Sat.

  Did everyone watch the Opening Day of the 2010 Olympics?  Did you enjoy?  Because I am a morning person, I tried very hard to watch but sleep took over.  So, unfortunately, I missed most of it. 
  Sorry this is being posted later than usual but having some computer problems again.  Hubby is trying to figure it out so this will be a quick post.  Am hoping to be back on later today and have it running smoothly.  Have another review to write and enter.
  So until then......

Have a great Saturday.....RELAX and READ !!

Fri 01/11/10

TGIF and the busiest day for memes......so lets get started .............

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  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 are your thoughts about Valentine's Day in general?
  I personally think that it is a day created for commercialism.  If someone is in a relationship, every day should be Valentine's Day.  Hubby and I usually out to eat for a "romantic" dinner on Valentine's Day.  But have to say, when he sends me flowers for no reason...those are the ones I like most..... because it speaks volumes.

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And...here we go!
1. Pickles, the sweet gherkins variety, are my favorite.
2. Right now, I enjoy being at home.
3. The snow is amount predicted was wrong..again!!!
4. Artwork with the background in nature are beautiful.
5. It's 5:16 PM; that means I am waiting for the famly to get home.
6. Am honest person is hard to find.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to some quiet time, tomorrow my plans include laundry, some chores, some blog drafts, then relaxing and reading and Sunday, I want to do nothing but relax and read!

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Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
*Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST
     "Hubbard says he saw a white BMW the night of the murder," Casey said.
     From False Convictions by Tim Green
I am off to visit blogs for Aloha Friday, get some chores done and by that time, my reading chair will be calling for me lol.  Happy Friday and Happy Reading !!!!!

Thurs

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Today's question:
  How can you encourage a non-reading child to read? What about a teen-ager? Would you require books to be read in the hopes that they would enjoy them once they got into them, or offer incentives, or just suggest interesting books? If you do offer incentives and suggestions and that doesn’t work, would you then require a certain amount of reading? At what point do you just accept that your child is a non-reader?
  I can only speak from experience.  I read to my boys from when they were very young.  It was for a dual purpose.  One for them to hear the English language and two that they would hopefully come to love books.  When they were in their playpen they would grab their little books and babble (weren't talking at this point) as they turned the pages.  As they got older I enrolled them into our library childrens' activities and then we would check out books that they chose.  They always saw me with a book.  During elementary and middle school, we would buy them series of books that they requested.  Books were never denied.  However, even with their young love of books, once they hit high school and college, they never read for pleasure again. There is definitely a difference in reading text books and books that are "enjoyed".  I still hope that someday they will pick up reading again.  I do believe, however, that some people just don't find reading fun.  I can't remember ever seeing my parents read and I turned out to be an avid reader.  I don't feel that one should "force" reading on a child, or even an adult for that matter, but try to encourage. 

  I found 3 more great book blogs this week via the blog list from Vicki at Reading At The Beach (http://www.readingatthebeach.com/)  I will be notifying these new blogs and presenting them with the "Thursday Treasure"   Just like books, and now am finding with blogs, there are never too many!!  My treasures this week are:
  Books Are My Magical Escape         http://booksaremymagicalescape.blogspot.com/
  Janet's Book Place     http://janetsbookplace.blogspot.com/
  Great Reads and Page Turners    http://irecommendgreatreads.blogspot.com/
I look forward to following these new finds !!!!  Happy Thursday all !!!!

 

Wed

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  *What are you currently reading?
     False Convictions by Tim Green
  *What did you recently finish reading?
     Death of a Valentine by M. C. Beaton (enjoyed..gave it a 4 out of 5 rating)
  *What do you think you’ll read next?
     Now & Then by Jacqueline Sheehan
     A Note from an Old Aquaintance by Bill Walker (he will be a Guest Author on this blog in March)
  I usually join in for Wondrous Words Wednesday, however, I didn't find any words that stumped me.  I will be visiting those bloggers that have new words so I can expand my vocabulary.
  Today I will also go on my treasure hunt looking for new book blogs for "Thursday Treasure"  If you would like to join in on this new meme, check out the right sidebar of this blog.

 

  Here in New England, we are expecting a snow storm with predicted snow fall close to a foot of snow.  What better way to spend this kind of day than by getting cozy and warm with a good book and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate....those are my plans for later today!!

