Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
**Mailbox Monday is hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
The weather has been very hot, but what else is new? I did curl up inside my air-conditioned space, reading and watching movies (saw The Boss, with Melissa McCarthy) and Netflix. I’ve been watching Doc Martin again. The folks in that little Cornish town are hilarious. Finished THREE books this week, and they were all different from one another, while being completely engaging. I love when that happens.
When I was up in Crescent City, I added Skype to my iPhone, since I didn’t have my laptop with me. We had hoped to connect with my eldest son in Prague while I was there, so my youngest son could also chat. But the timing was always off.
However, this week, my youngest son Skyped me on my iPhone…and it worked fine. Just like the laptop version. He is trying to set up a time to Skype with Eldest One. We even turned on our pictures and it was fun to see them in their living room, with Auggie (the dog), too.
In this photo from a while ago, Auggie’s the one on the right….LOL.
So…that was my week, and a tidbit from last week….so let’s look at a little bit more…
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Hump Day Reading: Current, Past, & Future Reading
Bookish Thursday #26: Serendipitous Moments
Bookish Friday: “The Things We Wish Were True”
Review: The Truth-Teller’s Lie (e-book), by Sophie Hannah
Review: Siracusa (e-book), by Delia Ephron
Review: Mystic Summer (e-book), by Hannah McKinnon
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles Linked to Amazon)
(Above): These three books (purchased) came in my mailbox this week:
My Life, My Body, by Marge Piercy
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, by Kate Clifford Larson
American Heiress, by Jeffrey Toobin
Downloads: Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Results May Vary (e-book), by Bethany Chase
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If I Forget You (e-book), by Thomas Christopher Greene
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: The Excellent Lombards (e-book), by Jane Hamilton (Purchased in April – long overdue!)
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Even though I haven’t had this one very long…I really must read….
Behind Closed Doors (e-book), by B. A. Paris
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And there are many more on my lovely Pippa!
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There will be more iced tea today!
What did your week look like? Come on and share, please!
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SERENDIPITY 
I t finished Behind Closed Doors. I’ll be interested in your take. American Heiress was really interesting. Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Heather, I am looking forward to both! I still recall what I was doing in 1973 when the news broke about the SLA and Patty Hearst. (At my desk, doing my usual social work things).
Glad you enjoyed both! Thanks for stopping by.
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I loved Results May Vary so much! I really want to read Behind Closed Doors since it seems great! Have a good week 🙂
Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews
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I’m glad to hear that, Genesis…I love the look of it, and the blurb drew me in, too. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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Results May Vary is on my radar since reading some wonderful reviews. I’ll watch for your thoughts on it!
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Thanks, Mary, I only just noticed it and had to add it to my list. I’m glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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Our temps are in the 70’s I can hardly believe it. I hope it cools off for you, but on the plus side 3 books is great. I just devoured the Hating Game…it was so dang good. Have a fantastic week!
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The 70s sounds perfect, Kimberly….so glad that you had a lovely vacation. It reminds me of my getaway to the beach a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for stopping by.
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It’s been muggy here even at night- and today we got bad storms and even a few tornado touchdowns. We didn’t lose power although a lot of people did. I like Doc Martin, I’ve seen a few episodes. I’ve also watched Happy Valley and MArcella on Netflix- have you seen either of those?
Nice pic- looks like new best friends. 🙂 Playing in the surf…
Behind Closed Doors looks good. I’ve been seeing that one around.
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Oh, I loved Happy Valley and Marcella….the leading lady in Happy Valley is also in Last Tango in Halifax, which I loved, too.
I would enjoy more seasons for both of those shows.
I don’t like the sound of muggy or tornadoes.
Enjoy your week, Greg, and thanks for stopping by,
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It’s been super hot here too. I almost wish for fall, but then comes winter! No hurry for that. LOL Great that you finally got to connect on Skype. And fun picture of the dog and seal. Did they “bark” at each other. LOL
My Sunday Post
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Yes, fall is lovely, but ours is not long enough. Our winters are pretty mild, though, so we can’t really complain about anything. Enjoy your week, Laura, and thanks for visiting.
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I love the look of Behind Closed Doors, I think it’s one I’ll have to add to my TBR. I haven’t tried Skype on my phone but I love using it on the laptop. So handy to be able to be out and about using it though.
