One of my favourite authors, Debbie Macomber is giving away 5 free copies of her upcoming novel "Mr Miracle" I am so excited for this novel to come out. I've read previous novels of "Mrs Miracle" which were so uplifting and such wonderful stories, I'm sure that "Mr Miracle" will not be a disappointment
To enter for one of these fabulous advanced copies of her novel please click HERE It will take you to her facebook app to enter your name and your email address.
Good luck!
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
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Friday, August 29, 2014
I've done it..
I've added another author to my "Favourite Authors List"
Darien Gee's novel "Friendship Bread" caught my attention on one of those shelves that I wrote about at our local library. This one I think was on the one "Staff Picks" either that or "Great Summer Reads" I'd been reading a lot of cozy mysteries and I was looking for something different. The first thing that caught my eye was the cover. Yeah, I know "never judge a book by it's cover" and it's sad to say but I do. It's the first thing that I see, I can't help it sometimes. So, I grabbed the book and put it in my stack of books to check out.
I was looking through my ever growing stack of books to read and I realized that the book was due back soon. So, I started reading it. And finished it. In 2 days. Okay it would have been 1 day but I started reading late in the evening and I had to sleep..
Friendship Bread is I guess what you would call 'chick lit'. Call it whatever you want, but the story drew me in, like an old friend. The story follows several women, all dealing with some kind of loss in their lives. One of the women comes home to find a plate of Amish Friendship Bread on her doorstep, along with directions and a bag of starter. Her daughter, Gracie, wanted her daddy to try some, so they started caring for and 'feeding' the starter and 10 days later had baked their own bread and had starter to give away. Needless to say, the starter takes on a life of it's own, and takes over the small town of Avalon. The women end up meeting at Madeline's Tea Salon and they slowly become friends.
The story is based around the losses each of the women faced, and the depression that each of them are dealing with. It is about dealing with loss, finding new friendships, coming to grips with what life has dealt them and in a way becoming alive again. It is like they finally awaken from their deep sleep and their fears and they slowly and tentatively rejoin the community with the help of their new friendships.
If you enjoy authors like Debbie Macomber, you will definitely enjoy Darien Gee's novels. I am already a third of the way through the second book in the series titled "The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society" I am sure I will finish it by tomorrow :)
Check out Darien Gee's facebook page, Friendship Bread Kitchen HERE and her website Friendship Bread Kitchen HERE. They are both amazing places to find tips and tricks about making Amish Friendship Bread along with diverse recipes for using the starter. I've already signed up for the mailing list and can't wait to try to make some of my own bread! (Don't worry friends, I won't send you any starter unless you want it... I've found out you can freeze it too to use later!)
Darien Gee's novel "Friendship Bread" caught my attention on one of those shelves that I wrote about at our local library. This one I think was on the one "Staff Picks" either that or "Great Summer Reads" I'd been reading a lot of cozy mysteries and I was looking for something different. The first thing that caught my eye was the cover. Yeah, I know "never judge a book by it's cover" and it's sad to say but I do. It's the first thing that I see, I can't help it sometimes. So, I grabbed the book and put it in my stack of books to check out.
I was looking through my ever growing stack of books to read and I realized that the book was due back soon. So, I started reading it. And finished it. In 2 days. Okay it would have been 1 day but I started reading late in the evening and I had to sleep..
Friendship Bread is I guess what you would call 'chick lit'. Call it whatever you want, but the story drew me in, like an old friend. The story follows several women, all dealing with some kind of loss in their lives. One of the women comes home to find a plate of Amish Friendship Bread on her doorstep, along with directions and a bag of starter. Her daughter, Gracie, wanted her daddy to try some, so they started caring for and 'feeding' the starter and 10 days later had baked their own bread and had starter to give away. Needless to say, the starter takes on a life of it's own, and takes over the small town of Avalon. The women end up meeting at Madeline's Tea Salon and they slowly become friends.
The story is based around the losses each of the women faced, and the depression that each of them are dealing with. It is about dealing with loss, finding new friendships, coming to grips with what life has dealt them and in a way becoming alive again. It is like they finally awaken from their deep sleep and their fears and they slowly and tentatively rejoin the community with the help of their new friendships.
