Mailbox Monday (2 of 4)

CMash September 27, 2010 5 Comments

Created by Marcia from The Printed Page

September Hostess has been Kathy from Bermudaonion Web Log

Before sharing my mailbox with everyone, I want to thank Kathy for hosting this month. You have been a very gracious host and everything ran smoothly. Awesome job!!

Now to my mailbox, I have made many friends through book blogging and how I wish we could meet for coffee. Don’t you find that a person’s personality comes out in their blogging? I think so!! I met one such blogger that we clicked online but live on opposite sides of the U.S. so I guess coffee is out of the question lol. We started our own little book swap…when we see a book that each other has read and want to read it, we tag it to be sent off to each other and send it across the land. And this week I received 2 books from my book bloggy bff Julie P. from Reading Without Restraint. Thanks bunches Julie!!

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 4)

CMash September 27, 2010 8 Comments

MONDAY

Due to the fact that I didn’t get much reading done last week, I will not be particpating in It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? It would be a duplicate of last week. Am hoping, that this will change for next week.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This Week’s Question:

If your book group asked you to bring two (2) suggestions for group reads to your next meeting, what two books would you suggest? Why?

My Answer:

My suggestions would be by authors. I signed up for a challenge, Awesome Author, and have not made any progress with it. At the time, I thought requested reviews would be far and few between, and I was wrong. Not only that but I think I am the only one on planet earth that has never read a book by these 2 popular authors. So my suggestions would be any book by Nicholas Sparks and Sue Grafton.

Meet Me On Monday

Meet Me On Monday (3 of 4)

CMash September 27, 2010 4 Comments

Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

From Java’s blog:
“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!
Every Sunday I will post five get to know you questions that you can copy and paste into your own Monday post and we can all learn a little more about each and every one of us!!
“Its a great way to to meet new friends and for others to get to know me better….one Monday at a time!!!”….as quoted by the Chacogirl!!
Questions:

1. How many TV’s do you have in your home?

We have 4 tvs and there is only 2 of us.

2. What is on your bedside table (nightstand)?
My current read, reading glasses, lamp, telephone and a glass of water
3. How many pair of shoes do you own?

Too many!!!

4. Can you change a flat tire?

No…that’s why I have AAA

5. Do you prefer sweet treats or salty treats?

Definitely sweets!!!

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (2 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 3 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Todays Question:

What makes you love / hate a character in a book?

My Answer:
First and foremost, I need to relate to the characters, as if they are life like. With both good and bad traits, emotions, habits, etc. A few months ago I read Beachcombers, about 3 sisters returning to their family home in Nantucket and following their lives over the course of a summer. I didn’t want the book to end because I felt that I was part of “their circle” and wanted the story to continue. I guess that is why I am not a fan of UF, PNR. As far as “hating” a character, it depends on the plot. If there is an “evil” or “bad” character, and the writer describes and conveys the personality as life like, but maybe not relatable, I am able to “hate” that “person”.

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday (3 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 10 Comments

September is being hosted by Kathy from Bermudaonion Weblog

Both books were won!!

Friday Saturday

from Booking With Bingo from My Reader’s Block

What Are You Reading?

Its Monday, What Are You Reading? (5 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 4 Comments

Hosted by Sheila at One Persons Journey Through A World Of Books

This is a meme to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week

COMPLETED:

Nothing

I have been in a reading slump for the past few weeks and I don’t know why but need to get out of it because my review pile is sitting there staring at me!!!

CURRENTLY READING:

UP NEXT:

Meet Me On Monday

Meet Me On Monday (4 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 1 Comment

Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

“Meet Me On Monday!” (From Java’s site)
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!
Every Sunday I will post five get to know you questions that you can copy and paste into your own Monday post and we can all learn a little more about each and every one of us!!
“Its a great way to to meet new friends and for others to get to know me better….one Monday at a time!!!”….as quoted by the Chacogirl!!
I will make this SIMPLE and FUN!!!
Questions:

1. What is your favorite all time movie?

2. How often do you go over the speed limit?

Pleading the 5th. I admit, I do have a “heavy foot”.

Car Driving Red Sportscar Smiley Smilie Emoticon Emoticons Animated Animation Animations Gif

3. What really gives you the creeps?
Snakes…so bad that I couldn’t even look at images of them to post.
4. What is your favorite snack?

5 scoop..double chocolate and chocolate chip ice cream with peanut butter and marshmallow toppings.

5. Would you rather be a dog named Killer or a cat named Fluffy?
Call me Killer

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (2 of 5)

CMash September 20, 2010 3 Comments

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Todays Question:

What makes you love / hate a character in a book?

My Answer:
First and foremost, I need to relate to the characters, as if they are life like. With both good and bad traits, emotions, habits, etc. A few months ago I read Beachcombers, about 3 sisters returning to their family home in Nantucket and following their lives over the course of a summer. I didn’t want the book to end because I felt that I was part of “their circle” and wanted the story to continue. I guess that is why I am not a fan of UF, PNR. As far as “hating” a character, it depends on the plot. If there is an “evil” or “bad” character, and the writer describes and conveys the personality as life like, but maybe not relatable, I am able to “hate” that “person”.