Happy Monday everyone! Wow another week that zipped right on by! I am really enjoying sharing this meme with all of you and seeing what everyone has been doing and reading over the past week as well as the plan for the week ahead.
First things first – thanks you to those who came back and let me know that you commented on 10 or more Monday, What Are You Reading posts. I love the community part of this meme! 🙂 Remember – for every 10 you comment on and then tell me in the comment area below, I put you in for our weekly drawing out of the prize box! (10 comments = 1 entry, 20 = 2 entries, etc…)
So I am so excited to announce that last weeks winner was (using random.org):
MICHELLE (Literarily Speaking)
Congratulations! You get to choose an item out of the Prize Box ! Let me know your pick here as well as email me at journeythroughbooks (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address!
Here is what I read and reviewed last week:
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (I can’t recommend this book enough – it was an excellent read!)
The Pastor’s Wife by Jennifer AlLee (this book was such a good read! I loved these characters and would love to see them come back in a second book. **Hint! Hint!
Hear No Evil by Matthew Paul Turner (an interesting read about how music played an interesting – and humorous – role in Matthew’s life)
Swoon AT YOur Own Risk by Sydney Salter (I enjoyed this YA read and found it refreshingly light and summery!)
Buying Time By Pamela Samuels Young (ooh a fast paced thriller – I have been reading this one over the past few weeks and really enjoyed it!)
I had a wonderful week of reading and with the house empty now for the next week my reading pace should hopefully continue. I still have reviews to post this week on books I finished a few weeks back.
This weeks plan of attack:
I am reading this book for a guest review over at Book Chick City in March
And these books are all part of what I hope to be a Michael Sullivan Reading week. I was thrilled to receive all three of these books signed and personalized! My hope is to spend the week reading these books and hopefully have them up for review by the weekend or the first part of next week. I have heard wonderful things about these books!
Be sure to link your It’s Monday! What Are You reading post here so we can all go and see what you have going on! Also remember to stop back with how many of these posts you commented on and tell me in the comment section so I may enter you in next weeks giveaway! 🙂
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Cold Streak looks interesting. Have a great reading week!
Thanks Zia! You too!
This week I’m reading Angel & Apostle by Deborah Noyes. It’s the classic The Scarlet Letter told from the perspective of the “illegitimate” child of Hester Prynne. This was a book sent to me by the publisher, and I’m really enjoying it. Noyes’ writing is beautiful, and I feel like I’m having a really nice meal here.
In order to prepare for this book, I didn’t have time to read The Scarlet letter all over again as I did in High School. But I barely remember some of the more small details of the book. So….. DON’T MOCK ME!!! I read the Cliff’s Notes!!! But it got me back up to speed on the characters and the symbolism.
At some point I’m going to read another Scarlet Letter-themed book, Hester by Paula Reed, just released last week on 2/16.
Enjoy your books this week!
Laura
ANgel and Apostle wounds really good! Enjoy it and no mocking here…. 🙂
You had some great reads last week, and your review of Thirteen Reasons Why really moved me. Hope you have a wonderful reading week 🙂
Thanks Teddyree, it was a book that I really was fully engaged in.
The MIchael Sullivan books look really good – this is a new to be author but I will definitely be watching for him!
Happy Reading!
Michael Sullivan is new to me as well but I have heard a lot about the books and I havent dived into a back to back series in awhile. Thought it would be fun 🙂
Thirteen Reasons Why is one of the books that has been on my wishlist – FOREVER! I seriously hope that one of these days, I’ll be able to read this book. Have read so many good reviews and I think it is about time for me to devour it myself!
Hope you have a great reading week ahead =)
Shy I recommend it highly! You have a good week too!
I am immensely jealous of your Michael Sullivan collection, it was sold out a while ago I think, but I’m going to try and get my own copy as soon as I can
I’ll be eagerly awaiting your reviews =D
I seen that too ninefly and I was happy I said I would review all three when he offered them. I am curious about what makes these books tick!
Wow! You are amazing. I am only getting through one a week. Impressive!
Here’s mine:
http://www.bibliobabe.com/
These look great. Lucky you getting the collection.
Thanks Esme – I was thrilled!
13 Reasons Why has been on my to be read list since it came out, but it’s never in at the library. Your review makes me want to read it more. The Pastor’s Wife also sounds interesting. One of my oldest friends is a minister who works lots of long hours, so I can see how a congregation could become “the other woman” or “other man” (in my friend’s case). Have a great reading week!
HI Maria – I would recommend both. I had a pretty good week of reading!
Your reads for this week look great! I can’t wait to see your reviews!
Thanks Amanda!
