Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
**Mailbox Monday is now hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
This weekend is Mini-Bloggiesta time, and I’m already eagerly making over my Serendipity site. Check it out!
I am also still bingeing on Netflix. Having finished Breaking Bad, I’m now alternating between House of Cards and Orange is the New Black (Season III).
Today is going to reach 105 degrees! I’m staying indoors with the air conditioning on!
This morning, I am loving my coffee….probably because I am not ready to be awake!
This past week brought lots of wonderful books that I couldn’t stop reading….and there were a few blog posts, too.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: A Black-Out During “Breaking Bad” – Yikes!
Mini-Bloggiesta Is Coming: June 13-14 – Let’s Get Started!
Serendipitous Tuesdays – “The Cry”
Answering Uncomfortable Questions: Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Bookish Wednesday: Check It Out!
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Graduations, Etc.
Bookish Fridays: “Eight Hundred Grapes”
A Family Gathers: Excerpted from “Family Values,” by Laurel-Rain Snow
Saturday Sparks: Family Connections
Review: Things You Won’t Say (e-book), by Sarah Pekkanen (NetGalley)
Review: The Cry (e-book), by Helen Fitzgerald
Review: Crooked Little Lies (e-book), by Barbara Taylor Sissel (NetGalley)
Review: Eight Hundred Grapes, by Laura Dave (Amazon Vine)
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INCOMING BOOKS (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
This week, there were no books in my physical mailbox, but I received TWO e-books from NetGalley for review. Yay!
The Bones of You (e-book), by Debbie Howells (NetGalley)
A stunning, wonderfully assured psychological thriller that evokes Gillian Flynn and Alice Sebold, The Bones of You revolves around a young girl’s murder and one woman’s obsession with uncovering the secrets in an idyllic English village.
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The New Neighbor (e-book), by Leah Stewart (NetGalley)
In the tradition of Zoe Heller’s What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal, The New Neighbor is a darkly sophisticated novel about an old woman’s curiosity turned into a dangerous obsession as she becomes involved in her new neighbor’s complicated and cloaked life.
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: Golden State (e-book), by Stephanie Kegan
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Three Wishes (e-book), by Liane Moriarty
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A Week at the Lake, by Wendy Wax (Publicist)
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That’s it for my week…and if I finish all of these, I have more e-books from which to choose! Yay! What did your week look like? Let’s toast to a great new week!
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
Ah ha! A couple of new books from Netgalley. I see that you read more than one book at a time like I do. And, I like your comment that you have even more eBooks on hand. So do I!
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Definitely! But I like having my pile consist mostly of e-books…they stay in the cloud until I’m ready. Thanks for visiting, Elsi.
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I feel like I was on TV Show hangover after I finished Breaking Bad lol I can’t wait to watch Orange is the New Black III! Great book, thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Yes, it was definitely addictive, with the hangover & everything that comes with addictions…LOL. I am loving OITNB again! Thanks for stopping by, Ellie.
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Good week for you! The New Neighbor sounds to me to be in the vein of The Girl on the Train (I think you read this also?). I’m eager to hear your thoughts on that one.
The Bones of You was a good read for me (4/5).
Stay cool (we are said to be hitting around 97 on 3 days this coming week, yikes!).
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I made the mistake of going out for the mail…and then lunch. Now I am steaming hot, even though the air conditioning is working.
Thanks for stopping by, Rita, and I love the sound of The New Neighbor, too. I requested it back in April, and it took this long to get it! Looking forward to The Bones of You.
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Awesome haul! I’ve not heard of these but I do hope you enjoy them.
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
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I am so looking forward to them all, Krystianna….thanks for visiting.
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Nice collection. I went a little wild again so my TBR pile just keep growing.
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I think it’s hopeless to keep the TBR pile under control…the best I can do is cut down a bit…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Jo.
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I’ve got The Bones of You as well… which I’m looking forward to. And it’s Sunday morning here and I slept badly so I can relate to your coffee requirements. I’m not a coffee drinker so already on my second glass of diet coke!
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Oh, I don’t think I could drink coke in the morning…LOL. But whatever works! Thanks for stopping by, Deborah, and I am also looking forward to The Bones of You.
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The Bones of You looks awesome. I hope this week is as amazing as last week sounds. *logs off muttering, “I will not go to netgalley, I will not go to netgalley.”
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Ha-ha…yes, NetGalley is sooo tempting…but then when I had a long list of books, I realized that I had to hustle to get them all reviewed. Thanks for stopping by, Kimba.
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105? Yikes. That’s not good. 🙂 Looks like a nice week, lots of reading. Eight Hundred Grapes sounds nice, it sounds like it surprised a bit at the end, which can be fun.
I think The New Neighbor looks good, and possibly suspenseful. Enjoy!
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I am looking forward to The New Neighbor, but have to wait a bit to read it, so my review doesn’t come out too early. I like to review a book as soon as I finish it.
