A Winter's Read-a-thon Wrap-up Post/ Teaser Tuesday "Mask of Troy" by David Gibbins

 

 A Winter's Respite Read-a-Thon 2012 hosted by Michelle over at TheTrueBookAddict  ended last Sunday. Unfortunately, I 'm still reading Mask of Troy by David Gibbins. Presently at page 378  of 516. 

Still reading most of the books in my current read pile :D 

I would like to take this chance and use this post for Teaser Tuesday  from the book too. I hope it's all right. 

 Hosted by MizB should be Reading is a weekly bookish meme. Anyone can play along. Just do the following. 

• Grab your current read 
• Open to a RANDOM page 
• Share two (2) teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the books for others. 
• Share the title and author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teaser

Page 378.

"My assistant, Dorpfeld , continues to work in  the great trench , revealing walls of the first citadel , early Bronze Age Troy. But this season, the Troy of King Priam , The Troy of Homer, is ours alone." 

Monday Morning Flash Fiction Challenge Image (5)

Dottie over at Tink's Place posted the latest MMFC image for the week, and the image is giving me another tickle.


I was away from the desk for most of the day yesterday (Monday) and didn't manage to post this up before I left. :D Time to get cooking. :D 


Okay... I thought the guy was real but when I saw his hands.....

Book Nooks (5)

Book Nooks

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Commentary: This would be a another good book nook for me. I don't mind if the book shelf is another side of the house since I like getting up to get that circulation running but yes, I can imagine this a great corner. I think I can use those built-in cabinets for keeping books and magazines if a friend or a relative comes to stay for a few days. They can choose some thrillers and mysteries. I probably would find a different color for the couch so it won't be too boring for the eyes. Maybe a lavender colored one or a yellow couch and any contrasting or matching throw pillows to light up the spot. I would also place portulaca plants on that L-shelf to brighten further the spot and make it more inviting. Then after a long read, one can relax by gazing out to view the garden. 

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White conservatory

Create the perfect place to relax by choosing a large snuggly chair for your conservatory. Add glamour to a plain white one with cushions decorated with beading and embroidery. Choose an accent palette such as the greys and lilacs here and mix and match shapes and finishes.

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Source: House to Home

Photo Theme: Fluffy and Dark

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Fluffy clouds in the morning

Friday Fiction Flash: "Warrior Princess"

Join Dottie at Tink's Place for her flash fiction. Every Monday a new picture for the Monday Morning Flash Fiction Challenge comes up and if you want to join, post your FF on Friday. Check out her site for how to a participate. Enjoy!

Part of the timeline... don't know yet where I'm heading with this. 
"Canyon of Tears"
"Nightstorm"
"The Fury of the Lost"

"Warrior Princess"

It was the third day of festivities at the City of Thess and Anthea decided to take a stroll of the expansive city. She had given orders to her two bodyguards that they were done for the day and should enjoy the celebration their gracious host had prepared for the visiting dignitaries. 

Five delegations from the neighboring cities arrived three days ago to re-affirm their allegiance with the ruling body of Thess. Anthea's entourage from the southeast province reached Thess before the other groups which came from mountainous regions. Anthea had met with the other delegates the other day in an exchange of news and other pleasantries.  

Follow Friday (15)

Follow Friday is hosted by Rachel of Parajunkie.com and Alison of Alison Can Read  If you want to join in the fun just head over the blogs mentioned above and start checking out the various answer for today's question:  


Q: Which book genre do you avoid at all costs and why?

Waiting on Wednesday (7)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

From Goodreads:

Emma Bannon, Prime sorceress in the service of the Empire, has a mission: to protect Archibald Clare, a failed, unregistered mentath. His skills of deduction are legendary, and her own sorcery is not inconsiderable. It doesn’t much help that they dislike each other, or that Bannon’s Shield, Mikal, might just be a traitor himself. Or that the conspiracy killing registered mentaths and sorcerers alike will just as likely kill them as seduce them into treachery toward their Queen. In an alternate London where illogical magic has turned the Industrial Revolution on its head, Bannon and Clare now face hostility, treason, cannon fire, black sorcery, and the problem of reliably finding hansom cabs. 

The game is afoot…

This looks promising. I wonder if the cover will stay like that. :D