Wondrous Words Wednesday
My words are taken from the book: Color Song by Victoria Strauss
Compline Bell- The last of prayers/canonical hours are called compline shares its etymology with complete.
Scudi- coins typically made of silver, formall
y used in various Italian states.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser comes from the book: Color Song by Victoria Strauss
pg. 13
"Swear to me." In the past weeks Humilito's gaze had become distant, as if part of her were already gone. But now she was fully present.
My teaser comes from the book: Color Song by Victoria Strauss
pg. 13
"Swear to me." In the past weeks Humilito's gaze had become distant, as if part of her were already gone. But now she was fully present.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
These are the books I received in my mailbox last week:
New Orleans Requiem by D. J. Donaldson courtesy of Astor Blue Editions
GI Brides by Duncan Barrett & Nuala Calvi Courtesy of Wm. Morrow Publishers
Desire Lines by Christina Baker Kline Courtesy of Wm Morrow Publishers What goodies did you get this past week?
These are the books I received in my mailbox last week:
New Orleans Requiem by D. J. Donaldson courtesy of Astor Blue Editions
GI Brides by Duncan Barrett & Nuala Calvi Courtesy of Wm. Morrow Publishers
Desire Lines by Christina Baker Kline Courtesy of Wm Morrow Publishers What goodies did you get this past week?
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous Words Wednesday
My words today are taken from Vocabulary.com.
1. Dyspeptic- a person suffering from indigestion.
2. Punctilious- marked by precise accordance with details.
3. Pseudo- not genuine but having the appearance of.
My words today are taken from Vocabulary.com.
1. Dyspeptic- a person suffering from indigestion.
2. Punctilious- marked by precise accordance with details.
3. Pseudo- not genuine but having the appearance of.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser today comes from the book: Last Night At The Blue Angel by Rebecca Rotert
pg. 31
Mother takes the stage and the blue dress is amazing under the lights. Jim moves in to photograph her but instead he just stares.
My teaser today comes from the book: Last Night At The Blue Angel by Rebecca Rotert
pg. 31
Mother takes the stage and the blue dress is amazing under the lights. Jim moves in to photograph her but instead he just stares.
Monday, August 18, 2014
The Darkest Hour by Tony Schumacher Review-Post
The Darkest Hour by Tony Schumacher Review-Post
This story is set in London, 1946 and the Nazis now have conquered and occupy Great Britain.
John Rossett is used to being obedient to commands and is assigned to the office of Jewish Affairs. Little does he know what awaits him when he finds Jacob, a young Jewish boy. It is filled with terrifying and thrilling experiences as he tries to save this child from the unspeakable. I couldn't put this book down
,it was filled with one intriguing page turning event after another. A truly exciting thriller, if you enjoy this genre, you will like it.
This story is set in London, 1946 and the Nazis now have conquered and occupy Great Britain.
John Rossett is used to being obedient to commands and is assigned to the office of Jewish Affairs. Little does he know what awaits him when he finds Jacob, a young Jewish boy. It is filled with terrifying and thrilling experiences as he tries to save this child from the unspeakable. I couldn't put this book down
,it was filled with one intriguing page turning event after another. A truly exciting thriller, if you enjoy this genre, you will like it.
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
One new book in my mailbox last week for review: Extraordinary Rendition By Paul Batista
A high - priced Wall Street lawyer gets the shock of a lifetime. Law school never prepared him for this!
Finished Reading: The Darkest Hour by Tony Schumacher
One new book in my mailbox last week for review: Extraordinary Rendition By Paul Batista
A high - priced Wall Street lawyer gets the shock of a lifetime. Law school never prepared him for this!
Finished Reading: The Darkest Hour by Tony Schumacher
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous Words Wednesday
My words are taken from the book Losing St. Christopher by David-Michael Harding.
Syllabary- A set of written characters representing syllables, serving as an alphabet.
Lolled- To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy manner. To lounge.
My words are taken from the book Losing St. Christopher by David-Michael Harding.
Syllabary- A set of written characters representing syllables, serving as an alphabet.
Lolled- To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy manner. To lounge.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
A Question Of Honor by Charles Todd Review-Post
A Question Of Honor By Charles Todd Review-Post
Bess Crawford's father's regiment has a murderer in it's ranks who has killed five people. She is determined to find out who is responsible and pay for these crimes. It is very interesting to me how she finds her information and her clues to come to the final conclusions. This is the second book in this series I have read and hope to enjoy more of them.
Bess Crawford's father's regiment has a murderer in it's ranks who has killed five people. She is determined to find out who is responsible and pay for these crimes. It is very interesting to me how she finds her information and her clues to come to the final conclusions. This is the second book in this series I have read and hope to enjoy more of them.
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser today comes from the book:
Losing St. Christopher By David-Michael Harding
pg. 27
Ice and rain dripped from his mud covered body as he crawled to his hands and knees. The weather howled around him and clawed at his hair and face.
My teaser today comes from the book:
Losing St. Christopher By David-Michael Harding
pg. 27
Ice and rain dripped from his mud covered body as he crawled to his hands and knees. The weather howled around him and clawed at his hair and face.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
I received two new books in my mailbox last week: Lighthouse Island By Paulette Jiles
and The Darkest hour by Tony Schumacher . Courtesy of Wm. Morrow.
Finished reading: A Question Of Honor By Charles Todd
I received two new books in my mailbox last week: Lighthouse Island By Paulette Jiles
and The Darkest hour by Tony Schumacher . Courtesy of Wm. Morrow.
Finished reading: A Question Of Honor By Charles Todd
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous Words Wednesday
My words today are taken from the book I am currently reading, called A Question Of Honor by Charles Todd.
1. Copse- is a small group of trees.
2. Miasma- A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
3. Tympanum- is the semi-circular or triangular decorative wall or surface over an entrance bounded by an arch.
My words today are taken from the book I am currently reading, called A Question Of Honor by Charles Todd.
1. Copse- is a small group of trees.
2. Miasma- A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
3. Tympanum- is the semi-circular or triangular decorative wall or surface over an entrance bounded by an arch.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser today comes from the book: A Question Of Honor by Charles Todd
Pg. 117
"They are nuns,"I told her."If your aunt is ill, they will help you nurse her. And they will feed you as well."You needn't beg."
My teaser today comes from the book: A Question Of Honor by Charles Todd
Pg. 117
"They are nuns,"I told her."If your aunt is ill, they will help you nurse her. And they will feed you as well."You needn't beg."
Monday, August 4, 2014
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
No new books in my mailbox this week.
Reading:
A Question of Honor by Charles todd
A World War 1 nurse and amateur
sleuth Bess Crawford investigates an old murder that occurred during her childhood in India, and begins a search for the truth that will transform her and leave her pondering a troubling question: How can facts lie?
No new books in my mailbox this week.
Reading:
A Question of Honor by Charles todd
A World War 1 nurse and amateur
sleuth Bess Crawford investigates an old murder that occurred during her childhood in India, and begins a search for the truth that will transform her and leave her pondering a troubling question: How can facts lie?
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