Good morning! Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post, and Book Journey, for What Are You Reading?
**Mailbox Monday for November will be at I Totally Paused.
We managed to get through Halloween in our parts…and here’s one of my favorite “family” pumpkins, belonging to my eldest son, who lives in Berlin.
Until our next holiday, I plan to be doing more reading and blogging.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: Birthday Stuff & Family Fun
Tuesday Potpourri: Intros/Teasers – Leaving Haven
Curl up with Upcoming Reads: Chances Are
Thursday Potpourri: New Obsessions & Delicious Books
Two Winners: 4th Blogoversary Giveaway
Review: The Lady Who Cried Murder, by Lauren Carr
Review: Leaving Haven, by Kathleen McCleary
Review: Christmas at the Beach (e-book/novella), by Wendy Wax
Review: The Preservationist, by Justin Kramon
INCOMING BOOKS: (All Titles/Covers are Linked to Amazon)
I received three review books in the mailbox…yay! And downloaded two e-books (my purchase).
After I’m Gone, by Laura Lippman (Amazon Vine)
Starter House, by Sonja Condit (Amazon Vine)
The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion, by Fannie Flagg (Amazon Vine)
Christmas at the Beach (e-book/novella), by Wendy Wax (My purchase)
Baltimore Blues (e-book), by Laura Lippman (My purchase)
UPCOMING WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (All Titles/Covers are Linked to Amazon)
Stiltsville, by Susanna Daniel (From the library)
Sea Creatures, by Susanna Daniel (Amazon Vine)
The Last First Day, by Carrie Brown (Amazon Vine)
Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes (e-book), by Joanne DeMaio (Author Review Request)
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I hope that you all have a wonderful week….and if you have time, come on by with your coffee and/or mimosas, and let’s chat.
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SERENDIPITY 
Nice new books! Haven’t heard of Starter House, which for some reason is calling to me. Enjoy!
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I like the look of it, too, Catherine….the blurb reeled me in. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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I have Snowflakes…, and all the rest of these books are on my very long wish list!! It rained here on Halloween so we didn’t have any visitors. Where my grandkids live they trick or treated lst Sunday.
Have a great week!!
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Thanks for stopping by, Lori…I was happy not to get any Trick or Treaters….I had none for the last six years, and lots of leftover candy. So I didn’t buy any this year. LOL
Good that there were no visitors.
Enjoy your week!
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If you’re looking for a different sort of memoir, I’m currently enjoying Relish by Lucy Knisley — a food memoir written in graphic novel format.
Have a great week!
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Hmm…not sure about the graphic novel format, but I’ll check it out, Joy. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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That’s a cute pumpkin!
I really need to try Laura Lippman. The Fannie Flagg book looks interesting and Starter House in intriguing.
Have a great week and happy reading. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Bea…I am eager to read all of them too! Enjoy your week!
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Snowflakes looks cute, perfect for the HoHoHo readathon! I love Laura Lippman so I’d say they will be great. Enjoy 🙂
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I agree, Trish….eager to dive in! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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You always find such interesting books! The Last First Day intrigues me, as does the Fannie Flagg book. I look forward to your reviews!
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Thanks, Lark….I am excited about them all. Enjoy your reading!
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Oooh, I hope you enjoy all your new books.
Thanks for stopping by.
Jenea @ Books Live Forever’s Sunday Post
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I think I will, Jenea….glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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Wow! All of your books look good! I hope you enjoy them all!
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Me, too, Vicki, and thanks for stopping by! Have a great week.
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What a great week. I have When I’m Gone.
I was thinking about getting Starter House, but I forget what changed my mind. 🙂
Have a WONDERFUL week. I always love stopping by your blog.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Blog
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OOPS…I mean After I’m Gone.
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I saw a one-star review on the Starter House product page…and it was the only review so far. But I’m not going to let that one stop me, as the reasons behind the one-star didn’t sound that solid to me. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth, and enjoy your week.
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I thought it was the summary. I am going to have to re-read the summary.
Thanks for the reply.
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That Joanne DeMaio book looks so good. I recently started reading one of her other books and it’s really good.
Have a great week!
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I have enjoyed all of her books that I’ve read, Yvonne….hope you enjoy them, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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Neat pumpkin. I need a couple more days for Halloween before moving on. I look forward to your review of the Carrie Brown novel. Cheers!
