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.
What a week I had! I had a nice brunch with my daughter and grandson, to launch it properly. And then I settled down to read, read, read.
ON THE BLOGS:
Serendipitous Tuesdays: Intros/Teasers – “What You Left Behind”
Chasing Away the Blues with “WWW Wednesdays”
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Thrillers, Killers, & Bloggiesta
Serendipitous Friday: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “The Denim Blue Sea”
Guilty Pleasures: Spring Has Sprung
Shroud of Silence: A Short Story by Laurel-Rain Snow
Bookish Saturday: Adding to My Shelves!
In Search of Alternate Suspects: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Review: Crazy Love You (e-book), by Lisa Unger
Review: Amherst, by William Nicholson
Review: Fear Nothing (e-book), by Lisa Gardner
Review: Baltimore Blues (e-book), by Laura Lippman
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
ONE book came in the mailbox from Amazon Vine; and I downloaded THREE e-books.
Where They Found Her, by Kimberly McCreight
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Downloads:
My Sunshine Away (e-book), by M. O. Walsh
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The Daughter (e-book), by Jane Shemilt
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Golden State (e-book), by Stephanie Kegan
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: My Dearest Friend (e-book), by Nancy Thayer
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What You Left Behind, by Samantha Hayes (Vine Review)
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Under a Silent Moon (e-book), by Elizabeth Haynes
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And maybe…..
Hush Hush (e-book), by Laura Lippman
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So that was what my week looked like…and what lies ahead. What about yours?
Here are some signs of Spring on my street….
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
Ooo I love the signs of Spring. We will hit the 70’s by the end of the week. I want green grass and budding leaves so darn bad. You snagged some great books, I love the look of the thrillers/mysteries. I need to read, read, read and hope to do so this week.
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Thanks, Kimba, and I also love those spring days….summers, not so much, but I need to take some time off to go to the coast then. I also love thrillers…and I’m getting ready to dive into What You Left Behind.
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My Sunshine Away I am looking forward to reading. I hope you have a great reading week.
My Sunday Post http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/sunday-post-9-longest-post-ever.html
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Thanks, Megan, and I hope to get to it soon. Glad you could stop by.
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Great photo! I loved My Sunshine Away. Hope you do too. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Pat, and I am eager to dive into it too.
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I forgot about Bloggiesta coming up. Your post about it reminded me. Thanks.
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Yes, Bryan, now that we have Mini-Bloggiestas, the events come quickly, which I am happy about. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’d like to read all the books you’ve featured…I even have a few of them already 🙂
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/03/weekly-book-recap-101.html
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Thanks, Catherine, glad you could stop by, and happy reading!
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There are no similar signs of spring here. It got up to 40 for a couple of hours last wee but then the temp plummeted. I am very jealous. my post: http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2015/03/spring-fever.html
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When it hits 40 here, we think it’s cold…LOL. But then we have steaming hot summers. Thanks for stopping by, Steph.
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I really enjoyed Under a Silent Moon so you are in for a treat there! I have What You Left Behind waiting for me to read as well. Hopefully very soon as I think it sounds really good! Have a great week! And yay for signs of Spring!!!!
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I loved the previous book from this author, so I’m looking forward to this one. Thanks for stopping by, Sam.
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Such a beautiful photo os spring! We are months away from that scene, but after two months in Florida I can’t really complain.
My Sunshine Away seems to be a “must read” among bloggers right now, and I always enjoy Laura Lippman. Hope it’s a great week for you!
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Yes, I would love a getaway, but since I’m in the perfect place (LOL), no such luck. A beach getaway would work for me. Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn, and I am a big fan of Lippman.
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I see lots of great possibilities among your books this week. Thanks for sharing them.
And I do think spring is on its way to you!
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Definitely, Deb…thanks for stopping by!
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Oooo, a mimosa sounds good. And look at that street – a flowering tree and no snow! I’m jealous. Most of your books are unfamiliar to me but I hope you enjoy them.
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I just had one…okay, who am I kidding? I had two. And I’m off to meet my daughter now…enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting, Bea.
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I love the picture of Spring! Looking forward it. The title Where They Found Her is intriguing! Off to see what you thought of Fear Nothing and Crazy Love You. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Nise, and those were books I loved. And I love Spring, except for my allergies…LOL. Enjoy your week!
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Sunshine sounds like it will be a good one. Have a great week!
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I think so, too, Brandi…thanks for stopping by!
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My street trees look like yours. It is a lovely time of year. My Sunday Salon
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I like the look of them, too, Anne…my sinuses are not too crazy about them, however. LOL
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I love your street picture. It definitely looks like spring there! We’re not quite to that point yet but we’re getting there. Yay for the Elizabeth Haynes! I really enjoyed that one. The Daughter looks intriguing as well. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, and I’m loving the look of the blossoms, but not feeling so great about them…allergies. I used to have just the right pills for them…now they don’t seem to be doing the trick! LOL Have a great week, too.
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Wow! A few on your list which interest me. Off to work out what I’ve read – the Samantha Hayes and (early) Laura Lippman definitely. Am keen to read Hush though!
Deb
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Oh, yes, I agree about those choices, Deborah…can’t wait to dive into them. Thanks for stopping by.
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Good that you enjoyed Baltimore Blues, I expect as a series moves on, and the character develops it becomes more interesting. I see thrillers are something that you like, me I read them a little, but not my major diet!
