It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

Sunday 4 September, 2011 By 51 Comments

It’s Monday What Are you Reading is the 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.

I Read and Reviewed (click the title to be taken to the review):

This week I am planning to read/review:

  • Claim of Innocence by Laura Caldwell
  • Safe From the Sea by Peter Geye
  • Incognito by Gregory Murphy
  • Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger
  • The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas
  • The Legacy by Katherine Webb
  • America’s Most Wanted Recipes by Ron Douglas
  • Crossbones by Nuruddin Farah
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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 9/4/2011)

Sunday 4 September, 2011 By 8 Comments
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Life:  It is already September and the temperature has yet to cool off.  I am anticipating the arrival of autumn, for soon it means my favourite season-winter-will be here.  I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.

Family Update: I am keeping this short and sweet as my son will be home for the weekend and I am busy scheduling posts so as not to be online while my son is home.  This past week was terrible for me as far as my pain level was concerned, but my family is healthy and that is what matters.

Saturday Night: As I mentioned my oldest will be home for the weekend.  I do not know what he has planned for us as a family, but I can make an educated guess that it will involve takeaway and movie night. :)

Read and Reviewed: This past week I read  8 books and reviewed 7 of them. If you have time, please take a look at my reviews, I have a diverse selection of books.

Today I will be reading:   Absolutely nothing.  My son is home from University and the day is all his.

Happy Reading and have a wonderful Sunday.
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

Sunday 28 August, 2011 By 52 Comments

It’s Monday What Are you Reading is the 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.

I Read and Reviewed (click the title to be taken to the review):

This week I am planning to read/review:

  • The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard
  • Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant
  • Snapped by Laura Griffin
  • Displaced Persons by Ghita Schwartz
  • In the Sea There Are Crocodiles by Fabio Geda
  • Crossbones by Nuruddin Farah
  • Calling Mr. King by Ronald De Feo
  • Creep by Jennifer Hillier
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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 8/28/11)

Sunday 28 August, 2011 By 8 Comments
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Life:  I know I have mentioned this on several occasions, but as I am facing a new chapter in my life it seems an appropriate reminder to all, life goes by far too quickly, savour every moment.  I miss my son, who is away at University and count the days until he is home for break.  I miss the sound of the twins during the day as they have returned to school and I miss our 4 day weekends now that DH was able to make possible over the last half of the summer.  Poof, everything changes in the blink of an eye.

Family Update:  My oldest son is adjusting to University life and the demands of a heavy class load and a part time job.  Twin A is busy with school and the hours spent after school working on the set for the autumn musical.  Twin B  has his first week of work behind him and so far enjoys being employed part-time at the library…now he needs to figure out how to study around his work hours.  DH is once again busy with the new quarter beginning at University and I am once again finding the house too quiet (however the cat loves it).  Currently I am attempting to balance reading time and knitting time.  I have several sweaters to knit up before Christmas and shelves of books to read.  I could listen to books on tape while knitting, but I do so want to re-watch all of British mystery series while knitting.  I am just finishing up Foyle’s War.  :)

Saturday Night: Movie night was quite eclectic as we watched a series of foreign films, played games and just enjoyed being together.

Read and Reviewed:  This past week I read and reviewed 8 books, spotlighted 1 book and had a guest author blog post (I am looking forward to reading her book).  If you have time, please take a look at my reviews, I have a diverse selection of books.

Today I will be reading: Snapped by Laura Griffin

Happy Reading and have a wonderful Sunday.
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

Sunday 21 August, 2011 By 54 Comments

It’s Monday What Are you Reading is the 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.

I Read and Reviewed (click the title to be taken to the review):

This week I am planning to read/review:

  • Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller
  • Remember Me by Cheryl Robinson
  • The Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson
  • The Last Brother by Nathacha Appanah
  • Little Black Dress by Susan McBride
  • Picking Bones from Ash by Marie Mutsuki Mockett
  • Flesh and Grass by Libby Cone
  • To the Moon and Back by Jill Mansell
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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 8/21/11)

Sunday 21 August, 2011 By 8 Comments
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Life:  The weather has been fairly decent, but I find myself looking forward to holidays much more now than I ever did.  I cannot wait for all of us to be together again.  Time is so very relative.  I cannot complain, even though I would like to, I do not need too.  My sons and my husband are healthy and happy and I could not ask for more.

