Aim to clean, organise and discard any out of date items
Advantage: I now know what is in that cupboard!
Monday, 31 August 2015
Declutter Diary
Area two Medicine cabinet
Aim to clean, organise and discard any out of date items
Steps needed to reach the top shelf
Items removed shelf by shelf and checked expiry dates,cleaned cupboard before replacing
before
and after
Time taken thirty minutes
Advantage: I now know what is in that cupboard!
Aim to clean, organise and discard any out of date items
Advantage: I now know what is in that cupboard!
Declutter Diary
30 areas to clean, declutter or organise before the end of September. As housework is not my favourite task, having to blog will focus my efforts to complete them. That is my plan anyway! So
Number one
Clothes in my wardrobe
Aims1. to discard for the charity shop any clothes I do not wear and do not like or are becoming old and tatty
2. to organise my wardrobe so I can find clothes easily and have more room to hang clothes
I tried on most of my clothes and discarded those in the category above.{aim1}
I hung the remaining clothes in sections Dresses
Jackets/ Cardigans
Skirts
Blouses/tops
Trousers/Crops
miscellaneous
I put excess hangers in another room for storage to access as I need them
My pile of discarded clothes in a bag ready for the charity shop
Time taken Two Hours.
Sentimental Save: My kimono bought from a small Japanese shop in High Street Kensington in the 1970's
Number one
Clothes in my wardrobe
Aims1. to discard for the charity shop any clothes I do not wear and do not like or are becoming old and tatty
2. to organise my wardrobe so I can find clothes easily and have more room to hang clothes
Jackets/ Cardigans
Skirts
Blouses/tops
Trousers/Crops
miscellaneous
Time taken Two Hours.
Sentimental Save: My kimono bought from a small Japanese shop in High Street Kensington in the 1970's
Sunday, 30 August 2015
365 free e books
One hundred free e books seems a good place to pause in my quest to review 365 , so a change in topic for each month is my current blogging plan. My reading and reviewing will continue offline to be continued on my blog at a later date.
365 free e books
99.Tapas, carrot cake and a corpse by Sherri Bryan
Very enjoyable mystery/ love story with the added bonus of recipes included.
Very enjoyable mystery/ love story with the added bonus of recipes included.
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98. Booker streets of Mayhem by John W. Mefford
Not the most thrilling book I've ever read but a readable story.
Not the most thrilling book I've ever read but a readable story.
Friday, 28 August 2015
365 free e books
97. The Singularity Heretic by David Beers
Humans are under the control of a computer generated intelligence. They are genetically engineered to wipe out all deformities and maintain an average intelligence to avoid future wars or disasters. All actions are monitored and any infraction can cause liquidation, a truly horrific experience. A thought provoking read.
Humans are under the control of a computer generated intelligence. They are genetically engineered to wipe out all deformities and maintain an average intelligence to avoid future wars or disasters. All actions are monitored and any infraction can cause liquidation, a truly horrific experience. A thought provoking read.
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96. Lets misbehave by Lisa Plumley
A rather ridiculous scenario. Mills and Boon style with an abundance of sex scenes. As with many others it featured rich and famous characters with flaws finding love. Children and dog added interest.
A rather ridiculous scenario. Mills and Boon style with an abundance of sex scenes. As with many others it featured rich and famous characters with flaws finding love. Children and dog added interest.
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95. Follow the Crow by B.B. Griffith
Supernatural thriller. Not one for those with a fear of birds. Have a box of tissues handy.
Supernatural thriller. Not one for those with a fear of birds. Have a box of tissues handy.
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94. Critical Dawn by Wearmouth Barnes
Science Fiction. After initial doubts this was a real page turner. Again, not for the squeamish.
Science Fiction. After initial doubts this was a real page turner. Again, not for the squeamish.
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93. All over the place by Serena Clarke
An escape from humiliation leads to a new life and to love.
An escape from humiliation leads to a new life and to love.
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92. Beyond the veil by Pippa Dacosta
Demons and half demons. A fantasy thriller. First of a series.
Demons and half demons. A fantasy thriller. First of a series.
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91. Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt
Teen fantasy. A tale of Martians on earth. First in a series.
Teen fantasy. A tale of Martians on earth. First in a series.
Thursday, 27 August 2015
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90. After the cure by Deidre Gould
Seriously dark horror, the aftermath of a dystopian nightmare. Not for the squeamish. A psychological thriller with a touch of romance. Very chilling.
Seriously dark horror, the aftermath of a dystopian nightmare. Not for the squeamish. A psychological thriller with a touch of romance. Very chilling.
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89. Bypass Gemini by Joseph Lallo
I loved his fantasy series " The book of Deacon" and this foray into science fiction, although not my favourite genre, was equally brilliant.Flawed characters and endless imagination, I especially loved his animal creation, the funk!
I loved his fantasy series " The book of Deacon" and this foray into science fiction, although not my favourite genre, was equally brilliant.Flawed characters and endless imagination, I especially loved his animal creation, the funk!
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88. Maids of misfortune by Louisa Locke
Thriller set in Victorian times. Engaging and captivating. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thriller set in Victorian times. Engaging and captivating. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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87. Virtually scared to death by Gillian Larkin
Light reading. An enjoyable short story.
Light reading. An enjoyable short story.
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86. Edgewood by Karen McQuestion
Teens who discover they have super powers and the problems they encounter. Great writing.
Teens who discover they have super powers and the problems they encounter. Great writing.
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
365 free e books
85. The Wasteland Chronicles books 1 to 3 by Kyle West
I loved these end of the world chronicles. Wide ranging, engaging and compulsive.
I loved these end of the world chronicles. Wide ranging, engaging and compulsive.
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84. Murder in Bermuda by Penelope Sotherby
Whodunnit which to me felt a bit stilted and repetitive.
Whodunnit which to me felt a bit stilted and repetitive.
Saturday, 22 August 2015
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81. The Female Correspondent by Eva Deverell
A regency short tale. Readable love story with a botanical theme.
A regency short tale. Readable love story with a botanical theme.
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80. No good deed by M. P. McDonald
Who are the good guys? This psychological thriller paints a terrifying picture of how one man's life is changed in an instant when he is wrongfully accused. Absorbing, well written story.
Who are the good guys? This psychological thriller paints a terrifying picture of how one man's life is changed in an instant when he is wrongfully accused. Absorbing, well written story.
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79. Haunted from Without by Ian C. P. Irvine
A nightmare scenario involving G.M. crops, big business who will stop at nothing to hide the truth, in addition an investigation into contact with the spirit world by those who are near to death. Chilling and pacy first part of a thriller.
A nightmare scenario involving G.M. crops, big business who will stop at nothing to hide the truth, in addition an investigation into contact with the spirit world by those who are near to death. Chilling and pacy first part of a thriller.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
365 free e books
78. The Orlando File by Ian C.P. Irvine
Unexplained suicides by those recently working for a genetics company. Investigating the death of his brother in law leads to death threats and murder attempts. First part of a gripping thriller.
Unexplained suicides by those recently working for a genetics company. Investigating the death of his brother in law leads to death threats and murder attempts. First part of a gripping thriller.
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76. Last Survivors by T.W. Piperbrook and Bobby Adair
A post apocalyptic society where the rulers have reverted to violent solutions to protect the people. Like the last book this features cannibalism and violence but also the lengths a mother will go to protect her son. Ends on a cliffhanger.
A post apocalyptic society where the rulers have reverted to violent solutions to protect the people. Like the last book this features cannibalism and violence but also the lengths a mother will go to protect her son. Ends on a cliffhanger.
Monday, 17 August 2015
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75. The taste of fear by Jeremy Bates
Chilling and bloodthirsty thriller with a topical theme. If it was a film it would be x rated for violence. Very accomplished writer, building the tension and fear levels.
Chilling and bloodthirsty thriller with a topical theme. If it was a film it would be x rated for violence. Very accomplished writer, building the tension and fear levels.
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74. Summer Sky by Lisa Swallow
I think this is the fourth free romance I've read that features a rich bad boy rock star as the hero! Adult content and swearing feature heavily and it ended on a cliff hanger. I won't be reading the next one. Story was readable.
I think this is the fourth free romance I've read that features a rich bad boy rock star as the hero! Adult content and swearing feature heavily and it ended on a cliff hanger. I won't be reading the next one. Story was readable.
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73. Dying for a living by Kory M. Shrom
I wasn't sure about the premise of this at the start but I very quickly became drawn in and had to continue reading. Unusual and compulsive fantasy thriller.
I wasn't sure about the premise of this at the start but I very quickly became drawn in and had to continue reading. Unusual and compulsive fantasy thriller.
Sunday, 16 August 2015
365 free e books
72. Country heaven by Ava Miles
A famous bad boy country singer with a dysfunctional estranged family meets a sassy, down on her luck cook. Mills and Boon style, but nonetheless an enjoyable read.
A famous bad boy country singer with a dysfunctional estranged family meets a sassy, down on her luck cook. Mills and Boon style, but nonetheless an enjoyable read.
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71. Miami Requiem by J.B. Turner
A well written, fast paced and intriguing thriller.
A well written, fast paced and intriguing thriller.
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70. The Last Priestess by Elizabeth Baxter
I read this in one day.Compelling and absorbing fantasy which left me wanting to read the next one.
I read this in one day.Compelling and absorbing fantasy which left me wanting to read the next one.
