August in Nova Scotia is a lovely month in which I spend most of my time at our cottage in beautiful Cape John, Nova Scotia. Located on the Northumberland Shore, it is just yards from the ocean, I spend my days puttering in the garden, entertaining friends and family, and of course… reading. It is in the summer when I truly appreciate being retired. A few nights ago I captured the beginnings of what was a stunning sunset and thought I would share it with you here.
(photo taken from our cottage front steps – Cape John, Nova Scotia July 25, 2017)
I continue to work on my #20booksofsummer challenge.
I am now reading #14 of 20
I received the following five titles from NetGalley in July
I received “Path into darkness” from Midnight Ink (I have auto-approval for their titles)
I requested this title from Grand Central Publishing, after reading glowing reviews from my fellow bookbloggers:
Jackie Law at NeverImitate
Jen Lucas at Jen Med’s Book Reviews
Joanne at Portobello book blog
I requested this novel from Harper after reading the following reviews:
Dee-Cee at It’s all about the books
Emma at Damppebbles
Liz at Liz loves books
Kaisha at The Writing Garnet
I accepted an invitation to read “Crime song” from Mulholland Books. It is the second in a series and I enjoyed the first novel “The second girl“.
I accepted an invitation to read “The missing twin” from HarperCollinsUK
I received one title via Edelweiss during the month of July.
I purchased the following books in Kindle format from Amazon.ca
FREE
$ 1.72
$ .99
$ 1.29
Total expenditure $ 4.00
I know… last of the big spenders. LOL
So only six more review commitments for July. I am valiantly trying to get my TBR under control and I’m working toward my 80% NetGalley badge. There have been many tempting titles listed on NetGalley recently, but until I get that danged 80% I refuse to request them. My ratio is now standing at 74%
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Congrats on your huge following! Well-deserved! I am also reading The Missing Twin. I already started it and I am Loving it so far!!!
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Thanks Holly. I’m glad that you are enjoying “The Missing Twin”.
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WOW! that pic is just too beautiful! re your TBR–yeah, I’ve really had to take a hard look at it. started saying no, and getting downright picky. currently two behind (that’s not too bad) and TBR for aug/sept is growing. I’ve also gotten myself into several scheduled releases for next year–won’t do it that far ahead again. enjoy Nova Scotia–long been a destination hubby and I have talked about (years ago on our bikes), now happy if we could just drive there! 😉
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Thanks for you kind comment. I hope you get to visit Nova Scotia soon.
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A neat haul, Lynne and some of these books sound incredible. Enjoy every moment of Nova Scotia and all the books.
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Thanks Skye, I intend to.
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I sure would love to spend a summer in Nova Scotia. 😎 ☀️ 🏖 🌊 ⚓️
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Summers here are great, I agree. (I love your little emojis)
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Aren’t the warmest sea waters north of the Carolinas in Nova Scotia?
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Yes they are. Right here on the Northumberland Strait.
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Melmerby Beach, right?
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I’m not sure of the exact location.
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It’s definitely in Pictou County.
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Good job with the NetGalley ratio! Although, if I would have 70 unread titles on NetGalley, I would get so anxious! Big TBRs are definitely not for me. When I have more than 10 unread ARCs, I already start panicking. 😀
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Ha-ha Alex. If you think that’s bad…. when you add my NetGalley TBR to my Edelweiss TBR and the books I’ve agreed to review for individual publisher’s and/or authors the total on my TBR for review numbers 138 as of today.
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:O RUN! Save yourself!!!
That is a very terrifying number! lol
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Gorgeous photo, love the reflection of the sky in the water 💖
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Yes, I agree that the scene was very photogenic that evening. I’m feeling very spoiled to have a summer abode in this incredible place.
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Oh my goodness, what a stunning view! Not sure I’d get any reading done, I’d just gaze and admire!
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Thanks so much Joanne. I agree with you about the view. I appreciate that I’m very lucky to spend my retirement summers here.
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Nice haul!
I totally get your NetGalley struggle. I’ve been ignoring all those beautiful books because I want to get my rating up first as well. Currently at 67% but only three more ARC’s to go, haha.
Beautiful picture on top of your blog! Seems like a perfect place for relaxing, reading and getting away from everything.. 🙂
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Thanks Kathy. I agree that Cape John is a perfect retirement/summer getaway.
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