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Another week has flown by. Did this week seem fast to anyone else? I can not even believe it is Sunday afternoon here and I am once again typing up the Monday What Are You reading post. Last weeks post was so incredibly annoying as my laptop chose to go in a coma while I was prepping the post. I then moved on to my hubby’s lap top which is set up for Internet Explorer and I struggled for hours with the post, the pictures, and the links – to the point that for the first time since I took over this meme (over a year ago now) that I was unable to post until Monday morning central standard time.
Since then, my laptop came back to life Tuesday afternoon (so weird…) and now again today – has gone on to other worlds. GAH! I am back on hubby’s laptop hoping that I can get this up at a decent hour with little to no (*fingers crossed*) trouble.
Yes – I am looking into purchasing a new laptop but had false hope when my previous one came back to life with no signs of future trouble….
Ok… enough grumbling about laptops. 😛
Here is what happened here last week:
LISTEN by Rene Gutteridge (I really enjoyed this book and found the message about how we use our words to be a pretty good one)
Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg (I have heard good things about this one but I struggled with it a little bit)
Author Chat With Cheryl Lu-Lein Tan – author of A Tiger In The Kitchen (oh how I loved the book, and Cheryl was awesome to chat with!)
The Year Of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg (yes the journey through Berg continues and sometimes.. its not an easy road…)
The Eyes Of The Heart by Frederick Buechner (Read a long of a new author to me and this one moved me)
1st To Die by James Patterson (yes – pretty old school of me but I wanted to try this series and yipes! I liked it! :D)
Oh and another fun thing, Cheryl at CMash Loves To Read featured me in her Sunday Shining Star post. It was fun to chat with her. 😀
So that bring me to this week….
Have you seen this book around? I have wanted to read it so badly and seen it on so many other blogs. When it was offered to me for review it was with a huge YES that I responded. 😀
In search of adventure, 29-year-old Conor Grennan traded his day job for a year-long trip around the globe, a journey that began with a three-month stint volunteering at the Little Princes Children’s Home, an orphanage in war-torn Nepal.
Conor was initially reluctant to volunteer, unsure whether he had the proper skill, or enough passion, to get involved in a developing country in the middle of a civil war. But he was soon overcome by the herd of rambunctious, resilient children who would challenge and reward him in a way that he had never imagined. When Conor learned the unthinkable truth about their situation, he was stunned: The children were not orphans at all. Child traffickers were promising families in remote villages to protect their children from the civil war—for a huge fee—by taking them to safety. They would then abandon the children far from home, in the chaos of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu.For Conor, what began as a footloose adventure becomes a commitment to reunite the children he had grown to love with their families, but this would be no small task. He would risk his life on a journey through the legendary mountains of Nepal, facing the dangers of a bloody civil war and a debilitating injury. Waiting for Conor back in Kathmandu, and hopeful he would make it out before being trapped in by snow, was the woman who would eventually become his wife and share his life’s work.
Last weekend ago I read and LOVED LISTEN by this same author. Having checked out several of her books from the library (which are bcoming dangerously close to being overdue…) I want to read at least one more of hers before they go back.
Convinced he has a greater chance to die–of boredom–at his desk job than he ever faced in narcotics, Las Vegas police sergeant Ron Yeager agrees to slip off the retirement track long enough to head up an undercover task force designed to combat the recent surge in auto thefts.
Then he meets his inexperienced team of officers, most of whom seem completely incapable of infiltrating the seamy underbelly of Sin City. In particular, Mackenzie “Mack” Hazard’s determination to wear her faith like a badge threatens to send Yeager’s blood pressure skyrocketing. And then there’s maverick Jesse Lunden, who thinks he’s learned all he needs to know in his three years of undercover work.
As Yeager gambles his reputation on transforming this group of egos and eccentrics into a force to be reckoned with, he stumbles onto a much bigger scheme than anyone expected. This could be the showstopper of their careers–if his back doesn’t give out first.
I do not even recall how this one got on my radar. It is in the pile of library books i checked out but I can not recall now if I seen this somewhere, heard about it – or just thought it looked interesting…. (I feel much like my computer that maybe my own brain is being fried as well and I too am not loading up properly :razz:)
Welcome to Bluford High. This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features engaging, accessible writing and appealing, contemporary storylines.
A new life. An new school. A new bully. That’s what Darrell Mercer faces when he and his mother move from Philadelphia to California. After spending months living in fear, Darrell is faced with a big decision. He can either keep running from this bully–or find some way to fight back.
