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.
Happy Fourth of July for fellow Americans!
In preparation for the Berliners, I have been very distracted from my reading and blogging…but I managed to finish two books (read and reviewed), and more blog posts than I would have thought possible.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Chasing Away the Blues with Anticipation
From the Interior: Excerpts from “Catching Air”
Passing the Torch: Saying Goodbye to “Sparky”
Serendipitous Wednesday: Waiting for “The Mistake I Made”
Hello, July! Wrapping up June…
Beyond the Books: Favorite TV Shows
Bookish Fridays: Excerpting “It’s You”
Collages & Skylines: Saturday Snapshots
Review: Ana of California (e-book), by Andi Teran (From NetGalley)
Review: Blood Red, by Wendy Corsi Staub (Amazon Vine)
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received TWO wonderful e-books from NetGalley; and I went a little crazy and purchased 4 e-books!
The Mistake I Made (e-book), by Paula Daly (from NetGalley) (to be released Sept. 8)
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The Murderer’s Daughter (e-book), by Jonathan Kellerman (NetGalley) (to be released 8/18)
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Downloads Purchased:
The Wrong Man (e-book), by Kate White
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It’s You (e-book), by Jane Porter
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A Man Called Ove (e-book), by Fredrik Backman
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Open House (e-book), by Elizabeth Berg (a reread)
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: Those Secrets We Keep, by Emily Liebert (From Amazon Vine)
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What can I say about what will come next? I don’t know what the week holds, so I am going to go with the flow. I have many books on Pippa to read, including the lovely new e-galleys I received. I also hope to just enjoy the week.
What about you? What’s on your agenda? Do you have an agenda? I do know that I will be sipping iced tea for at least part of today.
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
Happy 4th of July! A Man Called Ove seems to be getting good buzz- hope it’s good. and glad you enjoyed Ana of California- that does sound good. Enjoy your weekend- and how cool about Sparky!
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Thanks, Greg, and I had almost forgotten that A Man Called Ove was on my wish list until his second book came out…another one that sounds good. Long title, about a grandmother saying she’s sorry…LOL.
Happy Fourth!
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Curious about The Mistake I Made based off the title! LOL Enjoy!
My Stack
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I am eager to read it, Jennifer…thanks for stopping by.
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Glad you found time to read while you got ready for your family’s visit.
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Thanks, Jo, although I am having a hard time focusing today…LOL. Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for stopping by.
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I hope you had a nice holiday! I was approved for The Murderer’s Daughter – hope it’s good! I enjoyed the new Kate White, too – hope you like it!
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Two books to look forward to…that works for me. Thanks for stopping by, Brandie.
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The Murderer’s Daughter and the books by Kate White and Wendy Corsi Staub and Jane Porter– all titles I am anxious to pick up or request, and dig into. Glad you had a good reading week, and have fun with the family when they arrive!
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Thanks, Rita, and I am hoping that I will manage to read something in the days ahead, but family will definitely come first. I am eager to read all of these books, however. I hope you have a great week and enjoy the holiday.
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Those Secrets We Keep seems very interesting so I’ll be looking forward to your thoughts on that one! Have an awesome week. 🙂
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
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Thanks, Krystianna, and I finished that one, posting my review at https://curlupandread.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/review-those-secrets-we-keep-by-emily-liebert/. It was one of those books that was comfortable and a little predictable, but fun, too. Enjoy your week!
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I like the sound of the Paula Daly book. I have the Kellerman as well so am looking forward to reading that down the track.
Hope your prep for the Berliners (love the term!) continues to go well!
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I loved two previous books by Paula Daly, so I am excited to see what will unfold in this one. And Kellerman is a favorite author for me from way back. Thanks for stopping by, Deborah, and I am definitely looking forward to the “Berliners” coming. (I love the term, too!).
After this visit, they will be taking their adventures somewhere else, and I can’t wait to find out where.
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The Wrong Men looks good. Hope you enjoy the Berliners’ visit 🙂 What have you plan for them?
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Thanks, Daniela, and I always look forward to a new Kate White book. I hope to spend lots of time with my son and his wife, as well as other family members. My daughter will be co-hosting in her home, across town. She has a backyard pool and more space. But while she works, I can help “entertain them.” We also plan to head up north, at some point, to visit my youngest son there.
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These Secrets We Keep looks good and I really want to try the Kate White book. I’ve heard great things about her. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, and I am definitely eager to read the new Kate White. Those Secrets We Keep was a nice read; there was lots of animosity between the old friends, which evoked an emotional response. My review: https://curlupandread.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/review-those-secrets-we-keep-by-emily-liebert/ Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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Hope you had a great weekend 🙂 these secrets we keep I have seen on a few blogs and it looks good. Have a good week.
Megan @ http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.co.uk
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Thanks, Megan, I hope you enjoy your week, too. Looking forward to all my books.
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Love that you gave Sparky to such a deserving recipient. Nice way to delete all the books, I wouldn’t have thought of that but I must look for my old one and offer it to anyone in the family who might like it. Enjoy your family visit.
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Thanks, Kathryn, and as I searched through the possibilities in the settings, I was happy to find the “default” setting, which allowed for a clean sweep. Enjoy your week!
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After reading several positive reviews of Ove, I requested it from my library. I may read it next!
Here’s my Sunday Salon!
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I had added Ove to my wish list a while ago, and then got distracted. I am now very excited to have it. Thanks for stopping by, Deb.
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Loved your piece on the Sparkster. The Paperwhite is my constant companion.
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Thanks, Steph, and while I enjoyed Sparky, I LOVE my Paperwhite, too…(Pippa is a fun companion).
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Happy 4th of July weekend from Scotland! Lots of good books, enjoy reading them.!
