SUNDAY POST is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It's "a post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead."
The August host of MAILBOX MONDAY is 5 Minutes for Books. It's "a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists."
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I'm out of my reading slump! I read a couple of books last week and enjoyed the reading experience again. :)
A few other things...I signed up for BlogFest 2012 coming in September and Le Mysterieux Carnival coming in October. I posted only one review last week - Little Night by Luanne Rice.
I participated in "Booking Through Thursday" via Tumblr. This week's questions were about genres you a don't usually read and/or avoid. Check out my answer here: http://bookofsecrets.tumblr.com/post/29047863637/booking-through-thursday-branching-out
I also went on a big Kindle Freebie shopping spree, and came away with these 12 books:
A Vow to Keep by Lana Williams
Spring's Fury by Denise Domning
The Gentle Wind's Caress by Anne Brear
Song of the Fairy Queen by Valerie Douglas
A Knight's Reward by Catherine Kean
The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill
Spanish Serenade by Jennifer Blake
Fallen by Christina Skye
A Thousand Glass Flowers by Prue Batten
Love Will Find a Way by Barbara Freethy
Summer on the Mountain by Rosemarie Naramore
Only the Truth by Pat Brown
I received a couple of books for review:
A Lack of Temperance by Anna Loan-Wilsey
The White Forest by Adam McOmber (NetGalley)
Looking ahead this week:
In the past couple of months I've adopted a stress-free approach to blogging, and it's working well. I'm doing less, but enjoying it more! This means I have more time to blog hop and comment on others' posts, which I love. So, I only have one thing planned next week - a review as part of an author's blog tour. I'll also have a review for a cozy mystery I just finished. :)
My kids are starting school in a few days! I guess summer is winding down...
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the white forest has an awesome cover! enjoy!
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Sunday Shout Out
I agree with Carrie, The White Forest's cover is gorgeous! I applaud you for taking a step back and making your blog stress free! I've been wanting to do that, but when I stop posting things I feel like I'm missing something and stress more, lol.
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My Sunday Post: http://inlibrisveritas.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/the-sunday-post-15/
Oooo.... lots of freebie goodies!
ReplyDeleteUgh, my son goes back to school this week too :(
As hot as it's been I am kind of glad summer is winding down, I look forward to the crisp days of fall. I love going on a freebie book shopping spree! I am so curious about the White Forest and am now dying to know what its about. I look forward to the cozy mystery review coming up and I think its awesome how you are making your blog work for you. Of to check what I missed. Have a fantastic book filled week now that your reading slump is over! Thanks for being a part of The Sunday Post
ReplyDeleteThe white Forrest looks good :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yay for freebies
I love your philosophy on blogging!! You've got the best attitude and I say keep it up!! It's always got to be fun!! I'm glad you're out of your reading slump and holy cow!! You won't run out of books, that's for sure!!!
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Have a great week!! My Sunday Post
What a nice looking selection of books. I hope you enjoy them all. School starts for me two weeks from tomorrow although my students don't start until after Labor Day. Summer is winding down! I love your philosophy of blogging. If I could just quit saying yes when someone offers me a book to review, I would love to adopt it. Happy reading and thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great week with 12 freebies! Congrats! And amen to adopting a more stress-free attitude toward blogging. I've had to work on that myself.
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Great books. Hope you enjoy them. My kids started school last week. So now I have a quiet house during the day. Its so strange, but they are excited to be back in school. Have a great week.
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So many good looking books! I am going to have to check out The White Forest!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to adopt your new approach to blogging, I've been busy getting my kids ready for school and had less time to blog this week. I am going to have to check out BlogFest though... have a great week, Book Savvy Babe
ReplyDeleteGlad you are out of your reading slump! Will have to check out a couple of your freebies.
ReplyDeleteGood haul of books! Glad you are less stressed with blogging :D
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enjoy all
ReplyDeletethe white forest looks good
where i stacked my shelf
I think it's a great idea to try to do less so you can enjoy blogging more. I'm starting to cut down on my blogging commitments too!
ReplyDeleteYay for freebies and I love the cover on The White Forest!
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♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
I LOVE free Kindle buying sprees! I haven't gone on one in a while, but your selections look great.
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Glad you're out of your reading slump! I've been finding it hard to read this summer, maybe it's the heat. The White Forest looks awesome. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteKindle freebies oh I hear you there and I've been in a reading slump for a while now I perked up a bit for a little while there but back in it again major downer. I'll get out of it I'm sure I just have a lot in my personal life going and that's keeping me from focusing. Le sigh
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found a way to blog that suits you. Enjoy your new books!
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Silver's Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/08/mailbox-monday-813.html
Yay! I've been trying to work on finding more balance in my blogging too. My approach is still very much a work in progress!
ReplyDeleteThese sound really good to me.
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I love the cover on the White Forest.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading & glad you are out of your slump (I can relate to slumps)!
Your books look interesting. I hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteGlad your blog changes are working out. It's no fun if you're too stressed. Relax and have fun during the rest of August!
I am glad you found a great balance with your blogging. It should be fun and enjoyable and not stressful. Isn't it crazy to think school is starting? Enjoy your new books! They all look good!
ReplyDeleteYay for being out of the reading slump!
ReplyDeleteI hope your kids enjoy the new school year.
I'm glad your out of your reading slump! I hope you enjoy your books!
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