Welcome to another Monday from the Interior, in which we share about the books we received in the mail (or bought), and talk about our bookish week, past and future.
Mailbox Monday is hosted this month by Metroreader; and Sheila’s Book Journey leads us in What Are You Reading?
MAILBOX MONDAY:
This week I’ve received two books in the mail that I purchased, and one on Sparky, my Kindle.
1. Spin (e-book), by Catherine McKenzie
“[A] charming debut…With fresh, fast-paced storytelling and a personable, self-deprecating protagonist, McKenzie whirls a perfectly indulgent tale.” (Publishers Weekly on SPIN )
“McKenzie’s tale of girls gone wild and gone to rehab is ripped straight from the latest tabloid headlines and will keep readers intrigued to the very last page.” (RT Book Reviews (top pick) )
2. Outside the Lines, by Amy Hatvany
When Eden was ten years old she found her father, David, bleeding out on the bathroom floor. The suicide attempt led to her parents’ divorce, and David all but vanished from Eden’s life. Since childhood, she has heard from him only rarely, just enough to know he’s been living on the streets and struggling with mental illness. But lately, there has been no word at all.
Now in her thirties, Eden decides to go look for her father, so she can forgive him at last, and finally move forward. When her search uncovers other painful truths—not only the secrets her mother has kept from her, but also the agonizing question of whether David, after all these years, even wants to be found—Eden is forced to decide just how far she’ll go in the name of love.
3. What Happened to Hannah, by Mary Kay McComas
As a teenager, Hannah Benson ran away from home in order to save herself. Now, twenty years later, the past comes calling and delivers life-changing news: her mother and sister have passed away, leaving Hannah the guardian of her fifteen-year-old niece.
Returning home to bitter memories and devastating secrets, Hannah must overcome her painful past to pave a future with her niece, the last best chance at a family for both of them. She begins to create a new, happier life with her niece and rekindles a relationship with Grady Steadman, one of the few people she’s ever called a friend.
But she can’t forget what she cannot forgive, or lay to rest those ghosts that will not die. Will love and trust—and the truth—give her the strength to stand her ground and fight for what she deserves?
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
This weekly event is our opportunity to plan out the week ahead, celebrate the one we’ve just finished, and visit lots of blogs.
Have you ever had one of those weeks that feels surreal in its range of experiences? My reading this week certainly falls into this category. From the light-hearted to the dark and disturbing, the titles I’ve completed have left me somewhat on the edge.
In my blog posts, you can see a reflection of the week. From the beginning, as I created a new website, to my weekend reading experiences:
CREATING A NEW WEBSITE: A BIG PROJECT
WEEKEND READING — AND A MOMENTOUS OCCASION
Review: Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor Series), by Lisa Kleypas
Review: How to Eat a Cupcake, by Meg Donohue
Review: The Long Drunk, by Eric Coyote
Review: Iodine, by Haven Kimmel
What’s Up Next? (Click Titles for More Info.)
1. First, Best & Only, by Barbara Delinsky
2. Ship of Souls, by Zetta Elliott (Vine Review)
3. The Bungalow, by Sarah Jio
4. Creative Spirit (e-book), by Scott Nicholson
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That’s my reading week, past and future. I think this new week has a nice mix of books. What about you? What are you celebrating, and what’s ahead?
Spin and Outside the Lines have got very positive reviews on the blog. Hope you like them both.
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Oh, I’m looking forward to them, too, Mystica. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week…..
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I have Spin on my bookshelf. The author is a Montrealer who I met. She’s very nice. I’ll be reading What Happened to Hannah in the upcoming week.
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How wonderful, Laura! I see that this author has another book, too…Arrangements?
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading…..
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I just posted my review for Outside The Lines. I like the sound of What Happened To Hannah and First Best & Only
Wishing you a great reading week
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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Thanks,Shelleyrae….I am very excited about Outside the Lines, as I really enjoyed the author’s Best Kept Secret. Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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Creative Spirit appeals to me…. have a super week Laurel 🙂
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It does look good, doesn’t it, Sheila? Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Hope you have a great reading week!
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Thanks, Abbi, and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week.
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I am looking forward to getting around to The Bungalow.
Another blog! How do you do it?
Have a great week, Laurel-Rain
carol
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Thanks, Carol…glad you could visit. I’m looking forward to The Bungalow, too. It has been patiently waiting on my stacks until I caught up on review books. Enjoy your week.
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They sound good. 🙂
My Monday Memes post
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Thanks, Lady Kell…glad you could visit, and enjoy your week.
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I’ve been reading great reviews of Outside the Lines! Enjoy your new books and have a great week!
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You, too, Kathy….glad you could stop by, and I’m hoping you enjoy your week.
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Curious about Outside the Lines. Enjoy all of your new books.
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Thanks, Diane…Now if I could somehow add extra hours in the day to finish everything…lol. Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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You always find fascinating novels!
Here’s my It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
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Thanks, Deb…I see most of them on other blogs, or in occasional e-mails. It’s one of the best jobs around, isn’t it? Reading, reviewing, blogging about the books….Enjoy your week.
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What Happened to Hannah caught my eye, but they all sounds good. Happy reading!
