Last Monday of July ! What Are You Reading? 29.7.13

Our final July It's Monday post... * Plus wrap up for my week's reading at  the High Summer Read a Thon hosted by Michelle at  Seasons of Reading * 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 ¬ * 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
* * * Good romantic developments added to the drama -  Highly recommended! * * * My weekend prior included Joanna Campbell Slan's gift package of -  the Jane Eyre Chronicles book 2 DEATH OF A DOWAGER Loved it! *

Excellent mystery, sleuthing by Jane and historically informative. Another recommended read or addition to those who've already begun the series.
* 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
* 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 *
Have a great Reading Week ! *

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Mennonite Girls Can Cook 'CELEBRATIONS' - Cookbook + Apron CONTEST ends 7/31

Food Lovers?
Here's one Fave New Cookbook +++ from the Canadian blog that made Mennonite food famous Mennonite Girls Can Cook
Their newest release? CELEBRATIONS

Released this May by Herald Press, offers 319 pages  of 5* rated recipes plus... "Life is a gift from God, so why not celebrate?"

"The bestselling authors of "Mennonite Girls Can Cook" return with a second course in their new "Celebrations" cookbook. From mouthwatering mini-muffins and succulent souffle to campers' stew and lattice-topped grilled apples, the Mennonite Girls share recipes to honour all of life. Join the girls for brunch celebrating a child's birth, campfire cooking with family, and celebrations of a life well-lived. Filled from cover to cover with reflections, personal stories, and beautiful photos, this book contains much more than recipes--

it will soon become your kitchen companion for life's celebrations.

Like their first book, Mennonite Girls Can Cook: Celebrations includes many gluten free adaptations!"  ~ goodreads

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Sound Interesting? Pick up your own copy at your fave bookstop shop or...
* Add a contest to WIN your own copy of the book + an Apron and it's a winning combo! Until July 31st 5pm ET, Canadians can enter HERE by taking a photo of their fave family dish, posting on one of their social media sites, and emailing a photo to the addy at the entry link above. Have FuN! and Get Cooking !!
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Fresh Rhubarb Strawberry Preserves  over warm breakfast Waffles !

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