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rathertoofondofbooks · 5 years

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June was a month that was full of reading and blogging so I’m a happy blogger right now! I read 30 books. I was hoping to try and blog every day in June, which I didn’t manage but, having said that, I blogged 31 times over the month (a couple of days I had more than one post) so I’m really pleased with that.

Otherwise my highlight for June came on the penultimate day of the month when we finally got to pick up our new car! It’s highly unlikely that I’ll ever be able to drive again but our new car gives me and my husband more freedom as it has a hoist in the boot to life my mobility scooter/wheelchair. Also, because it’s an SUV the seats are higher and the doors open wider so it’s easier for me to get in and out of the car.

Here are the books I read in June:

I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney

This thriller was really enjoyable but the final 20% or so just didn’t work for me. I do love Alice Feeney’s writing though so will be looking out for her other books in the future.

The Space Between Time by Charlie Laidlaw

This book was such a beautiful read. It got to me in a way that I wasn’t expecting and I loved that about it.

I Heart Hawaii by Lindsey Kelk

This was a wonderful ending to a fab series, it really did tie everything up in such a gorgeous way and I loved it!

The Sea Refuses No River by Bethany Rivers

This is a stunning poetry collection that explores grief after the death of a parent. I really connected to this one and recommend it.

Horizontal Collaboration by Navie and Carole Maurel

This graphic novel was such an interesting and engaging book, it really got under my skin in ways I didn’t expect it to so I really recommend it.

The Friend Who Lied by Rachel Amphlett

This was my first novel by this author and it definitely won’t be the last because I very much enjoyed it.

Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka

I’d had an ARC of this on my TBR for over a year so I was glad to finally pick it up. It was a really gripping read so I’m really glad I read it.

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

I listened to the audio book on Scribd* and found it really interesting but the way the book was written wasn’t quite as engaging as I hoped it would be.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

I finally read this book this month and I’m so happy that I did because I loved it! I’ve had the hardback of this on my TBR ever since it was first published but somehow hadn’t read it yet. It was my priority book from my 20 Books of Summer challenge and I loved every single second that I spent reading this one!

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I had an ARC of this but I decided to buy the audiobook as I’d heard it was good and I’m so glad I did. I completely and utterly adored this book, I think it’s going to be one of my favourite reads of the year. I highly recommend it, especially the audio!

Every Mother’s Nightmare by Mark Thomas

I knew this would be a difficult read because of the subject matter but in the end it was the endless grammar, punctuation and formatting errors that almost made me give up on this. I did finish it but I wouldn’t recommend it.

What Red Was by Rosie Price

This was an okay read for me. I enjoyed the first half but then it just started to drag a little. The writing is really good but there were too many storylines for the length of the novel. I would look out for more books by this author in the future though.

The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames

This was my second book for the 20 Books of Summer challenge and I adored it! It’s such a stunning novel and one that I keep finding myself thinking about.

The Lost Properties of Love by Sophie Ratcliffe

This book is part-fiction and part-memoir and I loved it. It’s such a beautiful novel and one that really made me think over things in my own life from a new perspective. I already know that I want to re-read this.

Nutshell by Ian McEwan

I really enjoyed this short novel about an unborn baby listening in to his mother and her boyfriend plotting the murder of his father! It’s reminded me how much I enjoy Ian McEwan’s writing.

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

I had an ARC of this but decided to listen to the audio and I’m so glad I did. I think the audio really added to this book and kept me engaged in the story all the way through.

After the End by Clare Mackintosh

This book is stunning! It’s such a heartbreaking read but it will also make you think. I loved this one and highly recommend it.

She’s Not There by Joy Fielding

I bought this book a while ago and have been so keen to read it so I’m glad to have got to it in June. It’s not a book that will really stay with me but I did really enjoy the time that I spent reading it.

The Swap by Fiona Mitchell

I enjoyed this book but it was lacking something for me. I think I just wanted a little bit more depth but that’s not to say that it wasn’t an enjoyable read.

Keep You Close by Karen Cleveland

I really enjoyed this spy thriller and pretty much read it in one sitting. It’s a great premise and it’s such a gripping story so I recommend it.