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Thanks, Heather! I love your name (my daughter is also called Heather!). Her dad’s family has a little Scottish and a little Irish in their background. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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Really enjoyed A Man Called Ove, and your Kate White book looks like one I’d like! Happy reading!
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I am looking forward to it, Harvee…enjoy your week!
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Looks like you had a great week. I am so glad I’m not the only one to go a little ebook crazy every now and than. I hope you enjoy your new books. Have a great weekend. Sunday Post
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Yes, it is good to connect over our book habits…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Mandy.
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The wrong man sounds interesting… checking that one out! 🙂 Have a great week
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I agree, Tonyalee…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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I’ve been seeing Those Secrets we Keep around a lot. The cover is really pretty, too. Hope you enjoy it and all your other books.
My Haul
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I love the cover, too, Aseel…..thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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Happy 4th! I hope you enjoy all of your books. They look wonderful.
Have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, hope you have a great weekend and new week.
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Have fun with the Berliners coming up. I too want to read A Man Called Ove which I’ve heard good things about. I just got a copy of his latest novel via NetGalley. We’ll see …
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Oh, that’s a thought…I should request the latest one from NetGalley. Thanks for stopping by, Susan, and I hope to see the Berliners in the next day or two. They are in LA for a couple of days.
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Hope you had a great Fourth! I think The Mistake I Made is one I would like to check out. I just finished Those Secrets We Keep and thought it was ok but some of the characters really bugged me. Have a wonderful week!
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I agree about Those Secrets We Keep, Grace; I really couldn’t stand Georgina….but I guess arousing our emotions is one way the author wants us to connect. I am eager to read The Mistake I Made….
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I read Kate White’s first book years and years ago and just thought it was okay. She seems to be really popular though so I need to give her another shot. Enjoy your week!
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I think I have been enjoying Kate White’s more recent books than the earlier ones. Thanks for stopping by, Jen.
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A Man Called Ove was one of my favorite books last year so I hope you enjoy it. Have a good week, Laurel!
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Thanks, Mary, and I am looking forward to it. I remembered wanting it…and then getting distracted. So glad it came to my attention again.
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Thanks for putting The Mistake I Made on my radar. I love psychological thrillers. Happy reading:)
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I am very excited about it, Lucy, as I loved two previous books by the author. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I loved A Man Called Ove, hope you do too. I’m reading his new one this week and enjoying the quirkiness so far. Hope you enjoyed your 4th of July weekend, have a wonderful week.
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Thanks, Teddyree, I have heard only good things about the book…and I love quirky characters. Enjoy your week…and thanks for stopping by.
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I hope you had a great 4th! “The Murderer’s Daughter” sounds so good! Happy Reading.
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Thanks, Denise, and I am looking forward to it, too. Enjoy your week!
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I saw Those Secrets We Keep at a bookstore here recently. Hope you enjoy your new books.
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Thanks, Cheryl; I enjoyed Those Secrets We Keep, and Pretty Baby is keeping me up at night. Have a great week!
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Enjoy your reads – they look like loads of fun!
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Thanks, Sam, and I am glad I set my week up with no specific listings to read, as I’m relishing the fun of just picking from my “imaginary TBR jar.” Enjoy your week, too.
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I see a few that interest me. I hope you enjoy all your new books!
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Thanks, Vicki, and I am eager to read them all…and spend time with family. Have a great week.
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I’m sure the Berliners were much more fun than books! I hope you love Ove as much as I did.
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Yes, they will be, Kathy, but so far, they are still in LA…they had flight delays, etc. They will probably show up here in a couple of days. Today I’ll be meeting my other kids and grandkids for lunch, and hoped the Berliners would surprise us…who knows? Thanks for stopping by.
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A Man Called Ove and the Elizabeth Berg book look good. I still haven’t read A Mac Called Ove. 😦
ENJOY your reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks, Elizabeth, and I recall adding A Man Called Ove to my list…and then it slipped my mind! Yikes! The arrival of the newest title from this author, which also sounds so good, jarred me into grabbing this one. Enjoy your week!
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I hope the Berliners have arrived safely, Laurel Rain! You must be so excited!
Your new books look amazing, and I’m happy to day I got my hands on The Mistake I Made yesterday, after reading about it in your WoW post last week 🙂
Have a fantastic week.
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Thanks, Lexxie, and they arrived in LA on the weekend, and will be coming up here tomorrow. Yay! I am loving Pretty Baby, and can’t wait to read The Mistake I Made.
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Some lovely new books! Enjoy the visit from the Berliners, and have a wonderful week!
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Thanks, Lark, and I am very excited to see them…arriving here tomorrow by train, after spending the weekend in LA. Enjoy your week!
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How fun having German company coming! I am curious about the Kellerman book, I have my eye on that one.
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Yes, I am always up for a Kellerman book. Thanks for stopping by, Heidi, and I am very excited about my son’s visit.
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All the books look good, enjoy your reading week.
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Thanks, Mary Ann, enjoy your week!
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A couple of your new books reminded me of those same books still in my to-read pile. I never did read Open House and I know it’s around here somewhere.
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I did have a paperback copy of Open House, but somewhere along the way, It went missing. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie.
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I have heard such great things about Fredrik Backman’s writing. I’ve had this one on my wishlist for a while. Looking forward to your thoughts! Happy reading!
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Me, too, Kay, and I can’t wait to read it.
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I’ve lived in the south most of my life but have never been able to develop a taste for ice tea. You have some good looking books there; enjoy.
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Even though I grew up in California, I have visited some parts of the South…and I suspect that some of my likes and dislikes come from this heritage. Thanks for visiting, RAnn.
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