August - 2022

Books From the Backlog and Shelf Control #3

Terrie

Aug 31, 2022

Books From the Backlog and Shelf Control #3

If it's Wednesday, it must be time to take a look at the books on my shelves - in an effort to try to actually READ some of these books, here's one that caught my eye. Shelf Control and Books From the Backlog #3 Both of these memes target a particular problem of mine - reading books I already own. Like many of you, I'm sure, I can't stop adding to what I already own and my stacks grow while my pocketbook shrinks! Shelf Control is hosted by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. Every W

Top 10 Tuesday: Books that take place in a school setting

Terrie

Aug 29, 2022

Top 10 Tuesday: Books that take place in a school setting

Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl is hosting another week of Top Ten Tuesday. I enjoy participating each week for a couple reasons. I'm a compulsive list maker and love a good list. And, I love a connection with other readers as I wander their book blogs. In honor of back-to-school time, this week's prompt is to share books having to do with education - something in the title, set in a school, about schooling, featuring kids in school, etc. I actually thought of most of these wit

Terrie

Aug 29, 2022

Three Mini Reviews for August

Three short and sweet reviews of 3 very different books: The Chosen and the Beautiful; Here and Now and Then; and, The Catch Me If You Can.

Stacking the Shelves #13; Sunday Salon & Sunday Post #13

Terrie

Aug 26, 2022

Stacking the Shelves #13; Sunday Salon & Sunday Post #13

It's the weekend, so it must be time to enjoy a few of my favorite book memes. Stacking the Shelves is hosted every Saturday by Marlene @ Reading Reality and promotes sharing books you actually received during the week - library, purchase, ARC, gift, etc. as well as what you think you might read in the upcoming week. The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly at Caffeinated Book Reviewer and is a place to share posts, reviews, personal updates, etc. The Sunday Salon hosted by Deb

BLOG HOP - Moral Fibre: A Bomber Pilot's Story

Terrie

Aug 26, 2022

BLOG HOP - Moral Fibre: A Bomber Pilot's Story

A blog hop celebrating Moral Fibre: A Bomber Pilot's Story. Complete review and opinion by Bookshelf Journeys

Books From the Backlog #2 and Shelf Control #2

Terrie

Aug 25, 2022

Books From the Backlog #2 and Shelf Control #2

Shelf Control and Books From the Backlog #2 Both of these memes target a particular problem of mine - reading books I already own. Like many of you, I'm sure, I can't stop adding to what I already own and my stacks grow while my pocketbook shrinks! Shelf Control is hosted by Lisa at Bookshelf Fantasies. Every Wednesday you have the opportunity to peruse your shelves and share one that is STILL sitting there. Details here. I may not make it EVERY Wednesday, but I'm interested

Terrie

Aug 25, 2022

My August TBR Additions

A new month, new books to discover! As those of you who participate in Stacking the Shelves on Saturdays or Sunday Salon or Sunday Post on Sundays know, these blogs offer a wealth of new books to explore. Every. Week. So, I'm trying to limit myself to only ONE book from any blog (not always possible). Here's some of what caught my eye this month. In order to keep these lists manageable, I think I'm going to have to split them and do 2 a month! Or stop Top 10 Tuesday. But that

The Blame Game - a twisty psychological thriller

Terrie

Aug 24, 2022

The Blame Game - a twisty psychological thriller

A twisty psychological thriller about a therapist for domestic abuse and the tangled web she creates with secrets and lies.

The Boy From the Woods by Harlan Coben - a propulsive thriller

Terrie

Aug 23, 2022

The Boy From the Woods by Harlan Coben - a propulsive thriller

The Boy From the Woods #1 by Harlan Coben Genre: Thriller / Mystery Published 2020; 370 pages Harlan Coben is one of my favorite authors - I've read 28 of his books and about half are standalones like this one, about half are his long running mystery series starring Myron Bolitar, sports agent turned investigator. He provides reliable quality writing and entertainment. First sentence: "How does she survive? How does she manage to get through this torment every single day?" M

Top 10 Tuesday: Book Series I Want to Finish

Terrie

Aug 22, 2022

Top 10 Tuesday: Book Series I Want to Finish

This week for Top 10 Tuesday I'm sharing 10 book series I really WANT to finish. Some have been on my shelves for years.

Stacking the Shelves #12 - Sunday Post and Sunday Salon #12

Terrie

Aug 19, 2022

Stacking the Shelves #12 - Sunday Post and Sunday Salon #12

Taking a look at books added to my bookshelves this week as well as what was posted on Bookshelf Journeys.

Terrie

Aug 19, 2022

New Book Memes to Join

Thanks to Mareli at Elza Reads, I've found a couple more interesting book memes to join. They suit me well because they are just a once a month commitment and they tie into my interests. THROWBACK THURSDAY #1 - sharing an old book review Davida at The Chocolate Lady hosts a monthly meme, giving the opportunity to revisit/share an older blog post. I love that - gives me a chance to look backwards and see how far I've come, and to share a review that newer visitors might have m

A Page-Turner of a Book: The Last Flight by Julie Clark

Terrie

Aug 18, 2022

A Page-Turner of a Book: The Last Flight by Julie Clark

A thrilling page-turner of a book, The Last Flight by Julie Clark will have you on the edge of your seat. Review here | Bookshelf Journeys

Top Ten Tuesday: some favorite backlist titles

Terrie

Aug 15, 2022

Top Ten Tuesday: some favorite backlist titles

A collection of 10 books in various genres that I love that were published over 10 years ago.

Terrie

Aug 15, 2022

A Better Man - Inspector Gamache #15

A Better Man #15 Gamache by Louise Penny Genre: Cozy Mystery Agatha Award nominee Published 2019, 437 pages I absolutely loved this installment to the award winning series. It's one of my favorites. As usual, Penny's writing is stellar - both in describing the weather, the scenery, the feeling of Quebec, but also in describing very difficult feelings. This is an emotional story - for the characters, and for me. THREE PLOT LINES As usual there are three plot lines - a murder (

I'm Joining A Historical Reading Challenge

Terrie

Aug 14, 2022

I'm Joining A Historical Reading Challenge

I just discovered a new-to-me, super simple reading challenge. Hosted by Marg at The Intrepid Reader, the basics are pretty simple. Each month Marg posts an open Linky to collect reviews from anyone wanting to share info about a historical book - fiction, nonfiction, historical romance, etc. Though I'm late to the party, I do enjoy good historical fiction and welcome the opportunity to find new authors and other readers' fave books. If you want to join me, here's the info pag

Stacking the Shelves #11, Sunday Post & Sunday Salon #11

Terrie

Aug 12, 2022

Stacking the Shelves #11, Sunday Post & Sunday Salon #11

Book Lovers by Emily Henry makes a great summer read

Terrie

Aug 12, 2022

Book Lovers by Emily Henry makes a great summer read

A book review of Book Lovers by Emily Henry - a delightful rom com book about books, about sisters, romance, and secrets.

The Book Woman's Daughter - a solid follow up novel

Terrie

Aug 11, 2022

The Book Woman's Daughter - a solid follow up novel

A book review of The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson; a coming of age story from a girl facing racism, gaining independence

I Remember You - a thriller by Brian Freeman

Terrie

Aug 9, 2022

I Remember You - a thriller by Brian Freeman

A book review of the thriller by Brian Freeman, I Remember You. Bookshelf Journeys

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