Death of a Valentine

Death of a Valentine by M. C. Beaton  (Rating-4)

Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 978-0-44-54738-3
At the request of The Hachette Book Group, a HC copy was sent, at no cost to me for my honest review.
  Synopsis: (from the book's jacket)
Amazing news has spread across the Scottish countryside. The most famous of highland bachelors, police sergeant Hamish Macbeth will be married at last. Everyone is the village of Lochdubh adores Josie McSween, Macbeth's newest constable and blushing bride-to-be. While locals think Josie is quite a catch, Hamish has a case of prenuptial jitters. After all, if it weren't for the recent murder of a beautiful woman in a neighbouring village, there wouldn't be a wedding at all.
  My Thoughts: This was the first book that I read, of many that have been written, by this author. After getting past the Scottish dialect, I was pulled in and rooting for Sergeant Macbeth. A small town police sergeant who uses his common sense and gut instincts in solving crimes. A modern day Mayberry mystery.
  My Opinion and Rating: I gave this book a rating of 4. An enjoyable and fast read. Macbeth was a character that one could not help but like. The two page prologue, which introduced the setting of Macbeth's wedding and his feelings on this memorable day, grabbed this reader in and wanting more. The plot of the Valentine murder had me turning the pages to find out who-done-it from the multiple list of characters. A recommended mystery read !!!

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 or friends.

Tues

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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:
"I'm your enemy now?"    "No your morals are."
      From False Convictions by Tim Green    page 130

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I just returned from Lochdubh, Scotland assisting Hamish Macbeth in solving a Valentine's Day murder (Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton) and am now in New York with Casey Jordan as she prepares to defend a 20 year old case (False Convictions by Tim Green).

Mon

Did everyone enjoy Super Bowl Sunday?  Did your team win?  What were your favorite commercials?
 We laughed at the Dorito ones, especially the dog and the bark collar and I just love the ETrade commercials with the little ones sitting in front of a computer...Adorable !!
  Now on to memes....One Persons Journey Through A World of Books is now hosting "Its Monday, What Are You Reading.....Thank You for hosting Sheila !!

 

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Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about a random book. I’ve seen several bloggers mention reading multiple books this week. Do you frequently read more than one book at a time? Do you try to limit this to a certain number? Do you have different books for different purposes/topics?
I always have, and still do, read just one book at a time.  I feel that once I start a book, especially those for pure enjoyment, I want to give that read my full attention.  I would be afraid that if I read more than one, I would have to reread pages to recall characters, plot, etc.  I want to thoroughly enjoy my current read.

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*Books Completed Last Week:

  Among Thieves by David Hosp (Rating 5)
*Books I Gave Up On:
  Doors Open by Ian Rankin (Rating 0..couldn't finish)
*Books I Am Currently Reading/Listening To:
  Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton (enjoying)
*Up Next:
  False Convictions by Tim Green
  Now & Then by Jacqueline Sheehan

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  *7th heaven by James Patterson (won from Bookin' With Bingo...woohoo)
  *Mother Daze by Christine Carr (download from Publishing Works)
  *Sonnets For Sinners Everthing One Needs To Know About Illicit Love by  John Wareham (from The Book Trib)

Super Bowl

Happy Super Bowl Sunday !!!!!!  What are your plans today?  Do you enjoy football?
                                             
I am not a sports fan but I usually just watch for the new commercials.  Hubby is making his "famous chili and we will have other picky food.  In between the commercials I will be reading, eating and listening to my guys yelling at the tv.
                                             
I think I have most of kinks out of my Feedburner newsletter, at least I hope so.  I am not sure if you need to resubscribe as it might be a different code.
                                               
For those who aren't watching the game, then try to have a Relax and Read Sunday!  Happy Reading all!
                                              

Doors Open by Ian Rankin

Doors Open by Ian Rankin  (Rating 0)

Published by Reagan Arthur Books/Little, Brown and Company
ISBN 978-0-316-02478-5
At the request of The Hachette Book Club, a HC copy was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest review.
  Synopsis:  (From the book's jacket) Three friends descend upon an art auction. Software mogul Mike Mackenzie wants something money can't buy. Banker Allan Cruickshank is burdened by a painful divorce. And Robert Gissing, an art professor, is frustrated by paintings hidden away in private hands. In a conversation over drinks, the three seize on an impossible, unthinkable, suddenly inevitable idea: steal the art. There has to be a way.
  My opinion and rating: This is my opinion and my opinion only. I was unable to finish this book. I read close to 75 pages and nothing pulled me in to the storyline. I had to keep rereading paragraphs due to fact that I found it to be boring. I am used to reading mysteries and/or suspense where there is something gripping within the first few chapters and that wasn't the case with this book. Mr. Rankin is a best selling author and I am sure that other's will have a different opinion of Doors Open but for this reader, it was not something I enjoyed.  (Rating 0)

