The Sunday Post is a meme sponsored by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
As we all know, this was a difficult week — for us here in the US, with the bombings in Boston and the fertilizer plant explosion that flattened much of West, Texas, but also for other countries: China suffered a major earthquake, while Baghdad experienced the deadly bombing of a cafe. So many lives lost, so many injured or mourning loved ones…
At times this week, it seemed almost frivolous to go on with my everyday life in the midst of so much tragedy. But truthfully, there is little I can do directly for the people in Boston, West, Baghdad, or China except pray and donate to disaster-assistance charities. What I can do is live my life fully and joyfully, bringing as much happiness and love into the lives of those around me as I can in hopes that they will spread it further still. It’s my small way of lighting a candle against the darkness, perhaps.
The past week on the blog:
- Tues. 4/16: Top Ten Tuesday: Childhood Favorites
- Wed. 4/17: The Sweetest Dark, by Shana Abe (review)
- Thurs. 4/18: Throw Out Fifty Things, by Gail Blanke (review)
- Fri. 4/19: Reverse Author Interview with Kendare Blake — thinking about the future of bookstores, and my most hated character
- Sat. 4/20: News & Notes 4/20/13 — ebook and ereader news, new blogger review program from Open Road Media, 2013 Pulitzer Prize list and 2012 most-challenged-books list
The coming week:
- Tues. 4/16: Top Ten Tuesday:
- Sat. 4/06: News & Notes
- reviews of The River of No Return, The Rose Throne, and Ten Reasons to Stay
New arrivals:
Bought at the Friends of the Library book sale:
Bryan G.
We all have to keep lighting our candles. I almost didn’t want to write a Sunday Salon post either, but I did somehow…I had never heard of The Sunday Post until now. Hmmm. Interesting (like I need another thing to join 😉 ).
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Sunday Post is fun! But I know what you mean about joining things. I don’t want to join too many memes; I need time to read and review!
Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow
Rose Harbor in Bloom looks lovely….and I like the photo with Thomas in it.
I agree that the best thing to do in the wake of such tragedies is to live a life that is helpful and loving…
Which is why I am appalled at how the news reporters seem to revel in the events, showing them on and on throughout the day, with nothing new to report. Just a rewind of the events, which makes them even more horrifying.
They are probably justifying this as news feeds for those just tuning in….but they could handle it all so much better! IMO.
Here’s MY SUNDAY SALON POST
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
I totally agree. I gave up watching news reports a few years ago. I check headlines every day or two — usually via CNN and/or BBC — and only read the article if I really need or want to know more. I find it’s better for me mentally; I’m informed, but I’m not bludgeoned by all the bad news.
Sandy Farmer
Wow. You had quite the haul this week! I’m headed over to check out your reverse author interview!
SP & STS
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
The Friends of the Library booksale is held twice a year at our library, and it’s HUGE. My daughter looks forward to it at least as much as she does Christmas; she was quite dismayed to realize that she will miss both booksales next year while she’s away at college.
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Sandy — I went to your post and wanted to leave you a comment, but the only way I could was to join Google Plus, which I’ve been avoiding. I’m sorry!
Book Dilettante
I have cut down on buying library books as I have no space! But I still borrow their new books!
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Space… ah, the perennial problem! Now that I’m done homeschooling, it’s time for me to go through all the books and see what we can pass along to someone else who needs it. I need the shelf space!
And yes, I love to borrow library books, too!
Catherine @ Book Club Librarian
Great new books! The Macomber and Sefton books are on my TBR list.
Here’s my haul: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/04/sundays-weekly-book-recap-14.html
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I always have fun at the library book sale. (Sometimes I have too much fun!)
Bea
It was a bad week globally for sure and very stressful. I am hoping that this week will calm, peaceful and safe for everyone.
That’s quite a pile from the library sale. I love library sales, they are wonderful; so many books at such cheap prices. Thomas sounds just like a cat and he’s a handsome boy. 🙂
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
I love library sales, too. Used book stores are great, but there’s a special thrill to spotting a book you’ve been wanting amid tables and tables (and boxes and boxes) full of books — or finding a new-to-you book at a price you can’t resist.
Thomas is a lovely cat. I wish he were more of a lap cat, though. He won’t sit on laps nor stick around very long to be petted, but he loves to be near one of us if we’re sitting down or working at the computer.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Oh library sales sound amazing! And look at all you got. I need to pay attention for when my library does that. 🙂
Have a great week.
If you’d like to stop by, I posted a Sunday Post as well…
http://melissa-melsworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-post-8.html
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Library sales are great. It’s not so much the library discards, though there are some of those — lots of people donate their books throughout the year, and the Friends of the Library organization sorts them and holds a booksale twice a year. I think most libraries only do it once a year, if at all. But do check if your library has one!
Jenea Whittington
Great stack of books. Happy reading.
Jenea @ Books Live Forever’s Sunday Post
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
You too, Jenea! Have a good week!
Jan
I also felt the way you did this week. I do think you’re right that we need to live our lives as joyfully as possible.
You found some great books this week. I hope you enjoy them…it looks like Thomas enjoyed them, too!
Thanks for a good post!
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
I’m not sure if Thomas enjoyed them, exactly — it’s more that they were where he planned to sit, and surely I could I move them to make more room for him!
carmens007
I fully agree to your statement that the best thing to do in the wake of such tragedies is to live a life that is helpful and loving.
I also live in a highly seismic area in Europe and fear what may come in this year of the Water Serpent, according to the Chinese Zodiac. It’s a year of disasters. It proves to be true, until now!
Carmen
http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.ro/
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Then I hope for safety and tranquility for you! Thank you for stopping by!
Rachel Bradford
That’s such a cute picture of your cat. I can never get mine to sit in interesting places like that. But I guess you probably just propped the books up to an already sleeping cat. 🙂
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
Actually, I put the books down on the empty table, and the cat jumped up and squeezed himself onto the end of the table behind them, pushing them forward. I don’t think he wanted to be in the picture. He just wanted it clear: that was HIS sitting place. 😉