WEDNESDAY
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Category: Meme
WEDNESDAY
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
TUESDAY
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
“What is it, Ash? What’s wrong?”
“You must hurry. You don’t have much time.”
page 193
Hosted by Katrina from Callapidder Days
This week’s Question:Once you begin a book, do you feel compelled to finish it? Or have you been known to give up in the middle of a book, to walk away from a book that is just too annoying, boring, etc.?
My answer:For the past year of reading requested reviews, I have had to put some books aside into the DNF pile. I will read, at a minimum of 50-100 pages and if I haven’t been pulled into the story line by then, I give up. There are so many books to review and read, that if I am struggling to read a book that does not interest me, my thinking is, that I am wasting time where I could be reading the next book in my pile.
Hosted by Jenn from Jenn’s Bookshelves
I am so behind in reading, so when I saw this Read-A-Thon, I HAD to sign up. Plus, what better way to exercise after eating a huge Thanksgiving dinner with all the desserts. I plan on giving the muscles of my eyes, hands and fingers a real work out reading all those words and turning all those pages lol. I’m ready for this one, the books are in order and all that is left to do, is to get hubby to understand the concept of a Read-A-Thon.
From Jenn’s site:
Last Thanksgiving, Candace from Beth Fish Reads, Jen from Devourer of Books & I unveiled Thankfully Reading, an excuse to do an obscene amount of reading over the long Thanksgiving weekend. I’m excited to announce that we’ll be doing the event again this year!
Here are the details:
There are no rules to the weekend, we’re simply hoping to devote a good amount of time to reading, and perhaps meeting some of our reading challenges and goals for 2010. We thought it’d be fun if we cheered each other on a bit. If you think you can join in, grab the button and sign on to Mr. Linky. If you don’t have a blog, use the comments!
During the weekend, come back and link any Thankfully Reading Weekend posts to the Mr. Linky we’ll put up here on Friday, November 26. Feel free to link as many posts as you’d like. On Sunday will put up another Mr. Linky for your wrap-up post.
We’ll also be checking in on Twitter using hashtag #thankfulreading. Join in for the weekend or for only a single day. No rules, no pressure!
This year, we will be doing some fun Thankfully Reading mini-challenges over the weekend. Be sure to check back Thanksgiving weekend for more details!
And just to let you know, if you call, you may have to talk to the hubby, I won’t be accepting calls lol.
TUESDAY
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
“What is it, Ash? What’s wrong?”
“You must hurry. You don’t have much time.”
page 193
Hosted by Katrina from Callapidder Days
This week’s Question:Once you begin a book, do you feel compelled to finish it? Or have you been known to give up in the middle of a book, to walk away from a book that is just too annoying, boring, etc.?
My answer:For the past year of reading requested reviews, I have had to put some books aside into the DNF pile. I will read, at a minimum of 50-100 pages and if I haven’t been pulled into the story line by then, I give up. There are so many books to review and read, that if I am struggling to read a book that does not interest me, my thinking is, that I am wasting time where I could be reading the next book in my pile.
Hosted by Jenn from Jenn’s Bookshelves
I am so behind in reading, so when I saw this Read-A-Thon, I HAD to sign up. Plus, what better way to exercise after eating a huge Thanksgiving dinner with all the desserts. I plan on giving the muscles of my eyes, hands and fingers a real work out reading all those words and turning all those pages lol. I’m ready for this one, the books are in order and all that is left to do, is to get hubby to understand the concept of a Read-A-Thon.
From Jenn’s site:
Last Thanksgiving, Candace from Beth Fish Reads, Jen from Devourer of Books & I unveiled Thankfully Reading, an excuse to do an obscene amount of reading over the long Thanksgiving weekend. I’m excited to announce that we’ll be doing the event again this year!
Here are the details:
There are no rules to the weekend, we’re simply hoping to devote a good amount of time to reading, and perhaps meeting some of our reading challenges and goals for 2010. We thought it’d be fun if we cheered each other on a bit. If you think you can join in, grab the button and sign on to Mr. Linky. If you don’t have a blog, use the comments!
During the weekend, come back and link any Thankfully Reading Weekend posts to the Mr. Linky we’ll put up here on Friday, November 26. Feel free to link as many posts as you’d like. On Sunday will put up another Mr. Linky for your wrap-up post.
We’ll also be checking in on Twitter using hashtag #thankfulreading. Join in for the weekend or for only a single day. No rules, no pressure!
This year, we will be doing some fun Thankfully Reading mini-challenges over the weekend. Be sure to check back Thanksgiving weekend for more details!
