Linking up with Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer and It's Monday! What are You Reading? now hosted by Kathryn @ Book Date. Way to go Kathryn, you'll rock this!
On the home front:
Busy, busy week and I am stuffed. Had so much fun with Mia, we swam and gardened and danced and read. She is a little octopus, into everything, part angel, part cute little devil.
I have some Mia/Nonna book reviews coming up soon, we received a lovely stack of children's books from Hatchette. I love that she loves books so much, look how excited she is haha
And I shocked myself ... made a card, 1st one in months!
Dad is visiting tomorrow and we have another busy weekend coming up.
#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 :)
Check in for October thru to December is with Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. Over target and I ran just a little bit on Sunday and didn't die lol ...
Check in for October thru to December is with Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About. Over target and I ran just a little bit on Sunday and didn't die lol ...
Fitbit Steps:
Mon: 15,244 steps ~ walk with Bella & gardening
Tue: 10,903 steps ~ walk with Bella
Wed: 8068 steps
Thurs: 8373 steps ~ walk with Mia
Fri: 5344 steps ~ swim with Mia
Sat: 8076 steps ~ walk
Sun: 9450 steps ~ walk/run & gardening
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Reviews & Posts: (click on title)
THE LAKE HOUSE by Kate Morton ~ Book tour. Old World, dreamy feel. Love Kate Morton
SWEDISH CHOCOLATE CAKE (KLADDKAKA) *drool* ~ Weekend Cooking post
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Finished last week:
MENAGERIE by Rachel Vincent (audiobook) ~ holy heck!! 5 star awesomeness.
MENAGERIE by Rachel Vincent (audiobook) ~ holy heck!! 5 star awesomeness.
AFTER YOU by Jojo Moyes (Me Before You #2) ~ enjoyed this so much.
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This Week's Reading List:
THE MARTIAN by Andy Weir (audiobook) ~ sorry I waited to listen to this, I've laughed out loud so many times. 2 hours to go :)
NOVEMBER 9 by Colleen Hoover ~ YAY book tour, so excited about this one.
ALL I WANT by Jill Shalvis (Animal Magnetism #7) ~ I love this series
THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen (audiobook)
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Reviews Coming:
BURNT PAPER SKY by Gillie Macmillan ~ OMG heart-in-mouth psychological thriller
THE OUTBACK MIDWIFE by Beth McRae (audiobook) ~ loved this memoir
LONE STAR by Paullina Simons (audiobook) ~ slow start but good
UNDER THE MOON by Gabriele Wills (Muskoka Trilogy #3) ~ good until the abrupt end, then I realised the trilogy is no longer a trilogy. Not sure when book 4 is due for release.
THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE by Amy E. Reichert ~ another fave this year
ALMOST FRENCH by Sarah Turnball (audiobook) ~ loved it
The Martian -- best and FUNNIEST book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteShe is sooooooooooooo cute! I am loving those photos of her!!!! And loving that card you made!! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks as always Julie. Have to confess I was quite skeptical about The Martian but so many of my friends couldn't be wrong lol. Surprise of the year :))
DeleteLove the pictures of Mia. She is adorable and she looks mischievous too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your fitness goals! I actually walked a mile yesterday and I'm paying the price today. My life is way too sedentary.
Guess I will have to add Menagerie to my TBR list. I want to give The Martian another try sometime. I should have finished it before the movie and all the library holds! Oh, well.
Way to go on the walk Christina, keep it up, I'll cheer :)
DeleteYES you have to read Menagerie, or listen to it, audio was brilliant! I didn't realise you started on The Martian ... it's another audio that's amazingly well narrated. Did you not get hooked from the start?
Mia is just beyond cute! I love her expression with the books. So adorable! I love the card too. So pretty. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine, I'd love to scrapbook a page of Mia's many expressions lol
DeleteWhat a gorgeous child! Mia looks full of personality, too. It is great that she loves books.
ReplyDeleteI also remember book blogging from J. Kaye's days as the host....she also regularly commented on my blogs...LOL.
I wonder what she's up to these days?
Kathryn is a great choice, and I look forward to the meme continuing.
I also loved The Lake House. I am eager to read November 9 at some point, too. Here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
I often wonder what J.Kaye is doing now too Laurel ... wasn't she writing a novel or did I imagine that?? Will check out your review for The Lake House.
DeleteMia is adorable and I look forward to your Mia/Nonna reviews :) They do keep you busy and octopus is a most excellent description!
ReplyDeletelol yes I giggle at some of your descriptions, there's a few of us with grandchildren around the same age. Love them to bits but phew they're exhausting :)
DeleteI think it's neat It's Monday has been around that long. And nice to see KAthryn take it over. I think it'll be in good hands.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fun week! Time with the little one is always nice. And The MArtian- I have heard so much- all of it good. I really need to get to it or see the movie...
Have a great week!
Totally agree Greg. I'm hoping I won't be disappointed with the movie finishing the book so close. Next weekend probably ... my planning was not the best lol
DeleteWow!! What a week - great job with all those steps. I'm glad it didn't leave you too worn out!
ReplyDeleteIsn't The Martian on audio simply amazing? Gripping, funny, emotional... loved it! The narrator is perfect.
