It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week…. and anything in between! D This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well… you never know where that next “must read” book will come from!
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This past week was a short week as I took off Thursday to go to the North Shore with a couple of friends. I took a book along but have very little reading time and left Lap Top at home, which is unheard of… but I needed a break from the internet :D. Here is what I accomplished this past week:
Good Bye Happy Potter song and VLOG winner (SO FUNNY AND SO GOOD!!!)
Fire Monks by Colleen Morton Busch
Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo (audio review)
The Best Book Club Picks Mid Way Through The Year
What Can I Bring? Cookbook by Anne Byrn and a chance to win a copy!
That was the week. Now this week I am looking forward to the following:
Elizabeth Valchar-pretty, popular, and perfect-wakes up the morning after her eighteenth birthday party on her family’s yacht, where she’d been celebrating with her six closest friends. A persistent thumping noise has roused her. When she goes to investigate, what she finds will change everything she thought she knew about her life, her friends, and everything in between. As Liz begins to unravel the circumstances surrounding her birthday night, she will find that no one around her, least of all Liz herself, was perfect-or innocent. Critically acclaimed author Jessica Warman brings readers along on a roller-coaster ride of a mystery, one that is also a heartbreaking character study, a touching romance, and ultimately a hopeful tale of redemption, love, and letting go.
First of all… what is the thumping noise? I really want to know! This book releases to the public on Tuesday! Diving in today!
15-year-old Devon has been a good student and an outstanding soccer player, and her life is all about control and not messing up. But as the story (Viking, 2009) by Amy Efaw opens, Devon is found by the police lying on her family sofa, bloody after giving birth to a baby which was found in the dumpster by a passerby. The story moves through Devon’s arrest, her confusion about what is happening to her, and the preliminary court proceedings to determine whether she will be tried as an adult for attempted murder or in juvenile court. Rebecca Soler does a fine job of varying her voice to reflect Devon’s various states of consciousness and conscience. Most prominent is the flatness of Devon’s voice as she responds to the demands and interactions of those around her, such as her lawyer, who loses patience at Devon’s resistance to assist in her defense.
I have heard good things about this one! I am really looking forward to starting it.
More the gourmand than the gourmet, former New York Times food critic Bruni takes us through his love/hate relationship with food and catalogues everyone who ever fed him and what they served, every diet he went on and his fraught—even dangerous—relationship with food in this excellent memoir. Bruni is a talented reader with an intelligent voice, a perfect pace, impish humor and a contagious passion for his topic. Dieters may crumble under the weight of so many lavish descriptions of luscious treats, but Bruni’s frank depiction of his eating disorders and his charismatic delivery make for memorable listening.
This is another memoir that sounds fun and interesting.
I think that is where I will leave it for this week as my weekend is really full next weekend with a 150 mile bike ride and reading during that time will be slim.
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Oh and one more thing…. this is my 98th Monday What Are You Reading so in two weeks for the 100th we are going to up the fun…. mark your calendar 😀
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I think this is the first week I have not heard of any of the books you will be reading. I look forward to your thoughts. Have a lovely week and happy reading.
Thanks Jennifer – and wow… I don’t think I have ever book stumped you before…LOL…. you usually have them read and reviewed before me 😀
I’ve had After on my tbr pile for ages, don’t know why I havent started on it because I’ve heard nothing but good about it. Between sounds awesome too!
Have a great week and all the best with your ride on the weekend.
Someone recently recommended it on audio and I seen on Amazon it was under $10 so snatched it up 😀
The books look good! Especially the first one. I, too, want to know what the thumping sound was!
LOL, I read that synopsis today and I think if I would have read it earlier it would not still be in my BEA box as I would have to know what it was! 😛
Between sounds really good and I remember reading positive reviews about Born Round.
Are you reading Small Town Sinners? I noticed it on your Faith in Fiction Read. I want to read that one too. I downloaded a sample for my Kindle and thought it was excellent.
