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 (or a mimosa), and let’s talk about our weeks.
Another interesting week here, with slightly cooler temperatures (in the 90s!). One of the books I read this week was in preparation for the movie released on Friday: If I Stay. I hope to see it some time this weekend.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
From the Interior: Musings & Ramblings
Tuesday Sparks: Intros/Teasers – “Falling Into Place”
Hump Day Potpourri: A Bookish Escape
From the Interior: Eagerly Awaiting “Lila”
My Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Obsessions
What Happens After Napa? – An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Friday Risk-Taking: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “The Silent Sister”
Saturday Sparks: Fun Is Wherever You Find It
Review: Save the Date, by Mary Kay Andrews
Review: If I Stay (e-book), by Gayle Forman
Review: Whiskey Beach (e-book), by Nora Roberts
Review: Final Appeal (e-book), by Lisa Scottoline
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Two review books came in my mailbox…and I downloaded two e-books to feed Sparky.
Midnight Betrayal, by Melinda Leigh (Author Request)
The Home Place, by Carrie La Seur (Amazon Vine)
Downloads:
This is Where I Leave You (e-book), by Jonathan Tropper (Movie Coming in September!)
The Shadow Tracer (e-book), by Meg Gardiner
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COMING NEXT! (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Falling into Place, by Amy Zhang (Amazon Vine)
The Silent Sister, by Diane Chamberlain (Amazon Vine)
The House on Mermaid Point (e-book), by Wendy Wax
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And that’s my week! Maybe I will pull another e-book off of Sparky to read…or maybe I’ll just hang out and go to movies. No matter what, though, I think I’ll be having lots of iced tea. What have you been reading, blogging, and doing?
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SERENDIPITY 
I can’t wait to see This is Where I Leave You. I so enjoyed the book when it was published. I hope you enjoy the film version of If I Stay! I just finished reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman – what an enjoyable read! Have a great week 🙂
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I have it planned so that I read the book before the movie release, which means next week, probably. I’ve enjoyed seeing the movie previews and know it’s going to be one I love.
Thanks for visiting, Mary, and I’m glad you liked reading the book, too.
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Good new-to-me-titles: Lila, Falling Into Place, and This is Where I Leave You. I read The Shadow Tracer, great as all Meg Gardiner books are for me. I just finished Ten Beach Road and enjoyed it so I will be making my way through all Wendy Wax books. Glad you are having a good week, a trip to the bookstore with your grandson and a trip to the movies too. Have fun and enjoy those books.
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Thanks, Rita…it has been a great week…and I am eager to read all of these new books, and also to discover what others are reading so I can add even more books to the list! Thanks for stopping by.
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*blinks* You remodeled since my last visit, looks good. As does that glass of tea. 🙂
90s were cooler temps? Yikes! I hope this week will be even cooler for you. Happy, cool, reading!
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Thanks, Bea, glad you like it…and yes, 90s are an improvement over 105 and 106…LOL. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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I’d like together Falling Into Place sometime as I enjoyed a previous book by Amy. And the cover is quirky, it love it. I haven’t read If I Stay and the movie isn’t out here yet but I do plan on going when it does come, along with lots of tissues!
Have a great week 🙂
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I’m curious about Amy Zhang…she is a high school student and already has published books. And yes, definitely a quirky cover. So far, the story is engaging. Thanks for stopping by, Trish, and if I get things done early enough, I’m off to the movie.
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90’s, yikes! We’ve had a cool summer for the most part, but the alst couple of days have been super muggy. Going to movies sounds good, and the theaters are air conditioned right? 🙂 Your new books all look good.
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Yes, it is pretty strange when the 90s are a “cooling trend,” but that’s exactly how they spin it here! LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Greg, and I love the air-conditioned theaters.
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I can’t wait to see If I Stay too!
Have a great week, Laurel.
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I am very excited about going to the movie later…thanks for stopping by, Deasy.
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The Shadow tracer looks interesting, so does The silent sister, hope you’ll enjoy reading them. I would love to be *in* the cover of the Mermaid point lol, it looks heavenly ! Have a great week 😉
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I have been eyeing Meg Gardiner books for a while, so I’m eager to find out more. Thanks for visiting, Iza, and I love that cover on Mermaid Point, too!
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I haven’t seen the movie of If I Stay yet (I have to condition myself emotionally first LOL). I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the book. Great haul. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them all.
