Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post and Stacking the Shelves, for weekly updates.
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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
Autumn is finally here…I think. We still have some warm days, but most days are in the 80s. I’ll take it.
As the days passed quickly this week, with various appointments (flu shot, dental appointment, coffee with a friend), I could tell that my reading was slacking off. I ended up reading and reviewing only two books, but they were enjoyable ones. Neither was a thriller, though, which probably explains the slower pace.
I have a long list of what I want to read next…but knowing how things have been going, I will follow my moods and see where they lead.
Now that I’m able to drink coffee again (and eat real food!), let’s grab another cup and talk about the week.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Rainy Day Excerpts: “A Spark of Light”
Rediscovering My Reading Mojo…
Thursday Potpourri: Celebrating a Major Birthday…
Coffee Chat: A Week of Soft Foods, Etc.
Bookish Friday: “An Anonymous Girl”
Review: A Year of Extraordinary Moments (e-book), by Bette Lee Crosby – NG-10/16/18 Review: The Book Club (e-book), by Mary Alice Monroe
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Two purchased books came in my mailbox…and I downloaded one book.
Open Your Eyes, by Paula Daly
In Pieces, by Sally Field
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Downloaded:
Bitter Orange (e-book), by Claire Fuller
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WHAT’S NEXT?
I have my list of books from which to choose….I do want to read First Flurries, by Joanne DeMaio; and I also have set up Paige, my Kindle, with They All Fall Down, by Tammy Cohen.
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That was my mediocre week…but one that brought some lovely moments. Below, check out the delightful Pumpkin Mousse Pie I enjoyed last night, now that I can eat regular food…although this one could have been devoured when I was on the soft foods diet.
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First Flurries looks like it’d be a great book for my 12 Books of Christmas reading challenge. Hope you enjoy your books and have a great weekend.
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Thanks, Katie, I’m loving it! Enjoy your week.
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Ooh, pumpkin pie. That’s one of my favorite foods. My reading slacked this week, too, but I’m hoping to read a lot tomorrow to make up for it. I hope you enjoy your new books!
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Thanks, AJ, in addition to my regular reading, I’m also brushing up on DMV stuff, as I have to take the written exam to renew my DL this month. Sigh.
I also love pumpkin pie! Enjoy your week.
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Open Your eyes looks like a good thriller. Love that tagline. Those always get me. 🙂
Glad you’re having nicer weather. 80’s is at least civilized. 🙂
Ooh They All Fall Down- quite the cover! Hope your weekend is relaxing and fabulous!
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Thanks, Greg, I’m trying to read more, but I also started watching Netflix…I think I’m avoiding studying for the DL renewal later this month…a written test is required this time!
I like that tagline on Open Your Eyes, too.
Enjoy your week.
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I so want to read In Pieces. I did order it from the Book Depository but they then did not have it ready when it published and say its still on order. I may cancel and buy here as its been in our shops for awhile. The Book Depository is slipping!
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Thanks, Kathryn, I hope you get your hands on In Pieces soon…I love a good memoir of an actress I’ve enjoyed in so many movies and TV shows.
I’ve never used Book Depository, although many love it.
Enjoy your week!
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Confession time! I tried pumpkin pie a couple of times in the past (when I’ve been stateside in October) and I just don’t get it… Of all the yummy pie fillings, it just fell horribly short. *ducks* However, I like seeing all the mentions of it along with pumpkin spice coffees etc as it marks my favourite time of the year! I think that’s why I keep trying it when the opportunity presents – because it’s so autumnal and I want to like it! lol
Glad you can eat proper food again! And enjoy your coffee.
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Thanks for visiting, Nicci, and I guess a pumpkin pie fan is born, not made. You love it or not. Now I’ve never tried Pumpkin Spice Latte, but I was staring at it when I was in the Starbucks Cafe the other day. I should probably get some.
Enjoy your week!
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Laurel as usual your posts makes me hungry LOL
How young does Sally Fields look!
Well done on 2 books, that’s all I normally get to read on a GOOD week!
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Thanks, Angelica, I was happy to finally finish my second book! I was still working on it yesterday morning…and then turned the final page.
I am pretty sure that photo of Sally Field is from her younger years, but she still looks amazing.
Sorry to make you hungry! LOL.
Enjoy your week.
