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 let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
The week flew by, and despite the sunshine outside, I curled up on my sofa for most of it. Still, my numbers this week were not impressive: three books read and reviewed. But they were books to savor, and all of them were older purchases.
I found a new Netflix series to watch: The Ranch. Eager to see what I will find to love about it.
Visited my daughter at her salon to update my look and enjoy a chat with her.
Here is more from my week:
ON THE BLOGS:
Pulling Into the Finish Line: Success (Bloggiesta)
Monday Sparks: Ignite Your Monday Mood
Let’s Curl up with “Most Wanted”
Bookish Wednesday: “Sweetbitter”
Hump Day Potpourri: My Morning World & Other Tidbits
Can She Start Over After a Betrayal? – Excerpted from “Interior Designs”
Bookish Thursday #7: A Potpourri of Events
Bookish Friday: “Domestic Secrets”
Monthly Wrap-Up: March Is Gone!
Sparking Family Moments: Saturday Snapshots
Review: If You Lived Here, You’d Be Home Now (e-book), by Claire LaZebnik
Review: Virgin River (e-book, Book 1), by Robyn Carr
Review: Garden Spells (e-book), by Sarah Addison Allen
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
No books in my physical mailbox…but I received one e-ARC from NetGalley…and purchased three e-books.
The Perfect Neighbors (e-book), by Sarah Pekkanen -(NetGalley – 7/5/16 release)
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Purchases:
Friction (e-book), by Sandra Brown
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Breakdown (e-book), by Jonathan Kellerman
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Shelter Mountain (e-book, Book 2), by Robyn Carr
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WHAT’S NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
My list of books to read is long, with old and new ones. I think I’ll start with this NetGalley review book…and then pick at my whim from some other possibilities.
Most Wanted (e-book), by Lisa Scottoline (NetGalley-4/12)
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Honest Illusions (e-book), by Nora Roberts (Purchased in August 2015)
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The Nest (e-book), by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
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That’s all! What did your week look like? I hope you’ll come by and share your own links. Have some coffee…and/or a mimosa. Enjoy!
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That is quite an assortment of books. I love the way you are attacking older books that you already own.
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Thanks, Patty, I feel as though I am making a little bit of progress on the books I own. Enjoy your week!
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Super excited to see you have the Nest coming up. Can’t wait to see what you think. Have a great week!
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I have been wanting The Nest for a long while, it seems…so glad to finally have it on my reading list. Thanks for stopping by, Grace.
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Glad it was nice out, and yay for a new Netflix series lol. That’s always a good feeling to find a new show. I’m on the hunt myself a bit as I’ve watched everything I wanted to, and went to Amazon to see what Netflix didn’t have, so I’ll have to look for a new show myself!
The PErfect Neighbors looks good, I like the idea of the secrets in an upscale community, and both Breakdown and friction look like they could be good suspenseful reads too. Have a great weekend and happy reading. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Greg, and I, too, search both Netflix and Amazon regularly for new shows/movies to watch.
I am also excited about my new books…enjoy your week!
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I like how Friction sounds! it promises plot twists and the unforgettable characters 🙂 that’s is always GOOD 🙂
Hope you enjoy your books Laurel
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Those ingredients in a book reel me in, too, Daniela. Thanks for stopping by.
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I wondered about The Perfect Neighbor but refuse to look at many review books until I read the swag I have! Nice to see the second Virgin River book appearing on your reading plans!
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I try to only accept for review books that I was planning to buy…that way, I save a little. Right? LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn.
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How cool your daughter owns a salon. Do you get a mum discount? It’s been a good week that’ll be blogged about soon.
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Oh, she only rents her space, but is an independent contractor there. And I do get the mum discount…it’s free! LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Stefanie.
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Breakdown sounds good..woot for more Carr. Books to savoir are the best, but an added bonus they came off your tbr pile . Have a wonderful week 🙂
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Thanks, Kimberly, I am pleased with my discoveries on that TBR pile…books I’ve loved! Thanks for stopping by, and I am excited about Breakdown, too. Enjoy your week.