Last Seen Alive by Claire Douglas

I’ve had this book on my TBR ever since it was published so when I spotted the audio on my library BorrowBox app I decided to part-listen and part-read this book. I really did enjoy this book and now I’m even more excited to read the author’s new book!

Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss

I really enjoyed this book, I read it all in one sitting as it’s a short book and it had more of an impact on me than I was expecting.

The Perfect Betrayal by Lauren North

This is such a brilliant psychological thriller; it’s one of very, very few novels where I just didn’t work out what was going to happen. It’s a flawless thriller and I loved it. I highly recommend this one!

The Trouble With Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon

This is another book from my 20 Books of Summer challenge and I fell in love with this one. It’s such a gorgeous book and it’s one I’ll never forget! I did part-read and part-listen to this one (I listened on *Scribd) and the narrator, Paula Wilcox, is so perfect for this book.

Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar

This is such a fascinating and intriguing book. I enjoyed seeing the process of how the author believes he may have solved the mystery of what happened to the hikers. I still feel like there’s something more to the story though so if anyone has any recommendations I’d love to hear them.

Furious Hours by Casey Cep

I found this book so interesting, it was such a good read. I was intrigued by the case that this book focuses on and also to learn more about Harper Lee. I will try and review this one soon but in the meantime I definitely recommend it.

Something To Tell You by Lucy Diamond

This is another book where I had a NetGalley copy but listened to it on audio. It’s such an engaging story that ends up being a really heart-warming read.

Hard Pushed by Leah Hazard

I found this book so interesting, it’s really eye-opening to read about what life is like for midwives. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.

Something to Live For by Richard Roper

I loved this novel! It’s such a moving and heart-warming book and it was such a tonic on a couple of days when I was feeling a bit low and unwell. I’ll be reviewing this one next week for the blog tour.

Me and the Table by Stephen Hendry

I downloaded the audio of this on a whim when I saw it in the BorrowBox app, and I’m so glad I did because it was a really enjoyable memoir.

*I’m a paid member of Scribd (as mentioned above) and they have given me a code that will allow you to sign up and get two months free (and I would get one month free). If you’d like to try them out here is the link. I love Scribd and highly recommend them.

June Blog Posts & Reviews:

I started off June by Wrapping-Up May! May was a great reading month so June had a lot to live up to, and as you can see from this post it managed it! My first review of June was Dead Inside by Noelle Holten, a brilliant new crime novel by a fab blogger and author! I then continued on with my occasional Mini review series with my thoughts on Ordinary People by Diana Evans, Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward, The Furies by Katie Lowe, and Entanglement by Katy Mahood. I read the final book in the I Heart series I Heart Hawaii by Lindsey Kelk and managed to review it straight away for once! It was then time for This Week in Books 5 June . My next review was of an incredible novel that I read in one sitting The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood by Susan Elliot Wright. It was then my turn on the blog tour for We Never Said Goodbye by Helene Fermont and I shared my review. It was then time for my first Book Haul of the month!

In the second week of June I posted another selection of Mini reviews of Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka, I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney, The Golden Child by Wendy James, and Need to Know by Karen Cleveland. It was then time for my stop on the blog tour for A Modern Family by Helga Flatland, a book that left its mark on me and I’m sure it’ll be one of my books of the year! I also took part in the blog tour for The Space Between Time by Charlie Laidlaw, another fab book! I then decided to go back to WWW Wednesdays and shared my current and recent reads plus what I hoped to read next! My next review was of another incredible novel The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone by Felicity McLean, which I’m still finding myself thinking about weeks after reading it! Then it was time for another Book Haul!

In the third week of June I shared my review of The Friend Who Lied by Rachel Amphlett as part of the blog tour. It was my first book by the author and it definitely won’t be the last as I really enjoyed it. My next review was of the brilliant Sister of Mine by Laurie Petrou. Then it was time for my next WWW Wednesdays post! It was then my turn to share my review of the beautiful debut novel Death and Other Happy Endings by Melanie Cantor. My final review of this week was of the moving poetry collection The Sea Refuses No River by Bethany Rivers. Then it was time for another Book Haul (eek!).