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I’m glad you are able to eat good food again. And, yes, you were disappointed a bit, reading-wise, but two is an awesome number of reads, honestly.
Enjoy your week, with coffee again and your cooler temps!
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Thanks, Deb, I think that, in order to read a lot of books, I have to choose more thrillers. The fast pace keeps me going. But now and then, I like to read stories that are about friendship and love.
I am glad to enjoy food again!
Have a great week.
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Yes… the weather here has still been eerily warm for the time of year – which I’ll happily take as it shortens the winter, which I dread. We are eating more casserole alongside the salads though, is it feels cosier with the darker evenings… Have a great week, Laurel:)
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Thanks for visiting, Sarah, and I don’t mind the 80s temps, as they bring a better feeling outside when walking or strolling.
Casseroles sound wonderful!
Enjoy your week.
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Thank you, Laurel – I hope your week is also a great one:)
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Woah! That pumpkin mousse pie looks AMAZING! I love pumpkin pie so much, it’s my favourite thing about October! Great post!
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Thanks, Racheleanne…I love all things pumpkin. I even eat the pie throughout the year, but it is special in October. My birthday is this month, and strangely enough, my parents called me “Punkin” when I was a kid. I hated it! LOL
Enjoy your week.
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I’m so curious about IN PIECES – that’s such a young pretty pic of Sally!
Being a Brit, I just can’t understand why anyone would like pumpkin pie. I tried it once… never again! I reckon it’s something we do (or don’t do) that makes it different. I bet in America you have some delicious recipes. It certainly looks better than anything I’ve tried lol Have a lovely week x
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Thanks for stopping by, Sassy, and I am looking forward to the Sally Field memoir.
That pumpkin mousse pie is different from the norm in the “genre,” but I loved it. I actually prefer the good old normal pumpkin pie, though.
I love the recipe my mom used, with Libby’s pumpkin as the base.
Enjoy your week!
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lol sorry for liking and unliking, accidentally tapped where I shouldn’t lol I’d love to try the Pumpkin Mousse for something different! Libby’s pumpkin is new to me, maybe it’s an American brand… see, we just don’t do Halloween as well as you guys! 🙂 x
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Loved Sally Field in Steel Magnolias-Makes me want to go and pick up her book-Thanks for the reminder.
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Thanks, Trincarl…I did love Steel Magnolias, too; my favorites of hers were probably Norma Rae and Places in the Heart…but I also loved her in the show Brothers & Sisters.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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First Flurries looks good. Now had over the pie, nice and slow like.
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Thanks, Kimberly, I’m loving First Flurries.
Enjoy your week.
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I am not ready for the cooler temps. For me, the summer was too darn short.
I read First Flurries last week and enjoyed it very much. It was a quick read.
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Thanks for visiting, Lori, and I do love a quick read. I also enjoy how characters from other books show up in the new ones.
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Yeah, my reading was slacking off as well. I don’t even know what it was. This week has just been so busy. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to visit much in the last two weeks! Could not spare any time at all for blog hopping 😦 it’s so good to catch up with everyone though, finally.
I hope you have a great week 🙂
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I suspect that many of us are having seasonal blues, or something, Evelina. I’ve been noticing a lot of bloggers slacking off.
It’s all right, though, we’ll be reading again soon!
Thanks for stopping by.
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My reading has been down lately, too, but I’m blaming it on our recent travels. I still need to get a flu shot and have been curious about Butter Orange. Some of the early review have been mixed, but I loved Swimming Lessons. Will be curious to hear what you think. Hope you have a good week!
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Thanks for visiting, JoAnn, and I loved Swimming Lessons, too. I hope Bitter Orange is just as good.
Enjoy settling in after your travels, and have a great week.
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It just started to be a bit chilly here. (We had a storm push that cold northern air through. Part of me is happy because it’s fall, but the other part is like “NOOOO It’s cooooold” even though the lows are only in the mid to high 60s.
Yay for getting coffee back and that Pumpkin mouse pie looks delicious!
Hope next week is better for reading. 🙂
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Thanks, Shannon, I love cooler weather, but that’s probably because it doesn’t get freezing cold here.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting. I must say that I’m very happy for coffee and pumpkin pie!
