Good morning, and welcome to another Monday, in which we celebrate our reading, blogging, and life. Mailbox Monday is hosted in June by Burton Book Review; and Book Journey brings us another edition of What Are You Reading?
MAILBOX MONDAY:
This week, I received one review book in the mail, and downloaded two e-books.
1. The Tree of Everlasting Knowledge, by Christine Nolfi (Author Request)
A savage rape on hallowed ground. Secrets buried for decades by the town’s most influential family. Now Ourania D’Andre will learn the Great Oak’s secrets as construction begins at the Fagan mansion. She can’t afford to turn down a job that promises to stir up the long-buried guilt–and the passion–she shares with powerful Troy Fagan. She’s already juggling the most important job of her career with her new responsibilities as a foster mother for young Walt and Emma Korchek. And there’s a hard, older man on the construction crew with eyes void of emotion–cold and killing. The secrets of his brutal past will pose a grave threat to the children in her care. Will she find the courage to face him?
2. Safe Within (e-book), by Jean Reynolds Page
Elaine and Carson Forsyth have returned to the tree house—Elaine’s childhood home, a cabin nestled high in the branches of two oaks beside a North Carolina lake—where forty-nine-year-old Carson has chosen to spend the waning days of his life. As Elaine prepares for a future without her beloved husband, their solace is interrupted. Carson’s mother, Greta, has set loose a neighbor’s herd of alpacas and landed herself in police custody. While Carson, remarkably, sees humor in the situation, Elaine can only question what her obligations are—and will be—to a woman who hasn’t spoken to her in more than twenty years.
In the wake of Carson’s death, Elaine and their grown son, Mick, are thrust into the maelstrom of Greta, the mother-in-law and grandmother who never accepted either of them. Just as they are trying to figure out their new roles in the family, Mick uncovers unexpected questions of his own. A long-ago teenage relationship with a local girl may have left him with more than just memories, and he must get to the bottom of Greta’s surprising accusations
3. XO (e-book), by Jeffrey Deaver
COUNTRY-POP INGÉNUE Kayleigh Towne’s career is just reaching new heights with her huge hit single “Your Shadow”—but increased fame is also bringing unwanted attention. An innocent exchange with one of her fans, signed with an “XO,” leads Kayleigh into the dangerous and terrifying realm of obsession.Edwin Sharp thinks Kayleigh’s songs contain messages that speak directly to him. Despite her clear rejection and threats from lawyers and law enforcers, he remains convinced that “Your Shadow” was written just for him, and he announces he’s coming for Kayleigh. Then a potentially fatal accident occurs at the concert hall where Kayleigh is rehearsing for a triumphant hometown performance, and she is convinced that someone—maybe Edwin—was there watching her from the darkness.
True to his word, Edwin Sharp soon makes an ominous appearance in town, and California Bureau of Investigation Agent Kathryn Dance, a friend and fan of Kayleigh’s on vacation in Fresno to attend the show, intervenes on her behalf, drawing Sharp’s frightening attention to herself. That night a member of the road crew whom Kayleigh had once dated is murdered in an eerie echo of an image from her chart-topping song. As more deaths loom on the horizon, Kathryn Dance must use her considerable skills at investigation and body-language analysis to stop the stalker and save more innocent victims. But before long she learns that, like many celebrities, Kayleigh has more than one fan with a mission . . .
This nail-biting thriller from suspense master Jeffery Deaver speeds along over just three short days, filled with terrifying twists that will keep readers held in rapt suspense until the final shocking revelation.
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
What’s Happening on the Blogs?
In my Tuesday Potpourri: Enticing books and Cozy Places.
Or Thursday Potpourri: Chilling with a Good Book.
On Saturday, I tossed out a Sweet Saturday Sample: Post Vacation Ponderings.
As for my reading: (click titles/covers for reviews)
I posted a review of a book I finished in May: Ocean Beach, by Wendy Wax
Then….I FINALLY finished American Legacy: The Story of John & Caroline Kennedy, by C. David Heymann
The Long Way Home, by Karen McQuestion
Scotsmen Prefer Blondes, by Sara Ramsey
The Red Book (e-book), by Deborah Copaken Kogan
What’s Up Next? (Click titles/covers for more info)
1. A Tale of Two Sisters, by Anna Maxted (Promoted from my TBR Stacks!)
2. Shades of Murder, by Lauren Carr (Review Book)
3. Gone to Ground, by Brandilyn Collins (Review book)
4. Dirty Little Secrets (e-book), by C. J. Omololu
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And that’s my week! What are the rest of you planning? What did last week look like? I hope you’ll come on by for a visit.
I like the cover of Safe Within and the book sounds like a great drama. Enjoy your reading week!
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Doesn’t it? I’m very excited about this one, Laura. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I enjoy Wendy Wax – I will need to check out your review!
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Thanks for visiting, Sheila, and have a great week! I have enjoyed all of Wendy’s books so far.
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Safe Within sounds really good. The first one sounds really creepy. I have a hard time reading books with rape in them. Have a wonderful week, Laurel and happy reading
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Yes, reading about rape is definitely not for everyone; thanks for visiting, Kaye, and I agree that Safe Within sounds wonderful. Enjoy your week!
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What a productive week!! I can’t wait to read your thoughts on the Dekker novel, I have been on the fence about reading that one. Have a great week!!
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Thanks for visiting, Cheryl…Yes, some of my books this week are “outside my usual genre,” but I’m trying that out…lol
Hope you enjoy your week.
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Safe Within looks really good! I hope you have a great week in books!
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I read another book by this author and thoroughly enjoyed it; the blurb on this one called to me. Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and have a great week.