I can't believe how good the narrator is, absolutely brilliant audio!! So happy that all of you raving about The Martian were right LOL
DeleteAye, she looks happy
ReplyDeletehaha yup :)
DeleteOh...Mia is super cute!!! I have a niece named Mia and she is into everything as well...she's 18 months and quite the devil at times :)
ReplyDeleteYou had a great week step-wise. I'm so thankful for my dogs - sometimes they are the only thing that get me out the door and moving, especially lately (work has been so stressful!).
I have the Colleen Hoover book on my shelf - just need to find the time to read it and I desperately want to read the new Kate Morton book - I just love her books!!!
Have a great week :)
I hear you Kristin, I walk now to take my mind off my hands and I'm so thankful I have FitReaders and my bloggy pals to keep me going. Bella too, she loves the walks. I hope work settles down for you!
DeleteI am glad to hear you enjoyed Menagerie, I just got my copy, now to actually make time to read it. I haven't started Jill Shalvis her animal magnetism series yet, but I did read the first book in her new series earlier this year and enjoyed it, so I want to give her other series a try soon. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI have the 1st book in Jill Shalvis' new series, really want to read it too ...so many great books, so little time. Hope you love Menagerie as much as I did Lola!
DeleteI am glad you said what you did about The Martian. I've got it but did not know anything about it. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteHope you love it too Mystica! Audio or print? ... I'm so happy I listened to it, the audio is amazing!
DeleteMia is so dang adorable. Cole is too busy to sit through an entire book, but we keep trying. So glad you enjoyed After You. Looking forward to getting to it soon. I did not know about Colleen's book, off to check it out. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics of Mia, nearly asked for some children's books to review from Hachette NZ and decided not, but maybe I will next time. I have adorable little gran niece and nephew to share with. Totally love your card - so creative. I am not really creative, I can follow someone else's idea but that's it. However the learning to quilt is giving me a sense of creativity because at least I pick the colours!
ReplyDeleteI am so intrigued by your response to Menagerie that I have put it in my wish list at Audible. Might wait to your review to finally decide.
I loved the movie of The Martian, would even go again which is so unusual for me.
I am hearing from a few bloggers that used to join J Kaye so many years ago. I really admire all you people that have been around so long. So happy you are still blogging because I have had my reading changed quite a bit since I started following book blogs. Hope I am still going in 8 years - coming up to my 3rd!
Have a great week, enjoy your Dad's visit.
Keen to hear more about November 9 as I've seen it around a few places. And... Miss Mia is SUCH a cutie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Teddyree. Thanks for sharing them. It looks like you've had a great reading week. It is neat that It's Monday is worldwide! I haven't been checking in with FitReaders, but the posts I see are motivating. Great job!
ReplyDeleteEveryone seems to love The Martian on audio... I'll get to it one of these days! Mia is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteWith The Martian out in cinema now, I'm seeing the book all over the show - I'll have to check it out. Although I think I'll look for a physical book as opposed to audio.
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading!
All Things Bookish – Jade Louise
I'm excited for Kathryn and will have to start participating in this meme! I can't handle Mia's cuteness...omg!! She's so darn adorable! I love her book enthusiasm! Lol. I'm glad you had fun with her.
ReplyDeleteYou ran on Sunday - yay, I love it!!
I'm so anxious for you to read November 9 and see what you think. I hope you love it as much as I did. Love seeing that you loved Menagerie - I want to read it asap.
Have a great week!!
I haven't peeked in on your blog in awhile. All of the books on your post are new to me, with the exception of The Martian. Thanks for the introductions and adding to my TBR list!! "ha" Your Mia is adorable, I feel so old now! My gr grandchildren are her age!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing week. You got a lot done.
ReplyDeleteMia is adorable. Love those photos.
ENJOY your new reading week. Going to check out your review of THE LAKE HOUSE. I love Kate Morton too.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It's Monday, What Are You Reading
I've come across the Animal Magnetism series, but I haven't read any of the books yet...maybe I should remedy that.
ReplyDeleteI love Mia's facial expressions-- so joyful and that is wonderful for a young child! She looks like she'll be a budding new reader in the future :)
ReplyDeleteAll your upcoming books look interesting/fun/intense for me and I'm jotting down names.Burnt Paper Sky is one I have to read, maybe The Martian, and Jill Shalvis (anything by her), and November 9 has a big buzz about it.
Thanks for sharing a fun post.
Oh my gosh she is so cute!! I love that grin! I am looking forward to those book reviews! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Menagerie sounds really good - I have been trying to get it. :)
Oh my gosh she is so cute!! I love that grin! I am looking forward to those book reviews! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Menagerie sounds really good - I have been trying to get it. :)
I love to read the kids reviews as I have a two year old and always looking for new books to read. The martian I need to read soon!!
ReplyDeleteThe Lake House sounds really good. Great job on your step counts!
ReplyDeleteBrooke at Brooke Blogs
Mia is adorable and it's great to share a passion of reading with her. I love the card you made! I recently made an album as a retirement gift and it was a lot of fun. It's been a long time for me to scrapbook so I liked being creative again. You have read a lot of good books. I also loved The Coincidence of Coconut Cake. Great job on your steps and I hope you have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteI think Mia is adorable! You have some great books there especially the Tearling book, it is a great series!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab week!
Mia is so beautiful and looks like she's full of joy :)
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