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:
Weather here has been disgusting, we're melting in temperatures
of 38 degrees (100.4F) and high humidity. Anthony, Christine and Mia have
been staying to escape the heat, so the extra Mia time has been a lovely bonus.
While chilling in the aircon we've binge-watched the first season of Scandal and OMG I am hooked ... how have I not seen this before now??
While chilling in the aircon we've binge-watched the first season of Scandal and OMG I am hooked ... how have I not seen this before now??
the pool water is like bath water but it's perfect for Mia
A busy
week coming up ... it's my birthday Thursday and Dad will also be visiting
for a couple of nights so we will have a full house ... not sure how much time
I'll have for reading. It's also a long weekend with Australia Day on
the 26th and I'm participating in the Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop hosted
by Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out. Make sure you pop in on Saturday for
International Giveaways of our fabulous Australian talent.
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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)
THIS SHATTERED WORLD by Amie Kaufman & Meaghan Spooner (Starbound #2) ~ liked it a whole lot!
THE SILENT SISTER by Diane Chamberlain ~ page turner but ending a little anticlimactic.
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THE VIOLETS OF MARCH by Sarah Jio ~ this one was a win from Stacy @Stacy's Books quite a few years ago. I'm not sure why I haven't read it already when I love Sarah Jio.
Finished last week:
THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah ~ I left a piece of my heart on the pages of this book!!
LEAVING TIME by Jodi Picoult ~ loved the elephants and the mystery.
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This Week's Reading List:
THE MAXWELL SISTERS by Loretta Hill
THE MAXWELL SISTERS by Loretta Hill
THE VIOLETS OF MARCH by Sarah Jio ~ this one was a win from Stacy @Stacy's Books quite a few years ago. I'm not sure why I haven't read it already when I love Sarah Jio.
KEEP QUIET by Lisa Scottoline (audiobook) ~ a heartbreaking mess and I'm enjoying it!
THE SEAFRONT TEA ROOMS by Vanessa Greene
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Reviews Coming:
OUR KIND OF LOVE by Victoria Purman (Boys of Summer #3) ~ really enjoyed this one! Review Tue
FIRST FROST by Sarah Addison Allen ~ slowish start but then the magic kicked in and I got swept away ~ review Thurs
FIRST FROST by Sarah Addison Allen ~ slowish start but then the magic kicked in and I got swept away ~ review Thurs
THE TUDOR VENDETTA by C.W. Gortner (The Spymaster Chronicles #3) ~ enjoyed it and surreal to be visiting Westminster, walking London and Southwalk while reading this one.
THE WINTER CROWN by Elizabeth Chadwick (Eleanor of Aquitaine #2) ~ (audiobook) finally finished. I know it took me a while but that's not a reflection on how good it was ... excellent!!
Thanks for the reminder I need to do something about the book giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWe had a storm this afternoon and it seemed to have cooled things down!
She looks adorable and so happy in your pool! And HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI so wish it was warm enough for getting in the pool. She looks so happy. Happy early birthday! Hope you have a good one and get lots of books. :) Have a great week!
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Happy birthday! I hope you have a great visit with your family and that the temperatures cool down and become more bearable. What a cute picture of Mia! Glad she is able to enjoy the pool :)
ReplyDeleteI really liked The Violets of March and The Seafront Tea Rooms sounds good too.
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read your review of Nightingale! Such a wonderful story.
And I started The Violets of March this weekend - so far, so good. Hope you enjoy it!
Hope you have a great week. Happy birthday in advance.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read The Nightingale and I loved Leaving Time. Mia is so adorable and she looks like she loves the water. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about The Nightingale. All of your books look great. Adorable photo of Mia. Happy Birthday and have a great week.
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel bad about your steamy days...we usually have 110 or more in our summers, but the heat is a dry heat.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Mia gorgeous?
I loved The Nightingale, too...and The Silent Sister.
Happy upcoming birthday!
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See her swim :D
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you cope with the heat and humidity, my sister came back from visiting with her daughter on the Gold Coast and said she just lived in the one room that had aircon. Going to be looking forward to the reviews. I've never read Lisa Scottoline but this sounds like an emotional read so will wait for your review and then maybe try her out. Happy Birthday for Thursday and enjoy the family time, no doubt your Dad will delight in spending some time with Mia.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful baby photo! Nice way to stay cooler. I'm glad you liked The Nightingale - it has my interest. Hope you get some reading time in while celebrating Dad visit and Happy Birthday time!
ReplyDeleteToday is the first day in a week we have turned the air conditioner off!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday for Thursday Sheree, enjoy your celebrations!
Looks like you're on a roll with good book choices! Cute pic of Mia and I am LOVING your beautiful pool!
ReplyDeleteIt has been so ridiculously hot! so awesome you have a pool to cool down in :)
ReplyDeleteHope it's much cooler on your bday this Thursday :) Have a good one :)
I really want to read more Sarah Addison Allen ~ might get her out next time I am at the library (i'll make sure to check your review)
I've read a few of the books you mentioned above, and want to read The Nightingale very much! Baby Mia beautiful as always, and lucky for her to swim in Nana's pool!
ReplyDeleteI love Scandal and binge-watched all the seasons one after the other a while back :)
Keep cool and comfy if possible, while you read.
I'm late to your pool party - love that pic of Mia happily splashing away! xo
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