Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
**Mailbox Monday is hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
The week started out slowly…and then ended with three books read and reviewed: one library book, one book purchased, and another from NetGalley. The remainder of the week was consumed by errands, an annoying smog certificate glitch, and some great Netflix viewing. The shows I watched were unexpected: Greenleaf and Emily Owens, M.D. I discovered both while scrolling through my queue…and then I binge-watched them until completion. Now I just have to wait for more seasons for some favorites…or the discovery of some other serendipitous movies or shows.
I also continued watching The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu…and The Good Fight on CBS-All Access.
Let’s grab some coffee (I am in danger of falling asleep!) and take a closer look at the week.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Monday Potpourri: Objects that Trigger Memories…
Rainy Day Excerpts: “Shadow Dancing”
Coffee Chat: Odd Bits & Pieces…
Another Month Bites the Dust…Monthly Wrap-Up
Bookish Friday: “Bring Me Back”
Friday Potpourri: A Sentimental Journey…
Review: The Gunners (e-book), by Rebecca Kauffman (Library Book)Review: Bad Stories, by Steve AlmondReview: Shadow Dancing (e-book, Country Club Murders), by Julie Mulhern – (NG-6/19/18)
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received one book in my physical mailbox; one from NetGalley; and one from the library. I purchased two e-books.
Castaway Cottage, by Joanne DeMaio (Author Review Request)
When the Lights Go Out (e-book), by Mary Kubica (NG – 9/4)
Manhattan Beach (e-book), by Jennifer Egan (Library Book)
Purchased Downloads:
The Death of Mrs. Westaway (e-book), by Ruth Ware
Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties (e-book), by Camille Pagan
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WHAT’S UP NEXT?
Currently Reading: Bring Me Back (e-book), by B. A. Paris (NG-6/19/18)
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My moods will lead me to more review books…and a few purchases.
That was my week…what did yours look like? Here is a delightful little dessert I enjoyed on Tuesday evening, after I had that long and tedious day trying to get my smog certificate! Something chocolate always does the trick.
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That doesn’t seem like a slow reading week…you still read quite a few books! I think you deserved a treat after that smog test thing you went through!
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It started out slow, and then picked up. Lol
Thanks for visiting, Patty; enjoy your reading.
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I love discovering new shows on Netflix… and then binging them. 🙂 And I’m wondering how Handmaid’s is with season 2- I haven’t started watching it yet.
When The Lights Go Out looks promising! And I still need to read the new Ware book.
Have an awesome weekend!
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This afternoon I kept checking out shows on Netflix, watching one episode and moving on. It is hard to find ones I love lately! So when I unexpectedly discovered Greenleaf and Emily Owens, M.D., I was very pleased. LOL
Season II of Handmaid’s Tale is depressing…I keep hoping things will get better for the handmaids, but I wonder if that will ever happen. Sigh.
Thanks for visiting, Greg, and have a great week.
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That chocolate looks so good! Enjoy your new books. I’m curious about Manhattan Beach, but I had to teach a class on one of Jennifer Egan’s other books, and I kind of hated that one. It was boring, and I didn’t like teaching it.
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The chocolate was delicious, and because I got a mini-dessert, I didn’t feel that guilty. LOL
I hated A Visit from the Goon Squad from Egan…Yes, definitely boring. Which one did you hate? I did enjoy Look at Me and Invisible Circus.
Thanks for visiting, AJ. Have a great week!
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I am having trouble settling on a new show to watch on Netflix. I’m not sure why. It sounds like you had a good week overall. That dessert was well earned after your day dealing with the smog certification, I am sure! I hope this next one will be good for you as well! I am looking forward to When the Lights Go Out and Castaway Cottage sounds like it will be good. I hope you enjoy all your new books!
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Thanks, Wendy, I am really looking forward to my new review books…and my purchases, as well.
After stumbling on the Netflix shows I enjoyed last week, I’ve been jumping from show to show today. Sigh. I am looking forward to a new season on a show I enjoyed called Marcella; it’s coming next week.
I love Grace & Frankie and I’m eager for another season of that show, too. Have you seen that one?
Enjoy your week.
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I’ve had weeks like that where all the reading happens on the tail end. Great haul. I am hoping to listen to Ware’s book. You’ve been watching some good shows. I spent my Saturday evening adding back Narration ratings to audio reviews since I lost them during the move to a new host. Ugh. Hope this week is amazing!