My Sunday Post
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Yes, my plan is to hit an early matinee and settle down for a good cry. Thanks for stopping by, Camille, and I am eager to read all of these books too!
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I’ve been meaning to read If I Stay for ages! Although, I probably won’t see the movie until it comes out on DVD. *shrugs* Still! Cellist! I love the cello so I definitely want to read about it. 😉 Happy reading!
My Sunday Post!
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Sometimes I wait for the DVD….I guess it depends on what else is showing at the time. Thanks for stopping by, Cait, and enjoy your week. And I love the character in If I Stay….quiet, cello-playing, and a little nerdy.
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Nice selection of reads and all new to me. Enjoy.
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Thanks for visiting, Mystica, and enjoy your week!
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Another busy week of blogging Laurel, you put us to shame 🙂 Enjoy your movie!
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Ah, no shame! I am an obsessed blogger and reader…LOL. Thanks for visiting, Booketta, and enjoy your week.
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Midnight Betrayal is new to me but sounds good. Hope you enjoy and have a great upcoming week.
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This author has a couple different series that I love; I can’t resist whenever a new book comes out. Thanks for visiting, Brandi, and enjoy your week.
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I’m very curious about If I Stay. The book. The movie, too.
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I wasn’t sure I’d like it, Deb…but I surprised myself. I like when that happens! Thanks for stopping by.
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All of your books except for 2 are new to me. Ergo, it’s always dangerous for me to read your posts…I love your posts…have a great week and thanks for visiting my blog.
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Oh, thanks, so glad you enjoy my posts! And that I contribute, in some small way, to your toppling stacks…LOL.
Thanks for visiting, Catherine.
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I’ve heard many great things about Wendy Wax’s novels. Stay cool. =)
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Thanks, Diana…I have loved every one of her books, ever since I serendipitously discovered The Accidental Bestseller. Glad you could stop by.
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I loved This is Where I Leave You (some very,very funny moments) and can’t wait to see the movie! Hope you enjoy the book, too.
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I suspect that I am going to love it, JoAnn….and the movie. Thanks for stopping by!
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Silent Sister is on my wishlist. It looks great! I’m torn on If I Stay. I’m not a big fan of books that will make me cry but this one looks pretty great. The Wendy Wax looks great as well. Have a fantastic week!
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Yes, I am glad to have The Silent Sister on my immediate list…I feel as though I’ve been waiting forever! As for If I Stay, I am glad I read it…and I loved the movie even more! Thanks for the visit, Katherine.
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Meg Gardiner and Wendy Wax are two authors I really want to read but haven’t had a chance to. I hope you have a great week!
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I accidentally discovered both of these authors…and have followed Wendy Wax from the first one I read. Meg Gardiner is one I’ve been eyeing…and this one will be my first read by her. Thanks for visiting, Yvonne.
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This Is Where I Leave You is one of my favorite books ever! I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a great week!
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I am so glad to hear that…I had never noticed it, and then it appeared on a blog this week and I learned about the movie. Thanks for stopping by, Nikki.
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I can’t keep up with all the books that are being made into movies! Your new books look good, especially the one by Wendy Wax.
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It is great, isn’t it? I’m excited about Gone Girl coming this fall, and also Before I Sleep. Thanks for stopping by, Breeza Girl.
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If I Stay was amazing. Did you see it? I just listened to This is Where I Leave You- so funny. Can’t wait to see the movie! Have a great reading week, Laurel.
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I did love the If I Stay movie…even more than the book, because bringing the music to life is possible in a film. Thanks for stopping by, Lucy, and I can’t wait to read and see the movie This is Where I Leave You.
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Falling into Place sounds intriguing, plus great cover! enjoy!
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Yes, so far I’m enjoying it, Emma…I haven’t read much today, because I’ve been binging on movies. But there is a feeling of similarity between Falling Into Place and If I Stay.
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I’ve been wanting to read This is Where I Leave You for so long and now that the movie is here, I really need to get to it! I’ll be looking for your thoughts on it though.
I want to see If I Stay too, I loved the book so much.
Have a great reading week!
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Oh, If I Stay was wonderful in movie format! Imagine the music you read about in the book…and then HEAR it.
I must have been living under a rock, because I only recently found out about This Is Where I Leave You, and then it was because of the upcoming movie release. So I definitely must read it quickly.
