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.
And Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate it! For those who are going on the road, have safe, happy trips!
I plan to spend the weekend reading and watching movies/DVDs/Netflix. Here’s one on my list: Fading Gigolo. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Woody Allen in a movie that wasn’t directed and produced by him!
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: Blissful Euphoria
Curl up with Books, Movies, & Our Routines
Out on a Limb with Intros/Teasers: “An Italian Wife”
Tuesday Potpourri: Contemplations
Creative Wednesday: Waiting for “Ruth’s Journey”
My Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts: An Unsettling Week
From the Interior: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “The Home Place”
Creative Saturday: Back to School!
A Darkness Hovers Overhead: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Weekend Potpourri: Going outside my Comfort Zone
Review: Falling Into Place, by Amy Zhang
Review: The Silent Sister, by Diane Chamberlain
Review: The House on Mermaid Point (e-book), by Wendy Wax
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
One lone book arrived in my mailbox…BUT I downloaded FIVE e-books to feed Sparky!
A Wedding and a Killing, by Lauren Carr (From the Author)
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Downloads:
The Next Time You See Me (e-book), by Holly Goddard Jones
A Long Time Gone (e-book), by Karen White
In the Woods (e-book), by Tana French
The Murderer’s Daughters (e-book), by Randy Susan Meyers
Silver Bay (e-book), by JoJo Moyes
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
An Italian Wife, by Ann Hood (Amazon Vine Review)
The Home Place, by Carrie La Seur (Amazon Vine Review)
This Is Where I Leave You (e-book), by Jonathan Tropper (Movie coming soon!)
The Good Girl (e-book), by Mary Kubica
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And, like the book listed above, THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU…but we will be connecting throughout the week. Enjoy the holiday, if you are celebrating it!
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Nice post today. Some I’ve read and enjoyed, and some I want to read! The Murderer’s Daughters was very good and I liked In the Woods. I want to read This is Where I Leave You & the Good Girl.
Enjoy all those books and your movies too (I personally don’t like Woody Allen–he’s kind of creepy to me due to his real life issues with Mia Farrow– but that’s just me). I know so many idolize his work and he is good at his job.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
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I recall that you had mentioned The Murderer’s Daughters…and I have also pre-ordered Accidents of Marriage.
I know that it’s difficult to “like” Woody because of the whole Mia thing…and I like her, too! I enjoyed them in movies together. I’ve also read a memoir of hers. But I still like his movies…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Rita.
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Is that your back patio????? OMG OMG I want to hang out with you there! Happy Sunday
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No, Angie…I wish! LOL I just found it on the Internet and thought it said “Happy Labor Day!” Glad you could stop by.
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Nice book haul. I haven’t read any of those. Hope you have a relaxing holiday.
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Thanks, Christy…hope you do, too!
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I’ll also be reading In The Woods here soon! I just got it at the library and am so excited to read it. I’m so jealous that you got a ton of books this week but seems like an awesome week for you! Here is my post if you don’t mind looking at it: http://t.co/72VvJdvEBS
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When I first saw the book around, I wasn’t sure about it, but the more I learned, the more I knew I had to read it! Isn’t that how the blogosphere works? Thanks for visiting, Beth, and enjoy.
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A weekend watching movies sounds wonderful, enjoy!
I was tempted by the Lauren Carr book but ended up passing; I hope you enjoy it. Some of your freebies look good too. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Bea, and I have enjoyed all the Lauren Carr books so far…love the Kindle downloads, too….although they weren’t free!
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Happy Labor day! Spending it watching movies sounds pretty good, we’re going to try and get some good watching in too! Looks like you have some good books picked out for the week ahead…
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Thanks, Greg, and I’m eager to start the weekend. Glad you could stop by…and enjoy yours as well.
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Is that a picture of your backyard ? It’s colorful yet peaceful at the same time, love it ! Have a great week and enjoy your book haul 🙂
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No, unfortunately…LOL. I found that picture on the web. Nowadays I have a small patio….but it is also a great place to read.
Thanks for visiting, Iza, and enjoy your weekend.
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We hope to have a quiet Labor Day, too. Two funerals this week…signs that I’m getting older, I think.
Here’s my Sunday Salon.
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Yes, alas, and I send my condolences. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your quiet weekend, Deb.
