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.
Did your week speed by, too? And now that the month is over, it’s time to do wrap-ups. But before we dive into the blog posts, etc., I must share that I saw Labor Day at the theater on Friday…and loved it!
The ending to the movie had me sitting near the edge of my seat…which is kind of surprising, since I’d read the book. But don’t you enjoy watching scenes playing out visually, even if you know what is probably going to happen?
And speaking of movies, I just watched the DVD for Enough Said, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini…such a poignant film, filled with authentic moments and the kind of awkwardness we can expect in the situations that are unfolding: Middle-aged empty-nesters trying to forge new relationships, with an unexpected twist.
After the movie on Friday, I went to my favorite neighborhood bistro, and here’s what my fortune cookie said: Now is the best time for you to be spontaneous. Serendipity!
Seriously? LOL
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Serendipitous Tuesdays: Intros/Teasers – Jubilee’s Journey
Hump Day Sparks: Waiting for “That Night”
Friday Story: Book Beginnings/The Friday 56 – Still Life with Bread Crumbs
Reflections on January: My Wrap-Up
Sparking Some Coziness on a Saturday
Review: Who Asked You? (e-book), by Terry McMillan
Review: Orange is the New Black (e-book), by Piper Kerman
Review: Golden State, by Michelle Richmond
Review: The All You Can Dream Buffet, by Barbara O’Neal
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received five review books in my mailbox! And downloaded two e-books to feed Sparky.
Glitter and Glue, by Kelly Corrigan (Amazon Vine)
The Wife, the Maid, & the Mistress, by Ariel Lawhon (Amazon Vine)
Cambridge, by Susanna Kaysen (Amazon Vine)
Still Life with Bread Crumbs, by Anna Quindlen (Amazon Vine)
The Innocent Sleep, by Karen Perry (Amazon Vine)
The Peach Keeper (e-book), by Sarah Addison Allen (Purchased)
The Last Anniversary (e-book), by Liane Moriarty (Purchased)
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NEXT WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Three Brothers, by Peter Ackroyd (Vine Review)
The K-Frost Caper, by James Blakley (Author Review Request)
Still Life with Bread Crumbs, by Anna Quindlen (Vine Review)
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So that is what I’m reading/blogging about! I hope you’ll curl up in a cozy chair with coffee…and chat about your books.
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SERENDIPITY 
I saw Labor Day but hadn’t read the book- I keep wondering what the differences are between them. I hope you like Glitter and Glue as much as I did – I thought it was great! Looking forward to your thoughts on Still Life With Breadcrumbs. I am excited that she has a new book out.
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Oh, I’m excited about Quindlen’s new book, too. And yes, there were some differences between the book and the movie, but not so much that it felt different. Thanks for stopping by, Colleen, and enjoy your week.
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Amazon Vine is keeping you busy with some good books! I hope to read Labor Day soon.
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Yes, and I find it impossible to turn away from the newsletter without selecting several! Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and I hope you enjoy Labor Day.
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Parts of Labor Day were filmed near my work so I may go see it for that alone, though I haven’t read the book.
You got lots of books in and several, including The Innocent Sleep, look really good. Happy reading!
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I kept trying to figure out where it was filmed….parts of it resemble Northern California, but I’m sure it was on the East Coast. Maine?
Thanks for stopping by, Bea, and enjoy your week.
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Great haul! I’m looking forward to seeing Labor Day too. Probably won’t see it in the theater though. Happy reading!
SP & STS
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
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I will probably see it again when the DVD comes out….I hope you enjoy it, Sandy, and all your books this week. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks for the movie recommendation. I didn’t realize there was a book too, so I’ll be sure to read it before seeing the movie. I like to cast a book’s characters with movie stars, so while I’m reading Labor Day, I’ll imagine Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin as the hero and heroine.
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When I know there is a movie before reading the book, I also “see” those stars. When I read the book in 2009, I had no such image to pull from. It’s been so long since I read it, that I have no idea what images I conjured in my imagination….but Kate Winslet seems perfect in the role.
Hope you enjoy the book and the movie, Sandra. Joyce Maynard is a favorite author of mine. And thanks for stopping by.
