Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
Happy holidays, for those who are celebrating. The week has been lovely, allowing some time out on the patio to work on my laptop or read. I read and reviewed THREE books this week, and brought my total to 35 for the Read the Books You Buy Challenge.
I’ll be reading some review books next week, so I’m excited to finally be able to enjoy some of my NetGalley ARCs, as well as a Vine book.
I started watching Season II of Bloodline last night…and plan to binge-watch some more today.
Let’s grab some caffeine and get started on the weekend!
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LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Tuesday Potpourri: Excerpting “Blood Defense”
Coffee Mornings: Indoors & Out
Bookish Wednesday: Waiting for “Commonwealth”
Bookish Thursdays #15: Serendipitous Moments
Bookish Fridays: Excerpting “The Blue Bath”
Coffee Morning: Purging & Rearranging
Review: Born with Teeth: A Memoir, by Kate Mulgrew
Review: Breakdown (e-book), by Jonathan Kellerman
Review: Better Off Without Him (e-book), by Dee Ernst
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Nothing came in my mailbox…but I received an eARC from NetGalley, bought two books at Barnes & Noble, and downloaded two e-books (purchased).
So…not a bad week.
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Small Great Things (e-book), by Jodi Picoult (NetGalley – 10/11/16)
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Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty: Memoir, by Diane Keaton
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Unsinkable: A Memoir, by Debbie Reynolds
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Downloads – Purchased:
Some Women (e-book), by Emily Liebert
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My Husband’s Wives (e-book), by Faith Hogan
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: The Girls in the Garden (e-book), by Lisa Jewell (NetGalley – 6/7)
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Ink and Bone (e-book), by Lisa Unger (NetGalley – 6/7/16)
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I Almost Forgot About You, by Terry McMillan (Amazon Vine)
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That’s it for my week. What did yours look like? Enjoy the long weekend…and I started enjoying mine yesterday with this lunch from California Pizza Kitchen: Pea soup and a Strawberry Margarita.
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I don’t read a lot of memiors but I do occasionally like to read ones from my favorite actor/ess and those two look like they would be good ones. I am curious about Ink and Bone, hope you like that one. 🙂
Stormi
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Thanks, Stormi, and I enjoy memoirs from celebrities or favorite writers. Glad you could stop by, and I’m excited about Ink and Bone, too.
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I had a good week that was capped off yesterday with the birth of our 5th grandchild! Look for a pic on my blog tomorrow 🙂 Have a great weekend and enjoy your new books, Laurel.
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Thanks, Mary, and congrats on the new grandbaby! How wonderful…and I’m looking forward to the photo.
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Love the strawberry margarita! I thought you’d already read the Diane Keaton memoir but perhaps that made the rounds with others. I haven’t read it yet, but wouldn’t mind the dirt on all her leading men flings. 🙂
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I read her other memoir, Then Again. I hope to enjoy this one, which I suspect will be more about her own life…the other one was mostly about her mother.
I loved that strawberry margarita…a nice change from martinis. Thanks for stopping by, Susan.
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Glad the weather was nice! It’s been nice here too- 80’s all week and supposed to stay that way until next week. Yay! How are you liking Bloodline II so far? I’m kind of embarassed to admit I just finished- yes I binged them all last night and today. Sad, huh?
I’ll bet Diane Keaton’s memoir is interesting!
Mmm California Pizza Kitchen (any pizza kitchen lol) sounds good to me!
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I love the nice weather, Greg, and I’m loving Bloodline, but I’ve only finished half of Season II; mainly because I’m also engrossed in my book The Girls in the Garden. Equal pull. I’ll be back to it again tomorrow.
I am looking forward to Diane Keaton’s memoir….and although CPK is right around the corner from me, I usually go to The Elephant Bar. But I’m thinking I will change that pattern!
Thanks for stopping by.
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Mm I am sure the Jodi Piccoult new book will be her usual intriguing one. I really like Diane Keaton in movies so now I want to read the memoir too when I see it here! I have yet to read a Lisa Jewell book but now have a few gathered for my TBR, so must sample. Enjoy the week of reading.
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I only discovered Lisa Jewell’s books in recent years, but I’ve been a fan ever since. And, of course, I’m a Jodi Picoult fan from way back.
