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 hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
And, in anticipation of Sheila’s return to lead us in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, check out Book Journey.
My reading has improved, even though I am easily distracted by purging, blog deleting, and rearranging of furniture. So far this month, I have read and reviewed 13 books, an improvement over last month’s 10.
To celebrate a productive week, I had lunch at the Elephant Bar today…I am stuffed! Creamy mac and cheese, a Caesar salad, and a Martini.
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LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Sunday Potpourri: Revisiting the Past
Let’s Chat About Blogging and Reading
Pre-Adolescent Angst & a Trial Begins: Excerpted from “Interior Designs”
Tuesday Sparks: Excerpting “One Moment, One Morning”
Saying Goodbye Once Again: Another Blog Bites the Dust
A Guilty Pleasure: Waiting for “The Good Goodbye”
Bookish Friday: Excerpting “Before the Storm”
Savoring My Guilty Pleasures: Books & Brunch
Summer is Winding Down: Saturday Snapshots
Review: The Mistake I Made (e-book), by Paula Daly (NetGalley)
Review: One Moment, One Morning (e-book), by Sarah Rayner
Review: An Unlikely Event (e-book), by Judy Blume
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Two review books this week: one print book in the mailbox from Amazon Vine; and one e-ARC from NetGalley. One download purchased.
The In-Between Hour, by Barbara Claypole White
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The Good Neighbor (e-book), by Amy Sue Nathan (NetGalley – Release Date – 10/13/15)
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The Accident Season (e-book), by Moira Fowley-Doyle
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: Before the Storm (e-book), by Diane Chamberlain
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The Hurricane Sisters (e-book), by Dorothea Benton Frank
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Driving Lessons (e-book), by Zoe Fishman
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The In-Between Hour, by Barbara Claypole White (Amazon Vine)
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That was my week…what did yours look like?
After my lunch, I enjoyed this decadent Strawberry Shortcake dessert.
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
Another big blogging week for you! And I love the look of some of your new arrivals…. Must check out if a couple of them are available here in Australia yet!
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Good luck on finding what you want, Deborah, and enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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That martini looks amazing! As does that strawberry dessert. So many books on my TBR that you listed. I am currently listening to The Accident Season. The new Diane Chamberlain is one I can’t wait to hear some reviews on as well. Enjoy them all!
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Thanks, Grace, and the Chamberlain I am reading this week is an older one, but I have the newest one, Pretending to Dance, and hope to start reading it soon.
The martini was tasty!
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I want that mac n cheese … and the martini doesn’t look half bad either! All your reads this week look nice- I especially like the cover of The Good Neighbor. Something about the green door… 🙂
I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, and good luck with the blog purging/ consolidating.
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Thanks, Greg, and that mac and cheese, not to mention the martini, were definitely delicious, IMO. I like the cover of The Good Neighbor, too. Glad you could stop by.
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Oh so yummy! Specially the dessert! Hope you enjoy The In Between Hour, I liked it when I read it. I picked up The Good Neighbor too at NetGalley, will be interesting to see what it is like.
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I am definitely looking forward to The Good Neighbor and The In Between Hour…and the dessert was definitely delicious…and I couldn’t eat another bite all day. No dinner, even. LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn, and enjoy your week.
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Oh, that strawberry dessert looks amazing!! Some interesting-sounding titles there! Have a great week! 😀
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Thanks, Maree…and I realized I hadn’t had any Strawberry Shortcake this summer! Enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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I recently finished the Accident Season on audio and really enjoyed it.. the writing is beautiful, I want that salad!!! Sounds like you have been purging, and I am glad the reading has improved.
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Thanks, Kimberly, and the salad was good…I don’t have a Caesar very often, so it was a yummy delight. Enjoy your week, and I’m glad you liked The Accident Season.
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Sounds like you’ve had a productive week, Laurel-Rain! I think purging is good! I need to find the time to empty our basement where we store ‘stuff’ because I’m quite sure a lot of the things hiding in there could rather be at someone else’s house. It’s really hard to find the motivation to start doing it, though, so kudos to you for continuing to purge and make your house more manageable.
Your new books look really good, especially The Good Neighbor. I hope you’ll enjoy them all.
Have a fantastic week ahead and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Lexxie, and it’s not as though I am planning to move anytime soon, but when/if I do, I want the job to be easier than my last one…
I am actually glad that I don’t have all the hidden storage places (attics or basements) like I did in my last home.
I am eager to read The Good Neighbor.
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Congrats on your successful blogging week and month!
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Thanks, Rachel, and I’m glad you could stop by!
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MMMM Mac and Cheese. And strawberry shortcake! As much as I have drunk, I have never had a martini. The covers of all those books are lovely!
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Thanks, Steph….and martinis are my favorite drinks…except in the mornings, when I want a mimosa or a Bloody Mary…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, and The Elephant Bar does a delicious Mac and Cheese.
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So many great possibilities arrived for you this week! Enjoy!
Here’s my Sunday Salon!
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Yes, I am delighted by them all, Deb. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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All that food looks so good…now I’m hungry 🙂 Your books look great too. Before the Storm has my interest. You read alot in August. Hope you have a great week!
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I am enjoying Before the Storm so far…I haven’t found a book by this author that I haven’t liked. Looking forward to her newest, Pretending to Dance, which is patiently waiting on my Kindle…until closer to the release date. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and have a great week.
