Our final July It's Monday post...
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Plus wrap up for my week's reading at
the High Summer Read a Thon hosted by Michelle at
Seasons of Reading
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I managed to complete 3 novels for the week of reading
that ends tonite midnite 28th.
Find details at my signup post HERE including a FuN mini challenge at Laura's Book Snob Blog ¬
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My 1st novel was the riveting ROOMS by the award winning
James L Rubart
Next up - CASCADE, book 2 of Lisa T Bergren's
River of Time series
Intense Medieval action suspense following time travel from contemporary YA life - Amazing series...
Prepared with book 3, I was able to follow the story to its conclusion with TORRENT
Gabi and Lia finally learn to surf the river of time, they realize they must make hard choices about life and love in the third and final book in the River of Time series.
In the suspenseful conclusion of the River of Time series, every decision is about
life and death. - goodreads
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Good romantic developments added to the drama -
Highly recommended!
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My weekend prior included Joanna Campbell Slan's gift package of -
the Jane Eyre Chronicles book 2
DEATH OF A DOWAGER
Loved it!
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Excellent mystery, sleuthing by Jane and historically informative.
Another recommended read or addition to those who've already begun the series.
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Other book news..
Jane Austen fans ? Austen in August offered by 2 blog hosts -
Adam at Roof Beam Reader begins on the 1st til 31st
Misty at Book Rat begins August 18th thru 31st
Links to each on my sidebar...
Both are excellent , offering guest posts, giveaways, connections with other JA fans,
and motivation to read either JA's works or JAFF.
and -
author Nancy Kelley is hosting the TBR Catchup Readathon
August 1-30th
signups open HERE
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For Canadian readers, Mennonite Girls Can Cook Contest is on now
ending 5 pm ET July 31st
Win their newest book CELEBRATIONS + APRON
DETAILS HERE
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Have a great Reading Week !
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Sharing this week's reads with Sheila's Book Journey friends
Excited to share today's TeaTime with you...
Answered my door to find the postman barely holding on to a massive package.
We had a good laugh when I suggested it would take me all week to open it!
{Especially when I saw the sender's name}
Here's what I found !! ~
Author Joanna Campbell Slan's Giveaway Win !!
I was soooo excited to unwrap this !
Joanna had graciously added a copy of her newest historical fiction novel
Death of a Dowager ~ Jane Eyre Chronicles book 2
{complete with bookmark and a 'books wanted' list!}
to the lovely basket
along with Highlanders Shortbread, Yorkshire tea, the cutest creativi-tea tag, aaaaannnnnd
a gorgeous antique Limoges TEACUP !
Tiny rosebuds with ivy leaf encircle both cup and saucer
rimmed with gold
Saucer markings include Limoges JMC France with
M.F.&C. Chicago
To whet your appetite -
"In her classic tale, Charlotte Brontë introduced readers to the strong-willed and intelligent Jane Eyre.
Picking up where Brontë left off, the year is now 1820, and Jane’s life has finally settled into a comfortable pattern.
She and her beloved Edward Rochester have married and have a son. But Jane soon finds herself having to protect those she loves… " - goodreads
A new book and teacup, Scottish shortbread and
wild strawberry tea?
You know what I'll be up to today !
THANK YOU , Joanna !
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EnJoying our TeaTime Anytime ...
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Friday I'll be at an English Tea Party on the prairie !
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Take a PEEK ...
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hoping to connect us easily on twitter.
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