts:
- eBTBR- Goodreads Book Review: Fated Hearts by Patricia Mason (; Genre: Fantasy Romance, Sci Fi; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0.
- NG29019- #NetGalley Book Review: The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice by Donna Kauffman; Kate Angell; Allyson Charles; Genre: Anthology, Romance, Small Town; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0.
- ATBR- Audible Book Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux; Genre: Horror, Mystery, Vampire; My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0.
- NG2019- #NetGalley Book Review: May it Be So by Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson; Genre: Christian, Devotional, Inspiration, Spiritual Meditations; My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0
Finished Reading:
1. Audio/MP3 (ATBR)
OCTOBER MOURNING: A SONG FOR MATTHEW SHEPARD
by Lesléa Newman
Narrated by Emily Beresford, Luke Daniels, Tom Parks, Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd, Christina Traister (Brilliance Audio)
This is a beautiful work.
Source: July 2914 SYNC Audio.
Click on book title for full description.
2. eBook/Kindle (NG2019)
![May It Be So: Forty Days with the Lord's Prayer by [McRoberts, Justin, Erickson, Scott]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41TClfGYcwL.jpg)
3. Audio/MP3 (2019Tour)
The Journals of Octavia Hollows: Books 1-6
by Stacey Rourke
Narrated by: Brenda Scott Wlazlo
This is a very fun listen!
Source: Audio provided for Tour Blitz on 10/31/19 hosted by Caffeinated PR.
(Blitz with giveaway linked above.)
Click on book title for full description.
4. Audio/Smartphone (ATBR)
Sackett's Land
The Sacketts, Book 1
By: Louis L'Amour
Narrated by: John Curless
Series: The Sacketts, Book 1
Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
I pulled in a book to listen to in the car.
My first choice wasn't downloaded properly so I got this.
I loved the adventure!
Source: 2003 Audible title.
Publisher's Summary
After discovering six gold Roman coins buried in the mud of the Devil's Dyke, Barnabas Sackett enthusiastically invests in goods that he will offer for trade in America. But Sackett has a powerful enemy: Rupert Genester, nephew of an earl, wants him dead. A battlefield promise made to Sackett’s father threatens Genester’s inheritance. So on the eve of his departure for America, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. Genester's orders are for him to disappear into the waters of the Atlantic. But after managing to escape, Sackett makes his way to the Carolina coast. He sees in the raw, abundant land the promise of a bright future. But before that dream can be realized, he must first return to England and discover the secret of his father's legacy.
Don't miss other titles in The Sacketts series.
©1974 Louis L'Amour (P)2010 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio
5. eBook/Kindle (Author2019)
Reasons to Kill God
by I.V. Olokita
This is a dark story but speaks of compassion too.
Source: Author Review Request.
Click on book title for full description.
Currently Reading:
1. Audio/Smartphone (ATBR)
The Last Wish
By: Andrzej Sapkowski
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
Series: The Witcher Saga
Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
I think I am ready for a fantasy.
Source: June 2018 Audible Sale.
Publisher's Summary
Geralt of Rivia is a witcher. A cunning sorcerer. A merciless assassin.
And a cold-blooded killer.
His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world.
But not everything monstrous-looking is evil, and not everything fair is good...and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.
The international hit that inspired the video game The Witcher.
©2008 Andrzej Sapkowski (P)2015 Hachette Audio
2. eBook/Kindle (NG2019)
Bark of Night
by David Rosenfelt
I enjoy this series and although this is jumping ahead of some I haven't read, I think it will be okay.
Source: 2019 NetGalley.
“Bark of Night is a treat, especially for those who love thrillers and dogs.”
The next novel in David Rosenfelt’s witty, heartfelt mystery series featuring lawyer Andy Carpenter and his faithful golden retriever, Tara.
When defense lawyer Andy Carpenter’s veterinarian asks to speak to him privately at the checkup of his golden retriever, Tara, the last thing Andy expects is Truman. Tiny, healthy, French bulldog Truman was dropped off days ago with instructions to be euthanized by a man everyone thought was his owner. But now the owner is nowhere to be found.
Andy is furious. Who would want to euthanize a perfectly healthy dog with no explanation? He is willing to whisk Truman away to the Tara Foundation, the dog-rescue organization which is Andy’s true passion. They will find a home for Truman. But that’s not all the vet tells Andy. Thanks to Truman’s chip, it’s discovered that the man wasn’t Truman’s owner at all . . . Truman's real owner has been murdered.