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Ooh, losing reviews because of blog issues makes me feel so anxious. I do have most of my reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, too, but what a mess. Good luck!
Thanks for visiting, Kimberly, and have a great week.
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I’m so looking forward to reading the latest by Mary Kubica!
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Me, too, Cleo, I got so excited when I saw it. Also…the new Paula Daly on your blog made me do a happy dance. Enjoy your week!
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I binged Greenleaf too!
Great haul also – the Woman Last Seen in her Thirties really caught my eyes. I hope you enjoy them all.
(And I will never say no to coffee!)
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Thanks, Andreea, I am very excited about these books, too…and coffee is nectar from the gods! LOL
Enjoy your week…and I couldn’t get over how hooked I was on Greenleaf, since I didn’t think it would be my cup of tea.
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I did not expect it to be my thing either but I just couldn’t stop watching!!
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I know! But I realize now that no matter the setting or that whole “churchy” thing, my catnip is always secrets, scandals, and family dysfunction! LOL
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Ah a new book by Joanne DeMaio I see, rather nice. Sometimes our reading gets slowed down but then can speed up specially when a book is good it just calls us to read. Hope this week has great viewing and reading.
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Thanks, Kathryn. At the end of Beach Bliss was an excerpt from Castaway Cottage…and it was that old cottage in Beach Bliss that they were getting ready to renovate. I thought I would have to wait a while, but then got the e-mail that I was getting this next book! Happy dance!
Enjoy your week….
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That’s a good point, you remind me of the coffee! I shall go do it right now, cause I am also in danger of falling asleep 😀 have a nice week 🙂
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Thanks, Evelina, I don’t know why I’ve been so tired lately! Probably the heat. But coffee does the trick. Enjoy your week!
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I would like to start watching The Handmaids Tala soon. It looks really good. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on Bring Me Back. Have a great Sunday.
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Thanks, Jenea, I am very excited about my stack of books this week…and as for Handmaid’s Tale, I am addicted. However, this season is very dark. I keep watching, though. Enjoy your week.
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One of these days I’ll have time to read a Mulhern book. I also picked up the Pagán book recently. Have a good week, Laurel!
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Thanks for visiting, Mary, and the good news about Mulhern’s books: they are quick reads. Once you start, you’ll zip along. And because so many are already out, you’ll have many of them read. Enjoy!
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My girlfriend recommended Greenleaf but for some reason I couldn’t get past episode 2. I may have to try again.
I saw Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan somewhere, it looks good.
mmmm chocolate is the magical cure 🙂 Enjoy your week!
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Thanks, Nai; I was surprised at
how much I liked Greenleaf, although parts of it were a bit much.
I hope to enjoy Manhattan Beach. Have a great week.
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Yes, a bit of chocolate is a great pick me up. Looking forward to the new Ruth Ware. Enjoy.
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Oh, I agree, vvb32…enjoy your reading, and thanks for visiting.
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Chocolate always does the trick for me. My reading has slowed down just because I’m spending more time outside cycling. Gotta soak up that sun! Enjoy your new books this week.
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Thanks, Laura, cycling outside does sound good. Enjoy your week!
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Hi Laurel, yeah I think Manhattan Beach is worth checking out — this one has straightforward storytelling unlike her Goon Squad. I also heard the latest Ruth Ware book is quite good. I’ll wait to hear what you think …. before getting it from the library. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Susan, and it’s amazing how one book from a previously favorite author can cause such hesitation. Goon Squad nearly put me off her books. And yes, it won awards. I just didn’t like it very much.
I loved Ruth Ware’s first two books more than the third one, but I have heard great things about The Death of Mrs. Westaway.
Enjoy your week!
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All of your books look so good. I want to read all of them, especially the Joanne DeMaio book. Emily Owens MD sounds interesting. Maybe I’ll check that one out. Your dessert looks so yummy. Hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I hadn’t had any interest in Emily Owens, M.D., but I do love Mamie Gummer, so I thought: give it a try! Hours later, I was still watching and finished it.
I just started Safe today…and I’m addicted to that one now.
Definitely check out the DeMaio book.
Enjoy your week.
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Looks like another good week for you. Lots of new reading and When the Lights Go Out looks particularly interesting. Hope you have a good week and Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Martha, I am delighted with the books coming up…and hope to also read more of the ones that have been lingering on my shelves.
Enjoy your week!
