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2020 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge #AlphabetSoupReadingChallenge

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I fudged some of the entries because I completely lost track of what the hell was going on last year!

See the rules HERE.

This is one of my favorite challenges. I review all the books I share, but that is not a requirement. Why not join in?

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2019 Blogger Shame Challenge

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Blogger Shame Challenge. Yes! This one has been such a good challenge for me over the last couple years. It’s helped me address some of those issues that haunt me…overdue reviews. I put the pressure on myself, not the authors. We’d love to have you join us. Click the link below to check it out.

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This is my final update for the year. I have completed my goals for this year and I will be going through all my emails and notes to see what, if anything is left. I have a feeling there are some I missed and I will be finishing them off in 2020..

Click the title to see my review, the cover to go to Amazon.

Do The Dead Talk? For My Brother by John C Dalglish @JohnCDalglish

For My Brother (Jason Strong, Detective, #3)

Books From The Backlog – Gem Stone by Dale Mayer @DaleMayer

Gem Stone

Monday Mini – Sketcher in the Rye by Sharon Pape @sbpape

Sketcher in the Rye (Portrait of Crime Mystery, #4)

So Sweet – Dragon’s First Valentine by Emily Martha Sorensen @CleanYAFantasy

Dragon's First Valentine (Dragon Eggs, #6)

Monday Mini – The Competition by Marcia Clark @thatmarciaclark

The Competition (Rachel Knight, #4)

Monday Mini – Guilt By Degrees by Marcia Clark @thatmarciaclark

Guilt by Degrees (Rachel Knight, #2)

Monday Mini – Seal Team Six: Hunt The Fox by Don Mann & Ralph Pezullo

SEAL Team Six Book 5: Hunt the Fox

Monday Mini – Hiding in Sunshine by John & Caitlin Stuart

Hiding in Sunshine

Junkyard Magic – Enchanter’s Echo by Anise Rae @AniseRae

Enchanter's Echo (Mayflower Mages, #2)

The Life and Lessons of a Young Author Sunayna Prasad – 7.26.18

The Life and Lessons of a Young Author

A Kidnapping & A Conspiracy – 3 Lies by Helen Hanson @HelenHanson – 4.23.15

3 Lies (Masters CIA Thriller, #1)

21 Dares by J C Gatlin #JCGatlin – 1.15.17

21 Dares

Update: 10.2.19

This is my final update for 2019.

Have your read any of these books? What did you think?

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2019 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge #Alphabet Soup #Reading Challenge

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This is my final update and I have finished the challenge. I love doing this one and will be joining again next year, so stay tuned.

I am a bit late to the party, but I do love this challenge…so…here we go.

To learn the rules and participate in the challenge, visit Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours.

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Sherry’s Shelves #191 – Golf Reading & Lounging

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Sherry’s Shelves #19 is my weekly update from 6.9.19 – 6.15.19.

LATEST HAPPENINGS

Hello everyone. Glad to see you stopping in. This will be short, but I hope sweet. I hope you had a great week and have some good things planned for the upcoming one. Everything’s good from my end, keeping busy and living my life…so, she you later. The sun is shining and the pool is calling me name. Plus, I have a little golf to watch. Do you have a favorite golfer or sport that you don’t want to miss? Love to know.

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  • Sherry’s Shelves #191
  • Monday Mini – Hiding in Sunshine by John and Caitlin Stuart
  • Giveaway – Knightmare Anarchist by Shami Stovall
  • Monsters in the Cundy by R H Dixon
  • Giveaway – Sweet Poisons by Natalie Bennett
  • One Sentence Review – The Other by Marilyn Peake

What are you up to this week? Reading any good books? Watching any good movies?

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Sherry’s Shelves #189 – I Want To Be A Vampire #Vampire

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Sherry’s Shelves #188 is my weekly update from 5.12.19 – 5.18.19.

