Sunday, April 21, 2013

It's Monday, What Are You Reading? ~ April 21st




It's Monday, What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

Read Last Week:

   
  




Yoga Bitch by Suzanne Morrison: I absolutely loved this book!! Review will be up Wednesday.

The Night is Watching by Heather Graham: This book was fun and escapist, which is good, because those are the exact reasons I pick this series up, hoping that they are. 

The Homemade Pantry by Alana Chernila: I thought this book was interesting. There are a few recipes I want to try, and in fact, I am going to try one out tomorrow. I will keep you posted!

Canning for a New Generation by Lianna Krissoff: I picked this up from the library, read through it, and knew that I needed it, so I immediately bought it for my iPad. 

Drinking and Tweeting and Other Brandi Blunders by Brandi Glanville: Guilty Pleasure Number One: I am addicted to the Real Housewives franchise. And Brandi is one of my faves. So I indulged in her book this weekend. 


Reading This Week:

  

  

Defending Jacob by William Landay: This is our book club pick for the month. I am looking forward to reading it, the premise sounds kind of like The Mourning Hours, which I loved!

Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews: As soon as the springtime weather kicks in, I always turn to an Andrews book. 

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare: Team Jem!

The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs: Because apples are the most perfect fruit. 

28 comments:

  1. I hope your book club enjoys Defending Jacob. It was good. Love Mary Kay Andrews. Have a great reading week.

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    1. I am looking forward to reading Defending Jacob, I am glad to hear it was good!

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  2. Oh my gosh, the cook books look fabulous this week :) Made a new cake today, so I'm feelin' like a chef!

    Have a lovely reading week!! :) What are you reading this week @ the Brunette Librarian’s Blog

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    1. I am addicted to those type of cookbooks! And cake, yum! I am a better cook than a baker, my cakes and cookies are always hit or miss. :( Lol. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. luv the cover of the apple orchard -
    and oh the canning book seems so apropos for all my new nieces & DIL are into that!
    good for you - enjoy!

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    1. I know right? I want to sit at that table! But their would be probably be a lot of bees. Still a pretty thought though.

      I love to make jam~ it is something I learned from my uncle. :)

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  4. Like the list of books! the home pantry book specially.

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    1. I am going to write a little review on it, after I make a few things. Tonight, I am making creme fraiche. I love cucumbers with a little vinegar on them dipped into it.

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  5. Homemade Pantry sounds good. A while ago I was looking for recipes to make pantry stuff from scratch and I didn't find many. This sounds good. Good luck with the recipes!

    I read Defending Jacob and enjoyed it, but maybe not quite as much as some people.

    Have a good week!

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    1. Thanks! I will probably need luck! But it will be fun to try some of these out.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Yoga Bitch sounds hilarious, and I look forward to seeing your review - It's gone straight onto my TBR list.

    Haven't read any of the others on your list but I've heard great things about Defending Jacob.

    Have a great week!
    Faith @ StudentSpyglass

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    1. Omg it made me laugh so hard I cried! So funny!!

      I think Defending Jacob is going to be good - I can't wait to start it!

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  7. Ooh... that Homemade Pantry looks great! I've heard great things about Defending Jacob.

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    1. It is pretty good! There are at least 15 recipes in it I want to try!

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  8. This week's books look good! Can you forward me a link to your 'Yoga Bitch review' on Wednesday, I'm terrible at following up on these things but there's always room in my life for "awesome" books! :-)

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  9. I will be looking for your review of Yoga Bitch. It sounds like a fun read! I just started canning a couple of years ago and am planning on doing more this year so I am going to look into the book you featured for new ideas. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week.
    Happy Reading,
    Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate

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    1. It made me laugh until I cried!I find myself canning more and more every year. And it is nice, my husband helps me so it is something we do together. :)

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  10. Nice selection of books! I read Defending Jacob and the story was engaging, but I did not find any of the characters likeable. I own Homemade Pantry and really should try out a few recipes from it. And the canning book looks really interesting- that's on my bucket list.

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    1. I think I am going to make the Pancake ready-mix and creme fraiche from Homemade Pantry this week. We shall see how it turns out!

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  11. I've never watched any of the Real Housewives shows, but Drinking and Tweeting sounds like a bad idea ;) The book sounds funny though!

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    1. Yeah, Brandi is a mess! And I totally think drinking and tweeting is the new drunk dial. ;)

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  12. I can't wait to read your review of Yoga Bitch, have that on my TBR list. Defending Jacob and something by Heather G is also on my list.

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  13. Deep Dish is my least favorite MKA book for some reason. I probably just wasn't in the mood for it when I read it or something. I hope you have better luck! Enjoy your week and good luck with your recipe!

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    1. I liked it. It isn't my favorite, but I liked it. :) The main character love interest guy has an English Setter, just like me! So of course I had to like him for that. Lol. And I love Top Chef, and the book plot is sort of Top Chef-ish. :)

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  14. Just finished Knots and Crosses. I am reading Haunted Ground now. Good book.

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    1. I have not heard of those! I will have to look them up!

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