Weekend Wrap-up is where I share my new books, as well as what happened here at (un)Conventional Bookworms and elsewhere in the blogoshpere. I’m linking up with the usual suspects, AKA Team Tynga’s Reviews and Caffeinated Reviewer.
STS #261
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality is all about the latest additions to my library – virtual or actual, with books that are bought, borrowed, won or ARCs I will (probably) be reading soon. Without further ado, here’s what I added to my bloated shelves this past week:
Thank you, Avon, and Edelweiss; Harlequin, Loveswept, and NetGalley; and KA Tucker!
I have already read Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis, and I loved it! I think it’s my favorite Heartbraker’s Bay novel 🙂 <3
The Sunday Post #211 – Weekend Wrap-up
Kim @ The Caffeinated Reviewer, is our hostess with the mostest for the weekly Sunday Post where I’m wrapping things up. It is the perfect opportunity to share what happened here on my own blog, as well as some of the happenings elsewhere in the Blogosphere.
This was a strange week – not too busy at work, as it was the first week back to school. However, I am preparing for an exam that will happen on Monday, and even if I really know my stuff rather well, I’m a bit stressed about it. The exam is in Didactics of ESL, and I’ve been to all the classes, plus read all the chapters in our course book, so I should definitely be OK.
My husband had to take Hercules to the vet on Wednesday, as he was not feeling good at all. Once more, Hercules has been eating small rocks, and I just don’t know what to do with him anymore! Luckily, he did not need surgery, but he was poorly all day, whining and complaining, and just acting all mellow 🙁
This Week’s Puppies in Action:
- [10 Jan] Thirsty Thursday & Hungry Hearts #164 ~ Breaking Away
- [11 Jan] Safe and Sexy #43 – Harder Than Words
- [12 Jan] Weekend Wrap-up #261 – Back to Work
- [16 Jan] *Giveaway Winners Announced*
- [18 Jan] Safe and Sexy #44 – Written in Ink
- [19 Jan] Weekend Wrap-up #262 – Busy Bee
- [14 Jan] Third Son's a Charm by Shana Galen ★★★★
- [15 Jan] Be the Girl by K. A. Tucker ★★★★★
- [20 Jan] Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis ★★★★★
Did you get some good books last week? What have you been up to this past week? Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’re enjoying your weekend, and that next week will be filled with awesome!
About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I also got Playing for Keeps. I’ll be reading it soon. I hope your exam goes well. My daughter has started school and she’s doing well with it, even when she isn’t feeling so great. Have a great week! Anne – Books of My Heart
It was so good, Anne! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did 🙂
I’m glad your daughter is doing well in school, even when she isn’t feeling great.
Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Wishing you luck for the test! Xx
Such cutie weeins ? mmmh the eating rocks part remind me of « pica », but what did your vet said when you (or your husband, rather) brought him over ?
http://www.fordogtrainers.eu/index.php?main_page=page&id=168 Here! You can read this 🙂
Thank you Kristina, it does sound like that! I guess I should make sure that he gets everything he needs with his food.
He usually gets enough walks, and playtime, so I don’t think that’s the problem.
My husband didn’t say anything specific that the vet said – and this is the third time we’ve had to bring him to the vet for this rock eating. And we’ve been to different vets – none of them said anything about food. They just said it was ‘normal for some dogs’ :O
Have a great weekend, Kristina!
wow, really ?! eating rocks can clearly be dangerous … like, eating grass or snow is one thing, but rocks ??
I know! And I really don’t know what do do, other than keeping a VERY close eye on him when we go outside. We used to just let them play in the garden (and Freddy has never done anything like this), but we can’t let Hercules do that anymore. There are small rocks in many places, and he seems to be a pro at finding them.
yeps.. of course they are .. Goodluck !
Aww poor Hercules. I hope he’s feeling better and stops eating rocks! And good luck with your exam- I’m sure you’ll do well! 🙂
Happy weekend!
I really, really hope he’ll stop eating rocks,too! I mean, we don’t even let him go into the yard without a leash anymore, that’s how careful we are now…
Happy weekend to you too, Greg 🙂
Legend is one of my anticipated reads. I know his story will be really emotional. Can’t wait to hear what you think of it.
I agree Sam! Legend’s story will possibly break me completely, but still, I can’t wait to delve in 🙂
I hope all goes well with your test. Sounds like you’ll do awesome! Poor Hercules! One time one of our dogs ate a rock but it was likely because he thought it was a treat. He chipped a tooth doing that and I don’t think he’s ever repeated that mistake! Hopefully Hercules will remember this, but dogs are funny with their stubbornness!
Nice new reads! Totally new to me ones but I hope you enjoy them all!
Happy Reading!
My STS will be up tomorrow, so stop by then if you can!
Have a GREAT day!
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Thank you Jessica! I think it will go well, but a test is always a bit stressful. However, having tests myself means I understand my students even better 🙂
I am not so sure Hercules will ever understand that it’s the eating of rocks that makes him so sick 🙁
Have a great Sunday:)
I’ve been meaning to read more books from Jill Shalvis; so far, I’ve only read Lost and Found Sisters.
Poor Hercules. What’s up with his rock obsession? Maybe he likes crunching on hard things.
Enjoy your books and your week.
I’m a huge Shalvis fan, Laurel-Rain. I have read almost all of her books, and these days, I feel that her writing is truly top notch. If you enjoyed Lost and Found Sisters, you should try to read more in that series 🙂 Her other series are a bit more fluffy, but still awesome 🙂
Good luck on your exam! I’m glad you liked the next heartbreaker bay-its coming up on my tbr!
Wonder why Herc eats rocks? That is very strange! Hopefully this was the last time!
Thank you! I wonder about that, too – I am just afraid to let him out of my sight now!
