This Week in Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Stop by Devourer of Books and read the review Jen wrote for A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick - this is another book I've got in my tbr pile.

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a post about a chain of one dollar bookstores in Southern California, adding that she plans to make the post a regular feature.

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has written a review of Hungry Woman In Paris by Josefina Lopez. This sounds like an interesting story of one woman's life post engagement-breakup, as she travels to Paris and enrolls in culinary school.

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has a great April Fool's Giveaway going, and has the goal of reaching 100 comments prior to the deadline of April 22nd. As of my comments, she has 42, so stop by, enter to win some great books, and help Shelley reach her goal!!! She will be drawing 5 winners.

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has a post that she talks about the possibility of an upcoming book blogger retreat in Portland, OR July 18-19th. I'm hoping to go, stop by and read about the details. . . also let me know if you would be interested in meeting near Seattle, WA June 22nd!

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her review of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. This book explores how the actions and words of friends and fellow-students led one girl to take extreme measures in her life, and what she left behind.

Stop by S. Krishna's Books and read her review of The Lost Hours by Karen White. This book sounds amazing, mystery, stories from the past, a girl learns that her grandmother might have had a story to tell!

Carrie over at Books and Movies has written a review of Sea Changes by Gail Graham. She classifies the book as "Magical Realism", explaining that it takes place in the current day, with the addition of an alternate reality. Sounds like a very interesting book!!

Kelly over at Enroute to Life has a fun post about 80's music - stop by and watch her video - I have to admit, that I really enjoyed music in the 80's too. . . and the 90's and now!! She also has some great beauty books (Bobbi Brown's Living Beauty, and Charla Krupp's How Not To Look Old) that she is giving away!

Nicole at Linus's Blanket has written a review of Will Marry for Food, Sex and Laundry by Simon Oaks. The title of the book certainly caught my attention. :) Stop by and see what its all about.

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week in Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Stop by Devourer of Books and read about Eric Carle, whose book The Very Hungry Caterpillar just celebrated 40 years of being in print, and serves as a very special theme for her coming baby boy!

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a post about a chain of one dollar bookstores in Southern California, adding that she plans to make the post a regular feature.

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has written a review of The Red Leather Diary, which sounds absolutely amazing!

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has written a review for a children's book called A Carousel Tale by Elisa Klevin. Here is another really cute children's book with a fun cover!

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has a post that she talks about the possibility of an upcoming book blogger retreat in Portland, OR July 18-19th. I'm hoping to go, stop by and read about the details. . . also let me know if you would be interested in meeting near Seattle, WA June 22nd!

Marta of Marta's Meanderings is sharing information on the Cheerios Helping Hearts and cholesterol, and she gets to give away two freshwater pearl bracelets!

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her review and interview of Zig-Zagging by Tom Wilson. Any fans of Ziggy out there? Be sure and check out this post!

Carrie over at Books and Movies has shared some great information about audiobooks, and her top 12!!

This morning, Kelly over at Enroute to Life has a great roundup of current giveaways!

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week in Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Stop by Devourer of Books and read a review a guest post by Robin Maxwell, author of Signora Da Vinci.

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a post about book signings titled Let's Talk About Book Signings.

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has written a fun post about The Confessions of a Shopaholic!

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has written a review for a children's book called A Carousel Tale by Elisa Klevin. Here is another really cute children's book with a fun cover!

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has a great post that recounts some of the best books (according to bloggers and readers) of 2008!

Tracy at Bookroom Reviews has written a post called Are You There God? I Got My Period, in which she reviews My Little Red Book and shares a great period dance video from YouTube!

Marta of Marta's Meanderings has shared a review of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Home and is hosting a giveaway - (I am too - click the picture in the upper right corner to enter!) stop by and enter - this book is wonderful!!

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her review of Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke - I love the cover of this children's book - if it doesn't set off imaginations, I don't know what will.

Carrie over at Books and Movies has shared some book titles she found among the pages of the current Bookmarks Magazine. (Family Friendly notice: the site does have a few tasteful ads for passion.com, so don't click through if you feel you would be offended)

This morning, Kelly over at Enroute to Life added a fun post about Villians We Love To Hate But Gotta Love - I had so much fun reading this!!

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week in Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Stop by Devourer of Books and read a review about the book The Sonnets by Warwick Collins, which takes a look at what Shakespear's inspiration might have been when he wrote all his sonnets. (By the way - I love the cover for some reason!)

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a review of Winter in Madrid by CJ Sansom. This is a historical novel that takes place after the end of the Spanish Civil War.

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has written a review of Very Valentine by Adrianna Trigiani, which sounds like a wonderful story about family and hope!

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has written a post called I'm Addicted and an Interview! in which she talks about her blogging addiction and shares an interview she did of Beth of Beth Fish Reads.

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has a great giveaway for two Slankets! What a nice looking blanket!! Make sure you stop by and enter this great giveaway!

