Welcome to Monday from the Interior, where we celebrate Mailbox Monday, hosted this month by Savvy Verse & Wit; and What Are You Reading?, by Book Journey.
After a rather intense reading and writing week, I’m ready for a new one.
MAILBOX MONDAY
Here we spotlight books we’ve received this week, either for review or by purchase.
I received three books for review and purchased two.
From top to bottom:
Dumpster Dying, by Lesley A. Diehl (From Oak Tree Press)
Bogey Nights, by Marja McGraw (Oak Tree Press)
Real Women Real Wisdom, edited by Maureen Hovenkotter (Gray Wings Press) (I have two copies – one for giveaway)
Birds of Paradise, by Diana Abu-Jaber
The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
I’m very excited about these! What did you find in your mailbox?
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Here’s What Happened on the Blogs:
Attitude Adjustments – An Excerpt
October Thoughts from the Interior
Review: Buried Memories, by Irene Pence
Review: Girls in White Dresses, by Jennifer Close
Review: Watch Me Die, by Erica Spindler
Review: The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood
What’s Up Next?
The Summer Before the Dark, by Doris Lessing
2. Still Missing, by Beth Gutcheon
3. The Tall Pine Polka, by Lorna Landvik (From my TBR Stack!)
4. Janeology (e-book), by Karen Harrington
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And that’s it!
I’m eagerly anticipating my reading week! What about you? What’s on deck? I hope you’ll stop by.
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
These are all new to me books. Enjoy your reading week!
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Oh, I hope you enjoy your week, too, Laura. Thanks for stopping by.
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Now that is a mix. Enjoy. I am intrigued with the Language of Flowers
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Thanks for stopping by, Marce. I have been drooling over The Language of Flowers for awhile, now. Have a great week.
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I like Lorna Landvik’s books. Enjoy.
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I’ve had this one on my stack for awhile….I think I’ll like it. The titles are intriguing. Thanks for stopping by, Heather, and enjoy your week.
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I get so excited when I see someone reading (and enjoying) Atwood’s books. She is such a masterful writer!
I hope you have a fantastic week!
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Oh, I agree, Lydia. I hadn’t read anything of hers for awhile, and then when I started rereading The Handmaid’s Tale, I grabbed Cat’s Eye, which I’d somehow missed. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Those first three books look quite enticing.
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Thanks, Esme….I’m excited about them, too. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Enjoy your books. I guess it was a pretty normal week of reading for me. Please come see what I’ve read.
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Thanks, Sarah…glad you had a good week. I’ll be over soon…and I’m glad you could visit. Enjoy your week!
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I have a Doris Lessing book in my tbr pile. Can’t remember what it is called. It was one of those books I picked up simply for the author when I saw it was on offer. I read The Golden Notebook a year or so ago and I absolutely loved it. Hope you enjoy this one.
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I read The Golden Notebook many years ago, but it was one of those books you never forget…I bought it again last year, and I’m planning to reread it.
Another of hers that I enjoyed has a somewhat sketchy title…The Good Terrorist. But it’s really a page-turner. Thanks for stopping by, Karen, and have a great week.
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Still Missing sounds and looks good Laurel!
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Oh, it is, Sheila…It’s a reread for me. Read it years ago and loved it. The author also wrote several others I enjoyed, like Domestic Pleasures. Thanks for stopping by.
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I loved The Language of Flowers – such a phenomenal story. Hope you enjoy your books this week!
Stop by my It’s Monday post if you get a chance.
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I’m really looking forward to it, Kristin. I kept myself from buying it earlier because I’m trying to control my urges…LOL. But this one just called my name. Thanks for stopping by.
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I really enjoyed Language of Flowers, hope you do too! I checked out Still Missing on Amazon, it sounds like a really emotional read.
Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Teddyree….Yes, I’m very excited about Language of Flowers…I’ve been drooling over it! Still Missing is emotional, but I love the author’s work.
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What a nice selection Laurel. Language of Flowers is high up on my TBR list. enjoy
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Oh, I hope I do, Diane. The mailbox books usually have to wait a few weeks (or at least one or two!) in favor of books ahead of them. But knowing they’re there….well, bliss.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Wonderful list of books happy reading! Thanks for stopping by my post!
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I’m looking forward to them, Peggy. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week!
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Real Women Real Wisdom sounds like a very interesting read, hope you enjoy it!
