Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
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What a week! There were appointments and outings and a little blog whacking. Yes, I deleted two of my blogs, and now have NINE. Check out my website to see what’s left. (I deleted Story Corner and Going out on a Limb).
I saw a movie mid-week: I’ll See You In My Dreams, (click for review) with Blythe Danner, Sam Elliott, and a supporting cast of fun “oldies.”
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So the week flew by…
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Bloggiesta Finish Line Post: Drink up and Celebrate!
Chatting About Bookish/Blogging Things
Serendipitous Tuesdays: Excerpting “Before We Met”
Let’s Curl up and Read “Secret Sisters”
Blog Whacking: What I Did with My Surplus
Bookish Fridays: Excerpts from “The Neighbors”
Pondering the Chaos: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
Review: Golden State (e-book), by Stephanie Kegan
Review: Three Wishes (e-book), by Liane Moriarty
Review: The Bones of You (e-book), by Debbie Howells (NetGalley)
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received TWO books in my mailbox from Amazon Vine; and I downloaded two (purchased) e-books.
Those Secrets We Keep, by Emily Liebert (Vine)
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Blood Red, by Wendy Corsi Staub (Vine)
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Downloads:
The Rumor (e-book), by Elin Hilderbrand
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Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott (for reread)
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: A Week at the Lake, by Wendy Wax (Review book)
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Before We Met (e-book), by Lucie Whitehouse
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The Neighbors (e-book), by Ania Ahlborn
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The New Neighbor (e-book), by Leah Stewart (NetGalley)
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That’s my week! What did yours look like? What’s up next for you? It’s going to be HOT here again…so I plan to drink lots of iced tea. Enjoy!
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
Wow! 9? I can barely keep up with 1. Very impressive! I have a Wendy Corsi Staub that I’m really looking forward to reading. She’s an author I’ve never read before but I’ve heard great things about her. Those Secrets We Keep looks so summer-y and I love the cover on The Neighbors. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, and my nine seem like a small number, after eleven; and a while ago (and for a minute or so), I had twenty. LOL
I haven’t read Wendy Corsi Staub in a long while, but I also have one of her books on Pippa.
I am excited about all of my books…thanks for stopping by.
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I have no idea how you’ve been keeping up with so many blogs, Laurel-Rain, and even 9 sounds like far too much for me 😉
Your new books look really good, Those Secrets We Keep and Before We Met will need to be added to my own shelves.
Have a wonderful weekend and happy reading.
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Thanks, Lexxie, and as for my numerous blogs, now smaller in number, I played around with them, mostly, only posting regularly on about four or five of them. I am looking forward to these books, too. Enjoy your week.
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So much good reading ahead for you! Some on my wishlist and some I just added. Those Secrets We Keep I requested but got turned down because they had bigger blogs to give it too I guess. Wendy Wax, yes for that one! And Wendy Corsi Staub, an oldie but goodie author for me. My eldest and I buddy-read almost all of her earlier adult suspense titles, not including the last 3-4 years though. I really would like to get back to reading her; she reminded me of a bit more graphic M.H. Clark type storywriter.
And deleting blogs… gasp, lol. I understand, you have many to deal with now. I have trouble with 2, and only one is for public reading, but I have deleted two blogs in the past. Have a relaxing, and cool(er) week ahead.
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Thanks, Rita, and deleting blogs feels a bit like cutting off a limb, but I did it carefully, making sure that no reviews were linked to any of my other blogs’ pages, like Curl up and Read, where I post my review lists and links.
Did you try to get Secrets on NetGalley? I have mostly gotten what I’ve requested, but those few that are denied feel painful and personal…LOL. Like Ana of California….but I added the info they requested, so maybe they will take another look.
Enjoy your week!
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I did try through Netgalley… Edelweiss is beyond my scope of understanding and the couple of books I got through there was with help from the blog tour admin. I’ve been turned down a few times this summer but when I changed my blog name and platform, I started Netgalley again from scratch, so I only have been using it again for a few months. I’m actually pleasantly surprised they allow me as much good titles as they do 🙂
Oh, it’s another hot day today, yesterday briefly hit 108 here!! We plan on trying to move down to San Diego county next year when our lease is up on this house. I say try because– of course– the prices are crazy stupid down there. Have a good one.
