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 December will be at Rose City Reader.
It is much colder here than it was in previous weeks. No, there are no snowfalls, so there’s no reason for complaint. But I’m very grateful for my sweaters and jackets. And for a cozy room in which to curl up and read.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: A Wee Bit of Christmas
It’s Monday, Let’s Muse About Books
Tuesday Potpourri: Intros/Teasers – What I Had Before I Had You
I Can’t Wait for “Fear Nothing”
Thursday Potpourri: An Epiphany
Friday Sparks: Book Beginnings & The Friday 56 – “The Edge of Normal”
Friday Potpourri: An Intriguing Freebie
Secret Obsessions: An Excerpt from “Chasing Stardust”
Review: The Things That Keep Us Here, by Carla Buckley
Review: Sense & Sensibility, by Joanna Trollope
Review: Invisible, by Carla Buckley
Review: Morning Glory (e-book), by Sarah Jio
INCOMING BOOKS: (Covers/Titles Linked to Amazon or Publisher’s Site)
I received four review books: three from Amazon Vine and one from a publisher. I downloaded two e-books that were my purchase, and one freebie.
The Gods of Second Chances, by Dan Berne (From Forest Avenue Press)
Gemini, by Carol Cassella (Amazon Vine)
The Tulip Eaters, by Antoinette van Huegten (Amazon Vine)
Apple Tree Yard, by Louise Doughty (Amazon Vine)
Sheltering Rain (e-book), by JoJo Moyes (My purchase)
Reconstructing Amelia (e-book), by Kimberly McCreight (My purchase)
The Girl Pretending to Read Rilke (e-book), by Barbara Riddle (freebie)
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UP NEXT WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (Covers/Titles Linked to Amazon)
What I Had Before I Had You, by Sarah Cornwell
The Edge of Normal, by Carla Norton
Tumbleweeds (e-book), by Leila Meacham
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And that is my nod to last week and the upcoming one…come on by and let’s chat.
SERENDIPITY 
The Tulip Eaters sounds interesting. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on Reconstructing Amelia. I found it most intriguing and a book parents should read. Hope you stay warm and the snow stays away.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
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I think The Tulip Eaters sounds good, too, Mason…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week! I’m looking forward to Reconstructing Amelia as well.
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Looks like you have some very interesting books. Enjoy your week. I’m glad you are staying warm.
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Thanks, Pat…I am always amazed at how cold it can get, even though it’s nothing like many of you experience. I am loving my books already….and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Your weeks are always so packed with posts!! Kudos man! You also got a ton of books this week! I hope you enjoy them all!
SP & STS
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
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Thanks, Sandy….I just finished the first one, and it was pretty amazing. Hope you have a great week, too.
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So many great new books–enjoy them all. I think you’ll like Reconstructing Amelia–I found it to be a page turner.
My Sunday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/12/sundays-weekly-book-recap-46.html
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I hope to read the Amy book when I’ve finished my review books…how do I do this? Overloading the shelves with them…lol. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and enjoy your week.
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Love your holiday decorations. Enjoy those wonderful books!
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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Thanks, Harvee…I’m feeling very much like the holiday spirit is descending…sometimes I’m a Scrooge…LOL. But sipping eggnog and listening to Christmas songs is doing it. Enjoy your week.
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Tumbleweeds looks very interesting.
I will be looking forward to your thoughts on The Tulip Eaters.
We have snow and cold here in Pennsylvania, but not unusual. Unusual for your weather, though.
Stay warm.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Blog
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Yes, I’ve had Tumbleweeds for a long time, and I’ve been putting it off because of how many pages it has…(470, which is not THAT bad). But also the review books seem to shout at me, reminding me of deadlines.
Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth, and while I love the look of snow, I’m glad that I have to drive an hour to find it here!
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Great update and what a sweet haul! Happy Reading! The Sunday Edition @ Paulette’s Papers And be sure to check out Fill Your Stockings With Books Giveaways this week!!
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Ooh, thanks, Dani….so glad you could stop by, and I am happily reading today. Enjoy your week.
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That’s a great collection of books. Enjoy! 🙂
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Thanks, Voracious Reader….I do love it when I can’t wait to read the books on my stacks. Enjoy your week.
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You had a busy week last week. I like the cover for Tumbleweeds, eye-catching. Stay warm and have a good week.
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Thanks, Bea…and while Tumbleweeds makes me think of spring, I am going to enjoy it anyway. Have a great week.
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That room looks very cozy and perfect for reading. Sheltering Rain has my interest. That looks good. Have a great week.
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Yes, I am turning into a fan of JoJo Moyes….and the Ireland setting is especially appealing. Thanks for visiting, Yvonne.
