Peek Inside a Book - A Princess in Theory

When I was deciding to come back to the blog I was looking through all the blogging memes that the blogs I read follow. I had done Book Beginnings and The Friday 56 a handful of times, but over at Mixed Book Bag, JC merged them together and I really like that idea.  So borrowing from her I'm going to start linking up to both Book Beginnings on Friday from Rose City Reader and The Friday 56 with Freda's Voice.


This week I'm reading: A Princess in Theory (Reluctant Royals #1) by Alyssa Cole

It Begins: 

Sender: LikotsiAdelele@KingdomOfThesolo.the
Subject: Salutations from the Royal Family of Thesolo

Dear Ms. Smith

I hope my letter finds you well.  I, Likotsi Adelele, assistant to Hist Royal Highness, have sought you out high and low over the last few monthsm, at the behest of the most exalted - and most curious - Prince Thabiso.

On Page 56:

Thabiso debated what to do. He'd removed the salmon from the man's lap earlier. Was he supposed to retrieve the ice?

Verdict:

Really enjoying this book, sadly I haven't had time to really sit and read so I'm reading a chapter here, two here and awaiting until I can open the book again. I can't wait to get my hands on book two, A Duke by Default. 

It's Monday! What are you reading? August 13

So my plan is each Monday to update anyone who reads this on what I'm currently reading and what I may have finished in the last week.

Currently Reading:

Title: A Princess in Theory (Reluctant Royals #1)
Author: Alyssa Cole
Date Started: August 12

Title: The Catholic Youth Bible

Date Started: January 1

Note: Roof Beam Reader - Read the Bible as Literature Event

Currently Listening:

Title: The Power of One
Author: Bryce Courtenay
Narrator: Humphrey Bower
Date Started: July 30

Finished Reading:

Title: The President is Missing

Author: Bill Clinton, James Patterson

Date Started: August 6

Date Finished: August 12
Stars: 3 of 5
Review: Not my normal read, it took me awhile to get into the story but once I really got into the meat of the story I was hooked.  I thought I had it all figured out, nope I was wrong! 

Title: The Last Cheng Beng Gift
Author: Jaymee Goh
Narrator: LeVar Burton
Date Listened: August 7
Stars:  4 of 5

Review: Loved this depiction of the afterlife.

Title: The Season

Author: Sarah MacLean

Date Started: July 30

Date Finished: August 6
Stars: 3 of 5
Review: Really cute YA Regency Romance with a bit of a mystery thrown in.

Title: Sea Girls
Author: Daniel Wallace
Narrator: LeVar Burton
Date Listened: August 2
Stars:  4 of 5
Review: Really enjoyed the description of the mermaids and the story.

Title: Bidding on the Bachelor (Saved by the Blog #2)
Author: Kerri Carpenter
Stars:  3 of 5
Review: I read this book as part of a judging role, my results have been turned in so I wanted to finally share my thoughts - A little cheesey with the social media gossip posts, but a cute quick read. I'll be going back and reading book 1 before I move onto book 3.

Title: Conflict of Interest (The Walker Five #1)
Author: Marie Johnston
Stars: 2 of 5
Review: I read this book as part of a judging role, my results have been turned in so I wanted to finally share my thoughts - This book had potential based on the summary, but there was just way too much going on in this book for anything to feel like it got the right amount of focus to make it satisfying.

Title: A Hummingbird Christmas (Glacier Creek #1)
Author: Karen Foley
Stars: 4 of 5
Review: I read this book as part of a judging role, my results have been turned in so I wanted to finally share my thoughts - Again, made me think of a holiday movie. I'l probably check out the next book in the series.

Title: Christmas with Her Millionaire Boss
Author: Barbara Wallace
Stars: 3 of 5
Review: I read this book as part of a judging role, my results have been turned in so I wanted to finally share my thoughts - Cute story, made me think of those holiday movies my mom likes to watch.

Peek Inside a Book - The President is Missing

When I was deciding to come back to the blog I was looking through all the blogging memes that the blogs I read follow. I had done Book Beginnings and The Friday 56 a handful of times, but over at Mixed Book Bag, JC merged them together and I really like that idea.  So borrowing from her I'm going to start linking up to both Book Beginnings on Friday from Rose City Reader and The Friday 56 with Freda's Voice.


This week I'm reading: The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

It Begins: 

Thursday, May 10

Chapter 1

"The House Select Committee will come to order..."

On Page 56:

A hit of realization comes to the Speaker's expression. He leans back against the couch like a man who's holding all the cards. "You're saying out hearings will interfere with what you're doing."

Verdict:

I'm not a big Patterson fan, but this author pairing intrigued me so I had to put it on hold.  I'm slowing making my way through it and it's good so far...the president hasn't gone missing yet but there are a couple avenues that could lead to his missing status.