If you enjoy authors like Debbie Macomber, you will definitely enjoy Darien Gee's novels. I am already a third of the way through the second book in the series titled "The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society" I am sure I will finish it by tomorrow :)
Check out Darien Gee's facebook page, Friendship Bread Kitchen HERE and her website Friendship Bread Kitchen HERE. They are both amazing places to find tips and tricks about making Amish Friendship Bread along with diverse recipes for using the starter. I've already signed up for the mailing list and can't wait to try to make some of my own bread! (Don't worry friends, I won't send you any starter unless you want it... I've found out you can freeze it too to use later!)
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Explore Your Library
You really should explore your library. You never know what literary treats you may find! That is just what I did last week. At our library there are small shelves located near where we check out books called 'librarian's picks' where some of the staff pick out some of their own favourite books. I didn't find much there this time around, but that's the way it goes sometimes. But I didn't give up! The research section is located off to the left. These shelves are only half shelves, and organized in the shape of a rectangle but only 3 sided and in the middle there are tables and chairs so you can do research, put together a puzzle, or whatever you like really. Yes, our library has jigsaw puzzles that you can sit and put together. There are more things that you can do there than just read. ANYway, back to my story :) Along the top of the shelves of encyclopedias and other research materials, there are small shelves on top of 'new books' 'gardening books' 'quick reads' and what caught my eye was the 'summer reads'
This is where I found my gem, the novel called "Just Like Me Only Better" by Carol Snow.
The story of a divorced mom, who really doesn't know if she loved her husband or not... trying to deal her ex and the fact he left her for an OLDER yes older woman... she's 29 and the woman Hank left her for was in her 50's! Not only that, she's trying to balance her job as substitute teacher and fulfilling the deal with driving her landlord's kids to school in return for cheaper rent. The only problem is these 'precious' kids are late every day, making her late for her job!
Things get interesting when she is increasingly mistaken for a famous starlet, and when out in LA celebrating her birthday she is 'discovered' by said starlet's manager and personal assistant. The story gets even better when she is 'hired' (at $100/hr how could she say no?) to pretend to be Haley, let people take her picture, sign autographs, etc.... giving Haley some much needed 'downtime' to 'recharge'
Want to read more? I know I sure did, I finished this book in 1 day I just couldn't put it down. I won't give away any more of the story but it is fantastic, and made me laugh out loud more than one time.
Check out this book for sure, you won't be disappointed!
This is where I found my gem, the novel called "Just Like Me Only Better" by Carol Snow.
The story of a divorced mom, who really doesn't know if she loved her husband or not... trying to deal her ex and the fact he left her for an OLDER yes older woman... she's 29 and the woman Hank left her for was in her 50's! Not only that, she's trying to balance her job as substitute teacher and fulfilling the deal with driving her landlord's kids to school in return for cheaper rent. The only problem is these 'precious' kids are late every day, making her late for her job!
Things get interesting when she is increasingly mistaken for a famous starlet, and when out in LA celebrating her birthday she is 'discovered' by said starlet's manager and personal assistant. The story gets even better when she is 'hired' (at $100/hr how could she say no?) to pretend to be Haley, let people take her picture, sign autographs, etc.... giving Haley some much needed 'downtime' to 'recharge'
Want to read more? I know I sure did, I finished this book in 1 day I just couldn't put it down. I won't give away any more of the story but it is fantastic, and made me laugh out loud more than one time.
Check out this book for sure, you won't be disappointed!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Book Review: A Tale Of Two Biddies by Kylie Logan
Well, I actually wrote a review on my goodreads page about this book. I feel like I should be writing reviews more. I always want to, and I always mean to.. but it always falls by the way side.
I did enjoy this book, there were a few twists I wasn't quite expecting. If you decide to read this book you really must read the first in the series titled "Mayhem At The Orient Express" It explains why these women of different backgrounds are spending time together, and how it all came to be.
I didn't post the review itself on the webpage yet, I'm still throwing the idea around of having a separate section for reviews. But it's really just for me. Feel free to read, comment or share your opinions as well if you read or have read any of the books that I have. Or if you have a suggestion for a book or an author, I'm all for it!
