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.
AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE:
Interior Designs was featured this week on Writing with a Texas Twang. Thanks, Sandra!
And before June 30, check out my 300 Follower Giveaway at An Interior Journey
My blogging was a little skimpy this week, but here goes:
ON THE BLOGS:
Organizing My Interior World & Discovering Old Treasures
Tuesday Sparks: Intros/Teasers – “She Can Hide”
Anticipation: Bookish Delights
Creative Friday: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “Mr. Churchill’s Secretary”
Creative Saturday: Fun in the Sun, Etc.
Review: Until You’re Mine, by Samantha Hayes
Review: She Can Hide, by Melinda Leigh
Review: Keep Quiet, by Lisa Scottoline
Review: Goodnight June (e-book), by Sarah Jio
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
One review book in the mailbox from Amazon Vine! Two books purchased at Barnes & Noble, and two books to feed Sparky!
The From-Aways, by C. J. Hauser (Amazon Vine Reviews)
Call Me Zelda, by Erika Robuck (Purchased)
Catch Me, by Lisa Gardner (Purchased)
Downloads: Yay for Sparky!
Little Mercies (e-book), by Heather Gudenkauf
Everything I Never Told You (e-book), by Celeste Ng
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: The Collector (e-book), by Nora Roberts
Sheltering Rain (e-book), by JoJo Moyes (Mt. TBR Challenge)
Mr. Churchill’s Secretary, by Susan Elia MacNeal (Mt. TBR Challenge)
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So that is what my week looked like…and what lies ahead. Maybe I’ll get more reading done than planned…I always like to be prepared with extra books.
What does your week look like?
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SERENDIPITY 
How are you liking The Collector? I hope you enjoy Little Mercies; Gudenkauf is hit or miss for me.
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So far I’m enjoying it, Bea…and I have a feeling I’m going to love Little Mercies. Thanks for stopping by.
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You reviewed a ton of books… so I don’t think your blogging was skimpy! Call me Zelda looks good!
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Thanks, Angie…and I couldn’t resist the Zelda book….and on the back cover, is a comment from Beth Hoffman!
Hope you enjoy your week….I’m glad you could stop by.
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Looks like a good week, and I think it’s cool you’re working on a project that spun out of a conversation with Rita. Good luck with it!
I’ve seen Mr. Churchill’s secretary at the bookstore and thought it sounded good…
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Thanks, Greg…and conversations that spark creativity are the wonderful side effect of blogging, don’t you think? I had put that project aside to finish two other manuscripts, one of which is now out there as a published book, so now may be the time for the “forgotten one.”
I hadn’t realized that Mr. Churchill’s Secretary had a mystery to it…I just grabbed two books off the bargain table, and now I’m eager to dive in.
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Your blogging never looks skimpy Laurel. Hope you have a great week and enjoy your new books.
Sharon @ Sharon’s Book Nook!
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Thanks, Sharon….and I did get lost in my reading this week, but that felt good. Glad you could stop by!
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Nice book haul, I’ll try to come back and read about organizing your interior world. Have a great week 😉
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Thanks, Iza…I do love to organize and revamp things, but sometimes that means finding a “forgotten treasure.” Hope you do check it out.
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Call Me Zelda looks and sounds wonderful – I definitely need to check that on Goodreads 🙂
Have a good week!
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I hope you do, Milka…I’m looking forward to it, and thanks for stopping by.
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MR. CHURCHILL’S SECRETARY looks interesting. I always enjoy Lisa Gardner’s books. Looking forward to your thoughts on these new books. Have a great week.
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Yes, me too, Mason…this was one of Lisa Gardner’s books that I had missed along the way. Looking forward to it…and to Mr. Churchill’s Secretary. Thanks for visiting.
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I like the sound of Everything I Never Told you. I was intrigued by the title and really liked the minimalistic cover (on some books this works,not on all though).
Peggy @ The Pegster Reads
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Yes, thanks to those Kindle reminders about bargains, etc., I grabbed this book. I like the sound of it too, Peggy. Thanks for stopping by.
