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.
Another great week! Yesterday I took a break from the usual routine, and had this lovely lunch at Mimi’s, in my neighborhood shopping center.
I enjoyed reading while savoring this repast. And here is what else happened this week for me:
ON THE BLOGS:
Girl Gone Wild? Or Just a Taste of Freedom?
Sunday Potpourri: Enjoying What Lies Ahead
Tuesday Intros/Teasers – “Second Life”
Hump Day Sparks: Waiting on “It’s You”
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Savoring
Friday Potpourri: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “Amherst”
Monthly Wrap-Up – February 2015
Bookish Saturday: New Books, Old Books, Etc.
Review: What the Dead Know (e-book), by Laura Lippman
Review: The Day We Met, by Rowan Coleman
Review: Second Life, by S. J. Watson
Review: The Way Life Should Be (e-book), by Christina Baker Kline
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received TWO review books in my mailbox; purchased one bargain book at B & N; and downloaded four e-books.
The Denim Blue Sea, by Joanne DeMaio (Author Review Request)
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What You Left Behind, by Samantha Hayes (Amazon Vine)
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Purchases: 1 Book; 4 Downloads
Goldberg Variations, by Susan Isaacs
Hush Hush (e-book), by Laura Lippman
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Little Black Lies (e-book), by Sandra Block
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A Spool of Blue Thread (e-book), by Anne Tyler
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Duplicate Keys (e-book), by Jane Smiley
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: Crazy Love You (e-book), by Lisa Unger
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Amherst, by William Nicholson
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Fear Nothing (e-book), by Lisa Gardner
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Baltimore Blues (e-book), by Laura Lippman
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That was my week past…and what is coming up next. What did your week look like?
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
That lunch looks fantastic! I hope it was as good as it looks. I can’t wait to see what you think of Amherst. The premise has definitely caught my attention. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine…I am getting ready to read Amherst today, and that soup was corn chowder, one of my favorites. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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Hush looks freaky. I have A Spool of Blue Thread and will listen soon. Your meal looks divine.Stay warm and read on 🙂
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Doesn’t it? I am eager to read it, but have a list of others first….however, I broke out of the list to read Crazy Love You yesterday…wow! I enjoyed the meal, and hope you stay warm, too, Kimba.
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The Denim Blue Sea has beautiful cover, hope story lives up to the cover promise. I enjoyed Baltimore Blues which was my first intro to L Lippman. Meal looks divine.
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I have loved several other books by DeMaio, so I have positive feelings about it. I am definitely looking forward to Baltimore Blues, too. Hey, we have lots of blue going on today in my No More Blue Mondays blog…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn. Happy reading!
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That lunch looks great! Glad you got to savor some moments this week. The Way Life Shoul Be looks good…
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Oh, it was a good book, Greg, and thanks for stopping by. Loved the corn chowder, too; I think we all need to have a treat now and then. Happy reading!
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Hush looks really awesome. and YUM to that lunch! Also I’m so craving coffee now. XD hehe, I’m on a ban but gaaah. COFFEEEE. My Sunday Post!
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Oh, no, a coffee ban? That sounds like torture…but when it’s over, you’ll definitely savor it, Cait. I am looking forward to Hush Hush, too, and really loved that lunch. Happy reading!
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Lots of great books in the offing. I would attracted to Amherst and A spool of thread.
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I am a big fan of Anne Tyler, and I just love the look and sound of Amherst….thanks for stopping by, Barbara, and enjoy your week.
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Wow! You sure had a great week of reading! Here’s my Sunday Post:
https://rabbitearsblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/the-sunday-post-meme-10/
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Thanks, Rabbit Ears Blog…hope you have a wonderful week, too, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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You scored some awesome books. I would love to have several of those myself. Happy reading.
sherry @ fundinmental Sherry’s Shelves
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Yes, after a week with only one book, this week held a bonanza of books, between the mailbox and my purchases. I usually go a little nuts with book buying toward the end of the month (paydays – LOL). Enjoy your week, Sherry!
