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 mimosa!), and let’s talk about our weeks. And don’t forget that the first-ever week long Bloggiesta begins on March 23 and ends on the 29th. I am working on one main site…and dabbling on a few others.
Wow, what a week! A little blogging, a little reading…and some huge purging, transforming my hallway into its normal function: a passageway, with books in the garage to donate and the remaining books from the two shelves into an emptied shelf in the bedroom. This shelf now contains some newer books…and the ones I am donating are in two large boxes and two large trash bags. It is better not to show you what the garage looks like. LOL
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Bloggiesta: March 23-29 – Sign-up Post
Blue Mondays: A Potpourri of Musings
From the Interior: Intros/Teasers – “Goldberg Variations”
Hump Day Sparks: Waiting for “The Guest Cottage”
Hump Day Potpourri: More About Those Obsessions
Friday Fun: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “Someone Is Watching”
From the Interior: Purging and Reclaiming Space
“Sleepwalker,” A Short Story by Laurel-Rain Snow
Bookish Saturday: Patterns & Numbers
Review: Where They Found Her, by Kimberly McCreight
Review: The First Wife (e-book), by Erica Spindler
Review: In the Blood (e-book), by Lisa Unger
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INCOMING BOOKS:
None! In a week of purging, I am hesitant to add any more books…but to be fair, most of my new purchases are e-books…and the print books are ARCs from Vine, which I toss afterwards.
WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Covers/Titles Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: What I Remember Most, by Cathy Lamb
Someone Is Watching, by Joy Fielding (Amazon Vine)
Summer Secrets, by Jane Green (Amazon Vine)
The Denim Blue Sea, by Joanne DeMaio (Author Review Request)
And I may add a few e-books, if I have time, like this one I’ve had for a while:
Ugly Love (e-book), by Colleen Hoover
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And that was my week….and for those who use Word Press: I have a question. A few months (or weeks?) ago, they implemented what they call an improved posting experience (beep, beep, boop) LOL. But I call it horrific.
For a while, there was a way to click over to the classic posting method. Then that went away. By visiting the boards, I discovered that, yes, we could still find the classic method by going in through the WP dashboard. So that’s what I am doing now. But who knows when that will disappear? LOL
Paranoid much?
My issues with the new format: When posting, it only scrolls down so far…and then you can’t see the rest of what you are doing…and editing doesn’t work, either. I trashed two posts last night before visiting the boards. And then came in through the dashboard today.
Help!
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Happy week! I need this Bloody Mary!
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
I’ll be watching out for your review on the Cathy Lamb book, have it sitting on my shelf, growing to be a big fan of her books.
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I am savoring it, Kathryn….a truly lovely read so far. Thanks for stopping by.
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Some nice books this week. I really want to read Ugly Love. Colleen’s writing is wonderful. I’m almost finished with Confess and loving it. Do you have another Bloody Mary for me?! My mouth is watering. LOL
My Sunday Post – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/03/22/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-102-and-the-sunday-post/
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I ended up not getting a Bloody Mary yesterday….just drank lots of iced tea, as it is warming up….maybe today! Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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I don’t use WP, but I’m always worried about Blogger changing or even (gasp!) going away. Not sure what I’d do.
Here’s my Sunday Salon!
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The worst part about the “iimproved” posting experience at WP is the tiny spot in which to post, and you can’t scroll down! It drives me nuts, but for now, I’m going in through the dashboard. Wonder when they’ll take that access away? LOL Maybe they don’t like our LONG posts….
Thanks for stopping by, Deb, and if they change things so much that they are impossible…well, I guess that will be the end of blogging for me.
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i had some mimosas last week on Sunday but i am not big on bloodies. enjoy! I only know to get to my WP editor through my dashboard or the top of the post – but I am on self hosted. Here is an idea do the whole thing in word and then copy and paste it into WP.
Here’s my SUNDAY POST! http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2015/03/sunpo3-22.html
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Oh, that’s a thought, Steph…I did wonder if that might work. Thanks! And I’m glad you could stop by today.
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You’ve got a great reading line up, Laurel. Congrats on the purging (something I need to do more of) and good luck figuring out the blog stuff. I hate when they change things like that–haven’t they heard: if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. LOL.
My weekly recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/03/weekly-book-recap-103.html
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I have noticed that those in charge have never paid that much attention to what the rest of us want….LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and I’ll just keep reading!
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Awesome on the clean out. I really need to do one but I can never get rid of my books I always find a reason to keep them 😦
Happy Reading
My Sunday Post http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/sunday-post-11-spring-time-solar.html
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Thanks, Megan…you probably don’t have to do anything major yet…if you are not feeling the need. As long as you are loving them around you, you should keep them! Glad you could stop by.