LATEST HAPPENINGS

Hello everyone. Glad to see you stopping in. As I write this, it is raining. It has been super sunny and 90 degrees, so I am happy to see it. The grass was getting so dry it started to crunch under my feet. I haven’t had to worry about watering, until last week. Even the first day of watering, the rain paid a quick visit. Isn’t that how it goes? But, it’s all good. Maybe this will wash out some of the pollen that seems to be playing havoc with my allergies. I haven’t been able to work in the yard without the help of Mr Wonderful, so it is in definite need of clean up. I am going to hire someone to come by and whip the yard in shape, maybe do a couple of projects. I am also going to, for the first time ever, have someone come by and do some house cleaning. Mr Wonderful does a good job, but I don’t think it’s fair, with him working a full time job and two freelance jobs, to have to do so much. It won’t cost that much and it will be a relief to have it done. I have caught up on most of my reviews for the books I have read. Just have two left right now. I have been reading books on my kindle that are documents, trying to clean them off. Some are pretty old and I think there will be some DNFs, just because I have so many books I want to read I will never have time to read them all. I need to be immortal to do everything I want to do. LOL Have a super week!

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  • Sherry’s Shelves #189
  • Monday Mini – Seal Team Six: Hunt The Fox by Don Mann and Ralph Pezullo
  • Review – Junkyard Magic – Enchanter’s Echo by Anise Rai
  • Giveaway – A Cloud of Fraud by Linda Ferreri
  • WWIII & Vigilantes – Cabals and Crowns by Dina Rae
  • Poesedin’s Warriors & Vampires – Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
  • Giveaway – Sconed To Death by Lynn Cahoon

What are you up to this week? Reading any good books? Watching any good movies?

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Sherry’s Shelves #142 – What Floats My Boat #Reading #Giveaways

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Sherry’s Shelves #141 is my weekly update from November 5 – November 11, 2017.

Sunday Post #201 Countdown to Spring..

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Hello and welcome fellow bloggies. I hope you had a great week and the world of books has been good to you.

In case you missed it, I cannot get this song out of my head. You try!

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FREE BOOKS

at time of posting free, but be sure and check for the “0”

 

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I won a book up to $7.99 from Samantha at The Book Disciple.

I have been wanting to try Sarah J Maas for some time, so when I saw these three novellas and checked out the reviews, I grabbed it. I wanted to make sure by reading these novellas I wasn’t lost or spoiling something I may read in the future…and all is good.

 

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  • Sherry’s Shelves
  • Giveaway – Mental Damnation by Konn Lavery
  • Giveaway – Enchanted by Micalea Smeltzer
  • She’s Kicking Ass Again in Strong to the Bone by Jon Land
  • Teaser Tuesday – The Book of Genevieve by Mark Boyd
  • Can You UnVampire Yourself – An Unconventional Mr Peadlebody by D L Gardner
  • Must Reads From Bestselling Author Vicki McKeehan
  • Happy Thanksgiving
  • Giveaway – Addicted by Krys Fenner
  • Skeletons in the Closet – Blood Loss by Ashley Fontainne
  • One Sentence Review – Cookie Cutter by Jo Richardson

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What are you doing for fun this weekend?

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Sherry’s Shelves #141 – Golf & Books

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Sherry’s Shelves #141 is my weekly update from November 5 – November 11, 2017.

Sunday Post #201 Countdown to Spring..

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Hello and welcome fellow bloggies. I was lucky to be able to play golf twice this week. Last Sunday was fabulous weather, but Thursday was cloudy, cool and a bit damp. Still…a bad day at golf is better than a good day at work. The weather warms up a bit during the day, but I am sad to see the hot days of 80 degrees are probably gone until next year. 😥  I don’t know about you, but I love feeling the sun on my skin, hearing the flop of my flips and jumping into the pool at the drop of the hat. My biggest consolation is…we rarely have any snow or ice here in Florida.

