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.
Grab some coffee (or a pot of tea!), and let’s talk about our weeks. My reading went pretty well, and I even did a little more organizing and purging. Yes, again! Check it out.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
A Time of Healing: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
“Sense Memory”: A Short Story by Laurel-Rain Snow
A Blue Mondays Chat: Let’s Chase Those Blues Away!
From the Interior: Intros/Teasers – “The Wednesday Group”
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Luxuriating!
Friday Potpourri: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “Jubilee’s Journey”
Serendipitous Saturdays: Clearing & Changing
Monthly Wrap-Up: January Is Gone…
Review: Catch Me, by Lisa Gardner
Review: All Day and a Night, by Alafair Burke
Review: After Birth, by Elisa Albert
Review: The Escape Artist (e-book), by Diane Chamberlain
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
There were NO BOOKS IN THE MAILBOX this week…but I downloaded three e-books.
A Fatal Grace (e-book, Book Two), by Louise Penny
Welcome to winter in Three Pines, a picturesque village in Quebec, where the villagers are preparing for a traditional country Christmas, and someone is preparing for murder.
No one liked CC de Poitiers. Not her quiet husband, not her spineless lover, not her pathetic daughter—and certainly none of the residents of Three Pines. CC de Poitiers managed to alienate everyone, right up until the moment of her death.
When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, of the Sûreté du Quebec, is called to investigate, he quickly realizes he’s dealing with someone quite extraordinary. CC de Poitiers was electrocuted in the middle of a frozen lake, in front of the entire village, as she watched the annual curling tournament. And yet no one saw anything. Who could have been insane enough to try such a macabre method of murder—or brilliant enough to succeed?
With his trademark compassion and courage, Gamache digs beneath the idyllic surface of village life to find the dangerous secrets long buried there. For a Quebec winter is not only staggeringly beautiful but deadly, and the people of Three Pines know better than to reveal too much of themselves. But other dangers are becoming clear to Gamache. As a bitter wind blows into the village, something even more chilling is coming for Gamache himself.
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Lost & Found (e-book), by Brooke Davis
An irresistible debut novel about the wisdom of the very young, the mischief of the very old, and the magic that happens when no one else is looking
Millie Bird, seven years old and ever hopeful, always wears red gumboots to match her curly hair. Her struggling mother, grieving the death of Millie’s father, leaves her in the big ladies’ underwear department of a local store and never returns.
Agatha Pantha, eighty-two, has not left her house—or spoken to another human being—since she was widowed seven years ago. She fills the silence by yelling at passersby, watching loud static on TV, and maintaining a strict daily schedule.
Karl the Touch Typist, eighty-seven, once used his fingers to type out love notes on his wife’s skin. Now that she’s gone, he types his words out into the air as he speaks. Karl’s been committed to a nursing home, but in a moment of clarity and joy, he escapes. Now he’s on the lam.
Brought together at a fateful moment, the three embark upon a road trip across Western Australia to find Millie’s mother. Along the way, Karl wants to find out how to be a man again; Agatha just wants everything to go back to how it was.
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I Was Here (e-book), by Gayle Forman
Cody and Meg were inseparable…
Until they weren’t.When her best friend, Meg, drinks a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is understandably shocked and devastated. She and Meg shared everything—so how was there no warning? But when Cody travels to Meg’s college town to pack up the belongings left behind, she discovers that there’s a lot that Meg never told her. About her old roommates, the sort of people Cody never would have met in her dead-end small town in Washington. About Ben McAllister, the boy with a guitar and a sneer, and some secrets of his own. And about an encrypted computer file that Cody can’t open—until she does, and suddenly everything Cody thought she knew about her best friend’s death gets thrown into question.
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: Fangirl (e-book), by Rainbow Rowell
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Victims, by Jonathan Kellerman
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The Wednesday Group, by Sylvia True (Amazon Vine Review)
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Copper Beach, by Jayne Ann Krentz
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That was my week…and what I am looking forward to in the new week (and the new month). What did your week look like?
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There is one more day before the Blue Mondays Giveaway ends…check it out!
