Sunday, April 14, 2013

It's Monday and life is never boring...


Thank goodness. After a week of slogging through one tough read, I raced through three wonderful books this week. The reading magic is restored!

In other news, we were visited by the ever-awful 24 hour bug this week. Thankfully, David was the only victim and he is back to wading in ponds and begging me for more reading time.

Also, apparently this is happening...




















We are at T - 27 days until baby. Ahhh!!!! Any thoughts on things we should do in the last few weeks sans newborn? 


Read This Week:
When Will There Be Good News?
By Kate Atkinson

The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards
The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards 
By Kristopher Jansma

Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed
Carry on Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed
By Glennon Doyle Melton


Posts from this Past Week:
Reviews of The HobbitGods at War and Middle C


Reading Now:

Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
By Therese Anne Fowler


Up Next:
Gilead
Gilead
By Marilynne Robinson


What are you reading this week? 

16 comments:

  1. Great pic! Glad the sickness is gone and hope it stays gone as you anticipate the arrival of the baby! Have a good week.

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    1. Thanks so much! David is cracking me up. He's really excited to meet his sister. :)

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  2. My suggestion is to sleep and rest and DON'T feel guilty about it! LOL

    I hope you enjoy your reading choices this week!
    Shelleyrae @ Book'd OUt

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    1. I did take a nap today...I don't feel bad in the least! :)

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  3. I need to read more Kate Atkinson. I read one a few years ago and quite liked it but never got back to reading more. Everyone raves about her too. Heard lots of good things about Marilynne Robinson too.

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    1. I haven't read her standalone books yet, but I have Life After Life on my shelf. Which one of hers did you read??

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  4. You certain chose some great books! Gilead is slow but sweet, that wonderful mix of endearing and wise characters with the lost. Hope you like it, too!

    Here's my It's Monday.

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    1. Thank you! I enjoyed Robinson's Housekeeping so I'm excited to read the rest of her novels. :)

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  5. You must be out of your mind with excitement! Get out and about now, while you can. Get as much sleep as you can too ;)

    I'm very curious about Z, can't wait to hear what you think. Have a great week!

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    1. I am quite excited! My mid-day naps are going well. Sleeping at night hasn't been going so great - I hope it's not a trend.

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  6. I look forward to some reviews of your reads from the previous week. I hope have as much progress with reading this week.

    Less than a month to go... Rest!

    My It's Monday! What Are You Reading?!

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    1. Thanks Jade! I am certainly not feeling bad about putting my feet up and reading a few chapters right now. :)

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  7. Congrats on the soon-to-be new addition to your family! I have both Z and Gilead on my TBR list, I'll be curious to see what you think of them!

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    1. Thank you! I am a bit obsessed with the lives and writing of F Scott and Zelda, so I'm excited to see how Z is.

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  8. I have heard good things about Z and Gilead. Hope you enjoy them and looking forward to your reviews. Maybe head to the beach or the zoo or some little special day trip for your little guy before baby arrives! Good luck and hope you get lots of rest! Here's my Monday What are You Reading list and Blogaversary Amazon Giveaway post if you'd like to stop by!

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    1. That's a great idea. We will see if we can fit in a small trip or two. I've been wanting to take him to the movies, but it seems like there are no good kids movies out right now!

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