Good morning! Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post, and Book Journey, for What Are You Reading?
**Mailbox Monday is now hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
This past week has been marked by a memorable kind of reading. Moments that grabbed me and brought me right into the midst of the stories as I rapidly turned the pages. One book had been sitting on my TBR Pile since August 2011, I am ashamed to admit. Its heft was the primary cause: 768 pages. I am happy to report that I did finish it, along with two shorter books. I also enjoyed going to the movies yesterday, to see a most delightful film with great star power: August: Osage County will be one I won’t forget soon. In fact, I want to order the DVD.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Serendipitous Tuesdays: Intros/Teasers – Before I Go To Sleep
Eagerly Awaiting “Carthage,” by Joyce Carol Oates
Today’s Story: Book Beginnings/The Friday 56 – “Clever Girl”
What Ignites Your Interest on a Friday?
Creative Sparks: Family Moments…Again!
Review: Before I Go to Sleep (e-book), by S. J. Watson
Review: Ten Things I’ve Learnt About Love, by Sarah Butler
Review: Beach Music, by Pat Conroy (Mt. TBR Challenge/Southern Literature Challenge)
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon) I received two review books in the mailbox; I downloaded one free e-book, purchased another, and grabbed one more at the Barnes & Noble bargain table.
The All You Can Dream Buffet, by Barbara O’Neal (Amazon Vine)
Golden State, by Michelle Richmond (Amazon Vine)
Then Again, by Diane Keaton (Bargain table purchase)
Where Are You Now? (e-book), by Mary Higgins Clark (Purchase)
Cape Maybe (e-book), by Carol Fragale Brill (Freebie)
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NEXT WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I See London I See France (e-book), by Paulita Kincer (Author Review Request)
A Circle of Wives, by Alice LaPlante (Vine Review)
Clever Girl, by Tessa Hadley (Vine Review)
Porch Lights (e-book), by Dorothea Benton Frank
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What did your week look like? What’s coming next? Let’s chat….
SERENDIPITY 
Fantastic new books, Laurel-Rain! Golden State and The All You Can Dream Buffet are calling to me 🙂
My Sunday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/01/sundays-weekly-book-recap-49.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Catherine…I’m eager for those books, too. I loved a couple of Michelle Richmond’s books, so I’m excited. Enjoy your week!
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Great books. I hope that they are so good.
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So do I, Jenea…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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Some nice books from Amazon Vine. I have a few to read before I can request any more from them. Enjoy!
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It’s hard not to request a lot of them…but I’m trying to only add the ones I can finish quickly. As it is, I’m probably taking too many, as I need to focus on my TBR piles, too. Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and enjoy.
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Those are some NICE books. ENJOY. I liked Porch Lights.
Have a wonderful week.
Elizabeth
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I read one book by DBF and loved it, so right away I downloaded Porch Lights. Glad you enjoyed it…and thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth. Have a great week.
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Great Haul!! Hope you enjoy!
Glad you enjoyed the movie 🙂
Have a great week
Michelle
Because reading is better than real life
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I am looking forward to them all, Michelle….thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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What a great pile of new books! And one off the TBR pile too! Good for you! I joined the TBR reading challenge just to motivate me to do that and I actually have taken out 4 library books this week instead for other reading challenges! We just never learn!
Have a great week!
Suzanne
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It is hard to resist other titles and new books, which is why our piles are so staggering in the first place! lol Enjoy…and thanks for stopping by, Suzanne.
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I love when i finally read a book that has been on my pile forever and usually I wonder why I waited so long. LOL I am curious about Clever Girl. Have fun at the movies and stay warm!
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Thanks, Kimba…I have had that same reaction to books that have languished on my stacks. I loved the movie and can’t wait for the movie Labor Day at the end of the month. Enjoy your week.
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Hey good for you getting that book off your TBR pile. 🙂 And the movie looks good, too, looks like an all- star cast! I always liked Diane Keaton, I’ll bet her book will be a good read.
Thank you for visiting and have a fabulous week.
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I am a huge Diane Keaton fan, so I’m hoping to love her book as well. I do feel good about moving that hefty book off the stacks. Thanks for stopping by, Greg, and have a great week.
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I have 3 books I’ve been trying to finish since mid-2012. *hangs head* I just need to put everything else aside and read them. Though for Outlander, iIpicked up the audio, so maybe that one will get done soon. 🙂
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It is hard to resist new books, which is why my stacks never decrease as much as they should…but I’m chipping away at them. Thanks for stopping by, Voracious Reader, and enjoy.
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I don’t think I’ve heard of any these books before! But The All You Can Dream Buffet book sounds really cute, I love food books! Hope you enjoy all your new books! Thanks for sharing & stopping by Bookmunchies!
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Me, too, Cyn…and thanks for stopping by. Food books can be delicious fun. Enjoy your week.
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You got some nice looking books this week. I hope you enjoy your new books!
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Thanks, Lola, I plan to do just that. Have a great week!
