A Busy Week

I have no idea why I feel so busy, currently remaining unemployed.  But, this week I was able to get so much accomplished and, yet, there are still items on the “To Do List” that are carrying over into next week.  I am narrowing in on the end of my summer school session and still have my fingers crossed for good grades in my classes.  In addition, I’m starting to gather up all the goodies that the twins need for Girl Scout Camp.  I’ve also applied for jobs and am keeping my fingers crossed for any positive news.  We had our first mom/child book club meeting to discuss The Lightning Thief.   I got my hair cut and the girls got their physicals and shots.  I visited with friends and took time to get caught up on some book reviews.  All in all, a busy week.

This Week’s Book Reviews

This week, I reviewed: 

In My Mailbox for Review

I received Italian for Beginngers by Kristin Harmel, A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve, and A Separate Country by Robert Hicks.   THANK YOU, HACHETTE!

Oh, and I also received The Embers by Hyatt Bass and The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights  by Ingrid Newkirk (that one comes with a giveaway copy for the review… cool!).

Contests 

This week, we had a MUSIC giveaway!  The prize was the My Sister’s Keeper Soundtrack (along with an autographed movie poster).  I have some book giveaways coming up for Tour de Force, This Is Where I Leave You, and The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society.   In addition, there will be a GREAT contest coming up for my 1-Year Blogoversary in the beginning of August.  Stay tuned! 

Reading Challenges 

I finished J. Kaye’s 100+ Reading Challenge!  I cannot believe it!  My 100th book was The Angel’s Game, the review of which will be posted on August 15th.  I’ve never accomplished anything like this in my life before and I’m just so thrilled that I can say that I’ve accomplished it.   

After I get caught up on a few more ARC’s, I’m turning my focus on the Classics Challenge and the Book Awards III Challenge.

On TV 

The Bachelorette 

The Men Tell All Episode was fun and light.  I am SO EXCITED to watch the season finale tomorrow along with all of the fun “After The Final Rose” goodies.  If you’ve missed this week’s review, you can check out my wrap-up from this week.

So You Think You Can Dance

This week, SYTYCD celebrated its 100th episode.  They brought back some old favorites and I really enjoyed it.  Both Katie Holmes and Ellen Degeneres were guests on the show this week.  I thought Ellen did a great job and enjoyed her immensely.  My favorite routine of the week was one about a woman with breast cancer.  If you missed it, it’s very moving.  Please watch…

Other Reviews 

This week’s The Score hosted an eccletic remake of famous songs by Glen Campbell.  I really love this album and spotlighted a song originally by John Lennon. 

And, for the movie lovers, this week’s Monday’s Movie was Push.    All I can say is that the twins made me do it!  Although several commentors seemed to have enjoyed this movie..

At Home 

Nothing else to report that I haven’t already shared above.  My hope for my blogging friends and readers is that you have a peaceful Sunday and that you’re not dying in the heat like we’ve been all week! 

As always, my thanks to all of you for reading not only this post, but the others as well.   Your readership means the world to me!  AND, your comments are invaluable to me!

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