Tracy at Bookroom Reviews has written a post that Twilight fans will love! Stop by and check out her Taylor Lautner Weight Gain Picture and New Moon News post!

Marta of Marta's Meanderings has shared a review of While my Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky, which sounds like a very deep and moving story.

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her review of More Home Cooking: A Writer Returns to the Kitchen by Laurie Cowin. This is a collection of essays, and Laurie wrote articles for Gourmet magazine.

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week In Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a post on How to Spot Christian Fiction books - sometimes it is not always written in the description or review, so this should help you out!

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has started a new meme this week called Wonderous Words Wednesday, stop by and join in the fun!

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has posted an author interview of Barbara Worton.

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has written a review and posted a giveaway for The Help by Kathryn Stockett, stop by, read the review and make sure you enter for the giveaway!

Marta of Marta's Meanderings has shared a wonderful review of The Terror and is also doing a giveaway of the book.

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her review of Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week In Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a Sunday Salon post about how important it is to read to kids.

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has reviewed the audio book Little Pink House this week.

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has posted a review of a children's book called Little Skink's Tail.

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has written a post called Would You Let Your Kids Read These Books?

Marta of Marta's Meanderings has shared a wonderful review of 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life by Joyce Meyer. She also has a giveaway going on: Run For Your Life.

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her post of How to Make Buttons for Your Posts. I've made a few over the past year, and this is a great little tutorial!

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week In Books

This Week In Books is all about great bloggers and the books they are reading! We are trying to support each other by sharing posts from the previous week. I invite you to take a look at some of these posts. These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a post about teens and assigned reading. Similarly to Amy, I feel that I really benefited from all those assigned books (didn't love all of them, but I certainly appreciate literature better because of it!). Stop by and check out her post on The Book Nerd Who Loved Assigned Reading.

Stop by Devourer of Books and read a great review of To Hold The Crown by Jean Plaidy. This sounds like a great historical fiction book during the time of King Henry VII.

Shelley over at Write for a Reader has done a wonderful interview with author Merrily Kutner, who writes childrens books.

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? has written a review of The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver. The book sounds very interesting, and sounds like a must-read for any mystery/action fans!

Stop and visit Bookroom Reviews, where Tracy has posted a review and giveaway of Beat The Reaper by Josh Bazell. This book has been getting rave reviews, and sounds like it is quite the funny adrenaline rush!

Marta of Marta's Meanderings has shared a wonderful review of The Family Bones by Kimberly Raiser. From her review, it sounds like this sci-fi-ish thriller was a non-stop page turner!

Stop by Beth Fish Reads and check out her review of Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith. This is the first book of the Bone series published by Scholastic. The story itself sounds really cute and the cover is charming in a cartoonish way! Beth has also reviewed the second book in the series, The Great Cow Race.

Kiera over at Love Romance Passion has written a wonderful post called Books Reek of Smoke Stench? Try These Tips to Get Rid of Odor, which anyone who has received a smelly book will appreciate!

Lastly, Britt over at Confessions of a Book Habitue has written a review of State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy. The book sounds like laugh-out-loud mystery. Stop by and check it out!

Well, that is all for this week - I hope you will stop by and visit a few of these posts!

~ Wendi

This Week In Books

This week, a bunch of bloggers are getting together to try out a new way to support each other and share the best posts from their sites from the previous week. I'm very excited to be one of the bloggers giving this a try! These blogs are all wonderful, and promise some great reading!

Amy at My Friend Amy's has written a post about the literature from the great tv series Lost and her new Lost book challenge! I had no idea there were so many books showcased in the show! Stop by and check out Get LOST In A Good Book!

Trish over at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? shares a very interesting post for bloggers where she is discussing the idea of disclosing where we are getting our books The Ethics of Book Reviews, Part 2

Over at S. Krishna's Books, we get to read a great review on the book Conscience Point by Erica Abeel

Marta, over at Marta's Meanderings has a wonderful review posted for Houston, We Have a Problema by Gwendolyn Zepeda. This book sounds great!

Visit Shelley over at Write For A Reader to read a great interview with Tony Peters, author of Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping

Visit Julie over at Booking Mama and read her review of Beat The Reaper a book that has been getting rave reviews!

Join Melissa at Bibliophile's Retreat for a great review of The Centurian's Wife by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke. (This is one I'm adding to my Wish List!)

Kathy of Bermudaonion's Weblog has shared a wonderful review of American Savior by Roland Merullo, which sounds like a very thought-provoking book.

Visit Beth, of Beth Fish Reads and read her in-depth review of House of Blue Mangoes by David Davidar.

This week I am sharing my review of The Valentine Edition by Robin Shope, check out the book in time for Valentine's Day! I've also got a question posted for Tuesday Thingers (come explore Library Thing with us!) which looks at book swapping.