What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family’s power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice – take a million dollars and walk away…or get the first Clue? If you’re Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the Clue – and begin a very dangerous race.
I also need to finish the Michael Sullivan series this week and I will be in need of a new audio book too, just need to see what comes in from the library. 😀
Last week with all the computer “opportunities” it became near impossible to visit all the posts but I do hope this week will be much different and I will get around to visiting all of you – it really is a favorite part of my week and I pick up such good reads from you who love books just as much as I do.
Be sure to add your link to your Monday What Are You reading post below where it says click here. See you out on the blogs! 😀
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You had a great week of reading. Mine not as good as last weeks, but I’m hoping this week will be fruitful =)
I have several books I had hoped to finish that did not happen… thank goodness for audio – again 🙂
I’m anxious to read Little Princes too. I hope you love it!
I think I will Kathy – it sounds like a style of book I love to read. 😀
You had a brilliant week. I will try not to forget to come back and mention how many sites I visit. Mr. Linky half cooperated with me last Monday. You are in for such a treat with Little Princes. Enjoy your week Sheila.
Last weeks post was just a troublesome one Jennifer – between my trouble posting and Mr Linky not cooperating again I was pretty frustrated. 😀
Sorry about your computer troubles. My husband had to buy a new one on Friday. His mother board was done mothering. At first the computer tec could not find his files *gasp*, but they were hidden in a file. All is saved.
My daughter loved Snitch as well as Scoop and Skid. Enjoy.
I know it is just a matter of time Nise – I am back on mine now… I have learned that if I unplug it and the battery runs low it will pop back on…. odd 😛
I am thrilled to get a chance to read Snitch.
You had a good week. So glad you liked the Women’s Murder Club. I love the series.
Your books this week look like an interesting mix.
I won the first 5 books of the 39 Clue series. I was hoping to read them with my grandson but he isn’t quite old enough yet.
I am so glad you posted early so I could link up and crawl back to bed to try to sleep off the cold crud.
Hope you have a great week.
I like to post at this time to accommodate my friends in other countries like Australia (Hi Sheree! :D) Last week was just a mess of a post…. gah! 😀
Little Princes- such a great read, you would never have known what was going on there, very moving.
Oh I can not wait Kristen! 😀
Oh, I am so excited for you to have the opportunity to review Little Princes! Like you, I have been dying to read it!!
I linked up and have a contest. It’s my first!!
Oh yay Shirley! I cant wait to stop by your post and see what you are doing 🙂
Computers! you can love them and hate them all in the same day … sometimes even the same minute 🙂
Little Princes sounds like it will be an emotional read, looking forward to your thoughts on it. Have a wonderful week and happy reading!
Thanks – I am so looking forward to it too. 🙂 I was so excited when it was offered to me for review. 😀
Sorry to hear about all your computer problems! Hopefully you’ll be able to find a shiny new one soon 🙂
Thanks Alita… it is my first laptop so I wasn’t expecting a “death” so soon…. I have only had it a little over 2 years.
I am sorry about your computer troubles!
You’ve had a great reading week. I bought my first Elizabeth Berg novel recently. Hopefully it will be good!
OOH which Berg did you get? I hope you enjoy it!
The Bully looks good and I keep meaning to get the Rick Riordan books for Aidan but I always forget about them when I go to the store. Have a great week!
Thansk Ryan – enjoy your week too. 🙂
You’re going to LOVE Little Princes! I convinced my book group to read it and can’t wait to see what they think of it. And, a Bluford High book, it’s all good
I was going to nominate it last month Helen but it was still in hardcover and we have a rule that our books have to be paperback (cost purposes) I am nominating it this month though as it is now in paperback.
I’ve thought about reading Little Princes but I’m not sure I’ll be able to handle it for awhile. I hope you enjoy it!!!
I have to read these books in small doses Crystal… in between them I have to read lighter selections.
Computers are such a necessary evil, and sometimes just the slightest (or not) thing, like the kind of web browser you have can make such a difference.
I love my Firefox, and whenever I think I have to use IE for any reason, I get very frustrated.
Hope you find a great computer soon…and in the time that you had your reprieve, I’ll bet you backed up files like crazy.
I was just telling hubby tonight how annoying IE was…. he did not agree he has no trouble with it for what he uses it for. 🙂
Oh and I have moved everything off this one so if it needs to go… I will have at least felt I had time to say good bye. 😛
Sounds good…just visited my 40th blog!
