Cover Characteristics: Airplanes

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

This week the cover characteristic is all about airplanes.  Old and new.  This one was hard to find.  I thought there were ton of book with planes on them until now.  Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page.

~ Airplanes ~

 

New Home: Write On Review-A-Thon

Hosted by Book Bumblings

Hi all!  Remember back several months ago when I was blogging on the regular and I was participating in a few blogging events.  Well, one of them Write On Review-a-Thon was hosted by The Book Vixen now it has a new home.  

Book Bumblings is now hosting the event now.  

From Brittany's blog and sign up page

Welcome to Write On Review-a-Thon’s new home!

From here on out, I will be hosting the review-a-thon on the last weekend of each month. Signups will be posted about a week ahead of time, we’ll review our hearts out from Friday to Sunday, and the wrap-up post will be posted on Monday.

The next review-a-thon will be this Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27.

Book Blogger Hop: Book Sites

Hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Happy Friday everyone. 

TGIF!!!!!  So glad today is Friday.

What is Book Blogger Hop all about?

Each week the host at Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted writer will prompt a new topic submit by a blogger and everyone can join in with their answers. You should join us! It's quite fun!  No really it is!

This Weeks Topic/Question

September 25th - October 1st: Do you belong to Shelfari, Goodreads, LibraryThing, and other similar sites? If so, can you list all of the book sites you belong to so others can take a look at them? (submitted by Elizabeth)

Cover Characteristics: Water

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

OMG!  I was soo shocked at the number of books with water on the covers.  There are millions out there.  Women swimming in it.  Men's chest covered in it.  So I thought I would focus on a color.  The color of water for me is blue.  And of course I made it extremely diverse adding POC authors and POC characters.  Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page.

~ Water  ~ 

Stuck in A Good Book Giveaway Hop 2015

Hosted by Stuck in Books and I Am A Reader

I haven't done a giveaway in a long, long time so I thought this would be the perfect one to get back into giving away books, bags and gift cards.  

So far I have read a few really great books and audiobooks that were perfect 5 star reads.  

One lucky US winner will get a paperback ARC copy of Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan. This book is amazing and helped me get up and out of my reading slump.  I was hooked and you will be too.  I have an ARC of this book that was never opened so it's a new old copy.  LOL!

Cover Characteristic: Keys

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week the bloggers at Sugar and Snark will post a characteristic and choose 5 of their favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great!  Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

This weeks topic was interesting.  I knew there were a ton of books with keys on them but I couldn't come up with them off the top of my head, so I had to search and search.  And as always... I will make this a diverse list of books (as much as I can).  Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page.

~ Keys~

Sunday Delight: Getting Back in the Saddle

Happy Sunday

I know you are wondering what the Apple Cider Vinegar on the header is all about.  Well as you may have noticed it's that time of year when the weather is changing.  For many of us that means cold season is coming.  Apple Cider Vinegar is the best, most natural way to fight the cold going around.  NO really it is!  I put it up there as a reminder to get your bottle and start by taking it once a week for the month then up it to twice a week or more as needed.  It will keep you healthy and if you do get sick, you will not be sick for a long time.  There are so many ways to take it but I like to do it first thing in the morning.  

1 part honey

1 part Apple Cider Vinegar

1 part hot water

1 pinch of Cayenne pepper (optional)

Other people have different recipes and different thoughts on it.  I highly advise you to read as much as you can before taking anything at all.  Here is a great place to start

PINTEREST: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR COLDS

Now back to my regularly scheduled blog post.

I am thrilled to say as of right now (Thursday night) I have officially gotten my blogging back in the saddle.  I have 10 scheduled blog post!!! Whoot!  Whoot!

Cover Characteristics: Chess Pieces

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

I have missed doing this meme so much.  I am a book cover judge and I have been judging for years.  So to get to do a whole meme dedicated to just covers is like second nature for me and fun.  Today's theme is all about Chess pieces.  My revelation about this was chess piece on the cover means thriller/mystery.  Hmmm!  Oh by the way, I didn't pick Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer because I thought everyone else would pick it.  

Your move.  

Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page.