And just to let you know, if you call, you may have to talk to the hubby, I won’t be accepting calls lol.
MONDAY
Before we get to today’s memes, I need to express my thanks to all of you again. Yesterday I posted that I had missed my own Blogaversary, I thought that it was at the end of December but realized, by accident, that it was around the beginning of November. Now another milestone has been reached and it’s because of you. THANK YOU!!! There is not a better way to enjoy my morning coffee. I opened up my blog for today’s postings, seeing so many comments that need to be moderated and THEN to see…500 followers!!!! 500? Can’t be!!! I did a double take on that one!!! And yes…it says 500!!!! I am amazed. And what is even better, is that they are the bestest followers anyone could have!!!!! So again, from the bottom of my heart….THANK YOU!!! And to celebrate, another giveaway will be added to the other current giveaways!!
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
This week’s question:
I was reading one of my favorite blogs, the other day, and came across a post that talked about truth vs. fact. Part of the post had this to say:
“From my childhood on, I’d learned a lot of truth about the human condition from reading fiction. In many cases, I learned more from fiction than from observing my real world…
I think that people who discount fiction don’t really understand it–or haven’t read much of it. They don’t grasp the power of story to carry truth.
…Some truths are universal and timeless (like the lessons on friendship learned from Charlotte’s Web.)
My all-time favorite children’s book was Little Women. I learned a lot of important truths from the March family: how to love deeply, how to grieve a loss and go on, and how to feed the imagination…”
At the end of the post, there is a question posed, and this is what I’m using for today’s MUSING MONDAYS: What truths do you remember learning in fiction?
My answer:
I believe that fiction, in most cases, is written based on real life experiences. I agree with the statement, about those who do not understand the power of reading fiction, that there is a lesson to be learned. However, in my case, I have learned more from my own life experiences. I do tend to compare characters’ relationships and reactions to different incidents that I have experienced in my own life, sometimes coming away with a different outlook on some of those instances. And on some issues, that I haven’t experienced, I find it thought provoking as to how I would handle it. I am a big believer, that no matter what is read, there is always knowledge behind the words.
I think that people who discount fiction don’t really understand it–or haven’t read much of it. They don’t grasp the power of story to carry truth.
…Some truths are universal and timeless (like the lessons on friendship learned from Charlotte’s Web.)
My all-time favorite children’s book was Little Women. I learned a lot of important truths from the March family: how to love deeply, how to grieve a loss and go on, and how to feed the imagination…”
At the end of the post, there is a question posed, and this is what I’m using for today’s MUSING MONDAYS: What truths do you remember learning in fiction?
My answer:
I believe that fiction, in most cases, is written based on real life experiences. I agree with the statement, about those who do not understand the power of reading fiction, that there is a lesson to be learned. However, in my case, I have learned more from my own life experiences. I do tend to compare characters’ relationships and reactions to different incidents that I have experienced in my own life, sometimes coming away with a different outlook on some of those instances. And on some issues, that I haven’t experienced, I find it thought provoking as to how I would handle it. I am a big believer, that no matter what is read, there is always knowledge behind the words.
November is being hosted by Julie from Knitting and Sundries
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 was a slow week. Isn’t it funny how, even though we have enough to read, we still look forward to seeing the mail carrier on a daily basis, wondering if any goodies will be delivered!!
11/18 Thursday
from The Hachette Book Group
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 pillows do you sleep with?
Just one
2. Where will you eat on Thanksgiving?
Eating at the in-laws.
1. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Just one
2. Where will you eat on Thanksgiving?
Eating at the in-laws.
3. Would you rather go to a party or host a party?
This is a hard one because I enjoy both. For 24 years we hosted an “Italian Christmas Eve” that everyone looked forward to. The night started with a sit down dinner for immediate family and very close friends that included the traditional 7 fish dinner. Then around 10pm, we would host an open house with more goodies until the wee hours into Christmas morning.
Both of my son’s friends would warm up the left overs and said that it had become their tradition too.
4. How many purses (for the guys..wallets) do you own?
Too many
5. What is your favorite kind of seafood?
Baked stuffed with a couple of baked stuffed shrimp on the side. I eat a lot of fish.
MONDAY
Before we get to today’s memes, I need to express my thanks to all of you again. Yesterday I posted that I had missed my own Blogaversary, I thought that it was at the end of December but realized, by accident, that it was around the beginning of November. Now another milestone has been reached and it’s because of you. THANK YOU!!! There is not a better way to enjoy my morning coffee. I opened up my blog for today’s postings, seeing so many comments that need to be moderated and THEN to see…500 followers!!!! 500? Can’t be!!! I did a double take on that one!!! And yes…it says 500!!!! I am amazed. And what is even better, is that they are the bestest followers anyone could have!!!!! So again, from the bottom of my heart….THANK YOU!!! And to celebrate, another giveaway will be added to the other current giveaways!!
