Saturday, February 16, 2019

What's Happening...

So I'm doing things a tad bit differently this year and will be combining all of my regular weekend posts.  This will enable me to add more content on Fridays and it is just starting to make more sense.  I'll still be linking up with Stacking the Shelves at Tynga's Reviews and Sunday Post at Caffeinated Reviewer.  Both blogs are awesome so make sure you check them out.

So this week has been full of rain, and we're even expecting more this weekend.  Guess it's better than snow...maybe.  I was afraid I was coming down with the flu last Sunday, and I'm not sure I wasn't, but it only lasted a day or so so I'm thinking maybe my flu shot kicked in.  

We did watch a few movies this past week.  First up was a horror film called "The Last Wish."  I didn't expect much going into it so maybe that's why I actually found it good.  As a plus, it starred Lin Shaye and I love her in the Insidious movies.  Then we watched "Widows."  It was probably pretty good but I just wasn't in the mood for it so it never really took off for me.  There was a cute dog though.  Also, the AAF football league had their debut weekend and we caught some of the games.  Both myself and Mr. Barb were pretty impressed so we'll be catching another game or two this weekend.

The pups are doing great.  They celebrated Valentine's Day with us and received new dog bowls and Lambchop stuffed lambs.  

Since this is going up Saturday, I hope as you are reading this I am celebrating finishing "The Passage."  I only have 40 more pages and I'm gonna try to kick them out of the way Friday night.  The book actually fell behind the couch this week where it stayed for 2 days because I wanted to feel justified in reading "An Unwanted Guest" and not finishing it instead.  Once it's done, I'll be starting "A Dog Called Jack" and for some reason "Strange Ink" and "No Exit" are both screaming pretty loudly. 


I actually ended up grabbing a few Daily Deals from Kindle this week.  The urge hit me.  Rogue has always been one of my favorite X-Men character so I had to grab "Rogue Touch."  I've been eyeing "Video Nasties" for some time so when I saw it on sale it was a no-brainer.  And finally, who can resist the Wizard of Oz told from Toto's POV in "Toto's Tale."


And this week I grabbed a few freebies I think are worth sharing.  As usual, check before you click.  "Personal Demons" involves supernatural creatures, "Skellyman" centers around the occult and evil entities and with a title like "Rocket Fuel Pee: Man of Ruin" you know I had to grab that one.


So how was your week and what are you plans this weekend???

34 comments:

  1. This weekend: writing group.
    Current read: One by One, by Yawatta Hosby

    Don't you love the cover to Strange Ink? No wonder it's "screaming pretty loudly."

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    1. Yes, that's mostly what intrigued me about it the most. I'm afraid it may get pushed to March though.

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  2. We have had a lot of rain here as well. Right now the ground is covered in snow. I am so over winter. I bet your pups were adorable with their Valentine's Day gifts. Don't tell my dogs - they would be jealous! I can't wait to see what you thought of The Passage :)

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    1. I won't let the secret out. There is no where for the rain to go because it's been so wet and our yard is a disaster.

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  3. "Fell behind the couch," a likely story😉 Seriously excited to read your review of The Passage!

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    1. Well, I did intentionally leave it there for several days...

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  4. I love the idea of Toto's persepective for the Wizard of Oz. I wish more books did that. I think the Harry Potter books would be good for that. I would love to know what Dumbledore or Snape were doing behind the scenes.

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    1. I know. I love seeing what other characters think.

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  5. I've seen No Exit floating around. I hope you end up enjoying it. Have a happy weekend!

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    1. I picked it up Saturday and finished it Sunday morning. One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time.

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  6. Did you make it through The Passage? Strange Ink looks cool, and No Exit is on my TBR list. Have a good weekend! :)

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  7. It sounds to me like that is the best place for that book to stay!I would never have the patience to work so long on a book! No Exit is on my TBR but I have no idea when I'll get to it. Reading has been very slow this month and I need to get back into it this weekend!

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  8. I didn't know there was a Rogue book! I know there have been a slew of Marvel novels coming out lately, but I guess many of them have slipped my radar :)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. There's been so many books about superheroes I can see why you may have missed some - I know I have.

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  9. Sounds like you had a fun week, Barb. And a wonderful Valentine's Day on the farm:) Some really interesting books this week! And I've done that too. Hid a book from sight so I could justify reading something else. LOL I hope the sun comes out for ya:)

    My Sunday Post

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    1. It finally did. But then we had snow and rain. I think the weather needs some medication assistance.

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  10. Glad the pups are doing well and that you avoided the flu! Sometimes it helps to have low or no expectations going into things cuz then there's no way it won't exceed them, haha. Have a great week!

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  11. I was sick basically all last week. I'm glad you didn't get sick in the end. It's so exhausting!
    Wishing you a great week.

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  12. No Exit is SO GOOD! I can't wait to see what you think!!

    Erica | Erica Robyn Reads

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  13. Ooh Rogue Touch? That's new to me but I love Rogue too, so I'll definitely be checking that out. And No Exit was a nailbiter!

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    1. Wasn't it. Don't you think it would make an awesome film?

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  14. I'm interested in No Exit so I hope you pick that one. Haha. :)

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    1. I did so look for my review soon. You need to get a copy!

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  15. Aw what a happy Valentine's Day with the puppies. Yeah rain rain and more rain here, too. So soggy! lol

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    1. They are the BEST Valentines. Well, Mr. Barb wasn't bad either.

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  16. You received a lot of freaky looking books. I love it. I hope you have a great week!

    Mary

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  17. I'm here late! I hope you have been having a good week. 🌞

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    1. I have been. Hope the weather isn't stomping you guys too badly.

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