Family Update: Earlier in the week we took our oldest to University, needless to say this has been a rather difficult week not only on me, but also my son as he becomes accustom to University life.  Twin A  continues to be busy working every day of the Autumn Musical set and Twin B began his first job.  DH is doing well and I am as god as can be expected.

Saturday Night:  This was the first weekend with my oldest son off at University.  It was odd not having him with us as we watched the marathon trilogy of Lord of the Rings.

Read and Reviewed: This past week I read and reviewed 8 books, spotlighted 1 book and had a guest author blog post. If you have time, please take a look at my reviews, I have a diverse selection of books.

Today I will be reading: The Last Brother by Nathacha Appanah

Happy Reading and have a wonderful Sunday.
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Its Monday! What Are You Reading?

Sunday 14 August, 2011 By 54 Comments

It’s Monday What Are you Reading is the 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.

I Read and Reviewed (click the title to be taken to the review):

This week I am planning to read/review:

  • The Reservoir by John Milliken Thompson
  • Two Friends by Alberto Moravia
  • Wendy and the Lost Boys by Julie Salamon
  • How to Love an American Man by Kristine Gasbarre
  • Shut Your Eyes Tight by John Verdon
  • The Convert by Deborah Baker
  • Two For Sorrow by Nicola Upson
  • The Year We Left Home by Jean Thompson
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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 8/14/2011)

Sunday 14 August, 2011 By 8 Comments
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Life:  When my children were young I imagined all I would be able to do when they went off to University and now as it is my turn to let my children go I find I am woefully under-prepared.  My son is ready, however I am not.  This time in my life is bittersweet.  I am extremely happy for my son, all he has accomplished and know he is looking toward his future with immense joy.  I do recall when I went off to college decades ago.  I want the best for him, but the other side of me still sees him as my baby boy who needs to be protected.  The next few weeks will be much different and a learning exp[erience for myself and my son.

Family Update: Everyone is relatively healthy, oldest met his roommates and cannot wait to move to University. Twin A has been busy set building for the autumn musical. Twin B was offered a job at our local library (yay!). And DH is going up for Chair of his department at the University he works at (wish him luck, please).

Saturday Night: This was the last Saturday we have together as a family and we made the most out of it.  I am trying not to think about how this time next week my oldest will be at University.

Read and Reviewed: This past week I read and reviewed 8 books. If you have time, please take a look at the reviews, one never knows when they will find a treasure.

Today I will be reading:  I doubt I shall have time to read as I will be frantically pulling together all the last minute items my son need for University.

Happy Reading and have a wonderful Sunday.
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

Sunday 7 August, 2011 By 70 Comments

It’s Monday What Are you Reading is the 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.

I Read and Reviewed (click the title to be taken to the review):

This week I am planning to read/review:

  • What Language Is by John McWhorter
  • Domestic Violets by Matthew Norman
  • The Glitter Scene by Monika Fagerholm
  • Adam & Eve by Sena Jeter Naslund
  • Let’s Take the Long Way Home by Gail Caldwell
  • The Good Muslim by Tahmima Anam
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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 8/7/11)

Sunday 7 August, 2011 By 6 Comments
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Life: Time is going by too quickly, but thankfully the heatwave has left.  I have been trying to balance family time, reading, knitting, and getting everyone ready for school to begin without spending too much time worrying about my oldest heading off to University.

Family Update:  School begins all too soon for my boys. On the upside, I will be able to read more per week, on the downside, I will really miss my oldest not being home.  We are trying to enjoy the last few weeks we have together before school begins.  As I mentioned above I have been knitting, it was time to start my Christmas knitting, so far so good.

Saturday Night: We spent the evening watching MST3K (oldest son’s pick), laughing, and enjoying our time together.

Read and Reviewed: This past week I read and reviewed 7 books. If you have time, please take a look at the reviews, one never knows when they will find a treasure.

Today I will be reading: The Glitter Scene by Monika Fagerholm

Happy Reading and have a wonderful Sunday.
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