Good morning! Today’s post will link up to The Sunday Salon and The Sunday Post 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.
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I enjoyed reading and reviewing two books…and I spent some time viewing movies: an old one, The Goodbye Girl, on HBO Max, and a new one, Jerry and Marge Go Large, starring Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston, on Paramount Plus. My six blog posts took us to bookish places…and in one of them, revealed how a gusty wind took down my little patio umbrella!
Now I will be shopping for a sturdier stand-alone version.
Let’s take a closer look at my week:
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SUNDAY POTPOURRI: CHANGES IN INTERIORS
TUESDAY EXCERPTS: “THE FOUNDLING”
TUESDAY POTPOURRI: BOOKISH LOVE…
BOOKISH FRIDAY: “THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE”
COFFEE CHAT: AN UNEXPECTED GUST…
Review: Local Gone Missing, by Fiona Barton
Review: It All Comes Down To This, by Therese Anne Fowler
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INCOMING BOOKS:
The House Across the Lake, by Riley Sager – (Currently Reading)
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That was my week. A pretty good one, although I didn’t get to enjoy any outings. I did order another handbag, on its way to me tomorrow.
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Oh dear! So sorry about your patio umbrella. Hope you find one that will stand up to strong winds.
Beautiful purse. I was so tempted to get a new leather purse when I was in Montana…
The House Across the Lake looks very good.
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Thanks, Deb, I will probably get a free standing umbrella that is sturdy. All the strong umbrellas in patios around mine are still standing, LOL.
I have a thing for purses!
Looking forward to loving The House Across the Lake.
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Good that you can pick out movies you enjoy. My word what a bag, you must have quite a few!!
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Thanks, Kathryn, I do love finding old and new movies online. I am also obsessed with collecting handbags. Some people love shoes, but for me, the purses do it.
Enjoy your books and your week!
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You are right, for me now its quilting fabric!!
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Hope this coming week includes an outing so you can use your new handbag!
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Thanks, Mark, I do love collecting handbags so that I can enjoy my outings with a variety of accessories, LOL.
I have them all on a “hall tree” in the bedroom.
Enjoy your week.
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Those umbrellas can really go flying! 🙂 Mine almost blew away recently as well. I like the look of the Riley sager book. I’ve been wanting to try that author…
Hope your weekend is fabulous.
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Thanks, Greg, I hope to buy a sturdy one with a base that holds it in place. I don’t know what I was thinking with the one I bought!
I enjoy Riley Sager, so I’m loving the book so far. Have a great week.
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Oh no, sorry to hear about your umbrella! I hope you are able to find a sturdier, stand alone one to replace it. ⛱ I also hope you will enjoy your new handbag! I had a bit of a shopping spree recently too, as my favourite online clothes shop had a great discount. 🛍
Take care and happy reading. 🙂
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Thanks, Jessica, ever since the Pandemic began, I started collecting more handbags and outfits. Not shoes, though. I can’t order those online, since I need to try them on.
I can buy outfits online, though, which is fortunate.
Have a fun spree…and enjoy your books.
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I hope you’ll find the perfect patio umbrella Laurel!
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Thanks, Sophie, I hope so, too! I am going shopping in the store instead of online…and hope that works out better.
Enjoy your week!
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So sorry about your patio umbrella, hope you get a new one that you like soon. Stay safe!
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Thanks, Gayathri, I am looking forward to finding one that works better!
Enjoy your week!
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Oh no for the umbrella! I love the handbag!
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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Thanks, Emily Jane, I do love buying handbags. Usually those purchases turn out well…the patio umbrella, not so much!
I hope to find a better one.
Enjoy your week.
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I have a thing for Radley handbags, however I haven’t bought one in years, no point when you have a toddler so the only bag that will do is a massive changing bag!
Fingers crossed on your quest for a new one!
You too 🙂
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We’ve had some strong winds and I noticed a crack in my windshield, but I’m thinking it was a small pebble from all my Uber trips.
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Thanks, Trin, gusty winds are the enemy lately! I can’t remember any other year with so much of it.
Hope your windshield stays intact! Enjoy your books.
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Ooooh I love that handbag! I also have a thing for handbags….! So sorry to hear about your patio umbrella, hopefully you will get a new sturdy one!