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Hmm, I have WordPress.org so unsure about WP.com’s posting set up, WE have been spring cleaning too. Yesterday I took all the area rugs outside and beat them with a broom. Every time I do I imagine I am a pioneer woman. LOL
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I am uncertain about the differences between the regular WP and self-hosted. I have one site (my website) on WP.com…and it still goes to Beep Beep Boop….which is so stupid and hideous….LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Kimba.
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We’ve been cleaning out this week too. I’ve donated alot of books and have alot more to go. I’m only adding books to my Kindle at this point. Although I do receive print review books, too.
You have a great list of books. I hope you enjoy them. Have a great week!
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Yes, that is my situation too…new books for Kindle and review books are print…and they don’t stay after I’ve read them. It feels good to clear the shelves. I still have a lot more, though…LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy the new week.
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I’ve been purging things, too. So far I haven’t attacked the book shelf, but it is coming soon. I attacked my game closet yesterday and found room for all the items that would fall to the floor every time the door was opened. Have a lovely week. Please check out my Sunday Salon for more on my week: My Weekly Sunday Salon
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I have discovered that the more I purge, the more I find that needs purging….sigh. Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your week.
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Summer Secret looks like it will be a good one. Enjoy and have a great week.
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I think so, too, Brandi…love this author!~
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It makes me so happy to see Ugly Love on this post!! 🙂
I love purging stuff. I always feel so accomplished when I do it.
I always use the dashboard, and had no clue WordPress made any changes. I’m sorry I’m no help!!
I hope you have a great week of reading!
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Thanks, Brandie, and I hope that using the dashboard remains an option, as I HATE that beep, beep, boop thing with the new “improved” posting…LOL.
The worst part is how tiny is the space for posting in the new format.
I hope to get to Ugly Love this week…so far, I have been really lazy…spent time today with my daughter and her friends….and the book I’m reading is over 400 pages. But I think I should get to it at the end of the week.
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It is frustrating when something that we are used to is changed in a way that makes it harder! Hope you can still use the classic version. I like all of your books featured! All of them are on my TBR list. I enjoyed Ugly Love.
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Oh, it is, Nise! So far, so good, on entering through the dashboard….otherwise, I will be forced to copy and paste my posts, as I can’t work with that tiny space available!
I am loving What I Remember Most….and hope to read more of it today. Thanks for stopping by.
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Looks like a(nother) busy week of posting! Nice covers. Good for you in purging. The strawberries look luscious and the muffin — reward right? I am going to hunt your blog to see if you reviewed Monday Lies. I will be posting my review this week – I really liked it. 🙂 Happy reading!
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I haven’t read Monday Lies yet, but I hope to get to it soon. Thanks for stopping by, Martha. Enjoy your week.
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Good for you for not nabbing any new books I wish I could go a week with no new ones but heck, I don’t make it through TSP without grabbing freebies from someones post..lol. 🙂
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After spending another day purging this week, I thought it best to curtail that book buying…for a little bit, anyway.
Thanks for stopping by, Stormi.
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I set up a WP account and found things so confusing that I never did switch my blog over… sorry to hear about your current frustrations. Another Jane Green book on the horizon? Enjoy!
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When I first started with WP, I found it very user-friendly, but gradually it has becomes less so…sigh.
I am looking forward to the Jane Green book. Thanks for visiting, JoAnn.
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LOVE Cathy Lamb! Enjoy Bloggista!
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Thanks, Sheila…it’s been a while since I read a Cathy Lamb, and I’m savoring it. And enjoying Bloggiesta. I think we first “met” after you had finished your first Bloggiesta (2009).
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I loved Colleen Hoover’s latest … Confess. Now I’m looking forward to read Ugly Love, it’s waiting patiently for me. Well done on the huge book purge … isn’t it a good feeling? I’ve got a big box of books in my car boot ready to donate. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree…and yes, it is a good feeling. This last one was major, with two big boxes and two huge trash bags. I’ll have to carry them in more than one trip…LOL.
I haven’t yet read Hoover, but I have been wanting Confess…so I thought I’d better read Ugly Love, which has been languishing on Sparky. Happy reading!
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I’m a big Colleen Hoover fan and hope you enjoy Ugly Love! It’s going to be a movie I hear. Bummer about the WP changes…hope you are able to go back to classic posting. Have a good week!
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Thanks, Lucy, and so far I’m accessing WP via the dashboard…hope they don’t take that away! And I am eager to become a Hoover fan…I’ve heard so many good things about the author. Glad you could stop by.
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Enjoy the bloody Mary!
I swear Bloggiesta always comes up on my busy weeks! I might try to do a couple of things though.
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Thanks, Sam, and I like the fact that we can do as much or as little as we like during Bloggiesta…I sort of went nuts this time, with the week, and started working on some of my other blogs, too.
I ended up getting a margarita (or two) with my daughter yesterday…LOL. In honor of Bloggiesta!
