Good morning! Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post, and Book Journey, for Weekly Updates.
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Good morning, Bloggers! Grab some coffee (or a mimosa), and let’s talk about our weeks.
So far this weekend, I’ve been enjoying spiffing up this blog for Mini-Bloggiesta. Are any of you participating?
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
A Guilty Pleasures Day: Netflix & Chocolate Ice Cream
Curl up with Intros/Teasers – “Big Little Lies”
Tuesday Potpourri: An Obsessive/Compulsive Week
Going out on a Limb for “Some Luck”
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts – Waiting
Friday Sparks: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “Pain, Parties, Work”
Family Values: A Dysfunctional Family Holiday
Review: Small Blessings, by Martha Woodroof
Review: Big Little Lies, by Liane Moriarty
Review: Pain, Parties, Work (e-book), by Elizabeth Winder (Mt. TBR Challenge)
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
No books came in the mailbox! But I purchased one book at Barnes & Noble and downloaded two for Sparky.
What Remains (Memoir), by Carole Radziwill
Downloads:
After the Party (e-book), by Lisa Jewell
The Bell Jar (e-book), by Sylvia Plath
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UP NEXT WEEK: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
The Unwitting (e-book), by Ellen Feldman
Katwalk, by Maria Murnane (Amazon Vine)
Waiting for the Moon, by Kristin Hannah (Mt. TBR Challenge)
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That’s my week! What did yours look like?
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SERENDIPITY 
Congrats on a productive week, except for waiting for those repairmen. I bet they never showed 😉
I read What Remains a couple of years ago and remember enjoying it. The part where she describes her husband’s illness & also the search for JFK Jr.’s plane was heartbreaking. I had read a memoir of JFK Jr and his wife (written by his secretary) which detailed the last few days of his life. No matter your politics, you would be made of stone to not shed a tear for the tragic end to a new couple’s hopes and dreams.
I’ve read most Kristin Hannah’s but not that one. Must be a fairly older one for me to have missed it.
My week has been pretty quiet, still waiting on test results and keeping busy reading, tv watching and taking quiet walks at dusk, to avoid the heat. Enjoy your week!
Rita_h @ My Home of Books
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Thanks! They finally came on Friday morning, Rita. And it was a woman and a man, and surprisingly, the woman was the worst. She was rude and kept pulling aside curtains and not putting them back, or opening blinds and not putting them down! I went behind her fixing things, which I wouldn’t have done until she left, except she irritated me so much! I’m sure the long waiting period had something to do with that feeling. LOL
I love anything about the Kennedys, but little John-John felt as though he were one of my own, since he was visible for us all to see from his early days. And he was such a cute little one. I did cry…and will do so again as I read, I’m sure.
I am reading a book now that starts on November 22, 1963, and the characters’ defining moments coincide with that momentous occasion. “The Unwitting,” by Ellen Feldman, whom I adore; it is so engaging and I can’t stop reading.
I did stumble upon that older Kristin Hannah book and wondered how I’d missed it. Hope all of your test results are good ones. Thanks for stopping by!
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I totally forgot about Mini-Bloggiesta and so I won’t be participating but I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun and that you’ll enjoy it. You’ve got some really interesting books this week and I hope you’ll enjoy them. Great post 🙂
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Thanks, Tanja…I am already totally engaged in The Unwitting…a book that takes me back to another era. Enjoy your week!
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After the Party sounds a bit like the book I finished reading a few days ago – After I Do. I loved it. I’ll watch for your thoughts on AtP. Glad the repair crew arrived. I would’ve done the same thing you did – how annoying of that person!
I’d like to do a Blogiesta one of these days. Maybe next time. Have a great week and enjoy your new books!
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Thanks, Mary…I have never tried Lisa Jewell, and I’ve been noticing her new books, so I thought I would start with an older one.
As for the repair crew…not only did the woman brusquely push her way in, not even introducing herself (usually they do), she looked around in places I thought were none of her business. LOL
I think I have a new “rant” post out of it!
Have a great week!
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I like the books you’ve highlighted–should make for a great reading week. Enjoy!
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/07/weekly-book-recap-76.html
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Thanks, Catherine…I am definitely looking forward to them all. Glad you could stop by, and have a wonderful week.
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My guilty pleasures the past week were some marzipan treats my hubs picked up in France and we had ribs one night. Yumm! my post: http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2014/07/sunday-june-20.html
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Ooh, yummy! Treats are always special. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Steph.
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I keep missing out on Blogeista and the mini. I need to carve out more time for updating and refreshing. I have read After The Party and I remember wishing I had read Ralph’s Party first. Have you read that one?
Have a great week!!!!
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I do it because it is fun for me…but if I had other MORE fun things to do, like baby grandchildren, I might not! LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Lori…and no, I haven’t read Ralph’s Party. Will check it out.
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I have always been fascinated by the Kennedys. Such a tragic family.
I have many of Kristen Hannah’s books in my TBR. She’s always good.
Have a great week and thanks for visiting my blog.
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Me, too! They seemed to be Our Royal Family. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy your week.
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Phew that’s a lot of activity. I keep thinking about Bloggiesta but then forget when it is on
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Yes, I subscribe to the blog that hosts it, so I get the notices. I love fiddling around with the blogs (yes, I have eleven!), so that’s how I manage. Thanks for stopping by, Karen, and enjoy your week.