I hope you’ll enjoy the Heartbreaker Bay as much as I did, Samantha 🙂
I’m sorry Hercules is feeling poorly. I wish there was some way to keep him from eating things he doesn’t need to eat! Your book haul makes me green with envy. Seriously. I hope you’ll enjoy the other ARCs and I’m happy you enjoyed Shalvis’ so much. Good luck with the studying. I know you’ll ROCK your exam, darling! {{{BIG HUGS}}} <3 <3
He’s back to normal now, wifey. But I, too, wish there was a way to get him to stop eating those rocks!
I’ve already read three out of the four ARCs – I didn’t feel like studying (not true, I’ve been good!).
Miss you!! {{{BIG HUGS}}}
Good luck with your exam, Lexxie:) Poor Hercules. It makes you wish they could understand what we say. My sister’s dog was really bad about eating stuff too. I’m glad he didn’t have to have surgery! They look adorable in their new bed:)
Thank you Laura!
I wish Hercules could understand me when I explain how dangerous it can be for him to eat rocks!
My sister’s lab ate rocks. He even ate part of a clay pot one time. He never had to have surgery but she couldn’t take her eyes off him when they were outside.
I guess that’s just how it’s going to be with Hercules, too. No taking our eyes off him, and him always on a leash…
Good luck on the test and I know you’ll do great. Poor Hercules. Is there something lacking in his diet that makes him eat them? (I think I’ve heard that before but I may be thinking about human kids), Glad it wasn’t too serious but I feel so badly for him.
Thank you Barb! I think it’ll go well, too – I feel ready now.
There might be something lacking in his diet, but I don’t understand why it would be different for Freddy… Freddy only eats his food and is totally happy with that.
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Poor Hercules, I hope he will be fine and stop eating small rocks.
Good luck on the test!
I wish you a lovely week ahead, and I hope you will enjoy your new books! 🙂
Thanks Irena! I sure hope so, too 🙂
Best of luck in your exam! It sounds like you’ve prepared well.
And that’s a good stash of new books to reward yourself with afterwards 🙂
Thank you Stephanie 🙂 those books have already been devoured, apart from Legend 😀 I couldn’t help myself!
Good luck with the exam!
I’ve heard that some dogs like to eat rocks… Strange beasties, lol. I’m glad he doesn’t need surgery!
Yeah, it’s definitely strange! And he keeps on doing it, too 🙁 I’m very happy he didn’t need surgery, and that he’s back to his usual, goofy, happy self!
Best of luck with the exam on Monday! And I’m sorry that Hercules eats small rocks – I hope he is soon feeling better. Have a good week, Lexxie.
Thank you Sarah 🙂
He’s feeling great again, thank goodness!
Have a great week yourself.
Glad to hear it, Lexxie and fingers crossed for tomorrow:)
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I’m so sorry to hear about Hercules. Glad it didn’t require surgery. I’ve heard of dogs that eat rocks, but I don’t know if it is a symptom of something else or just a weird thing they do sometimes. I hope you get it all figured out. You’ve got this exam.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I’m also very happy he didn’t need surgery! It was pretty scary though – and sadly, not the first time! Now, we’re so vigilant he doesn’t understand what’s going on.
Thanks for stopping by Melanie!
Nice haul !
Have a great day !
Thanks 🙂
Poor Hercules! I wonder what makes him eat rocks, especially if they make him feel bad afterward. I’m glad he didn’t need surgery, but I hope you can figure out the cause of the rock-eating so he stops doing it.
Best of luck on your exam! It sounds like you’re well prepared, and I’m sure you’ll do well.
I don’t think he understand why he feels so bad… It can take quite a while for him to feel bad, so he just ha sno idea what’s going on…
Thank you, Lark! I think I’ll do well, too.
Poor Hercules, but he really needs to not eat rocks. Maybe Freddy should talk to him. I hope he feels better. I wonder if a change in routine would help him not eat the rocks, it sounds like Pica (I think that is what it is called) which is just an issue some dogs have. Might be something to try and see if that helps. Just a suggestion 🙂
I hope you have a great week, Lexxie, Good Luck on your Test! Happy Reading! ox
I wish Freddy would talk to him! LOL That would be so very helpful. I did read up about pica, and I need to try to figure out (with the help of the vet) if there’s anything at all we can change.
Miss you Michelle! {{{HUGS}}}
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Poor Hercules! You almost need to muzzle him when he is outdoors. Yikes. I just grabbed Slow Ride, so thank you. I’ve been watching for it. I hope this week is a good one!
True. I just really don’t like muzzles – but if it’s for him to stay safe, I guess I won’t really have a choice…
I’m glad you got Slow Ride, too! It was REALLY good 🙂
Good luck with the exam. Sorry about the rock-eater. It’s frustrating when they gobble things before you can stop them. One of my dogs used to eat her own poop and then throw it up on the rug.
Thank you Aj!
Ouch! I almost think that’s worse… especially throwing up the poop yuck!
Have a great week!
Freddy and Hercules are so adorable! And enjoy your new reads! x
Thank you Vinny 🙂
Looks like you’ve got some great new books. I especially like the sound of Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis. I’ll have to check that one ou!
Sorry to hear about the rock-eating. That’s so sad. If only they would understand that eating rocks will make you feel bad. Sigh..
I hope your exam went well!
Have a great week and happy reading.
I did get some great books, and I’ve actually read them all by now – that’s a new record for me I think 🙂
I wish I could make Hercules understand that eating rocks is not good for him, too. He’s such a great dog, but we hate seeing him sick…
My exam did go well, I think, I was so tired when it was over, but it’s behind me now 🙂
aww poor guy! I mastiff used to eat rocks! Silly pups. Hope you have a great week!
I know, right? I wish he’s just stop!