On My Table and In My Cup September 10th-17th

Another week has gone by and this was such a fun one for my family and I. Last Saturday morning we left for a very quick and very far trip to the very West Coast of Vancouver Island for a Surf Camp Weekend for our boys put on by Rip Curl and SUPA (Surfs Up For Autism) and we had a blast. I got to read a bit on the trip and discover a lovely tea shop too! Thay Tea in Ucluete (You-Q-let) BC was a tea lovers oasis in a very picturesque location. Such a delight to visit them and I am looking forward to seeing them at the Vancouver tea festival in November.

I picked up a lovely Double Cream Earl Grey, which I am absolutely loving. It was a lovely weekend and a beautiful view with my morning  tea.  I finished Night of the Living Deed while in Ucluete and absolutely loved it, I can not wait to read the entire series.

Penny Warner's The Code Busters Club, A book I ordered for my 8 year old son arrived on Tuesday and even though he and I are reading it together, I could not help but finish reading the entire book that night. I will be sharing my review with you all tomorrow and I have already ordered book number 2.

I have also been enjoying the Miss Marple Complete Short Stories this week another book I received for Buy A Friend A Book Day! Such a great book to have on hand and in my purse for afternoon school pick up time!

Also on my table mid week A Charming Voodoo by Tonya Kappes, some mornings you just need a little magic!

Last night I finished Old Haunts by E.J. Copperman, a book I checked out of my wonderful library who stock the most wonderful cozies, after last weekends read I knew I wanted to read the entire series! Review to follow next week.

Friday morning a delivery at my door had me jumping for joy! I can not wait to share the October Releases with you all soon!
Thank you so much for joining me for a cup of tea and a cozy week in review. I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

On My Table and In My Cup September 3rd-10th

What a week, so much going on, not sadly much time to sit and read and drink tea the day away. School started this week and the chicken head cut off routine began. I am so pleased to say I snuck in several chapters here and there and I am so very thankful for the books that have crossed my table this week. Buy a friend a book day was August 31st and my favorite non-regular holiday to participate in! My wonderful friend Karen sent me the two books shown above.

My Buy A Friend A Book Day Swap Partner Kathleen sent me these two, via The Book Depository who included (and recently began sending) the nicest book marks to color!

Also on my table and I was reading Murder She Wrote this past week, first I have read in this series, i fondly remember the tv show and my mom watching it too.

 I finished Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle on Labor Day Monday and have the review later this month with a give away so I hope you will check back!

I also managed to finish Murder of a Cranky Catnapper by Denise Swanson, this too is being reviewed later this month with a give away September is always so busy but I am blessed to be able to give away two great books this month. More on the details on these give away's September 21st and 26th.

I can not say enough about Patrice Greenwood's A Fatal Twist of Lemon, seriously this book is a prize on my shelf and I long to read the entire series.

I also need to remember to put Jean Flowers' first book in the Postmistress Series on my list as well, I really enjoyed this one.

We need more series with strong woman of a certain age and her friends like this one by Susan Bernhardt. What a lucky week I have had with books and tea!

In my cup this week I have been so very blessed to have my personal favorite Heavenly Cream that I ran out of three weeks ago, my very dear friend Daniela went to Neverland Tea and picked me up 200 grams, it has been such a delight to have it back in my daily mix!

Also in my cup this week is the Pukka Earl Grey tea, I think I mentioned it last week and wow is it ever good.

Wednesday morning I met with my friend Farnoush who has just arrived back in Canada and she brought me the most wonderful Saffron Tea. It was a true pleasure to see her again and a wonderful surprise to have been gifted this tea, the taste reminds me of the finest Darjeeling tea with a round and robust flavor that feels very indulgent!

Thank you so much for joining me for a cup of tea and a week in review! I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com