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I keep saying that some day I’ll do mini-Bloggiesta. I hope you’re accomplishing your goals.
have a great week 🙂
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I did, Bea. But I always keep them small. I’m a big believer in ACHIEVABLE GOALS! LOL
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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katwalk sounds good, hope you enjoy. Have a great week!
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I think so, too, Brandi…I enjoyed some other books by this author. Thanks for stopping by!
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I picked up The Bell Jar for my daughter’s summer reading assignment. I’ve never read it myself but I think I should! Your blog is looking great- looks like you had a good bloggiesta! Have a great week 🙂
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Thanks, Lucy….I had a good time! Hope you enjoy The Bell Jar.
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First thing I noticed was your change in background and header – like it, I am one for strong colours!! I haven’t read the book mentioned by Kristin Hannah, really like her books though.
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Thanks, Kathryn…I played around with some other themes, but finally decided to keep this theme and just change the header and background. Sometimes that’s all it takes for me.
I was surprised to find a Kristin Hannah book I had missed along the way.
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All new to me. Enjoy them all and have a good week.
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Thanks, Mystica, and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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The Bell Jar is a favorite book, but it’s been a few years since I reread it. I’m thinking I should try to do it this fall.
Have a great week!
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I know that I read it in college, and that was a LONG time ago, Kay. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Kristin Hannah is a fave author but that’s one I haven’t read. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree…how did I miss that Hannah book? Probably written before she became a go-to author. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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Love the cover of After the Party! The Aussie one is not quite as good IMHO. Enjoy the Ellen Feldman!
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I usually find the Aussie covers more to my liking, but maybe it’s the “grass is always greener” phenomenon…LOL. Thanks for visiting, Sam, and enjoy!
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I love a good memoir so I’m going to investigate What Remains.
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Yes, I was surprised to find this one, as I thought I had already grabbed all the books on the Kennedys! Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and enjoy your week.
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What Remains has a great cover.
ENJOY your reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks, Elizabeth…I love that one, too. Have a great week!
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What’s mini-Bloggiesta?
My Sunday
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Bloggiesta is an event that happens every season and focuses on blog improvements, makeovers, etc. Mini-Bloggiesta is a smaller, in-between event. It’s fun! Thanks for stopping by, Fiza.
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I did a little work on my blogs this past spring. I still have to do some looking at tags but I’d rather keep to my main goal of reading down my TBR mountain this summer. Come see my week. Happy reading!
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Yes, it’s important to focus on the main task…reading! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and enjoy!
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I really need to do a Bloggiesta for my blog but it takes so much effort..LOL. 🙂 Not heard of any of your reads. Happy reading.
Stormi
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Thanks for visiting, Stormi…I started doing Bloggiesta a few years ago and discovered that I loved the process.
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The Unwitting and What Remains are on my wishlist. I hope you enjoy them. I’ve got to try Kristin Hannah. I know people really enjoy her books but I’ve yet to pick one up by her. Have a great week!
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I really enjoyed The Unwitting…now I am eager to plow through the rest of the books this week. Enjoy your week, Katherine.
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What Remains is probably an intriguing memoir. Hope you enjoy it..
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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I think I will, Harvee, although it will have to wait a while for me to finish other books! Sigh. Thanks for stopping by.
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When I was really young, I read The Bell Jar. Didn’t take much from it. Wonder if I should give it another chance. I just remember her throwing up in the back of a cab. Need to reread.
Love your header.
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When I downloaded the book, I was surprised that it is a relatively small book, under 200 pages. I first read it in college, many years ago! Thanks for stopping by, Hattie.
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The Unwilling has an interesting cover that caught my eye.
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I think so, too, Mary Ann. Thanks for stopping by!
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Hmm. I don’t recall the memoir What Remains coming out back in 2007. Yikes I missed this one! Oh how tragic that crash was. This sounds like a good memoir — I’ll put it on my list. thanks!
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I don’t either, Susan…I just stumbled upon this one at Barnes & Noble. That is the one advantage to physical bookstores…you can stumble upon something more easily than online…IMO. I haven’t read enough about JFK, Jr. I’m looking forward to this one.
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I’ve heard of bloggiesta, but I’m not too sure what it’s about. Is it like a festival or something, lol? ;p
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Oh, it’s a very fun event in which bloggers choose tasks to clean up and/or make over their blogs, while visiting other bloggers doing the same. And some of us have nachos and margaritas while doing so…LOL. Hope you join in next time, Sophie (in September).
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You have some good covers here! What Remains looks great and The Bell Jar cover really caught my eye! Fantastic book. Have a super week 🙂
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I am looking forward to both…even though I’ve read The Bell Jar, that was about 100 years ago when I was in college…LOL. Thanks for visiting, Sheila.
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I think I need to go on vacation in order to get some of my Kindle TBR mountain conquered! LOL I just keep bringing more books home. I wanted to participate but the kids came for the weekend.
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I know what you mean…I am trying not to accept as many Vine books, but they are hard to resist. Thanks for visiting, Nise.
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The Bell Jar is on my to-read list with forever! I need to make time for it soon and see why some people rave about it.
Enjoy your books 🙂
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I read it so long ago, that I definitely need a reread. Thanks for stopping by, Trish.
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