On My Table And In My Cup May 21st-28th

It has been a really busy week and I have had only a few books on my table this week I read Kathi Daley's Kitten Kaboodle this week always a treat to have her books on my table, 

I was extremely delighted to find Alice Loweencey's Changing Habits, short story for my kindle app after no mail from the mail man (no books or packages for me in more then a week!) on Tuesday and my review will be posted here tomorrow.

I was thrilled to have Lorna Barrett stop by for a visit, her work is truly amazing and having her books in hardback is a real thrill for me, I splurge on them not wanting to wait for the paperback versions to come out. 

Also arrived this Wednesday, books to keep me busy through the weekend and into the next week or two. I finished Nikki Leclair's Haunting Me and will share my review in the next week as well. Some fabulous reads on this table!

Thursday my pre ordered paper back book called Witchy Mama by Melanie Marquis and Emily A. Francis arrived, this one I have so been looking forward to having in my hands! Great reference book, parenting guide and overall cool book!

This week I read 5 books which is a very good week of reading for me, having some June titles on my table early and now in my heart!

This morning I have woken up to the rain Vancouver is famous for, damp cold, grey, pounding huge drops of liquid sunshine. All of that can not dampen my enthusiasm for the book on my table this morning. I sat down to read Title Wave by Lorna Barrett last night and read a tad past my bed time until it was done. So many reasons this series is my most favorite. I can not wait to share some of them with you in my up coming review. Title Wave is out June 14th, I have it on order from The Book Depository as well, so to find it in a shipment this week for review was completely a surprise and delight! Looks like no baseball this morning but a long list of yard sales! Good thing I am not made of sugar, it is a batten down the hatches kind of morning. Enjoy your day!
I feel truly blessed to have had this week of reading and guests here on my blog. Thank you all for joining me here for a cup of tea and a cozy mystery week in review. I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

Something Different On My Table Witchy Mama An Advanced Reading Copy Of A Book I trully Enjoyed!

Every now and again I like to pick up a book to help with the research for a cozy I am writing.  When Netgalley had Witchy Mama by Melanie Marquis and Emily A. Francis I knew wanted to read this one.

What I did not realize is that once I started reading it I was going to want to hold this book in my hands and refer to it often! Even though I have the e-copy I have pre ordered a copy of Witchy Mama for myself from The Book Depository. There are just some books you simply must own and hold in your hands, for me this book is one of them.

"Navigate the ups and downs of motherhood with a little magic! Written for mothers, by mothers, Witchy Mama offers ideas and inspiration to help new mothers create a magical home. Discover stones, scents, and colors to increase energy, reduce stress, and attract good fortune to yourself and to your family. Learn how to use simple charms and rituals to ease conflicts, banish fears, protect children, and increase happiness. Master breathing techniques and easy yoga moves that will help you feel healthy, beautiful, and comfortable throughout pregnancy and beyond. This book won't tell you how to parent, but it will help you be a better a parent while still being your own person, too."

This book has some wonderful advice and recommendations for first time and new moms as well as moms like myself who have been parenting for a while now. Even if this is not the path you normally follow there is sound, promising and inspiring ideas in this book. I personally would purchase this book as a gift for another like minded mom to be,  as well as friends who have been moms for years. I was very impressed with this book and can not wait to hold it in my hands.
Oh and there is some really good stuff I can work into my cozy, one I hope that one day I will finish and be able to share with all of you.
Thank you for joining me for a cup of tea and something a little different today. To pre-order your own copy of Witchy Mama for yourself or a friend please click here.