~ Chess Pieces ~ 

1.  Chessboard Planet by Henry Kuttner

2.  The Pawn by Steven James 

3.  The Rook by Steven James 

4.  The Chess Queen Enigma by Colleen Gleason

#ReadingQueue: September 2015

 Reading Queue is a monthly meme hosted by Book Tasty and Books: A True Story.

Welcome to the Reading Queue.  

What is the reading queue all about?

Reading Queue is a monthly meme where you share what books you plan to read for the month. You can hop to other blogs and see what others are reading and maybe find someone reading the same thing as you! Or you can ask for people to vote on what you should read next if you can’t decide.

This month will be interesting because I have a full time job as most of you know but I will be taking three classes as well.  One of them is Entertainment Law and I have a feeling there will be a lot of reading to do.  I will try and keep this list very realistic.  So here is what I have lined up for the month of September. (Click the links below to go to the books Amazon page.)

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: September Review Link-Up

Welcome to the September review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  August Stats
(as of 8/31)
26 books read and reviewed

First reviewed book by Shan @Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea 

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: August Review Link-Up

Welcome to the August review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

 

 July Stats
(as of 7/31)
22 books read and reviewed
First Book Reviewed by Shan @Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: July Review Link-Up

Welcome to the July review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  June Stats

(as of 7/3)

  15 books read and reviewed

First Book Reviewed by Me!  @My Little Pocketbooks

Cover Characteristic - Green

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

I love looking at green covers.  There are just so many to pick from.  It was so hard to pick just 5.  And you know me...I will make this a diverse list of books (as much as I can).  Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page. En guard!

~ Green ~

1.  The Maze Runner by James Dashner

2.  The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

3.  Titan by John Varley

4. Disco for the Departed by Colin Cotterill

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: June Review Link-Up

Welcome to the June review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

May Stats

(as of 5/31)

  52 participates

  31 books read and reviewed

First Book Reviewed by Bratney's Books and More

POC Books on My Shelf

Sorry this is so incredibly late.  I have to and I am trying get back to my POC schedule.

As you know, part of my 2015 resolutions is to post more about POC authors and characters. This has been a fun and great idea for me and my blog because I get a chance to show off a few authors and books that don't get that much time in the spotlight.

As you can see I have several books by or about People of Color.  The photo is of my TBR pile I need to get to it.  There is a complete mix of books on my bookshelf and I seem to jump to the next book based on what hits me at the moment solely.  No particular order.  

Feel free to join me and post a something on your blog about as well.

What is POC?

Well, basically it stands for Person of Color. All Colors! All non-white races are counted as POC.

Previous POC posts

POC and Poetry
POC Books I Want to Read This Year
POC Children Books
Favorite Female POC Authors
Favorite POC Books from 2014

Click on the covers to go to the books Amazon page.

~ POC Books On My Bookshelf ~

What I Am Reading...

Sex Still Spoken Here

Book Blogger Hop: Noise Levels

Hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Happy Friday last Friday of May.  I pre-scheduled this post because I am at BEA15 right now booking it up like there is no tomorrow.  hehehe!!!

What is Book Blogger Hop all about?

Each week the host at Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted writer will prompt a new topic submit by a blogger and everyone can join in with their answers. You should join us! It's quite fun!  No really it is!

This Weeks Topic/Question

May 29th - June 4th - Can you read in a room with noise or do you have to have total quiet? (submitted by Elizabeth)

Cover Characteristic - Swords

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

And you know me...I will make this a diverse list of books (as much as I can).  Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page. En guard!

~ Swords ~ 

1. Queen of the Sword by Sara Donati
2. A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
3. The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White

4.  The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Cover Characteristics - Red

Hosted by Sugar and Snark

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit).
You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

And you know me...I will make this a diverse list of books (as much as I can).  Click on the book titles below to go to their Amazon page.

~ Red ~ 

Free Audiobooks from Audiobook Sync Starts

Are you into audiobooks?  Have you been thinking about trying one out?  This is the time.  Audiobookync.com gives away two audiobooks a week during the summer to anyone who wants them.  I recommend you download them using the Overdrive app.  That's the easiest and quickest way.
Here is the list for 2015.  There are so many great titles I am looking forward to downloading.

 2015 Title List

May 7 – May 13

Beautiful Creatures

Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, Narrated by Kevin T. Collins with Eve Bianco

(Hachette Audio)