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I am eager to read Behind Closed Doors, too….and as for Skype, I was surprised to find an app for the phone; however, after talking for just a little while, the phone was very hot. Hmm.
Thanks for visiting, Trish.
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Looks like you had a great week! I’m really interested in Results May Vary. I keep such good things about it! Enjoy your new reads!
My Recap & Book Haul
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I liked the sound of Results May Vary, too….and thanks for stopping by, Lori. Enjoy your reading and your gorgeous baby.
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I enjoyed looking at Heather’s Mexico cruise photos and out of your three reviews of past week I guess Mystic Summer appeals to me the most right now. I loved the movie Mystic Pizza way back in the day, and I love Mystic CT, been there multiple times, especially the seaport and stop at Friendly’s afterwards for ice cream.
I also bought American Heiress, though the e-book. I was fascinated back in the day by Patty Hearst and when I heard about this one I told hubs I had to read it sooner rather than later 🙂
Rosemary looks good too; always wondered about that sister that didn’t get spoken of much.
Enjoy your week ahead and stay cool and relaxed!
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I still recall what I was doing and where I was (at work) in 1973 when we heard the news about Patty Hearst. We followed the story and were astounded by how it all played out.
I ordered the print copy because I wanted to see the photos, and they don’t come through very well in an e-book.
The same reason for buying the hard cover of the Kennedy book.
It was fun for me seeing Heather’s photos, too, and that’s as close as I want to get to a cruise…LOL. Not a fan of “water, water everywhere!”
Thanks for visiting, Rita, and enjoy your week.
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From Debnance: We’ve been inundated with rain here, and that’s equally likely to keep one inside.
I should use Skype more. We used it when we were in France and it was so much fun.
Here’s my Sunday Salon. Consider yourself happiness-tagged. Or not. As you so wish.
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Rainy days are great ones for curling up to read….and rain sounds really good right about now!
My Skyping is usually just with my eldest son, but now my younger son and DIL can do it, too. It was a nice change from texting, which is usually what they do.
Thanks for visiting, Deb, and I’ll check out your post.
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I think Skyping should be nice when your family lives far away.
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The Excellent Lombards looks good and is one I haven’t heard of before. Adding it to my list. If I Forget You looks good too and I’ve had the Rosemary book on my TBR for awhile. I need to get to it soon! Doc Martin sounds awesome. I’ve had it on my To Watch list for ages but haven’t watched it yet. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, I am enjoying The Excellent Lombards, but, for some reason, it isn’t what I was expecting. At the moment, the MC is a pre-teen, but once I settled into her perspective, it was okay.
It took me a while to warm up to Doc Martin, as the characters are kind of strange, but in a funny way, and the doc himself is wooden, not very people-friendly. His personality has grown on me, too, and I feel sorry for him for being so “misunderstood.” I am starting Season 4, and the last season ended sadly. The Cornish setting is gorgeous, though.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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How did I miss knowing about Marge Piercy?! Maybe I was just a tinge too young, but the book sounds so interesting! I’ll look forward to what you think of Behind Closed Doors, I really enjoyed it!
Have a great rest of the week!
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Oh, you can still read her now, Suzanne. I love her nonfiction (my favorite was Sleeping with Cats), but her fiction really defined the times. My favorites: Small Changes and Fly Away Home.
Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your week.
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Doc Martin is great, I haven’t watched it for a long time but the guy who plays him has been on our tv screens for a long time, he such an expressive face!
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Ha…Yes, that expression on Doc Martin’s face could turn away any whiner. LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Heather, and enjoy your week.
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Nice job on reading three books this week! I was only able to finish one, and read one this week. Hopefully I’ll be able to read more this week. Have a good week! 🙂
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Thanks, Anna, I sometimes long for the days when I read four or five, but then I think it’s more enjoyable to read fewer books. Thanks for stopping by.
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You’ve had a really good reading and blogging week – I’ve been thoroughly distracted, what with grandchildren AND the Olympics… I love the notion of Skyping on the phone – I’ll have to run that one by my son:) The pic of the dog on the beach with the seal in the background is amazing. Have a great week – and I hope it’s cooler for you. Anytime you want to swap the wind and rain for a bit of your sun, I’m up for it:)). Take care.
