CONGRATULATIONS
WINNERS OF JANUARY 1, 2010 FRIDAY PICK
and
Sarah chose A Time to Kill by John Grisham; Mareyam needs to choose a book.
I have sent e-mails requesting your addresses!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Winners of Friday Pick 1-1-2010!
and
Sarah chose A Time to Kill by John Grisham; Mareyam needs to choose a book.
I have sent e-mails requesting your addresses!
Temporarily Out of Contact! Delay On Friday Pick!
Hi All -
Just to let you know that the Friday winners from last week and the new Friday post may be delayed as I am out of town and haven't been able to access my own computer with my pictures for the next list! I'm not sure when I will get to a computer in the morning as I have business appointments. I have to wait till after midnight to pick winners and I'll try to get on to post the winners in the morning without any fancy announcement since I don't want to download on another's business computer.
HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
Just to let you know that the Friday winners from last week and the new Friday post may be delayed as I am out of town and haven't been able to access my own computer with my pictures for the next list! I'm not sure when I will get to a computer in the morning as I have business appointments. I have to wait till after midnight to pick winners and I'll try to get on to post the winners in the morning without any fancy announcement since I don't want to download on another's business computer.
HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Challenges I'm Signing up for in 2010 - Part Two
Reading Challenges Part TWO!
Finish that Series 2010 Challenge!
Another one hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm choosing level three:
Fascinated – Finish 3 series.
Finish that Series 2010 Challenge!
Another one hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm choosing level three:
Fascinated – Finish 3 series.
The 2010 Harlequin/Silhouette Romance Reading Challenge
This is good -
clear out the Harlequin/Silhouettes in your own TBR!!
This is good -
clear out the Harlequin/Silhouettes in your own TBR!!
Or you can get new ones too! :)
1) Read 1 book with a weather condition in the title (i.e. storm, rain, snow)
2) Read 1 book with a person's name in the title (i.e. Mary, John)3) Read 1 book with a title in the title (i.e. King, Prince, Princess, Sheik)
4) Read 1 book with a color in the title (i.e. red, blue, white)
5) Read 1 book by an author whose last name begins with the letter "R"
6) Read 1 book with an element in the title (earth, water, fire, air, spirit)
Also hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm doing level Three:
Addicted – Read 12 Historical Fiction novels.
at Literary Escapism
I will sign up for 25 books/authors on this one!
Hosted by The Royal Reviews
Since I do read a lot of romance I figure I can do the highest level Four:
Obsessed – Read 20 Romance Fiction novels.
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Hosted by Devourer of Books
I will do 3 of these.
Thriller & Suspense Challenge 2010
Hosted by Book Chick City
Read TWELVE (12) thrillers in 2010
hosted by Bart's Bookshelf
This is two books in ten catagories -
I can do that!
- A book with a food in the title
- A book with a body of water in the title
- A book with a title (queen, president) in the title
- A book with a plant in the title
- A book with a place name (city, country) in the title
- A book with a music term in the title
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Challenges I'm Signing up for in 2010 - Part One!
As I kept adding challenges I realized I would need two posts so I will post half today and half tomorrow! Thankfully a lot of them will overlap!
Challenges to be continued!
I read 188 books in 2009 - I may push for 200 in 2010!
Hosted by Royal Reviews who is hosting quite a few!!
I think I will start with Curious Level - 3 books 2nd in a series
or 2nd of an author.
I will do Spark level on this: 1 to 2 books from the Master List.
Lots of good books to choose from
and I have read many.
and I have read many.
But there are plenty left for me to choose from!
No Button yet for this
Hosted by Library Things
Read 10 books in 10 Categories
I'll update this in a few days with my 10 categories!
Hosted by the Medieval Bookworm
I will do the Peasant level – Read 3 medieval books of any kind.
The three kinds listed are history, medieval literature and historical fiction.
Hosted by Royal Reviews
I am doing level 3:
Addicted - 12 books
Addicted - 12 books
I don't get as many
audio books for review
so I was hesitant to
sign up for more.
audio books for review
so I was hesitant to
sign up for more.
