It's Monday What Are You Reading?

It's Monday! And it's Easter Monday which means no school so the whole family is home together, for the 4th day in a row! It's been lovely, but it's also been loud! I look forward to when things quiet down a bit.

What I Read Last Week
Arranged by Catherine McKenzie
The Picture of Nobody by Rabindranath Maharaj
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Living In the Pink by Sharon Tubbs

What I'm Reading Now
A Tiny Bit Marvellous by Dawn French

What I'm Reading Next

Comments

  1. SidneApril 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Hello, i know what you mean, its a joy having the whole house home at one time thru the week but after some many days, its time for somebodies to start pulling out. lol. anyhow, i'm reading...oh, just stop by and find out.
    happy reading!!
    sidne@sidnebkclubreviewz.blogspot.com

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  2. KristinApril 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I'm not familiar with your books this week - will have to look into them!

    Enjoy the time with your family.

    My It's Monday post can be found here.

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