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Most Wanted is on my list for this week too. I am really looking forward to it as I love the synopsis. Can’t wait to see what you think of it. Have a great week! My Weekly Wrap-Up
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I started Most Wanted last night and hardly got any sleep! I am loving it, and there are some surprising events around each twist and turn. Thanks for stopping by, Laura, and enjoy your week.
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I already want to read The Perfect Neighbours from the title alone!
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Yes! I was drooling over it long before I got it, and so pleased that I finally did. Hope to start reading it in a couple of months…I guess I could read it now and not post the review until then. We’ll see how long I hold out. Thanks for stopping by, Cleo, and enjoy your week.
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Three books in one week is still great. I finished one book in two weeks. >.>
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Thanks, Annemieke, I think it’s important that we enjoy what we read, so it’s good, no matter what our totals are. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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A couple of familiar books there this week Laurel.
I LOVE your comment about The Ranch… that you’re going into it positively wondering already what you’ll like about it rather than wondering IF you’ll like it!
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Ah, yes, that’s generally how I approach things, Deborah….I hope to start it today. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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I don’t know, but for me three books in one week is very impressive….curling up on the couch reading sounds heavenly x
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Thanks, Emma, I know that I loved finally getting to read some of those older books that have been hanging around….enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by…and yes, that old couch got a work-out this week.
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I need to focus on reading some of my older books. I keep hearing about The Ranch, but I’ve never seen it. Hope it’s good! Yay for the next Virgin River book!!
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Thanks, Brandie, and I’m so glad to have loved Virgin River, which is making me want to read as many as I can…and soon. Enjoy your week!
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I’m quite eager to read The Nest, too. Hope to get a copy soon.
http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/04/what-is-it-about-this-book-ten-reasons.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Deb, and I am quite excited about The Nest. I couldn’t get a review copy, for some reason, so had to wait until the release date.
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Friction sounds good– happy reading and have a great week.
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Thanks, Brandileigh…I am eager to read Friction and my other new books (along with some old ones I’ve picked out). Have a great week!
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I read and enjoyed Friction and want Most Wanted and Breakdown. I still am loyal to Kellerman, even though I’ve missed the last 2 or 3 Delaware books.
The Perfect Neighbors has been on my wishlist. I’ve read two books by her. One called Heartbeat was a really good one. The other one they opened a Vermont B & B, yikes, forget the title at the moment. Anyway, it should be a good read for you.
Have a relaxing weekend and have fun.
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I haven’t read more than a couple Pekkanen books, but enjoyed them…and love the sound of The Perfect Neighbors. I try to pick my Kellerman books from the blurb, as some are more enjoyable than others. I love Alex Delaware.
I am loving Most Wanted…must get back to it soon! Thanks for stopping by, Rita, and enjoy your week.
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I haven’t heard about The Ranch. I’m always on the look out for new Netflix series to watch. I’ve had Shelter Mountain on my TBR forever. I loved the first one.
Hope you have a great week!
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I just read Virgin River this week, so I’m eager to continue the series. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne.
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It’s great that you read books you’d purchased a while ago this week. What a feeling of accomplishment to get them off the shelves… even if they might be virtual shelves! I’m going to concentrate on older books when we get back home and I have access to my TBR stacks again. The Nest is one of the new books I want to read. Added my name to the library hold list this week.
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I like that feeling, too, JoAnn, and as I read and enjoy these older books, I am reminded of why I bought them in the first place. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh I loved Honest Illusions! It was such a fun book – total family saga and such fun. Now I want to go back and reread it. Kellerman and Brown are on my TBR and The Perfect Neighbor looks good. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, I hadn’t heard anything about this one, so I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. I love the new books on my list, too.
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Great books there! The Nest is on my nightstand now, waiting to be devoured. The prologue was great! And of course Nora Roberts is always wonderful! Her last book, The Liar, was great!
Enjoy your books and have a great week!
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I loved The Liar, too…and can’t wait to read The Nest. Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne, and enjoy your week.
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Great update! I will have to check out The Ranch!
