Strawberry Shortcake
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Strawberry Shortcake @ The Baking Bud
Author: Heena R. Pardeshi
Heena is the author of the award-winning novel Deceived. She works as the novel critic and the chief editor at a local publishing house in Pune, India. She is an animal lover as well as an animal activist.
She loves books, music and wine. Travelling and learning about new cultures is an integral part of her life.
She is presently learning Piano and French language.
She lives in Pune, India with her beloved husband and 6 cats.
Top Ten Blogging Confessions
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by the awesome authors of The Broke and the Bookish.
This week’s topic is:
My Top Ten Blogging Confessions:
1. I prefer printed books over e-books. I like the feel of a book in my hand and also the old, subtle smell. In printed books I can use cute bookmarks and also I can puppy-ear a page, which is just out of question in e-books. In spite of a lot of advantages, e-books will never be able to replace printed books, atleast not for me!
2. I download a lot of e-books and don’t get time to read them. Right now I have around 70 e-books in my Samsung Notebook (II) and still I keep on downloading as and when I find a book worth reading. At times my e-shelves give me fits of depression, as to not being able to make enough time to read!
3. Sometimes I don’t feel like reviewing- This is purely cause of my obsession for reading (Surprise! I’m a bibliophile!) and at times I end up not reviewing the recent reads for over week or so. I like using all my time for reading and sometimes reviewing tends to take up quite a time, specially when I have some other great book in mind.
4. I’m hardly able to give any time to blogs that I really like- There are so many lovely blogs and great bloggers, but all this reading and reviewing leaves me very little time to visit these blogs regularly. I wish I can squeeze in some more time for other blogs too.
5. I don’t like classics as much as I like mystery and adventure! There, I said it! phew! Do not JUDGE me!
6. In the excitement of posting the reviews, I sometimes forget to proof-read my posts, but later, when I come to my senses I edit the post asap and curse myself royally for not proof-reading.
7. Sometimes maintaining all the social accounts gets onto my nerves- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Goodreads, Leafmarks, Booklikes, Amazon Reviews, JustBooks, WordPress, Blogger, Flickr, Tumblr…. God!!! I hate social networking (not really, but at times, yes!)
8. At times managing and sorting the e-mails is also a challenge!
9. I have more than 20 drafts of reviews, just sitting there waiting for me to do the honours!
10. I hate videos or short films made for books.
Book Review: Cell by Stephen King
Author: Stephen King Release Date: January 24, 2006 Genre: Horror-Zombies, Post Apocalyptic, Thriller, Dystopia Pages: 499 ISBN NO.: 978-0-340-92153-1 Publisher: Hachette India
Summary
Book Review: Finding The Dream (Dream Trilogy #3)
Author: Nora Roberts Release Date: 1997 Series: Dream Trilogy #3 Genre: Contemporary Romance and Fiction Pages: 366 ISBN NO.: 978-0-515-12087-5 Publisher: Penguin Books Preceded by: Holding The Dream
Continue reading ➞ Book Review: Finding The Dream (Dream Trilogy #3)
Ten Things I Like/Dislike On The Book Covers
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by the awesome authors of The Broke and the Bookish. Following are the things I like/dislike on the book covers:
Continue reading ➞ Ten Things I Like/Dislike On The Book Covers
Book Review: Entranced (Donovan Legacy #2)
Author: Nora Roberts Release Date: Series: Donovan Legacy Genre: Paranormal| Romance | Fiction | Contemporary Pages: 329 ISBN NO.: 978-0-263-87185-2 Publisher: Silhouette Books Preceded by: Captivated (Donovan Legacy #1) Followed By: Charmed (Donovan Legacy #3)
Summary
A missing child. A desperate mother.
A private investigator running out of time.
Mel Sutherland didn’t need the help of a fraudulent psychic to find the abducted baby – and she wasn’t about to let a con artist exploit a grieving mother’s vulnerability.
Then all the leads dried up.
Reluctantly, Mel had to accept Sebastian Donovan’s aid. She was cynical about his powers and suspicious of his motives. But as the clock ticked, Sebastian unfailingly knew how to follow abductor’s tracks and Mel had to make up her mind. Was Sebastian’s gift real? Or was something far more sinister at work?
-Back-cover
Review
Entranced is an engaging story about a psychic and a cynic. Yes, the psychic being Sebastian Donovan, Morgana’s cousin. Sebastian uses his powers of “seeing”, to help cops solve twisted cases.
On the other hand, Mel Sutherland is a private investigator whose friend’s child is missing. She tries everything she could to get some clues about the kidnapper but like the cops, hits a dead end. Tired of waiting for her police to find her son, Rose enquires about Sebastian’s powers and then convinces Mel to take her to him. Being a cynic, Mel tries to stop Rose but ultimately gives in to the idea and meets Sebastian.
Accepting the fact that Sebastian might be her only chance to find Rose’s son, Mel starts investigating with Sebastian and makes him her temp. partner.She ends up falling in love with Sebastian and accepting the fact that there are some things beyond logic and reason and comes to accept and respect Sebastian’s gifts.
