It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

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I would discuss how testing wen this past week, but it isn't really over yet.  I have 2 more days of proctoring the extended time (all day) testers before I can actually go back to my classroom and attempt to do some work.  

I had hoped to get a lot of reading done since I was proctoring tests all week, but the poor kids needed help with the stupid online testing tools, so I was constantly running around while trying to be unobtrusive.  I feel a rant coming on, so I think I'll change the subject now.

Ahem....so, what are you reading this week?

I plan on finishing up with Janet Evanovich's Three to Get Deadly.  (Yes, I had to put it down for awhile to get some other books read for reviews.)  It's absolutely hilarious and I've actually missed hanging out with the crazy characters.  Hopefully the testers this week won't need as much help and I can get sucked back into the story.   I still haven't seen the movie for the first book, but I've also been told to wait for it on TV.  (That's kind of depressing since I see so much potential for this series.  Hopefully those others were wrong.  Now, I just have to figure out where I can still watch it.)

I want to start Luci Swindoll's Simple Secrets to a Happy Life.  I really enjoyed her other book Doing Life Differently, so I'm really excited to be reading this one now.   Her words were a very powerful and soothing balm to my restless spirit as she wrote about how God has manifested himself in her life in unexpected ways.  I think the reason why I feel such a kinship with Luci  is because she is single too, but hasn't let that stop her from living her life.  I can't wait to read what little nuggets of truth and wisdom she shares in this book. 

I am also have an ARC of  Inescapable by Nancy Mehl.  I love suspense books and this one caught my eye because it features Mennonites.  Somehow I have never really put mystery and Mennonite together, so this should be a great combination.   

What are you reading this week?  Anything interesting that I should add to my list?  Have a great Monday!  (Wait, is that an oxymoron?)

 

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
find out what other bloggers are reading.

 

I know, I know...things have been in warp drive lately and I haven't had much time to sleep, let alone blog.  Hopefully things will calm down a little bit now that we're in testing season and I don't have to prepare for quite so many classes.

What have you been reading lately?  I finished a great ebook called Haunted on Bourbon Street by Deanna Chase.  She sent me an ARC of her ebook and I was really excited because it takes place in NOLA.  (Man do I miss that place!)  If you're into the paranormal and don't mind some steamy scenes, you'll really enjoy this book/series.  Jade Calhoun is the main character and she has just recently moved to NOLA at the request of one of her friends.  Unfortunately, her apartment is haunted and that's the last thing Jade needs.  The story kicks in gear from the first page and will have you turned (or scrolling) as quickly as you can to devour the story.  After I finished reading, I was glad to see that more books ahve been written so that I could find out more about the characters.  I had a lot of questions at the end of this book, so hopefully they get answered in the next book: Witches of Bourbon Street.

Currently, I'm reading Need You Now by Beth Wiseman.  It takes place in Round Top, Texas, which is close to where my aunt used to live and across the state from where I lived. I'm about halfway through the story and am really enjoying meeting all of the characters and they dynamics between them.  I have an idea for what I think is going to happen, but I'll have to keep reading to find out if I'm right.  I'll be posting a full review with a brief excerpt for you around the 24th of the month if you're interested in finding out more.

FCAT, our standardized testing, starts this week and I have to proctor for most of it.  Thankfully, I have Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series to read.  I'm supposed to sit and stare at the children for over 3 hours at a time, but that just freaks them out, so I've learned to "look busy" by bringing a book while proctoring.  I think the only issue I'm going to have is to try and not laugh while they're testing because the series is pretty funny.  Grandma's antics and Stephanie's thoughts have me laughing so hard that tears are rolling down my face, so I may have to bring something "boring" to read too so that the students aren't distracted by my guffawing in the back corner.  Stupid standardized tests.


Anyhoo, I apologize if I haven't made it to your blog and you've left comments on mine.  I'm trying to work may way through and respond to everyone; unfortunately, it's going slower than I would like.  Hmmm...I feel a sick day coming on soon.


So, what's on your list to read?  Anything exciting that I've missed in the past couple of weeks?  Any MUST READ NOWS?  Have a great Monday!

It's Monday! What are YOU Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
find out what other bloggers are reading.

I finished reading The Heart's Frontier and have started on Stand By Me by Neta Jackson.  I requested to read and review this book for the FIRST WildCard book tours, so there will be a review coming up soon.  I requested it because I loved Neta Jackson's other series The Yada-Yada Prayer Group and this series (SouledOut Sisters) has some of the same characters.

What are you reading this week?  Anything I should add to my TBR list?  Happy Reading!

It's Monday! What Are YOU Reading?

 

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
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It’s a great way to start the week and
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I finished Sketchy Behavior by Erynn Mangum yesterday.  It was a cute YA read, although the ending seemed a bit trite.  Overall, it was good though, so if you want a quick read, you should put it on your list.

