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Friday, February 15, 2019

Sunday Post #285

  


The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
It's Monday! What Are You Reading is hosted by Book Date 
  
Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day! This week flew by and I've been flying through the books too. I read Polaris Rising and a slew of graphic novels, and the new Extinction Trials arrived. So my weekend reading is sorted. :)     

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I also read The Santa Klaus Murder and enjoyed it a lot. It was my first foray into the British Library Crime Classics and it was definitely a good start. I'll be collecting those (I love the cover art) and reviewing some as well, including The Santa Klaus Murder this week.   

This past week I shared some thoughts on Ambient Music- that was a fun post to do- and posted Book Beginnings #4. I also reviewed Watcher in the Woods. This coming week will have a post on dreams and The Santa Klaus Murder.   
      
Two Can Keep a SecretRebel (The Extinction Trials, #3)Watching YouWatcher in the Woods (Rockton, #4)The Santa Klaus Murder

Song of the week 



PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 

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NEW ARRIVAL/ UPCOMING REVIEWS:

Golden City Vol. 1: Wreck RaidersGolden City Vol. 2: Banks vs. BanksTales of Suspense: Hawkeye & the Winter SoldierThe Sussex Downs Murder (Superintendent Meredith, #2)Blood on the Tracks: Railway Mysteries

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79 comments:

  1. Aleen ~ Lampshade ReaderFebruary 15, 2019 at 7:45 PM

    Hero name: Theoiel Falcon-Eyed
    Pirate name: Swashbuckler Kidd Jones :)

    Reading a slew of graphic novels seems like the best way to spend the week. Hope you have a great weekend Greg!

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  2. NoelWritesFebruary 15, 2019 at 7:55 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day! I love name generators!

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  3. Michelle @ Fitkittymama ReadsFebruary 15, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    Hahaha the name generators are awesome! I am Adewyn Dragonborn and Surly Sparrow Sparrow lol At least I'm an alliterative pirate even if I repeat 2 names.

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  4. Jessica @ a GREAT readFebruary 16, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    OOh nice! I'm planning to pick up a copy of Polaris Rising today! I read a few reviews and was immediately sold! I still need to start the Extinction Trials but I've a few review books to get through before I will let myself dive into the TBR pile!

    Hope you enjoy your new reads!

    My STS will be up tomorrow, so stop by then if you can!

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. GregFebruary 16, 2019 at 1:39 PM

      Polaris rising is like 400 pages of propulsive action hahaaa!!!

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  5. Jolene WilsonFebruary 16, 2019 at 8:27 AM

    I am Money Buckets Sparrow Bailey and Var-wyn Last of her blood. Love it. lol. Glad you got so many books read. I don't read a lot of graphic novels but I do like them. Have a great week.

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  6. Heidi@Rainy Day RamblingsFebruary 16, 2019 at 11:23 AM

    I am Grubby BIg Lips of Dark Water. Too funny. I am eager to dig into the Kelley Armstrong. I have the audio on my phone Hope I like it as much as you did. Have a wonderful weekend, Greg.

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:53 PM

      I love that one! :) And yay for Watcher- I hope you like it as much as I did!!

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  7. Mary KirklandFebruary 16, 2019 at 2:59 PM

    I got a few books this week so I'm all set for the weekend. Have a great weekend.

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:54 PM

      That's a good feeling- having books for the weekend. :)

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  8. Lauren StoolfireFebruary 16, 2019 at 3:08 PM

    I'm Meneiel the Reveiled Knight and BillyGoat Spike PuffyPants! ;)

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  9. Samantha@WLABBFebruary 16, 2019 at 3:14 PM

    Werdor the Colossus and Plunderin Stinky Breath Shadycooper. I'm not sure which name I like better. =) You got a lot of reading done this week. Impressive.

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  10. chucklesthescotFebruary 16, 2019 at 4:36 PM

    I finished the Extinction Trials Rebel! I so much enjoyed it!

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  11. BiblioSanctumFebruary 16, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    Yay for the new Extinction Trials book! I know how much you've been looking forward to it :)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  12. LauraFebruary 16, 2019 at 9:07 PM

    I finally finished Sandman, the graphic novel series. Wild stuff. My son and I read them together and had some good discussions. Enjoy your new reads and have a great week, Greg. I hope you've thawed out up there!

    My Sunday Post

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:57 PM

      I bet it is wild, I've heard things. And we had a nice day yesterday (relatively speaking- at least the sky was blue) but today it snowed again a bit!