Thanks for visiting, Kay, and enjoy your week.
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If I Stay looks like a good movie, a tearjerker but a good one nonetheless. I will have to check out your book review. Enjoy your new reads and your week.
Sharon @ Sharon’s Book Nook!
Thanks for visiting my Sunday Post.
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Thanks, Sharon, and I so enjoyed the movie If I Stay. The music made it powerful, as the story took us back and forth in time, breaking up the sadness with poignant moments.
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I’ll take the mimosa today please 🙂 Love your books, they all look great!
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I had a good day yesterday, so I didn’t even need the mimosa…LOL. But I could use one today! Thanks for stopping by, Sam, and enjoy your week.
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I’d ;love to read Amy Zhang’s book! Nice set of books.
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Thanks, Harvee, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Oh it was hot here this weekend too. For the first time I was wishing for an air conditioner. At least it cooled off in the evenings to make sleep easier.
Have a great week, I hope it cools off a bit!
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It was a little cooler, with a nice breeze, even…so I can imagine fall hovering nearby. But I know there will be more hot days. Thanks for visiting, Lori, and enjoy your week.
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Another great week for you. The Home Place looks good. I still have my eye on The Silent Sister.
ENJOY all your books and your reading week.
Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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I agree, Elizabeth…and I am very excited about picking up The Silent Sister and delving into it. Enjoy your week!
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I hope you enjoy the movie. It’s always interesting after reading the book.
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I agree, Pat…and I LOVED it! Imagine that…and I must admit that I loved the movie more…because there was music. All those musicians in the story…and only imagining their sound while reading. And then being swept up into it.
Thanks for stopping by.
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I really enjoyed House on Mermaid Point.
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I have really enjoyed this series, so I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for visiting, Serena.
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LOVE the cover for Silent Sister! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy all of these
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Oh, I love that cover, too, Ellie, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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I saw the movie over the week-end, I hope you enjoy it.
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I LOVED it, Mary Ann….thanks for stopping by.
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I am not much for sappy books or movies so even though If I Stay sounds good I probably won’t be reading or seeing the movie. 🙂 I quit watching Nicholas Sparks movies for that same reason..lol. You got some nice books that came in but I don’t think I have heard of a one of them. 🙂 Happy reading!
Stormi
http://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/the-sunday-postits-monday-what-are-you-reading/
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I don’t usually like “sappy” books or movies either….thanks for stopping by, Stormi.
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Big week on your blog! Squeee hope you love The House on Mermaid Point as much as I did, I’m hooked on that series lol. I’ve got The Silent Sister up soon, I usually enjoy Diane Chamberlain’s books … The Midwife’s Confession is my fave so far. Have you read it?
Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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I am so sure I will, Teddyree….and I did enjoy The Midwife’s Confession. Loved it! Thanks for stopping by.
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I would love a mimosa right now!! I’ve enjoyed the Diane Chamberlain books I’ve read, I’ll have to check out ‘The Silent Sister’.
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I can’t think of any of her books that I haven’t enjoyed, Denise. Thanks for stopping by, and a mimosa does sound good.
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90 is a relief? Yikes. It has been warm and humid here. I hope to see If I Stay soon, loved the book. Glad you enjoyed the movie.
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Yes, after 103-105, the 90s are an improvement. Sometimes there is even a breeze, warm though it is. Thanks for visiting, Nise.
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I’ve only just become aware of If I Stay – I saw a trailer for the movie a few days ago, then realised it was based on a book and wondered if I should add it to my TBR pile. I never know whether to read the book or see the movie first 🙂
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Yes, I knew that I wanted to see the movie, so I grabbed the book first. Glad I did. Thanks for stopping by, Pages and Tea.
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I just got an invitation to see If I Stay at the movies and I haven’t read the book yet either!
Have a great reading week,
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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The movie was awesome…and you can read it in e-book format in a few hours. I hope you enjoy it, Shelleyrae, and thanks for visiting.
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I think that movie is a must see…
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Definitely, Patty…I absolutely loved it! Thanks for stopping by.
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I just got This Is Where I Leave You from my library today and can’t wait to start it.
Have a great week, and thanks for visiting my blog 🙂
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I am eager to read it, too, Vicki….have to finish it before the movie comes out, which is around September 19 here…I think.
Thanks for visiting!
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