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.
I just came from the movies and saw Before I Go to Sleep. I enjoyed it, but some reviewers gave it “rotten tomatoes.” Who are those critics? LOL
I read Before I Go to Sleep earlier this year….and while I only gave it four stars, I remember enjoying it. And I thought the movie was actually better…so I guess I have poor taste! LOL
And before I go to sleep and forget all about last week…here’s what happened:
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
From the Interior: Intros/Teasers – “Saving Grace”
Tuesday Potpourri: Autumn Leaves & Engaging Books
Hump Day Potpourri: Waiting for “The Nightingale”
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Mothers, Daughters, & Celebrating Our Differences
Friday Sparks: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “Getting Even”
Saturday Potpourri: A Birthday Celebration
Explorations – Maeve & Brody – An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
From the Interior: Book to Movie – Looking Ahead
Review: When We Fall, by Emily Liebert
Review: The Oleander Sisters, by Elaine Hussey
Review: Dark Witch (e-book), by Nora Roberts
Review: The Children Act (e-book), by Ian McEwan
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received ONE book in the mail from Amazon Vine; purchased one book at Barnes & Noble; and downloaded one book for Sparky.
Five Days Left, by Julie Lawson Timmer (Amazon Vine)
Mara Nichols is a successful lawyer, devoted wife, and adoptive mother who has received a life-shattering diagnosis. Scott Coffman, a middle school teacher, has been fostering an eight-year-old boy while the boy’s mother serves a jail sentence. Scott and Mara both have five days left until they must say good-bye to the ones they love the most.
Winter Street, by Elin Hilderbrand (Purchased)
In bestseller Elin Hilderbrand’s first Christmas novel, a family gathers on Nantucket for a holiday filled with surprises.
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One Moment, One Morning (e-book), by Sarah Rayner
The Brighton to London line. The 7:44 am train. Cars packed with commuters. One woman occupies her time observing the people around her. Opposite, a girl puts on her make-up. Across the aisle, a husband strokes his wife’s hand. Further along, another woman flicks through a glossy magazine. Then, abruptly, everything changes: a man collapses, the train is stopped, and an ambulance is called.
For at least three passengers on the 7:44 on that particular morning, life will never be the same again. There’s Lou, in an adjacent seat, who witnesses events first hand. Anna, who’s sitting further up the train, impatient to get to work. And Karen, the man’s wife.Telling the story of the week following that fateful train journey, One Moment, One Morning is a stunning novel about love and loss, about family and – above all– friendship. A stark reminder that, sometimes, one moment is all it takes to shatter everything. Yet it also reminds us that somehow, despite it all, life can and does go on.
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WHAT’S UP NEXT: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Saving Grace, by Jane Green
Getting Even, by Sarah Rayner
The Rosie Effect, by Graeme Simsion
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Now I’m off to resume reading…and perhaps watching something on my DVR. What was your week like? What lies ahead?
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Here is a cheerful flower brightening up my rainy day.
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I’ve been hearing good things about The Rosie Effect. I haven’t read or seen Before I Go to Sleep but you’ve got me curious now. I might check it out.
Have a good week. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, and I am also eager to read The Rosie Effect. The Rosie Project was my First Book of 2014.
Hope you read or see Before I Go to Sleep…I enjoyed the book and the movie.
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I saw the trailer for Before I Go to Sleep. Looks really good!! I need to go to bed myself.. but I guess it’s an hour earlier. ZZZZzzzz
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I really hate time changes, but it’s better in the fall when we gain an hour. Thanks for stopping by, Angela, and I hope you enjoy the movie.
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I am going to listen to Winter Street for the Ho-Ho-Ho read a thon and cannot wait. I love Before I Go to Sleep so I am curious now that you said the movie was better. The Rosie Effect has me quite curious, read it soon..LOL
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Well, I thought the movie was better, but then again, that’s me…LOL. I love visualizing the scary stuff, which works better for me in a film…thanks for stopping by, Kimba,
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I wasn’t familiar with Before I Go To Sleep but now I’m curious… looks like a good thriller. Love the memory loss idea and the cast looks good too… Kidman and Firth. Hmm..
I like the cover for Winter Street too, and that looks like a very nice holiday read.
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I think the cast was why I loved the movie even more than the book…and I am definitely a movie buff. Love them! The book was excellent, too. Thanks for stopping by, Greg.
And I had never read a winter book by this author, so I am curious about Winter Street.
