May's Read Along

May's Line-Up in Read N' Reviews Facebook Group is as follows:

The book that received the most votes for the May read is ......

The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Available on Amazon or Book Depository

If you joined the read along for April (IT by Stephen King), the discussion post is up. 

Click here to join it.

If you choose to not read along with May's chosen book, feel free to read any previous month's book and post in that discussion. Previous books were  -

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson

Home In Time For Christmas by Heather Graham

Reading, book subscriptions and more

  

I am lacking recent book reviews as I am still reading IT by Stephen King. I knew it was going to be a long book, but it seems as though I have a bit less time to read that usual. I also received an ARC (advanced reader copy) of a book that is set to release May 4th. For those who aren't familiar with an ARC, it's copy of a book (printed or e-book) that you are basically promising to read and review prior to the release date. Unfortunately, I am struggling to get through this one. I have never put a book in a DNF (did not finish) pile. This one might be my 1st. I am almost 60% of the way through it, but I am finding myself actually skipping paragraphs just to get done. I have read bad books before, but never a book that couldn't even hold my attention.

On a happier note I did get my 3 subscription boxes from PageHabit, my 1st one from OwlCrate Jr as well as a printed ARC (that I have a feeling is going to be great).

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I also came across Little Passports that I plan on getting a subscription to for my almost 4 year old. The have different subscriptions for different age groups so I can change it as she gets older. 

There's also just 1 more day to join the Author Q&A with Jo Merrett before the Featured Author for May starts with Mike Wells. If you are an author that interested in being featured for a month, check out this page.

Featured Author Of The Month & More

Read N' Reviews welcomes Mike Wells as the Featured Author for the month of May. 

Read N' Reviews Facebook Group is having a Q&A with Mike. Feel free to join and take advantage of this opportunity to as an author questions.  

Click Here to find out more about Mike.

Are you an Author that's interested in being featured for a monthly Q&A? 

Check out my blog page for Authors. 

Not only do you get your own blog page and a special post in the Read N' Reviews Facebook Group for the entire month, but you also get shared across all of my social media accounts. 

Consider it free advertising.

Hey, have you ever considered a book subscription? I love them so much that I am actually subscribed to a couple of them. Every month it's like Christmas. I think my mailman should get a raise just for delivering all my books.

 

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So I was browsing e-bay (wow I wasn't on Amazon?) and came across all these cute bookish goodies. I figured I'd share them with anyone else who like cute bookish things at awesome prices.

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Most Popular Books Published In April 2018

Goodreads has a list of 200 books that are considered the most popular for April. I personally think a list of 200 is a bit much so I am going to choose 10 that I think sound the best. If you have read any of the ones I choose (or want to add your own to the list) please leave a comment. It seems I will have a TBR list that I will never reach the end of, but at least I will always have a goal in life.

I also enjoy reading in bed, but having the light on annoys my husband. He bought me a book-light for Christmas, but either the battery is dying (more than likely) or I just need a new one. I found these on Amazon (and if your wondering yes I post lots of link to Amazon lol). Has anyone tried one of these or do you have one that you recommend?

Lion On Fire by Ted Galdi

Lion On Fire

by Ted Galdi

Available On Amazon

Available on Book Depository 

Rating (1-5) - 📘📘📘📘
Genre - Crime, Suspense
Format - eBook




I enjoyed reading this book. I was never quite sure which direction it was going to go. Would Brain help his brother (of course), how (driving his limo), would he be able to make the money in time (you'll have to read to find out the answer).

Brian is just an average guy living in New York City driving a limo for a company called Big Hitter. He is planning to save the money he is earning to get his own place, so he isn't living with his parents anymore. Those plans get pushed to the side when Brian's brother asks for help coming up with $30,000 to replace a package of cocaine he lost. Brian, not wanting his dad to find out or have his brothers life on the line, agrees to help. He talks to his friend Dusty, another driver, and is given a job driving gamblers to illegal casino games. Things go from bad to worse as Brian finds out that the Casinos are run by the Russian Mafia.
After an incident of Brian's girlfriend getting hit by Igor, one of the Russian Mobsters, Dusty comes up with a plan to steal from the casino in a way that won't be tracked back to them. Brian just wants to get him brothers debt paid off and Dusty want to travel the world. Like most amateur heists, things don't go as planned.
The ending was far from what I expected. You'll have to read the book to find out why.