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I want to read the Sally Field book. It looks great. I know the feeling of having a long list of books you want to read, but going by your mood to decide what’s next. I’m at that point too. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, when I have a long list to read, it does feel as though I’m opening presents, or something. Getting to choose what’s next is my favorite thing. Which is probably why I don’t do challenges anymore, since reading from a set of rules seems too much like work. LOL.
Enjoy your week.
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It’s much cooler here too. It’s definitely autumn. I’m curious about Sally Field’s bio. I remember watching The Flying Nun when I was a kid. 🙂 Enjoy your new books!
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Thanks, Laura, I have great memories of watching Sally when I was younger. Enjoy your books and your week.
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Some weeks turn out to be slower reading ones. Mine picked up lately, probably due to the cooler weather and a break in the busy summer activities. The pie looks yummy.
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Thanks, Nise, I do love anything with pumpkin, and the mousse pie was a great version.
Enjoy your books and your week!
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Pumpkin mousse pie sounds delicious!
I’ve liked what I’ve read of Paula Davy before, I hope you enjoy this one too. Hope you have a good week, reading or not 🙂
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Thanks, Kay, the pie was yummy…and Paula’s books always keep me glued to the pages.
Enjoy your week!
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I put the frost cover over the vegetables this weekend. so it’s really cold here. I’ll take a little bit of that 80s weather. Glad to hear you’re feeling better and able to eat normal food again. All your books sounds great. First Flurries is on my list to read.
Hope you have a great week.
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Ooh, that does sound cold! Enjoy curling up by the fire.
I am loving First Flurries…the story feels magical, like all the previous books I’ve read from this author.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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I hope to get to the Sally Field book at some point. Enjoy your pie!
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Thanks, Candace, I am eager to read the Sally Field book…sooner, rather than later. Now I have so many tempting books from which to choose!
Enjoy your week.
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The pie looks yummy and I am glad you are back on regular diet. I read 3 books last week and that is a major improvement considering the slump I had the week before. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Gayathri, I am thinking this week is off to a good start for me, as I’m almost finished with my first book.
Enjoy your week, too.
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Oh pumpkin pie!! I have been craving it. I may have to give in today! Lol. I have been wanting to read Bitter Orange, it looks good.
So I requested that butterfly book from the library and it finally came in! I am going to pick it up later today. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Erin, and I hope Wyatt loves the butterfly book!
Enjoy some pie and some good reading.
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I hope that In Pieces is good – Sally Field was a fixture in my childhood. 🙂
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Thanks, Aymee, I’m a big fan of Sally…and hope to enjoy the book. I bought the hardcover, since photos are better in that format.
Enjoy your week!
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Oh absolutely – I can’t wait to hear what you think about it.
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Ooooo…they all look good.
ENJOY, and have a great week, Laurel.
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I’m looking forward to them all. Enjoy your week!
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Your fall cool down is like my hot summer. We have been having too much cooler than normal weather. It does allow for lots of good reading time though. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks for returning the visit, Kathy, and I’m grateful for the 80s temp after the long hot summer. Enjoy your reading.
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Dentists should be on the creep factor list for Halloween. Honestly. They are terrifying. I wish I didn’t have to deal with the pain anymore but I’m glad you made it through and are probably much happier for it. I love anything mousse and whipped cream is to die for.
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Thanks, Jackie, I do hate getting dental work done, but my dentist is kind and funny, so that helps.
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I’m very interested in the Sally Field book, but even MORE interested in that pumpkin pie. Looks delish! Hope you have a great week (not mediocre), reading and otherwise.
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Thanks, Joy, I’m hoping for great reading.
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I had a very busy week of reading, though mostly for fun. I need to focus my attention now more on the Cybils. My weekly updates
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Thanks for stopping by, Sarah, enjoy your week!
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I’m looking forward to reading the Sally Field book, too. It’s on my list for Nonfiction November. Bitter Orange was only so-so for me. I hope you enjoy it much more than that.
The 80’s sound LOVELY!
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Thanks, Susie, I hope to love the Sally Field book.
Enjoy your week.
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The Sally Fields memoir must be good. Seen on several blogs
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Thanks, Mystica, I am eager to read it.
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That pie looks delicious! Have a great week!
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Thanks, Carol, it was! Enjoy your week.
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We have a lot of warm days still, but autumn is definitely here – at least the coloured leaves are!
I hope you enjoy your new books. Bitter Orange looks gorgeous!
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Thanks, Andreea, I am looking forward to Bitter Orange.
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