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Jane Green novel looks interesting. Oh, I can’t wait to see that movie, too.
Happy Sunday!
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Thanks for visiting, Glass, and I already finished the Jane Green book…couldn’t put it down!
Enjoyed my rainy Saturday at the movies, with lunch and a martini beforehand at the bistro within walking distance of the theater. A fun day!
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I never agree with the movie critics, I usually love the ones they slate! I’m looking forward to Before I Sleep, it’s a while since I read the book but I know I really enjoyed it. Nice haul, I like the look of all your books especially the Jane Green (whom I love). Happy reading 🙂
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Oh, glad I am not the only one who disagrees with the movie critics! The same goes for TV shows…the networks usually cancel some of my favorites…sigh.
Not all, though, as The Good Wife is still on….LOL
Thanks for visiting, Trish, and I already finished the Jane Green book (review on An Interior Journey). Loved it!
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You’ve got a stellar group of books this week (as usual). The ones I don’t already have I want!
My Sunday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/11/weekly-book-recap-87.html
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Glad to hear it, Catherine, and I loved the first one I read (Saving Grace). Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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Great minds, think alike, Laurel. We both talked about Before I Go to Sleep this week. Glad you liked the movie and even thought it better than the book. I’ll see it sometime. Sort of sad though right? And a lot of hysterics. LOL. Enjoy your week.
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Definitely! I always enjoy how you blog about movies as well as books…I am equally fascinated by both. And in the movie, Nicole Kidman was so good…and so was Colin Firth. Thanks for visiting, Susan.
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I’ve found that some stories work better as movies and vice versa so I can see the movie being better than book. It’s not often the case but it does happen. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m not a big movie person but I like the poster for that one so I’ll have to look for it. Great books this week! I’m especially curious about Winter Street. Have a great week!
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Yes, I agree, some things do translate better to film and are easier to portray. And the visualizations are superb. Thanks for stopping by, Katherine.
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Putting One Moment, One Morning on my list. I think the cover is pretty enough to make me want to read it, and the synopsis make it even more desirable. Reading Winter Street as part of the Ho-Ho-Ho read-a-thon next week.
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Thanks for stopping by, Donna…I got a Vine book by Sarah Rayner and started checking out her other books after I saw them mentioned on blogs. I am looking forward to it.
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I have Winter Street to read during the Holiday Read-a-thon, and I want Saving Grace and Five Days Left! I do still want to see Before I Go to Sleep based on the commercials. I only read about a chapter of the book before returning it and not bothering to pursue it last year. Sometimes it’s just my current mood and doesn’t mean the book wasn’t for me. Anyway, I am one in the minority who will occasionally find the movie better than the book, though as a book review blogger I’m not supposed to admit that, lol! Enjoy your week with those tempting titles.
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I am also a movie buff, and while I love reading, there is just something about the big screen! Some books to movies didn’t do much for me…can’t even think of one right now…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Rita, and I already finished Saving Grace…couldn’t put it down. (The review is on An Interior Journey).
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Wow. Most of your books are on my wish list. I’m looking forward to your reviews.
I’m not too sure about the movie. I’ve not read the book but liked the previews. I’m just not crazy about Nicole Kidman. Did she do good? Did she fit the role?
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I thought so, Laura, but then others might not agree. I am a huge fan of hers, so I might be biased. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.
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Wow! What a great bunch of books! I started reading The Rosie Effect and am enjoying it immensely! Same tone as The Rosie Project, but now that we know everyone, it’s just more fun. I was intrigued by Before I Go to Sleep when I came across it somewhere. It’s the kind of movie I like, but I had no idea it was a book first. I’m going to have to hunt down a copy before I see the movie! Thanks for sharing! And just remember, if there’s not a lot of chase scenes and explosions, movies tend to get panned. 😉 Enjoy your week!
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I am reading The Rosie Effect, too, and I’m almost finished…wow, some real surprises! And some growth on Don’s part, too…I think. LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne, and I got Before I Go to Sleep for my Kindle…it’s quick!
OMG…you are right about the critics. And a movie about someone’s “interior life” is definitely not full of chase scenes, although there is plenty of excitement as the movie progresses.
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All of your books look so good and I want to read them all. I saw the commercials for Before I Go To Sleep and looks like a movie I’d enjoy.
Have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne…hope you enjoy the movie if you see it. Glad you could stop by!
