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There has been so much going on over here and so much changing soon. I wish I could say I was reading a lot, but it's feeling like a luxury at the moment. 

Family visitLast week, we had my husband's brother and his wife drive down from Boston and stay with us for the week. It had been months since we enjoyed anyone's close companionship for that long so we all enjoyed the time together. We were very sad to say our goodbyes. I hope we can all return to the pre-March era soon. 
While they were here, we celebrated the girl's birthday. (I feel like I have been talking about birthdays on this blog for the past many weeks but we are done for the year! Next birthday is in March.) My daughter had wanted a unicorn cake, and that's exactly what we got, so that made her day. For her birthday present, we wanted to take her to a store and get her a bike but stock is incredibly low. Last week, she had just mastered riding a bike (no training wheels, she went straight from balance …
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It's Monday! What are you reading? -- June 28, 2010

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It's Monday! What are you reading this week?
This is a weekly event initially hosted by J. Kaye at J. Kaye's Book Blog, now by Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books, to celebrate what you are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.

Books completed last week
- Based Upon Availability by Alix Strauss
- The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
- Still Alice by Lisa Genova
- Saving Max by Antoinette van Heugten (Unfinished: I wasn't impressed by the writing, plus the detective work was too lame for me)

Books reviewed
- Read, Remember, Recommend by Rachelle Rogers Knight
- Based Upon Availability by Alix Strauss

Also, check out my interview with Claire Avery. The sisters, who cowrote Hidden Wives, talk about writing this book, the next book they are cowriting and also about their favorite books and authors.

Books on my nightstand

The Lion's Game by Nelson Demille: I am glad to finally return to this book. After taking a break from this huge read, and getting through several other ARCs and books due back immediately at the library, I finally picked this one last night. Hopefully I should be done in a couple of days
Denial by Jessica Stern: This book about a child rape is going to be tough material. Jessica Stern and her sister were raped as teens, and the police didn't believe them. They didn't speak about it for long, but the trauma remained. Stern finally speaks up in this book.
Full Moon at Noontide by Ann Putnam: Another tear-jerker - I do seem to be levitating quite a bit to such books lately. This is the story of Ann's mother, father, uncle and husband - their lives and deaths. I've read quite a few moving reviews, so I'll keep some Kleenex ready.





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Sheila (Bookjourney) said…
I have Still Alice and Saving Max on my shelf. I will be interested in your Still Alice review and the Bree tanner one (also waiting for me to read!)
June 28, 2010 at 12:53 AM
The1stdaughter said…
I'm really interested in what you think of the new Stephanie Meyer. I actually loved all the other Twilight books, but I'm hesitant to pick this one up for some strange reason. I'll have to see what you think!

Have a fabulous reading week and if you have a minute check out my Reading Week at There’s A Book.
June 28, 2010 at 2:45 AM
Teddyree said…
Oh I have Saving Max on my list this week, I'm sorry to hear it was disappointing. I'll be interested to see your thoughts on Denial. Hope you have a great week and happy reading :-)
June 28, 2010 at 2:59 AM
Jan von Harz said…
I recently red The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner and I did enjoy learning more about Bree am anxious to see what you thought. Have a great week.
June 28, 2010 at 4:58 AM
Felicia the Geeky Blogger said…
Denial sounds like a really good read. I loved your interview with Claire Avery, that was such a good book. Have a great reading week :)

~Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog
June 28, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Stephanie said…
Denial sounds fascinating, though heart wrenching. I always enjoy seeing your reading selections.

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June 28, 2010 at 8:27 AM
bermudaonion said…
You got a lot of reading done last week! I hope you have another great week in books!
June 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM
NancyO said…
The Lion's Game is pretty good...DeMille has the sequel out now, called The Lion. Someday....

and Still Alice is so good. Talk about a tear-jerker!

happy week, Aths!
June 28, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Emidy @ Une Parole said…
Sounds like you have a few heavy books to read! They sound emotional, but very good. I'll be looking out for some reviews!
June 28, 2010 at 10:04 AM
(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said…
wow...you got a lot of reading done last week. (I was a slacker).Still Alice was great
June 28, 2010 at 11:23 AM
FICTION STATE OF MIND said…
great week you had, youve been a reading machine :) hope we can do a redalong again soon
June 28, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Jennifer said…
You had a wonderful week and this week's schedule looks good. I adored Denial and while sad, Full Moon At Noontide. My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2010/06/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
June 28, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Ana S. said…
Denial does sound like a very painful read :( But like an important one too.
June 28, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Bailey said…
I'm interested to see your thoughts on Snow Flower and Still Alice! I'm currently reading The Hunger Games. My other picks are here - http://windowseatreader.blogspot.com
June 28, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Gwen@ChewDigestBooks.com said…
Denial sounds powerful. I just downloaded The Lion's Den to my ipod, we shall be reading it together:)
June 28, 2010 at 10:52 PM
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