Fall Into Reading (2 of 2)

CMash October 5, 2010 5 Comments

Hosted by Katrina at CALLAPIDDER DAYS

This Week’s Question:

And now, for question #2…

What do you think about e-books? Do you engage in e-reading or do you prefer to stick to good ol’ physical books?

My Answer:

I had wanted an EReader for awhile, even before finding this neighborhood of book blogging/reviewing. And around November/December we found out that I needed another back surgery, hubby felt so bad that he bought me one. He is a Sony fan so he ordered the Sony EReader. At first it was a little hard getting used to but I learned quickly. It was so much easier and less cumbersome taking it where I went compared to a PB/HC, easier holding it while reading in bed. Other pluses, in my opinion, are the prices of EBooks and the fact that we live in a world of “instant” technology. If I see great reviews from many bloggers, I just open the EReader and within seconds, have the book. The only thing I don’t like, if I am reading a really good can’t put down book, the battery needs to be recharged often. However, I do like the smell of a new book, the noise of turning a page, the look of books in a bookcase. So as of today I would have to say that I am a 50/50.

Monthly Wrap-up

September Wrap Up (3 of 3)

CMash September 30, 2010 6 Comments

September is coming to a close and it hasn’t been kind, both in reading and personal. But like real life, one has to take the good and the bad, learn from both and move on. I debated even if I would do a monthly wrap up since I only read 1 book and couldn’t finish 2. As I sit here reflecting, I realized how much we had to personally deal with and why I had so much difficulty and could not focus on reading. All I can hope is that October is more productive, it couldn’t get much worse.

Monthly Wrap-up

September Wrap Up (3 of 3)

CMash September 30, 2010 6 Comments

September is coming to a close and it hasn’t been kind, both in reading and personal. But like real life, one has to take the good and the bad, learn from both and move on. I debated even if I would do a monthly wrap up since I only read 1 book and couldn’t finish 2. As I sit here reflecting, I realized how much we had to personally deal with and why I had so much difficulty and could not focus on reading. All I can hope is that October is more productive, it couldn’t get much worse.

Fall Into Reading

Fall Into Reading 2010 Challenge (4 of 4)

CMash September 28, 2010 4 Comments

Hosted by Katrina from Callapidder Days

Tuesday’s Question:
What do you think is the biggest obstacle to your reading? What prevents you from reading as much as you’d like?

Two words…Real life. And since I am still under strict rescrictions, due to operations, of doing household chores, I can’t even imagine how it is going to be when those are lifted. I have often wondered how those that work outside the home, find the time to read, blog and the responsibilities of real life.
Another reading stumbling block, that I have encountered, is the time it takes to keeping my blog updated, visiting other blogs, participating in memes, etc etc. Sometimes, I find I spend more time on my laptop more than I do having a book in hand. I need to reverse that.

Fall Into Reading

Fall Into Reading 2010 Challenge (4 of 4)

CMash September 28, 2010 4 Comments

Hosted by Katrina from Callapidder Days

Tuesday’s Question:
What do you think is the biggest obstacle to your reading? What prevents you from reading as much as you’d like?

Two words…Real life. And since I am still under strict rescrictions, due to operations, of doing household chores, I can’t even imagine how it is going to be when those are lifted. I have often wondered how those that work outside the home, find the time to read, blog and the responsibilities of real life.
Another reading stumbling block, that I have encountered, is the time it takes to keeping my blog updated, visiting other blogs, participating in memes, etc etc. Sometimes, I find I spend more time on my laptop more than I do having a book in hand. I need to reverse that.

Fall Into Reading

Fall Into Reading 2010 Challenge (2 of 2)

CMash September 23, 2010 4 Comments

I think I found something to jump start my slump!!! A Challenge!! Yesterday it kept coming up in my google reader via many of the blogs I follow, so I headed on over to Callapidder Days, I just love the blog name! I read the criteria and decided to join in.