Yes I am reading Small Town Sinners, hope to finish it early yet this week so we can start discussing it 😀 I have heard good things from the ones who have already finished it.
I keep meaning to come back after I leave comments on blogs and leave a comment here, and then I forget! So this week I’m just gonna comment lol
I blame your audio book post for my new fascination with audio books Sheila! Picked up Rules of Civility today!
And I laughed my booty off at the HP song -such great fun!
Awesome! I am trying to pick up addicts… er… I mean audio book fans like myself 😀
Love that song too… I think I have all the words memorized now 😛
Between looks really good. I can’t wait to find out what the thumping noise is but I bet I’ll have to hit the Spoiler button for that, huh?
I hope it is a book where I can use the spoiler button Angie! It isnt often I get to dust that off and use it. 😛
I know what you mean about being so busy, I’ve had a bunch of weeks like that too.
I added Between to my TBR list, it sounds really good!
I am really interested in seeing what it is about Crystal! 😀
I love the cover of Between, and I want to know what that thumping noise is too! Enjoy your week!
LOL – I am going to find out Jen 😛
I’m reading everything and anything that takes this damn heat off my mind. We are almost to 40 days of 100+ temps. Tuesday alone will be 110.
Have a great week and happy reading.
WOWZA Ryan! You need to reading all books from the pool!
Hi Sheila! I am back after an almost 3-month hiatus. I really needed a break from blogging & reviewing, but I am happy to be back and look forward to chatting with everyone.
I will be posting my Monday tomorrow morning at 6:00 am…..
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Julie!!! Welcome back! Cant wait to see what you have to say 😀
Wow- Between and After both sound rather intensely emotional. I thought the same thing… what is the thumping sound?
Enjoy your reading!
Exactly. What IS the thumping sound???? LOL
Your books sounds really good! I would really love to read the Born round! Sounds like it has everything 🙂
Have a great week Sheila!
I seen that one recently on a blog and I thought it sounded kind of good. Also – on sale at Amazon. 😀
Oooh I’ve been wanting to read Between! It sounds amazing, and its cover is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what you think of it! 😀
Happy Reading, Sheila! 😀
Thanks Ambur! The cover drew me in at BEA but I am not sure if I ever read the synopsis until now.
98th?? Look forward to 2 weeks time.
I know… crazy right? I will have to think of something fun 😀
I was curious how many books I’ve read each month. So I made a graph for this week’s What Are You Reading. Please stop by to see it and what I’ve read.
OOh that sounds fun! I will be over to check it out. 😀
Boy, does time fly! it’s already been two years? Well, almost two years? wow.
It’s been fun!
I will have had this meme since February of 2010. Crazy fun…. 😀
Hi Sheila! I’ve visited and commented on 30 blogs so far, is that all we have to do? Visit and comment on their post? This is my 2nd time participating and I’m glad that your hosting it 😀
Hi Angelica – yes, if you want to be entered in the drawing. My hope is that while seeing what others are reading you will find books you would enjoy as well and maybe blogs you enjoy reading too 😀
Glad you are participating!
Thanks Shelia, I’ve actually found several blogs I’ve subscribed to thanks to your weekly meme.
Hi Sheila, up my count to 90 blogs visited 🙂
Morning Sheila,
The photos of your trip to the cabin are lovely.
Looking forward to being part of 100th It’s Monday.
Have a great week
carol
Thanks Carol 😀
LOVE the cabin!
Sounds like you have a good week lined up. Enjoy your week and the books!
Thanks Yvonne! 😀
After sounds really good!
I think so too! It’s one of those that fell through the cracks for me… I remember hearing about it last year and then for got about it…. now I found it on audio! 😀
I really like the covers of the 1st 2 books. I hope you have a wonderful week of reading ahead.
Hi Veens! I do too…. 😀
I bought Born Round a while ago so I’ll be eager to see what you think of it. I don’t think I’ve read much about it.
