Good morning! Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post, and Book Journey, for Weekly Updates.
**Mailbox Monday is now hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
Good morning, Bloggers! Grab some coffee, and let’s talk about our weeks.
The relatively short cool mornings and long warm afternoons have led to more time indoors…and lots of reading and blogging.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Thoughts from the Interior: A Retreat or an Escape?
Curl up with News: Wendy Wax Brings Back the Women
Tuesday Sparks: Intros/Teasers – “The Arsonist”
Tuesday Potpourri: Promises and Temptations
Eagerly Awaiting: “A Long Time Gone”
Friday Potpourri: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “One Kick”
Sharing Secrets: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Saturday Sparks: Fun & Celebrations
Interior Thoughts: Organizing on a Saturday
Review: Redesigning Rose (e-book), by Lydia Laceby
Review: The Arsonist, by Sue Miller
Review: The Opposite of Maybe, by Maddie Dawson
Review: Landline, by Rainbow Rowell
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Only one book came in my mailbox, from Amazon Vine. However….I downloaded THREE e-books and bought a bargain book at Barnes & Noble. Yay!
Eyes on You, by Kate Whit4 (From Amazon Vine)
Into the Darkest Corner, by Elizabeth Haynes
Downloads:
Cutting Teeth (e-book), by Julia Fierro
Have No Shame (e-book), by Melissa Foster
Final Appeal (e-book), by Lisa Scottoline
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NEXT WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
The Book of You, by Claire Kendal (Vine review)
One Kick (Kick Lannigan Series – #1), by Chelsea Cain (Vine review)
Summerland, by Elin Hilderbrand (Mt. TBR Challenge)
Whatever You Love (e-book), by Louise Doughty (Mt. TBR Challenge)
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And that’s my week! I can’t wait to dive into it. What are you blogging & reading about?
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SERENDIPITY 
Nice mix of books last week, happy reading!
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Thanks, Bea…I’m already loving the first book I’ve chosen for the new week.
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Hope you’re enjoying your reading this week. I love cool mornings and It is nice to be able to retreat indoors sometimes when it gets too warm out. Too much of a good thing ha ha!
Nice review of Landline. I read one of her books and felt the same way, very connected with the characters. She has a knack for that seems like.
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Thanks, Greg…and it is great to spend both indoor and outdoor time reading. Rainbow Rowell has a new fan with me. I loved Attachments, but enjoyed Landline even more. Have a great week!
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It’s been a while since I read a Hilderbrand book. I think I have Summerland on my shelf so I’ll watch for your review. Have a great week and I hope all of your new books are good.
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Thanks, Mary…I couldn’t believe how long it has been since I bought Summerland…on the bargain table! I’ll be looking forward to it, too. Enjoy your week.
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Wow, you had a busy week on your blog-great job!
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Thanks, Finley Jayne…enjoy your week! Glad you could stop by.
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I think I will have to get the Louise Doughty, after I loved Apple Tree Yard so much.
Have a great week and Happy Reading.
My Sunday Post is here
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Yes, that’s exactly why I downloaded Whatever You Love….Apple Tree Yard was awesome. Thanks for stopping by, Peggy, and enjoy your week, too.
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You’ll certainly stay busy with all those books 🙂 And yay for gorgeous, beautiful weather.
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Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Tanya, and enjoy your new week, too.
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Into the darkest cornor looks interesting. Happy Reading!
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Yes, I was drawn to it, Megan, even though it is an unknown author to me. But the premise grabbed me. Thanks for visiting!
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Nice selection of books. Elizabeth Haynes’ book good and I always enjoy anything by Lisa Scottoline.
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Oh, definitely! I have other books by Scottoline on my stacks, too….must read faster! Thanks for visiting, Mason.
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Great books, Laurel-Rain! Whatever You Love is calling me…
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/05/weekly-book-recap-67.html
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Oh, yes, it has been calling me, too, ever since I read Apple Tree Yard. Enjoy your week, Catherine, and thanks for visiting.
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Cutting Teeth is everywhere lately! I placed a library hold this week and look forward to reading it soon.
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Isn’t it? I hope you get to read it soon, too, JoAnn, and thanks for stopping by.
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Nice 🙂 Love the cover of Have No Shame and I don’t know but Cutting Teeth kind of freaks me out lol. oh and do enjoy your coffee!
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Yes, it does make you wonder about the story, doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Fiza.
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Eyes on you sounds good and hope you enjoy. Happy reading and have a great weekend.
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Thanks, Brandi…I am definitely looking forward to it! Enjoy your weekend, too.
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Looks like some fun reading. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Joy…I’ve been overdosing on Netflix this morning, but now it’s back to reading!
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Glad you had a good week, Laurel! I am dying to read The Arsonist by Sue Miller. I have read every one of her books, starting with The Good Mother years and years ago! This is near the top of my to-read wishlist. Also interested in your thoughts on The Kick by Chelsea Cain. I have been a coward about reading her series with Gretchen and Archie due to its explicit violence but I hear so many rave about her talented writing that maybe I will give it a try. Have a good week coming up– stay cool in the heat!
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Oh, yes, I have been a fan of Miller’s since The Good Mother, too. I still have my copy of that book…and also the movie. Loved While I Was Gone, too, and all of her other books.
And yes, Gretchen and Archie are quite the pair…the suspense is addictive. But I’m hoping to love One Kick and this new character. Thanks for visiting, Rita, and enjoy…hope you’re settling in nicely.
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I read Summerland awhile ago. I love Elin Hilderbrand’s books. I need to go back to reading a few. Have a great week!
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I enjoy her books, too, and it’s been a while since I read one. Looking forward to Summerland. Thanks for visiting, Yvonne, and have a great week as well.
