Welcome to another week of bookish fun. Join in with those who celebrate Mailbox Monday, hosted in December by Suko’s Notebook; and What Are You Reading?, hosted by Book Journey.
MAILBOX MONDAY:
No books in the mailbox for me this week! That works out perfectly, since the holidays are sucking the time out of the days.
WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Welcome to another week: a time to share our reading, blogging, and life adventures, and a time to enjoy our community of book bloggers.
This week has been a mix of intriguing and tedious reads, with one notable “tedious” one. But before I plunge into that unpleasant topic, let’s look at other matters.
On the Blogs: (Posts)
HUMP DAY POTPOURRI: A DAY THAT WENT FROM BAD TO WORSE
ANOTHER CHALLENGE FOR 2013: MT. TBR
MEG’S FANTASY LIFE – AN EXCERPT
CREATIVE SPARKS: SATURDAY SNAPSHOTS-FAMILY & YULETIDE MOMENTS
SUNDAY POTPOURRI: BOOKS & MOVIES
On the Blogs: (Reading – Click Titles for Reviews)
The Search, by Nora Roberts
Bonnie, by Iris Johansen
Midwives, by Chris Bohjalian
The Accursed, by Joyce Carol Oates
What’s Up Next? (Click Titles/Covers for More Info)
1. The Good Woman, by Jane Porter
2. Sugar Springs, by Kim Law
3. In Name Only (e-book), by Carol Kilgore
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So that’s what my week looks like. What about yours? Come on by and chat….
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
Looks like you have a week of good reading ahead of you. I like the cover of the first book. Enjoy your reading week!
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So do I, Laura. I preordered the sequel (The Good Daughter), so thought I’d better start with this one.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I am not sure…I just insisted an amazing mystery…I can’t decide what I am now in the mood for!
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I had a hard time deciding, too, but I’m now captivated by the first one I’m reading, which is The Good Woman. Thanks for visiting, Patty, and enjoy your choices.l
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Sorry Bonnie was not that for you. I was glad to have the situation resolved. I have yet to watch the movie. I’ll have to check out The Good Woman.
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I’m not sure why Bonnie didn’t quite capture me, but perhaps it was because it was the final book. I can’t put my finger on why it didn’t click for me. I’ll still try one of the others….not in that trilogy, though. Thanks for stopping by, Nise.
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Wishing you a wonderful reading week Laurel
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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Thanks, Shelleyrae…You too! Enjoy your week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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The Good Woman looks good to me. Hope you like it and all your new reads!
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Thanks, Lucy…so far, I’m really enjoying it. I like books about family and sisters, and this one definitely has all that. Glad you could stop by…enjoy your week.
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I hope you’ll enjoy your books! Haven’t read any of them, but they sound good 🙂
Happy reading!
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Thanks, Aleksandra…I do think this is going to be a good week. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy yours!
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My mailbox has been quiet lately, too (well, except for the daily arrival of Cybils!) I’m glad I don’t have other books awaiting me right now.
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Yes, it’s a relief not to have too many….and as the year ends, I like to start fresh. With my same old stacks that need whittling…lol
Glad you could stop by, Deb, and enjoy your week and your Cybils.
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I think I’d enjoy The Good Woman, family/sister stories are my thing lol. Must check out a few of your reviews. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Oh, I am loving it so far, Teddyree…and since I preordered the next one in the series (The Good Daughter), I’m very happy. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Nice looking group of books. They are all new to me but I hope you really enjoy them. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy…I do enjoy the start of a new week; I’m also looking forward to a New Year and fresh challenges. Glad you could stop by, and have a good week.
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I really enjoyed The Good Wife and am looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog!
~Kristin @ Always With a Book
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Me, too, Kristin…and since I’ve signed up for a Sequels Challenge for 2013, I am looking forward to completing a few more series! Thanks for stopping by.
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I hear you about the holidays and our lack of time these days! I’ll feel lucky if I manage to finish anything in the next few weeks, I feel so scatterbrained. Looking forward to a 2013 and getting caught up! Enjoy your week.
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Yes, I look forward to that experience, too; wonder what it feels like? lol
Thanks for stopping by, Marie, and enjoy!
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The Good Woman sounds like an exciting read! I look forward to reading your thoughts on it. Have a great week!
Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate
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I’m really loving it, Rebecca; the sisters and their rivalries. The author draws me in and makes me pick “sides” in their battles. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Sometimes it’s fine, not getting any books – they will only distract you from what you were planning to read. 😉
Have a good week!
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I completely agree, Judith…it feels light. Like I can create my week. But, of course, I still have a couple of review books to fit in there…lol
Thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. Again you are reading some great looking books 🙂
Have a fantastic week!
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You’re welcome, and I’m glad you could visit here. Enjoy your week,Lori.
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I love Joyce Carol Oates! I will have to read The Accursed. 🙂 The Good Woman looks interesting as well, and a book that I could pass around to people. Have a great week!
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Hope you enjoy it, Erin…The Good Woman is totally engaging to me. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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An empty mailbox means you get to catch up on the TBR mountain. 😉 Have a great week!
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I look forward to catching up, Anna…thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week.
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I was greatful not be sent any books this week due to a major backlog! Looks like you’ve got some great reading ahead of you.
have a fab week. x
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Yes, I agree that a week or two without books can be just the thing. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and enjoy your reading.
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Not heard of any of those books but they do sound interesting. Happy reading 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Kate…enjoy your week!
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The good woman looks really nice. I used to have a Nora Roberts phase when I was in the university. And Joyce Carol Oates! I love her writing. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your reading week!
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Thanks, Myra…so far, the week is going great! Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Have a great week getting caught up in your reading. 🙂
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I feel so relaxed already, with not as much pressure. Thanks for visiting, Leslie, and enjoy your week.
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Sounds like a great reading week! Enjoy this week!
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I think it will be, Yvonne…thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!
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I read a few books by Joyce Carol Oates long ago – like about 15, 20 years ago. Bleak reads. She’s a good writer, but if you have any depression issues at all you might find yourself suffering a bout of the blues after reading one of her books. I don’t have depression issues, and felt the blues coming on after a read. Same with Anne Rice. oh, the heavy bleakness of it all…
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have a good reading week – enjoy your books 🙂
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Yes, JCO does definitely plumb the depths of our darkest thoughts and feelings….I have to be in the right mood to read one of her books. Thanks for stopping by, Mardel, and enjoy your week.
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You can’t go wrong with Nora, huh? lovely review!
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Thanks for visiting, Kah Cherub…and I agree! Enjoy your week.
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