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Maybe I am glad not to have Edelweiss on my list, as I am already scrambling to keep up with Vine and NetGalley. Stay cool!
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I’ve read good things about the Wendy Wax book; she’s always reliable. I just added Before We Met to my virtual pile after seeing it here.
How do I get in on those Vine books?
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Thanks, Elizabeth, and as for Vine, I had been regularly posting my reviews on Amazon when I got an invitation to participate. I don’t know how many reviews I had done at that point, but the more you do, the more likely the chance for the invitation. But that was a few years ago…I don’t know what their policy is now. Perhaps you could write to them with an inquiry?
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Lots of good books you just received. I hope you enjoy them.
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Me, too, Elsi, and I am pretty sure I will. Thanks for stopping by.
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The Rumors looks like a good beach read. Now, I feel like having some sweet iced tea. Happy reading.
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I just had some iced tea…so good! LOL. Thanks for stopping by, vvb. Enjoy your week.
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I like quite a few of your new arrivals and those next on your reading agenda.
I can’t believe you still have so many blogs on the go. I struggled to keep 2 going!
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Yes, I did get carried away with the blogs, enjoying the creating and designing of them….but I mostly post on my top 5 sites. Thanks for stopping by, Deborah, and I hope you have a great week.
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The most appealing book to me is Those Secrets We Keep, will look forward to your review. Drinking iced tea is very American! I was just thinking that as I shopped groceries for my Dad this morning and I saw some on the fridge shelf in the shop. Not sure I’d want to drink it. I drink hot tea in the heat!
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I guess iced drinks are definitely American, aren’t they? I don’t think I could drink hot tea in hot weather…LOL.
I think Those Secrets We Keep looks very good, too. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn.
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Wendy staub is one of my favourite suspense authors. I need to read more of hers soon.
Wendy wax is an author I want to read soon.
Sounds like you have some great books to read.
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It has been a while since I read her, but I enjoyed her books. Thanks for stopping by, Viki….
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I struggle to keep up with one blog never mind nine!!
I have never read Little Women I’m ashamed to say, I really should!
Have a great week!
Heather
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Thanks, Heather, and I am probably missing some crucial thing that other bloggers do…LOL. I just have fun with them.
Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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I loved little woman, hope you do too.
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I loved it many times as a child…and then reread it again a few years ago. It’s the kind of book to have on my shelves. Thanks for stopping by, Liza.
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The movie has an all-star cast! I’ll look for it. Have a good week, Laurel.
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Thanks, Mary, I loved seeing “old favorites” all together in this movie. Enjoy your week, too.
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Our weather is weird lately: One day it is 80 and the next 60. Today though, I am glad to have some rain.
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Ooh, rain sounds good…we’re still in the triple digits. Thanks for stopping by, Steph.
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The New Neighbor intrigues me. I’ve got two sets of new neighbors, left and right 🙂
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Yes, Harvee, I have been ogling The New Neighbor for months! Glad to finally get to read it…and it will surely make me paranoid about the neighbors…LOL.
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Those secrets we keep looks good. I love Little Women. Have a great week.
Megan @ http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co.uk
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Thanks, Megan, true bliss is a great stack of books just waiting for us…right? Enjoy your week, too.
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Laurel how do you do it? Any organisational tips on how you stay on top with the whole posting? I really need to work out a blogging schedule of some sort, so far I only use a monthly planner.
I’m checking out your other post e.g. finishing line at Bloggiesta and see how you went 🙂
My Sunday Post
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Thanks, Angelica, and I guess I do keep lists of my blog posts after I make them; I track books purchased, read, etc. As for scheduling posts, I don’t trust the scheduling feature of sites…I am just one of those “do it now” people. Hats off to those who are so organized, but I just focus and do.