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I think the whole month of January flew by! February already? Wow. Anyway glad you enjoyed the movie and the fortune cookie message- how appropriate! 🙂 Liked your Saturday post too- movies and books sound like a great way to spend a Sat night.
The K frost caper sounds good. I like the blurb.
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Thanks for stopping by here, and for checking out my Saturday coziness. I am eager to find out more about the K -Frost Caper, too, and enjoy your day, Greg.
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Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!
Enjoy your books
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Thanks, Lauren..hope you have a great week!
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You have some great incoming books, several of which are on my wish list. I hope you enjoy them and have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Whitney….hope you enjoy your week.
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You definitely have some intriguing books to read this coming week. Looking forward to your take on these. Hope you have a great week.
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Thanks, Mason…hope you have a great week, too, and I’m glad you could visit.
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I want to see both of the movies you caught this weekend. And I want to read 4 out of the 5 books you got this week. Heard another NPR interview with Anna Quindlen this morning. I must get my hands on her new book!
Thanks for visiting my blog.
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I am definitely eager to jump into Quindlen’s book…it’s going to be next for me. Thanks for visiting, Catherine, and enjoy your week.
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Right, I’m so going to get Labor Day now. The movie is not out yet here in the UK I think, but the story sounds too intriguing and I read lots about it on other sides. –must read book —
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I think that I enjoyed the book more than the movie…but the actors performed very well…I just think there was a departure from the book in the end. However, still a wonderful movie. Thanks for stopping by, Peggy.
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I really want to read the book Labor Day and see the movie, too. Enough Said is another movie I wanted to see. You have some interesting books on your list, too. Have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne….I really enjoyed both movies and I’m looking forward to all the books on my stacks. Enjoy your week!
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My daughter and I want to go the movie, but got distracted with our shopping before. Maybe next weekend! Glad you enjoyed it. The Innocent Sleep caught my attention earlier this week. Have a great week.
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Have a great week, Nise, and I hope you enjoy the movie, too. Some reviewers were underwhelmed, but I don’t pay a lot of attention to them. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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You’ve just convinced my to read the Barbara O’Neal book. Your review has me hooked!
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Oh, I hope you love it, too, Kathryn…the foodie/blogger theme really captured my attention, not to mention the friendships. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Have a great reading week!
Here is my Sunday Post.
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Thanks, gautami…hope you have a great week, too.
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Can’t wait to see what you think of The Wife, The Maid, and The Mistress. I really liked it.
Great to hear Labor Day was good.
ENJOY this week….looks like a great lineup.
THANKS for sharing.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday, What Are You Reading
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Yes, I think that book sounds so promising…glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth, and have a great week.
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Forgot…I have Glitter and Glue. Not sure what that is about.
ENJOY!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday, What Are You Reading
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Oh, I know…but something about it attracted me!
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What a nice variety of books. I hope you enjoy them all. Come see my Monday Report here. Happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy your week, Kathy, and thanks for stopping by! I plan to enjoy all the books….
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I’m curious about the Cambridge book, and I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed Labor Day because I want to see that movie. Happy reading, and have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Anna…I haven’t read Susanna Kaysen’s book Girl Interrupted, but saw the movie. Hope you like Labor Day.
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peach keeper sounds good
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I have had my eye on it for awhile, and was reminded of it when I saw her new book out (Lost Lake). Thanks for stopping by, Serena.
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You got some great books from Vine! I went to see Labor Day with my book club yesterday – we all felt like it would have been hard to understand if we hadn’t read the book.
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Oh, I agree, Kathy…although there were some differences, too, didn’t you think? Thanks for stopping by…enjoy your reading.
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You’ve got a good reading week up ahead. Still Live Bread Crumbs is almost to the top of my pile.
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I am getting ready to read that one, now, Leslie…I’m excited! Thanks for visiting.
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Lots of great looking books.
I am jealous of anyone who gets to go to the movies. I don’t get to go very often having a three year old and all. I did go see Catching Fire with friends back in November. It was a lovely day- book group meeting, Hunger Games re-watch and then movie.
Anwyay, Happy Reading!
