Newest Acquisitons-Sept. 02, 2009

It has been a while since I have purchased a brand new book.
I get books all the time from the library, and paperbackswap.com. Mostly the books I own come from the Friends of the Library book nook in my McHenry public library. They sell books people have donated. They are extremely resonable, paperbacks are 50cents, hardbacks are a dollar. I have made some great finds in there. I think part of the excitement in getting my books this way, is the chase, or the hunt. Thank God for those resources, otherwise I would not have been able to own very many books these last couple of years. Since I have an income finally, I am now able to purchase the occasional Brand (shiny) New book from the stores. I think I did very good today. I was only going to buy one today. Well you know how that goes out the window when you see 20 or more you just have to have. (rollseyes) So for me to leave the store with only 2 was a near miracle. Just ask the husband. I love the sleek feel of the covers all new and shiny. The smell of newly printed pages. *sighs I have a book sickness, I know. Don't care though. I think most who read this post will feel the same way as myself. These two books for now go to my Mountainous TBR pile. I am feeling the pull though. We will see how long I can hold out.

Wondering about BBAW?

Getting ready for BBAW, which kicks off on September 14-18th, the gals hosting the event, asked some of us who participated last year to answer a couple questions for other Bloggers who have not been a part of this event in the past. *Note this will the second year so only one event has past. LOL

1) What was the highlight (something that happened, a post, an activity, etc.) of BBAW for you last year?
To be honest I had just got my blog up and running by like a week. I somehow happened on to My Friend Amy's blog and she was hosting the first ever BBAW. I was excited to know there was such a thing and decided what the heck and jumped in feet first. It was a thrill and an honor because now I had a couple things to blog about besides my silly self and what I had for lunch. (no I didn't post about any lunches I have had)

2) What is one new blog you discovered during BBAW last year?
Last year I was so excited and PLEASED to get to interview another Book Blogger. I was given the job of interviewing Rebecca of The Book Lady's Blog. I was so nervous because in my eyes she was a bonified Real LIFE Blogger. LOL She got married in a library. How cool is that?
Well if you would like to see my interview just click here.

3) What tips would you share to help others get the most out of their BBAW experience?
Just follow along with the activities set up. This year there are going to be a couple Meme's that we get in advance so we can have them ready for the post day. (love that) Take a while and explore the sites that have been nominated for awards. Post Post Post to your hearts content on the activities and giveaways. Most of all HAVE FUN, pat yourself on the back for being a Book Blogger.

Teaser Tuesdays

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: * Grab your current read * Open to a random page * Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page * BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) * Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
MY TEASER

What a shame that she'd wasted that body on an old man. Because no matter what anyone said, Viagra couldn't turn back time fifty years and give an eighty-one-year-old man what it took to please a thirty-one-year-old woman.
Pg. 47, "True Love and Other Disasters" by Rachel Gibson

Jennifer's Fall Reading Challenge 2009

THE CHALLENGE:
1. Read a Beta Hero http://www.likesbooks.com/spechero.html
Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts or Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
2. Read a debut author OR an author that has LESS than 4 books published
Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye
3. Read a book that was read in the Summer Challenge
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
4. Read a book with an “F” word for Fall
The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Cruise, Eileen Dreyer, & Anne Stuart or First Impressions by Nora Roberts.
5. Read a book you’ve borrowed from a friend or the library
At my whim.
6. Read a book by Lori Foster
Say No To Joe by Lori Foster
7. Read a book that less than 300 pages
She Did a Bad Bad Thing by Stephanie Bond (LOVE the title)
8. Read an author that has a pseudonym (Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor)
Castles in the Mist by Josie Litton a.k.a. Maura Seger (according to fantasticfiction.com)
9. Read a book to catch up on a series you are reading
Lover Enshrined by J.R.Ward (Blackdagger Brotherhood series)
10. Reader’s Choice
At my whim
11. Read a book set in Ireland
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
12. Read a Romantic Suspense
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard
13. read a book by an author you've "given up" on (call it one more try)
Devil in a Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
14. Read a book with "Dream" in the title
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan & Marjorie M. Liu
15. Read a book from the backlist of an author you enjoy!
How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins

2009 Fall Reading Challenge

YAY I have been waiting a couple weeks to start this challenge. It officially starts today and I am so excited! If you want to participate in this challenge feel free to join us on our Shelfari group, Readers of Romance Book Challenge. If you don't want to join another site then feel free to join us and Blog about it yourself, but please link back to our original site that is hosting it. The challenge is being hosted by "Us" at Readers of Romance Book Challenges.