I’m not crazy about that cover, though…
Diane Keaton movies are favorites of mine; I have several DVDs of some of hers, starting from way back in the day (Annie Hall!).
Enjoy your week, Kathryn…thanks for stopping by.
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Keen to see what you think of The Girls Laurel – I’ve seen it in a few places but nowhere in Australia or on publisher’s lists here. I’ve requested the latest Unger though and hope that arrives soon!
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I am loving it so, far, Deborah….the kind of book I have trouble putting down, even when a Netflix show is beckoning. Hope you get a copy soon, and have a great weekend.
The Lisa Unger is going to be hard to set down, too.
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Can’t wait to see what you think of Emily Liebert’s book, the cover is so pretty! Its on my stack of books to read right now.
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I love that cover, too, and hope to read it soon. Thanks for stopping by, luvbooks7….
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I know she is hugely popular but I’ve never read anything by Jodi Piccoult. It really sure she is my cup of tea.
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I can’t help myself! Seeing a Jodi Picoult book is an automatic “click” for me. But I love some of her books more than others. Thanks for stopping by, Karen, and enjoy the week.
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You have had a really good week, Laurel Rain! I hope your long weekend will be to your liking 🙂
Your new books look great, too, hopefully, you’ll enjoy them all.
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
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Thanks, Lexxie, I am enjoying the weekend a lot so far, with lunch out, binge-watching Bloodline, and reading The Girls, which is addictive. Enjoy your weekend, too.
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The Girls has been on my wish list for ages and I’ll definitely be reading Jodi Picoult, one of my favourite authors. I am jealous of your being able to work in the garden.
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Thanks, Emma, my patio is tiny, and often covered with leaves from the annoying gardeners and their leaf blowers…but it doesn’t take long to spiff up. Some weeds grow in there, as if they are trees, so I also clipped them back. And I have scratches on my arms!
I am loving The Girls…Lisa Jewell has not disappointed me yet. Thanks for stopping by.
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The girls in the garden sounds amazing! Great Haul! I hope you enjoy all of your books 🙂
Sofia @ SofiaLovesReading
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I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Girls in the Garden, but an eerie feeling has been hovering overhead throughout my read so far, and I’m anxious about what will transpire. But loving it! Thanks for stopping by, Sofia, and enjoy your week.
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Oh, I love that raccoon! I’ve been seeing Ink and Bone around and it sounds pretty interesting. Enjoy your books and the nice weather!
Stacy Renee @ Lazy Day Literature
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Thanks, Stacy Renee…I found the cute raccoon (and the bird) in one of my favorite shops that has since gone out of business…but not for lack of my trying to buy up everything…lol.
I am loving the weather and my books; enjoy your week.
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That’s a great tranche of books coming your way. The Jodi Picoult book looks intriguing and I’m keen to get hold of Ink and Bone as that seems a great book. Enjoy the long week-end:). This is my Sunday Post – https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/sunday-post-29th-may/
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I will probably finish The Girls today, so then I’ll start on Ink and Bone. I have (so far) loved every one of Unger’s books that are set in The Hollows, a creepy upstate New York haven (coven?). Enjoy your week, Sarah, and thanks for visiting.
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Oh I love Diane Keaton! I need to read this one! Hope you enjoy your new books 🙂 You’re the 3rd person I’ve seen to mention Bloodlines this morning. I haven’t heard of it….think I’m going to go find it now though! Have a great week 😀
My Sunday Post
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I actually started watching Bloodline originally because of Sissy Spacek and Sam Shepard, who portrayed the matriarch and patriarch. I continued watching because it is an awesome story of family secrets, rivalries, drug running, and flawed, very flawed characters. Season II is more of all that, but with some answers to my earlier questions.
I also love Diane Keaton and have DVDs of a number of her movies, going way back to the 1970s. Her first memoir, Then Again, was more about her mother, so I’m eager to read this one that will (hopefully) reveal more about her.
Thanks for stopping by, Lillian, and enjoy your week.
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A margarita?!? I’m shocked. 😉 Today my wife and I are planning on finishing up Season 2 of Bloodline, which we’re enjoying. Tomorrow’s a picnic with neighbors and tonight a NASCAR race with the neighbors. Hope you’re continuing to have an enjoyable weekend.
