Clock Rewinders on a Book Binge: 2/24/13

Clock Rewinders on a Book Binge is the weekly recap feature created by
Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Tara @ 25 Hour Books

In the life of Smash

School was out for mid-winter break this week, so I did a ton of home visits. I knocked on doors, most of which didn’t open. I met with some parents who were more than willing to register their child for my program. It was a pain in the ass and sometimes uncomfortable week, but I get 11 new kids. I still need 19 to reach my numbers but the school year is more than half over. *sigh* Next year will be better. I have all summer to plan and have loads of ideas!

Went to the doctor yesterday for another ultrasound. The Clomid worked and I have two healthy follicles, which means I could very well have two babies. EEEEEEP. T gave me the shot that triggers ovulation last night, so he and I go in tomorrow for the IUI. So yea…. O.o

I blow dried my hair and decided not to flat iron it. I really liked the natural, beachy look.

Smash Attack Reads Recap

• Cover Reveal: Fairyvision by J.L. Bryan
• World-Building Wednesdays: J.L. Bryan is back with more Fairy awesome!
• Smash reviews The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima
• Let’s Talk: Welcome to the Family + GIVEAWAY!
• Saturday Shorts: Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep

2013 Reading Goals

It’s all about the series, yo!

 Check out my book list.

• I read The Midnight Spell. It’s not part of a series, but it was damn fun. Review 2/27
• I finished By A Thread this weekend, book 6 in the Elemental Assassin series. I am so very close! Just completely loving Gin and all her badass glory. Review 2/25
• I am listening to Daughter of Smoke and Bone and I get FLAILY about this audio book. Khristine Hvam is an EPIC NARRATOR. She has truly turned this book into a living work of art, for me. I feel like I am watching a movie half the time. So friggin entertaining. And seriously, is this book being made into a movie? I really need an Akiva on the big screen, stat.

The Blogosphere 411

• The Miseducation of Cameron Post is $1.99 on Amazon! That’s a tough issue book that has been on my radar.
• Squee! “Shadow and Bone” movie has a writer! This is going to happen, people! WHO IS GOING TO BE CAST AS THE DARKLING?!??!?! ZOMGEEEEEP!
• Adam’s review of Every Day by David Levithan is worth a read.
• Parajunkee schools us on how to know if our blog is making an impact.
• Little Read Riding Hood brought up the very discussion-worthy topic again: authors commenting on their book’s review.
• Amanda alerted me to this post by Respiring Thoughts. She talks about reading from a reviewer’s perspective.
• Amanda talks about what having too many choices can do to our sanity. There is a lot of good commentary on this post!
• Speaking of Amanda, she and Cass are hosting an awesome event in March…

Pinterest Fun

• Owl♥Love: I found a fab purse, an adorable bookplate, and rise and shine mugs.
• Coffee: It’s what’s for breakfast. Literally: Speaking of mugs, you have to see these other coffee mugs that change with heat. ♥
• Foodie Haven: The Pioneer Women posted her fancy mac n cheese recipe. *drool*
• Healthy Me: CARBS ARE KILLING YOU! So don’t look at that mac n cheese recipe…
• Maternity Photography: Yes, I started collecting photo inspiration.  I can only hope to be as adorable when I’m feeling like a sow.
• Social Work with Kids: I found a great infographic on cyberbullying.
• Blogging Resources: I downloaded a pretty friggin awesome blog planner set from OrganizingHomeLife.com

And, as always…

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