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Thanks for visiting, Dani, and I’m getting a late start on my Netflix viewing…had to finish Most Wanted, which I loved!
Enjoy your week.
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The Perfect Neighbors looks good! I just borrowed The Nest audio from the library. Hope you’re enjoying watching The Ranch!
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I am, Lucy…got through four of the ten episodes, and then I was tired. Took a nap! LOL. I can’t wait to read The Perfect Neighbors. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t heard of The Ranch! I’ll have to check that out! I’m always looking for something new to watch! I hope you enjoy all your new books 😀
Here’s my Weekly Recap!
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It was fun to see The Ranch…it did have a laugh track, which I’m not used to in Netflix shows…but after a while, I didn’t notice. I love that it has some of my old favorite actors, like Sam Elliott and Debra Winger. And then, of course, there is Ashton Kutcher.
Thanks for stopping by, Tracy…
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Going to check out a couple of books from your list starting with The Neighbours.
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Thanks for visiting, Mystica, and I hope you find something to intrigue you. Enjoy your week!
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Yes! The Nest is one I plan on getting soon. Happy reading.
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I’m loving it so far, vvb….all that family conflict, and money issues. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m excited to read “The Nest”—I’m getting a copy though the Book of the Month club!
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Oh, good for you, Melinda…hope you love it! I am enjoying it so far. More today, and hopefully it will continue to amaze me. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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I enjoyed what little I read of Sarah Pekkanen, and this one sounds good too!
I heard of The Ranch, but I haven’t yet decided if it’s something I’m interested it. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it! This week we’ve been catching up with the latest season of House of Cards. We’re about halfway through it and it’s been exciting!
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Oh, I love House of Cards, Kay…already finished Season 4 and now I am eager for the next season….but, of course, it will be a while.
The Ranch is fun…watched four episodes so far. I like seeing some old favorites, like Sam Elliott and Debra Winger, and Ashton Kutcher is okay….
Enjoy your week!
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Always lovely to see a Nora Roberts title for Monday Reading. I’m intrigued by Robyn Carr – that’s another author I frequently see for Monday reading blogposts. 🙂
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Yes, and I read my first Robyn Carr this past week…now I’m eager for more. I also enjoy Nora Roberts. Thanks for stopping by, Myra, and have a great week.
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It feels so good to read a book that’s been lingering on the shelves for a while, doesn’t it? I didn’t know Pekkanen has a new book coming out – I must investigate!
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Oh, yes, I did enjoy finishing books I’ve had too long….and I hope to do better in the future…read more of them and sooner, before they are old. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and I’m excited about the new Sarah Pekkanen. Enjoy your week!
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Looks like a lot of great reading material for you. I’m not whacking it out of the park in getting stuff read either. At least it is snowing, so I don’t feel like I am ignoring my garden much.
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Wow, still snowing! I hope you get nicer weather soon, but then again, you’d have to do your gardening. Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl, and enjoy your week.
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I also need to get to my older books. It’s fun to mix it up and read both for review and for pleasure. I’ll have to check out The Ranch on Netflix. You got me all curious. Enjoy your reading week!
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When I signed up for the “Read the Books You Buy” Challenge, I knew I would be working on books I’d had for a while, but that challenge really covers the more recent ones. However, digging into books I’d purchased led me to the older ones, too. I am trying to mix things up now. Thanks for stopping by, Laura, and The Ranch is light and fun. With a laugh track. LOL.
Enjoy your week!
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I am afraid to check out The Ranch! I have so many shows in the queue! Gotta check out the Sarah Pekkanen book. I always start out so well with a plan to read the books on the shelves, but always get distracted! Have a great week, hope it is full of reading.
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Oh, I know how that goes, Nise! As for Netflix, yes, I have several shows I’ve started and even enjoyed…and then I get distracted. Thanks for stopping by…have a great week!
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Good assortment of reads. I like the cover of the Robin Carr one, and The Nest. Thanks for visiting my weekly reading list!
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Thanks, Kym, so do I! And I’m loving The Nest so far. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Sounds like you had a great reading week and a salon makeover can be a lot of fun. It looks like you have a terrific collection of books to choose from. I am curious about The Nest. I’ve read it might be a good beach read.