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I am constantly impressed that you can keep up with so many blogs! Several years ago I had a food blog with my daughter and that was one too many for me, lol! Love the cover on the Wendy Wax book… that one is on my list. Hope you have a great week!
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Oh, thanks, JoAnn…I am not sure why I became so obsessed with blogging (yes, obsessed is the right word for it!). But I am having fun, and when I stop having fun with it, you’ll see more blogs going into the virtual trash heap. Thanks for stopping by and sharing…and I think we each have our own obsessions…or maybe I’m the only one. LOL
I am loving A Week at the Lake…almost finished.
Thanks for stopping by.
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NINE blogs…how do you keep track of all the content! Amazing.
Have a great week.
Terri M., the Director
Second Run Reviews
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Good question, Terri…LOL. I mostly post on the top five sites. It’s also fun for me. Thanks for stopping by.
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before we met sounds like a great read. Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful week.
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I am loving it, Brandi…lots of secrets and lies. Thanks for visiting.
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Oh my, quite a book cover on Little Women. I think we’ve come a ways! Glad you got to see the movie. I hope to see that one too. Enjoy your week!
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Thanks, Susan, I would love to have a DVD of that movie when it’s available. I think it’s one I’ll want to watch over and over…just like I read Little Women over and over as a kid. But my book then was illustrated. I miss having those pictures…LOL.
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wow I am amazed how you can run nine blogs and that’s the amount after deleting two of them. I only have one blog and that’s enough for me.
You got a nice haul this weke These Secrets we Keep looks good. i hope you’ll enjoy your new books and have a great week!
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Thanks, Lola, but reading and blogging are my primary focus these days, and I really post mainly on the top five sites, alternating. I use the Bloggiesta events to do the maintenance that I don’t get done regularly.
I think Secrets We Keep looks good, too.
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I’ve had my eye on Those Secrets We Keep. Hope you enjoy it! Happy summer 🙂
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I enjoyed another book by this author, so I’m looking forward to it, Lucy. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oooh Blood Red looks good..can’t wait for that review. 🙂 Hope you are enjoying your reads!
Stormi
Week in Review
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I think so, too, Stormi, and I’m loving my reads. Thanks for stopping by.
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Blood Red looks so good. The Rumor is another that’s been on my list. Have a great week!
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I am excited about them both, Yvonne…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week, too.
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Iced tea … yum! Can’t wait for your review of A Week at the Lake and Those Secrets We Keep sounds like my type of read (just from title and cover lol)
Have a wonderful week, stay cool and happy reading 🙂
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My review of A Week at the Lake is on my Serendipity blog…I couldn’t stop reading it! Looking forward to Those Secrets We Keep, too. Thanks for stopping by, Teddyree.
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I still don’t know how you manage nine blogs. You have received a good group of books. I Hope you have a great week and stay cool while you read.
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Thanks, Martha, and I alternate postings on the blogs. I do maintenance periodically and big maintenance during Bloggiesta events. It’s fun for me. When it stops being fun, I’ll stop. LOL
I am looking forward to the books, too.
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I remember reading Little Women as a teen, and loved it! Hope you enjoy it!
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Oh, I loved it every time I read it…several times as a kid, and once as an adult. Thanks for stopping by, Tiffany.
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Before We Met and The Neighbors look really good. I hope you enjoy all your new reads. How did you get on the Amazon Vine program? I am seriously jealous. I’m gonna have to keep an eye for your reviews.
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Thanks, Karen, I love the books I’m reading…and as for Amazon Vine, I started posting reviews of every book I read on Amazon, and one day I got an e-mail asking me to participate in Vine.
I don’t know how it works now…but maybe you could send them an inquiry?
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Great haul! I’ve been dying to read The Neighbors! I love Ania Ahlborn! Have you read The Shuddering?
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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No, I haven’t read it, but if I love The Neighbors, I’m sure I will be reading it. Thanks for stopping by, Tracy.
