It’s Monday What Are you Reading , hosted by Sheila, isthe perfect way for me to begin my week and allows me to focus on what needs to be read and to see what I have or have not accomplished the previous week. I also enjoy discovering new books by visiting other participants blogs.
Last week I ended up taking some time for myself – I didn’t work at all and basically just relaxed all week. So, I ended up getting quite a lot of reading done – which is great for the Fall into Reading Challenge that just started!!! This week will not be quite as quiet, but I do anticipate a few days at home.
Books Completed last week:
- The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis (mine)
- Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack (review book)
- Navy Baby by Debbie Macomber (library book)
- An O’Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods (library book)
Reading Now:
- The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
- The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner (library audio book)
Next:
- A Lawman’s Christmas by Linda Lael Miller (review book)
- Night Road by Kristin Hannah (library audio book)
Reviews completed this past week:
- The Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg
- Navy Woman by Debbie Macomber
- Angel Lane by Sheila Roberts
Other Posts related to books:
- Fall Into Reading 2011 – Reading Question #2
- In My Mailbox: 10.9.11
Books for which I need to finish reviews:
- 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber
- The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis
- Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack
- Navy Baby by Debbie Macomber
- An O’Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods
Contest information:
- October Monthly Giveaway – 4 books up for grabs. Ends 10/25
- iPad 2 giveaway – just leave a comment to enter. Ends 11/1/11
What about you? What does your reading week look like this week? Whatever it is, happy reading and have a good week!
Have a great reading week, Kristin
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@Dizzy C Thank you…same to you!!!
I enjoyed O'Brien Family Christmas, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane and A Lawman's Christmas.
Pumpkin Roll and the Debbie Macomber book look delicious! I loved The Year of Pleasures…and I'm wanting to read American Heiress. Enjoy!
Thanks for visiting my blog.
@ RAnn: I also enjoyed the Sherryl Woods and Debbie Macomber books and am excited to start A Lawman's Christmas this week.
@ Laurel-Rain: I'm in the middle of The American Heiress right now and am loving it!!!
I loved Night Road, hope you do also. Relaxing and getting lots of reading down is always a joy. Have a great week.
@Marce Thanks Marce…it certainly was a stress-free week and I loved having all that time to read.
You have great books also, thank you for your comment!
@Elida Thanks Elida!
Pumpkin Roll sounds like it could be a fun book. You're reading a Christmas book in October? I don't think I could do that–too much like listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving 🙂
@Audrey (Bibliosaurus Text) I've actually already read 2 Christmas books in October – I just couldn't wait any longer to get to those stories.
The Diva Haunts the House looks great! Thanks for introducing me to some new books.
@Chris The Diva series is so much fun – and includes great tips at the beginning of each chapter, usually related to the overall theme of the book!
I haven't heard of most of your books this week, but hope you enjoy all of them. [: Thanks for stopping by my its monday.
Erin @ Let's Evaluate
@Let's Evaluate Thanks Erin!
Looks like you have had a good week. Lots of authors there I have never read. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
@Karen That's what I love about this meme – seeing what everyone else is reading. I always end up adding to my tbr list after visiting everyone's blog!
I see you have a few reviews to write still. Hmm. That reminds me… Oh, I'd rather be reading! 🙂
@leeswammes That's always the dilemma, isn't it? Read or write a review?
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I wish I could fit more reading into my schedule.
Girl Who Reads
@Donna I definitely go in spurts…last week I got a ton of reading in, and this week I probably will, too b/c we are having work done on our house and I have to be home. But there are plenty of weeks where I get nothing done!
That's a great list of books! I see several I want to add to my must-read list. Especially Pumpkin Roll — that one sounds yummy. Happy reading this week!
Just started Dani Harper's Changeling series. Stayed up way too late last night reading this.
I can't believe I haven't heard of any of these books! There really are just too many good books out there and not enough time
@ JLS Hall: Pumpkin Roll was great and it even included some awesome recipes! My review will be up tomorrow!
@ Lisa: Not familiar with that series – will have to look into it.
@ Helen: I couldn't agree more!!!
I enjoy the way Debbie Macomber writes but I haven't read one of hers in a while. Have a great week!
Most of those books are new to me. I'll have to check them out.
Have a nice week!
Hope you're enjoying every one of those books! 😀 Thanks for stopping by!
Great list! I've only heard of a few titles, but I'm definitely looking up some of the others 🙂
I def wouldn't mind reading The American Heiress! Thanks for stoppin by the blog 🙂
xo,
Lah @ LazyGirl Reads
@ By book or by Crook: I really enjoy Debbie Macomber, too. I was sad to read the last of the Cedar Cove series, but I did hear she is starting a new series.
@ Carla: I always end up finding new books as I visit everyone's list.
@ Amy: So far, I am enjoying all my books…thanks!
@ Sierra: I did a lot of looking up of new titles today, too.
@ Lah: I am loving The American Heiress – it's a great story!
What a great week of reading! I enjoy Kristin Hannah, but haven't read Night Road yet — looks good.
I have a couple of Lisa Gardner books, including The Neighbor, in my pile that I really need to get to. I've never read her, but I intend to soon! Have a great week!
Wow, busy week! Thanks for stopping by my blog! New follower!
@ Joy: I hadn't read anything by Kristin Hannah in a while, but then read Firefly Lane and got hooked on her again. I'm excited to start Night Road.
@ Reader of the Pack: I started reading Lisa Gardner with a few of her blog tours – but they were books 4 and 5. I loved both so much I decided to go back and read the first three – I got the book of the first and have listened to books 2 and 3.
@ Amie: I'm hoping for another productive week!
I've had my eye on Night Road for a while now. I'll have to keep an eye out for your review.
Sounds like a lovely week, relaxing and reading. I've got Night Road coming up soon and I quite like Lisa Gardner's books too.
Thanks for visiting my blog and yes I loved The Language of Flowers!
Have another great week and happy reading 🙂
I love your list of books! Have a great week!
I haven't heard of most of these, but The Diva Haunts the House sounds interesting! Happy reading!
I hope you are enjoying The American Heiress. I've read mixed reviews. I have a copy for review so I need to start it soon. Plus, I've been missing Downton Abbey so it is a nice way to pass the time till it is on again in January 🙂
I can't even think about Christmas at this point! Enjoy your week!
Mmm…Pumpkin Roll…does that have recipes? Baking and reading just go so well together… 🙂 Enjoy your books!
You have been busy! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Now I'm interested in this Pumpkin Pie novel, and of course the contest. 🙂
Happy Reading!
I liked the idea of Navy Woman. 🙂 Might look that up. 🙂
Niina
Ahh, I'm not familiar with any of the books on your list, either. Guess our tastes are just radically different.
Thanks for stopping by my Monday post!
I just started Pumpkin Roll, I'd love to know what you think. Thanks for stopping by.
@ Laura Ashley: I am trying to finish my current audio so that I can start Night Road.
@ Teddyree: I think The Language of Flowers is one of my favorite books of the year!
@ Yvonne: Thanks!
@ Christin: I love the Diva series – such fun books with awesome tips thrown in!
@ Christina: I am enjoying The American Heiress. I really need to check this Downton Abbey out – a few people have mentioned it in conjunction with this book.
@ Introverted Jen: I just couldn't resist reading these books – two had just come out and I love the series they are part of and one is for a blog tour.
@ Lindsey: Yes, Pumpkin Roll does include some recipes, even one for a Pumpkin Roll.
@ Mardel: Pumpkin Roll is a fun book and the contest is amazing and very easy to enter.
@ Nina: The Navy series is a fun, romantic series.
@ Cinnamon: I always seem to come across new books – some of which I am familiar with and some I've never heard of.
@ Shandy Jo: I just posted my review of Pumpkin Roll – I really enjoyed it!
You're having a fabulous week! Some of those are books on my wishlist, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts. Have a good week!
@Aths Thanks Aths…I am hoping to get some reviews up this week.
Ahhh – nice list and good authors! A Lawman's Christmas caught my interest. Wouldn't it be great to catch up on ALL our reviews some day? Have a great week!
You had a great week! My reviews are really starting to pile up. I am going to try to get to some of them tomorrow! Happy reading!
@ Martha: I only recently started reading Linda Lael Miller, but what I did read I liked and I am hoping to start Lawman's Christmas soon.
@ Kristi: I always say I am going to devote a day to reviews and then something else comes up or I am in the middle of a really good book so that it never gets done.