Sunday, February 8, 2015

It's Monday and we are done with being sick!


So on Monday, David said he was tired and didn't feel well. I chalked it up to staying up too late on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. I sent him on his way to first grade. But then he was sent back to me that afternoon and so began a long week of sickness. He was home for the whole week. The worst part was keeping the two kiddos apart so that they didn't share germs with each other. Thankfully, he is back to his usual self and will be back to school this week.

I was really excited to come home on Saturday after a day out and discover that my Bookish Valentine had arrived! The swap was run by Amanda over at Fig and Thistle. Each blogger got a valentine and sent them a book from their wish list along with some goodies. Thanks so much to Amanda from The Zen Leaf for my awesome Valentine!



Read This Week:
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust (Flavia de Luce, #7)
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust
By Alan Bradley


Girl Before a Mirror
Girl Before a Mirror
By Liza Palmer


Posts from this Past Week:
It's Monday
January Wrap-Up
Review of Mr. Kiss and Tell (Veronica Mars #2)
What to Read After The Great Gatsby


Reading Now:
Etta and Otto and Russell and James
Etta and Otto and Russell and James
By Emma Hooper


Up Next:
Blankets
Blankets
By Craig Thompson


What are you reading this week?

24 comments:

  1. What a lovely bookish Valentine's tradition :-)

    I'm not sure if any of your books this week are my cup of tea, but, ohhh their covers! Gorgeous one and all!

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    1. They are great covers, aren't they?? And so far, they have all been good reads. No complaints here!

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  2. I mailed my Bookish Valentine package off last week, with instructions on the box not to open it until VD. Hope she likes it!

    Here's my It's Monday!

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    1. That was smart! I opened mine pretty quickly when I received it. It was a long day and I needed a pick-me-up!

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  3. Off to check out more about Emily, Alone.

    Have a good week.

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    1. It's a sequel to the book Wish You Were Here. The first book was about a family coming together for one last vacation at their summer house after the patriarch dies. Emily, Alone is about the grandmother finding her way without her husband or family.

      I really like Stewart O'Nan's books. :)

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  4. I think I have heard of Blankets and was intrigued. I really need to start the Alan Bradley series again.

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    1. I'm tentatively dipping my toes into graphic novels. I've heard rave reviews about that one!

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  5. I read many Stewart O'Nan books and the one that features Emily before this one, but I have yet to read the one you received. I love this idea of sharing Valentine gifts with other bloggers-- share the love and gifts! I love my book blogging community! Enjoy your books-- I haven't read any of them yet.

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    1. I really loved Wished You Were Here, so I psyched to read more about Emily!

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  6. I was just reading some reviews of Blankets the other day! I am trying to read more graphic novels, the few I have read, I have really enjoyed. I hope you enjoy it. I think I'll see if the library have it. Happy reading :)

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    1. It's only my second one but it's really fascinating so far!

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  7. Looks like you have some good reads for February and Valentine's day.
    Check out my Monday post

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  8. My husband messaged me earlier to tell me that my valentine arrived! I can't wait to go home and open it!

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    1. Hooray! I hope you share the goodies that you got! :)

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  9. Your books look interesting, and I hope everyone is feeling OK! Blankets looks intriguing.

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    1. Thanks Greg! Everyone seems good for now, but you know with kids that it's just a matter of time!

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  10. You know what's funny? I got Amanda's name and sent her the same brand of chocolate that she sent you! Ha, weird! (and yummo!)

    I just finished Etta and Otto (loved) and Blankets is one my all time favorite graphic novels. I hope you enjoy them both :D

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    1. Obviously you both have good taste - they were delicious! :)

      I really liked both of them. It's such a good feeling to finish a great book.

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  11. The bookish valentine looks great - what a cool idea.

    I hope you enjoy all your upcoming reads and that this week is sickness free!
    :-)
    Bits & Bobs

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  12. Being sick sucks, especially when it's everyone in the house. And what a fun Valentine!

    Random Ramblings

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    1. I'm so done with winter and cold and sickness. Spring, please!

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