tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post3321752382901903379..comments2024-03-02T13:01:38.633-05:00Comments on A Night's Dream of Books: Book Blogger Hop No. 158: My First Book of the YearMaria Beharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-22152721640572725212019-01-19T00:13:28.104-05:002019-01-19T00:13:28.104-05:00Hi, Amelia!
Oh, it's too bad you didn't g...Hi, Amelia!<br /><br />Oh, it's too bad you didn't get to read any holiday books last Christmas season...... :( I know how it is when you're trying to finish reading challenges! This coming Christmas season, I want to participate in a Christmas reading challenge! It's hosted by Katie @ Just Another Girl and Her Books. <br /><br />How nice that you read a Christmas book as your Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-27226531412630408312019-01-18T23:59:37.348-05:002019-01-18T23:59:37.348-05:00Hi, Heather!
I'd like to first apologize for ...Hi, Heather!<br /><br />I'd like to first apologize for the late reply..... :( Class preparation has been taking up my blogging time.....<br /><br />Yes, you should DEFINITELY save this book for your holiday reads next Christmas!! I think you'll really enjoy the paranormal elements in these stories, just like I did!! You're very welcome for the recommendation!! :) :)<br /><br />I&#Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-18119728014376717982019-01-18T23:55:10.768-05:002019-01-18T23:55:10.768-05:00Hi, there!
First of all, so sorry for the late re...Hi, there!<br /><br />First of all, so sorry for the late reply.....:( Work has been taking up too much of my time at home recently....class preparation has been taking me away from blogging....<br /><br />Yes, this was indeed a fun Christmas read! I especially enjoyed the paranormal elements in this collection!! I HIGHLY recommend it to you!! <br /><br />Gee, it's too bad you didn't getMaria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-29255353193454716822019-01-18T23:52:17.712-05:002019-01-18T23:52:17.712-05:00Hi, Billy!
First off, so sorry for the late reply...Hi, Billy!<br /><br />First off, so sorry for the late reply..... :( As you will see if you read my replies to the comments above, work has been taking up a lot of my time lately.....<br /><br />"A Magical Christmas Present" DEFINITELY was an interesting read!! I especially enjoyed the paranormal elements!! I highly recommend this book to you, especially since you enjoy reading romanceMaria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-77703582402065287432019-01-18T23:47:42.631-05:002019-01-18T23:47:42.631-05:00Hi, Nicki!
First off, sorry for the late reply......Hi, Nicki!<br /><br />First off, sorry for the late reply..... :( As I've mentioned in the comments above, work has been cutting into my blogging time....<br /><br />Yes, I GREATLY enjoyed the Christmas stories! I hope to review them soon!!<br /><br />As for "The Hate U Give", it's just AWESOME!! I totally recommend it to you!! The movie is already out, too!!<br /><br />Thanks Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-56948458627773664492019-01-18T23:45:35.355-05:002019-01-18T23:45:35.355-05:00Hi, Wendy!
First of all, sorry for the late reply...Hi, Wendy!<br /><br />First of all, sorry for the late reply.....:( I've been doing a lot of class preparation lately, and that's been cutting into my blogging time....<br /><br />Yes, reading a collection of Christmas stories is, indeed, a GREAT way to bring in the new year! Glad you agree!! And I started this one about a week before the end of 2018, finishing it on January 7th. So thisMaria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-47789660534646373002019-01-18T23:38:38.033-05:002019-01-18T23:38:38.033-05:00Hi, Reese!
So sorry for the late reply.....:( Wo...Hi, Reese!<br /><br />So sorry for the late reply.....:( Work has been taking up some much-needed blogging time.<br /><br />I LOVE books -- whether anthologies or novels -- with a fantasy and/or paranormal angle! This one is FABULOUS!!<br /><br />Oh, I haven't heard of "Beneath the Citadel". Gotta check it out on Goodreads! Thanks for letting me know about it!! :)<br /><br />ThanksMaria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-19695817287731235212019-01-18T23:34:51.416-05:002019-01-18T23:34:51.416-05:00Hi, Brian!
So sorry for the late reply..... :( I...Hi, Brian!<br /><br />So sorry for the late reply..... :( I've been getting bogged down with class preparation. I feel really bad about it, too, because I've gotten REALLY behind this time! But I do have to put work first....<br /><br />I had been wanting to read "The Hate U Give" for some time now, and I FINALLY got started on it! It's a GREAT story, too, if a sad one. ButMaria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-7774182053331248202019-01-18T23:26:45.763-05:002019-01-18T23:26:45.763-05:00Hi, Louise!