Yes, definitely too hot here, Greg…it is still warm out at 11:30 p.m. Thanks for stopping by.
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Laurel you did so well in your Bloggiesta goals, you only missed one! Impressive 🙂 Love your header pic on Serendipity.
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Thanks, Angelica, and I may still finish that one today! Glad you could stop by.
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When I was a kid and it was so hot we didn’t have AC. If it wasn’t Sunday I went to the library. It’s one reason I read so much now!
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Ah, yes, libraries are great places to go in the heat…we didn’t have air conditioning when I was a kid, either. Thanks for stopping by, Steph.
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Send the heat to Scotland! It’s gotten colder again today! am still to finish Breaking Bad much to friends annoyance as they can’t reveal any spoilers to me!
Have a great week, try and stay cool!
Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblings
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Thanks for visiting, Heather, and I would love to send some of our heat…LOL. What season are you on in Breaking Bad? It took me a long time, because I was only setting up my laptop-TV hook-up on Sundays…but now I have my Blu-Ray player, so it went faster.
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I want to read every single one of the books you’ve featured. Stay cool and good luck with bloggeista.
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/06/weekly-book-recap-107.html
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Thanks, Catherine, and I am so grateful for AC….although I did end up going out for lunch yesterday, but a cold martini kept me comfy…LOL. Also looking forward to my new books.
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Yummy books…and…isn’t it so different reading on a paper-white compared to your old Kindle?
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Oh, yes, Patty! I love Pippa! She and I went to lunch yesterday so I could eat, read, and sip a cold martini…LOL.
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House of Cards is amazing! I want Claire’s wardrobe!
Terri M., the Director
Second Run Reviews
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Oh, yes, me too, Terri! I love Robin Wright, and wish she was in more movies, but she is perfect in this role.
Thanks for stopping by!
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I have to get Netflix some day, I know there’s so much on there I could watch and I know I’ll become addicted lol. It’s super nice out here, some sun but not too hot!
You’ve got some lovely looking books there, none I’ve heard of but I really like some of those covers. Have a great week and enjoy your books!
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Thanks, Kelsey, and I got Netflix when I was deciding to cancel my cable service…but then the provider talked me into keeping it with several discounts…LOL. But I’m glad I have Netflix, especially now with my Blu-Ray as a handy device.
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Ooooh! Bones of You looks awesome! I hope you love your new books 😀
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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Me, too, Tracy, and I can’t wait to read Bones of You. Thanks for stopping by.
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Whew! Hit is right. You might take a look at Midnight in Siberia…might cool you off to read about it!
Readerbuzz.blogspot.com
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Thanks, Deb, I will check it out!
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Chilly and rainy here, but I’ve been getting lots of books in my mailbox too, which brightens any day for me. Just started Whisper Beach, by Shelly Noble. I just binge watched Grace and Frankie on Netflix, which I loved!
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Thanks, Becca, and I loved Grace and Frankie….watched the whole thing in two sittings!
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stay cool, over 100s this week in HS NC too. Bones sounds good. Hope you have a great weekend and happy reading.
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Thanks, Brandileigh…staying inside with the AC…watching Netflix and movies!
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WOW, another busy week Laurel-Rain! And I have a feeling you’ll be busy next week, too, with those good-looking books! Both The Bones of You and The New Neighbor look creepy, but the others look a little lighter, so you definitely got some balance 🙂
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
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I love the sound of both of those books…but I will mix them up with lighter ones. Thanks for stopping by, Lexxie.
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Three Wishes and A Week At the Lake both look good. Wow, 105 degrees? Now, that’s hot. I’d stay inside too.
I tried Breaking Bad a couple of times but I just couldn’t get into it. I watched the first episode of the new season of Orange is the New Black, but I was kind of bored. Maybe it’s my mood. I still have DVR episodes from last season to watch of other shows. The only show I keep up-to-date is GH.
Hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I am loving Three Wishes and can’t wait to read A Week at the Lake. I wasn’t hooked on Breaking Bad until the second season. I’ve been watching OITNB and enjoying it, and I also love House of Cards.
Definitely a fan of GH! Enjoy your week.
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That is a hot day! Hope you’re enjoying Golden State. The New Neighbor looks very intriguing. I’m going to start OITNB probably tomorrow- trying so hard to avoid spoilers! Have a good week and stay cool 🙂
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I can’t wait to read The New Neighbor…and I have finished half the episodes of OITNB’s Season 3. It is still hot tonight, and it’s midnight! Thanks for stopping by, Lucy.
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You always have the best covers! I’m especially curious about Three Wishes and the Wendy Wax book! Have a great week!
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I am really enjoying Three Wishes and can’t wait to get to the Wendy Wax. Thanks for visiting…enjoy your week, Katherine.
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That temp sounds awful – we’ve had it hot here in Florida but nothing like that yet. The Bones of You really sounds really good.
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I think it sounds good, too, Katy, and as many years as I have lived in this hot valley, I still cringe when it comes along…LOL. Thanks for visiting.