I’m reading The Year of the Flood this week (well… I’m listening to it). There is singing, it’s quite a production!
We are also discussing part 1 of Anna Karenina this week.
Have a great week, Mari
Mari I want to read that one (Year Of The Flood).
I really want to read Thirteen reasons why and Swoon at your own risk. I like the look of the Michael J. Sullivan books, I need to check them out(haven’t heard of them before).
Ladybug, I had a good week of reads, they were all pretty good.
I had not heard of the Sullivan books either before I was offered to read them.
I’m currently reading Worst Case by James Patterson.
I havent read that one yet Billy. I am on a huge Patterson kick!
i love the spooky cover on the cold streak and the three michael j. sullivan books have lovely covers as well. have an awesome reading week!! 🙂
Thanks Chelleyreads!
Hi, Sheila! I’ve never heard of Michael Sullivan’s books. Judging from the covers, they do appear to be very intriguing. I’ll google!
From what I have heard Peter, book one ropes you in and they advised me to request all three because they said I would want all three. 🙂
Wow! You know, I was just looking at the Crown Conspiracy on my shelf this weekend wondering if Michael Sullivan had finished the series yet. See, I bought my copy of the Crown Conspiracy at his very first book signing. Still need to read it since it got misplaced for so long. Enjoy your reading this week!
Hannah, I am not sure – but I think there are going to be more books than the three….. I am trying to remember but that is what i thought I was told.
A book signing – those are fun!
Great books you read last week. Have fun reading the books you got for this week. ENJOY.
I heard so many great things about 13 reasons why, cant wait to read it for myself.
Nina I am very interested in other peoples thoughts on the book. I havent read anything negative yet.
Thanks for taking over this meme, I’ve enjoyed it and am glad to see it continue! I enjoyed your review of thirteen reasons why. the Sullivan books sound good. Happy reading!
Sharon the meme is fun and it allows me to meet some new bloggers and see new blogs! 🙂
Have a fun Michael Sullivan week! It’s quite nice to read the same author for some time, I think it gives a feeling of continuity. 🙂
Thanks Aths! I agree with that. It feels like a treat to just dive into a series of books.
Shelia, All of my female students have been passing around Thirteen Reason Why in the last few month. One of them even wrote a review for my guest review page. You have really had a busy week. Hope this week is filled with great books too.
Jan I would love to read that review!
Looks like you had a marvelous reading week. Here’s to another one!
Thanks Kristen!
Looks like you had a busy reading week — it’s sad when the house is empty (I’m doing that this week and next), but the reading time is great!
nancy
nancyo, I have been enjoying the down time and between working I have had plenty of reading time…. but yeah, I am already waiting for him to get home and by the end of this week I will probably be pretty tired of these walls. 🙂
Holy cow, I won! Thanks, Sheila!
Have a great week!
Oh, I would love The Financial Lives of Poets.
I’ll e-mail you, too!
LOL – you got it Michelle. I should be able to put that in the mail yet today. 🙂 Congratulations!
I’ve heard great things about Michael Sullivan’s books. I hope you enjoy!
I’ve got my ten comments in. Thanks!
Me too Jennifer – I want to read them one after another and then review them the same way!
The Michael Sullivan books look good. Looking forward to your reviews!
My It’s Monday! is on my blog
Hi Tasha! Thanks! I hope you linked with Mr Linky too so we can all stop in and see what you are reading 🙂
I have those Sullivan books on my list – they look great (and I am a sucker for a good cover…and love those!)
I left about 23 comments this week, wish I could do more but.. so busy!
Me too Lydia – LOL…
I am trying to visit blogs as I have time today…. I know I dont have to stop at them all but I really like too 🙂
Love those covers! Happy reading this week! 😀 Here’s mine!
http://ruthiesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_22.html
Thanks Ruthie!
You are amazing! I can only get through one a week these days.
Here’s mine:
http://www.bibliobabe.com
Its not always like this Rachelle 🙂
I’ve not read anything by Michael Sullivan before but those books look interesting – I’ll be watching out for your reviews :o)
Hope you have a great week!
Thanks Sarah!
Hi Sheila!! Looks like you had a good week!!
I did have a pretty good one Bluestocking! Thanks! 🙂
*coughs* Um, I accidentally entered the wrong link the first time. The 2nd link I posted is the right one. Sorry for the inconvenience. T_T
LOL – thats alright Ah Yuan …. I have done that 🙂
Got my ten comments in. =D
Hi, Sheila…your week looks good, as usual!
I have visited and commented on ten blogs so far!
Thanks Laurel – I have had a few good weeks in a row 🙂
Hi, Sheila…I have now visited and commented on twenty blogs. Back later with more!