What book to start next... I've got 13 library books on the shelf at the end of my bed. I think it's easy to say that it will be 1 of those.. since I have 3 other books on request from the library. I need to get my butt in gear!
I did enjoy this book, there were a few twists I wasn't quite expecting. If you decide to read this book you really must read the first in the series titled "Mayhem At The Orient Express" It explains why these women of different backgrounds are spending time together, and how it all came to be.
I didn't post the review itself on the webpage yet, I'm still throwing the idea around of having a separate section for reviews. But it's really just for me. Feel free to read, comment or share your opinions as well if you read or have read any of the books that I have. Or if you have a suggestion for a book or an author, I'm all for it!
What book to start next... I've got 13 library books on the shelf at the end of my bed. I think it's easy to say that it will be 1 of those.. since I have 3 other books on request from the library. I need to get my butt in gear!
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Vacation Reading
So, I was on vacation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire this past week. We stayed at 2 different lodges there (a mixup with our reservation but it worked out in the end!) and I had planned on doing lots of relaxing and reading while we were there.
Well, there was sooo much to do I didn't get much reading done though I did finish the book I was reading by Kylie Logan called "Hot Button" Another great read by Kylie Logan and I can't wait to read another of her cozy mysteries. I am going to request more at the library right now!
Well, there was sooo much to do I didn't get much reading done though I did finish the book I was reading by Kylie Logan called "Hot Button" Another great read by Kylie Logan and I can't wait to read another of her cozy mysteries. I am going to request more at the library right now!
Free and Discounted E-books? Yes Please!
Do you subscribe to Bookbub? Well you should!
Bookbub sends you daily emails and tells you about limited time FREE (yes free! Yay!) as well as deeply discounted ebooks. And they are books that are similar to your interests!
What are you waiting for? Go sign up at Bookbub and start finding some new and interesting authors without spending tons of cash. This isn't an advertisement for bookbub, nor am I getting any kind of a kickback or a payment from them to talk about their services. It's merely a wonderful service that I love and want to pass along to everyone I know :)
Bookbub sends you daily emails and tells you about limited time FREE (yes free! Yay!) as well as deeply discounted ebooks. And they are books that are similar to your interests!
What are you waiting for? Go sign up at Bookbub and start finding some new and interesting authors without spending tons of cash. This isn't an advertisement for bookbub, nor am I getting any kind of a kickback or a payment from them to talk about their services. It's merely a wonderful service that I love and want to pass along to everyone I know :)
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Another book down, 75 to go!
So, I just finished reading "Panic Button" by author Kylie Logan. If you like cozy mysteries, this definitely falls under that category.
The main character, Josie is a button expert with a successful button business. Josie is asked to look at some buttons on a 'charm string' for Angela, who later turns up dead in the alley behind Josie's shop.
I won't go into too many other details so that I don't spoil the book for anyone. The book and story line is quite interesting, and really the only thing that I didn't like was how the murderer was revealed at the end of the story. It sort of reminded me of the ending of an episode of Scooby Doo to be honest. Putting all that aside though, Josie is a likable character who loves buttons and certainly isn't afraid to jump in to aid in solving murders since her knowledge is always the key to the mystery.
The completion of reading this book puts me at 25 for the year and 75 away from my goal of 100 books for this year. Can I do it? Darn right I can! I will be away on vacation for about a week and plan on reading lots while travelling in the car to our destination (No don't worry I won't be driving haha)
I've currently got 4 other books on the go... let's see how many I can get done by the end of the week!
The main character, Josie is a button expert with a successful button business. Josie is asked to look at some buttons on a 'charm string' for Angela, who later turns up dead in the alley behind Josie's shop.
I won't go into too many other details so that I don't spoil the book for anyone. The book and story line is quite interesting, and really the only thing that I didn't like was how the murderer was revealed at the end of the story. It sort of reminded me of the ending of an episode of Scooby Doo to be honest. Putting all that aside though, Josie is a likable character who loves buttons and certainly isn't afraid to jump in to aid in solving murders since her knowledge is always the key to the mystery.