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Yes, definitely a good week, Pat…and I’m loving The Nest. Just the right amount of family conflict and money trouble. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Hope you are enjoying the sunshine. We are soaking it up here in Portland, Oregon after such a long wet winter. I didn’t get as much reading done either this week as I was outside and too tired at night. I liked Friction, I hope you do too.
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Thanks, Heidi, I’m expecting to love Friction, too. And I wasn’t sure how much good our rain did, but I guess it was better than expected, so while it doesn’t END the drought, it has improved things.
Enjoy your sunshine!
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Wow….great week!!
I love Sandra Brown’s books.
ENJOY this reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
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So do I, Elizabeth…it’s been a while since I read one, though, so I’m looking forward to Friction. Have a great week!
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I expected to have little time this week but somehow I’ve turned into a reading machine. I finished 4 books over the weekend. Here is what I read last week. Happy reading!
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Wow, that’s amazing, Kathy…I never can figure out why some weeks I’m like that, a reading machine, while in other weeks, I plod along. Enjoy your week!
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Your books and covers look great, enjoy!
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Thanks, Mary Ann…I am looking forward to them all!
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Shelter Mountain sounds good and I love the cover, but I want to read #1 first. I also love the purple top and headband on that cute bear!
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I loved Virgin River, so I was happy to download the second book in the series. I think it will be another good one.
Yes, I love the bear, too. Thanks for stopping by, Vicki, and have a great week.
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I look forward to hearing if The Nest is any good? It’s received some high praise. I will have to check out The Ranch series on Netflix — I haven’t heard of that one. Enjoy your week!
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I am really enjoying it so far, Susan…I love family conflicts and stories that involve rivalry…and money. Perfect, right?
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a great week. The Ranch is okay…I loved seeing old favorites, like Sam Elliott and Debra Winger.
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The Perfect Neighbors looks really good! I will have to put this on my TBR list! Happy Ready!
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I am eager to read it, Kristyn…and hope to do so before too long. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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I have just read my very first Robyn Carr novel, so I’m very curious about what you’ll think of her book 🙂 It sounds like you had a really good week. Sometimes, curling up on the sofa with a book is the best way to live!
Have a wonderful week and happy reading.
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I just read my first one, too, Lexxie, and had to download the second one right away. I loved how she brought the characters and the settings to life in the book I read (Virgin River). I felt as though I was walking along with them. Thanks for stopping by.
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Great Post! I got a couple of recommendations and let me know if Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts is good! I think that its pretty impressive how much you can read, I at best can read a book or two a week!
My post is over at http://creativityandcrazy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/currently-reading-1-its-monday-what-are.html of you want to see some of my currently readings. You might get some recommendations! It was my first time doing an “It’s Monday! What are You Reading?” Post.
All the best,
Rachel
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Thanks, Rachel, welcome to this event. I find a lot of books to add when I visit blogs. Enjoy!
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Reading savor-worthy books is always a bonus. 🙂 I haven’t heard of The Ranch. I will have to check that one out. The Jonathan Kellerman book looks like it will be good. Friction, as you know, is one I would like to read. I am already for the weekend and it’s only Tuesday! I hope you have a good week, Laurel-Rain!
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Thanks for stopping by, Wendy, and I love the books on tap for me this week…it’s like every week has so many wonderful possibilities. Enjoy your week!
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I have been wanting to read The Nest, from what I’ve heard it is pretty addicting. The Ranch sounds like a really entertaining show, sadly I don’t have Netflix so I’ll have to wait until it is on DVD. I hope you are enjoying your binge-watch and are having a great week.
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Oh, sorry about “no Netflix,” Whitney, but I’m sure it will be in some other format at some point. Thanks for stopping by, and I loved The Nest.
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You are reading so much more than me right now, so I’m impressed. Looks like a lot of great reading material too. Enjoy.
http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2016/05/mailbox-monday-may-2.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Cheryl…my current updates are over at Curl up and Read. Sorry about the confusion.
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