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Yes, usually it’s a martini, right? A strawberry margarita is now my FAVORITE, I think. Thanks for stopping by, Bryan, and I’m off to finish watching Bloodline, too.
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Sounds like a great week! I have the Diane Keaton book on my wishlist at the library. They have it in audio and I think it’d be great. The Lisa Jewell looks appealing. I’ve really been wanting to read The House We Grew Up In (I think that’s what it’s called) and The Girls looks really good too. I love the cover for Some Women! The stacked teacups gets me every time. Have a great week!
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Yes, those teacups grabbed me, too, and The House We Grew Up In was my first by Jewell, and I was then hooked. Loving The Girls so far.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the Diane Keaton book.
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I keep seeing that Diane Keaton memoir and even though I don’t read those, it’s everywhere and I’m so curious now. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Kei, I do love the occasional memoir, but my choices are either celebrities or writers I enjoy. I hope you enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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All of those books look so good. I’m sure the Diane Keaton one is good. That might work for me as an audio.
I’m probably going to start Bloodline soon. That sounds like a good one. Have a great week!
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I’m looking forward to reading the Keaton memoir…I still don’t like listening, so it will be a long while before I do audio. But whatever works.
I just finished Bloodline Season II, and all I can say is WOW! They’d better bring a Season III. But it always seems to take a while.
Thanks for visiting, Yvonne, and enjoy your week.
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Nice books! Though I keep being surprised by the cover of Ink and Bone, since the title the same as the title of an SF/F book by Rachel Caine (first in the “Great Library” series.) I’m glad you got to enjoy the beautiful weather this week. Ours was sunny, but we went from the cool 60s to the hot and humid mid- and upper-80s overnight, so I’m still in shock.
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Thanks for visiting, Lark, and I’ve noticed another book with the Ink and Bone title….I’ve never read Rachel Caine.
I’m hoping to go to the beach soon (my youngest son lives on a Northern California beach); it is already getting too hot for me.
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I love California Pizza Kitchen! Haven’t tried their pea soup or their margaritas! Looks great. Fabulous books this week. Ink and Bone looks amazing. Right up my alley.
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Christine, and it had been a long time since I’d gone to CPK…and I don’t know why, since I realize that I love it! I suspect I’ll visit again soon.
I hope to start Ink and Bone soon.
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We have a bank holiday here in Scotland so we have tomorrow off – yay!! Plus it has been hot too which is unheard off!
I quite fancy bloodline, it sounds really good.
Have a great week!
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I finished Season II of Bloodline, and I loved every minute of it. Of course, it soaked up my whole afternoon!
Enjoy your bank holiday, Heather, and thanks for visiting.
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Nice book haul! Have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Lauren, and I hope you enjoy your week….I am loving my books so far.
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You go to the best looking places for a meal! Ink and Bone is on my TBR list. My Husband’s Wives cover calls to me. Enjoy your extended weekend.
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Thanks, Nise, after being stuck in the foothills for thirteen years, I am now luxuriating in the neighborhood where I’ve been for the past nine years, with its wonderful shops and a lot of restaurants, a movie theater, etc. And Barnes & Noble. So I am very happy with the selection…lol.
I am starting Ink and Bone now…I finished The Girls in the Garden and loved it! Enjoy your weekend, too.
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Enjoy the long weekend and your books.
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Thanks, Mystica, you too!
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I Canada we had our long weekend last week, so enjoy yours! 🙂
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Thanks, Jane, long weekends can be the best. Glad you could stop by.
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That strawberry margarita looks very inviting… and Lisa Jewell’s title sounds gripping – enjoy the holiday.
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Thanks, Jo, it was delicious…I had forgotten how good a margarita could be!
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When their is a sun (or just better weather) it always brings out the productivity. I love that.
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Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Annemieke…enjoy your week!
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You have some excellent picks this week! You are making my TBR list groan. Happy Reading!
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Yes, even as I whittle books off of my TBR, I keep adding more…mine is groaning, too! Thanks for stopping by, Heather.
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Yum, it’s soup weather down here!
Congrats on reading 35 of your own books – I haven’t even read that many this year!
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Thanks, Sam, and while I’m enjoying that feeling, I realize I keep adding more books…lol. Enjoy your weather. I can eat soup almost any time, though. Have a great week.