Hosted by My Friend Amy
Level One! Buy one book and read it before
December 31st, 2010.
December 31st, 2010.
I am doing this level as I get so many books for review
I don't always have to buy.
But I will for sure do at least one! I will add both options:
I don't always have to buy.
But I will for sure do at least one! I will add both options:
Indie Option--Make sure the book or books you buy are purchased at an independent bookstore.
Book Blogger Option--Buy only books you learn about on book blogs.
Also hosted by Royal Reviews
Since so many of my books are eBooks on the Kindle
I will do Level 4:
I will do Level 4:
Obsessed - 20 books!
Hosted by Royal Reviews
I will do the second level:
Fascinated – Read 6 Fantasy Fiction novels.
Challenges to be continued!
My 2010 Resolutions!
DO YOU MAKE RESOLUTIONS? DO YOU KEEP THEM?
Here are my 2010 Resolutions. I hope I do better keeping them this year than I did last year! NO - NOT the ones in the picture on the left! LOL
1. Have no more than three reviews to write at the end of any week!
2. Lose 20 pounds – This was a goal last year and did not get done. At least I didn’t gain weight!
3. Minimize one work load to increase input to a new venture.
4. Have lunch with someone (friend or work contact) at least once a month. I didn't keep this one last year either.
5. Pray Daily! You would think this would be natural but sometimes it gets skimmed over. I will also try to read the Bible each day but although I have read through the entire Bible several times I have not been consistent doing the daily reading. I am hoping other bloggers will help keep me accountable on this with a gentle comment nudge!
I was doing this for the SaSR Tuesday chat today and decided - Okay = I'll make a post on the blog and maybe that will give me more incentive!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Mailbox Monday - January 4, 2010
This Meme starts with Marcia
I won A Darker Dream by Amanda Ashley
in a follower Giveaway at The Cajun Book Lady
Thank you Kris!
And as a gift for being a Tell Harlequin Panel Member I received
The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by Raeanne Thayne.
Thank you Harlequin!
What are you reading on Mondays? January 4, 2010
I had a good week finishing some books and finishing some reviews that were due!
[Note re codes: YGR is You Gotta Read Reviews; CR is CataRomance Reviews, BTL is Between the Line/WRDF - these are the three sites where I read and review. There are links under Some Friends on the sidebar for each of these. MBS is this blog - Martha's BookShelf!]
Finished:
PB: Don't Look Down by David Laing Dawson. A very interesting mix of almost prose with a rough psychological reminiscence. A thriller about four murderers, 18 to 81, in a forensic psychiatric ward. Review to be posted soon on MBS for author through Bostwick.
Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield. First - I have to say that I found that the blurb last week was misleading. This was interesting but is really a drama story of a reporter caught in a relationship with an obsessive, womanizing and charismatic fellow. Review to be posted soon on MBS for author through Bostwick.
Kindle2: Call Me Kate, Meeting the Molly Maguires by Molly Roe. Very well done - review posted on MBS for Tribute Books.
Cotillion Christmas Spirits Anthology - this was Five regency romances. All five were good and the last one was especially wonderful! Review to be sent to CataRomance.
Not just a Christmas story: Three Minutes Before Christmas by Paige Ryter.
Can a Christmas miracle save their love? Check the clock because they've only got Three Minutes Before Christmas until the magic is lost. Review to be posted soon on MBS for the author.
[Note re codes: YGR is You Gotta Read Reviews; CR is CataRomance Reviews, BTL is Between the Line/WRDF - these are the three sites where I read and review. There are links under Some Friends on the sidebar for each of these. MBS is this blog - Martha's BookShelf!]
Finished:
PB: Don't Look Down by David Laing Dawson. A very interesting mix of almost prose with a rough psychological reminiscence. A thriller about four murderers, 18 to 81, in a forensic psychiatric ward. Review to be posted soon on MBS for author through Bostwick.
Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield. First - I have to say that I found that the blurb last week was misleading. This was interesting but is really a drama story of a reporter caught in a relationship with an obsessive, womanizing and charismatic fellow. Review to be posted soon on MBS for author through Bostwick.
