Hi
everyone, with Rachel and I's crazy work schedules, we miss sharing
whats going on with us. We used to have a lot of fun with our Showcase
Sunday posts, so thought we'd do something regular on the blog, where we
share bookish news and life news in general as a weekly recap!
WHAT I READ/REVIEWED
Jasprit
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The Player definitely took me by surprise, I think maybe because I went into it with no expectations at all and that really was a refreshing change!
Rachel:
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Pretty Face and A Darkness Absolute were amazing, had fun getting creeped out with The Hatching, Undeclared was enjoyable even with some issues. Not even Luke Daniels' fabulous narration could rescue The Rising for me. The characters were very one dimensional to me, which I can take with an action filled plot, but that was disappointing, as well.
BOOKS RECEIVED
Jasprit
I was super stoked to receive the above books for review, I'd had my eye on them for sometime now and I've been tempted several times to drop everything and start them straight away!
Rachel:
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I can't wait to read Skitter after loving The Hatching! I'm still a little worried about Pipe Dreams because I don't want to be annoyed by Mike's daughter causing problems with the romance, but I've seen positive reactions.
NEW TO MY TBR
Jasprit
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A lot of bloggers I know have read and loved Bet Me, I don't know why it took me so long to add it to my to read pile. And The Hate U Give has been receiving all of the praise lately, and so I know I just need to check this book out already.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
Jasprit
Rachel:
I watched two movies. I'd skip The Finest Hours. It was pretty lackluster, especially in the romance department which was incredibly bland. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was much more fun, but the book was better.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Jasprit:
This week was meant to be my week off from work, of course I planned to read all the books and watch all the shows, but that of course didn't happen. I felt like this week was even busier than normal! But I did get to squeeze in a visit to see my niece, have breakfast with my friend and spend the day in London with my sister. It was a hectic week, that I feel like I need another week off, but despite the weather being so cold, London was once again so pretty around this time of year.
Rachel:
I got sick again! This is the 5th time this winter season and I was so annoyed! I went to the doctor and she said it was viral. I'm going to try some herbs to help my immune system and see if that will help.
I did go on a walk/run today even though I'm not 100% because I was going stir crazy in the house! The weather is beautiful after having several weeks of on and off rain:
I didn't go out much, but I did make Twice Baked Potatoes:
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Pretty Face and A Darkness Absolute were amazing, had fun getting creeped out with The Hatching, Undeclared was enjoyable even with some issues. Not even Luke Daniels' fabulous narration could rescue The Rising for me. The characters were very one dimensional to me, which I can take with an action filled plot, but that was disappointing, as well.
BOOKS RECEIVED
Jasprit
(Click on Book for Goodreads link).
I was super stoked to receive the above books for review, I'd had my eye on them for sometime now and I've been tempted several times to drop everything and start them straight away!
Rachel:
(Click on title for Goodreads link)
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I can't wait to read Skitter after loving The Hatching! I'm still a little worried about Pipe Dreams because I don't want to be annoyed by Mike's daughter causing problems with the romance, but I've seen positive reactions.
NEW TO MY TBR
Jasprit
(Click on Book for Goodreads link).
A lot of bloggers I know have read and loved Bet Me, I don't know why it took me so long to add it to my to read pile. And The Hate U Give has been receiving all of the praise lately, and so I know I just need to check this book out already.
Rachel:
(Click on Book for Goodreads link)
I added On Second Thought after seeing that Brandie loved it. I bought and audio copy. I loved Abduction by Cynthia Eden and The Gathering Dusk is a prequel to the next book in the series, After the Dark.
(Click on Book for Goodreads link)
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I added On Second Thought after seeing that Brandie loved it. I bought and audio copy. I loved Abduction by Cynthia Eden and The Gathering Dusk is a prequel to the next book in the series, After the Dark.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
Jasprit
I finally made time for Scandal, I'm all the way back at Season 5, but I'm hoping I'll be able to get back into this show again. I've had a topsy-turvy relationship with it recently, but it used to be one of my favourite shows.
Rachel:
I watched two movies. I'd skip The Finest Hours. It was pretty lackluster, especially in the romance department which was incredibly bland. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was much more fun, but the book was better.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Jasprit:
This week was meant to be my week off from work, of course I planned to read all the books and watch all the shows, but that of course didn't happen. I felt like this week was even busier than normal! But I did get to squeeze in a visit to see my niece, have breakfast with my friend and spend the day in London with my sister. It was a hectic week, that I feel like I need another week off, but despite the weather being so cold, London was once again so pretty around this time of year.
Rachel:
I got sick again! This is the 5th time this winter season and I was so annoyed! I went to the doctor and she said it was viral. I'm going to try some herbs to help my immune system and see if that will help.
I did go on a walk/run today even though I'm not 100% because I was going stir crazy in the house! The weather is beautiful after having several weeks of on and off rain:
I didn't go out much, but I did make Twice Baked Potatoes:
It's a lower fat recipe using buttermilk, low-fat sourcream, center cut bacon, mushrooms, green onions, and a minimal amount of butter. Add a glass of red wine and it's a perfect meal!
How was your week?
How was your week?