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I am used to the heat in the summer, so as much as I go on about it, I think I’ll wait on the wind and rain…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, and I’m glad you enjoyed your week, Sarah.
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I don’t blame you passing on the wind and rain – I would, too, if I had the choice!
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I love Doc Martin, the people in that town are so funny and well Doc Martin himself cracks me up…lol.
Enjoy your books!
Stormi
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Oh, yes, those villagers crack me up, too, as does Doc Martin. The way he turns that lip down when something makes him annoyed or squeamish…says volumes. Thanks for stopping by, Stormi.
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I have had my eye on Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, I hope you enjoy it. Have a winderful week. 🙂
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I hope to enjoy it, too, La La…I am a bit addicted to all things Kennedy. Thanks for stopping by.
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So how was The Boss? Was it worth the watch?
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It was pretty good, Bryan, but that Melissa McCarthy really has a potty mouth, and I’m not easily offended. So..probably not for those who would mind that aspect. Thanks for stopping by.
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That’s so cool that you got that close for the picture of Auggie and his friend (and that he didn’t chase it off). As a SciFi reader, I love that we are now able to do video calls.
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Oh, yes, my son captured that photo of Auggie and the seal…I thought it was awesome, too. Thanks for stopping by, Jeanene.
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I love the heat!! We have been in the 90’s.
It was only in the 70’s today and I was cold. 🙂 Not looking forward to winter.
RESULTS MAY VARY and IF I FORGET YOU look good to me.
Will be looking forward to your thoughts about BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Have a wonderful week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth, and I’m also looking forward to my new books…and to Behind Closed Doors, which I’ve only had for a week, but which I’ve been awaiting for ages, it seems. Enjoy your week.
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Just as well you have air-conditioning. It’s great to skype or facetime isn’t it, so much more intimate. I bet it won’t be long before you are into that thriller Behind Closed Doors, have been seeing very positive reviews for it.
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I am very grateful for the AC….and it’s only stopped working once in the nine years I’ve been here (and then was promptly fixed by the management).
I am eagerly anticipating Behind Closed Doors…so many great reviews, and it looks like my kind of read. Thanks for visiting, Kathryn…and for hosting.
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I really liked Results May Vary. Hope you do too! American Heiress also caught my eye- I only know a little about the Hearst kidnapping. Enjoy your books and have a great week!
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Thanks, Lucy, I guess one of the benefits of being “older” is having lived right in the middle of something like that. Plus, the Hearst drama unfolded just a few miles north of where I live. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week, too.
I am eager to read Results May Vary…glad you enjoyed it.
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I think I’ve said it before but Behind Closed Doors intrigues me so much! I heard great things about it. I just got All is not Forgotten though, so I’ll be reading this one first. Have a great week and I hope the weather will be good to you! 🙂
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Oh, yes, All Is Not Forgotten was a great read. I’m definitely eager to get going on Behind Closed Doors, and I’m grateful that there are so many wonderful thrillers around. Thanks for stopping by, Kay. Enjoy your week.
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Glad you got Skype working on your phone!! I LOVED Results May Vary and am currently reading Behind Closed Doors. Hope you enjoy both!! Have a great week!!
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Oh, I am excited about them both…and I am glad to have another app on my phone that should come in handy. Thanks for stopping by, Grace, and enjoy your week.
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LOL!! I had a good giggle at you own comment of the beach photo! Winter is nearing an end in the Southern Hemisphere, soooo grateful for that. I also need to read Behind Closed Doors….. And I also want to look into Results may vary and definitely If I forget you. I didn’t get to do Sunday Post yesterday, but here’s my It’s Monday: http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2016/08/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-2.html
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Yes, that was a little funny, wasn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Mareli, and while your winter is ending, our fall will soon begin…hopefully. Enjoy your week!
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Sounds like you had a great week! I have never Skyped. I chuckled when you said that a book that arrived in April was a long overdue addition to your reading list. I’m still working on books I bought before 2014. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Oh, yes, I have a few of them from 2014, too. Sometimes it feels as though I just bought them, though. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and Skyping is a lot of fun. I really enjoy Skyping with my European son, but the time difference makes it a challenge. So when we get on, we stay chatting for an hour or more.
