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.
This past week has been quite cold, for these parts, and I’ve enjoyed my reading curled up under afghans. I’ve done a little bit of Christmas decorating, too, while sipping some eggnog.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Tuesday Potpourri: A Challenge Completed – What Next?
Serendipitous Tuesdays: Intros/Teasers – One Hundred Names
Thursday Potpourri: Struggling to Engage
Spinning Fantasies: An Excerpt from “Web of Tyranny”
Curl up with Book Beginnings & The Friday 56: The Tulip Eaters
My Ubiquitous Journey: Managing the Bookshelves
Being True: My Winding Road in this Journey
Review: What I Had Before I Had You, by Sarah Cornwell
Review: The Edge of Normal, by Carla Norton
Review: One Hundred Names, by Cecelia Ahern
Review: Tumbleweeds (e-book), by Leila Meacham
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Nothing came in my mailbox! I downloaded two e-books, as Sparky was hungry; one of them had piqued my interest when I started watching the series on Netflix.
Orange is the New Black (e-book), by Piper Kerman
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking (e-book), by Susan Cain
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UP NEXT WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
The Tulip Eaters, by Antoinette van Heugten
Apple Tree Yard, by Louise Doughty
Gemini, by Carol Cassella
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SERENDIPITY 
Really enjloyed Quiet and would have given it to my former bosses if it had been published then, lol.
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I am looking forward to it, Harvee…I saw the print version in Barnes & Noble, but then the Kindle version was such a great price! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Mustn’t let Sparky go hungry! I feed Montgomery on a regular basis. 😀
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz around Orange is the New Black, maybe I’ll check it out.
Thanks for visiting my blog, happy reading. 🙂
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Oh, Montgomery…I’m curious about that choice! lol Thanks for stopping by, Bea, and I loved the Netflix version of Orange is the New Black, so I can’t wait to read the book.
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Reading, decorating, and eggnog- sounds pretty good! We’ve been cold here too. Hope it warms up soon! I’ve seen Quiet and kinda want to read it, and The Tulip Eaters sounds intriguing as well. Have a great week.
Thanks for stopping by my blog as well.
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Thanks for the return visit, Greg…I didn’t get any reading done today…not at all! I was watching Netflix from 10:00 a.m. until now. Finished Season 1 of Orange is the New Black.
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I read Quiet as a read along early this year and it was helpful in understanding myself and others.
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I am looking forward to it, Joy…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the new week.
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Read both Quiet and Orange Is The New Black and both were good but not great. I liked the premise of Quiet, but not the complete package, I guess.
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Maybe the Netflix version of Orange is better than the book; I just finished Season 1 and was literally glued to the TV all day! Thanks for stopping by, Bryan.
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Quiet and Orange Is The New Black intrigue me. Oh that eggnog looks yummy! Have a great week!
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Yes, the pictured eggnog is prettier than mine, which came from a carton..LOL. But I had Irish whiskey in it.
Thanks for visiting, Yvonne, and enjoy your week.
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I listened to Quiet last month and I very much enjoyed it!! It gives me permission to not always be “on”.
Haven’t had any Eggnog…. yet!! 🙂
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I like the idea of a book that addresses the needs of “introverted book lovers.” Even though I like socializing, on my terms, I do love nesting and curling up with my books (and my computer!). Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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Looks like a great stack of books for next week! I loved Orange is the New Black, I read it when it first came out- funny thing is that I live where that prison is and I knew one of those prison guards (who was exactly like Piper described him). One of these days I’ll check out the series. Have a great week!
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I just finished watching Season One of Orange is the New Black (on Netflix). With 13 episodes, it took two sittings for me to watch it (several hours each time). Looking forward to the book. Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne.
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My kids tell me I must watch Orange is the New Black. Maybe over Christmas break! It has been very cold in my neck of the woods too. Have a great week.
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I really loved it, Nise…it took a couple of sittings, as there are thirteen episodes. But I was so caught up in it, I hated that it had to end! Thanks for stopping by…enjoy your week.
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Orange Is The New Black is one I am interested in. Have a great week.
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I watched the series on Netflix first, but that just makes me want to read it even more. Thanks for visiting, Sheila.
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Looks like a nice assortment of books. I’m curled up reading and blogging right now too. That’s my favorite way to spend the winter. Come check out my Monday Report if you get a chance. Happy reading and happy holidays!
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Thanks, Kathy, and I thoroughly enjoy my curl up and read/blogging moments. Enjoy your week!
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I saw the first two episodes of Orange is the New Black and really enjoyed them. Have been wanting to watch the rest of the series and read the book ever since. Thanks for visiting my blog…happy reading!