First, I would like to thank Katrina for hosting. The following is from her blog, if you want to join in too:

Here’s a brief recap of how to be a part of Fall Into Reading 2010:

*Make a list of books you want to read (or finish reading) this fall. Your list can be as long or as short as you’d like. (Also, feel free to modify your list during the challenge if it’s not working for you.)
*Write a blog post containing your list and submit it to this post using the Mr. Linky below.
*Get reading! The challenge goes from today, September 22nd, through December 20th.
*Check out other participants’ lists and add to your own to-read-someday pile!
*Write a post about your challenge experience in December, telling us all about whether you reached your goals and how Fall Into Reading went for you. But remember: this is a low-pressure challenge that should be fun. As long as you do some reading this fall (and enjoy it!), that’s good enough for me.
*Every week (beginning next Tuesday), I’ll be posting a question relating to reading — there will be questions about your reading habits, reading memories, or current reading experiences.
Books To Complete:
1. The Chill Of Night by James Hayman
2. Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons
3. Mask Of The Betrayer by Sharon Ann Donovan
4. Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
5. Love Always, Hobby and Jessie by Sara Robinson
  6. i know i am, but what are you? by Samantha Bee
  7. Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner
  8. Hollywood Savage by Kristin McCloy
  9. Blindman’s Bluff by Faye Kellerman
10. And One Last Thing by Molly Harper
I am hoping to add more as time goes on.

Fall Into Reading

Fall Into Reading 2010 Challenge (2 of 2)

CMash September 23, 2010 4 Comments

I think I found something to jump start my slump!!! A Challenge!! Yesterday it kept coming up in my google reader via many of the blogs I follow, so I headed on over to Callapidder Days, I just love the blog name! I read the criteria and decided to join in.

First, I would like to thank Katrina for hosting. The following is from her blog, if you want to join in too:

Here’s a brief recap of how to be a part of Fall Into Reading 2010:

*Make a list of books you want to read (or finish reading) this fall. Your list can be as long or as short as you’d like. (Also, feel free to modify your list during the challenge if it’s not working for you.)
*Write a blog post containing your list and submit it to this post using the Mr. Linky below.
*Get reading! The challenge goes from today, September 22nd, through December 20th.
*Check out other participants’ lists and add to your own to-read-someday pile!
*Write a post about your challenge experience in December, telling us all about whether you reached your goals and how Fall Into Reading went for you. But remember: this is a low-pressure challenge that should be fun. As long as you do some reading this fall (and enjoy it!), that’s good enough for me.
*Every week (beginning next Tuesday), I’ll be posting a question relating to reading — there will be questions about your reading habits, reading memories, or current reading experiences.
Books To Complete:
1. The Chill Of Night by James Hayman
2. Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons
3. Mask Of The Betrayer by Sharon Ann Donovan
4. Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
5. Love Always, Hobby and Jessie by Sara Robinson
  6. i know i am, but what are you? by Samantha Bee
  7. Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner
  8. Hollywood Savage by Kristin McCloy
  9. Blindman’s Bluff by Faye Kellerman
10. And One Last Thing by Molly Harper
I am hoping to add more as time goes on.

Monthly Wrap-up

Monthly Wrap Up (2 of 2)

CMash September 1, 2010 3 Comments

Another month has passed and summer will soon be coming to an end. I do enjoy Autumn but not looking forward to when we change the clocks and the days are shorter. And then knowing that the cold weather will soon be approaching.

As far as reading, I had a decent month, could have been better, but I am making progress in my Requested Review TBR Pile. However, not happy with my Challenges Progress. I signed up for so many, being my first time participating and thinking that requested reviews would be far and few between. I was wrong but have learned a lot from the past 8 months of blogging/reviewing.

And now my August Wrap Up Progress:

Books Read and Ratings:

1. Whiter Than Snow by Sandra Dallas 4/5

2. The Lies We Told by Diane Chamberlain 5/5

3. The Nobodies Album by Carolyn Parkhurst 3/5

4. Buying Time by Pamela Samuels Young 5/5

5. Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook 4/5

6. Titanic 2012 Manuscript by Bill Walker 5/5

7. The Price of Revenge by Dennis Vaughn 1/5

8. Live To Tell by Lisa Gardner 4/5

9. With Friends Like These by Sally Koslow 4/5

Challenges: