Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon and The Sunday Post for Weekly Updates.
**Mailbox Monday is now hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
After a week of near summer weather, I woke up today to “raindrops keep falling on my head.” Here is my patio, feeling it.
It is definitely a good day to read and curl up indoors….but I am thinking of going to the movies anyway. I want to see The Age of Adaline. I love several of the actors in the cast: Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, and Kathy Baker, among others. Blake Lively is featured in the starring role.
Meanwhile, I will settle down with my coffee, do a little blogging and reading…and venture out.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Blue Mondays Musings: Bookish Escapes
Creative Tuesdays: Intros/Teasers – “The Guest Cottage”
Hump Day Sparks: Waiting for “The Race for Paris”
Seventh Blogoversary Celebration…and a Short Story (Story Corner)
My Interior World: Echoes of the Past
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Recreating My Office Space, etc.
Serendipitous Friday: Book Beginnings/Friday 56 – “The Idea of Love”
Caroline Ponders Zach’s Fate: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Bookish Saturday with Non-Bookish Moments
Review: The Royal We (e-book), by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan (NetGalley)
Review: The Guest Cottage (e-book), by Nancy Thayer (NetGalley/Vine)
Review: Last One Home, by Debbie Macomber (Vine)
Review: A Spool of Blue Thread (e-book), by Anne Tyler
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Title/Cover Linked to Amazon)
Empty mailbox this week! Yay, catch-up time. I did download one book in a series I am reading:
Almost Dead (e-book, Book 5), by T. R. Ragan
Life for private investigator Lizzy Gardner will never be the same. It’s been three weeks since her fiancé, Jared, was shot on what was supposed to be their wedding day. He’s in a coma now, and Lizzy is being forced to make a decision she might not be able to live with.
But a string of deaths has forced her to get back to work. While they appear to be unrelated accidents at first glance, a closer look shows they all have something in common. More than a decade earlier, the victims were all members of the Ambassador Club at a Sacramento high school: a posh posse that bullied other students, one of whom remains tormented years later.
In this pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author T.R. Ragan, Lizzy will need her colleagues and what’s left of her wits to help her track down a cunning killer with a deadly revenge list before the next name—maybe hers—is crossed off for good.
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: The Idea of Love, by Patti Callahan Henry
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The Daughter (e-book), by Jane Shemilt
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Night Night, Sleep Tight (e-book), by Hallie Ephron
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Wife-in-Law, by Haywood Smith
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And that’s my week…what did yours look like? What are you anticipating for next week?
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
I always enjoy Haywood Smith. Her stories are funny and real.
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I agree, Elizabeth…I really loved her Red Hat stories. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve read The Daughter and quite enjoyed it but I really like the sound of Almost Dead! I must check it out.
Deb
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Thanks, Deborah, and yes, Almost Dead has a recurring character, Lizzy Gardner, who lives in Sacramento, CA, where I once lived, so I especially enjoy the familiarity of the setting.
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We had some lovely weather this week then it rained Friday and yesterday but today is looking up again. I really want to see The Age of Adaline as well it look really good. Happy Reading.
My Sunday Post http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/sunday-post-14-beautiful-peter-pan.html
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The Age of Adeline was an intriguing and somewhat magical story….with some sadness and hope. Thanks for stopping by, Megan, and enjoy your week.
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We’re getting the same raindrops. I might call ours a downpour. I love that song. I’m humming it in my head. 🙂
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I know…a favorite song of mine, and it makes rain seem very romantic. Thanks for stopping by, Hattie, and enjoy your week.
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The same weather happened here, too, Laurel-Rain. We had a gorgeous, sunny week, then the sky opened up yesterday with a lot of rain in the afternoon.
You got some really good-looking books this week, I hope you’ll enjoy them all.
Have a wonderful week ahead, and happy reading.
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Thanks, Lexxie, I hope to love them all….and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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I don’t want to complain, since so many people are feeling the drought, but it has done nothing but rain here this April.
No readathon for you?
readerbuzz.blogspot.com
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We haven’t had much rain, so it was actually nice to have it. I don’t know why I don’t sign up for the readathons, since I am always reading anyway…LOL. I guess I don’t want to feel “tied” to my reading chair. Thanks for stopping by, Deb.
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Your patio looks inviting even in the rain! Hope you enjoy this week’s books 🙂
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Thanks, JoAnn…I do enjoy the patio, except when the allergy-inducing plants keep me indoors…so it is actually nicer in the rain, but harder to sit out there…LOL.
I do plan to enjoy the books…have a great week.
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We also had rain, briefly, but mostly gloomy misty air. Wish we had more rain– we desperately need it here! I don’t really go to the movies (for the 3 or 4 of us would be prohibitive to go more than a few times a year) but I am drooling over those Adaline commercials. I wonder if this is an original screenplay or based on a book? Seems like magical realism to me.
Such good books, a few already on my wishlist. I want to read the new Hallie Ephron, The Daughter, The Idea of Love, and the TS Ragan series. Enjoy!
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I have never heard of a book, but it was an awesome movie…I was riveted throughout. Thanks for stopping by, Rita….and I don’t even go to the movies as often as I once did.
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Ragan is a new-to-me author, and this series sounds good. Also like the look of the books in your reading queue.
Hope to return to the Sunday memes next week–have a great week!
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Thanks, Catherine, and I wondered where you were today….LOL. After reading the first book in Ragan’s series, I was captivated. I really liked the characters. Enjoy your week!
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Oh do let us know what you think of the movie..I have really been curious about it 🙂
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I really enjoyed the movie, Kimba…in some ways, it was kind of sad, but I don’t want to bring up spoilers….just try to see it. Thanks for stopping by.
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So many wonderful books this week!
We had a storm blow through yesterday and I’ve been out picking up the yard and straightening up. Kind of blows my plans for the movies today. At least I’ll get a tan. LOL
My Sunday Post – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/04/26/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-106-and-the-sunday-post/
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Oh, yard mess is always annoying, whether it’s from a storm or some other source. Our gardeners manage to blow debris onto my patio every week…sigh. Thanks for visiting, Laura.
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Idea of Love sounds like it will be a good one, hope you enjoy and have a great week!
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I enjoyed The Idea of Love, although I liked some of the other books by this author more. Thanks for stopping by, Brandileigh.
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I’ve not heard of any of those books but I do hope you enjoy them all. I hope you go to see The Age of Adaline! I am probably going to see it next weekend; it sounds so good. Blake Lively is one of my favorite actresses. Have a good week!
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
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Thanks, Krystianna….I am looking forward to all of these books. And I loved the movie, too. Glad you could stop by.
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I hope you have a great week of reading!
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Thanks, Vicki…I am enjoying the books so far…I took most of today off, though, for my Netflix obsession….
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I just recently heard about the Lizzy Gardner series as someone reviewed the book you just got and it sounds like something I would like so I put the first one on my wishlist for later. 🙂
Enjoy your current reads and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Stormi
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Thanks, Stormi, and I loved the characters and the settings in the Ragan books. I read my first by this author when it came from Amazon Vine, and I was then a fan. Glad you could stop by.
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That’s great you’re getting rain in drought-stricken Calif. (My mom in SoCal is thrilled every time there’s a drop.) Let me know if you like the Adaline movie. The guy she falls for in the movie seems pretty hot, LOL. Lucky her. Enjoy your week!
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Yes, I did love how the movie turned out at the end…there was hope. And yes, that guy was hot. There were some unexpected quirky moments, but I don’t want to spoil it.
Thanks for visiting, Susan. And yes, the rain, albeit short-lived, was welcome.
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Night Night Sleep Tight has my interest. Actually all the books on your list have my interest 🙂 The movie looks like a good one and that’s a great cast.
Have a great week!
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It is a real page turner, Yvonne….I have seen many good things about it, and loved the author’s book There Was an Old Woman.
The Age of Adaline was a riveting movie. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Hallie Ephron must be Norah’s daughter?? It’s interesting how visual artists, writers and performers’ kids follow in their footsteps. Genetic or being raised in a creative environment. My dad was a housepainter which I hope doesn’t explain my current activities He was also a musician and I have NO talent there at all. Thanks for coming by!
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Sister, she is one among four Ephron sisters: Nora, Hallie, Amy and Delia. I have read something by them all….thanks for stopping by, Steph.
And I think the genetic tendencies toward creativity are interesting.
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I want to see the movie too. Glad you are getting much needed rain. It is a great time to curl up and read!
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Definitely, Nise….and I hope you do see the movie. It was a wonderful way to spend a rainy day. Thanks for stopping by.
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I like the look of The Daughter! Hope you enjoy the movie (and don’t get too wet!)
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Me, too, Sam, and I loved the movie….my umbrella was my companion. LOL Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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We have also had a lot of rain here!
Enjoy your week,
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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I do love a nice soft rain…the hard rains, not so much. Thanks for stopping by, Shelleyrae, and enjoy your week, too.
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‘looks like a great lineup. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Pat, and I am looking forward to them all. Enjoy your week, too.
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We’ve had a very rainy spring and I, for one, am tired of it. I hope you have a great week in books!
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Thanks,Kathy, and our rain has been only occasional, so it is nice when it comes. This week is supposed to be back to sunshine. Enjoy your week!
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I love those weeks with no books to show up. I feel less like I’m drowning in books I’ll never have the time to read lmao!
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I think that my new attitude of keeping my requests down has helped with that; now I just have to stick to it! Thanks for stopping by, Sarah, and enjoy your week.
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We had rain last week (that turned to snow flurries but they melted on impact). I’ve heard good things about that film – I enjoy those actors as well. Have a good week, Laurel!
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Thanks, Mary, and the movie was a nice break from the routine. So was the rain….enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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I wish we had summer weather. 🙂 ENJOY even if it is raining.
I hope you like Night, Night Sleep Tight.
Looks like a great week for you. My mailbox was empty too, but I had a good reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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I am LOVING Night Night, Sleep Tight, Elizabeth, but I knew I would. I know you loved it, and I also really enjoyed the author’s previous book, There Was an Old Woman. Did you read that one?
Enjoy your week…and thanks for stopping by.
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Enjoy your books.
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Thanks, Serena…hope you enjoy your week.
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I read The Daughter, hope you like it. I am anxious to see The Age Of Adaline myself, it looks good.
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I am enjoying it so far, Mary Ann…thanks for stopping by!
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Well, you do need the rain, right? 🙂
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Definitely! And my nickname is “Rain,” so I am a walking advertisement for it…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie.
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