Sat

First I want to say to those affected by this snow storm, please stay safe !!
I have my post-it ready for my "to do list Saturday".  Since I have CRS, I usually lose my list so when I came across this site for computer "post its" it had my name written all over it.
                                               
Today the level of pain, certain weather conditions intensifies my pain, is not a good day.  Between the pain, and trying once again to try and figure out why my newsletter subscription is not working, this may be me in a few hours.  LOL  I believe that if you find humor in every situation then it just isn't as bad as you thought. 
                                             
Hopefully later I will be in my reading chair, relaxing and enjoying my current read.
Happy Saturday all!!
                                                

Fri

Talk & Thoughts 
*Today my posts will be in red, as you see, for Womens' Heart Disease...GO RED DAY
*I had some comments that my feedburner subscrition is now working....not sure how that happened because I deleted and tried starting from scratch...I understand, however, that there are some glitches, which I will try to figure out later today.  To those bloggy friends...thank you for letting me know.
*So it finally happened yesterday...my luck ran out with reading good books, that are requested reviews.  I tried to push through the book but it just wasn't happening.  I thought that writing my 1st requested review was hard...but this upcoming review will take much thought.  How do you handle such reviews?  Do you feel bad telling the publisher/author that you just didn't enjoy their book?  I will do my best....
*I will be skipping "Friday Follow" today.  I need to spend time trying to fix and finish this feedburner set up.

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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 do you think is (are) your best trait(s)?
I would say listening and when someone confides in me and asks not to tell anybody, I don't, so I would also say loyalty.  Physically it would be my eyes.

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And...here we go!

1. I know too much medically, and that is why I am so apprehensive about this upcoming surgery.
2. January is the longest month.
3. You can't help but thank you for asking.
4. Ice cream sundaes; bring it on!
5. Where have you looked for your glasses? (something that is said often to my hubby)
6. I think my newsletter is now available.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to our "quality" time with hubby, tomorrow my plans include waiting to see if we get this snow storm, laundry, computer time and reading and Sunday, I want to RELAX & READ!

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Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
*Post a link." along with your post back to this blog.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
"So Annie liked to rebel?"    "She was a bit of a flirt."
        From my current read    "Death of a Valentine" by M.C. Beaton

Among Thieves

Among Thieves by David Hosp  (Rating 5)
Published by Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 978-0-446-58015-1
At the request of The Book Group, a HC was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest review.
  Synopsis: Portion from the front jacket...In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, two men dressed as police officers entered Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, tied up the guards, and escaped with 500 million dollars' worth of paintings. The heist provoked a massive search for both the thieves and the lost masterpieces. But the paintings never surfaced and the mystery remained unsolved. Now, almost twenty years later, there case threatens to break wide open.
  My thoughts: Scott Finn, who has known the streets of Boston and the foster care system as a child, but was able to turn his life around and become an attorney. He is asked to take on a theft case from a former acquaintance of his earlier years. And accepting to defend Devon Malley, it thrusts Finn into a situation that is far from easy. Enter Boston's "mob" associates, murders, having to become care taker to Malley's 14 year old daughter, and a kidnapping. And how does this all tie into an unsolved 20 year cold case art heist?
  My opinion and rating:  (Rating 5) Once again, I was given the opportunity to read an extraordinary book. It was Grisham meets Parker. From the first chapter to the last page, the fast paced action never stopped, at times the reader forgets to breathe. The ending is a total surprise, one that this reader never saw coming. I could not put this one down. Bravo!!!!!

                                               

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 or friends.

Thurs

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Today's question:
The northern hemisphere, at least, is socked in by winter right now… So, on a cold, wintry day, when you want nothing more than to curl up with a good book on the couch … what kind of reading do you want to do?
  It would have to be a really good book from my favorite genre and that is mystery/suspense.  I also like a romance but has to have some mystery/suspense (example Nora Roberts).  And when this scenario plays out I have my afghan and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.  My family (sadly to report are not readers) are amazed how I can totally tune them out and become part of the book.  So much so that they have to call out my name a couple of times before hearing them.  I think the idyllic situation stated above has to be the next best thing to heaven.  Only a true reader can understand that!!

This is the 1st ever "Thursday Treasures" !!!!!!!!    OK...here goes.......