In the last week of June I started by sharing another selection of Mini reviews of An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, The Neighbour by Fiona Cummins, What Red Rose by Rosie Price, and Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter. I then got to share my review of the stunning graphic novel Horizontal Collaboration by Navie and Carole Maurel. It was my turn on the blog tour for The Perfect Betrayal by Lauren North, this was one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long time as it completely blindsided me! I also shared my latest WWW Wednesdays post. I was delighted to share my thoughts on a gorgeous book that was part novel and part memoir The Lost Properties of Love by Sophie Ratcliffe. Up next came my review of spy thriller Keep You Close by Karen Cleveland and that was followed by my thoughts on the incredible After the End by Clare Mackintosh! I then shared another book haul and that was followed with the audio book tag!

The state of my TBR:

So I think I’m going to give up on tracking my TBR for the moment as it’s just completely out of control! I need to go through my books and have a sort out so once I’ve managed to get that done I may start tracking it again. I will be doing my mid-year book stats post later this week so my TBR will feature in that post. Eeeek!!

How was June for you? I hope you all had a good month and that you read lots of good books. Did you read many books? What was your favourite book of the month? Please tell me in the comments, I’d love to know. Also, if you have a blog please feel free to leave a link to your month’s wrap-up post and I’ll be sure to read and comment back. 🙂

That Was The Month That Was… June 2019! June was a month that was full of reading and blogging so I'm a happy blogger right now!

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highvolmusic · 3 years

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Every Mother's Nightmare To Premiere New Video

EMN 'Drown By Luv' Video Premiere July 28th on Heavy Metal Television

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE is premiering their new video ‘Drown By Luv’ Wednesday July 28th on Heavy Metal Television. The video is showing at the top of every hour from NOON to 7PM throughout all time zones. www.heavymetaltelevision.net ‘Drown By Luv’ is the next single release from ‘RESURRECT THE FAITHFUL’ the bands latest album released October 23, 2020 on HighVolMusic. ‘RESURRECT THE…

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rockyoushow · 3 years

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Rockers A RISING FORCE Set Date For Debut Release On HighVolMusic

‘Undertow’ the debut album from A RISING FORCE, the band featuring Mark Westlund (vocals, guitar), Brian Lorenson (bass, vocals), Lane Allen (drums, vocals), and Leni DiMancari (guitars, vocals) is set to release on May 7th, 2021 via HighVolMusic.The album was written in the fall of 2019 through the summer of 2020 and recorded in in the fall of 2020. ‘Undertow’ features 10 tracks including a…

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riffrelevant · 4 years

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Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Editor

As the Eighties moved past the mid-way mark of that particular decade, there was boundless possibilities presenting themselves in the realm of music.

Of course, like everything else, this could be either good or bad, a positive or a negative, depending on where you were placed in the music genre pecking order. Many classic rock bands were struggling, finding themselves somewhat lost in the rising MTV video age’s emphasis on image and over-polished, underwhelming songs. Yet, these very things were also driving people in droves toward other types of music, like the exploding thrash metal scene for instance.

Part of this time-specific metamorphosis was inspiring creativity for many sorts, musicians that found themselves pushing the envelope and doing their own thing. Some were able to navigate the uncertainty by not catering to norms, by not allowing others to define, or corrupt them. No, these types of Rock ‘N Roll Rebels were blurring any supposed barriers, breaking all perceived rules, and in the process, finding themselves.

In 1987, Memphis, Tennessee’s EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE had burst on to the scene and were advancing nicely with their southern-imbued style of bluesy rock. Founded by guitarist Steve Malone and singer Rick Ruhl, this original version of the band was rounded out with bassist Mark McMurtry and drummer Jim Phipps as word about the band was spreading quickly. The buzz was originating from their incredible, energy-packed live shows on the venue circuit between Memphis and Nashville yet, by the following year, McMurtry and Phipps had briefly left the band and were replaced.

The pair eventually returned and soon, there were A&R reps scouting the band, with one in particular coming to see them in April of 1989. On the night in question, the act EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE were playing with refused to let them use their lighting or sound equipment, forcing them to audition in a warehouse studio instead. They impressed the man from the record label so well that, with just 13 shows under their belts, the legendary Clive Davis signed EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE to Arista Records.

