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Smiling Shelves

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

10/28/2013

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This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

My Recent Posts

There have been a lot of pictures of stacks of books on here this week. Between a trip to the library (my Library Loot post) and a used book sale (The Wonder of Library Book Sales), my house is getting more crowded by the day. But what better to fill it with than books?

I also posted a review of Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu this week.

What I Read Last Week

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The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig (Very enjoyable! I also checked the sequel out of the library, although I think I may save it for last so I can spend more time anticipating it.)

What I'm Reading Now

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The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession by Allison Hoover Bartlett

What's Coming Up Next

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Probably The Lavender Garden by Lucinda Riley. It's on the top of my stack of library books, and that cover keeps drawing me in.
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Belle link
10/28/2013 12:34:54 am

Oooh - The Man Who Loved Books Too Much looks like just my kind of book. I can't wait to find it.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:12:30 am

It was really interesting to get into the mind of a book thief. I hope you enjoy it!

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Deb Nance
10/28/2013 12:44:25 am

Lavender anything draws me in! Enjoy!

Here's <a href="http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2013/10/yes-its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html">my It's Monday!</a>

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:13:24 am

Me, too! Lavender usually means France, and I can't resist a book set in France!

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Kathy Martin
10/28/2013 01:05:16 am

I really liked The Pink Carnation book too. I bought the rest of the series but they are still sitting on TBR mountain. Come see my <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2013/10/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-oct-28.html">Monday Report</a>. Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:09:15 am

I have a feeling this is a series I'll be gradually collecting, too!

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Shelleyrae link
10/28/2013 02:03:30 am

A house full of books works for me :)

Have a great week,

Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:20:29 am

I've got one room full, now I'm working on room #2! :)

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Rebecca Scaglione - Love at First Book link
10/28/2013 03:46:01 am

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on The Man Who Loved! It sounds really intriguing!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:16:08 am

It was! So intriguing that I decided to finish it this afternoon instead of doing what I was supposed to be doing. Whoops. Ah, well. It's not the first time that's happened!

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Joyful Reader link
10/28/2013 04:00:28 am

WOw! they all look like really great books! Sequels! OMGoodness! Some times they make me so anxious while I wait for their arrival.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:23:21 am

I know! And it's so hard to find that balance between wanting to know what happens next and not wanting the series to be over!

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Ellie
10/28/2013 04:30:20 am

Great reads, those look awesome!

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Have a great week!
<a href="http://spicedlatte.blogspot.com/2013/10/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-2.html">My Monday’s post!</a>

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/28/2013 11:21:47 am

Thanks for the follow! The first ones are good, and I'm eager to start on The Lavender Garden now!

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Nise' link
10/28/2013 02:59:18 pm

Love the Pink Carnation series. Have a great reading week.

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