Good morning, and welcome to another Sunday Salon event, during which we share what’s happening in our lives, bookish and otherwise.
For the past several days, it’s been raining here….something that has been good for reading and blogging, but not much else.
But that’s okay. Some weeks are like that.
Soon the sun will be back and before we know it, the summer heat will follow. That’s something I have mixed feelings about.
My reading week has been a mix of genres, from a fictional saga beginning in the 1920s to a cozy mystery. In the midst was a memoir that was a disturbing reminder of the sad facts of life…and one I will be thinking about for a long while.
Meanwhile, I’ve been blogging a bit. Aside from the regular memes, I posted a Monday Potpourri: Books, Thoughts, etc. ; Morning After Thoughts — An Excerpt featured a snippet from my WIP Interior Designs.
Over at another site, I wrote Self-Motivation: What Works for You?
Midweek found me meandering along with Hump Day Potpourri: Rainy Day Reading & Rambling Thoughts.
Books Read/Reviewed-Click Titles for Reviews:
(Unbroken, by Jamie Lisa Forbes – Blog Tour) (Read in March)
1. The Chaperone, by Laura Moriarty
2. An Appetite for Murder (e-book), by Lucy Burdette
3. A Silence of Mockingbirds: Memoir of a Murder, by Karen Spears Zacharias – A haunting story of a three-year-old child victimized by child abuse; very timely read during April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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After the third read, I thought about my experiences with child abuse over my three decades as a social worker. Some question why I still read books about this topic. Perhaps I am not finished with this work.
In my own novels, I’ve touched upon this topic (albeit fictionally); my current WIPs, however, are not as fraught with this subject matter. Perhaps I’ve gotten most of it out of my system, like a kind of vitriol I must purge from my life. I am still drawn to these stories, however.
What, if anything, calls to you? What is your passion?
Today I’m reading something else that explores families gone awry. Come Home, by Lisa Scottoline is so captivating, I’m flying through the pages. I can’t wait to get back to it!
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What are you reading and enjoying today? I’d love to know your thoughts….
I’m always interested in books about the academic life. Stems from my long held love of school, I guess.
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I think it’s almost impossible to banish the thoughts and passions we’ve nurtured for a long time…even if we wanted to do so.
Thanks for stopping by, Becca, and enjoy your week.
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Rained here last night and expecting more storms today. Perfect day for reading!! Have a great week!
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Rainy days are great reading days, Lori…thanks for stopping by.
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Stormed here overnight and expecting more storms today. Sounds like a perfect day for reading!
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I don’t like storms…they distract me from reading, Lori! lol
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In answer to your question from one of your other posts about self-motivation: I do distract myself. Much too often unfortunately. Today, though, hopefully it will be some spring cleaning so I can’t complain.
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Ah, the only spring cleaning I enjoy is when it leads to rearranging stuff; then everything feels new. Thanks for visiting, unfinished person.
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That cozy looks good as well as Come Home. Enjoy your reading this weed!
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I am finding it hard to put down Come Home…even for a few minutes! Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and enjoy your weekend.
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I have seen Come Home quite a bit lately and from your description, it is now on my wishlist. And I agree, a rainy day is a perfect reading day. Have a nice Sunday.
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Perfect reading day, Cheryl! Enjoy yours, and thanks for visiting.
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Sounds like some good reading! Books set along the Maine coast always manage to capture my imagination. Have a great week.
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I do enjoy that setting, too, JoAnn…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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I dont think my copy of The Chaperone is here yet… hmmm… need to check on that.
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I hope you get it soon, Sheila…thanks for visiting! Enjoy your Sunday….
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I loved An Appetite for Murder. One of my favorite cozies. Glad you enjoyed it too.
My Sunday Salon is here.
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Thanks, Yvonne…I’m so enjoying the cozies challenge! Thanks for hosting it…and have a great Sunday.
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I just can’t read books about child abuse. It’s too upsetting.
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Oh, Deb, I know many people feel that way. I guess I’m just a sucker for this kind of thing. But thanks for stopping by today, and have a great week.
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Mmmm… you always read so many delicious books every week. I can see how the rain wouldn’t be a bother, not curled up with a book (or your blogging!)
Thx for stopping by to visit!!!
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Thanks, Laura…glad you could stop by, and have a great week….
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