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Their superbly, well structured songs of feel-good hard rock, packed with dynamic change-ups in timing and tempo, plus an abundance of melodic nuances, clearly appealed to fans. EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE would really up the ante with the release of a self-titled début in 1990, and it is probably safe to speculate that guitarist Steve Malone, bassist Mark McMurtry, singer Rick Ruhl, and drummer Jim Phipps, had no idea what was looming. With its catchy-as-hell songs (including a lively cover of Charlie Daniels Band’s “Long Haired Country Boy“), accessible sound, and stylistic ties to peer acts like Mötley Crüe, Dangerous Toys, or L.A. Guns, ‘Every Mother’s Nightmare‘ was a dream come true.

This rapid grasp of the brass ring was greatly helped as MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball played the official videos for two singles, “Walls Come Down” and “Love Can Make You Blind”, in regular rotation. Suddenly, it seemed E.M.N. were everywhere, from tours supporting Cheap Trick and Dream Theater, to numerous music-oriented publications, and even an appearance on The Joan Rivers Show.

Sophomore album ‘Wake Up Screaming’ arrived in 1993 and spawned another hit single, “House Of Pain”, and its subsequent video. However, tastes in music were shifting and changing, so much so that Arista Records dropped EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE less than a year after their second album was released. The blow would cause the band to lose momentum during the latter half of the 90’s, resulting in numerous line up changes over the next seven years.

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In 2000, Rick Ruhl returned with a new incarnation of EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE which included guitarists Travis Hall and Jeff Caughron, bassist Troy Fleming, and drummer Kris “Newt” Beavers. This version of the band joined the Perris Records roster where they released a trio of albums – ‘Smokin’ Delta Voodoo’, ‘Back Traxx‘, and ‘Deeper Shade Of Grey’ – between 2000 and 2002. This productive burst of recorded action was a swansong-like move though as EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE entered a semi-inactive state that would last the next 13 years.

Never ones to stay down for the count, 2015 brought an independently released EP from E.M.N., the well-received ‘Grind‘. More or less a sampler, to test the waters so to speak, this led to the determined return of EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE via the 2017 HighVolMusic full-length of the same name, ‘Grind‘. Since then, the label has re-issued earlier releases ‘Smokin’ Delta Voodoo’ in 2018, ‘Back Traxx’ in 2019, and ‘Grind’ on LP in 2019. The band officially signed with HighVolMusic in 2016, then extended their contract in 2018, and now, are signing a new extension beyond 2025.

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That is not all, not even close as the current incarnation of EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE – Rick Ruhl, Travis “Gunner“ Butler, Troy Fleming, John Guttery, and Allan Bone – recently announced they are recording a new album (expected to arrive June 5th of this year). There are also plans being made to release more of the band’s back catalog, primarily the two Arista Records efforts from E.M.N.‘s early days.

As part of the ongoing re-release initiative, EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE recently released a new official video for their song “Pray” from their reissued album ‘Smokin’ Delta Voodoo’. Check it out below and in closing, these reactivated old-school rock icons are showing the new school how it’s done, playing shows and several large festivals worldwide on a regular basis; find all upcoming live actions from EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE at this [LINK].

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Oldschool Sunday: EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE [New Official Video] Article By: Pat 'Riot' Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Editor As the Eighties moved past the mid-way mark of that particular decade, there was boundless possibilities presenting themselves in the realm of music.

#Arista Records #Audio Stream #Every Mother&039;s Nightmare #Heavy Rock #HighVolMusic #Official Video #Oldschool Sunday #Rock #Southern Rock #Spotify #YouTube

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planetmosh · 4 years

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EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE To Begin Recording New Album in 2020

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE To Begin Recording New Album in 2020

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE will enter the studio in December to begin recording a new album. The follow-up to 2017’s ‘Grind’ will be released in 2020. ‘Grind’ was released on October 6, 2017 via HighVolMusic.

Earlier this year at Rock N Pod 3 in Nashville, TN, Rick Ruhl spoke with ‘Ages of Rock Podcast’ saying that the band has been…

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#Every Mother&039;s Nightmare #EVM #HighVolMusic #new album

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earpeeler · 6 years

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The Classic Metal Show – Every Mother’s Nightmare Live at Summerbash Every Mother's Nightmare Live at Summerbash! (Sorry folks, we had some internet issues during this set.)