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Fabulous haul, Laurel-Ran! I loved Everything I Never Told You and am adding The From-Aways to my TBR. I’d also like to add Call Me Zelda since I finished her other book, Fallen Beauty, this week.
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/06/weekly-book-recap-73.html
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Oh, I hadn’t realized about Fallen Beauty…I’ll have to check that out, too. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and now that you mention it…your blog was where I saw this book Everything I Never Told You! (Among other places, I’m sure). It just kept popping up on my radar.
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I’ve been wanting to read Call Me Zelda for awhile and I’m really curious to see your thoughts on The Collector and Churchill’s Secretary. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine…I am enjoying The Collector already and will soon read Churchill’s Secretary. Glad you could stop by!
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So many good books here! I’ve just started The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes (she’s fast becoming a favorite), but have not heard of Sheltering Rain. Call Me Zelda looks good, too. Downloaded that to my kindle not too long ago when it was a daily deal. Enjoy the rest of the weekend 🙂
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Yes, those daily reads suck me into downloading! That’s how I found Sheltering Rain, I think. But since I really enjoy JoJo Moyes, it was a no-brainer. Thanks for visiting, JoAnn, and enjoy your week.
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I have nominated you for the inspiring blogger award! Check it out hereeee…http://mylittlebookblog.wordpress.com/2014/06/29/inspiring-blog-award-for-mylittlebookblog
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Just seen this bit saying no awards! Apologies!
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No worries, Lizzie…I appreciate the thought!
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Got my coffee 😀
Nice haul you there, I like the sound of Everything I Never Told You but I have to disagree on the skimpy part!
My Sunday 🙂
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Ha-ha…thanks, Fiza. Glad you could stop by, and I am looking forward to these books, too. Have a great week.
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Ha, when Laurel says her blogging was skimpy this week, it is because last week was like reading the Sunday newspaper to get through every post 🙂 You know I am just kidding Laurel, I love to read your posts. I am so glad you are pursuing the book club manuscript. It will have universal appeal around the blogosphere!
I am still waiting for the Gudenkauf book (I just joined a large library not in my immediate town and now have access to great new releases). I have Everything I Never Told You…I can’t resist a coming of age, family in crisis story. Lisa Gardner is always a good read for me. The Collector on my wishlist…I could go on and on. Have a wonderful week.
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Oh, thanks, Rita…and I’m happy to have provided you with your “Sunday newspaper.” LOL
I do tend to blog every day, but this week I didn’t, which led to the feeling of “skimpiness.” But I so enjoyed the books that I couldn’t stop!
I started perusing the old manuscript and I have some ideas about how to change things up while retaining the general premise. It should be fun. Thanks for the inspiration!
When I discovered the Lisa Gardner book on the bargain table, I wondered how I could have missed it, so when I got home, I checked Goodreads, to make sure I hadn’t already read it! Does that ever happen to you? Thanks for stopping by.
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I am excited about Little Mercies and hope it is good. Congrats on being featured and 300 followers!
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Me, too, Kimba…and thanks for the congrats. 300 is not a lot of followers, but when I add up the numbers for all eleven blogs, it’s not so bad…LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
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I have seen Little Mercies around. I think I need to pick that one up. Have a great week!
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I am really excited about reading it, Lori…hope you enjoy it, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve heard great things about Everything I never Told You. I hope you enjoy it and all your other books. Hope the next week is great for you!
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Thanks, Keely, and I’m glad you could stop by. Have a great week!
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Hope you enjoy the new books you got. 🙂
Jenea @ Books Live Forever’s Sunday Post
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Thanks, Jenea…I think I will! Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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So many wonderful books. I hope you enjoy them and have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne…looking forward to them all, and I’m glad you could visit. Enjoy your week!
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I think I have Call Me Zelda on my Kindle. Hope you enjoy it. Also, looking forward to your thoughts on the Moyes book.
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I like how many of us first discovered Moyes with Me Before You and started exploring her other titles. Thanks for stopping by, Mary, and have a great week.