The story is predictable, but is adorably romantic. The characters in the book are full of life and you can instantly connected to them. Also we get a sneak peek in the lives of Morgana (who is pregnant at the time) and Nash Kirkland from Captivated, which really makes you feel like you are a part of the Donovan family.
Read this review of Goodreads here.
Other Stuff
Opening Line: “He understood his power early.”
Highlights: Simple writing.
Low-lights: Very predictable.
Final Thoughts: A comfortable read.
Award: Most Influential Blogger
This one’s long overdue. I would like to thank Petrel of Dear Kitty, Some Blog for nominating my blog for Most Influential Blogger Award.
If you haven’t already, please check out her blog, I’m quitesure you’ll love it.
Here are the guidelines for acceptance – really very straightforward.
Award: Most Influential Blogger
This one’s long overdue. I would like to thank Petrel of Dear Kitty, Some Blog for nominating my blog for Most Influential Blogger Award.
If you haven’t already, please check out her blog, I’m quitesure you’ll love it.
Here are the guidelines for acceptance – really very straightforward.
Top Ten Books I’ve Read So Far This Year
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday! This weekly event is hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books I’ve Read So Far This Year.
Top Ten Books I’ve Read So Far This Year
1. A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin
Book Review: Captivated (Donovan Legacy #1)
Author: Nora Roberts Release Date: 1992 Series: Donovan Legacy #1 Genre: Paranormal| Romance | Fiction | Contemporary Pages: 331 ISBN NO.: 978-0-263-87231-6 Publisher: Silhouette Books Followed By: Entranced (Donovan Legacy #2)
Continue reading ➞ Book Review: Captivated (Donovan Legacy #1)
Chocolate Chip Cookies @ The Baking Bud
Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Summer Library Challenge: Library Survey
Welcome to the first week of the Summer Library Challenge! Check out the Summer Library Challenge page for all details of this awesome event.
Library Survey
1. What’s the name of your library and how close is it to where you live?
– My library is Just Books and it has 9 branches in my city. The branch that I visit is Just Books Wanowrie. It’s less that 10 minutes away from where I stay.
Summer Library Challenge
Summer Reading Challenge is hosted by The Book Monsters. This challenge encourages library reading. It will run from 1st June to 31st July, 2014. There will be a lot of challenges and twitter chats and being a regular library reader I really think it’s going to be one hell of a read-a-thon. I love my library and I owe this post to it 🙂
My Goals:
- To read atleast 15 library books from 1st June to 31st July.
- To review all those books on my library’s site and help them in the overall book ratings.
- To try and get my hands on some genres I’ve never read before.
- To visit atleast 1 event hosted by my library.
Sweet Summer Read-A-Thon
Hi guys, from June 9th – June 15th, Hannah at The Book Tower will be hosting the Sweet Summer Read-a-thon. To participate in this event all you have to do is make a post or a video saying what your goals are for the week and share your link on the sign up post over on her blog.
9-15 June’ 2014
My Goals
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Read a classic.
- Read 100 pages a day.
- Review one of the books from requests sent by authors.
- Visit a new blog everyday.
My TBR List
- Entranced by Nora Roberts
- Breath Of Aoles by Alan Spade (author’s review request)
- Holding The Dream by Nora Roberts
So friends these are my goals and TBR list, feel free to share your own.
Have a great day!
TTT: Ten Books That Will Be In My Beach Bag This Summer
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday! This weekly event is hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. Today’s topic is Ten Books That Will Be In My Beach Bag This Summer.
Ten Books That Will Be In My Beach Bag This Summer:
1. The Fault In Our Stars by John Green.
2. Looking For Alaska by John Green.
3. Holding The Dream By Nora Roberts.
4. Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams.
Continue reading ➞ TTT: Ten Books That Will Be In My Beach Bag This Summer
Book Review: Memories Of Midnight
Author: Sidney Sheldon Release Date: 1990 Genre: Thriller | Mystery | Suspense Pages: 291 ISBN NO.: 978-81-7223-489-8 Publisher: Harper Collins Preceded By: The Other Side Of Midnight
Liebster Award
I am very thankful to Aishwarya of My Kitchen Moments for nominating me for Liebster Award. As all of you are well aware, this award means a lot to any blogger. I am truly honored and very grateful! If you haven’t already, please check out her blog; I’m sure you’ll love it. I always look forward to all her delicious and mouthwatering dishes!
For those wondering what “Liebster Award” is… Generated in Germany, this award is a beautiful way of recognizing lesser known blogs. And “Liebster” means, “dearest, beloved, sweetest, nicest, valued” etc.
The rules are simple and as follows:
- Thank and link back the person who presented the award to you.
- Have the award on your post.
- Answer the questions that has been asked.
- Award the same to up to ten other upcoming blogs.
