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And let’s join Kathryn, our leader in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, at Book Date.
What a hellish week I have had! Midway through, I woke up to a computer hack, which led to a lot of issues, beginning, of course, with a non-functioning laptop. Off I went to the Geek Squad…and to deal with banking complications. Sigh. Naturally these events interfered with reading and blogging. Now that I have my computer home again, with all pretty much under control, I am 2/3 through my second book of the week. I hope to finish it today. (Just finished it and added it to my list below, linked to my review).
Other events: I took care of my taxes on Thursday, and on Friday, my daughter added more purple to my hairstyle.
I did watch some movies this week, including the most recent A Star Is Born, with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga…and Sam Elliott.
I’ve set my DVR for the Oscars for tomorrow…I like to FF through parts of the show.
So…now that I’m halfway through the day, I don’t really need more coffee…but I wouldn’t mind having one of these:
Let’s take a closer look at my week:
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG:
Sunday Potpourri: Rainy Days, Skylights, & Birthdays…
Tuesday Potpourri: Releases & Hit & Miss Reading…
Tuesday Excerpts: “Don’t Wake Up”
Hump Day: Current, Past, Future Reading…
Review: Late in the Day (e-book), by Tessa Hadley – 2.5 stars
Review: She Lies in Wait (e-book), by Gytha Lodge – 5 stars
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Empty Mailbox! I downloaded two purchases…
Never Tell (e-book), by Lisa Gardner
The Next To Die (e-book), by Sophie Hannah
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Currently Reading:
Don’t Wake Up (e-book), by Liz Lawler
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That was my hectic week. What did yours look like? Tomorrow I hope to make a pot of lentil soup, following a recipe I found, along with this image:
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Oh no- sorry to hear about the hack! That’s awful. So aggravating…
The Oscars are tomorrow? Wow totally slipped my mind.
She Lies In Wait looks good- I was thinking of getting that one…
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Thanks for visiting, Greg, the week was brutal, and the fraud investigation is ongoing. But I have my laptop back, so that’s good.
I’m loving She Lies in Wait. Enjoy your week.
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So sorry about the computer! That is the worst!!! I don’t even know what those people get out of it except causing someone else a lot of pain and frustration. Anyway, glad it all got worked out and you still finished two books. 🙂 I hope this week goes much better for you!
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Thanks, Tressa, I am very happy to be typing away on my computer again! My iPhone is no substitute, for sure. My second book of the week was a page turner, so that helped.
Enjoy your week!
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Lentil soup will be very nourishing. Sorry about the computer hacking, so stressful and something you just don’t need. Love the purple hair.
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Thanks, Kathryn, I hope to love the lentil soup. It has been years since I cooked with lentils..or even cooked much at all. LOL. As for the computer…my routines were thrown awry…and I felt rudderless. Sigh.
Enjoy your reading and your week!
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Oh, sorry to hear about your computer issues! It’s stressful to know you’ve been hacked. Glad you’ve got it sorted out. I can see why you’d want a cocktail, or two!
Hope you enjoy Never Tell as much as I did! Loving Flora! 🙂
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Thanks, Rachel, I am happy to be back in business with the computer. I love Flora Dane and D. D. Warren, so these books are a must-buy. I can’t wait to sink into this one.
Enjoy your week!
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I’m sorry you had a hellish week, Laurel-Rain! I am glad you got everything sorted out, but it must have been stressful all the same.
I totally understand wanting a cocktail – it looks yummy 😉
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
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Thanks, Lexxie, I do love my normal routines, and it was weird to walk past the office with no computer. I am happy that the cleanup revealed no damage to the hardware.
Today I want to stay home, cook my lentil soup, and read…after visiting blogs. Wine with my soup tonight, I think.
Enjoy your week.
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A computer hack AND taxes?! That really is a hellish week!
I really want to watch a Star Is Born but someone told me how it ended and I just don’t think I’m ready for that, lol. I get too emotionally involved with fictional characters.
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Thanks, Nicci, I am happy to have my laptop again, although the experience did make me a little paranoid…not to mention stressed out. The tax visit was better…since I’ll be getting a refund! First in a long while.
The newest A Star Is Born was good…and the ending was sad. But the previous one from 1976, with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, is still my favorite…and it was even sadder, IMO. I still cry when I see it, even after about ten viewings.
Enjoy your week.
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I am yet to watch A Star Is Born, but I am sure I will love it. Sounds like you had worst luck this week. I hope the next one is lot better.
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Thanks, Gayathri, here’s hoping for a better week!
Enjoy your reading and viewing!
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My brother-in-law’s business accounts were recently hacked. It has been an awful lot of trouble for him. I’m glad you were able to get things resolved fairly quickly.
Enjoy your books.
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Thanks, Deb, mine was more trouble than just fixing the laptop, but I’m hoping it all smooths out soon. My banking issues involved getting new cards, so once I get the permanent ones, I have to change numbers and passwords on several accounts…sigh.
Have a great week!