Friday, 14 August 2015
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69. The secret of the stones by Ernest Dempsey
Echoes of Dan Brown and of Raiders of the lost Ark, with car chases and gun fights galore. An all action thriller with a frenetic pace and plot twists and turns.
Echoes of Dan Brown and of Raiders of the lost Ark, with car chases and gun fights galore. An all action thriller with a frenetic pace and plot twists and turns.
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68. The White Tree by Edward .W. Roberts
Fantasy. I read halfway then went on holiday and despite trying to finish it was unable to muster any enthusiasm to continue reading to the end.
Fantasy. I read halfway then went on holiday and despite trying to finish it was unable to muster any enthusiasm to continue reading to the end.
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67. The Patrician by Joan Kayse
Historical romance set in Roman times with the theme of slavery. Absorbing read, steamy at times.
Historical romance set in Roman times with the theme of slavery. Absorbing read, steamy at times.
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
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66. I hope you find me by Trish Marie Dawson
Dystopian fantasy. Unputdownable, and a very good read. You may need tissues handy!
Dystopian fantasy. Unputdownable, and a very good read. You may need tissues handy!
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65. A Killing Tide by P. J. Alderman
An exciting thriller and love story. Dog lovers' choice.
An exciting thriller and love story. Dog lovers' choice.
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64. Louisiana Longshot by Jana De Leon
Fun tale featuring an undercover agent who is hiding from a hit man. She meets a feisty group of older ladies and together they solve crime.
Fun tale featuring an undercover agent who is hiding from a hit man. She meets a feisty group of older ladies and together they solve crime.
Monday, 10 August 2015
365 free e books
62.Chez Stinky by Susan C. Daffron
A house inherited with the proviso that animals need to be looked after. Add to that an awkward neighbour who has to approve her ability to look after the many dogs and cats. A love story and mystery with plenty of humour. A fun read.
A house inherited with the proviso that animals need to be looked after. Add to that an awkward neighbour who has to approve her ability to look after the many dogs and cats. A love story and mystery with plenty of humour. A fun read.
Saturday, 8 August 2015
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61. Frey by Melissa Wright
An elf with hazy recollections and difficulties in accessing her magic slowly and painfully learns about her past and the danger she is in. Great storytelling.
An elf with hazy recollections and difficulties in accessing her magic slowly and painfully learns about her past and the danger she is in. Great storytelling.
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60. The girl in between by Laekan Zea Kemp
Teen fantasy, a very compelling read with an unusual storyline. This had me hooked and wanting to read more.
Teen fantasy, a very compelling read with an unusual storyline. This had me hooked and wanting to read more.
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59. Teacher Beware by Charlotte Raine
Thriller told through the eyes of three characters with flashbacks to events in their pasts which have shaped their lives. Not edge of your seat suspense but a good read with a romance thrown in.
Thriller told through the eyes of three characters with flashbacks to events in their pasts which have shaped their lives. Not edge of your seat suspense but a good read with a romance thrown in.
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58. Forest
A compilation of fantasy books by various authors aimed at young adults. All were readable but none stood out as exceptional writing.
A compilation of fantasy books by various authors aimed at young adults. All were readable but none stood out as exceptional writing.
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
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57. Deadly Double
Two thrillers by Diane Capri and J.Carson Black. Both were good reads, the one by J. Carson Black especially.
Two thrillers by Diane Capri and J.Carson Black. Both were good reads, the one by J. Carson Black especially.
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56. Lost Library by Kate Baray
Fantasy! Witches and Lykan with a twist. Unusual and captivating.
Fantasy! Witches and Lykan with a twist. Unusual and captivating.
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55. Champagne and Lemon Drops by Jean Oram
A choice between two very different men. enjoyable Chick Lit..
A choice between two very different men. enjoyable Chick Lit..
Sunday, 2 August 2015
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54. Haunted from within by Ian C. P. Irvine
Don't read this unless you are willing to read more in the series as it ends with very little resolved. This is a scene setter.In the beginning, difficult to follow as there are so many disparate story lines
but when they start to come together a fascinating and chilling scenario is slowly revealed.
Don't read this unless you are willing to read more in the series as it ends with very little resolved. This is a scene setter.In the beginning, difficult to follow as there are so many disparate story lines
but when they start to come together a fascinating and chilling scenario is slowly revealed.
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53. Magic of thieves by C. Greenwood
This reads like an autobiography of a girl with magic.She flees witch hunters and falls in with a band of thieves who act as protectors as she grows up. Seriously good story telling which left me wanting to read the whole series.
This reads like an autobiography of a girl with magic.She flees witch hunters and falls in with a band of thieves who act as protectors as she grows up. Seriously good story telling which left me wanting to read the whole series.
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52. Chasing Charlie by Kathy Carmichael
A cowboy{ or anti cowboy} romance. Easy reading.
A cowboy{ or anti cowboy} romance. Easy reading.
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