The completion of reading this book puts me at 25 for the year and 75 away from my goal of 100 books for this year. Can I do it? Darn right I can! I will be away on vacation for about a week and plan on reading lots while travelling in the car to our destination (No don't worry I won't be driving haha)
I've currently got 4 other books on the go... let's see how many I can get done by the end of the week!
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
London's Beautiful Book Benches
As I was browsing through a news site and reading about (what else...) books, I came across an article about some wonderfully artistic benches that can be found in the city of London.
These benches were created by local artists who had partnered up with The National Literary Trust and Wild Art. At the end of the summer, these amazing benches will be auctioned off for charity. Who wouldn't want one of these fantastic creations?
This is my favourite of all of them, called "A Bear Called Paddington"
Here is the article that I was reading, along with pictures of all of these creative and inspiring benches. Which one is your favourite?
These benches were created by local artists who had partnered up with The National Literary Trust and Wild Art. At the end of the summer, these amazing benches will be auctioned off for charity. Who wouldn't want one of these fantastic creations?
This is my favourite of all of them, called "A Bear Called Paddington"
Here is the article that I was reading, along with pictures of all of these creative and inspiring benches. Which one is your favourite?
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Reading Challenge Revisited
So, I need to post an updated picture of the bingo card for my reading challenge.
Right now, I haven't made a TON of progress, but I've got 6 months to go!
So far, these are the squares I've got covered...
Free space (haha)
Book Published This Year: The One & Only by Emily Giffen
Book With A Number In The Title: 50% Off Murder by Josie Bell
Book By A Female Author: The Private Life Of The Cat Who... by Lillian Jackson Braun
Book With A Mystery: Thread On Arrival by Amanda Lee
Book You Heard About Online: Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella
Second Book In A Series: Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
That's not TOO bad...
I Will finish this challenge! You should see my 'to read' pile!
Want to start this reading challenge too? Click HERE for more info!
Right now, I haven't made a TON of progress, but I've got 6 months to go!
So far, these are the squares I've got covered...
Free space (haha)
Book Published This Year: The One & Only by Emily Giffen
Book With A Number In The Title: 50% Off Murder by Josie Bell
Book By A Female Author: The Private Life Of The Cat Who... by Lillian Jackson Braun
Book With A Mystery: Thread On Arrival by Amanda Lee
Book You Heard About Online: Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella
Second Book In A Series: Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
That's not TOO bad...
I Will finish this challenge! You should see my 'to read' pile!
Want to start this reading challenge too? Click HERE for more info!
100 Novels
As I was scrolling through my facebook wall, I came across a link from a good friend of mine Tom. It was a link to "100 Novels That Make You Proud To Be Canadian"
So I thought, I read a lot, I wonder how many of these I have read.
ZERO! A big fat zero!
How can this be? Not even a single one?
I have since requested 3 of them from the library. I am determined to at least attempt to read some of these novels if not all.
My challenge to myself is to read at least 10 of these this year. At LEAST. Some of these (okay most) are not the type of novel I usually read. But that is what reading is all about, exploring new things... finding knowledge....escaping the boundaries of your mind... I will do this.
How many of these novels have YOU read?
So I thought, I read a lot, I wonder how many of these I have read.
ZERO! A big fat zero!
How can this be? Not even a single one?
I have since requested 3 of them from the library. I am determined to at least attempt to read some of these novels if not all.
My challenge to myself is to read at least 10 of these this year. At LEAST. Some of these (okay most) are not the type of novel I usually read. But that is what reading is all about, exploring new things... finding knowledge....escaping the boundaries of your mind... I will do this.
How many of these novels have YOU read?
Thursday, June 26, 2014
The Whirlwind Continues
So I seem to be on a huge reading kick, which really is wonderful since I am more than 20 books behind on my goal to read 100 books this year. Yesterday we went for a nice long drive and I brought along the latest book to capture my attention called "Button Holed"
I know the saying is "Don't judge a book by it's cover" but I actually do. I can usually tell by the title of the book along with the cover design if it's a book that I am going to enjoy or not. Don't get me wrong, I will still read the descriptions of the books and read the first page or so to see if it grabs me, but a clever title and an interesting cover design will get me every time. Especially with a cozy mystery. They are the cutest!
