August 09, 2023 is National Book Lovers Day!
Let’s Talk About Books!
I can never pass up a chance to talk about books.
With the Goodreads Challenge I’ve been blogging about in my ► past posts.
To see all the books I’ve read and reviewed so far this year, go straight to my ► Goodreads Challenge 2023.
The summer months have slowed my reading down as we are spending more time outdoors. We’ve been on a few trips, but instead of reading, I’ve been drawing. That news is for another day, though.
I’ve checked out more books at our local library than I read. Two large novels were sent back. They were not at all my “cup of tea” but that’s okay. No offense to those authors, we can’t expect to connect with every book we pick up, right?
The books I did manage to read so far this past month are:
“Taste of Home All-American Cookbook: 370 Ways to Savor the Flavors of the USA, “by Taste of Home
For years, I subscribed to the “Taste of Home” magazine. So, when I saw this book at the library, I grabbed it up. I’m so glad I did!
“Taste of Home All-American Cookbook: 370 Ways to Savor the Flavors of the USA” is a great cookbook. I enjoyed all the small back stories from those who submitted recipes. This book would be a helpful edition to have on hand for everyday meals to large crowds, picnics and so much more.
“Kitty Confidential,” by Molly Fitz
Pet Whisperer P.I. #1 “Kitty Confidential,” by Molly Fitz was an engaging book and kept me on my toes on, “who done it?” If you like pets, in this case, cats, you will enjoy this one.
I’m glad I found author Molly Fitz. Her writing is great, humorous and I have added her books to my “to read” list.
Now For Some Really Big News!
The proof to my fourteenth is on it’s way!! I’m so excited to see what it looks like.
I want to thank all my Beta Readers for looking it over. I appreciate you all!
Hopefully if all goes as planned, I’ll release it this fall. I’ll keep you posted.
What Are Your August Plans?
Are you getting in your last days of summer traveling?
Are you busy getting your kids ready for back to school?
Don’t forget to tell how you will spend Book Lovers Day 2023 and what you have been reading.
We’d loved to hear from you. Leave us a note in the comment section. Always feel free to sign up to my “Books by Rose” site for more new to come, too!
As always,
Happy Reading!
Rosie
How excitingg to have #14 in the pipeline, Rosie! Cannot wait to see it! Usually a digital reader, I’ve been to the building to check travel books, dreaming about trips for next year. Like Julie, I finished Covenant of Water, fastforwarding to get to the end of this long, complex masterpiece.
Thanks Cat! 🙂
I’ll check out the book you and Julie are reading.
You always have exciting travels and looking forward to where you will go next. I’ll virtually tag along. Your photos walks are the best!
Happy rest of the summer, Cat!
How excitingg to have #14 in the pipeline, Rosie! Cannot wait to see it! Usually a digital reader, I’ve been to the building to check travel books, dreaming about trips for next year. Like Julie, I finished Covenant of Water, fastforwarding to get to the end of this long, complex masterpiece.
Good luck with your new book. It’s always so exciting releasing a new book no matter how many I write. I’ve been trying to get back into reading. Just finished Dark Stars, a horror anthology. Now, I’m reading Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes, a space ghost ship story. It’s pretty good too.
Hi Auden, thanks so much. You are so correct, every book we make has special meanings to it, doesn’t it?
Thank you for sharing your reading list. I’ll look those up.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy National Book Lovers Day on the 9th of August, too! 🙂
That’s so exciting your proof of your upcoming book is on the way! I’m currently waiting for Janelle to finish illustrations for my upcoming book, Firefighter Fox.
Thanks so much, Jessica!
Ooh, looking forward to hearing more about Janelle’s new book. She has caught the writing and illustrating bug for sure…which is a very good thing. 🙂 Congrats to her!
Have a great weekend!
Hi Rosie, good luck with the new book. I’m excited to see it too. I’m reading The Wolves of Greycoat Hall : Boris in Switzerland. Written by Lucinda Gifford. It’s the second book in the MG series and just as delightfully entertaining.
Thank you so much, Sandra. Hopefully I can pull everything together this fall for it’s release.
Ooh, your book sounds interesting and I’ll add it to my list. too. I love when readers find books they love!
Have a great rest of your weekend. 🙂
Always love to see what people are reading! Trying to get through The Covenant of Water – very long.. Also read The Seaside Library – a summer beachy mystery. Super excited to see the final edition of your latest book!
Hi Julie! I love hearing about what everyone is reading, too. I’ll look yours up and put them on my. “to read” list.
Thank you for your kind words on my next book. The proof came in the mail and all I have left to do is some formatting issues. (For others reading this, I highly recommend ordering as many proofs as needed. Even when I thought everything was a 100% finished, issues have still popped up.) There are lots things to do with extra proofs, which I plan to share someday.
Thanks to you and all my other Beta Readers, the usage of words look great now!
Enjoy your weekend, Julie. 🙂