It's Monday: Check-In Time

Linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. In Sheila's absence, share your Monday post on twitter #IMWAYR. 

My granddaughter's 1st birthday was the big event here, a big family get-together celebrating Mia and the joy she has brought us. I can't believe how quickly the year has gone, I love being a nonna! We had family stay most of the week and with all the preparations and social stuff I needed an impromptu blog break to look after myself. 

I know it's disappointing when reviews aren't posted in a timely fashion, my apologies to those authors I had commitments with but I also know you are very understanding of the need for health and family to be top priority.

I'm participating in Paris in July again this year. My love affair with Paris continues and I hope to post photos and a couple of book reviews. Pop on over to Tamara @ Thyme for Tea and join in the fun.

#FitReaders Weekly Check-In

 

#FitReaders co-hosted by Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. FitReaders is a great way to stay motivated, accountable and it's more fun having bloggy friends to check in with. If you also have a fitbit and want to add me, let me know :)  

Yay me, on target again this week. The combination of intentional exercise and the timer as a reminder to move for 5 mins each hour that I'm on the laptop is keeping me on track. And of course I'm in again for July!!

Fitbit Steps: 

Mon: 4252 steps 

Tue:  5868 steps  

Wed: 13,197 steps ~ walk

Thurs: 8032 steps ~ walk with Bella

Fri: 7853 steps

Sat: 9100 steps ~ walk with Bella and Mia

Sun:  9242 steps ~ strawberry picking  

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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)

THE COLOR OF OUR SKY by Amita Trasi ~ heart-achingly beautiful and excruciatingly painful.

THE GUEST COTTAGE by Nancy Thayer ~ I liked it

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Finished last week:

SIX DEGREES by Honey Brown ~ a complete departure from Honey Brown's usual but I really liked it. 

EIGHT HUNDRED GRAPES by Laura Dave ~ loved it!

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This Week's Reading List: 

HEART OF THE COUNTRY by Tricia Stringer ~ almost done. very enjoyable

 MY GRANDMOTHER ASKED ME TO TELL YOU SHE'S SORRY by Erik Backman

THE PRECIOUS ONE by Marisa de los Santos (audiobook)

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Reviews Coming: 

THE CANTERBURY SISTERS by Kim Wright 

THE WATER DIVINER by Andrew Anastasios and Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios (audiobook) ~ I bawled my eyes out! 

THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP by Nina George (audiobook) ~ enjoyable