So sorry for the late reply.... :( I...Hi, Louise!<br /><br />So sorry for the late reply.... :( I've been doing some class preparation at home, and that has put a dent in my blogging!<br /><br />I'm currently reading "The Hate U Give", and yes, it's an AWESOME book! The story is sad, but it's an important one, especially in our current political climate. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! Happy New Year!! Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-45430838662495354832019-01-18T23:24:08.015-05:002019-01-18T23:24:08.015-05:00Hi, Erica!
Me, too!! Happy 2019 to you, as well!!...Hi, Erica!<br /><br />Me, too!! Happy 2019 to you, as well!! <br /><br />Sorry for the late reply.... :(<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! <3 :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-49131161395592690472019-01-17T14:56:25.062-05:002019-01-17T14:56:25.062-05:00I didn't get around to reading any holiday boo...I didn't get around to reading any holiday books over Christmas, I was trying to finish some reading challenges. I did read a Christmas book as my second book of the year. Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251183515325373718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-53161038154495758132019-01-12T14:51:43.647-05:002019-01-12T14:51:43.647-05:00Ooooh I will have to save this book for my holiday...Ooooh I will have to save this book for my holiday reads next year! I love anthologies when it has a theme like Christmas! Thank you for the recommendation. I hope your upcoming books are all great as well! :) <br /><br /><a href="https://heathersreadinghideaway.blogspot.com/2019/01/book-blogger-hop-january-11th-17th.html" rel="nofollow">My Book Blogger Hop!</a>Heather's Reading Hideawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086509205803812311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-1738267047827123782019-01-12T13:10:09.753-05:002019-01-12T13:10:09.753-05:00This sounds like a fun Christmas read. I didn'...This sounds like a fun Christmas read. I didn't read any Christmas themed or holiday themed books this year...which is odd now that I think of it!The Book Covehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314888541444960966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-88966563858135521252019-01-11T22:15:59.068-05:002019-01-11T22:15:59.068-05:00A Magical Christmas Present sounds like an interes...A Magical Christmas Present sounds like an interesting read. I had several Christmas themed books I wanted to read last month, but due to my grandma being in the hospital, I just didn't get around to reading any of them. Billy Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361704194167828597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-21078321642323081302019-01-11T19:11:14.691-05:002019-01-11T19:11:14.691-05:00Glad you enjoyed your Xmas stories. Hope you like ...Glad you enjoyed your Xmas stories. Hope you like the new book as much.Nicki J. Markus / Asta Idoneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04188802106885309139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-48185271948298037192019-01-11T14:11:48.804-05:002019-01-11T14:11:48.804-05:00A collection of Christmas stories sounds like a ve...A collection of Christmas stories sounds like a very nice way to bring in the new year, Maria. I actually had started my first book on the 31st of December, but am counting it as my first read--a historical murder mystery, This Side of Murder. I really enjoyed it and am eager to read the next in the series. I am glad you are going to read The Hate U Give. It's amazing. I haven't seen the Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-15978904948414188312019-01-11T10:47:58.979-05:002019-01-11T10:47:58.979-05:00Ooooh, cool; I'm intrigued about the fantasy/p...Ooooh, cool; I'm intrigued about the fantasy/paranormal angle. <br />Me, my 1st read of the year was Beneath the Citadel (it was very awesome).Reese K Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938360300966078914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-63769480232551267902019-01-11T08:17:17.281-05:002019-01-11T08:17:17.281-05:00A great choice to start the year Maria. I run into...A great choice to start the year Maria. I run into the issue of what to call the first book of the year myself. This year I started two books right at the beginning of the year and I am moving slowly through them. It looks like my first book finished will be Harry Potter and the Gobet of Fire. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-26676918348359010522019-01-11T07:37:33.165-05:002019-01-11T07:37:33.165-05:00I hope you enjoy The Hate You Give. I've yet t...I hope you enjoy The Hate You Give. I've yet to read it, but hear noting but good things.<br /><a href="https://foxesfairytale.wordpress.com/2019/01/11/book-beginnings-and-friday-56-the-dark-days-deceit/" rel="nofollow">My Book Blogger Hop</a>Louise @ Foxes and Fairy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588877620714173820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-10810428643956148722019-01-11T06:43:38.478-05:002019-01-11T06:43:38.478-05:00I love reading holiday books over the holidays! :)...I love reading holiday books over the holidays! :) Happy 2019!Erica Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668175232146054472noreply@blogger.com