tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:21:38 +0000John Saulbloghopping challengebook carnivalSunday Salonread in 2009contemporary fictionbook extravaganzabook salemoviesserial killerNative Americansfamily relationshipszombiessupernaturalexperience another culturemarriage and familyRIF Challengedark humorfavorite authorsbook blogger appreciation weekchristian fictionreadathonguest postya carnivalfriday findsread in 2011horrorwarwhat are you reading monday.essaysdystopianauthorschallengesin the newswhat are you reading mondaybook giveawaysliterary fictionSouthern fictionfantasyholocaustmysteryJudismCanadaautobiographyscience fiction7 starsreview-a-thondeath and dyingvocabularyhumorromance9 starsmodern classicsmall town lifetop ten listsracismBAFABgeneral book discussionnew releasesadvicerockbook about bookshistorical romancedivorcelibrary lootatozwednesdayprivate detectivegraphic novelMailbox Monday8 starsgriefon writing2010 challengesStephen Kingseries I enjoythursday thirteenYA Lit.meme'sbodice-rippersocial commentaryparanormal romancearmchair bearead-a-thon postchick lit.adventureallegory4/09 Read-a-Thonsuspensethursday thunksThurday's Thoughtswish listslaverybook reviewRussiaparanormalfairy talebloggiestawhat I spotted at the librarymemoirclassicschristopher mooreMusing Mondaysowned bookscontestschildren's litbook giveaway winnershistorical fictionwitch trialsteen violencethe book listbooking through thursdaytear jerkerSalemLT Early Review ProgramBrit lit.book blogspost-apocalyptic6 starsbook to moviegenocidetbrcurrent book giveawayslaugh out loudlegal thrilleron my shelvespsychological issuescoming of age2009 challengesLaura Brodiemy rating systemweekly geeksshort storieswerewolvesbook ratings3 starsclear away the clutter read-a-thonrecommendationsfamily sagabooks reviewed by month9/11lost generationamnesiaJapanese lit.wondrous words wednesdaywaiting on wednesdaymagical realismdebutgothicbanned book weekpoliticsvampiresbook clubmurder mysteryenvironmental issueschunkster challenge2 starsAppalachian Lit.thrillerweb and blog discussionspiritualityopinionsmisc. stuffchild abusetuesday thingersfriendshipmonday musingsadult contentgiveaway5 starsnon-fictionfun facts2011 challenges09 challengesawardsreligionpoetryout with a bangbooks I haven't readmental illnessIreland4 starsother stuffhttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Icedream)Blogger457125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-2358511419824380213Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:08:00 +00002011-09-18T22:23:03.273-04:00read-a-thon postI enjoyed participating in this read-a-thon, I really feel like I have gotten a great start in finally focusing on my own much neglected books.So how did I do? Well, I don't read as fast as I used to- that's for sure! I did manage to complete two books and start a third:Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs at 348 pages. Allison Hewitt Is Trapped: A Zombie Novel by Madeleinehttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/09/read-your-own-book-read-thon-wrap-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-2288065804864018531Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:26:00 +00002011-09-17T00:03:06.714-04:00marriage and familydivorceamnesiaread in 20119 starsSynopsis from Goodreads: What would happen if you were visited by your younger self, and got a chance for a do-over? Alice Love is twenty-nine years old, madly in love with her husband, and pregnant with their first child. So imagine her surprise when, after a fall, she comes to on the floor of a gym (a gym! she HATES the gym!) and discovers that she's actually thirty-nine, has three children, http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-alice-forgot-by-liane-moriarty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-5922863899472183187Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:08:00 +00002011-09-17T00:12:26.024-04:00read-a-thon postI finished Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children- 348 pages. I am trying hard to stick to my list so I am currently reading Allison Hewitt Is TrappedBy Madeleine Roux. I'm on page 37 and enjoying it so far, it's a fast read and so far so good. I do have to say that I have have the urge to deviate from my list of books- to be fair I did warn that I am prone to doing that. I am peeking at my http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/09/read-your-own-book-read-thon-update-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-5773994517995795869Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:24:00 +00002011-09-17T00:08:55.675-04:00read-a-thon postI've been reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. I'm on page 278 so I'm almost finished! I'm enjoying the books so far, more for the uniqueness and lovely artwork - well a review will come later. My goal is to just read at least three of my own books, even if I go past the read-a-thon date to accomplish it. I'm reading from my big red recliner and I've been snackinghttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/09/read-your-own-book-read-thon-update-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-6933487975886437520Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:16:00 +00002011-09-16T01:36:06.525-04:00owned booksread-a-thon postPerfect timing for me that Monica is hosting Read Your Own Books Read-a-thon!I've decided to commit to reading some of the books I have stacked everywhere around my house and actually have started already- Yeah for me! I always list books I intend to read and end up picking up something else but my intentions are to read from this list:If Jack's in Love By Stephen Wetta The Kitchen Daughter By http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/09/read-your-own-book-read-thon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-8030216826278093066Sun, 29 May 2011 05:43:00 +00002011-05-29T01:46:24.779-04:00armchair beaThe confirmed winner of my Armchair BEA giveaway is:Savs from Savvy Escapades!Congratulations to her