Monday Memes

CMash March 14, 2011 10 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

Do you have a favorite children’s book? Either one that you loved as a child, or one that you discovered later, and still enjoy? Tell us about it!

My answer:

I remember getting so excited when the monthly Scholastic Pamphlet would be passed out at the end of a school day to see what new Curious George books were available and which ones my parents would allow me to get.

March is being hosted by Laura from I’m Booking It

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
ARC-LT Doubleday

The Hachette Book Group

Monday Memes

Monday’s Memes

CMash March 7, 2011 18 Comments

Today is a very special day for me and I can’t believe how fast it seems that these years have passed. It seems like yesterday, that every March 7th, I would be wrapping up a sandwich, a juice box and a cup cake in birthday wrapping paper and sending Mark off to school with his lunch box. Yes…today my baby turns 25!!!!

Happy Birthday Honey!!!! Dad and I are so proud of you!!! Love You!!!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

What book(s) are you most excited about right now? (it can either be something you’re currently reading, or something you just bought, or a book/books that are soon to be published

My Answer:
If you follow this blog, you won’t be surprised with part of this answer. Vincent Zandri has a sequel coming out to his Moonlight Falls and I have been informed that he has another new book coming out this spring titled Concrete Pearl that I am also anxiously waiting for.
But as a book addict, I can say that every book that is either on my TBR shelf or TBR list is a book I can’t wait to read. Whenever I pick up a new book to read, I am always thinking which is going to be my next read.

March is being hosted by Laura from I’m Booking It

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
I first want to thank Laura for being so kind and generous to take the time to host this month with one of my favorite memes. Thank you Laura!!!!

This week I received these goodies from:

Meryl L. Moss Media Doubleday

The Hachette Book Group

Monday Memes

Monday’s Memes

CMash March 7, 2011 18 Comments

Today is a very special day for me and I can’t believe how fast it seems that these years have passed. It seems like yesterday, that every March 7th, I would be wrapping up a sandwich, a juice box and a cup cake in birthday wrapping paper and sending Mark off to school with his lunch box. Yes…today my baby turns 25!!!!

Happy Birthday Honey!!!! Dad and I are so proud of you!!! Love You!!!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

What book(s) are you most excited about right now? (it can either be something you’re currently reading, or something you just bought, or a book/books that are soon to be published

My Answer:
If you follow this blog, you won’t be surprised with part of this answer. Vincent Zandri has a sequel coming out to his Moonlight Falls and I have been informed that he has another new book coming out this spring titled Concrete Pearl that I am also anxiously waiting for.
But as a book addict, I can say that every book that is either on my TBR shelf or TBR list is a book I can’t wait to read. Whenever I pick up a new book to read, I am always thinking which is going to be my next read.

March is being hosted by Laura from I’m Booking It

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
I first want to thank Laura for being so kind and generous to take the time to host this month with one of my favorite memes. Thank you Laura!!!!

This week I received these goodies from:

Meryl L. Moss Media Doubleday

The Hachette Book Group

Monday Memes

CMash February 28, 2011 18 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

Which do you prefer: Adult -or- Young Adult books? Or, both? Why?
My answer:
I prefer Adult books for a couple of reasons, but then I could be wrong since I haven’t read a YA book since I was in Junior High, which is one reason. I have been reading adult books since High School. And I feel that I can relate to the characters and/or story lines in Adult books more so than YA.

February is being hosted by Laura from Library of Clean Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
Before sharing my mailbox, I would like to give a big THANKS to Laura for taking the time to host one of my favorite memes this month. She did a wonderful job!! Thank you Laura!!
NetGalley

Another not so great month. But I did find that instead of reading books in the order received and reading purely on my mood, I did finish 3 books in 1 week. So that experiment did work and plan on doing it again for the month of March and hopefully get my request tbr pile down in size. Here is what I read in February:

When No One Is Watching by Joseph Hayes 4/5

Midnight Caller by Leslie Tertler 2/5

So Close The Hand of Death by J.T. Ellison 1 DNF

Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress 5/5

Toys by James Patterson & Neil McMahon 2/5

Heartache & Sin by Charles Soto 4/5

Monday Memes

CMash February 28, 2011 18 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

Which do you prefer: Adult -or- Young Adult books? Or, both? Why?
My answer:
I prefer Adult books for a couple of reasons, but then I could be wrong since I haven’t read a YA book since I was in Junior High, which is one reason. I have been reading adult books since High School. And I feel that I can relate to the characters and/or story lines in Adult books more so than YA.

February is being hosted by Laura from Library of Clean Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
Before sharing my mailbox, I would like to give a big THANKS to Laura for taking the time to host one of my favorite memes this month. She did a wonderful job!! Thank you Laura!!
NetGalley

Another not so great month. But I did find that instead of reading books in the order received and reading purely on my mood, I did finish 3 books in 1 week. So that experiment did work and plan on doing it again for the month of March and hopefully get my request tbr pile down in size. Here is what I read in February:

When No One Is Watching by Joseph Hayes 4/5

Midnight Caller by Leslie Tertler 2/5

So Close The Hand of Death by J.T. Ellison 1 DNF

Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress 5/5

Toys by James Patterson & Neil McMahon 2/5

Heartache & Sin by Charles Soto 4/5

Monday Memes

CMash February 21, 2011 7 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

In honor of the Canadian “Family Day” holiday, today, I’m curious… What was the last book (or, what was your favorite book) that dealt with family? What did you like / dislike about it?

My answer:

The first book that came to mind was Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer. I read it this past year and it was the type of story where I got so involved with the characters, in this case 3 sisters, that I didn’t want to see the story end. The sisters who are all facing trouble in their own lives have come home to the small island of Nantucket to face their past and begin their future.

And to all my Canadian blogging friends…Happy Family Day!

February is being hosted by Laura from Library of Clean Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
This hasn’t happened in a while, no books this week, but then maybe it’s a good thing because I am so far behind. But I will be visiting and seeing what everyone else received so that my tbr bucket list will grow.

Monday Memes

CMash February 21, 2011 7 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

In honor of the Canadian “Family Day” holiday, today, I’m curious… What was the last book (or, what was your favorite book) that dealt with family? What did you like / dislike about it?

My answer:

The first book that came to mind was Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer. I read it this past year and it was the type of story where I got so involved with the characters, in this case 3 sisters, that I didn’t want to see the story end. The sisters who are all facing trouble in their own lives have come home to the small island of Nantucket to face their past and begin their future.

And to all my Canadian blogging friends…Happy Family Day!

February is being hosted by Laura from Library of Clean Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”
This hasn’t happened in a while, no books this week, but then maybe it’s a good thing because I am so far behind. But I will be visiting and seeing what everyone else received so that my tbr bucket list will grow.

Monday Memes

CMash February 14, 2011 12 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

If you read romance novels, answer this question:

Who are your favorite “romance” authors? Why?
My answer:
I am not a “typical” romance type of reader, unless there is a bit of suspense in the plot. I will read authors such as Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, Danielle Steel and Sandra Brown.

February is being hosted by Laura from Library of Clean Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page 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.”

FOR REVIEW FROM THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

WON FROM BOOKIN’ WITH BINGO

FOR REVIEW

The Story Plant The Hachette Book Group

Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

“Meet Me On Monday!”

Blogging is a funny thing…we tell our most intimate thoughts for all to read and yet most of the time I find myself sitting and wondering, “who is this person!?” I know them…but yet I don’t know them! I want to know who the person is behind all those words so I thought of a great way for all of us to “meet” each other!

Questions:

1. Did you get any Valentine’s Gifts?

Not yet

2. What is your favorite topping on something toasted?