Nice job Laurel!
Thanks for stopping by, Sheila! I’ll be interested to read your thoughts on Sookie once you get to them. Have a great week, and thanks for the meme!
HI Nicole, I would think I could crank out that first Sookie book in a day – its just getting to it! 🙂
Congrats Michelle.
🙂
That’s a fun idea to spend the week focusing on one author.
I used to do that all the time Alissa, but with the blogging it is harder to stick to just one…. and I do like to mix it up too 🙂
I have visited many and commented on at least 10, going to need a bigger place to put my TBR pile and want list keeps growing and growing.
HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!
Thanks Lori – my list grows too….. I think I found three today that I want to read 🙂
How cool to have the whole series to read one right after another. enjoy!
bookmagic – he put a little personal message in each one too that is pretty cool…. like “this is the first book and will et you excited for whats to come” and then a different message in the second one etc,……
I thought that was nice!
Hey hope the day is going great for you..
Drop me a line and let me know when the Sullivan thing is at BCC – I have them and had earmarekd them for the month end…
I want to read them so if you guys are having a discussion I can take part…
E.H.
I am making a note of this Erotic Horizon…. that would be fun to do a discussion!
Hi again. I know I already commented, but I just want to tell you that I’m having a really good time with the whole What are you Reading Monday thing. I’ve kept up with the links from McLinky for this meme, and it has been so interesting to look at what everyone’s reading.
Thank you so much, and it’s really nice to be a part of such a wide variety of readers!
nancyo, thanks for the nice comment and I am glad that you are enjoying the community of book bloggers. I enjoy that too!
Just stumbled upon this meme for this first time, and oh boy, did it take up my entire early afternoon! Thanks for hosting – it was tons of fun seeing what others are reading. Oh, and I commented on 10 blogs. 🙂
Well I am glad you found it Natalie! We have a lot of fun with it and I love to see what everyone is reading too!
Swoon at your own risk sounds really good! Enjoy your books!!
Thanks Inthehammockblog!
I’ve read loads of good stuff about 13 Reasons Why. I think I’ll be adding it to my TBR list. Hope you have another good reading week !
I have commented on 30 blogs.
Thanks Chrissie! It should be a good one 🙂
I love this meme.
thanks Sharazad!
You really were able to get a lot of reading done this week! And how exciting…a guest post at Book Chick City!
Hope you have a fabulous reading week! I think I capped out at over 20 comments this week, I just can’t keep going! But it really was so much fun to get to know so many more bloggers. Thanks so much for hosting this!
Thanks The1stdaughter – I enjoy hosting this meme. Kudos on the 20! That is a lot and I bet you seen some new blogs to enjoy!
I’ve never read any of Michael Sullivan’s books… I hope you enjoy them! I might have to check them out. 😀 (and of course add to my already huge tbr list!)
I havent read him either Corrine. He contacted me and I checked out what they were like and they look good. Since then I have heard a lot of hype around these books including that they are sold out until the next batch is printed. Not sure if that is correct info or not.
Sheila — The discussion post of Hunger Games goes up this Sunday. I hope you will be able to join us!
Thank you Jess – I am making a note of that and will try to join in. 🙂
Hey Sheila!
Love your blog. Wow, you have a ton going on here! Thanks for stopping by Thrillionth – so great to meet another MN blogger.
Hi Carolyn – nice to meet you too!
I really loved your review on Jay Asher’s book and look forward to his interview. I recommend this book to a lot of teens who come through my library. It’s a powerful book with a powerful message.
It is that Tammy and I hope my review will put it in more hands as well.
Is Michael Sullivan a fantasy author? I’m not familiar with his work. I hope you enjoy your books!
I commented on 20 blogs so far. This is a fun meme.
Hi Christina – he is a fantasy author. 🙂
Glad you like the meme 🙂
You’ve read some great books! I’m glad you enjoyed them! I’ll probably add them on my list!
I read the Percy Jackson series a few months ago & loved them, so I hope you’re enjoying The Lightning Thief.
I don’t know on how many posts I commented exactly, but I know that I commented on at least 10, so please enter me once for the drawing 🙂
Thanks Aleksandra – you are entered 🙂
I continue to be impressed by your reading and reviewing abilities!! Whew!
Its not always like this Jenners – just a bit of down time lately before our business gets rolling again in April
Here’s my list:
http://fangirlsview.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
Thanks fantasylover!
I am reading several books at this moment, this is one of the books I am reading…
http://mylastread.blogspot.com/2010/02/book-club-discussion-3-1.html
Thanks Books We Read!
