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Smiling Shelves

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

8/31/2015

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Well, last week didn't go quite as expected. After battling cancer for several months, my husband's grandfather entered heaven last week. We're sad that he's gone, but so relieved that he is free from his suffering and is now celebrating eternal life with his Savior. Hopefully, this week will be a little calmer, and I can finish prepping for school and reenter the blogosphere.

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Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse (I forgot how sad this book is!)
Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong (This book provided a fascinating look at China in the 1990s.)

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The Awakening of Miss Prim by Natalia Sanmartin Fenollera (This is a sweet novel so far.)
Emma by Jane Austen (Still reading along!)

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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (Really looking forward to this one!)
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Christine @Buckling Bookshelves link
8/31/2015 06:26:50 am

I read The Rosie Project for book club and really liked it. I keep meaning to get around to the sequel...one of these days!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/1/2015 01:27:23 pm

I finished The Rosie Project in a day. Couldn't put it down! :)

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Jade Louise link
8/31/2015 07:28:44 am

I recently added The Awakening of Miss Prim to my Amazon wishlist - I look forward to your thoughts on that one.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/1/2015 01:28:07 pm

Let's just say that I would love to live in the town where the book takes place! :)

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Erin @ Quixotic Magpie link
8/31/2015 11:52:44 am

I am so sorry to hear about your husband's grandfather. :(

The Awakening of Miss Prim looks cute!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/1/2015 01:28:40 pm

Thank you.

I think the cover drew me in first. And the book lives up to its cute cover! :)

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