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*drools* Those food pics, so cruel! *wipes away drool* 😀 13 books! I wish I could get back to that many, but life keeps getting in my way. I hope you have a great week!
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Sorry about that! Thanks for stopping by, Voracious Reader….and my September numbers will drop, as my house guests are on their way here again. Enjoy your week!
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All that food is making me hungry even though I just ate breakfast. I read your review for the Blume book, and totally agree with your points. I want to read the Good Neighbor and the Accident Season. I am hearing good things about both. I hear ya as far as the reading goes, August was one of my lowest reading and reviewing months in a long time. I Think I read only ten books.
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Thanks for stopping by, Heidi, and I am looking forward to all my books. The food was delicious, too, and totally decadent. LOL
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Your new books look very inviting. Nice lunch menu–martinis are such a great indulgence.
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Oh, they are, aren’t they? I do love enjoying these kinds of things, especially on weekends. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and I am looking forward to these books, too.
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Your meal looks amazing! I’m not sure which sounds better – the creamy macaroni and cheese or that strawberry shortcake! Great job on your reading and purging! I seem to be in an adding mood instead of purging but I’m hoping to spend some time getting more organized soon. Have a great week!
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Oh, it would be impossible to choose between them, Katherine, so I had to have both!
I’ve been adding some books, too, but since they usually end up on Pippa, it feels almost guilt-free…out of sight and all. Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh those food pictures are gorgeous!!! I love mac and cheese but it loves me too so it is an occasional treat!
Have a lovely week!
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Definitely occasional, Heather. Enjoy your week, and thanks for stopping by.
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That lunch looks delicious!! I hope you enjoy your new books! The Accident Season is on my radar!
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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Thanks for stopping by, Tracy, and I enjoyed the lunch…and I’m enjoying the books. Have a great week.
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In Between Hour sounds great. Hope that you enjoy and have a great upcoming week.
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I think so, too, Brandi…I’ve never read this author, but I have another of her books on Pippa: The Perfect Son. Enjoy your week.
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The In-Between Hour has a lovely cover. You did have a productive week! And your strawberry shortcake looks decadent. 🙂 Have a good week!
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Totally! Thanks for stopping by, Bea, and enjoy your week.
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Oh wow, that lunch and dessert looks delicious! I’ve got to get back to The Hurricane Sisters. I started it on audio. Have a great week.
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I have enjoyed several books by Dorothea Benton Frank, so I’m looking forward to The Hurricane Sisters. Thanks for stopping by, Nise, and I also loved the lunch.
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That lunch looks awesome, but I don’t like strawberries, how about a hot fudge sundae?
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Thanks, Elizabeth, and hot fudge sounds wonderful too! Thanks for stopping by.
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I liked The Accident Season. It’s a good spooky read for fall. The In-Between Hour caught my eye. Enjoy 🙂
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Ooh, good to know, Lucy…looking forward to it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh my, that strawberry shortcake dessert has my mouth watering! I’ve got The Hurricane Sisters, The In-Between Hour and Before the Storm waiting patiently for me, maybe one of your reviews will inspire me to move them to the top of the read pile …
Have a wonderful week, happy reading and thanks for visiting me 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree, and I hope to love them all. Enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Oh yum, your food looks great…I’m wanting a few salads this week after a big eating week!
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Yes, me too, Sam…and without the shortcake, of course. That can only be an occasional indulgence…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Ohw, the food looks so good in that picture.
Happy reading!
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Thanks, Signourney….hope you enjoy your week of reading and indulgences….glad you could visit!
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I’m very intrigued by The Good Neighbor. My book club loved The Hurricane Sisters and I hope you do too.
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Thanks, Kathy, and I had been eyeing The Good Neighbor for a while before grabbing it from NetGalley…I was so pleased. I have had The Hurricane Sisters on Pippa for a few months, so I am happy to have moved it up. Enjoy your week!
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Yummy lunch!!
Nice books. Love Diane Chamberlain’s books. I hope this one is as good as always.
Have a wonderful week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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I am enjoying it, Elizabeth….and thanks for stopping by! Have a great week….
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I like each of your incoming books. I’ve seen The Good Neighbor on a few blogs. Have a nice week.
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Thanks, Hattie, I am looking forward to it.
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I’ve seen The Accident Season around a lot in the past weeks and I’m really intrigued by it! I’ll have to get a copy soon. Hopefully it’s as captivating as it sounds! Happy reading!
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Oh, so do I, Kay…I want to love everything I have on my stacks. Thanks for stopping by.
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Some great titles and covers, they all look good. That lunch looked really appetizing.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…enjoy your week!
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These books look good for your week. The salad and martini (s) look scrumptious! LOL
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Thanks, Susan, the decadence could be overwhelming…if I didn’t restrict it to weekends…LOL.
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I’m writing this as my husband is cooking dinner. I’m already hungry but your pictures are making me ravenous! I need strawberry shortcake for dessert now! Enjoy your week!
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Thanks, Jen, and I wouldn’t have thought of having the shortcake if I hadn’t seen the picture on the menu…LOL. How susceptible we are, right?
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Wow. That’s a lot of blogging! I feel proud when I get only one out!
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Thanks for stopping by, Rachel, and have fun with your blogging!
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You got some really good books last week, enjoy!
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Thanks, Vicki, I agree! Enjoy your week.
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That strawberry shortcake is tempting me to eat something bad!
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Oh, yes, I was also tempted from the picture of it on the menu…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie.
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