It’s Monday…What Are You Reading? (10.10.11)

It’s Monday What Are you Reading , hosted by Sheila, isthe perfect way for me to begin my week and allows me to focus on what needs to be read and to see what I have or have not accomplished the previous week. I also enjoy discovering new books by visiting other participants blogs.

 

Last week I ended up taking some time for myself – I didn’t work at all and basically just relaxed all week. So, I ended up getting quite a lot of reading done – which is great for the Fall into Reading Challenge that just started!!! This week will not be quite as quiet, but I do anticipate a few days at home.

Books Completed last week:

  • The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis (mine)
  • Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack (review book)
  • Navy Baby by Debbie Macomber (library book)
  • An O’Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods (library book)

Reading Now:

  • The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
  • The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner (library audio book)

Next:

  • A Lawman’s Christmas by Linda Lael Miller (review book)
  • Night Road by Kristin Hannah (library audio book)

Reviews completed this past week

Other Posts related to books:

Books for which I need to finish reviews:

  • 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber
  • The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis
  • Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack
  • Navy Baby by Debbie Macomber
  • An O’Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods

Contest information:

What about you?  What does your reading week look like this week?  Whatever it is, happy reading and have a good week!

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52 Comments

  1. Carol
    October 10, 2011 / 2:18 pm

    Have a great reading week, Kristin

    carol

  2. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 2:20 pm

    @Dizzy C Thank you…same to you!!!

  3. RAnn
    October 10, 2011 / 2:29 pm

    I enjoyed O'Brien Family Christmas, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane and A Lawman's Christmas.

  4. Laurel-Rain Snow
    October 10, 2011 / 2:36 pm

    Pumpkin Roll and the Debbie Macomber book look delicious! I loved The Year of Pleasures…and I'm wanting to read American Heiress. Enjoy!

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

  5. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 2:45 pm

    @ RAnn: I also enjoyed the Sherryl Woods and Debbie Macomber books and am excited to start A Lawman's Christmas this week.

    @ Laurel-Rain: I'm in the middle of The American Heiress right now and am loving it!!!

  6. Marce
    October 10, 2011 / 2:51 pm

    I loved Night Road, hope you do also. Relaxing and getting lots of reading down is always a joy. Have a great week.

  7. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 3:46 pm

    @Marce Thanks Marce…it certainly was a stress-free week and I loved having all that time to read.

  8. Elida
    October 10, 2011 / 3:48 pm

    You have great books also, thank you for your comment!

  9. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 4:04 pm

    @Elida Thanks Elida!

  10. Audrey (Bibliosaurus Text)
    October 10, 2011 / 4:52 pm

    Pumpkin Roll sounds like it could be a fun book. You're reading a Christmas book in October? I don't think I could do that–too much like listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving 🙂

  11. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 5:18 pm

    @Audrey (Bibliosaurus Text) I've actually already read 2 Christmas books in October – I just couldn't wait any longer to get to those stories.

  12. Chris
    October 10, 2011 / 5:20 pm

    The Diva Haunts the House looks great! Thanks for introducing me to some new books.

  13. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 5:38 pm

    @Chris The Diva series is so much fun – and includes great tips at the beginning of each chapter, usually related to the overall theme of the book!

  14. Let's Evaluate
    October 10, 2011 / 6:24 pm

    I haven't heard of most of your books this week, but hope you enjoy all of them. [: Thanks for stopping by my its monday.

    Erin @ Let's Evaluate

  15. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 6:25 pm

    @Let's Evaluate Thanks Erin!

  16. KarenSi
    October 10, 2011 / 7:12 pm

    Looks like you have had a good week. Lots of authors there I have never read. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

  17. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 7:16 pm

    @Karen That's what I love about this meme – seeing what everyone else is reading. I always end up adding to my tbr list after visiting everyone's blog!

