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.
Another good reading and blogging week…three books read and reviewed, and five blog posts written. Today I woke up to a day of pampering, beginning with a mani and a hairstyling at my daughter’s salon. A mimosa kept me hydrated while I awaited my turn for the styling wands.
LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT MY WEEK:
Tuesday Excerpts: “Killman Creek”
Tuesday Potpourri: Happy Reading…
Renovating My Blogs…and My Shelves…
Coffee Chat: More Settling In…
Bookish Friday: “The Last Widow”
Review: Object of My Affection, by Stephen McCauley
Review: Good Luck with That, by Kristan HigginsReview: Best Beach Ever, by Wendy Wax
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INCOMING BOOKS:
One book came in my mailbox…and another came via NetGalley:
Old Baggage, by Lissa Evans
The Look-Alike, by Erica Spindler – (NG-1/28/20)
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Purchased Downloads:
The Last Widow, by Karin Slaughter
My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding, by Wendy Wax
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CURRENTLY READING:
The Long Call, by Ann Cleeves (NG – 9/3)
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That was my week. What did yours look like? No sweet desserts this week, but I found this lovely Red Velvet Cake from the past…
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AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
Oooh…a day of pampering. A lovely way to start the weekend! Your books all look good. I haven’t read Erica Spindler in years, but I used to love her books. I have to go back to reading her again. That Red Velvet Cake looks delicious. Hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I loved my day of pampering, and I really enjoy Erica Spindler’s books.
Have a great week.
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I loved the Ten Beach Road series of books by Wendy Wax, and her newest ” My Ex-Best Friends Wedding” is one of my top three beach reads this summer!
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Thanks, Susan, the Ten Beach Road series has been one of my favorites, and I’m looking forward to My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding.
Enjoy your week.
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Good to have a great week of reading and some nice pampering. I need to get a haircut, I just need to get myself there. This week. because it is really annoying me now. Love that you liked Best Beach Ever, such a fun series.
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Thanks, Kathryn, it is often challenging to get ourselves out and over to a salon for pampering, but it’s delightful when we can get there.
Enjoy your week.
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A day of pampering and mimosas, sounds perfect!
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Thanks, Avid Reader, I did enjoy the day!
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Old Baggage! What a title. Makes me laugh every time. I’ll add it to my TBR.
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Thanks, Trin, I am looking forward to Old Baggage…and I love that title, too.
Enjoy your week.
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Good for you on getting a day of pampering and mimosas.
I’ve had my eye on the new Karin Slaughter. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Nai, I did enjoy the day of pampering. And now I’m holed up in my apartment to read and visit blogs.
Enjoy your week.
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Well Laurel it warms my heart to read that things are getting smoother for you!
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Thanks, Sophie, I am enjoying getting around better and savoring outside activities. Have a great week.
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You too Laurel !
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Your hair looks great. I try to keep mine short during the summer. It’s so warm.
I love the look of all your books. You always have such lovely fiction books going.
Have a wonderful week!
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Thanks, Deb, I really needed to get some of that hair off my neck!
Enjoy your week and your books.
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Love the idea of the pampering session and I love the final result – very glamorous:). I’m interested in the latest Anne Cleves, given it is a new series. Have a lovely week, Laurel:)
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I always love a pampering session, and enjoy feeling a bit glamorous after a styling from my daughter.
Have a great week, and I’m loving The Long Call.
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I truly hope you’re going to enjoy The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter! I’m a huge fan.
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Thanks, Bite Into Books…I am looking forward to The Last Widow.
Have a great week.
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I’ve never had a mani or pedi, to be honest I haven’t gone to a hairdresser in about twenty years. My hair is curly and grows really fast, about an inch a month, so I just cut it myself when it starts to annoy me. I could do with the mimosa though 😉
Have a great reading week Laurel
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Thanks, Shelleyrae, I seldom did any of those things, either, until post-retirement.
Enjoy your week.
