Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s muse:
Have you ever considered writing a book before? What genre would you write?

My response:
No, however my husband has said on many occasions that I should.  It would be a memoir.  And those who know me and know my story, have said that they can’t believe all I have lived through.   Not a normal, typical, average life.

I will share one incident that happened when I was approximately 8-9 years old, that even to this day, I can recall every minute of an eight month period because of it’s impact it left on me.  My father, a business man, was approached by the state police, to tell him that there was credible information that my family was a target by people who had been following my parents, knew our life and who would shoot to kill if necessary.  They then asked if they could set up a sting operation.  My father agreed.  The next 8 months were terrifying as to the things we had to do, knowing we were being watched, seeing the police laying in wait on the floor in our dining room with their guns aimed at the doors and enough ammunition to “take the side of our house off”.   There is much more to this story, that could fill at least 4 chapters, except it wasn’t fiction it was my reality.  I did state, not a typical 8 year old’s life.

September is being hosted by BookNAround 

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
Click on text to read synopsis via IndieBound

Wednesday:  I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson–won from Bookin’ With Bingo
Saturday:  Low Pressure by Sandra Brown–The Hachette Book Group

Hosted by Acting Balanced 

1. What was the toughest job you ever had?
One that I didn’t get paid but received the greatest rewards for and that was being a parent and raising my sons. I was lucky to be a SAHM and quite honestly, those were the happiest years of my life. The hard part was being structured and with consistent follow through. It would have been so much easier giving in but I knew it would pay off in the end. Today my sons are men, with successful jobs in their fields, presently working on their Master’s and my oldest bought a house on his own and my youngest  just got engaged.

2. What one characteristic makes a good boss?
Respect

3. How did you celebrate ‘the end of summer’?
Getting ready for the movers tomorrow that will be bringing furniture from my Mom’s house here and to the assisted living facility where my sister lives.

4. Do you follow the fashion rules about Labour Day being the end of wearing white etc?
Not sure if that rule exists anymore. But I usually don’t wear white so it doesn’t apply to me.

5.  Any special plans for today?
Working around the house, hopefully get some posts drafted, and some work done for Partners In Crime Tours.

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Today’s question:
What is the weirdest/strangest/craziest book you’ve read?

My Answer:
This is a hard one.  It took me quite a while to come up with an answer since the majority of books I choose to read, are books that after reading the synopsis, I know I will enjoy.

The book that finally came to mind was a children’s book I reviewed last year.  I’m not sure if it falls under the category of weirdest/strangest/craziest but, in my opinion it was a bit strange.  It has been many years since I have read to a child so am not sure what is really out there in this genre.  It was The Snowman’s Revenge.  I thought the illustrations were scary and couldn’t imagine reading this to a child for the possibility of nightmares. But as I stated, it has been many years of reading to a little one, nor am I surrounded by children, to know what a child likes/dislikes these days.

 August is being hosted by 5 Minutes for Books

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
Click on text for synopsis via IndieBound.  I am an IndieBound Affilate.

Monday:  Life Drawing for Beginners by Roisin Meaney from Forever/The Hachette Book Group.
Friday:  Heaven Should Fall by Rebecca Coleman from Meryl L. Moss Media/The Book Trib

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Today’s question:
Have you ever reread a book and found that your opinion changed?

My answer:
This is a very easy question for me.  I have never reread a a book.  Never.  There are just too many books, on my 5 shelf, Kindle  and Sony, and even more on my “hopefully in my lifetime” tbr list that I want to read.  My thoughts are that instead of taking the time to reread a book, I would much rather put that time towards what I haven’t read.  However, and if you are a rereader, would like to hear/read why someone would read a book a second time, when you know how the book turns out?  Before joining this community, I can say honestly, that I had never heard of rereading.  But since that time, have seen that many book bloggers do, and have wondered why.

Are you a rereader?

August is being hosted by5 Minutes for Books

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”

Click on title for synopsis via IndieBound:
Tuesday:  Angels Landing by Rochelle Alers from The Hachette Book Group
Friday:  Leaves by Michael Baron from The Story Plant–Spread The Word Initiative
Friday:  A Wanted Man by Lee Child (ARC) from Shelf Awareness

August is being hosted by 5 Minutes for Books

          

1. How was your weekend?
I was quite busy with doing work for Partners In Crime Tours. Even though it was all work related, it’s work that I enjoy and pride that the company, in one year, has become so successful. I also watched and listened to the weekend’s Olympic events while working.
2. What is your favorite kind of candy?
Chocolate.
3. If I say the word ‘high’ what do you think?
High fives!
4. What are you most looking forward to about Autumn?
No humidity, however, I’m not really looking forward to the cooler weather because along with that comes the change of clocks whereas the days seem too short and also knowing that winter is right around the corner, which I definitely don’t like.
5.  Did you watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics?
Most of it.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:
What attracts you to a book blog? What puts you off in a book blog? Do you share personal stuff on your book blog?
My answer:
For me, first and foremost, is if the blog has similar reading likes of genres that I enjoy and content.  At least once a week, I search the internet and visit many blogs, looking for hosts to invite to Partners In Crime Tours.  I am amazed at the number of book blogs that there are now, as compared to when I first started in this community.  Thousands.  A large majority being YA/MG.  The next is if the blog has a pleasant look and easy to navigate.  To me, that says that they put in a little extra for their readers since we are the ones who see the main page.   Things I don’t like are, and there seems to be less of it now than before, and that is music on the site, difficulty navigating, and word verification.  However, and it happened to me on blogspot, I understand why since there are those people/bots that fall under the category of spammers and one has to protect their site.

