It's a chance to share news: a post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books,
and share what's coming up on your blog in the week ahead.
T H E W E E K I N R E V I E W
Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate it. For those of you who do not have a mom (or mom-figure) in your life right now, I'm sending you hugs. I know that Father's Day is a little sad for me since losing my dad. I should be seeing my mom for dinner tonight. I hope you have a great day no matter how you spend it.
Is it just me or was this the Longest. Week. Ever? Not a bad week, but looong. I worked from home on Thursday just to break up the week and have a change of pace. I was beyond happy when Friday finally rolled around. Sheesh!
The NHL playoffs started this week and it's been up and down. My team (the Tampa Lightning) have won one game and lost two. It's a best of seven series sooo... they really need to win tonight before they're in dire straits.
In some "hey, that's pretty cool" news, the Broward County Public Library in Florida is allowing anyone to sign up for a library card, no matter where they live (although, I imagine it's limited to the U.S.). That means you would get access to their entire Hoopla catalog... so hooray for more free ebooks and audiobooks! Just go here and click on Apply Online for a Library Instant eCard.
Duran Duran was my band throughout the 80's. I was obsessed. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week so for this week's 80's music fix we're going with The Reflex (1983). Enjoy!
O N T H E B L O G
Tuesday, May 3
Friday, May 6
W H A T I R E A D
Kindle: Roping the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch #0.5)by Kennedy Fox - ⭐⭐⭐.5
C U R R E N T L Y R E A D I N G
Audio: My Famous Frenemy (Greene Family #6) by Piper Rayne
Kindle: One Way Back to Me (The Wilder Brothers #1) by Carrie Ann Ryan
N E W A D D I T I O N S
Not a thing.
T O T A L L Y R A N D O M
HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?
I'D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT!
I have seen a lot of that library sharing type thing with electronic resources. I remember someone at work telling me for $5 they could apply for electronic only from a town they didn't live in. It's great to have more borrow options. My townships selection is abysmal. Thank goodness the kid has a great eLibrary.
ReplyDeleteSame here, Sam. Over the last couple years I've seen more and more options for reduced-cost memberships or even free. Gotta love free access to more books!
DeleteHave a wonderful dinner with your mother! My sister has considered joining my county library since hers is just a small local one and often doesn't have everything she is looking for.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela! I love that there's access available beyond your own county/city. More options is always better. :)
DeleteI have a friend at Port St. Lucie and should pass on the library news about Broward county.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. That might be of real benefit to her.
DeleteAll I've been doing is working, sleeping, and watching hockey. Luckily, the Avalanche have won all their games so far. I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Avalanche! They're sure to move on. I'd love to see the Lightning go for a three-peat but they need to get it into gear tonight.
DeleteIt was a long week for me as well. Long and quiet. I loved Duran Duran back in the day too! So happy to see them inducted.
ReplyDeleteWendy - I was happy to see they made it. And Pat Benatar and Eurythmics... it was a total 80's induction. :)
Deleteoh good to know it wasn't just me where this week felt so LONG! I have no idea why, but it just dragged especially at work. Hopefully this week is better for you. I am glad you enjoyed that Meghan Quinn, I heart that one is great!
ReplyDeleteRenee - I just love Meghan Quinn and Kiss and Don't Tell was even better than I expected. I've already downloaded the next book in the series, Those Three Little Words. :)
DeleteI love that libraries are offering cards to everyone! It is so important since so many places are now banning all kinds of books. Hopefully this week seems quicker!
ReplyDeleteSamantha - Same here! I applaud any effort to make books more accessible.
DeleteHappy Mother's Day. OMG.. That random pic is hilarious!! Well.. my husband forgot all about Mother's Day. Sigh.. Your current reads look amazing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and happy reading.
Oh no, sorry to hear your husband forgot Mother's Day. That had to be a letdown. :( I hope he makes up for it and takes care of this week!
DeleteI checked but unfortunately I can't get the library card sigh. Now my week was very long too so I commiserate. And I am crossing my fingers for the Tampa Lightning!
ReplyDeleteSorry it didn't work for you, Sophie. I figured it was U.S. only. :( Your finger-crossing worked... the Lightning won their game last night! :)
DeleteYes! The week felt like it was just dragging by! Thanks for the info on the library! I will never turn down the chance for more ebooks!
ReplyDeleteCarrie - Right? Another venue for free books is always welcome!
DeleteI hope you have a great Mother's Day with your mom! :)
ReplyDeleteDuran Duran were awesome and I'm still fan.
Thanks Greg!
Deleteyes I have loved the Broward County library for awhile now. My town also has an abysmal selection. I had that same feeling of a long week. Probably because I didn't feel good and then had to get myself back on track. It didn't help having some days in the upper 80s. I'm glad this week is cooler.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Anne - Too bad your local library is so limited. I'm so thankful that there are several options for free books!
DeleteIt's at least ten degrees cooler here today and I'm loving it!
Sorry about your father. I hope you have a lovely Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'm signed up with three different libraries. One by home, work, and at my daughter's house. I'll sign up for where I'm moving to next. It's nice to have options! Hope you enjoy Mother's Day with your mom, and yay for reading book two in the Psy-Changeling series!
ReplyDeleteRachel - Awesome to have several options for books! I can't believe I waited so long to read the Psy-Changeling series. I'm really enjoying it!
DeleteI'm tempted to sign up for that library card. My library uses Overdrive. I don't think they do Hoopla. There might be more books to read then. Hm...
ReplyDeleteDeanna - My library has both Overdrive and Hoopla but there are still titles that neither carries. I figured one more option was a good thing!
DeleteI don't think I hear of the band Duran Duran. I look in to applying for a Broward County Public Library and it said you has to be a resident.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week.
Sorry it did not work for you, Marianna. It's a great offer that they're making.
DeleteEveryone has been confusing me with mother's day and it's because we celebrate on a different date in the UK. I thought I'd forgotten to get my mom something. I felt last week flew by but I had so many plans and then I just wanted to be really lazy at the weekend. And I love Duran Duran! They're a bit before my time but I think I just heard them so much at home that they're songs always make me happy.
ReplyDeleteBecky - LOL I could see where that would get confusing! And induce instant panic over not having a gift planned. :) Oooh, I love that you know who Duran Duran is! They totally defined by teen years and it's amazing to me that they're still releasing new music.
DeleteI hope you had a nice Mother's Day with your mom. Yay, I was so excited that Duran Duran got inducted this year. Loved them when I was a teen and I still love them today. :)
ReplyDeleteSuzanne - It's amazing that the band is still together and still making music! And I still love them, too. :)
DeleteI love it when libraries make books accessible to those that may not have great resources in their area. I remember when Duran Duran was everywhere. I had a thing for Mtv and I feel like their videos were on all the time. I hope that you had a nice Mother's Day with your mom.
ReplyDeleteCarole - So true! Duran Duran were mainstays on MTV for many years.
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