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Now you have me wanting to watch Greenleaf. I’ll have to try it out!
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Thanks, Nicole, while I wasn’t sure about all that “churchy” stuff, I did love the fact that Oprah had a role in the show…and also in the production. So it was not surprising that I found much to keep me watching. Enjoy!
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I’ve been wanting to watch The Handmaid’s Tale, I’ve heard it is really good. I have my eye on Ruth Ware’s book so I hope you enjoy it. I hope you enjoy your next reads and the weather is cool for you. It’s been hot here in Sacramento. I hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Kathy, it’s hot here, too. Season II of Handmaid’s Tale is darker than the first one, but I still can’t stop watching. I keep hoping for some kind of escape for the handmaidens…Sigh.
Enjoy your week! I love Ruth Ware’s books.
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I’ve read a couple of your books but it’s your castaway cottage one that I would like to track down.
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I am eager to read that one, too, Mystica; hope you enjoy it!
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Oooh I didn’t know that Mary Kubica had a new book coming this fall! I’ll be looking forward to it, it sounds interesting. Have a good week and happy reading!
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Thanks, Kay, discovering new books from favorite authors is the best thing for me! Enjoy…and have a great week.
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I’ll add Greenleaf to my queue. I need to get to Manhattan Beach —
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Thanks, Candace, I hope you enjoy them…and have a great week.
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I hate running errands but have a couple days worth to do run this week. I’m guessing the smog certification is for your car – we don’t have that here. The Kubica looks really good.
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Thanks, Kathy, and I hope your errands are uncomplicated. The smog cert for the cars is every two years here, although some cars might need it more often. I’ll know what to do next time before I go to the shop. LOL
Enjoy your week! I am excited about the Kubica book.
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I love the cover of Bring Me Back. Just looking at it makes me want to know more about it. I’ve read another Ruth Ware book but I wasn’t overly impressed. I hope you enjoy it though. I may give her another chance in the future. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Laura, I love the cover, too. I enjoyed two Ware books and the third one, not so much. I have heard good things about Mrs. Westaway.
Thanks for visiting! Have a great week.
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My week was busy prepping for the party and working out to destress. Thanks for poppin’ in.
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Thanks for stopping by, Stefanie; enjoy the party! Have a great week.
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Wow, you sure squeezed a lot of reading in! I know many reading friends (especially fellow teachers) who say they have more available reading time in the summers. Not me. My five children suddenly want to hike, play ball, go to the park, garden, go swim, etc. LOL Thanks so much for sharing your reads and have a wonderful reading week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Shaye, and your summer plans sound enticing. Enjoy the reading you do manage to squeeze into your schedule.
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My moods greatly change what I want to read, so I almost never have my next book picked out until I’m finished with my current read. This week I’m reading a library book:
http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2018/06/what-im-reading-6418.html
Colletta
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Thanks, Colletta, I used to plan the week down to each book and in what order, but I’ve discovered how much I enjoy following my moods. Have a great week.
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Your new books look good and so does your desert.
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Thanks, Mary Ann, it was a lovely week. Enjoy yours!
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I’m glad you got your smog certificate whatever that is. Apparently it’s not a Minnesota thing. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, and I’ve heard from another blogger that smog certificates are not a thing in other states. I guess we have a lot more smog here. Enjoy your week!
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Great books, I have Bring Me Back and The Death of Mrs Westaway on my TBR, have a great week!
http://justmeandmyblogreviews.blogspot.com/2018/06/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
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Thanks for visiting, Joann, I’m loving Bring Me Back…and looking forward to The Death of Mrs. Westaway. Enjoy your week.
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I’m not watching much right now. Most of your books are new to me. My weekly update
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Thanks for visiting, Sarah, and have a great week!
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I loved The Gunners. Hope you do, too. I loved the Good Girl, but haven’t liked the last two Mary Kubica books, so will be curious to hear thoughts on her new book. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Susie, so did I. I’m eager to read the new Kubica book, but closer to the release date.
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Can’t wait to see what you think about Woman Last Seen…. and Bring Me Back.
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Thanks, Laurie, I loved Bring Me Back. See my review on this blog.
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Where is it Laurel-Rain? I can’t find it.😔
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I just saw your review in my email. I’ll check it out. Thanks!!
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I’m not much of a binge watcher. Enjoy your new reads
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Thanks for visiting, Serena; enjoy your week!
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