It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's a great post to organise yourself. It's an opportunity to visit and comment, and er... add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!
Oh my September is disappearing. Where do these weeks go?
I had a varied week. We have extended family around at the moment as my niece is over from Australia with her little 9 month old. His first visit to our isles. So my sister had an afternoon for all the nieces and their little ones. Not everyone could be there but many were.
I finished the quilt I was making for my sister, I only make small lap sized ones, and her one was big blocks as well to help things along.
Under my needle at present is a quilt for Miss Audrey in the black skirt above. I have been working on this for awhile and was nervous about quilting it, because I didn't want to muck it up. I have a little but all a learning experience.
What I read last week:
Reviews will be posted for all three at some point.
Finished listening to Delusion in Death. Always so good on audio.
What I am reading at present:
Generally I am not a Nicholas Sparks reader but thought I'd give this review one a whirl.
I am listening to:
First time trying this author. I like the female narrator but not so much the male narrator. A little insipid.
Up next:
For review and no I don't like the cover, but I know what's inside is likely to be very good!
From the recently bought shelf.
Nalini Singh recommended this one - fantasy and I like that genre from time to time and looking on Goodreads I see people I follow giving 4 or 5 stars so looking forward to it. Already have the 2nd in the series too from NetGalley which comes out in January. So need to read this one first.
Such a beautiful family. That's a great pic. Love your quilts too. I like the look of First Star I See Tonight. You read some great books. Enjoy this week's books!
ReplyDeletePretty quilts! I hope you had a nice visit with your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm on the waiting list for the Nicholas Sparks book. I didn't care for his last one.
Have a great week :)
My library only has the first In Death book on audio. I keep hoping they'll get more but I need to give up and just started reading them in print.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful! Enjoy the time with your family!
What a beautiful family. Enjoy the time with them all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely group of ladies and their kids. Such wonderful quilts. I like Catherine Ryan Hyde's books, but have not read this book yet. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI agree September really is flying by. How nice to have your extended family together. Gorgeous quilts too! I enjoyed reading your review of The Art of Keeping Secrets, it sounds like you enjoyed it as much as I did. I am interested in what you think of the new Nicholas Sparks book. I am a fan of his book, I always rush out to buy a new one when it comes out!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week and happy reading!
I don't read many Nicholas Sparks books, but Two By Two does look like one I might enjoy.
ReplyDeleteAlso First Star I See Tonight caught my eye.
I love those quilts! Thanks for sharing.
The female gene is strong in your family! How lovely to have a get together! And well done on getting the quilt done on time. They're (both) lovely!
ReplyDeleteGlad you have family visiting! What a nice pic. And those quilts look nice.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful week!
The quilt you made for you sister is gorgeous. These are my favourite colours, so I'm extra envious :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Promise Kitchen looks good - I love a good foodie read.
The family get together looks wonderful! And the quilt---however it comes out---take it from me, you'll be glad you did it. It looks remarkable!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
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The quilt you're working on now is so adorable! Sounds like a fun time with family! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time with the family :) and you're so talented! I wish I could quilt. Loving the one you're working on now.
ReplyDeleteI have the Amanda Bouchet book on my list right now too - it's actually a read for TWO of my book clubs. I haven't started because I'm still waiting for my audio review copy. I hope you enjoy it and all your reads :)
Beautiful quilts!! And some attractive book covers too! Thanks for hosting this link-up -happy reading!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to catch up with family! Your quilts are so lovely. I'm going to have a look at your Nicholas Spark review - also not really a fan, but I have enjoyed one or two of his books.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are amazing...such talent.
ENJOY your reading week, and thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
Yay for family time! Your quilts are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe Promise Kitchen looks good. Covers with me food always interest me. Lol.
I just love that first quilt. The quilt under your needle looks absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe Nickolas Sparks cover is dreamy, I may just have to and I am a thriller girl. I do love the movies.
ReplyDeleteAlways wonderful to spend time with family, enjoy every moment.
Hi Kathryn, over again from "It's Monday..."!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of family! I don't think we ever got together as many people as you have of mamas and babies in that picture! But it takes all kinds, right? You quilt too? OK, now I'm officially envious! *lol*
Here's my It's Monday!
What a wonderful visit with all the family. Hope you enjoyed every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking family. I liked A Promise of Fire and just requested the second one at NetGalley. I hope I'm approved. Here is my week. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun get together for your family. My mum and dad with their group of friends will be cruising to New Zealand and Australia this November so we won't have the traditional Thanksgiving this year but will have turkey at our late October get together. Your sister's quilt is wonderful. Small does not describe that! It's a really good size.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing that side of yourself with all of us. I'm excited about the book Nalini Singh recommended! I read several of her Psy-Changeling series, so I'm curious about a book she enjoys. Hope you've been well, Kathryn.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely family photo. Your quilts look beautiful. A Promise of Fire does sound good. Happy Reading... and quilting!
ReplyDeleteKathryn great looking family thanks for sharing the pic. I'm busy trying to put my contracted editorial reviews to bed for December then I have so many promises to meet ahhhh I just need more time LOL
ReplyDeleteI really need to read the Susan Elizabeth Phillips, its been a while since I've read one of hers and I miss her humor. Great Post!
Aw how fun they all got to visit. I remember those days from when me and my cousins were little. <3 Lovely quilts!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Kathryn! Thanks for sharing them!
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