Week in Review – 19 March 2017

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This has been a tough week, it started with some news which blew the stuffing out of me and I’ve spent a lot, probably too much time processing. It also meant that I have not been in the right frame of mind to read and so my reading has slowed dramatically.

I also realised that I’ve been really organised with my blog planning but had forgotten to keep time scheduled for my non-tour reviews so I have a backlog of books to review! I’ve now rectified this moving forward so my reviews should pick up over the coming weeks. Honestly I’m pretty sure I leave my brain in bed most days.

It was my Mum’s birthday this week, most of her Amazon wishlist is Kindle books and I’m again left wondering why Amazon in the UK hasn’t implemented Kindle book gifting like they have in the US? It’s utterly annoying…yes I said utterly. I’ve emailed them about it numerous times but they just ignore me.

I think most of my medication issues are now sorted and I’m starting to feel more human again now, at least until the bipolar slaps in the face again! We had a few hiccoughs this week and I managed to do almost 72 hours with no sleep at all which only feeds the mania but I’m through it and starting to get back into a pattern now.

I also got a new phone this week, it’s my first new phone in six years! A bit of a shock to the system, I used to get a new phone every year so I don’t know what’s come over me going so long! It’s taking a bit of getting used to, I keep pressing things I’m not supposed to, so apologies if I do weird things in comments on your blogs but that will be why!

I went to see Gojira play in Bristol last night, I know most of you are going Goji-what?! They are a French heavy metal band. I absolutely love them, very melodic, they are also eco and political-warriors and it all comes out in their music so very on my wavelength. I saw them play at Bloodstock festival last year which was actually the first time I had seen them live despite buying their music for years and they blew the roof of the place (OK there was no roof it was an outdoor festival but you get the idea!).

So onto this week’s book activity!

Currently Reading

What I’ve Read

New Books

This week has been eclectic, I won a book from Lorraine over at The Book Review Café, I’d entered the giveaway knowing Hubs would really enjoy the book and he was over the moon when I gave it to him! I also received a proof copy of Strange the Dreamer which I can honestly say is one of the most stunning books I’ve ever handled. I also received a signed copy of The Last Days of Magic direct from Mark Tompkins which I am so grateful for, I have had this book on my radar for a while and I will be reading it very soon so watch this space!

Bought

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 Strange the Dreamer - UK Cover Reveal 

eARCs

   

Reviews

Only one review this week after my little scheduling slip up! That will be fixed next week!

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Other Posts

Lots going on this week other than the reviews, had a few great guest posts, and a couple of blitz posts for some interesting looking books. Ann Troup stopped by for The Bookshelf this week.

  Soul Mates - Nadine Nightingale Ashael Rising - Shona Kinsella the-authors-bookshelf-logo

Giveaways

  • $10 Amazon or Nook Gift Card with Claimed by the Succubus (International) Rafflecopter
  • $25 GIFT CARD, Signed Copies of: Anarchy Found, Anarchy Missing, and SuperVillain Swag Pack with Anarchy Missing (International) Rafflecopter
  • 3x $25 Amazon Gift Cards from Celtic Fire (International) Rafflecopter
  • 5x Myths & Legends Boxsets and More from Myths & Legends (International) Rafflecopter
  • A Kindle Fire and $50 Amazon Gift Card from Soul Mates (International) Rafflecopter
  • A £20 Amazon Gift Voucher and an e-copy of Ashael Rising from Ashael Rising Rafflecopter
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3 thoughts on “Week in Review – 19 March 2017

  1. I’m sorry that you’ve had some tough news this week, I hope you’re as ok as you can be.
    I’m glad your medication got sorted and that you feel on more of an even keel again.
    I get so annoyed that we can’t gift kindle books in the UK too – I don’t understand why when they’ve had it in the US for so long now. I end up buying an Amazon voucher so the person can buy some books for their kindle but it’s not the same as being able to send kindle books.
    I’m envious that you got The Good Daughter this week, I really like the sound of that one. I hope you enjoy it, and all the other books you got this week. 🙂

    Here’s my weekly wrap-up post: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2017/03/19/weekly-wrap-up-19-march/

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      1. I don’t read many physical books for the same reason as your mum. I’m happy for people to buy me gift cards when they want to get me books but I know that when I’m buying for others I prefer to choose a gift rather than vouchers. It’s so frustrating that Amazon won’t do anything – I’ve emailed them a few times but they don’t respond. There must be a market for it because so many people read on Kindle, I just don’t get it.

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