ANYWAY... the story is about Jo, an expert button collector and the murder that happens in her shop. The beginning pages captured me right away and I was hooked. As it turns out, I got an email from my library that I had a book requested and it was there waiting for me and it was one of the next books in the series. So on the drive (I was the passenger NOT the driver don't worry!) I finished "Button Holed" and even started the other book that I had with me.
I seriously need to update my goodreads page with reviews and such, and I will be creating a new shelf for 'what I've got on loan from the library' to keep track. I think I currently have 14 books out!
Happy reading!
I know the saying is "Don't judge a book by it's cover" but I actually do. I can usually tell by the title of the book along with the cover design if it's a book that I am going to enjoy or not. Don't get me wrong, I will still read the descriptions of the books and read the first page or so to see if it grabs me, but a clever title and an interesting cover design will get me every time. Especially with a cozy mystery. They are the cutest!
ANYWAY... the story is about Jo, an expert button collector and the murder that happens in her shop. The beginning pages captured me right away and I was hooked. As it turns out, I got an email from my library that I had a book requested and it was there waiting for me and it was one of the next books in the series. So on the drive (I was the passenger NOT the driver don't worry!) I finished "Button Holed" and even started the other book that I had with me.
I seriously need to update my goodreads page with reviews and such, and I will be creating a new shelf for 'what I've got on loan from the library' to keep track. I think I currently have 14 books out!
Happy reading!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
My Whirlwind Reading Session
Wow, so I totally blew through the book The One & Only by Emily Giffen.
I completely enjoyed this book, and even though I am not a football fan, nor do I understand anything really about the sport (I am the first one to admit that I am clueless when it comes to that sport) the bits about football didn't bother me at all. There was one part in the book that I admit, since I didn't know the terms and what it all meant, I sort of just skimmed over and waited for the good part afterward LOL I won't give anything like that away.
The book didn't remind me of any of her previous works, other than I enjoyed her characters and I enjoyed the different story line. It just felt like it was a different book, and I don't think that I would have pegged this as her book had I not known the difference.
All in all it was a good read... if it weren't, I wouldn't have sat down and read it completely all in one session!
Now, on to the next book :)
I completely enjoyed this book, and even though I am not a football fan, nor do I understand anything really about the sport (I am the first one to admit that I am clueless when it comes to that sport) the bits about football didn't bother me at all. There was one part in the book that I admit, since I didn't know the terms and what it all meant, I sort of just skimmed over and waited for the good part afterward LOL I won't give anything like that away.
The book didn't remind me of any of her previous works, other than I enjoyed her characters and I enjoyed the different story line. It just felt like it was a different book, and I don't think that I would have pegged this as her book had I not known the difference.
All in all it was a good read... if it weren't, I wouldn't have sat down and read it completely all in one session!
Now, on to the next book :)
Quick Update
So, I flew right through "A Deal To Die For" and was really surprised when my Mom brought me a gift... which was Sophie Kinsella's book called "Wedding Night" I've been wanting to read it, and have read some bad reviews on how the characters were, the story line etc... but I am someone who likes to make their own mind up on a book. I LOVED it! It kept me laughing and I think I finished the book actually in about 2 days, maybe 4 at the most (my time runs together some days when I am reading hahaha)
I need to do a proper review of the book and I was intending on doing it today. I went to the library to return a couple of books that I just wasn't interested in and ended up getting... yeah get this one... another 12 books! Plus they had a hold there for me when I got up to the check out desk! So I'll be reading tons and tons :)
I'm so happy that they had my reserved copy of Emily Giffen's brand new book The One & Only and I'm going to be jumping into it as soon as I finish writing this post! Giffen is one of my favourite writers. I love her characters, the stories are really fun to read and keep my interest. I've read that a lot of people have been unhappy with this book but that is not going to keep me from reading.. though it does have to do with football, which I don't understand at all. Hopefully it will be just as fun as her other novels.
Here's to a fun night sitting on the patio and reading!