I have Little Princes on my list – it sounds wonderful so hope you enjoy iy.
And I’m another one from Down Under that really appreciates the posting time. 🙂
No problem Cat – that is really why I post so early… I was hearing that by the time I posted on Monday it was Tuesday for you. 😀
I just got Little Princes in the mail this week. I hope you like it!
I think I will… this book is just the type I enjoy! 😀
The Women’s Murder Club series is one of my favorites. I just finished the 8th Confession not too long ago. I’ve listened to them all on audio and they are really good books.
I really do enjoy Patterson’s books on audio… he chooses good narrators. 🙂
Amazing how cranky computers can take up so much time. Thanks for hosting.
Well sure… I love to host 😀
I finished more K to 3 books for my project, some short stories and at last, Kraken. Come see what I’m reading now. I’ve visited 20 so far.
Kraken? Wow!
Yup but I’ve been reading it slowly since Christmas. I’m now up to 60 visits today.
Oh my gosh….look at me! It’s Sunday Night at 10:19 and NOT MONDAY night at 10:15!
I feel good!! lol
I’ve seen “Little Princes” around the book blogs too–it should be a good read.
LOL – way to go Debbie! 😀
Little Princes in on my radar too. I have not read one bad thing about it, but like every other popular book, I will probably be the last to read it!
Happy Monday–
*smiles*
You never know Kim… it could pop up somewhere 😀
Happy Monday to you too 😉
I’m picking up Rick Riordans fourth book about Percy Jackson today, but I’m interested in other Riordan-books too. “The 39 Clues” sounds interesting:-) Have a good week, Sheila!
Thanks Elida – I read the first one in the Percy Jackson series – it was ok.. my son encourages me to continue 😉
Must admit to never hearing about the Little Princess – need to investigate further. Have a good week.
Oh Jo – yes, you must investigate this one 🙂
Little Princess sounds like a moving read.
I think so too Kah 🙂
The Bluford High series is one of the most popular series I have in my classroom. The books are short, fast-paced and very realistic and my 8th graders devour them, especially my reluctant readers. Have a great week!
Thanks Jan – I was hoping someone would comment on that book – I still do not recall why I checked it out 😀
I’ve wanted to read the Women’s Murder Club series for years, but still haven’t. I’ve had my eye on the 39 Clues series also, so I hope you’ll enjoy the 1st book! Happy reading & have a great week!
Me too – and I seem to find when that happens audio is the way to go… I can fit it in without changing anything in my reading schedule. 🙂
I’m so glad you loved First to Die…it’s one of my favorite series. I am reading my first Elizabeth Berg book – Last Time I Saw You – and I am loving it!
That is awesome Kristen – I should be creating the questions for that and getting it out to the group. I have it but haven’t started it yet… need to do that 😀
As always, your variety and the sheer numbers of books you go through are amazing. Meanwhile I seem to just get slower and slower….:)
Mardel – I fear once the sun is out and my bike is ready for riding… my reading may slow a lot 🙂
You always remind me of how much I need to diversify my reading. I love seeing what you have coming up. 😀
Thanks Kristen – I love variety 😀
I have been waiting for my hold to come in at the library for Little Princes – it looks so good. My husband and I are in the process of adopting, and in our journey researched every country out there, including Nepal. We learned that it is also maybe a little sketchy to adopt from there, because of all the things going on behind the scenes, so we ended up finally choosing the USA. Anyway, this book looks fabulous and I can’t wait to read it.
The kids at my school also love the 39 Clues Series – I have only read the first, but I enjoyed it as well.
Erin – adoption! That is so incredible!
I am still in the early stages of 30 Clues but it sound interesting and so Rairdon!
The Little Princes is a book I think I need to grab too – it looks so inspiring! Happy Monday!
Thanks Mel – happy Monday to you as well 🙂
I want to get to Little Princes soon too, but it probably won’t be this week. Hope you enjoy Snitch!
Thanks Hannah – I hope I get to it this week 🙂 My eyes tend to be bigger than what i can pull off these days for reading 😀
Oh, I totally know that feeling. Good luck!
Wow, you posted a lot of reviews last week! I’ll have to go take a look at them (with two sick kids last week, I hardly had any time for blog reading).
Sorry to hear of your laptop problems – boy, can I relate! I went through that last month, and I know how frustrating it is. Amazing how much we come to rely on our computers, isn’t it?
i hope this week will go more smoothly for you!