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Eager to read your take on Ng’s book! Have a nice week of reading!
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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Thanks for stopping by, Harvee…I do hope to enjoy it.
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Nice haul this week, and your blogging is not skimpy at all! I just finished Little Mercies a few days ago and it’s hard to put down! Have a great week 🙂
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Oh, I am so excited about Little Mercies, I may have to skip ahead in the queue to read it sooner rather than later. Thanks for stopping by, Lucy.
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My week will be spent traveling. Not looking forward to all the time spent in the van, but it’ll be nice seeing family. 🙂 Great book haul! Enjoy your week! 🙂
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Thanks, Voracious Reader…it sounds like fun, but it is hard to be away from the reading. Enjoy!
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Excellent books Laurel! I just read Little Mercies this weekend… WOW!!!
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I am very eager to read that one…I may skip ahead of others that have been waiting longer! LOL Thanks for stopping by, Sheila.
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The From Aways appeals to me, just the cover makes me want to know more. Will look forward to your review when you have read it. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Kathryn…I love that cover and the blurb that goes with it. Thanks for visiting and enjoy your week.
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You had a very productive week!!
Have another wonderful reading week!
Here is my MAILBOX post.
AND
Here is my What Are You Reading? post.
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Yes, I enjoyed my book choices this week…a nice mix, which makes the reading flow. Thanks for stopping by, Gautami…have a great week.
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Woot woot, another of my favourites, so glad you’ll be reading Little Mercies soon. Can’t wait to see what you think. I haven’t read Sheltering Rain but I’ve enjoyed all the Jojo Moyes’ books I’ve read. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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I am very excited about Little Mercies, too, and I think I’m going to put it at the head of the line for next week! I feel naughty doing that…LOL…. I have also enjoyed JoJo Moyes, and found this older book of hers that sounded good. Thanks for stopping by, Teddyree…have a fabulous week!
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Ooh new Jojo Moyes! Call Me Zelda looks brilliant, I love Fitzgerald based stories!
Enjoy your week and I hope you get tons of extra reading done 🙂
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I discovered Call Me Zelda on the bargain table, and on the back cover, there was a blurb from our Beth Hoffman! I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for visiting, Sam. Enjoy your week!
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Nice assortment Laurel. I also hot the CJ Hauser book from Vine- enjoy
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It looks good, doesn’t it? Thanks for visiting, Diane…enjoy your week!
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I’m not familiar with Sheltering Rain but I bet it’s good!
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Sheltering Rain was on the Kindle dailies one day…and since I’ve loved some other books by this author, I am giving it a whirl. It sounded good, too. Thanks for visiting, Kathy. Enjoy!
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The From-Aways has such an interesting title. I have Little Mercies.
Mr. Churchill’s Secretary has caught my eye ever since I heard the title. Love the cover too.
Have a wonderful reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Yes, that title drew me in, too, Elizabeth. And I found Mr. Churchill’s Secretary a few months ago and thought it sounded interesting. Little Mercies has been on pre-order for awhile! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy.
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I loved The Collector. I am also really curious about Mr. Churchill’s Secretary. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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I am enjoying it, Kathy, and after I read a little before bed, I dreamed about it. Twists and turns that haven’t happened; now I’m wondering what will come next, if anything will be like I dreamed it…LOL.
Thanks for sharing your books…and enjoy your week. Glad you could stop by.
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Nice selection, Little Mercies caught my eye.
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I can’t wait to read that one, Mary Ann. Thanks for stopping by!
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I like your collection. So many very good books.
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Thanks, Mystica…me too! Glad you could stop by.
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I like to be prepared with extra books too as I never know what I’m in the mood for next. All of Moyes’ books are on my TBR list. Have a great week.
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Oh, I know…too many “moods” are already ignored by me, as I try to stick to a schedule. Thanks for stopping by, Nise.
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Your skimpy blogging week is a full week for me!
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Thanks, Leslie, you are so sweet….and I guess it is not that skimpy, but seems less filled out than my usual week…LOL.
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