Monday, February 16, 2015

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, it helps me stay on track ... well, most of the time. Thanks Sheila! 

On the home front: 
A busy weekend, youngest son and girlfriend in the process of moving out after a couple of months back home. We had Mia for a sleepover which was lovely, as always, and we watched The Hundred-Foot Journey and really enjoyed it, Mike stayed awake so it must have been good lol.


I did say I'd share a few more photos from Lady Elliot Island, thanks Greg @ Book Haven for the reminder lol. My favourite part will always be snorkelling & playing with the turtles and even more special, seeing turtle hatchlings (you can see the photos here) but the bird life on the island was pretty cool too. 
Black (white-capped) Noddy

this little guy was hilarious, he looks like a cartoon character

Capricorn Silvereye

Eastern Reef Egret

the crazy-haired dude is a Crested Tern



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Giveaway:

Winner of REBEL QUEEN by Michelle Moran. Congrats:  Belle Wong

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)



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Finished last week:

I WAS HERE by Gayle Forman ~ review Tue

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN by Paula Hawkins (audiobook) ~ these characters were messed up (and that's putting it politely) ... a uniquely compelling read. 

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This Week's Reading List: 

JILTED by Rachael Johns ~ 50% done

THE ROAD TO HOPE by Rachael Johns 

 THE GIRLS OF MISCHIEF BAY by Susan Mallery

THE BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF by Norman Doidge (audiobook) ~ 10% done. Saw this on Brona's blog and couldn't resist ... really fascinating! 

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Reviews Coming:

THE MIME ORDER by Samantha Shannon (Bone Season #2) ~ slow start and then addictive. Review Thurs

THE SEAFRONT TEA ROOMS by Vanessa Greene ~ lovely easy read full of comfort food, just what I needed.

THE VIOLETS OF MARCH by Sarah Jio ~ this one was a win from Stacy @Stacy's Books quite a few years ago. Love Sarah Jio's writing and enjoyed this little treasure. 

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. 



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33 comments:

  1. Christina TFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Thanks for sharing the pictures! The Noddy does look like a cartoon character :)

    I am looking forward to your thoughts on I Was Here. I've got that on my TBR list and hope to read it eventually. The Girls of Mischief Bay looks like a book I'd really like too. I wish the beach was in my future :)

    I'm glad you enjoyed The Hundred Foot Journey. That movie was just a surprising treat. I loved it and so did my family.

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:17 AM

      The Hundred-Foot Journey was a lovely treat, made me yearn to visit France again! I hope Mallery's Mischief Bay series is as good as her Blackberry Island one.

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  2. GregFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Yay, more pics! Gorgeous too what a place. I would love the turltes and hatchlings as well, but those birds are nice too. And those last two- such beautiful water.

    I just started Girl On The Train, and I can already see the characters are a mess. :) Looking forward to this one... have a super week!

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:41 AM

      Thanks Greg, can't believe I haven't been to Lady Elliot before now, such a beautiful place and almost on our doorstep, in comparison to the rest of the Great Barrier Reef anyway. Hope you enjoy the very messy Girl on the Train lol

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  3. DebbishFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    More gorgeous pics - they're great photos!

    I had to laugh at your comment about The Girl on the Train characters being messed up. I said the same thing - they made me feel good about my life!!!

    Have a good week!

    Deb

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  4. Sheila (Bookjourney)February 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful pics. I still have to see Thousand Foot Journey.

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks Sheila. You'll like it, and the food ... don't watch it hungry lol

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  5. MysticaFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Thank you for beautiful pictures. The Girl on the Train is on my TBR.

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  6. Julie Tucker-WolekFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Those photos are GORGEOUS!!!!

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      aww thanks Julie, can't wait to scrap some of them! I think they'll be nice in project life style :)

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  7. Kathryn TFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Isn't that little Black Noddy wonderful. I love the little silver eyes which frequent my garden often. Yeah to have seen the baby turtles would have been real special. I liked Girls of Mischief Bay - more than the previous women's fiction one by SM. Which I can't quite remember the name!

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:55 AM

      I loved SM's Blackberry Island series, is that the one you meant? Well I didn't think much of the last book in the trilogy but the first two ... loved them!
      The little Silvereyes are so quick and cheeky, I've never seen them in our local area, you're lucky :)

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    2. Kathryn TFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Yes, Evening Star was the last one - just refreshing it in my mind on Goodreads. It was in that one she pointed to Mischief Bay. It was better than Evening Star in my opinion.

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  8. Belle WongFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Such gorgeous pictures. And oh my goodness, I won! Thank you!

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  9. BlodeueddFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Happy reading this week!

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  10. shelleyrae @ book'd outFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Lovely photos Sheree,

    Have a great reading week,
    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  11. KayFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Amazing pictures! Truly. We want to watch The Hundred Foot Journey soon. Have it in mind and good to know that we'll likely be happy with it. Have a good week!

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:48 AM

      It really was lovely Kay, a feel-good movie. Loved the setting and of course the food!

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  12. BrandieFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Your photos are always so lovely! Have a great week!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    Wow! So Gorgeous!! I hope to see you around my blog

    Katelynn
    www.literarychameleon.blogspot.com

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      Will be popping in to check out your blog soon :)

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  14. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    Lovely photos!

    Glad you loved The Violets of March...and The Girl on the Train.

    I am intrigued by The Girls of Mischief Bay...looks like fun!

    Thanks for visiting my blog, and have a great week.

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    1. TeddyreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks Laurel, I wouldn't say I loved The Girl on the Train but it was ... hmm not sure what word to use lol

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  15. Faith Hope and CherryteaFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Glad you liked the Seafront Tea Rooms and I too love the Violets of March - won my own copy at Laurel-Rain's draw.
    Here's my MONDAY READING

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  16. Nise' February 20, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Looking forward to The Girls of Mischief Bay! The Girl on the Train's characters were a hot mess. Time with the grandbabies is always precious.

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  17. stacybuckeyeFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Ok, you've convinced me. I really need a vacation. Beautiful!

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  18. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Oh my goodness the Black Noddy is absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing the pics..loved them!

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