It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

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
Visit next Monday to see if I managed to accomplish my reading goals.

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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 8/21/11)

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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?

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
Visit next Monday to see if I managed to accomplish my reading goals.

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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 8/14/2011)

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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?

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
Visit next Monday to see if I managed to accomplish my reading goals.

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