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I watched the whole thing…finally; finished it yesterday. There are 13 episodes! Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and enjoy your week.
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I bought Quiet and read it some time ago and also enjoyed her talk on TED talks.
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Oh, that sounds good, Kathryn….thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your week!
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Some interesting books there. I don’t usually like mysteries with a medical theme, but Gemini does sound like it’s worth a look. Hope you have a great week of reading!
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Thanks for visiting, Joy, and I thought Gemini sounded intriguing, too. Enjoy your reading!
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I picked up Orange and Quiet when they were on sale too. Those should be great reads! Can’t wait for OiTNB season two 🙂 Have a great week!
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Oh, yay! I wasn’t sure if there would be a second season….now I can’t wait! Thanks for visiting, Lucy. Enjoy your week.
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Love the eggnog photo, do you drink it warmed up? Homemade eggnog is a new tradition in our home over Christmas holidays but only chilled 🙂 Looking forward to your thoughts on The Tulip Eaters.
Have a wonderful week and happy reading 🙂
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I drink mine cold….and unfortunately, mine isn’t homemade. But I still recall the wonderful homemade eggnog back in the day. Thanks for visiting, Teddyree….
The Tulip Eaters is different than I expected, but I’m enjoying it so far.
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A few of my friends really liked Quiet. Enjoy the excuse to stay inside and enjoy your reading and Christmas decor. That cup of egg nog looks yummy 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Mary, and I hope you enjoy your reading, too. And your holiday moments.
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Mmmm…cold…that would be good!
I loved Quiet – it made so much sense to me!
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I’m looking forward to it, Sam…and thanks for stopping by. I have to replenish my eggnog supplies, as I drank it all yesterday. So yummy!
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Hoe you enjoy Quiet, as I did.
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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I think I will, Harvee…I’ve heard such good reports from several. Enjoy your week!
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Looks like you picked up a couple of great non-fiction reads. I hope you enjoy them and all of your books. Have a great week.
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I do love a good memoir, or other nonfiction read, every now and then. Thanks for stopping by, Pat, and have a great week!
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Great reads here. Enjoy.
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Thanks, Mystica…glad you could stop by.
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The cover for Apple Tree Yard looks omnious. What’s the genre of that book? Enjoy reading!
Take a look at what I’m reading this week.
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Mystery? I love the cover, too, Majanka. Thanks for stopping by!
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I’ve heard Quiet is an outstanding read. I’ve had Orange is the New Black way before it was ever a TV series. I really do need to pull it out and read it. Enjoy your books!
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Yes, I guess it’s been around awhile…and Orange has, too, although I only discovered it when I signed up for Netflix. I finished watching Season 1 (13 episodes) yesterday, and can’t wait to read the book. Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and have a great week.
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My sister has been recommending Quiet to me. I really must download it and get with it. I also have been looking at Orange is the new Black too. Guess I’ll check out Amazon or Bookbub. Thanks for sharing. ps: eggnog sound yummy, I haven’t had any yet.
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I tend to get addicted to the eggnog once I taste it! Thanks for stopping by, and I’m looking forward to these reads, too. Enjoy your week, Judy.
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I’ve heard good things about Gemini, must go check it out! Happy Reading!!
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I hope to love it, too, Sharon…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy!
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Quiet is a really good book. I hope you enjoy it.
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Me, too, Vasilly…and have a fabulous week!
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I have OITNB on my e-reader too, I’m hoping to get started on it soon 🙂
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I am eager to read it, now that I’ve watched the series on Netflix. Thanks for visiting, Erica, and enjoy your week.
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Lots of snow here over the week-end and more on the way for Tuesday, good book reading weather.
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Enjoy your week, too, snow and all. Thanks for visiting, Mary Ann.
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Quiet was my bookclub’s December read. We had an interesting discussion and learned a bit about ourselves.
It’s absolutely freezing here. We get this kind of cold every year, but not this early in the season. It isn’t even winter for another week! Hot chocolate is helping though. 🙂
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Ooh, hot chocolate sounds yummy! Enjoy your reading…and thanks for visiting, Leslie. I’ll bet Quiet would make for great discussions.
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Thanks for the tip on Orange is the New Black; it sounds like you think it’s good. Enjoy the eggnog this week! My e-reader is named Merlin … and he’s always disappearing, lol
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Oh, that’s a great name for your e-reader. I’ll bet lots of people name their devices. I even named my laptop: Louisa May (Alcott).
Thanks for visiting Susan, and after watching Orange is the New Black, I am even more eager to read the book.
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