Fall '09 Challenge!!!

Fall 09 Challenge FAQ’s September 1 – November 30

A big Thanks to everyone for help in making this list!!!

THE RULES:
1. Select ANY number of books to read that fit the category.
2. Post your list on the discussion board and blog (Name’s Summer Challenge List)
3. If you need title suggestions please use the Discussion titled SUMMER TITLE SUGGESTIONS if you don't see it please search (to try and minimize number of discussions)
4. Once you have read a book please find the corresponding discussion by searching you can search by 09 Summer # and use the number that corresponds with the list. (one will be created for each number on June 1, again, to try and minimize number of discussions) and post the book and title you read and rating, and review.
5. It is not required, but if you could post your review on the blog that would be great.
6. Reviews on the blog please include labels list the rating, author, and # of challenge only.
7. Audio books are okay
8. Rereads are okay
9. You can change your list at anytime

THE CHALLENGE:
1. Read a Beta Hero http://www.likesbooks.com/spechero.html
2. Read a debut author OR an author that has LESS than 4 books published
3. Read a book that was read in the Summer Challenge
4. Read a book with an “F” word for Fall
5. Read a book you’ve borrowed from a friend or the library
6. Read a book by Lori Foster
7. Read a book that less than 300 pages
8. Read an author that has a pseudonym (Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor)
9. Read a book to catch up on a series you are reading
10. Reader’s Choice
11. Read a book set in Ireland
12. Read a Romantic Suspense
13. read a book by an author you've "given up" on (call it one more try)
14. Read a book with "Dream" in the title
15. Read a book from the backlist of an author you enjoy!

Cleopatra's Daughter Giveaway

Luxury Reading, is having a giveaway of this book. From what I have read so far about this book I myself am looking forward to reading it! Good

luck to you all if you enter the giveaway!

*sprinkles you all with lucky fairy dust and flutters off.............................................................

Mailbox Monday

Today I thought I would begin with Mailbox Monday. For those of you not familiar with it...you blog about the books that you received through the mail this past week. Library books don't count though. This feature is hosted by The Printed Page. I think this is a wonderful idea since I am a member of Paperbackswap and receive many books this way. Many weeks can go by though with nary a book, so I don't think this will be an EVERY Monday kind of a thing. Rejoice though for this past week my mailbox came bearing gifts.
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Let Sleeping Rogues Lie by Sabrina Jeffries. Book Description:
When Madeline Prescott took a teaching position at Mrs. Harris's School for Young Ladie, it was to help restore her father's reputation. Instead, she's in danger of ruining her own. The devilishly handsome Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt, has agreed to provide "rake lessons" to Mrs. Harris's pupils so they can learn how to avoid unscrupulous gentlemen, and Madeline is to oversee his classes. She has always believed that attraction is a scientific matter, easily classified and controlled--until she's swept into the passionate desire that fiercely burns between her and Anthony. Nothing could be more illogical than risking everything for a dalliance with a rake--even one who's trying to behave himself. Yet nothing could be more tempting....
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Pickpocket Countess by Bronwyn Scott. Book Description:
TO BED A THIEF!

It's Brandon Wycroft's duty as the Earl of Stockport to catch the "Cat." a notorious thief who is stealing from rich local homes to feed the poor. Discovering that the Cat is a woman, he changes his plan of action -- to a game of seduction!

Mysterious and tempting, she teases him. And, as the net closes around the Cat, Brandon realizes he wants to protect her as well as bed her. But the only way to catch her is to spring the parson's mousetrap -- and make her his countess!
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