Have a good week ahead and happy reading.
Elza Reads
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Thanks, Mareli, I am sad about the umbrella…and hope to find a new and better one!
Enjoy your week.
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Good luck finding a new umbrella, Laurel. I love sitting on the patio under ours but it’s starting to show signs of wear and tear. I’ll probably replace it after the season this year. Looking forward to your thoughts on the Riley Sager book!
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Thanks, Mary, my last umbrella was bigger and sturdier, and when I left that condo in 2019, it was still going strong. I need another one like that!
I am enjoying the Riley Sager book!
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Oh no, I’m sorry about the umbrella. I love that handbag! You find the best ones. Enjoy your reading and have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, I have to savor my handbags since my umbrella was such a disappointment!
Enjoy your week!
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It sounds like you’ve had a good week. 😀 I hope this week is just as good or better.
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Thanks, Jennielyse, I hope you have a great week.
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Hope you find just the right patio umbrella. They vary so much in size, durability, etc. that it can be hard to figure it out when ordering online – good luck. I remember loving The Goodbye Girl way back when. Wonder if it’s on Netflix now… Have a good week!
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Thanks, JoAnn, I prefer buying items in the shops, but so many of my favorite stores have gone out of business or they are only offering things online. Sigh. I am going to try one more place that I once used, and after I had talked to the sales person on the phone, I felt hopeful that I might find something!
I loved watching The Goodbye Girl again! The music alone pulled me in…and a young Richard Dreyfuss is so much fun!
Enjoy your week.
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It is hard to keep a patio umbrella in good shape. Ours took flight across the yard and bent a section. It still works but it has been lopsided for years. I like your new bag. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Carole, I am going to try to find a sturdy one next…I’m going shopping tomorrow. We’ll see what happens.
I am excited about the new bag. I am obsessed with handbags! LOL
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Ooo what a pretty handbag!!
I really want to read that Riley Sager book!
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Thanks, Erin, I do love this newest bag…and I’m taking it out with me today when I search for a new umbrella!
The Sager book is so good!
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We lost our umbrella during a wind storm too! On the lookout for one to replace it as we are still using it, but it is bent! Have a great week.
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Thanks, Nise, my umbrella was too fragile! The spines literally broke. I’m off today to search for a sturdier one.
Enjoy your week.
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That handbag is striking! I really love the design on it.
I have enjoyed several books by Riley Sager, I hope you enjoy this one. Have a great week and happy reading!
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Thanks, Kay, I have gone crazy buying new bags lately, LOL. I love the new one, too.
Enjoy your week!
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Sorry to hear about your patio umbrella. And what a beautiful purse. The Riley Sager book sounds good too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I am shopping for a new umbrella today…and taking my purse with me!
I am loving the Riley Sager book. Enjoy your week.
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A colleague of mine loves Riley Sager’s books! I haven’t tried them yet. We had some wild wind recently, too!
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Thanks, Laurie, I love Riley Sager’s books…Not the wind, however!
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We have a weighted umbrella stand that I can barely move. It’s not going anywhere!
I like that purse; it’s so sassy!
Enjoy your week!
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That sounds good, Jen; I hope the new one I bought will work out.
I love the purse and my books!
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Your new handbag is fabulous! I haven’t read a Riley Sager yet but it sounds good.
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Thanks, Veronica, I love Riley Sager’s books. And the handbag was great when I took it shopping today.
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Those big umbrella are great. Hope you find a nice one. Love your new handbag.
I’ve seen your new book at a few other places. Hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for visiting my blog today. Enjoy your week.
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Thanks, Cheryl, I hope the new umbrella will serve nicely.
I love Riley Sager’s books.
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Sorry you lost the umbrella. Nice handbag.
Enjoy your new book and Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Martha, the new, sturdier umbrella is coming today! I am loving the book. Enjoy yours.
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Books and bags – a great combo 😉
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Thanks, vvb32, I agree!
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What a beautiful handbag! The Riley Sager book is on my TBR. It looks like a good read! So sorry about the patio umbrella. I’ve had that happen when I wasn’t fast enough to get out there and take it down. It’s no fun. Hope you’re having a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, I am loving the Sager book…and I bought a new umbrella that I hope will be sturdier. I still have to set it up, though.
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