Monday, July 30, 2012

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?




A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. I love this meme ... thanks Sheila :)

I had a lovely weekend of laughs, great food and a little scrapping with girlfriends in Warwick (about 2 1/2 hrs drive from Brisbane.) I'm really happy with the 2 layouts I finished.

inspired by a layout on two peas 



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I posted reviews for: (click on title)

JANUARY FIRST by Michael Schofield ~ a child with schizophrenia, an extraordinary family!

Also posted an interview with historical fiction author Gillian Bagwell, author of THE KING'S MISTRESS ~ if you're interested you can check it out here.

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Finished last week:

CROSS CURRENTS by John Shors ~ absolutely adored it!

THE INN AT ROSE HARBOR by Debbie Macomber

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This Week's Reading List:



ANIMAL MAGNETISM by Jill Shalvis ~ page 25

LITTLE NIGHT by Luanne Rice ~ review book

THE POWER OF SIX by Pittacus Lore (audiobook) ~ in preparation for The Rise Of Nine

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Reviews Coming:

THE SECOND EMPRESS by Michelle Moran ~ loved it!!  Review scheduled Tue

BETWEEN THE LINES by Jodi Picoult & Samantha Van Leer ~ review Thurs



25 comments:

  1. ANIMAL MAGNETISM by Jill Shalvis is on my to-buy list! Can't wait to see what you think about it.

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  2. I look forward to reading your review of Between the Lines. I am on a waiting list for it at my library. I also look forwrad to your thoughts on Second Empress. I usually love Michelle Moran's books but was a little hesitant about picking this one up. I am not a fan of Napoleon at all.

    I like the scrapbook pages from your cruise. That photo of the ship in the water is so pretty. Have a great week!

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  3. Looks like some interesting reads, have fun!

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  4. Those scrapbooking layouts are really gorgeous!

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  5. These are GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors and love love love the cruise ship on the first one!!!

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  6. You are so creative! Looking forward to your reviews this week.

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  7. I've never taken to scrapbooking. It just comes out badly.

    Here is mine

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  8. Little Night looks great-last week I read Sandcastles by Luanne Rice.

    Shannon
    http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

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  9. All new books to me. My favorite read last week was Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite by Barry Deutsch which I read via NetGalley. Please come see what else I'm reading.

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  10. I liked The Power of Six movie, so I hope The Rise of nine is fun as well!

    Have a great reading week!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  11. January First sounds really good...and I'm expecting Little Night. Your scrapbooking projects are awesome.

    Enjoy your week. MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  12. Great scrapbooking layouts...I so need to do some scrapbooking but it's hard to find time with all the books I need to read and blogging and my job and life in general.

    I can't wait to get my hands on The Inn at Rose Harbor.

    Have a great week!
    Kristin @ Always With a Book

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  13. Your layouts are always gorgeous!! I would love to scrap with you and your pals!!! Great books last week..I will be catching up right now! Looking forward to your posts this week!!

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  14. Looks like you had a great week!! Did you find anything good while shopping??? :)

    Happy reading this week :)
    The Brunette Librarian Blog

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  15. No surprise on the fact you loved Moran's book, she always writes intriguing stories! Still can't fathom why I wasn't offered a review copy, LOL .. no biggie. Been swamped anyway so it's one book not mocking me!
    I LOVE the colors on your scrap pages, those would go perfect in my reading room. Such tranquility!
    Enjoy your week!
    My Monday post.

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  16. I loved the Moran book too! :D I look forward to your review

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  17. I think the cover for Animal Magnetism is adorable. Hope you have a great week.

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  18. January First sounds so powerful, I'm going to see if I can find a copy. Thanks for the review!

    Happy reading this week :D

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  19. Love the pictures! I must get to Power Of Six... I didnt realize the other one was on its way! :)

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  20. Lovely layouts on the scrapping! Maybe I'll pick up Power of Six with my August Audible credits.
    Have another good week. :-)

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  21. Your scrapbooking pages are awesome! I used to scrap our holidays until I realised I was taking about 800 photos each time we travelled! This time I've bought a journal so I can put a photo or two on each page with just a touch of scrapping. Enjoy your reads this week! xx

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  22. Beautiful pages! Great way to keep the memories fresh and in mind. Do you put them in frames and hang them on the wall? Then you can always look at it and feel peace. Have a fab week!

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  23. I need to hire you to do a scrapbook for Gage! You are very talented.

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  24. Those scrapbooking pages are gorgeous!

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