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Louise Penny is an author I’m really excited about trying. I look forward to seeing what you think of this book. It’s odd that it’s already February but at least this year doesn’t seem to be flying by as fast as last year did. Have a great week!
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Katherine, I recently read Book One and I was hooked. Love the characters and the way the head detective, Gamache, approaches the cases. So I want to read them all. And I see that this one is in the same setting as Book One, in Quebec.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope the months don’t fly by quite so fast, either.
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I hope you like fangirl, and The Wednesday Group looks nice. I liked your updated shelves, it’s nice to move stuff and make changes once in a while.
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Thanks, Greg, and I was surprised at how much I am loving Fangirl…especially since I am not a big YA fan…LOL. But I loved Rainbow Rowell’s two adult books, so why not love her YA? Glad you could stop by, and I do love the new look of the shelves, too.
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A Fatal Grace looks quite good and I adore Krentz. If February gets us closer to spring..then I am excited..lol. We are getting 7-9 inches of snow right now. Our son just called from the movie theater where his car is stuck..ugh.
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Oh, no! I have never lived in a place that snowed, but I have heard and seen enough to know I’m happy here in California, despite our hot summers. And parts of California are not that hot, so I might even move farther north at some point. Enjoy that new baby!
I loved Louise Penny’s first book, so I’m looking forward to this one…and the Krentz book, too.
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Another great round-up; I need to try Louise Penny soon.
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Oh, you would love her books, I think. After Book One, I was hooked. Thanks for stopping by, Cleopatra.
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I need to read a Jonathan Kellerman book some day – my workmate devours them and praises them all the time 🙂 Have a great week !
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It’s been a while since I read one, but I have several on my shelves…and in my purges, I haven’t even considered giving one of them away! Thanks for visiting, Iza.
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My sister thought Fangirl was really good I hope you enjoy it. Happy Reading!
http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/sunday-post-7.html
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I am enjoying it, Megan, and that surprised me. It always does, since YA isn’t my go-to genre. But I carefully pick the ones I read, and so far so good. Thanks for stopping by!
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Yay for Fangirl! I hope you’re enjoying it. I’m a big fan of RR books. I’m interested in what you’ll think of the new Foreman book. I’ve seen reviews all over the board and I’m not sure I’m going to try it. Have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Brandie, and I am loving Fangirl. I read RR’s adult books first and loved them…so I decided to go for it.
As for Forman, I’ve only read If I Stay, and I wasn’t sure about this one…but we’ll see.
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I still haven’t gotten around to reading Louise Penny, although I want to. I’m going to add her name to the list of 10-12 authors I want to try in 2015. I’m curious to find out what you think of Lost & Found, which I read at the end of last year. I’m also curious about I Was Here–it seems to be popping up all over the place.
Have a great week and enjoy your upcoming reads.
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/02/weekly-book-recap-96.html
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Thanks, Catherine; I am happy I tried Louise Penny, as I am now hooked. I want to read them in order, and it isn’t that easy to figure out the order, as sometimes the product page tells us which book it is…and sometimes, it doesn’t. Sigh.
I have heard good things about Lost & Found….
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Amazon is useless for series info but goodreads is excellent! I use goodreads all the time to check if a book is part of a series and if so, where does it fall? It’s one of the best things about goodreads. IMO.
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Thanks, Bea…I will check it out and make myself a list!
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I still have yet to read Fan Girl! Are you liking it?? Sounds Like you had a fun week!! here is my weekly recap!! http://bookbabble.weebly.com/blog/sunday-post1
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I am loving Fangirl, which surprised me, because I don’t often read YA. But RR has a talent, which I discovered when I read her adult books. Thanks for stopping by, Zizzy.
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I liked Fangirl, but liked Eleanor and Park by her more. Hope you enjoy Fangirl, though.
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Oh, that’s good to know, Bryan, as I also have Eleanor and Park. I am loving Fangirl, except for the Simon Snow excerpts, which don’t do much for me. But I am really rooting for Cath and hate her twin for “abandoning” her, although I can also understand why. Thanks for stopping by!