I need to do a proper review of the book and I was intending on doing it today. I went to the library to return a couple of books that I just wasn't interested in and ended up getting... yeah get this one... another 12 books! Plus they had a hold there for me when I got up to the check out desk! So I'll be reading tons and tons :)
I'm so happy that they had my reserved copy of Emily Giffen's brand new book The One & Only and I'm going to be jumping into it as soon as I finish writing this post! Giffen is one of my favourite writers. I love her characters, the stories are really fun to read and keep my interest. I've read that a lot of people have been unhappy with this book but that is not going to keep me from reading.. though it does have to do with football, which I don't understand at all. Hopefully it will be just as fun as her other novels.
Here's to a fun night sitting on the patio and reading!
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Currently Reading: A Deal To Die For
And I am back on track now!
My library card is renewed and I went on a borrowing spree from the library. My current book on the go is titled "A Deal To Die For" by Josie Belle, the 2nd in her series of "The Good Buy Girls"
I completely enjoyed her first in the series called "50% Off Murder" and I am excited to start the next book. Her characters are so likable and like me, love to get a good bargain and clip coupons. They are somewhat of kindred spirits for me, though my shopping sprees are for less 'fancy' clothing items.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries then this is definitely an author that you should give a try. Her books aren't boring and the story moves along well. There is a good mix of comedy along the way and I found myself wondering what was going to happen to these ladies next.
I am 28 books behind on my reading goal for this year, so I hope that my short attention span will let me catch up a bit each month. I've borrowed about a dozen books or so from the library so... here's hoping I don't have to renew! ;)
Until the next update, happy reading!
My library card is renewed and I went on a borrowing spree from the library. My current book on the go is titled "A Deal To Die For" by Josie Belle, the 2nd in her series of "The Good Buy Girls"
I completely enjoyed her first in the series called "50% Off Murder" and I am excited to start the next book. Her characters are so likable and like me, love to get a good bargain and clip coupons. They are somewhat of kindred spirits for me, though my shopping sprees are for less 'fancy' clothing items.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries then this is definitely an author that you should give a try. Her books aren't boring and the story moves along well. There is a good mix of comedy along the way and I found myself wondering what was going to happen to these ladies next.
I am 28 books behind on my reading goal for this year, so I hope that my short attention span will let me catch up a bit each month. I've borrowed about a dozen books or so from the library so... here's hoping I don't have to renew! ;)
Until the next update, happy reading!
Monday, June 2, 2014
Back on Track
So I "fell off the wagon" so to speak with my reading recently. I know that I am behind with my reading goal for the year which is driving me crazy. I had some health issues that just kept me from reading and concentrating on things that I wanted to do. Now it is June, and the beautiful weather has returned to us. I am hoping to be able to spend a lot of time outside enjoying the sunshine while reading some new and old favourites.
I recently finished reading a book by Josie Bell called 50% off Murder which I really enjoyed. It combined my love of cozy mysteries and couponing. (Yes I love to coupon and save money it totally gives me a rush and feeling of achievement) I need to do an update on my goodreads wall and bookshelves and get a review up for some of the books that I have finished with.
Bear with me please as I get things rolling again, and start on some new books. I have a stack ready to go!
Have a wonderful day!
I recently finished reading a book by Josie Bell called 50% off Murder which I really enjoyed. It combined my love of cozy mysteries and couponing. (Yes I love to coupon and save money it totally gives me a rush and feeling of achievement) I need to do an update on my goodreads wall and bookshelves and get a review up for some of the books that I have finished with.
Bear with me please as I get things rolling again, and start on some new books. I have a stack ready to go!
Have a wonderful day!
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Reading Challenge
So I was browsing facebook today when I came across a post from one of my favourite authors, Debbie Macomber. She posted about this really great looking reading challenge called Reading Bingo Challenge 2014. Here is a picture of the bingo card (Click the bingo card to get more information. This challenge is featured on Retreat by Random House)
This is a great challenge, and there is also a challenge for Young Adults featured on the same page. I will definitely be trying this one. Over the next few days, I will post the books that I am thinking of reading for this and some suggestions for those of you who would like to try this out.
I've been on a huge reading stint and I am up to 11 books toward my 100 books this year. I will have to get around to posting reviews of the books that I have read. So far I am 3 books ahead of schedule and I have 2 books that I am half way through and one that I am about a quarter of the way through. Are you doing any reading challenges? I would love to hear from you and what they are!