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So glad I wasn’t the only one purging. I didn’t purge books but my desk area and the kids art and craft storage which seemed to be taking on a mind of it’s own and spreading across the lounge like something out of The Blob! lol. Here’s hoping it lasts. Well done on not grabbing any new books though – I admire your self-control. 🙂
Have a good week xx
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Thanks, Kate, and I think it was fatigue, more than self-control. The idea of adding more books after the Big Purge didn’t feel right…LOL
Mostly I add e-books, though. Glad you could stop by.
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GFY on the purging, Laurel. I plan to do the same after our daughter’s wedding next month. Too much on my mind at the moment to think about non-wedding things, ha. Re WP – I just checked and I still have the option of using the “classic” posting. Have you tried sending WP an email? I tried the new way several weeks ago and went right back to the classic form. (Old dog, new tricks applies to me here). Good luck and let us know if you find anything out from WP. Hope they don’t take away the option for the classic.
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Thanks, Mary. I have been accessing the classic by going through the dashboard (for now)….I actually tried the new way, but the posting space was small and didn’t scroll down. It drove me nuts! LOL
I think I will send them an e-mail. They should check their boards, too, as there were lots of people who want the option.
And yes, the purging leaves me feeling great…and sore. But it’s like an addiction. I started it a few months ago, and every couple of weeks, I have to do more! LOL
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I can’t help with your WordPress issues. I use Blogger and find it works well for the way I post. I see Spring Cleaning was on your mind. It is hard to think about that as I am home for a snow day today. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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At some point, I decided to make the move to WP, although I still have one Blogger site. I guess every platform has issues…I will try to adjust or sort things out. Thanks, Kathy, and enjoy your week. A snow day home could be a good thing, I guess.
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Sorry about that WP problem. That would be very annoying. I am sure someone can help you.
Great books for you last week and this upcoming week.
I liked my empty mailbox. 🙂
ENJOY this week…can you believe it is Monday already and almost the end of March?
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks, Elizabeth, and it’s good to have an empty mailbox during a busy week….enjoy yours!
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Definitely a good thing.
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I enjoyed your excerpt of “Sleepwalker.” I have WP, but haven’t noticed any changes in the editor. Have a great week and enjoy your books. I need to get started on some Spring cleaning.
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Oh, you don’t have that horrible beep, beep, boop? LOL
Are you self-hosted? That might make a difference. Thanks for stopping by, Pat, and I’m glad you enjoyed “Sleepwalker.”
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I refuse to use the new format too, it sucks.
Have a great week!
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I was hoping to hear your thoughts on it….what do they think is “improved” about this? So far, I’m getting into the classic format via the dashboard. Let’s hope they don’t take that away!
Thanks for stopping by, Shelleyrae.
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I donated some books to my library last week, they pile up fast.
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They do! It wasn’t that long ago that I donated two book boxes. Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann.
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Hmm. I’m not sure I’m using the new format on WP or the old format. I’m a newbie to WP so I might not even know any better. LOL. Isnt it frustrating when changes totally mess up the system?! Ugh. Meanwhile you made quite a good headway on the purging. Good for you! Enjoy your week.
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Thanks, Susan, and the worst part of the new system is the tiny space in which to post. The only way it would work would be to copy and paste a post from a Word doc.
Thanks for stopping by…enjoy your week.
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Can’t wait to see what you think of The Denim Blue Sea!
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Thanks for stopping by, Vicki, and I am looking forward to it.
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Sounds like you have pared down the stacks! Congrats. I hope you enjoy your reading week. ebooks do take up less space, but I still love print ones
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Thanks, Serena, and I do love downloading on my Kindle because of how quick it is…and how they don’t take up space.
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Summer Secrets sounds like it’s going to be good.
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I agree! Thanks for stopping by, Leslie, and enjoy your reading.
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You did a good job restraining yourself. I’ve become addicted to downloading freebies, though I am pretty picky about what I download. Have a great week with your TBR stack!
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I stopped downloading freebies, since I still have most of them unread, cluttering up my device…LOL. Thanks for visiting, Anna.
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Oh! Summer secrets sounds interesting! Jane Green is one of these authors that I still have to read. I hope you’re having a great week!
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Oh, I especially have been loving Green’s recent books, like Saving Grace and now Summer Secrets. I just started it last night, and I am savoring it. Thanks for stopping by, Kay.
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Looks like a lot of great stuff going on here. What I Remember Most sounds like a wonderful book.
Count me in as not a big fan of the WP changes either. It’s just like Yahoo Groups: they improved it, but made it less user friendly.
Thanks for visiting my blog last week.
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Oh, I really enjoyed it, Cheryl. Thanks for stopping by, and I totally agree about the WP changes. Luckily, I am navigating via the dashboard…so far, so good.
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