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Great haul, I would love to read Into the Woods..hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Stormi
http://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/the-week-in-review/
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I saw that book going around the blogosphere…and it seemed like just the other week, but, of course, it was years ago…and several books have come along since from this author. I think I’d better get started. Thanks for visiting, Stormi.
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Great new books, Laurel-Rain. I’m adding most–if not all–of them to my list. Enjoy your reading, viewing, and the weekend overall.
My Sunday/Monday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/08/weekly-book-recap-80.html
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Thanks, Catherine, we all keep each other’s stacks growing, don’t we? Enjoy your weekend!
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Great books! I’m curious about This is Where I Leave You and The Italian Wife. The Karen White looks good as well and I’m not sure I’ve read anything by her yet. Have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Katherine…I am excited about all of them, and I discovered This Is Where I Leave You on another blog…when they were talking about the upcoming movie. Of course I had to get it BEFORE the movie. Enjoy your weekend.
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In the Wood is one I want, if it is what I think it is ..murder mystery. I have it on my wishlist for audio. We are working on jobs around the house..wedding in T-minus 28 days but in-between I am reading The Witch with No Name
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Enjoy your witch book, Kimba….it does look tempting. And In the Woods is the first in a series called The Dublin Murder Squad. I have heard good things. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t had a mimosa in a while! They are our traditional Christmas morning drink; it’s about the only time I have them.
My mom has been telling me about Tana French; she and my sister have both been reading them. (They live in the same town, so they share books a lot.) I may give her a try one of these days. The cover of In the Woods looks great!
Happy Labor Day weekend, and happy reading!
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I have been eyeing this series for a long while and finally broke down. I love a good crime series. Thanks for visiting, Lark, and mimosas have been a Sunday thing here, but not this week, for some reason…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by!
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You have some good books. I have been meaning to read In the Woods and Gone Girl, maybe in the fall.
Thanks for visiting my blog!
Harvee
Book Dilettante
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I have been meaning to read In the Woods since I first saw that creepy cover…and the years have flown by, with many more books from this author…LOL. How quickly time flies.
Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and enjoy your week.
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I have a paperback of In the Woods sitting on my shelves for so long! I really need to make the time to read it as soon as I can. Tana French has been recommend to me so often, and now that I finally have a copy of one of her books, I end up skipping over it, eep! Enjoy your long weekend!
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It is hard to handle those TBR stacks, especially when a new book is calling to us. Thanks for stopping by, Alma.
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I love that photo at the bottom of your post. We had a lovely sunny day today but it is quite autumnal over here. The weatherman has told us to expect an Indian summer, I hope he’s got his forecast right!
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I do, too, Booketta…wish my yard looked like that! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Happy Labor Day! Fading Gigolo looks good. So do all your books. I hope you have a great week.
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Thanks for visiting, Yvonne, and I enjoyed the movie. It was different from Woody’s own movies…and I just finished An Italian Wife. Interesting….
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The Next Time you see me looks good, hope you enjoy and have a great upcoming week.
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I like the look of it, too, Brandi…enjoy your week!
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Another Jojo Moyes book! She’s one of my favorite authors. I need to treat myself soon and read another one of her books. Enjoy all your new books!
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And I have a couple of her books still waiting on Sparky! Must read faster….thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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So many awesome books here! I’ve actually been planning on reading The Murderer’s Daughters, but have to say I’m quite intrigued by A Long Time Gone. Happy reading!
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I am amazed at how many authors are now part of my regular reading choices because of blogging! Of course, the stacks are a challenge…LOL. Thanks for visiting, Shoshanah.
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I hope you have a great!! Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Katerina…glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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Oh, a few of those sound really interesting. I recently read a Tana French book (my first) but was quite disappointed. Am def keen to read The Good Girl.
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So sorry you were disappointed…I hope not to be! Thanks for visiting, Debbish, and enjoy….
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Lots of great books. I forgot about this one by Karen White. I’ll have to add it to my wish list.
Hope you’ll visit me at http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2014/09/mailbox-monday.html
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I know…I had it bookmarked for a while and then got sidetracked…but then saw it again! Yay! So I downloaded it, because it was then available. So many times I see books that are not yet available and I don’t like to pre-order them all…budget crunch can happen with too many all at once.
Thanks for visiting, Cheryl.
