Weekly Book Recap #98

Waiting for more snow . . . that seems to be the theme for winter 2015.  Even though we've only gotten a few inches with each weekly storm, the ice and fallen snow linger on because of the bone-chilling temperatures.  I do feel a bit guilty about complaining whenever I think about how much more snowier it is in Boston.  Never mind . . .that quickly puts things in perspective. 

Hope you all are having an enjoyable Valentine's Day weekend . . .  I'm looking forward to wrapping it up with the SNL anniversary special.  Once again I'll be recording Downton Abbey for later viewing.

This past week's posts:
Tuesday:  First Chapter Intro
Wednesday:   Waiting on . . .
Thursday:  Blog Tour
Friday:  Friday 56 & Book Beginning

The latest book recap, which is being shared on these blogs:
 
    Week of February 8 -14, 2015

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer  

Showcase Sunday hosted by Vicky at  Books, Biscuits, and Tea
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? hosted by Sheila at Book Journey 

Finished reading . . .

      A Killer Retreat by Tracy Weber: my review 

 

Listening to . . .

   Cavendon Hall by Barbara Taylor Bradford 

 

Reading now . . .

                                     

All The President's Menus by Julie Hyzy; The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh

 

Downloaded . . .

   A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Although I read this book many years ago (as well as others in the Emma Harte saga), I couldn't resist downloading it as a Kindle freebie.  This book made BTB one of my all-time favorite authors.  I still remember the characters Emma and Blackie, and their fierce loyalty to one another.

  A Bouquet from M.J. Rose

I'm a fan of this author's Reincarnationist series, and have always wanted to read the series in this bundle.  I couldn't resist the Kindle special deal of 6 novels and a short story collection for $2.99.

Borrowed from the library . . .

                                    

Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher; The Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne Johnston

What did you read this week?  

. . . What did you add to your shelves or wish list?  

. . . . . . What are you reading next?

Enjoy life with books . . .

Catherine

Weekly Book Recap #98 was originally published by Catherine for bookclublibrarian.com.  This post cannot be republished without attribution.

Waiting on Wednesday: New Barbara Taylor Bradford Novel

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature of the Breaking the Spine blog.  It's a great way to share information about forthcoming books with other readers.
 

 This week's anticipated book:

 

 Publisher: St. Martin's Press 

Publication date: April 1, 2014

From barnesandnoble.com:  Set in Edwardian England, this sweeping story of secrets and lies, honor and betrayal, and love at all costs from blockbuster bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford is one that no reader will soon forget… 

Cavendon Hall is home to two families, the aristocratic Inghams and the Swanns who serve them. Charles Ingham, the Sixth Earl of Mowbray, lives there with his wife, Felicity, and their six children. Walter Swann, the premier male of the Swann family, is valet to the earl. His wife, Alice, a clever seamstress who is in charge of the countess’s wardrobe, also makes clothes for the four Ingham daughters. For centuries, these two families have lived side-by-side, beneath the backdrop of the imposing stately home in Yorkshire.

Lady Daphne, the most beautiful of the earl’s daughters, is about to be presented at court when a devastating event changes her life and threatens the Ingham name. With World War I looming, both families will find themselves tested in ways they never thought possible. Loyalties will be challenged and betrayals will be set into motion. In this time of uncertainty, one thing is sure: these two families will never be the same again…

My thoughts:  I am jumping up and down waiting for this novel from one of my all-time favorite authors, set in my favorite historical time and locale.

Which book are you waiting for?

Enjoy life with books . . .

Catherine

Waiting on Wednesday: New Barbara Taylor Bradford Novel was originally published by Catherine for bookclublibrarian.com.  This post cannot be republished without attribution.