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Thanks, Susan…and I do love pumpkins…not a fan of Trick or Treat, though. lol
Enjoy your week, and I am eager to read the Carrie Brown novel…it’s next for me.
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What an awesome pumpkin! Great book haul, looks like you got some really good ones. Have an amazing week!
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Thanks, Chelsea….and I am excited about my stack of books, too. Enjoy your week!
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Great books you’ve gotten this week and the pumpkin looks cool! Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Cricket…I am fond of the pumpkin, too. Enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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What great books! I am desperate to get my hands on The All Girl Filling Station Last Reunion! I love Fannie Flagg.
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I love the titles on Flagg’s books…so quirky! Thanks for stopping by, Shelleyrae, and enjoy your week.
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Hi Laurel-Rain,
Another great selection of books this week, although the one which caught my eye, both for its title and the simplicity of the cover, was ‘Sea Creatures’
This is a new to me author and the reviews do seem to have been a bit mixed, but definitely one worth trying for me.
Thanks for sharing your new finds and have a good week.
Yvonne
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I am now reading the author’s book Stiltsville…and I agree that the reviews are mixed. But I’m enjoying it. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne…and have a great week.
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Christmas at the beach sounds pretty nice! I’m going to the north for Christmas this year, with lots of snow, cold, and dark days 🙂 I love that, too, though, but sometimes, it sounds nice to just pack a bag and go somewhere warm as well.
Have a great week, Laurel-Rain 🙂
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Thanks, Lexxie…I hadn’t planned on acquiring Christmas books yet…but there you are. And I seem to be in the mood after all. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I love Christmas romances 🙂 I’ve already read some this fall, actually. Enjoy your week, too.
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The Laura Lippman looks really good.
I haven’t really thought about Christmas yet, because I’ve been waiting for the work roster (fingers crossed) to be released. After that, I can plan!
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Neither have I, but yesterday, at Barnes & Noble, they were playing Christmas music. I want to savor Thanksgiving first! lol
Thanks for stopping by, Sam, and I love Laura Lippman’s books! Enjoy your week.
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Great looking pumpkin! It looks like a lovely collection of books. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Pat, and I am definitely looking forward to them. As for the pumpkin…unique! Like my son. lol Enjoy your week.
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Looks like you had a good week, and some good reading coming up. I’m totally with you on the hello to turkey day thing- now that OCtober is over I’m totally in the Thanksgiving/ Christmas mood (it might be a little early for Christmas, but I’m going with it). 🙂 Have a great week!
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Thanks, Greg…I do like to savor each holiday without the ones after it intruding…lol. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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Haha that’s a great jack-o-lantern. Christmas at the Beach looks good – hope that will be me this year! After I’m Gone also sounds exciting. Enjoy them all!
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I think so, too, Lucy…glad you could stop by and enjoy the jack-o-lantern and the books. Have a great week.
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You definitely have a lot of books lined up! 🙂
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Yes, it could be too ambitious, as I’ve got a new obsession: watching movies and shows via Netflix, with my laptop hooked up to the TV. I spent all afternoon doing that yesterday! Thanks for visiting, Deb, and enjoy your week.
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Snowflakes And Coffee cakes has a great scenic cover, enjoy your new books.
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Oh, I think so, too, Mary Ann…thanks for stopping by!
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The Starter House looks really good. Happy reading!
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I like the look of that one, too, Anna…thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week.
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Enjoy your books. Stiltsville was a mixed bag for me. Christmas at the Beach is one I’m looking forward to.
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I hope you enjoy the new Wendy Wax, Serena…it was a delightful return of favorite characters. Thanks for stopping by!
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I love the pumpkin! Starter House caught my eye recently. It sounds like just my kind of thing. Enjoy your week!
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Thanks! I thought the pumpkin was fun, and I love anything that involves houses/real estate/and family, so I’m excited about it, too, Jen. Glad you could stop by…enjoy your week, too!
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What a great week you had!. I didn’t know (until now) there was a new Lippman book. Vine has gotten so huge sometimes I miss half of what’s available.
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I know, right? I love finding new books from favorite authors. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie…and now you can add it to your list!
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