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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?


Good Monday morning to you. Well, my vacation is over and it's back to work today. Bummer. I got a lot of reading done last week, but not much blogging! I didn't even publish my What My Children Are Reading post this weekend. I think that's the first time in months that I skipped it. That's what happens when you don't have Internet access while on vacation. It's hard to write blog posts on a BlackBerry!

I completed The Last Christian by David Gregory. You can click on the title and get to my review. I'm hosting a giveaway for this one as well, and I really loved it, so be sure to check it out and enter the giveaway!

I also completed Skinny is Overrated by Danielle Milano, MD, but I haven't written the review yet. You'll have to wait until later this week for that one.

Upcoming Reviews
The Post-War Dream by Mitch Cullin
Skinny is Overrated by Danielle Milano, MD

Currently Reading
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky (June book club selection)

I haven't decided what I'm going to read next. I have a couple more books to read for the Spring Reading Thing Challenge and a couple more books to review. So we'll see what I get to next. What are you reading this week? This meme is being hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, so hop over there if you'd like to see what others are reading too.
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  1. jlshallMay 24, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Skinny is Overrated is such a wonderful title! Hope the book was as good.

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  2. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideMay 24, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Why be skinny when you can be curvy.


    Here is mine

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  3. AndreaMay 24, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    I'm curious about your thoughts on "Skinny Is Overrated," esp. since I agree wth jlshall about the title, but you know how I feel about the book! :( Don't know if you read my review, or waited til you finished yours, but man, I was so disappointed!

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  4. The1stdaughterMay 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    I was actually wondering where you had been! I must have missed it somewhere that you said you were taking off for the week. So glad to hear you were able to get a lot of reading in though!

    I can't wait to read your review of Skinny is Overrated, sounds really good!

    Have a fantastic reading week and if you get a chance, stop by: Monday Reading's at There's A Book

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 24, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    I'll be watching for your review of Skinny is Overrated.

    Loved the Delinsky book, Not My Daughter.

    Enjoy!

    Here's mine:

    http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_23.html

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  6. Sue JacksonMay 24, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Glad you enjoyed your vacation - I never blog while on vacation. I need to take a break from EVERYthing on vacation!

    Enjoy your books this week -

    Sue

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  7. mpartykaMay 26, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I listened to Not My Daughter a few months ago and just remembered I didn't post a review!

    Can't wait to read your review - will you be discussing the book with the author? We discussed a book with her a few years ago - she's amazing. Her process for writing is unlike anything I have heard (in a good way).

    Have a wonderful week, Mari

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