  18. Anonymous
    October 10, 2011 / 7:34 pm

    I see you have a few reviews to write still. Hmm. That reminds me… Oh, I'd rather be reading! 🙂

  19. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 7:38 pm

    @leeswammes That's always the dilemma, isn't it? Read or write a review?

  20. Girl Who Reads
    October 10, 2011 / 7:46 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I wish I could fit more reading into my schedule.

    Girl Who Reads

  21. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 7:48 pm

    @Donna I definitely go in spurts…last week I got a ton of reading in, and this week I probably will, too b/c we are having work done on our house and I have to be home. But there are plenty of weeks where I get nothing done!

  22. JLS Hall
    October 10, 2011 / 7:54 pm

    That's a great list of books! I see several I want to add to my must-read list. Especially Pumpkin Roll — that one sounds yummy. Happy reading this week!

  23. Lisa Richards/alterlisa
    October 10, 2011 / 8:52 pm

    Just started Dani Harper's Changeling series. Stayed up way too late last night reading this.

  24. Helen's Book Blog
    October 10, 2011 / 9:10 pm

    I can't believe I haven't heard of any of these books! There really are just too many good books out there and not enough time

  25. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 9:25 pm

    @ JLS Hall: Pumpkin Roll was great and it even included some awesome recipes! My review will be up tomorrow!

    @ Lisa: Not familiar with that series – will have to look into it.

    @ Helen: I couldn't agree more!!!

  26. Anonymous
    October 10, 2011 / 10:08 pm

    I enjoy the way Debbie Macomber writes but I haven't read one of hers in a while. Have a great week!

  27. Carla
    October 10, 2011 / 10:11 pm

    Most of those books are new to me. I'll have to check them out.

    Have a nice week!

  28. Unknown
    October 10, 2011 / 10:13 pm

    Hope you're enjoying every one of those books! 😀 Thanks for stopping by!

  29. Sierra
    October 10, 2011 / 10:20 pm

    Great list! I've only heard of a few titles, but I'm definitely looking up some of the others 🙂

  30. La Toya
    October 10, 2011 / 10:40 pm

    I def wouldn't mind reading The American Heiress! Thanks for stoppin by the blog 🙂

    xo,
    Lah @ LazyGirl Reads

  31. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 10:56 pm

    @ By book or by Crook: I really enjoy Debbie Macomber, too. I was sad to read the last of the Cedar Cove series, but I did hear she is starting a new series.

    @ Carla: I always end up finding new books as I visit everyone's list.

    @ Amy: So far, I am enjoying all my books…thanks!

    @ Sierra: I did a lot of looking up of new titles today, too.

    @ Lah: I am loving The American Heiress – it's a great story!

  32. Joy Weese Moll
    October 10, 2011 / 11:03 pm

    What a great week of reading! I enjoy Kristin Hannah, but haven't read Night Road yet — looks good.

  33. Anonymous
    October 10, 2011 / 11:05 pm

    I have a couple of Lisa Gardner books, including The Neighbor, in my pile that I really need to get to. I've never read her, but I intend to soon! Have a great week!

  34. Amie@Mom Reads My Books!
    October 10, 2011 / 11:18 pm

    Wow, busy week! Thanks for stopping by my blog! New follower!

  35. Kristin
    October 10, 2011 / 11:29 pm

    @ Joy: I hadn't read anything by Kristin Hannah in a while, but then read Firefly Lane and got hooked on her again. I'm excited to start Night Road.

    @ Reader of the Pack: I started reading Lisa Gardner with a few of her blog tours – but they were books 4 and 5. I loved both so much I decided to go back and read the first three – I got the book of the first and have listened to books 2 and 3.

    @ Amie: I'm hoping for another productive week!

  36. Laura Massey
    October 10, 2011 / 11:34 pm

    I've had my eye on Night Road for a while now. I'll have to keep an eye out for your review.