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I want to read Reconstructing Amelia soon. The Jojo Moyes book also looks good. Have a great week. cheers. http://www.thecuecard.com/
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Thanks for stopping by, Susan, and I’m eager to read both of those books, too. Enjoy!
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Cozy is good right about now. It’s cold here and we’re having a bit of snow, roads are slick, so we’re enjoying staying indoors and hibernating… at least til tomorrow. 🙂 Have a good week!
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Thanks, Greg…I finished one book this morning…and then got caught up in Orange is the New Black on Netflix…a guilty pleasure.
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I love Sarah Jio and look forward to her latest. Glad you liked it so much. A couple of your new books are calling my name! Have a great week.
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Thanks for visiting, Nise, and I love Sarah Jio, too. I always want the stories to go on longer! Enjoy your week….
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I somehow missed Reconstructing Amelia, I am definitely going to have to read it.
And your room does look super cozy~ perfect for snuggling up with a book on a cold winter’s night.
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Thanks, Erin…and I had been noticing Reconstructing Amelia, and then when I got a reminder e-mail about good books (from Amazon), I just had to download it. Hope you enjoy it, too.
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Lots of great looking books Laurel! You some here I need to take a look at!
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Yes, I am always amazed at how many wonderful books are out there, Sheila. Take a look and enjoy!
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The Girl Pretending to Read Rilke has a great title. Stay warm and cozy and enjoy some quiet reading time with all your great new books! I’m off to check out a few of your reviews that I missed.
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Thanks for stopping by, Lark…I like that title, also, and it was a freebie, so I had to have it. Enjoy your cozy reading, too.
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Your book selections are always ‘my thing’ … visiting your Monday post is dangerous to my groaning TBR piles. I’ve got The Tulip Eaters to read and Sheltering Rain is calling to me. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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I think it’s hopeless to resist books we want to read, don’t you? Hope you enjoy your week, Teddyree…and any books you add to your shelves!
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I do so wish some of that cold could be sent over this way! Like the mix of reads here. Enjoy. Tulip Eaters caught my eye. Looking forward to your thoughts on this one.
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In the midst of our extremely hot summers, I was wishing for a little cold…so I shouldn’t complain. Thanks for visiting, Mystica, and enjoy your reading. I like the sound of Tulip Eaters, too.
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The Edge of Normal sounds very intriguing! The cover is kind of creepy. Enjoy reading this week!
Take a look at what I’m reading this week.
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I am reading that one, now, Majanka, and it’s hard to put down. Very intense! Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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It’s been more cold than normal around my area – hard on the ol’ bones, LOL.
Lots of interesting looking covers on your reads. And a lot to explore for me, from your reads. 🙂
Happy Reading and Holidays
My week of reading
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Enjoy your exploration here, Mardel, and stay cozy. Thanks for stopping by!
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Sheltering Rain looks fantastic – love Jojo Moyes.
Can you send some cold Down Under please – we’re forecast over 100F multiple days this week!
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I am finding her books irresistible, Sam; hope to plunge into Sheltering Rain soon. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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All of your new books look good but The Tulip Eaters is the most appealing to me. I hope you love all of them.
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Me, too, Kathy…and I love the title and sound of The Tulip Eaters. Thanks for visiting…and enjoy your week.
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I loved Reconstructing Amelia. Want to see how you like it.
Also, the Tulip Eaters sounds pretty awesome, too.
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I am eager to read both of these, Nicole…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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So many amazing books, I really want to read Carla Buckley, I didn’t realise she had other books.
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Yes, I don’t know why I’d never read her before, but I am now a fan. Thanks for stopping by, Marce.
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A great list of books.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/12/mailbox-monday_9.html
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Thanks, Mary Ann…glad you could stop by!
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After reading and loving Me Before You I’m tempted to try another of Jojo Moyes’ books. I hope you enjoy the one listed above. Have a great week!
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Oh, so do I, Mary…so far, I’ve enjoyed two other books of hers. Thanks for stopping by.
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I loved Oxygen so I am eager to see what you think about Casellas new book.
Have a cheery week!
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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I haven’t read Oxygen…now I’m curious. Thanks for stopping by, Shelleyrae…and enjoy your week, too.
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Better late than never. That’s a nice cozy spot. We have the snow here with the cold. We thought this house would be easy to heat but our bedroom feels like an icebox when the wind picks up, brrrrrr!! Have a great week!!
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The hardest house to heat that I’ve lived in was a two-storey, with only a wood-burning stove downstairs. I lived there for 13 years! Now I’m happy for central heating…hope you stay warm, Lori, and thanks for visiting.
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