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I have a glass of iced tea beside me as I write this. 😉 I started reading Little Women when I was very young, got to the death and stopped, refusing to pick it back up. I finally got brave enough to try again a couple of years ago. I didn’t realize that the copy I’d bought at a library sale was only half the story. It stopped with everyone alive and well. I’m tempted to leave it as is but I should try it again…someday. Enjoy your week!
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Wow, how could the book stop halfway through? Did someone edit it that way? Weird….thanks for stopping by, Jen, and now I think I should check my copy to see if it’s all there. LOL
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Blood Red and the Neighbors both look interesting. I need to re-read little women. I remember liking it but not much about it. Sad. I hope you enjoy all these. Happy Reading!
Here are my newest additions.
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Yes, I do love the look of both those books, Jamie; and as for Little Women, I still wish I had the copy I read as a child, but I don’t know what happened to it…sigh. I left home and most of my things behind when I was fairly young. Thanks for stopping by.
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I can’t go so far as deleting a blog, but I have stopped posting at two of mine this past year. Simply too much with working.
I have been wanting to read The Secrets We Keep. Hopefully I will get back on track with my reading schedule soon. Hope you enjoy your new books.
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I am looking forward Secrets We Keep….and at the same time, I am eager to reread some books I’m feeling nostalgic about. I wonder how that will work out? LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl, and have a great week.
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Wow, you have been busy! I loved Before We Met – it was so gripping. Hope you enjoy it!
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I am loving it, Sam…I kept reading last night until pretty late, but finally had to stop, as my eyes were blurring…LOL.
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Looks like some great summer reads here. I loved A Week At The Lake by Wendy Wax. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Pat, I love being able to count on good stories from favorite authors.
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Nice mailbox.
Love the cover on THE NEIGHBORS.
Have a wonderful reading week,
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks, Elizabeth, and that cover is pretty startling, isn’t it? Enjoy your week!
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Great haul this week! I’ve not heard of any of these but I hope you enjoy them.
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
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Thanks, Krystianna…it’s fun to see what everyone has on their stacks.
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All of your new books look great! I used to reread Little Women every few years but haven’t in a while.
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A few years ago, early in blogging, someone had a LMA Challenge in which I participated, so I reread a library copy then. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
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The Rumor sounds like a good one. Happy reading
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I agree, Serena…thanks for stopping by!
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The Rumor looks really good! Happy reading!
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I have been ogling it for a while…thanks for visiting, Anna.
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I like the sound of a few of your new books, especially The Neighbors, since it’s the first time seeing it. Enjoy your books.
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I am ready to start reading that one, Vicki….I have now been looking at the older books on my Kindle, as well as the new ones. The forgotten ones…LOL.
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I am in awe that you can keep up with all those blogs. So many good books up there and a nice eclecctic mix! I am most curious about The Rumor!
Have a wonderful week.
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I have been eyeing The Rumor since I first heard about it…thanks for stopping by, Heidi; and I just have a lot of fun with the blogs. I am willing to part with those two I deleted, though.
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Stay cool and enjoy your new books.
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Thanks, Mary Ann, enjoy yours, too.
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Another cover with the backs of women looking out over water. I will read it! LOL. You whacked two blogs!!! I have to see what prompted you to do it. LOL. I have always loved Blythe Danner.
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Yes, Nise, that seems to be a popular kind of cover, doesn’t it? Friendship, secrets, and summer…those seem to be the themes. But I still love them. Thanks for stopping by.
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I didn’t realize you had 11 blogs! Now you have 9? Yikes! I can’t keep up with the single one I have. My hats off to you! 🙂
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Thanks, Voracious Reader…for me, blogging (and creating them) is fun.
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Looks like some great summer reading! I could never manage nine blogs, much less eleven. I have two and sadly and one hasn’t been updated in a year. I keep saying I’ll get back to my gardening blog and I never do it. Ironically, the old gardening posts get more traffic than my book blog. Go figure!
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Thanks for stopping by, Leslie, and I’ll admit that I got carried away with the 11, and now the 9; the top 5 get most of my attention. Enjoy your reading!
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