Happy 4th and Monday Memes

 

 

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Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading 
Today’s question:
This week’s musing (courtesy of the BookCrazy Yahoo! group) asks…

Below is a link to an NPR discussion about the simple fact that there’s no way you can read, see and experience all the things that are available to be experienced. The two methods for dealing with it are culling (i.e., cutting out certain genres that don’t interest you, etc.) or surrender (i.e., just making peace with the facts and enjoying what you can in the time that you have).
http://www.npr.org/2011/06/27/137451477/you-cant-possibly-read-it-all-so-stop-trying
So, do you cull, or do you surrender? Or do you do both?
My answer:
I would say I do both.  I definitely cull and proud of it lol.  While I blog hop, visiting my blogging buddies, to see what they are reading, I will read their reviews, even though I know it is a genre I will never read. However, I feel it allows me to know the blogger a little bit better by what they are reading, what they like and how they write their review.  I definitely surrender to the genre that brings me enjoyment and it is evident.  I do not have a tbr pile, I have an oversized 5 shelf tbr bookcase that is stuffed with books waiting to be read.  And I blame it all on blogging  lol.  Since I found this great community, my list has tripled.  What saddens me, at times, is when I look at the books on those shelves and wonder if I will even make a dent, especially at my age.  That is why I have renamed my list to “my tbr bucket list”.  And since today is also Mailbox Monday, I am off to add more books to the list lol.

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July is being hosted by Gwen from A Sea of 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.”
First, I want to thank Gwen for taking the time to host Mailbox Monday this month, one of my favorite memes.

                                              Author                              Tribute Books
Please email me or Molly with the following information:
*Name
*Blog Name
*Blog URL
*EMail
*Facebook & Twitter Account(s) (approx # of followers)
*Comments (likes, dislikes (fantasy, cozies, erotica, etc), EReader accessible, Added blog info,  past tours you have hosted, and any other info you feel is important.

Happy 4th and Monday Memes

 

 

Photobucket
Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading 
Today’s question:
This week’s musing (courtesy of the BookCrazy Yahoo! group) asks…

Below is a link to an NPR discussion about the simple fact that there’s no way you can read, see and experience all the things that are available to be experienced. The two methods for dealing with it are culling (i.e., cutting out certain genres that don’t interest you, etc.) or surrender (i.e., just making peace with the facts and enjoying what you can in the time that you have).
http://www.npr.org/2011/06/27/137451477/you-cant-possibly-read-it-all-so-stop-trying
So, do you cull, or do you surrender? Or do you do both?
My answer:
I would say I do both.  I definitely cull and proud of it lol.  While I blog hop, visiting my blogging buddies, to see what they are reading, I will read their reviews, even though I know it is a genre I will never read. However, I feel it allows me to know the blogger a little bit better by what they are reading, what they like and how they write their review.  I definitely surrender to the genre that brings me enjoyment and it is evident.  I do not have a tbr pile, I have an oversized 5 shelf tbr bookcase that is stuffed with books waiting to be read.  And I blame it all on blogging  lol.  Since I found this great community, my list has tripled.  What saddens me, at times, is when I look at the books on those shelves and wonder if I will even make a dent, especially at my age.  That is why I have renamed my list to “my tbr bucket list”.  And since today is also Mailbox Monday, I am off to add more books to the list lol.

Photobucket
July is being hosted by Gwen from A Sea of 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.”
First, I want to thank Gwen for taking the time to host Mailbox Monday this month, one of my favorite memes.

                                              Author                              Tribute Books
Please email me or Molly with the following information:
*Name
*Blog Name
*Blog URL
*EMail
*Facebook & Twitter Account(s) (approx # of followers)
*Comments (likes, dislikes (fantasy, cozies, erotica, etc), EReader accessible, Added blog info,  past tours you have hosted, and any other info you feel is important.

Announcement EXCITING NEWS !!!!!!

If you have followed my blog, you know my favorite reads are mystery, suspense, crime and thrillers that hold the previous three elements.  You may have also noticed, that lately I have been assisting some indie authors to have a platform for their books, however, it was just on my blog.  Well…………………………………………………………..
I have wanted this for a very, very long time.   Doing what I love!!!!!!

I am now a partner, along with Molly, from Reviews By Molly, and April, from Cafe of Dreams Book Reviews, in a ** NEW ** Tour Publicity Company, PARTNERS IN CRIME TOURS

Our goal is to assist authors with the PR for their books of crime, suspense and mystery only, so that they can put their time into what they do best, and that is writing and creating more books for us to read.

Authors:  please visit us at our new sites: 
Website, Facebook, Twitter

or if you have any questions feel free to contact:
  Cheryl  cmash@Partnersincrimetours.net
  Molly   molly@Partnersincrimetours.net
  April    april@Partnersincrimetours.net
 
And bloggers, please visit us too.  If you are a fan of this genre and would like to be a tour host in the future, please email me with the following information:
  *Name
  *Blog Name
  *Blog URL
  *EMail Address
  *FB & Twitter Accounts Name/Links (approx # of followers)
  *Any other comments

P.S.  This blog will still remain for reviews, memes, blog hopping, giveaways, Sunday’s Shining Stars, and fun!!!

Book Review Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens

NEVER KNOWING by Chevy Stevens
Published by St. Martin’s Press

ISBN 978-0-312-59568-5
At the request of St. Martin’s Press, an ARC TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.