Here are my answers :
1. Show us something you like around you or outside your place.
There are quite a lot of things that brighten my heart. Some of them are: my Arabian Jasmine Plant, Jalapeño Plant (and the cute lil’ budding Jalapeños), Palm Plants in my drawing-room, Sun-set from my balcony, etc. I’m more than delighted to share some pictures with you all 🙂
Book Review: Let The Dogs Out
Author: Violet's Vegan Comics
Release Date: 17 May, 2014
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 11835 KB
Print Length: 39
ASIN NO.: BOOKEXPVI4
Publisher: Violet's Vegan Comics
Summary
Musing Mondays #2
Musing Mondays is a weekly event hosted by Should Be Reading.
My Musing:
Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
I am to receive the delivery of the 3 books I ordered on Friday, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, The Fault In Our Stars and Looking For Alaska. I bought these books for 50% off in a sale on Amazon.
Book Review: Daring To Dream
Author: Nora Roberts
Release Date: 1996
Series: Dream Trilogy #1
Genre: Contemporary Romance and Fiction
Pages: 366
ISBN NO.: 978-0-515-11920-6
Publisher: Jove Books
Followed By: Holding The Dream
Summary
Friday Finds #1
Friday Finds is a weekly event hosted by Should Be Reading. It’s where you share the book titles you discovered or heard about during the past week. These can be books you were told about, books you discovered while browsing blogs/bookstores online, or books that you actually purchased.
My this week’s finds are three very popular YA books:
1. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Musing Mondays #1
Musing Mondays is a weekly event hosted by Should Be Reading.
My Musing:
I’ve been desperate to get my hands on the Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth. I’ve read hundreds of positive reviews for it and I really don’t want to be the only person on earth to have the trilogy only on the TBR list! Also I love YA
TBR Pile Reading Challenge
TBR (To Be Read) Pile Challenge is yearly event hosted by Bookish. It’s awesome and I would recommend all the book lovers to consider taking part. I’ll be fun 🙂
We all have those books. We buy them, win them, they're gifted to us. Then we put them up on a bookshelf and there they stay, collecting dust, waiting for the time when we'll finally decide to pick them up... Join us on a quest to dust off your TBR Pile and read all the books you've been telling yourself you'll read next time you'll get a chance.. This is your chance! And we've got PRIZES!!! -By Bookish
I am an avid reader and I always read all the books that I buy (actually I buy only those books that I really wanna read!) But sometimes I am gifted some books that I really don’t look forward to read. But one day or the other, I’ll have to read them as I hate giving away my books. So this is the reason I am participating in this challenge. The level I am taking up for this challenge is
Ten Books I Almost Put Down But Didn’t
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday! This weekly event is hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. Todays topic is Ten Books I Almost Put Down But Didn’t.
I have only Eight books to add to the list will add more if I’ll recall any sometime! Enjoy reading the list and do share your lists or names of books as well in the comments section 🙂
1. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy
Reason: I thought that it was some cute lil’ book for kids, so I dismissed the idea of reading it (after 5 pages!). But as the time of returning the book to the library was coming near, I was getting more and more curious about this book’s hype. So finally I picked it up again 1 day before I was supposed to return it and completed it the same day.
After-Thoughts: I read it in one go because as I kept reading it I slowly slowly started liking it and by the end I fell in love with this book. I am glad that I read it.
Book Review: The Longest Ride
Author: Nicholas Sparks Release Date: September 17, 2013 Genre: Romance Pages: 449 ISBN No:978-07515-4997-3 Publisher: Hachette
Synopsis
Ira Levinson is in trouble. At ninety-one years old, in poor health and alone in the world, he finds himself stranded on an isolated embankment after a car crash.
Movie Review: The Ring Two
Directed By: Hideo Nakata
Starring: Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, David Dorfman, Elizabeth Perkins, Gary Cole, Sissy Spacek, Ryan Merriman and Emily VanCamp.
Release Date: March 18, 2005
Running Time: 117 minutes
Language: English
Movie Review: Mama
Directed by: Andrés Muschietti
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Nikolag Costar-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse, Daniel Kash, Javier Botet & Jane Moffat
Release Date: 18 January 2013
Running Time: 100 minutes
Language: English
Top Ten Book Covers I’d Frame As Pieces of Art
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by the awesome authors of The Broke and the Bookish.
I am a sucker for amazing and cute book covers and I’ve always thought about putting them up in my study as a piece of art on the walls! Following are 10 book covers that I would love I’d to frame as pieces of art
Top Ten Book Covers I’d Frame As Pieces of Art
Do participate if you have some great book covers in your mind 🙂
Movie Review: Little Manhattan
Book Review: The Lost Symbol
Author: Dan Brown Release Date: September 15, 2009 Series: Robert Langdon #3 Genre: Mystery, Fact fiction, Crime, Thriller Pages: 509 ISBN NO.: 9780593054277 Publisher: Bantam Press Preceded By: The Da Vinci Code Followed By: Inferno
The Reading Bud 