I’ve been trying to curtail my greed when it comes to requesting digital ARCs. I have SO many review commitments that I fear I’m not doing them justice by posting my reviews way after the publication date.
So… for the entire month of August 2019 I have added only FIVE more review commitments.
Here is my current NetGalley feedback ratio:
Three from NetGalley:
“The Fortune Teller’s Promise” by Kelly Heard
Published this coming October by Bookouture, the blurb is what attracted me to this title from a ‘new-to-me’ author.
“The Truth Behind the Lie” by Sara Lövestam
Published August 2019 by Minotaur Books, the blurb had me hooked… though I’ve never read anything by this author before.
“Woman in the Water” by Katerina Diamond
This one is due to be published in November 2019. Published by Avon, it was the blurb that attracted me.
And two from Edelweiss:
“The Boatman: and other stories” by Billy O’Callaghan
Published by Harper, I requested this short story collection when I saw it was written by Billy O’Callaghan. I read one of his novels, “The Dead House” last year and really enjoyed his writing.
“The Woman in the Park” by Teresa Sorkin and Tullan Holmqvist
This thriller is published by Beaufort Books and it was the blurb that interested me enough to request it. I’ve never read anything by these authors before.
So, that’s IT for AUGUST as far as review commitments go. Well done me! (when you are as greedy as I am, five new titles in a month shows great restraint LOL)
I did however complete TEN new purchases from Amazon.ca
My total expenditure was only $ 14.11 Cdn. Not bad for TEN titles. I can never resist a bargain. LOL
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$ 3.19
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How was YOUR month of August? Any wonderful acquisitions added to your TBR?
I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Hope you are having a wonderful summer!
Note: I scheduled this post in advance as I underwent major surgery on Aug. 27th and will be in hospital for a week. I may be very tardy when it comes to responding to comments. Please forgive me.
Fictionophile 
Hats off to your bargain hunting!! That’s impressive!!!
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Yes Sheree. I can never resist a good bargain.
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What a great Haul! I’m intrigued by the Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman. I haven’t heard of it before but the cover and title have me wanting to look it up 😀 Which book are you looking forward to the most this month?
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They all appeal but “The Woman in the Park” is the one that is calling me the loudest. Thanks for your comment.
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I hope you enjoy it! It’s always great when a highly anticipated book meets all of your expectations ❤
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That is a great price for 10 books!! Looks like a lot of great reads ahead 🙂
Great post! Happy reading ❤
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Thanks Dee. I love a bargain. ♥
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I hope the surgery went well, Lynne, and you are not in too much discomfort. Get well soon!
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Thanks so much for your good wishes Sandra. I’m just home from hospital and will be slowly recovering over the next four weeks or so.
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Hope all went went well Lynne. Sending all best wishes for a speedy and positive recovery.xx
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Thanks very much Jill. Though they removed a foot of my lower bowel (which was getting ready to rupture), they did not find any cancer and I don’t have to wear a colostomy bag. Things could be a lot worse.
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Good news going forward, but still a serious op and careful recovery required. Take care xx
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You have given me strength Jill. Thanks.
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Ah, have to acknowledge your restraint in gleaning new books. You’ll have time to read now. Take care.
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Thanks for your positive encouragement Virginia. ♥
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I also received Woman in the water by Katerina Diamond and am looking forward to reading it. Happy reading and sending you get well soon wishes post surgery!
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Thanks very much Darina.
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I hope you are doing well after surgery, Lynne. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Thanks so much for your well wishes John.
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Hoe your surgery went well!
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Thanks so much. My online friends have been very supportive. I am blessed with loving family and friends, so all is well.
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Hi Lynne. I hope that the surgery went well and that you have a full recovery.
Best wishes,
Neil
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Thanks so very much Neil. I truly appreciate your kind and warm wishes.
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I hope your surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery.
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Thanks very much Cathy. I appreciate your warm wishes.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery Lynne!
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Thanks very much Carol. I appreciate your warm wishes.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery x
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Thanks very much Cathy. I appreciate your warm wishes.
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Wow 81% on NetGalley is amazing nonwonder you didn’t want to add any more books. Hope the surgery went well and that you have a very speedy recovery. xx
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Thanks very much Nicki. I appreciate your warm wishes.
There are so many great new NetGalley titles for the fall.
I hope I can hang on to my 80% badge… the battle is real.
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I have too many review commitments as well. I somehow committed to 40 books for September and I know I will only be able to read 30 (maybe 32). There are just too many good books coming out in September. I acquired Death on the Page by Essie Lang, The Roll of the Drums by Jan Drexler, Christmas in Winter HIll by Melody Carlson, The Hope by Patricia Davis and Christmas at the Foyles Bookshop by Elaine Roberts this past week. I hope your surgery went well. Take care and Happy Reading!
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Thanks very much Kristina. I appreciate your warm wishes.
Wow, you must be a very prolific reader – I’m impressed. Even at my top reading speed 12 or 13 books is all I can manage in one month. I couldn’t possibly read one a day like you do. Well done you!
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