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 16, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    I am curious about The Santa Klaus Murder...and Watcher in the Woods. Great visual images as usual.

    Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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  14. Siran ToukhanianFebruary 16, 2019 at 9:39 PM

    I like the name generators but I never get anything good.

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  15. Jessica @ The Psychotic NerdFebruary 16, 2019 at 10:25 PM

    I'm Vardor the Last Crusader and Money Buckets Fishmonger Hornswagg (quite the mouthful). Happy weekend reading!

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:58 PM

      Money buckets Fishmonger Hornswagg is AWESOME!!

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  16. Evelina @ AvalinahsBooksFebruary 17, 2019 at 2:11 AM

    Haha, I love the name generator :D

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  17. MellianeFebruary 17, 2019 at 2:50 AM

    Have a great sunday and happy reading!

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  18. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogFebruary 17, 2019 at 3:18 AM

    Yay for flying through books! The name generators are fun. I love the harbor picture. Have a great week!

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  19. Gayathri LakshminarayananFebruary 17, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    I am Harran Vel, the undefeated y'all. You can call me Captain Stinkybreath Swashbuckler. Have a great Sunday and a good week ahead, Greg.

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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  20. The Book DiscipleFebruary 17, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    Werdor Dragonborn! Best name ever!!

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  21. Michelle@Because ReadingFebruary 17, 2019 at 5:42 AM

    I wanted to do the pirate generator but I don't have a middle name :(
    Your Ambient Music post was great and I need to check out some of those people you mentioned. I enjoy that music but also love Game soundtrack music. It seems to relax me. :)

    I hope you have an awesome week! Don't forget to watch the Frozen Trailer! ;)

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:59 PM

      Oh do it anyway... just cheat. :) And yay- I love gaming music too!

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  22. NicciFebruary 17, 2019 at 5:47 AM

    Hildedor the Black Crow... Hmmm. Not sure about that one!
    Periwinkle Kidd Bart isn't much better sadly. :(

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM

      the Black Crow has a fearsome ring to it though?!?

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  23. Erica MetcalfFebruary 17, 2019 at 6:43 AM

    Happy Belated Valentines Day! I cannot wait to see the reviews for each of the books you have coming up!!

    Erica | Erica Robyn Reads

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM

      Happy Valentine's to you too! And they're all positive reviews because those books rocked.

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  24. Rachel @Waves of FictionFebruary 17, 2019 at 7:13 AM

    Rascal Stinky Breath Jackson or Halval the Last Giants Slayer are my names. Not sure which is worse, lol. I like the cover of The Santa Klaus Murders, too. It'd be a nice addition to the shelves. :)

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:01 PM

      Ooh I like those. The Last Giant Slayer has a nice ring to it :)

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  25. Olivia's CatastropheFebruary 17, 2019 at 7:40 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day! I enjoyed spending it with my friends :) Yay for all the new graphic novels and happy reading this week ahead x

    My recent post: https://oliviascatastrophe.com/2019/02/the-familiars-book-review/

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  26. Beware Of The ReaderFebruary 17, 2019 at 9:43 AM

    Bwahahaha I got Werwyn the Black Crow :-D)))) Considering that I really love crows that's not so bad Greg. Now who would want to murder Santa???? LOL have a wonderful Sunday Sophie @bewareofthereader

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:02 PM

      Or is Santa... the killer??? Hmm. Haha I love that name... the Black crow has a nice ring to it.

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  27. MikkyFebruary 17, 2019 at 11:29 AM

    Did you like Polaris Rising? I love to cover to The Extinction Trials Rebel! It does seem like the beginning of this year (which usually feels feels like it drags on and on) is going by so fast!

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    1. GregFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:03 PM

      I did like Polaris rising! It was a smidgen more romance-based than a lot of stuff I read, but it worked. And it's a pretty rollicking space opera also!

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  28. Maureen's BooksFebruary 17, 2019 at 11:34 AM

    Good to hear your reading has been good this week Greg. 'Watcher in the Woods'looks like a great read. I'll have to check that one out!
    Have a great week and happy reading!

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  29. Stephanie JaneFebruary 17, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    I read a classic crime this week too - And Death Came Too by Richard Hull. Ok, but not as good as I'd hoped!
    I love the Harbor picture. Looks like somewhere I'd visit :-)

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  30. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenFebruary 17, 2019 at 2:16 PM

    Both of my names are terrible so I'm not telling!!

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  31. JoLee @ Wickedly Delicious Book BlogFebruary 17, 2019 at 3:05 PM

    That is awesome you got lots of reading done last week. I need a week like that.