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Oh, what a lovely way to start your day! And you did have a busy week reading and blogging. I have The Long Call on my Kindle too, looking forward to your thoughts.
Happy reading!
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Thanks, Bea, I loved it, too. I am enjoying The Long Call.
Have a great week.
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I had a cut/color appointment last week too! I’m jealous of your mimosa – was not offered one of those!. Enjoy the week, Laurel.
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Thanks, Mary, I was definitely surprised and pleased by the mimosa. I didn’t get any color this time; next time!
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Cake for me tonight. An early celebration of my birthday. Have a good week. My weekly update.
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Sounds good, Sarah…I haven’t had cake in a while…not since the time I ate the piece pictured above.
Enjoy your week.
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A day of pampering sounds lovely. Simply lovely. And that is after a successful/full week of reading and blogging!
Old Baggage sounds intriguing. I may need to keep an eye out for it.
Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Jo, I have had my eye on Old Baggage for a while. Looking forward to it! Enjoy your week.
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I love pampering and am looking forward to my mani/pedi this afternoon. Your lucky to have a talented daughter.
The Look-Alike catches my eye. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Kathy, I do enjoy my pampering sessions, and they are a great way to spend time with my daughter.
Enjoy your week.
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Love the cover of Old Baggage! Yay for pampering!
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Thanks, Candace, so do I; and I’m a big fan of pampering.
Enjoy your week.
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The closest I came to pampering this week was getting a long-needed haircut. I have never had a manicure or pedicure. I liked The Long Call and hope you do too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I’ve only been “pampered” for the last few years, and then not so much lately due to my move, etc.
I just finished The Long Call…and LOVED it.
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That mimosa looks yummy!
The Look-Alike sounds good! I don’t think I’ve read this author yet but I might have to start with this one.
Have a good week and happy reading!
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Thanks, Kay, it’s been a while since I read Spindler. I can’t wait!
Enjoy your week.
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The mimosa during your appointment is super pampery. I love it! My friends and I used to go to the spa and take champagne..we need to do that again. LOL. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Erin, the mimosa was like the frosting on my day.
Enjoy your week.
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I’ve been wanting to read Ann Cleeves for a while ever since I discovered she wrote books that the Shetland series was based on. they sound interesting. Glad that you had a good reading week!
The Look Alike looks and sounds pretty good.
Hope you have an awesome week. 🙂
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Thanks, Greg, I just finished The Long Call…and I loved the Netflix series based on her books. I’m eager to read The Look Alike.
Enjoy your week.
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Fun week and fancy salon – mine just offers coffee or bottled water LOL Cute hair-do.
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Thanks, Diane, usually we get water or coffee…but for some reason, we get the occasional mimosa.
Enjoy your week.
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Ah, this post reminds me that I need some pampering too. I need to get my hair and nails done too. Enjpy your new books!
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Ah, this post reminds me that I need some pampering. I need to get my hair and nails done soon too. Enjoy your new books!
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Thanks, Laura, I’ve needed more pampering since I moved.
Enjoy your week, and do pamper yourself.
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A day of pampering is always a treat, including the Mimosa.
Looks like you have some strong suspense coming up. Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Martha, I am really eager for the books I’ll be reading…and a day of pampering is always welcome.
Enjoy your week.
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Oh gosh, that Red Velvet looks so good. I’m having a major sweet tooth lately. I hope you enjoy The Last Widow! And, well, all of the books on your TBR but since that one is on my TBR as well I had to single it out!! Here’s to hoping your week treats you well!
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Thanks, Jessica, I’m excited about The Last Widow, and I do love Red Velvet Cake!
Enjoy your week.
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Sounds like a productive week. I am so happy you enjoyed the Higgins book. I have that coming up for review very soon. MMM… Red Velvet Cake.
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Thanks, Heidi, I hope you enjoy it.
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LOVE the cover on OLD BAGGAGE. LOL!!
THE LONG CALL looks good.
I hope you are enjoying your week and your books.
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I love the cover, too…and really enjoyed The Long Call.
Enjoy your week.
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