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 week has slipped by, and while I only read and reviewed two books, I am halfway finished with a third. I also wrote five blog posts. On Tuesday, I had my “purple” refreshed, so I’m feeling energized.
As I spend more time on the computer, my “click to buy” action has increased, but I justify the purchases by saying that, if not ordering on Amazon, I would have to pay for a Lyft ride to a store. LOL. It’s more fun to see the packages arrive.
I just had several cups of coffee in the dining room. Join me with another cup, and let’s take a closer look at my week.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
August Bites the Dust! Hello, September…
Tuesday Excerpts: “Seven Letters”
Hump Day Potpourri: Books, Tidbits, Etc.
Coffee Chat: Waiting for Fall…
Bookish Friday: “Secrets of the Tulip Sisters”
Review: My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding, by Wendy Wax
Review: California Girls, by Susan Mallery
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INCOMING BOOKS:
Empty mailbox! I did download one e-book.
The Grammerians, by Cathleen Schine
A playful and joyful celebration of the interplay of language and life. A dazzling comedy of sisterly and linguistic manners, a revelation of the delights and stresses of intimacy…
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CURRENTLY READING:
The Last Widow, by Karin Slaughter
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That was my week. What did yours look like? I had no special treats this week, so I pulled this one out of my files….great memories of apple pie!
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AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
Looks like you had a great blogging week! I’m still in a reading slump but did finish a few short books and an audiobook.
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Thanks, Vicki, I hope you enjoy the upcoming week.
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I always enjoy reading about your week of reading. I too enjoy shopping online. I’ve only read two books this week. I’m waiting for my new glasses which should arrive in a week or so.
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Thanks, Gigi Ann, enjoy your new glasses…and have a great reading week. Online shopping makes it feel like Christmas every day!
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I love it when book mail arrives, so I can relate haha.
Looks like good pie. 🙂
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Thanks, Greg; that pie was delicious.
Enjoy your week and your book mail.
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That’s a great picture of you Laurel – I do like the hair:) fun! (I’ve been reading plenty but, behind on reviews and blog time. Enjoy the weekend.
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Thanks, Diane, sometimes a little hair purpling makes all the difference.
Enjoy your week.
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Someone has to keep Amazon afloat! You read two great books this week and the one you are reading now is right up your alley. All the best for this week.
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Ha-ha, yes indeed! I think I might be going crazy, just a little bit…but then I remind myself that ordering on Amazon keeps me out of the stores, where I might buy even more.
I am enjoying my reading. Have a great week!
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Sigh.. apple pie!! So yummy! And I agree on the Amazon buys.. LOL!! Atleast that is what I tell myself everytime. 😀
Have a great week and happy reading!
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I do miss yummy apple pie, Maureen…and Marie Callender’s, my favorite go-to pie place, has closed down. Sigh.
Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week…and I agree about Amazon.
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Love the purple! I agree about receiving packages – so exciting 🙂 I was thinking about the review books I get lately and realized most are downloads, very few are paper ARCs anymore. I kind of miss those but I’m good with e-galleys too.
I managed to read three books last week which is more than usual this summer.
Have a great week ahead!
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Thanks, Mary, and I do like getting actual packages. Since most of my books were left behind, I feel the urge for more physical tomes. LOL. I do miss Amazon Vine, just a little bit…so I might have to check out that site soon.
Enjoy your week.
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I love the picture with the invitation to come and check out your week. It sets the tone and makes you think of a story about to unfold.
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Thanks, Trin, I am glad you felt welcome. I do enjoy setting the scene for stories.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting.
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I am in a reading slump too. Started many books only to abandon them shortly thereafter. Love your purple.
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Thanks, Jackie, I feel as though I’m coming out of my slump…brought on by illness, moving, etc. Maybe the fall will be a good reading time. Enjoy your week.
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Purple looks good, and yay for getting book packages.
Oh, I’m wondering how The Last Widow is turning out! I’m so nervous to pick it up. Are you enjoying it, Laurel?
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Thanks, Rachel, The Last Widow, which I just finished and reviewed, kept me glued to the pages, hating many of the characters and rooting for others. Enjoy!
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Mmmm Apple pie! I was going to bake an apple crumble or an apple pie this weekend then the supermarket didn’t have any cooking apples so I got grumpy and settled for rhubarb instead, lol. Once I finish some blog visits, I’ll be getting my crumble baking on!
I really like the purple. I’ve been thinking of livening up my hair with some interesting colour (I like blue) but I’ve not been brave enough.
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Thanks, Nicci, I started with the purple when I developed an allergy to the hair dyes I was using…at the same time, my stylist stripped the color and found the silver underneath, which I’m now enjoying.
I love apple pie! Enjoy your week.
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Wow. Five stars for Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding. Looks like a book I should look for.
Love the purple. It is perfect with your skin.
It won’t be long and you will get to enjoy treats again, I hope. For now, I’m happy to share a cup of coffee with you and talk about your week.