and thank you all for stopping by and taking the time to enter. :)http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/armchair-bea-giveaway-winner-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-769853933926130506Sat, 28 May 2011 22:54:00 +00002011-05-28T19:11:05.728-04:00armchair beaI had another great year participating in Armchair BEA. If I can't go to NYC it's the next best thing.I have to give all of this years hosts a big Thank You! You did a fantastic job, it was easy to follow and very interesting. Thanks to all the sponsors and bloggers who participated also.My highlights were twofold, I always get a kick out of the twitter party. It is a little wild and with more http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/armchaire-bea-wrapin-it-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-292551294687325051Thu, 26 May 2011 05:32:00 +00002011-05-26T01:59:23.933-04:00armchair beaWhen I first started blogging I hadn't even heard of ARC's, Twitter or Ning. My blogging was a way to continue my relationships with mutual book lovers I had met on Shelfari and Goodreads that were talking about this growing community they were joining called "book blogging"! It sounded like fun and it turned out to be more exciting then any of my expectations. I think that the basics we startedhttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/armchair-bea-nurturing-relationships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-2818690365477070620Wed, 25 May 2011 08:10:00 +00002011-05-25T05:10:36.042-04:00armchair beaI didn't sign up to do any interviews, I was a little late on the ball for this years Armchair BEA event. So I am doing the alternate activity and listing some of my favorite blogs. This is tough for me, I hate to leave some great blogs out but with around 200 blogs listed in my Google Reader I just can't always keep up with everyone. So I have decided to recommend a few of the book blogs I visithttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/armchair-bea-day-3-few-of-my-favorite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-7660018313485001017Tue, 24 May 2011 20:14:00 +00002011-05-24T20:13:44.530-04:00My wish list for books is always huge so I will try to keep it reasonable. This year there are some great releases I'm really looking forward to reading and I hope they are the Best of 2011!First my number one book I've been waiting to be released (drum roll):1. It Looked Different on the Model: Epic Tales of Impending Shame and Infamy by Laurie Notaro (July 26th)Now the rest:2. 11/22/63: A Novelhttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/armchair-bea-day-2-best-of-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-8500379340676650762Tue, 24 May 2011 09:10:00 +00002011-05-24T05:52:43.311-04:00GiveawaySo I admit I am jealous of all the advanced copies of my wish list books I'm not going to be able to get like the lucky bloggers who where able to make it to BEA. So I decided to give you a chance to win the book that you are so looking forward to reading, even though we have to wait for it to be released. :) All you have to do is leave a comment either telling me what you are looking http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/armchair-bea-giveaway-what-book-is-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-9207660420272087002Tue, 24 May 2011 03:22:00 +00002011-05-23T23:56:11.238-04:00armchair beaI use the psuedonym Icedream (long story) and Wow, I've had this book blog since September of 2007! Well, I actually haven't posted very much this year- I have to admit that while I love to read, I hate to write. So going into my forth year I am a little tired. But I still love book blogs and I don't want to just give up the blog because I still like to feel as though I am still a part of the http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/05/who-i-am-and-how-i-armchair-bea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-8450488143254344967Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:37:00 +00002011-03-01T04:35:26.885-05:00top ten lists"Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This meme was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!"This weeks topic is: Top Ten Books I Just HAD To Buy...But Are Still Sitting On My BookshelfUnfortunately http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-ten-tuesday-bought-em-but-havent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-4164672356026590178Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +00002011-02-28T21:09:19.295-05:002009 challenges2011 challenges2010 challengesSo far this year I have only picked one. I am a challenge junkie but trying to get a handle on it so I am slowing it down and being selective this year. My first challenge I've chosen to participate in is:I've chosen Level 2: Contagion – Choose 15 books to readhttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2008/11/2009-challenges.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-6802336444469854977Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:43:00 +00002011-02-22T03:13:15.850-05:00book to movietop ten listsTop Ten Tuesday is hosted at The Broke and the Bookish and the meme's instructions and linky are available HERE. This week's Top Ten is the Best Movie Adaptations. I guess it's nothing new but it certainly seems more common these days for movie producers to forget about original scripts and just adapt a book. Mostly with crap results. However, I do agree that occasionally there are a few that http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-ten-tuesday-best-movie-adaptations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-3126058002582215866Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:22:00 +00002011-02-23T00:08:30.847-05:00Sleepless- Cyn BalogTomorrow River- Lesley KagenRevolution- Jennifer DonnellyI Still Dream About You- Fannie FlaggThe Last Days of Dogtown- Anita DiamantHex Hall- Rachel HawkinsCity of Glass- Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes- Cassandra