Kindle2: Call Me Kate, Meeting the Molly Maguires by Molly Roe. Very well done - review posted on MBS for Tribute Books.
Cotillion Christmas Spirits Anthology - this was Five regency romances. All five were good and the last one was especially wonderful! Review to be sent to CataRomance.
Not just a Christmas story: Three Minutes Before Christmas by Paige Ryter.
Can a Christmas miracle save their love? Check the clock because they've only got Three Minutes Before Christmas until the magic is lost. Review to be posted soon on MBS for the author.
Audible: ---------
Audio CD: ----------
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Currently reading:
PB: Soul Catcher by Leigh Bridger. From the gothic eccentricity of Asheville, North Carolina to the terrifying recesses of the Appalachian wilderness, from modern demonology to ancient Cherokee mythology, SOUL CATCHER follows the tormented journey of folk artist Livia Belane, who has been stalked through many lives by a sadistic and vengeful demon.Reviewing on MBS for author through Bostwick.
Next up: Seduced by a Rougue by Amanda Scott. The handsome hero abducts the lovely heiress of an enemy clan. Can love win out over clan war? Reviewing on MBS for Hachette giveaway and blog tour on January 12, 2010.
Kindle2: Cup of Joe by Teri Wilson. Sweet Inspirational. From product description: ...Goldie knows God has a new plan for her life, but she's simply too tired to figure out what it is. To make matters worse, sweet, shy coffee shop owner, Joe Montgomery, keeps showing up on her doorstep with morning coffee. ...As she takes steps to start a new life, with her new puppy scampering playfully at her side, Goldie begins to realize a cup of Joe just might be what she's needed all along. Reviewing for YGR.
Also Its A Vampire Thing by Dakota Cassidy. Paranormal, Humor; Reviewing for CR.
Audible: on hold.
Audio CD: On hold as I am reading/listening to review eBooks on Kindle instead.
Also Its A Vampire Thing by Dakota Cassidy. Paranormal, Humor; Reviewing for CR.
Audible: on hold.
Audio CD: On hold as I am reading/listening to review eBooks on Kindle instead.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Sunday Words of Encouragement January 3, 2010
Starting off the New Year our guest pastor reminded us of the Wisemen. This is a very shortened version of a good message I had never heard before!
The Wisemen went to the Obvious place (Jerusalem) but were mistaken. They were Offensive in seeking Jesus as King Herod and the poeple sure didn't want to hear about some other King or the Messiah. They had to go to an Obscure place, Bethlehem, being Obedient by following the star there and leaving by another route.
So we have to be careful of the Obvious messages that may be coming in the world around us. We may as well accept that we will be Offensive to those who don't want to hear about Jesus, and if we water down the message we will be Offensive to other followers of Christ. We may live in Obscurity but that is okay as long as we live in Obedience trying to follow God's Will.
A Verse for Today:
John 1:14
My Prayer as we start this National Week of Prayer is that we would be a people of prayer.... seeking God's Will each day! And that has to start with me!
The Wisemen went to the Obvious place (Jerusalem) but were mistaken. They were Offensive in seeking Jesus as King Herod and the poeple sure didn't want to hear about some other King or the Messiah. They had to go to an Obscure place, Bethlehem, being Obedient by following the star there and leaving by another route.
So we have to be careful of the Obvious messages that may be coming in the world around us. We may as well accept that we will be Offensive to those who don't want to hear about Jesus, and if we water down the message we will be Offensive to other followers of Christ. We may live in Obscurity but that is okay as long as we live in Obedience trying to follow God's Will.
This song reminds us that God makes All Things New and that seems appropriate for a New Year!
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
My Prayer as we start this National Week of Prayer is that we would be a people of prayer.... seeking God's Will each day! And that has to start with me!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
December 2009 Reading List!
December 2009 Books 173 - 188
(If there is no link that means I am still working on the review or it hasn't been posted yet!)