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  • Sherry’s Shelves
  • Monday Mini – Not So Sweet – Strawberries by Carey Bartsch
  • Teaser Tuesday – I Will Find You by Joe Kenda
  • Is There A New Killer In Town – Sunset Darkening by Amanda Siegrist
  • Need A Pet Sitter – Meow for Murder by Bethany Blake
  • Giveaway – Kindred by Tiffany Apan
  • Aliens Vacation On Earth – Trespassers by Todd & Tim Wynn
  • Going Covert in Dead Cold by Jennifer Chase
  • Friday 56 – Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich
  • Flowers Have Meaning – Violet by Abigail Owen
  • One Sentence Review – Eclipse Lake by Mae Clair

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What are you doing for fun this weekend?

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Sherry’s Shelves #97 – Cruising the Coast

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Sherry’s Shelves #97 is my weekly update from October 2 – October 8, 2016.

Sunday Post #201 Countdown to Spring..

Stacking The Shelves {200}

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Hello fellow bloggers. I have spent so much time the past couple of weeks reading and doing posts for blog ahead, that my eyes are blurring and one of them keeps twitching. I had to quit for a while and am looking forward to taking it slow this weekend, doing other things. How about you? Have you ever had this happen? What are your weekend plans?

If you want to participate in blog ahead, check out the link at the bottom right.

Mr Wonderful and I spent some time in Biloxi this past week, taking pics while these awesome cars were Cruising the Coast.

This seemed like the perfect opportunity to share my favorite Florida Georgia Line song.

For those of you in the line of fire from Hurricane Matthew, stay safe. 🙂

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I may have more posts, I’m just not sure what, so be sure and keep checking back.

  • Sherry’s Shelves
  • Giveaway – Dandelion Dead by Chrystle Fiedler
  • Review – The Company Store by H D Gordon
  • Giveaway & Review – Bewitched by Nancy Fraser
  • Teaser Tuesday
  • 5 Star Review – The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter
  • Cozy Mystery Giveaway – Crepe Factor by Laura Childs
  • Friday 56 – Everyone Dies by Michael McGarrity
  • Giveaway – Shifted in Seattle by Lisa Medley
  • One Sentence Review – Jezebel by Gordon A Kessler

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Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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Sherry’s Shelves #61 – Book & Fun

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Sherry’s Shelves is my weekly update from December 13– December 20 , 2015.

Happy to have you join me for some books & fun.

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Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews

Bought, Borrowed & Bagged is hosted by TalkSupe

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**The small amount helps keep my blog running**

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I have added some great giveaways.

Be sure and check my Giveaway page for anything that looks good to you.

Hope you are all ready for the holidays and Santa brings you what your heart desires!

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FREE BOOKS

Free at time of posting. Be sure and check for the “0”.

The Dog Who Ate The Airplane (Adam & Bagel, #1)

Girl of Mine

The Soul Summoner

Hidden (Dragonlands, #1)

This looks like a good Christmas short story.

When You Return to Me (Broslin Creek, #6.5)

This looks like an interesting paranormal vampire story. Mallory Crowe is branching out from her norm, contemporary romance, so why not give it a try?

Finding Fire: Paranormal Romance (Bad Boys Of The Underworld Book 1)

I love this beautiful cover and sure cannot resist a ghost/murder story.

Girl Unseen

I am a fan of Jeffrey Archer, so will always grab a freebie of his.

Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles, #1)

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I love this beautiful cover for USA Bestselling author Bette Lee Crosby’s novella.

Esther's Gift: The Lei Crime Series: (Kindle Worlds Novella)

Now this is my kind of Christmas, tropics and a cozy murder mystery.

Cowabunga Christmas (Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery, #1)

So darn cute. Know of any kids needing a fun and cute book for the holidays?

A Bear of a Christmas

The Death Card (A Liz Lucas Mystery #3)

Another fun kids story and I am really looking forward to reading this. I love dinosaurs and the cover puts a big smile on my face.

Kittysaurus Rex (Kittysaurus, #1)

Like a like sci-fi with your romantic fantasy?

