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 #303
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:
As I’m on K.A. Tucker’s ARC team, I got a copy of this beauty this week. I can’t wait to read it! <3
Both of these were pre-orders, and they were also bought with a gift card, so I’m still complying with the rules for Unearthing a Bookish Bounty.
The Sunday Post #243 – 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 past week, I had a visitor at home, the group we visited in England in September last year came to spend a week in Geneva. It was an awesome week, but also exhausting. So I’m really happy to have a week off right now.
As it happens, only the Hubs and I plus the puppies have gone to Spain for a few days. The girls are in Norway visiting their brother, and my oldest son left for a semester in Dublin last weekend. The house is rather empty these days, but it’s also pretty nice.
The weather in Spain is gorgeous! It’s sunny and much warmer than at home. We might just try for a very quick dip in the sea while we’re here. Of course, the pups love it here!
This Week’s Puppies in Action:
- [3 Feb] Mine to Take by Cynthia Eden ★★★★
- [4 Feb] P.S. It's Always Been You Part 1 by Lauren Blakely ★★★★
- [10 Feb] Passions of a Papillon by Tara Lain ★★★★½
- [12 Feb] Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat ★★★★½
- [15 Feb] Weekend Wrap-up #304 – Slow and Peaceful
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.
oh that beach looks the best! so inviting! i am sure the puppies loved it
They really did! Being off the leash and running around made them so happy.
I am eagerly awaiting my pre-order of Wild at Heart hitting my kindle. Can’t wait to see what you think! It always amazes me how people in Europe can travel so easily. I can’t even get off the east coast in the US without spending more money than I want to. Hope you got that dip in the sea!
We really are very lucky! It’s only a 6.5 hour drive down here, so we try to go as often as possible! I sure hope I’ll get that quick dip in the sea, too.
I’m sure I’ll love Wild at Heart 🙂 Tucker is an amazing author.
Glad you had a nice time off! A good vacation is always nice. I’m trying to get one planned for myself because I am already dying for a break from my job situation that continues to not get better. Especially since my commute has gotten more complicated and a tad longer when they decided it was time to close my exit both ways of coming and going to build their new soccer stadium.
Nice new read! It’s a new to me one but glad you got one you were excited for! I hope you enjoy it!
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I’m so happy to have this time off – and I hope you’ll be able to do your getaway soon, too, Jessica!
I have Wicked Bite too! Haven’t read it yet because I’m waiting for a friend to buy it so we can do a buddy read. We’re big fans of JF! The pups look SO cute. I’m sure they’re having the best time. How warm is it in Spain now?
I read it already, and my goodness, you and your friend are in for a treat! It was really well done!
It’s 16 degrees today, but a little windy. Totally worth it!
I still have to read the first book in that KA Tucker series, I already have a copy, just need to get around to reading it. I hope you’ll enjoy book 2. Sounds like you and the dogs are enjoying your few days in Spain. Have a great week!
I hope you’ll enjoy the first book as much as I did, Lola 🙂
So jealous of your vacation and location! Its snowy and cold here, with no break in sight. Enjoy your books!
I’m truly happy for this break, Samantha! I hope you’ll get a break soon. And that the weather will ease up.
I’m surprised you find it so easy to travel with the dogs, especially internationally! I’m glad you are all enjoying a sunny holiday 🙂
Wishing you a great reading week
It is international travel – but at the same time, it’s only a 6.5 hour car-ride, so it is pretty easy. They slept the whole way 🙂
Have a great reading week yourself!
Glad you had a lovely time at the beach… Now all our youngsters have flown the nest, it is fun to once more just be a couple. Though it’s lovely when they come home, or we look after the grandchildren:)
I don’t know what it is about the sea, but it always gives me such a feeling of peace!
I bet it’s nice when the youngsters do get home – or when you look after your grandchildren. I don’t have any of those…
Ah… grandchildren! So much emotion bound up in that one word:). And I completely understand how you feel about the sea – I also feel that way and we are lucky enough to be just a 10 minute drive from it…
Glad the guest visit went well and you got the chance for a fun holiday in Spain even if you miss your kids all scattering in their own directions.
Whew, nice haul this week. I still need to read the first of that KA series.
Puppies look happy!
Have a great week, Linda!
It was really nice last week, but also tiring.
I think it’s nice to have a little time with my husband, and the girls will be back home on Thursday, so it’s not that long 🙂
Have a great week yourself, Sophia 🙂
Spain would be nice right now. The beach looks wonderful. And the boys look like they have the right idea. LOL
They usually have the right idea – play, eat and nap 😀
Great beach photo! I would love to go to the beach…any beach….right about now!
Enjoy your books and your alone time.
Yay for winter break! You do have an interesting schedule. Our spring break is in March this year (sometimes as late as April). The beach with puppies sounds wonderful!
Have a nice break and enjoy some new reads!
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Yeah, I’m lucky! We have winter break in February, then spring break around the Easter weekend.
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Having visitors can be fun, but yep I need down time after. Glad you and the hubby could get away.
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Oh I’m incredibly envious of your Spain vacation! Look at how beautiful it is! Enjoy your time and maybe a swim ?. Sending you hugs!
Spain sounds nice right about now! Have a nice get away. I’m sure the dogs are loving it too haha! 🙂
Spain sounds lovely. Enjoy your trip!
Such cute puppies! I hope you enjoy your reads 🙂
Glad you are taking time off, Linda! Hope you have a wonderful week. Enjoy your trip.
I love K.A. Tucker! I hope you enjoy Wild At Heart! I’m glad you and your hubby are getting to travel and spend some along time together!
That’s a great picture of puppy and hubby on the beach 🙂 And we just finished with houseguests too, so I know what you mean. It’s fun, but it’s okay when it ends too. 😉
Yea! I’m glad you got some time away! Enjoy and recharge!
Yay for a new book by KA Tucker! And I like the idea of escaping to better weather in Spain. It sounds like your family are well traveled and all going everywhere. And it sounds like having guests over went well even if it was a bit tiring from time to time!