September Bound by Books

Even though the temps are still in the 90's we are entering FALL!  I spotted a migrating Monarch yesterday and dozens of dragonflys.  Does anyone know, do they migrate too?  With all the things we have to do and festivals to attend it has taken me two weeks to finish my latest read.  I'm reading another Jodi Picoult book, Between the Lines.

Ever feel like the eyes in a painting were following you?
Maybe they are.

Elephant Dollar Origami

When I finished reading Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult I had to learn how to make an origami elephant from a dollar bill.  It shows up all through the book.  I also had to look up elephant sanctuaries which she gives a link to at the end of the book.  I have a new found respect for elephants and the people who take care of them.  I loved the book for so many reasons including the elephant connection but mostly because the end was a complete surprise to me.  I don't really believe in psychics but her novel makes me consider them with a different viewpoint than before. I usually pick up the hints early in a book on where the story is going but I did not see this one coming.

Bound by Books linky plus DIY T-Shirt Crafts book give away

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Because August is only a day away (funny but I just heard Annie sing that as a musical line in my head!) The August Bound by Books link up is here.  July showed us some great literature recommendations and some fun book crafts.  I’m especially excited about this first week in August because my friend Adrianne Surian  of Happy Hour Projects just published her first craft book.  She is offering five lucky readers a copy of the book, and there's also an Instagram sweepstakes to win a pair of Fiskars® spring-loaded scissors!

What book is on your nightstand?

It's too hot to do much outside which is where I'd like to be but sitting next to the large windows in our living room I can look out at the blue skies dotted with cotton ball clouds and the whirly jig in the garden that is suppose to deter veggie hungry critters turning in big gusts of hot wind.  The grass is fading from bright green to thirsty brown the way it always does this time of year in our plains area.  I also see a wasp flitting about on the covered porch looking for a new spot to build it's nest.  On the table by my chair lies the latest Jodi Picoult novel I'm reading, Leaving Time.  I only recently discovered this author and am anxious to read all her books.  My reading style has always been that of a skimmer, but not for her.  I find myself re reading descriptions and conversations that in most books I barely acknowledge.  The references to real places I'm slightly familiar with in a fictitious setting catch my attention.  I have to be mindful of the time or I will lose myself and dust will pile up on the furniture while the family scrounges for left overs in the fridge.

The First Phone Call From Heaven - book review

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I purchased The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom by accident.  I was looking for a book my online book club had decided to read but I could only remember the title contained the word Heaven in it.  There were several in the newly released popular books section so I picked this one up thinking it was what I was assigned to read.  Although it was not, I read it anyway and am glad I ended up with it.

Bound by Books #3

I'm getting lots of reading time while I watch the little grands swim, play in the yard and at the park.  It's a good thing too with all the great recommendations coming through the link up parties.  Last weekend I wrote a review on The Night Gardner and picked up a book by Jodi Picoult that I am really loving.  I should get it finished and written up for Sunday's post.  Meanwhile here are the features for last week's Bound by Books linkup.

Bound By Books features and link up #2

If you're new to Bound By Books party link up, welcome!  I hope you find lots of inspiration while you are here.  I know I did.  My book reading list has grown and there are some book crafts I am anxious to try.  As a matter of fact my features from last week are two book related crafts that you may also like.  Before you leave, check out this weeks link ups.  Of course we'd also be excited to see what you've been doing that involves books in some way, so link up below.