Friday Book Blog Hop (2 of 2)

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Hosted by Jennifer from CRAZY FOR BOOKS
Here are the instructions from her site:

  Every day I seem to find another book blog that I start following. In the spirit of the Friday Follow, I thought it would be cool to do a Book Blog Hop to give us all bookies a chance to connect and find new blogs that we may be missing out on! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs that they may not know existed!
  So, if you’d like to participate, just repost this on your blog, sign MckLinky on her site, and check out other blogs in MckLinky! Let’s connect and make new book bloggy friends!! So, if you consider yourself a book blogger, come join the fun!
Pretty please – Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

Today’s Twist:
This week’s question: Tell us about some of your favorite authors and why they are your favorites!
  There are many authors that I try to read as many of their books that I can and a few would be:  James Patterson, Lisa Jackson and Karen Rose for well known authors.  The suspense grips you to the very last page.
  Since I have been reviewing, I have had the opportunity to read many debut authors and there are 2 that, I think, are right up there.  Their books are from different genres and from reading the reviews across the blogosphere, I am not the only one who thinks that they are worth watching.  First, since I mentioned authors in the suspense/mystery genre, would be Vincent Zandri author of Moonlight Falls and his newest one that I can’t wait to read, The Remains.  He is a blend of Patterson and Hitchcock.  Second, would be an author that I read and reviewed his debut back in Feb. and loved it.  A mixture of romance/suspense.  His writing style was such that you became so engrossed with the characters, their lives and transported to the setting in the plot.  All the makings for a great read.  He is Bill Walker, author of, A Note of An Old Acquaintance.  I found out yesterday, when visiting Bookventures Author’s Chat that he is in the process of writing a sequel..can’t wait. 

Aloha Friday (1 of 2)

FRIDAY

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Hosted by An Island Life
From An Island Life:
  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
  If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
My question is:
What’s your favorite annual flower?

My answer:
Star Gazer Lily.  A mix of white and pink with a beautiful fragrance. 
So glad that Yankee Candle carries this scent so I have it year round. 

Friday Book Blog Hop (2 of 2)

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Hosted by Jennifer from CRAZY FOR BOOKS
Here are the instructions from her site:

  Every day I seem to find another book blog that I start following. In the spirit of the Friday Follow, I thought it would be cool to do a Book Blog Hop to give us all bookies a chance to connect and find new blogs that we may be missing out on! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs that they may not know existed!
  So, if you’d like to participate, just repost this on your blog, sign MckLinky on her site, and check out other blogs in MckLinky! Let’s connect and make new book bloggy friends!! So, if you consider yourself a book blogger, come join the fun!
Pretty please – Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

Today’s Twist:
This week’s question: Tell us about some of your favorite authors and why they are your favorites!
  There are many authors that I try to read as many of their books that I can and a few would be:  James Patterson, Lisa Jackson and Karen Rose for well known authors.  The suspense grips you to the very last page.
  Since I have been reviewing, I have had the opportunity to read many debut authors and there are 2 that, I think, are right up there.  Their books are from different genres and from reading the reviews across the blogosphere, I am not the only one who thinks that they are worth watching.  First, since I mentioned authors in the suspense/mystery genre, would be Vincent Zandri author of Moonlight Falls and his newest one that I can’t wait to read, The Remains.  He is a blend of Patterson and Hitchcock.  Second, would be an author that I read and reviewed his debut back in Feb. and loved it.  A mixture of romance/suspense.  His writing style was such that you became so engrossed with the characters, their lives and transported to the setting in the plot.  All the makings for a great read.  He is Bill Walker, author of, A Note of An Old Acquaintance.  I found out yesterday, when visiting Bookventures Author’s Chat that he is in the process of writing a sequel..can’t wait. 

FYI re: A Note from an Old Acquaintance

I read A Note from an Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker back in February and loved it.  The book was his debut novel and what a first book it was!!!  In case you read it or are planning to read it in the near future, knowing that he is going on tour again, Bookventures is hosting a chat with Mr. Walker over the next couple of days.  Wanted to share the link for you in case you have any questions or comments that you might like to add.  Head on over to  http://grou.ps/bookventuresbookclub/119737#.  He is also asking his readers to help him name the title of the sequel and he will be naming  them in the acknowledgment section of the book.  How cool would that be…to see your name in print!!??!!

Booking Thru Thursday

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Today’s Topic:
Do you have friends and family to share books with? Discuss them with? Does it matter to you?
My Response:
Between my family and friends, there are only 2 people that love to read and they live out of state.  I send the majority of my books to my cousin and we will share what we think in our emails or she will check out my blog to read my review of a book I have sent to her.  It does matter, especially when I finish a book that I can’t wait to discuss with someone.  That is one of the main reasons I started this blog, because now I have many friends to discuss my books with, to see what they are reading and which books they recommend.

Booking Thru Thursday

THURSDAY
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Today’s Topic:
Do you have friends and family to share books with? Discuss them with? Does it matter to you?
My Response:
Between my family and friends, there are only 2 people that love to read and they live out of state.  I send the majority of my books to my cousin and we will share what we think in our emails or she will check out my blog to read my review of a book I have sent to her.  It does matter, especially when I finish a book that I can’t wait to discuss with someone.  That is one of the main reasons I started this blog, because now I have many friends to discuss my books with, to see what they are reading and which books they recommend.
WEDNESDAY
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Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading 

**What are you currently reading?
        Muffins & Mayhem by Suzanne Beecher
**What did you recently finish reading?
        Through Hazel Eyes by Heather Hummel  (Current Giveaway
**What do you think you’ll read next?
        Living In The Hope Of My Imagination by William D. Simpson
        Finding Marco by Kenneth C. Cancellara

Teaser Tuesday

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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!
My Teaser:
  We can feel angry, but at the end of the day we must accept and respect his decision.  Try to understand, as nobody can really know why he ended his life.

From Through Hazel Eyes by Heather Hummel   page 90
Good Teaser?  Then enter the current giveaway for 2 signed copies of this book!!