The Sunday Salon - August 14, 2011 - That's What She Read

I fear this month is getting away from me. Here it is, the middle of the month, and I have barely posted. I blame it on the extracurricular activities which have started. Soccer practices three times a week, cross-country practice five times a week, cheerleading, piano. On top of that, Holly turned seven earlier this month. We celebrated it with my parents and actually managed to take a few days off of work. It has been a fun but exhausting month to date.

Have you been reading your own books? I have definitely been enjoying the freedom from review books. I haven’t been reading as much as I would like or had planned but the more relaxed attitude has been worth it. Of course, the relaxed attitude has spread into this website and my reviews, and I do feel slightly guilty about that. My goal is to get my act together this week. Since I will not be spending three hours after work at cheerleading camp this week, I feel confident that I will be able to do so.

Speaking of reviews, it has been a light few weeks here, but I did manage to post a few. Have you read them yet?

Next to Love by Ellen Feldman
The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon (audiobook)
In Search of the Rose Notes by Emily Arsenault
A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

As for books, here’s what I have managed to finish so far this month that are still waiting to be reviewed:

Fury by Elizabeth Miles
Dark Lover by J. R. Ward
Ten Thousand Saints by Eleanor Henderson (audiobook)
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (audiobook)
Heartless by Gail Carriger

I have also been working my way through James Michener’s Alaska and C.C. Humphreys’ Vlad: The Last Confession, but those require a little more attention and care than some of the others I have been reading lately.

That’s about it from here. I have an afternoon filled with bills, reviews, and hopefully some reading. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Happy reading!

4 Comments

Michelle on September 4, 2011 at 2:30 AM

I understand completely. I didn't read as much as I wanted to as well. I am hoping this winter will change all that. Maybe next time, right?

Ceri on September 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

I tried to read my books this month but, gosh, it seems like there are so many things to do in the summer, doesn't it? And I can never quite get round to sticking my nose in a book. Perhaps we have more time in winter because we all like to be snuggled up indoors with a mug of hot chocolate. 🙂
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Michelle on August 16, 2011 at 2:10 AM

I know. Isn't it crazy? I really do not like the fact that time seems to be passing faster and faster. I have not been able to do much either. Even my reading has slowed. Christmas is going to be here before you know it!

amymckie on August 16, 2011 at 12:25 AM

Ahhh I really cannot believe the month is half over – where did it go??? I'm still reading my own books but not getting much done lately. Work has been just burying me unfortunately. It seems like you just posted about the activities being done for the summer and now they are on again – good luck!

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Michelle on September 4, 2011 at 2:30 AM

I understand completely. I didn't read as much as I wanted to as well. I am hoping this winter will change all that. Maybe next time, right?
Ceri on September 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

I tried to read my books this month but, gosh, it seems like there are so many things to do in the summer, doesn't it? And I can never quite get round to sticking my nose in a book. Perhaps we have more time in winter because we all like to be snuggled up indoors with a mug of hot chocolate. 🙂
My recent post The So-Called ‘Gap Year’
Michelle on August 16, 2011 at 2:10 AM

I know. Isn't it crazy? I really do not like the fact that time seems to be passing faster and faster. I have not been able to do much either. Even my reading has slowed. Christmas is going to be here before you know it!
amymckie on August 16, 2011 at 12:25 AM

Ahhh I really cannot believe the month is half over – where did it go??? I'm still reading my own books but not getting much done lately. Work has been just burying me unfortunately. It seems like you just posted about the activities being done for the summer and now they are on again – good luck!