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Yes, I like the look of that one, too, Anna….and I can’t wait to get to the new ones, but there are several “older” ones demanding attention.
Thanks for stopping by…..
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Sounds like you had a great variety of books last week. What spooked me out recently, was that every book I was reading had something in common with the previous book (although some were published much before the others). So, for instance, I read Of Mice and Men, then in Stephen King’s 11/22/63 it’s mentioned quite elaborately. At the moment, I’m reading a book in which an asylum seeker with a lowly job is much more clever than his boss and I read a book with such a person in it last week, too! Amazing!
Have a good week!
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Wow, that is kind of spooky, isn’t it? As if the books are part of some fateful pattern…ooh. lol
Thanks for stopping by, Judith, and enjoy your reading.
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I have What Happened to Hannah and I saw a good review for it last week. I am kind of excited to get to it!
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Yes, when that happens, Beth, I can hardly wait to pick up the book to read. Never mind priorities…lol
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Great books this week. I added The Bungalow to my tbr list – and I also want to read her other book, Violets of March.
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Thanks for stopping by, Kristin…I love Jio’s books. I read yesterday that she has a new one coming soon…Blackberry Winter, and it has another gorgeous cover!
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Outside The Lines looks really good! So does The Bungalow, and I LOVE that cover!
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I think so, too, Vicki…can’t wait to read it! Thanks for stopping by, and I’m so glad that I didn’t get The Bungalow for my Kindle…love looking at that cover. Enjoy your week.
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I also have What Happened To Hannah-however your cover is gorgeous.
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Thanks, Esme…I do love beautiful covers…and I’m sure the story is going to be captivating. Glad you could visit; enjoy your week!
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What Happened to Hannah sounds pretty intense. Looking forward to your thoughts on that one. Have a wonderful week and happy reading!
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Thanks, Kaye, I’m looking forward to my reads. Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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They all look interesting,What Happened To Hannah also caught my eye.
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Yes, I have had my eye on that one for awhile. Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann, and have a great week.
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It never fails, every week I visit you and my wish list grows and grows, Spin, Bungalow, Outside the Line, oh dear, I’d better get busy reading, lol
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Oh, I could say the same about your books! lol
Thanks for visiting, Lori, and enjoy your week.
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Nice post… I love the pretty covers. Disturbing, hey? Sounds like an interesting week, for sure – both past and up-n-comin’! Thx for stopping by my blog yesterday!! 🙂 Nice to have you over!
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Oh, I admit that I’m drawn to pretty or dramatic covers. Sometimes even ugly ones, if they catch my eye…lol
Thanks for stopping by, Laura. Enjoy your week!
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Enjoy your books! Too cute to name your Kindle!!
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Yes, Sparky and I started out with me being a reluctant partner…but now we’re the best of friends. Thanks for stopping by, Suko, and enjoy your week.
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Well, all of these are new to me! 🙂 I agree that it’s cute you named your Kindle. I like it!! Enjoy!
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Thanks for stopping by, Bluerose…glad you like my Kindle’s name…lol
Enjoy your week.
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I’ve seen Spin at a lot of places lately, it sounds really interesting! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
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I’ve been noticing it, too, Crystal…I think it sounds really good. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I’d like to be inside the cover picture of The Bungalow right now! Enjoy your week!
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As I read it, I keep glancing at the cover….I do think she has some of the prettiest covers, and her new one, Blackberry Winter, is also gorgeous.
Thanks for stopping by, Jen, and have a great week.
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Some of those sound gut wrenching! I love the look of your blog!
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Oh, I know, Peggy Ann…I try to alternate light with heavy…sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Spin has been on my wish list since I read Arranged by the same author.
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I just noticed Arranged the other day…now I must check that one out, too. Thanks for visiting, Mary, and enjoy your week.
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You always have such a great list of books each week! Enjoy them!
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Thanks, Yvonne…I like yours, too. Glad you could stop by, and have a wonderful week.
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Wow, Spin, Outside the Lines, and Hannah all sound really intruging! I hope you enjoy all of your books!
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I plan to, Teddy….hope you have a great week, too, and thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve heard Spin is good. Your other two are new titles to me. Have a great week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Leslie, and enjoy your week. I plan to engage in some serious reading.
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The Bungalow seems to be a popular book this week.
I caught the flu on Wednesday. I spent much of the weekend in bed reading. Please come see what I’ve read.
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That’s the only good thing about being sick….intensive reading. But what a way to go! Thanks for stopping by, Sarah, and feel better.
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You have a lot of good looking books on here! I had to add a few of them to my tbr!
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Yes, that’s what happens when we visit blogs, huh? Thanks for stopping by, Elisha…and enjoy your reads.
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Loads of people seem to be reading The Bungalow at the moment. It looks really good – I’m going to have to check it out. Enjoy your week 🙂
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I’m really enjoying it, Sophia…hope you do too. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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I’ve got The Bungalow to read too, wish I could get to it soon. I think you’ll really enjoy Outside the Lines. I saw Sheila’s review for Spin and now I want to read it too lol
Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Teddyree….I finished The Bungalow last night…and wow! It knocked my socks off. Hope you like it, too.
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Outside the Lines sounds like a terrific story! Happy reading!
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I think so, too, Kim…can’t wait to read it! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your day.
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