It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (23)
July 11th, 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:
It wouldn’t be a typical week around There’s A Book without some excitement and craziness. We’ve been reading non-stop, all of us. The Turkeybird and Littlebug are hooked on a few of the same books and I can’t get them to read anything else. It’s really fun! Well, maybe up until about the 30th time each day, but I’m still just happy they love to read so much.
As for me, luckily, I have a fabulous hubby who took the kiddos so I could get somethings done this weekend! I was able to schedule and clean off my desk that was overflowing. It’s great and now I feel like I can conquer just about anything that comes my way. How about you? Anything fabulous happen this week?
Read/Reviewed (Just click on the title to see the Review!):
Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala
Free to a Good Home by Eve Marie Mont (Review for Chick Lit Reviews)
Hodge Podge: Restful Sundays with Busy Bodies and Books
Nice and Mean by Jessica Leader (Review coming soon!)
Bogus by Karla Oceanak and Illustrated by Kendra Spanjer (Review coming soon!)
Interviewed:
Amanda Howells author of The Summer of Skinny Dipping (For Chick Lit Reviews) – Don’t miss this interview!!!
When I Was Young – The Lost Entwife
Events/Features:
A Bit of Me(Me) – One Thing You’re No Good At
Special Feature: Ten Thousand {{Hugs}} to You Tuesday
Once Upon A Week.. (Coming Soon!)
Coming Very Soon: Got Books? (Have you signed up yet?)
Giveaways:
“Despicable Me” Book Review & Giveaway (Ends 7/30)
Simple Steps Activity Book by Molly Smith and Illustrated by Tad Carpenter & Giveaway (Ends 7/16)
What’s up for the week to come:
Reviewing/Reading:
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (For Chick Lit Reviews – Still reading)
Good-Bye to All That by Margo Candela (Still reading)
Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook (For Chick Lit Reviews)
Bubba Goes National by Jennifer Walker
The Turkeybird and Littlebug are Reading: (Yes, many are the same as last week, but as you know with kiddos, it’s all about repetition.)
Toy Boat by Randall DeSeve and Illustrated by Loren Long (Reviewing this week!)
Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep by Mo Willems
Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt
Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss
Giveaways Coming Up:
Got Books? Event…a very special giveaway and event you won’t want to miss! (July 23 & 24)
So, what are you reading this week? Have any suggestions I should add to my reading pile?
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You have some fun reads coming up! They look summery and light! Enjoy them all
Sheila (Bookjourney) recently posted..It’s Monday- What Are You Reading
Wow, there’s a lot going on at your blog! Good for you.
I’ll follow. I’m really excited for Tell Me a Secret. Can’t wait for my copy to come.
Check out my post, and feel free to enter my contest.
My granddaughter does that repetition thing with the books. It used to be the hardboard version of Go Dog Go, but recently it’s been the rather long Princess and the Frog (disney version) book. Takes a little while to read – and she’ll bring it to every female that enters the house! I wished my grandson liked reading as much – he would rather run around with drumsticks in his hand and drum on everything.
My granddaughter wants to see Despicable Me. Tells me everytime she sees the commercial.
Ah, you’re reading Shopaholic! I thought that was a bit too silly, but I’ve got another book by Kinsella lined up for this week: Twenties Girl. No idea what it will be like. I loved her Undomestic Goddess, though!
Leeswammes (Judith) recently posted..It’s Monday- What Are You Reading
Wow a really busy week. I really enjoyed The Summer of My Skinny Dipping and I just did a recreate cover for Tell Me a Secret what fun, now I need to red the book. Have a wonderful week.
You’ve got some fun looking books on your list. I’d like to read Seven Year Switch. Right now I’m reading The Search by Nora Roberts and really enjoying it. Have a great week!
Alaine recently posted..Its Monday- What are you Reading
I’ve enjoyed Kinsella’s books, even the ones she writes under the Wickham name. I have Seven Year Switch on my stacks, but this week I’m reading another of Claire Cook’s books, Life’s a Beach.
Here’s my reading week post:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
You had a great week. I don’t know how parents of small children ever find time to do things. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!
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Ahhhhhhh Toy Boat is so cute!
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Hi there!
Wow, I am amazed at how many reviews you managed to write per week. Seriously, you need to share some recipes @ tips with me since I *always* having this slump where I can’t get anything out of my head :-/
Anyways, it seems like you’ve a lot of wonderful things line-up for this week. Will be checking in again to read the posts once they are up!
Until later, wish you have a great week =)
Shy recently posted..Its Monday- What Are You Reading 11
I wish I could find a rhythm for getting more book reviews done! You inspire me! I love, love, love the example you set of allowing your children the pleasure of re-reading thier favorite books! I wish more parents understood the importance of that! Thanks for getting that message out there! Here is a link to my contribution for It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Can’t seem to get it to post on Shelia’s site???
http://thebookmavenshaven.blogspot.com
The Book Maven recently posted..Its Monday- What Are You Reading
I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with that developmental stage when a kid want sto read the same book again, and again, and again.
I have decided that I have a love/hate relationship with this meme. Every week, I feel bad that I haven’t read as much as one person, then guilty because I have more time to read than the next! Not to mention that I end up adding so many books to my wish list!
Will be watching for your Seven Year Switch review, Claire Cook always provides a great escape from my usual dry nonfiction. She is truly a breath of fresh air.
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