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Fabulous books this week, Laurel-Rain. Nice lunch as well. Happy March!
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/03/weekly-book-recap-100.html
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Thanks, Catherine, I hope your March will be fun and productive…I am looking forward to my new books, too. Happy reading!
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Crazy, but Blue Thread came in, after a long wait, for me at the library, and I’ve…yet…to…start…it. Eek. Though I know I can’t renew it. And I’ve been waiting for it for months. What’s going on?!
http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2015/03/sketch-non-artists-guide-to-inspiration.html
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Oh, thanks for visiting, Deb, and I hope you enjoy your books, too. I had Crazy and Blue Thread bookmarked to buy as soon as I could rationalize the book buying frenzy.
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I have the audiobook of a Spool of BT but the system they use for downloads of the ARCs is really hard to use. So, I am on the fence about whether to listen. It was a frustrating experience to download it.
That soup/chowder/stew/risotto(?) looks creamy and delish!
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Thanks for stopping by, Steph; I hope the book you downloaded is smooth reading for you. My corn chowder was delicious! Happy reading.
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You got some great books this week! Happy March! 🙂
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Thanks, Brandie, I agree. Happy reading!
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Your lunch looks tasty! Hope you enjoy your reads this week!
Bruna @ Bruna Writes
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Thanks, Bruna, so do I…and have a great week, too.
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What you left behind sounds good and hope you enjoy! Have a great week.
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Yes, I am excited about it, Brandi….I read a previous book by this author, so I am eager to dive in.
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I haven’t heard of any of these, but Hush Hush and Little Black Lies look really good (and so does your lunch)! I hope you have a great week!
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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I think so, too, Tracy; thanks for stopping by, and happy reading!
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I love hearty soups in the winter! Your book haul looks very good and so are your upcoming reads , especially Amherst.
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I could totally subsist on soups in the winter, Laura; I am enjoying Amherst so far. Thanks for stopping by!
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oh yum! that lunch looks delicious, I’m not even sure what it is, soup, chowder, stew? but I want it lol. Curious about Amherst, off to check it out. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree, and it’s corn chowder, which I love! I am enjoying Amherst so far, and I’m glad you could stop by. Happy reading!
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Yum, your lunch looks gorgeous. Enjoy your reads, especially the Laura Lippman!
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Yes, I am a big fan of Lippman…enjoy your reading, too, Sam!
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That looks delicious and I am hungry now! Hope you enjoy your reads this week. I must read that Rowan Coleman book soon. I think it’s called The Memory Book over here.
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Oh, that’s an interesting title switch….It actually sounds more accurate than The Day We Met.
Thanks for stopping by, Lindsay, and have a great week…I loved that lunch.
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I’ve heard great things about Hush, Hush. I need to get my hands on A Spool of Blue Thread – I love Anne Tyler.
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Me, too, Kathy, and I’m always a fan of Anne Tyler, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I really want to read A Spool Of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. I would like to have time to read all her books I’ve missed and reread the ones I have read. Glad she’s still writing.
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Yes, I think one of my favorite Anne Tyler books was The Accidental Tourist…but then again, there are so many favorites, now that I think about it. Thanks for stopping by, Hattie.
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Lots of great books on you horizon. Enjoy them all!
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Thanks, Judy…I plan to do that! Happy reading…
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Nice assortment of books. I hope you enjoy all your new arrivals. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, and I hope you love all of your books this week, too.
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Your lunch looks DELICIOUS!! Yummy. Mimi’s sounds like a cute place.
What book were you reading?
I see you have HUSH, HUSH. I wasn’t thrilled with it. I will be curious to see what you think.
Have a wonderful week. We had MORE snow and ice. I need warmth. 🙂
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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I was reading Crazy Love You….it went very well with the martini and the chowder…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth.
