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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

Some chit chat.

What????? It’s freezing! How can that be? I live on the Gulf Coast and we’re not used to such cold weather.

Check this out. Even when the sun finally shone down, this ice didn’t melt. Crazy!

The wind is howling, so cold your cheeks feel frozen. I braved the weather and went to the grocery store.  I know, I sound like a wimp. Just not used to such cold temps.

The only smart ones were my dog and cat!

They snuggled up on the comforters and pillows on the couch.

What’s funny is the temps will be back up in the 70s by Tuesday. At least we have that. The cold snaps usually only last a couple of days and then warmer weather returns. I’m already watching the sunsets and checking the time. Watching as each day gets a little bit longer and longing for spring. LOL

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New books this week.

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And here are some freebies for ya. Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Books I reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read my reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

My Monday Minis Reviews #51 ~ Ink and Bone and Ink and Bone

When The reaper Comes by John L. DeBoer

My 2016 Reading Challenges Wrap Up

Teaser Tuesday #185 ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children

Cover Reveal & Giveaway ~ The Rise Of Miss Notley

One Minute There ~ A Suspense Thriller Tour & Giveaway

The Sage Stone Prophecy ~ Excerpt & Giveaway

iRead Book Tours 3 Year Giveaway Celebration

The Friday 56 #133 ~ 77 Shadow Street

Freakin Fridays #40 ~ A Christmas Tale ~ Review & Giveaway

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways click on the lucky horseshoe below!

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

Some chit chat.

Happy New year!

I don’t know about you, but, boy, am I ever ready for 2017. I sure hope it’s a good one.

I have so many plans for change this year, in my personal life and with my reading and blog. I’ll be out there looking for a new job. Cross your fingers and toes for me! And I plan to make some changes with books and my blog.

I want to try to winnow down my TBR. Been working on that already. In order to accomplish that ginormous task, I need to stop taking in as many review books. I plan to be a bit more selective and still take in ones from authors I’m already reading.

I also plan to TRY to quit grabbing freebies. I know there will be some I can’t resist, but I need to tone that down or my TBR will just keep growing.

And I want to work on my blog some. I won’t be changing the look. I’ve had it a long time and it’s me! But I plan to add some new post features, one of them being a Kid Korner meme so I can review all of the fun children’s and young reader’s books I’ve enjoyed.

I’m also going to focus more attention on my Monday Minis Reviews, Freakin Fridays, and Saturday Screams review posts and keep them more regular. That helps out a lot with my TBR mountain too.

Got more ideas but I need to see how they fit in before I commit.

How about you? Got any big changes you plan to make?

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New books this week.

And this audible book. I had to have it after watching the wicked movie.

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I completed all of my reading challenges. You can click on the banners or go HERE to view them. Sure had fun this year.

I was stuck on the letter Y but finally found a book that fit.

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Had fun with this in 2015 and did it again for 2016. I chose Horror Hound and pledged to read 16 books, and I had a feeling I’d have no trouble with this one. I read and reviewed 63 books.

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I went with Level 3 – Super Sleuth : 13-20 books and read and reviewed 23.

And no problem completing this either as I love my cozies.

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I completed my Goodreads Challenge. Pledged to read 125 books and actually read 210.

And had my own personal TBR challenge and read and reviewed 68 books.

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I’ll be signing up for the Goodreads Challenge again this year along with doing my personal TBR challenge. I also signed up again for the 2017 Alphabet Soup Challenge and found a new cozy challenge to try.

Click on the banners to check out my pledges and sign up if you want to join in!

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And here are some freebies for ya. Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Books I reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read my reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Teaser Tuesday #184 ~ The Kill Switch

A Romance Anthology ~ Secrets Of Moonlight Cove

Light In My Dark ~ Giveaway and Limited Time Sale

At First Sight by Candy Caine ~ Blurb Blitz and Giveaway

Vampires And Zombies ~ The Undead Collection

The Friday 56 #132 ~ Guarded

Freakin Fridays #39 ~ Review, Guest Post, and Giveaway ~ When Animals Attack

Saturday Screams #22 ~ Vincent, Survivor

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways click on the lucky horseshoe below!

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

Some chit chat.

I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Yep, it’ll be here one week from today!

Be merry. Be bright. Be safe.

Here’s a little cheer!

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New books this week.

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And here are some freebies for ya. Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Books I reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read my reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Book Blast – Self Serve Murder – Death By Cupcake Mystery

A Crazy Reunion – A Crazy, Texas Novel Spotlight

Teaser Tuesday #183 – Mercury Retrograde

Blood Ice & Oak Moon – A Coon Hollow Coven Giveaway

Catch A Fallen Star – Excerpt and Giveaway

Nuttycracker Sweet – A Christmas Kisses Giveaway

Spotlight – Unawqi, Hunter Of The Sun by Kali Kucera

The Crossroads Saga by Mary Ting – Boxed Set Sale & Giveaway

The Friday 56 #131 – In The Blue Hour

Did he or didn’t he…Friend Of The Devil – A Culinary Thriller Review

The Elf by Max Dune – Book Trailer and Giveaway

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways click on the lucky Christmas kitty below!

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

The gremlins are back. Sheesh! Don’t I ever get a break. LOL

It seems Jetpack is screwed up on my blog. I keep getting an error message about https, and Akismet is now saying it is disabled and they want me to pay for it. Anybody else with these problems? If you know what it all means, please give me a shout.