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I got that one unexpectedly and received two copies, so I’ll be doing a giveaway soon. Thanks for stopping by, Anne, and enjoy your week.
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I’ve heard The Language of Flowers is good – hope you love it!
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I think it will be, Mary…at least I’m sure I’ll connect with it, since it’s about growing up in foster care. I spent three decades working in that field. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reads.
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Most of these are new to me — more new titles for the must-read list (thanks)! Seems like everyone is reading The Language of Flowers right now — I’ll have to give it a look. Happy reading this week!
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I know what you mean, Joy. I’ll never get the TBR stacks under control! But I’ll have fun along the way. Thanks for stopping by.
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Still Missing sounds good! Have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Dixie…and I really love the author’s work (Still Missing). Have a great week!
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You have a great book list this week. I’ve been reading some good ones too. I have the new Louise Penny to look forward to as well. Can’t wait!
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Thanks, Sami…glad you like it. I keep meaning to read something by Louise Penny! Have a great week, and thanks for visiting.
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That is a great mailbox, lots of good reading ahead.
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I agree, Nicole. Thanks for visiting…and enjoy your week!
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Hopping through, have a wonderful week 😉
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Thanks for hopping by, Angelica…and I hope you enjoy your week,too.
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Looks like a great week on your blog! Enjoy your week!
This week at Mom Reads My Books.
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Thanks, Amie…glad you could stop by…and enjoy your week!
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I have been curious about The Language of Flowers since I first saw it. I will watch for your review of it.
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Yes, I’m very excited about this one…I’ve been drooling over it for awhile. Thanks for stopping by, Beth, and enjoy your week.
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Great Mailbox! I just read The Language of Flowers and enjoyed it!
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Oh, good to know, Jenny Q. Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your week.
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I remember really loving The Handmaid’s Tale when I read it years go
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Oh, so do I, Helen…so I had to reread it. Loved it even more this time! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m really eager to read more Atwood. Maybe I should set it a reading goal for December or the next year.
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Yes, I tend to go in phases with my reading and my authors. I do love Atwood, too, and I may reread some of her other books. Thanks for stopping by, Sabrina.
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I adored The Language of Flowers! Hope you love it too! Happy reading! (p.s. I covet your Queen pillow! Love Mary Englebreit!)
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Oh, I am a big fan of Engelbreit. I have pillows, dolls, cookie jars…you name it.
Thanks for stopping by, Sharon, and I’m really excited about The Language of Flowers.
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I’ve read some Lessing, but not that one. Hope you like it!
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It’s okay, Joy…it’s hard to get into, since much of it is the character’s introspection…she is going through something. I’m hoping it will pick up soon. Thanks for stopping by.
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Great list of books. I’ve been wanting to read Lorna Landvik but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Enjoy!
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Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne…from what I’ve skimmed, she reminds me a bit of Fannie Flagg.
Hope you have a great week, too.
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Hope you’ll have a great reading week next week, too!
Thanks for stopping by my Monday post.
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Oh, you’re welcome, Cinnamon. I am already enjoying my reading and plan to keep on….thanks for stopping by!
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I’ve only heard of a couple of the new books that you got, but they look good.
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Thanks for visiting, Alyce. Yes, I’d heard of two of the review books when we interviewed a couple of the authors on our group blog, Dames of Dialogue.
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Great mailbox this week. I loved The Language of Flowers. It was a great book, I didn’t want to put it down.
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Oh, I’m glad to hear that, Leslie. I sensed that it would be like that for me. Thanks for stopping by.
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Lots to keep you busy reading there, Laurel-Rain.
I have some very exciting reads lined up, chick-lit, historical fiction, my first audio book and first YA read, just don’t know which to choose first 🙂
carol
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Sometimes that’s what I face, too. Staring at the books around me, trying to choose….bliss! Thanks for stopping by, Carol, and enjoy your choices.
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Language of Flowers sounds great.
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I’m excited about it, too, sagustocox. Thanks for stopping by.
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Love the cover of Still Missing. Hope the book is just as good. Have a good week!
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I do, too, Athira. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Your books coming up look great!
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Thanks, Staci…I’m enjoying them! Hope you’re having a great week.
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You have a nice lineup of books this week! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kristi…glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week….
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I’ve heard good things about The Language of Flowers. Enjoy your new books!
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Yes, me too, Anna. I’m excited about it! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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