Sue
So far so good Sue – I am on my laptop now… it works.. and then it doesnt….. it seems like if I let the battery go down… then it works better…fully charged, it dies…. what is that about? 😀
The Princes and Snitch sound like two books I would enjoy… I say as my TBR list gets longer….
Oh I know the feeling Gigi…. my list is massive… 😀
So your linky list is now closed and I’m a little sad 😦
Oh that cant be right Crystal – it stays open for a week for this meme….let me go in and see if I can fix it with a wrench…. or a sledge hammer… 😛
Its working and I linked you 😀
I can’t wait to read your thoughts on the 39 Clues! I love that series! The Bully looks interesting. Can’t wait to read your thoughts on it too. Happy reading!
Thanks Vasilly 😀
Sheila, I’ve visited and commented on 11 so far! I’ll continue to visit throughout the week, time permitting. The Paris Wife seems to be quite popular right now. Have you read it?
I have not read that one Shirley but I have seen it around. It looks good.
Hi Sheila,
You had a very productive week with the books. I read your review of James Patterson’s book. I’ve so wanted to read those books, but like you I didn’t want to start another long series. But I think I’m going to have to now since reading your review. It sounds like an awesome series and I love a good mystery. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
It was good Sherrie – I hate to admit it 🙂 I hope you enjoy it too.
I LOVE the 39 Clues series (I’m kind of happy that I have a middle reader in the house; I get to read so many good ones with him!) Little Princes is one of my review books that was “borrowed” (now I hide them inside my desk) by a friend before I realized it. She has my notes inside it, so I haven’t been able to properly review it yet, but it’s awesome!
I’m off to read some of your reviews!
YAY Julie 🙂 I dont have a middle grader here so I am just a person who likes to read a variety of books for all ages. 😀
Looks like you had a great week. Enjoy this week’s reads.
Thanks carol 🙂
I’ve seen Little Princes around! Looks great! I look forward to hearing what you think of it.
I think it will be wonderful – I am excited to read it Joy!
I’m a few chapters into Little Princes! I haven’t had the time to go back to it, but I can’t wait!
I hope you get to it soon Aths 😉
My computer and internet haven’t been giving me fits all day so far and it was time for Kaden to go to the sitter’s for my 2 hour peace and quiet break when we remembered the sitter is taking today off, so this afternoon/entire day has not gone as planned. I am a bad grandma and have put a movie in and put Kaden in front of the t.v. so I can visit a little as long as this $%^& computer cooperates.
Congrats on being Cheryl’s Shining Star and yes last week went way too fast!!
HAPPY READING EVERYONE!!!!!
Thanks Lori I hope you get a little computer time in and blog hopping 😉
I absolutely LOVED reading Little Princes. Can’t wait to see what you think of it too.
Elena U can not wait either…. I am soooo excited!
Yikes, there must be something in the air. My computer was giving me fits so I finally broke down and purchased a new MacBook Pro. I love it but am still figuring out how to use it! Hope you resolve your computer issues soon!
I have been reading a few people that are having computer troubles… gah – but congrats on the new mac book… 🙂
Thus far I have visited 50+ blogs. *1-32 and 68-96 for certain making 50. 🙂 I shall continue on, I am finding excellent books to add to my TBR list.
That is so awesome Jennifer – and I like how you break up the blogs you visit – some from each end of the meme 🙂
‘Little Princes’ is wonderful…I’m sure you’ll love it!! Have a great week of reading! 😀
Staci thanks – I think I will 😀
I am a little late to the party today (work was a bear…no time to play on the blog–how dare they make me earn my money 🙂 ?)
Your line-up looks really interesting this week! Happy reading!
Thanks Bev – work on Monday puts me behind on this meme too but I get as much done the night before and in the morning before work 🙂
Oooooooo you always get a lot of books in. Hopefully I can this week. Maybe….
You can do it! 😀
I think I saw the Conor Grennen story on TV some time ago. Probably on Oprah. It had me in tears. I’ve just ordered it in large print from our library system.
I have seen nothing on this book yet Joy but I have a feeling it is going to bring me to tears….
I just finished visiting my 60th blog…enjoyed it, too!
Wow Laurel – I think you have done better than me…. I hope to do more tonight after book club 🙂
I read Neil Gaiman’s new book. Very exciting book! I can not get tired. Maybe I’ll read it twice. www. konyv-konyvek. hu/book_images/15a/999639415a.jpg