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Looks like a fun mix of books. Summerland looks interesting and Hilderbrand is one of those names that keep flitting onto my authors to try list. I’m so interested in Landline. I enjoyed Attachments but have yet to read any of her other books. Fangirl didn’t really interest me but I’m definitely intrigued by Landline.
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Even though I have Fangirl, I haven’t yet read it. I suspect that I will prefer her adult books, as I enjoyed Attachments and Landline.. Not a big YA fan…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Katherine.
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Good haul! Have a great week. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Isabelle…enjoy your week!
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Lovely mix of books this week. Hope you have a great week and enjoy your reading.
Here’s My Sunday Post
Sharon
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Thanks, Sharon…I do like to mix things up. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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We finally are enjoying consistent sunshine! I just brought The Book Of You home last week. Will be checking out the Kate White book out. Have a great week.
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Oh, I hope you like The Book of You…it is definitely creepy but also a page-turner; I am constantly wondering what will ultimately happen. Thanks for stopping by, Nise, and enjoy the sunshine.
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I love the cover of Have No Shame. I haven’t heard anything about it till now, but I’ll definitely be looking more into it!
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I haven’t heard anything about it, either, Shoshanah, but I’ve noticed the author around…and the price was right! LOL
Thanks for visiting and have a great week.
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You ave had an amazing week!
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Yes, I enjoyed it, Sheila….thanks for stopping by.
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Whoa! What another busy week you had 🙂 I see a bunch of books I’m going to have to try. Happy reading!
Thanks for stopping by my Sunday Post
–Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
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That’s the most fun about blog visiting, I think…finding more books!! As if we need more, right? Thanks for visiting, Kimberly.
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I would like to try a book by Melissa Foster at some point. I have not as yet read anything of hers, but she looks like an author I would enjoy. Maybe I even have something on my Kindle by her, I must check.
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I have noticed Melissa Foster, but this will be a first for me, too. Thanks for visiting, Kathryn…enjoy your week.
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I like that dress on the cover of Have No Shame. Enjoy your new books & have a great week!
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So do I, Lucy…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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Love the cover of the book from Amazon Vine.
I’ve got exams coming up, so I’m currently researching articles. Can’t wait until semester is over!
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I love it, too, San…and good luck with your exams! Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow you did get a lot of blogging done last week! I cleaned up my patio area and plan to add in some new flowers this week to spruce it up a little. I’m looking forward to doing some reading and blogging outdoors since the weather is nicer. I hope you have a terrific week with a lot of wonderful weather! 🙂
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Thanks, Gin, and I do enjoy spring. Summer, less so, but I can’t complain. Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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You always have the neatest books!
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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Thanks, Harvee…I do enjoy mixing things up. Glad you could stop by…and enjoy your week.
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Another busy week on your blog. Nice mix of books as always. I haven’t read anything by Louise Doughty but I do like that cover … very moody. Have a wonderful week and happy reading 🙂
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My first foray into this author’s work was Apple Tree Yard, which I loved. Hope to enjoy this one, too. Thanks for visiting, Teddyree, and have a great week.
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Everyone is talking about Cutting Teeth. I hope you enjoy your books
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I have been seeing that one around, too…some love it, while others do not. I like that kind of mixed reaction. Hope to find it interesting, at least…LOL. Thanks for visiting, Serena, and have a great week.
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What a good pile of books, I really like Hilderbrand. Always afraid I’ll misspell her name. I’ve seen The Book of You and a synopsis on a blog or somewhere else. It really looked good too. Enjoy your books.
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Yes, I have to hesitate with Hilderbrand’s name, too…it is definitely unusual. I’m enjoying The Book of You. Hope you have a great week, Tea.
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Wow, I am forever overwhelmed by your ability to read so many books.! Have a great week.
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Thanks, jkb…I always request more books than I can comfortably read in a week, so it’s go, go, go! LOL
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. You have been a busy lady 🙂
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Yes, I have, Lori….thanks for the visit! Enjoy your week.
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So many of these sound amazing. I would really like to read Cutting Teeth. Hope you have a great week.
http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2014/05/mailbox-monday-may-19.html
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I am eager to read that one, too, Cheryl…thanks for stopping by!
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Some interesting titles, hope you enjoy your reading week.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…I am definitely enjoying my week so far.
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Eyes on You looks good. Lots of good books here.
ENJOY your reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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I agree, Elizabeth…thanks for stopping by!
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Okay, i so envy that you got to read Landline by Rainbow Rowell already! I stopped myself from reading the review until I got to read it myself. Great haul, by the way. Lots of interesting reads, not my usual but I have a feeling that you are going to be enjoying reading those. Thanks for dropping by my Sunday Post 🙂
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Oh, I so loved Landline…hope you do, too, Camille. Thanks for stopping by.
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hello! I’m a day late… darn work deadlines 🙂
I want to read Cutting Teeth, I’m reading some great reviews! I also need to look at whatever you love.
Have a lovely week,
Mari
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I want to start reading Cutting Teeth soon, but have others ahead of it…sigh. But Whatever You Love is one of those, and I just started it. Already it’s good! Thanks for visiting, Mari.
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Lisa Scottoline is a little gritty for me but my father adores her books. I hope you have fun with it.
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“Gritty” is a good word for her, LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Vilia.
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It’s Friday and I’m finally getting around to the Sunday posts! 🙂 It looks like you had some fun reads! I keep meaning to try a Lisa Scottoline book but haven’t yet.
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Thanks for stopping by, Alyce…I love Scottoline’s eclectic mix of reads, from memoirs to mysteries, with a series or two along the way. Hope you do give her a try.
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