I have not read the Michael Sullivan books although I have heard of him. You’ve made me more curious about his books though, I will have to check him out next time I am at the bookstore.
I am finally reading Beautiful Creatures and Marianna (it’s a ghost story and I am a sucker for those).
Enjoy your reading this week!!!!!!
I like ghost stories too Stephanie. And of course I sooo want to read Beautiful Creatures!
Sorry, I meant to mention that I commented on at least 10 blogs so far, probably more, but I’m good for at least one entry.
Great Stephanie – I have you down 🙂
I’m back. I got those Sullivan books for my Kindle and am looking forward to them.
I visited 20 blogs and enjoyed them all! Thanks for the encouraement here.
Oh Sharon that is so great! Once I get into the books I am going to have an author chat with Michael about the books here.
Your reading week looks great!! I wanted to tell you how much I love participating in your meme…I love visiting new blogs and encouraging others on. I also love the list that we can click on so easily!!
I visited 15+ blogs today!
Thank you Staci! I really appreciate that! 🙂
YAH! I love Mondays! Thanks for hosting.
I commented on 10 cool sites I would have never found had it not been for It’s Monday meme
I love that Tammy – there are so many great blogs out there and they are so fun to explore! 🙂
The Pastor’s Wife and Buying Time sound like good ones. I may have to check them out.
I’ve commented on 10 blogs today. Found another one to follow. I’m really enjoying this commenting challenge each week!
Both those books are awesome Julie! Glad you found a blog you enjoy and that you like the challenge. 🙂
I read thirteen reasons why too, what a book. Really makes u stop and think how your actions can effect someone.
Joy – I finished it days ago and I am still talking about it to my friends. I think it was so well done.
I hope you enjoy Michael Sullivans books. I have read all three and really enjoyed them. I look forward to the reviews.
I do have to say the cover for Cold Streak looks really good. I am curious to hear what that book is about.
Have a great reading week!
Melissa I remember seeing them on your blog. Cold Streak is a little out of my genre zone but I like to stretch myself and it is a perfect review for Book Chick City’s blog. I am curious about it too and have to admit it looks kind of good.
I commented here (10)
http://galnovelty.blogspot.com/2010/02/chro.html
http://amyliz2008.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_22.html
http://helensbookblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_22.html
http://hipchickshome.blogspot.com/2010/02/to-learn-more-about-what-are-you.html
http://thispurplecrayon.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
http://runningforfiction.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-willow.html
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_22.html
http://booksonarainyday.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-feb-22.html
http://booknaround.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-this_22.html
http://marcijohnsonbooks.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_22.html
I wish I had more reading time, but life keeps getting in the way and my age I think it’s safe to say I’m not going to be a speed reader.
Happy reading. Thanks for hosting.
Hi Susan – I deleted your double post. Your comment went to spam because of all the links you have on here. 🙂
Thanks for joining in on the meme and for commenting. 🙂
This is my third time trying to post. I visited 10 blogs.
Happy reading.
Third time trying to post Susan? What happened?
(yay on the 10! Way to go!) 🙂
Ooooh, I’m so glad you liked “Thirteen Reasons Why”!!! I just read it as well, and loved it too 🙂
Crystal I really found it to be a wonderful book.
I’ve only been able to visit a few of the blogs through Mr Linky – but it’s been fun the last two weeks taking a look at all the different reader blogs out there. I wish I had more time just to sit and visit and make comments, but work gets in the way. 🙂
Mardel I am so glad you are having fun with it. It does take time and I try hard to visit everyone on the Monday meme but I never get through the entire list on Monday 🙂
I’ve visited 43 blogs Sheila but as much as I love it I have to stop and write some reviews LOL
43 Teddyree – that is amazing!
I have reviews to write too…. I really should do that 🙂
Have a super week!
Thx for visiting my blog, Sheila. And if you think Jack: Secret Circles then you should check out my blog post about the series:
http://readingschtuff.blogspot.com/2010/01/honey-i-have-something-to-tell-you.html
Oh its a series Tobey? I will check it out! Thanks!
Whew, 60 comments! That felt like a marathon!
Wow! People like comments Amy! 🙂 I hope you seen some good books and great blogs in your travels!
Hey Sheila – I’ve commented on 30 blogs this week.
Got you down alitareads! Thanks! 🙂
Hey Sheila! Hope you are having a great week. I just commented on ten more blogs-This bring my total to 20 this week….yah for me!
Thanks Tammy!
I am still working on ELDEST by Paolini and have finished PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF. Now I can get back to my adult books. I have several I started and had to set aside.
Pat, I am still in Percy as well…. Lightning Thief. It is moving right along now but I am picking it up so late I give it about 10 minutes a night.