Sunday, January 16, 2022

The Weekend Review - January 15th-17th





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Hi Everyone!

Another quiet week for me.  I finished three books this week and even managed to write their reviews.  I'm trying to keep up with this stuff and, so far, I'm off to a good start in 2022.  But, the year is young :)

It's hit and miss with my TV shows...some are on, some not yet.  I did watch the series finale of the new Dexter sequel.  I won't say anything since I don't want to give anything away.

I decided to go back to keeping a handwritten journal of books I read this year.  I used to do that but I've been relying on Goodreads.  I'll still keep up with that, but I think it's a good idea to have a handwritten one too...just in case anything happens.  I always like organnizing my books so this is fun to me.

Not much else is happening here.  I hope you all have a great week.  Stay warm and stay safe!





Blog Tours/Spotlights/Reviews/Giveaways Coming Up Next Week


Monday:  Book Blast:  Cape May Cozy Mystery Series by Jane Gorman (Blog Tour)

Wednesday:  Review:  Oy Vey Maria! by Mark Reutlinger (Blog Tour/Tour-Wide Giveaway)

Thursday:  Spotlight:  French Ghost by Corinne LaBalme (Blog Tour/Tour-Wide Giveaway)


Posts last week:

Monday:  Awww Mondays

 


I'm currently reading...


I finished reading ...



I'm planning to read this one next...




Here are this week's Kindle freebie haul. They were freebies when I got them, I don't know if they still are. Always make sure to check they are still free before buying. The prices change quickly.  



Blog Tours and Reviews coming up soon...


19 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to watching the new Dexter. I'm currently rewatching all of the previous seasons with my husband (he's never seen them) so it will be a while. :)

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  2. I've thought about keeping a book journal! I know I wouldn't write in it, though. I'm not great at keeping Goodreads and my spreadsheets up to date. I think a journal would just become another thing I neglect. :)

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  3. I need to get back to my handwritten book journal too!

    stacybuckeye

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  4. Good rich people sounds fabulous. I'll probably have a little bit more time to read today inbetween improv, so I'll give it a go.

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  5. Your books have such interesting covers!

    I keep track of my books on my Curl up and Read blog. I also have lists on Goodreads, but I don't trust it. I know, freaky. But they often list books as "read" when I haven't read them. I'm not sure what that's about, but that is why I don't participate in their challenges.

    Enjoy your books and your week...and your shows!

    Here are my WEEKLY UPDATES

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  6. I have my planner that I keep track of blogging and my reading in. Along with Goodreads. I forget sometimes if I don't physically write stuff. Have a great week!
    Lisa Loves Literature

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  7. I also used to have a handwritten journal for all the books I've read. But I have been using Goodreads for the last couple of years. It will take me forever to "catch up" , but it might be worth it!

    Glad to hear you are keeping with it this year so far, I am still reading books from last year so I'm already behind! LOL!!

    Have a good week Yvonne.

    Elza Reads

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  8. I've heard such good things about the Cat in the Stacks series, I need to give it a try. I have always kept a written log of my books - like you I find it fun.

    Enjoy your week!

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  9. Well done on making such a good start to 2022 in your reading and reviewing, Yvonne! 😃 I am well behind on my reviews from last year! 😅 Take care and happy reading.

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  10. I hated Dexter's ending this time as well. Sigh, how could they do it bad twice? Stay safe. Have a great week ahead!

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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  11. A lot of pretty covers! I hope you enjoy all of these when you get a chance to read them. Have a great week! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/01/stacking-shelves-6sunday-post-3.html

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  12. I was really, really glad that I had posted my reviews electronically, because I was able to copy and paste all my old ones into Goodreads. I like keeping up with my reads there. Of course it is always possible we could lose all of that!

    Finishing three books makes for a great week!

    I think nothing sells a book like a cat on the cover.

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  13. Your journal idea sounds good. I should do that. I feel like I've sorta lost track of my thoughts on my reads, since I haven't been using Goodreads as much. Hmm...

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  14. That is a good idea to keep a journal of books read. I read an online spoiler before I watched Dexter which was stupid of me. I was not happy with the ending.

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  15. I rely on Goodreads big time, but a journal does sound good. I find though I keep up with GR and if I tag them right I find out enough, but not completely! Got sidetracked as Leeanna Morgan is a local lady here, was a librarian who turned herself to writing and seems to do well. I haven't read her though

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  16. A handwritten journal sounds like a nice idea. I use Goodreads and an Excel spreadsheet. I guess living with a spreadsheet guru has its advantages.

    Love the cover on File M for Murder. I picked up some Kindle freebies this week, too.

    Hope you enjoy your books.

    http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2022/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_01812229716.html

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  17. Same here, trying hard to keep up with reviews!
    I'm quite paranoiac as for reading lists, I keep track on paper, goodreads, and google doc (now 2 tables), and I decided to do a more visual colorful simple recap on a dotted journal. Crazy, you are right.
    https://wordsandpeace.com/2022/01/09/sunday-post-48-1-8-2022/

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  18. I keep track of my reading on a Google spreadsheet, LibraryThing and Goodreads. I'd probably lose a handwritten journal. Nice looking books this week! Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  19. I love some of those book covers! Have a great week! I love Kindle freebies!

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