ClareRoom- Emma DonoghueEarth (The Book)- Jon StewartCarrie Pilby- Caren LissnerThe Vanishing of Katharina Linden- Helen GrantTorment- Lauren KateCrescendo- Becca http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/12/read-in-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-4576187420279088268Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:02:00 +00002010-12-29T00:33:42.272-05:00out with a bangreadathonI've decided to participate in the Out With A Bang Readathon hosted by Casey at The Bookish Type and Heather at Book-Savvy. You can click on the banner below to link up and find out more information.I'm joining because I have a couple more books I really want to get in before the year ends. One is an ARC that is being released in January (I want to host a spotlight and giveaway), another I am in http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/12/out-with-bang-read-thon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-3240405701103005626Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:43:00 +00002010-10-11T18:47:59.479-04:00contestsHead over to The Undercover Book Lover (not really) Blog and enter to win your choice of 4 different prize packs:The Awesome PackThe Paranormal PackThe Coolio Pack orThe Contemporary Pack.This Contest is International!! and Ends Oct. 15th.Just click on this link.http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/10/enter-hungry-for-hyperteen-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-646054538938162520Sat, 11 Sep 2010 04:12:00 +00002010-09-11T00:27:21.314-04:00For this year's Blogfest Bitten by Books is giving away a free Kindle. Since I can't remember how to link up the image you will need to click on the link below to go directly to the giveaway page.Click HereOf course it is a fantastic giveaway and there are a ton of ways to earn lots of extra entries.http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/09/win-kindle-giveaway-at-bitten-by-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-4256334907174854793Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:10:00 +00002010-08-30T03:34:14.220-04:00readathonThe last challenge is hosted by Jenn at Book CrazyHer question was "If you could be read into a book, which book would it be and why? What is it about that story that you find utterly overpowering? Which world would you choose to loose what you have here on earth for?"I'm sure it's not original but I would have to say I would love to be read into any of the Harry Potter books. I've always wanted http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/08/from-dusk-til-dawn-read-thon-challenge_30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-3555445439792177381Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:41:00 +00002010-08-28T13:08:53.036-04:00read-a-thon postSo far I have finished two books:"i know i am, but what are you?" by Samantha Bee"White Cat" by Holly BlackTonight I am starting "City of Bones" by Cassandra ClareI've been having a blast and twittering with bloggers that, while I visit their blogs, I haven't really gotten to chat with until now. That is always the most fun for me. :)I need to get on the ball with completing some mini-challengeshttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/08/dusk-til-dawn-read-thon-update-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-2812919477716306339Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:40:00 +00002010-08-25T23:47:48.948-04:00readathonThe first challenge hosted by Jami at YA Addict is to show off your current read. I am taking the option of NOT showing a picture of myself this evening. I don't even want to look in a mirror right now. So I chose to take a picture of the book I am reading (I Know I Am, But What Are You by Samantha Bee) in my reading space. Here it is (clicking on it will enlarge the picture):http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/08/from-dusk-til-dawn-read-thon-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-8790044703712960605Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:24:00 +00002010-08-25T23:33:04.317-04:00readathonOk, so I am a bit slow on the uptake but I have decided to join the Dusk Til Dawn Read-A-Thon because I have a ton of books on my tbr list (like every other book blogger I know). Some are my own copies, some are the huge pile I grabbed from my last trip to the library that I have renewed all the times I am allowed and now they are finally due in a few days.This event is being hosted by Jenn at http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/08/from-dusk-til-dawn-read-thon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-4485135961544975775Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:01:00 +00002010-08-24T16:51:55.113-04:00meme'sbooks I haven't readtop ten listsThis meme is hosted by Julia at The Broke and the Bookish.I know there are so many classics that make up a lot of reader's "never read" list and I am no exception. However I also am guilty of not reading some very popular contemporary books and I thought I would share that list.1. One For the Money by Janet Evanovich- Or any of the rest of the Stephanie Plum series. I own it, I picked it up andhttp://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/08/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-cant-believe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-744511856003567504.post-6389594627097439380Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:51:00 +00002010-07-25T19:35:41.074-04:00Sunday SalonI'm late getting this post up. I took a mini-vacation, since I couldn't go out of state I stayed at my friends house and enjoyed something similar to this:Not the same as the beach but it beat the heat.I loved the "Got Books" celebration, I got a few entries in early Friday but didn't get home until later Sat. evening so I may have been too late for a lot of the ones I entered but I tried. Had I http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2010/07/tss-725.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Icedream)4