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The Rosemary book looks great
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I think so, too, Serena….thanks for stopping by.
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I’m in the middle of Behind Closed Doors — creepy but good. I just checked the Jane Smiley book out of the library. Hope I get to it before I have to return it.
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I can’t wait to get to it, Candace…and The Excellent Lombards zeroes in on family farms and life in that era. Thanks for stopping by.
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American Heiress sounds interesting.
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I can’t wait to get to it, Mary Ann. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve heard good things about the Toobin book. I haven’t read anything by him before, but I’ve seen him on TV quite a bit and he is quite entertaining.
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I haven’t read him before, either, Melinda, but the subject matter reeled me in. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love Doc Martin and yes the characters are weird but oh so lovable. Enjoy your week!
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Oh, yes, they are, Yvonne. At first I thought they were all too weird, including Doc and Louisa, but now I’m quite fond of them, and can’t wait to see what happens next. Sadly, I am almost finished, and I don’t know if there will be more seasons. Thanks for stopping by.
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I will be starting American Heiress tonight….I’m such a sucker for true crime!
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I hope to get to it sooner rather than later…but first, there are a few ahead of it in the queue. Maybe I can read this one along with one of my thrillers. Thanks for stopping by, Sarah.
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My mom got me hooked on Doc Martin. I need to get back to it! Must get to Behind Closed Doors too! Skype is awesome.
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I had seen it in the queue on Netflix, but hadn’t really considered it until someone on a blog mentioned it, and I was between shows….so there I was, hooked as well.
I hope to get to Behind Closed Doors next…and I really want to Skype with my Prague son soon! Thanks for visiting, Nise.
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Results May Vary was very good. I hope you enjoy it. Behind Closed Doors looks good too, I am going to go check it out. Try to stay cool and happy reading!
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Oh, yes, cool and happily reading is my goal this week, Susan. Loving it all! Thanks for stopping by.
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So glad you got a chance to connect with at least one kiddo. Cute dog.
You received some neat books this week. Hope you enjoy them.
http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2016/08/mailbox-monday-august-22.html
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Yes, the dog is cute, and as I don’t have any pets of my own, I enjoy watching them do their thing. LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl, and I do love having a Skype chat. Enjoy your week.
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I love Doc Martin, if only there were books! I hope the weather cools down for you soon.
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Ah, yes, that would be good! Thanks for stopping by, Sam, and enjoy your reading. I hope the weather cools down, too.
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I’m sort of interested in reading Jeffrey Toobin’s new book on Patty Hearst too. Hmm. I didn’t find Jane Hamilton’s “Lombards” as good as I wanted unfort, but I still like the author. Love your photo of the dog & sea otter! Wow. And I didn’t realize Skyping on the iphone was possible. Hmm. You’re good with the communication techno 🙂
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Thanks, Susan, and I didn’t realize, either. My youngest son suggested I check in the iTunes store for apps, and there it was.
Yes, I’m moving rather slowly through Lombards…It is not bad, but not as good as her other books, IMO. But I hope to finish today.
I love that photo of the “two friends,” too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I hope you enjoy all your new books!
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Thanks, Vicki, I hope so too! Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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Enjoy your books. Have a great week. 🙂
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I hope you enjoy yours, too, Stacey, and thanks for visiting.,
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Your welcome. 🙂 Thanks.
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I also have Behind Closed Doors to read. I bought it only because it came as a kindle special offer I think…..
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I started reading it last night, and finally had to go to sleep….but it was hard to put down. Hope you enjoy it, too, Karen.
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Apparently we are having a heat wave right now though I think certain parts of America/Australia would laugh rather hard at our ‘heat waves’ haha.
I hope you have a great week.
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That’s okay, whatever heat comes, if we’re not used to it, it’s pretty hard to deal with it. Thanks for stopping by, Annemieke.
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“Rosemary” caught my attention when it came out and I’d like to get to it one day. I keep seeing “Behind Closed Doors” everywhere. Hope you like it!
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I already finished (and loved) Behind Closed Doors….and like the blurb said, impossible to put down. Thanks for stopping by, Lindsay, and I’m also eager to read Rosemary.
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Sounds like a pretty great week! Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Louisa…glad you could visit.
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