Happy Reading Friends!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The "Cozy Mystery" Genre
I often talk about the books that I often like to read, a nice light read, mysteries, no blood and gore, just a nice story.. I've discovered that they actually have a name, silly me! And all this time I just called them nice fluffy reads ;) They are called Cozy Mysteries, and us Cozy Mystery lovers are described on a site that I have come to love and find lots of new authors to try.. as " intelligent women looking for a 'fun read' that engages the mind as well as provides entertainment...something to look forward to getting back into"
Well, I will accept her description as an intelligent woman :) You really must check out this website for some new authors:
http://www.cozy-mystery.com/
Well, I will accept her description as an intelligent woman :) You really must check out this website for some new authors:
http://www.cozy-mystery.com/
Sunday, January 19, 2014
A Delayed Update
I've been quite sick for a bit and haven't really been able to update anything. So I've been on a huge reading spree, I've read at least 6 books since my last update here and have 3 more on the go. I am also battling a short attention span, I am having great difficulty getting into longer books. Which I need to break free of, there are so many books that I want to read...
I've been captured by another new author that I have tried reading, her name is Elizabeth Lynn Casey and she writes "The Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries" (She also writes under the name Laura Bradford which I will also have to investigate) I have already read her first book titled "Sew Deadly" and have jumped into "Death Threads" and if it is as enjoyable as the first, I will be a very happy reader. I do like that the author includes the directions to sew the project that the main character is working on in her sewing circle. If this series sounds like it might tweak your interest and you would like to read more about the author, her blog can be found by clicking ~~HERE~~
I have updated my goodreads read/currently reading shelf and will update everything else shortly. I need to get back into this book and see what is going on next. And I still have to pick out my classic read for this month.
And I have 2 library books due back this week and have been so involved in my other series I have neglected to read them. So.. back to my reading corner to snuggle up with a mug of hot chicken soup, a nice blanket and my books.
Happy Reading!
I've been captured by another new author that I have tried reading, her name is Elizabeth Lynn Casey and she writes "The Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries" (She also writes under the name Laura Bradford which I will also have to investigate) I have already read her first book titled "Sew Deadly" and have jumped into "Death Threads" and if it is as enjoyable as the first, I will be a very happy reader. I do like that the author includes the directions to sew the project that the main character is working on in her sewing circle. If this series sounds like it might tweak your interest and you would like to read more about the author, her blog can be found by clicking ~~HERE~~
I have updated my goodreads read/currently reading shelf and will update everything else shortly. I need to get back into this book and see what is going on next. And I still have to pick out my classic read for this month.
And I have 2 library books due back this week and have been so involved in my other series I have neglected to read them. So.. back to my reading corner to snuggle up with a mug of hot chicken soup, a nice blanket and my books.
Happy Reading!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Bookaholic's Unite!
I decided that for my own challenge on Goodreads that I will be attempting to read 100 books by the end of the year. That's a lot of books, but I am up for the challenge! Would it be wrong to just bring a blanket and curl up on the bench at the library and read all day long? lol
Finished Reading: Fatally Frosted by Jessica Beck
Earlier today i finished reading Fatally Frosted by Jessica Beck. I really enjoyed this book and I will be writing a proper review once my Mom finishes this as well. She decided to read this story as well and we would talk about it, however I read a bit faster than she does so I will wait until then. I will say however that I enjoyed this book a lot more than I did the first installment. I meant to read for just a half hour today, and I just couldn't put it down. Recommend reading this one for sure to all of you that like these light, comedic and slightly romantic mystery stories. If you are someone looking for an intense whodunnit with lots of dark eerie chapters..then this is definitely not for you!
Time to hit the next one, titled Sinister Sprinkles
Enjoy!
Time to hit the next one, titled Sinister Sprinkles
Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Well.. today :) I meant to post this yesterday. It's the start of the new year. Embrace 2013 for the good and the bad... all of these experiences have made you the person that you are. Now, wave goodbye to 2013 and grab 2014 and make it your own. The year is fresh. What kind of story are you going to write?
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