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A pretty busy blog you have and lovely covers too 🙂
Here’s mine:
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Thanks, Nyze…glad you could stop by, and enjoy the new week!
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Five Days Left sounds like it could be an emotionally draining read…
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I suspect it will be, JoAnn…I should mix it up with something light and fun. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve read Before I go to sleep so wondered if I’d want to see the movie… (Same with Gone Girl.) I thought by knowing the major ‘twist’ there might be nothing left to enjoy, but it sounds like that wasn’t the case.
I’ve listed my reads in the linkup as well!
Deb
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Oh, there was plenty to enjoy in both movies, IMO; seeing it visualized made it all so real. Thanks for stopping by, Deborah.
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Sometimes I don’t understand the reviewers that give some movies “rotten tomatoes” either. Glad you enjoyed it though. Hope you have a great week and happy reading.
Sharon @ Sharon’s Book Nook!
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I think they hate movies that women might enjoy…LOL. And their views have nothing to do with what audiences like, IMO. Thanks for stopping by, Sharon…and enjoy your week.
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I must make time to listen to Dark Witch on audio and then read the other two in the trilogy. Good to know you enjoyed the first one.
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I don’t know if I should wait a while for the next two…probably should, since I already have MANY books on Sparky…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn…enjoy the week!
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I bought Before I Go To Sleep last summer and can’t wait to read it and see the movie. Enjoy your reads this week!
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Hope you enjoy the book and the movie, Kimberly, and thanks for visiting! Enjoy the week.
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Saving Grace has such a pretty cover! I’m jealous – the Aussie one is nowhere near as good!
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Thanks, Sam, and oftentimes I am more drawn to the Aussie covers! Glad you could stop by.
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Winter Street is on my wish list. I’ll watch for your review. Have a great week!
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I hope I get to it just before Christmas! I think it would be perfect to be reading it during that holiday. Thanks for stopping by, Mary.
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I’ve heard Five Days Left is outstanding. I hope it turns out to be a winner for you!
I haven’t read Before I Go to Sleep so I wasn’t sure about the movie – the trailer makes it look intense.
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Thanks, Kathy, and I hope to enjoy Five Days Left, too. BIGTS had intensity in it…the kind I love. But I guess it depends on how much you like….
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What a great group of books this week. I especially liked the sounds of One Moment, One Morning and the cover is fabulous. I’m trying really hard not to buy more books, my stacks are toppling as it is. But it is hard not to “cave”. 🙂
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It is so hard not to buy every lovely book I see! I am trying to do better….sigh. Thanks for stopping by, Judy.
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I’m looking forward to watching Before I Go to Sleep on DVD later…as we just read this for book club.
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It is on DVD already? Wow! I’m going to check on that…and enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!
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No, I meant when it comes out on DVD. It just came out in the theaters.
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Oh, okay…thanks!
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What a nice assortment of books. I am finding the second Maggie Shayne in the Brown and De Luca series much better than the first. You might want to skip over book 1 if your decide to give her a try. I can’t tell you the last time I went to a theater and saw a movie. I think I’m skipping 2014. Happy reading and thanks for visiting my blog.
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I often wait for movies to come On Demand…but sometimes I have to experience the Big Screen…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and enjoy your week.
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I either really like Nicole’s movies or I don’t at all, so it will be interesting to see what I think about this movie. I did enjoy the book. I’ve got Winter Street on audio and am looking forward to it.
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I think that her recent movies are enjoyable to me…except the ones with paranormal elements…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Nise, and have a great week.
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I will probably see that movie, sounds interesting. Enjoy! your books.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…have a great week!
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Nice week for you. You were busy.
Before I Go To Sleep was pretty scary. Not sure I will go see the movie.
ENJOY this upcoming week and your reading.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
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What actually decided it for me was the cast. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth…have a great week.
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I say, “Poo!” to the critics. We can like what we want!
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Poo works for me, too, Deb…and as someone else pointed out, the critics always seem to prefer movies with car chases, etc. In other words, movies for men and/or adolescents…LOL.
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Yay for The Rosie Effect! Glad to hear you liked Before I Go to Sleep. I didn’t even realize it was out! Enjoy your week 🙂
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Thanks, Lucy, and I was very excited to finally see it. Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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All three of the books on your reading list for this week are on my to be read soon list!
Read on!
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Hope you enjoy them, Shelleyrae! And thanks for stopping by….have a great week.
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