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Sorry to hear about your computer issues. I’ve didn’t have my laptop charger over the weekend and that was enough to make me go crazy:) #sundaypost
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Thanks, Trin, it is amazing how dependent we can be on our technology. I went on vacation once without my laptop…just my iPhone. Not very satisfying. I felt like I was missing an appendage. Same feeling I had this week, with the additional stress of feeling violated.
Enjoy your week!
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OMG laurel a computer hack is my worst nightmare!! My hubs works in IT security so my geek squad would be him but I am sweating just thinking about it! Now about A Star is Born …I know that Rami Malek did an incredible job with Bohemian Rhapsody (I watched it twice) but knowing that Bradley Cooper learned to sing, to play the guitar …and how he ended doing it I think it’s high praise! Plus he is directing his first movie!!! yes yes I know I am partial here as Bohemian Rhapsody was incredibel too. Can’t we have two winners??? LOL Here to a quieter week for you! Sophie
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Thanks for visiting, Sophie, and how great to have your IT person close by. My eldest son helped with computer issues while he lived in the states, but he has been in Europe for two decades. Sigh.
I was impressed with Bradley Cooper’s performance and direction. I hope the Oscars spotlight all the right people!
Enjoy your week.
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I’m so sorry your computer got hacked. That must cause a sick feeling when you realize it has happened. I hope all is okay now.
I like the purple in your hair! I love lentil soup. I hope you love your recipe and I think I will make some this week since we’re getting very cold weather again. We’ve been having lots of soups and stews this winter!
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Thanks, Jan, it was a nightmare that felt unending, as the ramifications came to light.
I hope those after effects subside…along with my fear and paranoia.
The purple highlights help…and I’m hoping the lentil soup will comfort me. Enjoy your week!
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Sorry about the computer issues, what a pain. I wanted to rent A Star Is Born but it was sold out of RedBox so maybe next time.
Enjoy your week and the Oscars!
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Thanks, Nai, I hope to move on from the hack without any feeling of PTSD….but time will tell.
The movie should be more available once the Oscars are over. Enjoy your week!
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I can’t wait to hear about your soup experience!
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Thanks, Patty, I have my ingredients ready…and once I’m finished with blog visiting, I will give it a whirl. I hope it is tasty and lasts a few days. LOL
Enjoy your week.
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That’s awful about the computer. I’m glad you have your laptop back and working. What a pain that is.
I love the looks of all the books on your list. I want to add them to my wishlist. I love the purple in your hair. It looks great,
Hope this week is a better one.
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Thanks, Yvonne, I felt traumatized. Even now I’m a little shaky from it all.
I am watching movies while making lentil soup in my slow cooker.
Enjoy your week, too.
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Looks like a lovely drink! I would like to see A Star is Born. Sounds like some good music in it too. Have a wonderful week of reading as it looks like you have some great thrillers to gobble up. =)
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Thanks, Mary, I’m looking forward to the books. Enjoy your week.
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Sorry to hear that you had computer issues!! That stinks. 😦 I love all the new purple!!
And that soup sounds delicious!!
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Thanks, Erin, I do love the scent of soup cooking, while I watch movies. Enjoy your week.
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Sorry to hear your week was so hectic. We stuck close to home when we could because it was 40 and rainy ALL THE TIME! I’m so glad to see sun today. When my daughter was at PT, I did venture to Trader Joe’s and get us some gluten-free chocolate cupcakes, along with the usual things. I’m in a reading frenzy and my ARC haul came through this week. Have a better week!
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Thanks for visiting, Anne; enjoy all those ARCs!
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Oh, no!! I’m so sorry to hear about the hack… that is the worst, especially if banking is involved. Hope it’s all quickly resolved and with no last effects! I’m not watching the Oscars tonight either, but will scan through the highlights tomorrow. Life got a little crazy this month, but I was finally able to get a reading summary posted. The purple in your hair looks great!
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Thanks, JoAnn, it was a horrific week, and while I have my laptop back, I am still waiting for my permanent bank cards. Sigh.
I FF through my DVR for the parts of the Oscars that I enjoy…the main categories, primarily.
I hadn’t seen the best picture, and I’m still not sure I want to view it.
Enjoy your books and your week.
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Sorry you were hacked. My weekly update
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Thanks, Sarah, enjoy your week and your books.
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So glad you got the computer hack all taken care of. Very scary and so frustrating! Love the hair. Not an Oscar watcher. I will probably be watching something on Netflix.
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Thanks, Nise, it feels good to have my laptop again. I hope to avoid all hacks in the future!
I watched the Oscars from my DVR so I could FF through parts of it.
I hope to find something on Netflix to binge-watch this week. Enjoy!
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Computer hacks are such a pain. Glad to see you are back up and running.
All of these books sounds amazing. Lisa Gardner is always a good read. Hope this week goes better for you.
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Thanks, Cheryl, I hope to have a better week…I still have some issues to work through, but the laptop is up and running.
Enjoy your books and your week.
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I’m so sorry you got hacked. That can’t be fun at all. I hope you’re getting money back on your taxes this year. I hate it when I owe.
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Thanks, Brooke, I am hoping for smooth sailing now…but I will be anxious for a while. Yes, a refund is coming, although not a huge one. It’s nice not to have to pay! This will be the first year in many without owing more.