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Oh I need to watch Bloodline – both seasons!! I really enjoyed Some Women so I hope you do as well. The Girls in the Garden is one I have to get to soon. Have a great week!!
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I finished Season II of Bloodline yesterday, so I want another season…now! I also finished The Girls in the Garden. I loved it. I have a feeling I’ll also enjoy Some Women, but it may take a while to get to it…review books and all. Thanks for stopping by, Grace.
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Love your porch area and the table.
I am reading The Girls in The Garden too. It is a bit odd, but interesting.
Going to check out your post of The Blue Bath.
Have a wonderful day and reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
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Yes, I love the patio when it’s cleaned, and it’s not that hard to do. I just dread going out there and clearing out the weeds and feeling my allergies flare up. LOL.
Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth, and yes, the characters were odd in The Girls….especially those teenagers, who were pretty much all unlikeable, IMO.
I did love the book, though….and had a sense of darkness hovering overhead throughout. Enjoy your week.
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A dark read for sure.
I will keep reading. I am one-third of the way through.
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I’ll have to look for the new Picoult book!!
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I was pleased to get a copy, Kathy….I’m not crazy about the cover, but since it’s an e-book, I never see it anyway…lol. Enjoy your week!
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I received The Girls In The Garden last week. I will look forward to reading your thoughts about it. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. It looks like you’ve downloaded a nice selection of books.
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Oh, I hope you enjoy it, Pat…I finished it yesterday, and my review is on this blog. Have a great week!
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I’ve seen a lot of people mention Bloodlines today. I haven’t heard of it but then I don’t watch much television. Maybe this summer…. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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It is a Netflix show, and now that I can access Netflix easily (BluRay), I watch more Netflix than I would have imagined possible….lol. Binge-watching.
Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and enjoy your week.
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You are really doing well on Read What You Buy! I am jealous of your book totals. I must need to find one that I just can’t put down. Haven’t read on like that in awhile. Enjoy you week.
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I went through a bad patch a while ago, Judy, picking up first one than another book and not engaging. But when I decided it was okay to DNF a few, I soon found myself immersed in my books again. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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All your books look great. You know, I’ve never read a Jodi Picoult book. Not sure why… That pea soup looks delicious. It’s one of my favorite soups.
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Thanks, Laura, I don’t know when I read my first Picoult book, but it was many years ago, long before I started blogging. So I guess we could call her an “old favorite” author.
I loved that pea soup, which seemed especially good that day. Thanks for visiting and enjoy your week.
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I am seeing The Girls everywhere but haven’t heard about it, look forward to your review. I’m really intrigued with The Blue Bath, sounds like adult fiction with some thriller elements.
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Thanks, Marce, I loved The Girls….and the look of The Blue Bath. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m so happy it’s finally patio weather and it looks like you have a perfect spot! Most of the books you mention this week are new to me, so I’ll look forward to hearing all about them. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend 🙂
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Thanks, JoAnn, I am excited about the books and I’m reading Ink and Bone right now (after finishing The Girls in the Garden).
I stayed indoors today because it’s pretty hot already. I need to get out on the patio early, with my laptop. Tomorrow, maybe.
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What an excellent week you’ve had – I do love Lisa Jewell’s books so I hope you enjoy The Girls and of course the memoirs both look great too.
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Oh, I loved it, Cleo, even though those teenage girls were very weird and kind of annoying. It all made for an interesting and kind of dark story, though. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t had pea soup in so long! Now I want some. 😀 Nice book haul you have there. Enjoy!
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I hadn’t either, Carol, but the CPK pea soup was very delicious. I am going to want more! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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You have a nice book haul for this week. The Lisa Unger book sounds good. I read one of her novellas and plan to read more from her. I hope you have a good week!
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Thanks, Kathy, I plan to enjoy them all. Have a great week!
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I love Keaton’s acting.
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Me, too, Serena….and in another book of hers, her writing voice was like the characters she often plays…a bit fragmented and quirky in style.
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I bet the Debbie Reynolds memoir will be good!
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I am looking forward to it, Leslie; as an actor, she is funny and unique.
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Its so nice to be able to sit outside to read and work. Hope you are enjoying the weather.
Have a great week.
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I like doing that, too, Melissa….thanks for stopping by, and have a good week.
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