tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post6048630331760325028..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Sundays with Sam - The Sunday PostKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47585544194910761582020-04-17T04:53:05.393-04:002020-04-17T04:53:05.393-04:00Look at that! All I remember about deep dish, was ...Look at that! All I remember about deep dish, was how shocked I was when the server asked if I had ordered ahead. This was before my daughter lived in Chicago, when we were there for BookCon/BEA. Very different pizza practices, than in these parts. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1154372933024669812020-04-16T20:51:57.236-04:002020-04-16T20:51:57.236-04:00That's a normal thing around here, actually. Y...That's a normal thing around here, actually. You can order a stuffed or deep dish pizza half-baked and then finish it off at home.Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47033100036694745922020-04-15T09:14:16.041-04:002020-04-15T09:14:16.041-04:00Stressful being the hunter/gathering, huh? Stay sa...Stressful being the hunter/gathering, huh? Stay safe!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85054509270958100532020-04-15T08:23:45.034-04:002020-04-15T08:23:45.034-04:00I'm the designated once a week supply gatherer...I'm the designated once a week supply gatherer, too. I go to one local store in town, and that's it. It all feels very strange. I'm glad you were able to do a special thing for Easter. :)Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16189936549647524212020-04-14T05:22:56.310-04:002020-04-14T05:22:56.310-04:00I probably should not have gotten the switch, sinc...I probably should not have gotten the switch, since it's a time suck, but my daughter convinced me. She bought me Animal Crossing as an early Mother's Day gift too. I have not played in years (since the Wii), but I am as crazy about it as everSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-46108273918473813722020-04-14T05:21:27.200-04:002020-04-14T05:21:27.200-04:00I was checking my work email, and my co-workers wo...I was checking my work email, and my co-workers working onsite have to wear masks now. Things you never expected to have to do with a desk jobSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19420297942553292002020-04-14T04:41:11.048-04:002020-04-14T04:41:11.048-04:00It seems like things have definitely been getting ...It seems like things have definitely been getting creative with how we can shop and order things lately. Glad to know you had a good Easter! And I also like that you've been all about Animal Crossing. I can't afford a switch but I do love that game in all the forms I own it already, and have been itching to play lately :DOlivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63258848822454447212020-04-13T21:26:12.802-04:002020-04-13T21:26:12.802-04:00Glad you're all okay over there! Shopping is s...Glad you're all okay over there! Shopping is so stressful with everything that's been going on. I've been wearing my mask and gloves. I'm glad you had a good Easter. :)Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58414948963145750042020-04-13T15:11:58.505-04:002020-04-13T15:11:58.505-04:00That is interesting. I don't know if any of ou...That is interesting. I don't know if any of our pizza places are offering half baked pizza, though, I understand the purpose. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22412380282287773622020-04-13T15:11:14.797-04:002020-04-13T15:11:14.797-04:00I never have cash, so, no problem there. I like pa...I never have cash, so, no problem there. I like paying ahead, and just getting my package. I wish the market was that easy. You stay safe tooSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65323487109812248382020-04-13T12:23:42.348-04:002020-04-13T12:23:42.348-04:00We got our first restaurant food on Saturday by or...We got our first restaurant food on Saturday by ordering a half-baked pizza (it was a great option since cooking it the rest of the way kills anything). They brought the food out to the car, but they wore a mask and gloves, so I think it was all pretty safe. :-)<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-17327303959015268152020-04-13T05:24:39.127-04:002020-04-13T05:24:39.127-04:00All of our deliveries to our house are now zero co...All of our deliveries to our house are now zero contact and I'm happy for it to be that way. Local shops are getting shirty about taking cash so if they switch to no cash, I'm done for! Stay safe Sam!chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72664576818471349342020-04-13T05:17:34.989-04:002020-04-13T05:17:34.989-04:00What I Like About You had a lot of cute parts. I f...What I Like About You had a lot of cute parts. I feel a bit awkward reviewing it, because the characters talk about how they don't want an adult reviewers "hot take" on YA books. I know a few people were put off by that, and it did come up multiple times in the book. There was still enough to keep me reading. By the Book was perfection. I loved it from beginning to end. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58995016544895655202020-04-13T05:14:21.031-04:002020-04-13T05:14:21.031-04:00I know a lot of people are struggling with reading...I know a lot of people are struggling with reading lately, but I am pretty much hitting my normal numbers. I think a lot of my requests were old, though. Many release dates are being pushed, and I feel like I am going to end up with a billion ARCs with Sept/Oct release dates, because of pending requests. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38262492278867984312020-04-13T05:12:12.554-04:002020-04-13T05:12:12.554-04:00NJ is second to NY for confirmed cases. They are d...NJ is second to NY for confirmed cases. They are doing what they can. It is fun visiting via the game, though she would not have me yesterday, because she was terraforming. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28622417717377519602020-04-13T05:10:56.689-04:002020-04-13T05:10:56.689-04:00I went back twice that day, and the line was much ...I went back twice that day, and the line was much shorter the second time. I have not waited less than 30 minutes, though. The lines inside a long too. If I was just shopping for myself, I would be able to do self checkout, but I have too many items, when I shop for my parents. You stay safe as wellSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38065091365203420792020-04-13T04:19:47.616-04:002020-04-13T04:19:47.616-04:00Happy Easter to you! <3
I'm so happy you g...Happy Easter to you! <3 <br />I'm so happy you got approved for so many books, yay! It seems like you had a lovely reading week just as well, that's amazing. I've seen so many mixed reviews about What I Like About You, so curious to read that one. And By The Book, a 5-stars, yay! That one sounds amazing.<br />I'm excited for you to read Most Likely, it sounds like such a great read. I hope you'll enjoy it.<br />Happy reading :)Marie @ Drizzle & Hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581858804254442834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-32130108601697569222020-04-12T23:13:55.342-04:002020-04-12T23:13:55.342-04:00I love traditions, and missed them and my family t...I love traditions, and missed them and my family this Easter, so I know how you're feeling with missing your daughter. I'm glad you get to "visit" during animal crossing though. Congrats on all of the awesome book approvals you got this week Sam. I haven't been requesting or accepting any books lately, because I am so behind on the books I already have for review.<br /><br />Lindy@ A Bookish EscapeLindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21126376465266847622020-04-12T20:35:45.937-04:002020-04-12T20:35:45.937-04:00Wow. That's a lot just to go shopping. Not tha...Wow. That's a lot just to go shopping. Not that bad here, yet. Happy Easter. And what a fun way to visit with your daughter.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50672976262982447322020-04-12T20:34:21.309-04:002020-04-12T20:34:21.309-04:00That sucks you have to wait in a line to get back ...That sucks you have to wait in a line to get back in your building! Too bad you can't go at a less busy time. Stay safe and have a lovely Easter, Sam!Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18397048552897806912020-04-12T19:55:39.190-04:002020-04-12T19:55:39.190-04:00I probably should not have bought the switch, beca...I probably should not have bought the switch, because I get really obsessive about my Animal Crossing. It's been fun though. If I was just shopping for myself, I would not be going to the market, but I shop for my parents and get their meds, which are at Wegmans Pharmacy. It's once a week. I try to mentally prepare myself. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64344938909356364212020-04-12T19:53:56.425-04:002020-04-12T19:53:56.425-04:00I liked Speakeasy too. I was surprised by all the ...I liked Speakeasy too. I was surprised by all the readers, who hated Alec. I liked him, and him and May together. I am reading What I Carry right now, and it really good. I lucked out seeing it, when it first popped up in the eLibrary. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59708826662771925592020-04-12T18:29:34.717-04:002020-04-12T18:29:34.717-04:00We have been lucky to get most of our groceries fr...We have been lucky to get most of our groceries from Shipt or walmart delivery. I had panic attacks in big stores before this happened....I can't even imagine how bad it would be now. Plus, I have terrible allergies right now, so people look at me with disdain and I want to scream "its just allergies!!!". <br />I LOVE animal crossing!! I have been playing daily. Glad you found a way to connect with your daughter long distance and during quarantine! The Book Disciplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185648088462863776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-81404850142309909852020-04-12T17:58:44.254-04:002020-04-12T17:58:44.254-04:00Wow, that was one crazy line at the store. And it&...Wow, that was one crazy line at the store. And it's wild that police are there now, but I'd actually be reassured by the masks being enforced. We typically shop at the Commissary on the Navy base and they enforce it as well. You can't even get on base without a mask. And at the commissary you must have a mask to gain entry. And no visitors/guests are allowed. It's so surreal that the simple act of grocery shopping has become something that results in stress and fear. I love the cover of By the Book. It's good to hear that the inside was just as good as the outside. :) Speakeasy was wonderful... I know you know the True North series, too. The cover of What I Carry is simply stunning!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71832525171089933972020-04-12T16:19:27.842-04:002020-04-12T16:19:27.842-04:00Holidays, for me, are really about family and gath...Holidays, for me, are really about family and gathering, so this doesn't feel like a real holiday to me. I just hope that by doing all this, we can eventually see our loved ones again. Happy belated birthday! I am glad you were able to celebrate in some way. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com