The Sunday Salon

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This past week four reviews went up:

I am hoping to read:

  • To read The Sugarless Plum by Zippora Karz (268 pages), review posted this week.
  • To begin Perfect Timing by Jill Mansell (431 pages) review posted this week.

Happy Reading and please feel free to leave comments or suggestions.

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The Sunday Salon

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A reminder, my domain name is in the midst of being switched over to:
http://www.rundpinne.com

This week past week four reviews went up:

I am participating in Dewey’s 24 hour Read-a thon, but I have only read part of a book, due to being sick. I am haly-way through Silk Flowers Never Die by Stella Mazzucchelli. I will have a review posted on Monday.

My goals:

  • To read My Son, John by Kathi Macias (192 pages), review posted 10/28
  • To begin Coppola: A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq by Chris Coppola (272 pages)

Happy Reading and please feel free to leave comments or suggestions.

All are welcome to join The Sunday Salon.

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What Are You Reading Monday?

I am trying a new Meme created by J. Kaye at J. Kaye’s Book Blog saying what books I read last week and what books I plan to read this week.

Last Week I Read:

  • Cross Country by James Patterson- The Dragon Slayer is back! This time he is on an adventure which takes him to Nigeria to catch a Tiger. Patterson branches out in this novel in a direction I found refreshing.
  • BoneMan’s Daughter by Ted Dekker – was an intriguing read about redemption and the balance of good and evil. I enjoyed reading this novel, however, I found myself finding several of the characters annoying, which made it difficult to care about them one way or another. All in all it was a good read. I chose to read this one for the R.I.P. IV Challenge.
  • The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen -I enjoy an excellent mystery thriller and this novel did not disappoint. I was unable to put this book down.
  • The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist – This book is not the genre I typically read, but based on other reviews I had to read. There have been similar, potentially better written dystopias as of late. I still found The Unit to be an intriguing, if not disturbing novel and one that wold make a fun book to discuss.

This Week I am hoping to read:

  • Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
  • The Ice Chorus by Sarah Stonich (this is for a review)
  • Footsteps In the Dark by Georgette Heyer for the R.I.P. IV Challenge

Check back next Monday to see how well, or not so well, I accomplish my reading goals.

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Rest, Reading, and Blog Work!

You read the title correctly, scary thought, huh? I am indeed going to try and work on making my blog look better. Definitely not before I rest and read or read and rest. I have not decided the order just yet. I know I definitely plan to do the first two. Working on my blog needs to be done, it is a pity my computer knowledge is so limited. I am hoping I will achieve a seamless transformation; however, there is always the chance something I do could go horribly wrong. Okay, there is a higher than likely chance. Fortunately I have an incredible desire to read and rest! So for now my blog is safe. That being said, Amy made all these beautiful banners, buttons, header, and adorable siggy for me and I really want my blog to be cleaner looking. I know how I want it to look in my head. Getting it to actually look that way is a whole different can of worms. Wish me luck. If nothing else, I will have some great book reviews out of the day or weekend and be well rested! I wonder how long it will take me to give in and hire a professional to sort out my blog?

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A Touch of Three

It is another stormy day here. The guys did their morning run and were blessed with being rained on toward the end. The weather here has consisted of the three H’s; Hot, Humid, and Hazy! All of which makes me very, very grateful for central air-conditioning.
The week, if yesterday is any gauge, will be flying by at an alarming rate. Half of the day (I wish I was exaggerating) consisted of me dealing with my older son via text on how he can change his class schedule. It was quite a fuss on his part. He was supposed to add A.P. Honors Biology II, but instead opted to add A.P. Honors Chemistry II. *shrug*
About 5 minutes ago, when the runners arrived home sweaty and wet, the twins informed me they too would like to make alterations. I believe Twin 1 will be staying with drama/theatre as his Fine Arts credit, but to my utter amazement, Twin 2 would like to take Art 1 as his Fine Arts credit. I thought he disliked art. I learn something new every single day!
My in-laws arrived to the safety of their B&B in WI. They decided to take a mini-vacation there before heading home and it sounds as though they have found some delightful stores owned by various artisans.
Today will be a lazy one for me. The twinks schedules cannot be changed for another 2 days, which is fine, since yesterday’s long ordeal left me exhausted. Today I shall exercise as usual, shower, read and knit. I am sure a nap will find away into my day.


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