WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES: READING, A BLOGOVERSARY, & A BIRTHDAY

Good morning!  Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post,  Book Dragon’s Lair, for Mailbox Monday, and Book Journey, for What Are You Reading?

Another week seemingly flew by, and before we know it, November will be upon us!

My birthday was Friday, and among the various fun things I enjoyed, one was lunch at the neighborhood Pismo’s.

Today I’ve been lolling about and reading, watching shows on my DVR, and planning to eat dinner at my daughter’s house.

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:

Serendipitous Tuesdays:  Intros/Teasers – How To Be a Good Wife

Welcome To My 4th Blogoversary Party

Hump Day Potpourri:  Waiting on “The Divorce Papers”

Author Interview:  Author Kathleen Delaney Chats with the Dames

Review:  Circling My Mother, by Mary Gordon

Review:  Mother, Mother, by Koren Zailckas

Review:  How To Be a Good Wife, by Emma Chapman

Review:  The Thunderbird Conspiracy, by R. K. Price (Blog Tour Stop)

Review:  Thursday Morning Breakfast (and Murder) Club (e-book), by Liz Stauffer

Read:  Woman on Top, by Deborah Schwartz (Review up at Blog Tour Stop – 11-14-13 – Rainy Days and Mondays)

INCOMING BOOKS:  (All Titles/Covers Link to Amazon)

I received four review books in the mail and purchased two e-books for Sparky.

The Preservationist, by Justin Kramon (Amazon Vine)

Leaving Haven, by Kathleen McCleary (Amazon Vine)

The Last First Day, by Carrie Brown (Amazon Vine)

Sea Creatures, by Susanna Daniel (Amazon Vine)

Hush Little Baby (e-book), by Suzanne Redfearn (Purchased)

Before I Go To Sleep (e-book), by S. J. Watson (Purchased)

UPCOMING WEEK ON THE BLOGS:  (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)

The Lady Who Cried Murder (Mac Faraday Series), by Lauren Carr (Author Review Request)

The Preservationist, by Justin Kramon  (Vine Review)

Leaving Haven, by Kathleen McCleary (Vine Review)

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And that’s my book world for the week.  Let’s have some coffee and chat!

WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES: READING, BLOGGING, & A GIVEAWAY AHEAD

Good morning!  Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post,  Book Dragon’s Lair, for Mailbox Monday, and Book Journey, for What Are You Reading?

This week sped by, and as I examine my accomplishments, I am pleased.  And tired!  Remember the stress of last week, and my DMV exam?  Well, this week brought opportunities to read and blog; a coffee meeting with an old friend; and my actual driver’s license in the mailbox!

Meanwhile…I also had some fun serving up coffee in my more elegant cup and saucer.  For a change.

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:

Bookish Journey:  Musings

Tuesday Potpourri:  Intros/Teasers – Woman on Top

Waiting for “Keep Quiet”

Thursday Potpourri:  Whimsical Thoughts

Favorite Characters Return in New Wendy Wax Book

Friday Potpourri:  Spontaneity & Structure – An Unlikely Mix

Coming Next Week:  4-Year Blogoversary @ Curl up and Read

Guest Post – Author of Sinnerman – Jonathan M. Cook

Once Upon a Time – An Excerpt from An Accidental Life

Review:  The Whole Golden World, by Kristina Riggle (Vine Review)

Review:  Two Sisters, by Mary Hogan (Vine Review)

Review:  Sinnerman, by Jonathan M. Cook (Blog Tour)

Review:  Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert (Mt. TBR Challenge)

Review:  The Night Guest, by Fiona McFarlane (Vine Review)

Review:  Murder at Castle Rock (e-book), by Anne Marie Stoddard (Author Review Request)

INCOMING BOOKS: (All titles/covers linked to Amazon)

I received two review books in the mail…and one review book for Sparky.

Mother, Mother, by Koren Zailckas (Amazon Vine)

How To Be a Good Wife, by Emma Chapman (Amazon Vine)

Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes (e-book), by Joanne DeMaio

UPCOMING WEEK ON THE BLOGS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)

Blog Tour Stop for The Thunderbird Conspiracy, by R. K. Price (at Rainy Days and Mondays on Friday, 10/25)

Reading List:

Circling My Mother (e-book), by Mary Gordon (Mt. TBR Challenge)

Woman on Top, by Deborah Schwartz (Blog Tour Stop on 11/14/13)

Mother, Mother, by Koren Zailckas (Amazon Vine)

And don’t forget:  My 4-Year Blogoversary at Curl up and Read!  Tuesday, October 22, 2013

There will be a giveaway and two winners!  Stop by and find out the details.  And bring your own coffee and/or mimosas!

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