Someone said it was pretty awesome on audio on an audio post I did last week. When I checked it out on Amazon it was on sale so I nabbed it… 😀
Between is one I’ve got to get. I’ve had After on my radar, but have not picked it up yet. Looking forward to the 100th celebration!
OOH… I now know what the “thump thump thump” is….. 😀
After and Between both sound very intense! I will have to check them out. I am reading something pretty lighthearted this week.
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I will be over to see!
I won! Thanks! I’ll email you in a bit.
I really enjoyed Born Round. I think it may make a terrific audio book as read by the author so I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of it.
I think you may be the one who recommended it to me Joy! 😀 I will have to check my list! 😀
Between sounds like an interesting one! Think I will have to add this one to THE LIST! ;0)
OOH “The List”, is it SCARY HUGE like mine is?
Just wondering….
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After is phenomenal. It is what YA is all about. Have a great week!
OOH cant wait!! 😀
Between and After both sound very good. Definitely adding to my to-read list!
I am looking forward to digging into both Sarah!
Between looks like an interesting read for sure! 150 mile ride this coming weekend! Glad to know you are up to it. Good on ya! Please check out my contests. I have one or two that you will probably enjoy!
I am looking forward to it Shirley – this is my favorite ride of the year and for a cause I hold dear – children with AIDS.
I will come peek at your contests 😀
I am so late today, only I would get a cold on top of shingles in 95 degree weather, lol Looks like you have a busy week ahead!!
Even with the late start I9 made it to 30 blogs before my grandson got home. YIPEE!!!! Added 12 books to my wish list too!!
Between sounds creepy! After sounds like it could be an interesting/potentially depressing read.
LOL – well I will say this Dixie… I now know what the “thump thump thump is….’ LOL
I always enjoy reading your blog and now being a part of It’s Monday-reading! The book Between looks intriguing–I might give it a further look 🙂 enjoy your week, Rae
Thanks Rae! I like looking at the posts too!
Some YA this week…they all sound wonderful…
I am in a bit of a YA mood…. been reading a bit heavy, or serious non fiction lately. 😀
Looks like you have a couple of really intriguing novels lined up for this week, Sheila – both sound good – and another food memoir. Can’t go wrong with that!
Enjoy your books this week –
Sue
I am in a novely mood Sue 😀
Good book choices. I really like memoirs and will have to check that one out. 🙂
I do too… I am getting more into them… especially the funny ones 😀
Wow, After sounds really good! Happy reading 🙂
I think so too Alita – I cant wait to start it!
Oooo, Between caught my attention with the cover photo, but sucked me in with the description. May have to be added to my list…. =D
I am reading it right now…. so far so good!
Just back to say that I made 10 comments on Monday posts this week. Thanks for this little party you throw for us each Monday!
Sure Joy – you are awesome guests…. you are not messy or too loud… we just softly talk about books 😀
Born Round sounds like a great read. I hope you’re enjoying Between!
I just put Born Round in the kitchen CD player (seemed an appropriate place to listen to it) 😛
Between looks so beautiful. Love that cover. I’ve considered after on audio more than once when browsing at my library. I’ll have to watch out for your review.
Laura I heard the audio is good and I picked it up pretty reasonable at Amazon.
Want to read Between too.
Thanks for the share Sheila.
Glad you stopped at my blog.
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Hi Cassandra 🙂
Hi Sheila. Now I would also like to know what the thumping noise was… can we have a spoiler in the review please?
LOL Sophia – not a chance! 😀 Only if I use the spoiler button…. 😛
better late than never right? 😛
http://shelovesreading.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-on-tuesday/
Absolutely 😀
Born Round sounds interesting – I have never read a book about eating disorders from the viewpoint of a man.
Have a great week!
I started listening to it today and it is pretty interesting so far.
ooo. i see you are listening to the help. i started that one on audio yesterday as well. so far i am loving it. the voice really makes the story 🙂