On to other things. Been watching a lot of shows. Caught up on The Walking Dead, and just finished Once Upon A Time up to the latest episode. I’ve tried some new ones but nothing grabbing me yet.

And been reading, a lot! LOl What’s new there, right? I’m slowing down on review posts and doing some tour posts to make up for those quiet days. I know I won’t be around as much over the holidays and don’t want some good books to be missed.

So, what have you been up to?

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New books this week.

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And here are some freebies for ya! Click on the covers to get your copies and remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Books I reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read my reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Sight Unseen ~ A Hero’s Heart Series

Warpaint Trilogy ~ Tour Giveaway

Scarred Beauty ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

The Pawn ~ Blitz Giveaway

From Gods ~ Freebie and Giveaway

Guest Post and Giveaway ~ Falling For The Stars

Alterations ~ Giveaway Blitz

Better Off Thread ~ Cozy Mystery Review

When Blood Reigns ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

A Very Scary Christmas Review and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #130 ~ Grudging

Poisonous Whispers ~ Book Birthday

Fangs For The Holidays ~ Freebies and Giveaway

Saturday Screams #21 and Creepy Christmas

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Leave your link and I’ll come visit you.

Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways click on the lucky Christmas kitty below!

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

Another fun way to share your book news and enjoy others is The Sunday Post hosted by

Kimberly the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Head on over and leave a link to your Sunday Post and hop around to visits others.

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Some chit chat.

What a fun week. I was off of work for my vacation and a few of us headed over to Biloxi and New Orleans to do a bit of gaming, eat some awesome food, and take in the sights.

We were a bit early to take in Christmas lights as they were working on that while we were there. This is a huge Gingerbread House. The windows have moving colors in them. Sorry about the thumb in the corner of the pic. LOL

And we went on a steamboat ride up the river. Beautiful day and lots to see.

Here’s a long view of the steamboat Natchez.

Had to get a picture of the paddle wheel too!

And, did anybody venture out for the Black Friday deals? I didn’t. I always picture the scene from Jingle All The Way and shudder. LOL

If you did head out for the sales, I hope you didn’t get Trampled All The Way!

I’ll be hopping over to check out your Sunday Posts so be sure to leave me your link.

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New books on my shelf. Some I won, some are for review, and some I just had to have.

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Make sure you stop by to enter Michael Hebler’s awesome giveaway!

I loved The Ghost Of Christmas Past. Check out my review and enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a print copy of the coloring book, A Christmas Carol.

Enter the giveaway HERE.

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And here are some freebies for ya!

Click on the covers to get yours and remember to make sure they’re still free before you click that buy button.

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Books I reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read my reviews.

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Books up for review next week.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

There’s A Bumbie Under My Bed ~ A delightful childrens’ book review

Teaser Tuesday #181 ~ Nine Of Stars

For Duty And Honor ~ Blast and Giveaway

Always Room For Cupcakes ~ Sale Blitz

Ghost Hampton ~ A Paranormal Thriller Review

The Ghost Of Christmas Past ~ Special Sale and Giveaway

Evertaster: The Delicious City ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

A Life For A Life ~ A Mystery Review and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #128 ~ The Nature Of Balance

The Charming Life Of Izzy Malone ~ Blitz and Giveaway

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For a list of my reviews go HERE

For a list of free eBooks go HERE

To see all of my giveaways click on the lucky horseshoe below!

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So, what did you get to read this week?

Got any recommendations?

I’d love to know and thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew.

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

Another fun way to share your book news and enjoy others is The Sunday Post hosted by

Kimberly the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Head on over and leave a link to your Sunday Post and hop around to visits others.

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Some chit chat.

Finally, the weather has shifted and it feels more like fall. And that got me in the mood for some holiday movies. In my QUE are White Christmas, The Grinch, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Love Actually, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and A Christmas Story. Just to name some of the movies I plan to watch.

On the dark side, I have Krampus and Gremlins.

Gotta love those gremlins! I used to be a bartender and by the end of the night and a whole lot of drinks, it almost felt like this. LOL

How about you. Any favorites you watch every year when the holiday draws near? Any suggestions for me?!

I’ll be hopping over to check out your Sunday Posts so be sure to leave me your link.

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New books on my shelf. Some I won, some are for review, and some I just had to have.

And I’m finally getting started on some audibles.

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And here are some freebies for ya!

Click on the covers to get yours and remember to make sure they’re still free before you click that buy button.

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Books I reviewed this week. Click on the covers to read my reviews.

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Books up for review next week.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Jack Templar and the Last Battle ~ Excerpt & Giveaway

Book Tour & Giveaway ~ Boots and Bedlam

Teaser Tuesday #180 ~ One by Jane Blythe

The Lizard’s Tale ~ Guest Post & Giveaway

An Urban Fantasy Giveaway ~ Dispelled

Boy Meets Witch ~ Free Book & Giveaway

The Bloodmark Saga ~ Review of Bloodrealm #2 and Giveaway

Review & Giveaway ~ Killer In The Band

The Friday 56 #120 ~ Better Off Thread

The Bloodmark Saga ~ Review of Bloodmoon #3 and Giveaway

Five Dog Voodoo ~ Review & Giveaway

Saturday Screams #20 ~ Twofer reviews

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For a list of my reviews go HERE

For a list of free eBooks go HERE

To see all of my giveaways click on the lucky horseshoe below!

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So, what did you get to read this week?

Got any recommendations?

I’d love to know and thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew.