It’s Monday…What Are You Reading? (2.27.12)

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.

It was a crazy week. My brother-in-law was admitted to the hospital and on the ICU/CCU floor all week. I spent all week with her at the hospital and because they were out of state visiting a friend when he was admitted, we had to stay in a hotel all week. Needless to say, while I did get some reading done, I did not get to the many reviews I have to still do. Hopefully this week will be quieter and I will make a dent in that list.

Books Completed last week: 

  • By the King’s Design by Christine Trent (review book)
  • Private Games by James Patterson (mine)
  • Destiny by Carly Phillips (library book)

Reading Now: 

  • Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali (mine, book club book)
  • The Silver Boat by Luanne Rice (library audio book)

Next:  

  • Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (library book)
  • Agony of the Leaves by Laura Childs (review book)

Reviews completed last week

Other Posts related to books:

Books for which I need to finish reviews:

  • Private London by James Patterson
  • The Seventh Month by Lisa Gardner
  • Catch Me by Lisa Gardner
  • First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 
  • Heat Wave by Nancy Thayer
  • A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr 
  • By the King’s Design by Christine Trent (to be posted later today!) 
  • Private Games by James Patterson
  • Destiny by Carly Phillips

Contest information:  

  • New contest to be posted later today!

What about you?  What does your reading week look like this week?  Whatever it is, happy reading and have a good week!

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34 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    February 27, 2012 / 11:31 am

    The title, Glitter Baby, is catching my eye. Speedy recovery to your brother-in-law!

  2. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
    February 27, 2012 / 11:56 am

    I hope your brother-in-law is doing better.

    Here's my
    It's Monday! What Are You Reading? I'd love to have you stop by.

  3. Kristin
    February 27, 2012 / 1:07 pm

    @ BookBelle: The cover to Glitter Baby is eye-catching as well!

    @ Deb: I'm off to visit your blog.

    My brother-in-law is doing better this week – have no idea what happened which is very frustrating, but he's slowly getting back to himself. Thanks for the well-wishes!

  4. Laurel-Rain Snow
    February 27, 2012 / 2:25 pm

    I love Lisa Gardner's books, and must read Catch Me. I don't think I've read The Seventh Month, either…

    Enjoy your reads.

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

  5. Bonnie
    February 27, 2012 / 2:48 pm

    Oh Kristin I hope your BIL recovers quickly! <3 And on a side note – for what you had going on last week it looks like you did get a lot of reading done! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    I hope you have a slower paced week this week girl!

    My Monday Post:
    handsandhome.ca/2012/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-30.html

  6. Nise'
    February 27, 2012 / 2:58 pm

    Sorry to hear about your BIL. Hope his recovery is swift. May your reading be stress free this week.

  7. Kristin
    February 27, 2012 / 7:55 pm

    @ Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow: The 7th Month is an eSpecial book – I was able to get it on my Nook. I didn't realize that Lisa Gardner had another series out – the FBI profiler series. Have you read any of those books?

    @ Bonnie: Thanks…I am hoping for a quieter week this week, too.

    @ Nise: Thanks…a stress-free week would be awesome!

  8. Paula
    February 27, 2012 / 9:34 pm

    thanks for stopping by my blog, looks like some interesting titles there, will definitely be checking back to see how you liked the silver boat.

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:37 pm

      I just finished it and enjoyed it. Hopefully the review will be up within a week or so – I am so far behind and am trying to get caught up.

  9. Stacey Donaldson
    February 28, 2012 / 12:13 am

    You're so organized! I admire that you find time to read your own books as well, I have struggled with that since I started reviewing. I recently made a vow to myself that I would fit in at least one personally purchased book a month, so that I can get my personal TBR file down!

    Love your blog…I always carry a book with me too! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm now a follower ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:40 pm

      I go in spurts where I read a bunch of my own books and then all I do is read review books. Plus there are the library books that have to go back by a certain time, which sometimes throws a wrench into everything, but I am trying to cut back on buying so many books, so the library helps. Doing challenges also helps – this year I strategically picked challenges that would force me to read books from my shelves.

  10. Kristin
    February 28, 2012 / 12:29 am

    @ Paula: So far, I am enjoying The Silver Boat. I haven't read/listened to a Luanne Rice book in a while.

    @ Stacey: There are definitely times when I feel that all I am reading are review books, but this year I have cut down on the amount of review books I am taking on. I also signed up for the Off the Shelf reading challenge, which is helping me to read my own books.

  11. pussreboots
    February 28, 2012 / 2:51 am

    I have a bunch of reviews to write and post.

    My daughter's Scholastic book order came in. Come see what she and I read.

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:41 pm

      I used to love doing the Scholastic book orders, especially when I was teaching Kindergarten…hope your daughter enjoys her books!

  12. Mystica
    February 28, 2012 / 3:04 am

    You have a pile of good reading ahead of you. Enjoy them all.

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:42 pm

      Thanks!

  13. Lindsey
    February 28, 2012 / 3:18 am

    I hope your brother-in-law is better soon. The Silver Boat sounds good! I love reading books about sisters since I have three.

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:43 pm

      I have two sisters and love reading about family relations…I also have four brothers!

  14. Shelleyrae
    February 28, 2012 / 6:01 am

    I'm sorry to hear your brother in law is ill, I hope he is recovering. The Little Giant of Aberdeen County is on my wishlist.

    Wishing you a great reading week!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:44 pm

      Thanks…he's doing better. The Little Giant was really good…I hope the author writes more books – I like her writing style.

  15. Irene Palfy
    February 28, 2012 / 9:33 am

    All the best to your brother-in-law! Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment at my blog! Fingers crossed for you, your family – and your reading.. Have a nice day!

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:44 pm

      Thank you…he seems to be getting better and I am glad to be back home!

  16. Sabrina
    February 28, 2012 / 11:14 am

    Thanks for stopping by at m blog. It seems you are very busy reading and reviewing. I'd love to read Infidel, but my library doesn't have it. Not sure if I should buy it.

    Hope you brother-in-law will be better soon.

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:45 pm

      Infidel is definitely a compelling book – not a fast read by any means, but definitely one that makes you think.

  17. Teddyree
    February 28, 2012 / 12:04 pm

    A scary time, hope your brother-in-law makes a speedy recovery. I over-committed to review books in the last few months, hopefully I've learnt my lesson and can exercise some will power in the coming months lol
    Have a good week and happy reading ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:45 pm

      I've found myself in that position a few times last year and have been really choosy with the review books I take on now.

  18. Yvonne
    February 29, 2012 / 12:21 am

    So many great books to read! Enjoy!

    I hope your brother-in-law is doing well.

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:45 pm

      Thank you!

  19. Jill Buck
    February 29, 2012 / 2:07 am

    I started the Little Giant book years ago but for some reason still haven't finished it. I may need to give it another try!

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:46 pm

      I enjoyed it and am hoping to see more from the author.

  20. Meg @ A Bookish Affair
    February 29, 2012 / 7:08 pm

    I love historical fiction so I have my eye on By the King's Design!

    • Kristin
      March 1, 2012 / 2:46 pm

      It was so good!!! Have you read her other books?

  21. Martha Eskuchen
    March 2, 2012 / 6:09 am

    Oh I hope your BIL is doing better. And I hope you are catching up on reviews. It is frustrating for me when I get behind.
    You have many good books and several authors I like. I am thinking Glitter Baby must be a newer SEP as I have read most of her older works.
    Enjoy your weekend. ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. brandileigh2003
    March 4, 2012 / 2:39 am

    Looks like a great week.
    Brandi from Blkosinerโ€™s Book Blog