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Wow, so many great titles – I’m a huge Moyes fan but haven’t read that title and the Hood and French titles particularly caught my eye – enjoy!
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I have a couple of other unread titles of hers on Sparky…I have to hurry and get to them, because I do love them. Thanks for visiting, Jo.
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More books on my TBR stack & wish list … arghh there’s not enough hours in the day for all the wonderful reads. A Long Time Gone sounds good. Have a great week & happy reading!
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Thanks, Teddyree…and I love finding new books for the stacks…just need more time in the day! Reading into the night, with no rest, is bad on the eyes and the body…LOL. Happy week!
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Wasn’t The House on Mermaid Point great – loved the ending! I am looking forward to reading The Silent Sister, now that I have joined the Diane Chamberlain fan club.
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I felt like shouting at the ending…it was soooo glorious! I hope this doesn’t mean the end for the series, though…sigh. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn…and I LOVED The Silent Sister…my favorite so far, which is going some, as I’ve loved all of her books.
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I have In The Woods but I haven’t got around to reading it yet. I’m excited about it though as the series as a whole has had some very good reviews. Here’s my MM.
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Yes, the series has grown and I wanted to read The Secret Place…but realized I needed to start at the beginning. Thanks for visiting, Sarah.
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Hope you’re having a lovely long weekend! Enjoy the Jojo Moyes and The Good Girl 🙂
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Thanks, Sam…I hope to do just that. Enjoy your week!
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The books you downloaded look so good!
I read This Is Where I Leave You and thought it was terrific!
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Yes, I think I saw it first on your blog, Kathy, and the movie is coming here on the 19th, so I wanted to be sure to read it before then. Thanks for visiting.
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Reading your list reminded me that I read my last Amazon Vine book and didn’t go to pick out more. I don’t think I like their new system. I liked getting emails from them once a month. Happy reading!
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Yes, sometimes I forget to go back…and my queue doesn’t seem to change, even after I review the books. I haven’t liked many of the ones on the list. Sigh….thanks for visiting, Kathy. Enjoy your week.
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I want ti read every single one of those books!!! Hope you had a great weekend. Thank you for stopping by to visit.
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It was quiet and relaxing and today I’ll have time to read and watch shows on my DVR. Thanks for stopping by, Lori, and have a good one!
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I’ve been eyeing The Italian Wife. Hope you enjoy it and all of your new books!
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I enjoyed An Italian Wife, Lucy, but there were disappointing aspects to it as well. Check out my review at An Interior Journey.
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Lots of books that you’ve mentioned I either want to read or just discovered, I read the murderer’s daughters a while back, but the rest look good! enjoy your new books!
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I can’t wait to read THE ITALIAN WIFE. 🙂
A LONG TIME GONE was wonderful.
THE MURDER’S DAUGHTER looks good.
ENJOY your reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Oh, I am glad to hear that about Long Time Gone…and I hope you enjoy your week, too, Elizabeth. Thanks for visiting!
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Wow, those are some great books. I want to read The Italian Wife. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
2 Kids and Tired Books MM
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Thanks, Holly, glad you could return the visit. Enjoy your week!
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Great haul! I can’t believe I still haven’t read Into the Woods, it’s been sitting on my shelves for years!!
I hope you have a great time with all of these! 🙂
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I had bookmarked In the Woods when it first came out…and then was submerged with other books. Glad I am finally going to read it…soon, I hope. Thanks for stopping by, Kay.
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Sparky has certainly been well fed 🙂 Enjoy!
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Yes, and if I don’t watch out, she will be FAT! Thanks for stopping by, Shelleyrae.
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I haven’t read the Moyes book so I’m looking forward to your thoughts. Have a good week!
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I still have a couple of other Moyes books on Sparky…must get busy! Thanks for stopping by, Mary.
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Absolutely loved Karen White’s Long Time Gone!
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I have had my eye on this one for a while….and I can’t wait! Thanks for stopping by, Serena.
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Looks like a great collection. I enjoyed A Long Time Gone. I will be interested in your thoughts.
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I am looking forward to it, Pat, as I’ve loved several books by this author. Thanks for stopping by.
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A very hot and humid Labor Day here, cooled off in a movie. We went to see Into The Storm.
A nice mix of reads for you.
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Air conditioned theaters are the best! Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann.
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