Books Finished This Week: Finder’ Keepers (Bill Hodges Trilogy #2), Stephen King. This is a mystery novel and one that’s almost as good as the first in the series. But I have to say – I like the King of old – the horror writing King.
Audiobook Completed: Horns, Joe Hill. Unique and interesting, although there were some eye-rolling moments, and one too many flash-backs. But overall, I liked it – and I like Hill’s style.
Currently Reading: Ghost Summer: Stories, Tananarive Due. Since #Diviersiverse is happening, I wanted to make sure I got in a book by an author of color who writes paranormal / horror books. Ghost Summer is a book of short storiesand 4 stories in – I am HOOKED!
Current Audiobook: Parasitology, Mira Grant. Because The Newsflesh trilogy was awesome sauce,
Link Loving – Bookishness
- Get your #scaryreads on with these 2015 Haunting Halloween Debut Novels for your reading pleasure.
- Or check out the books in October’s Scary Reads: Your October Reading Guide.
- And, if you still need more recommendations, then check out these 5 Scary Reads for American Horror Story Fans
- I love dark themes, so 5 Weird Books By Women is just my jam.
- Ideas abound in 49 Halloween Costumes All Book Lovers Will Enjoy.
- Since I have a thing for book awards, so I’m not altogether unfamiliar with those on this list of Literary Awards To Diversify Your Reading.
- Sometimes I’m in the mood for a quick read. Here are Books You Can Read in 2 hours (and Books You Really Can’t).
- The River City Reading Recommendation Starter Pack is a nice way to list your favorite books.
- Yes – finally a decent list of 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.
- Some of these Things NOT to Say to a Book Blogger irk me too.
More Link Loving
- Lessons In Happy is so on pint. “Being happy is something to strive towards on a daily basis, rather than something that just falls into your lap when everything clicks into place. Because realistically, how often is everything perfect?”
- There’s nothing wrong with wanting to level up your blogging game, so use these 10 Tips for Becoming a Better Blogger and Ridiculously Simple SEO to Take Your Blog to the Top.
- Someone is making me take my tea re-obsession to a new level with these looseleaf tea recommendations.
- How are you with all the new things – on the internet, apps, phones? I’m about worn out.
- DIY trail mix – so easy to do.
Fit Bits
💖 Crossfit – M/W/F
💖 Treadmill runs – M/T/Su – could have been better.
💖 Short hike on Saturday and Sunday.
💖 Started tracking on DailyMile.com and considering getting a running coach.
Challenge Updates
💖 6 books finished for R.I.P. X.
💖 Working on reading the 3rd book on my list of 6 Books on My Fall Reading List {The Mixed Bag Edition}.
💖 Finished scheduling October posts for the Blog Ahead Challenge. Goal for next week is to schedule November.
What have you been up to this week?
// Comments //
Sue at Book By Book
Oooh…sounds like you have some good spooky October reading going on! Me, too – reading The Three and just finished listening to The Cemetery Boys today. Such fun this month!
I used to read every Stephen King book that came out but haven;t kept up lately – I need to get back to him.
Enjoy your books this week –
Sue
Book By Book
Tanya Patrice
@Sue I used to be like that with King and Koontz. I stuck with King but sadly had to let Koontz go.
Cassie
BAH! a-thanks for linking to me! So sweet!
B- I have put off Finders Keepers for the fear of it not being good, you liked? Also, i’ve never read classes horror king. Only new age King [Revival, Mr Mercedes, etc] and The Green Mile [PERSONAL FAVE EVER].
BUT I HAVE A QUESTION: I just put The Three on hold at the library, how terrifying is it? I did it via audio so I’m nervous! Haha!
ALSO: loving the FITBITS section! 😉 You did great girl don’t sell yourself short!
Xoxo!
Tanya Patrice
@Cassie The Passage is a slow paced book, because there is a lot of back story. Cronin is just as wordy as George R.R..Martin!
Chrisbookarama
I really liked Ghost Summer. Those 5 Weird Books by Women are my jam too. I read the Daphne duMaurier one and Revenge (both great!) but added the others to my Want list!
My exercising was terrible this week. I caught a cold I just can’t shake.
Tanya Patrice
@Chrisbookarama Ghost Summer has been a pleasant surprise.
Bryan G. Robinson
I’ve been thinking about reading Joe Hill, since I only recently learned that he is Stephen King’s son. I don’t know why that makes a difference or should, but for some reason it does…in my mind anyway.
Tanya Patrice
@Bruan that attracted me too. I suggest starting with NOS4A2.
Trish @ Between My Lines
I’m not a fan of horror so I prefer the new Stephen King! I haven’t read Finders Keepers yet but enjoyed Mr Mercedes last year so will try it sometime soon.
A real running coach or a virtual one? I had a virtual one a few years ago as part of a free trial and found it did nothing for me. I don’t go to a running club anymore but when I went to my local one, that was great for improving my fitness.
Thanks for including my post! Have a good week 🙂
Tanya Patrice
@Trish thanks for the rec. to check out local running groups. Thanks to you I looked around and found one. I also found a local coach in the area but I’m going to try it on a trial 2 month basis, then reevaluate.