Moon Dust (Two Moons of Sera)

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FOR REVIEW

No new review books. Just too busy this time of year. How about you?

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WINNINGS

I’ve won a few things but I will share them when I get them.

This beautiful hardback came in just in time to share. I am excited to have won it and look forward to reading it.

Won this through Brenda Novak’s newsletter.

When We Touch (Whiskey Creek, #0.5)

Hope you had some goodies come your way. 😀

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Sherry’s Shelves #60 – Books & Fun

Review – The Tree of Life by Dawn Davis

Giveaway, Guest Post & Review – Cookies: Sluts of the Snack World by Ken La Salle

 

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I will be adding more posts, so be sure and stop in so you don’t miss anything.

Sherry’s Shelves

Giveaway – Demons by Ednah Walters

Teaser Tuesday

Guest Post & Review – Twisted Sisters by Kimber Leigh Wheaton

Christmas Post

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Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

What have you been reading?

Have you any plans for the upcoming week?

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Sherry’s Shelves # 50 – Books & Fun

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Sherry’s Shelves is my weekly update for August 23 – August 29, 2015.

Happy to have you join me for some books & fun.

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Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews

Bought, Borrowed & Bagged is hosted by TalkSupe

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Mr Wonderful buys me flowers, just because he is wonderful. LOL (c) Sherry J Fundin

Mr Wonderful buys me flowers, just because he is wonderful. LOL
(c) Sherry J Fundin

Thanks, so much for dropping in and have a super day!

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FREE BOOKS

Still free at time of posting, but check for the “0”.

How wicked is the cover for Hell is Coming by N P Martin?

Hell Is Coming (The Watcher's #1)

A Cold Dark Place

Check out Toni Anderson’s blog for her Fifty Days of Giveaways: 4/50

A Cold Dark Place (Cold Justice, #1)

Love this wonderful cover for Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn

Open Minds (Mindjack Trilogy, #1)

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AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE

I love libraries, big and small. You never know where you will find that hidden gem.

Creative little libraries

7 Stunning Libraries

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A Pink Zombie, with a MistEndurance: A Novel of Terror

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FOR REVIEW

Writing a lot of reviews and enjoying the summer.

My itchy fingers are craving MORE…books.

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WINNINGS

I have been remiss in visiting all my fellow bloggers as I write, write, write reviews. When I get in the zone, I hate to change tactics,  but I will be by soon.

  Hope you had some goodies come your way. 😀

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I got a bit carried away, but there were so many good books, I just had to share them with you. Be sure and look for the reviews and giveaways.

Sherry’s Shelves #49 – Books & Fun

Giveaway – The Vampire, The Hunter and The Girl by Martin Lastrapes

Giveaway – Shadow in the Sea by Sheila A Nielson

Weather Update: There is a Tropical Depression by Jeff Lindsay Giveaway & Review

Mystical Romance – Mortal Musings by Aria Glazki Giveaway & Review

I am outraged – Read Cargo by DV Berkom and you will know why

M9B Two for Thursday Book Blitz: The Pretty Dark Nothing Series by Heather L. Reid with Giveaway #T4T

M9B Friday Reveal: Fall For Fantasy Blitz with Giveaway #M9BFridayReveals

Friday 56 #52 & BB #28 – The Damnation Game by Clive Barker

Another Killer Hit – The Murderer’s Daughter by Jonathon Kellerman

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Sherry’s Shelves

Book Trailer reveal for A Whisper of Death by Paul Barrett

Teaser Tuesday

Giveaway & Review – Beware, things are not what they seem – for Zed by Jason McIntyre

Review – Life is life whether Dead or Alive – Onyx by Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton

Friday 56 & BB – Galilee by Clive Barker

Review – You Can’t Run from A Killer Past by Maris Soule

Review – Another Killer Hit – The Murderer’s Daughter by Jonathon Kellerman

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Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

What have you been reading?

Have you any plans for the upcoming week? 😆

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