Mailbox Monday

My pile of review books keeps growing! I really need to find time to read all these! Once the little one is sleeping in her roomand in her crib- reading in bed before going to sleep will be back in my daily routine. Working on naps in crib right now.
So, books in the mail this week:
Ada: Legend of A Healer by R.A. McDonald
This one is for review. YA fantasy novel. Look for my review this summer.






And one for the babe:
Top 100 Baby Purees by Annabel Karmel
Thinking I will try making baby food for the little one. Recipes are easy and sound good. Need to start on these soon. Emma is probably ready for something other than rice cereal.







This month, the Mailbox Monday Blog Tour is hosted by Laura of I'm Booking It. Next month,  Amy of Passages To The Past will be hosting._________________________________________

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Coming in faster than I can read

Quick post to show new books in the house. The little girl is playing in the crib. She will get antsy soon and need me to go get her.Here is what I have this week:

My Jane Austen Summer: A Season in Mansfield Park by Cindy Jones (TLC Book Tours)

Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch (Library Thing's Early Reviewers)
This month, the Mailbox Monday Blog Tour is hosted by Laura of I'm Booking It. 
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Book Review- Electric Barracuda by Tim Dorsey

Electric Barracuda by Tim Dorsey
Everyone is blogging these days, including Serge, the lovable serial killer of Tim Dorsey's  novel, Electric Barracuda. Serge has an idea - a tourist romp through Florida as a fugitive. a In the process of "researching" for his website, he finds himself along with his sidekick, Coleman, truly on the run as Mahoney and some other bumbling detectives try to catch him. 

A fun and hilarious book which, it turns out, is part of a long running series. Who knew? Well, many people did except for me. This is the first book I have read- number 13 in the Serge A. Storms series- and I am surprised I hadn't heard of them before now.  Having not read the previous books I was not as familiar with the characters as I should be. The story revolves around Serge and Coleman and knowing them would help immensely in understanding them, their relationship and appeal, as well as the detectives chasing them. 
Having said that, I still really enjoyed this tour of Florida through the characters' criminal eyes and I look forward to getting my hands on books 1-12. Here is the list of books for everyone else interested in reading this fun series:
Florida RoadkillHammerhead Ranch Motel Orange Crush Triggerfish TwistThe Stingray ShuffleCadillac BeachTorpedo JuiceThe Big BambooHurricane PunchAtomic LobsterNuclear JellyfishGator A-Go-Go Electric Barracuda 
3.5/5
Source: ARC for TLC Book Tours. Thanks, Trish.


Check out the links below for more info on the books and Tim Dorsey:

• His website
• Facebook
• Twitter: @Tim_Dorsey
• Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASFYnVBStq4

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Book Review- Children's Board Books by Martine Perrin

 

Look Who's There and What Do You See? by Martine Perrin
I am a new fan of this author's wonderful board books for young kids. I just found them recently at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center and couldn't leave without purchasing them. 
I was completely impressed with the colors, patterns and peek-a-boo style pages that are sure to capture the interest of kids of many ages. They kept my 5.5 month old entertained until she decided they would be better in her mouth and I know if I was still teaching, the 4 year olds would love them as well. 
5/5
Source: purchased

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Mailbox Monday: For the Baby

Last weekend, we took the little girl for a hike in the Marin Headlands. It was a beautiful, clear day but a little windy since a storm was going to come in that night. When blocked by the hills, Emma enjoyed being outdoors for a walk a little different than our usual one through Golden Gate Park, but once that wind hit her face she was not happy. So, unfortunately, she did not get to enjoy her first time at the beach. 
To make up for this, I bought her a couple books in the Visitor Center. She quite liked them, I think. She tried to put them in her mouth. Mommy didn't let her, though. :)

Look Who's There by Martine Perrin

What Do You See? by Martine Perrin



This month, the Mailbox Monday Blog Tour is hosted by Laura of I'm Booking It. _________________________________________

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TSS: Time flies

Wow! Time really flies with a little one in the house. It is hard to believe that our little Emma will be 6 months old on the 14th. She is growing up so fast. She is a lot less fussy, her silly personality is coming out, she grabs for everything and has started eating rice cereal. Loving it. She is still not sleeping all that long at night. 2-3 hrs at a time is the norm. She does take a couple 1-2 hour naps during the day which is nice. I have been napping then, too. Today, though, I am getting some posts written.

 
My reading time is still pretty limited, but having a deadline for reviews has helped. March 10th I will be posting my review of Electric Barracuda by Tim Dorsey. Be sure to stop by and check it out. It is part of a blog tour for TLC Book Tours. Click on the link to see a list of other stops.
On March 31st I will be posting a review of Horns by Joe Hill. Another stop for TLC Book Tours. Again, click the link to see the list of other stops on the blog tour. 
Happy Sunday! _________________________________________

41 Reasons to Plant a Tree for your Book

Eco-Libris is celebrating this years Earth Day by asking readers an important question:
 "Why do you believe planting trees for your books is a good idea?"
Go to their website and check out their 41 Reasons to Plant a Tree for your Book campaign and then email them your response for your chance to win some great prizes. It begins March 13th and lasts through March 22nd. 

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Horror in the Mail (Mailbox Monday)

Horns by Joe Hill.
Another book in the mail for review. This one will be for a TLC Book Tour, so be sure to come back in March for my review. I am very excited to read this one. Think I may need to save this one for daytime reading. Looks creepy.
This month's Mailbox Monday is hosted by Laura of Library of Clean Reads. For March, it will be hosted by Laura of I'm Booking It.
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Missing Harry Potter

I used to reread the Harry Potter books every time a new book or movie was released. It has been years since I have done that and I am really missing doing it. I am watching the HP shows, The World of Harry Potter on Biography and realized that there is only one more release for me to do it. Unfortunately, I have some review books to get read and reviewed and my actual reading time is limited. I am starting to think that the next time I get to read them will be when I read them to Emma! I can't wait. 

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Mailbox Monday (Happy Valentine's Day)

Happy Valentine's Day!I am spending it at home with my 2 very special Valentine's and enjoying a little relaxation at home after a week in Tahoe. The little girl didn't sleep well there and I was sick the whole time so we are both making up for lost sleep today. 
Came home yesterday to find a new book in the mail for review from Rosy Thornton. The Tapestry of Love is her newest book and looks like another good one. I read Crossed Wires last year and loved it. Can't wait to get started on it.
This month's Mailbox Monday is hosted by Laura of Library of Clean Reads.
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