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I have been obsessed with thrillers lately, but I also enjoy the occasional book about relationships, etc. And yes, I definitely enjoy the Tess Monaghan series…Hush is the newest in that one. Thanks for visiting, Kathryn.
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Great sign of spring. I don’t think we’ll be seeing any in Boston until April, although it was 45 degrees here today, so we had some melting at least.
What is Amazon Vine?
Here’s my post: http://ebogie.blogspot.com/2015/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-39.html
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Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth, and Amazon Vine is a program on Amazon for reviewers…they invite us to join based on our reviews, but I don’t know how many you have to write to make the cut, as that seems to differ…but then we have access to their pages to select free books in exchange for reviews. I’ve been doing it for a few years.
I visited Boston once, but in the fall. Lovely that time of year.
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I just put in a request for Where They Found Her.
Have a great week – enjoy the spring weather!
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I hope to enjoy that one, Shelleyrae…I liked Reconstructing Amelia. Have a great week, too, and thanks for stopping by.
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My street looks NOTHING like yours. Still lots of snow on the ground and we’re wearing heavy coats and boots. Sigh…we seem to go from that to bikinis. No in-between really.
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Oh, it is hard to imagine such differences, but I guess that makes things interesting! Thanks for stopping by, Laura…
We have relatively mild winters, not much spring or fall, and long, very hot summers.
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Wow…you had quite the reading week! I have to say I’m a little jealous!
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Oh, yes, but then again, when I had small children, as you do, I didn’t get much done…LOL. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting, Melinda.
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Where They Found Her is definitely one of my most awaited books this spring; I can’t wait to hear what you think of it! I’m also interest by the Elizabeth Haynes book, even though I’ve had mixed feelings about the two books of hers I read (one I loved, the other, meh)
Enjoy your reading!
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Hmm, I have only read one Elizabeth Haynes book, which I loved (Into the Darkest Corner). Hope to enjoy this one…and Where They Found Her. Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooh, they all look so good but The Daughter has particularly caught my eye – happy reading!
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Yes, I waited eagerly for that one, Jo, and hope to read it soon. Thanks for stopping by.
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Gosh, your street looks like my ‘dream street’, the sort that I’m always hoping to have one day when I move to the US. I bet it looks gorgeous in the Fall.
You’ve got some great books there, enjoy your reads xx
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Yes, I do love our street in the Fall, but the pretty leaves don’t last long before the trees are bare. Same with the blossoms in Spring. Short Spring and Fall…long summer. Thanks for stopping by, Kate, and I am looking forward to these books. Happy reading!
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You had an amazing reading week! And your new books, it’s like being in the chocolate aisle at the store, I want, I want lol. The Daughter and My Dearest Friend top of the list. Happy reading 🙂
Gorgeous picture … enjoy Spring!
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Yes, Teddyree, Amazon pages are like the chocolate factory for me…and I can’t resist! I enjoyed My Dearest Friend and hope to love The Daughter. Thanks for visiting. Happy reading!
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Enjoy The Daughter! A mimosa sounds lovely today ; )
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I hope to love it, Sam, and yes, my mimosa (or two) was great! LOL. Happy reading.
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Hush, Hush was quite intriguing. Hope you like it!
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Good to know, Harvee…I love the cover and blurb. I want to dive into it this week….fingers crossed. Thanks for stopping by.
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I bet Where They Found Her is terrific! I love the cover of My Dearest Friend.
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I am looking forward to it, Kathy…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week! I also loved that cover…and the story.
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I hope you enjoy your book choices for the week. I haven’t checked out Amazon Vine for so long. I already have too many review books from Edelweiss and NetGalley. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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When I upgrade to Paperwhite, I should be able to access NetGalley (the books don’t format on my current Kindle); but I’m not sure I want to add that program to the Vine. I am already trying to curtail the Vine reviews so I can read more of my own books…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
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Looks like you have a great week of reading ahead. Hope your lovely weather continues. I will check out some of those titles, you and I sometimes have the same taste. Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Judy, and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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I LOVE the photo of your street and spring. We still have snow and ice on the ground.
Where They Found Her looks good. My Dearest Friend looks good too.
I will be looking forward to what you think of Hush, Hush.
ENJOY your week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday, What Are You Reading
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Thanks, Elizabeth, and I am excited about Where They Found Her, too…and Hush Hush. Glad you could stop by.
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I cannot wait to see signs of spring!
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It is pretty awesome, Serena….thanks for stopping by!
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That picture of spring was a joy to look at, we still have a lot of snow on the ground and a balmy 40 degree day. I received The Daughter and I am anxious to read it.
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I do enjoy Spring, although it is pretty short-lived around here, and then the summer begins. Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann.
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You’ve got some great incoming books! I loved McCreight’s Reconstructing Amelia and have Where They Found Her waiting on my Kindle. I also loved My Sunshine Away – it’s my favorite book of the year so far and I really liked Golden State. Happy reading!
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I think those all sound really good, too. Can’t wait to read them….thanks for visiting, Sarah.
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Ahh it’s nice to see spring in full bloom. You got some good books. I will be interested to hear if you like Where They Found Her. That author did well with her first one. Cheers!
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I agree, Susan…about spring and about the McCreight book. I love it when an author gives us more great books. Thanks for stopping by.
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