Sunday, November 17, 2013

Sunday Post - 11/17/13

The Sunday Post is a meme sponsored by the wonderful Kimba, the Caffeinated Book Reviewer.  It's a chance to share news.  A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.


I'm finding it harder to balance working from home and blogging than I thought it would be.  I did pretty well two weeks ago, thanks in part to several pre-scheduled posts.  This week?  Not so much.  I did manage one review and a few other posts, but I'd really like to get further ahead in terms of scheduling posts.



The past 2 weeks on the blog: 


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17290634-freezer-i-ll-shoot?from_search=truehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286755-an-old-betrayal?from_search=true


The coming week:


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18748920-murderous-matrimonyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18780935-the-wanderers?from_search=true

  • Wed. 11/20/13: BLOG TOUR: Murderous Matrimony by Jim and Joyce Lavene (guest post, review, giveaway)
  • Fri. 11/22/13: Exerpt & Giveaway: The Wanderers, by Cheryl Mahoney (a fellow blogger!)
  • Sat. 11/23/13: News & Notes 11/23/13

New additions to the hoard:   


For Review:   


http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18739243-an-air-of-treasonhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17860848-last-chance-knit-stitch

Won from Goodreads:


http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16044985-through-the-evil-days


From the Library:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17707672-bastion

Challenges:




I'm participating in the year-long NetGalley Challenge sponsored by Red House Books.  I've been absolutely terrible about linking reviews to this; I need to go back and catch up.


Clean out your E-reader Challenge Sign-up

I've signed up for the Clean out your E-reader Challenge hosted by Fantasy is More Fun and Because Reading is more fun.  The focus of the challenge is ebook freebies and bargain books, whether downloaded from a retailer like Amazon or received for review through NetGalley or Edelweiss.  I'm hoping this will help me get through some of those Netgalley review copies!  I've read 4 or 5 this month so far.
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23 comments:

  1. GregNovember 17, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    An Old Betrayal sounds really good- somehow I missed your review when it came out but just read it. Adding that one to my list. Looking forward to your posts on the Renaissance festival mystery (I've heard of that series but never tried it) and also The Wanderers (nice to see a fellow blogger's book get some attention!).

    Have a great week!

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      Greg, with your interest in the Tasha Alexander books, I think you would like the Charles Lenox series. I'll trade -- I'll try a Tasha Alexander if you'll try one of these! Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerNovember 17, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Ooo Through the Evil Days looks good, and creepy. Take two weeks off from blogging, wirte reviews for books you read pre-blog and schedule them over 2-3 weeks on your blog. Perferably three weeks. Then start reading review books and posting them out three weeks (since you already have 2-3 weeks done) You will always be ahead, and the pressure will be gone.

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Kimba, that is a brilliant idea - consider yourself hugged! Actually, I'm about 5 books behind in reviewing right now, and there are always old favorites I'd like to review for 'Treasures from the Hoard', so there is plenty there to work with for scheduling ahead. Maybe I'll limp on through mid-December, then take a few weeks off while I'm travelling during the holidays and do exactly what you suggest. Thank you!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 17, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I'm jealous you won the new Julia Spencer-Fleming book. I want to get it, but it's still pretty expensive. :( I'll look forward to reading what you think of it. The other books you got look good, too. I hope you have better luck balancing work, home and blogging. I know how hard that can be sometimes.

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      It looks really good! I hope I can get to it before the holidays, but we'll see... I've still got a lot of work to get through before I take off for Christmas break.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 17, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    So many good books! Glad you are going to read The Wanderers; I am thinking of it since it is another blogger who wrote it and probably is wonderful fantasy tale. Murderous Matrimony reminds me that I wanted to start that series. I have gone to a few Renaissance faires and just love them!.I read the first two Julia Spencer-Flemings, haven't read the third but got the 4th used, so I should pick up that series again. I found them a very good read. Thanks again for so many good articles to read this week :)

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      I'm glad to know you've enjoyed the Julia Spencer-Fleming books; this will be my first (I know, I'm starting out of order) but I really like the premise - the woman Episcopal priest as detective. And Spencer-Fleming is one of the Jungle Reds; I've followed their blog for a while now.

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  5. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I hope you enjoy the new additions. Happy reading.

    Thanks for stopping by.
    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's Sunday Post

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Thanks, Jenea! I'm glad you popped by, too! Enjoy your week.

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  6. BeaNovember 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I like the cover for Murderous Matrimony.

    I am feeling quite proud of myself for having several of this week's posts ready last week; it doesn't happen as often as I'd like. Prepping posts takes time, no matter when you do it.

    Finding the balance can be difficult and sometimes blogging has to be a lower priority. Don't stress over it, life's too short.

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you, Bea. That last sentence sums up a very useful philosophy of life, and one I really need to take to heart! I'll try to remember that and be a little more relaxed about it!

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 17, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I usually participate in a Mt. TBR Challenge...but I think my e-reader could use some work, too. So I'm going to ponder the Clean out the E-reader Challenge.

    I did finish my Cozies Challenge, too, but didn't have a very big goal. Maybe I'll expand it for next year.

    Here's MY WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 10:00 PM

      Sometimes I think it's better not to set the goal too high -- especially for a year-long challenge. I set my COYER goal too high, I think, given how much work I ended up with this month. On the other hand, it's useful and keeps me plugging at the ARCs in my ereader. I do plan to do the Cozies Challenge again next year, because it reminds me how much I enjoy the genre.

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  8. YvonneNovember 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Your upcoming books sound good. I know what you mean about balancing home and blogging. It's not easy. I've been joining challenges for next year that I hope will help me read my Netgalley downloads.

    Have a great week!

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      I'd love to know what some of those challenges are, Yvonne! I might sign up for one or two myself.

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  9. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianNovember 17, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Great new books, Lark. I'd like to read them all! Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful week!

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 17, 2013 at 10:02 PM

      Thanks, Catherine! I know; I want to read "all the books" too - or even half the ones I see on other people's blogs. But there's this little thing called real life... *grins*

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  10. DianaNovember 17, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Hooray for completing the cozy mystery challenge! I completed it also, though I many squeeze in a couple more before the end of the year.

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 18, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      Congratulations, Diana! I'm planning to squeeze in a few more, too.

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  11. Michelle @ In Libris VeritasNovember 20, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I totally forgot about the Netgalley chellenge! I need to go link up my reviews, lol. I hope you manage to get ahead on your blog schedule!

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    1. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 20, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      Not yet, but Kimba had a great suggestion for me. And at least today (Wed.) I caught up on all the comments I was behind on!

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  12. Sophia @ Bookwyrming ThoughtsNovember 20, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Ah, in my case, it's catching up on reading instead of posts. I'm still surprised I can balance that and school at the same time... O_o
    Thanks for stopping by Bookwyrming Thoughts! :)

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