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I can’t imagine a 105 degree heat, I wimp out totally at 90 which I find extreme and only experienced a few times. Definitely inside day. I look forward to Wendy Wax’s book being published and have Three Wishes sitting on my shelf. Happy reading in the cool!
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It is hard to take, and I’ve lived in California’s Central Valley for 45 years….thank goodness for AC, though. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn, and I’m loving Three Wishes.
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Oh! I wish I could watch Breaking Bad and House of Cards for the first time again. But, I still have a “first” left, since I have yet to watch OITNB!
Great selection of books here. I still have to read Wendy Wax, but heard great things about her books. Happy reading!
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I have loved every Wendy Wax book I’ve read, Kay….and it is great to watch a series for the first time. Hope you enjoy OITNB. Thanks for stopping by.
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Ugh so hot so early in the season. I’d be hiding out in the aircon too. Now that Outlander and Scandal are over, my binge-watching has turned to Hannibal lol. I love Wendy Wax, wish I had that new book. Have a wonderful week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree, and I haven’t checked out Hannibal yet…enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Oh dear, that’s super hot! Stay inside by the air con and enjoy your nice books 🙂
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Thanks, Sam, I plan to do just that! I will try to go out only in the morning…or evening. Have a great week!
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I’m currently reading A Week At The Lake. Enjoy all of your new books. Stay cool!
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Ooh, I can’t wait to dive into that one, Pat, and thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your week.
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The New Neighbor sounds outstanding!!
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I have been ogling that one forever, Kathy. I requested it from NetGalley back in April, and I was afraid I wasn’t going to get it! Thanks for stopping by.
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You always get so many books read! Not sure how you do that, but I am glad you do! Then I get to check out your reviews! Stay Cool and enjoy your week.
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Thanks, Judy, and I’m glad to share my thoughts on my books! Have a great week….
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Both your new books sound good! I hope you enjoy them!
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Me, too, Vicki, and I suspect that I will. Thanks for stopping by.
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The Bones of You sounds so good. I hope you have a great week!
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I am very excited about it, Denise….thanks for stopping by.
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These do look and sound good. I am reading physical books this week and giving my Kindle a rest. I want to visibly whittle down TBR mountain. Happy reading and thanks for visiting my blog.
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Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and whittling down the visible mountain is a good idea. Mine is fairly small, now, which I never thought I’d say…LOL.
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The Bones Of You,caught my eye,enjoy all of them.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…I am excited about that one, too.
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We’ll both be reading Wendy Wax! Happy Reading
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Thanks, Serena, love her books!
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Nice mailbox. A new Liane Moriarity book.
ENJOY your week. Stay cool. We have warm weather, but I love it. Stormy this week too.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Oh, I don’t like storms…LOL. Enjoy your week, Elizabeth, and thanks for stopping by.
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I liked one of Stewart’s earlier novels so I’ll watch for your thoughts on The New Neighbor.
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Yes, so did I, Mary, which made me request this one…and the fact that the old lady sounds creepy/good…I want to know what she’s up to…LOL.
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105 degrees?? Yikes!! I’d stay inside with Netflx and books, too. Didn’t know Season 3 of OITNB was available… thanks for that. Also need to read Wendy Wax. The cover of that book is beautiful!
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Yes, and before summer’s end, it will reach 110 or higher…one summer, we had 114-115 for a week! Luckily that doesn’t happen that often…it was kind of a record.
Season 3 of OITNB came out on Friday. Loving it!
Tonight I watched some episodes of House of Cards…I’m new to this series, so I’m still on Season 1.
Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn…enjoy your week.
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We love House of Cards! Just started season three, Frank Underwood is a trip! Have you watched Grace and Frankie with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin? It is hilarious. We get crazy when it hits 90, can’t imagine it hotter. Have a great week.
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Oh, I love House of Cards, too! I like how Kevin Spacey does these little “instructional asides” to the audience. He is funny!
And as soon as the show Grace and Frankie was on, I watched the whole thing in two sittings! Loved it! Hope they have more seasons.
Thanks for stopping by, Nise.
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105, wow. I didn’t think it got that hot in CA. Since you’ll be hiding from the heat it’s good you got all those great books this week!
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Yes, Southern and Northern California are better, temperature-wise; I live in Central California, the hottest place around…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie, and having good books to read is a great way to cope.
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Ah, that explains it. I thought you were further south.
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Is it still 105 degrees there? Yikes. I was away last weekend so am just now catching up. I’m curious about what you think of Golden State. Will check back on Sunday. Enjoy your books!
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Yes! It was even hotter this afternoon….wow, I should be used to it by now, as this happens every summer. Thanks for stopping by, Susan, and I loved Golden State. I reviewed it on An Interior Journey.
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I have that exact mug!
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Wow, lucky you! I found mine in a close-out sale and bought up all the pieces they had. I wouldn’t know where to find them to replace any that might break….yikes!
Thanks for stopping by, Intrepid Angeleno.
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