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A Fatal Grace sounds wonderful! I’m so behind on Kellerman’s books, I got burnt out on them, but maybe I should try them again. You were busy last week, now take a break and read. 🙂
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I also got burnt out on them, but now I’m ready to resume my obsession with them. Thanks for stopping by, Bea, and I am excited about Book Two of the Louise Penny series.
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Looks like some fun books. Lost and Found has a terrific cover!
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I love that cover, too, Joy, and one of the characters seems to fit it to a T.
Thanks for stopping by.
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What no talk of movies today? I saw Selma last night and I’m still thinking over it. I’d definitely like to introduce myself to Louise Penny books. I have 2 on my shelf waiting for me. How many of hers have you read?
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I keep waiting for Still Alice, but it hasn’t shown up in my city. Did I get the dates wrong? I thought it was coming mid-January.
It sucks living in a city that doesn’t get movies right away…sigh.
I do want to see Selma, at some point. I have only read Book One in Louise Penny’s Gamache series….so far.
Thanks for stopping by, Susan.
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February sure got here fast, didn’t it? The Louise Penny book looks really good. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, and yes, January sped by. I loved the first in Louise Penny’s series, so I’m eager to dive into this one. Enjoy your week!
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Looks like a good week, hope you have an even better one this week. Thanks for stopping by Mama Knows Books.
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Thanks for returning the visit, Shandy…I must get back to reading after spending all day binge-watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix. Enjoy your week.
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I Was Here looks good. I need to add that to the ever-growing TBR. You might want to stand back. This is truly an action full of risk. *carefully, oh so carefully, adds book to tottering pile, holds breath* 😉
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Ah, yes, the risks we take for the books we want to read! Thanks for visiting, Voracious Reader…and don’t let that pile topple on you!
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I can’t wait to start reading I Was Here, Laurel-Rain! And Fangirl has been on my wish-list for quite a while. I hope you’ll enjoy all your new books!
You’ve had yet another busy week on your blogs, you always amaze me.
Have a fantastic week and happy reading.
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Oh, me too, Lexxie, and I bought Fangirl last January…it has taken a long time to get to it. I think I was afraid I wouldn’t love it, since it’s YA….but I am so rooting for the MC….
Thanks for stopping by.
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I really enjoyed Still Life so I need to get to A Fatal Grace soon as well. It looks like you have lots of great reading ahead of you. I used to read Kellerman’s books all of the time but I haven’t picked one up in years. I need to change that! Have a great week!!
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I definitely was sold on the series after reading Still Life. Thanks for stopping by, Samantha, and I used to read Kellerman a lot, too. Time to get back to my roots…LOL.
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A Fatal Grace sounds good. Hope that you enjoy and have a great week.
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Thanks, Brandi, I am definitely eager to see what happens to the characters in Book Two. Glad you could stop by.
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Very nice haul this week. I need to check out your review of Catch Me. I’m thinking i’ll have to get that one. Enjoy your new reads:)
My Sunday Post – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/02/01/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-95-and-the-sunday-post/
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Thanks, Laura, I loved Catch Me. It was my favorite for the month. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy!
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The Louise Penny book is on my wish list – love that series, especially the audiobook version.
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Good to know, Mary…thanks for visiting; enjoy your week.
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I’m listening to the audio of Lost & Found now – it is touching and quirky! Hope you enjoy all your new books. I’m interested in hearing what you think of Fangirl. Have a great week 🙂
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I love quirky, Lucy…thanks for stopping by! So far I’m loving Fangirl.
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The Gayle Forman book and A Fatal Grace sound really good! Enjoy!
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I think so, too, Denise…thanks for visiting.
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Ii just looked at your January round up post – beaucoup books! I like the cover on THE WEDNESDAY GROUP. My post: http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2015/01/shadow-in-summer.html
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Thanks, Steph…I had a good month. Glad you could stop by.
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Wow, lots on your ‘read’ and TBR piles that interest me this week!!!
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Thanks, Deborah…hope you find something for your wish list.
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I’ve heard so many good things about I was here! I can’t wait to see what you think of it!