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading
This week’s question:
I was reading one of my favorite blogs, the other day, and came across a post that talked about truth vs. fact. Part of the post had this to say:
“From my childhood on, I’d learned a lot of truth about the human condition from reading fiction. In many cases, I learned more from fiction than from observing my real world…
I think that people who discount fiction don’t really understand it–or haven’t read much of it. They don’t grasp the power of story to carry truth.
…Some truths are universal and timeless (like the lessons on friendship learned from Charlotte’s Web.)
My all-time favorite children’s book was Little Women. I learned a lot of important truths from the March family: how to love deeply, how to grieve a loss and go on, and how to feed the imagination…”
At the end of the post, there is a question posed, and this is what I’m using for today’s MUSING MONDAYS: What truths do you remember learning in fiction?
My answer:
I believe that fiction, in most cases, is written based on real life experiences. I agree with the statement, about those who do not understand the power of reading fiction, that there is a lesson to be learned. However, in my case, I have learned more from my own life experiences. I do tend to compare characters’ relationships and reactions to different incidents that I have experienced in my own life, sometimes coming away with a different outlook on some of those instances. And on some issues, that I haven’t experienced, I find it thought provoking as to how I would handle it. I am a big believer, that no matter what is read, there is always knowledge behind the words.
I think that people who discount fiction don’t really understand it–or haven’t read much of it. They don’t grasp the power of story to carry truth.
…Some truths are universal and timeless (like the lessons on friendship learned from Charlotte’s Web.)
My all-time favorite children’s book was Little Women. I learned a lot of important truths from the March family: how to love deeply, how to grieve a loss and go on, and how to feed the imagination…”
At the end of the post, there is a question posed, and this is what I’m using for today’s MUSING MONDAYS: What truths do you remember learning in fiction?
My answer:
I believe that fiction, in most cases, is written based on real life experiences. I agree with the statement, about those who do not understand the power of reading fiction, that there is a lesson to be learned. However, in my case, I have learned more from my own life experiences. I do tend to compare characters’ relationships and reactions to different incidents that I have experienced in my own life, sometimes coming away with a different outlook on some of those instances. And on some issues, that I haven’t experienced, I find it thought provoking as to how I would handle it. I am a big believer, that no matter what is read, there is always knowledge behind the words.
November is being hosted by Julie from Knitting and Sundries
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 was a slow week. Isn’t it funny how, even though we have enough to read, we still look forward to seeing the mail carrier on a daily basis, wondering if any goodies will be delivered!!
11/18 Thursday
from The Hachette Book Group
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 pillows do you sleep with?
Just one
2. Where will you eat on Thanksgiving?
Eating at the in-laws.
1. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Just one
2. Where will you eat on Thanksgiving?
Eating at the in-laws.
3. Would you rather go to a party or host a party?
This is a hard one because I enjoy both. For 24 years we hosted an “Italian Christmas Eve” that everyone looked forward to. The night started with a sit down dinner for immediate family and very close friends that included the traditional 7 fish dinner. Then around 10pm, we would host an open house with more goodies until the wee hours into Christmas morning.
Both of my son’s friends would warm up the left overs and said that it had become their tradition too.
4. How many purses (for the guys..wallets) do you own?
Too many
5. What is your favorite kind of seafood?
Baked stuffed with a couple of baked stuffed shrimp on the side. I eat a lot of fish.
SUNDAY
Hosted by Kayla at The Eclectic Element
Slapdash Sunday is a day for your proverbial week ‘leftovers.’ Is there something you wanted to say, but just forgot? Is there something you want to write about, but isn’t worth a whole page? Do you have a random thought, funny or otherwise that needs to be written down?
That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!
Today’s Topic: 2011 Challenges
I was so excited the other day when I saw, in my google reader, the perfect challenge for me. I was lucky that I even caught it!!!!! For a few days before that, I had been trying to catch up with all my blog/computer to-dos after our little road trip to see our son, that I didn’t even have the time to check out my google reader. So, the low wattage bulb (lol) went on and thought that this would be a good topic for today!! A day to share!!! ………
………Have I missed some? Has someone posted that a certain challenge will be in place for 2011 but linky list is not up yet and I missed that too? Are you in the same position as me, that you are preparing and/or trying to prepare for your 2011 Challenges? Have you joined any challenges for 2011? Which ones? If you did, could you also provide the blog’s site link? Do you know or have you seen any others that you would like to share?