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The All You Can Dream Buffet looks really cute. I’m going to add that one to my wishlist.
I usually stay away from those huge books. Congrats to you for finishing yours!
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Thanks, and I don’t know what I was thinking…768 pages! 400-500 pages are manageable, but I try to mix them up with some shorter ones. And back in the day, I read the 1000 + page Gone with the Wind three times, but nowadays, not so much. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy your week.
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Oh I’d like to hear more on the movie August: Osage County. You liked it a lot? It seems entertaining … drama? comedy? or both? thx Laurel
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Well, there were some funny moments, but in a dark comedy kind of way. When a family is that dysfunctional, you have to laugh…or cry. And yes, drama as only a messed up family can offer us. It was sad, too, but I liked the ending…hopeful? And yes, I see many awards in this film’s future. Thanks for visiting, Susan…hope you enjoy it.
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The All You Can Dream Buffet & Porch Light look like ones I would enjoy! Have a great week!
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I am planning to enjoy them both, Melissa…,thanks for visiting, and have a great week.
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Cool to finish a giant book so early in the year — that must be satisfying!
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I figured it would be better to tackle it at the beginning of the year, so I can catch up afterwards…lol. Thanks for visiting, Joy, and enjoy your week.
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Barbara O’Neal’s book are always enjoyable! I knew the movie would be good. Look forward to going to see it soon. Off to check out your reviews.
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Thanks, Nise, and the movie was truly awesome. Enjoy your reading and movies.
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I love Dorothy Benton Frank! SO good!!!
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I only read my first DBF this past year, and she has a new fan in me. Thanks for stopping by, Sheila.
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Great books this week! I love Diane Keaton so I’m going to have to see if the library has that one, fingers crossed that they do. Have a great reading week!
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–Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
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I do like mixing library books in with the others…and I shouldn’t have bought this one, considering the state of my stacks…but I couldn’t resist! Thanks for visiting, Kimberly, and enjoy.
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Ooh All You Can Dream Buffet has the cutest cover ever!! Hmm I find it hard to resist a book with both London and France in the title lol … hope it’s a good one. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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It is delightful, Teddyree…and I can’t wait to get back to it. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Oh, I love having reading moments like that. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the new crop of books.
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Thanks, Bea…and it is starting off as a great year of books. Enjoy yours, too!
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You have awesome books!
These are the books we are reading this week.
Leydy @ OUaT & Redcarpetendings
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Thanks, Leydylaura….enjoy your own awesome books, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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My mom read Then Again and loved it. My friend is going to see August: Osage County with her sisters so I may have to go see it by myself.
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I saw it by myself, Kathy, which is fun when the movie is great….there were so many people in the theater, that it felt I was enjoying it with a crowd…lol. Hope you love it, too.
And I am a big fan of Diane Keaton, so I’m looking forward to this one. Thanks for stopping by.
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You and I both got Cape Maybe. I’ve seen the Keaton memoir on other blogs too. Hope you enjoy your new books!
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Thanks, Laura, hope you do, too! Thanks for stopping by; enjoy your week.
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I am wanting to see that movie also, glad you enjoyed it.
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It was truly awesome. Some movies I can wait for the DVD, but others, like this one, must be seen on the big screen. Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann…enjoy your week.
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The All You Can Dream Buffet looks really good. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Anna…I am looking forward to it. Enjoy your week.
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The Barbara O’Neal book and Porch Lights appeal to me. Hope they are both good – reliable authors anyway.
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Thanks, Kathryn….hope you enjoy your week.
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They all look good. I may read The All You Can Dream Buffet for my Foodies Read Challenge.
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That sounds like a plan, Vicki…hope you enjoy it, and thanks for stopping by.
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I love Barbara O’Neal’s books!
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I can’t believe this will be my first one of hers. I see her other titles look good, too. Thanks for visiting, Mary.
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Glad your reading is off to such a great start this year! And ooh August: Osage County sounds good. Enjoy your new books! Clever Girl caught my eye.
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Thanks for visiting, Lucy, and I really loved the movie…and I’m excited about Clever Girl, too. Enjoy your week.
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Hi,
I love the look of the Dream Buffet. The cover looks so cute and interesting.. I have also been a long-time fan of Mary Higgins Clark. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, it does look delightful, doesn’t it, Mary? Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week!
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It feel like such an accomplishment to finishing a ‘big book’ doesn’t it? I hope you enjoy your week and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Sharon
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Totally! I’m glad it’s done…and now I’ll wait awhile before tackling one of my other big books! lol Thanks for visiting, Sharon, and enjoy your week.
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Oooh, Diane Keaton has a book. I’ll have to check that one out.
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I’m hoping to really enjoy it, Leslie. Thanks for visiting, and have a great week.
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A Circle of Wives sounds very interesting, I’ll have to look for this one. I’ve seen Cape Maybe around a lot this week, I’ll have to check it out too. Happy reading!
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I’ll be starting that one next, Kay. I hope you are enjoying your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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