173. Evidence of Angels by Suza Scalora Children’s Book 5.0 MBS
174. Play it Loud by Gina Lee Nelson (eBook) Contemporary Romance 4 stars BTL
175. The Dragon and the Rose by Gina Rifkin (eBook) Historical - Medieval 4 stars BTL
176. Keeper of My Heart by Therese Travis (eBook) Historical Romance Need to Read YGR
177. Wayward Angels by Karen Wiesner (eBook) Contemporary Inspirational 5.0 Gotta Read YGR
178. The Spell by Regan Taylor (eBook) Paranormal 4.0 CR
179. Right Under Her Nose by Lee Coston (eBook) Contemporary Romance 4.25 eCR
180. Love Thy Neighbor by Patricia Bates (eBook) Historical Romance Need to Read YGR
181. True Blue by David Baldacci (Audio CDs) Mystery Thriller 4.5 MBS
182. It Happened One Night by Lisa Dale 4.0 MBS
183. Angel and the Lawman by Barbara W. Starmer (eBook) Historical Western 4.5 eCR
184. What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell (Audio CDS) Informational Interest 4.25 YGR
185. Getting Lucky by Carolyn Brown Contemporary 3.75 CRST
186. Released by Kimber Chin (eBook) Suspense 4.5 YGR
187. Exiles from Christmas by Sandra Sookoo (eBook) Fantasy 4.0 YGR
188. Call Me Kate, Meeting the Molly Macguires by Molly Roe (eBook) Historical 4.5MBS
Plus a couple of children's books read to my Grandson!
173. Evidence of Angels by Suza Scalora Children’s Book 5.0 MBS
174. Play it Loud by Gina Lee Nelson (eBook) Contemporary Romance 4 stars BTL
175. The Dragon and the Rose by Gina Rifkin (eBook) Historical - Medieval 4 stars BTL
176. Keeper of My Heart by Therese Travis (eBook) Historical Romance Need to Read YGR
177. Wayward Angels by Karen Wiesner (eBook) Contemporary Inspirational 5.0 Gotta Read YGR
178. The Spell by Regan Taylor (eBook) Paranormal 4.0 CR
179. Right Under Her Nose by Lee Coston (eBook) Contemporary Romance 4.25 eCR
180. Love Thy Neighbor by Patricia Bates (eBook) Historical Romance Need to Read YGR
181. True Blue by David Baldacci (Audio CDs) Mystery Thriller 4.5 MBS
182. It Happened One Night by Lisa Dale 4.0 MBS
183. Angel and the Lawman by Barbara W. Starmer (eBook) Historical Western 4.5 eCR
184. What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell (Audio CDS) Informational Interest 4.25 YGR
185. Getting Lucky by Carolyn Brown Contemporary 3.75 CRST
186. Released by Kimber Chin (eBook) Suspense 4.5 YGR
187. Exiles from Christmas by Sandra Sookoo (eBook) Fantasy 4.0 YGR
188. Call Me Kate, Meeting the Molly Macguires by Molly Roe (eBook) Historical 4.5MBS
Plus a couple of children's books read to my Grandson!
Friday, January 1, 2010
THANKS FOR A GREAT 2009!
A BIG WONDERFUL THANK YOU TO ALL THE AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS WHO HAVE ALLOWED ME TO READ AND REVIEW THIS PAST YEAR!!
I find reading a great way to feel things we might not otherwise experience!
AND HUGS AND THANK YOU to the blogging community that has been so welcoming, warm and supportive! BOOK BLOGGERS ROCK!
Martha's Bookshelf *** Friday Pick Giveaway JANUARY 1, 2010
[Picture courtesy of Flikr]
DON'T LEAVE THE BOOKS OUT IN THE COLD! ha ha!
Here is a new set of books plus those left from pick#1, pick#2, pick#3 and pick #4 and pick #5. Use the links to see the pictures if you want but the lists of the books still available are below!
Remember for the overseas participants I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, TWRP, ClassAct Books, eTreasures, Desert Breeze, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. Overseas visitors your comment may indicate your choice of gift card.
Remember for the overseas participants I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, TWRP, ClassAct Books, eTreasures, Desert Breeze, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. Overseas visitors your comment may indicate your choice of gift card.
