It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (25)
July 25th, 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 week was good, busy for more reasons than you can probably believe, but in the end it was a pretty good week. Unfortunately, early in the week we learned of the death of a close family friend and were able to travel to the funeral over the weekend. Because the family friend was on my husband’s side of the family and a long funeral service is not conducive to two small toddlers, I stayed home and sent my husband to the funeral with his family. The service was nice and I’m glad we live close enough to have been able to attend.
What traveling over the weekend meant for me, besides seeing family and taking care of the kiddos (normal), was that I had to host the Got Books? Event via lap top at my in-laws home. Whoa. A little bit of a challenge, but all in all I feel it went really well. We had around 100 sites participating and a very successful Twitter Party on Friday. It’s definitely an event I can’t wait to do again!
So, how was your week?
Read/Reviewed (Just click on the title to see the Review!):
The Hunger Games and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Nice and Mean by Jessica Leader
Boys Lie: How Not to Get Played by Belisa Vranich, Psy.D. and Holly Eagleson
The Starlet by Mary McNamara (For Chick Lit Reviews – Review Coming Soon!)
In Mike We Trust by P.E. Ryan (Review Coming Tuesday for Nerds Heart YA Decision!)
Alligator Bayou by Donna Jo Napoli (Review Coming Tuesday for Nerds Heart YA Decision!)
Interviewed:
When I Was Young: Stiletto Storytime
Events:
Got Books? Event – Our Favorite Bookish Things Giveaway
A Bit of Me(Me) – My Very Best Talent
Giveaways:
“Despicable Me” Book Review & Giveaway (Ends 7/30)
What’s up for the week to come:
Reviewing/Reading:
Bubba Goes National by Jennifer Walker
Arson by Estevan Vega
Lit by Mary Karr (For Chick Lit Reviews)
Waxed by Robert Rave (For Chick Lit Reviews)
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Events:
Once Upon A Week.. (Coming Soon!)
The Turkeybird and Littlebug are Reading: (Yep, you read this list right, same books for the kiddos! They truly are still stuck on these, it’s great!)
Bob Books Sight Words: Kindergarten
Robot Zot by John Sciezska and Illustrated by David Shannon
Every Friday by Dan Yaccarino
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:
Bob Books Sight Words: Kindergarten and Bob Books Sight Words: First Grade (Coming Aug.10th!)
So, what are you reading this week? Have any suggestions I should add to my reading pile?
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ooh! a new set of BOB Books. Those are so great.
Anna Marie recently posted..It’s Monday- What Are You Reading July 26th
Here’s what I’m reading this week. I haven’t reviewed any of the books I finished last week. My reviews lag far behind my reading, sadly.
Pussreboots recently posted..Review- A Gift of Magic
Wow..What an exciting reading list! I see Sisters Red! Hope you have lovely Monday!
Some of my favorite children’s books are by Jon Sciezka (Do we have the spelling right? I always get it wrong). Have you tried The Math Curse, and the Science Verse? of course, those are really for older kids (grade 3 and up). But he has so many funny books out – like the True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Cowboy and Octopus, Baloney Henry P., The Book that Jack Wrote, etc. He is truly a funny man. Some of those books will be great for your kids when they’re around four and of course older. He also has a series of books about Monster Truck Max for ages 3-6. (Trucktown) You might already know this, but I tend to get carried away about this guy.
I also have fun reading David Shannon’s books to the children at school, and would love to buy some for the grandchildren. My favorite is A Bad Case of Stripes, No David! and How I became a Pirate. There’s a board book titled David Smells! – something to do with diapers, I’m sure. LOL
Tonight my granddaughter and I had a late night of reading books – “We” read the Paper Bag Princess, Out of the Ocean and a few others. Fun night.
Mardel S recently posted..Monday- Monday
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your family friend, you certainly had a lot on your plate for the week. Hope you loved The Hunger Games, will have to check out your review. Happy reading this week!
Teddyree recently posted..Its Monday! What Are You Reading
Can’t wait to read your review on Sisters Red. I recent; finished it and enjoyed it a lot. I will have to check out the BOB books for my grandson. He is smart as a whip and these look very interesting. Have a great week.
Despite disruptions, you had a great reading week. Sisters Red is on my stack for this week too. Here is my Monday Report. Happy reading!
Kathy Martin recently posted..In My Mailbox July 25- 2010
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You had a wonderful week! I am so bummed I missed the Got Books event. I was out of town without internet accessibility which to me is like going without water….LOL
Oh well what does not kill us…..
Have a super week!
Sheila (Bookjourney) recently posted..The Icing On The Cupcake by Jennifer Ross
I’m so sorry for your loss.
MAD props for being so super professional with the event!
Are you reading Sisters Red for Fairy Tale week?
Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com recently posted..Friday 56- The Choir Boats
Your books sound great! Hope you enjoy them all and have a fabulous reading week.
Here’s my Monday:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_25.html
I am so sorry about the death in your family, you are in my prayers.
You and Gina did an excellent job hosting that huge event and I had so much fun, I can’t wait for the next one!!
Need to check out some of Turkeybird and Littlebug books for my grandson. They always have such great choices!!
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Dollycas recently posted..Its Monday!! What Are You Reading
Nice Monday! Mine is here. Have a good week reading! Katie x
Katie recently posted..Forever by Judy Blume
so many books!
I am the only person NOT to have liked The Hunger Games. My husband loved it though.
Have a great reading week.
Here is my Monday review:
http://www.gerberadaisydiaries.com/2010/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_25.html
Melissa Mc (Gerbera Daisy Mom) recently posted..Its Monday – What Are You Reading
Wow! As I’m cruising round the Monday mem, I’m starting to feel that the two books I read last week are a little lame. Everyone else seems to be reading 5 or more books!
Here’s my Monday
Amanda recently posted..It’s Monday! What Are You Reading
I LOVE the cover for Arson. Not sure what that says about me and my dark side, but just had to say that. I am sorry for the any loss in a family, but grateful that you got the “award” for being most dedicated for attending the chat with the wee ones.
Are we still doing the switch with Lydia on Friday? I haven’t had a chance to check in with her yet and just noticed it on my editorial calender.
Gwen recently posted..What are You Reading 7-25-10
Hi.
I just thought you’d like to know that some of your posts have been plagiarised by this website:
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I’m assuming without your permission?
Thank you Danielle! I hate sites like those and I’ve already contacted them to remove my content. This is just awful! Thank you for letting me know about it!