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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?


It's Monday and I'm late! Happy Memorial Day, by the way. We spent the morning at the pool and I'm just now getting some time to do a little blogging.

I spent last week busy with Armchair BEA. It was a blast. I put up posts all week long, so go ahead and check them out! I included a post on my favorite books of 2011 so far, and offered some blogging tips on Friday. I also interviewed author Jeanmarie Anaya.

I put up reviews of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and The Misadventures of Phillip Isaac Penn. And I reviewed a couple children's books.

Earlier today, I put up my review of Blood Trust by Eric Van Lustbader. I'm offering a giveaway of that book and the two previous books in the series, so be sure to ENTER TODAY!

Currently Reading
I'm currently reading A Game of Character by Craig Robinson. I'll have my review up on June 1st for the book tour, and I'll be offering a giveaway as well!

Up Next
I'm going to finish up A New Prospect by Wayne Zurl next. Then I'm not sure yet what I'll move on 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. Sheila (Bookjourney)May 30, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Sounds like you had a busy and wonderful week! I have to go see what you thought of Henrietta Lacks.

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  2. S (Book Purring)May 30, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I'm actually not familiar with these books but I wish you a happy reading!

    Enjoy your holiday!

    My post

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  3. Cinnamon owlJune 1, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I have heard so much about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, I am going to have to add it to my list. Also, Kevin Henkes is one of my favorite children's book authors. :)


    Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day!

    www.quixoticmagpie.blogspot.com

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