In addition to a good book, Ted has one of the funniest mailing lists I've ever come across. I was taken by surprise when he responded to a reply I sent. (I thought those things were sent automatically and monitored by robots lol). Subscribe to it and find out what I'm talking about.

"Society never gave him anything as a child and he has no reason to think it will as an adult. He's on a mission to make his own happiness. And he's not relying on some vague hope that life will eventually fall into place, not focusing on specifics." - Brian talking about Dusty.

What's it worth?

So I've had a couple of books in my possession for so long that I actually have no idea where I even got them from. They seem so old and fragile to me that I keep them wrapped in bubble wrap in a small box out of the light. I am curious if anyone might know anything about or even what they are worth. I mean, should I keep them locked away like a hidden treasure? Or put them in my library on display?

I also have this note that I have no idea about. 

Any help on any of these is greatly appreciated.

Also, don't forget the awesome giveaway from PageHabit.

Just books? Or magazines too?

I love reading my books, but I also enjoy browsing through magazines. Whether it be a food magazine for ideas for the next holiday, handyman projects or just ideas on redecorating my home. I usually rip out certain pages and file them into folders I have to keep things organized. One day I will have a nice craft room to be able to work on everything in my folders, a kitchen big enough to entertain guests with all my food, and house that people will comment on how nicely it looks.

Check out the deals on some of my favorites being offered by Amazon.

Do you have any that you enjoy reading?

 

Happy April, come join the FUN!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. I am fortunate enough to have spent it with my in-laws. My little one got an extra basket from her Grandma and, of course, it had a book in it. I love how she immediately puts down her basket with candy and asks me to read it to her. At 3 she already knows that books are more important than candy. I have taught her well!

Today is the day after Easter which mean - EASTER SALE!! Is anyone running for the Easter sales? I would have in the past, but we have so much candy around my house that I've been throwing it out because no one eats it. I'd rather just stay in and work on reading It by Stephen King (the book of the month). If you want to join the read along or one of the previous ones check out this page.

Yesterday was also the beginning of a new month meaning a new Featured Author of the Month!! Check Jo Merrett out here. Make sure to join Read N' Reviews Book Group on Facebook to take part in the Author Q & A.
*Please remember that these featured authors are taking time out of their day to answer your questions so that you get a chance to know them better. Not all authors will take the time to do this, so lets show our appreciation by asking questions.

We also have the Read N' Shop going on featuring Lemongrass Spa. This is a chance to be introduced to direct sellers with having to be part of a Facebook party that all your friends are hosting. Remember that many of these types of sellers do this as their job and it's these sales that support their family.

Something Of Substance by Tia Souders

Something Of Substance 

by Tia Souders

Available On Amazon

Rating (1-5) - 📘📘📘📘📘
Genre - Teen & Young Adult, Self Esteem, Social Issues
Format - eBook

This books was amazing and I think it should be on the syllabus for all schools. Grace is a girl who deals with social issues that so many kids do these days. She struggles with self image as well as her parents attention. Unfortunately, she finds the need to be accepted and to fit in even more powerful that her own health. This book really does an amazing job making the reader understand how easy an eating disorder can get out of hand. Also, how easy it is for that person to hide it from the people closest to them. My heart was breaking for Grace and I wanted to jump into it and hug her.

So many school kids are bullied for so many reasons and it's horrible. Because of this some kids will go to great measures to change the person they really are even if it pits their life at risk. In their minds it's all worth it in the end.

If you know someone who is struggling, not just with an eating disorder, I suggest this book. Hopefully they will see that it's not just them who is affected. And of course, if you see something - say something.