It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (21)
June 27th, 2010 by the1stdaughter
This fabulous weekly recap is hosted by Shelia of One Persons Journey Through a World of Books. Each week we recap what we’ve read and look at what’s coming up this week. If you’re interested head over to Shelia’s site and get involved! It’s a blast and I may even stop by to see what you’re up to!
Here’s what we’ve been up to this week:
This has been a CRAZY week! I read so much that my eyes about had it and now we are out of town for a fun family reunion. Hopefully the coming weeks will bring some more fabulous books, and a little bit of rest, because boy do I need it!
Read/Reviewed (Just click on the title to see the Review!):
A Place for Delta by Melissa Walker and Illustrated by Richard Walker
The Lies We Told by Diane Chamberlain (Review for Chick Lit Reviews)
The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews (Review for Chick Lit Reviews) – LOVED this book!
Karma Bites by Stacy Kramer and Valerie Thomas (Review coming soon!)
Bogus by Karla Oceanak and Illustrated by Kendra Spanjer (Review coming soon!)
Go to Sleep, Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton & Giveaway
Simple Steps Activity Book by Molly Smith and Illustrated by Tad Carpenter & Giveaway
Interviewed:
When I Was Young – Amused by Books
Giveaways:
Go to Sleep, Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton
Simple Steps Activity Book by Molly Smith and Illustrated by Tad Carpenter
Pookster and the Unloose Tooth & Pookster and the Practically Perfect Pickle by Rhonda Funk (Ends June 30, 2010)
Events:
A Bit of Me(Me) – Your Favorite Word
Special Feature: Imagination in Focus
Coming Very Soon: Got Books? (Have you signed up yet?)
What’s up for the week to come:
Reading/Reviewing:
Good-Bye to All That by Margo Candela
Free to a Good Home by Eve Marie Mont
Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala
The Turkeybird and Littlebug are Reading:
First Words:Bright Baby by Roger Priddy (Review coming Thursday)
The Adventures of Precious the dog by Precious (Review coming Friday)
Toy Boat by Randall DeSeve and Illustrated by Loren Long
Giveaways Coming Up:
Stay tuned! We have something special planned for the Got Books? Event!
So, what are you reading this week? Have any suggestions I should add to my reading pile?
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Twitter: teddyree
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Wow what an awesome week you had. I’ve got The Lies You Told on my list for this week, hope it’s a good one. Happy reading and resting
Teddyree recently posted..Its Monday- What Are You Reading and an Update
You got some great reading done this week. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I’m loving 13 to life. Finished it up tonight.
Zia recently posted..Mailbox Monday -amp What Are You Reading
You really make me want to step up my game when it comes to reviewing! I have The Lies We Told and Tell Me A Secret on my list for this week. I am looking forward to both of them. If I could only put down the romance novels lol.
Grace
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I enjoyed your review of The Lies We Told, it sounds like an interesting story with strong characterization, which are always the best kind of books. Hope you enjoy this week and get a chance to rest and relax.
Good-Bye to All That by Margo Candela sounds really good! I hope you enjoy your reads and your week…
Heidi V. recently posted..It’s Monday- What Are You Reading This Week
Enjoy all your great reads! I’m looking forward to reading Tell Me a Secret sometime soon myself.
I got The Lies We Told in my mailbox this week…I read another of Chamberlain’s books and loved it. Also have read the Andrews book, The Fixer Upper, which was a fun read.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.
You have had a great week! I am always impressed by the amount of stuff you get accomplished!
~Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog
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Twitter: bookjourney
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Wow you did read a lot! You are going to need to close your eyes for a bit while traveling to the family reunion (as long as you are not driving)!
Have a super week
Sheila (Bookjourney) recently posted..It’s Monday- What Are You Reading
I won The Fixer Upper over a year ago in a book giveaway — and I still haven’t read it!! Now after reading that you LOVED it, I may have to dust it off and open the cover.
Melissa Mc (Gerbera Daisy Mom) recently posted..Its Monday – What Are You Reading
Wooot! So many books have been read AND reviewed! No wonder you told me the other day that you’ve been staying up reading. I didn’t imagine then that you were reading this much!
Hope you’re having a blast at the family reunion.
I’ll see you around!
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Family reunion? FUN! Enjoy
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Love Diane Chamberlain. She always writes a good book. Good books.
http://readwithtea.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-are-you-reading-monday_27.html
Wow, you did so much reading! Have a great family reunion
Alita recently posted..Monday Round Up 062810
You had an AWESOME week! Reading and family reunions – just the best things to have in any week! Have a great week ahead!
Love the chick-lit books you are reading.
Aths recently posted..Its Monday- What are you reading – June 28- 2010
Thanks for the info about the Graveyard book I’m so excited to hear about the squeal!
Heidi V. recently posted..It’s Monday- What Are You Reading This Week
You have been keeping muy busy lately while I am suffering from an epic fail in blogging lately. Must catch up and get back in the swing!
Gwen recently posted..A Bit of MeMe – Animals
What an amazing list! I love your blog it helps me to catch up on children’s books I need to read. Toy Boat looks totally cute. I’m curious about Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala I’ve heard awesome things.
MillyMarie recently posted..Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Trailer
You had a great week! I wish you luck with this coming week
Crystal (I Totally Paused!) recently posted..It’s Monday- What are you reading
Tell Me A Secret and Goodbye to all That look interesting. Can’t wait to read your reviews!
NotNessie recently posted..Teaser Tuesday
Wow – you were busy last week. I really like the looks of Goodbye and Tell Me a Secret. I’ll be interested to see how you like them. I hope you’ve had a great week.
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