    Mine are Var Wyn The Darness` Lover and Money Buckets BigLips of Dark Water. That was fun thanks for sharing.

    JoLee
    https://wickedlydeliciousbookblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/sunday-post-missed-you-all.html

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  32. Carole's Random LifeFebruary 17, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    Name generators are always fun! Polaris Rising sounds so good! I think I will have to add it to my collection eventually. I hope you have a great week, Greg!

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  33. KarenFebruary 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM

    I'm reading Girls with Sharp Sticks whenever I get a chance between packing and it's good so far. I just wish I had more time - or could stay awake these days lol

    Karen @ For What It's Worth

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  34. Tracy February 17, 2019 at 6:32 PM

    Oooh enjoy your books! I can't wait to get to Polaris Rising! Amazing art, as always!

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  35. Michelle @ In Libris VeritasFebruary 17, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    I am in love with that Northern Trader piece and the Mystique art! My Valentine's was pretty nice, and really relaxing. My pirate name is Surly BigLips Stinkalot, lol! And my Heroic name is Adewyn the Guardian of the West... I think I prefer this one more.

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  36. Kathryn TFebruary 17, 2019 at 8:44 PM

    Sounds like a great week reading wise. I bet the Classic British murder books would be worth reading for sure.

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  37. Nicole @ Boundless BookaholicFebruary 17, 2019 at 8:54 PM

    I hope you enjoy Two Can Keep a Secret. Karen is a sweetheart!

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  38. pussrebootsFebruary 17, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    I didn't celebrate Valentine's Day this year. My kids were sick. My husband was traveling. But it was also Salmon Cat's birthday. My weekly updates

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  39. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightFebruary 18, 2019 at 12:32 AM

    It does sound like you've been doing some good reading! As usual, love the futuristic/cyberpunk art. My pirate name is Pegleg Sparrow Jackson lol.

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  40. Beth FFebruary 18, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    Name generators are sooooo fun: I like my Heroic name: Aralot the Undefeated but my pirate one? Not so much: Yerr Kidd Beard.

    Love the northern trader art this week. We were going to go out to dinner over the weekend but my bad cold and the bad weather made us change our minds. We ordered a pizza instead. LOL

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  41. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionFebruary 18, 2019 at 7:08 AM

    It's funny but I almost forgot this week was Valentines Day until I read all the Sunday Posts. We don't really celebrate it since my birthday is on the 11th, and my kids are old enough that they don't celebrate at school or anything. So I basically forgot it existed! :-)

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  42. S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)February 18, 2019 at 7:23 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day! I'll be curious to hear what you thought of Polaris Rising. The publisher is really pushing it as sci-fi when it's solidly sci-fi romance. We've been discussing it in the SFR circles. :)

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  43. Kathy MartinFebruary 18, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    Always nice to have a good reading week. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  44. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraFebruary 18, 2019 at 2:07 PM

    I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Polaris Rising. I keep seeing great reviews for that one.

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  45. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsFebruary 18, 2019 at 3:01 PM

    You got quite a bit of reading done this week. My reading has been slow. I loved the name generators. So cool!

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  46. Jen | Book DenFebruary 18, 2019 at 6:48 PM

    Our Valentine's was good. There was pizza and chocolate cake involved. :)

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  47. StormiFebruary 18, 2019 at 6:55 PM

    I do love the cover for Santa Klaus Killer!

    Stormi
    Week in Review

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  48. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)February 18, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    The Santa Klaus Murder does look like fun :) Hope you had a good reading weekend!

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  49. Dani @ Perspective of a WriterFebruary 18, 2019 at 10:43 PM

    Love the name generator. I’m Bladvel the Black Crow and Rapscallion Sparrow Bart ☠️. My favorite pictures are bamboo forest spirits and Lyssa. You have some great books to read, can’t wait for reviews! Thanks Greg!

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  50. La La in the LibraryFebruary 20, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    Menedor the Dragonborn. 🐉

    I love the harbor image. 👍✨

    I hope you've been having a good week. 🌞

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  51. Billy BurgessFebruary 20, 2019 at 11:52 PM

    I like the "pulp cover."

    I just got a Hard Case paperback titled Straight Cut at a Dollar Tree store last week.

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  52. Mary @ StackingMyBookShelves!March 6, 2019 at 5:09 AM

    I still want to grab Watching You as I haven't yet. I love these pulp covers you do. I also want to know when the next installment of Movies That Suck comes out? I miss it. It's my favorite thing ever. =)

    Mary

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