I do share some personal events in my life and also enjoy seeing the same on blogs that I visit.  I believe it gives one a little window into the blogger behind the screen.

August is being hosted by 5 Minutes for Books

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
Click on text for more information/synopsis.

Monday:    The Last Innocent Hour by Barbara Taylor Sissel (gifted from Author)
Monday:    A Slice Of Death by Bill Walker (from author)
Tuesday:   Cabernet Sauvignon for Beginners by Sara Fasolino (WOW-Author)
Thursday: The Outlaw Among Us by Nathan Dodge (Simon & Schuster)

Hosted by Acting Balanced

I saw this meme on Vicki’s blog, I’d Rather Be Reading At The Beach, last week and thought it might be fun to participate.  So here goes….and btw…if you want to join me, just click on the link above to play along.

Rules:
Here are FOUR QUESTIONS that everyone can answer and then you have the option to add a fifth question of your own for those who are visiting your blog to answer in the comment section, along with commenting on the four standard questions you answered!

1. Finish this sentence – The thing I dislike most about shopping is….
is at the check out and seeing how much I spent lol.
2. What is your favorite flavor of jello?
Strawberry Banana
3. If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day who would you be and why?
Oprah Winfrey.   She appears to be such a down to earth person with an unending amount of energy in everything she does.  Would love to see and participate in a day in her life.
4. Who changes the lightbulbs at your house?
Both my husband and myself.
Bonus question:
5.  What time do you start your day?
Usually 6am

Before I share my Monday memes, I want to wish a special someone a very Happy Birthday!  She has been part of our family for quite a few years and both my husband and I consider her our daughter.  She has the biggest heart of anyone I know, is caring, funny, sweet and is the love of my oldest son’s, Paul, life.  My other daughter, Heather!!  Isn’t she beautiful?

Have a very Happy Birthday Honey!!  Hope your day is wonderful and that you and Paul have a fun day!!!

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Today’s question:
What question(s) would you like to see asked in future Musing Mondays posts?

My answer:
My Monday routine has been altered today.  Usually I boot up my computer, grab my coffee, set up and open the windows of sites I will need, and head on over to Should Be Reading to get Monday’s Musing question to answer.  However, today we are asked to ask questions for future musings, which also means more coffee to get the brain cells to wake up and think lol.  Since I am behind in my “requested review TBR reading schedule”, I am going to ask for hints in this area.  So my questions are:

1.  Since we are all avid readers with an addiction to books, do you accept more books even though you know you are behind in your reading?  Does it then cause anxiety when you receive them knowing you can only read so many books?

2.  Do you have a system as to which books to read from your “requested review pile?  What is it?  What about when there are too many to read in a certain time frame?

3.  Something I would like to know since becoming part of this community, is how one manages between the necessities of daily RL, blogging and computer to-dos, and reading all the books in one’s TBR pile.  Do you allocate a certain amount of time to each?

July is being hosted by Mrs. Q Book Addict 

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
Click on text below for more information via IndieBound

07/27  Friday:  The Serpent’s Bite by Warren Adler from Brianne @ Media Connect
07/28  Saturday:  Play Him Again by Jeffrey Stone from Author
07/28  Saturday:  The Shoulders of Giants by Jim Cliff from Author

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s question:
Do you read magazines? If so, which ones? If not, why not?

My response:
If I happen to be sitting in a doctor’s waiting room and a cover catches my eye about an article, I may pick it up.  Sometimes my husband gets points from frequent flyer miles, where he can choose a magazine for a free year’s subscription.  Depending on what he decides on, I may pick it up.  But overall I would say I’m not a reader of magazines.  I would rather put the time into reading a book.

 July is being hosted by Mrs. Q Book Addict 

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”

                            Author (PICT)                    Author  (PICT)

Gina from Hott Books

Today is the start of High Summer Read-A-Thon, hosted by Michelle of The True Book Addict, and will run through July 22nd.  It is not too late to sign up!!  Starting tomorrow I will have a “sticky note” progress report as to how I am doing.  If you would like to join in, click the link below.  Not too sure how much reading I will be getting in because this week I am very busy with Partners In Crime Tours and will also be preparing for an upcoming pool party on Saturday since the engaged couple, my son, Mark and Jess, will be coming home!!!!!

Hosted by Michelle  from Seasons Of Reading

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Today’s question:
What are you currently reading? Is it any good? Would you recommend it?

My answer:
I just recently finished reading Sweat by Mark Gilleo, a phenomenal read.  And had planned to start reading Twelve Months by Steven Manchester, from The Story Plant as part of their “Spread The Word Initiative”.  He is being compared to Michael Baron, which I am a huge fan of.  So hopefully today, for the Read-A-Thon and when I get caught up with Partners In Crime Tours, I will be able to start it.

July is being hosted by Mrs. Q Book Addict
Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
                                   Author            From Gina @ Hott Books