It’s now up to Andy – with help from his loyal sidekick Tara, Truman and the rest of the gang – to solve this case. In the latest in the popular Andy Carpenter mystery series, David Rosenfelt’s charmingly clever wit and love of dogs are back and better than ever.
I will be participating in Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon 2019 which starts 11/8. I expect this to help get closer to meeting my TBR goal for the year.
These are some of the books I will choose from:
Audios:
Christmas Eve 1914 1h13m (2018)
Ships and Stings and Wedding Rings: A Chronicles of St. Mary's Short Story 1h25m (2015)
Tis the Season: Under the Christmas Tree/Midnight Confessions by Robyn Carr (2018)
eBooks:
Papa Abrams Special Christmas by Ruth Price (2014 Gift) 9
Evergreen A Christmas Tale by Richard Taylor (2012) 17pgs
The Sheriff's Mistletoe Law by Nita Wick (2012) 13
The Twelve Cats of Christmas (All the Creatures of Christmas Book 2) by Kevin Whitlark (2012) 17
Christmas Scandal...Not! by Jeanne Savery (2010) 22
A Bear of a Christmas by A.J. Cosmo 22pgs (2012) GR
A Christmas Message From The Moon by Philip Gibson (2017) 16
Thomas & the Christmas Orange by Lewis Brech (2011) 17
Santa's Christmas Eve Blues by Douglas Lindsay (2012) 26
Ruth's First Christmas Tree (Ruth Galloway Series) by Elly Griffiths (2012) 29
Romy's Garden Adventures (Christmas City) by Rob Towner (Author, Illustrator) (2012) 30
12 Days of Christmas for the Hurting by Rachel Wojnarowski (2012) 43
A Christmas Feral (Magical Cool Cats #3) by Mary Matthews (2012) 56
Christmas Runaway (Single Title Series Book 3) by Mimi Barbour (2012) 58
(Longer books are likely to read after the readathon.)
November 3, 2019 - I am still enjoying the devotions and readings with the One Year Bible plan through You Version App. I plan to start some shorter studies again this week. [You can check out audio of the One Year Bible Plan on the
companion commentary online.]
I completed five books and five reviews. I have four to review from last week.
My NetGalley shelf just is at 11. I am still working on NG titles I received in July. [Plus I have 4 old titles (2012-13.)]
I still have three author titles as I forgot one added earlier this month. I'll finish them all this year.
Still many titles through InstaFreebie and many new author requests I haven't replied to.
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 (yours truly).
Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
No new review titles.
I picked up a total of EIGHT audio titles this week - using all available credits.
11 free kindle titles this week. (Note these are in my Amazon library, NOT on my Kindle until I download and transfer them.) Are your mailbox and TBR piles blooming?
Review Titles
NONE
Won
NONE
Purchased
Okay - Audible had a two for one credit sale so I ended up using my two October credits. I have to wait until 11/19 for my next credits.
10/29/19 Audible Sale 2 for 1 Credit:
Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1
By: Larry Correia
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Series: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1
Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
Rise of the Locusts: A Post-Apocalyptic Techno-Thriller (Cyber Armageddon, Book 1)
By: Mark Goodwin
Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
Series: Cyber Armageddon, Book 1
Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
10/31/2019 Audible Sale 2 for 1
Sherlock Holmes
By: Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Fry - introductions
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Length: 62 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 02-27-17
62 hours is a real whopper but they break it into several downloads. My son talked me into this one.
The Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Box Set Collection I
Prequel + Books 1 & 2
By: H.Y. Hanna
Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 02-21-18
Audiobooks.com also had 2 for 1 Deal which I usually take advantage of each month. I have to wait until 11/5 for my next credit there.
10/29/2019 Audiobooks.com 2 for 1 Deal
A Fatal Obsession
Written By: Faith Martin
Narrated By: Stephanie Racine
Duration: 8 h 57 min
This sounds good.
Woof
Written By: Spencer Quinn
Narrated By: James Frangione
Duration: 7 h 5 min
I have been looking at this series for a while.
I also picked up two Daily Deals:
10/29/2019 Audible Daily Deal $3.95.
A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World
A Novel
By: C. A. Fletcher
Narrated by: C. A. Fletcher
Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
Release date: 04-23-19
11/2/2019 Audible Daile Deal $2.95
Orion Colony
An Intergalactic Space Opera Adventure
By: J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez
Narrated by: Ray Porter
Series: Orion Colony, Book 1
Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 06-04-19
Free
I added 11 free Kindle titles to my Kindle library. Titles found linked through Bookbub, Bookfun, Ereader News Today, Free Par-tay, Ignite Your Book, Inspired Reads, Pixel of Ink or Kindle ebooks.