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Thanks, Deb, I do hope to finally get beyond my current medical issues…and the purple helps distract me, as do the good books I’m finding.
Enjoy your week!
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Aaah Laurel Amazon will be the death of my wallet! But of course it is so easy to order while you are comfortable in your home! Happy Sunday.
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Thanks, Sophie, I justify my Amazon purchases with a reminder of how much I’m saving by not going into stores and browsing…lol.
Enjoy your week.
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That’s a good week, Laurel:). The hair is looking very spiffy again – and I also love the nails! I hope the coming week is also a good one, including another delicious virtual pudding…
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Thanks, Sarah, the virtual pudding is the best kind…no calories, lol.
Enjoy your week.
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Your hair looks great!!!
I am so addicted to Amazon. I really wish I wasn’t. I hate going in to actual stores though, it is so much easier to shop online. I do try to buy more of my food small and local, but everything else is brought to me by Amazon. We had pumpkin cupcakes (Wyatt’s choice) to celebrate the first week of school being over!
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Thanks, Erin, I don’t have regular transportation these days, so Amazon is a life saver.
But I also hate going into stores if I don’t have to…lol
Enjoy your week.
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I love the purple hair. It looks great, Laurel-Rain. That one click option can be so dangerous! Haha. I use it way too often. The Grammarians sounds like a fun and interesting read. I hope you are enjoying Slaughter’s book. It does sound good. I hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Wendy, I feel so much perkier with the purple in my hair…LOL.
I finished The Last Widow and really enjoyed it. I hope you have a great week.
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I love getting packages. LOL The Last Widow looks really good. I hope you have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I had a really great week with packages, and even though some of the stuff is ordinary or even boring, there are a few things I got excited about. LOL.
Enjoy your week, and I loved The Last Widow.
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Sounds like you had a great week. I like your thoughts on clicking to buy!! Both your books went on my TBR list today.
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Thanks, Nise, I was on my way to being addicted to Amazon when I moved here. The transportation issues made me turn to online shopping for a lot of things.
Enjoy your week and your books, and thanks for stopping by.
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I love how the purple looks, I used purple last time I dyed my hair but didn’t like it. Now I’m waiting for it to fade enough so I can cover it up.
Have a great reading week
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Thanks, Shelleyrae, I hope you find a color that works for you.
Enjoy your week!
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Enjoy your new books. My weekly updates
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Thanks, Sarah, I’m loving them already.
Have a great week.
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Glad you had another good week. The Grammerians sounds good to me.
Have a good week.
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Thanks, Martha, I hope to love all of my books, and I’m intrigued by The Grammerians.
Have a good week.
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mmm, pie a al mode. Enjoy your newbie.
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Thanks, vvb32…enjoy your week and your books. I always enjoy pie a la mode.
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I don’t buy much online because I’ve been disappointed so much – I have two things I need to return right now.
The Grammarians looks like a lot of fun – I love the cover!
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Thanks, Kathy, I do hate the idea of returning things. So far, so good. I got a T-shirt that didn’t fit, but I gave it to my granddaughter.
I am eager to read The Grammerians. Enjoy your week.
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I’m very curious to start seeing some reviews of The Grammarians. I want to let a few other bloggers review it before I commit! Have a great week.
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Thanks, Susie, I haven’t seen any reviews of The Grammarians yet. I hope to enjoy it.
Have a great week.
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I love the title of The Grammarians. Enjoy!
I’m a click to buy person too. All of the good stores are at least 45 minutes away.
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Thanks, Carol, I lived right next to a great shopping center…and then I moved and I now don’t have regular transportation. So Amazon saved me. LOL
Enjoy your week.
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I agree…getting packages in the mail is more fun.
Happy Reading this week!!
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I am loving my packages!
Enjoy your week!
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Haha, I love justifying my purchases too, and I agree that receiving the packages is a lot of fun!
I’ve loved the Karin Slaughter books I’ve read, but I have yet to read her series. This one sounds good! Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Kay, after reading The Last Widow, I want to read more of the series.
Enjoy your week.
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Fun to have your hair refreshed! I have that Karen Slaughter on my list.
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Thanks, Candace, I love the spark it gives me. I hope you enjoy The Last Widow.
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Book packages in the mail is the best kind of mail! I most often get Kindle books but the occasional package is a real treat. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I mostly download books, but I love that hardcovers come in packages.
Enjoy your week.
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Yay for reading two books! I’ve been in a reading slump so I have finally finished one book and it felt amazing. I love the purple in your hair! I’d love to do something like that to my hair but due to work, I can’t.
I hope you have a wonderful week.
Tina @ As Told By Tina
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Thanks, Tina, I love the freedom to choose vibrant colors, and I also savor my book choices.
Enjoy your week.
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I love how you put them all in one great post!
I love book post too! Or mail x
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Thanks, Sassy, I do enjoy putting the posts together, and book mail cheers me up.
Enjoy your week.
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