Review: The French Maid

The French Maid  Author: Sabrina Jeffries   Genre:  Romance  Publisher: Pocket Star  Release Date:  April 10, 2012  EBook: 30 pages  Source:  Purchased at iBooks for Free (now .99 USD)  Buy the Book: Amazon

TGIF #15 ~Reading Blues~

I decided to join a weekly meme called TGIF.  I kept seeing the button on top of so many sites, so I wanted to join in too.
This feature is for Fridays to re-cap the week's posts and to answer the proposed question from Ginger at GReads.  Check her out and join in the fun!

 This Friday's Question

Reading Blues: We all get them from time to time. What helps you overcome those reading slumps when nothing seems to grab your attention?

Shower of Books Winner!

 

The giveaway is over and I would like to thank everyone that stopped by, entered, followed me on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Networked Blogs, and GFC!  I love meeting you all and I am so honored to be joining you in all things books!  So with no further adieu....the envelope please.

Why I Love Wednesday #13

Alexis from Reflections of a Bookaholic started a Wednesday Meme called Why I Love Wednesday. Hop on over to Alexis' blog and join in the fun.

The topic this Wednesday is...Child Characters

In My Mailbox #16

Inspired by The Story Siren
This post is my weekly update about the shiny new books I have bought (I know I need to stop buying them), won (I love to enter giveaways) or received from authors or others.  As well as purses I buy or receive, of course!  

Click the photo to go to Amazon.com or Goodreads.com to read more about the books or to purchase a copy. 

Review: Shiver

Shiver Author:  Maggie Stiefvater Genre: YA (Werewolf) Series:  The Wolves of Mercy Falls (Book 1) Publisher:  Scholastic Press Release Date: August 1, 2009 Audio book: 10 hours 43 minutes Narrator:  Jenna Lamia Source: Purchased at Audible.com Buy the Book:  Amazon

Dewey's Read A Thon: Wrap Up

I didn't make it!  At all!  Last October Read-A-Thon, I stayed up the whole time but this one...Well around hour 16 the computer or internet started slowing down, and I poured myself a glass of white wine.  I jumped back on the sofa and Viola...It's Sunday at 8am!  What???  Note for next Read-A-Thon..no wine!

Congratulations to all of the readers that finished all 24 hours and congratulation to all the readers that finished a book or more. 

Here is my recap:

Dewey's Read A Thon: Hour 13-16

It' 5:07pm in Los Angeles and the half way mark is behind us now.  How are you doing?  I have to admit I took a nap.  Just a short power nap.  There is something about this sofa.   I am back at it again!

Challenges Completed: 10 out 12 (opting out of #9 since I won it last time and my answer is the same)

Pages Read: 18 pages of Love in the time of Cholera

10 Pages of An Old Song for Wrong Women (Complete)

  115 pages of Teenie

Commenting on several blogs

Snacks: 1 banana, 1/2 bag of trail mix, Jasmine Green Tea with honey and 1/4 of my Gallon of water, Greek yogurt with trail mix.  Tuna and crackers. Mango slices and more tea and water.

Dewey's Read A Thon: Hour 9-12

I'm baaackk!!!  I snuck out of the house during the last hour to get my eyelashes re-done.  I tried to read while sitting in the chair but it's really hard to read when someone his putting glue on your eye lids.  LOL!  Now that I'm back with my new flutters on and my tuna and crackers in hand (My favorite lunch!), here is my update:

Challenges Completed: 8 out 9 (opting out of #9 since I won it last time and my answer is the same)

Pages Read: 18 pages of Love in the time of Cholera

10 Pages of An Old Song for Wrong Women (Complete)

  67 pages of Teenie

Snacks: 1 banana, 1/2 bag of trail mix, Jasmine Green Tea with honey and 1/4 of my Gallon of water, Greek yogurt with trail mix.  Tuna and crackers.

Got my eyelashes done too!  And yes I am a slow reader.

Dewey's Read A Thon: Hour 5-8

It's now 9:06am and I am in the 5th hour of the Read A Thon.  So far here is my progress.

Challenges Completed: 5 out 5

Pages Read: 18 pages of Love in the time of Cholera

10 Pages of An Old Song for Wrong Women (Complete)

4 pages of Teenie

Snacks: 1 banana, 1/2 bag of trail mix, Jasmine Green Tea with honey and 1/4 of my Gallon of water.  On to the Greek yogurt.

I know that sounds lame but I took a shower and have been posting to two blogs.