Synopsis (borrowed from B&N): All her life, Sara Gallagher has wondered about her birth parents. As an adopted child with two sisters who were born naturally to her parents, Sara did not have an ideal home life. The question of why she was given up for adoption has always haunted her. Finally, she is ready to take steps and to find closure.
  But some questions are better left unanswered.
  After months of research, Sara locates her birth mother — only to be met with horror and rejection. Then she discovers the devastating truth: Her mother was the only victim ever to escape a killer who has been hunting women every summer for decades. But Sara soon realizes the only thing worse than finding out about her father is him finding out about her.
  What if murder is in your blood?
 Never Knowing is a complex and compelling portrayal of one woman’s quest to understand herself, her origins, and her family. That is, if she can survive….

  My Thoughts and Opinion: For those bloggers who were around, right around this time last year, you may remember there was a lot of buzz about debut author Chevy Stevens and her chilling novel Still Missing. A few months ago I was approached to read and review her newest book and since I was one of the bloggers blown away by her debut novel, I accepted. However, I tend to have a bit of apprehension when the first book is outstanding. Can the second book compare? Or was the author and first book a “one hit wonder”? My opinion…..Chevy Stevens is pure talent…..brilliant!!!!

As in her first novel, the main character Sara, starts each chapter with a session with her psychiatrist but I found in this book that there was much more dialogue and interaction between the characters. Her writing style is fluid and so descriptive, which allowed me to visualize and create vivid imagery. I felt that I was easily transported into the story line. (Vague….due to not wanting to include spoilers) Example: when Sara’s cell phone kept ringing, I realized I was holding my breath waiting for her to answer the phone. Engrossing! A definite page turner! The characters came to life whereas even their emotions were felt. At times terrifying!! The ending, just when I thought it ended, another surprise!! Sara learns “be careful what you wish for”. Am hoping that this time next year, I will be reading her third novel!!! Chevy Stevens delivers again!!

DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,
in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive
are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.

Announcement EXCITING NEWS !!!!!!

If you have followed my blog, you know my favorite reads are mystery, suspense, crime and thrillers that hold the previous three elements.  You may have also noticed, that lately I have been assisting some indie authors to have a platform for their books, however, it was just on my blog.  Well…………………………………………………………..
I have wanted this for a very, very long time.   Doing what I love!!!!!!

I am now a partner, along with Molly, from Reviews By Molly, and April, from Cafe of Dreams Book Reviews, in a ** NEW ** Tour Publicity Company, PARTNERS IN CRIME TOURS

Our goal is to assist authors with the PR for their books of crime, suspense and mystery only, so that they can put their time into what they do best, and that is writing and creating more books for us to read.

Authors:  please visit us at our new sites: 
Website, Facebook, Twitter

or if you have any questions feel free to contact:
  Cheryl  cmash@Partnersincrimetours.net
  Molly   molly@Partnersincrimetours.net
  April    april@Partnersincrimetours.net
 
And bloggers, please visit us too.  If you are a fan of this genre and would like to be a tour host in the future, please email me with the following information:
  *Name
  *Blog Name
  *Blog URL
  *EMail Address
  *FB & Twitter Accounts Name/Links (approx # of followers)
  *Any other comments

P.S.  This blog will still remain for reviews, memes, blog hopping, giveaways, Sunday’s Shining Stars, and fun!!!

Book Review Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens

NEVER KNOWING by Chevy Stevens
Published by St. Martin’s Press

ISBN 978-0-312-59568-5
At the request of St. Martin’s Press, an ARC TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.

Synopsis (borrowed from B&N): All her life, Sara Gallagher has wondered about her birth parents. As an adopted child with two sisters who were born naturally to her parents, Sara did not have an ideal home life. The question of why she was given up for adoption has always haunted her. Finally, she is ready to take steps and to find closure.
  But some questions are better left unanswered.
  After months of research, Sara locates her birth mother — only to be met with horror and rejection. Then she discovers the devastating truth: Her mother was the only victim ever to escape a killer who has been hunting women every summer for decades. But Sara soon realizes the only thing worse than finding out about her father is him finding out about her.
  What if murder is in your blood?
 Never Knowing is a complex and compelling portrayal of one woman’s quest to understand herself, her origins, and her family. That is, if she can survive….

  My Thoughts and Opinion: For those bloggers who were around, right around this time last year, you may remember there was a lot of buzz about debut author Chevy Stevens and her chilling novel Still Missing. A few months ago I was approached to read and review her newest book and since I was one of the bloggers blown away by her debut novel, I accepted. However, I tend to have a bit of apprehension when the first book is outstanding. Can the second book compare? Or was the author and first book a “one hit wonder”? My opinion…..Chevy Stevens is pure talent…..brilliant!!!!

As in her first novel, the main character Sara, starts each chapter with a session with her psychiatrist but I found in this book that there was much more dialogue and interaction between the characters. Her writing style is fluid and so descriptive, which allowed me to visualize and create vivid imagery. I felt that I was easily transported into the story line. (Vague….due to not wanting to include spoilers) Example: when Sara’s cell phone kept ringing, I realized I was holding my breath waiting for her to answer the phone. Engrossing! A definite page turner! The characters came to life whereas even their emotions were felt. At times terrifying!! The ending, just when I thought it ended, another surprise!! Sara learns “be careful what you wish for”. Am hoping that this time next year, I will be reading her third novel!!! Chevy Stevens delivers again!!

DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,
in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive
are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.

And the winners are………..

………for THE TROUBLE WITH GREEN  by Liv Green
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

3     11

Timestamp: 2011-07-02 23:50:35 UTC



Victoria Zumbrum said… 3 I am a follower.
ann said… 11 I would try to face them as best as I could

An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

And the winners are………..

………for THE TROUBLE WITH GREEN  by Liv Green
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

3     11

Timestamp: 2011-07-02 23:50:35 UTC



Victoria Zumbrum said… 3 I am a follower.
ann said… 11 I would try to face them as best as I could

An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.