                                               
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**Go to one of your book blogs you visit (each week visit another site)
**Click on their blog roll/blog lists.
**Find 1-5 blogs that are new to you from that list.
**Visit those new blogs (optional but would be nice...award them with the "Thursday Treasure" icon and become a follower)
**Post on your site the name of the blog you initially visited and the new site(s) you found.
**Leave a comment here with a link to your site(if you don't have a blog, list your finds here) so others may see the blogs you have found.
I found 3 new blogs and glad I did...they are great.  I have sent emails to let them know.
From Xmas Dolly web site (http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com/) I found the following:
  A Reader's Journal   http://readfromatoz.blogspot.com/
  Lynne's Little Corner of the World   http://lynneslittlecorner.blogspot.com/
  Crazy Book Slut   http://5150bookslut.blogspot.com/

Talk & Thoughts:  
  The past couple of days I have been in a big reading slump.  I know why and it's the fact that there is so much on my mind that I am having difficulty concentrating and being focused.  My question is does this happen to you?  Do you feel guilty that it puts you behind on your schedule for "requested reviews'?  How do you make up that time?  So today I am giving myself a dead line to do what I need to do on the computer (I will check occasionally), then it will be off to my "reading chair" and try to catch up.  Happy Thursday Reading All !!!!

Wed

I thought I was done entering challenges for 2010 but this challenge is ongoing with the only criteria is to enjoy reading....which is what we all do so I am entering The Reagan Arthur Book Challenge.
                                               
It is being hosted by Bermudaonion (http://bermudaonion.wordpress.com) and Booking Mama (http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/   The following is on Bermudaonion's web site describing this challenge:
   "Have you heard about the great new imprint at Hachette Books? “Reagan Arthur Books is an imprint with a simple, single focus: great writing in the service of great stories.” When Julie of Booking Mama fame and I first heard about this imprint and some of its wonderful titles, we knew they were books we wanted to read. The more we talked about it, the more excited we got. Julie said someone should start a challenge, so we did! The Reagan Arthur Books Challenge is a perpetual challenge that is all about fun and enjoying good books, so you don’t have to commit to reading a certain number of titles. Since the imprint will be continually releasing books, there are no deadlines either. Just lots of fun with exciting giveaways and a few other surprises."
  I am currently reading Doors Open by Ian Rankin, which is on the list.  And see other books that I know I would be interested in.  If you think this might be a challenge you would like to enter, head on over to Bermudaonion or Booking Mama's websites.


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What are you currently reading?
   Doors Open by Ian Rankin
What did you recently finish reading?
   Among Thieves by David Hosp
What do you think you’ll read next?
   Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton
                                              

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      ...strands of matted fiberglass hung in frozen drips, like toxic stalactites
   stalactites     a deposit of calcium carbonate (as calcite) resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or sides of a cave
   From Among Thieves by David Hosp
NEW MEME FOR THURSDAYS:
  I posted about this earlier this week, but for those who missed it, will explain now why I thought of it and the criteria.  I look forward to my daily memes(reason #1) and have at least 2 a day except for Thursday.  Also I am always looking for new book blogs..I read somewhere(not sure where...CRS syndrome) that "book blogs are popping up all over the internet"(reason #2).  I have decided, because of those 2 reasons, I will be hosting/particpating in "Thursday Treasures".  Now the criteria:
**Go to one of your book blogs you visit.
**Click on their blog roll/blog lists.
**Find 3-5 blogs that are new to you from that list.
**Visit those new blogs (optional but would be nice...award them with the "Thursday Treasure" icon and become a follower)
**Post on your site the name of the blog you initially visited and the 3 new sites you found.
**Leave a comment here with a link to your site(if you don't have a blog, list your finds here) so others may see the blogs you have found.
                                            
There will be 2 postings today...a book review will be listed later today.                                             

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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:
  "Up against that wall, all of you!  The visitors hesitated, thinking maybe some tasteless practical joke was being played.
    From Doors Open by Ian Rankin     page 170

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  I am traveling the world.  I just left Boston, MA and was helping Attorney Scott Finn locate his client's daughter, who was kidnapped.  Among Thieves by David Hosp (review later today) And I am now in Edinburgh, Scotland with Mike MacKenzie at an art exhibit.  Doors Open by Ian Rankin