So instead of a discussion, I thought we could have a Slapdash Share !!!!
So far, I signed up for the following:
Hosted by Yvonne from Socrates Book Reviews
September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011
Hosted by Sarah at Off The Shelf Challenge Site
October 30, 2010 to November 30, 2011
Hosted by The Book Vixen
Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
And I just found two more, one I have already signed up for and the other sign up will be posted for sign up on Dec. 1st:
Hosted by Jamie at Nitty Gritty
January 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011
EBook Challenge
Hosted by The Lady Bug Reads
Sign up 12/01
OK…your turn……Are you participating in any of these? Are there others you have signed up for or know about?
I have something else to share with all of you…….and I give my full permission for you to laugh at me……..
I have mentioned that things have been a bit chaotic here with some real life issues. And that I have been trying to catch up with blog to-dos, from not taking my laptop out of the trunk when the hubby and I took our road trip to PA, like drafting and posting a lot of giveaways and Guest Author posts. Plus the fact that I suffer from 2 conditions known as:
However my realization could not have come at a more perfect time, especially with the Follower-Gratitude Giveaway. I thought my blogaversary was in December, WRONG, it was the beginning of November!!! I can’t believe it has been one year since stumbling upon a book blog!! I have made so many special friends and each and every one of you have taught me so much. I never imagined that a year ago, when I created a “page” to keep track of the books I read, that it would turn out to be the blog that it is today. And it’s because of you!!!!! I have loved every minute and look forward to another year. A huge THANK YOU to each and every follower. OK..time to blow out the candle, grab a coffee/tea, cut the cake and enjoy a slice. BTW…I baked one with 0 calories lol.
Again, a BIG THANK YOU…I look forward to continuing old friendships and making new. This blog is because of you, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you!!
SUNDAY
Hosted by Kayla at The Eclectic Element
Slapdash Sunday is a day for your proverbial week ‘leftovers.’ Is there something you wanted to say, but just forgot? Is there something you want to write about, but isn’t worth a whole page? Do you have a random thought, funny or otherwise that needs to be written down?
That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!
Today’s Topic: 2011 Challenges
I was so excited the other day when I saw, in my google reader, the perfect challenge for me. I was lucky that I even caught it!!!!! For a few days before that, I had been trying to catch up with all my blog/computer to-dos after our little road trip to see our son, that I didn’t even have the time to check out my google reader. So, the low wattage bulb (lol) went on and thought that this would be a good topic for today!! A day to share!!! ………
………Have I missed some? Has someone posted that a certain challenge will be in place for 2011 but linky list is not up yet and I missed that too? Are you in the same position as me, that you are preparing and/or trying to prepare for your 2011 Challenges? Have you joined any challenges for 2011? Which ones? If you did, could you also provide the blog’s site link? Do you know or have you seen any others that you would like to share?
So instead of a discussion, I thought we could have a Slapdash Share !!!!
So far, I signed up for the following:
Hosted by Yvonne from Socrates Book Reviews
September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011
Hosted by Sarah at Off The Shelf Challenge Site
October 30, 2010 to November 30, 2011
Hosted by The Book Vixen
Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
And I just found two more, one I have already signed up for and the other sign up will be posted for sign up on Dec. 1st:
Hosted by Jamie at Nitty Gritty
January 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011
EBook Challenge
Hosted by The Lady Bug Reads
Sign up 12/01
OK…your turn……Are you participating in any of these? Are there others you have signed up for or know about?
I have something else to share with all of you…….and I give my full permission for you to laugh at me……..
I have mentioned that things have been a bit chaotic here with some real life issues. And that I have been trying to catch up with blog to-dos, from not taking my laptop out of the trunk when the hubby and I took our road trip to PA, like drafting and posting a lot of giveaways and Guest Author posts. Plus the fact that I suffer from 2 conditions known as:
However my realization could not have come at a more perfect time, especially with the Follower-Gratitude Giveaway. I thought my blogaversary was in December, WRONG, it was the beginning of November!!! I can’t believe it has been one year since stumbling upon a book blog!! I have made so many special friends and each and every one of you have taught me so much. I never imagined that a year ago, when I created a “page” to keep track of the books I read, that it would turn out to be the blog that it is today. And it’s because of you!!!!! I have loved every minute and look forward to another year. A huge THANK YOU to each and every follower. OK..time to blow out the candle, grab a coffee/tea, cut the cake and enjoy a slice. BTW…I baked one with 0 calories lol.
Again, a BIG THANK YOU…I look forward to continuing old friendships and making new. This blog is because of you, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you!!