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I’m interested to see what you think of The Tree of Everlasting Knowledge. Have a wonderful week and enjoy your reads 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree…I am looking forward to this one, too. Hope you have a fabulous week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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XO is on my list too. I like all your books. Happy reading!
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I probably wouldn’t have picked XO, but I needed a book beginning with the letter X…lol; and then I thought the blurb sounded good.
Thanks for visiting, Harvee, and have a great week.
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You have a nice variety of books coming up this week. I have Dirty Little Secrets on my Kindle but haven’t had a chance to read it yet. Enjoy your reading this week.
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I’ve had Dirty Little Secrets on my Kindle for awhile…I have been “obsessing” about “hoarding” lately, and this one seems to give a unique twist to it.
Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and enjoy your week.
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Happy Monday! Our reading styles are a bit different, but I like the variety of books you have up there, and hope you have a great week!
Thanks for stopping by my It’s Monday post!
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Yes, our reading choices differ; I always like to explore new books, though, so I enjoy the journey. Thanks for stopping by, Lauren, and have a great week.
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I loved Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, too! Now if I can just get busy and write some reviews….
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The only reason I review right after finishing is that I don’t take notes while reading, and I’m afraid I’ll forget important details…lol
Thanks for stopping by, Deb, and enjoy your week.
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A Tale of Two Sisters looks really good! 🙂 No sisters for me but I still enjoy reading about others troubles. Have a great week!
brunettelibrarian AT gmAil . c0m
The Brunette Librarian Blog
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I’m really enjoying it, Brunette Librarian…I love tales about sisters, too, even though my only sister is thirteen years younger and didn’t really feel like a sister.
Thanks for stopping by….
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I can never decide if I like covers like the one for Gone To Ground. Hope you have a great week.
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It doesn’t draw me in, Ryan…I like a different kind of cover design.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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This looks like a great summer reading list!
Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate
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I think it will be, Rebecca…thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like an interesting reading week.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/06/mailbox-monday_18.html
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I agree, Tribute Books Mama. Enjoy your week!
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Are you reading more e-books now, or does it only look that way? I know Sparky is never far away! Have a good week!
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I try to read at least one e-book a week, as I have quite the “stockpile” on Sparky, due to how easy it is to download. And no waiting, unless they’re preordered books.
Thanks for visiting, Judith, and enjoy your week, too.
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I don’t think I’ve heard of any of the books on your list this week but your mailbox books look pretty great. Although the first one isn’t my usual style, it certainly sounds interesting. And like everyone else, I think Safe Within looks great too!
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Safe Within is one I’m really looking forward to, studentspyglass. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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I read Dirty Little Secrets last year and enjoyed it, it is a quick read.
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I was hoping it would be, as I have a few thicker ones to read this week. Thanks for visiting, Jackie, and enjoy your week.
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I hope you enjoy Gone to Ground, I read it a couple of months ago! It was an interesting mystery 🙂
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I hope so, too, Crystal…when I first glanced through it, there were some aspects to it that put me off; I’m hoping I will adapt…lol
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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XO looks like a fun thrilling read. Hope you enjoy all your new books!
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I have never read anything by Deaver, and I must admit I was mainly trying to find a book that began with the letter X for a challenge. But the blurb sounded really good to me. Thanks for visiting, Lucy.
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I have not read Deaver in a long time. The cover alone of his book has me wanting to read it. Have a great week of reading.
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I like it, too, Nise…it’s not my usual read, which is why I’ll probably enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!
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A good mailbox. http://booketta.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/hunting-in-charity-shops.html
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Thanks, Booketta…enjoy your reads, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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OOh nice! Those are all new to me, but I hope you enjoy all your reads!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
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I am really looking forward to the variety…thanks for visiting, Jessica, and enjoy your week.
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Laurel-Rain
I do hope you have a great reading week.
I have not been very sociable of late. My review list and real life is rather busy.
I was determined to get around to the meme today.
carol
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Oh, I’m so happy you could find the time to stop by, Carol, as I know you are very busy. Have fun with the wedding preparations, and enjoy your wonderful day.
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So many great books! Safe Within looks really good.
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I think so, too, Yvonne…thanks for stopping by!
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I have Shades of Murder coming up as well.
Thanks for stopping by Book’d Out earlier
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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Thanks for visiting, Shelleyrae, and I’m looking forward to Shades of Murder.
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I’d love to be within the cover of Safe Within; it looks so relaxing! Enjoy your week!
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I think that little “tree house” effect in the blurb sounds wonderful…and cozy. Plus, that boat on the cover does look totally relaxing. Thanks for stopping by, Jen.
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Safe Within is a new title (to me, anyway). I’ll watch for your review. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Mary…glad you could stop by, and I enjoyed seeing your new ones, too.
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All of those are new to me. I hope you have a great reading week!
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Thanks, Alyce…hope you do, too; glad you could stop by!
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Such a wonderful list of books! And I think they’re all new titles for me — I’ll be adding several to my wish list, for sure. Happy reading this week!
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I love discovering new books! Thanks for stopping by, Joy, and enjoy your books (and your wish list!).
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These are all new to me. Love the cover of XO. Thx for the visit.
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Thanks, hummingbird…glad you could stop by…enjoy your reads.
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Oh I do like the look of XO hope you enjoy
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I think I will, Jess…hope you have a great week, and thanks for the visit.
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Like the sound of your books which are coming up to be read!
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Thanks, Mystica…I am looking forward to them!
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Haven’t heard of any of these, but they sound good! Really like the sound of XO! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Alexia…glad you could stop by! Enjoy your week…..
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Happy blogoversary 🙂
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Thanks, Teena! I totally blanked the date out…lol
With so many blogs, I tend to forget. Since this one was my third blog, I should do better at remembering!
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