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August 12, 2012
Photo Challenge Day 12: Spoon
Today's theme isn't too exciting. Really, what can you do with SPOON. So I tried to make it visually interesting at least. This photo challenge is giving me a chance to play with the new features in Photobucket.
Sunday Short: Doodling
ebook
Published January 2011
Read August 2012
Goodreads, Amazon
A well-written short story, Doodling features Neville who has fallen off the world. You see the world is spinning out of control, literally. Several people couldn't keep up with the pace and have taken refuge in the asteroid belt. Neville travels from asteroid to asteroid, exploring the new worlds the inhabitants have created.
I don't think this would be something I normally read, but I read it because The Indie Exchange is hosting a read-a-long next week for the upcoming release of the sequel Scribbling. I am really looking forward to the discussion. While it too is a short story, if it is anything like Doodling there will be a great discussion.
Scribbling has not been released, but those participating in the read-a-long can get an advance copy. We invite all readers to join August 17 - 19 at The Indie Exchange Fan Page. This is where the discussion will take place so make sure the LIKE the page. To get your free ebook, you need to join The Indie Exchange Group on Facebook and put your name on this document.
We are also encouraging participants to post a review after the review on their blog, at Goodreads, or on a book seller's site when Scribbling becomes available for sale.
Doodling is only 99 cents and short enough for you to get it day and have it read before the read-a-long starts. You can pick it up at Amazon or B&N. I can also lend my Nook copy to 1 person if need be through B&N.
I hope you will join us!
August 11, 2012
Photo Challenge Day 11: Purple
I gave you a glimpse of my green bathroom last month for my favorite color. Today, you get my PURPLE bathroom. This was my first semi-large remodeling I did after I bought my house. I did the bead board myself. Not picture is the vanity/sink I replaced.
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As Good as the 1st: Shadow of Night
Hardcover, 584 pages
Published July 2012 by Viking Adult
ISBN13: 9780670023486
Read August 2012
Goodreads, IndieBound, Amazon
I finished the first book A Discovery of Witches (see my review) just days before Shadow of Night came out. Though it took me a while to get to it, I think A Discovery of Witches was my most look forward to reads in my TBR pile. And it didn't disappoint. What I was disappointed about was that my library didn't immediately have Shadow of Night available. I had to wait a month to get my hand on it. I loved it just as much as the first book.
In Shadow of Night, we are transported back to 1590 by Diana's time-walking magic. It wasn't exactly what historian Diana was expecting, but she seemed to adapt better than Matthew. Can you imagine what it would be like to relive a life you already lived? Matthew struggled with being the 1590 Matthew - his ideals and what he thought was acceptable in the 16th century is not how the 21st century Matthew feels anymore.
Shadow of Night read a bit slower for me, but as a commenter on Monday pointed out it was a denser read. That is definitely true. I felt like I was trudging (in a good way) through the thick threads that Diana and Matthew traveled through. When I read A Discovery of Witches, I thought it was more for fans of Twilight, Charmed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer as it focused more on the lore of vampires and other creatures. When I finished Shadow of Night, I immediately thought "This is for Harry Potter fans who are now all grown up". We delve more into the magical world that Diana is woefully undereducated about.
Another aspect that made me thing of Harry Potter was the need to re-read it. I have read all the Harry Potter books multiple times. There is so much story in Shadow of Night that you can't absorb it all in the first reading. I was so anxious to get to the end (much like I was for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows), that I don't think a grasped all that was taking place. I can't wait until the paperback edition comes out so I can get my own copy (I like my series to match and courtesy of Viking, my copy of A Discovery of Witches is paperback).
The days will start getting shorter soon and Shadow of Night would be an excellent choice to curl up with in the evenings. Get it here: Goodreads, IndieBound, Amazon
Your turn: I think A Discovery of Witches/Shadow of Night would make a great book club/party book. Wine is pretty prominent in the story, so maybe Wine Tasting with All Souls' Trilogy. Would you go to a book club/party? What would make good discussion questions?
August 10, 2012
FlashFiveFriday: Success
Success
When asked to talk about success, many people find it hard to pinpoint a success in their life to talk about. We haven't cured cancer, traveled to the moon, or perhaps written the great American novel, so we think I have nothing to talk about. Truth be, success comes in all shapes and sizes and occur each and every day. Here are a few of the successes I experienced this week.
I not only wash and dryer four loads of laundry last weekend, but I also folded and put away those 4 loads of laundry. SUCCESS - I had clean undies in the drawer each morning and didn't have to trudge downstairs to pull them out of the dryer.
My niece made a public confession of faith and was baptized on Sunday. I've taken her to church with me since she was 15 months old. Huge SUCCESS.
I drove home in the worst storm I've ever been in - like driving through a car wash there was so much rain, the lightening was blinding and frequent, the road was flooding to the point I thought I had my break on there was so much drag. SUCCESS - I made it home safely.
I interviewed one of my favorite authors for The Indie Exchange Book Bloggers show. SUCCESS - we made it through the show without me embarrassing myself too much.
That is just a few of the successes I've had this week and if I had more time I'm sure I could think of more. But time is up. I shall now go enjoy the slice of chocolate silk pie I got at lunch. SUCCESS!
Photo Challenge Day 10: Ring
I have a pretty simple key RING. My library card, my house key from my previous house (my parents' home), the key to my house, and my car key. I like using the carbinger because I can clip it to my bag or belt loop so I don't lose them.
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