  As most of you know, I am not computer savvy, so I am asking a question for those who have expertise and/or experience with FeedBurner.  I set everything up...at least I think so...approximately 2 weeks ago.  I know that some have signed up to receive my newsletter/post via email but there has been no delivery.  I was under the impression, once everything was checked off....time, style, etc etc....that it would be automatically sent.  Am I missing something?  Am I doing something wrong?  HELP !!!! (lol)  When I first understood a little about blogging, I would question those that didn't have a newsletter because I love my morning routine, which consists of my coffee and reading the newsletters....and I have to say because of those annoying emails I sent out....lol...some experienced bloggers started their own newsletter subscription.  And here I am not being able to get my postings out.  Would appreciate any help, suggestions, etc.  Thank you in advance.
MY JOURNEY  Update
  The surgeon's office called yesterday and as soon as I saw caller ID...good thing I had my reading glasses on.....to prepare myself for the next stage of this journey....the palpitations set in....I am thinking.. this is it...the journey is really starting!!  After stating who was calling...already knew.....the next question was..."You are definitely going to have this surgery...right", thats what you have decided because there is a lot of pre-op procedures that have to be booked and completed, OR needs to be booked (which she was booking after we hung up)....her question did not allay any feelings I was having at that point...matter of fact...it made the anxiety even worse....WTG booking secretary.  Good thing I had my steno pad close at hand...wrote a novella as to what has to be done.  And I thought...this is going to cut into my blogging time...lol...but will be able to read even more with all the pre-op appointments...EKG, lab work, physical and donating my own blood on a few visits.  One positive is that I will be starting the med Chantix later today after I see my PCP and getting a script...as I hang my head in admission and shame....I am a smoker......but after today that will change.  Oh yea...the item that caused the most palpitations...the dates of surgery...and the length of time I will be under anesthesia 2 days in a row....3-4 hours minimum each day....April 5th (Monday) and 6th (Tuesday)....geez....I am going to miss out on my daily memes that I look forward to......wonder if they will let me take my laptop into the OR to at least participate in my memes before they put me under...lol.   I am trying to find the positive and anything that I can find amusing in all of this to get me through.  But I am lucky and blessed as I have the support of family, friends, and even my new blogger friends...that is overwhelming and fills my heart.....all I can say is Thank you....  Oh, one more thing,  will send out an alert for breaking news...just like I get from CNN  lol.

Mon

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Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about a random book.
Go to your bookshelf and pick a random book. No cheating now, just reach out and pick one. Now tell us about it – where did you get it? Why? Was it a gift? Does it hold any special memories? Did someone recommend it to you? etc.
  I can't lie....I went to my semi-recent shelf of books to grab one due to "senior moments".   And I have to say I had forgotten that I had this one.  Its a good thing I didn't go to the shelf that has many older books because I wouldn't have remembered anything about it.  The one my hand went to was The Gate House by Nelson DeMille.  I won this a few months back from Vicki at ReadingAtTheBeach.com.  I know it was before the holidays because when it came in the mail I put it on the "recent shelf" and planned to read it for one of the 2010 challenges I had signed up for......Books Won Reading Challenge.  Since I started book blogging, I have tried to become a bit more organized with my books.  And as happened in the past, and know it will happen when I read this one, I think of the person behind the blog that I won it from.
                                              
                                              
 
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*Books Completed Last Week:
     Original Sin by Allison Brennan
*Books I Gave Up On:
     None
*Books I Am Currently Reading/Listening To:
     Among Thieves by David Hosp
*Books I Need To Write Reviews On:
     Caught Up
*Up Next:
     Doors Open by Ian Rankin
     Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton

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     A Note from an Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker (Pump Up Your Book)
                                                
      Starting Over by Andy Serwer (The Book Trib)
                                                            
   Planning on trying to start a new meme........
I am having so much fun with my daily memes, as you can see, on Mondays I joined 3 of them.  And on Fridays, 4 of them.  It is a great way to travel the blogasphere and find more great book blogs.  On Thursday I have only found one meme to enter that seems like fun.  This weekend I started thinking, which can be trouble at times (lol) but I remembered reading an article...don't remember where....that book blogs are popping up all over.  My blog roll is long but I enjoy reading about all of them either by email subscriptions or google reader and try to comment on at least 5 or more of them a day, if something catches my interest.  Which brings me to the point of this segment of my post.  My blog roll started by me stopping by a blog that I usually visit and then clicking on their blog roll and find more blogs, etc.  So what better way of finding more blogs, which I am always looking for.  I am going to be starting a meme for Thursdays.....called "Thursday's Treasures".  Where the criteria is to stop by a blog, find their blog roll and clicking on their list and find 3-5 new blogs that fit my interests.   I will then name the blog I visited and then the new blogs I have found.  By finding the new "treasure" blogs means a new list of blog rolls. I know that my list will grow even bigger but like "there is never too many books" the same goes for book blogs.  I also feel that this is paying it forward in finding new blogs.  Just a few months ago I had 2 followers and now the list is growing.  I will be working on this over the next few days and hope you join in.  If you feel that this sounds like another fun meme and want to join me, let me know and Welcome.