2011 Where Are You Reading Final Counts

Here it is!  The final counts of where I read for 2011.  I had a lot of fun with this.  I did not read intentionally… just wherever, but it was interesting to see where it all landed on the map.  Some states, apparently make great settings for books.  To see my map – it is [...]

Morning Meanderings.. The Countdown is ON!

Good Morning!  How is everyone doing this last day of 2011? I stayed up WAY too late… I think I went to bed about 1:30 a.m.  I have been reading our January book club pick, Henry’s Sisters… and honestly – I can’t seem to put it down!  I am really excited for this review!  BUT [...]

The Final Counts Are In!

This is the post I have sooooo been looking forward to… but also dreading, as I knew it would take some work.  The recap of the year as far as counts, and challenges… Looking at the chart above that put me at a total of  140 for the year.  With a combo of books and [...]

Morning Meanderings… Its Time For The Challenges

Good morning!  Sipping Earl Grey this morning… not sure why, but craved it over the sharpness of coffee today. I am staring at the bottom right corner of Asus (Laptop) at the date.  12/30/11. Really?  I had such big plans for finishing out the year… books to complete, reviews to write, challenge recaps, plans for [...]

The Dead and The Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer

  When 17 year old Alex Morales knows life has changed forever, he was working at Joey’s Pizza.  His major concerns at the time was getting elected for senior class president and keeping his grades up to get into the college of his choice.  His family owned an apartment complex and along with his two [...]

Morning Meanderings… CONFESS IT! Where Are They???

Good morning!  *YAWN!* Had a pretty full day yesterday, but a good one too… work, hanging out a bit with College son before he heads back to Mankato, went to the gym, had a missions meeting, and dragged myself home to read a bit.  Today I have a full work day as I am off [...]

2011 – The Good, The Bad, and the UGH

I have been looking forward to doing this post for WEEKS!  Yes, I know it is a lot of work to go through everything I have posted in 2011, but as of late I have been thinking “Dang.  I have read some great books lately!”  That leaves me wondering about all the books I have [...]

Morning Meanderings… are you up for a little challenge?

Good morning! Is anyone else getting pumped up for the New year?  I really am!  I have my first book of the year all picked out (that… is another post ) and I am ready to jump into a clean Where Are You Reading Map… but mostly I am looking forward to getting back in [...]

The Black Shard by Victoria Simcox with a SIGNED giveaway!

As if Summer for a girl without many friends is not hard enough, Kristina’s parents are thrilled when Hester’s parents invite Kristina along to spend time at their horse camp.  Yes, Kristina adores horses… but everyone seems to not be getting the clue to is that Kristina and Hester pretty much loathe each other. When [...]

Morning Meanderings… WHA? Where did 2011 go???

Good morning!  Happy After Christmas!  (Really though… isn’t it?)  I mean the rush is over….  no more shopping for that (hopefully) perfect gift.  The parties, the gift exchanges, the food (oh – dont get me started on the food…. “Hello gym membership?”  ) I for one am happy to be basking in the aftermath… enjoying [...]