This week I've decided to go ahead and start reading Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich.  The first one was pretty good, so I figured I should go ahead and start reading the rest of the series.  (Although books 3-18 may have to wait for summer since I have a lot of other books I would like to read beforehand.) No, I still haven't seen the movie for the first book, but I was told by several people to wait until it comes out on DVD because it wasn't really that great.  Disappointing news for sure, so I may just wait and see.  What are you reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

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I've been reading a hodge-podge of books lately, but what I've really wanted to tackle are the books that have been sitting on my shelves forever.  You know the ones I'm talking about--that infamous TBR pile.  This time I've picked up Sketchy Behavior by Erynn Mangum.  I haven't started reading it yet, so I'll have to let you know about it later.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
find out what other bloggers are reading.

I finally finished One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, so now I can go see the movie! Yay!  Hopefully it's like the book, although past experience with books made into movies makes me believe it will be a let down.  Maybe I'll be wrong this time.  You'd better believe that I'll continue reading the series.  It's funny without making me think too much.  It has mystery and a romance(?)--more like a like/hate relationship, but who knows--there were sparks in their past...



Now I'm reading Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent.  I started listening to the audiobook this past summer, but didn't get a chance to finish it.  I had the chance to purchase the book for $5 and I haven't been disappointed yet.  I'm still at the beginning stages, but I can't wait to get to the descriptions of Heaven!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
find out what other bloggers are reading.

 

 

 

 

 

It's Monday and I am almost finished with reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  In fact, I have about 10 more pages to read and I'll be finished. 

 

I wasn't sure I was going to like the book at first.  After all, it deals with race relations in the south, and we all know what a hot topic that was/is, but more importantly, I tend to find that books "everyone" raves about, tend to be the ones I do not like.  Thankfully that's not the case with this one. 

 

The beginning is slow, so make yourself a pitcher of sweet tea and plop yourself down in front of the fan (or heater if you're in the north) so you can get yourself wrapped into the town of Jackson Mississippi, and the people who live there.

 

Have you read it yet?  What did you think?  Let me know!

 

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
find out what other bloggers are reading.



Thank you for all of your well-wishes last week. The stomache bug finally ran its course and it's now (hopefully) gone for good. I finished Firethorn by Ronie Kendig, last week and I must admit that it made me cry.  I can't tell you why because it would give away part of the storyline.  Suffice it to say, it was a good closing to an excellent series about our forgotten war heroes.



Now, I'm reading a book that I picked up from the Women of Faith Conference. (Yes, I still need to write my wrap-up post.  It's coming, I promise.)  It's called What Women Fear: Walking in Faith that Transforms by Angie Smith.  As many of you know, I'm not a huge non-fiction fan, but I bought this book because the title resonated within me as I was perusing the tables at the event.  I wouldn't qualify myself as a person who is fearful, but there have been many times in my life where I have taken the "easy" way because I've been afraid to do the work for the results I really wanted.  It's going to take me a little while to read through this book because I want to savor the little nuggets of wisdom throughout.  What are you reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
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Thanks to a stomache bug I caught last week, I finished Unwind by Neal Shusterman.  It was fantastic!  While I think it's going to be a series, I almost wish it would end with this book.  I can't really say too much because it's one of those books that you have to read and experience for yourself.  Let's just say that there's plenty of action and adventure, a touch of romance (not the mushy stuff guys), and all kinds of anticipation, back-stabbing, and hey-wait...it sounds just like high-school.  Well, I guess that's to be expected since it is YA lit afterall.  Just go read it--you'll thank me later.  Really.  Go. Read. It Now.



I am currently reading book #4 of The Discarded Heroes series by Ronie Kendig.  It's called Firethorn and it's about "Legend" Griffin Riddell.  Check back here on January 23 for a sneak peek into the book and to find out what I thought of it!  Happy Reading!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This great meme is hosted by Sheila at
“Book Journey”.
It’s a great way to start the week and
find out what other bloggers are reading.

I know, I know, I've been absent for awhile.  Part of it was because I've been working non-stop even though I was on "vacation"--whatever that means.  Unfortunately, we started back to school/work today despite the fact that it's a federal holiday.  (Don't get me started...)  I do plan on blogging more, but I'll have to explain why/how later.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I just finished The Accidental Bride (Big Sky Romance book #2) by Denise Hunter.  It was wonderful!  (Check back on the 9th for an excerpt and a  review.)

Now, I'm reading Unwind by Neal Shusterman.  Talk about crazy!  Despite the fact that I haven't read the book, I know enough about it to do a brief book talk on it with the kids.  This is usually how it goes...

Me: "So, have your parents ever said--'I brought you into this world, I can take you out!'?"

Student: "Yea.  My (mom/dad/grandma, etc.) says that all the time."

Me: "What if they really could?"

Student: "Whoa!  Really?  That's freaky!"

Me: "Yep.  You'll love it!"

By that point, we're walking back to the circulation desk because I've piqued their interested enough that they grab it.  It also helps that on our way back, there's usually another student that stops us and points to the book saying--"That's the best book ever!"  (And we're talking about non-readers here.)

Needless to say, I know I'm going to start getting more questions soon, so I figured I should put-up or shut-up, so I'm reading it now.  If you've read it, what did you think?