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I’ve been Little Black Lies around a bunch lately…will be interested to hear your thoughts!
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Yes, I think it looks very exciting…thanks for stopping by, Sarah.
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You’ve been busy! Love the cover on The Denim Blue Sea. And your lunch snap is making me soooo hungry! Hope you enjoy all your reads this week.
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Thanks, Joy, and the chowder is making me hungry again! LOL
I love that cover, too; enjoy your week….
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Is that corn chowder with a martini? Looks good! The Amherst book cover is great. I will look forward to hearing what you think of Anne Tyler’s new one. Enjoy your reading.
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It is! One of my favorite soups at Mimi’s. I am excited about the Anne Tyler, too; hope to get to it soon. Happy reading, Susan!
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Whatever you had to eat looks delicious! Is that a risotto?
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Corn chowder, Melinda, and it was delicious!
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Enjoy your books; that looks like corn chowder!
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It is, Serena…one of my favorites! Thanks for visiting.
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A great looking lunch, enjoy all of your new reads.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…enjoy yours, too.
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What You Left Behind, Amherst, and Fear Nothing are all on my wish list. A novel about Emily Dickinson you might enjoy is The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson by Jerome Charyn.
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Good to know, Cheryl…I do like the occasional book that goes back and forth in time. Thanks for stopping by.
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I think I’ve said this before, but we have similar tastes cos there are a lot of books there I’ve read or would love to read. I’ve just requested the latest Lippman so hope it arrives soon!
PS. That meal (and cocktail?) looks fabulous!
Deb
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I have noticed that, too, Deborah…and I am a big Lippman fan. I enjoyed that lunch and the martini.
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I was thinking the same as Deborah. I have a lot of the same books. LOL
Lovely lunch. What’s that drink you have there?
My Sunday Post – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/03/01/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-99-and-the-sunday-post/
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The drink is a pomegranate martini…one of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by, Laura, and enjoy your week, too.
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It Looks like you had a great blogging week and that lunch looks yum!
Nice books too, I have heard good things about Laura Lippman. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Bookworm, and I love reading with a delicious lunch…LOL. Laura Lippman’s books are truly addictive reads for me.
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What a delicious looking lunch! Looking forward to your thoughts on quite a few of these books.
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Thanks, Nise, and I’m getting hungry all over again looking at and thinking about the lunch…LOL. Happy reading!
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Lots new to me so looking forward to your reviews.
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Thanks, Mystica…I am looking forward to reading them all…
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Your lunch looks delicious! Enjoy your books this week!
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Thanks, Jen, and every time I look at the lunch, I want to eat more of it! LOL
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Spool of BLue Thread is such a gorgeous colour I think that’s what appeals to me 🙂
EnJoy all your selections [as I’m sure you did with that lovely lunch out!]
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I love that cover, too, Sharon…and Anne Tyler’s books. I hope you enjoy your reading, too, and thanks for visiting. The lunch is one I want to repeat soon!
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You always have interesting books on your shelf! Little Black Lies looks interesting. And I was happy to read your review of S.J. Watson’s new book, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kay, I do love the search for books and feel it is something like a treasure hunt.
I wasn’t sure how Second Life would be for me, so I was pleased. Happy reading to you, too!
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Your meal with a good book looks very good, Laurel-Rain 🙂 I think a break in your routine to spoil yourself is an excellent idea.
Little Black Lies and What You Left Behind sound like they’re good, as do your other new books, and I hope you’ll enjoy all of them.
Have a fantastic week and happy reading 🙂
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I do love spoiling myself now and then, Lexxie…I think we all need to find those moments…I am also looking forward to my new books…happy reading!
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When I bring a book to lunch, my meal tends to last a little longer than usual… which is not a bad thing.
I’m looking forward to reading Crazy Love You. Or rather listening. I just downloaded the audio.
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Definitely, Leslie, an extra special kind of savoring…thanks for stopping by, and I loved Crazy Love You. Enjoy!
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