Enjoy your week!
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Oh wow! I hope everything ended well? That’s scary to hear about your computer!
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Thanks, Evelina, and I felt like I was in a nightmare…and while I have my laptop back and fixed, there are still a few issues that remain. Sigh.
Enjoy your week!
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Your computer issues sound awful. I hope this week is better.
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Thanks, Carol, here’s hoping. I started off the week by doing healthy things, like making lentil soup yesterday and using my exercise bike this morning. I need to get back on that routine.
Enjoy your week.
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Sorry about your computer…that is a pain when you have problems with it.
ENJOY your books!!
NEVER TELL and NEXT TO DIE look good.
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I have my laptop back, but I will be anxious for a while.
I always like Lisa Gardner and Sophie Hannah. Enjoy your week!
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Ugh! those hacks can be troublesome. I like your recent thrillers acquired. Enjoy.
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Thanks, vvb32; hacking seems to be the Thing these days, even for whole countries!
Enjoy your week.
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Ugh, we did our taxes and owe for the first time in over 30 years of marriage. (thanks Trump) I am so sorry to hear about your computer. Hacks are scary. I hope you are all sorted and that this week is calm and sunny!
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Thanks for visiting, Kimberly, and most middle class people had unfortunate tax issues, thanks to Trump. I don’t know why I am getting some back for the first time in years, but it wasn’t much.
I am still suffering from the after-effects of the hack…the bank cancelled my bank cards and issued new ones which had not yet arrived. Sigh.
I hope we both have great weeks.
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So sorry to hear about your computer problems. I like the new purple too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, the purple helps me feel better during difficult times. Enjoy your week.
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I am sorry you had computer issues. I hope it is all sorted out. I thank my lucky stars every day that my husband can fix all of our electronic/ computer issues. I don’t know what we would do without him. Hopefully, this week will be much better.
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Thanks, Heidi, I am glad that I have technical support for my computer. Hopefully all is well, now. Enjoy your week.
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Sorry to hear about the computer hack. Do they know how it happened? Hopefully no important info was stolen! Hope this week is much better in all ways.
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Thanks, Mary, and yes, we know how it happened…and hopefully it won’t again! My bank helped me by issuing new banking cards, although they haven’t arrived yet. Until then, my account is frozen. Sigh.
I am hoping for a better week…and year. Enjoy your week and your books.
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Ugh, computer problems are the worst. I’m glad you got it resolved.
We worked on our taxes last night. We like to let them sit for a couple days and then review them before we file them.
Never Tell looks really good.
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Thanks, Kathy, I am glad to have the taxes behind me, too…and a repaired computer in front of me.
Enjoy your week!
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Yikes, computer hacks are the worse. You already finished your taxes? Lucky girl.Love the purple in your hair. I love lentil soup and made some last week. 🙂 Happy reading.
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Thanks for visiting, Laura; you’re right about computer hacks. Lentil soup and good books help.
Enjoy your week.
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Ugh! A computer hack! I live in fear of one. Glad to hear you got yours taken care of.
Love the purple in your hair. It’s so fun. My hair is too dark to do much with the fun colors.
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Thanks, Susie, I think we all live in fear of hacks.
I was only able to add the purple once I allowed the silver in my hair.
Enjoy your week.
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Technology can be a blessing and a curse can’t it? I watched the Oscars and was so glad Rami Malek won for playing Freddie Mercury. I loved him in Bohemian Rhapsody. That movie was amazing. I also enjoyed A Star is Born too. Gaga and Cooper were fantastic as well.
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Thanks, Jolene, I agree. And as for the Oscars, I loved A Star is Born…but haven’t yet seen Bohemian Rhapsody. Enjoy your week.
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Oh – computer hack would be so awful! Looks like you got some good suspense.
I hope your weather has been okay… and safe.
The soup sounds yummy.
Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Martha, our weather has been sunny this week, but we had some rain last week. I’m glad to have my laptop back, but the aftermath of the hack is still ongoing. Sigh.
Enjoy your week.
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I love both Lisa Gardner’s and Sophie Hannah’s books. Happy reading.
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Thanks, Veronica, both are great!
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Yikes! Sorry to hear abou the hack. That sounds horrible. I’m glad to read everything worked out.
I love the purple in your hair. I’ve always loved purple. But I’m definitely not brave enough to paint my hair in that color.
Have a great week and happy reading!
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Thanks, Maureen, purple is just what I need these days. Enjoy your week and your books.
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Computer problems are awful. I had lentils and chickpeas for dinner tonight. See what I read this month.
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Thanks, Donna, I completely agree about computer problems. I still feel violated, and my confidence took a hit.
Enjoy your week, and I am glad that I had some great books to read.
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Sorry to hear of your computer woes. Technology is fab … until suddenly it’s broken 😦
The Lentil Soup looks like delicious comfort food. I’ve got to take a look at the recipe
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Thanks, Stephanie Jane, you’re right about technology.
The lentil soup was good…I found the recipe online under Crockpot soups.
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