Pick #6
Tin Man by Dale Brown
Song of the Beast by Carol Berg
The Marshall Takes a Bride by Renee Ryan *PA*
The Torment of Others by Val McDermid
On Bear Mountain by Deborah Smith
The Edge of Town by Dorothy Garlock
Gypsy Lover by Edith Layton
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks
The Elusive Flame by Kathleen Woodwiss
The House of Women by Alison G. Taylor
The Healer by Dee Henderson - Audio Tapes
Elusive Love by Catherine Lanigan
Mistletoe and Mischief by Patricia Wynn
Pick#1
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
A Jockey's Life by Dick Francis
Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks
Circle of Stars by Anna Lee Waldo
Net Force - One is the Lonliest Number by Tom Clancy
Everlasting by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti
Jerusalem Vigil by Bodie & Brock Thoene
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries
Almost Single by Advaita KalaPick#2
Love Me Forever by Johanna Lindsey
Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann
Lord of a Thousand Nights by Madeline Hunter
On the Run by Iris Johansen
The Crush by Sandra Brown
The Blue Zone by Andrew Gross
Shadows in the Heart - A Jewels of the Quill Halloween Anthology *PA*
Bait by Karen Robards
The Lighthouse by Mary Schramski
It's Always Something by Gilda Radner - Gilda's poignant battle with cancer.
Pick #3
Put Your Dreams First - Handle your [entertainment] business HY[E]B by Thembisa Mshaka
Delivered by Christmas Anthology - Linda Howard, Joan Hohl andSandra Steffen
The Woman Next Door by Barbara Delinsky
One Night with a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries
Red Fire by Dierdre Knight
Cloud Nine by LuAnn Rice
The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe
One Eye Closed by Karen Whiddon
Under the Mistletoe by Mary Balogh
The Bartered Bride by Mary Jo Putney
Isle of Palms by Dorothea Benton Frank
Payback by R.I. Kaiser
The Angels of Darkness by Caleb Carr
Dream in Color - How the Sanchez Sisters are Making History in CongressPick #4
Talking God by Tony Kellerman
Twelve Acres by Barbara Delinsky
Black Ice by Anne Stuart
Everything to Gain by Barbara Taylor Bradford
CORRECTION: This was not The Last of The Mohicans based on the Novel by James Fenimore Cooper - although I do have that; The book in the group is The Sixth Sense.
A book my son left me when he went off to the service!)
A Cowboys Redemption by Jeanie Watt (PA)
Three Weeks in Paris by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Tripwire by Lee Child
The Shadow by Shelley Munro (PA)
Children of the Wild by Orson Scott Card
Until Death Do Us Part by Christine Mcquire
Warning Signs by Stephen White
The Forgotten by Faye Kellerman
Swear by the Moon by Shirley Busbee
Montana Bride by Barbara Clark (A)Pick #5
See Jane Lead by Lois P. Frankel
Jake's Return by Liana Laverentz (A)
The Jester by James Patterson - Audio Tapes
Firestorm by Nevada Barr
Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - Audio CDs
Bloodlines by Dinah McCall (slightly creased "SC")
The Darkroom by Minette Walters
Wish You Well by David Baldacci - Audio Tapes
The Daddy Spell by Patti Ann Cole
Surrender a Dream by Jill Barnett
Irresistible by Mary Balogh
Misfortune by Nancy Geary
False Prophet by Faye Kellerman
Cold Hit by Linda Fairstein - Audio Tapes
A Kiss of Fate by Mary Jo Putney (SC)
Winners of Friday Pick 12-25-09!
CONGRATULATIONS to
Friday December 25, 2009 Pick Winners!!
FrankSandy - I think your choice is
Update - FrankSandy has choosen Honeymoon by James Patterson.
and
Stacie -You need to make a choice now! :o)
UPDATE: Stacie choose Tamed by a Laird by Amanda Scott.
UPDATE: Stacie choose Tamed by a Laird by Amanda Scott.
Please e-mail me your choices and your addresses!!
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