Welcome to our weekly bookish place where we share our adventures in reading. Come along and join us as we explore other blogs and feel a community spirit.
Today I’m linking up at Monday Reading, hosted by Book Journey.
To check out my Sunday Updates/Mailbox Monday, click the link.
This past week was HOT. Extremely. And during one of the hottest days, plumbers came and turned the water off because of a broken pipe in the next-door unit. They may have to go in again tomorrow, which means that I’ve got to be up early to do all water-related activities before they begin. Ugh.
But luckily the air-conditioning isn’t broken. Knock wood!
I took an early morning walk a couple of days ago and enjoyed some greenery….which helps me forget how hot it gets later in the day.
ON THE BLOGS:
Tuesday Potpourri: Intros/Teasers – Rose Harbor in Bloom
Hump Day Sparks: Waiting for “Waiting for Wednesday”
Congratulations to the Giveaway Winner!
Journey With Me Through Book Beginnings & The Friday 56
Before the Guilty Pleasures: A Morning Walk
Sweet Saturday Sample: Taking the Plunge (An Excerpt)
READING: CLICK TITLES FOR REVIEWS
Let Me Go, by Chelsea Cain (Amazon Vine Review)(Sequels Challenge)
Rose Harbor in Bloom, by Debbie Macomber (Amazon Vine Review)(Sequels Challenge)
Roast Mortem (e-book), by Cleo Coyle (Cozies Challenge/Sequels Challenge)
Someday, Someday, Maybe, by Lauren Graham (Vine Review)
WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Click Titles/Covers for More Info)
The Laws of Gravity, by Liz Rosenberg (Amazon Vine Review)
After Her, by Joyce Maynard (Amazon Vine)
The Last Camellia (e-book), by Sarah Jio
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And that’s my week! Hope you will stop by and share your own reading/blogging adventures. Let’s chat!
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
You have some good reads coming up, especially Jio’s latest. I haven’t read any of her books although I’ve wanted to.
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Oh, I hope you do, Laura…they are gorgeous reads, IMO. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I have to read The Last Camellia for a book tour this month. Can’t wait. The Laws of Gravity looks good too!
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It is very good so far, Harvee (The Laws of Gravity); and I can’t wait to read the others on my list. Thanks for visiting. Have a great week.
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That looks like a lovely refreshing walk and a great week of interesting reading!
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Thanks, Patty…I am looking forward to the new week.
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The Last Camellia sounds wonderful!! I am intrigued!
Are the photos at the top all yours? I am in love with the VW Bug photo. 🙂
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I am so looking forward to The Last Camellia, too.
Some of the photos are mine, but the VW bug and the deep forest on the right end are from Pinterest. Click over to check out my Pinterest images (top ride sidebar).
Thanks for visiting, Erin. Enjoy your week.
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After her has a beautiful cover, and The last camelia sounds very good. How are you liking it so far?
Have a great week & kind regards,
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I haven’t started either of them yet. My reading list for this week does include After Her, however, and I’m eager to begin. Thanks for visiting, Bettina…have a great week.
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Laws of Gravity sounds really good!
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Oh, it is, Shelleyrae…it does remind me of the kinds of issues that come up in Jodi Picoult novels….and it’s a page turner. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your week.
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Wow, you’ve been pretty busy, Laurel-Rain! And ugh! for your water having to be turned off because of a broken pipe next door. I guess on the bright side, it’s nicer to get things done early in the morning when it’s still cool, then maybe take a nap in the early afternoon when it gets too hot 🙂
You have several books on your list I want to check out, I hope you’ll like the ones you have lined up for this week.
Here’s my It’s Monday! post for this week.
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Thanks, Lexxie…I am eager for this week and the books I’m planning. And I agree about how nice it is to start the day early, when it’s cool. Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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I really need to pick up a Sarah Jio book one of these days…I’ve heard such good things about them.
I try to get my walks in early in the morning as well – much more enjoyable than going out in the hot, sticky sun!
Here’s my It’s Monday post.
Have a great week!
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Definitely! Which reminds me…I should get out there! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I see you have a Debbie Macomber book coming up! My mom and I are going to her Fan Retreat in Nashville in August. We’re looking forward to it! 🙂 Your upcoming books look fab!
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That sounds really exciting, Holly…I so enjoy Macomber’s books as my go-to comfort reads. Thanks for stopping by.
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By the way, is that your office on the sidebars? Gorgeous! Have you ever written a blog post about it?
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No….I wish it were my office, Holly…I got the image from Pinterest. I would love an office like that!
Mine isn’t bad, however, and I plan to do a post showing my REAL office.
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So glad you have airconditioning. I am looking forward Sarah Jio’s book. Have a great week.
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Yes, I am happy about air conditioning, too, Nise, but the bill…not so much! lol
I have enjoyed every book by Jio. Thanks for stopping by.
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Interesting selection of books. I could use some of your heat. It is cool and foggy here again this morning. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!
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I would be happy to send our heat right to you, Kathy…lol; thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your week.
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Wow, all great picks in my opinion! Have a couple on my kindle, have a couple more on my wishlist! That Joyce Maynard looks so good; I haven’t read anything by her in a long time. Enjoy your week of reading.
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I never seem to get my fill of Maynard’s books, which is why I have several in my library…and don’t plan to donate any of them! Thanks for stopping by, Rita, and enjoy your week.
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The Last Camellia is one I want to read! I loved The Violets of March by Jio! Looks like you are in for some reading!
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I have enjoyed every book from this author…can’t wait to begin the new one. Thanks for stopping by, Beth, and have a great week.
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Your list looks so good- I feel like I have a tower of books to get through before I can add any new ones-enjoy!
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It is hard to pass up tempting books, but the tower does help us put the brakes on. Thanks for visiting, Kerri, and enjoy your week.
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I am melting today here too. Taking breaks to read in the air conditioned bedroom often 🙂
Have a wonderful week. Try to stay cool!!
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I am desperately trying to stay cool! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Phew thank goodness for aircon, hope you manage to stay cool. All 3 of your books this week look good. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your supportive comments … just another reason I love the book blogging community. Happy reading 🙂
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I always worry that the power will go out; that has happened in the past when it gets so hot and there is an overload on the power grid.
I hope that if I say it, that won’t happen…lol.
Thanks for stopping by, and keep blogging with us.
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I always love Debbie Macomber books. They are “feel good” books. Have a great week!
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Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne, and enjoy your week.
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Ooo, Sarah Jio. I love her work.
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Me, too, Diana….thanks for visiting, and have a great week.
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