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.
On the home front:
Last week was a busy one, the usual stuff and still making a birthday present for youngest son's 21st, a lovely midweek catch up with friend and author Sherryl Caulfied (Iceberg Trilogy) which involved a 5km walk and yummy breakfast. Reviews and blog visits were thin on the ground but I did get a couple of reviews scheduled for this week ... and if I stop reading for another week I might actually get caught up HA
I finally had the nerve conduction tests on my hands but have to wait until later in the week for results. Still hanging in there with the gluten-free thing until I get those results. My gorgeous granddaughter came for her regular sleepover and we had a lovely couple of hours at the park.
what a joy this little sweetpea is
watch out nonna, I'll be running soon
Tomorrow it's been 7 years since mum passed away from Nodular Melanoma so I'm heading back to Toowoomba to take her some flowers and then catch up with a friend of 25 years. As usual around mum's anniversary I'm on my soapbox to say please please get your skin checked, including your scalp. The Melanoma awareness campaign is huge but many people are still unaware of the relatively innocent looking but very dangerous Nodular Melanoma (mum's was pink and on her scalp so it looked very much like a pimple. She didn't get much time and was sadly in the 2% that die from a stage I melanoma)
Skin checks peeps xx
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Skin checks peeps xx
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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)
WILD WOOD by Posie Graeme-Evans ~ loved it, took me straight to Scotland
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Finished last week:
absolutely nothing
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This Week's Reading List:
Same as last week . Maybe I'll get through an audiobook while driving?
A DESPERATE FORTUNE by Susanna Kearsley ~ 15% done
ROSE UNDER FIRE by Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity #2) ~ audiobook
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Reviews Coming:
LEAVING HOME by Jodi Picoult (audiobook) ~ three short pieces on the subject of leaving home. Review Wed
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY by Liane Moriarty (audiobook) ~ review Wed
CONSPIRACY GIRL by Sarah Alderson ~ my first Sarah Alderson and I really enjoyed it.
GREAT-GRANDMA'S GIFTS by Marianne Jones ~ sweet little children's story
TELL THE TRUTH by Katherine Howell (Ella Marconi #8) ~ great installment, sad it's the last in the Ella Marconi series ... for now. I'm not ready for goodbye!
THE LAST TIME WE SAY GOODBYE by Cynthia Hand (audiobook) ~ a departure from Cynthia Hand's usual, very moving.
Oh, thanks for reminding me as I'm overdue for a skin check. I had the, regularly when I lived in Brisbane but an yet to have one here!
ReplyDeleteget to it Deb ;) ... I'll be coming by your blog to check out what you've been up to!
DeleteMust have been lovely to catch up with SC, hope her next book is going according to plan! Toowoomba, going to have to head over to google maps to see exactly where that is. Have a safe trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn, it was lovely seeing Sherryl, we can talk for hours. Come Full Circle may be ready closer to September :)
DeleteAnd Toowoomba is about 1hr 30mins on a good day, west of Brisbane.
You are he third person I know who has that problem with her hand, that is weird
ReplyDeleteI sympathise with the others you know B, it's absolutely awful! Have a good week, I'll be over to visit soon!
DeleteHave a safe trip like the two books you have planned for this week
ReplyDeletethanks Mystica, I'm really enjoying Rose Under Fire!
DeleteWow! She's on her feet already!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get answers that help soon :)
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thanks Shelleyrae, isn't she clever lol. Have a good week!
DeleteOh wow look at your little grand daughter go! you will be racking those steps up in no time.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about the loss of your mother. My Aunt also passed from skin cancer a few years back (she had been battling it for most of my life).
Is that a new Sussana Kearsley book?
Thanks Mandy, mum only got 6 weeks after nodular melanoma was diagnosed, it's very aggressive but she had a different melanoma removed 2 years before that. Sorry to hear about your Aunt too. Yes, A Desperate Fortune is Kearsley's lastest, I'm enjoying it so far.
DeleteShe is JUST the CUTEST!!!!!!!!! She is definitely going to be running soon!!!!! And I live in the "Valley of the Sun" ... so you know we get checked! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll get a workout a couple of times a week chasing her lol. And us in the "Sunshine State" ... glad you get your checks :))
DeleteThat Mia has personality! She makes me smile...and I'm sure you enjoy every minute with her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your week...and for visiting my blog. I am curious about The Last Time We Say Goodbye.
She's a little ray of sunshine ... I can't help but smile and laugh looking at her sweet face. I'll be reviewing The Last Time We Say Goodbye next week. Thanks for visiting :)
DeleteI hope you get answers from the testing that helps you! And your granddaughter is just too cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder - both my hubby and I need to have screens done. Better to be safe.
Have a great week!
Sending good thoughts and prayers for the best of results. Are you seeing any help from going gluten free? Is Mia walking!!! Love her smile full of teeth! Thanks for the skin check reminder. I need to get on the list now as it takes almost 6 months to get an appointment.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your mom. Mia is so precious and no doubt you will be her favorite person. At least that's the way it works around here :)
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