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Oh, I do recall those challenges…nowadays, it is much easier to get to the movies for me. Thanks for visiting, Mari, and enjoy your books.
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So many good books. The Innocent Sleep has me intrigued.
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It does look good, doesn’t it? Thanks for visiting, Marce, and enjoy your week.
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Not only was the week speedy, but the whole month, too! I have a feeling this whole year is going to speed along at full throttle.
Have a great week!
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Yes, I think so, too, Voracious Reader. Good luck staying on top of things, and thanks for visiting.
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Lots going on with you this week. I almost requested The Wife, the Maid, & the Mistress, by Ariel Lawhon from the Vine program, too. I decided against it only because I so need to catch up on what’s here. Hope you enjoy your books.
Thanks for visiting The Busy Mom’s Daily.
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I always have a hard time selecting books from Vine, as there are many I would like to read. We do have to pay attention to our stacks, don’t we? Thanks for visiting, Cheryl, and enjoy your week.
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So many great titles from Amazon Vine.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2014/02/mailbox-monday.html
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Oh, I agree, Mary Ann. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I want to see both movies, and your books look really good too!
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Thanks for stopping by, Vicki…Enjoy your week!
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You’ve had a busy week on your blog I see! I never seem to find the time to post that often, though I really want to. 🙂 Good luck for the following week!
My Sunday Salon Post: http://rachelreadingnthinking.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-update.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Rachel….It is challenging to find time to post. Enjoy your week!
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I probably won’t watch Labor Day in theaters but it definitely caught my eye. I’m sure I’ll get it on Netflix once it hits there. I hope you enjoy your first Sarah Addison Allen. My family just adores her books. Enjoy your week!
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I am looking forward to the SAA book…I’ve been seeing her everywhere and wondering…..Thanks for visiting, Jen, and have a great week.
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I just read a fantastic review of The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress. You had a great blogging week too. Enjoy your new books.
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That’s good to know, Essentially Italian…I am looking forward to it. Thanks for visiting.
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Ooh must look up when Labor Day is released in Australia. I’d forgotten how much I adore Sarah Addison Allen’s writing, I’m really enjoying Lost Lake. I haven’t read anything by Anna Quindlen, am I missing out?
Have a wonderful week and happy reading 🙂
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I love Anna Quindlen, both her fiction and her memoirs. Some say this book does not shine as much as others, like Rise and Shine (pun?), or One True Thing. It’s too early to tell, and I don’t like to compare the books from a favorite author. So far, I’m enjoying it. Thanks for stopping by, Teddyree, and I’m also looking forward to Sarah Addison Allen.
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I have Labor Day on my e-shelf and I have yet to read it. Now I’m not sure whether I should read the book or see the movie first?
Enjoy your new books, seems like you have some interesting reading waiting for you!
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Oh, I think you must read the book! My opinion, of course, but the movie might not make sense otherwise. Thanks for visiting, Kay.
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All your new books look good. I’m interested in seeing Enough Said sometime. Have a great week!
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I ordered Enough Said from On Demand….and watched it twice. I am also enjoying my books this week. Thanks for visiting, Lucy, and have a great week.
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I think I prefer watching a movie knowing what’s going to happen, I love the anticipation. Plus that feeling of seeing how exactly they portray the book. Unless they change it! Grrrhhh.
The innocent Sleep looks like my kind of book :). Happy reading!
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I think the ending was different in the movie, but I enjoyed it anyway. I am glad I read the book first, Trish. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!
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So glad to hear you liked Labor Day. I liked the book so I worried about the film being disappointing, you know? Adding Enough Said to my list. I read the new Quindlen and really liked it! Have a great week!
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Glad you liked the Quindlen book…I am enjoying it, and it’s one of those books about unexpected and quiet moments that I love. Thanks for stopping by, Mary.
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Oh, and I hear that some are disappointed by the movie, but I wasn’t. I enjoy Kate Winslet in anything…and Josh Brolin, too.
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Amazon Vine seems to be keeping you busy; hope you enjoy your new books and happy reading! 🙂
~Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughts
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Yes, I tend to order as many as I can…lol. Thanks for stopping by, Sophi, and enjoy your week.
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