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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I am hoping to enjoy it, Tracy; thanks for stopping by.
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Hope you’re enjoying Fangirl. I thought Eleanor & Park was wonderful and want to read more Rainbow Rowell!
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I am enjoying Fangirl, much more than I expected….and I have Eleanor and Park on Sparky. Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn.
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A busy week as usual. Thank goodness for the ease of downloading ebooks. A marvellous invention! Hope you enjoy your new ones.
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Oh, I agree about the ease of downloading! It makes up for the fact that there are no beautiful covers to line up on the shelves afterwards. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn.
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What a busy week! A Fatal Grace looks like a good read. Happy Reading!
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I think so, too, Martha…glad you could stop by.
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I Was Here and Fangirl are on my TBR list. A Fatal Grace sounds fascinating. Hope you enjoy your new books.
I only had a couple this week, but you can check them out at http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2015/02/mailbox-monday-february-2.html
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Thanks, Cheryl, I am already hooked on the Louise Penny series, and I am enjoying reading from my stacks (as well as those on my Kindle); finding hidden treasures there. I just finished Fangirl last night; it was great. Thanks for stopping by.
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Brooke Davis is a local for me – glad to see she’s making waves across the world! Enjoy the Louise Penny too and I’ll take you up on the tea and coffee!
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I discovered that one on a blog…I liked the look of it, but the blurb sold me. Thanks for stopping by, Sam, and I am loving Louise Penny. Enjoy your tea and coffee!
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I’m a new fan of Gale Forman and look forward to reading Where She Went. I loaded it onto my iPad after reading, If I Stay.
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Oh, so am I….and I don’t yet have an iPad, but it is looking like another gadget I must explore. Thanks for stopping by, Pat.
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I’m keen to read Fangirl, I loved Eleanor & Park and I’ve got I was Here coming up soon. Most curious about Lost and Found, I have a feeling Brooke Davis is an Aussie author but I haven’t seen reviews for the book. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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I loved Fangirl…couldn’t put it down…and I have Eleanor and Park on Sparky. And yes, someone else mentioned that Brooke Davis is an Aussie author. Looking forward to it, Teddyree, and thanks for stopping by.
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Here lately, the only purging I’ve been doing is of the books I’ve read. I need to go through and get rid of some others. I have yet to read any of Penny’s work but have heard a lot of great things about it.
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I think I am done purging the books I didn’t read…there weren’t that many, but I feel guilty even saying it. But some of them I’d had for more than ten years!! Ridiculous. LOL
Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and I read the first of Penny’s series a couple of weeks ago, and now I’m hooked.
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I’ve seen some good reviews for Lost and Found, I hope you enjoy it. I’ve read two of Gayle Forman’s novels and enjoyed them both, not yet read this one. Happy reading 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Lindsay…I am also looking forward to those books.
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I like the sound of The Wednesday Group – sounds like my kind of story!
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Me, too, Colleen…glad you could stop by!
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I Was Here is on my wish list too!
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Thanks for stopping by, Serena…enjoy!
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A Fatal Grace caught my eye, enjoy!
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Thanks, Mary Ann…looking forward to it.
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Love Louise Penny and Three Pines…A Fatal Grace sounds good…in fact, I think I have read it. 🙂
Her latest book was a disappointment for me.
ENJOY your week and all your books.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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I went to Goodreads earlier and wrote down the books in the Gamache series, in order. This one is Book Two. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth.
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I hope you enjoy Fangirl. I really liked it. I also liked Copper Beach. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Oh, I did enjoy Fangirl….thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and I’m looking forward to Copper Beach, too.
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I’ve seen Lost & Found a lot lately…sounds cute! I’ll be interested to see the reviews.
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Me, too, Sarah…thanks for stopping by.
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Everyone seems to love Rainbow Rowell but I’ve never read any of her work. I should pick up one of her books sometime. Enjoy your week!
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I started with her adult books, Attachments and Landline…and I then moved to Fangirl, which I was surprised to love. Thanks for stopping by, Jen.
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I’m curious about I Was Here. Happy reading!
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Me, too, Anna…thanks for stopping by.
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