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xsrock-blog · 7 years

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Every Mother's Nightmare Original Drummer Returns

Every Mother’s Nightmare Original Drummer Returns

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE welcomes back co-founder and original drummer, Jim Phipps. Jim played on the 1989 debut release and 1993’s Wake Up Screaming released by Arista Records.

Jim toured with the band for several years before leaving the group in 1995. In 2003, Jim returned to do a 30-day tour and in 2008, when the band played at the Rocklahoma Festival. After the festival, Jim decided to…

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#emn #every mother&039;s nightmare #hard rock #metal #news

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metalshockfinland · 7 years

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EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE: Back With New Album "Grind" In October

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE: Back With New Album “Grind” In October

US rockers EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE to release their forthcoming full-length album “Grind”, on October 6, 2017 via HighVolMusic(MRi/Sony, Cargo). “Grind” features a total of 11 tracks and three videos. The enhanced CD contains the five tracks from the self-released EP, plus three brand new studio tracks, three new live tracks recorded from the band’s performance at Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN…

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rathertoofondofbooks · 5 years

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. It’s open for anyone to join in and is a great way to share what you’ve been reading! All you have to do is answer three questions and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.

The three Ws are:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

A similar meme is run by Lipsyy Lost and Found where bloggers share This Week in Books #TWiB.

What I’m reading now:

The Swap by Fiona Mitchell

This is a really gripping read! I’m really intrigued to find out what’s going to happen for the two couples and their children.

Furious Hours by Casey Cep

I haven’t read as much of this over the last week as I wanted to as I just wasn’t in the mood for non-fiction but I’m keen to get back to this so will be making this a priority this week.

The Lost Properties of Love by Sophie Ratcliffe

This is a gorgeous and really interesting read. I love how it’s written in vignettes from train journeys and am deliberately reading this slowly.

What I recently finished reading:

The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames

This is the second book I’ve reading from my 20 Books of Summer list and I adored this book. It’s such a brilliant novel and I’m so glad I read it. I hope to get a review of this written soon.

What Red Was by Rosie Price

I’m not sure how I feel about this book yet. I found the first half hard to put down but then I just wasn’t drawn to it and it’s taken me a few days to finish it. There were parts I loved and parts that I liked less. I will review this once I’ve got my thoughts together.

Every Mother’s Nightmare by Mark Thomas

This book was a difficult read because of the subject matter but also because the spelling and punctuation was awful. I wouldn’t recommend this one unfortunately.

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This book was incredible! I had an ebook but I’d heard so many recommendations of the audio that I decided to buy that as well. I’m so glad I did because it’s a perfect audio book and I loved it. I hope to share my full thoughts on this soon!

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

This was my first book from my 20 Books of Summer and I’m so glad that I finally picked this up. This was such a brilliant novel and I loved every minute that I spent reading it!

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

I listened to this on audio book and I found it interesting in places but it felt a bit flat in other places. It’s such a moving story though.

What I plan on reading next:

A Keeper by Graham Norton

This is on my 20 Books of Summer reading stack and I’m in the mood for reading this one so I plan on this being book 3 of my reading challenge.

The Friendship Pact by Alison James

I downloaded this book on a whim after spotting it on NetGalley last week. I love books that are set in the present but involve a mystery from the past so I think I’m going to really enjoy this one.

After the End by Clare Mackintosh

This was on my TBR for the last week but I didn’t manage to get to it so it’s going on my TBR for the week ahead. I feel like this is going to be an emotional read so I want to find a whole afternoon where I can just get lost in this book.

And Then She Vanishes by Claire Douglas

I was delighted to get pre-approved for this on NetGalley recently and I’m so keen to read this thriller as soon as I can.

What have you been reading this week? I’d love to hear. And if you take part in WWW Wednesday or This Week in Books please feel free to leave your link below and I’ll make sure to visit and comment on your post. 🙂

WWW Wednesdays (12 Jun 2019)! WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. It’s open for anyone to join in and is a great way to share what you’ve been reading!

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