We have not only been adjusting to an empty nest, we have been dealing with our puppy. She is cute but boy is she a lot of work. I knew puppies were a lot of work before we brought her home but I think my memory was fuzzy about some of the details. For example, I have had to stop working on this post at least 4 times to deal with the puppy. Everything just seems to take longer these days. Piper is a very good puppy but there is a part of me that looks forward to the future when she is out of this stage.
I am linking this post to the Monthly Wrap-Up at Feed Your Fiction Addiction.
The Old
Nothing to see here. I was a big old failure with this category.
The New
Never Have I Ever by Lauren Blakely – Review
White Knight by Meghan March – Review
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center – Review
The Reckless Oath We Made by Bryn Greenwood – Review
The Passengers by John Marrs – Review
Cowboy to the Rescue by A.J. Pine
The Anything
(Whatever I felt like reading)
Outfox by Sandra Brown – Review
Dark Harvest by Nazri Noor – Review
Rockaway Bride by Pippa Grant
Twisted World by Kate L. Mary
Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis
Cruel Candy by Mildred Abbott
Print Books: 1
Re-Reads: 0
NetGalley: 4
Edelweiss: 0
Direct from Publisher/Author/Narrator/Publicist: 10
Purchased/Freebie: 1
Kindle Unlimited: 0
Borrowed/Library: 1
*some books may fit into more than one category
Challenges
Goodreads: 111/100
Blogger Shame: 0 read towards the challenge in August / 25 total for the year
Audiobook Challenge: 7 read towards the challenge in August / 57 total for the year
New Release Challenge: 8 read towards the challenge in August / 52 total for the year
End of the Month NetGalley Stats
Feedback Ratio: 87%
549 Approved | 477 Feedback Sent
End of the Month Edelweiss Stats
8 books to review | 85 downloaded
puppy is just like a new baby! 4 times isn't that bad i think =X
As a kid I'd have loved a dog but my parents were afraid it would affect my dad's asthma so we couldn't risk it. I often think of that beagle puppy we were offered by a friend! Good progress on your Audiobook and New Releases challenges so that is something to be pleased about! I hope things settle down a bit so you can have a good reading month ahead.
August was a month of good reading for me and progress on most things. I've started a whole new reading list and I hope it keeps me motivated for the rest of the year!
Yes I am sorry to say I have had a puppy once and all the rest of my dogs were rescues that were older. Lulu is about 1.5 and that was what I wanted. You did well with your challenges and reading. You had a lot going on these last couple of months so give yourself a break. I want to read some of your August books. 🙂
Anne – Books of My Heart
I'm so looking forward to reading Things You Save in A Fire, as well, The Passengers.
Have a great month, Carole!
I remember our youngest dog when she was a puppy, she was a lot of work for a while but she finally settled down. You reading challenges look great!
Puppy! Yes I miss and do not miss kitten time
It's hard to remember how much work pups are, because look at that face! So sweet! Things You Save in a Fire was one of my top August reads too. That book was phenomenal.
Four books read from NetGalley is great! ?✨
My family used to have a show kennel and I will never forget how much work puppies are. Ha ha. ?
I hope your week is starting well. ?
Despite not meeting your reading goal for this month, I still think you did a great job.
I can only imagine how challenge it is adjusting to an empty nest!! And such a adorable puppy!!
Puppies can be so much work! It's exhausting. I feel for you guys lol.
I took a quick peek at your review for The Passengers. Glad it was good, I think I need to get that one.
I've never had a puppy, but I know that they can be so energetic and precocious. 🙂 Hopefully, you'll have the energy to last until adulthood.
Not bad on your reading total. LOL, so hard to stick to the reading plan. My August reading plan was tossed aside, too.
Have a great September, Carole!
i had a great month and look forward to another one.i will be busy doing other things than blogging, so i don't see as many reviews coming up i have been reading through mildred abbott's books and need to read the fourth one next
sherry @ fundinmental
The puppy is so cute! I’ve had 4 dogs in my lifetime, and I vividly remember how much of my stuff they have destroyed. Puppies are little monsters. Luckily, they grow out of it. I hope you have a good September!
Aj @ Read All The Things!
Hope your daughter has an easy time adjusting to school (and you have a relatively easy time adjusting to life without her home all the time). Your pup is adorable, but I do remember those crazy puppy days!!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I remember when we first brought our dog Riley home–he was a year old, but still so young and, oh so much energy! He was always getting into trouble. LOL I still miss him. I hope your daughter is adjusting well to college. It's bittersweet, isn't it? You are so proud of her, but I'm sure miss her. So many great sounding books this month! You may not have stuck to your plan of rotating in some of the older titles, but it looks like you read quite a few good ones to make up for it. 🙂 I hope you have a great rest of the week, Carole!
I absolutely loved The Reckless Oath We Made and I enjoyed your review. I hope to pick up Things You Save in a Fire soon. I'm seeing so much good feedback on it!
Your puppy is adorable. Every now and again I think of getting another dog. Gotta get the Megan March book.
I love you pup! I remember how much work puppies are, that's why we adopted an older rescue dog, already trained. 12 books is awesome. Hope your September is going well!
Ah, the beginning months of adjustment are always the hardest and hopefully she will get settled down in university soon! I am glad you have a new little troublemaker to keep you busy at home. The adorable doggy <3