  37. Teddyree
    October 11, 2011 / 12:06 am

    Sounds like a lovely week, relaxing and reading. I've got Night Road coming up soon and I quite like Lisa Gardner's books too.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and yes I loved The Language of Flowers!

    Have another great week and happy reading 🙂

  38. Yvonne
    October 11, 2011 / 1:18 am

    I love your list of books! Have a great week!

  39. Christin
    October 11, 2011 / 1:58 am

    I haven't heard of most of these, but The Diva Haunts the House sounds interesting! Happy reading!

  40. Christina T
    October 11, 2011 / 2:09 am

    I hope you are enjoying The American Heiress. I've read mixed reviews. I have a copy for review so I need to start it soon. Plus, I've been missing Downton Abbey so it is a nice way to pass the time till it is on again in January 🙂

  41. Jen at Introverted Reader
    October 11, 2011 / 2:11 am

    I can't even think about Christmas at this point! Enjoy your week!

  42. Lindsey
    October 11, 2011 / 2:51 am

    Mmm…Pumpkin Roll…does that have recipes? Baking and reading just go so well together… 🙂 Enjoy your books!

  43. Mardel
    October 11, 2011 / 3:43 am

    You have been busy! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Now I'm interested in this Pumpkin Pie novel, and of course the contest. 🙂

    Happy Reading!

  44. MeikkiBeibi
    October 11, 2011 / 4:47 am

    I liked the idea of Navy Woman. 🙂 Might look that up. 🙂

    Niina

  45. Cinnamon (A Thousand Little Pages)
    October 11, 2011 / 5:04 am

    Ahh, I'm not familiar with any of the books on your list, either. Guess our tastes are just radically different.

    Thanks for stopping by my Monday post!

  46. SJ
    October 11, 2011 / 12:16 pm

    I just started Pumpkin Roll, I'd love to know what you think. Thanks for stopping by.

  47. Kristin
    October 11, 2011 / 12:35 pm

    @ Laura Ashley: I am trying to finish my current audio so that I can start Night Road.

    @ Teddyree: I think The Language of Flowers is one of my favorite books of the year!

    @ Yvonne: Thanks!

    @ Christin: I love the Diva series – such fun books with awesome tips thrown in!

    @ Christina: I am enjoying The American Heiress. I really need to check this Downton Abbey out – a few people have mentioned it in conjunction with this book.

    @ Introverted Jen: I just couldn't resist reading these books – two had just come out and I love the series they are part of and one is for a blog tour.

    @ Lindsey: Yes, Pumpkin Roll does include some recipes, even one for a Pumpkin Roll.

    @ Mardel: Pumpkin Roll is a fun book and the contest is amazing and very easy to enter.

    @ Nina: The Navy series is a fun, romantic series.

    @ Cinnamon: I always seem to come across new books – some of which I am familiar with and some I've never heard of.

    @ Shandy Jo: I just posted my review of Pumpkin Roll – I really enjoyed it!

  48. Athira
    October 12, 2011 / 3:16 am

    You're having a fabulous week! Some of those are books on my wishlist, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts. Have a good week!

  49. Kristin
    October 12, 2011 / 12:31 pm

    @Aths Thanks Aths…I am hoping to get some reviews up this week.

  50. Martha Eskuchen
    October 13, 2011 / 3:34 am

    Ahhh – nice list and good authors! A Lawman's Christmas caught my interest. Wouldn't it be great to catch up on ALL our reviews some day? Have a great week!

  51. Kristi
    October 13, 2011 / 4:45 am

    You had a great week! My reviews are really starting to pile up. I am going to try to get to some of them tomorrow! Happy reading!

  52. Kristin
    October 13, 2011 / 6:52 pm

    @ Martha: I only recently started reading Linda Lael Miller, but what I did read I liked and I am hoping to start Lawman's Christmas soon.

    @ Kristi: I always say I am going to devote a day to reviews and then something else comes up or I am in the middle of a really good book so that it never gets done.