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, it helps me stay on track ... well, most of the time. Thanks Sheila!
On the home front: blessed to have lots of time with my granddaughter last week, even a sleepover ... she makes my heart happy. I'm picking up a friend in Toowoomba today, she's staying a few days and we're pretty excited about going to the Robbie Williams concert. Really not sure what I'll have time for reading or blog wise ... we'll see.
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#bookblogwalkers update #36: Felicia's Book Blog Walkers: love that so many of my friends are doing Felicia's challenge to move and get healthy. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)
A pretty good week and my legs muscles are telling me I did a little bit of work haha
Mon: 30 min walk with Bella (10,324)
Tue: stress walking and 45 min walk with Bella (14,557)
Wed: rest (5043 steps)
Thurs: 30 min walk with Bella & 15 min exercises (8047 steps)
Fri: dancing & pacing with Mia (8072 steps)
Sat: 1 hour walk with Bella (13,730 steps)
Sun: vigorous housework *uggh* (10,033 steps)
Tue: stress walking and 45 min walk with Bella (14,557)
Wed: rest (5043 steps)
Thurs: 30 min walk with Bella & 15 min exercises (8047 steps)
Fri: dancing & pacing with Mia (8072 steps)
Sat: 1 hour walk with Bella (13,730 steps)
Sun: vigorous housework *uggh* (10,033 steps)
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Giveways:
Historical fiction/Fairytale Re-telling. Pure magic!
SELDOM COME BY & COME WHAT MAY by Sherryl Caulfield ~ Book 1 & 2 of the epic Iceberg Trilogy. 1 print copy of each and it's INTERNATIONAL. Enter here.
*Be quick Sherryl Caulfield also has a wonderful 3 book giveaway on her blog - enter here. 3 days left, open til 25th September.*
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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)
COME WHAT MAY by Sherryl Caulfield (The Iceberg Trilogy #2) ~ oh my heart, I loved it!
BITTER GREENS by Kate Forsyth ~ 5 stars and pure magic.
FOREVER SHELTERED by Deanna Roy ~ (The Forever Series #3) ~ heartfelt review by Karen
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Finished last week:
OUTBACK GHOST by Rachael Johns (Bunyip Bay #3) ~ my favourite of the series
LARGER THAN LIFE by Jodi Picoult (novella prequel to Leaving Time) ~ excellent, made me cry.
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This Week's Reading List:
THE BREWER'S TALE by Karen Brooks
THE TIME OF SINGING by Elizabeth Chadwick (William Marshall #4) ~ audiobook 75% done
BIG LITTLE LIES by Lianne Moriarty (audiobook) ~ library borrowbox
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Reviews Coming:
IN YOUR DREAMS by Kristan Higgins (Blue Heron #4) ~ guest review by Karen Tue
ACCIDENTS OF MARRIAGE by Randy Susan Meyers ~ intense, emotional, loved it!
THE DARKEST HOUR by Barbara Erskine (audiobook) ~ great, love Barbara Erskine
I cannot believe how BIG she is already!!! ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, great head control on tummy time! Do you love that the walking, bouncing, swaying all counts a steps! I have been spending two days a week with Cole and hope it can continue. Enjoy the concert.
ReplyDeleteGrandbaby is just so precious and beautiful!! Hold her tight--they grow too too quickly.
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing Big Little Lies. Hope you enjoy it!
I'm glad you got to spend more time with your granddaughter and I hope you have a fantastic visit with your friend.
ReplyDeleteI loved Big Little Lies and I bet the audio version is good too.
I do so like your reading list for this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful baby Mia is, enjoy every minute. So I wondered why I had put Deanna Roy into my wishlist, now I know! Pleased you enjoyed Outback Ghost as that is my next read.
ReplyDeleteGood work on the exercise - the weather here has turned back to winter, I did plan to go out today but arrived home wet and cold and lit the fire instead!
I so want a fitbit, one day :)
ReplyDeleteAnd such a cute baby
Your grand-daughter is a cutie! I'm intrigued by the walking group as I've seen a few bloggers mention it and I certainly need a push in that direction.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Walking with your grand baby!
ReplyDeleteHere's my It's Monday!
Mia has beautiful eyes! Enjoy your Robbie Williams concert, I've heard it's very good!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your reads, you have great selections!
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Great review and giveaway of Bitter Greens... sounds like a very good book. I think The Brewers Tale and Big Little Lies (that seems to be popular) look good also. Enjoy your week, and the concert too! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious stage. With my daughter-in-law going back to work next month, I'll be watching baby Michael (2 months old) one day a week.
ReplyDeleteGreat books in your post, especially your giveaways. Enjoy your week.
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/09/weekly-book-recap-82.html
Wonderful photos of your granddaughter. You have many interesting titles on your blog. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that I got Big Little Lies as a review book, so I didn't feel guilty about reading it right away.
ReplyDeleteI have Accidents of Marriage, but since I bought it, there is a queue...and skipping ahead is not permitted! Wait! I can change the rules, right?
I may just do that after clearing a couple of these review books off my list.
Love seeing the updates on your adorable granddaughter....thanks for sharing.
Here's MY WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES POST
Your book for this week all look so good! I might have to look them all up. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
What an adorable Grandchild! Congrats on your walking progress.
ReplyDeleteThe Brewer's Tale looks really good.
My week: http://www.alwaysreiding.com/manic-monday-09222014/
Mia is just adorable, so pleased you get to spend some time with her. Robbie Williams is wonderful and I'm sure you had a great time. You certainly have some eclectic titles listed. I am really keen to read Come What May.
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable baby! Hope you enjoy Big Little Lies, it's one of my recent favorites. I'm looking forward to reading Accidents of Marriage.
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